Being Tested…

All this year, I’ve been on a quest to really figure out what I want to do with my life.  I always had an idea, but I hadn’t really been able to pinpoint how to incorporate it into my career.  You see, I’m a person with many, many interests and talents…and it’s hard to just focus on each one, one at a time.  Perhaps I secretly believe I’m superwoman, because I somehow want to do it all.  Everything I’m setting out to do is extremely positive.  I love helping other people, I really, really do.  And, I love learning…I’m a true geek, seriously.  I know I haven’t totally shared with everyone what all these things are I’m getting ready to embark on…but, it’s awesome, trust me…;-)

 

But, I realized that as soon as I figured out what I wanted to do, and actually started making steps towards accomplishing my goal….haters have been coming out of the woodwork!!  And, it’s been really hard to deal with…to the point where I was really considering throwing in the towel and forgetting it all together.  I’ve had people forming and spreading ridiculous rumors about me, and I’ve had self-righteous, overly opinionated religious people relentlessly giving me their unsolicited opinions about me and my goals.  All of these attacks have been totally unfounded.  None of the people know me, nor do they know my personal relationship with God.

 

Long story short, I’m writing this post to encourage all of you out there that are trying to work toward your dreams.  DON’T GIVE UP!!  Sometimes, right when you’re about to come upon something great…you’re tested.  Your tested to see if you REALLY believe that your steps are ordered.  Do you really believe that God is guiding you?  Do you really believe that what’s been placed in your heart is real?  Or will you succumb to the naysayers…will you succumb to those that will judge you unfairly…will you succumb to those that don’t believe in you.  You’re being tested…will you believe in YOU, or will you believe in THEM?  

 

It’s hard…really, because I wanted to doubt everything.  But, I quickly turned to those who support me…my team of ME.  I love God, I love my friends and I love my family.  They helped to remind me of who I am, and helped me to recenter myself.  I’m back, and I’m stronger than ever.  So, don’t give up…lean on your support system, and you’ll make it through whatever test comes your way. 

 

And for all those that have experienced this…please leave some advice in the comment section!  How do you deal with the negatively while walking down the road less traveled???

True Hell is in your Mind…

All opinionated people, PLEASE ask yourself the following questions:

1.  Are you a part of the same religion you grew up devoted to, just because it’s all you know and because THEY told you in was right, it must be?

2.  Are you a part of a religion because majority of the people you know are of the same religion?

3.  Have you ever picked up a HISTORY book, not a bible, or religious text, but have you actually RESEARCHED your religion or way of life?

4.  Have you ever researched other religions to see what they are about?

5.  Do you eat what you eat just because you’ve always eaten that way?  Or because that’s how everyone else eats?

6.  Do you do ANYTHING that is separate from the norm?  Because YOU want to do it?  Because it is YOUR truth?

7.  Do you not do things because you really don’t wanna do them?  Or because you’re AFRAID of burning in a lake of fire?  (This ones funny to me…would you want someone to love you and spend time with you because they really loved you, or because they were afraid you would kill them?  Okay, I’m assuming you’re not a psychopath here…lol…)

It really annoys me to no end how people want to form opinions about what someone else is doing, simply because it’s different…but don’t know SQUAT about it.  You have no facts, have done NO true research, but you just KNOW that the way you live, believe, and eat is totally RIGHT. 

I’ll say this.  If you’ve researched and COMPARED and then made a sound, EDUCATED decision to live, believe, and eat a certain way…then all I can do is respect that.  And, all I ask is that you respect me too.

But, if you’re just doing something cause Momma always did it.  Or cause Pastor preached about it on Sunday.  Or cause some man wrote something in a book and told you GOD said it.  Or cause everyone else is doing it.  Or because your great granny lived to be 125 and she did it.  But, you haven’t RESEARCHED IT FOR YOUSELF!!!!…….

Then…I’m sorry, but…actually no, I won’t apologize for this…

YOU ARE IGNORANT!