I’m learning to do what I need to do whether I feel like it or not.
I’m learning to have faith whether I feel like it or not.
I’m learning to give myself grace whether I feel like it or not.
I’m learning how to forgive myself whether I feel like it or not.
I’m learning to do whether I feel like it or not. Period and end of story!
Keep going, beloveds. Whether we feel like it or not isn’t even in the equation. Don’t let it be.
We have too much to accomplish this year. Get going. You got thangs to do.
asking for A Friend,
Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: Reality can be loud. Forever trying to remind us of all we shall never have or be. Phooey with all that. Reality keeps throwing 56 in my face. 56 keeps reminding me I can STILL accomplish much. I can STILL touch the world. I will!
Stay grounded. Stay faithful. Stay fruitful. Find someone to encourage through THEIR storm. You don’t have to wait to come out to be an inspiration.
YOU are in inspiration by how you live.
I am no longer afraid of what I may lose. In fact, I hold what I have loosely. What I shall ALWAYS hold tight is my love. It’s all I have. It’s all I need to combat the darkness in this world.
The coming storm may bring darkness. That’s okay. I SHALL rejoice in the darkness.
I no longer dread the darkness. I shall welcome whatever comes.
Be encouraged. I say these words so that you may KNOW there IS peace on the other side of devastation. There IS joy in the midst of terrifying situations. There IS comfort for ALL who currently mourn.
The bible says that weeping may endure for the night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Ah, God, be much with those who are afraid of the dark. Sit with them. Even with those who don’t believe You are.
I can truly say I am at peace. I have NO idea how I will take care of things this year. I don’t know how soon, or if, I will find a job. I have no clue how to start a YouTube channel. I have not the first idea of what step to take next.
Yet, I rejoice. I have lost much. I have found me. I have found a few friends in here. I have found immense love and compassion for me and my foolish ways. All at 56. Who knew?! God did.
I’m trying my best to encourage folk BEFORE the lights go out. Enjoy your life, while the lights are on. Enjoy your life, should the lights go out. Enjoy your life, when the lights come back on. They will.
Ah, beloveds, this time has been sent to show you…YOU! Tada!
Lift up your head. Tell hard ha! Tell reality to shut the hell up!
I have to finish preparing for the storm. The storm had best be preparing for me!
joyful and NOT afraid, Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: Be encouraged. Imagine your life BEYOND the storm. It shall pass. Who shall YOU be when it’s over? I plan to continue being the bad mamma jamma that I am. Ha!
I just received notification of the major storm that is due to arrive.
We have all been advised to charge phones and prepare for downed trees and power outages.
The OLD me would have been in a panic. I would have raged at God and The Universe for putting me through yet ANOTHER storm.
The me that has gone through the tornado is calm. I am charging phones, making sure my battery pack is charged, charging battery packs and getting my coffee station situated. There ARE priorities, ya know.
I have books to read and KNOW God is with me. Through EVERY storm and situation.
I am going to prepare extra pieces to keep all encouraged. NO storm shall keep me from keeping my promise: To love and encourage folk EVERY day. Every single one of them.
Be encouraged, beloveds. We got this. You CAN get through whatever life has thrown at you.
I am living proof that you CAN get through some terribly hard hard and STILL hold on to your faith, your hope and your joy.
I’m thankful I have not yet been able to find a job. I have been forced to dealing with feeling inadequate because I have not been able to come to the rescue of folk I love.
In fact, I find myself in need: Of love. Of care. Of finances. Of safety. Of security.
Growing up, I’ve had my share of “missed meal cramps”. Only those who have grown up with food having run out long before the month ended, will know of what I speak.
There have been days, where I have bathed the heavens, with my tears. There have been others, where I have prayed on creaky knees.
I have cried out. I have called out. Only silence has greeted me.
God’s Silence has been defeaning. At times, I feared it had defeated me. It didn’t. God was there. Waiting for ME to see HIM even when I could not see my way, see what He was doing, or hear His Voice.
Just the other day, beloveds, I told God it was okay. I was no longer demanding that He speak to me. I told Him I would join my silence with His.
I lay down. In silence. Just as Jesus lay down, in the boat, as the storm raged.
Lay down, beloveds. Be at peace. Don’t fear the storm. Prepare, yes. Fear, no.
asking for A Friend, Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: I have done all I know. I am prepared. Come storm. I do NOT fear thee.
This IS our year, beloveds. We are making it so. No matter what happens. We ARE going to happen in our lives! Get going! We got thangs to do.
In case no one has told you today: I love you. So does He. I am preparing some extra pieces to keep folk encouraged in case I lose power. In any event, I shall be loving you in the darkness. Be encouraged. Send up a prayer for me.
Really. How are YOU? You spend so much time caring for others. Take some time for YOU. I mean it!
There are times when it feels as if we have been left out. We feel unneeded. We wonder if we are loved. We wonder why our efforts have not resulted in our deepest heart cry.
Hold on, beloveds. If you find yourself in a spot of bother just now…
You can do it. Knowing this, get on out there and DO IT.
asking for A Friend, Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: This is your time. It is. Do it afraid if you must. Just go. Start. The way will open before you. You don’t have to know how just yet. Just get going. The Universe will make sure you receive what you need. Trust. Trust your gifts. Trust those sent to help you.
Don’t worry about failing. You will mess up a million times before you get it right. Enjoy the mishaps. Learn from them.
Perfect the knowledge that you will never be perfect. We are about excellence. We are about growth. We are about faith. We are about integrity.
Magnificence takes time. Be one of those few who finds immense satisfaction in doing things right. We are in no hurry. We are about building. We are about lifting up. I lift up with you. Let’s go! You can do it!
In case no one has told you today: I love you. So does He.
Note: Love one another. None of us know what folk are going through. Get to know someone who doesn’t look or act like you.
Remember, beloveds, you are much more than your political beliefs, you are more than the groups you align with.
You are more than your job. You are more than your wallet. You are more than your efforts.
You are enough just being YOU. Yes, do. Yes, care. Yet, KNOW, of a certainty, you do NOT have to pay rent to The Universe. Meaning, you don’t have to give to be loved. You are loved already. You are seen already. You are heard already.
I am praying for us all today. I say extra prayers for those who have lost faith, never had faith or who have walked away from faith. Be encouraged.
Just stopping by to see what you are up to, beloveds.
Are you working on your dreams this morning? If not, what are you waiting for? If so, that’s fantastic. Life is short. Be sure to spend some of today working on your dream.
What do you see for yourself this year? What do you plan on accomplishing this week? What small goal have you made for yourself? If you have not made any goals, be sure to do so.
The year will pass faster than you know. Enjoy your day and everything that happens within it. We only have today to make our mark. Let’s make it a good one.
asking for A Friend, Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: This day has so many treats in store for you. How many will you find? Keep looking. In the meantime, keep living your life. Don’t not lie your circumstances to determine your mood. Determine to have an amazing day. Now go make your day amazing.
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