About Me
- Just My Two Cents
- Ashburn, VA, United States
- I am a Freelance Writer and Editor working on my first book! LOVE to read, write and meet interesting people. Mother of two of THE most fabulous children who have ever walked the face of this earth! They are my world and my inspiration. I look forward to using this blog as an opportunity to further enhance my writing skills, build my platform while learning and growing as a writer and as a person. This is a way to share my life experiences and thoughts with others. Welcome to my wacky world!! :-D
Friday, February 25, 2011
The Storms
I know, I have been silent for a few weeks. I did not mean to shut anyone out, especially those that I am trying to inspire. But, I too am human and sometimes the only way for me to see through the difficult times is to just be quiet.
I am fully aware that pleasant experiences can indeed make life very interesting and delightful. It is the painful experiences that lead to growth. How very ironic.
My year and a half has been filled with many highs and lows but each high and each low have taught me a valuable lesson; too often however, the lows have come at a very costly price.
Sometimes, I was my own worst enemy perhaps because of my stubbornness or unwillingness to stop reliving the hurt...Unknowingly, I became what I vowed I would NEVER be; a victim.
It has been so very difficult to wrap my head around the fact the some of the very people in my inner circle, who profess to "love" and "care" about me are actually the ones out to cause me harm and actually delight in my angst.
During my weeks of silence, I have learned that the only thing to do in order to move forward is to let go. It is imperative and quite frankly the only way to protect yourself from the toxic people and that is to remove them from your life. Leave them alone. Stay away from them...How does one do that when the betrayer is a close friend or family member(s)?
It is a lot easier said than done ~ BELIEVE me. But holding on can lead to serious problems, like health issues. I never realized that before now. I guess I somehow thought I was above it. Humbly, I realize that I am not. Life's storms can be brutal but as long as we hold on to faith and hope (the preservers of our lives) we will survive and come out stronger and wiser than before. I can speak of it because I have lived it!
I recently read something that has helped to put things into perspective for me while I continue to heal. The message is loud and clear. I share it because my heartfelt pray is that if it helps just one person, then my pain will have been worth it.
Please keep hope alive in your heart ~ it will show you the way. Celebrate your life for everyday you take a breath IS a special occasion. God Bless you all and thank you for being patient with me.
"The most beautiful stone have been tossed by the wind and washed by the water and polished to brilliance by life's strongest storms." Author Unknown
Just My Two Cents...
I am fully aware that pleasant experiences can indeed make life very interesting and delightful. It is the painful experiences that lead to growth. How very ironic.
My year and a half has been filled with many highs and lows but each high and each low have taught me a valuable lesson; too often however, the lows have come at a very costly price.
Sometimes, I was my own worst enemy perhaps because of my stubbornness or unwillingness to stop reliving the hurt...Unknowingly, I became what I vowed I would NEVER be; a victim.
It has been so very difficult to wrap my head around the fact the some of the very people in my inner circle, who profess to "love" and "care" about me are actually the ones out to cause me harm and actually delight in my angst.
During my weeks of silence, I have learned that the only thing to do in order to move forward is to let go. It is imperative and quite frankly the only way to protect yourself from the toxic people and that is to remove them from your life. Leave them alone. Stay away from them...How does one do that when the betrayer is a close friend or family member(s)?
It is a lot easier said than done ~ BELIEVE me. But holding on can lead to serious problems, like health issues. I never realized that before now. I guess I somehow thought I was above it. Humbly, I realize that I am not. Life's storms can be brutal but as long as we hold on to faith and hope (the preservers of our lives) we will survive and come out stronger and wiser than before. I can speak of it because I have lived it!
I recently read something that has helped to put things into perspective for me while I continue to heal. The message is loud and clear. I share it because my heartfelt pray is that if it helps just one person, then my pain will have been worth it.
Please keep hope alive in your heart ~ it will show you the way. Celebrate your life for everyday you take a breath IS a special occasion. God Bless you all and thank you for being patient with me.
"The most beautiful stone have been tossed by the wind and washed by the water and polished to brilliance by life's strongest storms." Author Unknown
Just My Two Cents...
Sunday, February 6, 2011
A trubute to all Mommy's
A Mommy ~
She can deal with stress and carry heavy burdens.
She smiles when she feels like screaming,and she sings when she feels like crying.
She cries when she's happy and laughs when she's afraid.
Her love is unconditional. There's only one thing wrong with her. She forgets what she's worth!
Pass this to every beautiful Mommy you know. Remind her that she's unique.
Thank you to my big brother, Jack for reminding me because I am often very hard on myself. Today, I share this with the hope that we don't forget how very special and important a Mommy really is ~ especially a single Mommy.
God Bless us all. This is a Tribute to Mommy's EVERYWHERE! Don't forget to cherish you and remember your worth! Now, if only I could take my own advice. Just My Two Cents...
She can deal with stress and carry heavy burdens.
She smiles when she feels like screaming,and she sings when she feels like crying.
She cries when she's happy and laughs when she's afraid.
Her love is unconditional. There's only one thing wrong with her. She forgets what she's worth!
Pass this to every beautiful Mommy you know. Remind her that she's unique.
Thank you to my big brother, Jack for reminding me because I am often very hard on myself. Today, I share this with the hope that we don't forget how very special and important a Mommy really is ~ especially a single Mommy.
God Bless us all. This is a Tribute to Mommy's EVERYWHERE! Don't forget to cherish you and remember your worth! Now, if only I could take my own advice. Just My Two Cents...
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Thank you Mr. Evers
Medagar Evers taught us many valuable lessons, in life and subsequently in his death.
One of the most profound which resonates with me especially because of all of the hurt, anger, betrayal and pain I have endured is: "When you hate, the only person who suffers is YOU ~ because most of the people you hate don't know it and the others don't care." How very poignant and simplistic!
Thank you Mr. Evers for helping me remember why I should forgive those who have hurt me. I am not a victim. I am a survivor and for the record, I do not hate anyone ~ but I shall never forget. Rest in Peace, Mr. Evers and God Bless you for teaching so many such a beautiful, yet very valuable lesson. Just My Two Cents...
One of the most profound which resonates with me especially because of all of the hurt, anger, betrayal and pain I have endured is: "When you hate, the only person who suffers is YOU ~ because most of the people you hate don't know it and the others don't care." How very poignant and simplistic!
Thank you Mr. Evers for helping me remember why I should forgive those who have hurt me. I am not a victim. I am a survivor and for the record, I do not hate anyone ~ but I shall never forget. Rest in Peace, Mr. Evers and God Bless you for teaching so many such a beautiful, yet very valuable lesson. Just My Two Cents...
Today...
Today I found myself discouraged because lately it seems my road is all up hill.
As I stopped to catch my breath ~ I heard a whisper, "Keep going, the view from the top is so worth the climb."
I sobbed because today, I cannot see beyond my pain. But I heard that whisper again... and I realized that I have climbed many mountains before and made it through to the other side.
I remain true to myself and my convictions, no matter how painful. My journey of what seems like a million miles began with me making a choice, of taking a stand; a single step and I did so freely and without regret.
Today, I am a little weary ~ but I will continue my climb because I know the view from the top is once again near...Just My Two Cents
As I stopped to catch my breath ~ I heard a whisper, "Keep going, the view from the top is so worth the climb."
I sobbed because today, I cannot see beyond my pain. But I heard that whisper again... and I realized that I have climbed many mountains before and made it through to the other side.
I remain true to myself and my convictions, no matter how painful. My journey of what seems like a million miles began with me making a choice, of taking a stand; a single step and I did so freely and without regret.
Today, I am a little weary ~ but I will continue my climb because I know the view from the top is once again near...Just My Two Cents
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