Seems the greater the purpose the more trials and tribulations. However, life was not meant to be easy. Expecting it to be and/or pouting, blaming, or throwing a pity party only do your soul a disservice. A school of hard knocks serves it purpose. How I can attest to that on lessons learned and strength gained.
I came across the following 100 quotes from a 96 year old grandmother, which may help any and all put things into perspective. I know during my seven years construction in Arizona, I had a few Bible verses to see me thru. Being a woman of color in a man's world of uncharted territory was not easy but it did give me a voice.
So many avoid growing pains like the plaque. When they should embrace it for what it can do for their purpose and soul. Karma is not "fixed" by taking the easy way out or making someone else's life easier. So many parents have failed which all too often weakens each consecutive generation. Giving children everything they want over what they need creates monsters. Who all too often drain parents of their life savings, if not, their sanity.
I'm thankful I was raised strict, knowing how to cook, clean and be a responsible adult. Had my father lived past my 9th birthday, I can only imagine how much more I would have learned, seen and done.
Life has not been easy, but I got the lessons I came for this time around. Sure I've outgrown my six siblings, but going backwards is not an option. Besides, I'd rather be lonely than phony.
Consider rocking the boat of your children by starting the new year off with what they need, NOT what they want. Giving a child what it wants is not parenting, not to mention does have a way of backfiring in one way or another.
Something grand is near, which is why I take signs, songs, messages and visions seriously. These being just a few this past week. Many meanings, tho God has confirmed, all are good. I also remember getting dizzy. It seems my soul traveled somewhere one night. I have been in training for what's to come. Again, God confirms.
The woman morphing into a mushroom was quite cool. Suffice to say, I am in the midst of the greatest transformation of my life. God keeps showing me so much, much of which I cannot share yet.
As for the song, Staying Alive by the Bee Gees. I kept getting this verse...
"Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother
You're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin'
And we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive"
I believe God is telling us something. Will this holiday season be biblical? I believe so.
And the "V"? I got this, compliments of AuntyFlo.
"The letter "V" appearing in your dream
The "V" inside your dream symbolizes success, accomplishment or peace. As being a Roman Numeral, it may stand for the quantity of five. You will have management abilities and promotional talents over the coming weeks."
I don't know about anyone else, but I am truly ready. The school of hard knocks has served me well.
May the dust soon settle and all wrongs be made right. May all be blessed to reap what they've sown. Question is, will it be good or bad?
Carmen