Tag: encouragement

Keep trying: To chili or not to chili.

Hhhmm.

HHmmmm….

I had some ground beef handy. Ground beef wanted to be used. Ground beef wanted to be made into something. I feel ya, ground beef. So do I.

For days, ground beef had been hollering at me from the fridge: “Make me something. Make me SOMETHING!”:

I thought about making chili. Chili thought that was an outstanding idea! Then, I heard tacos hollering to be made: “Me. Make meeeeeeeeeeeee!”:

Now, beloveds, I found myself in an intense battle! To chili or NOT to chili? That was the question.

What on earth does this have to do with YOU, you may be asking by now, through your haze of boredom and wonder? It reminds me of how often we get into paralysis analysis when trying to move forward in doing/trying new things.

I have been pondering my next steps. So much so, beloveds, I became fearful of taking ANY step. Doubt began doubting. Fear began shouting more loudly. Reality wanted to set in like concrete.

I didn’t know what to do NEXT. Now, I was more afraid of NEXT then I was of the unknown. I was afraid if I did THIS, I would set off THAT. But, if I didn’t do THAT, maybe THIS would happen!…*terrified gasp*.

My THIS had begun to fight with THAT. Speaking of fighting, I have to get back to chili wars…

Which shall I choose!

Chili?

Tacos?

Me o my!

This battle has me thinking about next steps:

Right?

Left?

Stand still?

Process further?

God is silent. Life is silent. The Universe is silent. Fresh hell. What do I DO now?

While waiting on next steps, I have decided what to make…

I decided on a bowl of cereal 🥣. Who wants  some?

asking for A Friend,

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note:

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Stop doubting yourself!

Stop doubting yourself!

Nuff said.
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Life is too short to be spending so much time doubting yourself. Get on out there and try. All you can do is try. The rest will come out in the wash.

I have wasted weeks carrying on about all the things I can not do. I have no idea what I can do. I’m going to try and make as many fantastic mistakes as I can. I’m going to follow my face as many times as I can stomach. I’m going to enjoy the journey.

I refuse to spend another moment walking around on eggshells. I’m going to crack as many eggs as I can!



One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Keep trying: My ALMOST brownie disaster.

Tada! Here I go, again. Another kitchen food crime…*sigh*.

I must say each attempt is more tasty than the last. The point is to keep TRYING, beloveds.

Can I tell you a secret? I didn’t want to do the day. I wanted to hide amongst the covers. I did NOT want to have to think about, much less be about being about it.

It’s this ‘in the meantime’ part of life that can be sooooooooooooooooooooo hard to get through.

The words “How are you?” is enough to work the last nerves. How in the fresh hell can you tell folk that life royally sucks due to trying to keep a roof over one’s head? No one wants to hear sad tidings more than once or twice.

Else, they may be reminded of THEIR sad. We can’t have that!

Beloveds, the reason why I share my kitchen disasters is to let you know it’s okay to struggle as you try.

It’s okay to get tired from the sheer effort it takes to get out of bed and try.

It’s okay to question God, your sanity, and everything else around you.

I stopped by to let you know that your hard IS important. Your needs ARE important. Though they may seem small to most, KNOW they are important still. As are you.

I promise I am going to get these brownies right. I think. Who in heaven knows.

I am having fun trying.

Enjoy your try, beloveds. Your mistakes are just mistakes.

Hang in there. I’m fixing to make a pot of coffee ☕ to go with my almost brownies. Who is up for a snack?

asking for A Friend,

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Keep making yourself get out of bed. Keep forcing yourself to choose you. Keep kicking lazy in the rear end. We got this. I am keeping all lifted in prayer. For those who have secretly given up, I got you to. I love you. Be encouraged.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

EVERY conversation is a gift.

My wombie called me. Woke me up. Yikes!

Initially, I wanted to bop her one. Or two. Or ten…

After discarding such thoughts(would have taken too much effort so early in the morning), I settled into a half asleep, moderately dumb, because of being half asleep, conversation about everything and nothing, all rolled into a ball of mishmash what on earth are we doing up so early talking about THIS/THAT?!

What a wonderful way to start the day. I enjoyed every ridiculous moment!

This made me ponder on how little folk seem to enjoy one another. The world has turned every relationship into a transaction. Don’t let this be your plight. Enjoy the people in your life. Take the time to get to know them better. Take the time to allow them to get to know you better. Take some time for one another.

Relationships are a gift. They are meant to be. We are the ones who turn relationships into transactions. Which means we can take the transactional nature out of those relationships!

People are a gift of God. What kind of gift that is is up to you!

Hahahahahahahahahahaha!! I fear I may have been the booby prize for some!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

Take the time to enjoy someone today. Starting with you.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Um, you are supposed to be spending time with someone. Get going. Unless you’d like to hang out with me! Ooooo, goodie! Let me put on some ☕ coffee. Brb…



One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Are YOU okay?

Are YOU okay?

Wassamatta?

Did you need a hug today?

Cmere…

How was that?

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 are loved. You are NOT alone.

Again, I ask:

Are YOU okay?

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Be encouraged.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Will you?

Will you?

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: I plan on giving my all. I plan on standing, ten toes down, on FAITH. I plan on loving as many folks as I can today.

What shall YOU do today.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Don’t walk away because you’re scared.

Don’t walk away because you’re scared.

Don’t walk away.

Run towards your dreams.

Face your fears head on.

Don’t run away because you have been scarred.

Don’t be ashamed of your scars.

Continue to love and reach out.

Face this world head on.

Don’t shy away because you’re afraid to lose.

Don’t shy away.

You will lose more than you will win.

Face defeat head on.

Don’t walk away, beloveds. You have thangs to do.

Don’t run away. Rush headlong towards your abundant future.

Don’t shy away. Embrace these moments with as much gusto as you can muster!

You got this, beloveds!

📣 cheering us on,

asking for A Friend,

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: You CAN. You WILL.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Have faith.


Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Anyone can trust on a full stomach…lol. Have FAITH, beloveds. Things WILL work out. They will. Step bravely into today. Embrace these moments. You are building a wonderful future. Your present, however, needs you to be present! Live NOW. Don’t wait until you have this or that. This or that may end up boring you to tears.🤣❤🙏🥰

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

True that.


Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: You have greatness within you, beloveds. Get out there and BE great. Your light IS making a difference. You can be THE difference if you will but make yourself available. Be encouraged.

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!

Hi!

Hi!

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.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!