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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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2/16/2021 0 Comments

Please Reconsider!

Please Reconsider!

You say you feel my pain...
when I cry all my tears.
You say you’re scared of nothing
yet you’re halted by your fears.

You say you know me well,
so completely through and through.
I can hardly tell
since what I do is new.

You call me ever so bitter,
frozen deep into the core.
You claim that I can’t make it
by taking this path I know!

Please reconsider how you scrutinize
the way I choose to go.
Why do you suspiciously wonder
when I told you long before?

My life is a promise
made prior to my birth.
I must dedicate my soul
to approach my life’s true worth.

In everything I do and say,
I do so with this certain will.
I await God's instructions,
it’s His plans I must fulfill.

What He has designed for me
will be forever mine.
What I worry constantly is
will I grasp it in time?

No wasted energy
do I have to spend
on devilish worries
of a faithless friend.

We all have our own connection
to the very same Source.
It is no fault of mine
that you tune out His voice.

Life is a journey
that you first must begin…
Proceed with something small
until you reach the end.

Whoever told you life was easy
was telling the devil’s lie.
It is the journey to know God
the second we are born
until the one we die!

"Please Reconsider " is a poem
from Role Reversal: Turn Pain Into Power

Hello All!
It's been a minute since I've blogged. I hope you all haven't missed me too much. I haven't been goofing off. I've been working on my book and freelancing for a client. I will try to blog as often as possible even though my hands are quite full right now.
I thank you all for your support and feedback.
Much Love,
Candie

About "Please Reconsider!"

     I often write about naysayers and haters. I do so because it is such a persistent and negative energy in the world. What's worse is that that energy spreads fast because it is not always easy to identify.
     Sometimes that naysaying energy is put upon us by those we love and those who love us. In fear of our chosen path, our loved ones may point out the obstacles they foresee. It's not that they don't believe in us it's more so that because they love us, they want to protect us.
     The thing is, they can not see what God has shown us in regards to our path. Because you yourself don't always understand it, we may have a hard time explaining what God has shown us. How do we battle that naysayer energy that somehow is the result of love? How do we tell our people to back up off our dreams without making them want to back up off us completely?
    Me? I just put my best foot forward every day. I am on a God-given journey and I walk by faith. For those in my life who still don't understand my dire need to complete my journey despite what rocky roads may lay lie ahead, I suggest that they “Please Reconsider”.

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1/12/2021 0 Comments

From Where I Stand

About "From Where I Stand"

Happy New Year!!
I would have loved for my first entry of 2021 to be something inspirational or uplifting; something that would cheer on a great start to the new year. To have done that would have been to ignore the horrific political events that occurred last week. To start off the new year, I want to talk about something stale and old: hate.
We can't ignore it. There are some hateful creations out in this world. I used to be hateful and angry so I have no problem speaking on it. People who spew hate are usually dealing with something on the inside. Internal issues may be the reason for the hate but it is no excuse. We can't ignore it nor should we stoop to its level.
We may not always be able to walk away from hateful people. They may be our coworkers, neighbors or family members. Do what you can to protect you and yours from this awful energy and its effects. Empower yourself against the hate, whether it's from a stranger because of the color of your skin or if it's from someone in your circle because they can't handle your shine.
Combat hate with love and truth. Do not give it control over your life as many sadly have. Remember that God is love and vengeance is His domain. Hold those who accountable who give way to hatred but don't let them drag you in behind them. Pray for those who are consumed with it and then get out of the way so God can handle His business.

From Where I Stand

This poem is about me and the picture you see-
the one you want to understand so desperately
   in your sorry crusade to conquer me.

War is mental and it requires a solid plan.
You must first know your enemy
and where they stand
But know me, you can never do
  'cause you start from a point of contempt and untruth
“Do I know myself?” should be your first attempt,
but you’d rather hate me and all my merriment.

You question my joy when my life is low.
You marvel often at my continuous flow.
How do I keep ticking when the winder’s stuck?
How do I keep going? How do I get up?

I see you watching me.
wanting to know so ominously
about this special being that I am.
Where do I end and where do I begin?
What is that special thing that I have-
That’s made me invincible to your plan?

I say real easy. It’s God’s hand.
I now have no worries or fears I can’t stand
because my faith is in God and not in man.

So don’t be surprised when your efforts can’t shake me,
   when you try with all your might but still can’t break me.
I’m God’s child and only to Him must I answer,
   so I try to shine light and give glory to my Master.

But you have tested me and angered me
time and time again,
It’s only God’s mercy that keeps you from your end.
If you’ve heard nothing of all I’ve said,
let this little morsel stay in your head:

When you’re plotting and planning and wanting my end,
you’ve got all tricks and you’re ready to spend
all your time and energy trying to displace me,
I’ll simply call on God. He’ll come and save me.

This is the knowledge that makes me bold.
This is the truth that fills my soul.
So if you become a problem
and I need His hand above,
you better pray He gently fix you
with His mercy and His love.

Though you’ve started this war
and now wish it could change,
you still have a chance
to salvage your name.

Where do I get these ideas
and how do I call them fact?
It’s because God once delivered me from
that hollow place you’re at.

"From Where I Stand" is an excerpt from Candidreams: I Remember the Beginning

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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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