Repeat after me:
I WILL find a way.
I WILL make a way.
I WILL show the way.
Now, beloveds, get out there and:
Find a way!
Make a way!
Show the way!
We got this!!!!!
believing in you,
Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: I believe in you. Believe in YOU.
One step.
One step.
One step.
You are loved.
You are NOT alone.
Keep on being…YOU!
Let’s Goooooooo!
Good morning, beloveds. I hope all finds you well.
I stopped ’round to let you know you were on my mind. Have an amazing day. Remember to focus on your dreams and not on nightmarish fears.
Everything will be alright. It will.
grateful for the hard,
Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: Okay, you supposed to be gone. Let’s goooooooo!!
One step.
One step.
One step.
You are loved.
You are NOT alone.
Keep on being…YOU!
Create a safe space.
A space where others can be themselves.
Even you. Especially you.
Create a safe space.
A space where folk are free to share THEIR feelings without you getting all up in YOUR feelings.
Create a soft landing.
A spot where others can lay down their shame/guilt.
Even you. Especially you.
Create a soft landing.
A spot where folk can lay down THEIR burden without you feeling as though they were a burden.
Create a haven.
An oasis where others can trust you with their dreams/fears.
Even you. Especially you.
Create an oasis.
An opportunity for others to spread their wings and fly.
Even you. Especially you.
Create an oasis.
An opportunity where folk can be THEIR best self giving you the chance to be YOUR best self.
Create a safe space, beloveds.
asking for A Friend,
Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: We are all a part of life’s tapestry. 🥰💝
One step.
One step.
One step.
You are loved.
You are NOT alone.
Keep on being…YOU!
Have you ever heard the saying that says “the standard is the standard?”
Mike Tomlin, the head coach for The Pittsburgh Steelers, uses this phrase all the time. It’s true. The standard IS the standard.
This means that there IS no excuse for not getting things done. You get things done. Period. You do things to the highest order. Period. You do things with excellence. Period.
I am doing my utmost to set the standard in my life. Period. I am doing my level best to BE the standard. Period.
We all have the opportunity to have and make a tremendous impact. Get to it…lol.
asking for A Friend,
Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: Your life matters. Let the folk in your orbit know their lives matter as well. Asking for A Friend.
One step.
One step.
One step.
You are loved.
You are NOT alone.
Keep on being…YOU!
Life is a gift.
YOUR life is a gift.
Nuff said, beloveds. Now, get out there and present your priceless self to the world.
Enough hiding!
Enough judging yourself!
Enough making yourself a transaction!
You are precious. You have no need to bow your head in shame.
Ah, beloveds. Look up. Stand tall. Walk proudly. Stride unapologetically.
There is sooooooooooooo much awesomeness in you. There is so much love in you. There is so much strength in you.
Life is a gift. YOUR life is a gift. Never forget this.
keeping you up in prayer,
Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: I have been saying extra prayers for all. Hang in there. Help IS on the way.
One step.
One step.
One step.
You are loved.
You are NOT alone.
Keep on being…YOU!
See a path for your success.
Be a path for someone else’s success.
Make a path for others to attempt success.
Much, much too often, all we allow ourselves to see are obstacles. We see disaster everywhere. We fail to see opportunities anywhere.
I have been using these tough days to reimagine my steps and my viewpoint.
I CHOOSE to see the diamonds in the middle of hard.
I CHOOSE to hear love in the silent ghosting of the world.
I CHOOSE to feel joy smack dab in the middle of devastation.
I am soooooooooooo thankful, beloveds, that I was not able to immediately find a job. I would have ended up an exhausted soul. A soul who was too terrified to pursue HER dreams.
When I turned 55, my brain immediately went into alarm status. Suddenly, ALL I saw/felt/heard was that I was much too old to accomplish anything.
I looked at my life of service and wondered if my service had meant anything.
God said yes. My dwindling bank account said heck no. Initially, I sided with my bank account.
It has taken a long time to regain my footing. Truth be told, I am still regaining my footing.
These days, I rarely have to talk myself out of bed. I get up. I make coffee. I wash dishes. I write. I have things to do. As do you.
Are you living, beloveds, or just barely scraping through, too afraid to hope and do something?
You can start again whenever you get ready. Let’s go! We got thangs to do.
asking for A Friend,
Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: Starting over is hard. It gets old. It’s terribly frustrating. Such is life. Start over as many times as you need to. In case no one has told you: I love you. So does He.
One step.
One step.
One step.
You are loved.
You are NOT alone.
Keep on being…YOU!
I no longer fear the future.
I no longer fear MY future.
I no longer fear.
I deal with my fears now. Head on. Ten toes down.
Some days, they win. Most days, I conquer. On ALL days, I fight to stand on FAITH.
asking for A Friend,
Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: Be encouraged. You don’t walk alone. I got you. God has us all. Take care of that precious heart of yours.
One step.
One step.
One step.
You are loved.
You are NOT alone.
Keep on being…YOU!
We were born to live.
Most folks spend their lives waiting to die. Still others are afraid to live. They spent their lives contemplating death and loss.
I’m doing my best to live in the moment. I’m doing my best to seize as many moments as I can. I’m doing my best to love as many people as I can.
I’m no longer concerned with whether i’m loved in return. I love me. God loves me. My family loves me.
I plan on spending the rest of my days trying to get as many people as I can to live. Life is so short.
I stopped by to remind you to LIVE, beloveds. Make 2025 something special.
asking for A Friend,
Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: LIVE. Seize these moments and shake as much joy and happiness out of them as you can. You got this. As do I.
One step.
One step.
One step.
You are loved.
You are NOT alone.
Keep on being…YOU!
Keep trying.
Everyday!
Keep believing.
Everyday!
Keep going.
Everyday!
Life is NOT waiting around for us, beloveds.
It’s up to US.
Have you worked on your dream this week? If not, get going. If so, good on you.
I made lazy do extra chores. I made despair do some laundry. I made doubt take out some trash.
I greeted the day with a song in my heart. I gave hard a cup of coffee and said “Let’s gooooo!!
laughing at hard things,
Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: Every day, beloveds, speak out loud. Tell yourself how very much you matter. You do. EVERY day, choose to see the best in your situation. EVERY day, ask for what you need.
This IS your year. Make it a fantastic one. Starting today. In case no one has told you today: I love you. So does He.
One step.
One step.
One step.
You are loved.
You are NOT alone.
Keep on being…YOU!
“Never again, Cassandra!”
That’s what I told myself.
“Never again, Cassandra!”
That’s what I told fear.
“Never again, Cassandra!”
That’s what I told limitations.
“Never again, Cassandra!”
That’s what I told my age.
“Never again, Cassandra!”
That’s what I told the obstacles standing in my way.
“Never again, Cassandra!”
That’s what I told my laughing critics.
“Never again, Cassandra!”
That’s what I told lonely.
“Never again, Cassandra!”
That’s what I told anger.
“Never again, Cassandra!”
That’s what I told apathy.
You see, beloveds, I used to allow those things, and more, to define me. Worse, I allowed those things to keep me from DOING, from moving FORWARD, from looking UP.
I have been fighting to regain my form, my footing, my confidence, my joy, my humor, my faith since the tornado came in and almost blew my home down. Literally.
Slowly, but surely, I began to rebuild. Slowly, but surely, I began to allow God to help rebuild ME. Slowly, but surely, I began to find my voice.
With my voice came my footing. With my footing came my bearings. With my bearings came my humor. With my humor I found everything else.
Be encouraged. I say this EVERY day. It helps. It’s my reminder that things take time. Meaningful things, anyway.
It’s imperative to encourage yourself. Especially, as most never will. They are too busy making their own way.
Tell yourself the truth: You CAN. You WILL.
asking for A Friend,
Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: I love you. He does too. Nuff said.
One step.
One step.
One step.
You are loved.
You are NOT alone.
Keep on being…YOU!
