doors can shut, to make new beginnings ((let that story go!!))

doors can shut, to make new beginnings, a photo by notsogoodphotography on Flickr.

Well.. I watched Oprah's life class for the very first time last night and only because my sister sent me a text to tell me it was on. I knew about the show, but would usually watch reruns of Martin or whatever "wives" show is on instead.

This time, I 'm glad I did.

Iyanla Vanzant (whose name I have been spelling wrong all this time) was on and I usually enjoy her, so I buckled on down and paid attention.

The main thing that I held on to after the show went off was how she told er'body to "let your story go." What I got from that was to stop holding on to that sob story of HOW you got in your current situation and focus on the here and now. Let it go!!

Stop leaning on the "past" as an excuse to why you can't fulfill your goal or vision or dream. Stop the "I can't because this happened..." or "This happened to me back in the day so.." and another thing she said (which I wish I could remember verbatim) was targeted at us single mothers.. Stop saying "I'm a single mom so I can't.." which flows out of my mouth constantly.

If you are into self-improvement and all that jazz.. I do recommend you check this episode out when it rebroadcasts or is available on-line.

Peace!!

Haven't Whined About This In Awhile..

After another exciting Friday night of Pinterest, Netflix topped off with Jimmy Fallon, it occured to me that dating is just like the old TV game show Press Your Luck.

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You meet a decent person who seems to have common sense. ***No Whammy!!**

Go out a couple of times and find that they are funny, smart and love to have a good time just like you. **No Whammy, Please!!**

You find that you both have a plethora of things in common and start to think: "Ok.. this could lead to a little something." **I'm almost to the big money, No Whammy! Please!!**

Then, BAM, you find that they are full of games and the both of you are NOT on the same page. Whammy!!

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So, then you pick your face back up off the ground, square your shoulders and get yo swagger back. You look in the mirror and remind yourself that:

"You is kind. You is smart. You is important." - Aibileen (The Help)

(I hope this video is decent. Can't preview it from my work computer..)

Remember.. Love is still in your face!!