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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