Lift me up

Good Morning, We all have had those moments where we have emotionally fallen and needed help of some sort to be lifted up. Upon sort of a rough weekend, The loss of a dear dear friend, and setting the record straight with a family member. I needed that lift... The things that we are faced with in our lives are counter to how we began in our mother’s wombs. We go from a safe protective environment to chaos. Then we spend the rest of our lives trying to find that peace again. We have so little control over our external and sometimes even our internal lives, that we are frustrated, and angry. People deal with injustice, racism, economic hardship, abuse, low wages, war, global warming, just to name a few. We are uncertain most of the time, sometimes unaware of what to do, and worried about if we will make it through. We deal with physical, emotional, and psychological issues everyday. The only thing we can do to counter “falling down” is to “lift up” our spirits. Life is not going to change, the issues you face today will probably be their tomorrow, and if not I’m sure they will be replaced with other issues, so with that in mind “relax.” Find the one thing or things that make you feel at peace or close enough to it. There are so many different things one can do to relax. Here are just a few in no particular order: • Listen to music • Meditate • Practice yoga • Play sports • Go to the movies/plays/musicals • Take dance classes • Attend church • Spend time with family • Keep in touch with friends • Take a cruise • Go camping • Go fishing • Exercise • Read a good book • Just sit out in the yard on a nice sunny day and admire nature Unfortunately life is full of many hardships. That does not mean that you have to accept them, but you must face the fact that they are and will be there. However, that also does not mean that you have to let them push you over the edge. Let us take our cue from the writer of the Serenity Prayer, Reinhold Niebuhr. I’m sorry, but I have taken the liberty to alter the prayer to include those who do not believe in religion, so everyone can realize that this prayer can ground anyone. Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that I will make all things right And never surrender to its ills; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy forever in the next. Remember keep yourself from falling down by keeping your spirits lifted up.

S.W.A.G. Serving with a gift. That is exactly what this blog platform will consist of, Any & everything related towards living a healthy, positive God driven life. I am a Christian, and I will profess that loudly. I will also say that I am not one of those holier than thou Christians. I’m in the struggle just like the rest of y’all. I will not preach to you, but I will deliver messages, that I hope will help and heal and if it brings you closer…..Cool! I have met many along my journey, and those that I have the most respect for are those that truly represented what they were about. The people in the world and those that were in the word. It is because of this one individual Rest in Love Linda K. That I am this way today, this woman did not preach her beliefs, she lived them. I have been blessed ( although I did not recognize it) to be on this earth for a great number of years. I have seen much and done it to the full (good and bad) I am not here to talk about the bad though. My testimonials are sprinkled here and there through my musings, and for those interested/astute enough can ascertain. I hope you find S.W.A.G. enlightening, entertaining as well as uplifting. If you are looking for the latest Jay Z Beyonce drama ….not here! If you are looking for our ladies twerkin and droppin it like it like it’s hot….nope not here! IF you are looking for demeaning, demoralizing, silly, ghetto pics and jokes….you will not find that here either…. Now check it out for yourself!!!!!