Psalm 27:1-3

Read Psalm 27:1-3

The Real Change is You....

So many times we find things that WE think is/are wrong with our life and we try to blame it on one thing, but the truth of the matter is the only thing can blame is ourselves.  The only person that can change a situation or a feeling is a person going through the situation or the person having the feelings.  See, its so easy to want to change without implementing the necessary steps to bring about change.  So many have slipped into what my previous blog called complacency.  As long as certain things happen we are afraid to shake up our lives.  Afraid that if we move too much that we will lose the stability we have.  See with change comes a new day, with a new day comes new opportunities.  Everyday of life we should correct the mistakes of yesterday and not allow them to fester or cause our next day to ruin.

My Black, African- American, American people we have to come out of this slave mentality of not wanting to move forward and when the system is not working we just sit back and complain.  God has given us the tools to make our lives better.  Or when the system is ok we are ok with just being ok.  Another thing if you are not passionate about something how can anyone believe that you really want something?  Passion is seen through the eyes, felt in the heart, and persecuted in the brain.  All I am saying  is if you are having problems, SEEK CHANGE.  The change has to be one implemented by you and your soul has to embody the change because a change that is for anything or anyone else is only temporary and will not last.  As you can see my mind is cluttered with all types of thoughts this morning but I encourage every reader to examine themselves and find out what is truly wanted in life then make a plan, set goals, and conquer them.  Have A Blessed Day

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Contentment vs. Complacency

I felt compelled to write this blog.  Although contentment and complacency (complacent) seem to be synonyms they are actually two words with different things.  Contentment is when you are in a state of stillness waiting on God to tell you to move.  Complacency is when you have doubted God and settled for less that what HE has in store for you.  See, so many of us think we have reached the peak of life and this is where God wants us to be and have become complacent.  We tend to believe God cannot take us any further or we doubt God's power.  Well I am telling you do not become complacent in your thoughts or actions, but be content.   For God's work is never finished and we must be content in order to hear God's next instruction.

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It's this Simple!

We have created our own vision of what we want our life to be, we cant compare it to other people's reality.  If you really wanted to live the same lifestyle they were living you would have settled a long time ago.  Those people don't have anything that you can't or won't get.

Classic by Inspiration from Trespass to Chattels.

P.S.  Always remember you have your own trail to blaze.

Self Reflection

So I awake at 5:25am with a passion to write this blog.  I rolled over and figured out that I could not catch another wink of sleep without writing.  I have been trying to figure out what it is that is bothering me so much.  Well, I think I have figured it out.  See for those who truly know me you know I am the most giving, attentive, non-selfish person in the world.  When you call me I LISTEN ATTENTIVELY, when you IM or WRITE me I READ THOROUGHLY, when you call I ANSWER PROMPTLY.  Hell there is a long list of people in the world I would give MY LAST to.  Have you checked your list lately?  I bet it is nowhere near as long as mine.  Maybe thats part of my problem my list is extremely long.  I have not one selfish bone in my body, my whole life has revolved around others and their happiness.   I am one who puts everyone and everything before self.  So when it seems that some of the ones on the list don't exhibit the same behavior it hurts.  

See I once told myself I would become more selfish in order to advance my life and own happiness but I just can't.  That would mean ignoring and not paying attention to lots of people in my life. I love being around people and I love helping!  One of my friends once told me you have to become more selfish to get what you want in life.  They are right but if getting what I want means giving up me I cannot do it because what you want is always what you need.  God knows my hearts, He knows me better than anyone else.  So when  I say I trust in the Lord 100% its a lie because I also have trust in people and placing your trust in people will surely lead to destruction.  Therefore I will divert that trust and place 100% of it in the Lord.  Lord I am asking you in front of all my readers make me STRONGER, WISER, GIVE ME INNER PEACE, and an ABUNDANCE OF JOY!  So to the notion that I must become selfish to become successful is a LIE!  I will just take more of my needs into consideration now more than ever!

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The Older I Get.. The Wiser...

As I get older I realize that I am become more wiser than years past.  I start seeing bullshit a lot earlier.  I can call a duck a duck at first sight.  It is funny because the older I get the more blunt I get, the more blunt I get the more likely I am not to care about things that I used to.  Tonight I said something to one of my friends that was out of context but it was in protection of them not to harm them or hurt them.  Well, I think I hurt them more than I helped them. One thing about me is that I will apologize when I am wrong and that I did, but if they continue to be mad then its something I can not help, I apologized and it was sincere.  It was not two weeks ago the same situation happened and they were in my shoes but I shook it off but I guess they need a little more time.

Well, I went through the phonebook in my cell phone and deleted lots of numbers.  I always say I am going to do things differently and move forward yet I seem to regress backwards.  So I felt in order to move forward I had to get rid of some numbers because some of those people cause me to regress into the very things I am trying to escape.  I am coming up on my 25th birthday and I am ready to propel into a bright future.  I declare here on this blog that I Will, I Can which means I SHALL!  If you get older and do not get wiser than you are actually getting younger in the mind and shall remain in an adolescent stage.  Your latter shall be greater than your past!!   

MOVE FORWARD, PRESS ON!  

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Afraid To... Not Anymore

I had some reflection time today at the gym and I started thinking about some of the opportunities that I passed up because I was AFRAID TO.  I began to wonder what if I had done this or done that would I have more?  Would I have accomplished greater things?  Then I began to say AFRAID TO is not supposed to be in my character.  I am a true believer in God and being afraid or fearful is equal to doubting GOD.  I began to sulk and wish I could have just some of those AFRAID TO moments back.  I began to wonder what would have happened if I was not AFRAID TO.

Well I am taking a new step in life and going to let the moments I was AFRAID TO go and stop being AFRAID TO let go.  From now on if its something I want I WILL NOT BE AFRAID TO ANY LONGER AND I WILL NOT LET ANYONE ELSE MAKE ME AFRAID TO.  Therefore, I am not afraid but will trust and place everything in GOD's hands.

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Listen To Me!

Where do I begin this blog?  I have been getting a little frustrated.  It seems though as if sometimes  I am out in this world alone.  Its like I talk but no one listens.  I am sitting here screaming for someone to listen, to understand, but it always seem as if I am talking to a brick wall or that I am merely puffing hot air.  Hello?  Is anyone listening?  I am talking I really need you to Listen, not only listen but listen attentively.  Hello?  Are you there?  I am freaking talking...  Have you been paying attention?  Obviously not.  I always listen and listen attentively.  I always offer advice.  I am always supportive.. Ugh!

Its funny how when people need your help or thing are wrong in their world you are important but when the shoe is on the other foot you become insignificant.  Oh well its how the world works.  I am not mad just learning and understanding that I am RESILIENT!  That sometimes to be great you have to endure things of this nature.  Never forget a road that seems to be leading you to nowhere may end up taking you somewhere important.  Thanks blog for listening.. Will be back later.. I am sure I will be frustrated again!

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A Classic Takes Time

So many us of us want our success immediately, but many did not get where they were instantly.  See there are lots instant classics (fads) but there are few weathered, timeless classics.  Instant classics happen everyday, but classics that are molded, heated, shaped, and polished are mostly created over time and are rare..  See I have listened to some older, wiser people I have spoken with over the weekend and I think the message that I received from them was, "Son, you are going to be a classic it just takes time."  

If you ask me what is it that I want and that is to be a classic.  I don't want to be a hot shot, or a temporary fad, I want to be a classic.  See fads come and they go but classics stick around forever.  Von Dutch gone, Ralph Lauren and Chanel still here.  Daewoo gone, Mercedes still here.  See all the classics have stood the test of time but over time adapted and embraced the new fads to survive.  Classics are often imitated but never completely duplicated.  So when people ask what is the one thing I want out of life its to be classic at what I do.  

J Kelly- Classic!

God's Puts You Right Where You Need To Be

Have you ever fought something so much that it took all of your mental and physical prowess only in the end to succumb to the one thing you have been fighting.  Well, I often wondered what path God wanted me to take after law school and wondered where would I end up.  Well, I fought one decision and now I understand why I am here.  I am where I am at to gain wisdom and knowledge.  I have realized God puts you right where he needs to be in order to further His business.  God also placed me here to get something I missed as a child, but I realize its never too late to get it.  I am receiving it with Joy and Love.  I understand now and next time I will not question God's will for me.  Lord I love you and I know why you have put me where I am.  

J Kelly

After The Storm...

Well I slept through most of Hurricane Ike but from what I can remember those winds were pretty strong.  As mentioned I was used the time to self-reflect and determine what I really really want.  And how exciting it was.  I figured what I did and didn't  like, who and what I wanted, when, where, how, and all that.  So after the storm has passed comes clarity.  My clarity is here and I am excited.

As I watch the news I am glad that Ike did not do the damage it could have done.  Isnt it a testament to life the storm never has catastrophic damage but just enough to get you ready for the next storm and increase your appreciation for life.  

Appreciation increased.  Clarity clear.  What I want.. known.  What I need, evident.  If you have a chance check out two of my friends blog http://miss86ed.blogspot.com and http://trespasstochattels.blogspot.com.  Have a great day.

Calm Before The Storm...

So its 9:19 and I am awaiting the arrival of Hurricane Ike.  So far so good... I have been having a great day I went swimming, I taped up windows, I cooked and now I am just all relaxed.  I have a great week coming up ahead of me.  I just hope everyone stays safe and that damage is minimal.

Sitting here waiting on Ike's arrival reminds me a lot of some of the most apprehensive moments that I have had in my life and I have had some.  You know that after the storm its going to be a beautiful day.  I have so many things I want to talk about but right now I am not going to divulge because it will take too much time..  

See you after Ike.

Not Letting Visitors Overstay Their Welcome

Today I began reading The Purpose Driven Life.  It is a book that asks you to read a chapter a day for forty days.. Well guess what?  The fortieth day is around my birthday so that is super exciting..  I know its been a while since I have blogged but I have been extremely LAZY!  

Today I received an exciting phone call which I do not wish to share at this time but I will update later.  I have been taking life 1 day at a time counting all my blessings.  All the sourpuss attitudes and moods do not come around anymore probably because I refuse to let them dwell in my heart or mind.  See our minds and hearts are dwelling places by which we have choice on who we let reside there.  So many times we let guests and unexpected visitors overstay their welcome.  Its okay to have visitors just do not let them stay too long.  

Its okay to feel hurt, pain, sorrow, regret but do not let it dwell too long for it will become a lifestyle and it be your hindrance from success.  Remember God is not a God of pain, sorrow, or regret, He is a God of life, fulfillment, happiness, and obedience.  Remember its time for you overstayed unwanted visitors to CHECK OUT!

The Reason I Am....

Today was a great day.  I was able to spend time with my family and I learned a lot.  Sometimes if you sit back and watch each person in your family you begin to notice traits thats seem similar.  No matter what path either of the members of your family has taken there are similar traits.. Well I know today where I get my uplifting, fighting, persistent attitude from.  My mom who is my rock, my mother, my friend, a fighter, loving, accepting, spiritual, an educator, persistent, and a striver.  She is the reason I am today.  My grandparents (both sets) not educated, but fighters, persistent, way makers, pioneers, and last but not least loving.  My Father, wrong but not afraid to admit it, loving, always there.  The rest of my family are one in the same.  Today I learned where my mother received all of her traits from while my grandmother told a tragic story of an event in her life, but SHE MADE IT.  She persevered.  When I examine myself and try to figure out why I am the way I am it is evident.  I fight because its instilled in me, I love because I have been loved, I find ways at end roads because thats what I was raised to do, I blaze my own path because I choose to lead not to follow, I will admit I am wrong because my dad is not afraid to, I am spiritual because its runs through my blood, I am accepting because no one is foreign to my family, and I am your rock and your friend because that is who God made me and that a trait my family gave me.  So when I examine myself its easy for me to trace every trait back to its root.  I Am because They Are!  I love you guys.. Good Night.. Keep God 1st!

J Kelly