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3/30/2021 0 Comments

Inside To Out

Inside to Out

And they say,
   my smile suggests I know
  something they don’t.

They ask why I don’t tell my secret.

I reply:
The answer is not one
  the ears can hear
  or something the eyes alone
  can catch a hold of.

It’s something powerful in my soul.
Indeed, the workings of the Lord.

For there is no secret which I command.
I was just raised to comprehend
  that what lasts forever
  is what lies within.

"Inside to Out" is a poem from Candidreams: I Remember the Beginning

About "Inside to Out"

“Inside to Out” is one of my favorite pieces because of its simplicity in illustrating a complex truth. It is the truth that the most important things in life are things that can not be seen with the naked eye. Things like love, happiness, and faith are invisible but are manifested physically. In this instance, the manifestation is with a smile.
I get caught smiling to myself a lot. Usually, I'm told that it is a huge smile or even a “shit eating grin”. Most of the time, I'm so lost in thought that I don't even realize that my smile has garnered someone's attention. I rarely respond by stating my specific reason for smiling. I just gladly and honestly say that I have been given much to smile about.

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3/16/2021 0 Comments

Endurance

Endurance

I dare not confess
  the anger I feel sometimes
  thinking on the heavy hits
  I’ve taken in life-

The bitter irony of knowing
  that for far too long,
  pain has pressed me forward.
What an excellent motivation
  pain has been.

How many struggles can I count?
A startling amount,
  in all shapes and forms,
some devastating storms.

Sometimes in the midst of these storms,
I feel that who I am
is not enough
  and I search for worldly security
   in the very things
  set before me
  as tools for my destruction.

Yet God's grace and mercy
  have grounded me to this path.
He has granted me strength
  so my stride will last.

He has granted me guidance
  and centered my heart.
Deliverance was assured
  before my life's start.

God has done everything for me.
I won't turn back now.
To His awesome and absolute power,
   my soul humbly bows.

Whatever goodness I have
  is the result of God.
My faith will grow
  despite what comes.

Though the road can be treacherous
  and I've often stumbled.
With the love of God,
  I shall endure the struggle.

Endurance is an excerpt from Role Reversal: Turn Pain Into Power.

About "Endurance"

Life is not always easy. There will be many times when our strength and faith will be tested. During those times, we may wonder how we will get through; how we will come out the other side feeling whole.
Whatever advice is offered to you, whatever the trial, and whatever you believe in, there are only two options. One option is to give up and the other is to endure. Me, I never give the option of giving up a thought. I find a way to endure.
I am not better than the next person, nor am I more loved by God than the next person. God will help you find a way to endure if you place your trust in Him. He is ready and willing to help you deal with your issues so that you can positively move forward in life.
If I knew any better way to navigate the dark periods of life, I would tell you. My truth is that I know I wouldn't have made it this far without the strength God gave me to endure.
I wasn't born with strong faith. It's something I had to want and to work on. If you're going through something that seems insurmountable, I implore you to take it to God, so He can help you as He has done for me countless times. Even if you haven't talked to Him in a while, take your problems to Him anyhow. He will receive you with open and loving arms.

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3/2/2021 0 Comments

Keep On Dancing!

Tempo

My sister said, “You can’t dance
and what do you call that move?”
I replied, “It has no name,
it’s just my own natural groove.

I glide with the vibe that guides me
bounce to the count that gets inside me.
No directions needed
when I’m in my own world.
The only thing that’s normal
is what’s deemed so by this girl.

I can’t always set the pace.
I can’t always adjust the tone.
But the one thing in my charge
is to keep dancing on!”

“Whatever”, my sister laughed,
“whatever that's supposed to mean.
I hope you’re not doing that
where anyone else can see”

“Let them get their giggles”, I answered.
“Let them gain joy's pleasure
as long as I'm being me,
life doesn't get any better.

I earned my best moves
by rebelling against fads or pressure.
Self expression is a responsibility,
an absolutely unique endeavor”.

"Tempo" is an excerpt from Candidreams: I Remember the Beginning

Hello Sweet Readers!
This is just a quick FYI. You all may have noticed that I haven't been posting every Tuesday. Between working on my next book, freelance writing, and another important project, I haven't been able to blog weekly. I will do my best to post every other Tuesday so please join me in a couple of weeks for another Candie's Blog. And as always, please invite a friend (or even a foe) to check out my work.
Be Blessed and BE a Blessing,
Much Love,
Candie

About "Tempo"

     So what if I can't dance like Janet? So what if in every dance movie ever, I'd undoubtedly be the one cast as the loser? Nope...I can't dance like anyone you'd pay to see. However, I do have two legs, two feet, hips, and other body parts that attach those two legs and two feet. I'm not the fittest person in the world but my body does work enough to glide to a vibe.
     Therefore, I can dance even if my style or moves aren't up to par with others. I can dance. I can get out on the floor and relieve some of the problems of the day just by shaking my butt and letting it all flow with the beat. I don't have to measure up to others' abilities. It is important that I enjoy doing the best I can with what I have and that I am grateful for the time and ability to do it.
     That's how it is in life, at least mines anyway. We don't have to be like others to be great. We don't even have to be great. Being good is a viable and fulfilling option. We can be good in our own right and we don't even have to be good at everything.
     Whatever we do though, we must be ourselves when we do it. That is where our potential greatness lies, in our ability to know and be ourselves regardless of what's going on around us. Some people will cheer you. Some people will jeer you. Your most important cheerleader is you.
     So regardless of whatever tune is playing, keep on dancing. Don't allow the watchers and talkers to negatively affect your groove. Keep moving to the beat that touches your spirit. Be you in all that you do and don't let anyone make you feel less than just because you don't dance like them.

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I want to help uplift, inspire and empower others and to help leave the world a little better than I found it. I am an author, deep thinker & optimist. I know God is love. I am the author of "Candidreams: I Remember the Beginning" and "Role Reversal: Turn Pain Into Power".
It is never my intent to push my spiritual views on others. I'm just sharing some of my own story in hopes that you or someone else will gain from it and can find some strength and hope in it. As I am fond of saying: I'm just giving you a little personal information and insight. What you do with it is completely up to you!

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