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Monday, August 4th 2008

8:07 AM

Singing Your Song

From a story told by Alan Cohen
in his book: Wisdom Of The Heart,
Hay House, 2002

When a woman in a certain African tribe knows she is pregnant, she goes out into the wilderness with a few friends and together they pray and meditate until they hear the song of the child. They recognize that every soul has its own vibration that expresses its unique flavor and purpose. When the women attune to the song, they sing it out loud. Then they return to the tribe and teach it to everyone else.

When the child is born, the community gathers and sings the child's song to him or her. Later, when the child enters education, the village gathers and chants the child's song. When the child passes through the initiation to adulthood, the people again come together and sing. At the time of marriage, the person hears his or her song.

Finally, when the soul is about to pass from this world, the family and friends gather at the person's bed, just as they did at their birth, and they sing the person to the next life.

To the African tribe there is one other occasion upon which the villagers sing to the child. If at any time during his or her life, the person commits a crime or aberrant social act, the individual is called to the center of the village and the people in the community form a circle around them. Then they sing their song to them.

The tribe recognizes that the correction for antisocial behavior is not punishment; it is love and the remembrance of identity. When you recognize your own song, you have no desire or need to do anything that would hurt another.

A friend is someone who knows your song and sings it to you when you have forgotten it. Those who love you are not fooled by mistakes you have made or dark images you hold about yourself. They remember your beauty when you feel ugly; your wholeness when you are broken; your innocence when you feel guilty; and your purpose when you are confused.

You may not have grown up in an African tribe that sings your song to you at crucial life transitions, but life is always reminding you when you are in tune with yourself and when you are not. When you feel good, what you are doing matches your song, and when you feel awful, it doesn't. In the end, we shall all recognize our song and sing it well.

You may feel a little wobbly at the moment, but so have all the great singers. Just keep singing and you'll find your way home.

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Thursday, March 27th 2008

6:29 AM

The Three Trees

Mood: Awakening
Daily Quote: The power is in the NOW

Three Trees

Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods.

They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said,

"Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems.

I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty.

"Then the second tree said,

"Someday I will be a mighty ship.

I will take kings and queens across the waters and sail to the corners of the world.

Everyone will feel safe in me because of the strength of my hull."

Finally, the third tree said,

"I want to grow to be the tallest and straightest tree in the forest.

People will see me on top of the Hill and look up to my branches,

and think of the heavens and God and how close to them I am reaching.

I will be the greatest tree of all time and people will always remember me."

After a few years of praying that their dreams would come true,

a group of woodsmen came upon the trees.

When one came to the first tree he said,

"This looks like a strong tree, I think I should be able to sell the wood to a carpenter,"

and he began cutting it down.

The tree was happy,

because he knew that the carpenter would make him into a treasure chest.

At the second tree the woodsman said,

"This looks like a strong tree. I should be able to sell it to the shipyard."

The second tree was happy

because he knew he was on his way to becoming a mighty ship.

When the woodsmen came upon the third tree,

the tree was frightened because he knew that if they cut him down

his dreams would not come true.

One of the Woodsmen said,

"I don't need anything special from my tree, I'll take this one,"

and he cut it down.

When the first tree arrived at the carpenters,

he was made into a feed box for animals.

He was then placed in a barn and filled with hay.

This was not at all what he had prayed for.

The second tree was cut and made into a small fishing boat.

His dreams of being a mighty ship and carrying kings had come to an end.

The third tree was cut into large pieces, and left alone in the dark.

The years went by, and the trees forgot about their dreams.

Then one day, a man and woman came to the barn.

She gave birth and they placed the baby in the hay in the feed box

that was made from the first tree.

The man wished that he could have made a crib for the baby,

but this manger would have to do.

The tree could feel the importance of this event

and knew that it had held the greatest treasure of all time.

Years later, a group of men got in the fishing boat made from the second tree.

One of them was tired and went to sleep.

While they were out on the water, a great storm arose

and the tree didn't think it was strong enough to keep the men safe.

The men woke the sleeping man, and He stood and said,

"Peace" . . . and the Storm stopped.

At this time, the tree knew that it had carried the King of Kings in its boat.

Finally, someone came and got the third tree.

It was carried through the streets as the people mocked the man who was carrying it.

When they came to a stop,

the man was nailed to the tree and raised in the air to die at the top of a hill.

When Sunday came,

the tree came to realize that it was strong enough to stand at the top of the hill

and be as close to God as was possible,

because Jesus had been crucified on it.

The moral of this story is that when things don't seem to be going your way,

always know that God has a plan for you.

If you place your trust in Him, God will give you great gifts.

Each of the trees got what they wanted, just not in the way they had imagined.

We don't always know what God's plans are for us. We just know this. . .

His ways are not our ways, but His ways are always best.

Please keep this moving . . . pass it on,

so God may inspire more people on the way.

May your day be blessed.

And until we meet again, may God cradle you in the palm of His hand.

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Saturday, January 12th 2008

11:42 AM

IMAGINE A WOMAN

Mood: Tired
Daily Quote: The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.

IMAGINE A WOMAN
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Imagine a woman who believes it is right and good she is a woman. A woman who honors her experience and tells her stories.

Imagine a woman who believes she is good. A woman who trusts and respects herself. Who listens to her needs and desires and meets them with tenderness and grace.

Imagine a woman who has acknowledged the past's influence on the present. A woman who has walked through her past. Who has healed into the present.

Imagine a woman who authors her own life. A woman who exerts, initiates and moves on her own behalf. Who refuses to surrender except to her truest self and her wisest voice.

Imagine a woman in love with her own body. A woman who believes her body is enough, just as it is. Who celebrates her body and its rhythms and cycles as an exquisite resource.

Imagine a woman who celebrates the accumulation of her years and her wisdom. Who refuses to use precious energy disguising the changes in her body and life.

Imagine a woman who values the women in her life. A woman who sits in circles of women. Who is reminded of the truth about herself when she forgets.

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Sunday, December 30th 2007

4:09 AM

Hi...

Mood: Hurt
Daily Quote: Be still & know that I am God

Hello everyone, have a wonderful day!

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Saturday, December 29th 2007

10:17 AM

Hello again everyone...

Mood:

Wow! It has been a really long time since I updated my blog or website. It is nice to have the time to work on it right now. I have a lot of updating to do to my site, so stop by often to check out the changes that will be added.

I hope everyone had a nice Christmas this year. I, for one, am grateful it's over...it definitely stirs up a lot of emotion for me. On to a new year, which I'm praying is a better one for all of us. Have a great day everyone.

Love, Tina

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Wednesday, April 25th 2007

5:24 AM

What my mother taught me...

Mood:

1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE.
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside.
I just finished cleaning."

2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you
Into the middle of next week!"

4. My mother taught me LOGIC.
" Because I said so, that's why."

5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC.
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck,
You're not going to the store with me."

6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear,
In case you're in an accident."

7. My mother taught me IRONY.
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

10. My mother taught me about STAMINA.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times.
Don't exaggerate!"

13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION.
"Stop acting like your father!"

15. My mother taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world
Who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home."

17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING.
"You are going to get it when you get home!"

18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going
To get stuck that way."

19. My mother taught me ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think
I know when you are cold?"

20. My mother taught me HUMOR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes,
Don't come running to me."

21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.
"If you don't eat your vegetables,
You'll never grow up."

22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."

23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think
You were born in a barn?"

24. My mother taught me WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

25. And my favorite: My mother taught me about JUSTICE.
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope
They turn out just like you

Have a good day everyone!!!!

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Thursday, April 12th 2007

3:42 PM

Being honest with each other by Jon Walker...

“No more lies, no more pretense. Tell your brother the truth. In Christ’s body we’re all connected to each other. When you lie to others, you end up lying to yourself.” (Ephesians 4:25 MSG)

Discipleship — Honesty deepens our relationships, allowing us to be transparent with one another. (Proverbs 24:26) It keeps our fellowship open and authentic, freeing us to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) as we practice remarkable integrity. (Titus 2:7) It keeps us sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s guidance (John 16:13) and helps us battle deceptions that corrupt our lives in Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:5)

Being honest with each other requires us to say what we mean and mean what we say. (Matthew 5:37) It means we show the same honesty in public as we do in private. (Acts 20:20) It calls us to remain committed to the One Truth – God’s truth. (John14:6)

As new creations in Christ, we’ve taken off our old selves, and accordingly we should no longer lie to each other. (Colossians 3:9) In fact, the father of lies is the evil one: “There is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar ....” (John 8:44 NIV; italics added)

Being honest in Christian community means we no longer use pretense to keep others from seeing who we really are – “We refuse to wear masks and play games. We don’t maneuver and manipulate behind the scenes. And we don’t twist God’s Word to suit ourselves. Rather, we keep everything we do and say out in the open, the whole truth on display, so that those who want to can see and judge for themselves in the presence of God.” (2 Corinthians 4:2 MSG)

There should be no need to “read between the lines or look for hidden meanings” because we speak a “plain, unembellished truth.” (2 Corinthians 1:13 MSG)

In fact, we’re to “use our powerful God-tools for smashing warped philosophies, tearing down barriers erected against the truth of God, fitting every loose thought and emotion and impulse into the structure of life shaped by Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:5 MSG)

So what?

· Dishonesty pollutes – When dishonesty pollutes our lives together, it becomes difficult to develop a deeper trust for one another. (Luke 16:10 NLT)

· There are two kinds of lies:

Lies of commission – These are lies where we specifically make false statements.

Lies of omission – These are lies where we fail to tell the whole truth, or we wink at the deceptions of others.

Do you struggle with either of these? Both?

· Practice telling the honest truth – God says that one day “every tongue will tell the honest truth that I and only I am God.” (Romans14:11b MSG)

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Thursday, April 12th 2007

4:11 AM

A poem called Recovery...

Recovery

A regaining of something lost,
I've paid my debt to this disease at a great cost,
No longer a feeling of being numb,
I believed I wouldn't be anything but a bum,
My world here on the web is a dedication,
A reminder of my journey of tribulation,
I want to give back what was freely given to me,
I instill hope through the message, so they can see,
That with God's help anything is possible,
To share that with footwork, recovery is obtainable,
Some of them don't get it, and they plummet,
I wait patiently, knowing they can reach the summit,
They won't get it until it becomes objectionable,
It doesn't happen until life becomes insurmountable,
I pray for their safety while they are out there,
I have learned compassion because I do care,
My God is in charge of the outcome,
I don't know why, He teaches me by taking some,
But for the Grace of God, there go I,
I remain grateful, I share with a sponsor and confide,
Because the reality for me is I should have died,
But God pulled me from the gates of hell,
I no longer give my Soul, I learned I don't have to sell,
Recovery, a gift from God, Bill W., and Dr. Bob!

Copyright(c)2006
Composed by
Tina

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Monday, April 9th 2007

3:28 AM

What is your Zodiac Sign?

VIRGO: The Virgin

Dominant in relationships. Sexy. someone loves them right now. Freak in bed. Always wants the last word. Caring. Smart. Intellectual. Attractive. Loud. Loyal. Easy to talk to. Hard to forget. Love at first sight. Everything you ever wanted. Easy to please. The one and only. Ultimate sexiness. 7 years of bad luck if you do not repost.

SCORPIO: The lover

Can be mean somtimes. EXTREMELY sexy. Intelligent. Energetic. Predict future. Most erotic. (Freak in bed.) (GREAT kisser.) Always get what they want. Sexy. Attractive. Easy going. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. The sexiest ever....Romantic. Caring. 4 years of bad luck if you do not repost.

LIBRA: The sex addict

Very pretty. Very romantic. Nice to everyone They meet. Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun and sweet. Have own unique sexiness. Most caring person you will ever meet! Amazing n Bed..!!! Did I say Amazing in Bed? not the kind of person you wanna fuck with... u might end up crying... the most irresistible. 9 years of bad luck if you do not repost.

ARIES: The Sexiest

Outgoing. Lovable. Spontanious. Not one to fuck with. Erotic. Funny. Take you on trips to the moon in bed. Excellent kisser EXTREMELY sexy. Loves being in long relationships.=) Addictive. Loud. best in bed. 16 years of bad luck if you do not repost.

AQUARIUS: Does it in the water

Trustworthy. Sexy. Great kisser. One of a kind. Loves being in long-term relationships. Extremely energetic. Unpredictable. Will exceed your expectations. Not a Fighter, But will Knock your lights out. Amazing in bed, not the one to mess with. THE BEST LOVERS BETTER THAN EVERYONE! 2 years of bad luck if you do not repost.

GEMINI: Ultra Sexy

Nice. Love is one of a kind. Lover not a fighter, but will still knock you the fuck out. Trustworthy. Always happy. Loud. Talkative. Outgoing VERY FORGIVING. Loves to make out. Has a beautiful smile. Generous. Strong. ULTRA SEXY. THE MOST IRRESISTABLE. 9 years of bad luck if you do not repost.

LEO: The Lion in bed

Great talker. Sexy and passionate. Laid back. Knows how to have fun. Is really good at shit. Great kisser. Unpredictable. Outgoing. Down to earth. Loyal.Addictive. Attractive. Loud. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Not one to mess with. Rare to find. Great when found. 7 years of bad luck if you do not repost.

CANCER:The Cutie
Very high sex appeal. Love is one of a kind. Very romantic. Most caring person you will ever meet! Entirely creative. Extremely random and proud of it. Freak in bed. Spontaneous. Great tellin stories. Not a Fighter, But will Knock your lights out if it comes down to it. Someone you should hold on to. 12 years of bad luck if you do not repost.

PISCES: The Piece of ass

Caring and kind. Smart. Center of attention. Too Sexy, DAMN IT. Very high SEX appeal. Has the last word. The best to find, hardest to keep. Fun to be around. Freak in the sheets. Extremely weird but in a good way. Super good in bed. Good Sense of Humor!!! Thoughtful. A partner for life. Always gets what he or she wants. Loves to joke. Very popular. Silly, fun and sweet. 5 years of bad luck if you do not repost.

CAPRICORN The Passionate Lover

Love to bust. Nice. Sassy. Intelligent. Sexy. Predict future. Irrestible, awesome kisser. Loves being in long relationships. Great talker. Always gets what he or she wants. BY FAR the BEST in BED. Very sexy. Coolest. Loves to own Gemini's in sports.
Extremely fun. Loves to joke. Loves to be your first. So you'll never forget. Smart. 24 years of bad luck if you do not repost.

TAURUS: The Tramp

Aggressive. Freak in bed. Rare to find! Loves being in long relationships Likes to give a good fight for what they want. Extremely outgoing. Sexy as ........ Loves to help people in times of need. Outstanding kisser. Very funny. Awesome personality. Stubborn. Sexual as ......... Most caring person you will ever meet! One of a kind. Not one to fuck with. Are the most sexiest people on earth! 15 years of bad luck if you do not repost.

SAGITTARIUS. The Sexy one

Spontaneous. Horny. Freak in Bed. High appeal. Rare to find. Great when found. Loves being in long relationships. The one. So much love to give. Not one to mess with. Very pretty. Very romantic. Nice to everyone They meet. Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun and sweet. Have own unique sexiness. Most caring person you will ever meet! Amazing in Bed..!!! Did I say Amazing in Bed? Not the kind of person you wanna mess with you might end up crying. 4 years of bad luck if you do