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Friday, July 27, 2012
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Affirmations for Dealing with Anxiety
Posted by GG on 1:45 PM
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I never considered myself to be much of a worrier until I had kids. I started seeing the world with new eyes once I had to a child to raise and protect. Prior to that, I traipsed all over this world as if I was untouchable. When I think of some of the things I've done and situations that I put myself in, all I can do is thank God that I made it through reasonably unscathed.
The oblivion that defined my young adult years has now been replaced with a great deal of awareness and unfortunately - anxiety. It started in my latter twenties and eventually led me to seek professional help. It's something I have to manage on a daily basis....
Monday, July 23, 2012
The Argument FOR Joining a Faith Community
Posted by Kim Jackson on 5:06 PM
I strongly believe in God.
I strongly believe that God is best approached communally.
There is something powerful about having people who believe similarly approaching God collectively. I think there is power in being a part of a spiritual family—a faith community.
We live in a very individualistic culture. We are often isolated, in front of a television or computer screen, wondering why we feel alone. We long for connection, but do not know where to start. Try joining a faith community.
I say faith community, because I am not talking just about Christianity. No matter our spiritual beliefs, almost all traditions encourage living in...
Friday, July 20, 2012
Thursday, July 19, 2012
We Are Not Defined By What Happens To Us
Posted by Kim Jackson on 5:27 PM
The Bible teaches two very important principles that many seem to have forgotten. In life, there are both crosses and crops. Let me explain.
Crosses are those things that we must bear. Everyone has one. Health ailments, family issues—these can be crosses. As we age, our bodies break down—no matter how much Botox, weave, and face cream you use, your body will age. Black may not crack, but given enough time, it will certainly chip. Many of us have crazy family members. In fact, I would venture to say that we all have at least one family member who is at least a little psychotic. These are all crosses. There is nothing we can do about them....
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Pretty Things: 4 Simple Pleasures I'm Loving Right Now
Posted by GG on 7:22 PM
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Today, I want you to remember to make time for the little things that boost your spirit, put a smile on your face, make you feel creative, intelligent, attractive - basically however you want to feel. Have you been doing that lately?
Sometimes I am my own worst enemy. I put so much pressure on myself. I was talking to the mister recently about household duties and how stressed I get about taking care of home and work and everything else while still trying to look somewhat presentable. He's such a low maintenance guy and if he saw my to-do list, he'd probably cross half of it off,...
Friday, July 13, 2012
Love Note - Friday 7/13/12
Posted by Kim Jackson on 3:47 PM
Pay attention to the story you're telling about yourself: Does what you're professing hold you back from, or push you toward your goals for your best life?...
Thursday, July 12, 2012
6 Reminders for Bad Days
Posted by GG on 6:07 PM
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It doesn't have to be hard. It's okay if it's easy.
Where did so many of us get the idea that if we are too happy, something terrible is going to happen? We can't enjoy ourselves, can't let our guard down because we think that being hypervigilant will protect us. We can't ward off disaster by not being too happy. As the great philosopher Epictetus reminds us, "When considering the future, remember that all situations unfold as they do regardless of how we feel about them." We can exercise caution and care, we can plan and scheme, but to a great extent, life unfolds on a grander scale than all of our scheming. Worry will...
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Inner Pretty: Giving Back
Posted by Kim Jackson on 6:08 PM
Yesterday afternoon, I had the opportunity to speak with a group of middle schoolers at Camp Font-Tastic at Morgan State University, my alma mater. I showed up with my social media etiquette presentation notes in hand and a small hope in my heart that at least a couple of the campers would be willing to answer some of my questions and give me a glimmer of feedback. Sure, I knew I was presenting a topic of interest and relevance to them; but also knowing that they were about the same age as my son, and how he lapses into silences when I least expect it, I wasn’t sure of what I would get.
I was over-whelmed by the candor with which the group...
Friday, July 6, 2012
Thursday, July 5, 2012
5 More Affirmations of Value
Posted by Kim Jackson on 6:01 PM
The fact that they don’t “get it” doesn’t make you or your ideas any less valuable.
Someone else’s disappointment in you doesn’t make you a loser. In fact, it often isn’t even a competition.
Where there is judgment, respect cannot exist. Try observing the situation without judging them or yourself.
Avoid sending positivity to everyone else and reserving the negative for yourself; you’re just as deserving of the positive space you hold for others.
Manage your self-talk. Instead of labeling yourself as lazy, stupid or weak—acknowledge that you are making choices not to learn or not to do the work. And then turn it around....
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Lovely Links: MerelyMarie
Posted by GG on 11:38 AM
It's been awhile since we've shared a lovely link with you, and I'm delighted today to share one of my daily reads: MerelyMarie. If you're not already familiar, she's a lifestyle blogger, a professional graphic designer and her blog is full of style, hair and foodie inspiration.
From her about page: "Blogging has gone beyond a mere fascination for me. It’s a part of my life’s work."
Marie
Many of us start blogging as a hobby or a creative outlet and it becomes much more than that. As I've often said, it becomes a vehicle to pursue your passions, whatever those things are. And ultimately, blogging can help you find your people - the ones...
