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Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.
Y’all, we made it to the end of 2023, thank God!!!
Simply aiming to spread love and treat others with respect and kindness in your daily life can create that ripple effect of positivity with everyone you come in contact with.
What not everyone realizes is that these acts can impact the giver in meaningful ways, too.
People don’t even have to be sad or suffering to spread our love and happiness to them.
We could use a little more kindness, love, and light in our lives … and this world.
Let us always meet each other with a smile, for our smile is the beginning of love.
I Wish You A Prosperous Year Filled With Personal Fulfillment And Professional Success And Spiritual Enlightenment
Kwanzaa is a time of learning, family, and celebration.
Kuumba (pronounced “ko-OOM-bah”) is the principle of creativity.
This can, of course, refer to individual creativity, but the focus is on improving and bringing beauty to your community through that creativity, whether it’s art, dance, music, or literature.
Kwanzaa is a time of learning, family, and celebration.
Nia (pronounced “NEE-ah”), which means “purpose,” is the fifth principle of Kwanzaa.
Nia can refer to being proactive in setting your own personal goals, but it also encourages you to think outward and look at goals that can benefit the larger community.
It can mean purpose for your own future, the financial purpose of your family, or the collective purpose of your economic community.
To commemorate nia, you light the second green candle on the fifth day.
Kwanzaa is a time of learning, family, and celebration.
Ujamaa (pronounced “oo-JAH-maa”) is the principle of cooperative economics.
This goes beyond the mass spending associated with the holiday season.
Ujamaa focuses on a concerted effort to pool resources (financial and otherwise) together to benefit Black communities and neighborhoods and essentially build a more communal sense of “profit.”
On the fourth day, you light the second red candle.
Kwanzaa is a time of learning, family, and celebration.
The second principle of Kwanzaa is kujichagulia (pronounced “koo-jee-CHA-goo-LEE-ah”), or “self-determination.”
Traditionally, you light the first red candle to the immediate left of the black candle.
Its focus is building your identity as a person and a community, both historically and in the present day, by asking the question, “Who am I?” Kujichagulia also encourages the question, “Am I all that I ought to be?”
Note that, although the black candle is always first, the order and color of the other candles will vary based on household traditions and personal choice.
Christmas is a time of spiritual reflection on the important foundations of the Christian faith.
It’s also a celebration. It’s when Christians celebrate God’s love for the world through the birth of the Christ child: Jesus.
To give up one’s very self — to think only of others — how to bring the greatest happiness to others — that is the true meaning of Christmas.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. ~John 3:16-17
Christmas can be a season of great joy.
It is a time of God showing His great love for us.
It can be a time of healing and renewed strength.
Sure, enjoy the season but remember to rejoice as well!
After all, the true meaning of Christmas is the celebration of God’s ultimate gift: the birth of Jesus, the Christ child.
Michael Eugene Archer (born 02/11/1974), better known by his stage name D’Angelo, is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer.
In the 1990s, D’Angelo dated soul singer Angie Stone. She was his muse for his Brown Sugar album and he helped her produce her debut album Black Diamond, released in 1999.
Angie Stone and D’Angelo have a son together, named Michael D’Angelo Archer II, born in 1997, and a daughter Diamond he also shares with Angie.
D’Angelo also has two other children: A daughter, Imani Archer, born in 1999, and a son, Morocco Prince Archer, born in 2010.
Ginseng is often advertised as an herb that promotes overall well-being, energy, and stress reduction.
Actual research shows the herb may help improve blood sugar, cholesterol, immune health, and fatigue.
Ginseng should not be used for long periods.
Asian ginseng should not be used for more than 3 months at a time, and Siberian ginseng should not be used for more than 2 months at a time.
American ginseng has been used for up to 1 month, although certain extract products have been used for up to 4 months.
People with high blood pressure should not take Asian ginseng products without their doctor’s supervision.
People who are ill or have low blood pressure should take caution when using Asian ginseng.
People with bipolar disorder should not take ginseng because it may increase the risk of mania.
In general, ginseng use is well tolerated, but some patients experience side effects when taking it.
Side effects associated with both Asian and American ginseng include nervousness, insomnia, changes in blood pressure, breast pain, vaginal bleeding, vomiting, diarrhea, and mania.
There is no one best time to drink ginseng tea, it really is a matter of personal preference.
Many drink ginseng tea in the morning, or before and after a workout for its purported boost in energy.
Others drink it before a meal on an empty stomach for maximum absorption.
There are more things … likely to frighten us than there are to crush us; we suffer more often in imagination than in reality.
Our brains are the most incredible things in the world and are more powerful than you could ever imagine but they can, at times make things harder than they need to be.
Another reason why we may suffer more in our imagination than reality is that we have a tendency to overestimate the severity of a situation.
This often happens when we overthink and focus on the negative aspects of a difficult situation.
Success is a term that means different things to different people.
For some, success may mean reaching a certain level of financial stability or professional achievement.
In contrast, for others, success may mean having a fulfilling personal life or positively impacting the world.
Surface Success (wealth and material possessions are a sign of success in life) positively influences life satisfaction by boosting a person’s economic motivation, but it is never enough when your motivation is materialistic.
Money is essential; it can most certainly help you achieve your goals, make your future, and make your life easier.
But at the end of the day, just having wealth doesn’t guarantee your fulfillment and happiness.
A feeling of insecurity and or a feeling of not being popular, in my opinion, causes surface success.
True Success means staying true to a deeper sense of purpose, despite deviating from a superficial social norm.
It means finding joy in suffering. It means having the courage to peruse one’s own journey when confronted by the fear of uncertainty.
True success in life is about feeling fulfilled and content by achieving your personal goals and living in a way that aligns with your values and aspirations.
It’s not just about having lots of money or fame, but about finding happiness, meaning, and a sense of accomplishment in what you do.
O’Bryan McCoy Burnette II, known by his stage name O’Bryan (born December 5, 1961), is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist.
O’Bryan Burnette was one of the more popular pop/soul singers of the mid-80s and landed a handful of hits under the moniker “O’Bryan” during his recording career.
A North Carolina native, O’Bryan moved to California as a young man and sang in Santa Ana’s Second Baptist Church choir.
It was there that he was introduced to Philadelphia International musician and producer Ron “Have Mercy” Kersey.
While the O’Bryan’s work with a group Kersey was putting together never materialized, the connection did result in an introduction to Soul Train host Don Cornelius, who in turn connected O’Bryan with Capitol Records, where he was signed.
Cornelius and O’Bryan remained close, ultimately resulting in O’Bryan recording the theme song for Soul Train, the hit single “Soul Train’s A Comin’.” It was one of many hits that O’Bryan would have over the next decade.
It was Cornelius who took O’Bryan to Capitol Records and secured his first recording contract.
Four albums followed, along with charting singles “Gigolo” in ’82, as well as the cover of Stevie Wonder’s “You & I” and funk-driven declaration, “I’m Freaky,” in ’83.
Endurance means: “to bear, resigned to, patience, tolerance, sufferance, acceptance, the ability to withstand hardship or adversity, to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity.”
The thing about endurance is that it keeps you focused and keeps you from that suffocating, debilitating panic that pulls you under its power.
When you’re tired, sad, sick, brokenhearted, embarrassed and ready to give up, blow up, or walk away, just take a deep breath and endure.
The basic necessities of life is food, water, shelter, clothes, and kindness.
An hungry stomach teaches you the value of food and water.
An empty pocket teaches you the value of money for buying clothes and shelter.
And a broken heart teaches you pain,loneliness, kindness.
The lessons we learn from a hungry stomach, an empty pocket, and a broken heart can be some of the most important lessons we learn in life.
They can shape our character and guide our decisions, helping us to become better, more compassionate, and more resilient human beings.
“Give Me Everything” is a song by American rapper and singer Pitbull featuring Dutch DJ Afrojack and fellow American singers Ne-Yo and Nayer.
Written by the former three and produced by Afrojack, it was released on March 18 2011, through Polo Grounds Music, Mr. 305 Entertainment, and J Records as the second single from Pitbull’s sixth studio album, Planet Pit (2011). Rolling Stone described the song as a “club-pop cut with a plaintive Ne-Yo chorus.”
Looking at things from a different angle or seeing the silver lining in every cloud can change your perspective.
Childhood brings a sense of wonder and optimism, adulthood brings a sense of responsibility and purpose, and old age brings a sense of reflection and wisdom.
It’s important to remember that our perspective on life is constantly evolving and changing as we move through different life stages.
A person eventually develops the ability to analyze, understand the importance of lack thereof of things, and not take offense at all the little things in life.
Your perspective also changes through the dropping of preconceived ideas and by experiencing new situations.
By learning to shift our perspective, we can gain new insights and find creative solutions to life’s challenges.
I didn’t have to bring it back to him—but I knew he wouldn’t be able to check out a book that day at school without it.
So, I hopped in the car, and delivered it to him.
Yes, I know he needs to learn about responsibilities and yes, I won’t always be there to help.
But I am now.
“Thanks, Mom,” he beamed when he saw me after school.
I didn’t have to vacuum my 15-year-old’s bedroom, she’s old enough to do it on her own. But I did it anyway. Because her days are filled with homework and sports and extracurricular activities, and this gave her more time to just be a kid.
“You vacuumed my room! Thank you!” she told me.
I didn’t have to watch a movie with my 13-year-old. It was already late. We were both exhausted from a week full of activities. But watching movies used to be our thing and life has been so busy lately, we simply haven’t had the time.
So that night when she asked me, I made time.
She didn’t tell me thank you, she didn’t have to. Her long goodnight hug said it all.
My dad didn’t have to start my car on those cold mornings before school, but he did it anyway. Even when I was grumpy. Even when I didn’t tell him thank you. Because he knew a warm car gave me a good start to my day. And I knew, a warm car also meant, “I love you.”
25 years later, when I start my cold car, I think of Dad and remember that love.
Friends, the holiday season is here. And I know sometimes we get caught up in all of it. We want to buy the fancy gifts to tell our loved ones how much they mean to us or we feel guilty if we can’t buy much at all.
But I promise—the best gifts are found in those small moments. That’s the stuff they will always remember.❤
Credit: Leslie Means
PS: I shared this one earlier in the year—but needed the reminder today. I keep having this “do my kids have enough gifts” thought (they do) and had to remind myself of my own words!
Ingredients 1/2 pound of lean ground meat* 1/2 small onion, peeled and diced 1 clove of garlic, chopped 2 cups broth of choice 2 cups of peeled and diced Russet potatoes 2/3 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed under cold water Season to taste
Opt: tsp basil and parsley *This was browned ground beef, but browning is optional
Cook on low 4-6 hours or until vegetables are tender Mix 2 tsp flour into 1/2 cup milk and whisk into soup Stir in about 3 oz cubed Velveeta or other soft cheese Continue cooking until the cheese is completely incorporated.
Sometimes, they look like fancy dinners, and sometimes, they look like having just enough to fill your belly.
Blessings have to do with approval. The first meaning is asking for divine protection or favor.
Wealth isn’t necessarily a sign of God’s blessing—and in fact money will become a curse to us if we worship it and allow it to take over our lives.
The love of money nor materialistic things will bring you happiness and security.
The Bible warns, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs” (1 Timothy 6:10).
God grants wealth to some people who see it as a gift from Him and seek to use it for His glory and to be a blessing to others.
Being a blessing to others means to bring joy, hope, or positive change to someone’s life.
Not only does being a blessing to others please God, but it is a rewarding way to live that brings many blessings in return.
By blessing others with our kindness, help, and love, God in turn will provide us with blessings in our everyday lives – great and small.
By making excuses, you’re essentially putting yourself in a position to fail.
You’re not giving yourself the best chance to succeed, and you’re definitely not doing yourself any favors.
We make excuses to protect ourselves from our fears.
We make excuses to avoid exploring the boundaries of our comfort zone.
We make excuses to justify when we don’t commit to what we said we were going to do.
We make excuses to avoid learning more about ourselves that might make us feel uncomfortable.
God knows all men have sinned and fall short of His glory, but He is only interested in our repentance (change), overcoming, and growth, not our excuses. ~ Proverbs 16:2
All of us struggle with personal problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, addiction, and worries about our health, finances, and future.
Hard times are often even harder when they feel pointless.
The struggles we face have a significant purpose: “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance”. ~ Roman 5:3-5
Fear can overtake us, but God is all-powerful and will offer us all the strength we need.
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances.
He is always working in your life and in the world.
God expects you to use your pain to help others.
Whatever mistake, failure, trouble, trial, or bad decision you’ve experienced, God wants you to use it for good in your life.
And He expects you to use it to help others. This is called redemptive suffering.
To perform an act of kindness because of one’s altruistic generosity or goodwill, without personal or ulterior motivations or bragging rights or recognition; is performing it out of the kindness of your heart.
If you’re kindhearted, you’re a considerate and empathetic person.
When someone loses their home in a fire, their kindhearted neighbors will pitch in to help them.
Kindhearted is almost a synonym of kind, but it implies an even deeper layer of sympathy and compassion.
Actually, you’re showing genuine compassion, empathy, and an eagerness to see others succeed.
Think of kindness as a mirror that reflects the state of your inner being.
Just as a mirror reflects your physical appearance, kindness reflects the state of your heart and mind.
Helping others can also benefit our own mental health and wellbeing.
For example, it can reduce stress as well as improve mood, self-esteem and happiness.
There are so many ways to help others as part of our everyday lives.
Good deeds needn’t take much time or cost any money.
💖 Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes, courage is that little voice at the end of the day that says “I will try again tomorrow”. 💖
Courage is the ability to do something difficult even when there’s risk.
Courageous people do and say what they think is right despite opposition.
Kids build courage as they mature and take on more challenges.
Those who understand the importance of facing fear and being vulnerable, who accept that falling and getting up again is part of the journey, tend to have quicker access to their courage.
A man lost his son and couldn’t bare the thought of living without him.
He was suffering and couldn’t believe his son was gone. He cried and cried every day and night, missing his son, wishing things were different.
He couldn’t sleep and hadn’t slept in a long time. One night an old medicine man came to him in a dream and told him “Enough!!!”
That’s enough crying!!! The dad told him, I cannot stop, I am never going to see him again!
The old medicine man said, “Do you want to see him again?” The dad says, “yes of course” the old medicine man takes him to the entrance of happy hunting ground where he sees many little beautiful children, so happy and innocent, carrying eagle feathers into the happy hunting grounds, smiling and laughing and just so beautiful.
The dad asks, “where is my son? Who are these kids?” The old medicine man said, “these are the children that are called home early, they are innocent and loved, and they go right through to the happy hunting grounds, so happy.”
The dad says, “and my son? Where is he? Why isn’t he with these children?”
The old medicine man said, “come this way” and guided him to the side of entrance. A small boy with a beautiful smile was standing there watching all the children enter the happy hunting grounds.
He was standing there within reach of an eagle’s feather. His dad grabbed him and hugged him, and the boy kissed his dads’ cheeks and told him he missed him.
The dad said, “why don’t you have an eagles feather like the other kids? Why are you waiting here at the entrance?”
The boy said, “I keep trying to get the eagle feather Daddy, but your tears pull it out of reach. I see you are so sad, and I am tied to that feeling so I wait here until you’re ok.”
The dad burst out crying for the last time, he told his son, “Get that eagle feather and go, I will be ok, and I know you will be too.”
Don’t cry too long for that loved one you lost, whether it’s your sibling, son, daughter, husband, wife, mother, or father!!!
Let them rest in peace, don’t torment your life, because they won’t come back, have faith that you will be together again, and that the Creator makes us a beautiful home with all our loved ones when we leave this world.
Three Generations – Alfredo Rodriguez (1954, American).
A friend came to my house for coffee, we sat down and talked about life. After a while I interrupted the conversation and said to him, “I’m going to wash the dishes, I’ll be right back.”
He looked at me like I told him he was going to build a spaceship. So he said to me with admiration and a little stumped, “Glad you help your wife, I rarely help mine because when I do she never thank me. Last week I washed the floor and she didn’t even tell me to thank you.”
I sat back down with him again and explained to him that I don’t “help” my wife.
Actually, my wife doesn’t need help, she needs a partner, a teammate. I’m her home partner … and due to that, all functions are divided, which is not “help” with household chores.
I don’t “help” my wife clean the house because I also live in it and I need to clean it too.
I don’t “help” my wife cook, because I also want to eat and I need to cook too.
I don’t “help” her washing dishes after eating, because I use these dishes too.
I don’t “help” my wife with kids, because they are mine too and I have to be a father.
I don’t “help” my wife wash, extend, fold, and put away laundry because it’s mine and my kids too.
I don’t give a “helping hand” at home, I’m part of it.
Then with respect, I asked my friend when was the last time his wife finished cleaning the house, doing laundry, changing the bedsheets, bathing the kids, cooking, organizing, etc… and did he say: “thank you?”
I mean a real thank you, like, “Wow, baby!!! You’re amazing!!!”
Does this all seem absurd? Does it sound weird to you? When, once in your life, you cleaned the floor, you expected at least an excellence award with great glory … why? Haven’t you ever thought about that?
Maybe, because for you, macho culture taught you that everything is a woman’s task.
Maybe you’ve been taught that all this should be done without you having to move a finger.
So praise her as you would like to be praised, likewise, with the same intensity.
Hold her hand and behave like a true companion, and assume your part, don’t behave like a guest who simply comes to eat, sleep, shower, and satisfy sexual needs … feel at home, in your home.
Change in our society begins in our homes, teaching our children the true sense of fellowship!
Lady G Adventures 