NUGGETS

It's been a while since I made a post. There are many things going on and experiences being lived. I want to drop a couple of nuggets on your mind and into your spirit. As we go through life sometimes we get sidetracked, change focus, or get so busy doing "stuff" that we forget what the original purpose was all about. In my journey, I have done this and was given good advice on how to cope. Some other things have come to me at the most randomness of times.(Yes "randomness" is now a word). :) Some of these may sound familiar, others may not. HA! Then again you may have heard them all. Something I learned is you're always learning and many things are refreshers for us in life. Okay here we go:

1. Change is good and necessary.

It may be awkward and strange at first, but if you keep moving forward you will be a better person for it. Change will hurt. (Yea, but who likes to hurt? NO ONE). Do you remember Betty Wright's "no pain, no gain"? It's true. We can't walk around wearing size 6 shoes just because they are comfortable, when our feet have grown and we need a 7.

When we refuse to change, we are bound to endure unnecessary pain, bruises, circumstances, etc. And yes we can do things to cover it up, but the PAIN is STILL there. So instead of bucking against the changes ocurring in your life EMBRACE it.

2. Dont go thru life like u have the 'itchy butt syndrome,' the faster u

move to fix the problem the worse it gets. Instead TAKE YA TIME. 

In situations where things are hectic, it's raining, storming and some more, we can get anxious, panicky, to the point we just start moving. There are no thoughts, plans, rationalizations, nothing, nada, zelch. It's in these times we gotta slow down, be still, think and listen to God. Sometimes we're moving so fast we don't and can't see. It gets blurry. We overlook things, people, events, etc. We see things that aren't there. We have to prioritize and realize that everything on the "to-do-list" may not get done. What you can do, do it, but don't rush just to get to the next item just to say it's done.

3. The grasss isn't always greener on the other side; it could be spray painted dirt. 

Alicia Keys says a real man will know a woman's worth. I agree. I also think women, will know a man's worth. People in general when they pay attention will know their own worth and others. People get caught up in being "with" someone, or keeping up with Larry, Curly and Moe that they don't realize or forget what they have.

Wanting better for you is GREAT! We should strive to know better and be better. The problem comes when you are making moves, wanting to do better for someone's approval, claim to invalid fame, or to say you did better than someone else. Competition can be TOXIC!

If you can't afford the new car, house, and uberly expensive clothes don't buy it. If any possession will prevent you from taking care of the NECESSITIES in life (food, shelter, clothing, kids) LEAVE IT ALONE. Think about these things if you are feeling that some outside person is/looks/may be better than who you are with: Why are you with your mate/spouse? What attracted you to him/her in the 1st place? How does he/she treat you, make you feel? Keep in mind we never know what people have gone thru to get what and who they are with. Nor do we have an inkling of an idea WHAT they have to do to maintain it. This goes for possessions and mates. What looks good isn't always good. You could have someone that cooks and cleans for you, loves you both physically and verbally, but doesn't listen to your liking. Then there is this other creature who listens, but is abusive. Greener grass?? I THINK NOT.

Let's find a way to cherish and appreciate what we have. And as we are on the road to a BETTER life, keep the goals, motives and purpose in mind.

This is the last nugget for now

4. Letting go makes you wealthier

 Wealth is never measured by what you have, but by what you can give away. You are rich with money when you can afford to donate. You are rich with love when you can give love freely. You are rich with God when you can behold your enemy with compassion. Have you ever paid attention to how you felt when you gave someone a gift, or you saw their reaction? IT'S PRICELESS!! Giving is one of THE BEST feelings you can have and things you can do. It doesn't take a lot. TIME: Some of my best moments happen when Im simply hanging out with loved ones. TALENT share your love of music, poetry, song, listening whatever it is, give a part of you to others. They will appreciate it and so will you.
Something I love about giving is it comes back. It's like a cycle, never ending, it looks good and feels good too! :) So in the spirit of "paying it forward," return the favor to someone else. If someone does something nice for you, do something nice for someone, if's it's giving, listening, whatever, share that same gift with someone else and see how that makes you feel.
From me to you here's a smile, I am cheesing like a chesscat at you :-D The next step is yours! Until next time,

Be a blessing and be blessed,
Simply Golden

Happy New Year!! Welcome Better You!

We have entered into 2011, a new year. Many people take this time to embark on resolutions, some are the same as last year and others are new. I propose we take this time and this year to become a better you. If there is something that you have wanted to do, do it. Whatever you need take the proper steps and JUST DO IT!!  This is the time to become whole within ourselves. I look forward to growing and improving as a person and I want to be in agreement with you concerning your goals.

It is always a good feeling to be a blessing to others. Our “neighbors” are anyone we see in need. Do you remember the movie “Pay it Forward?”

 This movie involved the basic concept that we all should follow. See a need, help, and in return they do the same to someone else and God gets the glory! I wonder what 2011 would be like if we went back to paying it forward/ being a blessing to others? Can we try? The secret that I found out when doing this is the one who is doing the blessing gets more out of it. They are blessed by God to continue the cycle. It feels good to do for others!

My prayer for you is that in this New Year you grow as a person, personally, professionally, financially, emotionally and most of all spiritually. I hope that your relationship with God increases. And all of your goals, dreams, and aspirations are accomplished. I look forward to us having fun, more laughter, more love, and more living in 2011!

Happy New Year

 Simply Golden :-)