Happy New Year- update

I wanted to wish everyone a wonderful New Year and update you all. I've been working on other projects and so I haven't been able to update in awhile. For 2010 I will be focusing more on other blogs. So if your looking for more of my writings visit me at http://www.createmorelove.blogspot.com/, and http://www.simplysaidgreetings.blogspot.com/.

Otherwise, I won't be blogging as much on Purposeful Vision, but it's all good. I'm looking forward to 2010, bring on the Abundance!

Love In The Morning- an inspired poem

Love woke me up this morning

As it grace my face with a gentle breeze

I turned to my side and witnessed the beauty

Of what love has given me

Like a new light shining within my heart

I feel renewed and strengthened

With an inner peace it is love I seek this day

Knowing that the vitamins of love keep me

I am hungry for love as love beckons me

To draw myself deeper into its depths

Love is the answer I seek this day

And I know my cup will be filled.

Free E-book

Yeah, I completed my first e-book, and it is now available for free. It is definitely for the ladies, Create More Love Mini-handbook: Ten Powerful and Easy Tips to Attract A Good Man, is a prelude to my forthcoming book, Create More Love Part 1: Ten Traits To Attract A Good Man. You can access a free copy by going to my website www.createmorelove.com, go to the Love Tools page, and then click on the pdf. Enjoy! and remember all comments are welcomed.

LOVE HARDER

My husband and I got into an interesting conversation last night. He made a statement that I totally disagree with, saying that he was "afraid for America". He made this statement based off what he has been seeing on the news (which he watches a lot of). I try to discourage him from watching so much news, it's one thing to be informed, and it's another to be inundated with it day and night. I am a firm believer that you need to watch what you're hearing, seeing, and speaking. If you are constantly inundated with negativity it can cause you to become a cynical and suspicious person, always looking over your shoulder.

Lately, the news has provoked fear, anger, and honestly disgust within me, when I see what has happened to others. However, I refuse to live in fear. I was preaching to my husband last night that this is our opportunity to LOVE HARDER. We must decide to

• Conquer fear
• Conquer hate
• Conquer violence

And we do this with faith and a determination to LOVE HARDER. We can not control what happens in the world but we can control how we decided to participate. We can choose how to react when we feel sad, angry, or fearful.

And I choose to LOVE. I choose to be a part of the solution and not to live in fear. I choose to act in ways that uplift this country and raise a child who will contribute her gifts to humanity. As a mother it is easy for me to worry about the safety of my child. I am aware that there are some people as Judge Judy called it, " are not wired right", or as my husband would blatantly say "are plain evil". But, despite the evil things that happen in the world, I will live in love.

I am thankful for the fear because it calls me to action. A call to create an atmosphere of love and be a part of the movement of love. I told my husband that there are many people who are promoting love, except they don't make the daily news. I told him people like me and you- and as long as I'm in the world, I choose to LOVE HARDER. By the end of our conversation (or maybe my passionate speech) my husband agreed that maybe he could not watch so much news. I just smiled.

Gratitude

I wanted to take this moment to sit in gratitude. There are so many things I am grateful for in my life.

• I am grateful for my beautiful daughter, for the joy she brings into my life, for her being healthy and happy, it is truly a wonderful gift to be her mother. Visit my other blog www.journeyofagoodmom.blogspot.com for more of my writings on being a mom.
• I am grateful for my wonderful husband who works two jobs just so I can stay home with our daughter. Thank you sweetie for all your love and support.
• I am grateful for my life and thankful for the love God has blessed me to experience. Everyday is truly a blessing.
• I am grateful to be able to do what I love and follow my purpose. I am loving blogging and being able to express myself.
• I am grateful for my mother, step-dad, sister, and brother who are a major part of my life. I am thankful for their health and wishing them much love and success.
• Finally, I am grateful for my health and ability to take this moment and look at my life.

Update on my book

I just wanted to give a quick update on my book, Create More Love Part 1:Ten Traits To Attract A Good Man. Well, I've come a long way in four months-from completing my first book to learning about how to market my book. I recently purchased a recommended book by John Kramer, 1001 Ways to Market Your Books, and I'm really enjoying it.

I've come to a new understanding about the book world. This understanding has caused me to re-look what I thought was the completion of my book. I have found that I want to rework somethings. So I've decided to postpone the release date of my book and focus more on producing a great work of art, something that I can stand on for years to come. A part of me is eager to have my first book published but another part of me wants to be a perfectionist (which I am usually not). However, I will have an E-book available for free- and I will post when it's up on my website. I have been working hard on my website and happy about how it turned out. Please let me know what you think http://www.createmorelove.com/.

New Video

This is a video I created to introduce my new channel, www.youtube.com/createmorelove. More videos coming soon on my website, www.createmorelove.com

IN THE MIST

In the middle of all the hassle and bustle of life- is a center.

In this center is a calm from all the day to day movement.

Like the mist that comes off of a gentle wave- there is purpose.

This purpose is love and it will carry you throughout life's many moments.

Love gives us a reason to be still, take a deep breath, and thank God for living.

I take this moment to thank God for my life -for all the love and purpose I am living. I am grateful for the opportunity to experience my many blessings. I hope to honor life by living healthy, joyous, and lovely.

To be continue...

Goals for September

I am on the move. September is shaping up to be a great month for me. I'm doing what I love; writing and creating. I am living full of purpose and this month I have some new goals to guide me. My first book Create More Love Part 1: Ten Traits To Attract A Good Man is on track to be available for purchase this month, so I'm really trying to create a buzz.

Visit me
www.createmorelove.com
www.createmorelove.blogspot.com
http://hubpages.com/hub/createmorelove
www.twitter.com/createmorelove New!


I am really on a roll and the great news is that I feel passionate about this topic. Thank you to my wonderful husband who spent the last two days being Mr. Mom as I worked on my writing.

My goals for the month of September is

1. Promote my new book
2. Blog daily (will see how far I get with this one)
3. Learn more about how to market a book

If you would like a free copy of Create More Love Part 1: Ten Traits To Attract A Good Man email me at createmorelove@gmail.com before September 30. I will be giving out a limited amount on a first come first served basis. And I'm looking forward to every one's feedback.

Love Always

Celebrate The Steps of Purpose

Yesterday I had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate the launch of Simplysaidgreetings.com. I have the wonderful opportunity to write versus for this greeting card business. I'm living my purpose as I have a wonderful opportunity to use my writing talents, and I'm loving it. I know love is leading my life in a new direction filled with great moments. It is truly a blessing to do something you love and work for a company you believe in. I want to celebrate the success of others, as I too am taking steps toward my purpose. Congratulations SimplySaid Greetings.

Thank You

This blog post is dedicated to all my family members and close friends who made my wedding day a memorable moment. Today, I am writing my first blog post as Mrs. Neckles. I am finally married to my wonderful husband and just coming down from the honeymoon high. I had a great time and I just wanted to thank everyone for their warm blessings and wedding gifts. I am looking forward to many more happy days with my husband.

A special thank you to my sister Joy- The poem you recited at the wedding was breathtaking and enduring. Thank you for all you did not only during the wedding but the weeks leading up to my special day.

To my daddy- I know you were nervous about giving your baby girl away but you really came through for me at the end. Thanks for walking me down the aisle.

To my amazing mom and stepfather- what a surprise you guys gave me with the wedding cake. I love love love the cake topper and seriously I'm holding on to it. Mom thanks for being my photographer and to Art- what an amazing toast.

To my friends and sister in law who came from afar to be at my wedding. I know our bond will last a lifetime and I am truly blessed to have true friends.

To my girl Coco- don't think I forgot about you- sincerely what would a girl have done without a perfect "Just Married" sign- thanks for decorating the car- oh and helping my dad and I get the wedding entrance down.

I know that I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful and supportive group of people surrounding me. I feel so much love and gratitude that I could just cry. What a great day!

This is for you guys.

Love Always

These Are The Moments

These are the moments that make life worth living. I want to thank God for being able to experience this very moment. I have my health, peace of mind, and love in abundance. I am in such gratitude and awe of where I am in my life right now. Life is beautiful and I am exactly where I ought to be. I feel on track and filled with purpose.

Right now as I write I feel so full of love. I never knew that being a mother could bring me so much joy. Even though being a stay -at- home mom is no easy job, it is a job that I have come to love. I remember when I was younger I use to ask God for direction. I always wanted to know what was my purpose in life and what could I possibly do on earth that could bring me so much joy.

I thought then that it had something to do with earning a degree in law, having a career, and lots of money. Surprisingly, the truth for me is quite old fashion-for it is being a wife and mother that brings me the most joy. When my daughter Vivian Jazz Neckles came into the world she made everything instantly better; too see her smile, grow, be healthy and happy is such an unexplainable joy. All I can do right now is smile, with tears of joy filling my eyes, I am grateful for my life and all the love it has in store.

Love is In Thee Air

Okay, so I can admit that August is going to be a busy month for me. I will be happy if I get to blog anything. This month I'm getting married and have friends and family coming thousands of miles to celebrate with me. I feel so loved. Besides the wedding there is my 9 month old daughter who just learned to clap (so cute), and keeps me very busy. Oh! and with trying to get all the last minute things together for the wedding I realized that my writing has gone by the wayside again. Not! my ideal situation with putting my writing on hold. But I can't complain because love is in thee air. I am grateful that God has given me another day to experience this wonderful life. I'm still living on purpose, I'm just not getting everything done as planned.

Loves Makes You STRONG

Sometimes distractions come into your life to throw you off purpose. Yesterday was one of those days for me. But the distractions did not win, because now I'm back and stronger than ever.

For the first week of August I faced many small battles. I had to stand up against unjust and unlawful treatment by a landlord. A landlord was very unprofessional and intimidating toward a loved one of mine. This loved one was literally afraid to run into the landlord. No one should have to live in fear to someone they pay rent too. I must admit this got me pretty ticked off! This landlord (though a human being with flaws) needed a lesson in how to treat tenants. I told my loved one that even landlords have someone over them and must follow laws. I took her case all the way to the corporate office and the Department of Fair Housing. By the end of the week victory was ours, as the landlord verbally apologized for his behavior. If you rent then know your rights. Landlords can't just treat you any kind of way. And even if there is no illegal wrong doing you can always go on the Internet and give the property management a bad rating. No one will want to rent from them if they are aware of how a current tenant has been mistreated.

Yes! I'm still focused on creating more love in the world. However, I want people to know that just because a person is kind, does not mean they sit by and let injustice happen. No, but to the contrary, it is love that will give you the strength to fight against wrong doing and take a stand for what's right. Okay! so maybe it wasn't my fight but I can't stand for people to be bullied and the protester side of me came out. I had to show someone I love that you can be loving and powerful at the same time- there is no dichotomy here. In the end everything worked out peacefully but I just had to blog about this.

The Power of Energy

Love has an amazing power. If you want to attract anything in your life I would use the energy of love. When you pour love on any situation it will flourish. There is something magical that happens when you surround yourself around positive energy. You send out a vibration that attracts what you want to you.

Some examples of using the energy of love can be:

• surround yourself with loving people
• be more loving toward people
• listen to love songs
• watch romance movies
• speak about love
• journal about love
• speak affirmations about love "I am loving and lovable"

When you create an atmosphere of love it will magnify and create more love. Out of love comes Good. Love will guide you, fufill you, and comfort you throughout life's journey.

ALIGNMENT

I have a new favorite word and I have been hearing it a lot lately. I think it's because I am becoming aligned in my own life. I am feeling more on purpose, in love, happy, excited, and fulfilled. These are the days I treasure, as every part of me; my mind, body, and spirit, are well. I am in alignment with my good and going toward more of it. I am on purpose to create more love in my life and share my talent with the world. I am at a good place in my life. Glory be to God. I have a wonderful life, I am truly blessed, and thankful.

There is an energy of love guiding me. Maybe from being a new mom, a bride, and getting ready to publish my first book. All I know is that I feel aligned and heading in the right direction for my life.

What I have created...

is LOVE. I am quite amazed at my life. Looking back at my past and all my imperfections I am surprised how far I've come (even though I feel so much more is to come). I can only thank God, for I am truly blessed. I have created something wonderful. I am happy to be experiencing a loving relationship worth a lifetime commitment. This is just the beginning as I will become a Mrs.

FAITH

I have begun what I now know can be a stressful journey- wedding planning. I have been through a range of emotions today from excited, to disappointed, to discouraged, to a still place, to a quiet revelation, and then finally back to ease. Even with all the emotions I felt throughout the day it was love that kept me. I felt it at my center even when the stress of wedding planning began to overwhelm me. I am so grateful even to know stress, because without it how would I trust the end result, which for me has always worked in my favor. I think it is my faith that keeps me trusting and the confidence I have built in the creator of my faith.

I was having an interesting conversation with my fiancee' the past few days, as we are taking our own leap of faith. He says that to get married takes faith even when you love someone it is faith that gives you the courage to face the unknown. It is because of our recent conversations in faith that our relationship has grown to move to the ultimate commitment- saying "I do for a lifetime". I must admit that I had my own fears about saying I do for a lifetime, even though I love my fiancee' dearly something was keeping me from moving forward.

I am writing a book on creating more love because I feel it is connected to my purpose- to write. However, recently I started to be hunted by my own advice. Was I living up to my values? as I was telling others to stand up for what they believe and I felt that I was not living my truth as well. I don't like to give advice that I am not living, so I have been forced to confront my own reasons for not doing what I believe. I was not acting in faith. But no longer! as my time in reflection has lead me to a deep surrender of my fears and a rebirth of love.

My sister made a profound statement to me the other day "The meaning of life is to experience love and to love". I completely agree as everyone in life can grow in more love for themselves, their environment, and ultimately the world.

I just hope that I take faith with me so that I can contribute and be the best person I can be.

Feeling on Purpose

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful that's how I'm feeling. I've been feeling on purpose and my life has brought me so many blessings.

Just in the last two weeks I have reconnected with lost friends and been embraced by a community of people.

My wonderful finance' has given me tremendous support by allowing me time to focus on writing my book as he caters to our young daughter.

One of the reasons I have not been blogging as much because I have been passionately writing a book about creating more love. I am creating something within me that is ready to come out.

I hear a silent whisper "this is your moment" and I'm allowing myself to be guided in an energy of love. Today I am making a conscious choice to live my life on purpose.

Never Too Small

The intent to LOVE makes you GREAT! I believe it's not what you do, but the purpose behind why you do it.

In my past work experiences I have always gravitated toward social services jobs, but without an understanding of why. I have been a teacher, counselor, mentor, and more-but was I living my purpose? It took me a while to understand why life took me down this path-it is my nature.
I AM
a teacher,
a counselor,
a student of life,
and more...

If the purpose behind your work is to express love then it can never be too small. If it is who you are being expressed then what you are doing is making a great impact.

I've discovered that more responsibility does not equal bigger value. For instance, Obama is not bigger in love because he is the president- it is the purpose behind what he intends to do (change the world) that makes his contribution great. However, if you are just a student, or a stay at home mom, if it is what you love- your purpose, it is just as valuable.

I had to come to this realization for myself because I had an underline belief that what I was contributing wasn't good enough. Thank God for personal growth and continuing. Now I know that it is love and my giving of it that makes my contribution to the world great. I am loving myself, loving my daughter, loving her father, loving blogging, and I am loving all this on PURPOSE.

The Energy of Love

There is power in love. Love can move you to create phenomenal things. Love can inspire you and take you to a place of deep appreciation. Love is purpose in action.

For me, the energy behind feeling on purpose propels me forward. It is a sense that I am living LOVE and that my dreams are manifested. My purpose is not only to experience love but to help create an atmosphere of MORE LOVE. There can never be too much love-if there's one thing that this world could use more of is love.

But how do you create more love? I believe it must start within before it can spread outward. First between you and the creator (who is love and guides you in that love), then with your family, community, and ultimately with the world. We all have a part to play in spreading love- its our energy and how we are giving and receiving love that makes the world go around.

Are you doing something you love? I believe one on the most powerful things you can do for humanity is to express something you love- share it with the world. If you give out what you love it has an amazing power that will touch others. When you feel in love, love what you do, and give out an energy of love you are helping to spread more love.

I love to write, be inspired, and help others to experience joy. I have a new vision which has moved me to write a series of books on creating more love (coming soon). I look forward to expressing something I feel deeply within and have a desire to experience more of- LOVE.

One of my favorite quotes on love-

"God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him."- 1 John 4:16


One of my favorite poems on love-

LOVE

There is no difficulty that enough love will not conquer;


no disease that enough love will not heal;


no door that enough love will not open;


no gulf that enough love will not bridge;


no wall that enough love will not throw down;


no sin that enough love will not redeem . . .

It makes no difference how deeply seated may be the trouble;


how hopeless the outlook;


how muddled the tangle;


how great the mistake.


A sufficient realization of love will dissolve it all.



If only you could love enough you would be the happiest and most powerful being in the world . .


Emmet Fox

A GIFT OF HEALTH

I must admit I never use to eat my vegetables. To make matters even worse, I use to be addicted to caffeine (coffee and cola), ice cream, and junk food. I tried for years to eat healthier but with only temporary moments of success. But something amazing happened to me in 2008- my life shifted toward my betterment. I have been able to achieve something that I struggled with in the past with effortless ease. I eat more healthier than ever before and I continue to learn more each day.

What changed?
1. I've been without a drink of coffee for over 6 months (though I still miss a Starbucks mocha)
2. The taste of cola makes me sick (I no longer drink sodas)
3. I can't eat ice-cream (even though I still want to sometimes)
4. I don't have cravings for junk food
5. I can't go a day without eating fruits and vegetables (I crave it now)
6. I cook at home almost ever night (I use to order out a lot)

What happened?
I remember in 2007 I wrote two important affirmations- "I love and take care of myself" and "I am in perfect health." When I became pregnant in 2008 my body rejected many of the unhealthy foods I use to it. I was sick (unable to keep down food) for 8 months of my entire pregnancy. I realize now that I was going through a cleansing process. When I was finally able to eat my body needed a fresh start- I truly only could eat things like fruit, vegetables, high fiber foods, and Salmon (healthy source of fat/Omega 3). Today, I feel more aligned with the affirmations I set in 2007.
For me, I needed to go through the highs and lows of pregnancy before I could change. My baby girl was my cure to unhealthy eating habits and continues to give me the motivation I need.

Now my motivation is:
1. I want to breastfeed my daughter for her first year of life.
2. I want to give her healthy choices.
3. I want to model healthy eating habits.
4. I want to enjoy a long healthy life with my family.

My daughter gave me A GIFT OF HEALTH!

Matters of The Heart

Have you ever heard of a vision board? A place to make dreams visual and remind yourself of what lies beneath your heart-to have a glimpse of your future. I created a vision journal in 2007 and titled it Matters of The Heart. I was looking at my journal (after not looking at it since becoming pregnant in 2008) and found an amazing discovery-about 80% of what I had envisioned was achieved. Even better, I had received gifts that I hadn't even asked for- what I call "dreams within dreams"- the stuff you don't know to ask for but align with your heart's truth.

If you want to give yourself a gift I suggest creating a vision board. Then be open to receive all the good that is in store for you. Trust me! IF YOU DARE TO DREAM BIG- you will get more than you expected and it will align with your heart's desires.

So now what?

When I've received 80% of what I asked for. First, I smile, then say thank you to life for these experiences, then I search my heart again for deeper levels of joy and fulfillment. Now, being a stay at home mom has given me joy and purpose, but there's more within me. My new affirmation is "I work a job I love and learn the skills necessary to grow into my vision". I'm going to love this new chapter in my journey.

LOVE LOVE LOVE

I love being in love. The feeling of love radiating from me and given back to me like a perfect gift sent from the divine. My favorite part about love is experiencing the manifestation of greater love beyond myself- yes I need another. I am a "feeler" and when I feel love deeply within my soul it takes me to a place that only God knows. And I'm grateful for an inner knowingness of what my heart yearns for- LOVE. When I'm filled with a feeling of love it overtakes me and seeps through and warmly embraces another. I like passing around love- this world needs more of it. I have manifested for myself the loving relationship I've desired for several years and attracted a man who far exceeds what I thought I wanted- he is what I need.

I remember when the shift happened, I even remember when the universe responded to my cries (after being single for what I felt was a long time). It was January 2007 when an extraordinary man came into my life. But just a month before I had called out to LOVE..."I want to experience more love in my life, and I'm open to receive and give more love." It was that simple but magnificent thought that sent my life down a new path- a better path than I had imagined.

Then came Jazzy (my daughter) born November 2008, a greater gift of love- well I asked for more- and though I love her father, being a mom- this love I'm certain must transcend passed the ages. I will be loving this child beyond this lifetime- I am certain. Having a child has brought me to a beautiful place where everything makes sense even in the uncertainties of newness. She turns my world around then makes it brand new again. The best feeling I get as a mom (and I must admit I love it) is when she wakes up from a nap and find me there- she looks up at me smiling- and it warms my heart- I've just received a gift from love- a wonderful feeling called Joy.

But I want to talk about her father as I honor him for being such a hardworking provider and not only a "good man" but a good daddy (Happy Father's Day hun!). He has given me the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom and see my daughter first precious moments. I'm truly blessed. But! I know I'm in love if just the movement of his lips makes me feel loving toward him. I love loving him and well he just can't get enough of it- so were perfect for each other. The best part about being with him is that he makes me better then before. Everything about our relationship has grown in a positive direction. He even challenges me not to forget about my goals and dreams I had before given birth to our daughter- so here I am writing- something I use to talk about all the time when we first met that I put on the back burner when I became pregnant.

How did I do this? Well! It was more than positive thinking or reciting affirmations- it was a firm belief in my ability to have that which I was asking for-making a choice to LOVE and BE LOVED. Frankly, I believed I deserved love- that I was worthy of a LOVE I had yet to experience but knew existed, and that it was apart of my life's purpose to have even greater love. It definitely took me some time spend alone and loving on me but Frank and Jazzy were both worth the wait.

HAVE VISION?

I love having a destination. Since I was a young girl I have always been on the move-awaiting life and wanting to find out what lies behind the corner. Since becoming a new mom I'm fascinated as my now 7 month old daughter is crawling and learning how to climb. Wow! was I that fearless and full of tenacity. My mother says yes, as I am always calling her to report my amazement with her granddaughter and to reminiscence on my childhood days. My mother always reminds me of how quick I learned to walk and run, and I think to myself if Jazzy (my daughter's nickname) is anything like me (and hopefully she will be better) than I'm in for a workout. But miraculously I find strength and energy to be an attentive and I like to think "good mom". Even though this is new to me, I'm loving the learning experience and better-the opportunity to come up with a new vision. Yes! I believe in having a vision-something to strive for in every area of my life. I love to feel inspired and my vision gives me a feeling of purpose and focus. Where do I want to go? My dreams and hopes awaits me. I don't necessarily know how I'm going to get there (unless I sense a strong intuitive guidance) but I do have a direction and therefore a purpose. I recommend writing down a vision statement for 7 areas of life.

1. Spiritual vision


2. Business or work vision


3. Family vision


4. Financial vision


5. Health vision


6. Personal vision
   
7. Purpose or life vision
   

Now once you have the vision it is important to affirm it to yourself and then strive until you reach it. Note: This is a positive experience that aligns with your heart's desires.

There's something inside the name...

What?

A dream

A hope

A passion

A direction

A focus

A value

An imagination

An inspiration

An Achievement

The name Purposeful Vision came to me in a dream. In this dream I was myself but BETTER! How can I explain it- Well, I was at a place (not just physically but spiritually, mentally, financially) a beautiful manifestation of something greater than my current state. I was thrilled! My dreams have revealed many things to me and sometimes encouraged me to seek out the life I truly desire. I have always been quite goal-oriented and well some might say "high achiever". However, I'm learning not to be in such control (always wanting to have a plan, know the outcome, very results driven) and have more balance in my life. Balance that's a beautiful word I think I'll be writing a lot about this since just the thought of it gives me a breathe of fresh air. I'm so glad I've found a tool to express my creative nature. I love to write, well talk, so I write how I feel and I usually always mean what I say- wrong or right- I like to think at least I'm keeping it real. But, anyhow when my dreams are filled with positive thoughts I get motivated to achieve that which I'm envisioning. See! I really do believe in the saying "If you can dream it- you can achieve it" and I've seen this statement come true in my life and the world around me. It's all energy- the dream, the thoughts, the manifestation of a goal. And for me the best part of a dream is when it evokes emotions, when I can feel it deeply- than I know for me it is not only real but something within me seeking a way to the surface, a way to make my life more fulfilled, a purpose for my life, and a reason to experience it. This is my blog Purposeful Vision the essence of who I am.

My motivations awaits me... to be realized, captured, experienced, and shared.