An invitation to share a meal does not have to mean that you will be that meal. Be very aware of your surroundings - including the people, places, and the energy that may affect you. Everyone else's idea of an invitation may not be what you have in mind when you extend an invitation to someone.
Be aware and mindful of what you're being invited to - you may not want to attend.
It's beautiful to be you...simply beautiful.
When all you can think about is what happened before, who was there before, how you felt before or how you were treated before...honey, you were done from the beginning.
In order to grasp your present and give it the chance and the power to create your future, you have to let go of your past. That in no way means that you should forget the lessons you've learned from your past. But you can't cling to your past and expect to move forward into your future. You have to make a choice. You have to decide what exactly you will hold onto.
You have to decide if you will be held hostage by past pain, past failures, past disappointments, past embarrassments or even loss. While some things are easier to let go of than others, letting go always begins with the choice and decision to do so. If you can't let go to go forward...you're already done from the beginning. Think about it.
It's beautiful to be you...simply beautiful.
It isn't always good to say exactly what you're thinking. Sometimes your words can cause much more damage than your silence. Choose your words wisely.
You must learn, then understand how to use what you've learned to achieve the highest or best result. If you don't, you will repeat the same lesson until it sinks in and you finally get the "big picture". Learn now and/or pay for it now...because there simply may not be a later.
Your experiences and mistakes don't define you, but they definitely shape and mold you. I thank God for wisdom and understanding.
It's beautiful to be you...simply beautiful.
Honesty is always the best policy. There is never a time that you should lie or even fudge the truth a little just to feel better, or to make someone else feel better, about what you're saying. Your words ring true when they're true. Know that some people will never understand that.
Despite how honest you are and how sincere you may be, there will always be someone who doubts what you say to some degree. That's okay. Continue to be honest and sincere, genuine and kind with your words.
As honest, sincere, genuine, and kind as you may be...every once in awhile you have to be frank. You have to say what you mean in such a way that a person does not doubt your intent. Sometimes what you say may hurt others...as it should. That doesn't mean you should ever speak to be hurtful. It means that some people need to feel something to push them into action or change.
Frankly speaking, being frank can earn you the respect of those who may not even "like" you. Being honest is one thing. Speaking frankly lets people know that you have no agenda where they are concerned. People can respect a person who can be frank and sincere...not just kind and honest. It's something to think about.
It's beautiful to be you...simply beautiful.
