Thursday, May 19, 2011

Spring Cleaning


It's that time of year again. We dread it, but it has to be done. It is the only way to keep things fresh and livable. Its funny that some of the physical things that we are required to do in our everyday lives or as the seasons change, is the same thing we must do in our lives. 
Have you ever felt like you just needed a good cry?  Your soul just needing to cleanse itself? Or maybe you are finally done with a partnership, friendship or relationship that continues to weigh you down and you know its time to really be done with that situation. Well, that’s what “spring cleaning” entails when it comes to our lives. I know, easier said then done. But when you are in the process of going to the next level in your life, certain habits or certain people DO NOT QUALIFY to join you in your journey; especially when you are ascending to greater heights. We dread it and sometimes we procrastinate, but ultimately we must ensure that we do it. If not, you will find yourself in the same situation for years to come.  
Change and Growth is the only constant in life. Embrace that concept and renew your mind daily so that you can be the best you. Striving for Excellence isn’t about being perfect. We will always miss the mark when we try to  BE PERFECT. Striving for Excellence is giving your best and being your best. It is trying your hardest to emulate love and displaying integrity and character. Because once you give your best, that’s all you can give. So if you haven’t started cleaning or cleansing, today is a great day to make a decision to make it a part of your daily life.
Tawana N. Gibbs
Executive Director/Co-Founder

A Friend... 
by: Author Unknown, Source Unknown
Submitted by: Synovia Dover-Harris 

 
(A)ccepts you as you are
(B)elieves in "you"
(C)alls you just to say "HI"
(D)oesn't give up on you
(E)nvisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts)
(F)orgives your mistakes
(G)ives unconditionally
(H)elps you
(I)nvites you over
(J)ust "be" with you
(K)eeps you close at heart
(L)oves you for who you are
(M)akes a difference in your life
(N)ever Judges
(O)ffer support
(P)icks you up
(Q)uiets your fears
(R)aises your spirits
(S)ays nice things about you
(T)ells you the truth when you need to hear it
(U)nderstands you
(V)alues you
(W)alks beside you
(X)-plains thing you don't understand
(Y)ells when you won't listen and
(Z)aps you back to reality   A friend...