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!!
Friday, August 5, 2011
Flying-By-Friday!!
TGIF Global Villagers and Urban Angels, LLC:
As we close this week out on the topic of making decisions, I had to make a tough decision to leave Urban Angels, LLC, one of the most unique Facebook social groups!!
The demands placed on me to finish my doctoral education are great. I must put first things first!! I truly appreciate all of the wonderful Angels I've met. It has been a pleasure to connect, socialize, pay it forward, and land in various places around Philadelphia.
Remember, there are times that we will have to say goodbye to some, rearrange our schedules, and make difficult decisions in order for us to fulfill our greatness. Please be on the lookout as I recreate the Why we? blog to accommodate my new priorities. I have some exciting changes underway!!
Jena, Terrance, Jacqueline, Julia, and Boss Cannon, I admonish each of you to continue to fly by with greatness!!
As we close this week out on the topic of making decisions, I had to make a tough decision to leave Urban Angels, LLC, one of the most unique Facebook social groups!!
The demands placed on me to finish my doctoral education are great. I must put first things first!! I truly appreciate all of the wonderful Angels I've met. It has been a pleasure to connect, socialize, pay it forward, and land in various places around Philadelphia.
Remember, there are times that we will have to say goodbye to some, rearrange our schedules, and make difficult decisions in order for us to fulfill our greatness. Please be on the lookout as I recreate the Why we? blog to accommodate my new priorities. I have some exciting changes underway!!
Jena, Terrance, Jacqueline, Julia, and Boss Cannon, I admonish each of you to continue to fly by with greatness!!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Thriving-In-Transition Thursday!!
Greetings Global Villagers:
It's another Thriving-in-Transition Thursday!!
As we know, the discussion for the week has been about making decisions. I am in a major transition. I am at the last leg of my doctoral journey; I'm writing my dissertation!!
This is a joyful and exciting, yet anxious season of my life. It's joyful and exciting because in 2006 I set a goal to obtain my doctoral degree. Now in 2011, I have almost obtained my goal. I am fighting the temptation to become anxious because I have an external time crunch. I was pacing myself to finish my education by a certain date. However, as we all have experienced, circumstances have set the date for me.
In order for me to thrive in transition, I had to make some major decisions. One of those decisions is concerning this blog. The dilemma was: Do I stop blogging to better manage the activities within my time or do I recreate the way I write my blog? After an encouraging conversation with a powerful woman by the name of Monica Wildes, she suggested for me to seek out Guest Contributors to help me maintain my blog while I complete my doctoral education. I took her suggestion and I am making some decisions on how the blog will be published for the next few months. I truly appreciate her. Thanks Monica!!!!!
On that note, we have been discussing Marcia Perkins-Reed's perspective of being a Coper. Another Coper characteristic is to have no sense of purpose, which means those of us who are copers have "no guiding principles to steer us through the life" (p. 37).
Needless to say that Ms. Latisha Helps blog has a purpose. Its title, Why we? ignites us to ponder. However, I answer the question by stating, "Because we were all created with greatness!!" During this season, I need others to help me fulfill my greatness by finishing my doctoral degree.
So, my purpose is to thrive during this transition while I write my dissertation by partnering with like-minded people who are also fulfilling their greatness!!
It's another Thriving-in-Transition Thursday!!
As we know, the discussion for the week has been about making decisions. I am in a major transition. I am at the last leg of my doctoral journey; I'm writing my dissertation!!
This is a joyful and exciting, yet anxious season of my life. It's joyful and exciting because in 2006 I set a goal to obtain my doctoral degree. Now in 2011, I have almost obtained my goal. I am fighting the temptation to become anxious because I have an external time crunch. I was pacing myself to finish my education by a certain date. However, as we all have experienced, circumstances have set the date for me.
In order for me to thrive in transition, I had to make some major decisions. One of those decisions is concerning this blog. The dilemma was: Do I stop blogging to better manage the activities within my time or do I recreate the way I write my blog? After an encouraging conversation with a powerful woman by the name of Monica Wildes, she suggested for me to seek out Guest Contributors to help me maintain my blog while I complete my doctoral education. I took her suggestion and I am making some decisions on how the blog will be published for the next few months. I truly appreciate her. Thanks Monica!!!!!
On that note, we have been discussing Marcia Perkins-Reed's perspective of being a Coper. Another Coper characteristic is to have no sense of purpose, which means those of us who are copers have "no guiding principles to steer us through the life" (p. 37).
Needless to say that Ms. Latisha Helps blog has a purpose. Its title, Why we? ignites us to ponder. However, I answer the question by stating, "Because we were all created with greatness!!" During this season, I need others to help me fulfill my greatness by finishing my doctoral degree.
So, my purpose is to thrive during this transition while I write my dissertation by partnering with like-minded people who are also fulfilling their greatness!!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Wonderfully-Sexual Wednesday!!
Happy Hump Day Global Villagers!!
Our topic this week is making decisions and putting first things first.
As we learned on last Wonderfully-Sexual Wednesday, we were created as sexual beings. To better understand our sexuality we must consider God's original intent in making this aspect of our humanity. A point to ponder is, did God make us as sexual beings with the intent and for the sole purpose of procreation within a conjugal union? If we believe this concept, then does our sexual decision-making process reflect this paradigm?
In putting first things first, even when addressing our human sexuality, it is wise to make informed decisions based on intent and purpose. My curriculum titled, Demystifying Sexuality and the Impact of Trauma: An 8-Session Psycho-Educational Intervention, provides an in-depth look at our sexuality to help us formulate or even reformulate our paradigm concerning this matter.
Remember to put first things first, original intent and purpose, in making all decisions, including decisions about our sexual beings.
Why?
Because God created us as wonderful beings with the ability to make informed decisions!!
Our topic this week is making decisions and putting first things first.
As we learned on last Wonderfully-Sexual Wednesday, we were created as sexual beings. To better understand our sexuality we must consider God's original intent in making this aspect of our humanity. A point to ponder is, did God make us as sexual beings with the intent and for the sole purpose of procreation within a conjugal union? If we believe this concept, then does our sexual decision-making process reflect this paradigm?
In putting first things first, even when addressing our human sexuality, it is wise to make informed decisions based on intent and purpose. My curriculum titled, Demystifying Sexuality and the Impact of Trauma: An 8-Session Psycho-Educational Intervention, provides an in-depth look at our sexuality to help us formulate or even reformulate our paradigm concerning this matter.
Remember to put first things first, original intent and purpose, in making all decisions, including decisions about our sexual beings.
Why?
Because God created us as wonderful beings with the ability to make informed decisions!!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Introspective Tuesday!!
Greetings Global Villagers:
I've been in a state of introspection since this past Sunday!! So many positive changes have occurred in my life since the turn of the year and century. I have been in a constant state of transition.
But I must slow down a bit. I must put first things first. My question for this Introspective Tuesday is how do we know which things to put first. Let's consider the following scenarios:
What decisions are you faced with making today? Please connect with us by sharing your thoughts in the Comments section below.
Why?
Because God created us with the greatness to make a decision!!
I've been in a state of introspection since this past Sunday!! So many positive changes have occurred in my life since the turn of the year and century. I have been in a constant state of transition.
But I must slow down a bit. I must put first things first. My question for this Introspective Tuesday is how do we know which things to put first. Let's consider the following scenarios:
- If we are starting a new business, then should we first focus on networking or developing our business plan?
- If we are trying to lose weight, then should we first focus on eating healthy, doing cardio, or weight training?
- If we are trying to secure our financial future, then should we first focus on saving money or paying off our debt?
What decisions are you faced with making today? Please connect with us by sharing your thoughts in the Comments section below.
Why?
Because God created us with the greatness to make a decision!!
Monday, August 1, 2011
Magnificent Monday!!
Greetings Global Villagers:
Wow!! It has been two months since I began to connect with you through Ms. Latisha Helps blogspot. It has been such a wonderful experience to thrive during this transition of growth as a blogger.
My thought-provoking topics have challenged us, yes us, to fulfill the greatness in our own shoes. Well, I've come to a pivotal point in my life where I have to make some decisions. I must fulfill the greatness in my own shoes by completing my doctoral education.
We have been discussing every week day the importance of setting goals, remaining balanced, connecting to the Source, and thriving while in transition. Also, we have accepted the fact that change is inevitable. When circumstances in our outer world change, then we need to make the necessary adjustments and connect with the Source in order for us to thrive. Also, we need to prioritize things in our lives to ensure that we remain balanced while achieving our goals.
With that being stated I will be making some exciting changes to the blog. I look forward to us transitioning together!!
Why?
Because God created each of us with the ability to fulfill the greatness in our own shoes!!
Wow!! It has been two months since I began to connect with you through Ms. Latisha Helps blogspot. It has been such a wonderful experience to thrive during this transition of growth as a blogger.
My thought-provoking topics have challenged us, yes us, to fulfill the greatness in our own shoes. Well, I've come to a pivotal point in my life where I have to make some decisions. I must fulfill the greatness in my own shoes by completing my doctoral education.
We have been discussing every week day the importance of setting goals, remaining balanced, connecting to the Source, and thriving while in transition. Also, we have accepted the fact that change is inevitable. When circumstances in our outer world change, then we need to make the necessary adjustments and connect with the Source in order for us to thrive. Also, we need to prioritize things in our lives to ensure that we remain balanced while achieving our goals.
With that being stated I will be making some exciting changes to the blog. I look forward to us transitioning together!!
Why?
Because God created each of us with the ability to fulfill the greatness in our own shoes!!
Friday, July 29, 2011
Flying-By-Friday!!
Greetings Global Villagers & Urban Angels, LLC:
It's another Flying-By-Friday!! The Urban Angels have landed again. This time they've landed on the Preach My Sister (P.M.S.)!! Facebook group for women only.
Many of the posts in P.M.S. relate to yesterday's Thriving-In-Transition Thursday, topic of remaining connected to the Source. The awesome thing about P.M.S. is that it is a very confidential and supportive group of spiritual women. Whenever a Sister is experiencing a life transition, she can always post her need for support. Most times, her Sisters will encourage her to reconnect with the Source.
Through prayer, words of affirmation, and connection to the Source, Sisters of P.M.S. make the necessary transitions to thrive and overcome. The use of Facebook has helped Sisters build their support system in unique and creative ways. You should consider joining the Urban Angels, LLC Facebook group.
Why?
Because God created each Urban Angel to fly by with greatness!!
It's another Flying-By-Friday!! The Urban Angels have landed again. This time they've landed on the Preach My Sister (P.M.S.)!! Facebook group for women only.
Many of the posts in P.M.S. relate to yesterday's Thriving-In-Transition Thursday, topic of remaining connected to the Source. The awesome thing about P.M.S. is that it is a very confidential and supportive group of spiritual women. Whenever a Sister is experiencing a life transition, she can always post her need for support. Most times, her Sisters will encourage her to reconnect with the Source.
Through prayer, words of affirmation, and connection to the Source, Sisters of P.M.S. make the necessary transitions to thrive and overcome. The use of Facebook has helped Sisters build their support system in unique and creative ways. You should consider joining the Urban Angels, LLC Facebook group.
Why?
Because God created each Urban Angel to fly by with greatness!!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Thriving-In-Transition Thursday!!
Greetings Global Villagers:
It's another Thriving-in-Transition Thursday!!
For the last few weeks, we have been discussing Marcia Perkins-Reed's perspective of being a Coper, which is a term that describes those of us who have "chosen immature and maladaptive strategies" [to manage life]" (p. 32). Some Coper characteristics are disconnection from spirituality, no sense of purpose, and rigid attitudes, to name a few.
I wanted us to discuss the disconnection from spirituality as a Coper characteristic. I believe it has a direct impact on us fulfilling the greatness in our own shoes. Those of us that are disconnected from spirituality, lack the roots from which to draw strength for support as life transitions occur (p. 35).
In order for us to thrive-in-transition, we must surrender to and connect with God!! Also, we can not fulfill the greatness in our own shoes if we are disconnected. Just like we can not light up our homes if the lamp cords are disconnected from the wall sockets, we can not fulfill the greatness in our own shoes if we are disconnected from spirituality.
So, let's thrive-in-transition and be great by connecting with the Source!!
It's another Thriving-in-Transition Thursday!!
For the last few weeks, we have been discussing Marcia Perkins-Reed's perspective of being a Coper, which is a term that describes those of us who have "chosen immature and maladaptive strategies" [to manage life]" (p. 32). Some Coper characteristics are disconnection from spirituality, no sense of purpose, and rigid attitudes, to name a few.
I wanted us to discuss the disconnection from spirituality as a Coper characteristic. I believe it has a direct impact on us fulfilling the greatness in our own shoes. Those of us that are disconnected from spirituality, lack the roots from which to draw strength for support as life transitions occur (p. 35).
In order for us to thrive-in-transition, we must surrender to and connect with God!! Also, we can not fulfill the greatness in our own shoes if we are disconnected. Just like we can not light up our homes if the lamp cords are disconnected from the wall sockets, we can not fulfill the greatness in our own shoes if we are disconnected from spirituality.
So, let's thrive-in-transition and be great by connecting with the Source!!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Wonderfully-Sexual Wednesday!!
Happy Hump Day Global Villagers:
Last Wonderfully-Sexual Wednesday, we discussed that we are multidimensional with spiritual, as well as sexual beings. As we know, our sexuality consists of five circles, which are Intimacy, Sensuality, Sexual Identity, Sexual Health and Reproduction, and Sexualization.
However, let's consider this: Why were we created as sexual beings? What is the original intent of our sexuality?
Let's talk about this!! I would love to hear your thoughts/beliefs!! Please comment below!!
Last Wonderfully-Sexual Wednesday, we discussed that we are multidimensional with spiritual, as well as sexual beings. As we know, our sexuality consists of five circles, which are Intimacy, Sensuality, Sexual Identity, Sexual Health and Reproduction, and Sexualization.
However, let's consider this: Why were we created as sexual beings? What is the original intent of our sexuality?
Let's talk about this!! I would love to hear your thoughts/beliefs!! Please comment below!!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Introspective Tuesday!!
Greetings Global Villagers,
It's Introspective Tuesday!! Let's reconsider the following quote by Boyte & Kari (1994) from this week's Magnificent Monday,
Do we agree that our thoughts at age 16 were the driving force of our actions? Now that we are adults, let's consider what drives us? Is it our careers, family, financial security, a greater good, spiritual well-being, or health and fitness?
The point I'm trying to make is that we behave according to our thoughts. My challenge is for us to ponder what we are thinking about. If we do so, then we will discover that what we think about the most is manifested in our actions.
So, on this Introspective Tuesday, let's think about what we are thinking about...
Why?
Because God created us with the power to shape our greatness!!
It's Introspective Tuesday!! Let's reconsider the following quote by Boyte & Kari (1994) from this week's Magnificent Monday,
"The way people imagine what they can and ought to do powerfully shapes how they act" (p. 25).Let's think back to when we were 16-years old. What was the most important thing to us during that time? Was it school, sports, our boyfriend/girlfriend, place of worship, or friends? Now, let's think back to when we were 25-years old considering the same question? What was important to us? Again, but now let's consider us at our present age? How have our actions changed from age 16 to the present?
Do we agree that our thoughts at age 16 were the driving force of our actions? Now that we are adults, let's consider what drives us? Is it our careers, family, financial security, a greater good, spiritual well-being, or health and fitness?
The point I'm trying to make is that we behave according to our thoughts. My challenge is for us to ponder what we are thinking about. If we do so, then we will discover that what we think about the most is manifested in our actions.
So, on this Introspective Tuesday, let's think about what we are thinking about...
Why?
Because God created us with the power to shape our greatness!!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Magnificent Monday!!
Greetings Global Villagers:
On this Magnificent Monday, we will consider the following quote from Building America: The Democratic Promise of Public Work by Harry C. Boyte and Nancy N. Kari,
Let's consider the social problem of homelessness, for example. A new organization by the name of We Feed the Homeless Philly, grew to over 500 supporters and volunteers in a little over a year. Why? Because the Founder and CEO, Craig Stroman, decided that he had to and could feed the homeless. His imagination, not only renewed the vision for his life, yet it powerfully sparked the latent possibilities in others to do public work.
So on this Magnificent Monday, I want us to think about how we can powerfully transform and revolutionize our world for the greater good.
Why?
Because God created us with the power to fulfill our greatness!!
On this Magnificent Monday, we will consider the following quote from Building America: The Democratic Promise of Public Work by Harry C. Boyte and Nancy N. Kari,
"The way people imagine what they can and ought to do powerfully shapes how they act" (p. 25).Remember when we talked about the fact that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are directly connected. We are not only what we eat; we are and do according to what we think. If we think that we are going to have a bad day, then we will have a bad day. If we think that we are powerless to make any changes on our jobs or in our personal lives, then we close ourselves off to the possibilities of transformation and revolution.
Let's consider the social problem of homelessness, for example. A new organization by the name of We Feed the Homeless Philly, grew to over 500 supporters and volunteers in a little over a year. Why? Because the Founder and CEO, Craig Stroman, decided that he had to and could feed the homeless. His imagination, not only renewed the vision for his life, yet it powerfully sparked the latent possibilities in others to do public work.
So on this Magnificent Monday, I want us to think about how we can powerfully transform and revolutionize our world for the greater good.
Why?
Because God created us with the power to fulfill our greatness!!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Flying-By-Fridays!!
Greetings Global Villagers and Urban Angels, LLC:
It's another Flying-By-Friday!! Has anyone seen any Angels lately?
A few weeks ago they landed at a quaint spot in East Falls. I got word that some of them landed at the Campbell's Ballpark for the 4th Annual Indoor/Outdoor White Linen Affair Cancer/Leo Birthday Bash in Camden, NJ. They helped Chef Smiley of Happy Face Catering celebrate his birthday. This event was a perfect place for them to land since it called for all white attire.
Urban Angels, LLC loves to land and share moments of laughter. Let's continue on the discussion that we've been having this week about balance. The various landings that we share about on Flying-By-Fridays are ways that the Angels channel their power to focus on building relationships with each other.
This is so important to remember when using social media networks. Yes, it is great for us to "Friend", "Follow", "Connect", and "Like" each other. However, as we all know, relationships are truly built from face to face interactions. Relationships become stronger when we transfer the connections that are established from cyberspace into our physical space where we utilize our senses to maximize our moments.
Remember, one way to bring balance into our lives is by focusing on the things that matter most, which are relationships.
Why?
Because God created each Urban Angel to fly by with greatness!!
It's another Flying-By-Friday!! Has anyone seen any Angels lately?
A few weeks ago they landed at a quaint spot in East Falls. I got word that some of them landed at the Campbell's Ballpark for the 4th Annual Indoor/Outdoor White Linen Affair Cancer/Leo Birthday Bash in Camden, NJ. They helped Chef Smiley of Happy Face Catering celebrate his birthday. This event was a perfect place for them to land since it called for all white attire.
Urban Angels, LLC loves to land and share moments of laughter. Let's continue on the discussion that we've been having this week about balance. The various landings that we share about on Flying-By-Fridays are ways that the Angels channel their power to focus on building relationships with each other.
This is so important to remember when using social media networks. Yes, it is great for us to "Friend", "Follow", "Connect", and "Like" each other. However, as we all know, relationships are truly built from face to face interactions. Relationships become stronger when we transfer the connections that are established from cyberspace into our physical space where we utilize our senses to maximize our moments.
Remember, one way to bring balance into our lives is by focusing on the things that matter most, which are relationships.
Why?
Because God created each Urban Angel to fly by with greatness!!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Thriving-In-Transition Thursday!!
Greetings Global Villagers:
I'm excited about how we are thriving-in-transition!!
Last week, we discussed Marcia Perkins-Reed's perspective of being a Coper, which is a term that describes those of us who have "chosen immature and maladaptive strategies" [to manage life]" (p. 32). Perkins-Reed also stated that Copers "are achievement oriented...[they] place an unwarranted emphasis on external things and less attention on relationships, hopes, desires and passions, and innate creative abilities" (p. 46).
This is a perfect addition to our discussion on Canfield, Hansen, & Hewitt's (2000) B-ALERT strategy from this Magnificent Monday. Those of us who are Copers do not channel our power to focus on bringing balance into our lives. Some ways to identify if we are Copers is to ask ourselves the following questions:
For those of us who identified as Copers, we should reconsider the B-ALERT strategy. It's a good way to begin channeling our power to focus on balancing our lives and living effectively as life transitions.
Why?
Because God has created us with the greatness to thrive-in-transition!!
I'm excited about how we are thriving-in-transition!!
Last week, we discussed Marcia Perkins-Reed's perspective of being a Coper, which is a term that describes those of us who have "chosen immature and maladaptive strategies" [to manage life]" (p. 32). Perkins-Reed also stated that Copers "are achievement oriented...[they] place an unwarranted emphasis on external things and less attention on relationships, hopes, desires and passions, and innate creative abilities" (p. 46).
This is a perfect addition to our discussion on Canfield, Hansen, & Hewitt's (2000) B-ALERT strategy from this Magnificent Monday. Those of us who are Copers do not channel our power to focus on bringing balance into our lives. Some ways to identify if we are Copers is to ask ourselves the following questions:
- Am I a workaholic?
- How much emphasis do I put on achieving my goals? Is it at the expense of my relationships?
- Can I identify myself other than as my professional role, job title, or business venture?
- Do I choose work over family, friends, vacation, etc.
For those of us who identified as Copers, we should reconsider the B-ALERT strategy. It's a good way to begin channeling our power to focus on balancing our lives and living effectively as life transitions.
Why?
Because God has created us with the greatness to thrive-in-transition!!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Wonderfully-Sexual Wednesday!!
Happy Hump Day Global Villagers:
Do you know that you are wonderfully-sexual? Yes, you are! Do you really understand what I mean when I say that you are wonderfully-sexual? No? Well, let me explain!!
We are multi-dimensional beings. We are spiritual beings who reside in physical bodies that possess souls. Our souls comprise of our emotional, psychological, and social beings, in which all work together as organic, unique, and dynamic micro-systems. Pastor Creflo Dollar shared in his April/May 2010 newsletter article titled, The Soul/Spirit Connection, something very similar. He also wrote that "our souls are made up of our mind, will, and emotions."
Included in our souls is our sexual beings. As we know our sexual beings are made up of five circles, which are Intimacy, Sensuality, Sexual Identity, Sexual Health and Reproduction, and Sexualization. Like other parts of us, our sexual beings are multi-dimensional. There is more to our sexual beings than our sexual orientation, like being heterosexual, for example, or having a high-sex drive. Looking at our sexuality from this angle stirs up thoughts full of wonder!!
Why?
Because God wonderfully created every aspect of us with greatness!!
Do you know that you are wonderfully-sexual? Yes, you are! Do you really understand what I mean when I say that you are wonderfully-sexual? No? Well, let me explain!!
We are multi-dimensional beings. We are spiritual beings who reside in physical bodies that possess souls. Our souls comprise of our emotional, psychological, and social beings, in which all work together as organic, unique, and dynamic micro-systems. Pastor Creflo Dollar shared in his April/May 2010 newsletter article titled, The Soul/Spirit Connection, something very similar. He also wrote that "our souls are made up of our mind, will, and emotions."
Included in our souls is our sexual beings. As we know our sexual beings are made up of five circles, which are Intimacy, Sensuality, Sexual Identity, Sexual Health and Reproduction, and Sexualization. Like other parts of us, our sexual beings are multi-dimensional. There is more to our sexual beings than our sexual orientation, like being heterosexual, for example, or having a high-sex drive. Looking at our sexuality from this angle stirs up thoughts full of wonder!!
Why?
Because God wonderfully created every aspect of us with greatness!!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Introspective Tuesday!!
Happy Introspective Tuesday Global Villagers:
OMG, where do I begin?
I have so many different directions that I want to take us on this Introspective Tuesday!! Because I need to focus on one topic of introspection I think I will stick with the inspiration from this week's Magnificent Monday. We began discussing ways to be successful explained by Canfield, Hansen, & Hewitt (2000), the authors of The Power of Focus.
It's going to be short and sweet on this Introspective Tuesday!! In order to be successful, we must develop and focus on accomplishing our goals. Remember back on a Magnificent Monday when we were challenged to write a 10-year life plan? Did you take the challenge seriously? If you didn't, then why?
Let's calmly channel our power to focus on fulfilling the greatness in our own shoes!!
OMG, where do I begin?
I have so many different directions that I want to take us on this Introspective Tuesday!! Because I need to focus on one topic of introspection I think I will stick with the inspiration from this week's Magnificent Monday. We began discussing ways to be successful explained by Canfield, Hansen, & Hewitt (2000), the authors of The Power of Focus.
It's going to be short and sweet on this Introspective Tuesday!! In order to be successful, we must develop and focus on accomplishing our goals. Remember back on a Magnificent Monday when we were challenged to write a 10-year life plan? Did you take the challenge seriously? If you didn't, then why?
Let's calmly channel our power to focus on fulfilling the greatness in our own shoes!!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Magnificent Monday!!
Greetings Global Villagers:
It's another Magnificent Monday and we will be discussing the power of focus!!
Canfield, Hansen, & Hewitt (2000), the authors of The Power of Focus, stated that the main reason why people are unsuccessful is because they lack focus. They developed 10 strategies that I think can help us to fulfill the greatness in our own shoes. Those of us who channel our power to focus on what we want will be successful and prosperous.
Balancing family, business, personal time, friendships, exercise, and other activities takes effort. We can become easily distracted by life's pressures. Canfield, Hansen, & Hewitt (2000), developed the B-ALERT strategy to help us remain focused on creating the optimum balance of life:
B-lueprint: Develop a daily strategic plan for our priorities, appointments, and projects. Review our plan nightly or early every morning.
A-ction: Concentrate on the most important activities that will move us towards accomplishing our goals.
L-earning: Expand our knowledge through reading materials, watching DVDs, building relationships with mentors, and taking courses.
E-xercise: Take control of our longevity. Re-energize ourselves by exercising for 30 minutes daily.
R-elaxation: Eliminate daily stress, take naps, meditate, listen to music, and spend time with friends and family.
T-hink: Take time to reflect on the day. Review goals, visualize the future, develop new ideas, and use a journal.
So, let's channel our power to focus and B-ALERT.
Why?
Because it's a Magnificent Monday and we have the power to fulfill our greatness!!
It's another Magnificent Monday and we will be discussing the power of focus!!
Canfield, Hansen, & Hewitt (2000), the authors of The Power of Focus, stated that the main reason why people are unsuccessful is because they lack focus. They developed 10 strategies that I think can help us to fulfill the greatness in our own shoes. Those of us who channel our power to focus on what we want will be successful and prosperous.
Balancing family, business, personal time, friendships, exercise, and other activities takes effort. We can become easily distracted by life's pressures. Canfield, Hansen, & Hewitt (2000), developed the B-ALERT strategy to help us remain focused on creating the optimum balance of life:
B-lueprint: Develop a daily strategic plan for our priorities, appointments, and projects. Review our plan nightly or early every morning.
A-ction: Concentrate on the most important activities that will move us towards accomplishing our goals.
L-earning: Expand our knowledge through reading materials, watching DVDs, building relationships with mentors, and taking courses.
E-xercise: Take control of our longevity. Re-energize ourselves by exercising for 30 minutes daily.
R-elaxation: Eliminate daily stress, take naps, meditate, listen to music, and spend time with friends and family.
T-hink: Take time to reflect on the day. Review goals, visualize the future, develop new ideas, and use a journal.
So, let's channel our power to focus and B-ALERT.
Why?
Because it's a Magnificent Monday and we have the power to fulfill our greatness!!
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