Repeats


     I know it's incredibly blatant and past due. But didn't we all see the billboards last year for the movie "Friends with Benefits", but instead of Justin Timberlake in the lead, it was Ashton Kutcher. And instead of Mila Kunis it was Natalie Portman.

     Hollywood. Really?



Wisdom's Knocking:

Repetition usually works best in gym workouts and classroom settings.


Glass Brick House


   
     Yesterday I didn't know. But today I do.

     It's interesting how you view people in the light of new and earth shattering knowledge.

     Wow. And just when I thought that their life was perfect. I mean, this information pretty much stunned me. And it takes a lot for me to get stunned nowadays.

     I'm pretty much comfortable with the fact that a random person at the DMV, gas station, post office, mall, etc. will for no reason in particular start telling me their whole life story.

     But wow. When  I heard this news, it caused me to once again reevaluate my own eye sight; and to confront the reality that what I truly see and know is in part.

     A perceived happy ending or happily ever after is much more telling of a potential beginning rather than a definitive statement of the current position of a circumstance and/or relationship.



Wisdom's Knocking:

What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others.  ~French Proverb




See Her, See Him


     I was just thinking about the power of an image.

     I can literally have an emotional reaction according to how light and shadows, composition and depth of field are treated in a particular photo.

     And the way in which I retain information the best is through visual imagery.

      For the person that is blind, I've been told that there is still a perception of imagery, whether it be spacial or auditory. Point being, influence is being made upon them and through them as well.

     Visually we are always sending out a message to one another. We are continually relaying information without our words performing functions and reasons for us. I wonder what my images are saying to you today?



Wisdom's Knocking:

A picture is worth a thousand words.






When a Man Prays

   


      Some of you remember that I was doing my top people picks for the month of June. Well, here's my fifth and final highlight: Kyle Moon.

     There is just something about a person that listens.

      Not just a person that looks like they're listening--Staring intently at your forehead. No, the person that looks you deep in the eye and can recite back to you almost word for word what you had been sharing to them when you happened to have a brain fart and forgot what the heck you were talking about.

      Kyle is undercover.

      He could easily get overshadowed by someone with a loud personality and glitzy charisma. But instead, he takes the slow and steady approach.

      And his heart to see the best happen in your life may take you by surprise. You might even be a little bit suspicious. Can anyone really be this sincere?

      But alas, yes.

      And don't even get me started about the power of prayer. Most of you know, I love prayer. It's my intentional time with God and there's such a unique presence of God that I feel when I pray. And I love praying for people. Never hesitate to ask me to pray with you. For reals.

     With my love of prayer in mind, I am especially moved when I see a man praying intently. It just does something to my heart. And when Kyle prays, not only do you feel the love of God, but you also feel the amazing and good intentions that God has for your life. So powerful!

     With that said, when you see Kyle remember that he is undercover. He may appear like a lamb, but that boy is really a lion.



Wisdom's Knocking:

Remember, not all people see you according to your faults,
but many people see you according to your potential to receive love.




ManEater



Guys:

      What do you really think of women pushing up on you, making the first move? I've heard both answers to this question in the past. There's a group of guys that are like, "Yeah, bring it." Then there's another group of guys that are like, "Yeah, No."  And then there's the guys that are like, "Yeah, bring it...But I still need to propose first, if it gets down to that."

     I bring this up, because I was Facebook stalking and saw some interesting activity...You know the type of activity that insists that a girl is in deep "Like" with a particular guy. Therefore, she feels compelled to comment on every status update, picture, post, etc. etc. The purpose being, so that her presence stays known and on the mind of that particular guy. But can that have an adverse effect?

     I'm like, dang. Aren't you worn out with all that stalkery and pursuit. Raise up a little. Geez.

     And look, I'm not casting the first stone. I've done it myself. But I have recently retired from that game.

    I personally love it when I'm pursued. Not like in a scary way, but in a "Your mama raised you right" kind of way. Plus, I love seeing Gentlemen act like Gentlemen. And I feel as if men get far more satisfaction with the Chase rather than the Handed Plate. The appreciation for the woman would appear to increase with the former approach as well. Am I wrong, men?

     For me, as the woman, it puts me in an automatic place of security when I am pursued. I don't have to consistently doubt your affections for me or if they were manipulated because of me.

     Therefore, fellas, if I'm not blowing up your Facebook page with my comments and presence. Chances are, I actually like you, but I'm waiting for you to get hip to the idea...



Wisdom's Knocking:

There is great tension in the waiting and the pursuit. But the tension clarifies true intention.