 Upon this Earth ~ HS
Be careful to not always stand in someone’s shadow You can’t always observe what someone said or what someone heard Time, Time, yes that Action Word called Time We all recognize waits for No One You have Value, You have Worth No matter your present conditions No matter your surrounding environment Upon this earth Consider your eyes, your ears, your perspective It Offers so much You can provide a view from the place that you reside Upon this earth When we make our departure In our absence All that Remains will be Our Actions and Our Words Consider Living a life with Legacy in mind Making an impact on generations that we will leave behind Those who will continue life forward Carrying our worth, our words, our actions of what we leave behind Awaken, be alert, consider in all that we experience Upon this earth The Great, the Joy, the Ugly, the Tears, the Fears and Triumphs It really isn’t just about us It is taking the punches and sharing with someone that They are not alone and they have worth They can get up and continue They too can leave something behind when they depart That continues to live for a lifetime Upon this earth ~ HS
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 HOME for me is Comfort, it's Familiar. It's Secure, It's being wrapped up in a warm blanket surrounded and made up by those that you love and love you, it's a favorite beverage while reading a book or watching a movie; HOME, a room filled at times with Peaceful Silence or Lots of Laughter. As 2017 closes out, I recognize now that my healing, this page being written along my journey, consists of being rerouted from what I had planned, that my healing comes from Sharing, it comes from Encouraging Others, which really is powerful, because I've found in those moments, of sharing, it Encourages Me. Healing that comes from within, it comes from the little girl inside playing in her sandbox, sharing without hindrance or concern of what others think about it, innocently sharing my Experiences with others. The little girl, the child inside who has experienced many things along her Adult Journey, and she simply shares, with the INTENT to Encourage others, to share her Moments of Smiles and Laughter with others, even Sharing those places that derived from Tragic, Hurtful Places, Sharing her Perspective on it, without Scripted Intentions, AGAIN, Simply Sharing. I believe, NO ACTUALLY, I know with CLARITY that as 2017 is closing, that this is the healing ointment for me, To Share my journey, to Share the process in THIS SEASON, THIS CHAPTER of my Life. It is wrapped and delivered in My Purpose and where it Travels, is not up to me, it is 100% God's Decision. I'm Surrendered to the Process, to allowing My Journey to fill the Pages within This Chapter of "Living In My Truth." The Beautiful thing that is surfacing along my Journey, is this Community, Helping Build Bridges Across "from our generation to the next", A Wonderful Gift. We Know, everything is not for everyone and this community has drawn Eagles, those who have an Empowering Perspective on understanding and recognizing Storms in Life, Mountains and Valleys in life. Who take the Experiences in life (Good and Bad) and ask "What can I do with it to Make An Impact, to Make a Difference?" This Community is comprised of some who are just Observers and Hang out and enjoy being Encouraged, Inspired, just dwelling in a Place of Peaceful Intentions. Whatever brings YOU, it's all good and YOU are appreciated, invited to Participate, or Simply be an observer. The door is open for you to decide. I need Your Help in 2018, My Ask is that You Share this community, that you connect and share via your reach, your social media. I recognize in this Season, I can't do it alone and I need You to join with me, FROM YOUR CORNER OF THE WORLD, in Sharing with others, HelpingBuildBridgesAcross.com, the intent remains the same as the day it stared, #MakingGratitudeContagious . Based on the Challenges that have been presented, I recognize for it means "TAKING THE EFFORT TO HIGHER GROUND". Every Painful place, every Valley along my life's journey, I'm beginning to consider is for someone else. I mean, I'm living in it, Learning and Experiencing the Moments also, but in being Transparent, in sharing My Truth, My Perspective, it allows for someone else to share in the ointment that I know firsthand heals and soothes the heart. To share in the ointment of not being alone, left in the ashes, but instead to focus on the flower that sits in the middle of it. LOCATION "In the Process", so much can really be shared, about the Process. The Discomfort, the Tears in the Midst of Celebrations, is in MY Process. Many understand from that ONE WORD, recognize PROCESS, that it speaks volumes in so many ways, the Process runs like Deep Waters and there is No Blueprint, there is No Point of Reference, except to TRUST GOD and to CONTINUE FORWARD. MY TRUTH, is that I fully recognize that my Journey will also transition, IT will One Day come to an end in this life, as we know it. I don't say that weighted, I say that as TRUTH. I of course, desire to Live a Long Life, but no matter how much Time My Creator, my Father God has determined for my life, for those who Love Me, it never be Enough Time. Something that I KNOW ABOUT FIRSTHAND. My Truth, MY Pursuit, is to live this day, this life's journey, in God's Predestined Plan for my existence, which may be just SIMPLY THIS, sharing my Sandbox, Sharing LIVING IN MY TRUTH. Whatever it is, it is being delivered currently, FOR ME IN DAILY DOSES. My Journey is Not a DESTINATION, IT IS THE PROCESS. My Journey is Not An Event, it has become, it is the Lessons that I'm Learning from the Experiences of EVERYDAY LIVING this Life. As I continue along this road, this path, this chapter, this new page being written, even as I'm sharing this, I want you to know that I am in the Process, I'm Experiencing "BEING UNCOMFORTABLE" and that Includes Moments of Disappointment, I'm doing those things I don't want to do, but I have to do in this Chapter of my Journey; I am Learning Lessons in My Challenges and recognizing the challenge, the discomfort along my Journey, it is mainly because it isn't what I had sketched, what I had outlined in my Heart or ever considered would be my Present Journey?! I plan to share the journey in 2018, new ways of sharing with you, for the Selfish Reason of operating in My Personal Fulfillment, for seeking more of the Ointment that flows in the river of Sharing and that includes Sharing WITH THAT SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE, WHO NEEDS the Ointment that SOOTHES the Heart, it is the Quiet, Peaceful Joy, that I've located, it is God's Grace, a Priceless Treasure that I've known for many years but Now Experiencing beyond Words to Describe it, a PLACE that I've Located In My OWN Sandbox. A flow of God's Unyielding Anointing and Revelation in the midst of My Process and understanding that what we, what I am given is not just for me, it is meant to be shared, it is the gift that is required to be given away. Gifts are always meant to be given away, when you Give with the Right Intention and a Pure Heart, life multiplies and returns back to you. . not in getting stuff but wrapped and returned with Love. Until then, Until 2018 . .I'm posting this song, it's soothing to my soul, it's comforting, a quiet joy. It reminds me of "HOME". The "ALL OF EVERYTHING", that brings a SMILE in the Moments, a Smile to the Memories that will remain in my Heart for a Lifetime. SIMPLY; A shared Beauty a "Song" with it's own words, delivering it's own meaning, to the listener, a song that has a Language of it's own. The Song is "Home" by Michael Buble.  My spirit for years has always connected to the Attributes of An Eagle. I've raised my sons with the words of you're Eaglets becoming Eagles. Which for me always held the meaning that Life Has Mountains and Valleys. WHEN STORMS OF LIFE COME, NOT IF BUT WHEN, The Eagle Rises to Higher Ground.
With all that has Transpired in my life this past year, in reflection, most words spoken or written in my Sandbox, I now consider that in many ways was preparing me for this Season in My Life. My brother, sent this article to me, he had found it on a website and the words really resonated with me. (Copied and pasted below - Eagles in a Storm) My Sandbox is a Buffet Table Take what can be an asset for Your Journey and Simply leave the rest Behind ~Donyale EAGLES in a STORM Did you know that an eagle knows when a storm is approaching long before it breaks? The eagle will fly to some high spot and wait for the winds to come. When the storm hits, it sets its wings so that the wind will pick it up and lift it above the storm. While the storm rages below, the eagle is soaring above it. The eagle does not escape the storm. It simply uses the storm to lift it higher. It rises on the winds that bring the storm. When the storms of life come upon us — and all of us will experience them — we can rise above them by setting our minds and our belief toward God. The storms do not have to overcome us. We can allow God’s power to lift us above them. God enables us to ride the winds of the storm that bring sickness, tragedy, failure and disappointment in our lives. We can soar above the storm. The wise man wrote, “When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, a man cannot discover anything about his future” (Eccl. 7:14). Solomon fairly well summarized life. There are good and bad days that attend our lives. Make the best of both. When things go well, rejoice and praise God; when they go wrong, and adversity attacks the soul, rest on the assurance that God is there and he cares. His goodness is shown in the providential help he offers in time of need. “Let us therefore draw near with boldness unto the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace to help (us) in time of need” (Heb. 4:16). Remember, it is not the burdens of life that weigh us down, it is how we handle them. The Bible says, “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like Eagles.” — Isaiah 40:31  A Moment of Reflection; I'm Traveling Life's Journey along a Very Unfamiliar Trail; As I continue, to take the Next Steps, Moving Forward, I'm very keenly aware that I don't recognize this terrain, I've never traveled down these trails before; I don't have a clue of what to expect on the Road Ahead. I'm very Grateful that the Sun Peeks more often than not and I continue to Move Forward following the Light Ahead of Me. So far; I've experienced, some very smooth paths, quiet, peaceful, beautiful places that seem to have a language of it's own, I've actually located treasure spots, that I've now named "Beauty in the Silence" and or "Beauty Speaks". Along This Hike, this New Trail; I've also come across some rough terrains, very rocky gravel which made me question, reflect on the stability of the Trail. I've also come across limited shelter, in the duration of moments of heavy, downpour blinding rains, along this way. As I move forward, I realize I can't really see the Entire Path Ahead, while UNCOMFORTABLE, it seems safe to travel forward, so I continue to move forward. I know that I know, I can't remain stagnated in this current space, this terrain, based on the Forecasted Conditions. I recognize that it's important to continue to Move Forward, my Current State, my Stability, my Quiet peace, is beyond what I really understand or Know How to Express based on the Trail that I've now Experienced. The Bridge Across to Continue Forward along this Trail Has Been and Continues to Be My Faith and I'm Thankful for God's Unyielding Grace.  The Current Challenge of this Untraveled, Unfamiliar Trail, is I don't have anyone that I could personally call for reference, the someone who has Hiked Along This Trail Before. No reference point of what to expect Up Ahead or Around the Next Corner. It seems my only option on this Trail is to Plow Through and to Map, create Markers of what I find along the way, for those who may have to travel this terrain, this unfamiliar trail. Each person's journey has its own experience but maybe a few things that I find, that I learn can assist along the way. My View, my Perspective has changed, it has been altered. My direction, my Purpose has swiftly turned in a different direction. The Air is Thinner along this Trail, you keenly recognize your frailties. You examine your beliefs and your philosophy along this trail. My reflection, my focus has been redefined as "What Really Matters Today and Going Forward?" What is my Pursuit, my Purpose along this Path? I'm still traveling the Terrain but wanted to stop and share, what I've found, so far along this Trail. Continuing the Journey, continuing to Move Forward and seeking daily to Hear my Creator's Voice along the way. Beauty; I'm learning exists on Rough Terrain or with Peeks of Sunshine, Beauty whispers in the Silence, along this path, traveling along this way. No Road Map, I simply Continue to Move Forward. Isaiah 43:19 . . .I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert  I recently realized to date of this post, that my last post was on April 2016,
I completely went off the map with the Blog posts. In this duration of Sandbox Absence, images were posted on Facebook, on our community Facebook page HBBA. I’m now climbing back into my Sandbox, inviting and sharing via Blog, Pinterest and Twitter. Where did I go during that time? I’m not really sure?! I’m referencing the 5 months from April 2016 to September, enjoying a personal favorite, time with Family I assume, my husband, my sons, family gatherings with my parents, brother and including time with all of my extended family and dear friends and based on that time frame, school, end of year activities, sports, etc and then the Carpet was snatched from under my feet, I received a sucker punch, a direct blow was delivered to my heart on September 7, 2016. So from September to current month, now July 2017, I know where I’ve been since that 7th day of September and very conscious of the gravel, this rocky road that I’m traveling now. ------------------ My Life Shifted, Sharply that 7th day of September 2016. My world completely turned upside down in a flash, in a blink of an eye, a moment in time now burned into my heart, and now. I’m walking a rerouted, unfamiliar, unknown path. Rerouted because of the Plans that I had being married, raising our sons together, now instead, invited on September 7, 2016, to a Tragic, Unimaginable Event, that now leaves me present day as a Widow raising our sons on my own. ---------------- I’m willing to die on my Faith, the question is am I’m willing to live it? ---------------- My husband then of 19 years was killed, murdered by a 17 year old predator and allow me to add to the gravity of that, I’m a mother of two boys, at the time this happened our sons were 16 and 13. So to even conceive that a 17 year old boy, was a predator, killing my husband by shooting him in the back with a Military Assault Rifle, left to die on the street still present day is "Unimaginable". My Husband Todd, responded to a Fake Craigslist Ad and now it's known it was a pre-meditated Set up, one that this Predator, this 17 year old boy, PREDATOR, had done before using Craigslist, even served time in the Juvenile System for this crime, all previous cases known involved robbing people, not killing them, at least from the crimes we know about. Can you Believe?! This was not even his first rodeo, I did say 17 years old and this time apparently the Predator wanted blood. ---------------- Something like this; This experience stops you in your tracks and looks at you dead in your Face and it asks you directly; What is your Faith? What did you say that you believe? Who do you Say God is in Your Life? A flood of questions, of thoughts, including, Why me, why my family? Why a man who loved, adored his sons, enjoyed every moment of being a Dad, raising boys who adored him just as much. Why Him?! ---------------- Since I mentioned Craigslist, a few things need to be mentioned, my husband sold on Craigslist before, purchased some great deals on Craigslist. He was not naive to the streets or unaware of the stories of those who have been victims with Craigslist. It’s important to note that this was the Predator’s Strategy, one he had perfected over the years so it was a set up and he knew how to set the stage, by his phone conversation, in setting a time to meet, meeting at a location that appeared safe; and including his demeanor, ALL KNOWN, from a prior case; He greeted his victim by shaking hands, he knew how to be approachable, this predator had met up with someone 2 days prior and shot at this victim who in that case got away, but he was able to provide the scenario of how this predator set the stage. When this Tragedy Hit, my comments via the News and News Sources, was that Craigslist Should be Shut Down, Angry Obviously. BUT The Bottom Line, Murderers, Predators as we need to be reminded, can reside anywhere and the best we all can do is to be diligent in our travels and to be alert the best we can to our surroundings. To put our lives in God's Hands and to continue to live, to move forward. More details in the months to come on this topic but for now, I thought it was important to note that. --------------- I’m willing to die on my Faith, the question is am I’m willing to live it? -------------- Unimaginable experience, on so many levels, THIS MOMENT IN TIME, was and is not an Event, It is my Life, It is Now my Truth. The Question is What Am I Willing to Do With It? ------------ I’m willing to die on my Faith, the question is am I’m willing to live it? ---------- For More Listen In  Listen as Donyale shares her perspective on HBBA THINK TANK
Living Life with a Grateful Heart or Simply Miserable? Living Life in Pursuit of Purpose, of Fulfillment, including, Doing More of What You Love To Do, a little of it or a lot, but Love to do, every day? Why even consider the Thought of Fulfillment or Gratitude? Why work hard for that premise? Why Pursue the Thought of being at Peace, Joyful? Why is the Thought Process, the Perspective, the View, Our Vision, So Important? Why Embrace Moments, Celebrating Life and appreciating others who surround our life, along the Journey, along the Way? Living Life with a Grateful Heart or Simply Miserable? Why Be Grateful? Well, first thought to that question, why be Grateful. . .I’ve learned firsthand, Tomorrow, may not look the same as today. Who promised you or I anything? As a woman of faith, I believe in life after death, but that doesn’t take away from the grief, emptiness of losing loved ones, or dear friends along the way, or the experience of any life changing event or circumstance that challenges the day. FOR MORE LISTEN IN  IS THERE MORE?
How would you Answer this question? IS THERE MORE? Is There More to Come? More to Do? More to Hope For? More to Get Through? Are you a Victim or a Victor. . LISTEN IN to HBBA THINK TANK You might be surprised where this Shared Perspective by Donyale might Lead?!  Never assume Tomorrow will look the same as Today
Make time to do those things you plan to do Someday TODAY  What does YOUR Sandbox Look Like?
I think this is a valid question; when I think of my Sandbox, I remember, Endless Hours of Fun, Imagination wrapped with creative fun and VISION! While I recognize, I reside in the land of, the season of being an Adult, I still remember the child within and all the experiences attached to that. I consider, that my dreams, my vision, for my life exists when I know my LIFE HAS PURPOSE. Listen in and please know that the door is always open to share your Perspective! |
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