I am currently reading the book Think And Grow Rich: A Black Choice by Dennis Kimbro and Napoleon Hill and in Chapter 6 What are you worth? on the last page and a half Mr. Kimbro listed points which will help you rebuild or strengthen your self-image. I thought this was a great exercise and so I have listed the points below.
1. Make a list of at least ten positive attributes you possess. Be generous but honest when listing those qualities that you like about yourself. When your list is complete, write a brief expression of gratitude for all who have helped you – the Lord God Almighty, family, friends.
2. Conversely, make a list of all the things you wish to change. Don’t be ashamed, change is normal. Place a check mark beside those traits you feel you can change. Write a personal statement of acceptance acknowledging the things that you don’t like but can’t change and a pledge to change all the things you can.
3. Write a short personality profile describing the person you have identified yourself to be. Give full attention to both strengths and weaknesses.
4. Know that in order for you to succeed, you need only believe in yourself.
5. Understand that life is thought. Therefore, concentrate on becoming the person you intend to be ( I say who God intends you to be). Draw a mental picture of this person so as to transform this image into its physical expression.
6. Master the principles set forth in this book (mentioned above). Through constant study you will become increasingly aware of your God-given powers.
7. Become self-reliant (I say God-reliant). Learn to stand on your own feet, and express yourself in a manner that will carry conviction. Cause others to become interested in you because you will first become interested in others. Eliminate selfishness and develop a spirit of service in its place.
8. Never downgrade yourself or your importance in life, nor allow others to berate you. If you are forced to listen to such nonsense, dismiss it immediately. Remember, the quality of your thoughts, your feelings, and attitude produces results.
9. Repeat positive affirmations to yourself with conviction.
Think of this list as a blueprint or detailed description of the person you want to be!!!!
As A MAN THINKETH, SO IS HE!!!!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
WHO I AM IN CHRIST!!!!
The information in this blog post is taken from a handout that I received from a close family friend and a Sister in Christ!!! This is the third of seven posts on this topic. God bless!!!
WHO I AM IN CHRIST
First Thessalonians 5:23 states that we are spirit, soul, and body. Normally, we feed the body three meals a day. The soul is educated and fed emotionally. This exercise is designed to nourish the spirit, that part of us in which God dwells. Study the following scriptures together and individually to discover who you are in Christ.
I am the head and not the tail………………........Deuteronomy 28:13
I am called of God……………………………...........2 Timothy 1:9
I am brought near by the blood of Christ……...Ephesians 2:13
I am complete in Christ……………………….........Colossians 2:10
I am delivered from the power of darkness…...Colossians 1:13
I am an ambassador for Christ……………….......2 Corinthians 5:20
I am the salt of the earth………………………........Matthew 5:13
I am the light of the world……………………........Matthew 5:14
BE STRONG IN THE LORD AND THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT!!!!
WHO I AM IN CHRIST
First Thessalonians 5:23 states that we are spirit, soul, and body. Normally, we feed the body three meals a day. The soul is educated and fed emotionally. This exercise is designed to nourish the spirit, that part of us in which God dwells. Study the following scriptures together and individually to discover who you are in Christ.
I am the head and not the tail………………........Deuteronomy 28:13
I am called of God……………………………...........2 Timothy 1:9
I am brought near by the blood of Christ……...Ephesians 2:13
I am complete in Christ……………………….........Colossians 2:10
I am delivered from the power of darkness…...Colossians 1:13
I am an ambassador for Christ……………….......2 Corinthians 5:20
I am the salt of the earth………………………........Matthew 5:13
I am the light of the world……………………........Matthew 5:14
BE STRONG IN THE LORD AND THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT!!!!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Snuggle, Snuggle, Comfy, Comfy...
Last Wednesday evening, as the rain fell in comforting drops on the ground, I snuggled in my bed with my PJs on under a warm comforter with a hot cup of tea, biscotti from Starbucks and a smileJ. The heat hissed through the radiator while the wind blew the blinds through the open window. I had no cares or worries, my mind was at ease, and I just entered into the relaxing moment.
Fall/Autumn is upon us and I love it. I love bundling up against the cold outside, wearing that favorite, broken-in sweater and/or jacket, the thick warm socks or tights, a colorful scarf wrapped around the neck. Driving with the heat comfortably blowing out the vents while the red, yellow, brown and orange leaves whirl around the car.
But my favorite moment is snuggling in my bed and/or in that favorite comfortable chair while listening to the outside and/or reading a good book. Get a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate, some shortbread cookies, biscotti, a piece of cake, a cupcake, a piece of pie, a danish and enter into the moment. I close my bedroom door, get into my pajamas or loungewear, and dive into a freshly made bed with the sheets and comforter smelling like powder, perfume or the “fresh country air” laundry detergent I used to wash.
Sometimes I fall asleep and at other times I praise God, thanking Him for the beautiful, peaceful moment. M soul is at ease and I am free.
You can be snuggly, snuggly, comfy, comfy on those gray Saturday mornings (with a breakfast sandwich from the local deli) and/or Sunday afternoons. With your spouse you can be snuggly, snuggly, comfy, comfy. And with your family, at the kitchen table or in the family room (with the fireplace going), enjoying each other’s company and the relaxing moment, watching television, reading, chatting or just lounging.
Snuggle, snuggle, comfy, comfy…Relax, Relate, Release!!!
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7.
Fall/Autumn is upon us and I love it. I love bundling up against the cold outside, wearing that favorite, broken-in sweater and/or jacket, the thick warm socks or tights, a colorful scarf wrapped around the neck. Driving with the heat comfortably blowing out the vents while the red, yellow, brown and orange leaves whirl around the car.
But my favorite moment is snuggling in my bed and/or in that favorite comfortable chair while listening to the outside and/or reading a good book. Get a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate, some shortbread cookies, biscotti, a piece of cake, a cupcake, a piece of pie, a danish and enter into the moment. I close my bedroom door, get into my pajamas or loungewear, and dive into a freshly made bed with the sheets and comforter smelling like powder, perfume or the “fresh country air” laundry detergent I used to wash.
Sometimes I fall asleep and at other times I praise God, thanking Him for the beautiful, peaceful moment. M soul is at ease and I am free.
You can be snuggly, snuggly, comfy, comfy on those gray Saturday mornings (with a breakfast sandwich from the local deli) and/or Sunday afternoons. With your spouse you can be snuggly, snuggly, comfy, comfy. And with your family, at the kitchen table or in the family room (with the fireplace going), enjoying each other’s company and the relaxing moment, watching television, reading, chatting or just lounging.
Snuggle, snuggle, comfy, comfy…Relax, Relate, Release!!!
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Who I Am In Christ
The information in this blog post is taken from a handout that I received from a close family friend and a Sister in Christ!!! This is the second of seven posts on this topic. God bless!!!
WHO I AM IN CHRIST
First Thessalonians 5:23 states that we are spirit, soul, and body. Normally, we feed the body three meals a day. The soul is educated and fed emotionally. This exercise is designed to nourish the spirit, that part of us in which God dwells. Study the following scriptures together and individually to discover who you are in Christ.
I am a new creature……………………………….. 2 Corinthians 5:17
I am the temple of the Holy Ghost…………………1 Corinthians 6:19
I am redeemed from the curse of the law…………..Galatians 3:13
I am accepted in Christ……………………………..Ephesians 1:6
I am reconciled to God……………………………..2 Corinthians 5:18
I am beloved of God………………………………..1 John 4:10
I am a saint………………………………………….Romans 1:7
I am holy and without blame before Him…………..Ephesians 1:4
WHO I AM IN CHRIST
First Thessalonians 5:23 states that we are spirit, soul, and body. Normally, we feed the body three meals a day. The soul is educated and fed emotionally. This exercise is designed to nourish the spirit, that part of us in which God dwells. Study the following scriptures together and individually to discover who you are in Christ.
I am a new creature……………………………….. 2 Corinthians 5:17
I am the temple of the Holy Ghost…………………1 Corinthians 6:19
I am redeemed from the curse of the law…………..Galatians 3:13
I am accepted in Christ……………………………..Ephesians 1:6
I am reconciled to God……………………………..2 Corinthians 5:18
I am beloved of God………………………………..1 John 4:10
I am a saint………………………………………….Romans 1:7
I am holy and without blame before Him…………..Ephesians 1:4
Monday, October 19, 2009
What are your Goals???
GOALS – ACHIEVABLE, ATTAINABLE!!!
Over the past two years, I have been coming across a lot of articles and writings about putting your goals in writing. Some say to write down your goals and the steps to be taken to achieve your goals. Others say to just write them down and don’t worry about how you are going to achieve them but just keep reviewing your goals and “you will become more conscious to what you want to achieve and you will take ACTION.” Then there are the ones who say to write down your five year goals, one year goals, six month goals and three month goals. Monthly goals, weekly goals and daily goals.
Well I’ve done them all. The five/four year goals, yearly goals, six month and three month goals and monthly goals. And I try to review my list (s) of goals/desires/wishes every week.
Out of the 30 goals that I wanted to achieve and/or do for the year 2009, so far I have only reached 5!!! I’ve starting losing weight, exercising 3-5 times per week, eating healthier, get togethers with friends, and increased my volunteering. Here are the 25 I have yet to reach:
7 night 8 day vacation @ Walt Disney World at the Swan Hotel
a shopping tour to Italy in November 2009
Operating LKG Designs Inc (my jewelry design firm) successfully
Become debt-free!!!
Increase savings account, house fund and fun fund
Lunch or dinner at Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill restaurant
3 spa days
lunch or dinner at the Legal Seafood restaurant
attend social/business networking meetups
explore NYC- Soho, Harlem, Greenwich Village
a Movado watch – Esperanza style
a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes
a trip to Seattle to visit family
a black EPI leather Louis Vuitton Alma handbag
Monthly breakfast. Lunch and/or dinner with my Mommy
Get togethers with certain family and family acquaintances
A ferry ride to Fire Island
A trip on the Circle Line around Manhattan and on the Beast jetboat around Manhattan
Have my hair done every four weeks
Have manicure/pedicure every two weeks
A trip to Charlotte, NC
A gemology course
A beading course
To see The Lion King on Broadway
In addition, I have yet to find a fulltime position as a Personal Assistant/Concierge at my desired salary with bonus and benefits!!!
I started getting frustrated and disappointed that I have only reached five of these goals and because the ones that I wanted to happen at a certain time didn’t happen. Then I realized that the year is not over yet and that they can still happen. I have approximately two and a half months left. With God All Things Are Possible!!!
Over the past two years, I have been coming across a lot of articles and writings about putting your goals in writing. Some say to write down your goals and the steps to be taken to achieve your goals. Others say to just write them down and don’t worry about how you are going to achieve them but just keep reviewing your goals and “you will become more conscious to what you want to achieve and you will take ACTION.” Then there are the ones who say to write down your five year goals, one year goals, six month goals and three month goals. Monthly goals, weekly goals and daily goals.
Well I’ve done them all. The five/four year goals, yearly goals, six month and three month goals and monthly goals. And I try to review my list (s) of goals/desires/wishes every week.
Out of the 30 goals that I wanted to achieve and/or do for the year 2009, so far I have only reached 5!!! I’ve starting losing weight, exercising 3-5 times per week, eating healthier, get togethers with friends, and increased my volunteering. Here are the 25 I have yet to reach:
7 night 8 day vacation @ Walt Disney World at the Swan Hotel
a shopping tour to Italy in November 2009
Operating LKG Designs Inc (my jewelry design firm) successfully
Become debt-free!!!
Increase savings account, house fund and fun fund
Lunch or dinner at Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill restaurant
3 spa days
lunch or dinner at the Legal Seafood restaurant
attend social/business networking meetups
explore NYC- Soho, Harlem, Greenwich Village
a Movado watch – Esperanza style
a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes
a trip to Seattle to visit family
a black EPI leather Louis Vuitton Alma handbag
Monthly breakfast. Lunch and/or dinner with my Mommy
Get togethers with certain family and family acquaintances
A ferry ride to Fire Island
A trip on the Circle Line around Manhattan and on the Beast jetboat around Manhattan
Have my hair done every four weeks
Have manicure/pedicure every two weeks
A trip to Charlotte, NC
A gemology course
A beading course
To see The Lion King on Broadway
In addition, I have yet to find a fulltime position as a Personal Assistant/Concierge at my desired salary with bonus and benefits!!!
I started getting frustrated and disappointed that I have only reached five of these goals and because the ones that I wanted to happen at a certain time didn’t happen. Then I realized that the year is not over yet and that they can still happen. I have approximately two and a half months left. With God All Things Are Possible!!!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
The information in this blog post is taken from a handout that I received from a close family friend and a Sister in Christ!!! This will be the first of seven posts on this topic. God bless!!!
WHO I AM IN CHRIST
First Thessalonians 5:23 states that we are spirit, soul, and body. Normally, we feed the body three meals a day. The soul is educated and fed emotionally. This exercise is designed to nourish the spirit, that part of us in which God dwells. Study the following scriptures together and individually to discover who you are in Christ.
I am now God’s child ……………………………….......1 John 3:2
I am born of the incorruptible seed of God’s Word ……1 Peter 1:23
I am loved by Christ …………………………………………Revelation 1:5
I am forgiven all my sins ……………………………………Ephesians 1:7
I am justified from all things ………………………………………Acts 13:39
I am the righteousness of God ……………………………… Corinthians 5:21
I am free from all condemnation ……………………...……Romans 8:1
I can forget the past …………………………………………Philippians 3:13
Finally my brethen, Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Eph. 6:10
God bless!
WHO I AM IN CHRIST
First Thessalonians 5:23 states that we are spirit, soul, and body. Normally, we feed the body three meals a day. The soul is educated and fed emotionally. This exercise is designed to nourish the spirit, that part of us in which God dwells. Study the following scriptures together and individually to discover who you are in Christ.
I am now God’s child ……………………………….......1 John 3:2
I am born of the incorruptible seed of God’s Word ……1 Peter 1:23
I am loved by Christ …………………………………………Revelation 1:5
I am forgiven all my sins ……………………………………Ephesians 1:7
I am justified from all things ………………………………………Acts 13:39
I am the righteousness of God ……………………………… Corinthians 5:21
I am free from all condemnation ……………………...……Romans 8:1
I can forget the past …………………………………………Philippians 3:13
Finally my brethen, Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Eph. 6:10
God bless!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
BECOME YOUR DREAM!!!!!!!
BECOME YOUR DREAM!!! Those were the words painted in colorful paint on the wall of a school that I passed by, to and from my volunteer work at Hale House on 122nd St. in Harlem. At first, I didn’t notice these words of inspiration for a while. It took a few months before I noticed them and when I did it was like..hmmm?!?! They finally sunk into my mind, heart, and soul and they started to become an encouragement to me to pursue my dream!!!
BECOME YOUR DREAM!!!
What is my dream???
My dream is to own and successfully and profitably operate my own jewelry design firm. It has actually originated as I have incorporated it, designed several collections (with several in my mind), told quite a few people about it and speaking it. Praise Jesus!
This dream metamorphosized from fashion designing to jewelry design a few years ago as I was home waiting to go back to work after 9/11.
From seventh grade, I knew that I wanted to own my own design business and had my sights set on it. But I became discouraged a few years later after talking about it with someone and let that dream die. But Thank God for my mother! Every year she has always asked me about my designs, what am I going to do with them and that I should pursue having them created. This keep designing in the forefront of my mind, as I always was designing in my head, going to fabric shops, buying patterns, scouring fashion magazines.
But one evening, after several weeks home after 9/11 and watching the jewelry segments on ShopNBC, I picked up a pencil and notebook and started to design jewelry. God had resurrected my dream of designing but instead of clothing, it was jewelry. I put it aside for a few years, but in 2003, God stoked the flame in my heart for my own business and I started to pray, research and formulate my jewelry design business. It wasn’t until a year or so ago that I realized that God had brought me full circle to my passion, MINERALS, which came about on a school trip to the Natural Museum of History. Observing the minerals in the displays ignited this passion for Minerals, which had died down for years, but came back full force within the last few years.
Now I am moving forward with this passion, perseverance, faith, determination and willingness, to see my dream become a reality.
LKG Designs Inc. will come to pass/is coming to pass, will be extremely successful, have good success (Joshua 1:8) and live!!! In the Mighty Name of the Lord Jesus Christ! God My Savior!!!
BECOME YOUR DREAM!!! What is your dream???
BECOME YOUR DREAM!!!
What is my dream???
My dream is to own and successfully and profitably operate my own jewelry design firm. It has actually originated as I have incorporated it, designed several collections (with several in my mind), told quite a few people about it and speaking it. Praise Jesus!
This dream metamorphosized from fashion designing to jewelry design a few years ago as I was home waiting to go back to work after 9/11.
From seventh grade, I knew that I wanted to own my own design business and had my sights set on it. But I became discouraged a few years later after talking about it with someone and let that dream die. But Thank God for my mother! Every year she has always asked me about my designs, what am I going to do with them and that I should pursue having them created. This keep designing in the forefront of my mind, as I always was designing in my head, going to fabric shops, buying patterns, scouring fashion magazines.
But one evening, after several weeks home after 9/11 and watching the jewelry segments on ShopNBC, I picked up a pencil and notebook and started to design jewelry. God had resurrected my dream of designing but instead of clothing, it was jewelry. I put it aside for a few years, but in 2003, God stoked the flame in my heart for my own business and I started to pray, research and formulate my jewelry design business. It wasn’t until a year or so ago that I realized that God had brought me full circle to my passion, MINERALS, which came about on a school trip to the Natural Museum of History. Observing the minerals in the displays ignited this passion for Minerals, which had died down for years, but came back full force within the last few years.
Now I am moving forward with this passion, perseverance, faith, determination and willingness, to see my dream become a reality.
LKG Designs Inc. will come to pass/is coming to pass, will be extremely successful, have good success (Joshua 1:8) and live!!! In the Mighty Name of the Lord Jesus Christ! God My Savior!!!
BECOME YOUR DREAM!!! What is your dream???
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