New Year, New Goals, New Rules

So it’s a new year and everyone has resolutions that may be broken by the first of the second month into the year. What new years resolutions have you written that you may have already broken? It’s ok if you have broken one or two. Get back on them and keep pressing forward! We still have 350 days to cover. So let’s get going! Motivate, Inspire, Change Lives and Jump into Action.

Get your calendar, notebook, journal, dream book, or whatever it is that you enjoy writing your dreams and read what you have written and write some more!  I have realized there are times when you have to look back and review what you have written and achieved (or not) in order to see how far you have gotten.

One of my goals this year is to read more books that will help me reach my goals. I have already read a book by Terri Savelle Foy “Dream Big” and it has impacted my life greatly! If you do not like to read there is also the option of listening to podcasts  or audiobooks. Learn, learn, learn and move, move, move unto a better place, unto a better position, unto a better state of mind. The point is to move and not be mediocre.

I challenge you to get your hands on books, articles, attend conferences and seminars that will challenge you to jump into your destiny. Surround yourself by positive people. Take away the negative and recognize when the negative energy reaches your space.

This year, I am going to jump into action and no longer be a wimp or give excuses. I love the acronym that Florida Hospital has on their welcome card (laying on the hospital bed) when you are admitted as an inpatient or outpatient – CREATION.

C- Choice

R- Rest

E- Environment

A- Activity

T- Trust

I- Interpersonal Relationships

O- Outlook

N- Nutrition

After reading their philosophy, I was reminded that in life there should be a balance. At times, we lose that balance when we focus too much on one thing and then all others areas of our lives suffer the neglect.

So, time to get back in the game to focus and keep the balance going. What do you do when you fall off your list of things to do? What is it that helps you stay on track? Is it a phone app? List of things to do on paper? A planner? All are great and the best part is that you use  what works for you.

Live, learn and move on!

2016 will be the best year ever~

Cindy

GGWT

 

 

2014 Vision Board

I hope this inspires you to start your very own vision board. I started my board last year but it is now in 2014 that I am beginning to fill it up with new goals, inspiration and dreams! Begin NOW! 🙂

Joshua 1:7

“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.”

My New 2014 Vision Board

“Though one may be overpowered…”

No one wants to be alone! I sure don’t want to be left alone! Do you? Well, unless I am alone in His presence or alone to think and get my thoughts together. Nonetheless, we all yearn to have some type of companionship.

Last year, I lost 2 important people in my life.

My divorce was final mid October and a little over a month after that I lost my sister. What a way to end 2013. You are probably wondering and saying to yourself “that is insane”. Yes, it is! But in the midst of this insanity I have found grace, peace and love. My husband chose to abandon me in order to pursue selfish things of this world. I’m not bitter! I chose to stay firm in the Word and trust in God’s promises for my future. My sister did not leave me alone…although it may feel that way at times. She did however leave a legacy…her precious daughter Sami who she adored and called Saminel, Mookie, Pookie and all the other cute names that you can come up with my sister used them too! She is 23 years old and is trying to figure out life all by herself in the Big Apple. My prayer in 2014 is that she does not feel alone in 2014 and moving forward. That she would continue reaching out to me and others for guidance, prayer and assistance any time she needs it. I love her and want to see her desires, goals and aspirations fulfilled.

In 2014, I choose not to be alone in my journey. I am including key people in my life that will steer me in the right direction. I am involving others to do the same. Make this year an even better year because you included others in your inner circle to accomplish the things God has called you to do. I love the stories of the women in the bible that did not make it alone. They were tactful and strategic about how they were going to accomplish their goals. I love the story of Esther and what she had gone through in order to become Queen. What a story! Read Esther when you get a chance and think to yourself if that was you how you would react being in her position.

Make a difference in 2014 and be light to all that do not have light. Choose not to be alone!

Ecclesiastes 4:12 says, “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”

Be empowered! You are mighty and strong!

Godspeed~

Cindy

what are you doing today?

what are you doing today?

I slept in today…the first is so long! It was well deserved. I worked hard and played little in 2013!

Today is the first day of the rest of 365 days in 2014! Everyone is pumped up and motivated to get their year started.. If we were like this 365 days of the year imagine all that we are able to accomplish! Some of us are driven that way and others well…let’s just leave at that. I think of the scripture that we read last night – Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” just before we brought in the new year and I’m reminded that God will always stretch out his right hand to protect me and to give me strength. I pray the same for you as you begin 2014 inspired, motivated and encouraged to do what your little heart desires to do! Be encouraged and keep seeking for His kingdom because as we all well know that God will grow our little world with many blessings.

Begin 2014 right where you are!

Cindy

wisdom comes fr…

wisdom comes from above~

Proverbs 31:26 “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.”

I’m ending this year with my very first blog post but starting the new year filled with wisdom and knowledge able to share with all godly women interested in growing and knowing more (I am not professing to know more by the way…I’m far from it…I am continuously growing in this journey we all call life). The quote for today comes from Proverbs 31:26 “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” Growing up in a Hispanic home I was taught to speak when I had permission to speak. I respected my elders, authorities and most especially my parents. They were and still are my godly role models. I learned to be silent in God’s presence through them as well. They taught me that wisdom is not taught but that it comes from Heaven and that it is a gift. My challenge for women today and moving forward into 2014 is to seek for God and His wisdom so you can speak into other women’s lives. Bring yourself to a stillness so you can hear what God is whispering in your ear in order to walk in His fullness. Will you take that challenge with me? Email me at growinggodlywomentoday@live.com and I may post your thoughts on a future blog post with your permission. Please note: no profanity, obscure photos, spam, junk mail, or promotions accepted-they will go to spam/junk heaven. Only godly interests and curious godly questions. I will try to response courteously and in a timely fashion. Thank you kindly~God speed!

Cindy