Tag: self-improvement

Rejoice.

Rejoice.

In the middle of hard.

Rejoice.

Smack dab in the middle of tough circumstances.

Rejoice.

In the valley.

Rejoice.

Going up the mountainside.

Rejoice.

Even if you go it alone.

Rejoice.

No matter what.

Rejoice.

After the loss.

Rejoice.

Not because of the win.

Rejoice, KNOWING that all things work together for your good, if you will allow it to. Everything has its purpose. Everything.

I wouldn’t wish the last few years on an enemy. Still, I am so grateful for all the lessons I have had to learn during these tough times. I have learned how to live life with joy in real time.

I have learned to laugh even when there has been nothing funny. I have learned to sing through my tears. I have learned how to reach out for support when I was afraid no one would be there for me.

I have learned that I really can get back up when I have been so tired I thought I couldn’t take one more step. I learned that I could take many, many more steps than I ever thought I could or should. That he cannot be.

Life is a process. Life is a journey. Life oftentimes is not fear. Still, life will give you so much more than you would imagine if you would allow it to.

Everything happened for a reason. Things will. come together in their due season.

Be encouraged.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Rejoice. There is nowhere to go but up from here.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Feed yourself.

Feed yourself.

Feed yourself positive things.

Feed yourself helpful things.

Feed yourself hopeful things.

Feed yourself joyful things.

Feed yourself empowering things.

Feed yourself uplifting things.

Feed yourself knowledgeable things.

Feed yourself.

Stop starving yourself with dread, doubt, and fear. Life truly is what we make it. I’m making my life a joyful one. How about you?

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: I feel sorry for my neighbors. I am conducting a concert in my apartment. Lord, I sound like a bag of cats.

Have an amazing day today. Conducted deliciously awful concert in your living room. Take a walk. Read a book. Watch an uplifting movie or show. Don’t dread your days. Embrace them. Enjoy them.

Be kind to yourself. Be kind to others. You just don’t know what someone may be going through. Reach out for support as needed. There are people and services that can and will help you if you just reach out. I love you. Keep on keeping on.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Yay!!💃🏽😎

My interview went well.

So much so, beloveds, I was offered the job on the spot!

I accepted, of course. Now, I await the offer letter and passing the background check.

Yay!!💃🏽😎

Won’t He do it?!!

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Yall are going to have to excuse me. I have been trying to find a job for more than a year. Yay!!!

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Good morning.

Good morning.

Nuff said. Now get out there and enjoy your morning!

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Have an amazing today. Don’t let this day get you down. Take care of what you need to and leave the rest to work out. It will.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Use it for your good.

Hard times.

Use it for your good.

Painful situations.

Use it for your good.

Heartache.

Use it for your good.

Heartbreak.

Use it for your good.

Challenging times.

Use it for your good.

Use all things for your good. I’m learning how to do this. I cannot believe how many years I spent whining and complaining about things. I thought I was being mindful and prayerful. I was just being fearful.

I’m learning how to learn and lean into the hard. I’m learning how not to place a blame on others, even myself. Life is just lifng. Simple as that.

I have learned to turn my hard times into an adventure. I’m looking forward to all of the things this hard is bringing out in me. Life is short.

I had a nice long talk with my big brother. We enjoyed one another. I enjoy yakking with family and friends via text messages. I am squeezing every drop of the love out of my day. I pray that you are doing the same.

I’m fixing to go make some more boring motivational videos.

It has been so nice. Looking forward to things instead of dreading what may happen. Enough of that foolishness. Life is so worth living. Get out there and live.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Thank you for coming to visit. It means a lot. You mean a lot to me. I pray for each and every person that stops by. Let’s enjoy this day. It’s the only one that we have. Start over as many times as you need to. Love someone starting with you.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Face your giants(fear). Don’t go to sleep on them.

I have a job interview.

Finally.

FINALLY!

At first, I was excited. I still am. Still, I found that hesitation, mixed in with a smidge of fear, had crept into my excitement.

I followed the source and found I had allowed a wee bit of negative thinking to invade my aspirations.

I almost wanted yo hideaway in sleeping. I told myself hecks to the naw!

I determined to use my anxious for my good. I got up. I fired up the laptop. I researched the company. I did some mock interviews with myself.

I fed myself positive, uplifting self talk, wonderful music and some quiet time.

I just stopped by to encourage someone. Starting with me!

Be encouraged. Stand ten toes down on FAITH!

Should you find negative thinking trying to invade your aspirations, replace them with positive self talk. Imagine yourself where you want to be.

Then, set out getting there.

Ideas for my channels, for my life, keep evolving. I am evolving with EVERY try, with EVERY no, with EVERY time I fight and overcome my anxious.

Have an amazing today. Say a nice word for my interview on Monday.😎🤗💃🏽❤🧱

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: A whole year getting an actual interview. Geeeeeeez. Am not worried about the outcome. It will either be practice or the next person I need to speak with. My job will be found soon!

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Chart a new path.

I get up early this morning to start my workday.

I’m preparing for the day when I begin a new position. I had my coffee. Did a bit of study. Conversated with family.

The only thing I don’t know now is what the name of my job is. I am thankful. I am grateful. I am hopeful. I have been telling myself positive self talk the last few hours.

I just stopped by so I can encourage someone this morning. Be encouraged. Chart a new path. We all have to start again sometime. That’s OK.

Begin a new routine where you take care of yourself, first, so that you can be there for the people in your life. You don’t always have to finish last.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: I’m looking forward to this day. Are you?

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Don’t be in a hurry. Your time will come.

Don’t be in a hurry. Your time will come.

I just had to let a scam recruiter know where to take two seats. It’s a shame that people will take advantage of those in need.

I’m glad that I am old enough to know how the world works. Sadly, there are so many people who fall for scams like this. The recruiter told me that I was pre approved for the job. I knew immediately it was a scam. I said thanks, but no thanks.

Don’t let your situation make you desperate. Be certain to assess and evaluate what you need. Things will work out. We just have to make sure that you plan and do your research.

I researched the company to find that there have been some people who have tried to use a legitimate company to scam people.

I think I will take the rest of the day off. I’m ready to take a break. I’m running to take a breath. I’m ready to take my time. I’m not getting in a hurry. Neither should you.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Take your time. The right opportunity will manifest itself.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Stop turning your back on you!

Stop turning your back on you. Love yourself. Choose yourself. be yourself!❤💃🏽 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOzKL5vkXtU/?igsh=MWx5eHFuNDIzZTFhbw==

Nuff said.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Have an amazing weekend. You have done the work. Rest…

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

What’s in your quit bag?

Fear: Quit.

Me: No.

Doubt: Quit, dummy!

Me: NO!

God: Is there any quit in you?

Me: Lemme see…

*Cassandra rummages through her quit bag and finds nothing but laughter, more laughter, a few guffaws, and a Snickers bar*

The Universe: Whatcha gonna do now, Cassandra?

Me: hhmmmmmm. I know!

*Cassandra remembers that she STILL has some F’s to give*….

*Cassandra sprinkles some faith, joy, hope and piece everywhere and wanders off to eat her Snickers bar*…

*whispering*…be encouraged, beloveds. Don’t let your circumstances keep you down. Don’t let the lack of progress keep you from making progress…lol.

Rest. Regroup. Reassess. Rinse. Repeat.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: These last few days have been tough as far as job hunting goes. Nothing but rejection emails. My heart just couldn’t take another no.

I gave myself permission to take a mental health day. I needed it. I slept. I slept some more.

I’m ready to get back in the game. Yea, I’m awfully tired of this particular game. Still, it shall end. At some point.

Hang in there peeps. We got this.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!