What Are Words? (My Thoughts)

It's true, isn't it? What are words when you don't really mean them when you say them? I mean, how many times have people make promises only to break them? 

I have issues with words. Words that are spoken, oh so carelessly. Words spoken without any thought of where and how it would land. Words that are spoken rashly. Words that pour out endlessly, serving no other purpose than to gain self-pity or exhibit one's self-righteousness. Words spoken by empty-vessels who have myopic views and no big picture views at all.

Do you have those people in your life? Everyone has them. I think the most frequent offender stares back at me in the mirror.

How many times have I promised myself, that I would not repeat the same mistake? Not to give in? You want to know how many times? Countless!!!!!

I had a revelation that I seriously need some boundaries. Hard lines drawn, build a thick wall and take the ladder away from me, kind of boundaries. Because unless I change, I am going to attract like-minded people, people without boundaries. 

I am so angry at myself and have been so for the past couple of months. I shall stop here and come back when I'm less angry. 

What Are Words? (YouTube Video)

Enjoy this beautiful song by Chris Medina

What Are Words

Anywhere you are

I am near

Anywhere you go

I'll be there

Anytime you whisper my name

You'll see

Every single promise I'll keep

'Cause what kind of guy

Would I be

If I was to leave

When you need me most

What are words if you really

Don't mean them when you say them

What are words if they're only

For good times then that's all

When it's love ya you say them

Out loud these words

They never go away

They live on

Even when we're gone

And I know an angel was sent

Just for me an I know I'm meant

To be where I am and I'm gonna be

Standing right beside her tonight

And I'm gonna be by your side

I would never leave when she needs me most

What are words if you really

Don't mean them when you say them

What are words if they're only

For good times then that's all

When it's love ya you say them

Out loud these words

They never go away

They live on

Even when we're gone

Anywhere you are

I am near

Anywhere you go

I'll be there

And I'm gonna be here forever more

Every single promise I'll keep

'Cause what kind of guy would I be

If I was to leave

When you need me most

I'm forever keeping my angel close

Reflect and Reset

So with the year coming to an end, I started to do some small research before December. I compiled some questions to be used as reflection for 2017 and for setting a direction for 2018. I've been doing this for a number of years. In 2016, I've asked my buddy to join me on this journey and it was pretty fruitful if I may say so. In 2017, I invited 2 more ladies to join me.  I've mainly been doing the 2nd part with them, but this year, I thought why don't we try to do the entire thing all together?

On December 01, 2017, I got all their consensus to join me on this exciting journey (at least for me, it was exciting). I thought I would put up a summary of the discussion questions here as a record. 

1. Send a personal text to one another, listing 3 good qualities about the person you are texting.
2. Share the 3 most memorable moments in 2017.
3. Share 3 wins in 2017.
4. Share what didn't work in 2017 (3 lessons learnt and what good came out of it)
5. Are you happy with how you spent your time in 2017? If not, what steps can you take to change this in 2018?
6. 2017 you versus 2016 you.
7. Who or what are you grateful for in 2017?
8. Seek God to get directions for 2018.
9. Who would you be, what would you do and what would you have in "Perfectville".
10. Create a vision board based on #9.
11. For all the things listed in #10 as goals for 2018 or life goals, what is your motivation? What is your why?
12. What are some things that you want to let go of in 2018?
13. What are some things you would include in a NOT-TO-DO List for 2018?
14. Are there any new things that you want to try?  Or new places to visit?
15. Self-care : Physical and Mental Health - What are some ways to take better care of yourself?
16. New habits to developed for 2018?

Isn't this interesting?

My progress:

• I'm done with 2017.
• I've gotten confirmation on my word for the new season and also the verse.
• I'm still working on more concrete stuff for 2018.

I'm mainly waiting for 2 more books to get delivered to me - one is being shipped out today or tomorrow and the other one is an overseas delivery and I'm praying that it's not lost.  😓 But meanwhile, I'm searching for some articles to read on the year of 5778. So it's kind of all still in the air but I'm in no hurry as I'm sure that it will all become clear and come together soon.