As the year winds down, I am reflecting and preparing for the next chapters of life. This has been a year of stretching, revealing, refining, and strengthening while standing on and walking in my truth.  Letting go of emotions, expectations, or outcomes that were never mine to carry. As my responsibility to self is obedience, authenticity, and alignment in all that I believe to be true.

This has been a difficult year in some ways and a beautiful year in others. Grief and gratitude can exist in the same heart. Loss and purpose can walk side by side and pain produces wisdom.

While walking into the next chapter of my becoming, I will continue to: Release what is not mine to fix,  Protect my peace without apology, Align with purpose, not pressure, Walk in truth, not performance, Revisit old ideas with new insight, Live intentionally, not reactively and stay spiritually connected.

I am living my best life; a little older, a little wiser, and fully aware of the beauty in each moment.

As you prepare for the holidays and new year festivities, I encourage you to pause and reflect. Not through the lens of regret or comparison, but with honesty, grace, and hope.

Ask yourself: What have I learned? What have I outgrown? What deserves space in my next season and what does not?

You don’t have to wait for January 1st to become better. You don’t need a crowd, applause, or permission. All you need is intention, clarity, and faith.

Step into your new season with:

• A heart willing to heal

• Hands open to receive

• Courage to grow

• Wisdom to discern

• And peace that protects your spirit

May your next chapter bring you closer to purpose, closer to inner peace, and closer to the version of yourself you’ve always hoped to meet. Life is still beautiful and God is still faithful.

Change Requires Work

Everybody wants change, but not everybody wants to work to change.  Sitting around waiting for a miracle like it’s still raining manna from heaven, but baby, God stopped serving free plates a long time ago. 🍽️

I was raised in the “name it, claim it, blab it, grab it” generation, which created more spectators than doers. People talk about what they want, pray for what they want, dream about what they want… but won’t lift a finger to move toward it.  That’s not Faith, it’s laziness.

“Faith without works is dead” (James 2:26) and “A man who doesn’t work, doesn’t eat” (2 Thessalonians 3:10). Translation? If you want a harvest, you better be planting seeds.  Not scrolling through someone else’s garden. 🌱

Change grows from the ground up and from the inside out.  It requires showing up, doing, trying again, and sometimes doing it scared. Scared not from doing wrong, but of the unknown.  When life knocks you down, you must get back up, noting that sometimes the falling means you need to do something different, because if you fail, that means something was out of alignment.  God blesses motion, we’ve been taught and I believe if you make one step He’ll make more.

Are you the hold up to the change that you’re waiting for? Because change only shows up where effort lives.

Disclaimer:
This post is about reality. Faith is fuel, but effort is ignition. Without both, you’re just sitting in a parked car with the engine off. 🚗✨

#FaithFocusForward #2ndChancetoAdvance #KnowBetterBeBetter #PurposeDriven #RealTalk #LifeLessons

I’m intentional in all things life. I plan, prepare, and work on everything that God gives me control over. If it doesn’t work out, then it wasn’t in His plan for me; and there is nothing wrong with that.  

Sometimes people confuse intentionality with control. Being intentional doesn’t mean that everything will always turn out in the manner in which it was anticipated.  Being intentional is living the serenity; where faith is built, purpose thrives and peace resides.  

Be intentional and flexible. Plan with purpose and move with peace. When you’ve done your part and left room for God to move, you’ll find that what doesn’t work out wasn’t failure, it was redirection.

What is your intent?  Because that’s what matters at the end of the day.

This is about perspective, not perfection. When your intentions are aligned with purpose, every detour still leads you closer to destiny. 💛 “delayed does not mean denied”.

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#FaithFocusForward #2ndChancetoAdvance #KnowBetterBeBetter #IntentionalLiving 

As far back as history takes us, there really isn’t anything new under the sun, just different faces in the same spaces, with new names for old things.

Generation after generation, history keeps showing up in disguise. And if you don’t recognize it, you can’t change or fix it.

The fixing starts with self. It’s in the recognition and acknowledgement of the content within those cycles that change begins.

We can improve the good and make it better and we can discard the bad to create new paths. Because you can’t be transformed without change.

Disclaimer:
My random thoughts… if it’s the wrong road for you, please exit. 💛

#FaithFocusForward #KnowBetterBeBetter #2ndChancetoAdvance #BreakingCycles #GenerationalHealing

Sometimes our vision can be a little off, like looking at objects in a rear-view mirror. Things aren’t always as they appear. 👀👀👀 Quick judgments are made about people from poor perceptions. You know the ones… fogged up with old experiences, 😔 clouded by pain, jealousy, or assumptions. 😇 Or the one that sees through pride instead of peace.

Our natural eyes are only part of a story. And if we’re not careful, we could create cases of mistaken identities. 🙈🙊🙉 What we’re looking at is not the problem, it’s the cloudy lenses that are looked through.

When your spiritual vision gets blurry, it’s easy to mistake a setup for a setback and mistake protection as rejection.  So in order to see clearly, we must clear our vision with prayer, gratitude, and discernment, and stop judging people by their cover and start seeing the purpose in their process and our own. ✨

Don’t let dirty lenses distort divine vision. ✨ Don’t let assumptions block your blessings. ✨ Peace brings focus, not confusion.

Keep your eyes clear and your heart open because that’s where clarity, peace, and purpose coexist. 💛

Disclaimer: This post isn’t about religion, it’s about reflection. Seeing beyond the surface and choosing to view life through truth, love, and clarity instead of assumptions or appearances.

#Random #Mythoughts #Alignment #KnowBetterBeBetter #2ndChancetoAdvance #FaithFocusForward #PurposeAndPeace

Life is beautiful when purpose and peace finally meet.  Many people spend their lives chasing one or the other.  When the two coexist, there is balance and the experiences of the the beautiful things of life.    It is in the alignment of the still of each day at the beginning of the day or realignment throughout the day.  Not moving out of obligation but in intention. 

Set the tone for the day with a clear mind and an open heart. Note that purpose gives direction, peace gives clarity, and they flow together.

It’s possible to live fully, and pursue dreams without sacrificing your sanity. And you can be productive without losing presence. Slow down enough to listen to what’s within you, not just to what’s around you. 

Find your safe space and reset your mind and restore your soul. A place where gratitude and grace make room for guidance. Because peace isn’t the absence of work it’s the presence of God in the midst of it.

When your purpose is guided by peace, you’re unstoppable.
Let today be the day you start living where purpose and peace coexist.

✨ Disclaimer:

This post is not directed at any individual or circumstance. It is a reflection from the heart; written to inspire, encourage, and remind us all that peace and purpose are meant to walk hand in hand. 💛

#2ndChancetoAdvance #KnowBetterBeBetter #PurposeAndPeace #FaithFocusForward

After a few years of being pulled and stretched in every direction; bending but not breaking, I am finally able to breathe. And it feels freeing. This new space comes with options, opportunities, and little perks that make me appreciate each day a bit more. This morning, I sat in my chill spot enjoying the breeze (no fans needed), no music, no news, no talk radio, just me, my business, and my thoughts.

Fall is just around the corner, with winter only a gust away, my favorite time of year. Like Capricorn, winter starts and ends the year. It’s the season I feel most at home, able to flow in and with what life brings.

Every day brings something different, and after the chips fall where they may, the choices we make determine the day we have.

Practical Self-Care Checklist for This Season

• Pause for a “breath break.” Take 5–10 minutes daily with no phone, no music, no noise; just breathe.
• Create a cozy corner. Whether it’s a favorite chair, porch, or café, set aside a spot for yourself to read, write, or simply think.
• Keep a gratitude list. Note one or two things you’re thankful for every day.
• Hydrate and stretch. A glass of water and a few stretches between tasks can reset your energy.
• Check your inner dialogue. Ask yourself: “Am I being kind to myself today?”
• Plan one small indulgence each week. A special coffee, a walk in a park, or a brunch spot you’ve never tried.
• Rest without guilt. Remember: downtime isn’t wasted time; it’s maintenance for your mind and body.

Seasons change, and so do we. Whether life is smooth or full of challenges, self-care is how we remind ourselves we’re still worthy, still valuable, and still here.

Disclaimer:
This post is meant to inspire and encourage, not to prescribe. Everyone’s journey is different, so take what serves you and leave the rest. 💛

Are You a Lover💕💕💕 or Hater 🤔🤔🤔

They say hate is taught, but so is love. If everyone who claims to be full of love is truly walking in it, why is there still so much hate?

The truth is, they are both learned behaviors. They are passed down through families, cultures, communities, and even systems. Children watch and imitate, and Adults repeat the familiar which is modeled and multiplied. 

Love is more than a word we claim; It is patience, kindness, forgiveness, and truth. It shows up even when it’s hard or uncomfortable. And just like hate, love can be chosen and taught, day after day, action after action.

Hate thrives only when love is neglected.  Do you know what love is? 🤔🤔🤔 If not ask and I’ll tell😁😁😁Ask yourself, “What am I doing today to tip the scale toward love?”

#ChooseLove #LiveYourFaith #WalkInLove #LightOverDarkness

Disclaimer:
My thoughts shared in love. 💛 Take what uplifts you and leave the rest.

✨ How to Shine Without the Rewind

It’s been a little while since my last blog post and I have missed it, but it doesn’t take precedence over everything else life. Although I don’t post daily or weekly; I write daily as it is a natural part of me.

I’ve written plenty in the meantime, but for me blogging isn’t about filling space. It’s about showing up with what’s true in the moment, without forcing it, and without oversharing the pieces of life that are better lived than displayed.

Although I’ve been away for a minute this post isn’t about starting over or catching up but continuing with gratitude, perspective, and peace.

Every post may not look the same, and that’s okay. What matters is that they’ll always reflect pieces of me: real, evolving, and leading my own journey.

To those who take the time to read these posts, thank you. Your quiet support means more than you know, and it reminds me that even when words feel small, they can still make a difference. 🌿

As you read this, it’s a reminder of your own life too: you get to lead your journey, not the other way around. Whatever season you’re in, give yourself permission to step back, reset, and return on your terms. 🌱

Here’s to shining without needing the rewind; not rushed, not routine, but refreshed. 🌸

 #2ndChancetoAdvance #KnowBetterBeBetter #ShineWithoutTheRewind #LifeOnYourTerms #AuthenticLiving #EverydayReflections

✅ Disclaimer

Disclaimer: These reflections are based on my personal experiences and perspectives. They are not professional advice, but simply encouragement for anyone who may find meaning in them. Take what speaks to you and leave the rest.

There is always a way, even when you can’t see it. Faith doesn’t require sight. It requires trust, movement and the belief that each step forward brings you closer to where you need to be. Keeping in mind that delayed does not mean denied.

Keep walking in the way that you believe is right; when it’s slow and when it gets hard know that your steps are not in vain.

Celebrate every milestone in a manner that best suits you.

Tested, Tried and True!

Disclaimer: This post is based on my personal beliefs, experiences and observations. It is meant to inspire and encourage, not as advice for any one person’s specific circumstances. Take what speaks to you and leave the rest.💕💕💕