"You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, & expect to win." -Zig Ziglar
Hello Everyone,
I’m really excited about 2012 and all that the Creator has in store for me. However, as I reflect over this past year and the years prior, I must admit that there were times when fear became my friend. We all have our fears, right? Like fear of bugs, fear of the dark, fear of being alone, fear of losing a loved one, or fear of not finding love. Society has created fear in many of us, especially in teens, such as fear of not being adequate, fear of not fitting in, or fear of failure and rejection.
The light came on for me when I realized that I needed to examine my fears and to see them clearly. I realized that I could not allow fear to take root in my life because unexamined fear can lead to missed opportunities. I’m still learning to feel the fear but to go forth anyway and not let fear deter me. Besides, there’s a whole world waiting out there for me and for YOU.
As we come to the close of 2011, I want to challenge you to not allow fear, playing it safe, excuses, or other people's opinion of you prevent you from reaching your greatness. Christopher Reeve said, “We can either watch life from the sidelines, or actively participate…Either we let self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy prevent us from realizing our potential, or embrace the fact that when we turn our attention away from ourselves, our potential is limitless.” I encourage you to Do Something Now!!! Thinking isn’t enough…Act Now. No matter if it’s going back to finish a degree, writing a book, traveling the world, or losing those unwanted pounds, just Do Something Now. Move in any direction that is not the polar opposite of your goal. Come on, You Can Do This!
Remember, God has an amazing, wonderful plan for your life, perfectly mapped out just for you! Don't let fear stand in the way of what God has in store for your life but instead trust in Him.
One Love,
Robin
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Ready, Set Go!
It’s been a long time since I’ve blogged; I’ve missed sharing with you. I’m back with a great deal to say that I hope will inspire and encourage you.
I celebrated my birthday a few weeks ago in a simple kind of way (those who know me well find this shocking). I spent the day with my daughter and a couple of relatives. I was happy and content to be with people who I know loved and cared about me. I wanted this year to be about finding my center and self-improvement. Lately, I’ve been wearing so many hats until I just needed to be still, quiet and to listen to my inner voice. This past weekend I took a much needed weekend getaway with some friends and new acquaintances to the mountains of Tennessee. I needed it more now than ever because I am at a point in life where change is inevitable. For the past few months, I’ve been worrying too much about situations that are beyond my realm of control. Being in the mountains gave me such an overwhelming sense of peace and an opportunity to really self-reflect-to think about my life, who’s in it and where I am headed on this journey. Sometimes the growing pains of life can be quite challenging.
While taking in the mountain views and fresh air, I began to think about some things, and I decided to write them down – as I do with most things. Here goes….
10 THINGS I KNOW FOR SURE:
1. Keep God first! It’s about a relationship with him. He deserves our attention.
2. It is very important to have people in your life who celebrate you, not just tolerate you.
3. Nothing matters more than having a peace of mind. This can only be achieved when you are at peace with yourself. No matter what anybody says, what matters MOST is what you think of yourself. No one is perfect. Remember, peace and perfection are not the same.
4. It's important to recognize when you’re worried, wounded and worn out. Take a mental health day when you need it or you’ll end up allowing people to treat you like a doormat or you will end up treating others like crap. Remember, you are valuable and worthy of being treated as such and you should treat others as you want to be treated.
5. When someone shows you who they are the first time, believe them. There is no room on the front pew of your life for people who don’t want to be there. Stop being emotionally dependent on people whose part in the story is over. Let them go.
6. Life is worth living and you are responsible for your own happiness. We often go on a diet or detox but we seldom detox our hearts and minds. Get rid of negative thoughts and replace them with positive thinking and affirmations. After all, you more than anyone else deserves to be loved and happy.
7. Stop making excuses for everything. You were BORN for GREATNESS! Don’t settle for mediocrity! You can’t be afraid to succeed and fail. When you’re scared of Failure and scared of Success, just stand still. God will guide you to the right path.
8. Find a mentor. It’s important to have people in your circle who can teach you things and who are willing to be open, honest and loving. Remember, not everyone is on the sidelines cheering for you.
9. A career is great but you have to stop to smell the roses and nurture your family, friends, relationships and health. India.Arie states it best in her blog when she writes, “Thank you God for granting me the clarity to Honor the relationships that I cannot change, the Courage to Heal the relationships that I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference.
10. Last, you are beyond Blessed. You are beautiful, lovable and destined for greatness. Don’t give your power away or allow someone to shrink you. Rise!
I am so ready for this next phase of my life. Every time I feel stressed or I’m dealing with the growing pains of life, my plan is to mentally go to my happy place in the beautiful Tennessee mountains. Ready, Set Go!
One Love,
Robin
I celebrated my birthday a few weeks ago in a simple kind of way (those who know me well find this shocking). I spent the day with my daughter and a couple of relatives. I was happy and content to be with people who I know loved and cared about me. I wanted this year to be about finding my center and self-improvement. Lately, I’ve been wearing so many hats until I just needed to be still, quiet and to listen to my inner voice. This past weekend I took a much needed weekend getaway with some friends and new acquaintances to the mountains of Tennessee. I needed it more now than ever because I am at a point in life where change is inevitable. For the past few months, I’ve been worrying too much about situations that are beyond my realm of control. Being in the mountains gave me such an overwhelming sense of peace and an opportunity to really self-reflect-to think about my life, who’s in it and where I am headed on this journey. Sometimes the growing pains of life can be quite challenging.
10 THINGS I KNOW FOR SURE:
1. Keep God first! It’s about a relationship with him. He deserves our attention.
2. It is very important to have people in your life who celebrate you, not just tolerate you.
3. Nothing matters more than having a peace of mind. This can only be achieved when you are at peace with yourself. No matter what anybody says, what matters MOST is what you think of yourself. No one is perfect. Remember, peace and perfection are not the same.
4. It's important to recognize when you’re worried, wounded and worn out. Take a mental health day when you need it or you’ll end up allowing people to treat you like a doormat or you will end up treating others like crap. Remember, you are valuable and worthy of being treated as such and you should treat others as you want to be treated.
5. When someone shows you who they are the first time, believe them. There is no room on the front pew of your life for people who don’t want to be there. Stop being emotionally dependent on people whose part in the story is over. Let them go.
6. Life is worth living and you are responsible for your own happiness. We often go on a diet or detox but we seldom detox our hearts and minds. Get rid of negative thoughts and replace them with positive thinking and affirmations. After all, you more than anyone else deserves to be loved and happy.
7. Stop making excuses for everything. You were BORN for GREATNESS! Don’t settle for mediocrity! You can’t be afraid to succeed and fail. When you’re scared of Failure and scared of Success, just stand still. God will guide you to the right path.
8. Find a mentor. It’s important to have people in your circle who can teach you things and who are willing to be open, honest and loving. Remember, not everyone is on the sidelines cheering for you.
9. A career is great but you have to stop to smell the roses and nurture your family, friends, relationships and health. India.Arie states it best in her blog when she writes, “Thank you God for granting me the clarity to Honor the relationships that I cannot change, the Courage to Heal the relationships that I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference.
10. Last, you are beyond Blessed. You are beautiful, lovable and destined for greatness. Don’t give your power away or allow someone to shrink you. Rise!
I am so ready for this next phase of my life. Every time I feel stressed or I’m dealing with the growing pains of life, my plan is to mentally go to my happy place in the beautiful Tennessee mountains. Ready, Set Go!
Robin
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Peace
Hello Everyone,
There is an old African Proverb that says, “Peace is costly but it is worth the expense.” My ancestors really knew what they were talking about with this. Last February, I felt like my life was completely falling apart, so I decided to do something about it. It was really hard for me to pinpoint the exact moment that things became unsettled. I thought it was when I walked away from a five year relationship or maybe it was when I began making poor financial decisions. Or perhaps it was a culmination of “pieces” of things that stole my peace. I was not going to play the victim but I realized that everything I needed to heal was right inside of me. On a cold, blistery day in February 2010, I put a plan into action to reclaim my peace. I was operating out of divine order and I knew I had to do something-FAST. Moreover, I knew that the inner joy I had worked so hard to achieve was not given to me by the world so I was not going to allow the world to take it away.
Iyanla Vanzant writes, “Lives fall apart, not because God is punishing us for what we have or have not done. Lives fall apart because they need to. A broken life is test of faith in the highest order.” There were times when I thought I would not make it, but I had faith and I knew a breakthrough was on the horizon. Due to poor planning and fiscal management in the past, it required me to make huge sacrifices to recover and rebuild. As a result of those sacrifices, I learned so much about myself, my relationships and money management. I worked on those issues that sometimes caused me to be my own worst enemy. Maya Angelou once said, “I sustain myself with the love of family.”God put wonderful people in my life who loved me tremendously; they showed up when I needed them. I could feel God’s love by their goodness and generosity. I was truly humbled by their acts of kindness.
I want to offer you some encouragement that things do get better. Throughout my trial, I was not moved by what I saw around me but by what I believed. My faith helped me to know and believe that everything would come together in God’s perfect timing. Remember, to have faith is to believe in something or someone, to fully trust, to be so confident that you base your actions on what you believe. We can never transform the world by just talking but by living what we believe. As I reflect on my life, I now realize how truly blessed I am. Not only am I the proud mother of a 13-year daughter, I have a great circle of friends and family. I have a peace that surpasses all understanding. God is good…
Onward and upward,
Robin
There is an old African Proverb that says, “Peace is costly but it is worth the expense.” My ancestors really knew what they were talking about with this. Last February, I felt like my life was completely falling apart, so I decided to do something about it. It was really hard for me to pinpoint the exact moment that things became unsettled. I thought it was when I walked away from a five year relationship or maybe it was when I began making poor financial decisions. Or perhaps it was a culmination of “pieces” of things that stole my peace. I was not going to play the victim but I realized that everything I needed to heal was right inside of me. On a cold, blistery day in February 2010, I put a plan into action to reclaim my peace. I was operating out of divine order and I knew I had to do something-FAST. Moreover, I knew that the inner joy I had worked so hard to achieve was not given to me by the world so I was not going to allow the world to take it away.
Iyanla Vanzant writes, “Lives fall apart, not because God is punishing us for what we have or have not done. Lives fall apart because they need to. A broken life is test of faith in the highest order.” There were times when I thought I would not make it, but I had faith and I knew a breakthrough was on the horizon. Due to poor planning and fiscal management in the past, it required me to make huge sacrifices to recover and rebuild. As a result of those sacrifices, I learned so much about myself, my relationships and money management. I worked on those issues that sometimes caused me to be my own worst enemy. Maya Angelou once said, “I sustain myself with the love of family.”God put wonderful people in my life who loved me tremendously; they showed up when I needed them. I could feel God’s love by their goodness and generosity. I was truly humbled by their acts of kindness.
I want to offer you some encouragement that things do get better. Throughout my trial, I was not moved by what I saw around me but by what I believed. My faith helped me to know and believe that everything would come together in God’s perfect timing. Remember, to have faith is to believe in something or someone, to fully trust, to be so confident that you base your actions on what you believe. We can never transform the world by just talking but by living what we believe. As I reflect on my life, I now realize how truly blessed I am. Not only am I the proud mother of a 13-year daughter, I have a great circle of friends and family. I have a peace that surpasses all understanding. God is good…
Onward and upward,
Robin
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Let It Go!!!
Sometimes we need to be reminded of just how special we are...let go of things that are holding you back from walking in your purpose. As we enter the 12th day of the new year, I thought this was worthy of posting....
LET IT GO...by TD Jakes
There are people who can walk away from you. And hear me when I tell you this! When people can walk away from you: let them walk. I don't want you to try to talk another person into staying with you, loving you, calling you, caring about you, coming to see you, staying attached to you. I mean hang up the phone. When people can walk away from you let them walk. Your destiny is never tied to anybody that left. People leave you because they are not joined to you. And if they are not joined to you, you can't make them stay. Let them GO. And it doesn't mean that they are a bad person, it just means that their part in the story is over. And you've got to know when people's part in your story is over so that you don't keep trying to raise the dead. You've got to know when it's dead. You've got to know when it's over. Let me tell you something. I've got the gift of good-bye. It's the tenth spiritual gift, I believe in good-bye. It's not that I'm hateful, it's that I'm faithful, and I know whatever God means for me to have He'll give it to me. And if it takes too much sweat I don't need it. Stop begging people to stay. Let them GO!!
If you are holding on to something that doesn't belong to you and was never intended for your life, then you need to LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to past hurts and pains ...LET IT GO!!!
If someone can't treat you right, love you back, and see your worth...LET IT GO!!!
If someone has angered you ...LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to some thoughts of evil and revenge ..LET IT GO!!!
If you are involved in a wrong relationship or addiction ...LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to a job that no longer meets your needs or talents .. LET IT GO!!!
If you have a bad attitude...LET IT GO!!!
If you keep judging others to make yourself feel better...LET IT GO!
If you're stuck in the past and God is trying to take you to a new level in Him...LET IT GO!!!
If you are struggling with the healing of a broken relationship....LET IT GO!!!
If you keep trying to help someone who won't even try to help themselves.. LET IT GO!!!
If you're feeling depressed and stressed ...LET IT GO!!!
If there is a particular situation that you are so used to handling yourself and God is saying "take your hands off of it," then you need to...LET IT GO!!!
Let the past be the past. Forget the former things. GOD is doing a new thing for 2011!!! LET IT GO!!!
Get Right or Get Left .. think about it, and then LET IT GO!!!
One Love,
Robin
LET IT GO...by TD Jakes
There are people who can walk away from you. And hear me when I tell you this! When people can walk away from you: let them walk. I don't want you to try to talk another person into staying with you, loving you, calling you, caring about you, coming to see you, staying attached to you. I mean hang up the phone. When people can walk away from you let them walk. Your destiny is never tied to anybody that left. People leave you because they are not joined to you. And if they are not joined to you, you can't make them stay. Let them GO. And it doesn't mean that they are a bad person, it just means that their part in the story is over. And you've got to know when people's part in your story is over so that you don't keep trying to raise the dead. You've got to know when it's dead. You've got to know when it's over. Let me tell you something. I've got the gift of good-bye. It's the tenth spiritual gift, I believe in good-bye. It's not that I'm hateful, it's that I'm faithful, and I know whatever God means for me to have He'll give it to me. And if it takes too much sweat I don't need it. Stop begging people to stay. Let them GO!!
If you are holding on to something that doesn't belong to you and was never intended for your life, then you need to LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to past hurts and pains ...LET IT GO!!!
If someone can't treat you right, love you back, and see your worth...LET IT GO!!!
If someone has angered you ...LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to some thoughts of evil and revenge ..LET IT GO!!!
If you are involved in a wrong relationship or addiction ...LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to a job that no longer meets your needs or talents .. LET IT GO!!!
If you have a bad attitude...LET IT GO!!!
If you keep judging others to make yourself feel better...LET IT GO!
If you're stuck in the past and God is trying to take you to a new level in Him...LET IT GO!!!
If you are struggling with the healing of a broken relationship....LET IT GO!!!
If you keep trying to help someone who won't even try to help themselves.. LET IT GO!!!
If you're feeling depressed and stressed ...LET IT GO!!!
If there is a particular situation that you are so used to handling yourself and God is saying "take your hands off of it," then you need to...LET IT GO!!!
Let the past be the past. Forget the former things. GOD is doing a new thing for 2011!!! LET IT GO!!!
Get Right or Get Left .. think about it, and then LET IT GO!!!
One Love,
Robin
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Happy New Year
Hello All,
Happy New Year!!!! The old is out and the new is here. How many of you make New Year's resolutions year after year only to find that your plans fall flat or never even take off at all? I’ve been guilty over the years of making resolutions only to fall flat after a month or two. A couple of years ago, my daughter and I started making vision boards. For us vision board is about goal-setting. We cut out statements and pictures from old magazines, make our boards and place them in a visible place. We chart the steps needed to reach our goals and set specific milestones to evaluate how we’re progressing towards meeting our goals. This seems to work for us. While we have made progress in a lot of areas, we are aiming to go to the next level. Try the vision board….I think you will treasure it!
Truly I am grateful, humbled, overcome with joy, and inspired by the lessons I have learned over this past year. This year did not go by without me often being imperfect, fearful and uncertain about life, love, friendships and my career. I lost the battle with some issues but I refuse to lose the war. By taking time to really get to know myself, I have entered into a wonderful place of greater understanding, patience and love for myself. I had to learn how to receive love which provided me with the growing understanding of how lovable I am. I realized that I had to be open to those who loved me and practice receiving that love they have for me and own it. I rediscovered love-the real antidote.
I am so excited about all this New Year has to offer. I am ready to embark on all that God has in store for me. When you trust God with your dreams, they will materialize better than you expect! Abundance is knowing the glass is always half full no matter what is going on. I encourage you to keep reaching for what you know the divine Creator has called you to do. More importantly, believe that ALL things are possible. BELIEVE!!!
Let’s take it to the next level.
Be Blessed,
Robin
Happy New Year!!!! The old is out and the new is here. How many of you make New Year's resolutions year after year only to find that your plans fall flat or never even take off at all? I’ve been guilty over the years of making resolutions only to fall flat after a month or two. A couple of years ago, my daughter and I started making vision boards. For us vision board is about goal-setting. We cut out statements and pictures from old magazines, make our boards and place them in a visible place. We chart the steps needed to reach our goals and set specific milestones to evaluate how we’re progressing towards meeting our goals. This seems to work for us. While we have made progress in a lot of areas, we are aiming to go to the next level. Try the vision board….I think you will treasure it!
Truly I am grateful, humbled, overcome with joy, and inspired by the lessons I have learned over this past year. This year did not go by without me often being imperfect, fearful and uncertain about life, love, friendships and my career. I lost the battle with some issues but I refuse to lose the war. By taking time to really get to know myself, I have entered into a wonderful place of greater understanding, patience and love for myself. I had to learn how to receive love which provided me with the growing understanding of how lovable I am. I realized that I had to be open to those who loved me and practice receiving that love they have for me and own it. I rediscovered love-the real antidote.
I am so excited about all this New Year has to offer. I am ready to embark on all that God has in store for me. When you trust God with your dreams, they will materialize better than you expect! Abundance is knowing the glass is always half full no matter what is going on. I encourage you to keep reaching for what you know the divine Creator has called you to do. More importantly, believe that ALL things are possible. BELIEVE!!!
Let’s take it to the next level.
Be Blessed,
Robin
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