Changes

Happy Monday,

How is everyone doing this fine Monday? What a gorgeous morning it’s been. I am told it’s going to heat up to be a hot one, but that’s okay, I am blessed to have a roof over my head and access to the AC. How was your weekend? Shoot me a text or leave me a comment, I’d love to hear from you.

My weekend was a good one. I enjoyed a little quiet time on Friday, then Saturday, John, Grant and I went to see Thor with some friends, then out to dinner we went. Sunday was laundry day and then John and I took Grant to meet up with his grandparents. He’ll be spending a couple of days with them, so that’s a nice way for him to enjoy his week. Grant’s been helping his grandparents move into their new little condo. I told him, this will be one of those memories he’ll carry through life with him, being there and being able to help them move. It’s those precious little moments in life with those we love and cherish that will be engrained in our hearts.

My YouTube/podcast launches this week. July 15 is the day I set aside to get it up and running. I am so beyond excited to share this new journey with everyone. I’ve been listening so much to some major positive universal podcasts, and I feel I’m on the right path. It will certainly be a change for what I’m currently doing, however, I think it’s going to be a positive one.

My cousin Heather said to just listen and watch for the signs of the path your supposed to be on and the Universe will guide you. This morning when I opened up my positive affirmation it said, “be open to a complete overhaul.” I need to be open to other opinions and options, and this goes right along with my upcoming YouTube video. I want my channel to be one where people can comment and talk about their perspectives and feel safe expressing themselves. My entire life was black and white and there was no room for anything other than what I was being taught. I used to love talking to people about God and the hope that I believed in for the future, but I don’t miss the rigid thinking that if you didn’t accept the “true” religion, that being the JW’s, then your way was wrong, and God wouldn’t find favor with you when it came to his day of vengeance.

I have come to realize; God doesn’t need to seek vengeance on anyone. He is a loving God, one of forgiveness and one who cares about everyone in this world, not just a select few. I am thankful for the progression I’ve made and for the changes I’ve been through in my life, especially over the last few months. I am also grateful for those in my life, and for those that were a part of my life. Change isn’t easy, but it’s the Universe’s way of helping us grow and mature.

“Life is change. If someone comes into your life and has a positive impact on you, but for some reason they can’t stay, be thankful that your paths crossed and that they somehow made you happy, even if it was just for a short while. Life is change. People really do come and go. Some come back, some don’t, and that’s okay, and just because one person leaves, doesn’t mean you should forget about everyone else who’s still standing by your side. Continue to appreciate what you have, and smile about the memories.”-unkown/powerofwordz.

I had a friend come back into my life a few years back and I’m thankful for the brief moments we shared, however, our paths took different directions and that’s okay, because if he didn’t come into my life, I would have never found John. I also have a friend who I’ve known for over fifteen plus years, and it seems that we take a break every once in a while, but we always seem to come back together. I do know one thing about our friendship and that is, even though our paths take us to different places, if there were anything I ever needed, I could call her, and she knows I’d forever be there for her as well. We have a connection and a bond that is unbreakable and I’m grateful for our friendship. It’s funny, we seem to become closer the more changes we have in our lives. It’s a pretty cool friendship. I love this lady, she is my soul friend.

Do you have that one friend you know you can always count on? I feel lucky to have a couple of them in my life, and I know that if for some reason, I lost these couple of amazing and dear friends for whatever reason, I can count on God being there for me. I know God is always close. He is powerful and he cares and one of the greatest gifts he gives us is the small experiences and briefest moments to help us remember that His presence is like an ocean of grace in the middle of our heavy moments. Hopefully one day, our troubles will feel like a bubble, momentary in light of eternity for “what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”- 2 Corinthians 4.

I’m trying to look at troubles as growing pains. It’s not always an easy concept, however, some pretty amazing and wonderful people that I personally enjoy listening to explain how change is simply God’s way, or the Universe’s way of guiding us to the path we should be on.

I’m actually feeling good about my new path. I have so many fun and exciting things I’m doing and a good friend of mine recently made this comment that changed my thinking for the better. She said, I don’t plan on relying on social security or any other government agency to support me in my older age, I plan to self-support. I know this seems off topic here, however, her comment changed my thinking for the better. While I can’t work a job where I go into an office, I can work from home on days when I’m not struggling with health issues. I am starting my YouTube video this week and who knows, maybe it will help bring in a little extra cash. I’m starting my body jewelry business and fingers crossed, I’ll make some cash that way.

My friend is so right, a person can’t live comfortably off of disability or SSA, and though I know that I didn’t do much to change my situation as far as going back to work, at least not now, I can change things and look to the talents I do have. I am ready to work my booty off from home doing the things I love, and if it be God’s will, I will begin to bring in a positive income from my artwork, jewelry business, my book and my YouTube channel. I am a bit nervous about this shift or change in thinking, only because it’s treading on new, uncharted waters for me, but I will embrace the journey and should nothing work out, that’s okay, if I learn something from it.

Change is always happening. People come into our lives and leave sometimes almost as fast as they arrived. Jobs come and go, relationships evolve and grow stronger or grow a part, and it’s all okay, change is good. It helps us evolve into better people, at least that’s my opinion. I know change isn’t easy. We become very content in the familiar but think about what’s out there in this amazing world God gave us. If we choose not to change, grow and evolve, then we could be missing out on some pretty amazing things, people and experiences.

I don’t know about you guys, but with a fluttering tummy and my heart skipping a beat from time to time, I’m going to venture out into this big world and experience things, and with John by my side, I know we’re going to have one amazing life. We’re already experiencing new friends, vacations, family life and we are beyond excited to turn the page to our next chapter in this crazy thing called change.

Well guys, I do hope you all have the most spectacular day possible. Don’t forget to embrace the changes as they are the Universe redirecting you to the path you were meant to be on. Stay tuned for my YouTube channel site and I do hope if you do find the time to chime in and listen, you will. I welcome comments and suggestions for any content you would like to have me talk about and until next time, don’t forget, Love Life++