God Orders Steps, Sit In Patience Sister
In a world that is growing and evolving so fast it’s sometimes hard to keep up with the times. There’s always an update of some sort. Even when I log into my website to blog I am constantly seeing a prompter at the top of my screen that says “such and such” version is available UPDATE NOW! The apps on my smartphone constantly prompts me for an update. No matter how many times I update, there will always be ANOTHER update! Keep reading »
If you’re looking for a truly Loving relationship, it is very difficult to be in a relationship with someone who isn’t on the path to self-love.
We don’t have to love ourselves perfectly to find awesome love, but we have to be on the path to self-love. This also means that whomever we choose to be in a relationship with should be on that path, too.
There will never be a perfect moment where we love ourselves perfectly and then we can be in a relationship. It’s a constant process of discovery with no end. But for a relationship to thrive and for intimacy to emerge, each person must be dedicated to growth; otherwise, you will hit a wall. Keep reading »
The following article I found via Higher Awareness rings true to me now more than ever. I thank those that this applies to in my life, and I appreciate you 
May we all experience this and give this to those in need… Presence
Support others with your presence
“The purpose of therapy is not to remove suffering but TO MOVE THROUGH IT to an enlarged consciousness that can sustain the polarity of painful opposites.”
– James Hollis
How do we support others who are suffering?
When we understand how soul works through us, we begin to see how pain generates the impulse to change. We see that our aim in supporting someone is NOT to get rid of their pain and suffering. Instead, we want to assist them to understand what the pain is trying to teach them — to find meaning in their distress.
Often, all we need do is be fully present to them. It also helps to be present to our own experience and genuine in our feelings. Living our own truth helps create the space for the other person to live theirs.
“The first duty of love is to listen.”
– Paul Tillich
“With the gift of listening comes the gift of healing.”
– Catherine de Hueck Doherty
Be Blessed
Gossiper aka Chon
“Don’t take anything personally. Nothing other people do is because of you. It is because of themselves.”
- Don Miguel Ruiz, is a best-selling author and speaker.
“Your worst enemy cannot harm you
As much as your own thoughts, unguarded.
But once mastered,
No one can help you as much,
Not even your father or your mother.”
- Buddha, central figure in Buddhism.
“Suffering is not holding you. You are holding suffering. When you become good at the art of letting sufferings go, then you’ll come to realize how unnecessary it was for you to drag those burdens around with you. You’ll see that no one else other than you was responsible. The truth is that existence wants your life to become a festival.”
- Osho, was an Indian mystic and teacher.
I hope you can find blessings & hope in these quotes- I did! Let go of what’s holding you and you’ll see that it will let go of you too, because the only thing capable of holding on is you. Move past your circumstance and into your blessings!
Lovingly,
Gossiper
Been a minute since I wrote for this column! I actually was considering retiring it because I mean really, what could I say every month about love, relationships, and dating? A bit redundant don’t ya think?!
Being single (in the unmarried phase) is a constant learning lesson. Dating is like Marriage Bootcamp in a way (Hmmm, I think I’ve said that before in an older blog- see, redundant!). What I am learning is that being in a relationship is more than just loving that person. A relationship takes more than merely love to make it work. Love is a needed puzzle piece, but it’s crucial to also have communication, trust, friendship, respect, and purpose. Purpose being something that I’ve recently opened my eyes to through this video of Will & Jada on Oprah talking about the “Business of Marriage.” Peep the video below:
The-Smiths-Talk-About-Their-Marriage-and-Family-Plan-Video
Love & Relationships are not for the weary, that’s for sure!
Be Blessed
Gossiper
Hey everyone! The staff at G.O.S.S.I.P. Sister would like to wish you a very HAPPY 4th! Be safe and stay cool (for those of us in these scorching temperatures).
Independence Day Fact:
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.
Be Blessed,
Gossiper
Miss Gossip
Dr. Love
Another great article from LifeMap Consulting! This time Michele addresses those bills, Bills, and more BILLS that have piled up and is threatening our future. See the whole blog here; snippets are below!
Working in a bank for the past 15 years has opened my eyes to a lot of things and one of them, sadly, is that some people can’t (or won’t) pay their bills.
And what’s really sad is that some of these choices were made when they were younger and now that they are older and need to do “grown up” things, their past has come back to haunt them.
Not paying your bills causes you trouble on so many fronts. It keeps your from getting favorable rates and deals. It requires you to put down higher deposits for utilities and other services.
Now if you have found yourself in the position where things aren’t looking so good, don’t fret. You can work on it. First, face it. It’s yours. You did it, so own up to it.
Visit LifeMapConsulting.Blogspot.com and become a follower of the blog- Good tips & help that we can ALL benefit from!
Be Blessed & May You be FINANCIALLY secure!
I’m about to dig into this Word because that’s the only thing that keeps me. Keeps me in the time of trouble. Keeps me in spite of my insecurities & doubts. Keeps me during the cold & lonely nights, and the dreadful & weary days. Keeps me still when everything around me is so busy. Keeps me sane when I feel like I am slowly & surely losing my mind. Keep reading »
Here’s another snippet from LifeMAP Consulting:
Excerpt 1:
The Contemporary Gospel Duo, Mary Mary, has a track on their new CD that is titled “Are You Ready?”. The song talks about two people who have dreams to move out of their current lives into something bigger and better. The question that is presented asks, “But are you ready? Are you ready? You talk about it every day and you’ve got a lot to say. But are you ready? Are you ready? Gonna take a lot of preparation to reach your destination.”
Excerpt 2:
Your goal may not be paying off bills. It might be trying to get out of the hood. It might be going to college and obtaining your degree. It might be getting a better job. Whatever your goal may be, at some point, you have to stop talking about it and start being about it.
| “It is always your next move.”
– Napoleon Hill The great benefit of heightened awareness is that we have more choice in how we live our lives. At any moment, we can purposefully choose a new experience for ourselves. We can choose to pay attention, breathe more deeply, laugh, rest, play, appreciate, do something different – the possibilities are endless. Keep reading » |
