Monday Work Flow: Working Smarter Not Harder

Good morning!
I have been wanting to try working standing up for a while now.  I feel like I've been a little unproductive but I have not been able to figure out why.  One morning I stood up trying to answer emails while staring down and my screen and bending over to type.  Well, I finally got the materials I needed to build my standing desk.  I'm excited and hope I don't develop exhausted feet or legs.  One of my co-workers across from me asked me to let her know what I thought about it in a week.  Of course that meant I needed to document my progress to see how things go.  DIY tomorrow after I clean my office and organize things a little better.

So here's a picture of my first day standing...I'll keep you updated on my progress.  I'll update a picture of my

Peace, Detroit Luv, & Soooooul!

Psalm 23

Good morning!

I had a situation recently where someone I received an unwanted communication from someone I did not know.  They took the liberty to give me words of corrective action and were not the most pleasant about it.  I was caught off guard to say the least.  At first I wanted to respond to defend my position and explain how they were not aware of the full situation, but I was reminded of all the times when I stood still and God faught my battles for me.  I never had to say a word.  So I did just that, stood silent as I received yet another unwanted and unprovoked communication.  I did however go back to a verse that came me some comfort.  

That was Psalm 23 which says:  

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

This Psalm is probably very familiar to most of you and to some, maybe it is the first time you've heard it.  As part of Vacation Bible School when I was maybe 5 or 6 years old, I was supposed to memorize this psalm.  My mommy did everything she could to help me prepare for it, I can see her now trying to feed the lines to me while I was busy jumping around on and off the porch.  Needless to say, because I was not able to recite this psalm by the end of VBS that also meant that I did not earn the prized white bible that I remember one of the older kids (Darcell) from on my block had earned as a prize.  I was crushed.  I had so much fun that week creating macaroni art and trying not to eat the uncooked macaroni.  Meeting other girls my age and learning songs that tied the books of the bible together and ttaught me about battle fought and won.  

This psalm has been my favorite because of the memory of not getting that pretty white bible and because when I became a young lady, I understood it, I lived it, and I'm a witness to it.  God was preparing me even then for situations I would face in the future.  So I posted this psalm as a message to those who meant evil or harm towards me.  So they would know that I am not afraid because I know my truth and who I belong to.  Look into my bright eyes and see that I am well rested.  At my age I have no wrinkles because I am not worried.  Finally, you will not find a frown on my face because no one can steal my joy!  Remember this as you move about my facebook page and other social media platforms searching for whatever you think will make you feel better about your situation.  I pray that you are finding peace of mind and seeking God for your aching heart.  

Peace, Love & Detroit Soooooul!

To Be Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Good morning,
Sometimes it has been difficult for me to explain to others my methods and my make up.  I know that I am created unlike any other being which makes me like an exotic creature something that others are drawn to curiously and facinated with.  Often times it is my gift and curse...I am beautiful like a rainbow and yet strange like snow in Texas.  A while back, I donated blood.  It is something I've only done 3 times in my entire life and for someone who is terrified of needles it is a big deal to me.  Each time that I've donated or any time that my blood is drawn, it comes out slow (yes, I drink plenty of water).  It amazes the nurses and it used to make me nervous.  I've even made a joke to one health professional, laughing through my statement about being a slow bleeder in the event of an accident could actually keep me from dying.  They didn't think it was funny at all.

But this last time when they were counting down the time that I had to fill up a pint, I asked if we were on a time limit and they let me know that I had 20 minutes and I only had about 3 left.  I cannot tell you how much had been collected at that point, but I begin to think about how I was created and that I am special.  Not in the way that I am above anyone, but that I work the way my creator intended for me to.

This was confirmed for me in bible study one night.  In teaching that we must discover why we were born, Pastor K pointed to Psalm 139:13, I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  I believe it, I have internalized this from the moment someone else close to me spoke it to me as tears rolled down my face from not understanding who I was during an uncertain time in my life.  Whenever faced with the fear of rejection by others who may not understand me or agree with my vision, I am reminded that I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  My God created me in His image and the vision or visions given to me were given to me and not the person questioning the possibilities of what I know to be possible.
Think about that the next time someone tells you something is impossible or that you cannot do something.  Better yet, the next time someone tells you how the plans for your life should go in order to be successful by their definition.

Peace, Detroit Luv & Soooooul!