Hidden Gem: Yesterday was a hard Day

Hidden Gem: Yesterday was a hard Day: "Yesterday was a hard day. It was a really hard day. I saw the UPS man. He had a delivery to my office. As I am signing for the package, tear..."

Yesterday was a hard Day

Yesterday was a hard day. It was a really hard day. I saw the UPS man. He had a delivery to my office. As I am signing for the package, tears came to my eyes. He looked at me and had no idea what was wrong. I told him that every time I see him, I think of my grandfather. I just then broke down into a laugh cry. See, this UPS delivery man is the neighborhood delivery man. My grandfather has since passed for almost 15 years. But I still miss him.

I also had to follow-through on legal matters concerning my family. The drive to the appointment was so painful and so difficult, but inevitable. The wind blows in a direction of its own; it has no concern for our desires or even will.

Yesterday was a hard day.

I was reflecting on all that are in my hands and the lives I come in contact with each day; there is nothing in my life that is small. There is a purpose to everything about me and in my life. So then, I stop to think about what God has given me to create, to oversee, to nurture. No small task, but it is mine to see it through.

I am in no shape or form perfect. I don't have it all together. Not all the way healed from emotional wounds. But the words that write, the words that I speak, are true nonetheless. Right is right; wrong is wrong. It doesn't matter if I have or have not mastered the art of peace; peace should be obtained. It doesn't matter if I have or have not mastered the art of trust; God is still to be trusted.

Yesterday was a hard day. A really hard day. Gosh, but there was a light inside constantly that kept shining in my soul that kept a smile on my face and a pep in my step. So when the Gem of the Day says to remember your purpose, remember it. There will be hard days but if you are solid on who you are and what your role is in life, it will be all OK.

Blessings,
Aurellia

The Voice of God

I have a dear Sister-friend I met at a youth Summer Camp last year. We have remained email buddies, praying for one another. Well, she had a prayer request...well, not really a prayer request. I made it a prayer request; she considered it a resolve of a desire she had that had not been fulfilled. She assumed it was not God's will since her desire had not come to pass. Something in my spirit would not let me believe this was the destined outcome for her. I continued to just believe God would bless/answer/manifest in due time...God's time.

Sure enough I received an email this morning from her letting me know that her desire came to be. Tears just started to flow from my eyes for dual reasons. Yes, I was happy for her but also of the reminder that I do hear from God and that I am connected to the Spirit.

Ladies, the Lord does speak to you. Listen and trust the voice of God...in you.

Blessings,
Aurellia

Keep it Alive

I have so many friends and family members who have big dreams. When I say big, I mean BIG. You know, those types of dreams that are almost nearly impossible. I am among those who have big dreams. As I encourage them, I encourage myself: Don't give up. Like Gospel singer Yolanda Adams sings, "Keep the dream alive, don't let it die."

How do you keep it alive? Keep it always in your view. Write it down and post it around your living space. Always speak positively about your dream: "I am going to (fill in the blank)."

All I ask is that you don't quit. If it a righteous and good desire, don't stop until it is your reality. Don't let yourself or others get in the way of fulfilling the promise. This is what I know for sure.

Blessings,
*Aurellia

Wow! It has been a worldwind ever since Hidden Gem Co.'s 1st Journey Lunch. I have been so excited about that Hidden Gem Co. will have to offer ladies everywhere. There are great things in store for each of us as we really discover the gems hidden inside of us.

I wanted to take this blog to share with you a few things. There are so many women everywhere of all ages who have deep desires to be more than what they are. There are skinny women who want to be "more volumptuous". There are overweight women who want to be "more thin". And you can see where I'm going. I was one of those ladies. Heck, I AM one of those ladies. However, in the pursuit of your goal, PLEASE embrace what is great about who are right now!! Don't give God a slap in the face about how you were created. Remember, you are who and what you are for a reason and a purpose.

Blessings my Sister,
Aurellia