What is in a name? I strongly believe the name we are given at birth will impact who we become as people. We can speak life into our children by giving those names that will fulfill their life's prophecy. This has led me to learn my name. In 1995 during a trip to Dallas Texas I bought a name plaque with a description. The description was dead on! What really stuck out to me was the meaning of my name. Natasha means birthday of the Lord or rebirth! As someone who has such a deep relationship with the Lord I thought, ok my grandfather and mom was onto something. I would live a life full of transformations. I would be reborn!
As the year 2010 comes to a close and we approach the birthday of the Lord (although some argue the date is in the spring or fall) I sit and reflect. As I reflect on this past year I am not the person that I was last year. While most people struggle with moving through life, it has become easier and easier for me. Although it has not always been that way, what has gotten me to where I am now is embracing change.
2011 will be here and things will be different. If you find yourself stuck now is the time to figure out why. If you want to benefit from a new and exciting year it starts now! The transformation does not start January 1 2011. The transformation takes time and practice. It takes discipline and order. What is it that you really want out of the New Year? Better yet, what did not happen this year that you would like to see next year?
Many questions you can ask yourself as we move through the month of December. I have enrolled in college classes. I graduated in 2003 and did not continue to get my masters due to needing a job. GOD blessed me with a career in teaching. As a teacher there are professional goals that I now must meet. My professional goal for the New Year is to become a certified teacher so I can begin to work in a Public School. I feel that a new year will bring new opportunities, but not without hard work on my part! So today I scheduled classes, checked on status for money, and discussed courses with professors. Instead of waiting for an advisor to tell me what classes to take I researched the info myself. I am in control of my future and by the will of GOD it is all coming together.
I have a new passion for writing. I get inspired daily by life and get excited to share that information with you. That is my rebirth. Instead of just writing, I write with passion, joy, LOVE and a thirst to teach. I see 2011 as a year of untold opportunities. I am finally walking into all aspects of my life not afraid of success or failure.
What are you pushing back? Are you afraid it will never work? Allow yourself a rebirth, a reinvention if you will. Knowing that your life is not your own, but an instrument for something greater than yourself. As the New Year approach look at your life now. Join me as I boldly go where I have never been before, facing new challenges that await me. As I shed layers of myself like a cocoon, I am now a butterfly ready to sore. Break free! Are you living the life you dreamed of for yourself? Do you need to grow in some areas? Allow yourself to move forward, to transform, to have a rebirth.
Awesome read!!! Thanks so much for sharing! This is truly inspiring!
ReplyDeleteWhat an on time post for this upcoming new year. Thank also for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment :)
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@SharingMyThoughts Thank you so much for stopping by! I am honored. I am following your blog as well. Again thank you.
ReplyDelete@TheFabulousDoGooder Thank you sis! This sat in my spirit sense last week and I finally sat down and wrote it. Thank you for stopping by my blog too. I really was touched by your post!
What an inspirational message. Now is the time to do all the things you have hoped for, dreamed of, have passion and desire for..now is that time. I can truly see the growth in you daily and you have a calling on YOUR life. I am cheering you on in your new walk!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE you Stacy(Nobody Greater)! Your LOVE and support helps me to get through. I am thankful for you and pary GOD continues to bless your life!
ReplyDeleteNaTasha means born at Christmas. Remember that and carry on. Hhhhhmmmh! Good stuff.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Adrienne:) Maybe that's why I LOVE Christ and Christmas so much!
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