REAL

Life is full of twist and turns. This is the last blog for 2014.  This year has opened my eyes to a lot of different things, people and opportunities. I certainly have learned a lot in the last 12 months.  On a personal note I know that some people are not always for you and do not define you.

Learn from the year we are leaving behind. Leave the hurt right where it's at.  Close the door and open a window of health, wealth and happiness.  Enjoy folks that are loyal and are there for you in good and bad times.  Have no regrets.  It's fine to out grow friendships.  Appreciate your adventures and look forward to the next chapter.

Love, Live Laugh! Blessings in 2015 let no one think they know who you are be who you always have been, REAL! 

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LET US BREATHE AGAIN

The world we live in is very complex.  Decisions need to be made, choices to make and steps must be taken.  Society has already a stigma on some.  Barriers and walls continue to be broken. But, what happens when we are sick and tired of being sick and tired? 

Today's headline reads "I Can't Breathe". What else needs to be said? A man is dead and justice not achieved.  The crime of his death visible for all to see but no justice is reached. The message is his life does not matter one bit! 

To serve and protect is the badge of honor that is given. Not all of them are the same. There are some that uphold justice and protect and serve. Bit how do we hold those accountable for dismissing who we are? Who are husbands, sons, nephews, grandsons and men are of brown, black, tan and yellow? Why do we have to justify it. Wasn't this land your land and my land made for you and me? 

When does freedom really begin and we already at the end of 2014? Better yet when will you just let us breathe again?

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HUMBLE

Thinking positive to start off your day really works! Things get so hectic we often forget the simple things like breathing, smiling and simply saying thank you. 

Take time out to truly value who has your back. Look around you and see who are your loyal followers and true team players. We often forget the people that have been there since day one in our lives. It's critical to be aware of who is true to you. 

Positivity can go a long way but so can being true to yourself and remaining humble because everything that goes up will come down. 

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ENDLESS MOMENTS

Season of reflection is upon us as we begin the countdown to the end of the year. 2014 has had it shares of ups and downs. We have shed tears and laughed at the joys we have experienced. 

What is most important for us to grasp is if we do not have financial means to buy gifts this season then don't force your hand. Don't sacrifice to end up more in the hole. Process your means and understand the gift of love, laughter and time are more valuable than a sweater or blender that won't last forever.

Your presence, love, time and memories are endless moments that will last eternally. Don't force yourself to do what you literally cannot do!

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Stand Strong!

Once you give someone the opportunity to know your weakness they capitalize on it to gain power over you. Why give such a person the right to manipulate and bully you. 

The term mean girl I thought was just in a movie like the Devil Wears Prada. The name the Gouche was from a TV show. Well, people out there can victimize you and make you feel like questioning your abilities. Again why give people that power. Kids are cruel and down right evil to their peers. 

Anything that's hot will get cold. Always remain humble. Treat others with respect. Don't say things that will hurt someone just so you can look good. Bullying is a crime and unacceptable. 

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REFLECT!

It's the season to reflect on what we should be most grateful for.  Sometimes we lose focus on what is most important to us.  Sometimes we honestly don't know what is or should be a priority in our lives.  You should always put yourself first.  This is not selfish this is fact! If you don't practice self-care who will care for you?

Reflect on who has been there in good and bad times in your life.  Reflect on if you have done the same.  In daily life we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy.  

Life is about breaking our personal limits and outgrowing ourselves to live our best lives.  Eventually all things fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moments, and know everything happens for a reason. Reflect on that!

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ACCOMPLISHMENT

The greatest accomplishment is living a full life.  Being able to see an age most never expect is an accomplishment.  The young today say they lucky to see 25 years old why do our youth feel this way? 

There's nothing more disheartening then for the young to think so negatively and be so pessimistic.  Yes life is short but what can make the young think that means them? 

What are we teaching our children? Why do they not care about their well-being? 

What can we do as a society to lead the young to want a successful and productive future? How do we practice what we preach? How do we truly define an accomplishment?

Analyze that so we can analyze this!