As the year comes to and end and we are stepping into a New Year remember all you have been, all you have done and all that is ahead of you! Whatever happened in the last year was meant to build your character for the present and whatever challenges you have faced or will face you will make it through. Hold onto the bright days ahead even when gloom may present itself; we can't change the past but we can build from the things we have learned about ourselves, situations, circumstances and other people. No matter what the New Year brings you; hold on and keep fighting the good fight of life... You are still here today for a reason; you may not know what that is but you have purpose. My hope for all is that you do keep going, keep pushing and keep having drive to become better than you were yesterday. Each day holds importance; as does each breath you breathe. Be loving, kind and gentle to yourself when other's may not be that way towards you. Each person faces challenges and we don't know what they are but for your sake don't lose yourself in people, places or things that are not divinely appointed.  We live in a time where people have lost themselves in a world of false ideologies, false beings and aren't true to the ones who are loyal to truth or words.  This year... don't go searching for yourself in other's... search for yourself in you! You know yourself better than anyone and you are the only one that can nourish your soul the way it needs to be. Love yourself a little more and take tender care of your heart. Don't allow life to break your heart! There are very few people in this life that you can be your true authentic self with... I pray the first person you choose to be authentic with is yourself and don't lose your direction. Your soul guides you... be a better person than you were yesterday for everyday! Do no harm unto other's... Trials will come your way no matter how good of a person you are... but you have to keep going! Make amends to those you have harmed or have harmed you...Live for today; when tomorrow doesn't come; how will you know you lived your best life for today? Much love from my heart to yours... 

If you have people in your life that say they care about you and they do the opposite of caring... It is not truth. I had a very profound insight about a friend that told me they were worried about me some time back while I was going through some traumatic times. I thought about that statement; time and time again. If a person is truly worried about you and your life they would never harm you in any fashion... if a person truly loves you they would never do anything to hurt you purposely. The times we live in are very profound and scary. Who is it that you can truly trust and rely on to carry you through your days?  A friend is someone that helps you rise on the days you feel like you can't get up. A friend is someone you can confide your deepest secrets to and they  don't hinder you with judgment. A friend is someone who is a person who is there for you when you can't be there for yourself. A friend is someone who makes promises and keeps them. A friend is someone who is loyal to your growth. A friend is someone who would drive across the country just to make sure you are okay... A friend is someone who gives you an ear or makes you laugh on your worst day. A friend is someone who makes you be accountable for your actions. A friend is someone who is not jealous. A friend is someone who you lean unto when you can not stand. A friend will hold you on your worst days and on your best days... A friend is someone you share the parts of yourself that you are afraid to share with the world. A friend is someone who doesn't hurt you to make themselves feel better... A friend is what you need to be to yourself because that is where your loyalty remains... Be loyal to loving yourself and picking yourself up each day because you are the best friend you will ever have... Embrace your imperfections and treat yourself the way you would like for people to treat you... much love from my heart to yours...

Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and truly looked into you own eyes? Have you ever looked deeply into what lies beneath the surface? We often look into the eyes of others but do we look into our own souls? Who are you in there? What does the world see and do you project who you truly are unto the unforeseen depths of who you are to the external world? Yes, we portray to the world the outer shell but do we truly convey who we are or hide behind the physical body. There is something amazing about being able to look at yourself and have no shame for who you are inside or how you appear to the world. When you deeply dive into those parts of yourself it is the most amazing experience. Nobody knows you; nobody knows the things you have gone through and nobody has had the exact same experiences; as yourself. The imprints of your soul are present in your eyes... the reflection of who you are in this imprinted on the  heart and souls of others that you have helped in one fashion or another in this life. The love that you have poured into the unforeseen is between you and your eyes. If you have caused malice upon others that reflection in the mirror will never seem beautiful to you... If you have been a kindred and  pure soul you will never be ashamed of who looks back at you... Sometimes when you shine like a mirror and you reflect your peace and beauty unto others; they shatter like a broken mirror.... When a mirror can't