Greetings Global Villagers and Urban Angels, LLC:
It's Flying-by-Friday and the Urban Angels have landed right here on Ms. Latisha Helps Blogspot!!
However, this is not the only place they landed this week. Two Urban Angels met on Wednesday in the Germantown section of Philadelphia and had a 'grown folk' conversation. The conversation went 'full circle' as my fellow Angel and I rapped for over two hours. We talked about family, work, children, race, politics, the food industry, peoples' characters...Man, it was an awesome experience!!
The point I am trying to make is that Facebook and the various groups that are created on it serves a great purpose. Like everything else in life, we are the architects of our Facebook experience. For instance, my fellow Angel shared his heart for children with me and I shared my passion for writing and connecting with people. In our sharing, we were able to brainstorm on ways that we can connect and support one another's efforts. I must admit that if it were not for Facebook and the Urban Angels, LLC group, I would not have ever been blessed by his presence.
So as you are enjoying your Independence Day weekend, be the sole architect of your experiences. Make your life great!!
Do I see you spreading your wings? I should be...
Why?
Because Urban Angels, LLC members fly by with greatness!!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Thriving-In-Transition Thursday
Happy Thriving-In-Transition Thursday!!
Global Villagers, what transitions have you made this week? Did you take the challenge from this week's Magnificent Monday blog to write out your 10-year life plan?
For some of us, planning out our lives 10 years in advance may require us to make mental, emotional, and spiritual transitions. Last week, we discussed the ways that we may operate at The Old Zero, which is living in denial, refusing to take responsibility, and refusing to grow in all areas of life. Today, we will discuss Perkins-Reed's concept of The New Zero, who wrote,
So continue to make the mental, emotional, and spiritual transitions that are needed to plan out your greatest life while embracing that change is the norm.
Why?
Because you have the greatness to thrive-in-transition!!
Global Villagers, what transitions have you made this week? Did you take the challenge from this week's Magnificent Monday blog to write out your 10-year life plan?
For some of us, planning out our lives 10 years in advance may require us to make mental, emotional, and spiritual transitions. Last week, we discussed the ways that we may operate at The Old Zero, which is living in denial, refusing to take responsibility, and refusing to grow in all areas of life. Today, we will discuss Perkins-Reed's concept of The New Zero, who wrote,
"The New Zero is a fluid, dynamic, discontinuous life map. [It] requires that we develop the ability to flow with the changes that confront us rather than resisting them and to accept that change is the norm and not the exception" (pp. 10, 24).It is imperative to embrace this concept of operating at the baseline of "The New Zero" when developing a 10-year life plan. Life is constantly shifting. In order to thrive-in-transitions we must set goals and make plans, which helps to keep us grounded and focused on living our greatest lives.
So continue to make the mental, emotional, and spiritual transitions that are needed to plan out your greatest life while embracing that change is the norm.
Why?
Because you have the greatness to thrive-in-transition!!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Wonderfully-Sexual Wednesday
Happy Hump Day Global Villagers,
It's a Wonderfully-Sexual Wednesday!! So, what do you think about the 5 circles of sexuality, which are
It's a Wonderfully-Sexual Wednesday!! So, what do you think about the 5 circles of sexuality, which are
Sensuality
Intimacy
Sexual Identity
Sexual Health and Reproduction
Sexualization
When I first learned of this context of sexuality, I was immediately intrigued. This context broadened my scope of human sexuality. Also, I gained insight into my own sexual being. I learned that my context was formed based on my sexual experiences, both positive and negative. Thus, my context was socially-formed, according to Tracey Steele.
What context was your sexuality formed from? Religious? Political? Social? Please review the respective hyperlinks and comment on this blog. I would like to hear about your views on the context of sexuality.
Why?
Because every aspect of you was wonderfully created with greatness!!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Introspective Tuesdays
Greetings Global Villagers,
Today is Introspective Tuesday and I want us to reflect on creating 10-year life plans. On yesterday, I encouraged you to write out your 10-year life plan. Today, I want you to reflect on where you were emotionally, spiritually, physically, and psychologically this time last year.
When I think back to June 28th, 2010, I had just became a pescatarian, I was exercising five days a week, eating home-cooked meals regularly, and drinking 1/2 gallon of water daily. Today, I am still doing all of these things, but not at the same momentum. During one of my recent moments of introspection, I asked myself, "What happened to my disciplined lifestyle?"
I had not considered the two major outer transitions that occurred in my life back in September 2010. Then, I had to accept that I did not make the inner transitions to remain disciplined. One of my outer transitions evoked disappointment and the other evoked excitement. For example, I began traveling to Baltimore every weekend, which was very exciting to me. As a result of my new venture, I allowed my emotions to take over. Thus, instead of being rational and thinking forward by packing prepared meals and workout clothes, I fell back from exercising regularly and began dining out more.
Reflecting on the example I just gave, ask youself, "Where was I this time last year? Have I fallen back, remained at status quo, or are am I excelling at a task?" Just something to ponder...
Why?
Because you must know that you were created with greatness!!
Today is Introspective Tuesday and I want us to reflect on creating 10-year life plans. On yesterday, I encouraged you to write out your 10-year life plan. Today, I want you to reflect on where you were emotionally, spiritually, physically, and psychologically this time last year.
When I think back to June 28th, 2010, I had just became a pescatarian, I was exercising five days a week, eating home-cooked meals regularly, and drinking 1/2 gallon of water daily. Today, I am still doing all of these things, but not at the same momentum. During one of my recent moments of introspection, I asked myself, "What happened to my disciplined lifestyle?"
I had not considered the two major outer transitions that occurred in my life back in September 2010. Then, I had to accept that I did not make the inner transitions to remain disciplined. One of my outer transitions evoked disappointment and the other evoked excitement. For example, I began traveling to Baltimore every weekend, which was very exciting to me. As a result of my new venture, I allowed my emotions to take over. Thus, instead of being rational and thinking forward by packing prepared meals and workout clothes, I fell back from exercising regularly and began dining out more.
Reflecting on the example I just gave, ask youself, "Where was I this time last year? Have I fallen back, remained at status quo, or are am I excelling at a task?" Just something to ponder...
Why?
Because you must know that you were created with greatness!!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Magnificent Mondays
It's a Magnificent Monday Global Villagers:
I hope you were able to plan and enjoy some relaxing events over the weekend. I did! I attended JB Productions Professional Friday's, The Comeback 2011--Philly Style hosted by IM3Media, and Chef Smiley's Luau. It was a great and eventful weekend filled with fun and laughter!!
On yesterday while I was preparing for this week, I was reminded through a message I was listening to by world renowned, Dr. Cindy Trimm, that 2011 was the beginning of a new decade. Can you believe that over half of the year has passed already? Whew!!! In the message Dr. Trimm stated, "What you did in the first quarter of the year/decade will determine the remainder."
As a writer, I am constantly journaling and taking notes. So, I went over my journals and reflected on the things I have done this year thus far. It was refreshing to know that I've accomplished more this year than I did last year around this time.
Dr. Trimm challenged her listeners to envision and write a 10-year plan for their lives. I took the challenge and categorized my 10-year plan by personal, professional, and spiritual goals that I want to accomplish by 2020.
In turn, I want to challenge you to do the same. As you are planning for the week, take some time and ask yourself this question, "Where do I see myself in December 2020?"
Why?
Because it is a Magnificent Monday and you will fulfill your greatness in 2020!!
I hope you were able to plan and enjoy some relaxing events over the weekend. I did! I attended JB Productions Professional Friday's, The Comeback 2011--Philly Style hosted by IM3Media, and Chef Smiley's Luau. It was a great and eventful weekend filled with fun and laughter!!
On yesterday while I was preparing for this week, I was reminded through a message I was listening to by world renowned, Dr. Cindy Trimm, that 2011 was the beginning of a new decade. Can you believe that over half of the year has passed already? Whew!!! In the message Dr. Trimm stated, "What you did in the first quarter of the year/decade will determine the remainder."
As a writer, I am constantly journaling and taking notes. So, I went over my journals and reflected on the things I have done this year thus far. It was refreshing to know that I've accomplished more this year than I did last year around this time.
Dr. Trimm challenged her listeners to envision and write a 10-year plan for their lives. I took the challenge and categorized my 10-year plan by personal, professional, and spiritual goals that I want to accomplish by 2020.
In turn, I want to challenge you to do the same. As you are planning for the week, take some time and ask yourself this question, "Where do I see myself in December 2020?"
Why?
Because it is a Magnificent Monday and you will fulfill your greatness in 2020!!
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