HerStory is HIStory

I met a young lady on one of my assignments (aka jobs) that always seemed to be on the defense. Anything that happened, even something that didn’t seem like an issue became an issue.  One day, while in prayer, I prayed for her and while praying I saw this little girl who kept fighting for her life.  I saw an abused child, and understood a little better who I was working with.  I didn’t talk to her about it; I just tried to work differently with her.  Later on, she wrote a book, and the book revealed much of what I saw in prayer. 

Today, I was reminded of herStory, which is really HIStory and I was reminded of a poem I wrote about 12 years ago called Do You Know ME?  Here’s an excerpt:

“Do You Know Me?

Do you know ME?

They call me…Victim

A victim of …Circumstance

Because I fell

…Fell in love with

…the “wrong” man

A troubled man

I saw the signs, but I thought…

I thought I was… “the one”

The one that will change him

Surely, he won’t treat me like…

…like the others

I am special

I am a lady

Do you know ME?

They call me…abused

An abused woman

Scarred emotionally

And physically

Because he told me

…he told me I was nothing

…no one will ever love me…

Love me like he could…”

“And I believed him

So, I married him

And he hit me, because…

Just because I looked

       too pretty

Do you know ME?

I am woman

I am woman

Woman hit by...

Woman kicked by…

Woman shot by…

Woman stabbed by…

Woman called names by…

My counterpart…

…man”

Excerpt From

Plugged In

Lady Lorraine Grey

https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/plugged-in/id611010800?mt=11

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Let’s remember to be kind to others, because we don’t know the weight of the burdens they are carrying. We think that each person is just like us, and is experiencing life the same as we are, but that is not the case. 

In the process, remember to be kind with yourself.  Love you always!

Continued Blessings...

You are Growing...

Dear Beautiful,

Life can be very challenging at times.  I want to remind you that through all of it, you are growing beautifully.  Don't allow the negatives of the world to get you down.  Sometimes, it's quite discouraging, but, when no one is around to encourage you, remember to encourage yourself.  Do whatever it takes to combat the negative with positive self talk.

Please always remember that you are beautiful.  Don't be discouraged, and don't ever give up!  

Continued Blessings...

A New Day...

Thank You GOD for New Beginnings...

Life is absolutely beautiful.  Every aspect of it is wonderful.  There are times when it seems to be at its ugliest, but, even in that moment there is still beauty.  Wouldn't it be amazing if we were able to see the burst of energy associated with everything (life and death)?  Just imagine all the colors bursting with life every time someone is born, and equally bright when someone transitions to the new life that we call death.

Always search for the beauty in everything, even when life seems to hurt.  Take sometime to regroup, refocus and get centered.  We need each other.  We are born again with each new day.  Let us walk in the newness of the day together.  Remember, with eternal life, death doesn't exist.  Enjoy the journey!

You are loved!

Love and Light Always

Thank you...

Dear Thankful,

Sometimes, “Thank you” is all we need.  There are some people in this world who will not hear those words because of who they are living with.  There is a woman that is getting beat down (physically, mentally, and emotionally) because she cooked and it wasn’t pleasing to her husband or boyfriend.  There is a child who is living in that environment who has not heard those two beautiful words.  If he or she doesn’t break the vicious cycle they may never hear those words, or they may not know how to receive you when you genuinely say thank you.

So today, I am thanking you for being you.  I am thanking you for sharing your smile with me (yes, I received it in the spirit).  I am thanking you for sharing your joy.  I am thanking you for laughing.  I am thanking you for your tears.  I am thanking you for sharing yourself with me.  I am grateful that God allowed our paths to cross and that HE has placed us in each other’s lives.  You are a blessing!

Thank you 😊

You are Kind...

Dear Kind One,

  

Kindness is such a beautiful thing. The feeling of joy that it brings to the giver and receiver is beyond words. I pray you experience a lifetime of kindness.  Let’s do our best to sprinkle it everywhere 😊👍🏽

You Are A Blessing...

Dear Blessed One,

I thank God for you!  Because you are an awesome person and you are so needed.  The world needs you!  Do not believe the voice that is telling you that you are nothing or that you are useless.  Anytime you hear someone making any attempt to break your spirit, I pray that you would realize that it is only because you are a force to be reckoned with.  The “adversary” must make every attempt to weaken you, because if you are strong, how then, can you be defeated?  The Philistines didn’t fear Samson because he was weak; it was his strength that they feared.  Remember that, and walk with your head up, because you have the victory.

Stand Strong!  Walk Victoriously...You Got This!!!

You are Beautiful...

Hey Beautiful,

Do you know how much of a difference you make to the lives of those around you?  Well, you do make a difference.  Your smile, your kindness, your love, even the times when you may act a little silly to bring laughter to a soul makes a huge difference.  We really don’t know exactly how much of a difference we make, because kindness can touch someone in a life-changing way causing a trickle down effect.

Remember, you are awesome, so keep walking in your awesomeness.

Have an amazing day...Stay Kind 😊