Stop trying to figure everything out all at once. Things take time. Sometimes things take a lifetime. Give yourself time to figure things out.
In the meantime, replace worry with joy. Today is going to get about its business whether you get into it or not. Get into it. Get after it. Dig out as many precious moments as you can.
It’s just like fishing! It takes time for those fish to swim by, take a fancy to your bait, and dramatically offer itself upon your hook.
I love fishing. It’s relaxing. You forget about everything. You enjoy the surroundings. Then…
The hook shakes!
A fish!
A FISH!!
Yet, the battle has only begun. The fish tries to free itself. You, thinking of your hunger, do battle to get that fish onto the shore!
Who shall win?!
Who knows? You just have to keep on fishing.
Life is in our perceptions. We choose, daily, what kind of day we shall have. I am determined to have a fantastic day.
I am done with having a transactional day. Meaning, I am NOT awaiting for a certain outcome, or for a particular person to show up to “make me happy”. I CHOOSE to BE:
Content.
Joyful.
Hopeful.
Simple as that.
asking for A Friend, Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: I have to smile reading this. I started writing it on September the 17th. I had no idea I would be sent an interview invite two days later. I truly had no idea I would be accepting a position on the 22nd.
It just goes to show you, beloveds, that we truly have NO idea what’s around the next corner.
Stop looking, at the hard, and telling yourself you won’t. Stop looking, at the mountain, and telling yourself it’s too big. Stop looking, at yourself, and telling yourself you are not enough.
You are amazing. You are an impact maker. You are a game changer. Get out there and change the game. Starting with your own. 🎯🌍😎
Rejoice, KNOWING that all things work together for your good, if you will allow it to. Everything has its purpose. Everything.
I wouldn’t wish the last few years on an enemy. Still, I am so grateful for all the lessons I have had to learn during these tough times. I have learned how to live life with joy in real time.
I have learned to laugh even when there has been nothing funny. I have learned to sing through my tears. I have learned how to reach out for support when I was afraid no one would be there for me.
I have learned that I really can get back up when I have been so tired I thought I couldn’t take one more step. I learned that I could take many, many more steps than I ever thought I could or should. That he cannot be.
Life is a process. Life is a journey. Life oftentimes is not fear. Still, life will give you so much more than you would imagine if you would allow it to.
Everything happened for a reason. Things will. come together in their due season.
Be encouraged.
asking for A Friend, Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: Rejoice. There is nowhere to go but up from here.
Stop starving yourself with dread, doubt, and fear. Life truly is what we make it. I’m making my life a joyful one. How about you?
asking for A Friend, Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: I feel sorry for my neighbors. I am conducting a concert in my apartment. Lord, I sound like a bag of cats.
Have an amazing day today. Conducted deliciously awful concert in your living room. Take a walk. Read a book. Watch an uplifting movie or show. Don’t dread your days. Embrace them. Enjoy them.
Be kind to yourself. Be kind to others. You just don’t know what someone may be going through. Reach out for support as needed. There are people and services that can and will help you if you just reach out. I love you. Keep on keeping on.
Use all things for your good. I’m learning how to do this. I cannot believe how many years I spent whining and complaining about things. I thought I was being mindful and prayerful. I was just being fearful.
I’m learning how to learn and lean into the hard. I’m learning how not to place a blame on others, even myself. Life is just lifng. Simple as that.
I have learned to turn my hard times into an adventure. I’m looking forward to all of the things this hard is bringing out in me. Life is short.
I had a nice long talk with my big brother. We enjoyed one another. I enjoy yakking with family and friends via text messages. I am squeezing every drop of the love out of my day. I pray that you are doing the same.
I’m fixing to go make some more boring motivational videos.
It has been so nice. Looking forward to things instead of dreading what may happen. Enough of that foolishness. Life is so worth living. Get out there and live.
asking for A Friend, Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: Thank you for coming to visit. It means a lot. You mean a lot to me. I pray for each and every person that stops by. Let’s enjoy this day. It’s the only one that we have. Start over as many times as you need to. Love someone starting with you.
At first, I was excited. I still am. Still, I found that hesitation, mixed in with a smidge of fear, had crept into my excitement.
I followed the source and found I had allowed a wee bit of negative thinking to invade my aspirations.
I almost wanted yo hideaway in sleeping. I told myself hecks to the naw!
I determined to use my anxious for my good. I got up. I fired up the laptop. I researched the company. I did some mock interviews with myself.
I fed myself positive, uplifting self talk, wonderful music and some quiet time.
I just stopped by to encourage someone. Starting with me!
Be encouraged. Stand ten toes down on FAITH!
Should you find negative thinking trying to invade your aspirations, replace them with positive self talk. Imagine yourself where you want to be.
Then, set out getting there.
Ideas for my channels, for my life, keep evolving. I am evolving with EVERY try, with EVERY no, with EVERY time I fight and overcome my anxious.
Have an amazing today. Say a nice word for my interview on Monday.😎🤗💃🏽❤🧱
asking for A Friend, Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: A whole year getting an actual interview. Geeeeeeez. Am not worried about the outcome. It will either be practice or the next person I need to speak with. My job will be found soon!
I’m preparing for the day when I begin a new position. I had my coffee. Did a bit of study. Conversated with family.
The only thing I don’t know now is what the name of my job is. I am thankful. I am grateful. I am hopeful. I have been telling myself positive self talk the last few hours.
I just stopped by so I can encourage someone this morning. Be encouraged. Chart a new path. We all have to start again sometime. That’s OK.
Begin a new routine where you take care of yourself, first, so that you can be there for the people in your life. You don’t always have to finish last.
I have been looking for all the lessons in this hard. I might as well put this hard to good use!
I cannot believe what a big baby I used to be when it came to pursuing my dreams. I’ve grown up for everyone but me.
Hard slapped me in the face and made me grow up real quick. Hard made me stand on business.
Hard forced me to choose between my dreams and apathy. I’m glad I chose my dreams.
Keep choosing yourself. Keep choosing your dreams.
Keep pushing your way through the boring. Keep muddling through the mundane. Keep on keeping on. Life was not meant to be entertaining 24 hours of the day. Life was meant to slap you around as needed. Rinse and repeat…lol
Remember, you are building your legacy. What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind? As for me, I am living behind a legacy of love, laughter and joy.
Have an amazing day and thanks so much for stopping by. I love you and care about your life.
asking for A Friend, Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: We can do so much more than we give ourselves credit for. Let’s keep trying.
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