Author: Cassandra S.

I have stopped making things so easy.

Lazy is super mad at me.

I have stopped making things so easy for lazy.

I had a snack area conveniently located next to my bed. Hence, lazy enjoyed snacking in bed.

I moved my coffee station from next to my work desk. Now, I make later go into the kitchen to make the coffee. This way, I get to stretch my legs, while lazy gets some act right first thing, in the morning!

I have been pondering whether I would have made such drastic changes if not for the tornado I went through.

I will never know. I DO know that I CHOSE to make the devastating event work for my GOOD.

I could have, just as easily, chosen to whine, complain and use the tornado as an excuse to give up. I didn’t. I won’t.

I have used all this hard, to my ADVANTAGE. I have found a want to in me that I had NO idea was there.

I had not the first clue how resilient I actually am. I secretly thought I would cave if things went on “for too long”. This has been far from the case. The harder things have been, the harder I fight. For me. For my dreams.

Ah, beloveds, don’t let your lazy keep you from seeing, from experiencing your resiliency, your tenacity, your strength!

You got this. You do.

Beloveds, these times are here to show you how truly amazing/special you are!

Lift up your head!

You have NOTHING to be ashamed of!

You are exactly where The Universe knew you would be. Everything that has gone on, in your life, has been factored into the equation.

Stop judging yourself so harshly. If you have fallen, laugh, get up, try again. Rinse. Repeat.

In case no one has told you today: I love you. So does He.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: You got this. One small step at a time. Celebrate your small victories!

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

An ocean of one.

We need each other.

I got you.

Have me back.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Life is short. Love someone. Starting with you.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Pieces.

Pieces.

Separate.

Equal.

Needed.

We are all pieces. Pieces to this puzzle called life. Each needed. All necessary.

The puzzle can’t be completed without me. Without you.

Where are you? Where have you been? Where are you going? You are needed.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: We need one another…*sigh*.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Speak: Your voice is unique. Your voice is needed.

EVERY day, lately, ALL I have been hearing is that MY voice is not needed.

I have been told I am NOT needed. The 🌎 world has been telling me that NOBODY gives a damned about hearing MY voice.

To that, my dream whispers, still, “Speak”.

I will. EVERY day.

Speak, beloveds. This world needs to hear from you.

Your voice is:

Unique.

Needed.

Uniquely qualified!

What have YOU to say?

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: 🤔🤨🎤🌊. We ARE listening, beloveds. Impact your world. Be a light. Shine your light.

Remember:

You are worthy.

You are worthwhile.

You are worth it!

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Listen: Teach yourself a new way.

My friend taught me a lesson without even trying whilst we were engaged in conversation.

He offered me PATIENCE, instead of growing impatient or indifferent, when I went all impatient and indifferent, in trying to defend my position/thoughts.

It was HIS patience, HIS obvious care, HIS willingness to allow me to be a bit ridiculous that stopped me in my tracks.

I realized I WAS being a bit of a buffoon. I realized it was coming from a place of PAST wounds, not PRESENT feedback.

Growing up, we were raised that we had to raise our voices to be heard. There were 13 kids plus two adults.

15 folk all hollering to get their point across. Not terribly effective.

On top of that, I have a loud voice. Yikes!

I am learning how to communicate more EFFECTIVELY. I am teaching myself to apply more moderation and consideration of others.

I am learning how to be more patient with me as I work to overcome old lessons.

I stopped by to encourage someone to keep doing what you are doing. Change takes time.

You may already be a great listener. We can all use a bit of tweaking though, right?

Have a great rest of your day.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Listen…

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Real talk: I haven’t written since mom died.

I just now, JUST NOW, beloveds, came to an astonishing truth/conclusion:

I have written since mom passed away 2016.

Not really. Not the stories I used to. Not the poems/songs I used to.

I didn’t even realize it until just now. When mom died, God told me to write. To write about it. About her.

For many years, I couldn’t. I wouldn’t. I didn’t. It’s the one rebellion I definitely kept from God. I wasn’t ready. My dreams went in that casket with her.

Since my friend challenged me to keep my pieces at one minute, and get straight to the point, the writer in me woke up.

I found myself jotting down phrases. Short bursts of feeling found their way onto the pages of my heart.

I found myself speaking to myself, as well as to others. I am calling forth myself. Where has she been hiding all this time?

I don’t know what to make of this development. I shall sit with it a while. I shall see where these words will lead me.

Ah, God, what do I do with me now?

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: I don’t even know what I am trying to say or who these words are for. You know who you are.

Keep moving forward. Keep discovering those parts of you that hid during times of immense grief and hardship.

Spring is here. It’s time for old dreams to breathe and live again. Rise. We got thangs to do.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Filling the other half:The Change In Me Is You

Beloveds, I have a WONDERFULLY, AMAZING secret to tell you. Come close.

Ppppsssst…

Did you know THE most crucial person who can and needs to love you is…

YOU!

Yep, YOU, beloveds. Click play, close your eyes and listen and get your heart filled a bit.

YOU really will be the biggest change for your life. Here you have been waiting for God, for Life, for The Universe to send you the person that will change your life.

Tada!

Aren’t you glad I shared this magnificent secret of life to you? There are many life secrets that shall open before you as you open your heart and allow things in.

Even seemingly foolish assignments and thangs…lol.

Get out there and live.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Remember that you are worthy, you are worth it. You are worthwhile.

You are the answer to so many of your questions. You get in your way. You are your hero. You are your toughest critic. You have been your worst protagonist.

Get out of your way, beloveds.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Part of the journey is the end.

I love a good movie!

I enjoy every second. Then, I ENJOY the ending. I used to hate to see a good movie end. I would wish I could erase my brain, then watch again…lol.

Movies must end. All things have their ending. One day, beloveds, our days will have reached it’s end game.

When my journey has ended, I want it said I spent every once of me that I had!

Until I take my final bow, I shall love as many as my heart can hold.

Have a beautiful day today.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: I love you.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

I don’t HAVE to know what to do. I know WHO to go to.

One of THE greatest lessons I have learned through living through the hardest times of my life is this:

I don’t HAVE to know what to do because I know WHO to go to.

Simple as that.

Who are you going to? who are you leaning on to support you?

Do you have positive influences in your life? Are you leaning on those who are caring, loving, and supportive of your dreams?

Who are you trusting with that precious heart of yours? Are you with someone simply because they are paying the bills? If so, you can get a job and take care of yourself. You do not have to demean yourself or make yourself less than to keep a roof over your head.

Are you at a job that is bringing out your best self? If not, work towards getting another one. Don’t state a job that is poisoning your soul simply to keep your roof over your head.

When you are in need of counsel, are you going to those who will uplift you and be honest with you?

You don’t need someone who will be condescending to you and pat you on your head. You want someone who will think of you. You want someone who will give you options and let you make the decision for your life.

I seek the counsel of God, FIRST. Then, I reach out to my family and TRUSTED friends.

Finally, I asked myself what I wish for? What I hope for? What I long for?

I’m learning not to rush headlong into a decision. I’m learning to wait. I’m learning to be patient.

I’m learning how to measure twice and to cut once!

I just stopped by to encourage someone. Be encouraged.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Who/what are you turning to/counting on?

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Together, we stand!

Together, we stand!

I REFUSE to live in a world of darkness where hating my neighbor is profitable, preferred and prophesied about. LIES!

Shine your light.

Be a light.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: We are all be challenged in this hour. What say you? Evil thrives when good men do nothing, as the old saying goes.

If one of us suffers, we ALL suffer.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!