I called ahead. So why did I still have to go somewhere else?

I’m getting everything together for my international passport interview, and one of the things on my checklist was getting my passport application notarized. Simple, right? Well, not exactly. 

I've been a customer of my bank for about 30 years. So when I needed to take care of this passport paperwork, I thought, let me call ahead. I called and explained exactly what I needed. I told them I had an international passport application that needed to be notarized as well as a passport picture that needed to be signed. But I didn't stop there. I specifically explained it had to be the bank manager. The response was "yes, we can do that." But because I wanted to make sure there wasn't any misunderstanding, I clarified. It has to be the manager. I was put on hold. When they came back, I was told "yes, they could most definitely do that," and that I could walk into the branch and the manager would take care of it. Perfect. That was exactly what I needed to know. So I made the trip. When I arrived, I gave them my information and explained what I needed. I didn't get to speak with the manager directly. Instead, the rep took my application and photo in the back to the manager. When she returned I was told they could notarize the passport application, but the manager would not be the person doing it. Wait. What? That wasn't what I was told when I had called to confirm. And then there was the passport photo. The back of the photo needed to be signed to attest that the person in the photo was me. I explained that, but was told they couldn't do that. And that's when I started wondering, did the person I spoke to on the phone actually heard what I asked? Because sometimes people hear a keyword and answer a general question instead of the specific one that was actually asked. 

I wasn't trying to waste anybody's time, especially not my own, so that's why I called ahead. I wanted to know, before making the trip, if the right person was available to handle what I needed done. Had the answer been no, that would have been okay. Tell me no. I can work with no. I can make other arrangements. What I can't work with is being told yes, making the trip based on that information, and then finding out when I arrive that the answer is actually something different. That's the part that frustrated me. 

Fortunately, I had another option. I went to another bank where I have been a customer for 14 years. And the manager there, even though he didn't usually handle international passport matters, took the time to listen to my request and checked my banking record. He confirmed that I'd been with them for 14 years, came back, signed the passport application, and even wrote on the back of the photograph and signed it. And just like that. I was on my way.

The lesson? Plan ahead, ask specific questions, and allow time for surprises. That way, you get it all done days in advance and you can focus on packing for your trip instead of stressing over getting that checklist completed. Just practical timing and follow through. I'm just saying, I got issues. What about you? 🦋 

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Boys to Men - A New Perspective

When I raised my son, I thought being a good mother meant fixing everything. If he had a problem, I wanted to solve it. If he struggled, I wanted to make it easier. I was his mother, and protecting him came naturally.

But raising a child—and then watching that child become an adult—has taught me something I couldn't fully understand back then:

Struggle builds character.

My son is 33 now, and our relationship has evolved. He has reminded me that he isn't simply my “child.” He is my son—a grown man with his own thoughts, opinions, experiences, and voice.

That distinction may seem small to me, but it means something to him. And I've learned that loving my children means being open enough to hear what they are saying, even when their perspective isn't the same as mine.

When my son was growing up, one of the things I intentionally did differently was allow him to have a voice. I didn't always agree with him, and I still had the final say when I needed to, but I allowed him to express himself and have some say in the things that affected him. Looking back, I believe that mattered.

He has even told me that the way I raised him—the sacrifices I made, the things I did to make sure he had what he needed, and the way I allowed him to question things—helped shape his ability to recognize when something doesn't feel right. But he also taught me something in return - that I didn't always allow him to struggle.

My instinct as a mother was to fix things. If my child came to me with a problem, my first thought was, “How can I make this better?” I protected, provided, solved, and sometimes buffered him from experiences he needed to navigate for himself.

It wasn't until he became an adult that I realized something: by fixing everything, I may have prevented him from learning that he was capable of fixing some things himself. He had to enter the real world and discover that the world wasn't going to cushion every fall. And that's when my mother's heart had to learn another lesson: Sometimes loving your child means letting them struggle just enough to discover their own strength. Not abandoning them. Not withholding help when help is truly needed. But knowing when to step back and let them spread their wings. That is something I would do differently if I had the opportunity to raise my children again. I would still love fiercely. I would still protect whole-heartedly. I would still provide totally, but I would allow a little more struggle.Because struggle builds character.

And now, at 33, my son doesn't need me to mother him in the same way I did when he was a boy. Sometimes he needs a mother. Sometimes he needs a confidant. Sometimes he needs someone to listen while he works something out for himself. And sometimes he just needs to vent without me trying to fix it. That has probably been one of the hardest lessons for me as a mother: learning that my job changes as my children grow. 

There was a time when I carried the responsibility of raising them on my shoulders. Today, I can put the mother hat down. I can take that weight off my shoulders and simply embrace the wonderful man and woman my children have become.

Do I get it right every time? Absolutely not. But I'm still learning. And perhaps that's the beautiful thing about raising children: we think we're teaching them how to become adults, only to discover that they are teaching us how to become better parents along the way.

My son taught me to listen. He taught me that having a voice matters. He taught me that being his mother doesn't mean I have to solve every problem. And he taught me that sometimes the greatest gift I can give him is the freedom to discover what he can do for himself.

He is still my son. But he is no longer the little boy I was responsible for guiding through every step.

He's a man. And I'm grateful that I get to know him as one. I'm just saying, I got issues. What about you? 🦋 

Read the original blog here. 

Why Do People Lie? A refreshed I Got Issues reflection

Back in 2012, I wrote this piece with a lot of fire. I still believe honesty matters. But now, after more years of watching people, including myself, I see it's a little more complicated. People lie for so many reasons. Fear, like fear of disappointing someone. Shame, like not wanting to be seen as weak or messy, and sometimes it's about control, steering how someone else reacts.

But the cost adds up. Lies strain trust, even small ones, and once that trust breaks,repair can be slow, sometimes impossible.repair can be slow, sometimes impossible. I'm just saying,  #igotissues, what about you? 🦋 

And if you'd like to revisit the original, revisit the old post here. 

Silence Isn't Quiet. Sometimes It’s Louder Than Noise.

I just got back from my fourth silent retreat, and once again I'm reminded why I believe people should experience something like this at least once because it can be life-changing.

Imagine stepping away from technology, people, responsibilities, the constant hustle and bustle. No phone, no social media, no television, no outside noise competing for your attention. Just you, nature, your thoughts, your breath, and your body. For those days, aren't checking your phone or rushing around. You begin noticing things. Sometimes, even the silence feels noisy. The amplified sounds of spoons knocking plates, chairs dragged across the floor, or the deep sigh of someone who can't speak. And in that quiet, mindfulness sneaks in. You start moving differently. Lifting the chair instead of dragging it. Handling your spoon gently, moving with more care. 

That awareness doesn't have to stay at a retreat. You can bring it home. More presence, more attention to the little things. And maybe that is the real lesson, sometimes we don't need more noise more conversations or more distractions.

Sometimes, we just need to be still long enough to hear. And that's an issue worth paying attention to. I'm just saying, I got issues. What about you? 🦋 

Merchants passing on 3.5% creditt card fees to patrons

So when did everything start coming with a fee? I swear, sometimes it feels like if somebody could figure out a way to charge us for breathing air, they would. But I know the world has always been about money. Lately, I've become more aware of just how many little fees are being added to things that used to be a, part of doing business. 

Sometimes those fees are so small you barely even notice. But they add up. I started noticing this years ago when I worked at an auto repair shop. The owner told me he wanted to start adding a percentage when customers paid with a credit card. Because he had seen other businesses do it. At the time, I thought, "hmm, okay." Then I started seeing it in more places. You go somewhere and there's a sign telling you that a 3.5 percentage will be added if you use your credit card. You buy tickets to an event and suddenly there's a "processing fee". You see a "convenience fee". You look at your receipt and there's another charge that you weren't expecting. And I'm thinking "Wait a minute. I'm already paying the bill. Why am I also paying your cost for accepting my payment?" 

My mom taught me something years ago that I've always tried to live by. "Pay your credit card bill in full and on time." Why? Because she didn't want the credit card company making money off of me through interest. So imagine my surprise when I realized that even when I pay my credit card off in full, I may still be paying an additional fee to the business simply because I chose to use my credit card. And here's the thing. I'm not saying don't use your credit card. I'm saying "Pay attention." Because once I became aware of these fees, I started making different choices. If I see that a business charges an additional fee for using a credit card. I might take out my checkbook. I might carry cash. I might ask whether there's a different price depending on how I pay. 

Today, I went somewhere to get an apostille seal on a document. There was a sign clearly posted letting customers know that using a credit card would result in an additional 3.5% charge. I was gonna use my credit card but after seeing the sign opted to pay cash instead. So happy it was just three dollars because I had it. So I paid the three dollars in cash and kept it moving. 

That little moment reminded me of something. Sometimes it's not about the amount. It's about having the information and making the choice. And that's why I'm writing this. I'm not telling anybody how they should pay their bills or what payment method they should use. I'm simply saying be informed. Look for signs and look at your receipts. You may see words like "credit card surcharge", "convenience fee", "service fee", "processing fee", but don't automatically assume they're all the same thing. Ask what the fee's for. If you're about to make a purchase, ask, "is there an additional fee for using my credit card?" If there is, then you can decide whether the convenience of using your card is worth the extra charge. Maybe it is. Maybe it isn't. But at least you know. And that's really my point. Because if we're not paying attention, we can swipe, tap, sign and walk away without realizing that we just paid an extra percentage on top of what we already owed. 

Here's another thing I've learned. Just because a fee is small doesn't mean it isn't money. 3 dollars here 5 dollars there a percentage over here, a processing fee over there. Before you know it, you've spent money you didn't have to simply because you weren't aware of the charge. So, the next time you're getting ready to tap that card take a second. Look for the sign. Ask the question. Check the receipt. And if there's another way to pay without the additional fee, then decide what makes sense for you. I'm not trying to tell anybody what to do. I'm just saying, "Know what you're paying for." Because, apparently, these days even paying your bill comes with a bill. I'm just saying, I got issues. What about you? 🦋 

What I know about relationships now that I didn't know then.

For a long time, I thought being a good partner meant making sure the other person was happy. I would focus on what they wanted to do, what made them happy, what they needed, and what I could do to make things work, even when the effort wasn't matched. 

What I didn't understand then is that I'm part of the relationship too. I have needs, I have wants, I have to matter too. A relationship shouldn't be one person constantly giving. There has to be balance. You should be willing to give but not lose yourself. And sometimes we're carrying old hurt into new situations. That's when self-reflection becomes important. What am I looking for in a relationship? What am I willing to give? What am I willing to accept? And maybe most importantly, what have I been accepting that I shouldn't have been? 

People aren't responsible for our happiness. Healthy relationships need space, boundaries, and individuality. I'm just saying, I got issues. What about you? 🦋 

When customer service becomes the problem

Have you ever called a company because you needed help, only to fight your way through the customer service system just to reach a human? Well, let me tell you what happened to me. 

I was dealing with a T-Mobile issue at the airport. I called expecting assistance, but got stuck, in what felt like an endless automated loop. 6 minutes turned into 53 minutes. I'm not talking about waiting comfortably. I mean fighting through prompts that don't lead to a person. Customer service shouldn't feel like a test of endurance. 

I'm sure I'm not the only one who's experienced this. What's the longest you've ever had to wait, or wrangle an automated system? I'm just saying, #igotissues.  What about you? 🦋 

I Don’t Want to Be Tolerated

For a very long time, I thought I needed a relationship to complete me. I thought being in a relationship meant I would feel valued, loved, and supported.

But what I learned was that I could be in a relationship and still feel completely alone.

I was still dealing with life's challenges on my own. When my car needed attention, I handled it. When it needed gas, maintenance, or washing, I handled it. When the grass needed cutting, I handled it. And while I was handling all of that, I was also cooking, cleaning, giving, nurturing, and catering to someone else's needs.

I was exhausting myself trying to be everything for somebody else, while wondering who was making sure I was okay.

And that realization changed something in me.

I don't want a relationship where I am constantly giving and carrying the load while the other person simply receives. I want a partner. Someone who understands that life is a two-way street. Someone who is willing to share the load, offer support, show up, and genuinely care about what I'm carrying too.

I want to feel appreciated, not tolerated.

I've also learned that attraction and chemistry are wonderful, but they aren't enough to build a lasting relationship. I want to know who you are beyond what you find physically attractive about me. What are your values? What matters to you? How do you communicate? How do you treat people? What do you bring to a relationship besides your physical presence?

And there is another thing I will not compromise: my core beliefs.

My spiritual understanding and consciousness have evolved through years of questioning, learning, experiencing, and having truths revealed to me along my journey. My relationship with God, the Universe, and my understanding of who I am are deeply important to me.

I don't expect another person to have every answer I have or to experience spirituality exactly the way I do. But I do need someone who can respect my beliefs, honor my consciousness, and allow me to walk my spiritual path without trying to pull me away from it.

I have worked too hard to find my peace and understand myself to compromise the very things that have helped me become the woman I am today.

And I'm not in a rush to jump into bed just because there is attraction.

I don't need to sleep with you to show you that I care about you. I want the opportunity to build something first. Let's talk. Let's spend time together. Let's learn each other. Let's see whether there is a foundation strong enough to support something meaningful.

It might take six months. It might take a year. Maybe longer. I'm not putting a deadline on getting to know someone. I'm putting value on the process.

For a long time, I neglected myself because I didn't know any better. I grew up learning to figure things out through experience, and some of those experiences taught me to give more than I received. Over time, my heart became guarded.

But now I'm learning something different.

I am learning to love myself. I'm learning to protect my peace. I'm learning that being single does not mean I'm incomplete, and being in a relationship does not automatically mean I'm loved.

I don't need someone to complete me.

I want someone who complements the woman I've already become.

Someone who can meet me where I am—not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

Someone who understands that friendship is a two-way street. You don't get to say you're looking for a friend and then use that friendship as a place to dump all of your problems without ever asking how I'm doing.

I have peace in my life now, and I'm not willing to trade that peace for a relationship just because I don't want to be alone.

I'd rather be alone and whole than partnered and exhausted.

I'd rather wait for something meaningful than settle for something that only looks good on the surface.

Because I don't want to be tolerated.

I want to be loved. I want to be appreciated. I want to be supported. I want to be respected. And I want to be chosen just as intentionally as I choose.

I'm just saying, #Igotissues. What about you? 🦋

#Love #Relationships #SelfLove #Peace #PersonalGrowth #Dating #KnowYourWorth #HealthyRelationships #SpiritualGrowth #Consciousness #Igotissues

Forgiveness Is Freedom

Someone shared this with me this morning and it resonated with me. I couldn't help thinking  about the people who have hurt me over the years with their words, their actions, including physical abuse, neglect or just other things.  I reflected on how I was able to forgive them. Forgiving them was difficult and in some cases took years, but it was worth it. I have come to realize that forgiving otheres is good for the soul. 

Sometimes we offend others without realizing it. It could be you were unaware that your actions or words were offensive to them. Perhaps you were just being yourself, but someone got offended. We can't manage how people will take our words or actions especially if we know it was not done or said out of malice, and they can't manage how we will take theirs. Truth is people will interpret things based on their own personal experience. They can only assume/interpret your words or actions based on what that means to them. When I see someone eating, I used to think they are eating because they are hungry because thats the only time I eat. However I now know that people may eat for different reasons  Some eat when they're stressed. Some eat for comfort. Some eat because they're trying to fill an emotional void.

Someone can say a something mean to me now and it does not offend me where as before I would feel bad. Now i just round my shoulder and think, "yes, and don't you mess with me". That is because I no longer choose to let peoples words dictate how I feel or live. I have come to understand that "feeling" is the secret to creating and manifesting. 

We all crsate our reality with our words, thoughts, expectatuins, and yes with our feelings. The universe does not understand words, it responds to how you feel. So when you say I am feeling good but you are really feeling sad, the sadness is what you are broadcasting and that vibration is what creates more things for you to be sad about. It is impossible to vibration good feelings when you are feeling sad.

Most people's sadness comes from a spirit of unforgiveness. Not just towards others but towards themselves. They blame themselves for things that may not even be their fault. They take on the stress, unhappiness of things they may or may not have created and they end up living a miserable life. But they don't have to continue like that. Just as how they made themselves miserable they can undo it. It's so simple, yet most people can't accept the simplicity of the action. It's called forgiving and letting go. How do you do that? I am glad you asked. All you do is release the thought that has you bound. Replay the event the way you would have liked it to go. Hear the words you wanted to hear, and as you do, you will notice a shift in your feelings. You may even find yourself smiling. Release the things that has you wound up like a top. 

What most people don't realize is that it is those negative feelings they hold on to that is the root cause of their unhappiness. It is what causes sickness and diseases in their body. When you hold on to those feelings it festers in the body and cause the body to malfunction. The brain releases different chemicals to try to stabilize your system but to no avail. It is the combination of those chemicals that creates what doctors call "cancer cells".

But if you forgive yourself and others you open the pathway to healthy living and happiness. The body becomes harmonious once again and the cells are able to function in the perfection they were created to function. You feel better which promotes good feelings which broadcasts as good vibrations which the universe in turn says, "you must like feeling good so here are some more things to feel good about."

So if anyone offended you in anyway, forgive them. If you are holding on to guilt, no matter how deserving you minght think it is, be kind to yoursel and forgive yourself. Life is so much better when you forgive and release. I'm just saying, #igotissues. What about you? 🦋

MARTA - A Call for Action

Right now, MARTA has rolled out a new system, and they’re issuing updated breeze cards, requiring all passengers to transfer funds from their old cards to the new ones. While MARTA has given until October 2026 to make the switch, the expectation is that people do it online—registering and transferring funds themselves. But here’s the crisis: there are still segment of the population who may not have access to the internet. Many seniors and vulnerable citizens don’t have internet access and can’t complete this process. When they call MARTA to do the transfer, they’re being told they HAVE TO go online to complete the transaction themselves or to ask someone they know to help them do it. This leaves them stranded, confused, and frustrated. When they tell the representative that they don't have the capability to do that, the rep will take the information but will share that they dont know when the transfer will happen. For many, that is not acceptable. They need the funds transfered so they can use the new card, especially since the old card may no longer work.

MARTA, we need you to step up. Screen calls, prioritize seniors, and others who don't have access to do it themselves and provide a human touch so no one is left behind in this crucial transition. We’re counting on you. I'm just saying, #igotissues. What about you?

#MARTA #SeniorAccess #DigitalDivide #TransitForAll #InclusiveTransit #SeniorsDeserveAccess #HelpSeniors #MARTATransition #EquitableTransit #CallForAction 

Be a deliberate creator

Hey beautiful people! It’s another beautiful day here in the ATL, and I just had to stop by and share some love. 💛

Life can be challenging, but remember this: whatever is manifesting in your reality, you created it. You are the creator of your experiences—through your thoughts, your expectations, and, most importantly, how you feel.

Most people create by default. They believe other people or circumstances are responsible for what happens to them. But the truth is: no one “does you” anything—short of putting their hands on you. Words and actions only have power if you give them power. It’s all about how you choose to interpret things.

Someone calls you a derogatory name—you have a choice. You can hang your head and feel bad or mad, or you can lift your head, smile, and know that just because they said it, it doesn’t make it true. The choice is yours.

Here’s something else people get wrong: repeating positive affirmations is not the magic key to manifesting. If it were, we’d see more people manifesting their dreams. Think about it—how many folks walk around claiming to be “blessed and highly favored” while their lives are a mess? That’s because your feelings, not your words, set the tone for what shows up in your life.

Want to know what you’re creating? Check your feelings. Feeling down, sad, overwhelmed, or brokenhearted? You’re drawing negative outcomes. Feeling joyful, optimistic, happy, or content? You’re drawing positive outcomes. Yes—it really is that simple.

It’s about how you feel. Manage your feelings, and you’ll master the art of creating. You don’t have to spend all day thinking positive thoughts—especially when life bombards you with challenges. The best thing you can do is focus on feeling good, if not great, and watch your experiences shift.

In every situation, no matter how heavy, try to see the good. If you can’t, go to another place in your mind where you can feel good. Shut out the world, go inside yourself, and make yourself feel good.

And if that doesn’t work… maybe it’s time for a deeper emotional detox. I'm just saying,  #igotissues. What about you?

#consciousness  ##consciousthinking #behappy #happiness #deliberatecreator

#yaminah89 ##yahsdaughter863 

#wakeup

When “3-Day Priority” Becomes a 3-Week Mystery: My Ongoing USPS Saga

If you’ve ever mailed something with the U.S. Postal Service and trusted their “Priority 3-Day” promise, you probably expect your package to actually arrive in three days. I did too — until I mailed a box to myself from St. Croix, Virgin Islands on July 26th. As of today, it still hasn’t reached me.

Tracking shows it’s stuck in Puerto Rico, caught in what feels like a delivery purgatory. This isn’t my first time dealing with this kind of delay, and sadly, I’m not alone. Many people in St. Croix have had the same frustrating experience — packages from Amazon, Walmart, and other retailers either go missing or languish in transit for weeks.

What’s worse, the USPS charged me for “Priority” shipping, but when the service isn’t delivered on time, they aren’t exactly quick to offer a refund. Instead, they ask for an itemized list of the box’s contents — receipts included — before even considering a claim. That’s a problem when some of the items are older and don’t have receipts. Even though the box is insured, I’m left wondering: will I ever see those items again, or get fair reimbursement if I don’t?

For me, this isn’t just about the money. It’s about accountability. If a shipping company promises a delivery window and charges a premium for it, they should be held to that standard. People should be able to trust that their packages will arrive safely and on time — without disappearing into a logistical black hole somewhere between islands.

The Postmaster needs to take this ongoing issue seriously. This isn’t just one lost box; it’s part of a pattern that’s hurting residents, businesses, and the island’s connection to the rest of the country. Until changes are made, every package feels like a gamble — and the house is winning far too often. I'm just saying,  ##igotissues.  What about you? 🦋 

#usps #missingpackage #whereismypackage  #frustrated

Virgin Islands Lt. Governor's Mansion

 

I've lived on the island for 29 years and never knew about the Lt. Governor's Residence, let alone go inside. On my last trip to the island, as luck would have it, I stayed right behind it. So I decided to take a peep. #usvi #vigovernment #wastefulspending  #fema #igotissues #nofear #virginislands #governmenthouse

Missing Package from USPS in Puerto Rico

it's a growing concern that packages going through the Puerto Rico Postal Distribution Center are going missing. I recently mailed a box priority mail from St. Croix to myself in Atlanta. It was to arrive in 3 days. So far, it has not yet arrived. The delivery notification says my package is still in transit to the next facility. It's been saying that for over a week now.

In scrolling through my Facebook news feed, I came across a post from Grantley Samuel, who is also experiencing difficulty receiving a package. After reading most of the 90 comments, it became evident that these are not isolated cases. There seems to be a trend with missing packages from the Puerto Rico Distribution Center. 

This issue could very well impact resident's ability to order products stateside as companies may decide it is not cost effective to continue mailing items to the US Virgin Islands. This issue reminds me of a time, some years ago, when a trailer full of mail and packages thought to be lost,  was found years later sitting on the Puerto Rico Postal Distribution Center's property.

Open message to #uspsamaster #usps: Please launch an investigation into the #puertorico Distribution Center. This is not  normal. Someone is stealing packages or they just not doing their job. Either way,  it needs to stop!!. I'm just saying,  #igotissues . What about you? 🦋

#postoffice #stopthecycle #usvi #attorneygeneral #usattorney

 

Spiritual Awareness

Spiritual awakening is an individual experience and everyone's path is unique. Spiritual awareness is also an individual journey that should be personally experienced. Unfortunately, not too many people understand that, and they never make the distinction between what was taught to them and them actually experiencing it for themselves. They blindly believe the stories told to them or what they read in the Bible without questioning any of it. They re-live other people's experiences, i.e., Jesus, Moses, Peter, Paul etc. instead of living their own experience. 

My spiritual awakening  began in 2006 when I was exposed to the book The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. That little book answered so many questions I had about religion even though it was not outrightly based on religion. My subconscious being showed me things in that book and made it relative to the questions I had. Like what is faith, and how do you exercise it? Scripture says in Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." But scripture also says in James 2:14 "Faith without works is dead". And I was taught that if you try to make it happen, it's not faith. So as you can imagine I was confused. How do I exercise faith? What is the "work" needed to manifest it? How do I exercise "believing"? No one ever taught me how. That revelation started my quest to find out the truth about everything I was taught about faith and religion. The answers would eventually fuel my desire to seek the truth about EVERYTHING I was taught. 

I threw everything I was taught up in the air, and the only thing that stuck was that there was a Creator.  Everything else was up for scrutiny. As I did my research, I uncovered many deceptions in what was taught to me as truth. My inner being would lead me down a path to uncover the hidden truths that were mingled within the lies. One by one stuff was revealed, a lot of which came from within. The more I searched, the more I learned more truths, but the odd thing was everything kept directing me to look within myself. Everything pushed me to the desire to know who I was. That was the missing link. I had no clue who I was outside of what I was taught to believe who I was. I discovered I was not that person but someone miraculous and more exquisite than I could have ever imagined. I discovered that my false perception of myself was hindering me from seeing the truth of who I am. That I was God manifested in the flesh. That we are all the manifestation of God's spirit in the flesh and are connected in ways we could not phantom.  But because we are consciously asleep, we have forgotten who we are. We assimilate and conform to the teaching of this realm though our parents, teachers, elders, society's infrastructure and our experiences. We continuously perpetuate the lie and illusion that we are mere mortals with no power and thus become just that. We become pawns in this game called Life not knowing we can become masters. We allow others who have knowledge of how to manipulate this realm to control and guide us like sheeps lead astray. What we fail to realize is that we are spiritual beings with incredible powers and that we came here for the experience of having a body and to learn life's lessons. Once you become spiritually awake you become a goat firging forward to explore your own path. You get on the path to becoming a Master of your life instead of staying a mere Pawn. Over time, you begin to get the hang of things and you become the Master of your life.  

The good news is that the Creator installed a fail safe in all of us. This means that over time, as we repeat the cycle of death and rebirth, eventually we begin to remember who we are and work towards liberation from rebirth. I know I have lived many lives before. The memories are stored in my subconscious, which is revealed to me in increments as I meditate daily. There are skills I possess that I have no formal training for, but I execute flawlessly. There are things I know that were not taught to me, yet the knowledge flows freely. As I allow myself to surrender to my inner being and higher self, revelations are shown to me that I myself should never know but do. Like where to serve my ex-husband divorce papers 17 years ago. To this day he still believes I hired someone to follow him. Ehat he does not know is that my higher being showed me where he was in a vision.

Among other things, people's true nature is revealed to me. I can see through their facade and see the real them. I know when people are being genuine and when they are just pretending to like me so they can reap the benefit of my friendship. I can tell when the words they speak are from their heart or if they are just regurgitating what someone else's insecurities. I dont have to call them out on it. I can love and interact with them because i know the truth about who they are - the manifestation of God's spirit. 

I'm also an empath. That means I can feel people's spirit and they feel mines. My spirit agitate some people to the point that they don't like being around me but can't really say why not. And thats okay. I no longer take these things personally or try to adjust who i am to suit their insecurities because I know the truth about who I am. To My core, I am caring and wish only the best for everyone, even the ones who don't like me. Truth is I reflect something that is missing in them and that irritates them to no end. So I no longer waste time trying to figure out how to get them to like me. That woukd mean changing who zi am to fit in and that is something I will never do ever again.

I don't pretend to be anything or anybody else - I am authentically me. I speak my truth without hesitation and I live my life like it is mines - free from the hang ups of how people perceive me and could care less of their judgement. 

Over time, my circle of friends keep getting smaller and that's okay. If it gets to the point where I am the only person standing in the circle that's alright with me because in that circle I will still have everything I need to live a fullfilling life. I will have Me, Myself, and I, and that is a winning combination. 

I'm just saying. #igotissues. What about you? ☺️ 🦋 

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Selfishness vs Self-centered

Hey this is Yaminah with another segment of I got issues.  Today I want to talk about selfishness and being self-centered. For a long time I was guilty of accusing people of being selfish. It was not until I got enlightened that I understood the difference. A person who is selfish tends to do or say whatever is necessary to secure whatever they want for themselves at the detriment of others. They don't care who they hurt in the process as long as they get what they want. I see that every day as people will cut you off in traffic in order to get over with no consideration as to whether they slam into you or you into them or someone else. 

On the other hand you have people who are self-centered. meaning they look out for themselves and put themselves first but they are not putting anyone else in danger as they focus on themselves. There is nothing wrong with that. Truth is you are no good to yourself or others if you are not taking care of yourself. Even on the airplane they admonish you to put on the oxygen mask first should the cabin lose pressure before attempting to help anyone else. 

We have become a society where self-centeredness is frowned upon and is being perceived as selfishness. That is an error in judgment. Just because some choose to put themselves first and focus on themselves does not make them selfish especially if their actions does not negatively affect anyone else. We all came here for the experience and we all have to learn to navigate this realm for yourself. Helping others is an option and should not be labeled as a requirement. The same opportunities afforded to one is available to all. So the next time you are tempted to accuse someone of being selfish, ask yourself who are they hurting? If the answer is no one then you should reconsider and think perhaps they are just self-centered. I'm just saying, I got issues. What about you,?)i(

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Google

This is an open message to Google. I would like to be able to call the US Virgin Islands from my Google Home Mini and Google Voice app without having to pay for it. I have called your customer service many times asking them to address this issue and they keep telling me that it is my cellphone carrier that is blocking the call. That is not true! I have been a T-Mobile customer for about six years and I am able to call the US Virgin Islands (area code 340) without any issues. So can please do the research and realize that Although the US Virgin Islands is in the Caribbean among the British Virgin Islands and other independent islands, they are a US Territory. The same President to run the United States runs the US Virgin Islands. The same laws that apply to the United States also apply to the US Virgin Islands. Calling the US Virgin Islands is just like calling any of the 48 Continental States. So can you please fix this issue? I'm just saying. I got issues. what about you?)i(

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Vitamix Blender - Not metal friendly

 

This morning I made my breakfast smoothie as usual using my Vitamix blender. To clean it I add a bleach tab and warm sudsy water in the dish pan and then pour it into the blender as I tend to use that water as my dishwashing water afterwards. As the blender was engaged I heard a clicking sound and became quite concerned. When I examined the water as I poured it out I discovered bits and pieces of metal. Knowing that the only solid thing I put in the blender was the bleach tablet I immediately accused that was the culprit. "But how can that be?" I thought to myself. The bleach tablet is made of power. It got more confusing as I washed the dishes only to discover more metal particles that clearly was more than the bleach tablet. Still confused I continued to rinse and dry the dishes. That's when I noticed the cap to the mason jar was missing a lid. As I inspected the metal fragments I pulled from the dishwater I realized that they were in fact from that missing lid. Somehow I missed it while pouring the dishwater into the blender.

I bought the Vitamix years ago as an alternative to the juice machine as I realized I was loosing a lot of the nutrients in fruits and vegetables by using a juicer. Since the Vitamix came highly recommend as a source to grind those fibers into water consistency I was sold. Now I have discovered, purely by accident, that it can also blend metal I had to share. I don't think I will ever need to blend up metal but it's good to know. I'm just saying - I got issues, what about you?)i(

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Life can be Great!!

Good morning FB family. It's a great day to be alive. Nothing remarkable going on in my world. I am just happy to see the sun. No doubt there are some who did not wake up today and even more will not see the new year. I don't ever take life for granted anymore. I am here for the experience. So while many are living to die, I choose to live period. Everyday I do what I can to extend my life span. Truth is once I discovered the key to living a stress-free life I am in no rush to leave this realm. Everyday is an adventure. I am no longer preoccupied with the mundane issues that used to de-rail my life. I have tapped into creation itself and it is such a beautiful thing. Life still presents its challenges and people still do their best to irritate me but the beauty of it is I no longer react to them. I choose what I want to focus on. 

For example, the other day I was driving with my granddaughter as my car is in the shop for over a month now (no worries) when she pointed out an accident in front of us at the corner of Covington hwy and Lithonia Industrial. I looked but did not see it. All I saw were cars waiting for the light to change. My granddaughter was dumbfounded that I could not see the car that had slammed into the side of a truck. As we banked the corner and she kept pointing out the accident eventually I saw it. I was amazed at how I am able to fine-tune my awareness to block out the things that do not serve me. My granddaughter was amazed as well. I did not want to miss this teachable moment so I shared with her that whatever you focus on becomes your reality. We are all creators in our own right but if you keep observing other people's manifested creations, you will no doubt make it your own and bring that experience to yourself. 

Case in point. A few weeks ago a friend of mine shared with me about the many accidents she saw while driving to work. Every time we spoke she made it a point to tell me about these various car accidents. I cautioned her to stop observing them or at best to not keep speaking about them or else she will draw it to herself. She did not listen to my admonishment. A few days after our last conversation she called to report that she totaled her car. I was not surprised.

The thing is, whether or not you subscribe to the belief that you draw the things you focus on to yourself or that you are a creator does not matter. Everyone does it either by default or on purpose. Being ignorant of the laws of the universe is no excuse. We all eventually manifest what we focus on. How quickly it manifests depends on how we feel about the thing we focus on. 

My suggestion to you is to try focusing on the good things but more importantly make feeling good your priority. Remember thoughts become things and you get what you expect. So always think good thoughts and always, always expect the best. I'm just saying. I got issues. What about you?)i(

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