Let Go in 2008

I like to begin the new year of Natural Awakenings with words of enlightenment. Afterall, this journey is much deeper than the tresses that adorn our heads. My life has been so full of demands that the time to give the subject the attention it deserves has evaded me.

As month one of 2008 comes to its conclusion, I reasoned - what better time to share - when perhaps our New Year's resolve may be somewhat weakened, or possibly usurped by life's challenges.

I was gifted with words of encouragement by two dear friends on two separate occassions. Their words so powerful and confirming of one another that I, in turn, gift them to you....

My Sister wrote:

I wish you the best in this new year. With love I invite you to let go of all that did not serve you in 2007. Next, embrace all that is to come and all that you will create in 2008. You deserve all the good that God has to offer....

Another Sister shared:

There are people who can walk away from you. And hear me when I tell you this. When people can walk away from you: let them walk!

I don't want you to try to talk another person into staying with you, loving you, calling you, caring about you, coming to see you or staying attached to you.

When people can walk away from you let them walk. Your destiny is never tied to anybody that left. The bible said that, they came out from us that it might be made manifest that they were not for us. For had they been of us, no doubt they would have continued with us. [1 John 2:19]

People leave you because they are not joined to you. And if they are not joined to you, you can't make them stay. Let them go. It doesn't mean that they are a bad person; it just means that their part in the story is over. And you've got to know when people's part in your story is over so that you don't keep trying to raise the dead. You've got to know when it's dead. You've got to know when it's over.

I believe in good-bye. It's not that I'm hateful, it's that I'm faithful. I know whatever God means for me to have, He'll give it to me. And if it takes too much sweat I don't need it. Stop begging people to stay. Let them go!!

If you are holding on to something that doesn't belong to you and was never intended for your life, then you need to......LET IT GO!!!

If you are holding on to past hurts and pains ......LET IT GO!!!

If someone can't treat you right, love you back, and see your worth.....LET IT GO!!!

If someone has angered you.....LET IT GO!!!

If you are holding on to some thoughts of evil and revenge......LET IT GO!!!

If you are involved in a wrong relationship or addiction......LET IT GO!!!

If you are holding on to a job that no longer meets your needs or talents....LET IT GO!!!

If you have a bad attitude.....LET IT GO!!!

If you keep judging others to make yourself feel better......LET IT GO!!!

If you're stuck in the past and God is trying to take you to a new level in Him........LET IT GO!!!

If you are struggling with the healing of a broken relationship........LET IT GO!!!

If you keep trying to help someone who won't even try to help themselves......LET IT GO!!!

If you're feeling depressed and stressed .....LET IT GO!!!

If there is a particular situation that you are so used to handling yourself and God is saying "take your hands off of it," then you need to.....LET IT GO!!!

Let the past be the past. Forget the former things. God has done something wonderful in 2007 and is doing a new thing for 2008.

Much love Gigi and Jenn...

Stay Strong, Stay Lifted, Stay Natural

BlaqKofi

Product Review: Soft Bonnet Dryer

I found this Soft Bonnet Attachment at Sally's and I love it! It's portable, attaches to any blow dryer and the bonnet is large enough to fit over my bendable rollers or Soft Spike Curlers.

I use it on low heat to help dry my locks on the occassion when I've washed late in the evenings and want to be sure that my roller set is dry by morning. I don't recommend heat for those newly locked.

For those of you with mature locks looking for a convenient, economical alternative to a hood dryer the Soft Bonnet Attachment works just as well without the bulk and costs less than $20.

It flattens easily when not in use and is wonderful for traveling. (I should have taken a photo of it flattened. I would but, it's on my head right now as I blog :-). I'll take one and post soon.)

Peace & blessings,

Blaq