How to Live Life on Purpose!!

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Well, it's been some time since I last posted a blog entry and as usual the circumstances for which I have been absent have been truly out of my control and in Gods hands! If I told you all how incredibly favored I've been since we last chatted you would be amazed. All I can say is God is Good and I know him to do just what he said he would do. Life has happened to all of us and sometimes life gets the best of us, but today I am convinced that if it didn't happen how could we talk about where we used to be and how we survived those things that came to break or kill us? I made a conscious decision to live on purpose! Yes Living on purpose doesn't allow any room for any nay sayers, nor does it give way to fear or doubt. After the success of the benefit I had to get busy doing work in ministry. I can say that (and being honest when I say this) it becomes a bit much being a leader and there is so much expected of you. We go through so much on a day to day and sometimes we as leaders get drained, but in those times I'm learning that's when I pour out my heart to God and allow him to fill me, renew me, and replenish me to carry out the work. So many doors have opened for me in a short period of time, but somehow I have a feeling that it's all for me! Standing and waiting both require something. God has his own ways of testing us to see is we have learned and gained more wisdom. Thank God for even considering me for these blessings. So, here's what you do when you are ready to Live on Purpose! 1. Once you made your mind up about what direction life would go for you, stay consistent to that. 2. Get you a strong support system, Stay prayerful. 3. No matter how many people doubt you, say that you can't do it, and those that don't believe in you, and expected you to fail; continue to press forward. 4. Don't Look Back. 5. Lastly, keep God at the forefront of it all!!! I often say this; "The failure isn't in the attempt you made to reach your dreams, but in not doing anything at all to move towards them". Life is for living, so I'm living at all cost with Him in the lead. I've missed you guys so much, but I have had to be focused on business and that little love of mine named "Jaida". I pray that each of you have continued to be the blessings that you are and I will be checking in more often. Stay true to yourself and be happy.

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Let Today be The First Day: You Give Back!!!

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Great Friday to you all!!! I am looking forward to the weekend and I pray you have at least one thing that you will do different to bring some excitement into your life. Well today I want to talk a little bit about the event that is coming up soon in my hometown of Albany, Ga. This benefit is very near and dear to me and I pray it will be a success and help others. One of my biggest supporters; Halaveshia Hall gave me a boost this morning, so the Friday Free For All Jam you are rocking to is courtesy of her!

The event that I am speaking of is The 1st Annual "S.H.E." Thing Benefit Weekend. This benefit is to raise funds and awareness for both Cancer and MS (multiple sclerosis). I am so thrilled about this benefit because of the out pour of positive feedback and support from the city, businesses, and residence here in Albany. The benefit will be a two day event that includes; inspirational speaking, an auction to give back, dinner, benefit concert, vendors, informational booths, testimonials, and great family fun! It's better to allow God to lead you, versus you stepping out on your own; because when he is in control all you have to do is follow the directions he gives you. Proverbs 12:13
says; Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life. This benefit is the blueprint to plant those seeds of hope.

The first night of the event will be the benefit auction/dinner where there will be guest speakers (2), dinner, and a live auction. This event is formal (black tie). All of the proceeds from this auction will be split between the two organizations; The American Cancer Society and The National MS Society. I have lived part of this personally by watching my mother battle breast cancer. She is a survivor and is proof that this disease doesn't always win. she will be one of the guest speakers for Cancer and the other guest speaker is Mrs. Colette Jenkins who will speak about Ms as a person who is living with the disease. I always wanted to do something to give back, just never knew what to do. I later found out about a childhood friend who had been diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis) and was led to finally take action.

The 1st Annual “"S.H.E"” Thing! Benefit Auction/Dinner and Family Fun Day of Awareness to raise funds and bring awareness to both Cancer and MS (Multiple Sclerosis). Outside of raising funds to help with a cure/educate others about these diseases, we want to shed a light on those who may not know the affects these diseases have on those in our community. Because there are those who may be living with the diseases or know someone that is directly affected by these diseases. It's A "S.H.E." Thing wants to be a beacon of hope for those persons or families dealing with these illnesses and by "Sharing Hope and Life Changing Experiences" we will leave a lasting impression for years to come.We will enjoy raffles, a live auction, and dinner on this night.

The second day and climax of the benefit will be a benefit concert that will be held in Downtown Albany. This event will be our Family Fun-day of Awareness and is free-to-the public and will consist of some of the best bands and acts from our city. This day will have vendors, food, informational booths, and testimonials through out the day. There may be a few surprises in store for those attending as well! Let Today be The First Day you give back! Find something you are passionate about and find a way to make a difference. The smallest act can make a world of difference!

I get so emotional when I think about those who have helped out with this event, the sponsors, vendors, and volunteers who chose to be apart of this monumental occasion. For more details, e-ticket purchase, donations, and even to sign our guestbook; visit the event website here: www.wix.com/itsa_shething/benefit

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Let Today Be The First Day... You turn on the swag switch!

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I'm not gone I'm just working hard for a cause i believe in.  Happy New Year and I pray the first 18 days of this year have given you nothing but hope, inspiration, and an undying will to Live! Today's topic is "swag" or as I look at it how to do you and be the best you. There have been things and people  that have tried to get me off track and make me doubt myself, but I had to realize what it was about me that I loved and how different I was. I won't hold you all long on today, but I want to give you all something to think about.

If you ever find yourself questioning your beauty, appearance, decisions, and listening to and allowing others to have the worst influence over you; check yourself! It's okay for people to have opinions, its fine for them to even judge, but you have to be secure in who you are and what your purpose in life is. For the one who has let go and stopped dolling yourself up because of how someone else has made you feel, guess what? You have let them win. Sad to say; the best way to nip a potential joy killer or confidence stealer in the bud is to do the opposite of what they expected you to do.

So, in the spirit of letting today be the first day you flip your swag switch on; for those who look for you to hold your head down in defeat; don't, for those who look for you not to smile, make sure you rock the biggest one (promise it will kill them privately), For those who have stopped fixing themselves up; find the flyest ensemble you have and rock it out, and for those who have given up on you; brush your shoulders off and start living! You are significant, you are beautiful, you are needed, you do matter, and someone loves you! But, it doesn't mean anything if you don't believe it for yourself. Confidence has always been sexy to me, so strut your confidence and when you look in the mirror give yourself a high five and smile! Until tomorrow I love you guys and remember: A failure is never determined by what you do, It's by what you don't do... With that being said; God gave us the greatest gift outside of life and that is creativity, so if you think of it or envision it; act on it or at least try it. "What-if "should not be an after-thought.

Me & Jaida (the silly one)

Happy New Year!!!

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Let Today Be The First Day You Fight Back...

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Great Friday to you all readers!!!! I got up this morning with an urgency to get this post to you all. Sometimes when you feel like all odds are against you and all bets are off; remember the fight that's been lying dormant in you. Sometimes we have to activate the one thing in our life that won't and has never changed, The Word! What better way to fight the enemy, haters, this life that tries to take you out at times, the job and the people on it who look down at you because of your steady elevation, the people who won't see your change because they continue to try to keep you in your past! This list can go on and on.


John 10:10 says; The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. So what makes you think that it will just go away. When you've had about all you can take and you have either gone through enough or lost too much; you will begin to fight. The fight you will have will be for all of those words, actions, or things that were meant to kill you and your weapon will be with the word of life! The scripture goes on to say; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. We have to realize that nothing God gives us comes without a price nor a fight. I got up ready for battle this morning because I won't allow the enemy to take away what I have cried, fasted, and prayed for and better yet worked for! So, If you have come back in you like I think you do; I believe you will square up and prepare to take a stand. The word says in Psalm 119:105; Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. So people walk with assurance that it is well.

Today is Free For All Friday and as always I have a hot one for you all! In the words of Mali Music; " I am a bride yes, God can mold me; yes I'm saved and my body's holy, Yes I was guilty; but Christ died for me. Don't believe the lie y'all the devils' phony. He just mad cuz he cant hold me no mo' God opened doors he cant close tryin' take me out yeah he came close I gotta word now y'all and I'm throwin' bows." So with that being said; lace up, check your swag in the mirror, and pat yourself on the back because you lived to fight another day! In the end you Win! Stay focused and enjoy your weekend!



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Let Today Be The First Day You SMILE...

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Hello!!! Once again I have been kept away from my most favorite people, my readers!!! Never fear; I'm here! I pray that you all have been enjoying life and all that it has to offer. Sometimes life can give you the one-two punch and try to knock you out, but you have to remember that it happens to the best of us. Some people don't know what it's like just to be happy and smile and some of us have gone through so much that smiling is a challenge within itself. I have a remedy for that! The best pick me up (for those who may be experiencing the holiday blues or just have been through so much that you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel)  is to start thinking how bad things could be, how your children's joy makes you happy, how the people you love always seem to be there for you, and if you can't find anything tangible; just remember that you opened your eyes this morning,  had the activity of your limbs, and got another chance to live! I won't hold you all long, but the holidays are here so enjoy your families and be safe. Today's Free For All Jam is an oldie but a goodie! Maybe by the time you finish reading this I will have brought back some fond memories and put a smile on that beautiful face. SMILE  it's contagious and besides it just makes you feel good!

Jaida @ The Father/Daughter Dance

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Let Today Be The First Day... Learning to accept who is for you

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Hello all! I know! I've been away yet again, but please be sure that I was always thinking of you guys while I was busy at work. Thanksgiving is near and its time for family, friends, good food, and fellowship. I find myself reflecting a lot of times around this time of year, because people that were close to me or dear to me are either no longer with us or I have been separated from them for one reason or another. Lets just get to the meat of it. When you elevate or have life changes, people around you tend to change or they are not fit to go to that next level with you. I am learning to accept these things as blessings and count it all joy that I am no longer in the place that I used to be. I used to think that "FRIENDS" would be the ones that were the happiest for me, but sometimes you have to sit back and reevaluate that word. I heard a PJ Morton song that summed it up.

 PJ Morton

He simply said this; "Friends I tell you how you know they're real, Friends through the hard times they still are there even through the bad times, Friends will love you all the time". My God! and I can back this up by giving you the scripture Proverbs 17:17  says; ¹⁷A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. The bitter side of that is that you have to evaluate those "FRIENDS" who are suspect. PJ goes on to tell us; "Check the motives and I hope you know this everybody doesn't really care. Some are there to get what they get from you, but they won't do anything for you"! This is the story of my life! I'm thankful that once I begin to transition and God begin to deal with me he showed me and is still showing me who is for me. There is nothing like having a strong support system, but they have to be on the same page as you and even though they can't yet see your vision; they believe in it as much as you do and most importantly they believe in you!

You may lose people you never could have imagined losing, but this is where you learn how to love people from a distance. Don't hold any ill will in your heart towards them because they don't get it! Everyone won't get it , but that's OK. Today's lesson was Mathematics (The name and the game of life) as PJ says. So I want to encourage you and say; Continue to move no matter what and know that it's a blessing sometimes that weights are dropped off of you. The higher you go in life in turn makes the circle of "FRIENDS" you have that much smaller. So, don't concern yourself with what "they" say about your blessings and how much you have changed. Change is good for anyone as long as it is a positive and productive one. But what I would leave with you is; Just as much as you want those "true" FRIENDS, you too much show yourself to be the same. Proverbs 18:24; A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

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Today I am sitting here reflecting and have come to the realization that in order to let today be the 1st day you 1st have to make the choice to live!

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