Wings of Forgiveness

Forgiveness is such a big word, action and commitment.
Sometimes, people hurt us so deep that we feel like we taste the pain.
Sometimes, people break us without knowing it.
They scar us to the point that healing is long and grueling.
But the truth is, in life, it has to get worse before it gets better.
If you were hurt sometimes in life, don't frown upon it.
Embrace what had happened and be glad that you overcame it.
But the biggest thing to do is to forgive whoever did you wrong, and LET IT go.
Keeping grudge only makes life a whole lot unpleasant but it makes you a lot less happier.
So people my food for thought is FORGIVE.

Whenever I think of forgiveness, I listen to "Wings of Forgiveness" by India Arie.
Listen to the song, maybe you guys will also like it.

So readers, stay positive,
Forgive but DONT Forget,
So that you can learn from your mistakes.

As humans we tend to always remember what people have done to us,
But sometimes, letting go is the best way to go.
♥ Gigi

Shark Tales

Yesterday I went to the beach with some friends to enjoy the sunny weather of South Florida.

However, after a good four hours, the whole populace enjoying the ocean had to leave due to the improvised visit of sharks.

Mind you, there were a good five sharks just chilling, going from one coast to another.

And the funny thing was that everybody started screaming like little girls.

You were seeing grown men running for their lives, forgetting they had kids, going back to get their kids and running again and pregnant woman running like they were in the 5k race!

The strange thing is that when you think that you are going to be the meal of some huge sharks, you start thinking "God, please dont let me become a snack. I'll really start going to church every Sunday" or "dang I hope they dont take my legs first, so I can keep running" or "Man, I didn't even get to say goodbye" or "Stupid Sharks, why not go to South Beach instead?"

Either way, the food for thought for today is when going to the beach/ocean, please be careful.

And, make sure that you live your life right so if you end up dying or worse case scenario get eaten by a shark, you have no regrets, no unfinished business with God or loved ones. Pray every morning because you never know what the day has in reserve for you.

All in all, Stay blessed and Enjoy the Summer,

Gigi

Blame It....

What is it with people blaming others for their mistakes or misfortunes?

Past a certain age, we learned to take responsibilities but apparently some of us lose sight of the significance of that word.

Taking responsibilies for your actions means that you are man or woman enough to step up to the plate and take charge of your OWN life. Taking responsibilities means that you are willing to face the consequences to your OWN actions and not blame your neighbor for your clumsiness in life. Taking responsibilities is taking care what you known YOU ought to be doing. And mainly it is NOT expecting others to pick the bits and pieces after you caused an havoc within your own life or their lives.

Personally, I take responsibility for my actions. If I mess up, I am woman enough to say that I was wrong and apoligize. However, it amazes me how others are so quick to blame others when it is their own fault. NO my friend, You did it, You fix it.

It may be hard to do but come on people, this is not LALAland. If you broke the glass, pick up the broom to get the pieces. The sooner we learned that in life, past a certain age, WE are our OWN responsibilities, the better we all will be.

So if you are out there, put the blame on everyone but yourself...take a close look at the mirror and realize that its time to start taking responsibilities

Stay Responsible :)

Gigi

Everything Happens For A Reason

I am a strong believer that everything happens for a reason.
Sometimes in life, we might question the direction we are taking
Or wonder about the choices we end up having to take
Or the people that inadvertanly invade our lives
To become an integral part of our lives.
Several times, I have heard people say they wish
They could go back in time to switch some stuff around to "make it better".
Truth is, it would only make your reality "different"
(Could be worse than what you are facing now)
And you may not be who you are currently.
If we had the power to change our past and modify our present,
There would be no personal growth since you know you could just erase your mistakes.
That is why today my food for thought is,
Embrace what God throws in your life,
Work with it to make YOU better,
Dont regret what you "coulda, shoulda or woulda"
But instead, think ahead how you could make yourself better
And walk your way to a better future.

Stay Blessed,
Gigi

In Time of Adversity

Today I realized that God will NOT throw something at you that you couldn't handle.

Some of us are just more capable then others
That is why some of us have higher obstacles than others.
But what we need to remember is that it will only make us stronger
And that if we keep the faith, and
Do not let anybody turns us around from our goal,
With God we will make it.
It's just a matter of time.
It might take a year, day or year but
You'll get there.

So today, let us pledge to NOT doubt the plans that God has in store for US.
As long we trust Him,
And do what we got to do,
We will get there.
God takes care of his children,
He always has,
He always will.

So readers, keep your head high,
Start facing life with your all.
Start walking on that road they call life with the confidence that
YOU can make it and
YOU will make it
Regardless of what others have to say.
Because you got the best artillery of all times: God.
And he is right by your side ♥

Procrastination

Procrastination is the mother of all vices.

Ever had something to do and you kept delaying it
Thinking that you will have time to get to it?
Your laziness takes a whole other dimension,
Causing you to postpone the smallest thing
For a better more "enticing" day.

Your do-list seems to have a mind of its own,
With the tasks multiplying getting bigger
And longer by the day.
And when the deadline actually comes,
You feel like ripping your hair out,
Calling all the saints over to help you?

Well lately, procastination has been catching up
Pretty fast to me,
Haunting my mind,
Troubling my thoughts.


So readers, if you know that you and procastination are pretty good friends,
Do yourself a favor and break that bond.
It will only do you good in the long run.

Stay Focused,
Gigi

Home Sweet Home

There's no place like home.
It's not until you are in a peculiar situation
That you realize the meaning of this saying.
Home sweet home they say,
And Home sweet home it is indeed.

Home Sweet Home it is
When you feel homeless within the walls you inhabit.
Home Sweet Home it is
When you feel uncomfortable in the space you dare replace it with.
Home Sweet Home it is
Where you heart resides and the place you yearn to touch.
Home Sweet Home it is
When you remember those that made it special but are so far away.
Home Sweet Home it is
When all you feel is immense loneliness surrounding your space.
Home Sweet Home it is
When no matter how long it has been, going back there always feel RIGHT.
Home Sweet Home it is
When all you can think of is going back home even if it is for five minutes.

There's no place like home,
Because when you're home,
You are welcomed.

I miss home ♥
Gigi

Farewell...

Today the world said their goodbyes to Michael Jackson.
As I watched the memorial, I got a picture of Michael,
The man; not the iconic pop superstar.
This man is said to have had a heart of gold,
A great sense of humor and immense sensitivity.
What touched me the most though was the fact
That you could tell and even feel that he was a great father
Through the words and tears of his daughter Paris.
So in this day, say a prayer for his kids.
Grown people can make it and survive many tragedies.
Children however never forget and may not surpass some events.
Therefore keep those kids in your prayers,
Not only don't they have a mother but
They also lost their father.
Life doesn't get harder than that.

Here's are the words of a brave little girl.


In Memoriam: Michael Jackson 1958-2009


Stay Blessed,
Gigi

Insomnia

Don't you hate it when you cant fall asleep?
You are entirely prepared, and yet
The main element seems to evade you.
Pjs? check. Covers? Check. Tummy full? Check.
Sleep....no response.
It's like whenever you are ready to lay your head and fall asleep,
Mr. Sleep don't want to be anywhere near you.
I think its highly annoying, and painfully irritating.
If you are fully ready and orchestrated for a good session of silent snoring,
You should be able to have it.
Then again, in life not everything goes as planned.
The moment you feel you could use some sleep,
Homegirl Insomnia steps in and lays in your bed
And mess up the whole mood.
It's a never ending game of hide-and-go seek
Where the more you chase that sleeping feeling,
The further away it goes.

So I guess, I'll stare at the ceiling,
Think of stars that I wish I could see,
Count backwards, reminisce over some good times,
Talk with God,
Until this uninvited guest named Insomnia
Goes away, allowing Mr. Sleep to come lay in my bed.
Right where it belongs.


Here's the song "Insomnia" by Craig David. He seems to be having some issues with homegirl Insomnia too :)

Matter of Trust

I read this quote somewhere and I don't really know to digest it:

"You believe in lies so you can eventually learn to trust no one but yourself".

Quite frankly, it seems partially true, partially false.
I dont think we believe intentionally in lies people tell us.
We might however give them the benefit of the doubt

Even if your gut is telling us not to.

And because of that, at some point in time,

We all seem to think that we cant trust nobody.
But that doesn't necesarily mean

You cant trust no ONE in the literal sense.

We all know people lie.

Big lies, little lies, white lies; people tell it all.
Therefore, you just have to be wise about who you put your trust in.
My interpretation is that you cant trust anybody.

From someone to gain your trust;

They have to prove themselves worthy of such a task and vice versa.

It's not a first come first serve type of thing.

Stay wise,
Gigi.