Bondage

In that day the Lord will end the bondage of his people. He will break the yoke of slavery and lift it from their shoulders. Isaiah 10:27

Christmas, the time of year where all sorts of emotions take place. The emotion of guilt and embarrassment that many feel as they shop and spend funds they may not have. December, the month where many forget their needs and cater to WANTS. How many times have you purchased the perfect bath n body gift, only to go the Christmas gathering to receive a similar bath n body gift set back. As I continue to search for the true meaning behind gift giving, I find gift giving is respectfully giving to that friend/family/stranger that offers nothing in return.
 My prayer is that every bondage of debt behind this season is lifted. I pray that know one has feelings of guilt or embarrassment due to the inability to give. We must also be clear, just because someone doesn't buy gifts does not always mean they don't have the resources to buy. Let's not associate a person's decision to not buy with poverty. Perhaps, they are being financially aware & rather save for an experience. The experience to travel.
Hmmm, is it possible to pitch in for a nice family dinner with NO gift exchange ? How about everyone purchase a passport book for $135 ? The thousands of dollars families spend on Christmas, would it work out to have an experience instead ?  Did you know statistics show African Americans to be the least likely to hold a passport and use it ? It's something quite liberating about holding a passport. Once it arrives in the mail, there is no foreign land we can't touch. Let's encourage one another to purchase things of true substance this season. Pitching in to help a loved one get out of debt. What about that friend who has been having a hard time all year ? What if we all pitched in to pay their utilities ? I often wonder how that would pan out. I guess my point is..... don't get all bent out of shape for December 25th, after all Jesus is the reason for the season. Let's encourage one another to do the right thing this season. NO OVERSPENDING!


Happy Holidays,

Tynita

Travel to relax & reduce stress

Travel to be a better YOU. This past weekend some friends and I went to the jazz festival in San Dimas. Although we had a good time, we also realized traveling to other states for a decent Jazz Festival may not be a bad idea. Definitely in our agenda.  Start planning today Jazz Festival lovers! Traveling allows us the opportunity to focus on the positive and reduce stress. Stress is a main source of headaches, high blood pressure, ulcers and fibroids in women. Learning to manage stress is a skill. Stress is not managed over night. Stress relief happens during the preparation process. Take baby steps as you prepare to visit a foreign land & reduce stress. Close out the year with a mini vacay! Happy Travels~

Travel Smart

Traveling tends to heal everything that is out of balance in our life. If you are one that experience stress often, then certainly you deserve to experience a stress free vacation. Your next vacation commit to save for your extra funds. Travel Tip: American Express Reloadable Card. This card is easily ordered online. If vacation starts in 12 months, by loading $50 a month that will give each traveler an extra $600 in spending money. I am so excited to share this knowledge with those who are interested. I am a true believer in "piecing" things together to make something great. Take a moment to look on the link below. 
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