Author, Georgia Woodbine

Finding Your Destiny  
Georgia Woodbine's Spirit 2 Spirit

One might ask, "How do I discover a greater meaning for my life?" Are you living the life you were born to live?  Whether you want to believe it or not? We were all created for a purpose and greater good.

Finding your destiny requires stripping yourself of every preconceived notion of what you think will truly make you happy. Our happiness can only be found in the things that give us great excitement and anticipation for the next day. It doesn't have to be a mystery, once we are willing to commit to making life changes and learn how to harmonize the rhythm of positive words, thoughts, feelings and actions.

Many times in life we get uncomfortable with the unknown.  We always want to see what's in front of us before we take any action steps.  Feeling uncomfortable is a good sign.  It means you have now become aware that there is something out there greater than anything you have ever experienced before and you're ready to tap into it.  It's the beginning of your journey to walk in a new dimension of self discovery.  

To find your life's purpose is to feel passion, enthusiasm and happiness with the gifts and talents you were born with and be able to use them to add value to others.  Few people ever really tap into their purpose in life and spend years doing things that are not connected with the divine calling for their life.  Often times it may take a dramatic event that makes you start to question your existence. 

Start to develop a mission statement for your life that will help guide you towards your destiny.   The key to finding your destiny is to let go of your past painful experiences, fears about your future and focus on dealing with your present circumstance.  To create the life you want and live in your highest potential takes ongoing faith, courage and perseverance. Renewing your mind daily and re-discovering your hidden talents can unlock the key to your creativity and passion. Once you surrender and allow your spiritual self to lead you, the universe has no choice but to help you by providing the resources, information and energy to assist you in reaching your purpose. You have the power inside of you right now to rewrite the script of your life.

Tips To Finding Your Destiny

• Determine what's important to you: Examine what you value 
• Set your dream scheme - Create a vision board with pictures of all the things you want to accomplish
• Silence Your Mind  - Take a moment daily to silence your mind racing and visualize where you see yourself
• Organize Yourself - Keep a daily to-do listand plan your schedule the night before
• Stay Focused - Find your purpose and discover what activities energize you
• Follow Your Passion - Love what you do and know why you're are doing it. 
• Be Patient -Never worry about the timing of where you are in your life.  All things always work together for your good when you are aligned mentally, physically and spiritually (mind, body and soul)

For more information on Georgia Woodbine Bestselling/Author/Speaker/Life Coach visit http://georgiawoodbine.info or email georgiawoodbine@yahoo.com

Author, Kim Robinson

"Still Standing and Still Here"
Author, Kim Robinson  
   

I am one of those authors that once I immerse myself into what I am writing that is where I will stay until typing, "The End."  What luck for you that I am all into my life story at the moment. It is far from a fairy tale but is something I am quick to share in an attempt to let others know that If, "I Am Still Here and I am Still Standing it should be a cake walk for some other troubled souls to keep it moving.

 Born and raised in Compton CA, was no cakewalk, I we dealt with gang violence, drugs and riots. But of all the things that were creeping through the ghetto there lurked an even worse demon, abuse. Abuse in all its forms - mental, physical, spiritual spousal, sexual, elder and child. 

And you know what I found out while I was so busy running away from the sources of my abuse  -  The preacher when I was five who scared me into keeping his secret for thirty years, my second boyfriend who thought it was okay to ask one of my best friends to the drive in, the man that I met and fell in love with two days after I turned twenty-one, a couple of years later he felt the need to break my jaw when I confronted him with pictures of him cheating on me with and his baby mama.  Let's not forget my oldest son's father who shot at me and missed, my aim was better when I shot back and killed him. I was two months pregnant and trying to save myself and my unborn child.

 I could go on and on, but what I do know is that abuse does not stop at city lines, or borders or caste. It don't matter if you are rich or poor, religious or atheist, It will search you out as its prey if no one lets you know that you have to love yourself just as much as God does.

I didn't have a relationship with God until I was in my 30's and in rehab when someone told me that God had nothing to do with that preacher who
raped me.

All my life people told that one day I was going to do something to reach a lot of people. I was destined to soldier for God just as hard as I had for the other side. My answer was, "Get away from me before I shoot you."

Today I now know that everything I survived in my life was so that I could be a beacon for others. Who better to tell folks that as long as you wake up everyday, God is still using you, until he calls you home.

That's why we are "Still here and Still Standing."

Please check out Kim Robinson' s Book Releases: 
The Roux in the Gumbo & Street Life to Housewife    

This is more than an ingredient in a recipe. Spanning 1865 to 1997, the book is my great-grandmother and grandmother's life story, as told by her before she passed. It is accompanied by the memories of family members and friends. I have added just a dash of fiction to give it more flavor. Based in Louisiana, with all its flair and Southern culture, it describes the experiences throughout history, contributing to the shaping of the generations. 

    
Street Life to Housewife is the sequel and a revisit with the characters of The Roux in the Gumbo.  It stands on its own and takes you through the next generations and their trials. California history with all its riots, gangs and Hollywood allure take you on a trip down memory lane.

 The main character, Kim turns to the street life in an attempt to run away from memories and secrets that threaten to reveal themselves. This book covers the first twenty three years of her life, and bring you closer to where she is today, speaking to abused women in churches, letting everyone know that she is "Still Here and Still Standing."

Kim's books can be purchased from her website:
www.kim-robinson.com

Left Behind

Me, Left Behind

That thought doesn't even enter my mind.

You're asleep in your bed, and you awake to find
You're one of the people that's been left behind.

Now you think it's time to pray,
So you drop to your knees and start to say,
Please God take me, what didn't I do?
I was a good person to everyone I knew.

I thought for sure this wouldn't happen to me
Being good to everyone, it's a guarantee.

This is the problem with some people today
They think if you're good, that's the only way.

Get Saved
Romans 10:9-10

Put God number one, and keep Him there,
 Everything else in this world doesn't even compare.

There wouldn't be a soul, not even one,
If we all just do what God wants done.

It could happen anytime, only God will know
So don't be surprised, be ready to go.

Don't Be Left Behind!

Michael Williams
© 2003

   "My Cry in The Dark"  
 

BREAKING THE VICIOUS CYCLES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE  Essex County Prosecutor's Office

Conference moderated by:

Dr. Stephanie R. Bush-Baskette, JD, Ph.D.

Guest Speakers:   Asia D. Smith, CAMF, Founder/ Executive Director Purple R.E.I.G.N
 John Farrell, LCSE, MSW - Violence Institute of NJ, UMDNJ Panelists

 Saturday, March 12, 2011

10:00am - 3:00pm

Registration will begin @ 9:30am

Central High School

(Auditorium)

246 18th Avenue Newark, NJ

*Limited seating, please RSVP by March 9, 2011

To RSVP:

http://live4love.eventbrite.com/

Contact Info:

Call (973) 93-PURPL (7-8775) or email

mycryinthedark@purplereignss.org  

The conference will focus on advocacy, prevention, intervention, education and eradicating the vicious cycles of Domestic Violence in urban communities.