The Unnecessary Is Necessary
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Doreen Washington
Author & Columnist |
Most times we concentrate on the areas of life which has a tangible necessity but miss the things which seem a bit unnecessary.
Continuing to grow and to control our lives are more than making necessary decisions but it's as much about the unnecessary decisions as well.
Some unnecessaries that should become necessaries
Sitting alone and going over the areas of our personality that may need strengthening so that we are in a position to build another up.
Giving others praise when it's deserving.
Showing compassion on those hurting enough to move us to act.
Spending time loving on ourselves; relaxation and special treatment practices - possibly a day at the spa.
- Deciding to live each day full of joy and gratefulness.
- Getting up and out of the routine of not enjoying other people - we need each other.
- Attending outside activities - things that make us happy - deciding to enjoy ourselves.
- Enjoy each day afforded to us on purpose.
We have to make a better way and a better day not only for everyone else but for us, as well. Sometime the necessaries are picking up the children, making the grocery store run, preparing dinner, paying the bills, going to work, completing homework and visiting the sick, etc.
It seems unnecessary to focus on the unnecessary with so many other things to focus on - but it is necessary for us to come into the love of loving life and that begins with beng a servant of ourselves and others. Both is necessary. I've read a passage that stated, "I have come that YOU may have life and have it MORE abundantly." Life is an abundant gift - don't sleep it away - start enjoying it!
Listen In To Stations - 94.9 The Point, Z104, 95.7 R&B and 2WD 101.3
Hey Everyone!
I had my very first taping! It was great! I completely enjoyed it. The purpose of the taping was to make our communities aware of the 1st Annual Black Dress Affair that's scheduled for Sunday, July 19th.
We wish for everyone to be aware and to come out, join us and support our efforts.
The taping will be aired on four different stations on Sunday morning, July 5th at 6:00 a.m., (101.3 2WD), 6:30 a.m. Z104 (104.5), 7:00 a.m. (94.9 The Point) & 7:30 a.m. (95.7 R&B).
Listen in for fun! Tell someone about the event and remember to join us at the event at the Point Plaza Suite Hotel (Chesapeake Ballroom) on J. Clyde Morris Blvd. in Newport News, VA.
I could get use to this! Oh and I threw in information about the book also - what a deal!!
What Do You Think?
Do you think that we as women need to focus some of our caring and attention on ourselves?
What affect has not caring for ourselves had on who we are as women. What changes in ourselves have we not noticed occuring because of the lack of attention for us.
Who have we turned into. What levels and depths has we as women taken ourselves through and to in order to find that perfect him.
What Do You Think?
Let us know your comments
The Book Reader's Comment
I read the book in two days. It was wonderful and well written. You hit the nail on the head as the saying goes. Many of us forget our true value and self worth as Women. We always forget ourselves because we constantly put the world ahead. It made me feel much better and appreciated for being the Woman that I am. All Women are Super Heroes! Due to our busy lives, we often forget or are preoccupied, that we forget God is our source of energy, survival, love, patience, strength, etc. I enjoyed the book and have given it to my daughters who are now Women. Wow! I look forward to reading all your materials.
It is also great that part of the proceeds go to an excellent cause. Many Single Mothers need an outlet of support. It feels great to know that someone cares, we are appreciated and there is always some form of assistance available.
Thank you for your wisdom and time as far as writing this book. You are like the Guiding Big Sister so many of us need!!!
Pamela Twiggs
The FACE Foundation - Let's Not Forget Their Faces
The FACE Foundation is a non profit charitable organization that focuses on the wholeness and wellness of single working mothers who are facing difficulty and who are experiencing stress, low self-esteem, anger and financial difficulty.
If you wish to help by contributing to the help of single working mothers, please do so by mailing your contribution to:
The FACE Foundation, PO Box 16225, Newport News, VA 23608. For more information on The FACE Foundation, click the link to the left of this page.
Each dollar donated will go to helping these mothers. There is no donation to small. Will you help today?
Also by purchasing this book, We Are Woman, a portion of the proceeds go into this foundation. I, as an author, wanted to continue to pull all of my resources together so that our single mothers could be helped. We are in it together and I prove this by donating regularly, as well.
How Do We See Our Today?
Our today always looks better than our yesterday.
If we are reading this - we are still seeing. If we have heard the commerical on this blog - we are still hearing. If we are replying to this - we still have use of our hands. If we are pondering this - we still have use of our thoughts.
We are still here! Today is still better than our yesterday, no matter what yesterday held.
Enjoy today.
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