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The News (AKA bad news)

I’m reading the news today, something I rarely do these days, and I read about all the crazy scary disappointing things going on in the world! Yikes! Did I remember to lock my front door? Maybe I should consider getting an alarm system and a watch dog? Maybe I should move into a gated community?

Yeah…I started to remember why I don’t pay much attention to the news. What about all the good news. What about people that do great things everyday. What about the father that doesn’t rape his children, or the mother that doesn’t kill her children because she is depressed? What about the neighborhood where there is virtually no crime that people literally leave their doors wide open for the neigbors to visit? What about people who did not get bankrupted by the “economy” but who actually made more money during that time…Yeah I rarely ever hear about those people on the news, but they do exist, I have heard personal testimonies.

Why don’t you do something this week that you have never done before…consider taking the time that you would usually spend reading or watching bad news and choose to focus on good things instead. Find good stories that can make you laugh, or get out a good book and read it.

Remember that as a man thinks in his heart, so is he…and if you think that there are evil-purse-snatching-rapist at every corner in your neighborhood, then you are right. But if you think that although there is evil in the world, you will choose to focus on the good, use wisdom, and trust God, then you are right.

Have a great week my dear!

Men we need you! Now!

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At TEDWomen, Tony Porter makes a call to men everywhere: Don’t “act like a man.” Telling powerful stories from his own life, he shows how this mentality, drummed into so many men and boys, can lead men to disrespect, mistreat and abuse women and each other. His solution: Break free of the “man box.”

Tony Porter is an educator and activist who is internationally recognized for his effort to end violence against women. Full bio and more links

I love my job

Yes I said it, and I will say it again! I LOVE my job! Is it what I want to do for the rest of my life? absolutely not! Is it my dream job? definitely not! Is it chuck full of “meaningless monotonous” work? You better believe that! So why do I love my job?

I love my job because I have great flexibility. I get to pick my own hours, which gives me the opportunity to have three-day weekends every week. I absolutely love that. It is a temporary job, and any day now any given project could be over, which keeps me on my toes and reminds me not to settle because there are so many other things that I would love to do with this life I have been blessed with. But I think one of the greatest things about my job is that it is sooooo monotonous that we are encouraged, no begged to bring our ipod to work so that we don’t fall asleep at our desk…I know you may think it’s funny but I’m pretty sure I have learned the art of falling asleep with my eyes open while still clicking on my mouse so I look busy…

But back to the ipod. Because I get to listen to my ipod all day, I am able to listen to great audiobooks that I would have never had the opportunity to listen to…being the busy bee that I am. I have listened to some great audiobooks that have seriously changed my life! Oh and don’t get me started on the podcasts! Ay Ay Ay…sometimes I can’t believe that I’m getting paid to do what I love to do—LEARN!

So why don’t you do something this week that you have never done before…carve out some time to learn something new. Listen to a great inspirational podcast, or a great audiobook…I promise you that you will not regret it! Or find something you like about your job and focus on that instead of complaining.

Remember as a man thinks in his heart, so is he…if you think that your job stinks, but that you deserve a stinky job, then you do. But if you think that your current job stinks, but it is a temporary stepping stone for you while you take the steps to ensure that you are doing something you love within the next month or two, then it is and you will.

Have a great week my dear!

Single and Miserable

Enjoy my Prezi presentation

http://prezi.com/lv0gqfjzpyca/single-miserable/

The power of "Who"

I hate networking! Don’t get me wrong, I love meeting new people, but I hate meeting new people where the only purpose for our encounter is for them to possibly give me a job. It makes me feel awful because I feel like I am begging, and it makes them feel awful because they feel like they are being used. So I was reading this book “The power of Who” by Bob Beaudine (I got it from the library, thank God for the library), and let me tell you it left me very happy… He said “forget everything you have ever learned about networking” focus on your “who” instead.

Who is your “who” (you may ask)? Your “who” is/are your friends and family. Those people who love and care about you and have your best interest at heart. These are the only people who truly care if you have a job or not, and they will do anything that they can to help you accomplish your goals. Instead of spending time trying to meet people with “connections” spend the time cultivating your “who.” God placed these people in your life for a reason, and instead of thinking that they are not connected enough to help you, give them a chance…if you have specific goals, then there will always be somebody who knows somebody…and these people will invite you into their “who” circle, which will eventually expand your “who” circle…

Why not do something this week to show at least one person in your “who” circle how much you care and appreciate them (don’t forget to share on the blog). Of course pick up the book, it will give you a more thorough explanation, and will answer some of your questions.

Remember that as a man thinks in his heart, so is he…so if you think your friends are not special, then they are not. But if you think that your friends are special and important, then they are…and I’m sure they think the same way about you.

Have a great week my dear!

I'm only just…

I’m only just
…5 feet tall
…a teacher
…a woman
…a black woman…

I wish you would realize that your are more than “just” anything.
You get the privilege to be 5 feet tall, a woman, a man, a teacher, a husband or whatever!
It’s a privilege, and you’re worth celebrating!

You are not “just” anything! You are worth everything!

The biggest thief out there

The devil is a thief and he will steal anything you let him.

I’m sure you have “friends” and family members that would steal anything that wasn’t pinned down – they would even steal an old used paper cup if you gave them the opportunity.

But do you know that the biggest thief out there isn’t any of those. The biggest thief out there is YOU!

When you choose to let the devil steal from you. When you choose to be mediocre. When you choose to stay at a job where you cannot be creative. When you choose to be miserable. When you choose not to share your gifts with the world. You steal from yourself. You steal from us!

Give thanks

In honor of thanksgiving week I would just like to encourage you to find something to be thankful for. Yes it may seem like things are not going your way, or that life is too too hard, but there are so many people around the world that wish they had your problems. Have a great thanksgiving!

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