The Ladybug

Let's Talk   We should talk until there are no more words to say We should clarify until the point that everything is understood We should be straightforward until nothing is kept in secret We should listen until everything has been said We should question with the objective that we want to know why If we don't communicate, we will never know the untold story                                                                                                  ...

Good Service  "Live a good life by serving others. It’s the unremembered acts of kindness shown to others that may go unnoticed from day to day. Helping others is a divine mission. Life is more meaningful when you give of yourself. Make an investment in serving others from the heart without expecting something in return."                                                                                                              -Darlena ...

New Year’s Resolutions “Many people make New Year’s resolutions. They seek to develop decisions to put an end to old habits, develop new ones or achieve goals that are important to them. Sometimes, we succeed in keeping our resolutions, but after the third or fourth month passes by, we set aside our good intentions and resume back to our old habits. Before making a resolution, we should evaluate our true motives and level of commitment to change. This year, let’s bring in the “new” and put an end to old habits.”                                                                            ...

Be Strong We become stronger when we pursue a better education for ourselves and for our children. We become stronger when we demand a safer and secure environment. We become stronger when we stand up for equal rights and justice. We become stronger when we choose to live a healthy lifestyle by taking better care of our bodies. We become stronger when we decide to live in peace and harmony with others even when we’re not accepted. We become stronger when we succeed at fulfilling our dreams by overcoming obstacles. We become stronger even when we fail because we learn from our experiences. Today, I will focus on something positive to draw strength from.                                                ...

A Fresh Start "Life starts today and anticipates tomorrow to developing, restoring, and starting once again. It’s not always  about what you've done or what you are, but instead it’s about what you’ll become truly matters. For yesterday is gone, today is here, and hopefully, there will be a tomorrow."                                                                                                                     -Darlena Swann

Whispers "Tune in to the whispers of your heart. Discovering who you truly are  isn't  that straightforward. It takes a while for the unnecessary distractions and chatter to settle down. In a moment of silence and absence of movement we begin to realize what we truly feel. If we listen and hear what is truly being offered, then at some point our intuition whispers back to us."                                                                                                               -Darlena Swann

Special Permission Permission to be less than perfect Permission to be bold and dared Permission to be uncertain even unprepared Permission to be beautiful both inside and out Permission to step outside the comfort zone and be different While experiencing doubt Permission to be outspoken or silent Permission to be compassionate and loved Permission to answer to God’s calling sent from above Permission to be creative Permission to make Permission to use these hands of clay to create Today, I choose to write my own permission slip instead of waiting for someone’s consent of approval.                                                            ...