Well, I'm back. Last week was my birthday week. I turned another year older and felt blessed because of it. Thank You, Lord!! I had so many give me love verbally and in action with gifts. I was treated to a spa day with facials and massage, I had a man give me flowers and a monetary gift; I was given a beautiful suede jacket and tickets to see the Lion King, I got the perfume that I have been feening for since I first took a whiff of it, I went on a day trip to shop at my favorite store and spent time with a dear friend and her family, I went out to dinner twice and lunch. My staff at work even gave me a gift. I felt so blessed that people even thought enough of me to bless me in any type of way. People don't have to do anything for you and when they do gratitude is in order.
So, it with gratitude that I go into the remainder of the year and will find ways to bless others as well. I will try to appreciate the very simple things of each day and the simple things of each person I love.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Self-care
Really concentrating on more self-care for myself. At least 10 minutes of exercise a day. More facials and massages. More meditation and relaxation. Hoping to get an mp3 player so that I can put music on it for when I start walking. My sneakers are ready. I am going to get it in. I am more conscious of what I eat and why I eat. Praying for God to be a better me. Every 3 weeks I get my hair washed and a manicure. ( can only do it once a month with this economy).
On Saturday, as a part of my birthday celebration, my two BFF's are having a spa morning of massage and facials and then off to lunch. I am so excited about this. I even scheduled a massage for next wednesday morning which is my actual birthday. I decided, I'll have breakfast and then a nice 60 minutes massage. can't afford a massage or a facial every month but I am going to look into trying to budget it in.
Don't really need to shop that much. I have alot of clothes and I will be giving away clothes, too. Will try to buy things that go with what I already have.
So let's look at ways we can be better to ourselves and lead healthier lives mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
On Saturday, as a part of my birthday celebration, my two BFF's are having a spa morning of massage and facials and then off to lunch. I am so excited about this. I even scheduled a massage for next wednesday morning which is my actual birthday. I decided, I'll have breakfast and then a nice 60 minutes massage. can't afford a massage or a facial every month but I am going to look into trying to budget it in.
Don't really need to shop that much. I have alot of clothes and I will be giving away clothes, too. Will try to buy things that go with what I already have.
So let's look at ways we can be better to ourselves and lead healthier lives mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
My first published article
Good morning,
Last week I spoke about an opportunity I was given to submit an article for Divas For Christ Sister to Sistahs monthly newsletter. It was a last minute request but I was prepared. (Thank You, Christina Staton for having me ready). I was prepared because my article was actually an oral presentation that I never got to present in class for the leadership and public speaking course that I took during the month of January. I assumed that I would use it for our womens' ministry at church. I never guessed that I would actually have it published in a newsletter.
So today, I am feeling blessed and grateful for the opportunity. I love to write. It gives me a joy and peace to share my ideas and to share my thoughts and feelings. So if you would be so kind, please go to divasfor christ.org and check out the February newsletter. My article is at the end. But guess what? The second half of my article will be in the March issue also!! How Great is Our God!! Sing with me, How Great is our God. All will see, how great, how great is our God.
Peace and blessings,
Peyton
Last week I spoke about an opportunity I was given to submit an article for Divas For Christ Sister to Sistahs monthly newsletter. It was a last minute request but I was prepared. (Thank You, Christina Staton for having me ready). I was prepared because my article was actually an oral presentation that I never got to present in class for the leadership and public speaking course that I took during the month of January. I assumed that I would use it for our womens' ministry at church. I never guessed that I would actually have it published in a newsletter.
So today, I am feeling blessed and grateful for the opportunity. I love to write. It gives me a joy and peace to share my ideas and to share my thoughts and feelings. So if you would be so kind, please go to divasfor christ.org and check out the February newsletter. My article is at the end. But guess what? The second half of my article will be in the March issue also!! How Great is Our God!! Sing with me, How Great is our God. All will see, how great, how great is our God.
Peace and blessings,
Peyton
Friday, February 11, 2011
Fellowshipping with like believer's
"When a Christian shuns fellowship with other Christians, the devil smiles. When he stops studying the bible, the devil laughs. When the Christian stops praying, the devil shouts for joy." Corrie Ten Boom
Thursday, February 10, 2011
My great hope
"My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return". Maya Angelou
I think I am going to meditate on this one for a while.
I think I am going to meditate on this one for a while.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Image- I challenge you to think about your image today
This excerpt is taken from the V.O.W. series taught by Pastor Christina Staton for Christina Staton Ministries January 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2011. Learned so much from her that I just can't help sharing. Follow her at Empire Christian center(www.empirecc.org) or on facebook as Christina Staton Ministries.
Question of the day:"What image are you projecting to the world today?
IMAGE
"Image is not simply a trademark, a design, a slogan, or an easily remembered picture. It is a studiously crafted personality profile of an individual, corporation, product or service". Daniel T. Boorstin
Image-An impression of something, standard or typical example
Building Your Personal Image
"The best thing you can do for a friend is hold up a mirror".
A. Personal Behavior(Phillippians 1:27)
"Behavior is what a man does, not what he thinks, feels or believes".
You should always be conscious of:
"I dress for the image not for myself, not for the people, not for the fashion, not for men". Marlene Dietrich
You should always be:
"Rhythm is something you either have or don't have, but when you have it, you have it all over" Elvis Presley
A. Your Unique System:Deliberate (1 Corinthians 14:40)
" I must create a sysytem or be enslaved by another man's". William Blake
B. Your Unique Flow:Divine (Acts 17:28)
"I like to see you move with the rhythm, I like to see when you're dancing from within". Bob Marley
C. Your Unique Style: Distinctive (Psalm 139:14)
"Oh, never mind the fashion, when one has a style of one's own, it is always twenty times better". Margaret Oliphant
Question of the day:"What image are you projecting to the world today?
IMAGE
"Image is not simply a trademark, a design, a slogan, or an easily remembered picture. It is a studiously crafted personality profile of an individual, corporation, product or service". Daniel T. Boorstin
Image-An impression of something, standard or typical example
Building Your Personal Image
"The best thing you can do for a friend is hold up a mirror".
A. Personal Behavior(Phillippians 1:27)
"Behavior is what a man does, not what he thinks, feels or believes".
You should always be conscious of:
- Body Language
- Words
- Actions, reactions and responses
"I dress for the image not for myself, not for the people, not for the fashion, not for men". Marlene Dietrich
You should always be:
- Neat and clean
- Appropriate
- Non-offensive
"Rhythm is something you either have or don't have, but when you have it, you have it all over" Elvis Presley
A. Your Unique System:Deliberate (1 Corinthians 14:40)
" I must create a sysytem or be enslaved by another man's". William Blake
B. Your Unique Flow:Divine (Acts 17:28)
"I like to see you move with the rhythm, I like to see when you're dancing from within". Bob Marley
C. Your Unique Style: Distinctive (Psalm 139:14)
"Oh, never mind the fashion, when one has a style of one's own, it is always twenty times better". Margaret Oliphant
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Corrie Ten Boom Quotes
Some inspiration for the week. Enjoy!!
Quotes by Corrie Ten Boom
"Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God."
"Hold everyhting in your hands lightly otherwise it hurts when God pries your fingers open".
"If you look at the world you will be distressed, if you look within you will be depressed, if you look at God you will be at rest".
"Forgiveness is an act of will and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart".
"What wings are to a bird, and sails to a ship, so is prayer to the soul".
"It is not my ability, but my response to God's ability, that counts".
Trying to do the Lord's work in your own strength is the most confusing, exhausting, and tedious of all work. But when you are filled with the Holy Spirit, then the ministry of Jesus flows out of you".
"Some knowledge is too heavy...you cannot bear it...your Father will carry it until you are able".
"Don't bother to give God instructions; just report for duty".
"Dear Jesus...how foolish of me to have called for human help when You are here".
"You can never learn that Christ is all you need until Christ is all you have".
"There are no if's in God's world. And no places that are safer than other places. The center of His will is our only safety--let us pray that we will always know it".
Quotes by Corrie Ten Boom
"Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God."
"Hold everyhting in your hands lightly otherwise it hurts when God pries your fingers open".
"If you look at the world you will be distressed, if you look within you will be depressed, if you look at God you will be at rest".
"Forgiveness is an act of will and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart".
"What wings are to a bird, and sails to a ship, so is prayer to the soul".
"It is not my ability, but my response to God's ability, that counts".
Trying to do the Lord's work in your own strength is the most confusing, exhausting, and tedious of all work. But when you are filled with the Holy Spirit, then the ministry of Jesus flows out of you".
"Some knowledge is too heavy...you cannot bear it...your Father will carry it until you are able".
"Don't bother to give God instructions; just report for duty".
"Dear Jesus...how foolish of me to have called for human help when You are here".
"You can never learn that Christ is all you need until Christ is all you have".
"There are no if's in God's world. And no places that are safer than other places. The center of His will is our only safety--let us pray that we will always know it".
Associations: Who You Spend Time With
"People in your life are like escalators. They will either take you down or take you up to a higher level of living, understanding and opportunities". Jewel Diamond Taylor
"You don't need alot of people, just the right people in life to grow". Jewel Diamond Taylor
"You don't need alot of people, just the right people in life to grow". Jewel Diamond Taylor
Monday, February 7, 2011
My blog on personal tendecies caused me to receive a blessed opportunity
I was asked to submit an article forhttp://www.divasforchrist.org/ the DIVAS For Christ Newsletter based upon my blog today. I'm sitting and sharing my personal feelings and personal areas of needed growth and got blessed in the process. I did submit an article and a bio and I am praying that it is in line with what their viewership would read. If not, I can whip another article real quick. LOL I was also told that I may get the opportunity to be featured as one of their Divas of the Month in the future as a playwright. This is so exciting for me and I feel blessed tonight.
Just sharing and not bragging as such. Just taken aback at how God can send blessings your way when you least expect it. I am walking in my gifting. Thank You, Lord.
In harmony,
Peyton
Just sharing and not bragging as such. Just taken aback at how God can send blessings your way when you least expect it. I am walking in my gifting. Thank You, Lord.
In harmony,
Peyton
Personal Tendencies
Over hear thinking about my personal tendencies within myself and my personal tendencies as it pertains to others.
I recently finished a course with Christina Staton Ministries and one of the topics that came up on our last night of class was about self-evaluation and identifying our personal limitations which are our personal tendencies. Our personal tendencies can either make us or break us. We can be the cause of our own self-sabotage. I know for my self that my biggest personal tendency within myself is to second guess myself. I have to work on overthinking and over analyzing every decision that I make. I must believe that God has gifted me in certain areas and I must stand strong in that gifting and not question my talents, myself or anyone else to cause me to feel unworthy to succeed in my gifting. God gave me the talent naturally. No formal training whatsoever. So what, if I did not attend drama school or acting classes or writing classes or directing classes? I need to go with what I do have: The ability to tell a story, the ability to make people think and laugh; the holy spirit guiding me, a degree in psychology,( I know and understand people), a career in human services, life experiences, compassion, a caring spirit,I am a good friend, trustworthiness, a loving heart, spirit of forgiveness, the undying love of my God.
As far as my personal tendencies towards others, I'm working on that, too. I want to open up my heart and just love with abandon. But saying out loud that I love somebody has made me anxious and uptight. I want to shut down my feelings and just make like it never happened. That's my personal tendency as it pertains to others. I don't want to be hurt again. I had a bad and painful divorce. I don't want to feel that type of pain again. But I also know know that you have to feel the fear and do it anyway and to have great love or great achievement in life involves great risk. So I am a work in progress. But my ultimate goal is: "To Live the Life I Read About". Alright, God. I'm gonna need some help.
In harmony,
Peyton
I recently finished a course with Christina Staton Ministries and one of the topics that came up on our last night of class was about self-evaluation and identifying our personal limitations which are our personal tendencies. Our personal tendencies can either make us or break us. We can be the cause of our own self-sabotage. I know for my self that my biggest personal tendency within myself is to second guess myself. I have to work on overthinking and over analyzing every decision that I make. I must believe that God has gifted me in certain areas and I must stand strong in that gifting and not question my talents, myself or anyone else to cause me to feel unworthy to succeed in my gifting. God gave me the talent naturally. No formal training whatsoever. So what, if I did not attend drama school or acting classes or writing classes or directing classes? I need to go with what I do have: The ability to tell a story, the ability to make people think and laugh; the holy spirit guiding me, a degree in psychology,( I know and understand people), a career in human services, life experiences, compassion, a caring spirit,I am a good friend, trustworthiness, a loving heart, spirit of forgiveness, the undying love of my God.
As far as my personal tendencies towards others, I'm working on that, too. I want to open up my heart and just love with abandon. But saying out loud that I love somebody has made me anxious and uptight. I want to shut down my feelings and just make like it never happened. That's my personal tendency as it pertains to others. I don't want to be hurt again. I had a bad and painful divorce. I don't want to feel that type of pain again. But I also know know that you have to feel the fear and do it anyway and to have great love or great achievement in life involves great risk. So I am a work in progress. But my ultimate goal is: "To Live the Life I Read About". Alright, God. I'm gonna need some help.
In harmony,
Peyton
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