Did he say paleonomics or paleogenomics?

Did he say paleonomics or paleogenomics? I'm still reflecting on a conversation I had with a dashing fella earlier. Dashing is such a wonderful word, I had to use it. lol I visit my local health food store, quite a few times a week. I always see this fella, since he works there. He looks like he's either a writer or graduate student. Every time he sees me, he makes it a point to say "hi" or smile. That's about as much conversation as we've had, mostly due to the fact that I'm usually wearing my earphones. I have no idea why, even though I have absolutely no music playing. I guess I subconsciously want to be prepared when my phone rings. I don't know. But anywho, today I walked into his line. He said the usual "hi" and I responded with "hi" and probably a smile. I'm always smiling.


He began ringing up my items and then all of a sudden, he starts telling me about a seminar he attended a few years ago. He went on to discuss the speaker and how he foretold many of the things, in which African Americans are experiencing financially at this time. In the midst of this random conversation. He had my complete unadulterated attention. It was like I saw him of the first time. He mentioned the church where the seminar was held. The church he mentioned, was my church. What a coincidence?! I said, "I go to that church, do you?" He said, "no" he attends somewhere else, not sure where, for some reason I checked out a bit after he said, "no." Maybe I was still processing this random exchange. It was such an engaging conversation. Even if he was doing most of the talking. I enjoy listening to men talk. When I come across an expressive man, I'm usually quiet. Most men seem to keep things in. So, it's a special occasion when you find a talkative one. Especially since I've been seeing the guy for over a year and the furthest our conversation has gone was, "hi." All of a sudden I was intrigued.

A lady walked up and interrupted his enthusiastic recap of the seminar. I stood there for a bit and then told him, I would look into the things he mentioned. I know he said something about paleonomics. Initially I thought he meant paleolithic, I'm such a foodie. I went home and googled the speaker he referred to and paleonomics and nothing came up, only paleogenomics. I continued my day filled with errands and the such, occasionally reflecting on this spontaneous exchange. How is it that we can see someone a few times a week over a year time span, yet not see them at all? I noticed this man today.

What I take from this experience is, just how important intelligence and conversation are. The inner man speaks far louder than the outer man. Prior to this exchange, I really didn't have insight into who he was, but today, well hey he completely and enthusiastically showed his inner self. And that my friend, is attractive. Inner beauty is real beauty. The right personality will have you shining like a true star. Intelligence is everything. 

Before I go, I have to tell you. As I was about to take my grocery bag out again for another store run. I happened to notice that I had a small magazine from my church in the bottom. Well, this dashing fella bagged my groceries, and guess what? He saw that magazine with my pastor on the cover. That explains the coincidence and the all of sudden random enthusiastic rambling. I guess he saw his moment and seized it. You know what, it worked. Next time I go to the store, I'll see him. I mean see him as in, well...really see him.


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Give it away and see what happens.

Have you ever been in a position in which you wanted to help someone, but wasn't quite sure how. In today's age we look for individuals to help. At least that's how I view things. When someone has their hand out, do you help them or continue walking as if they didn't exist? Helping someone isn't just about you giving. It also frees you up for more blessings to come into your life. In many cases, you have to let go of what's in your hand, in order for something to come to you. Are you willing to let go? Are you willing to trust that God has more in store for you? He's simply waiting for you, to let go of what you have. 

The missing ingredient for experiencing blessings, is giving. Many believe you have to get to give. When in reality, the exact opposite is true. You have to give to receive. Whatever you need in life, giving is the answer. If you don't believe me. Try it, try it for 30 days. Whatever you have a need for, give it away and see what happens. If you need love, give as much love to others as you possibly can. If you need friends, be as friendly to others as you possibly can. Whether it's money, clothes, etc...Give what you have and see what happens. 

"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Luke 6:38 NIV

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Sing as loud as you can.

Love the ones you love. Smile at the ones who bring you joy. Dance with those who have open arms. Sing as loud as you can. Why? Because this is it. This is your life. Today we're here, and tomorrow we're gone. In the grand scheme of things, nothing really matters except happiness. Be happy. Love hard. Laugh loud. Travel far. Dare to dream. Follow through on your dreams. Live. Love. Be happy. And love again. :-)


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What door have you been knocking on?

You're knocking on a door. Yet, no one answers. You continue knocking, yet no one answers. Have you ever thought that maybe, just maybe there is another door that you haven't considered? Is it possible that there is a path waiting for you and only you? Your special path. It is not crowded. It is not for everyone. It's just for you. Sometimes we have to step back and ask ourselves, is there another way? A better way? A way filled with peace? Peace knowing it is a path created solely for you. 

When we look around and see everyone going in the same direction as us. Let's take a second and think, I wonder what it's like if I go my on way? Tap into my inner Indiana Jones and explore my own attributes? What do I have to contribute to the world, that only I can do? If we never tap into our rich resources within. We are holding back all of the people, who are waiting for us to enter their lives and help them. We are holding back all of the people we haven't met, who are waiting to assist us along our journey. You see, we are all connected. We all have a job to do here on earth. And each of us has our own private path set for us. A path filled with favor, peace, and tranquility. What door have you been knocking on? 

The bible says, "Seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you." What door have you been knocking on? There's a door waiting for you. It has your name on it, but you have to make sure to knock on it. Something tells me, once you knock on that door. It will open all of the other doors, which were not open for you before. Try it... Seek. Knock. Walk through it. 

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Love. It speaks to me.

Love. It speaks to me. In the quiet still moments of the day, and in the midst of air whispers in the night. Love. It speaks to me. Do you hear it? When I hear it, sometimes it brings me joy. And sometimes it causes an unsettled feeling, because it calls me from afar. Far from where I am now.  How does one decide to answer it's call? When love beckons, should one go and answer? Or should one simply ponder the possibility of it and continue their day? In the events that fill our lives, they mean nothing if Love isn't present. True life. Rich life. Successful life. Is one filled with Love. When a woman  meets a man. A man whom has debuted in her dreams.  Once she crosses his path, that's when life begins. Anything beforehand, is simply a prelude.  A time occupier. An appetizer. But when they meet, that is when life starts. Love. It speaks to me. Do you hear it?

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Is it that simple?

Life is interesting. Oftentimes, we make things more difficult than they should be. Is life as simple as, find your passion, discover your gift, and live your life? Is it that simple? Are all of our "mishaps" a result of us not following our passion? These are questions we should ask ourselves. When we take a look at our lives. I mean a real good look. If we are not pleased with what we see. It is only up to us to make those changes. Our life is a reflection of our choices along the way. If we want change, we must change our choices. It's in the decision making moments, in which our life is activated. Those are the moments that tell us, either yay to our dreams or nay. 

When we are at a crossroad filled with indecisiveness, we have to remember who we were, when we set out for this journey we called life. Who were we at the beginning? What dreams are interwoven deeply within our beings? What did we think of which made our eyes glisten? Ignore everything else for a moment and think of that person. That is the person who is waiting anxiously for you to revisit them. They are within you, excitedly hoping for the day that you once again acknowledge them. Is it that simple? Yes, it is.  


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What Would You Say To Your Younger Self?

When I attended my nephew's graduation, in OKC last month. They showed pictures of each graduate from baby pics to teen years, on a huge monitor before introducing them. One of the pictures was he and I sitting on a bench, not too far from St. Louis. I had blonde natural hair, wearing a Banana Republic ensemble. I used to love Banana Republic!

Anywho, that picture completely surprised me. When I saw myself, my thoughts went back to who I was at that point in my life....What would you say to your younger self? Read what Oprah and Phylicia Rashad, had to say to their younger selves....Enjoy! 

Oprah's Letter to Her Younger Self

Letter to My Younger Self: Phylicia Rashad

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