Thursday, September 23, 2010
Similar Difference
ALL love has this internal dynamic between TWOgetherness and ONEness, and independence and separateness. For a love affair to flourish, there have to be independent interests that can be shared, as well as interests that are the same.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Attitude of Excellence
As I took a look at a few of today's news headlines, I had come to the conclusion that many of us are not living up to our fullest potential. The disappointment and sadness I felt by reading about our current events, almost instantly reminded me of the poem I had written earlier this year for the home-going service for my grandfather.
My grandfather (Pop), was always challenging his friends and family to be the best that we could possibly be. In the times we live in many of us are exchanging our best for less. We are losing ourselves, our lives, our families and our positions to the ways of the world. To destruction.
I titled this, An Attitude of Excellence-which I had gotten from the book by Willie Jolley. Again, this is a personal piece because it was written for one of the greatest men that I have ever known. I believe so much in the message that he was bestowing upon us and I also believe that there are many other great men and women out there that have the ability to do and be better.
An Attitude of Excellence
Words of wisdom that encourages others to do their best,
To put on a "S" stamped vest and
Excel-
Succeed.
To be sensible enough to know that yes,
We all do bleed,
But to be courageous enough to not follow and lead.
To believe,
Believe that if you think you are at your highest,
To soar higher,
Be an eagle, a flier;
You were not created to be a failure or a liar.
Press harder and do better.
Recognize that storms aren't nothing more than weather.
We are all human and it is written that:
We all fall short through our sin,
But continually drive in an effort to win.
So begin.....
Begin right now,
because Greatness is living inside of us all.
And excellence means not being afraid to fall.
If you do,
Just get up and do better.
Do better than what you are currently doing without delay,
Strive forward and keep pursuing it everyday.
Pop was a man of a few words,
meaning that he had to choose them carefully.
So prayerfully on his behalf,
I say to you no longer settle for only half.
Because,
"You got to do better than what you're doing."
Pop, thank you for the inspiration I needed to be able to share this poem with the masses. I know that through one person at a time, one act at a time, one word at a time, the world can be changed.
My grandfather (Pop), was always challenging his friends and family to be the best that we could possibly be. In the times we live in many of us are exchanging our best for less. We are losing ourselves, our lives, our families and our positions to the ways of the world. To destruction.
I titled this, An Attitude of Excellence-which I had gotten from the book by Willie Jolley. Again, this is a personal piece because it was written for one of the greatest men that I have ever known. I believe so much in the message that he was bestowing upon us and I also believe that there are many other great men and women out there that have the ability to do and be better.
An Attitude of Excellence
Words of wisdom that encourages others to do their best,
To put on a "S" stamped vest and
Excel-
Succeed.
To be sensible enough to know that yes,
We all do bleed,
But to be courageous enough to not follow and lead.
To believe,
Believe that if you think you are at your highest,
To soar higher,
Be an eagle, a flier;
You were not created to be a failure or a liar.
Press harder and do better.
Recognize that storms aren't nothing more than weather.
We are all human and it is written that:
We all fall short through our sin,
But continually drive in an effort to win.
So begin.....
Begin right now,
because Greatness is living inside of us all.
And excellence means not being afraid to fall.
If you do,
Just get up and do better.
Do better than what you are currently doing without delay,
Strive forward and keep pursuing it everyday.
Pop was a man of a few words,
meaning that he had to choose them carefully.
So prayerfully on his behalf,
I say to you no longer settle for only half.
Because,
"You got to do better than what you're doing."
Pop, thank you for the inspiration I needed to be able to share this poem with the masses. I know that through one person at a time, one act at a time, one word at a time, the world can be changed.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Dear God Diaries
Dear God,
Today, I ask that you use me to spread your word. You have given me so many gifts and I want only to be able to pour my blessings into the lives of others. Where do I begin Abba?
With Dear God Diaries, You say?
You told me that if I write it that they would read it, so the work has been done on my part and now it is the time for my faith to be stretched.I know that you have chosen a group of individuals that are meant to read the stories you have sent for me to tell.
I will send this reminder of where and how the people can purchase a copy of my second published work. I will lead them into a place of promise; a place where they can escape into a world of short stories, scriptures and poetry.
Thank You Lord. May the glory be given back to You always and Forever....
Reader,
Dear God Diaries is on sale for $19.99 in paperback or $9.99 in ebook format. It is available on-line at xlibris.com/bookstore. Pick up your copy today. For any questions, comments or concerns, you can leave a post here or send an email directly to deargoddiaries@yahoo.com.
God has written each of us a story, what is yours?
Thanks and Love,
Kylah Lael (LaTisha Bullock)
Today, I ask that you use me to spread your word. You have given me so many gifts and I want only to be able to pour my blessings into the lives of others. Where do I begin Abba?
With Dear God Diaries, You say?
You told me that if I write it that they would read it, so the work has been done on my part and now it is the time for my faith to be stretched.I know that you have chosen a group of individuals that are meant to read the stories you have sent for me to tell.
I will send this reminder of where and how the people can purchase a copy of my second published work. I will lead them into a place of promise; a place where they can escape into a world of short stories, scriptures and poetry.
Thank You Lord. May the glory be given back to You always and Forever....
Reader,
Dear God Diaries is on sale for $19.99 in paperback or $9.99 in ebook format. It is available on-line at xlibris.com/bookstore. Pick up your copy today. For any questions, comments or concerns, you can leave a post here or send an email directly to deargoddiaries@yahoo.com.
God has written each of us a story, what is yours?
Thanks and Love,
Kylah Lael (LaTisha Bullock)
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Looking for LOVE in all the wrong places..
Today one of the most profound thoughts had ran through my mind, it was so healing and refreshing to say the least...
LOVE IS INTERNAL YET WE SEEK IT EXTERNALLY.
God is love and He lives in each of us, therefore in essence, we too are love.
(Take a minute to think that over.)
Okay, so you and I have been looking for love in all the wrong places. We had sought it out in the means of intimate relationships, with males or even females. We tried to get another person to give to us what we can give to ourselves.
Now do not get me wrong, I am not relationship bashing (remember that I am in a thriving relationship myself) and I do believe that finding the person that you are most compatible with is highly rewarding. Happiness and fulfillment through constant contact and communication are the benefits of true commitment. Hell, it feels good being in love.
But when we begin to seek love only from outside sources such as people and things, then we forget that there is love living right within us. When this self love is not accessed, sadly, we forget that it is there.
How do I know that it becomes forgotten, because we begin to rely on that person or thing to be there to give us that love and connection consistently. An addiction is given birth and feelings of unhappiness, depression and/or immobility sets in when that "supplier" is not around and we are unable to get a "fix." Low self esteem and lack of confidence shows up because of the reliance on affirmations from something or someone outside of us and our Maker.
I am so happy and full of joy today because I am in love. I love Yahweh, I love myself and I love those that are in my life. So now when we are craving love, we do not have to demand it from others. We can look at the reflection in the mirror and whisper this sweet nothing to ourselves...
"Hey beautiful, I LOVE YOU."
LOVE IS INTERNAL YET WE SEEK IT EXTERNALLY.
God is love and He lives in each of us, therefore in essence, we too are love.
(Take a minute to think that over.)
Okay, so you and I have been looking for love in all the wrong places. We had sought it out in the means of intimate relationships, with males or even females. We tried to get another person to give to us what we can give to ourselves.
Now do not get me wrong, I am not relationship bashing (remember that I am in a thriving relationship myself) and I do believe that finding the person that you are most compatible with is highly rewarding. Happiness and fulfillment through constant contact and communication are the benefits of true commitment. Hell, it feels good being in love.
But when we begin to seek love only from outside sources such as people and things, then we forget that there is love living right within us. When this self love is not accessed, sadly, we forget that it is there.
How do I know that it becomes forgotten, because we begin to rely on that person or thing to be there to give us that love and connection consistently. An addiction is given birth and feelings of unhappiness, depression and/or immobility sets in when that "supplier" is not around and we are unable to get a "fix." Low self esteem and lack of confidence shows up because of the reliance on affirmations from something or someone outside of us and our Maker.
I am so happy and full of joy today because I am in love. I love Yahweh, I love myself and I love those that are in my life. So now when we are craving love, we do not have to demand it from others. We can look at the reflection in the mirror and whisper this sweet nothing to ourselves...
"Hey beautiful, I LOVE YOU."
Thursday, September 2, 2010
I promise myself...
To be so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person I meet.
To make all my friends feel that there is something worthwhile in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make my optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful expression at all times and give a smile to every living creature I meet.
To give so much time to improving myself that I have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
To think well of myself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words, but in great deeds.
To live in the faith that the whole world is on my side, so long as I am true to the best that is in me.
-Christian D Larson 1912
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person I meet.
To make all my friends feel that there is something worthwhile in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make my optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful expression at all times and give a smile to every living creature I meet.
To give so much time to improving myself that I have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
To think well of myself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words, but in great deeds.
To live in the faith that the whole world is on my side, so long as I am true to the best that is in me.
-Christian D Larson 1912
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