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The Voice In Your Head Is A Unique Entity2!

THE VOICEThe Voice…in our head, sometimes, we take what we have for granted until we have a reason to look a little closer.

The sky and stars are always fantastic sites, but people rarely take time out of their day to look up and appreciate the beauty.

Perhaps, there is so much in Life we let go unnoticed; Consider this the big moments can pass you by like shooting stars, and if you turn for a second, you can miss the entire thing.

JONATHAN LOCKWOOD HIE  wrote the poem below:

“Our Rainbows and butterflies are small miracles of our life things that we sometimes overlook.
What’s more, we as human beings sometimes take little things for granted—not realizing that we were doing so.

Our “Rainbows and Butterflies” are the small miracles of our Life
the little things that are so easy to overlook,
yet so awe-inspiring when we take a moment
to notice and to pay attention.

Give thanks for the rainbows, for the butterflies,
for all God’s creatures – large and small,
for the bright blue sky and the soft fog and the gentle rain,
for the tree veiled in the season’s first frost,
for the baby’s laugh,
for the touch of a hand and the whispered “I love you.”
– Jonathan Lockwood Huie   READ MORE

ERNEST HOLMES : The Voice

Then again, Ernest Holmes said we might stumble along our Life’s journey–however, there is our eternal voice that whispers in our ear. The problem is we sometimes don’t pay attention to that little voice.

We may stumble, but always there is that eternal voice,
forever whispering within our ear,
that thing which causes the endless quest,
that thing which forever sings and sings.
– Ernest Holmes

Accordingly, the more you ignore the voice in your head, the louder it becomes. It’s time to turn down that volume and listen closely to what is said on this page!

THE VOICEDon’t be misled by fear into believing that all negative thoughts are bad ones – just because they’re dark doesn’t mean they won’t help lead us somewhere better after some reflection has passed over them

Likewise–You should never let anyone tell you differently about yourself;

Only YOU know how great or terrible U want 2 b.

Unfortunately, I learned the hard way: that voice in your head is a unique entity that you created for yourself, and only the whisperings will be heard when turning down the volume on all fears.

I’ve learned that when it’s time to make some changes or take risks with something new going forward- turn off those voices telling me I can’t do better than what has been done before so far!

Consequently, there is a need to allow more space between ourselves and self-doubt. Everything starts from a place where there isn’t anything yet – including who am I without these old thoughts constantly reminding me about myself?

THE VOICEFinally, it’s okay; I get it. You don’t want to hear any more from me about this topic.

But if you’re still reading, then I’m going to tell you one last thing before we part ways for good (probably).

If the voice in your head is constantly telling you not to do something or that what you are doing isn’t enough – turn down the volume! Read more

That voice in our head and listen closely. It is essential to know when you are not hearing your thoughts and needs, so they do not get buried under a mountain of someone else’s opinions.

I hope this page has helped! Read more

Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook-I mean, come on now! What other conclusion could there be?

 

What others think about me is none of my business.

In general..what others think of me is of no concern of mine…I’ve discovered that my path is not like anyone else — it is very diverse.

Just as you are! So checking in with your intuitive knowledge about who you are and what you really want is essential to let go of others opinions. Because then you’ll always have a connection with your very own truth!

OpinionOver the years I learned that I had to be me—no matter what others opinions were. Life wasn’t easy and the road was bumpy as hell. However, I gained some valuable life lessons by staying true to myself.

 

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. The mediocre mind is incapable of understanding the man who refuses to bow blindly to conventional prejudices and chooses instead to express his opinions courageously and honestly.”— Albert Einstein

 

Of course there was the issue of self-esteem— it is just that – esteem of the yourself. It’s only something that you can give to yourselves. We can only grant ourselves self-esteem. No one else can give it to us. No one else can fill our cup with self-esteem. No one else can say “here you go, here’s a bag of self-worth”. That’s not how it works. It has to come from the self.

I have never been a person that over value what other people thought about me; see I was not looking for someone else to fill my cup. I didn’t need someone else to give me a daily dose of self-esteem to know the value OF MY SELF WORTH.

Now don’t get it twisted, it was a struggle remembering that no matter what anybody thought about me— it was more about what I thought of myself. It was all that I had to call my very own.

Quite often—I had to go deep down inside to garner the strength to say “I DON’T GIVE A CRAP ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK OF ME.” I know who I am and I like ME.

Funny thing is it actually worked. Today I am 65 years old—and don’t care if you like me or not…because what others think about me is none of my BUSINESS!!

Living in a world where there are so many different opinions and assaults on black and brown it can and will make you angry as hell. Black and Brown people lives matter..just as much as White lives matter. The only difference is…

Most Black and Brown…are referred to as You People, the future inmates!

Find your self-worth and to hell with other people’s opinions.

You Heard Me.

Favor…Hey Can You Help Me With 1?

Favor

Hey would you do me a favor, I woke up in the morning and looked at my reflection in the mirror. My hair is grayer, wrinkles around my eyes are more pronounced, and I could feel something was wrong with this picture.

I went to grab a cup of coffee, but when I got to the kitchen table, it felt like something had changed again. It wasn’t just because of what was happening behind me. The chair next to mine had just been vacated by someone who left their jacket on the seat before they walked away for good.

 If you could do me a favor?

So, I’m writing this story in the hope that someone will read it, and remind me, when I can’t remember my name or where I live or what day today is;  so if you could do me a favor and tell me my name at least, then that would mean a lot!

I am over sixty, and I feel like 20. Growing old Gracefully 

Advice from the professionals:

You know what they say, ‘time waits for no man.’ Sure, you cannot avoid the aging process, but you do have some level of control when it comes to how you age. Successful aging isn’t just about luck; in fact, there are specific steps that you can take today to influence how well you age in the future. The following ten tips will help you age gracefully as you support your overall well-being.

Learn To Stay Positive

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Carrying around negativity can threaten your health and encourage the aging process. Think about instances when you were stressed and upset – did you experience any physical symptoms? Research suggests that there’s a direct link between negative thinking patterns and the development of health complications. Do not harbor feelings of hostility and anger, as multiple studies have linked these factors to an increased risk of dementia, heart disease, and stroke.

Personal goal setting is vital throughout life – helping you find purpose and meaning. When you set goals, you naturally increase your level of motivation, pushing you to do more.

As you set and reach your goals, you’ll focus on the most meaningful aspects of your life. It’s all about reinventing yourself, looking forward to the days ahead. As you reach different stages in your life, set new goals to live a fulfilling and positive lifeRead more here

I am a Grandmother with many challenges and  my days is full of these things, but that’s just the way it is for us older ladies.

As my Life is moving quickly, I want to enjoy it with peace. Still, every day is full of challenges and new opportunities to live fully in the present moment.

Life is good–There’s more to life than what meets the eye. Even when you can’t see it, the sun is always burning and the stars are always shining. The world is spinning and you’re grounded on the earth. Crystals are hiding in ordinary stones!

 

No age of life is inglorious. Youth has its merits, but living to a ripe old age is the true statement of value. Aging is the road that we take to discern our character. Fame and fortune can elude us, but character is immortal. We must encounter a sufficient variety of experiences including both failures and accomplishments in order to gain nobility of character.”
Kilroy J. Oldster, Dead Toad Scrolls

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NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS

Never give upWe should never give up on dreaming. Why? Because without dreams what  would life be like…if we have nothing to look forward too? Mine you now dreams are what gives you a purpose in life.

Sometimes we might fail the first time attempting to bright a dream to life and we just give up without even trying again.

Over the years I’ve dreamed about so many things that I wanted to do; for example, I wanted to become a doctor. Well that’s as far as I got with that dream. Circumstances and nobody to turn to for support, I gave up on that dream.

My next dream was to go into the military. Well I made the first step I went to an Air Force Recruitment Office took a series of tests and failed. Guess what I never tried again.

From that point on I was disheartened because there were so many obstacles and barriers blocking every little thing. So, I just went about finding my way in a world that was full of mean and hateful people

I GAVE UP ON MY DREAMS TEMPORARILY 

Luckily, I had the determination and new dreams to bring to life. Such as…becoming a wife and mother of no more than two children.  Girls are what I wanted. Growing up the oldest in a family of ten kids…six of them hard-headed boys.  I just made the decision I didn’t want any.

A funny thing happened, at 21 years old I got married.  Twenty-two had my first daughter, them at twenty-four I had my second daughter.  That was it…as life would have it I couldn’t deliver them naturally. See for reasons unknown I only dilated 4 centimeters with the first and  0 with the second after hours of being in labor.

 Moving forward...I did accomplish my dream of going to college and becoming a supporter of this country.  I got a degree in Business management and spend 25 years working for the Federal Government. It’s never too late, all you have to do is try and never give up!

 

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US Military Nurse and Soldier in Hitler Army

Military Nurse–In searching for real-life stories to write about, I came across this real and profoundly moving story of forbidden love during World War II and the shocking, hidden history of race on the home front.

“Elinor Powell was an African American nurse in the U.S. military during World War II; Frederick Albert was a soldier in Hitler’s Army, captured by the Allies, and shipped to a prisoner-of-war camp “in Arizona. 1

What’s  more, with a large number of American men away in battle, under the Geneva Convention, the P.O.W. detainees of war could work.

As a result, Frederick Albert worked in the kitchen at the camp in Arizona, meanwhile,  Elinor Elizabeth Powell was an African-American military nurse.
Later, their paths would cross in Arizona in 1944.
After completing training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., she was sent, along with other black military nurses to care for the German detainees of war in Florence, Arizona.

The words of the son

According to her son, they met,” when his father was working in the kitchen, he made advances toward his mother and stated: ‘You should know my name. I’m the man who will marry you.’

They were very mindful there was a significant segregation issue and that the Americans weren’t generally permitted to involved.

The End of the War

By war’s end, all German P.O.W.’s, including Frederick Albert, was sent to Germany.
Frederick returned to the United States, he and Elinor wedded on June 26, 1947, in Manhattan. They faced racism and had a difficult time finding work and a place to live.
So they moved to Boston and did find a few jobs. But eventually, he decided to move back to Gottingen, Germany, where his family lived.
Where he could work for his dad’s concrete business.
However, Germany was troublesome. His family members never had contact with people of color, which made it difficult and awkward for Elinor.
In under two years, Frederick, Elinor, Stephen, and Chris, who was a newborn child, returned to the United States.
Settling in Morton, Pa. Where they experienced the school racial issues.
Reference:
Columbus: Alexis Clark on Enemies in Love
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