Sister U Matter!

Happy New Year!!! I pray that this new year, 2017, is full of all your heart’s desires and so much more.

So here I am at the start of a new year, full of expectations of all the wonderful, good and new things that this year will bring. I’m looking forward to all of the newness—new opportunities, new growth, new experiences, etc. It’s such an exciting time filled with so much expectation.

Well, I don’t know about you but I here’s the reality for me:  yeah, it’s a new year but some old stuff came with me into my new year. You know some old health issues, some old relationship issues, some old bills, some lingering issues; just some old unpleasant stuff that I wish would just disappear. I just wish that I did not have to deal with this negative and sometimes very unpleasant stuff in my new year.

But you know what I decided? I won’t address the old stuff using my old way. I decided, just on yesterday, that I will not let this lingering stuff continue to negatively influence my today, my tomorrow, my new year, my 2017. I’ve decided that I will focus on the new and jubilantly celebrate it instead of letting my old, lingering stuff snuff out the joy of my new. I refuse to keep allowing this negative, unpleasant stuff overshadow my progress, my joy, my blessings, my peace, my gratitude—you know, all my good stuff.

So, how about you? How are you going to handle your old stuff –your buts--in your new year? The choice is all yours.  

Remember, Sister U Matter!®

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2016, for the most part, has been a good year for me. It had some struggles but I also experienced lots of successes. But it, the year 2016, ain't over yet! There are still some days left in 2016 and I am eager to see what the rest of this year brings.

• There are still some dreams that can come true. 
• There are still some burdens that can be lifted.
• There are still some promises that can be fulfilled.
• There are still some surprises on the way.

Let's not be so quick to rush forward with our declarations for 2017 that we miss the spectacular end to 2016. Keep believing. Keep watching. Keep hoping. Keep waiting. Keep expecting.

It ain't over yet!!!!

Sister U Matter!®

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I work in a building that was constructed many, many years ago. At the time it was constructed, everything in the building was new including the four elevators. Well as of today, only two of the elevators operate somewhat correctly and one of those two can be a little “iffy”. Well, I noticed something: Some people intentionally won’t ride the “iffy” elevator out of fear that it may stop working while they are riding on it. So they opt to not to ride that particular elevator and wait for the other more reliable one. That got me to thinking, ummm…what elevation might we be missing out on because the conditions seem less than favorable—you know, the circumstances are a little “iffy”?

See, I’m realizing that sometimes those very “iffy” –uncertain--conditions are what’s needed to strengthen us in areas that are so weak that they will hinder us from achieving our divine dreams and inspired aspirations. No, it’s not as simple as jumping on the “iffy” elevator but it doesn’t have to be as complex as we tend to make it either. I think sometimes the thought of getting stuck on the “iffy” ride, stifles our ability to move forward in any condition or direction. We begin to look for perfect settings, circumstances and/or conditions in which to move forward but I have a secret: there are no such conditions. There will always be some risks involved when we move forward.

Keep moving and remember…Sister U Matter!®

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I recently communicated with someone who had been really hurt by actions of a group of people. She had expected one set of actions from the group but did not get them. Although the event occurred some time ago, she continues to be very offended and is choosing to withdraw from the group. Now the interesting part is that not everybody in the group disappointed her—some did exactly as she expected. As a matter of fact, she did not even expect those actions from those who did as she expected. Her disappointment lies in not getting what she expected from specific members of the group—namely, the group’s leadership.

Using this example, I want to encourage a change in perspective for each of us. It is so easy to focus on what we don’t have or receive and miss out on the awareness of all the great things that we do have. Without a change in our perspective, we can become frustrated, constantly disappointed and stressed. We may even live feeling defeated, dejected, damaged and devastated.

So let’s start with this season. Instead of focusing on the gifts we do not get or the people who do not give us gifts, choose to find satisfaction in what is received and really appreciate those who do give to us. It really is an honor when anyone thinks enough of us to give us a gift. As matter of fact, focus on the one gift that we already have...the true reason for the season. Now that’s a change in perspective!

Remember and spread the word…Sister U Matter!®

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Sisters, we matter because...

We have purpose.

• We nurture.
• We invent.
• We solve problems.
• We develop plans.
• We promote peace.
• We carry life.

We are beautiful.

• We are to be adored.
• We are to be adorned.
• We are to be loved.
• We are to be protected.
• We are to be respected.
• We are to be admired.

We expect to matter to our boys and men. But do we really expect it from women beings, (my commonly used phrase for girls and women) our sisters? Even more, do we give it to and/or encourage it from each other? It starts with us, you know.

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