January
31
2012
Wow! This place is familiar because I’ve definitely been here before…square ONE. So, why do I keep ending up here? I can think of a million excuses but I won’t. The answer is simple “I’m just hard headed”. No other reason.
But this time being a square one feels different. This time I have brought that sick and tired syndrome along with me. You know the one I’m talking about…the sick and tired of being sick and tired…yeah that one.
As a matter of fact, I’m so exhausted to the point where I just threw my hands up and said “I surrender Lord, not my will but thy will be done.”
I’m at the starting line again with one exception this time, I’m running a whole different race. The one God already had in mind for me.
January
29
2012
Hi all:
So, my discussion questions seem to be playing disappearing acts on me. I posted two questions to Assignment #1 on Monday. Needless to say the questions did not update and I am so frustrated right now!
Anywho, The Secret starts off talking about the Law of Attraction and how we attract things because somewhere and somehow we first thought it whether it be good or bad.
My question was “Name a situation that you attracted to yourself good or bad?
My answer: Yesterday I posted “Know your worth” on my blog. Feel free to check it out for yourself. Dare I say that I attracted that offer letter? Naw, I honestly believe that I went against God’s will for my life anyway. How many of you know when God has something for you to do, His will, will be done? If I didn’t know, I certainly know now. So, in essence I wasted a few months of my life and I’m right back to square one. Hmm…/em>
Tell me, what are some of your experiences with the Law of Attraction good or bad.
January
28
2012
I’m here to tell you don’t EVER let anyone define your self worth! If you don’t know your worth then that is sooo easy to do.
I just picked my jaw up from off the floor that I had been dragging around for a week. Literally! I am still a tad bit shocked and appalled at how selfish people are today.
But…shame on me because by now nothing people do should surprise me. I had been given an opportunity to do an internship for a company. Now, you probably remember me telling you how difficult it would be for me to find a job because of my pre-existing medical condition (stage IIIB colon cancer). I went in with a positive attitude, I was always on time, I did EVERYTHING with 110% effort. My boss was so impressed with everything I did, he told me they had every intention of hiring me.
I was sooo happy. I could now make things better for myself and my kids. My car broke down and to repair it would be more than the car is worth. I could finally get back to living. I thanked and praised God everyday for hearing my cry.
Then the offer letter came or better yet the disgrace of an offer letter. The amount was so embarrassing. Let’s just say it was equivalent to what a 14 yr old with a work permit would earn. I was and is slightly still hurt.
Needless to say I gathered all of their equipment and turned it in the following day. I thanked them for the opportunity and I left. I know my self worth and it is far greater than that poor excuse of an offer. So, I’m back to square one people.
I know everything happens for a reason even though I don’t understand. Now what? Honestly, I don’t know. I don’t ever want to be humiliated EVER again.
All I can say right now is thank God that I have blaque paper. Oh and this makes my part II post “To hell with everybody else” that much easier to write.
Sometimes I feel like I am talking to myself on here because I rarely get any comments. Oh well…even if I am talking to myself this is all I have. So yeah, just me and blaque paper
January
25
2012
Hmm…just sitting here reminiscing about my past. Actually I’m thinking about how different my childhood is from my kids. I grew up in Brooklyn, NY and I remember when there were pay phones on every corner and the cost was only a dime. I remember jumping double dutch and hopscotch. I dare not forget running home before the street light came on. Eating a Softee ice cream with Sprinkles. Ahhh…the good ole’ days.
Would love to hear your stories on your fondest childhood memories. Do share…
January
22
2012
We’ve decided to extend Assignment # 1 through next Sunday (Jan 29th). Reminder, please check the Assignment #1 post for the discussion questions.
Thank you,
The blaque paper team
January
16
2012
Hi All;
Reading Assignment for this week:
Read the Foreword and The Secret Revealed Section,
I will be posting atleast two discussions questions this week so be sure to check back.
We will post our answers for the discussion questions on Sunday (22nd).
Let’s read!
January
15
2012
Sadly, I must admit that I’ve always viewed life from “the glass half empty” perspective. In other words, 95% of my thought process was negative. For instance, if my Manager says she would like to speak with me, the first thing I’m thinking is “what did I do wrong?” Most of the time, it’s an accolade for a previous project or a new project assignment. What a complete waste of energy!
So on my quest for success I knew I wouldn’t be able to obtain the success I wanted with my negative mentality. But, how many of you know when you are completely ready for something you don’t have to look hard for it? As the old saying goes ‘when the student is ready the teacher will appear?
The very next day I read something about The Secret and went to the bookstore and picked up a copy. I realized if I could get my mind right everything else in my life would line up. And it did.
I just want to share with you how I overcame many obstacles and still here in spite of. I want us to learn, share and grow together. I hope you take the time to share with us each Sunday.
Our first discussion question is: How do you view life…from the glass half empty or the glass half full perspective?
I will post a discussion/assignment for next week in a separate post.
Thanks for joining us, we look forward to having a great time.
January
14
2012
Dear Me,
Say what?? Two weeks into the new year and you crying ‘tired’ already? Don’t even think about it! Grab a hold of commitment & persistence and keep it moving. A lil’ hard work ain’t never killed nobody. Besides, you’re just getting started! Remember, you have to do things you have never done to get to the desires of your heart.
Luv u always!
January
8
2012
Hi all,
Before we get started, I would like for everyone to introduce themselves. Feel free to tell us a little about yourself and list a couple of goals you would like to achieve as a result of reading this life changing book.
I look forward to a wonderful experience and raising the bar on this thing called life.
I’m ready! Hope you are as well. Let’s go!
January
6
2012
The state of your LIFE, your HOME, your CAR is a reflection of your mental state.
If your thoughts are scattered and confused, your environment will reflect the same. Most of us think homes are messy because people do not pick up after themselves or because they don’t have time to straighten up. This is not true in many cases.
The law says wherever you are mentally and emotionally, you will be physically.
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