Month: September 2024

Do it for you.

Do it for you.

Not because you have to.

Because you want to.

Do it for you.

Not because you have been forced to.

Because you want it for you.

Do it for you.

asking for A Friend,

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: We do too many things based on what others think we should do. Time out for that, beloveds. Time for us to do things because WE choose to. Because WE want to. Because WE need to.

Expectations can kick rocks. Yes, we shall ALWAYS expect the best effort for/from ourselves. That said, we shall try. We shall give our all. We shall act based upon the current knowledge we have.

Then, we shall:

Wait.

Trust.

Rejoice.

Wait, for the outcome.

Trust, the outcome WILL work for our good.

Rejoice, KNOWING that NO weapon formed against us shall prosper. Don’t get on me for saying that, beloveds. The bible says so. I believe Him. Settles thangs for me.

Keep on moving forward. Why? Cuz we got thangs to do. Let’s go!!!!

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Faith: What are you standing on?

I am standing on business!

I am standing on FAITH!

I am finished with standing on lack. Get gone, lack! You lack interest for me. I ain’t got time/room for you, in my life no mo’!

Be gone!

After the tornado, I had to decide what I was going to rebuild upon. I chose faith. I chose hope. I chose love. I chose God. I chose belief. I chose ME.

Life is forever forcing us to make choices.

What do you choose, beloveds?

What do you CHOOSE to stand on? You can’t blame what happens. What happens, shall happen. What you CHOOSE to DO/HAVE/BE after, is completely up to you.

What say you?

asking for A Friend,

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: I am standing on faith. Finally. Absolutely. Without fear. Without apology. I root for you as you decide to do the same. In the meantime, take another step. In case no one has told you yet today: I love you. So does He.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Faith: The Key.

Faith IS the key.

To everything.

Faith sustains.

Faith remains.

Faith stands.

Faith is resolute.

Faith stays resolved.

Faith is committed.

Faith remains after all else has failed/fled.

Faith see.

Faith knows.

Faith hopes.

Faith loves.

Faith believes.

Faith communicates.

Faith shows.

Faith multiplies.

Faith is the key.

Use it.

Have it.

Possess it.

Cherish it.

Maintain it.

asking for A Friend,

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Have faith, beloveds. Things WILL work for you good. They will. Whatever your current circumstances, KNOW all SHALL be well. Someone needs to hear these words. Is it YOU? Be encouraged. I love you. So does He.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Hope got it.

If you need a reboot.

Hope got it.

If you need to be refreshed.

Hope got it.

If you are trying to see your way out.

Hope got it.

If your get up and go has gone and went.

Hope got it.

If doubt stole your joy.

Hope got it.

If fear took your belief.

Hope got it.

If fatigue has snatched your sleep.

Hope got it.

If weariness has sapped your resolve.

Hope got it.

Whatcha waiting for? Go get it.

asking for A Friend,

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Don’t lose hope, beloveds. It can be easy to do. Looking at an empty bank account can scare the bejeez out of the hardiest soul. Have faith. Stand on your faith, not what you are lacking. Be encouraged. In case no one has told you today: You are beautiful. Ha! You thought I was going to say I love you! I do. So does He…

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Another gem…

Gym

This piece was very thought provoking. I hope you get as much out of it as I did.

Cassandra

P.S. If you are encouraged or edified by someone’s piece, on WordPress or elsewhere, be sure to let them know and share a piece or two with the world. We all need one another, eh? Be encouraged.

Keep pushing.

Keep pushing.

Past your fears.

Keep pushing.

Yourself to move beyond the known.

Keep pushing.

Your boundaries to welcome in the unknown, the unexpected.

Keep pushing.

Fear out of your way.

Keep pushing.

For positive change.

Keep pushing.

Against every negative thought/action that has been holding/hindering you and those you love.

Keep pushing…

asking for A Friend,

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Keep pushing, beloveds. Momentum is building! You got this. You CAN. You WILL.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Keep stacking days.

Keep stacking days.

Keep trying.

Keep loving.

Keep believing.

In YOU.

In your dreams.

Things ARE changing for the better. You ARE growing.

Lasting change takes time, beloveds. Don’t allow discouragement to move in. You ARE doing the work. Having done your part, allow The Universe time to do its part.

In the meantime, go do something you enjoy. You got this. Be proud of your try.

asking for A Friend,

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: I got up early this morning to yak with fam. Enjoyed some me time. Prayed for you. Now, I am enjoying some ☕ coffee. How great is that?

Be encouraged. We got this.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Love yourself NOW.

Love yourself.

NOW.

Don’t wait til tomorrow.

Don’t wait til others follow.

Love yourself.

NOW.

Don’t wait for perfection.

Don’t wait for another’s seal of approval.

Love yourself.

NOW.

asking for A Friend,

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Too often, we judge ourselves based upon this, that and the other thing. Sadly, if we don’t measure up to those supposed things, we hold back loving ourselves.

Worse, we stingily hand out love like it something to be bartered for. It’s not. Love is meant to love. Period.

Life is short, beloveds. Love yourself.  NOW. Don’t wait until you have it all together. I doubt if any of us will ever have it completely together.

Your love is much too valuable to keep hiding it from yourself. And others. This world needs the love only YOU can give it. What say you?

I can’t rest. My why won’t let me alone. Too many folk are needing love. Give it to them, beloveds. Starting with you…

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

My stister: The greatest gift God has given me through this time.

Dear wombie,

I just wanted to thank you, for being my twin. Thanks big stister, for being there. Thanks wombie, for being:

My friend.

My comfort.

My cheerleader.

My kicker-in-the-behinder.

Thanks, big stister, for being you. You mean the world to me. Truly. You have allowed me to:

Cry.

Fuss.

Scream.

Wonder.

Doubt.

Rage.

Pout.

Sometimes, all in one phone conversations..lol.

I appreciate you. I just wanted to share, openly, all you have meant to and for me, secretly.

Sis, if any have been encouraged, by my blog, it’s due, in part, because of your support and care. For me.

You amaze me, big stister. You roll your eyes when I am being particularly getting on your nerveness. You answer the phone, KNOWING you are set to experience any manner of stupidness that may and does/will come out of this mouth of mine.

Before I end my night, big stister, I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your being in my life.

Keep on being you, would you please?

asking for A Friend,

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: I love my wombie…

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

The Magic of Redirection.

I have NO idea how you KNOW exactly what I need to hear. EVERY time I have NEEDED a word, in season, one of your pieces will slap me upside the head. Thank you for your words. Fantastic. I must repost this. Amazing! Wonderful. I must go back and read again. Need to share this as well. Wonderful, inspiring piece.

Cassandra S.
The Magic of Redirection

Just HAD to share this piece, beloveds. I love her work. Love her words. EVERY time I need a bit of encouragement, her blog is just the thing. I hope you are encouraged as I was reading her words. God please bless this wonderful soul. Asking for a friend(s).

Cassandra

P.S. What a wonderful piece!