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February 24, 2022

birthdays

This week, my father celebrated his sixth birthday in the afterlife…still so surreal; sigh. Will it always seem this…strange?

I miss him so terribly much. Wish I could hug him. Wish I could see his face here, physically. Wish I could tell him ALL the things I appreciate about him.

I know he’s having the time of his life, celebrating it up with all his family and friends in Heaven. He is one of the reasons I carry so much faith and love. He modeled loving all people. He was a strong man of faith.

His methods weren’t the greatest, but he instilled so much Scripture into my life from a very young age (three!) and those verses continue to guide, comfort and empower me…daily!

He was brilliant, an acute observer, quick-tempered, grateful for all he had and readily asked for and extended forgiveness.

He was named David. According to The Holy Bible, David was a man after God’s own heart. My dad, flawed like me, was a man after God’s own heart. Wish I could’ve seen that while he was physically here; I would’ve told him.

We represent the very heart of The Divine when we depend on the Power of Heaven, when we return (as often as necessary) to our foundation – the Ultimate Light and Eternal Love which carries us and empowers us to live in grace and forgiveness.

While my dad was here on Earth, our relationship wasn’t close/ideal. I began seeing all the good qualities after he relocated. I see him in dreams and visions; I know he’s close (closer now in some ways)…I know he loves me so much, supports my dreams, can relate to me and is so proud of me…it’s bitter-sweet.

There is no prerequisite to love.

Establish healthy boundaries with those in your life (a secure fence around the property line).

Enjoy (as fully and as best as possible) those who are presently in your life.

Empower yourself (in all the ways you need).

Common Day Hero: Gentle strength, Truth-teller, diligent worker, Man of Faith, witty, so many words to describe you. Every moment Heaven grants with you is a gift. Fazal-Pa, I dedicate this post to you.

February 18, 2022

valentine

It is said that over $24 billion was spent in the United States on Valentine’s Day, this week!

In searching for the origin of this “day of love”, there are many stories concerning St. Valentine. The one that I heard the most (through the years) was that St. Valentine was martyred for his faith, but I’m not sure how that morphed into spending money on romantic relationships!

The original intent re: celebrating love may have been good, but seems it’s turned into another commercialized frenzy and simply got people worldwide spending more money. sigh.

The beauty of true love is choice!

Regardless, of what ya choose each year for Valentine’s, here’s my wish for you – whether you have a Valentine or not, may you know in your very core that you are so deeply loved and held by The Divine…always.

I’m reminded of a Scripture – Verse three of Chapter thirty-one in the Book of Jeremiah in the Holy Bible. It says, I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with lovingkindness.

If you’re married, in a romantic relationship or situationShip or not be assured, you are loved with an everlasting, eternal, nevAH-evAH-ending, forever and always kind of love by Heaven. Maybe not by a human, but you are always loved by Heaven.

You Are So Deeply Loved by The Divine…AlwayS!

Common Day Hero: Grateful beyond words to call you my childhood friend. You so readily welcomed me back into your life and I am so glad we reconnected so deeply at a heart-level.  You’re a living Testament of the Kindness and Love of Yeshu, dear heart! I see it! ReneeG, today, I dedicate this post to you.

February 11, 2022

space

The space in between where I AM and where I want to be is typically the most anxiety-ridden and fear-filled place. And that is alright. Anxiety and fear are simply signals/signs.

Once recognized…once I AM aware of anxiety, fear and all other negatives, I have a choice. I can ignore, dismiss or disregard – this has not proven helpful for me in the past.

I can gather the strength to acknowledge it. At times, acknowledgement is my biggest hurdle.

Once acknowledged, I can sit with it for a minute (not a literal minute coz ya’ll know I can sit for a LONG time!). Anyhow, once acknowledged, sat with, faced (read: stared and made faces at), I can take some deep breaths, smash a pillow and then chart a course of action to help work through/process it all.

Processing for me begins internally (looks different for each of us) and then externally.

So, first acknowledge where I AM: presence fully in the present.

Write it all out; everything I see/sense/feel.

Then, process through it (sometimes this involves an intensive – workshop/seminar). Long term it typically include therapy (counseling, art, music, dance water, spiritual healing) and support groups.

As the unfolding takes place, the processing reveals things never before seen or things buried.

Hold all of the things up to the Light ~ sit with it, meditate on it, speak about it with those who are safe, pray about it and please do anything else that helps and causes no harm.

What needs to be discarded (holds no value/positive energy)? What needs to be dusted off and given space? What needs a long-term care plan?

What is the dream you’re holding?

I believe all of us have dreams – we’re either living the dream, working towards the dream or have buried the dream. For those who buried dreams or had dreams buried by someone else, this journey is to unearth the dream, make room for it, formulate a plan so we can fully live the dream, the rest of our days.

Fully enjoy where you are now.

Keep dreaming and journaling/processing it all.

Work towards where you wanna be.

What is the dream you’re unearthing…holding…building or reBuilding? I’m here with/for you!

Common Day Hero: You work tirelessly to ensure your family is well taken care of always. You live in light of eternity. You show up for ya friends; we love you. Beayonka, I dedicate this post to you today.

February 4, 2022

double

Double portion…I can’t even begin to accurately express ALL the emotions…the magnitude of the gratefulness I feel, typing those words.

In verse nine of Chapter two of the Book of II Kings in the Holy Bible, it says, Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask! What may I do for you, before I am taken away from you?” Elisha said, “Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.”

In February 2020, I saw a vision of my dad leaning over the rails of heaven (not here to debate if heaven has rails!). He was beaming and as he smiled, I saw his mantle/anointing fall on me; symbolized by a royal blue shawl that I saw float down from him to me.

I followed the Voice of The Divine and took the month of January away from all social media. In the first week of January, I received a call from a friend I hadn’t seen in two years. She told me that she thought of me when a friend of hers (a church women’s group leader) mentioned needing a female speaker!

I called the women’s leader and was under the impression that I’d be speaking to the women’s group. Then, I got the official letter and read that I AM the main speaker scheduled for the Sunday service! I was overwhelmed with emotion.

I prepared as best I could. I was so nervous and just as excited and on Sunday, 30 January 2022, I spoke at a church in Dallas (my first paid speaking engagement!)…I believe forty people were present.  Despite my mess-ups, I felt like I was in my element.

The church had already told me they’d give me a check (an offering of love). I didn’t know the amount, but I told my kids that I’d give away a hundred percent. They said, what?! So, I explained that my dad practiced giving away one-hundred percent of the first check from a new job/contract.

They weren’t convinced about this practice and I reminded them that they’re free to believe/practice what they choose, as they are led. Only my kids knew that I’d committed to give away one hundred percent. So, imagine the look on their faces when after I received the check and after the announcements, a member stood up and said, I feel the Holy Spirit leading me to give more to this woman of God!

He didn’t ask anyone else to give, but others started reaching for their wallets and purses! Such kindness. So overwhelmed by the generosity of this small church.

The church collected over six hundred percent more than the check! The church women’s group also gave me gift cards to two different restaurants! Many tears of joy and gratitude. My children will continue to see the Love and Power of The Divine in our lives.

So grateful for this experience and the open door into all that Heaven has for me and my kids!

Common Day Hero: You are such a kind and fun person. You are an admirable wife and daughter/in-law as well as a phenomenal mom. Glad to share this journey with you. JenniferH, I dedicate this post to you.

January 21, 2022

121

From as early as I can remember, my mom has quoted Psalm 121 when we enter a vehicle. Before we buckle up, as we buckle up and as we start moving down the road, we’d hear these words. I find myself saying these very words and being comforted by them often.

May they comfort you, knowing The Divine offers Protection, Provision and the very Preservation of our souls.

Chapter 121 of the Book of Psalms from The Holy Bible (New King James Version, but please look up the version of your choice, the one that speaks best to your heart. This is just the version we heard/memorized).

I will lift up my eyes to the hills—
From whence comes my help?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.

3 He will not allow your foot to be moved;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
4 Behold, He who keeps Israel
Shall neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord is your keeper;
The Lord is your shade at your right hand.
6 The sun shall not strike you by day,
Nor the moon by night.

7 The Lord shall preserve you from all evil;
He shall preserve your soul.
8 The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in
From this time forth and even forevermore.

Common Day Hero: May you sense even now the way Heaven guards you. May your heart find reassurance in this Psalm and always may you know how deeply loved you are. My dearest HJ and TruG, I dedicate this post to you.

January 14, 2022

friendships

Friendship is said to be an interpersonal bond…a relationship of mutual endearment/warmth, trust and support.

Sometimes, I think of friendships as rocks or gems. I have been gifted with some rocks and some cool gems along the way…I have grown to see the value in every experience.

Some jagged, abrasive/coarse rocks cut and cause loss of blood and strength (unintentionally, at times, I’m sure). My personal experience has been that it was all necessary for me and I gained insight I wouldn’t otherwise have.

The beauty of the gems in my life (precious and few) is that we are free to feel, share, process and heal one another. We welcome one another fully into all the messy and miraculous that is our lives…no part is hidden.

I AM grateful for friendships that last despite turbulence, tornados and all sorts of terror (internal and external).

I AM grateful to be heard and given space to simply…be.

In all the shifting and shaking, after the rocks have fallen out, who are the gems in your life?

Gems: Hold each other (gently). Polish (help/heal) each other. Offer gratitude often. Grow/evolve alongside each other (at one’s own pace). Love well (listen, engage, forgive, share honestly and transparently).

Common Day Hero: We’ve both experienced inexplicable pain but so much joy as well…among them this unexpected friendship! You, brave heart, are a pleasant surprise and welcome treasure from Heaven. I cannot begin to express all that I see for you ~ The Divine has so much good coming your way. You have not yet seen the best…in every area. Today, I dedicate this post to you, dearest gem, RMA.

January 7, 2022

2020+two

Happy 2022!

I still use an old-school planner…you know, flip it open, use a writing utensil to jot down plans for the day, week, month! I usually purchase a planner for the new year in October or early November of the year prior, but not this time!

This year is already different (for me) because I didn’t buy a planner till Tuesday of this week!

In the last week of December 2021, I heard The Divine say, take the month of January away from social media. I said alright. I learned some time ago that I need not understand or even like the ways of The Divine, but IF I choose to be Led…and follow the Voices of Heaven, I will discover some things that would otherwise be missed.

More than not, these days, I listen. And what I’ve found is that, when I listen…

I AM opening myself up for unexpected/pleasant moments…and delights from the Angels!

When we truly surrender, our palms are open to ALL that Heaven has…and I fully believe that I AM living under an open Heaven…meaning Heaven is open to rain/shower blessings of ALL sorts on us…no limits.

What are you releasing, so that your palms remain open today, this week, this month, this new year?

Is The Divine Asking you to step away from (and simultaneously step towards) anything/anyone?

What are you opening yourself up to/for this new year?

Common Day Hero: You were a welcome surprise to my life. Grateful for your kind heart and openness to ALL that Heaven is bringing. JennMcD, I dedicate this post to you.

December 31, 2021

favored/favoured

Thinking about Mother Mary this holiday season, had me overwhelmed with emotion…

She was “highly favored” AND pregnant but not married in a time that looked down on such things

“Highly favored” AND couldn’t get a loan…a bank account…or a phone on her own

“Highly favored” AND couldn’t get a place in her own name

“Highly favored” AND rejected by the local townsfolk, gossiped about by the praying and the prEying

“Highly favored” AND discredited, made fun of and most likely ostracized by the Believers Only Club and the At-least-we-lookiN-Holy Inc

“Highly favored” AND how many “friends” disappeared once she went public w/her “condition”

“Highly favored” AND which religious circle/s welcomed her into their group

“Highly favored” AND she had to tell her fiancé, I’m pregnant oh…it’s Heaven’s Child – like ain’t no man did this

“Highly favored” AND she appeared mentally unstable

“Highly favored” AND how much prenatal care she get

“Highly Favored” AND in the dead of night, had to leave erythAng she knew AnD move…not up to the East side, no…she had to move to a place that certainly didn’t look HeavenSent

“Highly Favored” AND she laid on the dirtY floor of a stable…a barn, surrounded by animals, LAWD, the smells alone – I need to know, did somebody give the girl some lemon, lavender, mint…anything?

“Highly Favored” AND she gave birth to her firstborn: The Most Powerful and simultaneously Gentle One, The Great Spirit, The Divine, My Sovereign One behind the Bethlehem Bed and Breakfast.

“Highly Favored”…now, maybe we should talk about the definitions for this word, Favor – kindness, approval, support, over generous, preferential treatment…wait a minute, whose definition of FavoR we talkiN’ about here?

Favor from Heaven’s perspective is NOthing like what earth may have ya believing!

Remember to remind yaSelf of the way Heaven views Favor

iF you are Highly Favored, Heaven will drop a seed into ya system that Heaven alone can germinate and develop and finally cause to “show” on the outside.

Heaven alone can take credit for the nourishment, birth and growth of this new life.

This new life will have limitless potential but NO human can decide what the path will look like. It may not appear “logical” but iF ya keep your ears open to the Sound of the Angels, they’re coming in this season of miracles to remind you that you are “Highly Favored” and EverY single occurrence in your is because…

You are Highly Favored!

Can you raise ya hand up in the air; make a fist if you like and say it out LOUD with me…I AM Highly Favoured!

That interview that did NoT turn into an offer is because I AM Highly Favored

That promotion I was promised but didn’t receive is because I AM Highly Favored

That house loan I was assured wasn’t granted because I AM Highly Favored

That relationship (friendship or romantic) didn’t go as I planned because I AM Highly Favored

What are you being Protected from because you are Highly Favored?

What is Heaven allowing to happen so people will shun you, even in and maybe especially in religious circles?

What is Heaven allowing so people will speak terribly to you and about you because you are Highly Favored?

What is it that isn’t looking like good sense but is Heaven’s leading?

What is it that has you shaking ya head because despite the lack of logic, you know in ya heart, all is well?

What has you seeing the Wonder amidst the worrisome?

Regardless of how it appears, the Truth that holds me is I AM Highly Favored!

Common Day Hero: To see, experience and know it all through the wonder of a child…that is my prayer. May we never lose the wonder…you hold it so well. I miss you immensely and hold ya in my heart always. My dear Robin Diane, I dedicate this post to you.

December 24, 2021

adore

“O come let us adore Him” is the song in my head…and on my lips today.

I don’t sing because everything is exactly as I want or hoped it would be. I sing because my HOPE (heavenly oxygen permeating earth) is not in a human.

My HOPE is in Heaven…in the Divine. This has me untethered!

And there are days that no songs come. I don’t have steps to a cure of any sort for what ails us…just suggestions to help us engage (and not isolate). It seems that when we isolate-without-end, it’s more harmful than helpful.

Suggestions (hopefully helpful) – adopt a pet (if you don’t want a pet full-time then pet-sit!). If you’re not a pet person, volunteer to help some of our fellow humans in need. Sign up for a local art, self-defense, calligraphy, cooking, dance, coding, writing, speaking class…or something else that interests you!

May you find joy on the journey, peace in the process and delight (even if just for a moment) amidst despair this holiday season!

Common Day Hero: I see such a tenacity, fire and tenderness in you. May all of Heaven’s favor be upon you always. Aunty Hassina, I dedicate this post to you.

December 17, 2021

blessing

Verses 24-26 in Chapter six of the Book of Numbers in the Holy Bible says,

“The Lord bless you and keep you; 

The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you;

The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” 

This week, the verses above have been my prayer and meditation for us all.

Heaven, let your light shine down on us. We receive it and in turn, share it with our world.

That.is.all.

Common Day Hero: Your connection to the Angels has increased my joy and comforted me in deep pain. I AM grateful Jenn introduced us and you connected me to Kelly. Hugs and more hugs, Sue. I dedicate this post to you.

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