Good Evening Folks:
It's Cinco de Mayo and I could not fathom being in a crowded hangout, jockeying for position at the bar, so I took a pass on the social scene tonight and decided to be constructive and do some writing instead. (Wow, that was a long run-on sentence). Anyway.
The thought for the day is: God's shoulder tap. Is it His way of asking "Have you had enough yet?"
Every now and again something will happen that makes me shake my head and pose the question to no one in particular "Why me?" "Why is this happening?" "Why do I have to go through this?" After quiet contemplation I arrived at the following: These little instances are God's way of tapping me on my shoulder and asking me "Have you had enough yet?"
Have you had enough of doing it your way? Have you had enough of this when I want you to do that? Have you had enough of the life you're living instead of the life I've planned for you? Have you had enough of being a follower when I want you to be a leader? Have you had enough of being an employee when your destiny is to be an entrepreneur? Have you had enough yet?
So the next time you find yourself walking around and scratching your head trying to figure out what the heck is going on in your life -- STOP -- and ask yourself: Is God tapping me on my shoulder? And have I had enough yet?
This wouldn't be complete without a quote and boy oh boy do I have a doosie for you. Ready? Here we go... (thanks for sharing this one Tia).
"Discernment gives us a proper frame of reference, a definite line separating good and evil. It acts as an umpire in life and blows the whistle on the spurious. It’s as particular as a pathologist peering into a microscope. Discernment picks and chooses its dates with great care. It doesn’t fall for fakes…or flirt with phonies…or dance with deceivers…or kiss counterfeits good night." Charles R. Swindoll
I know you're gonna have to read that one a couple of times...I sure did. It's a good one, isn't it?
In closing I'll leave you with this. Don't let God's should tap turn into a pimp slap. Does God DO pimp slaps? Whew. I think I already have subject matter for my next entry. (smile)
Goodnight to all...and to all a good night.
Love,
Niko
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Failure is not Defeat: March 18, 2009
Hello Peeps:
I didn't forget about you, I just wasn't near my laptop yesterday.
So here it is...the thought for the day: FAILURE IS NOT DEFEAT.
I hope you enjoy this excerpt/snippet from Michael Durham's Morning Meditation.
Failure doesn't mean you're a failure, it means you haven't succeeded yet.
Failure doesn't mean you've accomplished nothing, it means you’ve learned something.
Failure doesn't mean you've been a fool, it means you had a lot of faith.
Failure doesn't mean you've been disgraced, it means you were willing to try.
Failure doesn't mean you don't have it, it means you have to do something in a different way. Failure doesn't mean you're inferior, it means you're not perfect.
Failure doesn't mean you've wasted your life, it means you've a reason to start afresh.
Failure doesn't mean you should give up, it means you should try harder.
Failure doesn't mean you'll never make it, it means it'll take a little longer.
Failure doesn't mean God has abandoned you, it means God has a better idea!
Much love,
Niko
I didn't forget about you, I just wasn't near my laptop yesterday.
So here it is...the thought for the day: FAILURE IS NOT DEFEAT.
I hope you enjoy this excerpt/snippet from Michael Durham's Morning Meditation.
Failure doesn't mean you're a failure, it means you haven't succeeded yet.
Failure doesn't mean you've accomplished nothing, it means you’ve learned something.
Failure doesn't mean you've been a fool, it means you had a lot of faith.
Failure doesn't mean you've been disgraced, it means you were willing to try.
Failure doesn't mean you don't have it, it means you have to do something in a different way. Failure doesn't mean you're inferior, it means you're not perfect.
Failure doesn't mean you've wasted your life, it means you've a reason to start afresh.
Failure doesn't mean you should give up, it means you should try harder.
Failure doesn't mean you'll never make it, it means it'll take a little longer.
Failure doesn't mean God has abandoned you, it means God has a better idea!
Much love,
Niko
What Are You Doing at 2:38am?: March 25, 2009
G'mornin:
Yawn...
Although it's 0'dark thirty it is officially Wednesday, so here I go. What up, what up, what up? Or may I should say Who up, Who up, Who up?
How ya livin'?
I don't have anything profound for you this morning. My only offering is just what's on my mind at this very moment. Random thought for this Hump Day: WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME???
When was the last time you...?
Put God first and watched Him work in your life
Stayed up all night long, just talking to that special person
Kissed, again and again and again and again and again, but did nothing else
Ate dessert first
Fell in love
Let go of your past and moved on to your future
Watched a movie you wouldn't normally watch
Made a new friend
Extended yourself and helped someone out and expected nothing in return
Donated your time or clothing to a worthy cause or charity
Were completely honest (trust me, it's liberating)
Talked to your BEST FRIEND - the person who knows you and loves your butt anyway
Spoke up and made a suggestion
Laughed until you cried
Cried
Read a book (magazines don't count)
Listened to some GOOD music: Teena Marie, Earth Wind & Fire, Chaka Kahn, The Whispers
Swam in the ocean (naked)
Went swimming while it was raining outside
Watched a sunrise or a sunset
Gave a foot massage/Got a foot massage
Sat quietly and listened to your thoughts
Went for a looooooooooong drive with no paticular destination in mind
This is just my silly list, but I'd love to hear back and find out WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU...???
Quote for the Day: "We regret most the chances in life we never took" Author Unknown to Me
Word for the Day: Concupiscence (noun) a strong desire, especially sexual desire; lust
As always, I'm thinking of you all.
Peace and Love,
Niko
Yawn...
Although it's 0'dark thirty it is officially Wednesday, so here I go. What up, what up, what up? Or may I should say Who up, Who up, Who up?
How ya livin'?
I don't have anything profound for you this morning. My only offering is just what's on my mind at this very moment. Random thought for this Hump Day: WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME???
When was the last time you...?
Put God first and watched Him work in your life
Stayed up all night long, just talking to that special person
Kissed, again and again and again and again and again, but did nothing else
Ate dessert first
Fell in love
Let go of your past and moved on to your future
Watched a movie you wouldn't normally watch
Made a new friend
Extended yourself and helped someone out and expected nothing in return
Donated your time or clothing to a worthy cause or charity
Were completely honest (trust me, it's liberating)
Talked to your BEST FRIEND - the person who knows you and loves your butt anyway
Spoke up and made a suggestion
Laughed until you cried
Cried
Read a book (magazines don't count)
Listened to some GOOD music: Teena Marie, Earth Wind & Fire, Chaka Kahn, The Whispers
Swam in the ocean (naked)
Went swimming while it was raining outside
Watched a sunrise or a sunset
Gave a foot massage/Got a foot massage
Sat quietly and listened to your thoughts
Went for a looooooooooong drive with no paticular destination in mind
This is just my silly list, but I'd love to hear back and find out WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU...???
Quote for the Day: "We regret most the chances in life we never took" Author Unknown to Me
Word for the Day: Concupiscence (noun) a strong desire, especially sexual desire; lust
As always, I'm thinking of you all.
Peace and Love,
Niko
Follow Your Passion: April 1, 2009
Good Morning:
It's another rainy day here in The A, but I'm still gonna make it do what it do baby.
On my drive in to work this morning I had a long chat with my handsome boo about me getting back to doing me. God has blessed me with the gift of CREATIVITY. Among other things - I write, I design t-shirts, I decorate a mean crib...Creativity is my PASSION.
So the message to you this week is: DO YOU BOO! What is your PASSION?
Hone your skills, take that class, find a mentor, carve out time to follow your dreams, focus on your goals...Spend less time talkin 'bout it and be about it. God has blessed us all to do something.
Is your PASSION singing, working on motorcycles, web design, party planning, getting that bomb azz idea patented, starting your own business??? Whatever it is...GET ON IT! TODAY!! DON'T WASTE ANOTHER MINUTE settling for the life you have!!! Go out and get the life you want!!!! The life that God has planned for you.
Quote for the Day: "Well-behaved women rarely make history." Author Unknown to Me
I don't know about you, but I'm about to show out. ;-)
Peace and Love,
Niko
It's another rainy day here in The A, but I'm still gonna make it do what it do baby.
On my drive in to work this morning I had a long chat with my handsome boo about me getting back to doing me. God has blessed me with the gift of CREATIVITY. Among other things - I write, I design t-shirts, I decorate a mean crib...Creativity is my PASSION.
So the message to you this week is: DO YOU BOO! What is your PASSION?
Hone your skills, take that class, find a mentor, carve out time to follow your dreams, focus on your goals...Spend less time talkin 'bout it and be about it. God has blessed us all to do something.
Is your PASSION singing, working on motorcycles, web design, party planning, getting that bomb azz idea patented, starting your own business??? Whatever it is...GET ON IT! TODAY!! DON'T WASTE ANOTHER MINUTE settling for the life you have!!! Go out and get the life you want!!!! The life that God has planned for you.
Quote for the Day: "Well-behaved women rarely make history." Author Unknown to Me
I don't know about you, but I'm about to show out. ;-)
Peace and Love,
Niko
I Got That Feeling: April 8, 2009
What up?! What up?! What up?!
How are you all doing on this wonderful Wednesday? I hope this email finds you all in excellent health and high spirits! I have come across all kinds of great energy and messages filled with positivity this week so I'm gonna share a couple of quotes with you all...here we go.
"People are interested in the person who is interested in them. You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you." - Dale Carnegie
"Some people are important because they make themselves so. Some people are important because other people make them so. Other people are important beacause God makes them so. They are the people who never brag or boast or know so." - Author Unknown to Me
Just two little bits for you to mull over and give a little thought to as you live your life and enjoy your day.
Lately people have noticed that I seem HAPPIER. I am. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is the easiest thing to do...Love someone openly and freely without expectation or reservation. Allow yourself to be vulnerable - allow your real self to be seen. Open your heart and give of yourself, again, without expectation - it's such a GOOD FEELING!
In closing, I am a giving person by nature, it's how I've always been. I was told yesterday by a friend that she knew of a woman who was so giving, as long as she was wearing a bra she'd probably give you the shirt off her back. Maybe that's overdoing it, but you get the idea. (smile)
I dare you to GIVE this week. To a child, to a stranger, to your family, your community, your church, to a friend, to an enemy. Just give somebody something and see if it doesn't make YOU FEEL GOOD.
SouthernBikers - sending tons of positive energy your way today and everyday. A special shout out to my love and my heart JMG, my homegurl Hunee and my cool dudes Bobby J and Jon-Jon. Be safe ya'll.
Smooches,
Niko
How are you all doing on this wonderful Wednesday? I hope this email finds you all in excellent health and high spirits! I have come across all kinds of great energy and messages filled with positivity this week so I'm gonna share a couple of quotes with you all...here we go.
"People are interested in the person who is interested in them. You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you." - Dale Carnegie
"Some people are important because they make themselves so. Some people are important because other people make them so. Other people are important beacause God makes them so. They are the people who never brag or boast or know so." - Author Unknown to Me
Just two little bits for you to mull over and give a little thought to as you live your life and enjoy your day.
Lately people have noticed that I seem HAPPIER. I am. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is the easiest thing to do...Love someone openly and freely without expectation or reservation. Allow yourself to be vulnerable - allow your real self to be seen. Open your heart and give of yourself, again, without expectation - it's such a GOOD FEELING!
In closing, I am a giving person by nature, it's how I've always been. I was told yesterday by a friend that she knew of a woman who was so giving, as long as she was wearing a bra she'd probably give you the shirt off her back. Maybe that's overdoing it, but you get the idea. (smile)
I dare you to GIVE this week. To a child, to a stranger, to your family, your community, your church, to a friend, to an enemy. Just give somebody something and see if it doesn't make YOU FEEL GOOD.
SouthernBikers - sending tons of positive energy your way today and everyday. A special shout out to my love and my heart JMG, my homegurl Hunee and my cool dudes Bobby J and Jon-Jon. Be safe ya'll.
Smooches,
Niko
Seasons and Reasons: April 15, 2009
Wzup Peeps!
It might be a little early but it is officially Wednesday and I am in full effect. Hope you all have had a wonderful week thus far. I've been hangin out in S.C. for the past couple of days and I see ya'll rollin'. Lovin it! Lovin it!. It's a good look S.C.
Are many of you on FaceBook? I recently signed up and have come into contact with A LOT of people that were once in my life, but for whatever reason, we parted ways and now we're reconnecting again. It feels good. I know some people are only in our lives for a SEASON or a REASON, but seasons change...reasons do too.
I guess my message this week is: REACH OUT. If there is a riff between you and a loved one or an old friend or just some people you lost among the shuffle of living a busy life, reach out and give them a call. Send an email, look them up on the internet, call their momma and ask for their new cell number. I bet they'll be glad to hear from you...if not, at least you gave it a shot and no harm no foul.
Today is a NEW day. What happened in the past is exactly that...the past. Holding on to ill feelings, grudges and hatred only shortens your life. Lighten up and be a light to someone who needs it. Right now someone needs to know they are loved, important, that they matter, that someone somewhere cares about them. Why don't you give them a shout and let them know how much they mean to you.
Quote for the Day: "Be the bigger person and bury the hatchet (but not in their heads lol)." Niko Grey
Peace and Love to my SouthernBikers. I'm sending goo gobs (that's a whole lot) of good vibrations and positive energy your way.
Hugs,
Niko
PS - A Special WHOOP WHOOP to Gary Ray. He says I left him out last week. Now there - you got your spotlight homie...you better shine so the world can see you! Have a GREAT day!!!
It might be a little early but it is officially Wednesday and I am in full effect. Hope you all have had a wonderful week thus far. I've been hangin out in S.C. for the past couple of days and I see ya'll rollin'. Lovin it! Lovin it!. It's a good look S.C.
Are many of you on FaceBook? I recently signed up and have come into contact with A LOT of people that were once in my life, but for whatever reason, we parted ways and now we're reconnecting again. It feels good. I know some people are only in our lives for a SEASON or a REASON, but seasons change...reasons do too.
I guess my message this week is: REACH OUT. If there is a riff between you and a loved one or an old friend or just some people you lost among the shuffle of living a busy life, reach out and give them a call. Send an email, look them up on the internet, call their momma and ask for their new cell number. I bet they'll be glad to hear from you...if not, at least you gave it a shot and no harm no foul.
Today is a NEW day. What happened in the past is exactly that...the past. Holding on to ill feelings, grudges and hatred only shortens your life. Lighten up and be a light to someone who needs it. Right now someone needs to know they are loved, important, that they matter, that someone somewhere cares about them. Why don't you give them a shout and let them know how much they mean to you.
Quote for the Day: "Be the bigger person and bury the hatchet (but not in their heads lol)." Niko Grey
Peace and Love to my SouthernBikers. I'm sending goo gobs (that's a whole lot) of good vibrations and positive energy your way.
Hugs,
Niko
PS - A Special WHOOP WHOOP to Gary Ray. He says I left him out last week. Now there - you got your spotlight homie...you better shine so the world can see you! Have a GREAT day!!!
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