Single and satisfied?

I read an article posted on a church bulletin from author “lady in waiting”. The article was about single women being satisfied while waiting on their soul mate. The article went on to ask “Is it possible for someone to be satisfied with being single if she is waiting”?

My answer would be it depends. I think it is definitely possible for someone to be satisfied with being single if the person is not lonely. For the people that associate the single life as being lonely it may be a little bit more difficult. Feeling lonely will only attract more feelings of being lonely. The feeling state of waiting is associated with the future. It signifies lack of whatever it is that you are asking for. Being in that state can lead to impatience, anxiousness and discouragement. None of these feelings would be present if you already had possession of what you are asking. You have to “call those things that are not as thought they were”.

The article stated “Stand firm on your faith and keep on asking Single Person, the righteous judge hears your prayer”. My question is could it be possible to be satisfied while you keep asking? This one can be tricky but my answer would be NO. If you think about the principles of ask, believe and you shall receive there would be no need to keep on asking.

If you ordered from a catalogue you wouldn’t keep placing the same order would you? No, as a matter of fact the only time you will even call to check on your order was if there was a delay. Isn’t that the same with our requests? Isn’t it when “we feel” that there is a delay and we aren’t getting something when expected that we keep asking? Doesn’t that represent doubt?

The good thing is God does not need to be reminded! If you believe it is yours then you know that man or woman will show up at the right time…not your time. The important thing that I’ve learned this week is “letting it go” and allowing it to come, what ever it may be. If you keep asking that symbolizes disbelief. When you let it go & don’t try everything flows in a beautiful & harmonious way!

The lion in me

I absolutely love this picture, it reminds me that true strength and character of a person comes from the inside not outer appearances.

When I look back on times when I was ready to give up and throw in the towel there was always a lion in me.

When I myself looked at my outer appearance in judgment there was always beauty in me.

When I felt weak and feeble there was always strength in me.

When I felt insignificant there was always meaning and purpose in me.

When I felt unsuccessful I now that true wealth lies inside me.

There may be times when we all feel less than our true self but you must know that deep within lies an extraordinary person. We often look at each other as the flesh that we see but we are merely owners of our bodies. The real you exist in inside. The real you is not defined by your looks, past hurt, demographics, status or material possessions. The real you is yearning to be free and to be expressed fully regardless of your up bringing, traditions, culture, thought patterns and learned behaviors.

Explore your inner being and get to know the real you. It is a wonderful and glorious feeling, get to know the LION IN YOU!

20 things I wish I knew growing up

1. It’s ok to make mistakes as long as you learn from them they will make you stronger.

2. Don’t be hard on yourself.

3. Think positive- A positive attitude will get you very far in life.

4. Express yourself freely.

5. Believe in yourself no matter what.

6. Life is not measured by possession but by your character.

7. Do what you love and love what you do.

8. It’s okay to dream that’s where your future is born.

9. Except yourself flaws and all.

10. No man is an island- Life was not mean to be lived alone. Everyone needs people in their lives for different reasons.

11. Except people for who they are without judgment- I am learning to allow people to be who they are. Although you may not agree with their views, lifestyle or decisions. Everyone is responsible for his/her own life and I have to live mine.

12. The law of attraction- I must say learning that like attract like and we attract what is on our minds have been the one of the greatest lessons I have learned.

13. Follow your intuition- I was talking to a friend of mine and he told me he was taught to follow his intuition in everything that he does. It has led him to move to different cities and making decisions. That is something I am learning to trust now and wish I knew this earlier.

14. Take yourself less seriously- Life is too short…. laugh it’s not that serious.

15. Don’t grow up too fast- Life is a journey, enjoy it.

16. Healthy pride is good but when you allow it to block your blessings that’s bad.

17. Don’t take life for granted- Despite what you feel about where you should be in life there are people in the world right now that wish they had it as good as you.

18. Gratitude- Be thankful for EVERYTHING this is the only way to bring more blessings into your life.

19. Focus on enjoying your journey instead of reaching your destination- Too much time can be spent on achieving our goals, so much that we don’t enjoy getting there.

20. No one is perfect- NO ONE IS PERFECT SO GET OVER YOURSELF LOL. It is good to want better but when you get fixated on irrational goals you can set yourself for dissapointment.

What are some things you wish to have learned as a child?