Overcoming the Storms in Your Life

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.





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H-Habit

©KayLaN.Allen

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 

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

© KayLaN.Allen


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)


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F-Forgiveness

©KayLaN.Allen

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

D-Doubt

©KayLaN.Allen

One thing that we have all dealt with at one point or
another is doubt. Do you know that self-doubt is one of the worst things that
you can allow to exist in your life?
We have internal power that burns like a roaring flame and will
only grow into a wildfire if we take the time to tap into that power and put in
the necessary effort to evolve our lives.
So, as usual, I have some questions for y’all…
What is stopping you from achieving your goals?
What do you bring to the table in you life/career?
What makes you-you?
What are your God-given talents that cannot be bought/taught?
What have you experienced in your life that has helped you begin to shape your future?
-The answers to these questions are what can eliminate those moments of self-doubt
and self-questioning!!



The problem that we all face is that we fail to take inventory of what we have to bring to the table. 


By just being yourself and living in what God has given
you, perfecting your gifts, and taking the time to evaluate your position in
life will help you to understand who you are. Then you can learn to work with
what you have and who you are.
Place a strong emphasis on YOU! Why? Because you are the key to
your future! Everything that you do shapes your entire life both present and
future.


Psalms 139: 13-14 “For you formed my inward parts; you
knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and
wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” 
God created you to do great things and no weapon, no man, no
force, and no spirit can stop you from achieving your ultimate goals…only you can
stop you.



1 Chronicles 16:11 “Look to the Lord and his strength; seek His face always.” Even in those moments of doubt…even when you are feeling weak there is a strength that lives inside of you. God can give you that peace that you are looking for. The Universe is in tune with your needs and concerns. Doubt won’t last and won’t be welcome in your life if you work hard to push it away.

Stop feeling like a victim, stop blaming your “mess” on other
people…mommy and daddy know that you are grown and you are responsible for
becoming an educated adult who makes wise decisions in life, love and business.
If you ever need to be put in check, get in the mirror and speak
affirmations to yourself; talk to God regularly. Tell the devil that he/she is
not welcome in your life.
Remember this, if no one in your family is there for you when
you need them and no friend is around, I am here for you…I won’t let you
fall. I will push you, give you the tough love that you may need; I’ll cry with
you, pray with you/for you, and do anything in my power to help evolve your
thinking and your behavior.
Get on the bandwagon and bless the world with all that you are
and all that you can be!
Eliminate self-doubt.



Be blessed and be at peace.
#KayLasPositivityCorner


***Health Spotlight***
Dracunculiasis- The guinea worm is a large parasite that affects human and can cause dracunculiasis by migrating through body and eventually emerging. Symptoms include joint pain, swelling, fever, a burning sensation, muscle pain, ulcers, nausea and vomiting (WHO). Relief can be found via emerging the area in water, which also causes a release of larvae into the water; drinking from this water begins a new cycle of infection in whoever consume the water. The infected person can remain ill for months. There is no drug to prevention or heal the disease, but it is rarely fatal. Treatment include cleansing wound, gentle extraction over time, and topical antibiotics. This disease is common in areas of Africa. Prevention includes case containment, safe drinking water, health education, and vector control (CDC). Always pay attention to how you treat your body, seek help when needed, and remember that it is better to be educated and prepared than to have to treat.



Doubt, Strength, Challenges, Determination, Epidemiology, Self-Worth, Appreciation, God, Universe, Empowerment

C-Change

©KayLaN.Allen


What is change?
What are our lives but elements of change?


Have you been wanting things to just get better? Have you been
feeling financially burdened on a regular basis?


Do you want something better? Someone better?

Guess what is holding you back… YOU!!

Education is to knowledge as character is to respect.
Everything that you want and everything that you want to be, you can do and/or achieve!!


Every morning that you wake up you have another day to change,
evolve, grow, and LIVE IN YOUR PURPOSE- LIVE LIFE ON PURPOSE. Use your
God-given gifts and talents!


You know the basic difference between a rich man and a poor man?
Nothing, at all. We all have the same 24 hours!


If you want to make a change, make the change!

Nothing is going to just fall into your lap.


Sure it may be hard, but think about what could happen if you only try! Imagine
what might be there just beyond that barrier of comfort.


Break the mold!

The time that you spend just scrolling on Facebook, posting on Instagram, and using filters for fun on Snapchat could be time that you are
networking on LinkedIn, filling out your FAFSA, looking at online courses (busy dad/mom), etc.


Ephesians 5:15-16
“Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” The world is full of opportunities (limitless, boundless
opportunities). God grants new mercies every morning. God never stops shaping and molding you; he sees all knows all and can give you all that your heart desires. The Universe, that which lives inside of you, is always at work…there are no slow moments or days off. Every day that you do not seek knowledge or challenge yourself to take that next step, you are missing out and so is the person/people that you are to bless/support.



Proverbs 14:15 
“The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.” Don’t fall for what someone tells you to do or not do without research and seeking further insight. Every step that you take matters. Your hours and days are numbered…what will you do with your time to become who you are called to be or all that you dream to be?

Meditate, make that vision board, and be the change that you want to see!


Claim things that you want, and act as they are already
physically present. (MANIFEST)


Ok…now, what are you waiting for?
If you need motivation or help making your dream come true,
connect with me, your idol, people in the position that you are dreaming of,
etc. The guidance and help is there. The question is, do you really want the help?



NO MORE EXCUSES!!!!


Be blessed and be at peace.



#KayLasPositivityCorner



***Health Spotlight***
Chagas Disease (also know as American trypanosomiasis): This neglected parasitic infection disease is caused by a parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and is transmitted to animals and people via the triatomine bug (sometimes known as the kissing bug). It is more common in Mexico, Central America, South America, and rural Latin America, in areas of widespread poverty (CDC). Chagas is an endemic in these areas, as people are at greatest risk there. More than 300,000 people with T. cruzi live in the US and acquired the infection in other countries. Infection can be from mom-child, from contaminated blood transfusions, organ transplant, lab accident, or contaminated food and/or drinks. It can last up to a few months; there can be swelling, changes in heart rhythm difficulties swallowing, and bowel issues, Blood work will lead to diagnosis by observing the parasite under a microscope; other testing can be performed (CDC). People with weakened/suppressed immune systems need to be seek a physician immediately; there is treatment via medication is available (WHO). Prevention methods include being mindful of where you sleep, using bed nets, using insecticides, doing home improvement, and practicing good hygiene and cleanliness. Seek the help of a physician or caregiver as soon as possible. Take good care of yourself and your families. 





God, Change, Evolution, Challenges, Success, Growth, Public Health, Global Health, Epidemiology, Determination, Healing

B-Blessed

©KayLaN.Allen


Often times we go through a worldly struggle, a difficult moment, financial
problems, etc. We question ourselves, the world, and God… saying: why me? How
am I going to get through this? I can’t make ends meet. Why do I have to choose
between food and bills? Which do I pick: job or school? Should the biological parent of my child continue to be in my life because of
the blood connection or a should I be with someone who truly loves me and my family?
So on and so forth. The list can go on and on.

Two things I want you to remember:


1. There is ALWAYS someone who has it far worse than you. Think of a homeless
adult, an orphaned teenager, someone with incurable cancer, etc. Now do you
feel any different?


2. You are your own worst enemy. You cause your fear and your worry… that’s
not of God. Where are you sending your energy? Negative begets negative. Evil
begets evil.
Every time that you allow your struggle to take over your mind, body, and soul
you are denying your own strength and abilities. 

Philippians 4:19
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in
Christ Jesus.
Lean not on your own understanding. Remember who you are.
Reach for the stars.
No problem is too big for God!
Put in your work and God will do the rest.
God is with you.

You
are beautiful inside and out. You are amazing.
Your opportunities are boundless. 



Be blessed and be at peace.



#KayLasPositivityCorner



***Health Spotlight***
Babesiosis: A disease caused by a tick in the nymph stage that has been in contact with an Babesia spp. infected mouse for a blood meal. This disease is common in the U.S. in the Northeast and Midwestern regions during the warm months. Symptoms are uncommon but include: fatigue, fever, chills,  and hemolytic anemia (CDC). Those with compromised immune systems or are elderly are at a higher risk of getting the disease. Lab testing can be used to detect Babesia; this can include blood work followed by PCR and/or FISH testing. There are prescription medications to take to treat the disease. Do not take your health lightly; to have good health is a blessing unlike any other, so do what you can to live your best life. Get the help of a physician when you need it; it could make a world of a difference. 


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