What's in Your Rearview 2013-2014

I am so excited to finally be sitting down to carve out time to write in this blog. So may things,  events and circumstances have taken me away from what I love. You probably would not believe how many times I have sat down to pen something or to just get the emotions out... and time, work, family  and life just happened. I can not believe it has been over a year since I have shared with you all.

Every year I do a "What's in your review" type of deal to look back to move forward. A good friend once told me "time changes everything" and that is so true (thanks Jay). In October 2012 I lost my mother 2 weeks later I lost my Grandfather and on Mothers day 2013 my father had a life saving liver transplant at the Cleveland Clinic. In the midst of all of these life altering circumstances I managed to graduate with my Masters in Biblical Counseling. In the midst of it all  God provided he covered, he blessed and he kept me and my family. I am more than grateful for the peace God gave me in the most troubling times of my life.

I think in this last year, maybe year and a half I have learned more about myself than ever before. I have had my world turned upside down with grief and uncertainty, changed my career completely and left my old job. I have found out who is about me and who is not. I have found a inner strength that I never knew I had. 

I don't make new years resolutions but I believe if you want something different you have to do something different. so here are 4 things that I resolve to do not, as a new years resolution but as a life resolution.

1.) I will pour energy and love only into those who are pouring energy and Love into me and support those who support me.

2.) I will prioritize my health and well being, mentally, spiritually and physically. 

3.) I will make power moves and be relentless about building for the future.

4.)  I will accept absolutely, positively no more empty love relationships! I will only accept the love I deserve.

Well there it is transparent... the good, the bad and the not so pretty. I pray that you embraced all that you have learned in 2013 to make a better 2014. What's in your rear view?

Read, Believe and Receive

  Hello Lovely’s I know that I have not been as active with my writings to you but I came to drop a little encouragement in your lap.  In 2012 let us be about the business of doing what we are passionate about and what helps others. If you have this Kingdom mindset you are sure to be both successful and fulfilled. Goal setting is an immensely important behavior when moving from passion to profit, so read, believe and receive.

Read- Read books that help you develop the mindset of a winner.  Read books by authors who are successful in the area that you want to obtain knowledge. You may want to read books on real estate, investing, building a start up business, finance, tips for healthy living or even the Bible (I suggest you start here).

Believe – Believe in your talents and abilities. Work hard, set goals and benchmarks to achieving your goals. Believe that you have the power to reach higher and move forward.  See it and achieve it. Imagine yourself in the place that you want to be and set goals and take the necessary steps to get there.

Receive- Receive your blessing when it comes and pay it forward. Remember to be humble and thankful and always remain teachable. Also do not be afraid to receive criticism as it comes with the territory. Take what you can learn the lessons you were meant to learn in that season… head up and chest out and keep moving forward.

2012 is going to be a great year for you. I believe it.  Encourage someone today because they may be your encouragement tomorrow. There is a little encouragement for your pocket, keep the change ;) its free <3

 

NEW YEAR NEW YOU PT. 1

What Are the Benefits of Flax Seed Powder?

By Cheryl Hinneburg, eHow Contributor

What Are the Benefits of Flax Seed Powder?

Flax seeds resemble sesame seeds but are darker in color. Flax seeds come from a plant that produces beautiful bluish flowers. The plants are native to Egypt and have been around for thousands of years. There is evidence that the Romans used flax seed in the first century A.D. Whole, flax seeds will not provide much benefit for you so they have to be ground. Once ground, flax seeds can be added to a salad, cereal, or a smoothie. It is recommended that a person take 2 tbsps. of ground flax seed for every 100 pounds that he weighs.

1. High Fiber

   • Flax seed is filled with fiber, which is beneficial in many ways. People that take flax seed powder find that they feel full longer, especially when it is taken with a meal. The fiber properties also make flax seed powder a good laxative. Once laxatives take effect and elimination occurs it aids in weight loss.

   Lecithin

   • Flax seed powder is also full of lecithin. Lecithin breaks up the fat that your food has left in the digestive tract. These are unwanted fats that are trapped in your body until the lecithin helps get rid of them so they do not turn into body fat.

   Vitamins

   • Flax seed is filled with protein, B vitamins, zinc, potassium, magnesium and essential fatty acids. This is important because the only way to get good fats in your body is through an outside dietary source as the body does not create good fats on its own. Flax seed powder also is the best way to get phytoestrogens, which have properties that fend off bacteria, tumors, viral infections and funguses. Flax seed powder is an unmatched antioxidant.

   Health Benefits

   • According to Bio Nature, flax seed powder has been shown to help cardiovascular health, reduce blood pressure, lower bad cholesterol and prevent blood clots that could cause heart attacks and strokes. Flax seed powder also reduces inflammation in the body, improves the immune system and helps asthma sufferers.

   Other Benefits

   • Flax seed powder relieves ulcers, irritable bowel and helps colon health. It helps the body absorb calcium, which is important for a shorter recovery period for bruises, sprains and muscle related injuries. Flax seed powder has been known to help some people relieve depression and can help some women with menopausal symptoms.

 

Changing my life and becoming more Healthy

I am trying to change my life and become more healthy believe it or not YouTube is a great resource for work out ideas and videos. I have experiences tension headache as a result of stress and tight muscles, here is a video to help loosin ya up and increase your flexibility :)

Living From the Future (Prayer)

Phillipians 3:15
Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you.

The Prayer

Father God, In the name of Jesus, May the motivations of my life come from the future you have appointed for me rather than from the past that I've lived. let everyone of my fellow Christians be mature in this matter too, along with me. If, I or they, are lacking in anyway, please disclose this to us, and change us! Help us to hold true to what we have already attained. Don't let let us throw this away! In the name of our Lord Jesus I ask these things and pray that you will grant us a spirit of perseverance unto eternal life. Amen



Taken from the Praying with Paul by Eldon Degee

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Ladies and Gents

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Please join me in educating others on the importance of early detection through self examination. Share this video with others. Support the Cause :) Also check me out on YouTube I am "AyannaPiranha" and I approve this message :)

OUR DAILY BREAD

School of Hard Knocks

Taken from OUR DAILY BREAD April 7, 2011

No chastening seems to be joyful for the present…; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness.   –Hebrews 12:11

Of all my childhood memories, one stands out above the others. While I have no idea what the teacher said. I clearly remember telling her to “shut up”. She sent me home, so I got up and left my kindergarten class to walk the half-block home. Walking down the sidewalk, I saw my mother weeding the garden behind our house. I was now faced with a strategic decision –continue on my way and tell my mother why I was home early from school, or go back and face my teacher.

                When I returned to the classroom, I was immediately escorted to the bathroom where my teacher washed my mouth out with soap. That kind of discipline probably wouldn’t happen today, but take it from me, it was effective! To this day I am acutely sensitive about the impact of my words.

                God is passionately interested in our positive growth as his children.  At times he needs to confront us with unpleasant circumstances to catch our attention and reorient our lives to more consistently produce the “peaceable fruit of righteousness” (Hebrews 12:11)

Don’t resist God’s correct hand. Respond to his reproofs with thankfulness that He loves you enough to care about what kind of person you are becoming. –Joe Stowell

Because our father’s heart is grieved

Each time we go astray,

He lifts his chastening hand in love

To help us to his way. –D.De Haan

God’s correction is our hope for a better life.

A Weekly Cleaning System that Works!

A Weekly Cleaning Schedule is the backbone of staying on top of clutter. It frees up time since regular routines create order. The goal is to stay ahead of the dust and clutter without much effort.
Here’s what you want to do in Weekly Cleaning so your house stays clean:
l. Empty Wastebaskets. Believe it or not, this is a sign of all clean homes and offices. Get your money’s worth from your weekly garbage pickup by tossing out everything you can.
2. Change Bed Linens. Instead of tackling the Herculean task of changing all the beds on the same day, try changing no more than two beds per day. Set up a schedule for changing bed linens on a weekly or every-other-week schedule.
3. Vacuum Regularly. Vacuuming is one of the quickest ways to give the illusion of a clean home. It also minimizes dust and adds longevity to an expensive part of your home—your carpet and floors.
4. Clean Kitchen and Bathroom Floors. When kitchen and bathroom floors are clean, people will presume you have a clean home. And all you did was keep the crumbs and dirt picked up.
5. Eliminate One “Clutter Pile.” Piles are telltale signs of disorder. How many do you see around your house right now? Conquer one pile per week and soon you’ll regain control.
6. Complete One Project from your “Priority Project List.” Create this priority project list while vacuuming and scrutinizing your home. List no more than ten items, though. Once you have a few crossed off, you can add others.
7. Handle Errands. Whenever possible, do a few errands on your way home from being out. A convenient, quick stop on the way home takes less time than getting up the momentum to go out and tackle a bunch of errands later.
Example Weekly Cleaning System
Monday- Empty wastebaskets
Tuesday -Vacuum traffic areas
Wednesday-Eliminate one “Clutter Pile”
Thursday -Do Errands, i.e.banking & gas
Friday-Clean the kitchen & bathroom floors
Saturday-Change beds & do laundry
Sunday – Free Day
The Benefits of Organizing Your Cleaning
A simple cleaning system gives you:
• a nice-looking home
• more free time
• less stress
It is definitely worth the time to create a system that works for you. Use our 3 x 5 Weekly Chart to create your own routines.

By: Marcia Ramsland