Friday, April 24, 2009

a new season, a new beginning...














So yesterday was the first "hot" day of the year.
This is my absolute favorite season.
Summer is a sort of a medicine for me.
I don't know if its the sun, the pools or the beaches,
But It's definitely something I always look forward too. 
It also marks the beginning of a new season of life for me...

Its almost been a complete year since my life took a huge turn.
I had many ups and downs. Endured a lot of pain and agony.
But I'm very happy to say that I've been completely set free. 
And I thank God everyday for all of the wonderful (and painful) 
things I've learned in the past year or so.
I don't think it's by any coincidence that all of it happened. 
It was a test.

I know God has huge plans for life and I want to be ready for anything.
I have completely surrendered my life to Him.
I can truly say this is the happiest I have ever been in my life.
It took a lot for me to get it and understand why we have to trust Him,
But It's been the best decision I've ever made...


I want to thank all of my friends who stood by my side during it all- especially Hannah (my roommate and best friend) and Stephanie (my "sister"), my beautiful cousin Sarah, my parents (David and Trudy Bezet) for loving me unconditionally, Billy and Charlene Hornsby (my grandparents) for being a HUGE influence in my life, and my Lord and Savior...





Monday, April 20, 2009

Improving You, Your Life and Your Relationships

I recently started reading a new book.  (Love the Life You Live by Les Parrott, Ph. D. and Neil Clark Warren, Ph. D.)
Another informative.
The only kind I really enjoy reading.
I will be posting here and there about things that stand out to me during my read... enjoy:

"Life is deep and simple, and what our society gives us is shallow and complicated." -Fred Rogers 

The introduction focuses on "getting healthy."
Secret #1?
Profound Significance- They know they are loved unconditionally

Secret #2?
Unswerving Authenticity- They know who they are

Secret #3?
Self-Giving Love- They know others need them

How healthy are your relationships?
Consider these facts:

  • Without Signifigance, you become needy, insecure and vulnerable.
  • Without Authenticity, you become stagnant, superficial and phony.
  • Without love,  you become self-consumed and insular.
"Life is like a coin, you can spend it however you like, but you can only spend it once." 

And there, you have the introduction. 

Analyze.
Assess.
Absorb.