GUESS WHAT? A Country wide Known Organization, whose mission it is to Encourage, train, educate, and equip local residents in self-self defense, self-esteem and pride in the community, has recently taken notice of my blog. They were really interested in my "FOR WOMEN ONLY!" and "B.I.B.L.E", (Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth), Columns.
One of the Organizations Local leaders has asked me if he could link my blog site to their organizations website. He said, "There is alot there" in your writings. "It's nice!" and that he'd be honored if they could use my site to encourage.
A few members of this particular organization had come to a function I have every year called S.O.W. (Strengthening of The Woman). They taught us Self-Defense techniques. Particularly techniques with women in mind, to take down even a "big burly attacker". After our lessons, the leaders and members stayed to dine with us and partake of the "Awards ceremony" in which some of the participants are recognized for their participation. "Mr. Joshua", the leader on hand, said that he and his crew who taught us that night (all men) were very moved by what they saw at the event. So, Mr. Joshua, second in command of one of the local chapters, of their organization, is the one who asked about the linking of my blog and their website. WOW! SO COOL! WAY COOL!!
"And your gifts will make room for you."
It would sure be nice if I could make a living at my blog, right now though! Then I could spend more of my time, being activated in at least in one of my passions! I gotta find out how to do that! Yeah! Got any ideas readers on how I can do that? Let me know OK!
Anyway, what's S.O.W.? S.O.W. is the beginning of what I hope to be a nation wide organization someday in my lifetime, under my leadership. For now though, it is a heading under which a mini-women's conference held in my home annually. Events include, pampering sessions and self-esteem activities and a woman's discussion. It is meant to empower the woman and beautify her on the inside just as she is getting pampered and beautified on the outside. This year, I invited a local business woman and M.E.G. (Manna Entertainment Group, LLC) Founder, Ms. Tiffany Tilley, to speak on this years topic, "Believe!". She gave a very empowering 15 minute speech on the subject, including examples from her own life. Very powerful! MEG, specializes in business networking and information services.
Also, Ms. Ethel Johnson of Detroit, a writer for " Detroit Christian Living Examiner" an on-line Magazine, came to encourage the ladies through song. Ms. Johnson gave two riveting performances with her acoustic guitar and original songs specifically geared towards encouraging women. It was a very moving night! Nobody wanted to leave!
The event lasted 3 hours beyond the official ending time! WOW! PRAISE GOD!
Ms. Johnson is also seeking to showcase her musical prowess at other venues, FOR YOU! You can face book her, Ethel Johnson of Detroit, or contact me and I will connect you. She's really an awe inspiring Christian Singer/Songwriter, and faithful member of World Renown Church organization; Ambassadors For Christ Church (A.F.C.) in Detroit, Michigan. She can also be contacted through them. A.F.C. Church headed by Pastor Glenn R. Plummer, President and CEO of Christian Television Network and Congressman Candidate of the 13th District. Hey! maybe Pastor Plummer will read and support my blog.
He's always talking about utilizing and supporting Christian Talent. He's also been hard at work in developing a high profile "International Christian Arts Ministry." It's good to be connected!
Anyway, I Just want to say THANK YOU, for reading. MANY of you are reading AND not commenting, but that's OK! ALSO, many of you are reading it and not becoming "official followers" of my blog, by logging in and registering. THAT'S OK TOO! If you would like to become a follower because you are not afraid to support me openly, please click on the word "FOLLOW" located in the white box underneath my stat counter on this page to the left.
Either way, I THANK YOU FOR READING!! One Woman from my job, earlier this year, told me she reads it, (but no longer a follower openly) and she "always finds something interesting to read. That's why I continue to read it!" Another woman said, "you write some pretty amazing stuff! I can always find something useful, in what you are saying." See people, that comment right there, is part of the fruits of my labor. The reason I write this. To provide some useful information in the experiences and wisdom of my life that goes towards helping others. THANK YOU READERS for welcoming me into your homes, offices and personal computer spaces!
BJ of Detroit, Michigan,~ Comments sometimes and is an avid follower of my blog, even telling me, she has since spread the word about it. Her sister has since saved my blog as a "FAVORITE" site on her computer. THERE ARE still others, I have been told that read it and they have different reasons! In my professional life, I've found there are some people who want to use my writings to tear me down! Most of them are women, ironically! But One businessman I am painfully affiliated with, talked about my blog with such disdain.
I had turned in some paperwork months back and he said, "This is not like writing a BLOGGGG!" I've learned and accepted that some people will use any opportunity to belittle someone else. This is a sign of a bully, a sign of weakness in them. I've also learned that some people just don't want to believe greatness in someone else because they are really insecure in themselves! Sad, but true! Still, I refuse to let other define and limit me ESPECIALLY because of their own shortcomings!!!
Still, being human, I wanted to say something mean to him and call him out of his name or something, (perhaps calling him what he was acting like in that moment!) BUT I am a Christ follower so I couldn't say that, even though he was being mean and sarcastic to me! I also had to do business with this man! I didn't much care about that aspect of it as much as having to deal with God about my behaviour. Bad enough, I was still held accountable for my thoughts! But I never did go back to do direct business with that man.
I just asked the man had he read my blog and he admittedly said "No!" He heard about it. You heard about it! You are an intelligent businessman, why would you let someone think for you? Aren't you capable of making your own decision about something you may or may not like! And how do you really know it's not intelligent and important or even know what it's all about, if you never read it for yourself? I was angered, because without even knowing my writing skills or abilities or the encouraging information that's in my blogs, this man was insulting and criticizing something that is VERY important to me! Writing is one of my passions! See, Reader, now you understand why I was thinking, "YOU .....SO IN SO...YOU NO GOOD...." As I am a mature and responsible person, I just those thoughts, as thoughts." Like I said, I really had to keep my cool with this guy! How would he have felt if I insulted his talents or his ability to run an office or his terribly annoying laugh. He laughs, like a donkey sounds! It's quite annoying and quite stirring. He's one of those reasons WHY I AM THANKING YOU, FAITHFUL READERS OF MY BLOG!
Any way,God will take care of those naysayers and he will take care of ME! The READERS THAT COUNT, At least in my book, are the ones who can look at the columns I've created, the topics of the articles and know that my blog is powerful and impactful. There is intelligence and much effort involved in it! The information in the articles, are full of interesting facts, encouragement, soulful poetry, healing words, biblical principles, music and more. I don't' use my blog to tear down, only to build up!
Anyway, I know many of you are reading my blog for different reasons! That doesn't scare me.
I view it as a challenge and a part of life. Sadly, "You can't have the good without the bad".
Naysayers, whether you know it or not, every time you click on my blog, the stat counter still goes up! So even in your negativity, you are still supporting me! HA!
Like I said though, the only readers that really count in my book, are the ones who are getting something positive out of all of my efforts and hours of writing, editing, creating! Some of you are sharing that with me. Again, my many thanks! Won't spend any more time on mean,
un-happy people, looking to destroy others..accept to say this...
The evil of their own actions will turn back on them, eventually! It's karma baby!
You reap what you sow! What ever seed you plant, you will reap the harvest from that particular seed!
Lord Jesus, please help us all to plant better seeds! 'Nuff said!
Keep reading & commenting people
I'm out, Meetta
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