I see the shadows long beneath the mountain top
I'm not afraid when the rain won't stop
'Cause you light the way

No relationship is perfect, ever. There are always some ways you have to bend, to compromise, to give something up in order to gain something greater…The love we have for each other is bigger than these small differences. And that’s the key. It’s like a big pie chart, and the love in a relationship has to be the biggest piece. Love can make up for a lot.

- Have a goal
- Believe you can achieve it and you deserve it
- Plan how you achieve it & break it down into smaller goals
- Work towards it everyday
- Don’t give up when times get tough or if you fall or stuff up
- Keep yourself motivated everyday – remind yourself why you want this and how much you want this
- Be proud of every step you take – no matter how big or small
- Don’t give up! – change your plans or adjust your goals if you need to but don’t give up!
- Remember it’s a process, it takes time.
- Appreciate everything you’ve got right now.
- Never forget where you started

Daily Affirmation: I am who I am. People can say whatever they want about me. I don't need anyone's approval

In a brief conversation, a man asked a woman he was pursuing the question: 'What kind of man are you looking for?' She sat quietly for a moment before looking him in the eye & asking, 'Do you really want to know?' Reluctantly, he said, 'Yes.
She began to expound, 'As a woman in this day & age, I am in a position to ask a man what can you do for me that I can't do for myself? I pay my own bills. I take care of my household without the help of any man... or woman for that matter. I am in the position to ask, 'What can you bring to the table?'
The man looked at her. Clearly he thought that she was referring to money. She quickly corrected his thought & stated, 'I am not referring to money. I need something more. I need a man who is striving for excellence in every aspect of life. He sat back in his chair, folded his arms, & asked her to explain. She said, 'I need someone who is striving for excellence mentally because I need conversation & mental stimulation. I don't need a simple-minded man. I need someone who is striving for excellence spiritually because I don't need to be unequally yoked...believers mixed with unbelievers is a recipe for disaster.
I need a man who is striving for excellence financially because I don't need a financial burden. I need someone who is sensitive enough to understand what I go through as a woman, but strong enough to keep me grounded. I need someone who has integrity in dealing with relationships. Lies and game-playing are not my idea of a strong man. I need a man who is family-oriented. One who can be the leader, priest and provider to the lives entrusted to him by God. I need someone whom I can respect. In order to be submissive, I must respect him. I cannot be submissive to a man who isn't taking care of his business. I have no problem being submissive...he just has to be worthy.
And by the way, I am not looking for him...He will find me. He will recognize himself in me. Hey may not be able to explain the connection, but he will a

And darling I will be loving you 'til we're 70
And baby my heart could still fall as hard at 23
And I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways
Maybe just the touch of a hand
Oh me I fall in love with you every single day
And I just wanna tell you I am

Love is like a beautiful flower which I may not touch, but whose fragrance makes the garden a place of delight just the same.

At the end of the day, you will not remember the person with the beautiful face , but you will remember the person with the most beautiful heart and soul........