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Self Awareness Topic Words of Wisdom

Are We Evolving or Just Pressing Replay?

Are We Evolving or Just Pressing Replay?

A video message about how we can examine our lives and see where we can make changes for personal growth. It is easy to get stuck in the same ole ritual and routines. Before you know it, you look up and discover that 2 years have gone by and things are just as they were this whole time.

In this video, I will share some ideas to get started on a path of growth and challenging ourselves. If you find yourself feeling stuck or stagnant; don’t fret, we can always change things. The rewards are great when we do. We feel a sense of achievement, we make ourselves more open to trying new things and we also get a boost in confidence.

Get out your pen and paper and take notes. It may feel like a homework assignment, but it will be one of the the best investments of time that we can pour into ourselves!

“Not everything that is faced can be changed but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”-James Baldwin

The first thing we are going to do is compile a list. Review that list and ask yourself the following questions:

  • Am I learning anything from this activity?
  • Am I growing mentally, emotionally or physically?
  • Does this activity challenge me?

Secondly, seek out new activities

  • Do some research, talk to people you know who may make a suggestion
  • Try to pick something that is not your usual go-to or something that you may not have been interested in before, try it now

Lastly, challenge yourself by overcoming a fear

Ex: if you are afraid of heights, if you feel socially awkward or are afraid to speak in public.

I hope you find the information in this video useful. As always, thank you for watching.

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Poetry Topic Words of Wisdom

Flutter, Flutter

Flying high and low
Landing for a peek inside
Unique beings and places
Telling their stories
Tantalizing hues of light
Ethereal I appear to some
Reassuring, you are not alone

Flutter, Flutter is an original poem written in response to the picture prompt by Sadje.

Photo by Jian Xhin on Unsplash

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What Is the Biggest Misconception About Human Connection?

What Is the Biggest Misconception About Human Connection?

Human Connection

We make all kinds of connections in the world. We connect with each other in person, by email and online. Do you ever stop to think about these connections and how they are formed? Some of us connect by a common interest; say music for example. We might have a quick conversation with someone at the record shop. Yes, there are still some around. But outside of that, the conversation is null and void.

Does it mean that since the two of you love the same kind of music that you are friends?

The misconception is the thinking that because you are in agreement with something or someone, that you have a deep connection. I’ll give another example. If you see someone who wears the same type of clothing as you, you assume that the two of you are the same. I caution that this is a misconception. Just because someone looks like you, does not mean that the two of you think alike or have the same interests and can form a bond on just the outer looks alone.

Another misconception is that if a person does not really talk to you often but you cross paths with them, that they do not care for you or are not fond of you. Sometimes, it can be that that person is shy or afraid to spark up a conversation. Do not assume that because you see someone frequently and the two of you exchange few words that there is animosity.

We can also confuse a person doing a nice gesture for us as their way of inviting us into their lives. It can just be that; a nice random gesture.

What I am trying to get at is that sometimes we connect with others solely based on one mutual interest. Does that mean that we can relate and connect with them in most other areas of life? Values such as their beliefs about family, marriage, children. Their opinions about politics. This is always a slippery slope. Maybe they have different beliefs on religion that are opposite from what we believe in.

Can you answer this? What is the biggest misconception about human connection?

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Poetry Topic Words of Wisdom

Flowy Water Under the Bridge

Waterfall

Flowy Water Under the Bridge

Connections are the link
The link that binds
Binds 2 places or two things
What things and places?

The gap between resentment and love
Bridging the gap between the two
takes what? Connections

Resentment is coming down really fast
Over the edge the water cascades down
The bridge there as a buffer
Mediating between resentment and love

Once love is conquered
Renewed love starts to flow
Water under the bridge moves
Just as fast it tides below

Communication bridging connection
The bridge of communication leads to understanding
Understanding opens hearts wide and far
Once hearts are open; the bridge leads to loving-kindness

Flowy Water Under the Bridge is written in response to the picture prompt.

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Tears of Understanding-A Poem

Tears of Understanding- A poem about judgments and cultivating relationships. Building relationships with people can sometimes be hindered by unfair judgments. We can avoid assumptions about each other by taking the time to have a conversation or simply asking a question.

Tears of Understanding- A Poem video message
Please don't misunderstand
what's that you hear
yeah, smothered 
tears tears tears

Please don't misunderstand
not being heard, but seen instead
seeing me me me

Please don't misunderstand
seeing me is not my clothes
not my hair
and definitely not my face
nah nah nah

Please understand
my brotha, my sista
Black woman I am
Boricua I am

My complexion mine
your complexion yours
my inflection mine mine mine
your perplexion yours yours yours

Please understand
you will never understand
the whys, I give benefit of doubt
because it was not given to me

Underestimated
Misjudged
Misunderstood
Even hated

Please understand
my silence, my strength
to the underlying slick tongue
the slick tongue that takes jabs at my person

Please understand, no overstand
my shoes you cannot walk in
they were not made for you
your shoes not made for me

Even still, you hold your truth
I hold mine, the same but different
tears tears tears, of not sadness

Tears for you you you
Judgments you hold for me
are really for you you you
Understand?!

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Self Awareness Topic Words of Wisdom

He Can Take It Away

He Can Take It Away

The video message is about showing humility when blessings come our way. Be humble and grateful for all your blessings. Boasting and bragging is not the way. Just as quickly as God blesses us, he can taketh away. Celebrate and be happy for others the same as you would want them to be happy for you in return.

If this message resonates with you, please share with someone who you think may like the message as well. If it is on your heart, please leave a comment on how this message has changed you in some way or given a new perspective.

Video Message- He Can Take It Away

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Believe In Your Ideas

✨ Believe in your ideas. If you do not then who will?

🧡 Ideas come and go. It makes it that more important to act on them.

💬 If an idea comes to you, it is for a reason.

💪 If you can think it, you can do it!

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Such a Hurry

Sitting in wonder

Such a Hurry

A Tanka

Why such a hurry
People move in a scurry
No time for hello
Passersby in a flurry
Sitting I watch and worry


Such a Hurry is written in response to Sadje’s prompt.

Image credit: Антон Воробьев @ Unsplash

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Being Stumped By Change

—Romans 12:2

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will. —

🦋🦋🦋

Change is upon us every day. Whether we are ready for it or not. It happens. Sometimes in that changing, we get stumped. We may not know what direction to take or what exactly we need to do.

It is not easy to change things about ourselves. The uncertainty and not knowing what will happen next. I just implore you to follow your heart. Love yourself and others.

Stay well and be blessed. 🙏❤️

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What Would You Do?

Can you answer this? What would you do if you see your friend is hurting and you are not sure how to help?

Would you do nothing
Secretly pray for them
Offer help in a way you think is helpful

Of course, a friend is someone we love and never want to see in pain. If you are unsure of the best way to help them, what would you do?

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Theoretically Speaking of Morbid Curiosity

Theoretically Speaking of Morbid Curiosity

What’s going on…
Theoretically speaking, you wonder if 
Happenstance has come to the forefront
Eliciting answers about this thing
Offering no more cues than when it began
Responding with conjecture, whispering, gossip
Entertaining the masses with your theory
Trying not to let others around you 
In on the fact that you want to know
Curiosity killed the cat
And still, you don't stop 
Letting your mind drift about the situation
Learning that this is someone else's reality
Yearning for truth about today's morbid curiosity

Theoretically Speaking of Morbid Curiosity is written in response to the word prompt by Sammi Cox.

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Where Bunions Go To Be Free

Where Bunions Go To Be Free

Let the Bunions Breathe
Bunions roam free by the sea
A place untapped for this sort of thing
A place where the Bunion can be itself
It can come out in public without judgement

For the Bunion is not afraid
By the sea, no cover up is needed
Just pure, unadulterated glory and freedom
Oh by the sea, let the Bunions breathe

This writing is in response to the prompt by Sadje.

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Self Awareness Topic Words of Wisdom

Mind Your Words

Ever wonder if your words leave a lasting impression on people? The short answer is, yes. So, it is with this video message I am talking about how to mind your words. Be mindful of how you speak to others. If you approach someone in a disrespectful or condescending manner, you most likely will not get the result you want. Words heal and they can hurt.

Video message- Mind your words

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Let Freedom Lead

brown hawk flying freely
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Let Freedom Lead

Closed minds; bondage. Open hearts; freedom.

Let Freedom Lead is written in response to a word prompt by Shweta.

Saturday Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP) #114 – Nov 30, 2024 – My Random Ramblings

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Indecent Exposure in the House of Worship

Indecent Exposure in the House of Worship

How Did We Get Here

House of worship

How did we get to the point of indecent exposure in the house of worship? It never used to be this way but as you can see, “times done changed”. But on a serious note, churchgoers should not be exposed to this lack of consideration. We have elderly people attending church and families with small children. Why does Mom have to cover her child’s eyes because a woman is walking down the aisle, half dressed.

We need someone at the door to check for appropriate attire before being allowed admission. Simply to ask people to cover up. I’m not suggesting coming in with a turtleneck sweater and a dress or skirt that is as long as your ankles. All I am saying is to show less skin and cleavage, and not have on see through or tight-fitting clothing.

Video message-Indecent Exposure in the House of Worship

Indecent Exposure

People attend church services for various reasons, it is plausible to think it is mainly to hear the word, be filled with the spirit, receive their blessing, give tithes/offerings and to be a blessing to others. Right? In some cases, it is true. Some of us have witnessed people using church as a meeting place. A place to meet a romantic partner. Well, ok I can see the appeal of that. Some men feel that good wholesome women can be found at church. Conversely, women feel that they can find a good husband. Yes, this is very possible.

The only caveat is that some women show up at service dressed provocatively, attracting attention. But what kind of attention are they seeking? They may come to church in hopes of finding a husband, but the choice of clothing or lack thereof may deter those would-be husbands. Going about it in this way may have the reverse outcome. Instead, of meeting someone who you can have a long lasting and meaningful relationship with, you may attract the ones only looking for a “good time”, if you get my meaning.

Final Thought

The point I am trying to make is that the house of worship should be free from this kind of behavior. Some of the fashion is down-right disrespectful. If you want to wear tight-fitting and see through clothing and dress in a provocative way, there are plenty of other places for that.

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