5, 4, 3, 2, 1...Countdown to Your Next Level of Living

GOOD-BYE, ADIOS, AU REVOIR, SIGE 2012!!

Hello for the last time of the year 2012. I have had a wonderful time this year sharing with those who read my blog. I hope that each reader of FromMe2U has been inspired and empowered and activated to discover the purpose hidden inside.

For me, this has been a year of hard-truths. I had to own the truth that both families (origin and created) would never be the same again...and that's ok. I had to own the truth that fear creeps into my heart and cripples me from doing what the Lord instructs me to do...and that's not ok. I had to own the truth that I am a loner and need to socialize more...especially with family. I had to own the truth that I am my son's full-time parent...and it is what it is. And the owning of truths list goes on and on...

What has this year been a year of for you? Has this been a year of triumph or turmoil? Has this been a year of lessons learned or lessons earned? I encourage you to reflect on this question and, as you come to your answer, begin to think how the answers can propel you into 2013. Tonight, we will begin a countdown in our hearts to our NEXT LEVEL of LIVING.

2013 will be the year that we all need to take the way we live to our next level. No more staying in the status quo of life. It's time to dream a little higher, aim a little higher, reach a little higher and Live at the next level. I know this may sound like a Self-Help Guru Mantra but it is the truth that I have learned as a Christian. The lessons I have been taught and learned is that when you are down in the pits (spiritually, financially, etc), you do...not...stay...there. You examine your heart and soul and allow for the truths to be told. Once they are told, you seek wise counsel and get to gettin'. Get to work on reaching a higher level of living because the Enemy of our Hearts does not want to see God's created people living in the Glory that was created. Living in Glory on Earth does not mean Perfection but it means Peace.

Tonight, as you begin the countdown to another calendar year, countdown in your heart to when you will begin your Next Level of Living.

Be Blessed and Safe Tonight,
Aurellia Anderson

FromMe2U: The Personal Blog of Aurellia Anderson: #HaveCourage to Say "No"

FromMe2U: The Personal Blog of Aurellia Anderson: #HaveCourage to Say "No": Hi Readers! I don't know about you but I hate, let me repeat, HATE, being told "No." Yes, I just expect everyone to say "Yes" to me and give...

#HaveCourage to Say "No"

Hi Readers! I don't know about you but I hate, let me repeat, HATE, being told "No." Yes, I just expect everyone to say "Yes" to me and give me what I want. I mean, why not? I say "Yes" to others' requests easily. But I think that is where the problem lies. Others have no problem with saying "No" while I will rearrange my LIFE in order to accommodate the request to which I have said "Yes". Well, this is the time for me (and you) to #HaveCourage to say "No".

Not having the ability to say "No" has gotten people into debt because they don't have the courage to not spend, spend, spend. Not saying "No" has allowed for men and women to be misused and abused over and over again. Saying "No" should be an easy word to roll off the tongue. However, it is not. For various reasons we accommodate others at the expense of our own comfort. This must stop. We must #HaveCourage to say "No" to others and risk not being popular. We must #HaveCourage to say "No" to our own indulgences and risk being temporarily uncomfortable.

Get ready for the best of the rest of your life by mustering up the courage to Say "No".

Blessings,
Aurellia

#HaveCourage to Dream

Hello everyone! I hope you're being inspired and encouraged to #HaveCourage this month to step into the new year a new you! I know I am.

Today, I want to encourage you to #HaveCourage to Dream. I know it sounds so simple but there are those of us who can't allow themselves to dream again because dream after dream has not come true for them. If you are that person, let me encourage you to #HaveCourage to Dream again. I know it may appear that your dreams have not happened but your life isn't over yet. There is still time.

For those of you who have not dared to dream because fear of looking stupid, let me encourage you to #HaveCourage to Dream. So as a person thinks so shall they be.

Dream...about your wants. Dream...about your needs. Dream...about the world. Dream...about your community. Dream...Dream...Dream.

#HaveCourage to Dream!

Blessings,
Aurellia

#HaveCourage to Let GO!

#HaveCourage to Let Go

Confession: I do... not...like change. I abhor it. I get comfortable in my ways of living and any sort of change throws me off. So you should assume that I have had (and still do) a hard time letting go of things, people and relationships. It took me years to let go of old relationships and bad memories. And I learned the hard way that in order for me to have the best and grow to be the best of God, I must #HaveCourage to let go. 

Yesterday I posted on Social Media the #HaveCourage for the day. It was #HaveCourage to Let Go. The first post was about letting go of old material things. Did you know the starting point of decluttering is psychological? We have to admit to ourselves we are emotionally attached to certain possessions and will hold on to them even if they are broken or worn out. The dresser with the broken legs needs to go! The stained shirt needs to find its way to the dumpster! Television shows like Hoarders have trained counselors speak to the hoarder because they know that keeping a tight grip on material possessions even when they no longer serve their purpose for us is a mental issue. But we must #HaveCourage to Let Go. 

The next #HaveCourage post was about letting go of relationships that no longer serve their purpose in our lives. Now I am not talking about marital relationships (that's a whole different can of worms) but the relationships that began with a different expectation and end up being broken and worn out. There are those friendships we have that are no longer friendly but are actually destructive to our moods and self-esteem. There are those romantic relationships that are no longer adding to our love-factor and find itself being abusive. Seriously, these relationships are no longer serving the purpose with which was the starting point. #HaveCourage to let go. 

Letting go does so much for our environments-living and psychological. It allows for the air to be cleansed from all that is toxic and harmful. It allows for our spaces to be empty so they can be filled with the good that is God. Believe me, when I do some purging, purification automatically comes along because clean just feels so good (and I also mean with relationships). 

My friends, do the hard thing and ask yourself, "What/Who do I need to let go?" When you come up with the answer, #HaveCourage to let go!

Blessings,

Aurellia

#HaveCourage to Love

#HaveCourage to Love

I know this #HaveCourage is cliche but it is so true. Over the course of time, many times (or maybe one bad experience) made us afraid to love others. We have been hurt or have seen others hurt from giving themselves in love and decided not to Love. But I want you to know that you will never experience love if you don't allow yourself to #HaveCourage to Love. 

Loving others requires sacrifice. It will require being selfless. It will demand that you leave offense at the door. So, yes, it takes Courage to Love. There is a vulnerability you experience when you make up your mind to Love someone.  But nothing is worth winning if you don't risk losing. 

I have loved and lost. I was afraid to love again because the pain of other losses changed my perception of love and relationship. But after a period of time, I made up in my mind that I would #HaveCourage to love again. It didn't work out but I was proud of myself for attempting to love again. 

So #HaveCourage to Love. It will be worth it.

Blessings,

Aurellia

#HaveCourage to want New

#HaveCourage

Hi Everyone! As you may remember, December is the month I have dedicated my blog to encourage readers to #HaveCourage. Courage is not the absence of fear or absence of obstacles, but it is the "mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty" (Merriam-Webster). Our actions are only courageous when there is a presence of fear or an obstacle.  

I have a list of various actions, behaviors, and feelings I want to encourage you to #HaveCourage for and I don’t know where to begin. I feel like the items should be in some kind of order but, if you know me, you know I am very indecisive. So I think this series of #HaveCourage blogs will not be in any particular order but as I am led by the voice of God and the cry of the people…

Today, I want to encourage you to #HaveCourage to want something NEW. That’s the thing about the ending of one calendar year. At the stroke of Midnight, it is the ending of the old and hopefully a step into what is new. But truth be told, we cling on to what has been and what is practically worn out and old instead of getting excited for what is new that lies ahead. It takes Courage to actually desire to have something new because the old is so comfortable and so familiar. We know what to expect with the old; the New is foreign territory and may be inhabited by lions, tigers, and bears…oh my!

This December, I want you to #HaveCourage to want something new in your life. This new may be finally looking for a new job or a new place to live (because you know that you really are tired of the job you currently have). New for you may be a new romantic relationship because the relationship you are in is going nowhere fast. Ask yourself, What do I want to be NEW in my life? Whatever answer you admit to yourself, let that be your priority in the New Year to achieve.

Blessings,

Aurellia

#HaveCourage



 Happy Day Bloggers!

I'm excited about this month. I'm always excited about December. Yes, it is the Christmas season that is marked by angels and baby Jesus and trees and decorations and family and gift-giving. But it is also significant because it is the symbol of one year lived ending and preparation for a new year full of hope and expectations. I love having the option of starting over and getting a chance to get it right. (lol) But none of this "change" will occur if COURAGE is not present.

Courage.

Definition of COURAGE (Merriam-Webster) : mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty

Origin of COURAGE: Middle English corage, from Anglo-French curage, from quer, coer heart, from Latin cor — more at heart

If we were to unpack the definition of Courage, it would take more than just one inspirational blog post. It would take a book (hmm). But this month, I would like to encourage you (along with myself) to #HaveCourage to risk some things, live some ways, address some situations.

The world is filled with victory stories of new treatments and possible cures for diseases and new companies beginning creating jobs for many. On your block, there are dances and tears of joy for new wedding engagements, babies being born, books written, college acceptances. The present moment for some is great and will require us to #HaveCourage to do what's necessary to see it through.

This world is also filled with so many controversial situations these days. At present, America is talking about falling off imaginary cliffs and NFL players are committing homicide-suicide. Down your street, there is worry and fear, loss and grief about jobs, finances, family, relationships. The present moment for many of us is not all that great and will require us to #HaveCourage to take the next step into our forevers.

Over the month, follow the FromMe2U blog posts and be inspired to #HaveCourage to walk into a new year ready to see the Greatness that is God.

Blessings,
Aurellia

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