Who do you choose to be?

WHO do you choose to be?

Do you choose, to be the authentic you? Or, the person you are “expected” to be given where/when/how you grew up?

Who do YOU choose to be?

Do you choose, to be unapologetically YOU? Because you are FINALLY taking the courage to be all out you?  Understanding you may be rejected because of this choice?

Who do you CHOOSE to be?

Do you choose, to be the joyful, hopeful, resilient you? Because you are ready, to look at the glass as half full, instead of half empty?

Who do you choose to BE?

Do you choose, to be YOU? Or, do you choose to be TikTok acceptable?

Life is short, beloveds. Much too short to be wasting being something or someone you are not.

There is no need to continue to strive for things so you can prove your worthiness. You are worthy. Periodt.

Who do you choose to be?

asking for A Friend,

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: This can be a tough question to answer. Somedays, I wonder who the world I am. How about you? Whatever your answer, keep on being good to you….

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Life is good, even when it’s hard.

Life is good, even when it’s hard.

Nuff said.

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Hang in there. This heatwave won’t end. Maintenance is back 🛠 hammering away at the roof.😳😭🔥😡. I want this to end! Ack!

Life can be a pain. When it does, hang in there. Don’t give in to despair. Tell doubts to shut it. Have a cup of coffee ☕ and have faith. Be encouraged. Asking for A Friend. Fixing to have more chicken strips if any care to join me.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

You are looking for YOU, beloveds.

Hey!

Yea, YOU, beloveds!

Here you are. Running around looking for a miracle. Know ye not that YOU are the miracle you have been seeking?

EVERYTHING you need to live an amazing life is already inside you. You just have to summon the courage to live. And, if afraid, take your fear(s) with you as you dive into your life.

Get after it. What in tarnation are you waiting for, beloveds? If you have to go alone, get going. If you have to go without a cheerleader, get going. If you have to go broke, get going.

Whatever state you find yourself, beloveds, get going. We got thangs to do!!!

Let’s go!!!!!!!!!

going with you,

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Okay, so, um, after that rip roaring speech what in tarnation are you still doing here!? As punishment, you get to do the dishes! Everyone else, let’s go. Asking for A Friend…lol.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Your words are more than words.

Your words are more than words.

Your words are life changers.

Your words are impact makers.

Your words are a hammer.

Your words are a lever.

Your words are a healer.

Your words are a gatekeeper.

Your words are a reconciler.

Your words are a breath of fresh air.

Your words make you more than a conqueror.

Your words can set you free.

Your words can set others free.

Your words can keep you in darkness.

Your words can turn on the light.

Your words can bring joy.

Your words can bring laughter.

Your words are more than words.

Breathe new life on your situation by using your words.

When are your mind with God’s Word.

Bring The Universe to your door by opening your mouth and heart.

Your life will be what you make it. Make it a good one.

Asking for A Friend.

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: It’s time for you to speak. It’s time for you to move. in any direction. Fear not. Speak even if you are afraid. Just speak. Your words matter.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

God, I thought I knew me. I thought I knew You.

God, I  thought I knew me.

I thought I knew You.

I thought You would judge me harshly.

You don’t.

I thought I would do better by me.

I haven’t.

I thought You would demand that I “get it together”.

You didn’t.

I thought I would give myself the space to recover.

I haven’t.

Help me, God. Help me to love myself, unconditionally, unapologetically, and enthusiastically as You do. Help me to forgive myself for being impossibly hard on myself for not doing the impossible fast enough. Help me to remember that I am loved and not alone when I am feeling just that.

asking for A Friend,

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: The tornado dropped off a stranger. Turns out, the stranger has been me…

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Keep trying.

Keep trying. Keep striving. Keep moving forward.

This is what I have been telling myself. I have messed up more than I have gotten right this week. For the life of me, I just cannot figure out how to use this stupid Canva! The names I have called my laptop are not suitable for the young or impressionable.

The Heatwave won’t end. We’ve been having bad storms all night. I’m not sure which way to turn. I still choose to move. Forward. Onward. Looking up. Looking forward to what comes next.

Keep trying.

You have NO idea what amazing things you are digging up!…lol. We got this. We really do. The discouragement you feel is nothing but a sign the best is yet to come.

asking for A Friend,

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: The incessant pounding of the roof being fixed is enough to send me up ten walls. It’s a reminder for me to keep trying. Keep pounding. Keep loving. Keep reaching out. Keep looking up. Keep on keeping on. Whack. Whack. Whack.

When we keep trying, beloveds, we whack yet another obstacle out of our dream’s path. Be encouraged. You can do this. As can I. I think….hehe.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

For the first time in my life: Cramming as much nothing into the day as I can.

What am I DOING today?

Absolutely nothing.

Without apology.

For the first time in my life.

I am resting.

Without apology.

For the first time in my life.

I am allowing my heart to heal.

Without apology.

For the first time in my life.

doing absolutely nothing,

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Who knew how difficult it would be to do nothing? I am used to running myself ragged. Yikes! Today has been absolutely delish and delightful. I have crammed as much nothing as I could into this day….hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

What shall I do tomorrow? Who knows. I am much too busy enjoying my today.

Enjoy your day, beloveds. This day shall not come nigh thee again.

In case no one has told you today: I love you. So does He. Be well. Stay safe. Say hello in the comments and let me know what some of yall are up to. Send some love to Craig and Mags if you see them around…

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

We are NOT going back. We are moving FORWARD!

We are NOT going back.

We are moving FORWARD!

Nuff said!

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Life is short, beloveds. We are NOT going back! We ARE moving FORWARD!!

Beloveds, do NOT let what you see keep you from moving forward. Tell fear to kick rocks! Tell doubt to take three seats!! Tell your age, young or old, to shut it already!!!!

Precious ones, our lives are so much more than chasing a check. Amazing ones, our lives are soooooooooo much more than being a sidekick or side piece. Beautiful ones, our lives are priceless.

Stop trying to buy folks love! Stop trying to decorate yourself so you can hide your awesomeness to try and ‘attract’ someone.

You are:

Amazing.

Accomplished.

Incomparable.

Get out there, beloveds. Time to live. Time to love. Time to RECEIVE love. Speaking of which, someone delightful sent me a just cuz email the other day!!!!! Made my whole week. Called my twin. Bragged to God. Have not shut up about it. Yayayaya!!🥰🥰🥰

Life is short. Be encouraged. Enjoy your Monday. I love you. So does He.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Don’t walk away.

Don’t walk away.

Because you are scared.

Walk forward.

Don’t run away.

Because you think you can’t do it.

Run towards it.

Don’t turn away.

Because you think you’ll be rejected.

Turn into it.

Forward. Towards. Into.

Let’s go!

We got thangs to do!

doing thangs no matter what,

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: I’m afraid I will fail. I think I may fall. I don’t know if I can/will. So what? I’m going anyway. Who’s going with me? Asking for A Friend.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Don’t go back because you are afraid. Move forward because you are not.

Don’t go back because you are afraid.

Move forward because you are not.

Nuff said!

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Life is full of challenges and hard things. So what, beloveds?! Get out there and LIVE. Enough with distracting yourself with hot air, trinkets and noise because you are afraid of listening to your silence.

Your heart is silent because it does not wish to hurt your feelings by telling you to STOP wasting your life lamenting over what was or what happened or what didn’t happen or what could possibly happen or…

ENOUGH ALREADY! The tornado hit. Rebuild. Restore. Renew. In the meantime, get out there and live already! Geeeeeeez!

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!