Fresh Start!!

It's been a while since I've taken the time to post to this blog. Make no mistake that I have been continuously writing behind the scenes but I just had to take a minute.

I had to take my own advice and realize that taking a step back to reevaluate and restructure didn't mean my failure it only showed the fight within me.

With that said I will keep this one short and sweet and first say thank you to everyone that has continued to support Pages Of Vision. The people who have messaged and emailed me and encouraged me to come back to my writing.

There are so many good things to come so stay tuned and be sure to follow and like @PagesOfVision on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter,  and Instagram.

Remember that all it takes to accomplish your dreams is to get started!!

Catching My Breath!!

Hi All,

I'm so glad to be getting back in the swing of things. As I always say sometimes you have to step back to reevaluate and get things in order!!

I just wanted to share something I've noticed really quickly. With the new year you will notice how we all flood the social media platforms with "the new year new me" posts. The thing is this...we can clear our friends lists, we can deactivate our accounts, and even stop talking to certain people. None of these things serve as the actual problem. They serve as vessels for our excuses and finger pointing. Just like in math you have to look at the common denominator here!!! The only thing all these drama filled situations have in common is YOU!!

So while I think it is wonderful that we are taking the time to reflect and come up with new strategies to make life more fulfilling I'd urge you to look within yourself first!!

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Take A Trip

Hi All,

I've been on a #journey for awhile now and sometimes I find it pertinent to sit back and #reflect on the journey, where I started, where I am now and where I will end up. #TeamPagesOfVision and #TeamGFit have been my blessing and some days my biggest pain and through it all I wouldn't change a thing and am #Excited about what's to come. #Share your #pics and tag #TeamPagesOfVision so we can see who you #Be!!

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Some Thoughts

Sometimes it takes something drastic to make you realize where you really are mentally and physically in life. Something serious has to happen to snap us back into the reality that is our truth.

However there are other things where the realization is very subtle. We didn't see it coming and with the softest "touch" it impacted us with a bang. I'd like to say I believe that is what has happened to me.

I will be honest that I don't know which way  this road is going and what the journey will be like but what I am sure of is the outcome! I am sure that I will motivate and inspire millions in this year and I hope that I can start with those of you that are reading this right now!

I appreciate and #love you so please stay tuned!! Please #FollowUs on all social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and now we are happy to announce NEW BOARDS ON PINTEREST!!!

Sincerely

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Phenomenal Woman

The first poem I ever wrote was entitled "Sistas United." Very vividly I remember my inspiration when my mother, for what reason I don't remember, recited "Phenomenal Woman" by Maya Angelou. She smiled and swayed her hips as she recited each line with pride as if she had written the words herself. As she recited the line "I'm not cute or built to suit to a fashion model size" then playfully tapped me on my nose as I sat on her bed watching in awe. I wanted my words to make someone feel that type of pride and confidence. It was like my first high and I never put my pen down after that. 

As a human being I am naturally sad when anyone leaves this earth but there was something about this news that just shook me. Over the years I have read and paid attention to any article written by or about the writing genius. This isn't one of those long entries where I can do anything but pour out my admiration for the legacy she has left in words and feelings. I am so thankful for all that I am today because of the advice and quotes that Maya shared with the world. Her voice could be recognized in the dark and her words can be felt in the midst of the darkest days. Just being who she was with no fillers I see all that is phenomenal inside me and again I am grateful. 

I truly believe that all I need to achieve everything I want to achieve as a writer and a woman is already inside of me just waiting on me to tap into it. There will be days when the light seems so dark that you just can't go on...this will happen for both you and I but we must rise up from those things. Les Brown once said "if you fall down try and land on your back because if you can see up you can get up." We would not be here right now together had we not constantly landed on our backs. Not everyone will get me and that is fine. Not everyone will feel my words and thats fine too. As long as I stay true to the craft that I love I feel I do myself some honor and over and over I say THANK YOU!! Thank you for sharing your gift so freely and so openly. 

Tag #TeamPagesOfVision with your favorite Maya Angelou quotes and we'll be sure to hit you back!!! 

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Practice What You Preach!!

First, I have to say thanks to everyone for all the emails, comments, and support. You all definitely motivate me!!

As I was preparing my next blog entry and posting on other social media I began to realize something. While I am doing what I love to do, which is write and motivate others, I began to wonder what the next step would be for me. How can I step this up a notch in the same way that I encourage others to do each day?

I began to make a list of the things I wanted to do. A quick reference bucket list if you will. After I listed aspiration after aspiration until my mind drew a blank I looked back over the list. There was one task that stood out and made my heart and insides burn with desire. Being the emotional bird I am tears came to my eyes and I circled that aspiration with a red pen several times.

My internal voices said to write it in my planner as something to do for tomorrow but my desire over ruled and I decided right then was the only way to practice what I had been preaching. To put an end to constant procrastination. You know the whole "why put off for tomorrow what you can do today" line of thinking. So I picked up my phone and headed directly to the University of Alabama at Birmingham website and began filling out my admission application!!

There is nothing that can't be done or accomplished but first we have to realize it comes from our desire. My overwhelming desire to further my education pulled me to action and now just like in a game of tag...YOUR IT!!

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Back To Basics!!

I wanted to start this blog off with some big bang. You know the type of words that start movements and make people rethink everything they thought was right. 

I wanted to make Pages Of Vision a household name with one entry and so I began to type and jot down my thoughts. Crumpled pieces of paper and scratch outs littered my floor and it just seemed as if the words were failing me. It used to come to me so easy but it seems as if today...this entry just was just to hard for me to get together. 

Deep breaths started to help calm my shaky hands. Hands that hadn't touched a keyboard other than to send a quick text or do a google search but nothing close to putting my real self down on a blank canvas for others to gain any type of insight into my world. Inside I felt worry bubble up until it felt like acid in my throat. Worry not caused my lack of confidence if I could do it but worry from not knowing what my reception would be. Would Pages Of Vision be welcomed and would I do what I set out to do and motivate others to go after their dreams and live their best lives? I was once told that fear comes from unknowing and I guess that is true because I was definitely in fear of what I didn't know. 

This Diva had to get back to the basics. I had to ask myself why even got started with this and why did I want to begin such a project to begin with. The answer was simple. I wanted to be able to give others the joy I felt when I first came up with this concept. I wanted the world to know that no matter what is going on with you or how short your means and knowledge you can accomplish anything. But why was it so hard for me to convey these feelings and why did I struggle to share? I can only attribute it to fear. 

Again with the deep breaths and this time a few sips...okay maybe a gulp...of Moscato and I started to shake the liar that is fear off my back. My fingers relaxed and the keys on the keyboard started to feel like home again and before I knew it two pages were down and I was still overflowing with motivation and encouragment that I wanted to share and give to others. It's what Pages Of Vision is all about. 

There is absolutely nothing that I can not do because all I need to accomplish what ever it is I set out to do is already inside of me. I am so thankful for those of you that will take this ride with me. Pages Of Vision kicks into high gear right NOW!!!