Who is You!!!!!

There was a kid that used to run around in our high school thriving for attention. One of the things he used to do was unexpectedly jump in someone's face and say "WHO IS YOU!" He knew perfect grammar, but just wanted to find creative ways to be funny....and loud...lol. But this question is a stronger question than just a line shouted by some quirky high school kid.

The Pursuit of Happiness, pt. 3, Happy Thanksgiving

There has been a lot that has gone on in my head since the last time I’ve written in this blog.  And I’m slowly feeling like that will be a common place as I continue to grow older.  Last time I spoke to you about managing and nurturing your gifts.  In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am making this an ode to all of my gifts:
1) My first thank you goes to God.  Without him I would be nothing.  He’s allowed me to have wisdom beyond my years; he has given me the ability to build relationships; he has given me to the gift of unconditional love; lastly, with all these gifts, he’s given me to drive to share them with others.  Thank you God for keeping me.

The Pursuit of Happiness, Pt 2 (Nuture your Gift)

So early this morning (5:15am to be exact), I decided to go for a run today. I learned a couple of things this morning 1) That I am NOT a runner...no matter how much i try...2) That there is no greater feeling than working out early in the morning...3) That sometimes, that alone time can be beneficial for your mental stability. I want to share with everyone one thing that God has been placing on my mind as of late.

Whether you're Christian or not, you can always find great wisdom in the Bible. I happen to be Christian, so I find my guide to life there. I was directed in spirit to check out Matthew 25...mosre specifically, Jesus' parable of the Talents. Long story short, the "master" has to go away for a while. While he is gone, he gives his "servants" a few talents (or money in this case) to manage while he's away. Two of the servants invest the money, and bring back more than they had before when the master returns. One servant just buries the money. I will focus on those servants who invested the money's and got interest. When the master returns, he says to the servants "well done, my good and faithful servants...you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things."

The Pursuit of Happiness, Pt 1

Have you ever sat there on your couch, or in your car, or wherever you may be and asked yourself "why am i always tired??" I find it odd that I find myself busy all day everyday, but at the end of the day I feel as though I've accomplished nothing. My day generally starts at 5am, going to the gym, then to work, then to some type of rehearsal, then back home, then maybe some more work, then sleep, and then I do it again.

It would make sense to think that I must be very productive. Well, yes! I do get a lot accomplished in my day. But what value does it really add. I mean, I think about work. I could save Johnson & Johnson from blowing up during a freak meteor shower attacked that's strangely enough only aimed at J&J. But I know that by tomorrow it would not even matter. Not even a little....so I find myself searching for ways to prove myself again and again. This way, the higher ups remember my value, and I'm not let go in the next rounds of cuts. This accounts for many restless nights.

Sting of Death

I have to say that it has been a crazy year on SO many levels. One of the things that has become an unwelcomed common place in my life has been the amount of deaths I've been around this year. Often times in my sessions with Ankh Ra, we recall what's been going on in my life-my progression with my voice, my health, and my spirit. In this past Saturday's session, we reflected on the very fact that I'm always going to a funeral.

He Favors Me...

Whats up eWorld!! It has been a while since I've posted here and boy oh boy have things have progressed. The old adage says that nothing is permanent but change. Things around in my world continues to stay exciting because of change. One of the major changes that have occured came this past week. Last week, JnJ announced that they would be laying off 8% of its workforce. Now I've gone through layoffs before, but never has it hit so close to home. I won't go into too much details (to protect the affected) but so many around me were directly impacted. Some of the people that were affected were probably some of the best at what they do, which made it all the more difficult to understand it.

In it all, I have to step away and just thank God for how he covered me. Although many were impacted, I was blessed to be given more. I know that it was nothing but God that did this. Why? Cuz there is nothing at ALL that I have done to deserve this. Sometimes you just have to chalk it up to favor. I'm grateful for everything given to me, but it still hurts when things crumble around me.

But He knows the plans He has for all of us....That sounds like a song...

Til Next Time...

Blessed