Birthing A Dream
I wonder why there is so much fear in dealing with the unknown. Why is it so hard to step out and do something spontaneous, new maybe even different? To create, build, or run with a vision or a dream that you have kept very close to your heart.
Why is it so easy to come up with a thousand different reasons why you should not? But knowing for those same thousands of reasons why you should. How easy is it to link failure with your self-worth, abilities, or self respect. I feel that too many people fear the sting of “being a failure” so they fail to even attempt new challenges, afraid that they will fall short in their efforts.
Is life not about taking chances? When did the standard start being about measuring up to what people think and say? Instead of meditating on what my Creator thinks and says about me. He says that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. He says that I can do all things through Christ who gives me the strength. He says that I am blameless, righteous, and a child of God, all day, everyday. And that he has a plan for my life.
A friend of mine shared this with me some time ago, it’s a quote by Zig Ziglar.
“Failure is an event, never a person; an attitude, not an outcome; a temporary inconvenience; a stepping stone. Our response to it determines just how helpful it can be”.
As always, Thanks for reading my blog, and God Bless.
I Was Just Thinking
A Beautiful woman is one who never compares herself with anyone else. Why should she? Because what others have doesn’t make her feel insecure. ” The only thing that I have that nobody else has is me. My mind, my voice, my walk in life, my story, my vision.
So I will laugh more and play hard and dance, and sing, and live as only I can. My goals are to enjoy life be free, travel, love hard, accept my mistakes. Stay away from negativity and toxic people. Learn to forgive myself and others. Instead of judging people, say a little prayer for them. Because life is hard enough as it is. And when I open my eyes in the morning, I’ll Thank Him, for behold he makes all things new.
As always,
Thank you for reading my blog, and God Bless.
Hamilton The Musical
Two years ago my son came home from school telling me that they were studying Alexander Hamilton. He said, “mom you have to listen to the soundtrack”. So I did and I fell in love with it.
That started my search for the Broadway Musical. But I was quickly disappointed to find that it wasn’t coming to Louisiana for another 2 years. So I went online to sign up for any news that would let me know when the tickets would go on sale. And in January, I received an email from Ticket Master’s Fan based club stating that I had been selected with a specific date and time to buy tickets for the performance.
So on Friday morning, we went online to buy the tickets, and the site had so many people trying to do the same, that it crashed multiple times. I was so frustrated, that in fact, I said forget it and walked out of the room. But my husband pressed on, in fact, he had two computers opened up at the same time trying to purchase and pick the right seats. And his persistence paid off, Thank God!!!! We got them.
For the first time in Louisiana, Hamilton the Musical came to New Orleans and was performed at the Sangre Theather on Canal Street. And yall let me tell you I was blown away. Wow, the performance was exceptional, like nothing that I had ever seen. I was amazed at the multiracial cast. The singing was the best I have heard, the costumes were beautiful, and the crew did an outstanding job. Their performance kept the audience attention until the very end. This is a performance that I would never forget. And as an added bonus, it was a great way to learn about history. I would definitely go and see it again. They deserve a perfect 10.
As always Thank you for reading my blog, and God Bless.
Happy Thanksgiving
Every year during this time, as I get older I am reminded of how thankful and blessed I am. Thankful for my family, for the ones who are still here. Thankful to God for my mother the patriarch of our family, we are so blessed that she is still here with us.
Thankful for my oldest son who prayed beautifully today. Thankful for my youngest son’s smile when everyone commented on how he was getting taller. I’m thankful that my sister was here today to live to see another birthday. Thankful for my dear husband staying up late last night to cook for us, in spite of not being here to enjoy this Thanksgiving due to work. Thankful that we get a chance to see the next generation grown right before our eyes.
And I always think of our loved ones who have gone on ahead of us, who I believe we will see again someday. My brother especially after all this time I still feel your presence around me immensely.
As I stood around today just watching my family eat, laugh, tell stories. It made me think about how fast time goes by. I’m thankful for today, for the memories that we were able to make, and I’ll try to store them away safely in my mind for future refection.
I hope everyone had a chance to sit back relax, and not let the idea of the Holiday, stress you out and all the preparations that come along with it. As always thanks for reading my blog and God Bless.
Psalm 100:4
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
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