Did anybody say Flag??? Not on these nails. Sporty Red, White and Blue in your very own style. You and your Techn can bring out the real Diva in you this 4th. WHAT?
“The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.” Audrey Hepburn
Hope Springs Eternal
As in nature, each Spring, we too have newness of life. We want to clear out the old and began anew. Anyway, it feels like a new beginning.
How are we to harness that power of growth and development in our lives? We must be willing to give up the life, we think, is best for us and give-in to the life that is waiting for us. We must choose to use the power (THE SPIRIT) within us to achieve that end, LIFE. Then possibly live LIFE as it was meant to be, in . . .
L – Love
I – Intimacy
F – Freedom
E – Empowerment
Furnish Gentleness — Gentleness is like heat in a cold world. Those around you bear the wounds of Rivalry, Jealousy and Inferiority. Pour the Oil of Gentleness and you will become their greatest memory of the day. Gentleness diffuses anger. Gentleness is the harbor every human wants to enter. Gentleness is the perfect environment for greatness to grow.
Do you ever get angry or mad with yourself if you break a promise to yourself? How many promises have you broken this year to yourself? If you could, would you talk to yourself about those broken promises? Are you worth the asking and seeking? Would you be speaking to yourself or myself? Whatever!
The POINT: Stop lying to yourself!
African-American churches’ roots go back to the North and South of the Revolutionary War period of the 1760s and 1770s. Like whites, blacks also began to come to Christ during the religious revivalism of the period.
African-Americans shared a common belief with European-American evangelicals that the biblical account of God’s past dealings with the world offered clues to the meaning of life in America. But, there was a difference. White Protestants often likened America to the Promised Land — the New Israel — a “city set on a hill.” Black worshipers were more likely to see America as Egypt — as the land of their captivity. They longed for their own emancipation, just as God had delivered ancient Israel in the Exodus.
Over time, growing numbers of African-Americans formed their own congregations. In 1816, representatives of these congregations joined to form the African Methodist Episcopal Church (A.M.E. church), with Richard Allen as the first bishop. The most significant growth of this church occurred during the Civil War and Reconstruction.
African-American churches took up what has been their historical mission to care for the spiritual and physical needs of black people, since they were neglected and discriminated against by white society. Yet, they did not forget the ultimate mission of the church — to make disciples in all nations and among all peoples.
The year of 1843 is generally looked upon as the year of the beginnings of work among Negro Baptists in Tennessee. It was in this year that the first Negro Baptist Church was organized in Columbia, Tennessee by Rev. Richard Sanderson. In 1848, First Baptist Church of Nashville was organized by Rev. Nelson Merry, a church from which the present First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill, Spruce Street, and other churches draw a common heritage.
Think About It: Do you know the history of your CHURCH?
Worry
a thin stream of fear that trickles through the mind, which, if encouraged, will cut a channel so wide that all other thoughts will be drained out. –Author Unknown
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.
I Corinthians 14:33
Hands and feet colors or designs do not have to match.
Weak, brittle nails – “Ridges and weakness can be just dry nails,” Dr. Graf says. “The nail is made of keratin, so if you have rough and dry nails that break easily, that means they’re getting thinner.” Fortunately, treatment is easy: take 500 mcg of biotin daily. Do not buff your nails, instead smooth with light block or smoothing file, this too will cause thinning and splits if not done correctly. Polishing with nail strengthener (not hardener) will add to the overall appearance and health of your nails. With that said, weakened nails are sometimes a sign of nutritional deficiencies. “Selenium, biotin, and other minerals are very important,” she continues. “If you have weak nails, get a checkup to rule out anemia or thyroid issues.”
Yellow, green, or white nails – Nail polish can cause a slight yellowing of the nails, which is temporary and largely harmless. But if your nails are yellow, green, or white, that may be a sign of a serious health issue. “Yellow or green nails can be indicative of lymphatic obstruction in the fingers,” Dr. Graf says, adding that significant color changes could also be a sign of liver or kidney disease.
This condition can also be due to overlays that have lifted, been on too long and/or moisture and dirt has gotten between the overlay and natural nail causing fungus which will lead to discoloration. This can be dangerous to the future health of the nail and nailbed.
“Basically, if your nails look funky, you’ve got to get them checked out.”
The last of this three-part series will post next week. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Think About It: The more things change, the more they stay the same. —Alphonse Karr
“Some luck lies in not getting what you thought you wanted but getting what you have,
which once you have got it you may be smart enough to see is what you would have wanted had you known.”
-Garrison Keillor
I’ve decided to be more proactive this year and less reactive. Especially, how I treat myself and how I allow others to treat me. I will no longer allow or aid food; or people to use and/or abuse me. I suppose that most of us are reactive? Just what does Reactive and Proactive mean?
Reactive people often react to their physical environment or people’s actions. They find external sources to blame for their behavior or lack of action.
Proactive is about taking responsibility for your life if it’s in your power to do so. Proactive people recognize that they are “response-able.” That means making plans and following through.
Being proactive is about “handling your business” as some would say. To me, that means that what’s in my power to do, I do on a regular basis. Is the change you want in your power to do? Or, is it under someone else’s control?
I’m taking my power back from the ‘wanna be’s’ in my life! “I wanna be slimmer.” “I wanna be more fit.” “I wanna be a better . . .?” “I wanna, I wanna, I wanna.” I can stay where I am and cry, complain and continue in my anger about circumstances. Or I can quite crying about it and just do something! Three months from now, we could be in a whole new life-style if we so chose or still be crying about the same old things, three months from now. Not me! I’ve already started. I am on my ‘To Do List.’ What about you?
I’m creating my future today!
Weight Training
A mind-style shift brings about new respect and appreciation for your body and mind and circumstances. It starts with little changes. This change will require goals and plans to be proactive, consistently. Write. Every day provides a new opportunity to recharge your new self instead of hitting the wall of procrastination. It will take desire, knowledge and skill.
Think About It: Intolerance of your present creates your future.
A new year is like opening a present with potential. What potential for yourself are you anticipating? A new figure? A new career? A new man? New friends? A new hair color, cut or maybe try some weave?? Whatever your new flavor or life-style change, do you know the steps? I’ve heard it said, ‘a goal without a plan is just a wish’ or something like that.
My clients often say they don’t have time to get a manicure or pedicure. With a plan, many things are possible. It’s the year to quite playing with who we’re pretending to be and start shaping our future with goals and plans. Start from the inside out.
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” —Zig Ziglar
Dew Drop Nails 