Greetings Global Villagers:
I want to thank each of you for following and supporting Ms. Latisha Helps blog!!
It has been a pleasure to share this leg of our journey together. I trust that something I shared over the past 10 weeks was helpful. Remember to never give up on your destiny!!
Why?
Because you were created with greatness!!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Thriving-In-Transition Thursday!!
Greetings Global Villagers:
For our final Thriving-in-Transition Thursday we will look at the concept of a Thriver!!
We have been discussing Marcia Perkins-Reed's perspective of being a Coper. However, her purpose for writing the book was to help us learn how to thrive in transition. Perkins-Reed's concept of being a Thriver is one who is attentive, grounded, trusts and has emotional balance, has proactive purpose, is optimistic and confident, and thinks holistically and from a systems perspective (p. 68).
We've had the opportunity to assess if we have the characteristics of a Coper. Now, I want us to evaluate if we are Thrivers. Let's consider this point made by Perkins-Reed:
Remember when we were challenged to write a 10-year life vision. One of my goals on my 10-year life vision was to have completed my doctoral studies. In order to accomplish this goal, I must be proactive, which means that I must let go of some things now.
In closing this last Thriving-In-Transition Thursday post, I want us to remember that we can thrive during life's many transitions. Making tough decisions and letting go of some things are two ingredients in fulfilling the greatness in our own shoes, which is our ultimate life's purpose!!
For our final Thriving-in-Transition Thursday we will look at the concept of a Thriver!!
We have been discussing Marcia Perkins-Reed's perspective of being a Coper. However, her purpose for writing the book was to help us learn how to thrive in transition. Perkins-Reed's concept of being a Thriver is one who is attentive, grounded, trusts and has emotional balance, has proactive purpose, is optimistic and confident, and thinks holistically and from a systems perspective (p. 68).
We've had the opportunity to assess if we have the characteristics of a Coper. Now, I want us to evaluate if we are Thrivers. Let's consider this point made by Perkins-Reed:
"Thrivers know that 'when one door closes, another opens,' and they then move masterfully into to next phase of their transition" (p. 228).So for me, the door to complete my doctoral studies has opened, which means I have to close some other doors in my life, including Ms. Latisha Helps blog. As I've been sharing, it was a difficult decision to make to have to let go of this blog and my position at The Examiner/Philadelphia. However, I must masterfully move into the phase of focusing most of my attention on writing my dissertation. Also, to thrive during this transition, I must trust that I've made the right decision and I have to remain emotionally balanced. I must admit this transition evoked anxiety, anger, and pride, to name a few. Yet, I have a purpose.
Remember when we were challenged to write a 10-year life vision. One of my goals on my 10-year life vision was to have completed my doctoral studies. In order to accomplish this goal, I must be proactive, which means that I must let go of some things now.
In closing this last Thriving-In-Transition Thursday post, I want us to remember that we can thrive during life's many transitions. Making tough decisions and letting go of some things are two ingredients in fulfilling the greatness in our own shoes, which is our ultimate life's purpose!!
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Wonderfully-Sexual Wednesday!!
Happy Hump Day Global Villagers:
On our last Wonderfully-Sexual Wednesday, I want to share with you how I came up with the name and topic for Wednesdays.
Psalm 139:14 explains that each one of us was fearfully and wonderfully made by God. We are full of wonder and need to fully understand that. Thus, the posts on Wonderfully-Sexual Wednesdays were never supposed to be about sex or being sexy. The posts were written to admonish us on how wonderful God created each of us to be, including our sexual beings.
On that note, always remember that you were wonderfully created with greatness!!
On our last Wonderfully-Sexual Wednesday, I want to share with you how I came up with the name and topic for Wednesdays.
Psalm 139:14 explains that each one of us was fearfully and wonderfully made by God. We are full of wonder and need to fully understand that. Thus, the posts on Wonderfully-Sexual Wednesdays were never supposed to be about sex or being sexy. The posts were written to admonish us on how wonderful God created each of us to be, including our sexual beings.
On that note, always remember that you were wonderfully created with greatness!!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Introspective Tuesday!!
Greetings Global Villagers:
Well, for our last Introspective Tuesday, we will continue the discussion on letting go.
Did you consider the people, things, or thought patterns that The Still Small Voice told you to let go of? If you didn't, what are you afraid of?
Everyday, we have the power to exercise our free will and choice. Ponder on what is most important to you. I hope it is your destiny...
What do you need to let go of to reach your destiny? Selah...
Why?
Because it may be the very thing that is hindering you from fulfilling the greatness in your own shoes!!
Well, for our last Introspective Tuesday, we will continue the discussion on letting go.
Did you consider the people, things, or thought patterns that The Still Small Voice told you to let go of? If you didn't, what are you afraid of?
Everyday, we have the power to exercise our free will and choice. Ponder on what is most important to you. I hope it is your destiny...
What do you need to let go of to reach your destiny? Selah...
Why?
Because it may be the very thing that is hindering you from fulfilling the greatness in your own shoes!!
Monday, August 8, 2011
Magnificent Monday!!
Greetings Global Villagers:
Well, I must inform everyone that it's our last Magnificent Monday together!!
If you really know me, then you know that I am transparent and authentic!! I must be honest; I was so concerned about my image and credibility that I was going against my intuition when I heard "Stop blogging!"
When I heard That Still Small Voice whisper to me to "Stop blogging" my original thought was that I was fighting the old beast of being a quitter. However, the beast I was fighting was pride. I went so far to try to uphold my image and credibility that I asked four awesome women to be guest contributors to assist me in maintaining the blog. Needless to say, I am still eating humble pie!!
Last week, we discussed making decisions. I shared about my transitions in prioritizing the completion of my doctoral degree. During our last week together and as we bring the Why we? blog to a close, we will be discussing the importance of letting go.
There are times in life that we must let go. We do not even realize the grip that people, things, circumstances, behaviors, thought patterns, etc. have on us until we are faced with making tough decisions. So on this Magnificent Monday, let's consider letting go. Sometimes, we may even have to let go of things that we consider as good or positive. Whatever it is, follow your intuition!! Do not hesitate any longer!! Let it go!!
Why?
Because it may be the very thing that is hindering you from fulfilling the greatness in your own shoes!!
Well, I must inform everyone that it's our last Magnificent Monday together!!
If you really know me, then you know that I am transparent and authentic!! I must be honest; I was so concerned about my image and credibility that I was going against my intuition when I heard "Stop blogging!"
When I heard That Still Small Voice whisper to me to "Stop blogging" my original thought was that I was fighting the old beast of being a quitter. However, the beast I was fighting was pride. I went so far to try to uphold my image and credibility that I asked four awesome women to be guest contributors to assist me in maintaining the blog. Needless to say, I am still eating humble pie!!
Last week, we discussed making decisions. I shared about my transitions in prioritizing the completion of my doctoral degree. During our last week together and as we bring the Why we? blog to a close, we will be discussing the importance of letting go.
There are times in life that we must let go. We do not even realize the grip that people, things, circumstances, behaviors, thought patterns, etc. have on us until we are faced with making tough decisions. So on this Magnificent Monday, let's consider letting go. Sometimes, we may even have to let go of things that we consider as good or positive. Whatever it is, follow your intuition!! Do not hesitate any longer!! Let it go!!
Why?
Because it may be the very thing that is hindering you from fulfilling the greatness in your own shoes!!
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