Dear Friends,

What has happened to January? It is passing so quickly. I believe this year will be a year of breakthroughs, prosperity, and purpose.

I am  not simply practicing Mindfulness but I chose to live a life of Intentionality. I am being Intentional about how I use my time and my resources. More importantly, I am being Intentional about what I put into my mouth and what comes out of my mouth. I have been enrolled in a chaplaincy course to be trained to do the work of a chaplain. This can be in a variety of settings:  Hospital, Rehab centers, Nursing homes, Prisons, and Armed Forces. I have learned that my role is to listen, listen, listen. My role is to reflect on what the person needs and provide comfort, hope and validation. It is not my place to convert, convict or convince the person of anything.

I sense that God had a purpose for placing me in that class "at such a time as this"..The course, unfortunately, has been cancelled. The teacher's part-time job as a prison chaplain has suddenly become a forty hour a week job. But in the month that I have been in his mentorship, if you will, I have gained much insight and wisdom. I will implement my new learning into other roles that I play in this stage of my blessed life.

I ask you? How much listening do you do in lieu of preaching or presenting your opinions?
Whose needs do you meet? Your own or the person you are called to encourage?

Join me in living a life of serving the interests of others without concern of personal gain.
God know your heart. He know what purpose your good works serves. Let's serve our "neighbors"
with joy. You will have such meaning in this season of your life.

Let me hear from you!
Doctoryaya

Let us Rejoice in the Blessing of a Fresh Beginning!

Here we go again! Tomorrow is the beginning of the the first full week of 2019.

Where were you last year on this day?

Do you even remember? If not, why not?

Was this day last year non-eventful?

Does there have to be a birthday or anniversary for a given day to be remembered?

Was your year non-eventful?

How in fact do you measure the importance or value of a period of time?

Were you satisfied with the manner in which you used your God given time, potential, resources?

I am keeping a Five Year Journal with six lines allowed for each day of each year..If granted five more years, I plan to reflect back on the year day by day beginning in 2020. It is not a diary of events but rather a way to track my thoughts, needs, prayers and relationships. Highly recommended and purchased from my writing coach!

Uh-oh! The door bell is ringing. I am interrupted so I must close. Hope to hear from you with feedback about your plans for the first week of 2019.  My advice: Prioritize and develop boundaries!

Oh...Lastly, I am teaching Sat Jan 12 and Sat Jan 19 for The Enrichment Academy at Lake Miona Rec Center in The Villages, Fl. If you are interested in developing balance and purpose in your life, you may want to take my class. It is intended to help you find joy and meaning in this season of life!

Phyllis

I wish you a blessed, joyful, healthy, prosperous 2019. That sounds like you should expect a lot, doesn't it?  That is my point! Pray Big. Believe Big. Never cease. Keep hope alive. This is the year of your break through. Praying in and of itself is not the answer. It is absolutely necessary but in and of itself, is not sufficient.  Do what is within your control and leave the rest to God.

My personal goals are to be mindful in all areas of my life and to be intentional as to how I use my time, money, and resources. This means I will do things and think thoughts on purpose. I have allowed too many unimportant, irrelevant things to interfere with my journey.

What journey are you in the midst of? Do you know what your God given destiny holds?
Don't stifle it!

Let's enjoy the best year yet!

Warm regards,

Phyllis