25 Ways to stop the destroyer in his tracks

Monday, June 11, 2012

sometimes I mistake the

drip

of the a/c for summer rain drops

it's not until I look out

see the parched pavement,

hot and...

the people are dry.

©paulabrown

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

love as high as the sky,as deep as the ocean

It's got to be Real!

When reaching out to help, particularly the youth, come genuinely or don't come at all! They can see a phony coming a mile away!

Being genuine guarantees,"We can count on you, to be the same "you" every day." Because you really care, you stay constant.
Being genuine says you are in it for the long haul."You won't run away, when the going gets rough." Because you really care, you are emotionally invested in the outcome!
Being genuine means I am free to express myself to you without fear of punishment or fear of being ostracized. Because you really care, you honor my opinions, whether you agree with them or not.

Connections suffer when other than sincerity lives in the hearts of the participants. By all means, be genuine in your exchanges and hang a sign on your door, "Phonies need not apply!"

Monday, June 4, 2012

Negative self-talk is very detrimental. It could mean the difference between a good day and a bad day, a prosperous life and a dry one! Be alerted when you start being your own naysayer. Thoughts that begin with,   "I can't", need to be squashed immediately and replaced with colorful, uplifting ones!

Things that trigger negative self-talk are comments from "Debbie Downers", a recent failure, seeing a violent movie, or even drab, dreary weather conditions! Learn your triggers and speedily change the negative self-talk!
1) Listen to mood-boosting music and/or testimonies of people who you admire.

2) Pray or meditate.

3) Call a positive friend.

4)   Take a walk.

5)    Put in a clean ( one minus the curse words and sexual innuendos) comedy DVD and LAUGH!

Don't sit back and let negative self-talk OVERRUN you! Be proactive to move against it and let the light flow in!

Saturday, June 2, 2012

An open letter to Bitterness

Dear Bitterness,

I saw you downtown today!

I happened to see you today, as I rode the bus downtown to pick up a few things. I glanced out the window and there you were, in front of my old place of employment. Being run from that particular job was to signal my end; as I was left penniless and homeless within weeks of leaving it....

Then I saw you skipping and hopping down the avenue of my old "sweethearts." Men that I had, but didn't have me. Crushing my heart, soul and body. Destruction drooling lies, sweet deceit...

You and I made eye contact, for about a minute, before you darted off again. Yes,I recognized the building you ran in front of next. Playing up and down on the escalator, in front of the hospital where I miscarried a three month old baby boy, Angel. Afterwards, they put me on the same ward as the mothers that would be bringing their babies home...

I see you frantically run for my bus. Out of breath, you make it and try to sit next to me. The seat appears to be empty and you try to get comfortable next to me! You toss and turn, like some invisible thing keeps you from being at ease! Eventually you run shrieking in pain, off the bus! I see you just standing as we ride off. Oh YES, I did give you "the finger!" DON'T EVER TRY TO SIT DOWN NEXT TO ME AND THINK YOU'LL BE COMFORTABLE!!! They'll never be any room for you!

Experiences have brought you to the place you are today. Pray to love and embrace each and every one of them. Never give bitterness a place...it will never leave.