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K-Kindness

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Kindness is a lifestyle and it can be revealed in the things that we say and do. 
Each day we are blessed with new mercies and new opportunities, so why not share our blessings with the world?
When you see someone struggling or needing something why not help them? 

Proverbs 11:25 
“The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.”
By you simply being kind, you will be blessed. Those who give of there hearts, without expecting a return will one day or one day moment see their blessing come forth. 

Luke 6:38
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
God sees (or the universe sees/knows) your heart and what you do. If you give, you will reap what you sow. It may not come from the person that you’ve given it to… you may not even get a thank you from them, and that’s ok, but you will get a return.

Matthew 6:2-4
“So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”
You do not need an audience, a crowd, a platform, or a video recording of you blessing someone else.

You don’t have to tell anyone about your act of kindness, for you to be rewarded and you don’t need a crowd cheering you on. Just give. If that’s not enough for you, then you are not giving with the right intentions and you should reconsider giving.

Matthew 6:19-21
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
You don’t need gifts given to you to be a giver. Give with your heart and don’t be selfish. 

I want you to be encouraged about being kind. You change the one through one act of kindness. You bless an entire family by blessing one member. You have the power to change the world with your kindness in action. So, speak kindly, share your love and wisdom, and give with a cheerful heart…your reward is coming. 

Be blessed and be at peace. 

#KayLasPositivityCorner
The Sun Strength and Beauty in You

The Sun Strength and Beauty in You

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If you wish to overcome your situation, moved beyond obstacles, and change your life, you must be able to acknowledge your circumstances and be willing to make the changes necessary to reach to the next level. You know who you are, now what will you do with that knowledge?
James 1:2-4 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
James 1:12 “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”
Be blessed and be at peace.
#KayLasPositivityCorner

Emotion Shifting-Part 1

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Do you ever feel like you woke up on the wrong side of the bed and the rest of your day just doesn’t go right?
If you change your thought process in that first moment of anger, anxiety, or pure frustration, everything else will change too.
Take responsibility for your feelings, your life, and all of your actions. 

Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

Philippians 4:8
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

You’re human, not perfection… but you can create changes that shape your life and help you to become a better person.
One small change can make a world of a difference. Try it out and tell me what happens.

Be blessed and be at peace.

#KayLasPositivityCorner

J-Jeopardy

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Are you putting your life, happiness, success or love life in jeopardy?


Jeopardy- something in danger of being damaged or destroyed


Are you living lackadaisical days doing a whole lot of talking and not putting in the necessary effort to make your dreams come true?
Are you bashing or breaking down other people’s happiness or positive steps because of your own problems or purely negative intent?
Are you posing as someone that you are not?
Are you relinquishing your wants/needs for someone else?
Don’t you think that it’s time to cut the crap, face your problems, cut those weeds of negativity, and evolve your life?
You’ve put so many things in your life in jeopardy.
Ignore the words of negativity, no matter where or who they are coming from!


1 Corinthians 15:33 “Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.””
Pay attention and make wise decisions that are best for you.

Ephesians 4:31 “Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice”

Why let things fester inside of you? Why let people surround you with evil and negativity? Cut it out.

If someone has hurt you, it is up to you to let them know that it will not be tolerated.
Do not hold onto anger, sadness, or disappointment…you will only hurt yourself.

Talk to God or speak out into the universe and say:
I am strong.
I am wise.
I am successful (even if you are not currently, speak it into existence-manifest it).
I will not allow negativity into my life.
I will not welcome evil-doers into my world.
Take away anyone who is not in my life to lift me up or support me.
From this moment forward I will live in my purpose.

Forgive the person (it does not have to be out loud or directly to them) and move forward.
Don’t be stuck on stupid. Make the change.

Be blessed and be at peace.

#KayLasPositivityCorner

Overcoming the Storms in Your Life

Overcoming the Storms in Your Life

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What if you had the chance to step away from the depths of your despair?
What if you could overcome your darkest hour?
What if you could eliminate the very thing that plagues you?
What if God showed you that it could be done?…Would you do it?


Often we find ourselves questioning “What if?”
Our lives and our blessing are not built on what ifs and what abouts
We are not meant to live lives that are impacted and defiled by evil people and negative thoughts.
We are meant to lead blessed and abundantly lives that in-turn bless other people.


Ephesians 4:18 “They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart.”



Why would you block your own blessings by consistently living in fear, pain, confusion and mediocrity?
Why you keep thinking that you already know the answer to your issue, when you have living a cycle of sadness, anger, and doubt?
You keep praying asking God to give you a sign and yet when that very sign is completely bright in neon lights flashing right in front of your face you ignore it.


Although the storms in your life may bring the thunder and rain, know that you will overcome them because you’ve already proven that you can.


2Timothy 2:23-24

“Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. 
And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.”
Stop arguing with those who taunt, bring negativity, and hurt you! You are only allowing it and hurting yourself. You know that you deserve better than that. So stop!!


Remember when you allowed someone to dim your light?
Remember when you let your significant other tell you that your dreams were too big?
Remember when you got that degree and how you kept getting denied a job?
Remember when that person showed you who they were and you made excuses for them?
Remember when you lost every material thing that you owned?
Remember when you lost that person that you loved so dearly, to death?
Remember when you spent your last dime so that your child could eat?


Everything that has plagued you have risen above it!
God has blessed you over and over again!
Do you see the signs now? 
Do you see how your circumstances or a situation clouded everything?


God helps you through every situation. Why are you denying that you can break away from the very thing that is hurting you?


1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all of your anxiety on him because he cares for you”
Don’t you see? Everything that He has done for you before, in some way He will do it again if only you have faith and do what He calls you to do.

As I keep saying, please making excuses. You are not helping anyone by doing that, and you are stifling your life, your blessings, and the growth of your family.

Change your mindset so that you can change your life.

Be blessed and be at peace.
#KayLasPositivityCorner


***Health Spotlight***
Overcoming storms in health means that you will have to fight and never give up. Everyone faces different struggles in their lives, but the key in healthcare is to not give up. If you don’t know the answer to something, ask until you get the answer. You can overcome anything put on your path, do what you can to help everyone around you. Health care can be difficult to access, so do what you can to help others get the help that they need.





Change, Clarity, Determination, Courage, Empowerment, Global Health, Epidemiology, God, Healing, Law of Attraction, Mental health, Overcoming, Public Health, Self-Love, Self-Worth, Wisdom

I-Impossible

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How many times have you heard someone say that something you wanted was impossible?


How many times have you told yourself that something impossible to have, achieve, or do?


DO NOT ALLOW ANY NEGATIVITY OF ANY SORT CLOUD YOUR JUDGMENT!


Anytime that someone says that you can’t do something you two options for a response.
1. You can believe them, cower down, and step back from your dreams or ambitions.
2. The other option is to prove them wrong; make what seems to be impossible happen.


-Think about men and women in the military; they go into battles that would seem impossible to win to your everyday citizen…they don’t back away, they push forward with pride and determination.
-Think about government officials that once had the odds stacked against them. Did that stop them? No. They tried even harder and made it to the top!
-Think of actors, well-known inventors or scientists who faced racism, discrimination and harassment, they moved beyond the troubles in their position, dug in and faced their trials head on.


Why can’t you do the same thing?! You are a powerful being that has been blessed with many gifts and talents?


Break down the word impossible like this the next time your mind gets cluttered and you feel that something simply cannot happen. Im-possible…I AM POSSIBLE! Anything that you want or desire can happen if only you put your mind to it!! 
Easier said than done, right? No…it is just that simple!
Take a step, then another, then another, get beyond the obstacles, take another step, get certified, take another step, get a degree, take another step, make connections, take another step. 


James 1:2-4
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” 


Face your adversity, have faith and reach the level of perseverance…then nothing can stop you.


Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”


Keep your plan moving and have faith that anything you work towards will happen. Pray about it and invite God on your journey.


Be blessed and be at peace.


#KayLasPositivityCorner

H-Habit

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When you get to the end of a road and you have make the decision to make a new habit or break the old habit, what do you do? If you’re wise, you’ll do both.

Breaking Bad Habits
We all have things that we would like to change. The most important thing to remember is that you have to want to change. Next, you have to eliminate negative people and surroundings that may make you miss out on your blessings. Lastly, break the tie that bind you. No one is holding you back except you! We’ve been over this. You can’t stop eating that fattening food and work out. You can go back to school, you’re not too old and yes it is for you. You can stop smoking. You can stop drinking. Stop wasting money. Whatever is plaguing you, you can stop doing it! We all face temptations. We all have habits; break away from what you’re facing if it is not good for you.

1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Making New Habits
Now that you’ve eliminated those bats in your closet, it’s time to make new habits. The most important thing in this is to make a routine. Get up  work out, eat a healthy breakfast, do yoga… go to school/ work, eat lunch, continue your day, have a healthy snack, go for a walk, go home have a light dinner…


Plan your day from beginning to end and be consistent.

You have the power to do whatever you want. You don’t have to be stuck in never-ending cycle.
Think and know what you need from your life.

If what you’re doing isn’t working, stop doing it. Revamp your life and your thoughts.
You can do it, I believe in you.

Be blessed and be at peace.
#KayLasPositivityCorner




***Health Spotlight*** HIV/AIDS
Last year over 900,000 died from HIV related illness and at the end of 2017 there were over 30 million living with HIV. 
Symptoms: vary depending on the stage of the infection; can range from no symptoms to flu-like symptoms and later rash, fever, cough, and diarrhea just to name a few symptoms.
Transmission: exchange of bodily fluids from infected people- blood, semen, breast milk, semen, and vaginal secretions.

Prevention: condoms use and limiting exposure to risk factors.
Treatment: lifelong treatment include ARV drugs and ART
(WHO and CDC)
– It is your job to take of yourself and protect yourself; do not let anyone take advantage of you. Get tested and know your status; it is important and everyone needs to do so. Do what you can to spread the word and make wise decisions.


Habits, Determination, Empowerment, Global Health, Law of Attraction, mental health, public health, Wisdom, Strength, Epidemiology 

My Current Reflection January 2018

Posted on by KayLa's Positivity Corner by KayLa N. Allen, MPH
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One last Saturday before I turn 30. I’m gladly living in my purpose. 4.0 GPA in grad school and I will start my doctoral program next year. 


Prosperity, peace, blessings and abundance are ever-flowing in my life.  So many great things are happening. I’m so proud of myself and what I’ve accomplished, and I’m happy to be growing into the amazing woman that God has called me to be. 


I’m praying more, mediating and visualizing often, and exercising regularly. I have reflected on my life and all that I’ve endured, and I know that God has shielded me, protected me, and blessed me over and over again, and I’m beyond thankful. I love myself, my honey, my friends, my family, and my life. Who could ask for anything more?

Be blessed and be at peace.

#KayLasPositivityCorner

G-Gain (Personal, Spiritual, and Life Gains)

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Unless you love a life of mediocrity or you’ve already achieved
your highest goals, your thoughts should be geared towards gaining something
greater. Keep climbing and achieving, it all matters; every step big or small counts.


Financial gain

Educational gain

Family gain (growth together)

Relationship/marital gain (prospering together)

Spiritual gain (growth in faith, strengthening prayer, growing your
relationship with God).

You’ve got to put in your work if you want to have anything
greater than what you currently have.


Nothing will fall into your lap!

Please do not become blind to your situations or your need for change.


Patience isn’t a bad thing, but acceptance can be… don’t let anyone
tell you what you can/can’t do.


You must challenge yourself and reach for the things that most
people would think are impossible to attain.
If we all sit and become stagnant what will we have? The exact
same thing that we start off with.


Remember this bible verse along your journey
Matthew 16:26

“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose
his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”

Don’t let your achievements take over your judgment or alter your character,
values, or morals. Remain true to yourself!


2 Corinthians 9:8
“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that
ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good
work”
Do not ever think that you need a man/woman to live, be happy or
achieve something. Everything that you need is in you.


Get to it!! Seek. Pray. Mediate. Imagine. Visualize. Make it
happen!

Be
blessed and be at peace.


#KayLasPositivityCorner
***Health Spotlight*** Giardiasis- a parasitic infection
Symptoms include: diarrhea, gas, stomach pains, dehydration
Treatment: drugs available; discuss options with your physician.
Prevention: good hygiene, avoid contaminated food and drinks, prevent contact with feces during sex, clean up after ill people and pets. (CDC)
Reported cases 2017: over 15,000 (CDC)


Epidemiology, Empowerment, Global Health, mental health, Positivity, public health, Law of Attraction, Mindfulness
F-Forgiveness

F-Forgiveness

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Forgiveness- how to do it, why you
should do it, and what comes from forgiving yourself and others.
We’re human, we make some poor choices, and we all have to be able to forgive
those faults whether we are the dealer or we’re on the receiving end.

How
to forgive…
Self:
you face yourself in the mirror and say, yes I made the mistake of… or yes I
did that crazy thing, but I now realize that it was wrong, childish, stupid,
ridiculous and I forgive myself for the act and what happened because of it…
then you do whatever it takes to NEVER DO IT AGAIN. 

For those that believe in a higher power: take it to God (or whomever you believe in) in prayer and ask for forgiveness. He/she sees all and knows your heart. The universe sees all that you go through and recognizes your thoughts and words as stepping stones for your life; by forgiving yourself and adjusting your thoughts, you change your future before you physically see.

Simple
acts of owning your mistakes and relieving yourself of any pain or sadness
connected to it may be the best thing that you could do for yourself, your
life, your children, your spouse, family or business. We may sometimes get into a
mode where we are ready to crawl inside of a hole because of something that
we’ve done or didn’t do… but think about it, what good will that do? You need
to stand up again, move beyond that time, grow from it and use your lesson as a part of a living testimony to save someone else. Forgive yourself, you deserve it.

Others:
Yes, so many of us have been let down, “burned” by, abused by, hurt
by others…many times by those who we thought loved us. Guess what though… if you can’t forgive them for whatever they have done you will only hurt
yourself and block your blessings. Now, I’m not saying that you should forgive
them and let them back in or allow them to hurt you over and over again. Forgive, but do not become a pawn in their game and allow it to reoccur.

Forgiving others does not mean that they have to apologize! You go into your
mind, in prayer, in meditation and pan through the problem or occurrence in
your mind; you forgive by not allowing it to take over your life, keep hurting
you, etc. You say “I forgive you for… that you did to me, my family,
etc”. God forgives us, you need to forgive others and yourself for your own inner peace, calmness,
clarity, and growth.

Never
take revenge!
Romans 12:19 “Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the
righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will
pay them back,” says the LORD.”
Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”  It is not your job to go toe-to-toe and hurt someone because they hurt you; again, this will only hurt you in the end. Speak kindly, do what you can to overcome the pain, and walk away if it is at all possible. How you respond to certain words/situations can deeply affect your life.
You
are not perfect nor are those who have harmed/hurt you!!!

Forgiveness
in the Bible
Matthew
6:14-15
For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also
forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will
your Father forgive your trespasses.  You need to have a heart and mind that forgives; your life and all within it benefits when you can forgive.
Ephesians
4:32
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ
forgave you. You have a part of your that is filled with love and kindness, even when it hurts you have to try to remember that. 

What
happens when you forgive?
You can smile, laugh, love, and be happy again. You can reclaim your power,
your joy and your many present and coming blessings… you can live again!

Unlock
your doors, break down those walls and forgive! No, it’s not always that
easy… but it can be done. Yes, you may lose some “friends” or have
to love some family only from a distance… but that’s ok.
I’m
praying for any of you that may be going through a rough patch, have just gone
through something or those who may be living in confusion, pain, depression
because of a negative situation. I love you with the love of the Lord, and more
importantly God loves you and He will never leave you.
If you need to talk, I’m always around.



In
the meantime, get to work so that you can change your life.

Be blessed and be at peace.
#KayLasPositivityCorner


***Health Spotlight*** Fascioliasis
Symptoms of this parasitic infection: fever, nausea, swollen liver, rashes, and abdominal pain  (WHO)
Prevalence: Over 2 million people (approximate total over time) in more than 70 countries have been infected with the infection. (WHO)
Treatment: After stool specimen/blood work diagnosis, oral medication is available through the CDC under investigational protocol
Prevention: No eating raw watercress and other water plants, avoid food and water that is contaminated, protect animals, and thoroughly cook food.
Your health is they key to enjoying your life to the fullest. Know that so many people public health leader and advocates such as myself care about you, your family, your well-being, and your life.



Forgiveness, Peace, Clarity, Truth, Happiness, Life, Self-Love, Public Health, Mental Health, Empowerment, Epidemiology