"Thank You?"

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The words “thank you” are simple and sweet, but yet they are often hard to say or completely over looked! 

Sometimes a thank you can get lost in translation. My older sister says “did I say thank you last month for doing this?” I usually laugh at her because I know she means it even if she forgets to say it in that moment. 

However, there are some who have not quite mastered those two mighty words just yet! 

 Now let us talk about this, shall we? 

If you are anything like me you find yourself being a natural giver, and many times with being a natural giver you can be made to feel like you have been used, mistreated, and abused for your kindness.

The sweet simple words of “thank you” may seem like nothing, but to a person who has given their all it can truly mean everything.   

These small powerful words show one’s gratitude and appreciation for the actions of others. The words thank you shows that a person has taken time to reflect on what you have done for them in a heart felt way. 

It demonstrates that she has an understanding that what you did, you did not have to do it for her since, your time is precious.

Recently, I had an experience where I helped a person for a while and was left feeling used while they praised everyone else. I am not one who needs the awards, but it made me feel like my sacrifice was not at all valued. 

I suddenly had to realize that I was not in it for the thank you, and applause. I saw a need so I helped like any decent person would!

Even if no one else cares enough to say thank you, just know that God says thank you from the bottom of His heart. When you do kind things for others you make the heart of God smile. 

When you do what is right God finds ways to bless you and pay you back for your acts of kindness.

No good deed goes without rewards no matter what some may think. I choose to see the glass as half full as opposed to half empty.

You have a heart of gold, and sometimes that heart can get hurt when it feels used. Take courage and stay positive. Even if no one tells you, you are a blessing that is changing lives! As always it has been great talking with you all. Until next time peace!! 
  
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"The Prize"

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"The prize set before me, is much greater, than the pain behind me!" By CJK

Its time to leave your pain in your past. Start looking forward to all the great things that are soon to come your way. What are some of your goals/ prizes that you are believing God to help empower you to go after?

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My Back Against The Wall

My Back Against The Wall

When I heard this phrase as a child I knew people meant business and there was no room for error or time to waste.

Recently this word has taken on new meaning for me. My back against the wall always denoted great stress, worry, fear, and anxiety. 

In my mind I decided to use the negative energy associated with it to push me to go harder in a positive direction.  

Now when I say my back is against the wall I mean I have deadlines coming quickly, but I am free from stress. It motivates me, it does not intimidate me.  

 I have started to refocus myself in a way where it is more about filling my goals and desires than allowing myself to be on other people’s calendar for my success. Does this make sense to you?

Many times when people feel that their back is against the wall they are referring to others around them who will be aggravated if their paper, project, notes, or presentation is not done within an expected time frame. 

We all need deadlines and boundaries that help keep us balanced; I am not negating that in anyway. However, many of the deadlines that I am referencing to are mental. They are those voices in your head that tell you to “give up this project because it is too big for you to handle. You will never be able to complete this task, so don’t try to” is what you hear.

This is the wrong attitude to have. I am telling you today stop letting your inside voice and outside voices from others hinder your growth. 

 Let the term my back against the wall take on new meaning in your life. Stop allowing everyone else to control your future, hops, & dreams. 

It is time to envision life the way you see it on your schedule. This is not a license to become lazy this is a license to take yourself off of the hook from other people’s expectations of you. 

Stop living under the microscope of other people's demands and opinions.

Set time tables that are realistic for your life. Live according to your God given purpose, and stop being worried about what other people will think of you if things in your life don’t happen when they thought they would.

 Life is a process and there are so many unexpected challenges that come our way. No matter how many times you get knocked down keep getting back up. There is a fighter in you.

No matter how close your back gets to the walls of life remember to turn that negative energy into positive power.

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Show Them That You Care

 Most human beings just simply want to hear the ones they love say “I care about you!” And truly mean it on a deeper level. They just want the people in their lives to show a genuine interest in the things that he or she deems important to one’s self.

Saying you care is a great start, but showing her that you care is even better. I ask myself sometimes “how well do I really know the people in my family?” Now that might sound a little crazy to you, but I assure you that it is not. 

When is the last time that YOU really set down and asked someone something about their life because you truly wanted to know more about them? 

Love is not just a feeling it is an action. It is time to start expressing your love and appreciation with greater vigor for the people in your life.

 It is great to say kind words, but kind words followed up with simply gesture like taking time out of your day to ensure that the person you love is okay, makes the greatest impact on your relationship. 

Try putting the ones you love first. Make sure you ask them how they are doing before you unload your day on them; it will show that you truly care and that you are concerned about their feelings!Let me know how it goes!   

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