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"Turn your wounds into wisdom." ~Oprah Winfrey

"While we stop to think, we often miss our opportunity." ~Publis Syrus

The 90's

"Never desert your own line of talent. Be what nature intended for you and you will succeed." Sydney Smith

"When you are unclear of who you are, you will shift with the wind." Pastor Mike

"In this world full of shortcuts, always remember to stay true to yourself, you’ll only get so far being a copy." kushandwizdom

"Feeling sorry for yourself and your present condition is not only a waste of energy but the worst habit you could possibly have." Dale Carnegie

9 Words Women Use…

1. Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

2. Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before you start helping around the house.

3. Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.

4. Go ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Whatever it was you were planning to do — Don’t Do It.

5. Loud sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot (and of course you are) and she wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)

6. That’s okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man. “That’s okay” means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

7. Thanks: A woman is thanking you. Do not question it. Do not faint. Just say “You’re welcome.” (I should add a clause here: This advice is true, unless she says “Thanks a lot,” which is pure sarcasm and she intends no thanks at all. DO NOT say “You’re welcome” — that will bring on a whatever.

8. Whatever: This is a woman’s way of saying “F**k you.”

9. Don’t worry about it; I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking, “What’s wrong?” For the woman’s response, refer to #3.

"Courage allows the successful woman to fail and learn powerful lessons form the failure so in the end, she didn’t fail at all." Maya Angelou

In the long run, open communication, conveying felt love, and building a spirit of cooperation are much more important than a child simply following directions. If parents focus on the these three things, a child will naturally be more cooperative and compliant. (via Conscious Parenting)

"The trick in life is not getting what you want but in wanting what you get after you get it." Warren Beaty

"When you lose, don’t lose the lesson."

"Be loved back to wholeness. Be loved back to your right mind."

the moment you realize other peoples thoughts don’t matter… Is when you will start becoming more comfortable with who you are and everything that makes you unique, every beautiful imperfection.

Conscious Parenting Tip #66: In the long run, open communication, conveying felt love, and building a spirit of cooperation are much more important than a child simply following directions. If parents focus on the these three things, a child will naturally be more cooperative and compliant.

"Love life, engage in it, give it all you’ve got. love it with a passion, becasue life truly does give back, many times over, what you put into it." Maya Angelou

"Sometimes you need to die, to learn the meaning of living" Written

"The greatest compliment that was paid me was when one asked me what i thought, and attended to my answer." Henry David Thoreau

"I love you because I can be myself when I’m with you."

8 Persuasion Tips to Make Anyone like You

Persuading others is critical to anyone’s success. And one of the most effective ways to persuade anyone is to make them like (and even love) us. That’s why ever since kindergarten, we would come up with a lot of different ways just to get accepted by other kids. Unfortunately, not all of us have the same success rate. As we grow older, the desire to fit in doesn’t fade away. For many people, getting liked by others is as important as the food they eat. Let me show you a few tips to making people like you:
Tip # 1: Keep On Smiling. One simple way to get people to like you is by smiling. People tend to shy away from those who seem unfriendly. For a stranger, a blank expression is almost as good as a “stay away from me” kind of signal. However, your smile should not be forced. When you smile but deep inside you have bad feelings towards someone, it would show in your body language and they can actually read it. What you could do is focus on the positive traits about that person and think about those qualities when you smile to them. That way, your positive thoughts would allow you to create a genuinely likeable smile.
Tip # 2: Be Sincere. Nobody wants to deal with fake people. If you can’t give a person a sincere comment, then don’t bother giving one at all. For example, don’t tell a person to “do his or her best” when you don’t really mean it. Believe me, if you’re not sincere, it’s going to show. These days, it’s easy to spot a fake a mile away. The way you smile, or the way you carry yourself, more or less tells other people whether you’re real or not.
Tip # 3: Be The Bearer Of Good News. Everybody wants to hear good news. One remarkable way to make people like you is by giving them positive news as often as possible. In time, you’ll be associated with good news and good luck. This kind of idea also works vice-versa. If you’re usually the bearer of bad news, then people will unconsciously see you as a dark cloud. You don’t want to be called, “Bad News Barry” or “Bad News Beth” behind your back, do you?
Tip # 4: Be a Positive Person. If you want to know how to make people like you, start by being a positive person. Nobody wants to be around sourpusses. Nobody wants to hang around a grumpy person. When things suddenly turn for the worse, try to find the silver lining. Always look at the brighter side. People can’t help but be attracted to those who aren’t drowning in angst.
Tip # 5: Make People Happy. Making people happy is the easiest route to getting someone to like you and getting that same person to listen to you. Need to pitch an idea in the boardroom? Making your office mates and your boss happy on a daily basis will almost ensure that your idea gets their thumbs up. Become a “happy pill.” Be pleasant company. You don’t have to get your boss coffee everyday to do that. If he needs a respite from work, don’t be the one to bring up problems. Instead, be someone who can improve his mood drastically. As simple as making people happy sounds, it’s not something you can achieve in a day (although for some lighter goals, a day is enough). If you really want to learn how to get someone to like you, you have to cultivate your relationship with that person over time.
Tip # 6: Use Proper Body Language. Making people know you’re interested in them is one key to getting liked. There are non-verbal cues you can use to indicate your interest. One of them would be maintaining eye contact. By keeping your eyes on the person talking, you are telling them that they have your complete attention. Another way to communicate effectively is by nodding your head at some of the points you agree with. I also recommend leaning a bit forward to show that you’re interested in the topic of conversation.
Tip # 7: Expose Yourself More. The more someone sees you or communicates with you, the more they will grow to like you. So get out there, show yourself, and make yourself heard… as often as you can! Even better if you can get physically close more often to the person you want to persuade. This principle does not apply only to humans. Unless it goes against their moral values or beliefs, you can get someone to like just about anything by repeatedly exposing that thing to them.
Tip # 8: Share Your Secrets. Share your emotions or feelings with others. Better yet, share your “secrets” if possible. People tend to trust you if you make them perceive that you’re sharing a secret with them. When you tell a secret, they tend to open up in response and drop their defenses. They will feel like you are treating them as close friends. They will also feel valued and important. And when you divulge something that is normally not being shared, they will feel special; hence, defenses are lowered and your likeability rate goes higher. Say something like, “I’d like to share a secret with you, but please don’t tell anyone.” or “I should have kept this for myself, but I’m going to tell you anyway because you’re a good friend.” They might even feel the need to return the favor and share their own secrets and confidential experiences with you. Hope you benefit from these persuasion tips to get people to like you. Practice often and you’ll soon be persuading and influencing people in no time. (via Ayesha Awate)

"What is it a woman would have to do to get a man to stay faithful? She’d have to be every woman." Halle Berry

"A mother understands what a child does not say." Jewish proverb

"So live that you wouldn’t be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip." Will Smith

"The race is not given to the swift or the strong but the one that endures to the end." ~Bible

"Both tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result. Tears will get you sympathy; sweat will get you change." Jesse Jackson

"If you have the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed."

"What you didn’t see with your eyes, don’t witness with your mouth." Jewish proverb

I’m allowed to say what I want, laugh how I want, do what I want, be who I want - this is my life. And if you don’t like it then there’s something wrong with yours, not mine. !

"Michael, if you can’t pass, you can’t play." Coach Dean Smith to Michael Jordan, freshman year, UNC

"You do not find what you do not seek." Proverb

"Presumption should never make us neglect that which appears easy to us, nor despair make us lose courage at the sight of difficulties." ~Benjamin Banneker

"Most people spend more time and energy going around problems then trying to solve them." ~Henry Ford

"When i say “I love you”, it’s not because I can’t have you. It has nothing to do with me. I love what you are, what you do, how you try. I’ve seen your kindness and your strength. I’ve seen the best and the worst of you. And i understand with perfect clarity exactly what you are…" ~Joss Whendon

"You are the only real obstacle in your path to a fulfilling life." Les Brown

"When you see value in your own voice, you don’t need anyone to tell you otherwise. Be content with who you are because there is value in your voice." Pastor Mike

"Not everyone is relevant to your purpose. Don’t spend energy making irrelevant people relevant."

"A lot of people stay in bad relationships due to their own insecurities and fear of letting go and starting over. Stop blocking your blessings holding on to a curse!" Portia Na’te

"I love you because you’re there for me when things go wrong."

"Think before You talk. Observe before You assume, and Never judge a Book by its cover."

"One of these days is none of these days." English proverb

"It is a good things for an educated man to read a book of quotations." Winston Churchhill

"Sometimes you have to let things go, so there’s room for better things to come in your life."

"You unlock your incredible potential when you rely on what can be instead of on what was. Live in your now." Anna McCoy

"I want to grow. I want to be better. you grow, we grow. We’re made to grow. you either evolve or you disappear." Tupac Shakur

"You don’t have to be great to get started but you have to get started to be great."

Creativity comes from lacking something or being broke. When you don’t have something and can’t find a way to get it, you either come up with your own, or make something completely new!

"Some people are afraid of the truth. They are afraid of hurting others or losing their love. They don’t realize that truth, spoken in love, is the only way to show real love." Edwin Cole

Sometimes the best solution is to let each other go. And see where that takes you both, together at the end, or apart forever. ~unknown

"Be a child again. flirt, Giggle, Dip your cookies in your milk. take a nap. say you’re sorry if you hurt someone. Chase a butterfly. Be a child again." Max Lucado

"He who lives without discipline dies without honor." Icelandic proverb

"Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing flawlessly." Robert H. Schuler

"Welcome adversity, it’s a friend disguised as a foe. It’s gift is for you to show yourself you own strength to face it."

Me with my 1st set of locs a few years ago

"The dreams of your future have no room for the devastation of your past."

"When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself." Wayne Dyer

A vision without a plan is hallucination. ~Angela Bernard

Malcolm X quotes

"When you can’t remember why you’re hurt, that’s when you’re healed."

"Proper planning prevents poor performance."

"People will insult you in your worst moment of pain."

"Don’t tell me you’ve changed… show me you’ve changed."

"Sometimes you put walls up not to keep people out, but to see who cares enough to break them down."

"The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it." Oscar Wilde

I’m coming out… (This wasn’t my coming out but it prompted me to come out sooner)

 

I wrote a status on Facebook. It was written out of frustration of people always offering unrealistic solutions to real life problems. To protect privacy (though this was written on a public forum)I will omit all the names except mine. I will indicate the christians  as “Saved”, and my  frineds “Not Saved”. The only name you will see is mine, Bernadette. You may see people refer to me as: Bernie, Bern, B…. all those people are referring to me.

I do not need to provide any further commentary as the christians proved my point!

Bernadette:  Tired of people offering c god and prayer as solutions to real life problems…

Saved 1:???

Not Saved 1:  I agree it’s annoying when people impose their belief systems on another person, assuming theirs is the only path to inner peace.

Saved 2:  Well how could you be tired of the ONE who sustains us and provides solutions to real life problems….

Saved 1: Well to me…God and prayer are the solutions to MY problems…if u don’t believe that then that’s fine…I wouldn’t Impose my beliefs onto you but I wouldn’t knock your beliefs either! To each his own.

Saved 2: Truth, at the moment and time of the problem, we don’t want to hear or accept God and that prayer changes things, because we want it fixed right yesterday, however He still works all things together for our good. It’s not imposing, it’s called sharing and standing on what the Bible says and we agree with… ones’ choice not to accept and believe… however, this statement coming from one who states that they are a BELIEVER attracts my immediate attention….

Not Saved 1: uhm. But I do not think this is what Bernadette wants.

Saved 2:  Bernie can speak for herself and based on her belief and past comments I believe this was typed out of frustration, which happens in this race, but doesn’t change what we Believe and know works…. and if it is so, then her first works are calling her back home…..

Not Saved 2: The lord can’t fix everything sometimes you have to take your on action!!!

Bernadette:  Solutions to real life problems requires real life actions like hard work. I give myself credit for all the things I worked so hard to accomplish. My status would suggest that I sit back, do nothing and wait on my imaginary friend to come to my rescue… But this is just ME.

Bernadette:  Oh no… I’m not frustrated…. I have lived life and it took 32 years to realize how brainwashed I was.

Saved 1:  Its thru the Grace of God That u are able to do what u do mama…he gives u the strength to get yourself in action and accomplish everything that u do! But again that’s what I believe and u have the right to feel how u feel…

Saved 1:  Noone is saying Only God can fix everything…that would be ignorant…of course u have to get up and do for yourself but TO ME you wouldn’t be able to GET up every day and Conquer the struggles and Obstacles if God doesn’t allow u to get up every morning!!

Saved 2:  If you think, feel & believe that you have been brainwashed and if you think, feel & believe that you did everything by yourself, OK….. And with that I exit… simple because I refuse to engage in foolery…. Proverbs 26.4-5 speaks for itself and me…. Be well!

Bernadette:  Saved 2… I have lived on that side… And no, I’m not tryna impose on anyone… Just my own personal opinion.

Saved 1:  I can respect that…

Not Saved 3:  smh two hands working are more efficient than a thousand clasped in prayer. To the person who basically called Bernie a fool via bible verse I’m tired of condencescing fundies like yourself who mask insults within bible verses 

Saved 3:  Prayer changes things, this I know is true. Everyone is entitled to their own feelings and opinions. Bernadette believe what you wish but I AM PRAYING FOR YOU!

Bernadette:  Saved 3… Love ya much… I really don’t want prayer. Dont really need it… Don’t serve a purpose for me. It don’t change things for me… Never have, never will.

Not Saved 4:  Brainwash? But yes, we all were and still are. “Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter “God is our father. And prayers are important to honor him and our ancestors. Some humans took religion and used and still use it as a mass population control. For all those making comments without knowing the truth, here are a few Elders that you should learn from: Dr.Ida B Wells, Dr Finch, Dr Henry Clark, Dr Ben, and Dr Frances Cress Welsing. And you should probably check this movie: Hidden Colors (by Tariq Nasheed) know your history. Educate yourself. Wake Up! One Love!

 Not saved 3:  I’m praying for you ” you sound crazy with all this talk but I’m gonna make you think I care with a blanket statement”

Not saved 4: Don’t let hate blind you. Prayers are important. It’s just that maybe not to a white Jesus. Not to the lies they told you. But there is a God. And he will always be there for you.Chechttp://www.historywiz.com/ife.htmk this link

Not Saved 3: does the god you pray to ever answer you as if you can hear them right beside you? How do you pray to a person you never met? If you are hearing voices…I think y’all need to get mentally evaluated

Saved 3: Bernadette you are obviously going through something and I do respect your feelings and opinions but because I do have love for you my sister, I am going to pray for you anyway. As far as I am concerned you are already blessed. Remember life’s tests are the reasons why we have testimonies. I believe we live to share our testimonies because of God’s grace and mercy. I am looking forward to hearing your testimony in the near future.

Bernadette:  Not saved 4, we are all gods… that’s our intuition. That’s what sustains us and keeps us going… or at least kept me going. I have lived the “god life” for 30 something years. have been abused in the worse way cause of it and almost committed suicide. This ain’t something that im talking blindly about. I have lived life and I have seen some things… is just now that I actually took some time to think about things. And when I begin to use reason and logic, my world changed. Children, in their innocent state question everything. As time goes on, you’re taught not to question anything… I’m not trying to change nobody opinion on anything and I’m not trying to disrespect anybody… Is my process :-)

Bernadette:  Thank you Not Saved 4… Sun worship is what I believe they called it.

Not Saved 3 do any of these people offering prayer have anything else to offer Bernie I wonder

Not saved 4: I know B. And U are doing amazingly great in the process you are.I know you will continue growing and growing. We are God’s children. We are brothers and sisters. And you are right we fail to treat each other’s as such. With love and respect. This society is full with egos and selfishness. But all I’m saying is don’t drop all in the same bag because 80% is doing the wrong things. Because there are lots of brothers and sisters trying to do the right things. Don’t let those that want the wrong things, because of their twist of religion and faith, take your faith away. God lives in you, because you are his daughter. And you are unique. And know that whatever you need to go through go through it. I’ll respect that cause we all go through our journeys. But as a friend I just want you to know that I love you and I will pray for you even if you don’t want it. But I will also do whatever I can to help you out .Prayers should always come along with actions .Much Love! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orisha      

Saved 4:  Bernie, I love you and am praying for you. To the not saved 3 chick, my Aunt Saved 2 was and is right in EVERYTHING she said. If you didn’t like it then keep it to yourself after all she was talking to Bernie not you. And she was encouraging Bernie, not attacking her. You don’t want to believe in the Lord, fine, but know this, you wouldn’t be alive today to say such things if the Lord hadn’t shown you mercy by waking you up this morning. You can type, yea He gave you the ability for that. You get up and go to work and make that money and take care of things/ppl, the Lord allowed you to be able to function to do all of these things and to have the knowledge to do so. So Renee go think on that and Bernie, again I love you and am praying for you because I refuse to believe you feel you’ve been brainwashed               

Not Saved 3:  she needs REAL friends who can offer more than prayers and false comfort so gtfohwtbs

Not saved 3: So marinate on that your “prayers” are useless if they are never heard

Saved 4: How abt you marinate on this, while the Lord is allowing you the breath of life to type such foolishness, he hears EVERYTHING you are saying, thinking, and he hears prayers. Just because He doesn’t answer them in the way you think he should, or when you think he should doesn’t mean he isn’t at work on your request. Some things he knows isn’t right for you even though you don’t know it so he keeps some things to protect you. So stop discouraging Bernie with your anti-prayer/christian mess. And keep ya cussing to yaself. A grown woman knows how to use her words to get her point across. There are enough words in the dictionary. Use them!

                 

Unsure: hmmmmm I will say too a degree certain things are common sense and it doesn’t make sense too throw every lil thing god that you already to do or too handle but life becomes easier when we put it in god hands….. sum times in life we feel like we deal with life issues not god so why shud I go to him when I have to put so much effort into life and choices and hard work…….. Believe it or not that’s the exact reason why we need god because of our choices

Unsure: but I do agree with mi Bernie to a degree on certain occasions

Bernadette:  Wow! I wouldn’t think that my own personal opinion and belief system would cause so much hostility. It ain’t necessary. I stand on my opinion and that’s that. It just proves my point how relentless Pete can be. I have not said one bad or foul thing about anyone in the status itself or my comments. Why am I being attacked for expressing my personal opinion??? I really dint need an answer but my point was made a by itself.         

Not saved 3: Smh like I gatdam said. If you can’t or don’t care to help Bernie keep your ineffective prayers to yourself u jesus loving reglitards don’t scare me. I’m out.

Saved 5: God is able to exceedingly and abundantly above all we could ask or think. He’s like a parent that gives you warnings through signs and gut feelings, not to do or indulge in most worldly pleasures. But we do anyhow and we get beat up we want him to work it out, and guess what? He always does! He loves you

Saved: 5 He will make your name calling enemies your footstool!

Saved 5:  Bernie I’d love to talk to ya I would love to hear more about your opinion. Inbox me your number.

Not Saved 1: instead of all this talk about prayers why don’t you go to her house with groceries she may need, or offer to babysit her sons so she can get a much needed break? Or why not stop by with some clothing her sons may be able to use?

                 

Not Saved 1: ‎Bernadette, just delete the comments you don’t agree with! That’s what I do. Post your religion on your OWN damn page!

Not Saved 5: Bernadette welcome to Buddhism : ) it’s all about what YOU do for YOURSELF. (Not praying to “anyone”, my Buddhism does NOT pray to a “buddha”, rather teaches you to create your own happiness) AND it’s a shame everyone assumes if u say something “non” God related that makes u a “bad person”. Hello!—— there are MANY religions. MINE IS good as yours. And the way people have been offering up “suggestions” have no longer worked for you. Been there myself!!!! Please let talk privately about some more……..

Bernadette:  ‎not saved 1, I didn’t write this status as a cry for help. I’m just tired of hearing that as solutions to problems. When you present a problem or situation, that’s the first thing that most people say. I didn’t write this out of frustration either. This is how I think…. I have been hearing this all my life and I never really seen it solves many issues.

Not  Saved 1:  I’ve been there too. Honestly, these people would do a lot better if they ACTED instead of just typing!    

Not Saved 1:  I know, but still. They are talking to you as if you are desperate. If they feel that you need that much help, then ACT!

 Saved 5: Pls inbox me your number

Bernadette: ‎not saved, this honestly does not have anything to do with another status I wrote. I guess in a way, it’s me “coming out” with my new belief.

Bernadette: … I am at work so I can’t speak now

Not saved 3: I’m saying all this prayer talk is bullshit and pacifier I agree with what not saved 1 said

"Rather fail with honor than succeed by fraud." Sophcles

"Never fear shadows. They simply mean there’s a light shining somewhere nearby." Ruth Renke

"Some people go through but it don’t humble their spirit and therefore critique others." Pastor Mike

"You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams"

"When you pretend the devil don’t exist or you ignore him… you give him confidence. Remember who you are and whose you are!"

"Don’t allow the negative responses of others to determine your value. Who are they to judge you anyway. People are not the experts of your worth

"If a man is always insisted on being serious and never allowed himself of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it" Herodotus

"Never judge a man by the size of his dick, but rather by the strength of his spine that connects his brain to his ass." http://www.heartless-bitches.com/heartless/collected_quotes.shtml

"Most people who judge a book by it’s cover have difficulty reading!!" Ithaca Sunkissed Butts

"It is better to have an ENEMY who honestly says they hate you.. Than to have a FRIEND who’s putting you down SECRETLY.." Meera Teckwani

"Always being in a relationship weakens your independence…learn to do for self before you can try to do for others…" Malika Hope

As someone who was previously obese, from my studies, from interactions with the many sistas over the years, and thru observations, i can say the following statement with near certainly: Obesity is not merely a physical problem, it is rooted in psychosocial/emotional dynamics. For many it's not simply exchanging a bigMac for a bowl of fruits, it runs on so many levels, tis is why it is not a beast that has been conquered overall. Yes there are individuals(self included) who moved from obesed to healthy or some semblance of it, but walk in any hood/community of color(black/hispanic) & hanging bellies is the norm. So the psychosocial aspect which is literally & figuratively the 1000 pd elephant in our communities room has to be tackled before any REAL overall success with obesity. Until such time have 2 green smoothies a day & meditate on some solutions. Wellness Walk! One luv!

 

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Jendayi Nanyamka

"You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else." Albert Einstein

"Hate less, live longer." Terri Guillemets

"All the bad stuff you’ve went through, the people who’ve disappointed you and the things that didn’t go your way.. Suddenly you feel grateful for them, because those are the things that got you here. Those are the things that made you who you are. Those are the things that helped you learn who you can trust, who you can depend on and those are the things that showed you what it’s like to struggle, but in the end turn out STRONGER."

11 BENEFITS OF WATER:

1. Lose weight: Drinking water helps you lose weight because it flushes down the by-products of fat breakdown. Drinking water reduces hunger, it’s an effective appetite suppressant so you’ll eat less. Plus, water has zero calories.
2. Natural Remedy for Headache: Helps to relieve headache and back pains due to dehydration. Although there are many other reasons that contribute to headache, dehydration is the common one.
3. Look Younger with Healthier Skin: You’ll look younger when your skin is properly hydrated. Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increases skin elasticity.
4. Better Productivity at Work: Your brain is mostly made up of water, thus drinking water helps you think better, be more alert and concentrate more.
5. Better Exercise: Drinking water regulates your body temperature. You’ll feel more energetic when doing exercises and water helps to fuel your muscles.
6. Helps in Digestion and Constipation: Drinking water raises your metabolism because it helps in digestion. Fiber and water go hand in hand so that you can have your daily bowel movement.
7. Less Cramps and Sprains: Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles lubricated, so you’ll less likely get cramps and sprains.
8. Less Likely to Get Sick and Feel Healthy: Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu and other ailments like kidney stones, heart attack, arthritis, etc. Water added with lemon is used for ailments like respiratory disease, intestinal problems, rheumatism and arthritis etc. In other words, one of the benefits of drinking water can improve our immune system.
9. Relieves Fatigue: Water is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste products from the body. If your body lacks water, your heart, for instance, needs to work harder to pump out the oxygenated blood to all cells. The rest of the vital organs have to work harder as well. Your organs will be exhausted and so will you.
10. Good Mood: Your body feels good and you will too.
11. Reduce the Risk of Cancer: Some studies show that drinking a healthy amount of water may reduce the risks of bladder cancer and colon cancer. Water dilutes the concentration of cancer-causing agents in the urine and shortens the time in which they are in contact with bladder lining.

**DRINK COLD WATER German researchers found that drinking 6 cups of cold water a day (that’s 48 ounces) can raise resting metabolism by about 50 calories daily—enough to shed 5 pounds in a year. The increase may come from the work it takes to heat the water to body temperature. Though the extra calories you burn drinking a single glass doesn’t amount to much, making it a habit can add up to pounds lost with essentially zero additional effort.

"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."

"The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit." Proverbs 15:4

"Get over him. He’s not even worth it. He is not worth your time or your tears. Yeah you loved him, I know that. I know you just can’t see yourself with anyone other than him, I get that. I’ve been there. But why should you spend all your time sitting at home, bawling your eyes out and wondering where he is and who he is with. Do you honestly think he is thinking about you? No. Sure it hurts, the fact that he is out there falling in and out of love with other girls. Yeah you’re going to see him with one of his new girlfriends. Prepare yourself, because straight up; it’s gonna hurt. He will hold her a little closer and squeeze her hand a little tighter just because he knows you’re watching. He knows it’s killing you; and that’s why he will do it. Don’t let him get to you because that, well that’s exactly what he wants. Don’t give him what he wants. He doesn’t even deserve it. So what if he doesn’t talk to you? Do you honestly wanna be friends with an asshole like him anyway? Thing is, I know you still do. But give it time. Because all he would do is talk about his new girlfriend and just try and make you jealous, and really. Do you want to hear that? No. So screw him and his girlfriend. He will be sorry, trust me. When he finally sees you with some other guy who’s not him. With that huge grin on your face and your boyfriend holding you close, he will realize how happy you are now. And how happy your boyfriend is because he has you; the girl of his dreams. He will realize the huge mistake he made when he let you go, when he decided to choose her over you, when he decided he just did not love you the same. Trust me, he will be sorry. So don’t go on spending your nights waiting for that one phone call you know you’ll never get. Or that IM you know he will never send you simply because he likes to ignore you. He likes to pretend he doesn’t see you online, and he does it out of spite just because he knows it’s killing you. When he walks past you in the hallways, he is gonna look past you, but you need to know he only does that because he knows somewhere inside you, it will hurt. I’m not gonna lie to you. It will hurt. It will hurt a lot. But it will hurt even more when you see her name and how much he loves her in his profile. It’s all going to hurt. Knowing you’re not the girl that’s making him smile. Knowing you’re not the first person he thinks of when he wakes up and the last before he goes to sleep. Knowing you’re not the face on his wallpaper. Knowing you won’t be spending every single moment possible with him. Knowing there’s not going to be anymore late night phone calls arguing about who loves who the most. And you know what? Today, tomorrow, next week, or maybe months from now; your phone will go off with a text message, you will instantly grab your phone hoping it’s him saying he wants to give your relationship another shot. But trust me; he’s got too much pride. Even if he wanted to get back together with you, he wouldn’t tell you. You’re soon going to realize he doesn’t care about you anymore and he won’t be the first person you think of calling when you’re upset. He won’t be the one to put that smile back on your face. Yeah it’s going to hurt; it’s going to hurt a lot. But you know what you’re going to do? You’re going to hold your head up. You’re going to show him you’re better off without him and you don’t need him in your life. You’re going to prove to him that he made the biggest mistake of his life by letting you go and that you never really needed him anyway."

Anonymous

"God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow and sun without rain. but he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way."

"Why do we always ask for other people to pray for us when we can do it for ourselves? Stop always waiting for others." Rev. LaKeesha

“It is great to have a dream. It is great to have a plan. It is great to have short term and long term goals. The only thing that most people are missing is the courage to actually take action. Dreams do not become a reality until you DO something. Goals don’t fulfill themselves. You must take action. Don’t let fear paralyze you.” Who’s with me? (via TuBlu Atlanta)

"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." Proverbs 4:23

"A year from now, you may wish you had started today." Robert Schuller

"Love me when I least deserve it, because that’s when I really need it." Swedish Proverb

"God is calling you out of your past, your guilt and your shame and he is calling you forward. Don’t let anyone hold you back! (leave the past and embrace his purpose for your life. people will always hold your past over your head, don’t let them.)"

"If I can still celebrate in-spite of what I know, then that’s a miracle."

"If a man is always insisted on being serious and never allowed himself of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it" Herodotus

"God did not call you to save anybody, Jesus died for that." Rev. Lakeesha Walrond

"Resolutions are for wimps. Make plans and execute." Danielle Lopez

"The way to get started is to stop talking and start doing." Walt Disney

We’re taught to pray, but not to work a plan. Some even believe it’s faithless to work a plan instead of just trusting God to make it all happen. But faith without works is dead! God never told you to pray and then go sit down and do nothing. What He told you is that you can do all things through Him (Philippians 4:13). (via T.D. Jakes Ministries/The Potter’s House)

"Improving your circumstances begins with improving yourself."

"Your surroundings, home, personal care, pets, clothing, and body are all reflections of how you see and express yourself. Do these reflect your true self?" Christiane Northrup, M.D.

"The devil tempts but doesn’t force." Guyana Proverb

"It is not possible for one to teach others who can not teach his own family." Confucius

"The scripture says that the younger son CAME TO HIMSELF!! (Luke 15:17 KJV) We can never be fully restored, delivered, nor reconciled until we are willing to deal with ourselves and our faults. NO MORE PROJECTION!!! Strip yourself of your title, your position, and your accolades. Deal with the core essence of who you are! Then true restoration, deliverance, and reconciliation can take place." Emmanuel S Harrison II

Advice from Somewhere

ONE.

Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

TWO.

Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.

THREE.

Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

FOUR.

When you say, “I love you,” mean it.

FIVE.

When you say, “I’m sorry,” look the person in the eye.

SIX.

Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

SEVEN.

Believe in love at first sight.

EIGHT.

Never laugh at anyone’s dreams. People who don’t have dreams don’t have much.

NINE.

Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it’s the only way to live life completely.

TEN.

In disagreements, fight fairly. Please No name calling.

ELEVEN.

Don’t judge people by their relatives.

TWELVE.

Talk slowly but think quickly.

THIRTEEN.

When someone asks you a question you don’t want to answer, smile and ask, “Why do you want to know?”

FOURTEEN.

Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

FIFTEEN.

Say “bless you” when you hear someone sneeze.

SIXTEEN.

When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.

SEVENTEEN.

Remember the three R’s:       Respect for self;       Respect for others;       Responsibility for all your actions.

EIGHTEEN.

Don’t let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

NINETEEN.

When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

TWENTY.

Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.

TWENTY-ONE.

Spend some time alone.

"We all die the goal isn’t go live forever, the goal is to create something that will." Milk

"My failure will become the platform for my promotion."

"Most relationships fail because you both are too busy pointing out each other’s mistakes and not enough time loving one another."

If you stay ready, you ain't got to get ready. ~Will Smith

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M88uMRwsj0U&feature=player_embedded

"Action and reaction, ebb and flow, trial and error, change - this is the rhythm of living. Out of our overconfidence, fear; out of our fear, clearer vision, fresh hope. And out of hope progress." Bruce Barton

"Before I go to the resource, I go to the SOURCE! Then He sends me the resources!" Tony A. Gaskins Jr

"I love you because you know how to make me laugh."

"Be done with all trauma of the past. Today is a new day, and this is a day when you can move forward with a new lease on life. By faith remove the stigma of condemnation and rise up in new hope and confidence that you are more than a conqueror. Set your face like flint and allow nothing to deter you from your desired and sought-after goal. I am your hope,your strength, and your very present help in times of trouble, says the Lord." Marsha Burns

"Every person in this life has something to teach me- as as soon as I accept that, I open myself to truly listening."

"There comes a time when you have to stand up and shout: This is me damn it! I look the way I look, think the way I think, feel the way I feel, love the way I love! I am a whole complex package. Take me or leave me. Accept me or walk away! Do not try to make me feel like less of a person, just because I don’t fit your idea of who I should be and don’t try to change me to fit your mold. If I need to change, I alone will make that decision. When you are strong enough to love yourself 100%, good and bad you will be amazed at the opportunities that life presents you." Kevin Bland

"The call to serve people is different from the need to please people." Craig Groeschel

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” -Dali Lama

"Be honest with yourself about why you’ve been stuck. (what’s been stopping you from reaching your goal?)"

"You don’t have to become what you were created in." Pastor Coleman

"When two hearts race, both win."

"What angers us in another person is more often than not an unhealed aspect of ourselves. If we had already resolved that particular issue, we should not be so irritated by it’s reflection back to us." Simon Peter Fuller

"You cannot avoid adversity. You cannot avoid pain. You cannot avoid hurt. You must face it. Otherwise, it will act as a slow poison that eats always at you from the inside. You must have the courage to face it, be honest about it, learn your lesson from it, and move on from it. By the way, when you move on, don’t look back!” Who’s with me?" TuBlu Atlanta

"When we complain, we remain. When we whine, we stay behind. When we praise, we raise." Jim Bakker

"That’s what real love amounts to - letting a person be what he really is. Most people love you for who you pretend to be. To keep their love, you keep pretending - performing. You get to love your pretense. It’s true, we’re locked in an image, an act - and the sad thing is, people get so used to their image, they grow attached to their masks. They love their chains. They forget all about who they really are. And if you try to remind them, they hate you for it, they feel like you’re trying to steal their most precious possession." Jim Morrison

"You lie the loudest when you lie to yourself." I speak female

"Great minds have purposes; little minds have wishes. Little minds are subdued by misfortunes; great minds rise above them." Washington Irving

"Oh no enemy and inner me, I will not be bound AGAIN but the hurt and disappointment as a result of people. I’ve come too far! Rejection, disappointment, condemnation, bye!" Stacy Smith

"The symbol of the cross is that He conquered the cross." Rev. Al Sharpton

"Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but not a clue when it comes to living their own."

"Change is the essence of life, be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become." Robert Gallager

"When God uses you, he uses what you already have. Therefore you have no room for excuses."

"In your fragile state, you are still capable of greatness."

"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children…to leave the world a better place…to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." Ralph Waldo Emerson

"I love you because you’re always behind me with all your support."

"The call to serve people is different from the need to please people." Craig Groeschel

"I can’t take anything out of God’s hand but I will put something in it! Let go and let God!" Tony A. Gaskins Jr

"The fellow who does things that count, doesn’t usually stop to count them."

"The fellow who does things that count, doesn’t usually stop to count them."

"Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated." Corretta Scott King

"Problems arise in that one has to find balance between what people need from you and what you need for yourself." Jessye Norman

"The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it." Albert Einstein

"It takes two people to make a lie work: the person who tells it, and the one who believes it."

"If you judge someone based on their outward appearance then you will never enjoy knowing all these different people with unique personalities." unknown

"No pressure, no diamonds." Mary Case

"Always take a stand for yourself, your values. You’re defined by what you stand for." Oprah Winfrey

"I’ve never fooled anyone. I’ve let people fool themselves. They didn’t bother to find out who and what I was. Instead they would invent a character for me. I wouldn’t argue with them. They were absolutely loving somebody I wasn’t." Marilyn Monroe

"Better a mistake at the beginning than at the end." Harry Truman

"Sometimes you have to hurt something to help something. Sometimes you have to plow under one thing in order for something else to grow." Ernest Gaines

I will praise you with all my heart, I will love you with all my strength. -with all my heart from album, intimate worship"

"I went through the fire but didn’t come out smelling like smoke."

"I love you because you have your own style and it suits you fine."

"My life is my message." Mahatma Gandhi

"I love you because you’re never afraid of anything."

"I am not speaking ABOUT my mountains; I’m speaking TO my mountains!" Zelda Samara Waters

"Observe your enemies, for they first find out your faults." Antisthenes

"Relationships are mirrors of ourselves. What we attract always mirror either qualities we have or beliefs we have about relationships. The things you don’t like about these people are either what you yourself do or would not do or what you believe. You could not have attracted them or have them in your life if the way they are didn’t somehow complement your own existence." Sacred Synchronicity

"When it’s time to move, there is no time to pack, no time to get your stuff in order. Stop making excuses. (go back to school, lose weight, fulfill new career… ect.)"

"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you’re scared to death." Earl Wilson

"Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself." Rita Mae Brown

"Raise your self-image! As a man thinks in heart, so is he proverbs:23:7, did you know that you never will rise above the image you have of yourself? If you see yourself as poor and defeated,then you’re going to live a poor, defeated life. In order to change your life, you have to change your focus. You have to change what you’re looking at and believing for!" Vashti Pardu

"Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them." Albert Einstein

7 Reasons not to worry

SEVEN REASONS NOT TO WORRY……(found in MATTHEWS 6)

1. 6:25 - The same GOD who created life in you can be trusted with the details of your life.

2. 6:26 - Worrying about the future hampers yur efforts for today!

3. 6:27 - Worrying is more harmful than helpful.

4. 6:28-30 - GOD does not ignore those who depend on HIM!

5. 6:31-32 - Worry shows lack of FAITH in and understanding of GOD!

6. 6:33 - There are real challenges GOD wants us to pursue, and worrying keeps us from them.

7. 6:34 - Living one day at a time keeps us from being consumed with worry.

"If you don’t program yourself, life will program you." Les Brown

"There is a vision for my life that is greater then my imagination can hold." Oprah Winfrey

"Sometimes you get to the place of opportunity then you back out because of fear. So God has to reconstruct you by destroying old habits, traditions, ect. As a result you feel awkward cause’ you are trying to hold on to something old when God is trying to give you something new."

"Sometimes you don’t realize you don’t want something until you get it."

"Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you’ll understand what little chance you have in trying to change others." Jacob Braude

"Every saint has a past, every sinner has a future." Oscar Wilde

"We all die the goal isn’t go live forever, the goal is to create something that will." Milk

"Serving God - what more beautiful thing is there to do! The only real joy is to be a servant of God, and that means being awake all the time to the needs of the moment…. We cannot have any preconceived ideas of what service means. We never know from one moment to the next, what will be asked of us." Reshad Feild

Kierra Sheard- Indescribable [2011]

Barry Speaks :/ Barry goes in on Phony people, The Economy, and Christmas -

"God’s delay is not a denial."

"Never believe that your flaws & imperfections disqualify you from greatness, and do not allow the cloud of guilt to hover over your life. Instead, realize that it just may be that it just may be that mistakes can serve as a springboard to self-discovery & new opportunities. You can overcome guilt." Pastor Mike

"I love you because you make me take the time to smell the roses."

"Speak into your own life before speaking into someone else’s life… encourage yourself."

"Without history there’s no path forward….. you can’t write your future without revering your past." Hill Harper

"People who are reckless court self destruction." Pastor Ronald Benjamin

I’d rather look back at my past and say, “I can’t believe I did that!” instead of saying “I wish I did that.”

"People always think the most painful thing in life is losing the one you value, but the most painful thing Is losing yourself in the process of valuing someone too much and forgetting that you are special too. Always remember that if “I” loves “you”, the “I” should love itself too." Joon

"A real leader faces the music, even when he doesn’t like the tune."

"Complaining and ridiculing rarely solves concerns or issues it only serves to excite defensive reactions. Have the intent of being solution oriented when you choose your words, encourage, and inspire others through your actions. Become skilled at listening with your intellect rather than your emotions and you’ll find life more rewarding."

"God lets you wander so you can find your own way." Pastor Mike

"Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience." unknown

"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. ~Dolly Parton"

"People think depression is about being sad. They think it’s just when you ‘feel down’. It’s not. It’s like a darkness that creeps over you and fills you. It drains all your emotions. It takes everything from you, and leaves you feeling hollow and numb. It’s not sadness, it’s not anger, it’s hopelessness. Imagine waking up and there being no color. Walking outside and feeling no wind. Eating a meal and tasting nothing. Holding someone and feeling completely alone at the same time. When you’re depressed, it’s not a bad mood. It’s a numb, empty, hollowness that seems to never leave. It’s feeling alone in a room full of people. You feel like there’s no hope left."

“A man who won’t die for something is not fit to live.”
“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.”
“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can’t ride you unless your back is bent.”
“The quality, not the longevity, of one’s life is what is important.”
“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?”
“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.”

"Immediately before every breakthrough is a breakdown, conversely on the the other side of every breakdown is your next breakthrough. Embrace breakdown and believe it leads to the next level of breakthrough" unknown

"I want 2 die people who crippled me with their limited imagination & 2 those who seek to bind me in their own pettiness. I want when they see me 2 think I’m dead b’cuz I no longer can be part of the fellowship of persons who operate in mediocrity & always live beneath their calling. Don’t try 2 suck me into your pity parties while I’m just trying 2 celebrate life for myself." Pastor Mike

"Consider this. “It is tragic to waste energy trying to live someone else’s life or someone else’s vision of your life. You can only be whole or complete when you understand who you are and the life you were born to lead. An investment in being a poor imitation is a poor investment indeed. Find your own voice. Live your own life." Tublu Atlanta

"Character isn’t inherited. One builds it daily by the way one thinks and acts, thought by thought, action by action. If one let’s fear or hate or anger take possesion of the mind, they become self-forged chains." Helen Douglas

" It’s one thing to be delivered but it’s another thing to act delivered. When God takes you out of Egypt, stop going back… today is a new day. "

"Don’t wait for time, make it. Don’t wait for love, feel it. Don’t wait for money, earn it. Don’t wait for the path, find it. Don’t wait for the opportunity, create it. Don’t go for less, get the best. Don’t compare, be unique. Don’t avoid failure, use it. Don’t dwell on mistakes, learn form it. Don’t back down, go around. Don’t close your eyes, open your mind. Don’t run from life, embrace it." Bigvai Volcy — 1 year ago

"Immediately before every breakthrough is a breakdown, conversely on the other side of every breakdown is your breakthrough. Embrace breakdowns, believe that is leads to the next breakthrough."

"Thank God for darkness because that’s the only you can shine."

"When you’re down to nothing, God is up to something. The faithful see the invisible, believe the incredible and then receive the impossible."

"You can’t wake a person who is pretending to be asleep."

"Love is the only force capable of turning an enemy into a friend." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

"There is only one person who could ever make you happy, and that person is you." unknown

"Endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." Christopher Reeve

"Talking with a friend is nothing else but thinking aloud." Joseph Addison

"I never wait for someone else to lift me up, set my course, or get me moving. I know that my success is up to me. What I believe, is what I achieve. And every day, I choose to believe in the best, and create my success" Shad Helmstetter

"Greatest man in history, named Jesus, had no servants, yet they called him Master. Had no degree, yet they called him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called him Healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet he conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him. He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today"

Reaching goals is not so much about doing big things when the feeling hits you: it’s more about doing little things every day that move you toward your dream. It’s about staying steady and on course - Francis Ward

"I love the fact that I can walk the streets with my head held high and my dignity intact. Because though I’ve made some mistakes here and there, i have absolutely no regrets… just experiences that bettered me. I don’s have to tell any of you how happy I am because you can see it in my smile." unknown

"My ears choose to hear My heart chooses to believe My mind chooses to meditate My mouth chooses to speak And those choices decide my destiny." Jonnel Green

"When God puts love and compassion in your heart toward someone, He’s offering you an opportunity to make a difference in that person’s life. You must learn to follow that love. Don’t ignore it. Act on it. Somebody needs what you have." Joel Osteen

"Children need models more than they need critics." Joseph Joubert

"Assassinate the Assassins in you. (don’t let you be your own downfall)" Pastor Mike

"You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life" Winston Churchill

"The highest courage is to dare to be yourself in the face of adversity. Choose right over wrong, ethic over convenience and truth over popularity."

"God’s purpose is not only to cater to our crisis." Pastor Mike

"Human beings are funny. They long to be with the person they love but refuse to admit openly. Some are afraid to show even the slightest sign of affection because of fear. Fear that their feelings may not be recognized, or even worst, returned. But one thing about human beings puzzles me the most is their conscious effort to be connected with the object of their affection even if it kills them slowly within." Sigmund Freud

"The same person who laughs, talks a lot, and seems happy, may also be the person who cries herself to sleep."

"Sometimes it’s worse to win a fight then to lose." Billie Holiday

"Jacob was a cheater, Peter had a temper, David had an affair, Noah got drunk, Jonah ran from God, Paul was a murderer, Gideon was insecure, Miriam was a gossiper, Martha was a worrier, Thomas was a doubter, Sara was impatient, Elijah was moody, Moses stuttered, Zaccheus was short, Abraham was old & Lazarus was dead. Now what’s our excuse? Can God use us or not? - God doesn’t call the qualified He qualifies the called"

"Don’t put forth what you have, put forth who you are." Pastor Mike

"That’s what real love amounts to - letting a person be what he really is. Most people love you for who you pretend to be. To keep their love, you keep pretending - performing. You get to love your pretense. It’s true, we’re locked in an image, an act - and the sad thing is, people get so used to their image, they grow attached to their masks. They love their chains. They forget all about who they really are. And if you try to remind them, they hate you for it, they feel like you’re trying to steal their most precious possession." Jim Morrison

"Human beings are funny. They long to be with the person they love but refuse to admit openly. Some are afraid to show even the slightest sign of affection because of fear. Fear that their feelings may not be recognized, or even worst, returned. But one thing about human beings puzzles me the most is their conscious effort to be connected with the object of their affection even if it kills them slowly within." Sigmund Freud

"Success is achieved by developing our strengths, not by eliminating our weaknesses." Marilyn vos Savant

"Take a cold hard look at yourself, it takes heart to face your reality." Unknown

"No matter what the devil does, as long as you show up and give God glory, God’s plans are unstoppable." Pastor Coleman

If you don’t know why you failed, you are no wiser than when you began. There’s an old adage that those who refuse to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. So it is with our failures. Unless we learn from our mistakes, we are likely to repeat them until we learn from such experiences and correct our course-or give up and accept temporary defeat as permanent failure. Every setback you encounter in life contains valuable information that, if you study it carefully, will eventually lead you to success. Without adversity, you would never develop wisdom, and without wisdom, success would be short lived indeed. When you make a mistake, say, “That’s good! I’ve gotten that out of the way. I will never do that again.” You will no doubt make other mistakes, but they won’t bother you nearly as much when you treat them as learning experiences.

"An Incredible God deserves Incredible praise."

"When it comes to relationships, never hold on to anyone that doesn’t want to be held."

The sooner you treat your son as a man, the sooner he will be one. ~John Dryden

Don’t pray, won’t stay

"Some people just want to be stuck in their their condition (even if it’s holding them back) because it covers their weaknesses." Pastor Mike