Peace Archives

Z – Zen in Abundance

Posted on July 7, 2020September 28, 2020 by KayLa's Positivity Corner by KayLa N. Allen, MPH

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When a large number of days and stresses seem to stack up against you, it would be easy to fold and give up. The weight that you bear in life is yours to carry, but you are not in it alone. This journey is constantly shifting and evolving; sometimes the goodness and peace that we seek are within reach if only we put our hearts and minds in a space to receive it.

Understanding the peace that you need will give you new thoughts on how you can have zen in abundance. There is no limit to the amount of peace or zen that you can have; you control your environment, so allow nothing else to tell you differently.

I couldn’t tell you of how many days, I have chosen to push myself beyond my limit to ensure that completed a task or helped someone else navigate through their challenges. We have to give ourselves the very thing that we challenge others to journey through. Zen through meditation is how we can begin to create a renewed mindset and limitless prosperity. We must regularly look inside ourselves to understanding what we need, love who we are, and grow into who we are called to be.

Life in abundance can be yours if you get centered and pay close attention to your worth, your strengths, and what you are capable of doing. Zen is freeing and it brings true peace and joy; who wouldn’t want that in abundance for their entire life?

Bible & Spiritual Connection
Psalm 143:5 & John 14:27
Recall what you have experienced in life and how heavy some situations were. Now, do you remember when you overcame that time? If you know that you came out of that space with the help of God, you equally know that you can become who you are called to be with His help. It’s not over yet. The peace you need and the life that you desire is living in your subconscious and you can have it all in the physical realm. Have a happy heart and fear not.

Be blessed and be at peace.
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Unclouded Thoughts – Unity Between

Posted on July 7, 2020September 28, 2020 by KayLa's Positivity Corner by KayLa N. Allen, MPH

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I may not look like you or have the same vernacular, but I
would love to share a story with you.

Sit on the couch with me, share a meal with my family, and
let’s learn about one another;

There are countless lessons that we can lovingly teach
other.

For every story that is told, there is a connected heart and
a loving soul;

Listen to mine, and I’ll listen to yours, who knows – a united
mission may soon be on the roll.

Caring about each other is a message of love from the heart;

We need and crave love as soon as our lives get their start.

Lend me your hand and I’ll lend you my shoulder;

Then we will realize that the message of love and unity will
never grow older.

Filled with peace and love was the flower child of years
gone by;

Let us re-fill the cup of the world with smiles, understanding,
awareness, and an enlightened sky.

We are the makers of dreams and empowered love –

So, let’s create a new story of transformation and unity
that our families will be proud of.

Dear Black Kings

Posted on June 12, 2020September 28, 2020 by KayLa's Positivity Corner by KayLa N. Allen, MPH

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Dear Black Kings

Dear Black Kings, lean on your Queens.

Know that we know life is harder than it may seem.

We see your worries and feel your pain.

We know that a heavy heart can drive you insane.

We never want you to feel alone,

So feel and see that we are with you in the heat of the zone.

A part of our world may need mending,

But we need your truths to always be ascending.

Even if the road gets rough and your tears do fall,

Your Queen will always be there to pick up the ball.

Give me your hand and tag me in,

In this life, together, we can win.

I carry your heart and you hold mine

With each other, we will yet again see the sun shine.

I’ll wear my crown while we shine yours,

I’ll pray over you and you’ll become you once more.

Strength and courage of a lion and lioness

We will overcome challenges that bring us stress.

We’ll get through dark days with love, know that this is true.

This life together is to be conquered and it’s all possible with me AND you.

Signed, his Black Queen.

B – Being You

Posted on January 15, 2020September 24, 2020 by KayLa's Positivity Corner by KayLa N. Allen, MPH

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As unhealthy and confusing as it can be for some people, at one point or another every one of us goes through a phase when we question and eventually set our identity. Life, education, culture, background, beliefs, and experiences help to shape who we are. In all things, even as you evolve you must continue to be who you are at your core.

Life is tough enough; external judgment could cause a negative shift inf you allow it to. You hold the key to your truth, so don’t alter things for someone else’s comfort. Remain the you that you are designed and purposed to be. Only if a change is warranted or needed to improve your life should it be done.

People will see you as how and who you are if they want to. In truth, the only opinion that matters is yours. The only emotional/character judge that matters is not found in enemies or naysayers. Being you will earn you a seat at the table of prosperity.

In deep clarity, you find yourself.

Be amazingly you…no one else can do it.

Bible Check-In (Read it alone and understand the meaning):
Ephesians 2:10

Spiritual Reflection: None of us are the same. Not one person on this Earth is perfect. Even with that knowledge, we can still hold true to the fact that each of us was created for a purpose and reason. Do the good that you can in the world by being yourself. Do not become something/someone different to please others. You were made in the image of your creator. I am made in His (God’s) image and I refuse to become someone else.

Outside Reading Material as a Supplement to This Blog:

Psychology

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/self-esteem

Scholarly

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2594522/

Be blessed and be at peace.

F-Forgiveness

Posted on January 28, 2018September 24, 2020 by KayLa's Positivity Corner by KayLa N. Allen, MPH

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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

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