The Perception Deception

Understand that your perception of life determines how you will live. Trust me when I say everyone has times of struggle. Do not allow these times to shape you into an individual who perceives that the world is against them.

Assignment:

Take time to evaluate your belief system and answer these questions: Who do you believe you are? Who do you believe you will be in the future? Do you live in the past?

In order to achieve a vision of clarity, you must create it. In other words, do not blind yourself in the past experiences of your life, instead move forward and upward with a new vision that you create for yourself; Then believe in it and you will soon start living in it.

Get Tested

Did you know that black women are most likely to be infected with HIV as a result of sex with men who are infected with HIV. In fact, 67% of black women with HIV contacted it through heterosexual sex with men they trust.

Know your status, take control, and inspire other women to do the same.

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Food for Positive Thought

How many times have we heard about the powers of the mind and how important it is for us to think positive thoughts to reap the rewards of a positive life. I for one am slowly transitioning into a mentality that is not only helping me cope with everyday stress, but it is also helping to change my mind about many of the life situations that could hinder my growth. I believe the mind has the power to heal, but only if you make the decision to change the way you think. I also feel it is important to surround yourself with positive thinkers. When you begin the transition into positive thinker, it may even be necessary to release some relationships to get where you are trying to go in your mind.


Some of the "positive" thoughts I think to myself


You are beautiful, smart, loving, and wonderful
You will be successful
You are a good mother and friend
You will be an inspiration to others
You are not a quiter or a loser

Anyone trying to tell me otherwise. "I'll holla at you."


Think, feel, and say positive things about yourself and see how the world, as you see it, changes overtime. I still have some tough days, days I can't seem to pull it together, but when I come back, I am so happy that I have the ability to do so. Don't allow negative thinking to rob you of your dreams and aspirations in life. Don't allow negative thinking to rule your life.

If I did, I wouldn't be writing this today.

Helpful resource:

http://www.successconsciousness.com/index.htm

Books: http://www.successconsciousness.com/ebooks_and_books.htm

Adopt a Cocoa Woman

I would like to inspire someone to adopt another woman to encourage, inspire, and motivate. Ask her, "what are your dreams?" What do you want to do? What are your goals? What is your deepest desire? and when she answers, say, "let me help you". (If within reason)

Unless you are dead, it is never too late to live. Especially if it is something that will help her feel good about herself and is productive to a positive outcome.