Words of Affirmation

Well, what a day! I am sitting here just relaxing, because I have been going since 7 a.m. It feels nice to just be still. I find when I am still, that is in the quiet when I really can hear God speaking to me. Sometimes, it is just in nature and I see his beauty in his creation and I worship him. Other times, in the stillness, I may just ask a question and I may get a quiet thought or a gentle tug in my heart and know it is God talking to me. Just me. How cool, that the God of the universe wants to commune and engage with me.....He wants that for everyone. I hope you find a little time to just sit quietly and listen to Him.

Anyway, so at boot camp today, I got the best word from someone. You know it has been two weeks and I just don't know how I am doing...I cant tell if I have lost...I will not get on the scale for two more weeks. In two weeks, I get measured again and then weighed.....But anyway, today, about halfway into the workout...just when I am ready to pass out from the dizzy spell...and hurl because of the Lady GAGA song playing......Orly said to me, "you look like you have lost weight" Okay, so you KNOW that made my day...cuz women don't say that to each other unless they mean it. We too busy looking everyone over and judging. I know that is a generalization...but seriously, who doesn't look at another female and immediately check out the outfit, how the outfit looks then go to the hair and make-up and handbag. I do. I notice it all. Now the part I don't do is go to any place of judgement, because it is the heart that matters. I do like fashion and accessories and I do notice. I am the one who will always compliment and ask where they bought that sweater???? Where do you get your hair done? Where did you get the purse? I am really into handbags at the moment...hoping to get a new one for my birthday..... And, if I don't particularly like an outfit, I wont fake it and say I do. ALL THIS to say.......I really admire pretty things, BUT.....I know it is a person's heart that matters most. Some of the most put together people on the outside, can be the ones who are about to fall apart on the inside. Never judge a book by its cover. I am a testament to that. There are days, I may feel so crummy about things and just wanna cry, and those are the days, I just wanna dress myself up something fierce! It is my mask....I have talked bout that in a previous blog post.

So, Orly, my new bestest friend said, "You look like you have lost weight!" Something about that statement inspired me and made me wanna work harder, run harder, lift faster.....It was nice to say and made me feel good. So Orly, if you ever read this...thanks, you definitely made me feel nice this morning.

After Boot camp I ate my chicken slices (Boars Head) and apple and trucked it on to prayer on the square.....Another one of my Blogs...check it out......

With just a little bit of pep in my step from a kind word from Orly....Ladies remember to use words of affirmation on eachother...honest and from the heart words of affirmation.

Peace