Where are you living?

Sometimes you have to just suck it up, put on your big girl pants and go where LIFE IS. It's easy to seclude yourself, and remain in your own thoughts but sometimes you have to get up and go before it's too late.

Maybe I'm just talking to myself, or maybe I'm talking to you, whoever, or whatever it is that's got you in a rut just shake yourself off and go where life is. It'll get easier day by day.

Live in the NOW. Live for TODAY. Tomorrow is not promised, so while you've still got breath in your lungs go and live the life that was set out just for YOU!

Sometimes people ask me what made me start a blog. My response changes each time but the fundamental reason is this. It's not to impress anyone, not to get any special accolades but it's to live for today, to help someone that cannot help themselves. I've put many things that I've wanted to do off until tomorrow until one day I woke up and realized why put off what I can do today, for tomorrow, because tomorrow may not come. But while I'm here today I can make an impact even if it's just one persons life. So please, don't put off what you want, what you desire, what's nudging you any longer. I mean why should you? What are you waiting for? A platform? Resources? Something to fall out of the sky? Please, look around you, EVERYTHING you need is probably right there in your lap...just not in the package you're expecting. So live for today, whatever that may mean to you.

xoxo
~Nell

Forgive Me

Often times our blessing is right in front of us and we don't recognize it because of the packaging. Sometimes we're so focused on the confusion going on that we discredit the blessing God is giving us by strengthening our patient. Sometimes EVERYTHING we need is right there where we need it.

Today stop and take a step back and ask God to show you things not through your eyes but his. I'm sure afterwards you'll be on your knee's asking for Forgiveness because we don't realize just how blessed we are, and understand when we don't acknowledge what he's done for us he hurts too. Stop focusing on the problem and start focusing on the problem solver.

This poem above is from a good friend of mine. I think it's fitting for what some of us need to do today, right now, myself included.

"For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace." (Rom 8:5-6)

*What have you been too focused on today*

Love you lots.

xoxo

~Nell

Reflections

*So what if it's summer :)*

xoxo

~Nell

What are YOU seeing?

Oftentimes our insecurities makes us see things not as they actually are, but as WE actually are. How are you viewing the things that go on around you in your daily life? The world is YOURS, however, if you only see yourself in your current position then growth will never be possible in order to make that next move.

Step out of your comfort zone, throw your insecurities aside and see life as it is. Just like you…I'm just a small fish in a big pond, determined live out my purpose in life…and letting my passion be the driver.

So what are you seeing today?

P.S. Sorry I've been taking these long hiatus', just trying to focus and not look at where I am but where I want to be. Each day, each second, and each breath I'm that much closer to so much more. 

Stay hopeful my loves!

xoxo ~Nell

Minute Motivation

Have you ever been in such a place that you're almost afraid to make a move...be it left or right?

I've missed blogging and giving daily inspiration to you all that listen and read but to be honest my life right now is so up and down. It's like how can I possibly try to help others when I can't even help myself?

Sure, people can look into my social media and see me smiling but behind that smile carries a lot of hurt, pain, and anger. I am one that REFUSES to let hate settle in my heart for even just a little bit, but some of the deceit and daggers that people have thrown my way have worn me out.

Yesterday, a good friend of my sisters that I've only met once but keep in touch via Facebook checked in on me out the blue. See, she had been feeling down in her spirit and something was telling her to pray for someone; it's amazing how things work out because she checked in on me out of the blue; only to find that she was indeed praying for me on my behalf because I couldn't pray for myself.

One thing that I can say and see is that through this test and trial that I'm going through to grow, people around me that I never know or never think are behind me really are. Some of the ones closest to you may not even pick up on it, but those that have that distant relationship see and recognize and let you know that they are there in even the simplest of ways and it's amazing. It's amazing to see the love of God work through people and sometimes the most unlikely people (I'm so thankful for you).

So I say that to say, hold on just a little longer, because that peace that's soon going to overtake you is nothing but the love of God and his working power from the help of those that see you from a distance praying on your behalf simply because they know you can't pray for yourself. If you gave up one second too soon you'll never get to see the benefit of the test and trial you're going through, nor will you ever really understand the amount of people that truly have your back when you think you're all alone. I know where you are, I'm slowing coming out of where you are...so lets get through this together.

Love you with all my heart

~Nell

You do what you can and God will do what you can’t! ~Paula White

A new beginning

Greetings friends!

It's been a while since I've blogged and a lot of life has happened. Some good, some not so good but in the end all things have happened for MY good.

I came across this quote a few days ago and it stuck with me. It's a simple phrase but it has so much meaning in such little words. Letting go is hard, fear of the unknown is even harder but endings aren't the end because through it all we're still alive and living so it's just the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new one..and sometimes a new book all together which is even better.

As the year 2014 rang in I knew it would be a year of great things and a lot of growth and that made me so excited, but what I didn't want or should I say forgot to expect were the tests, and as we all know the more we grow the harder the tests we go through…but in the end as long as we can make it through and choose not to become bitter and harbor hatred I can say we've faired pretty well.

One thing I can say personally is that since I've been able to let go of all the wrong things (people, desires, emotional attachments) that I was holding onto God has finally been able to step in and bless me with all the RIGHT things he's been waiting to bless me with.  So just hold on a little longer…I know it's rough, and the ending doesn't seem like it's in sight, or should I say that new beginning but it's there, right there.

Is it just me or does it seem like when it rains it pours? I don't want to not count the blessings that have come my way but sometimes it's hard to see the beginning from the end. 

Be Inspired: Polyvore Edition

I'm a Polyvore addict! And with Spring Season upon us, there are lots of clothing to home inspiration to get lost in. Here are just a few of my most recent faves!

Who Wore It Better: Kerry Washington VS.Rihanna inSTELLA MCCARTNEY floral print ?Dress or coat? by kusja featured in rihanna looks

I just LOVE a great floral print and this design has just the right amount of blooms and neutrals.

Art-Filled & Feminine With The Pink Pagoda by clara-bow80 featuring Jonathan Adler

If you're not a single chick living alone, then this may be too much fem for your home, but for me this is EVERYTHING! The clean lines and pops of color make this look so simple, chic, and DO-ABLE.

Beauty set spring by julyjess featuring an essie nail polish

I love that each spring season brings about "spring cleaning", and with that I am able to get rid of the old and bring in the new. These cool blue hues and soft floral notes are just what I need to bring in a new season.

Hana by stylistnikilips featuring cat eye glasses

For my spring breakers these are some GREAT must have's for your fun getaway.