The right words...

I had no idea what to post about today; well, that's not entirely true, I had an idea, but after reading the following; it too precendence:

We need to come to the place where we are secure enough in who we are in Christ that we will not allow our sense of worth to be based on the opinions or actions of others.

Don't try to find your worth in how you look. Don't try to find your worth in what you do. Don't try to find your worth in how other people treat you. You are worth something because Jesus shed His blood for you.

You may have faults, and there may be things about you that need to be changed, but God is working on you the same as He is on everybody else. Don't let somebody else dump their problems off on you. Don't allow someone else to make you feel worthless or useless just because they don't know how to treat you right and love you as you deserve to be loved as a blood-bought child of God.

Don't spend all your life trying to win somebody else's acceptance or approval. Remember that you have already been accepted and approved by God. Make sure that your affirmation, your validation, your sense of self-worth come from Him. Remember that you have already been accepted and approved by God. Make sure that your affirmation, your validation, your sense of self-worth come from Him.

I'm in an on-going conversation with a dear friend who's struggling with his reflection of himself and who he is in relationships and I think this speaks well to what he's going through. I will be sending this to him.

This is an awesome message and one that we all need to heed.

Love to live; live to love!

Health Awareness

As many of you know I'm a breast cancer survivor and a health awareness advocate. I insist that you all check out the following links:

IBC Symptoms
Breast Cancer Diagnosis NBC Chicago
Photos of what IBC looks like

Many women aren't aware of another form of Breast Cancer called Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) as it's not typically detected through self breast exams, mammograms, or the usual means of discovery. It's a highly aggressive form of cancer and by the time it's detected, it's often in the late stages.

I implore the women to be aware of their bodies and any changes it might go through. Please do not overlook what may be a seemingly benign change in your breasts. Please be insistent with your doctors and other health care professionals to not dismiss you or your symptoms.

Men, please take notice of any changes the women in your lives might be going through and identify anything that seems out of the ordinary to you. In addition, advise your women to monitor and maintain their health and please do the same for yourselves.

Love to live; live to love!

MAXWELL “PRETTY WINGS” VIDEO (WATCH)

I'm so happy Maxwell has FINALLY released this song/video...Check it out and have a great day y'all.

MAXWELL “PRETTY WINGS” VIDEO (WATCH)

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time will bring the real end of our trial
one day they'll be no remnants
no trace no residual feelings within ya
one day u won't remember me

yo face will be the reason i smile
but i will not see what i can not have forever
i'll always love ya i hope u feel the same

oh u played me dirty ur game was so bad
u toyed with my affliction had to fill out my prescription
found the remedy i had to set u free

away from me
to see clearly the way that love can be
when u are not with me
i had to leave, i have to live
i had to lead, i had to live

if i cant have u let love set u free
to fly yo pretty wings around
pretty wings your pretty wings
your pretty wings around


Love to live; live to love!

do it and do it well!

We've all heard the expression, "life is short" and we've all complained about something not going our way. Well, we have control over the life we live and how well it's lived. We also have to put words into action if we want change in our lives. So, after listening to Steve Harvey this morning on my way in, he said something that stood out to me and I want to share it with you all.

Time x Effort = your reward!

These are powerful words and something we can all do and is something we need to take pride in executing.

It's so easy to complain, want to give up, hide under the sheets, or whatever one does when things are seemingly not going in their favor; however, with executing that simple equation; Time x Effort = your reward! you can achieve more and experience a more pleasurable life. Whether you want a better job, a stable relationship, peace in your life; no matter what it is, you have to be a part of what you want. All the talk in the world isn't good if there is no action behind it.

So, today my brothers and sisters, review your life; evaluate what you want, and start putting forth the Time and Effort to making it happen. Positive thinking lends favor to positive outcomes. Stay up folks; stay up!

Love to live; live to love!