YES YES YES... Here we are in the most fruitful, most encouraging, most optimistic place on earth - Faith's Garden of INspiration. It's our little hangout where the most powerful golden nuggets of wisdom, laughter, and perspective are dribbled down the courts of life. It's our favorite day of the week on any day of the week - "Weleful Wednesday". 

This week I am sharing a piece that I originally wrote in 2003. I decided to spice it up a bit with some of our nutritious organic seeds of positivity and perseverance. 
 
Monday Mornings… 
Who in their right mind wants to return to Monday Mornings after an eventful yet restful weekend?
And who in their right mind wants to get up super early after two days of sleeping in?
Who... I ask... Who in their right mind wants to get back in the groove of this and that when the groove of excitement and adventure was custom made for their pleasure?
Who really wants it?
Who wants Monday Mornings?
Who wants to start a new work week?
All the noise, the disruptions, the phones… faxes, computers, copiers, scanners, shredders, printer jams, pesky little questions, database breeches, department check-ins, intercom announcements, finding parking, parking permits, badges, codes, passwords, usernames, power outages… and everything else.
 
And just like that… Here you come on Monday Mornings with the light of the Lord shining through your soul and his words projecting from your mouth into the atmosphere - shifting the chaos into peace and neutralizing the staleness with pure positive productivity.
 
Now, I'll tell you about Monday Mornings… Brand new opportunities, fresh perspectives, organic outlooks, drawing board success, team building and team unity, victories claimed, and sunshine kool-aid smiles… Yep… That’s Monday Mornings. So, who in their right mind wants Monday Mornings? THAT'S RIGHT... WE WANT MONDAY MORNINGS!!! 
 
Be sure to tell us what Monday Mornings mean to you in the comment section below.
 
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​YES… YES… YES!!! We have arrived safely in the month of May – A month that is blooming with the beauty of spring and introducing us to the warmth of summer. It’s a phenomenal way to start the 2nd quarter – right here in Faith’s Garden of INspiration. It’s the only place on the planet where we can get the most nutritious serving of organic optimism, wisdom, courage, hope, and perseverance. That’s right… It’s our favorite day of the week on any day of the week – “Weleful Wednesday”.
 
Once again I was at a crossroads making a desperate effort to decide on a topic for this weeks’ blog and like the magician that pulls the bunny from the hat; another one of my past writings surfaced – titled “Who Is A Teacher?” and today you will be blessed with the revised version. Before we go any further let me say this: Teachers are all around us every day in every place and in every way we could possibly imagine. YES… There is much credit to be given to those who have obtained their credentials in the field – that goes without question or any doubt. However, there are so many other teachers that we learn from along this journey called life – so enjoy.  
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Who Is A Teacher?
A teacher is the neighbor next door… someone who provides information through organization
Who gives the children an opportunity to show cooperation through daily dedication
A teacher is the grocery store clerk… someone who reaches out a hand from the depths of a caring heart
Who lets the children’s brains get a fresh vibrant early morning start
A teacher is a mom, a dad, a guardian, a grandparent, a sibling, an aunt, uncle, or a cousin… someone who is patient and curious
Who teaches the children effective problem-solving skills without getting unglued and unexpectedly furious
A teacher is the bus boy, the mechanic down the street, the gas station attendant... someone who has responsibility, incorporates digital technology, and speaks with genuine hospitality
Who allows for flexibility, practices tranquility, and shows integrity
A teacher is the school bus driver, the custodian, or the school nurse … someone who has a magnetic sense of humor
Yet can take initiative without having a ruptured tumor

So… WHO IS A TEACHER? A TEACHER IS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU
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​Is there anyone else in total amazement by the fact that we are on the 3rd Wednesday of April 2019? Well, it is definitely April 17, 2019 and we are yet moving strategically into our next level of #GREATERNESS. We have stepped into Faith’s Garden of INspiration with total confidence, perseverance, and optimism for all the ultimate ongoing victories. Let’s recharge, refuel, and revamp.
 
On April 4th I did a clip for my Time Capsule Thought Thursdays’ series titled “Stay Strong in the 2nd Quarter”. In this clip I reminded the viewers that even if the 1st quarter went sour, unpredictably upside down, or straight desert dry; THERE IS YET HOPE!!! The 2nd Quarter brings new opportunities for getting back in the lead, taking the lead, and staying in the lead. Trust and believe that there will be unforeseen moments that will speak to your supernatural level of determination. Like when the sketch becomes the painting in the Museum of International Art or when the drawing becomes the iconic building in the middle of Pershing Square and when the graphic design becomes the best private airplane in the sky. It is in the 2nd Quarter that you develop stronger connections, more powerful collaborations, and a more meaningful integration between you and your position as a servant. It is in the 2nd Quarter that you can rediscover yourself, reinvent yourself, and reignite yourself by seeing yourself as God sees you – VICTORIOUS!!!
 
It is in the 2nd quarter that you can shine brighter than a star in the midnight hour, sparkle richer than the ruby red shimmery glittery wand, and glow brighter than a firefly headed across the beautiful crisp quiet pond. It is in the 2nd Quarter that you can take charge and soar above the status quo, that you can not only re-gain your rightful place on the scale of success but you can restock your shelves with a crystal clear defined purpose,  that you can sing to the melodies of intrinsic joy, confidence, and an unimaginable zeal for life.  It is in the 2nd Quarter that you can walk those extra 3,000 steps, take a bike ride along the beach, and sail across the seas of tweaking objectives so the goal is not only met but exceeded.
 
It is in the 2nd Quarter that you grow stronger in your prayers, your fasting, your knowledge of Gods’ word, your anointing, your patience, and the level of integrity in the execution of your deeds. It is in the 2nd Quarter that your bounce back becomes your never ever “go back”, that your pressing forward is the only quality of life that you know, and that you breathe and move ever so eloquently in your unique divine mission. It is in the 2nd Quarter that you can give your children more love, more structure, more words of wisdom, more examples of legacy building action steps, and more of a solid foundation in God. So let’s do it “Weleful Wednesday” bloomers – Let’s show the world how we’re “STAYING STRONG IN THE 2nd QUARTER”.        
 
Be sure to share your thoughts on how you’re “STAYING STRONG in the 2nd Quarter” in the comment section below.         
 
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​WWWOOOWWW... It's April 3rd 2019… The 1st Wednesday of the 1st month of the 2nd quarter and here we are in Faith’s Garden of INspiration. It’s our time to replenish our souls and our spirits with the best organic serving of motivation, wisdom, courage, optimism, and joy. Not to mention, it’s our favorite day of the week on any day of the week – Weleful Wednesday.
 
This Sunday I did the last clip for my 31 Seconds for 31 Days series titled “Do You See What I See?” I simply asked the viewers that one crucial question. So, I pose the same question to you… “Do You See What I See?” Do you see the man, the woman that survived the worst tsunamis, tornadoes, and storms that life could ever deliver? Do you see the man, the woman that fought it out to the end to finish school, to get the degree, to land the position? Do You See the man, the woman that raised their children and did the very best they could, that kept their composure in the heat of the moment, that recovered after the devastating unimaginable heartache?
Do You See the man, the woman that bounced back after the last and final relapse, that gave up the hard life, that turned over a new life and walked the straight and narrow path? Do You See the man, the woman that operates in being responsible, accountable, dependable? Do You See the man, the woman that knows they are fully equipped and whatever it is they may lack they work hard to obtain and maintain it? Do You See the man, the woman that has grown and matured into a place of forgiveness, a place of wellness, a place of pure joy?
Do you see the man, the woman that defies the odds, that perseveres through the obstacles, the challenges, and the barriers? Do You See the man, the woman that blossomed from the crack in the ground: a place where no one would even ever imagine anything could grow? Do You See the man, the woman the fed others when they were hungry, that gave a jacket when they were cold, that offered a smile when they were beaten down by negativity?
Do You See the man, the woman that is intuitive, inventive, and supernaturally creative? Do You See the man, the woman that did the research, gathered the information and began to execute the master plan?  Do You See the man, the woman that risks it all to start that business, to own the land, to invest in the shares that landed them the billion dollar account?
Do You See the man, the woman that stands in Faith and walks by Faith? Do You See the man, the woman that was created by the one and only true living God, that has been anointed and appointed for the vocation in which they have been called, that stands rooted and grounded in the Word of God? DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE???
 
Be sure to share your affirmations of "What You See" in the comment section below.         
 
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​Here we are at the last Wednesday of March 2019… Absolutely amazing!!! The first quarter of the year already washed away yet there are three more to go. Three more in which we can soar to greater heights, reach the highest mountains, and pursue our next level of #GREATERNESS with unspeakable joy and unmatchable perseverance. Let’s go… Let’s refuel, let’s recharge, and let’s reboot our systems right here in Faith’s Garden of INspiration for “Weleful Wednesday”. It’s our favorite day of the week on any day of the week.
 
The question I want us all to answer is… “Do You Know Who You Are?” Wait, wait, wait… before you go spelling out your first and your last name, telling us who your grandparents are, how much land you own, how many albums you’ve sold, how many books you’ve read…. Please, please, please think about this for 31 seconds… Close both your eyes and really really really think about this - “Do You Know Who You Are?”
 
Yes. You are rich. Yes. You’ve done a few great things. And yes you have experienced some horrific tragic things. Yes. You dropped out of school in 8th grade. But, “Do You Know Who You Are?” Yes. You left home at age 16. Yes. You were on drugs, laid up in an alley, disrespecting your life and the life of others. Yes. You made mistakes, you went the wrong way, and you took a left turn in a right turn only lane. Yes. You feel in love, feel out of love, lost all hope in just the thought of love. But, “Do You Know Who You Are?’ Yes. You sang out of tune, you tripped over the log at the family picnic, and you gained 45lbs in five years. But, “Do You Know Who You Are?” Yes. You went to the doctor and they told you that you only had six months to live. Yes. You lost focus, you lost your stride, you lost your way, you gave up on your dreams, and you joined the elite group on campus in hopes of finding a glimpse of who you thought people wanted you to be. But, “Do You Know Who You Are?” Yes. You were a single parent raising five children and you struggles along the way. Yes. Your parents died suddenly and unexpectedly. And yes, you landed the position of CEO, you received the “Community Service” Award from the state, and you were featured in Essence Magazine, interviewed on BET, and spoke at the graduation at Bennett College. But, “Do You Know Who You Are?” DO YOU KNOW THAT DESPITE THE CHALLENGES, THE DOWNFALLS, THE PITFALLS, THE SETBACKS, THE TORNADOES OF LIFE – THAT YOU ARE VICTORIOUS!!!
 
So, I ask us all… “Do You Know Who You Are?”
 
Be sure to share a little bit about who you are in the comment section below.
 
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​Here’s a toast to a new week, new opportunities, new drive, new actions, new experiences. A toast to a new song in our hearts, a new rhythm to every step we take, a new melody that hums determination into our souls. A toast to an organic serving of motivation, courage, and victory right here in Faith’s Garden of INspiration. Yes. It’s “Weleful Wednesday” – the best day of the week on any day of the week.
 
Just this week I did a clip on FB for my series 31 Seconds for 31 Days with TSWFAITH titled “Tie It Up”. I was getting dressed and I was tying the bow on my blouse and it hit me… We tie up our shoes, we tie a tie around our neck, we tie the ribbons in our hair, we tie the string around the logs, we zip tie the extra length on the cord, we tie up a stock of celery, we tie the sash on a dress… We Tie It Up. In my clip I reminded us all that we tie things up in an effort to secure them, to alleviate any extra from hanging or falling out, to bundle things up, to keep things together!!! So I posed a thought… If we tie these things up why not Tie Up our dreams, our visions, our goals, our mission, our purpose, our destiny. Tie It Up to secure it, to hold it together, to keep it in place. In this blog I’d like to pose that we Tie Up our thoughts and keep ‘em focused, that we Tie Up our tongues in the moment of anger, rage, or disappointment to prevent something from being said that may not be meant from the heart, that we Tie Up our biases and stereotypes and allow people to be people without judgement or hate, that we Tie Up all the horrific things that have taken place in our lives and store them in a locker that only opens when we need to draw strength, draw courage, draw wisdom from one of them, that we Tie Up pity, doubt, and low self-esteem and put a knot on it so it can never resurface, that we Tie Up our love around those who are in despair, remorse, depression, anxiety, aggression so they can know there is power in love, that we Tie Up our children, our parents, our loved ones, our friends, the stranger on the street with the fervent effectual prayers from the depths of our hearts.. Tie It Up!!!
 
Now, be sure to share a few examples of what you plan to “Tie Up” in the comment section below.         
 
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From your very own #1 INspirational Quotes Author TSWFAITH