From Angie’s Archives
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Your Choice
The mindset of a person is very revealing. In just a few words, you can tell what a person's perspective on life is...negative or positive. What is yours and which do you like to surround yourself with?
'Your life is a message to the world, make sure it's inspiring.' We all complain at times, but don't make it a chronic issue in your life. I believe in the caption's message whole-heartily. Where our focus lies is where our energy is spent. Are you wasting or investing your energy and time?
Misery is optional. You must see your trials as temporary and move both your mind and yourself to better things.
Trust in God's goodness and enjoy the journey.
Sunday, December 29, 2013
I Hate to Be Humbled
I like to 'appear' put together and at my best when around others, even when I'm not up to par. As they say, 'Fake it till ya make it.' Well sometimes, you get caught off guard unexpectedly.
Today as we drove into church, I didn't recognize the car in front of us. As we were getting ready to unload, a woman was walking toward us and the church. Even after 25 years, I knew that was my friend from high school, Tabetha. I wanted to greet her, as well as hide. I had my mask on and it was not how I wanted her to recognize and see me after all these years. Of course, Tabetha knew me and was as sweet as ever. It was great to visit with her, after I left my pride outside in the van. It was a humbling experience, but there was greater joy to see my friend from long ago.
Life is a process of changes and it keeps us humble. I am the same girl who drove endless miles cruising Levy in my red Prelude that waved and honked at friends, like Tabetha, every weekend. Now I am with a few more miles with wear and tear to show for it. True friends, like Tabetha, accept you for who you really are, despite the changes we have all been dealt.
Monday, December 30, 2013
Just Do
I think this is a good caption to think about as 2014 approaches. People often set goals for the new year and that's as far as they get......give or take a week or two. If only we were as good as our intentions. Good intentions are worthless without actions behind them.
Your actions speak for themselves. People will tire of your claims to be better at 'whatever', if there is nothing to show for it.
Have you heard the phrase, 'The road to hell is paved with good intentions.' The false idea that 'if you are just good enough' that you will get to heaven leads so many in the opposite direction. People might claim to put God first after everything settles down and gets in order but that only happens when God is your first priority. ''Ego says, once everything falls into place, I'll find peace. Spirit says, find peace, and everything falls into place.''
What is holding you back from being the person God created you to be? Procrastination, laziness, self-doubt? Make a plan and follow through....just do it.