If You Can See It...

Dreams

Hold fast to dreams

For if dreams die

Life is a broken-winged bird

That cannot fly.

Hold fast to dreams

For when dreams go

Life is a barren field

Frozen with snow. 

Langston Hughes

When we were children, that was the time our imaginations soared and we would dream of who and what we wanted to become when we grew up. I am sure some would sound far-fetched to adults but they were our dreams and we could actually see ourselves living the life we always dreamed. 

Over time, as we grew and our mindsets were molded and shifted, we began to think that the American Dream was go to school, get good grades, get a job with good pay and live happily ever after! For some, that American Dream has become the American Nightmare as many people find themselves jobless and yes, in some cases, homeless. They lose hope and are filled with despair, wondering how they can pay their bills.

What happened to those young people with the big dreams and visions? Life happened. Life can be so cruel and beat you down, stripping you of the ability to believe in yourself. It is learned behavior. When we were children and before we shifted to the mindset of living our lives helping someone else build their own dream, we believed! Life starts beating you up and you soon forget everything you wanted to become. Those big ideas become a thing of the past and are buried so deep, you forget!

I know, because this happened to me. I forgot my love for writing and the poetry and song lyrics I used to crank out. I forgot until one day when a friend asked me for some feedback on his poetry. I had known him for years and never knew he was a poet. He kept sending me poem after poem to critique. One day it was like a light bulb went off in my head and said , "Hey, you used to write too. Remember?" I was like, wow, I did! How could I have forgotten something that meant so much to me? Life happened. As I focused on raising a family and working hard to try to be a provider, what used to be my dream had gone to sleep until God used my favor for a friend to reconnect me with my passion.

The reason this morning's HeartSpeak is so important to me is because I was thinking about our children. Ever notice how we are so in awe of child geniuses and their incredible talent at such an early age and it "seems" so rare! Maybe it would not be as rare if we chose to nurture and support their dreams at an early age and encourage them to strive for goals that appear to be larger than life! WHAT IF we taught our children that ALL things are possible if they just believe in themselves and put in the work required to be a success! WHAT IF...

Let's do better in encouraging our young people to be all that they can be and help them HOLD ON to their dreams instead of discouraging them. Let's let them know that anything they can see themselves achieving can come to pass! The way to start that is by practicing what we preach and living by example!

How do we do that? Start taking the steps to live the life of your dreams. What was that big dream you had at a child that as you got older you felt it was far fetched and impossible to attain? Remember: "Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right!"- Henry Ford.

Hold on to your dream and your vision. If people do not ridicule you or make fun of your vision, it's probably not big enough! Not everyone you share with will encourage or celebrate you. It's time to break that cycle and go for it anyway!  Take the limits off your mind, take the limits off of God and understand if you can see it you CAN become it!

Chart your course, find out what you need to do to become what you want to be and get on the path, lay a game plan, make it happen, make it happen, make it happen! Stop extinguishing the fire of the passion inside of you. Dig deep and figure out what you are most passionate about! Find your passion and you will be on the road to discovering your purpose in life! YOU CAN if you want it bad enough! The question you need to ask yourself is how badly do you want? You can do nothing and nothing will change. The choice is yours!

Wishing you all a blessed and wonderful day and weekend!

Until next time.... 

~MzVirtue~ ---> OUT!!! Peace!

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Check Yourself!

The world would have you believe that everyone and everything is evil. I refuse to believe that or accept it as truth. Sure, things have gotten crazy (for some of us, it's the same as it's always been, just more people are taking notice). 

Everything in the media is not truth! If people would use their own minds, do their own research and READ it would make a huge difference. Some want to push their own agendas of hatred but you don't have to co-sign with that. You control your own emotions. Never give that power to anyone else. Fight for your positive space and if this world is to be a better place, more of us will have to start being the change we wish to see!

It all starts with the heart and keeping your own self in check! If you feel that ugliness inside, nip it in the bud right away! It becomes like a cancer the longer you hold on to it. Many people are walking around mad and don't even know why! Check yourself!

Be an atmosphere changer, don't let the atmosphere change you UNLESS its for the better!

From the heart,

Peace, blessings and LOVE ,

~MzVirtue~

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The Butler and other thoughts...

I took time out to go see "The Butler" this afternoon. Powerful and highly recommended. Sometimes we take our freedom for granted and forget just a short while ago, others fought and died for our rights to not only equal access but voting as well. I cried but also laughed. There is a big chunk of history many of us were never taught in school. Good, bad or ugly, you need to know it. I have seen a lot of ugliness the past few months from people I would have never suspected. A reminder of that no matter how far we have come, we still have a long way to go. When you become indifferent and choose to force YOUR truth on others, this is where the ugly comes in. If we would all, no matter what our race may be, start being "real" with ourselves and checking the ugliness of our own hearts, only then can this Nation begin to truly heal. The learned behavior will have to be broken.

God is love and anything that does not come from a place of love is not of God. The next time an ugly thought or comment comes to mind, check it yourself. Just because that is how things have always been, does not make it right. Just because YOU do not share the experiences another has had, does not mean it does not exist. It starts with having a heart of compassion. Only love can combat the spirit of hatred that is trying to take over this country and even the world. I am thankful and confident that love will prevail. It starts with YOU!

John 3:16-17 (KJV)

16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

17 "For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."

Choose you this day who YOU will serve! Asking God to continue to work patience in me and use me as His vessel for change and as a messenger of hope, peace and love! Life has a beginning and ending, separated by a dash... how will you spend your dash? What legacy will you leave?

Have a wonderful night family!

~MzV~

 — feeling hopeful.

Sunday Morning HeartSpeak- Mindset

~Sunday Morning Heart Speak~

Working on a Master Plan to celebrate "ZERO"! What is that? Being debt free! Many people DREAM of having no debt but how many actually plan a road map to get there? One day I will live a life that I will not need to vacation from. I will live the life I have dreamed of. I can say that beyond a shadow of a doubt. Why? Because I made a decision to do what others will not do so I can live the life they cannot live! It will take some sacrifices but I would rather make those sacrifices NOW so I can do these things later! Time is going to pass anyway. Why not make the time you have count!

I am so happy to see young people 18-30 years old that truly understand this. I would be SET right now if I had the mindset they have at that age. Better late than never! The funny thing is, I work harder at my job and make more sacrifices with that than I EVER will building my own business. Amazing, isn't it? It's about mindset folks!

The sooner we start changing the way we look at things, the sooner the things around us will change. I don't judge people and how they choose to live their lives but find it funny how people will try to judge people who have made the decision to change their lives for the better. Mindset! I'm going to carry on anyway. I know that if it is to be it will be up to ME! People often speak of dream stealers but I am a firm believer that when it comes to dreams, no one can truly steal them. You have to give up on them. You have that power to pursue your dream in spite of. If you can just walk way, perhaps your dream wasn't big enough. Stop being afraid or feeling guilty because you choose to dream bigger! I always have but thank God for His vision because the dreams He has for me are far greater than I could ever have imagined for myself! It is truly humbling when you give yourself away and accept the plans He has for your life. I am grateful that He has allowed me to see myself as He sees me. People will try to keep you boxed in to their perceptions of what you will and will not be! You are who GOD says you are!

I always loved the quote, "Those who say it cannot be done should never interrupt those who are doing it!" If you aren't going to help, then for goodness sakes don't hurt anyone. Support your family and friends! Encourage them. You think they don't know some of you laugh at them and talk behind their backs? That's ok and just a sign of being on the right track. They laughed at Bill Gates and others too! Mindset! When we know better, we should do better.

To those of you who are working hard and sacrificing to build a better life for your families and help others do the same, I salute you! Be encouraged and stay the course! God has you! Praying for your success and look forward to seeing you all at the top! There is room for everybody!

Just sharing from the heart and hope it blesses someone today!

Always in love and from the heart...

I am

~MzV~ — feeling free.

Late Night HeartSpeak

Late Night ~HeartSpeak~

If it is to be...

It's amazing how God will bring something back from memory to bless you. This is why I count LIFE all joy!

Anyone that truly knows me knows that I like "deals" and will actually watch something until it goes on sale for long periods of time. I found a fanTASTIC "deal" on some bedroom furniture when I moved several years ago. I paid an extra fee, which I thought was low, and also thought included set up, etc... Should have known better!

The delivery guy arrived and I left him to do his thing. I was surprised at how quickly he was "finished". I had a rough day and was extremely tired and was looking forward to resting in my big King sized bed... WELL, when the guy emerged from the bedroom I went to take a quick look and there was nothing but boxes upon boxes in there. I looked at him and this is when he explained the reason I got such a great "deal". You don't get the assembled furniture on the showroom floor! I could not believe it. He then told me for a few hundred more dollars he could come back when he got off work and do it for me off the clock. I declined. After he left, I was about to set in to my pity party and start crying but then I realized, that would not solve anything and I would still need to get things done. So, I called a "friend" to ask to borrow tools and they said "NO!" Can you believe it? Guess what, at that point, it didn't matter. I politely said thank you and hung up then I "rolled my sleeves up" and went to work. It took me a few hours and even I was surprised at what I had accomplished but I put together the bed, two dressers and night stand. It was a blur and I don't remember a lot about it but I got it done! That once again let me know, I can do anything I put my mind to.


Moral of the story:

You are responsible for what does or does not happen in your life. You cannot sit back and blame it on someone else's action or inaction. Whatever you attitude is will greatly determine your "altitude" in life! I learned a long time ago, "If it is to BE it is up to ME!" So put in the work and make it happen family. Stop waiting for something to fall into your lap. The blessing you seek can be right in front of you, steps away! Go get it! The only way you will fail is if you give up! If you don't quit, you remove failure as an option!

Peace, love and blessings!

MzV

#unbreakable #unmovable #unstoppable #winning

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~HeartSpeak~

Poets and artists are some of the most passionate people you will ever encounter. Those who truly get it understand we share a piece of our hearts and souls in our creations.  We see beyond the surface and find life in inanimate things. I am thankful for the pieces of me that are my passion- my art, my poetry, my music... It all comes from a place of love, rooted and grounded in my faith. It flows freely when I am inspired or touched internally. I write when my heart has something to say which is why my blog is named "HeartSpeak". I choose to use my gift to inspire others with the words God gives me. Many times I go back and find it inspires ME! 

It was on my heart to share that this morning and also to show appreciation to those who have shown me love and support over the years and continue to be a source of inspiration and encouragement. The more we give in love, the more love will flow back to us! I truly believe this!

As I look back over my life and begin to understand why some things happened the way they did (by God's design), I understand more about myself and have become even more appreciative of this journey called life. I have embraced my process and surrendered to the refinement of the "inner" me! So much makes more sense now and I always knew it would when I was ready to receive it!  Life is truly beautiful and wonderful!

You will meet people and even make new friends but then sometimes something will happen and they are no longer a part of your journey. It is ok. Not everyone is meant to go through to the end with you. Those that are will be there until the end! People grow at different times and are meant for different levels. Even in business, we have learned those who start the journey and get  you to one level are generally not the ones that go to the next level with you. Once again, it's ok!

Find your dream, your passion, something you can remain excited about and run with it! Run like you have never run before and stay focused on what it will take to achieve the end result! Roadblocks, distractions, setbacks- they serve a purpose!  They test how bad you want it! Are you willing to keep going? Are you willing to do what it takes? If not, perhaps what you are pursuing is not what you really want. If it was, would you let anything stop you?

My story continues to be written and what a bestseller it is... you have the power to change your ending. The pen is in your hand. Are you going to rewrite it or just sign off on what life gives you?

I know this is longer than what I usually write but I am just being obedient. I pray it blesses someone. As it usually goes, one day I will come back and read it and it will be a blessing to me!

Be blessed and have a wonderful day babies! I know I am! Much love! <3



~MzVirtue~

Stuff MzVirtue Says!

Just in case someone needs a smile or some happiness or joy, feel free to take some of mine! No worries, there is plenty more where that came from! I have an endless supply of joy that flows from the river called "Grateful" and an unlimited supply of happiness because I KNOW who holds the present and future! You see family, I also know how the story ends only it is not an ending but the beginning of all things! 

When you give, give from the heart. When it comes from love, love is where it will stand, come what may. If we could only understand and change the way we look at the seemingly negative things that happen in life, we would understand we need adversity to help in our refinement. You want to sparkle like a diamond and shine as pure gold but are you willing to go through the process to get there?

Pain is temporary but fulfilling your destiny is priceless! Rejoice through the tears and praise through the pain. This TOO shall pass! 

See the end and let all of your actions line up with getting you to your desired destination... ;-) You are closer than you think! God bless babies! <3


~MzVirtue ~

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Have a blessed day!


MzV

Walk In Victory

"Anything that does not line up with the vision God placed in your heart should not be seen as permanent but as subject to change."- Joel Osteen

We are powerful beings, not powerless! Sometimes we need help learning to tap into that power. When in doubt, go to the Source, and Creator of all things! Once you change the person you are inside, everything on the outside will change too! As you grow as a person, the things around you tend to grow. Greatness truly does reside in each of us! 

Once you truly grasp this and realize how amazing you truly are and SEE yourself the way God sees you, you become unstoppable! So actually, the only thing stopping you is YOU! Not the person that tries to talk down to you. Fact of the matter is my babies, you never have to accept someone else's perception of who you are! 

When you focus on pleasing man and not God, you give away your power and freedom to walk in His divine will. You also give the same people that lifted you up, the power to tear you down. When God elevates you, not a devil in hell can bring you down! Those trials may come but you pass the test time and time again. You may get knocked down, but you get right back up! 

Something bigger and greater is waiting for you! If you are going through, hold your head up. It gets better! Just keep pressing! Walk in victory and love! Move when God says move and He will take care of the rest! Get what you came here for! 

God bless and much love! ~MzV~ ♥

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