Giving Back

Good Day Dolls,

I am so overwhelmed with starting back to work, again excuse my absent post on yesterday. I am excited to share that PURE AND SURE INC. proudly represented purity awareness in the Jump-Start Back to School Parade on Saturday, August 23, 2014. This parade was in the heart of Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. I was exited to be apart of this experience since there has been so much violence. We all came together for one common goal, celebrating education. This was just one way PURE AND SURE INC.  joined hands with others for the better good. If you can find out what is going on in your neighborhood and get involved. Sorry, I only have one picture to share but tomorrow I promise to have more.

P.S. I LOVE GIVING BACK

Perception

Merry Friday Dolls,

Yes, It is Friday and we are in the weekend. I am headed for yet another professional development (job related) and I am ready for it to be over before I even get there. I was at professional developments all day yesterday, so please forgive my absent post. Here is your weekend assignment. Ask 5 people to describe your character. Sometimes we can give off a perception of ourselves that's far from what we imagine. Although, this is strictly opinionated, but the point of the assignment is to bring awareness to what you may or may not be giving off. You always want to be caught friendly and approachable. This way you are easy to get get along with and this makes people want to be around you rather tolerate you. I know you may say " who cares". The truth of the matter is you never want to put in a position where it hinders you from being recommended and/or blessed. There is so much encouragement in having a good attitude, it comforts people with love, affection, and sympathy. I am sure we all are justified in how we act sometimes, but if its negative it comes with no peace, love and grace. All of which the world needs more of. Let's take a stand against the hatred and evilness, and it start with you. Yes, you. Just think... you taking a stand encourages another and a another and soon it would produce a world who pours into the hearts of others. I love each and everyone of you. Keep pushing and I hope you learn more about yourself this weekend.

P.S. I LOVE YOU

Hump Day

Happy Hump Day Dolls,

Yes, we are headed toward the end of the work/school week. Kudos's to those schools who are already in session and wish you well to those who will start within the next two weeks. Let's just take today and kid around a bit. Everything doesn't have to be so serious. Let your body dance and bring on a joyful heart. So instead of humping as work lets HUMP and do the Humpty Dance. There is a time to weep, a time to laugh, and a time to dance, and that's exactly what I plan on doing. Google or You tube, Digital Underground, song: The Humpty Dance and have some fun today. Loosen up, laugh, giggle, and dance around. I love this song and I hope you will too. Here is a bit of what you will hear:
                  The Humpty Dance is your chance to do the hump
                  Do the Humpty Hump, come on and do the Humpty Hump
                  Do the Humpty Hump, just watch me do the Humpty Hump
                  Do ya know what I'm doin', doin' the Humpty Hump
                  Do the Humpty Hump, do the Humpty Hump

P.S. I LOVE TO DANCE

Becoming Tangible

Happy Tangible Tuesday Dolls,

Today, I want to remind each of you to become tangible. I know we have very busy lives and spends countless hours at work, school, or both. We must get to a place where we count others moments more significant than ours. There are blessings in being thoughtful, selflessness, and sympathetic. Lets not allow the cares of our world hinder us from shaping a young persons world. If one member of the family suffers, all members suffer, and if one member is uplifted, all member's are uplifted. Wouldn't you rather be uplifted than suffer? Children need to experience more than words, but real tangible moments of you being present with them. Its so easy for us to send a cute text or make a phone call,  those are far less special than a real hug. If you know you can reach out and touch a young persons life and make an impact, I challenge you today to become a tangible person. They need someone to lean on (physically), cry with, laugh with, share with, and vent with. What we don't want to do it reject them to a place where they are seeking attention from the wrong person. Lets just do better. I pledge this day to make myself accountable and responsible for the youth in my family, I pledge to become a real tangible heart, ear, shoulder, and arm that they can expect to be there for anything. Take the pledge with me...this save lives.

P.S. I LOVE TO BE TANGIBLE

Their Version

Hey Dolls,

Are you a parent? I know we have been raised in different household by different parents. Two things for sure is a parent or guardian was present in the house and we (as the child) was present in the house. If we reflect on our childhood experiences, we may not agree with all the decisions made, some decisions that were made had nothing to do with the benefit of us (the child), and some decisions that were made was not the best for us (the child). Just because we are the adults does not mean we are perfect and know everything. Sometimes all children need is LOVE and ATTENTION. Lets not wait until they are at a breaking point, feeling rejected and left alone. Lets pour into our children even more, even when you think your doing your best do more and some more. It is our role as a parent to train up a child in the way she/he should go; and when she/he is older she/he will not depart from it. We should not bully or provoke our children because this causes them to become discouraged and rebellious. Either way isn't a healthy result. We should bring them into discipline, which we lead by example. Actually, have a conversation with them, I'm sure their "version" of you as a parent is far from yours. Lets not waste another moment thinking we know how they feel (the children) and ask them what they need and what they desire for you to be as the parents.  Let their household experience be healthy and functional so when disfunction is being presented they recognize it and make sound decisions. What kind of parent are you?

P.S. I LOVE THEIR VERSION

I Love Me

Happy Fierce Friday Dolls,

All work no play for me these days. I am back at work and actually headed out for a professional development now. I just want to wish all of you a safe and joyful weekend. Remember don't be afraid to journey yourself to reshape or fine tune a better you. When your at your best, is when your light shines before others, so that they may see your good works and look into bettering themselves.  I am sure like me, with this journey you are learning some pretty interesting things about yourself. Why stop now? Continue to learn yourself. Don't give up on you. You have to keep moving forward, you were not created to stay in the same place. Life is all about moving forward. Go to a mirror, look in it, and speak to your destiny, and tell yourself you are beautiful and wonderfully made, no longer will I give up on me, because I am worth it! Now look in the mirror and say it like you really mean it. Peace out dolls, man I love all of you!

P.S. I LOVE ME

Endure the Storm

Happy Thunderous Thursday Dolls,

Are you afraid of thunder and lightning? Every since I can remember I have never liked a storm or any sign of a storm coming. Today, I have learned to embrace the weather, prepare for the harsh weather and take precaution to prevent damage. When we hear the alarm or the news broadcast the alert, suddenly everyone's attention is on the storm. This is the same thing we need to do in life. Recognize the storm and take cover. Be mindful that there are three kinds of storms, storms we bring on ourselves, storms that GOD causes, and storms that other people cause.  Storms bring on a certain realization of truth. We know exactly what is in control at that moment. We should expect different seasons in our lives that allows us to experience heat, high winds, chill, and storms. Make sure your are adhering to your storm and not using all your preparations fighting a storm meant for someone else. Whatever your storm is, you can speak to it and cause it to bring peace. Perhaps during storms, you are made stronger and wiser. Ever notice on television or just by experience right after a terrible storm, the sun shines brighter and there is a peace that sets on the earth. Wait for you peace, its coming if you endure the storm.

P.S. I LOVE STORMS