The Rule – Champs –JRW

Yesterday there was a celebration & rally for what the world seems to see as the exception to the rule. But I know better. There was a parade & celebration on Chicago streets and Millennium Park for the USA champ’s of the little league, Jackie Robinson West All Stars. They are a light in the mist of a troubled south side of Chicago, congratulations

Many in this world look at them and are amazed and say that they are the exception to the rule. The media tends to focus its attention on the negative presentation that is highlighted before them. JRW is not the exception they are the rule.

They show that black parents are caring, provide discipline and structure and take the time to make positive influences on their children. I stand up; I applauded the parents and champs. These parents because they guided, molded and influenced these young beings that the have had a privileged to be entrusted with. And likewise to these children who are obedient, hardworking and humble. I am so glad to have been honored to witness this great accomplishment.

I say keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing the bright futures that you have ahead of you. GO JRW!!!

Peace

Lord, last night as I lay in bed all I could think about was the peace I have within. I thank you Lord. And then I opened up Bible Gateway this morning and the verse of the day is Isaiah 26:3 NASB. “The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace.  Because he trust in You.” This says it all. It brings to light those who financially have more than I and not nearly the surmounting life challenges that I have over come, yet they do not have peace. They live in mounting turmoil of filling there days with things to do that do not give them internal fulfillment nor peace. WOW, Lord knowing You intimately has given me peace in mist of my challenges. Thank You!

Self love + Self commitment = peace

HELLO world YES, I am back. It has been a bit of a hiatus on this blog but I’m back!

Over the past few weeks I’ve pondered some blog topics and I have a big list. But as I was in prayer this morning my thoughts came to my self-commitment. Yes, as people who have a tendency to please others and we often neglect ourselves. This year one of my self-commitments, which I’m sticking to without reservation, has been an inner peace stabilizer.

You say, what is the commitment? It is not letting other’s failure to plan become a necessity or immediate response in my life. Often times I will go the extra mile for others. Yet sending invites, plan-able changes, try-outs, membership meetings, rehearsals, parties this is not a point when I’m going to jump on command. ALL participants should be given adequate notification. Yes, your time is important to you and likewise mine is important to me. Yours will not take precedence over mine. I love me even if you do not by action…only verbal. But that is another blog topic to explore.

Bottom line is…my inner peace is a valuable commodity to me even if it isn’t to you. LUV you, yes smooches but I’m hugging and kissing all over my own inner peace.