HOME

 

Home, where is it, what is it?

Home, is it within us or

Is it a place with a key

Can we close our eyes and see home

Home is what we feel

Home is our heart and soul

It’s warmth, it’s spatial, absolute

Home is denyingly personal

The key to home is within your thoughts

Think it, feel it, and you are home.

MOVING ON

 The idea of moving on for a lot of people is a little scary. Moving on into an area of the unknown may pose a sense of uncertainty, unpredictable and thereof unmanageable events.

Most of us dream of the possibilities of going further, doing something else, changing a routine or just moving on to a new adventure filled with excitement, curiosity and expectations. 

What have you done to prepare for the new adventure you are about to embark upon or are you just moving on taking it one step at a time? Whatever you decide, you must take into consideration of what would give you a sense of peace, joy and hope. Be brave and go forward if you truly hope to pursue your dreams.

Words

Some words make you smile  

                    

Some words lift your spirit                            

Some words have you stuck a while   

        

Have you feel you’re bit                               

Some words make you laugh 

                     

Some words expand your mind 

                  

Some words make a photograph 

              

Seldom stay behind                                      

Some words stay forever 

                             

Influencing us whenever  

                            

Words can be good or bad 

                        

Be an enemy or comrade                           

Don’t let words control you

                          

You control the words          

SELF LOVE

Some of us are naturally born with this and many others nurtured in the concept. Many of us struggle to find purpose and worth in ourselves and constantly question the validity of our being. Instead of looking in the mirror and seeing someone beautiful, but imperfect, we see something very disturbing. We see a mess that needs to be fixed in every possible way. Somehow we fail to see all of the assets we possess. We judge ourselves on how we think others are seeing us rather than loving the uniqueness of our individuality. Stop assuming that something is wrong because something didn't or isn't as we expect they should be. Respect ourselves the way we expect to be respected by others. We should be very proud of our very differences that make us unique for it is this that makes us stand out from the crowd! 

We MUST remember that we ARE the most important person in our life. We MUST LOVE ourselves. Look at yourself and SMILE! 

Unrepentant

The things you did to me,

Why are you so unrepentant?
The things you put me through,
Why am I the sole defendant?
The things of past haunt me,
Why are you so reluctant?
The things you did, ache me
My body still cries in resentment.
These are my truths of past violence,
Love fills me with confidence.

Appreciation

Appreciation

By Shereema Ibrahim Dumas

July 31, 2017

 

Why do we acknowledge and show our respect

The feelings that are born with their effect

We must take the time to give special thanks

It’s like making a deposit to our emotional banks

It should be all of our obligation

To understand showing our admiration

For all of us receiving to contribute

And without a doubt, show true tribute!

Present Collides With Past

Our mind is constantly playing tricks on us. We go about our everyday business without a care or with firm conviction to accomplish our goals. Then out of nowhere, we are knocked out by the past colliding with the present.
Silly us to think that we were focused and completed our goals will full resolve to find that we missed a piece of the puzzle. 
Suddenly reminded that we didn't do so good after all, we are slapped in the face of "not again". The past rears its ugly self into our psyche. We try to fight off the gut wrenching overwhelming feelings that takes over us, but somehow we are taken over by compliancy.
Tossed into the depths of depression not caring about anything or anyone more importantly self, we find ourself lost. Then something that comes to the light pulls us back into the very much Present reality. Our body and mind still tired from the ordeal, we come back slowly and cautiously in anticipation of what will send us back to the depths of the Past!

LIES AND DECEIT IN THE WORKPLACE

Deception, something that is around us all the time. It's that annoying little factor we find often at our workplace that has us questioning our moral values all for the sake of maintaining our jobs. But at what cost do we rationalize all the lies and/or deceit to convince us that it cannot possibly be a case of us being lead down the garden path, but rather down the rabbit hole. When do you choose to recognize the truth and take action accordingly. 
At some point in our lives we will be challenged to "do the right thing" even though that might not be the popular consensus. Sometimes we have to walk  out on "FAITH" and hold the moral ground. Even though it may affect us seemingly alone, more often than not your non-active position to do anything will ultimately hurt many more than meets the eye. 
Deceit is just another form of lies which are heinous acts. Would you rather be quiet with watchful eye of such deception or would you rather be courageous and take the moral high ground.


So many bullies in the workplace are able to get away with their heinous behavior because everyone is afraid to bring it into the light to be seen for what it really is. When we allow ourselves to be used and abused in such a manner be it in the workplace or any place, we jeopardize our "PEACE" that which keeps us steady in spirit and mind.
Who will you be? Will you allow yourself to be victimized or will you fight back? Bullies don't do well when you challenge them. They almost always back down. Those that abuse their authority in the worst unprofessional manner should be brought before the firing squad and held accountable for their heinous actions. Just because you may be management, that doesn't give you the right to be disrespectful to anyone for any reason. One should always maintain their professionalism and never abuse their authority.

MEASURE OF SUCCESS

How do you measure your success? 
Have you chosen your own personal gauge or are you measuring your success according to others? 

So many people make the mistake of believing that success has only to do with financial gain. But, only if that is your purpose in life is that even relevant.

Consider asking yourself, "What is important to me?" Once you have answered to your satisfaction, then set the goal in which you wish to achieve. If your goal is to be a good mother and partner, then financial gain may have little to do with your personal success. 

If your goal is to go into business for yourself, then financial gain will be a part of your success. 

Consider personalizing what you want to achieve and it will easier to be successful according to you!

Tell me what is success to you..........................................

What Does Will Mean To You?

W. I. L. L.

What do each of these letters represent to you? Each individual will have it take on a different meeting. For each meaning will become relative to the individual alone, so how will these letters gain relevancy for you?

Were You Good Yesterday?

It's a sad affair when one goes about their daily dealings without a thought. 
Listen, feel, and see all that you have presented. Did you listen to the one of whom spoke to you? Did you feel the thoughts someone portrayed? Did you see them for who they are or did you only see someone's mouth moving and heard nothing but static, so you felt nothing at all?
Know that all you project will come back to you eventually. Sometimes it is an immediate return and other times it will sneak up on you like a thief in the night. It will seize you when you are least suspecting of its return, but there it will be. So I ask you, were you good yesterday? Is your return going to be worth your investment or will it be more like a bomb that blows up in your face? 
You have the power to engage in activity of respect, "I see you". You have the power to listen intently to those that dare share with you an idea of their choosing and to digest it to feel the texture of its substance. This is caring and showing respect for your fellow humankind. This will have you reap all the beauty you have sown.
So were you good yesterday? I know I was!

TODAY

Tick tock, tick tock.......time is passing, time waits for no one. 

No matter what life has thrown at you,which may have set you back or how it may have crushed your dreams, don't give up! 
TODAY, you can change the course of your life. You are in charge. You have the power!
TODAY, is exactly the right time to work on your plan for the future. 
TODAY, is the time to take that leap of faith to move into all the tomorrows that are just a moment away. 
TODAY, is all the yesterdays that you waited to be today, the here and now. So seize this precious moment in time because it will shape your tomorrow.

The Haunting

Lost in the recesses of your mind

Are all the memories of past you'll find

Buried so deeply to not be known

Painful thoughts that you refuse to own

Unearthed memories constantly taunting

With nowhere to escape all the haunting.