I Have Been Shaken To The Core!

                                          I Have Been Shaken To The Core

Well, Guys, I had a lot to confront this weekend. There were decisions to be made and they had to be made quickly.  I cannot go into direct details but I have some things that I want to say.

 You can go through life and refuse to see the things right before you and you try to cover up the hurt but there will be a time that you will have to face a situation, a (Goliath) in your life.

 This situation was something that had been going on for a very long time but I didn't know how to confront this situation because of the uncertainty about how it would turn out.

God, let me know that now was the time and when I attempted to approach this situation, the pieces started to fall into place.  I was still fearful and to be honest, I still am.  That is what real change will do, it will scare the heck out of you.

  Still not sure what the outcome will be, but, I am expecting something great to come through this.  When God says move, you better move because you may not get the opportunity again.

Confront your fears early because it will still have to be confronted even if it is many years from now.

The Truth About Poverty And Its Effects.

The Truth About Poverty And Its Effects.

A poverty mindset begins at a very young age.  We eat, sleep, and breathe its effects.

Poverty breeds contempt, greed, desperation, and instability.  If you have ever been poor, you will never forget the grip it has had on your life.

Even if you are no longer poor you will still wake up in a cold sweat from dreams you have had about your childhood.  The chipped paint, the times you probably have seen your parent cry because they are wondering where the food and the school clothes will come from.  Scenes of children going to bed hungry and their cries are something you will never forget.

Being poor is shameful, especially to children because they are usually teased and picked on in school.  They wear the badge of scorn that shouldn't be theirs. 

Sometimes you will see young mothers wearing designer duds while their babies are in a soiled shirt and diaper, most of the day.

Some fathers will avoid coming home because they don't want to face the reality because they are unemployed and a non-contributor to the family. Most of the time they will disappear or drown their despair with alcohol.

Some people will borrow money from a neighbor or friend to buy food and then the next month they will have to pay this person back and revisit poverty once more.  This is a never-ending cycle that will hold you in the prison and grip of poverty.

The problem with poverty is, we escape through spending money that we really don't have.  We run away through alcohol, gambling and sometimes drugs and do not hold the other parent accountable for the responsibility in our children's lives.

How To Escape Poverty?

Educate yourself.  If you cannot go to college, go to your local Library and read self-help books and money management books.  Get a job and find other legal ways to supplement your income.  You can take low-cost courses through your local high school. If you do not have your high school diploma, study and get your GED.

If you or your children need clothing, go to a clothing bank, participate in clothing swap meets so you can get bigger size clothing for your kids if they are outgrowing their clothes.  You can also volunteer at a local thrift store to get skills and free clothing.  Also, try Freecycle.org to get free clothing.

If you need furniture, there are thrift stores and also organizations that donate furniture.  Contact social service organizations again Freecycle or ask family and friends for furniture they no longer want or using.  You can also get furniture from the curb but be careful you do not want to bring bedbugs home.

For food, only buy generic brands and learn how to cook with inexpensive ingredients.  Watch YouTube videos for good, cheap, recipes.  If you are really desperate contact social services for help with food and if you are really in dire straights consider dumpster diving and if you live near a lake or stream learn how to fish and read books on how to cook and clean it correctly.

Live beneath your means, pray, and don't borrow what you cannot pay back.

  

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So, you want to work at home huh?

So, you want to work at home huh?

Working at home can be very rewarding; I used to  do it many years ago.  If you have small children this could be the right solution for increasing your income while staying at home.  It sounds like it is so easy to do but it isn't.  If you are a person who isn't used to working independently you may have a problem.  When working at home you would have to give yourself a schedule to follow and the times when the kids are at school or sleep you could put in the work that is needed.

Some people are not cut out for this kind of work because they are not good at starting a job and finishing it without someone looking over their shoulder. You really have to have some self-determination or you will really fail.  If you do not put in your hours you will not make enough money to take care of yourself.

When looking for a work at home job, you have to be careful because there are a lot of scams out there.

• Never pay money to start a work at home job unless you carefully researched it and it turns out to be legit.  Most work at home jobs you will not have to pay anything.
• Check out Backstage Newspaper for some opportunities and also carefully research craigslist because sometimes they do have some jobs but you have to be very careful because there are some unscrupulous people there.  If it sounds too good to be true, it is.
• There are many YouTube channels that promote work at home opportunities and they are legitimate.

If you do not find any opportunities you could start your own small business to work at  home.

Be aware you have to pay tax on this income because you are considered an independent contractor.

Is It Really Worth It To Be Internet Famous??

                                      Is It Really Worth It To Be Internet Famous?

I have been thinking about this subject a lot in the last few months.  There have been a lot of stories in the news regarding internet safety and oversharing.

  Although I am not Internet famous, I am sincerely considering what I share online.  Do people really need to know everything that goes on in your life?

  Over the years I have been on social media, I have heard many sad stories of someone getting murdered, or robbed, due to their activities online.

The death of YouTube Guru Christina Grimmie really hit home for me because she was on her way to greatness and she shared her life through YouTube and while sharing her talent on The Voice Tv Show.

 The problem with Internet Fame is the fact that you are famous online but you do not have the protection that people in other forms of entertainment have at their disposal.

  You do not know who is watching you and you do not know the danger associated with Social Media.

There are a lot of sick people in this world and I really don't feel that it is worth it to expose your family or yourself.  I remember when life was so much easier and we really formed friendships and relationships the old-fashioned way,

I am not saying that it is wrong to work hard and create opportunities for yourself online but you will have to be careful to keep yourself safe.

 We all have heard about Kim Kardashian getting robbed and you would think that she would be safe because she did have a bodyguard but this just proves that you cannot get too comfortable sharing your possessions and personal information on social media.

If you are Internet Famous, please consider getting a bodyguard and proper permits to protect and defend yourself.

Having Faith In The Future By Listening To Our Elders.

                             Having Faith In The Future By Listening To Our Elders.

I spent some time with my mom this weekend and I learned so much from her regarding the past.  She recited stories about her life and I wondered " Could I have been so strong and survived." She talked about hard times that people of my generation haven't endured. Back then people had to do really hard labor to feed and take care of their families.  They dealt with extreme racism and they had to use bathrooms for colored people.  These people had so much against them but they fought hard to survive.

A lot of the things that we complain about don't match any of the trials and tribulations that they had to endure.  What they had in their favor were  family and neighbors who cared and was willing to lend a hand.  Fighting, fussing and picking each other apart is never going to help us progress in our ever changing world.

We need God and we need each other.  That is the key and the glue that will help our future generation to move forward.  When we act negatively with our brother, sister or fellow man we create dissension and we move forward to destroying ourselves.

Next time you hear elderly people talk about the past, just listen and realize if they could make it in this world of uncertainty, you can also but you cannot make it alone.

Change your thinking and mindset and create the world that you want to live in.  Peace dwells in all of us.  Working together is the answer and love each other because God loves you and he will bless you for what is in your heart.

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