Why do some people always criticize others, never a compliment. 

Eg: They criticize your well-dressed attire, but when they dress, they look homeless.

Your all-natural hairstyle yet they wear a wig.

How skinny you are yet they look like a refrigerator with legs trying to lose weight to look like you. 

Your all-natural beauty, yet spend forever applying their makeup.

That nice vehicle you own, yet they are taking the bus. 

Your natural skin tone yet they tan or bleach their skin to have your complexion. 

What you do for work and your salary, yet they’re unemployed.

Your independent dwelling, yet they still live with their parents, or rent one room and share everything. 

Your relationship with your spouse, yet they are always at singles hang outs or on dating sites.

I could go on. Embrace criticism from people who just do so out of envy. 

God has created some of the most beautiful creatures, animals, birds, fish, etc. in this world. Absolutely beautiful and amazing. But why did he create the mosquito, flies, roaches, rats, the skunk, deadly snakes and other predators, viruses, cancer, parasites, etc. which are absolute nuisances or a pandemic in our life? 

And I don’t mean to be rude, but label someone in your life that you would describe as one of the above. 

Tolerate or just avoid them peacefully. But on the flip side, be patient and tolerant and embrace that person that you have so much belief and hope in, but you label them as a caterpillar in your life, because one day, they may become a butterfly and make you proud. 

On the day of Jesus’s crucifixion, he had 12 disciples that travelled with him. 

Where were they when he was bloodied, weak and struggling in carrying his cross down the street and being whipped constantly after he kept falling from exhaustion? Who didn’t betray Him, denied even knowing Him. WOW!

Where was Joseph? Where was Mary, who just looked on in horror at Him being whipped and about to be killed? Why didn’t she help him carry his cross and beg for his mercy? 

Listen, be mindful of people that you embrace as lifelong friends and family thinking that they’ll always be there for you until the end, because some might not be. 

Jesus was helped by a total stranger! So sometimes accept help from strangers, but be mindful that some are wolves in sheep clothing. Always be mentally strong to bear your cross alone.

Astrologers say 2024 is the year of Karma. Simply put; all the evil and wrongs you have ever done in your past will come back to haunt you this year. If you have ever hurt anyone, you will be hurt. If you have ever betrayed anyone, you will be betrayed. If you have ever for your reason ended a relationship, expect a breakup. If you have someone’s blood on your hands…

If you have ever done cruel injustice in your past. This year you will face cruel Injustice.

On the good side, if you have ever made sacrifices for anyone, people will make a sacrifice for you. If you’ve ever blessed anyone with good deeds this year you will be blessed. 

If you ignored God, this year no matter how much you pray God will ignore you. Read Matthew 7:21-23.

Brace yourself for your curse, or your blessing. 

The Bible says, ‘It is appointed unto man once to die’. Food for thought: When your day comes and you have passed on, how will you be remembered?

Truly ask yourself, am I satisfied that I fulfilled my purpose in life thus far. What do I TRULY have to be proud about, or for God to say ‘Well done my good and humble servant?’

Will your tombstone be pruned and well kept with timeless shrines, because you will be truly missed by everyone, or will it be overrun and unkept with weeds and shrubs around it because you won’t be missed or even remembered?

Live a life where when you pass away, people will forever talk about you with happy memories and positive comments.

I have been hurt many times; physically and emotionally. I cried many times, because the hurt was not from strangers, but family members and loved ones who failed or betrayed me.

I endured and continued my journey in life, because of God’s grace and mercy. 

Have you ever felt overwhelmed? 

They say, ‘Real men don’t cry.’ The liar that wrote that was probably crying as he did.

It’s ok to cry, but there has to come a day when your crying has to stop. The Bible says, even Jesus wept. But look at our Lord and Savior now. 

Whatever hurt you’re going through it’s ok to cry it out, but let that day come when you say ENOUGH. Fix it. Move on. No more tears!

Have faith in God but also, Have faith in yourself. Don’t depend on others to stop your tears. Uplift yourself. 

I was driving to work before sunrise in freezing weather conditions. Black ice everywhere. Was staying focused, but a warning popped up on my touch screen dashboard. I took my eyes off the road for a sec to read it. It said: Warning! Dangerous driving conditions. Please keep your eyes on the road and be safe. Really! Explain why my ride’s built-in GPS knew I was driving YET sent that warning for me to Keep my eyes on the road’ and made me look away from the road to read it?

Food for thought; There are people who may mean you well BUT their timing in certain situations is so poor, that they become a distraction to your journey and your focus. 

Like a racehorse with visors on, don’t ever take your eyes off your journey as all your aspirations may crumble in that one moment of distraction.

I have 12 y.o son. When he was younger, we played his favorite game before we hit the road. I lived on the 2nd floor of my apt. I would stand at the bottom of the staircase, then he would take off running from the beginning of the hallway and like superman once he got to the end he would fly taking an 8ft dive into my grasp. We would laugh ourselves silly. Then I would give him a piggy back ride to my car.

For him it was just fun, but God told me, yes, but it was A LEAP OF FAITH! As my son trusted in me that I would never let him fall. 

God is saying, in some situations, stop walking through your trials. Make a run for it and take that leap of faith! God will not only catch you but he will carry you. Believe

Have you ever been blessed by God as your prayers came through. But instead of being Happy for you, some of the closest people in your life turn against you out of envy?

The Prodigal son ‘friends’ all abandoned him after they made him squander all his blessings on them. Be careful, as you have many LEECHES like that in your inner circle. Shun them upon their return when you rise again! 

His own brother was envious of his amazing welcome when he returned home. Again, even some of those closest to you will not be happy for you.

Don’t trust or confide in people too easily whoever they are in your life. Sometimes you talk too much and come across as a show off to those who envy you. Hush!

I know you may be very excited. BUT, sometimes it’s best to keep certain blessings to yourself!

Have you ever been at that stage in your life when you decide to retire, resign or switch careers but a voice says not yet, or you decide to be a school dropout and start working but a voice says not yet. Or you decide to start or end a relationship but a voice says not yet? I could go on.

We will all face life changing decisions, but it is not just about the final decision you make that will matter, it’s about the timing, as poor timing may cause your aspirations to fail! 

There will be a time when some of the biggest decisions in your life will be based upon your perfect timing for you to succeed. Do not rush or procrastinate about making those important decisions. 

Even God answers prayers in three ways; Yes. No. Or WAIT. Perfect timing! 

The old saying is, ‘You are what you eat.’ So, watch your diet as without good health nothing else will matter for you in the end. 

My saying is, ‘You are what you tell yourself you are’. The journey might be long and rough but one day you will WIN. Stay positive and focused.

Keep the faith. Trod on so you will smile each time you have a moment to look at yourself in the mirror. Don’t be hard on yourself. Don’t rush to achieve your desires. Be patient. You are next in line for your blessings. Don’t forget to pray. 

Never give up on yourself and your dreams and ambitions because God will never give up on you!

Have you ever gotten up in the middle of the night just to use the restroom or have some water or late supper but then can’t go back to sleep?

Some people toss and turn and fight with their pillow but for me it’s my favorite time of the night because it’s so quiet. Peaceful.

I can think. I can meditate. I can pray.

I can do some work on the computer or other stuff in silence.

Enjoy the Silence of life sometimes whatever time of the day or night it is. Turn the music off. Turn the TV off. Put your phone on silent. You can return the missed calls and text later if there is no urgency to reply. 

Even God rested on the 7th day in silence.

Embrace serenity. Learn to exhale and enjoy your quiet time. Be your best friend. 

My life is not perfect but my life is good. God is good. Critics only make me stronger by shaming them in the process by proving them wrong.

Embrace criticisms. Don’t feel sad. Stand tall and win.

Prove them wrong with their blah blah blah. 

Embrace compliments. But don’t lose your focus as you celebrate on your calling and your journey and your achievements. Stay focused.

Peace of mind tips: Stop wasting time trying to constantly explain or prove yourself to others in some situations. Stop running to seek opinions and advice from others each time you in a tough situation. Believe in yourself and act carefully on your own opinion. Stop the back and forth arguing. Make your point and then hush. Prioritize your To Do List.

Sleep more. Make more time to play or just relax and unwind. Give God a try if you don’t believe. You have nothing to lose. Don’t take life for granted as tomorrow is promised to Noone. Fix yourself up and kiss the mirror because you are happy at how you looking. 

Be on guard at all times because evil lurks, but still Live, Love and Laugh. Enjoy life. Be gentle with yourself. Pray

When some people you know begin to get on your nerves with their nonsense, there comes a time when you just have to say ENOUGH and stop the back and forth trying to justify yourself and your point.

Stop responding to their blah blah blah msgs and answering to their calls. Just stop replying. If they call just don’t pick up. Don’t even listen to their voice msg. Take a time out for your mind to recharge. Say a prayer and exhale.

Focus on your journey which God summoned you for with no distractions from anyone in your household, family, friends, neighborhood, school, work or even church. 

Sometimes it’s ok to walk alone