It has been approximately a little over a year now in which I went on this journey to "OYLIP"!
During the course of that time, many things have been learned and discovered! These lessons and discoveries have been accepted with a passion!
The kind of passion that will continue to remain at the heart of the OYLIP dream!

I thank you all for reading & visiting my blog!

You have all taken a step to become better people, live more positively and some of you may have had a positive impact in the lives of others already!
My wish is that you may continue to visit my blog, read through an old post, write me a note, spread the positivity and always know that NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE FACED WITH, YOU have the ABILITY to choose to handle it POSITIVELY or negatively! YOU definitely can make SOMETHING out of the most troublesome scenarios.
As I venture off to newer endeavors (still pertaining to my OYLIP Dream),
I will check back into this blog and remain available to the email associated to this blog.
This blog has been a tiny step into the vision I have for the future!
Goals are in place and once they are up & running, I will keep you all posted.
One subject I touched upon lightly was having guests on my blog with their positive stories...
Well, I was so touched by some of these guest stories that I decided they will be the opening to my future website! Hencethe reason why they are not posted on this blog.
 I have no finish date but please know, it is my next "baby" and I am tending to it carefully and passionately!

Please share with me your email address if you care to be notified when I have accomplished more of my OYLIP goals.

In the works are a book and a website!

sincerelysherri@hotmail.com

Keep Positive and stay in touch by visiting my facebook page often!

Below I share with you a piece I read that had a big impact on the positive person I try hard to remain today!

May you enjoy this creed.

Here is the 'OPTIMIST CREED' By Christian D. Lawson in 1912
Video created & modified by: 'The Secret 2007':

THANK YOU!

Sincerely,

Sherri`

Memorial Day

While many have partied this weekend and are enjoying the festivities of Memorial Day,
it is of the utmost importance that the  TRUE reasons behind MEMORIAL DAY are never forgotten.

This is a HEAVY reality!
American Soldiers have laid down their LIVES for us to be awake today.
For us to have freedom.

Their families have never been the same without them.
These SOLDIERS make sacrifices.

In the civilian world let us decide today to sincerely be grateful for the sacrifices these Soldiers make and have made.
Let us acknowledge and pray for the families that must see them off or have had to bury their loved ones.

My family has had several people serve.
The stories are real; there is pain, there are limited yet rewarding moments.
Their lives changed in one way or another forever.
They know who they are and this post is dedicated to all of you!

*Here is a video that may show you the true meaning behind Memorial Day.
There is sadness in watching this however, my goals are for you to better understand the true meaning of MEMORIAL DAY!
For you to appreciate LIFE, this very second!
 For you to think before you go about your day ungrateful about anything!
For you to realize how precious LIFE is and make something of YOURSELF of  YOUR LIFE!
For you to see why we should be thankful to our American Soldiers.



*If you are not emotionally or mentally well, do not watch this video.
*Contains graphic images.
No copyright intended

Today and everyday, give thanks to our  American Soldiers/ Veterans. 

Past, present and future.

May God always BLESS you and guide your paths.

THANK YOU!

-Sincerely Sherri

Something New

For a short-time, I will be having guests on my blog!
                                                                                    
These guests are individuals who have a passion for something. 
Individuals who create, live, give, inspire, and motivate!

If you feel you have a story to share, contact me at sincerelysherri@hotmail.com
and I will contact you with further information!

True stories, real people, real time!                                                       
If you would like to sponsor a story or advertise    
please contact me as well!                                   

Check back in the future for stories that will be sure to tug at your heart!
This will be the start of something new...

                                                                                    
"As long as you're actively pursuing your dream with a practical plan, you're still achieving, even if it feels as though you're going nowhere fast. It's been my experience that at the very moment I feel like giving up, I'm only one step from a breakthrough. Hang on long enough and circumstances will change, too. Trust in yourself, your dream and Spirit." - Sarah Ban Breathnach


                                                                                       No photo copyright intended. photo found at live-green-smoothie-diet.com.
Stay Blessed!
-1<3SK

A dream Sasha dreamt (A short piece with no specific format)

Sasha found herself in despair. Feeling betrayed, used and lost.
She was facing decisions and hard times in which she never had to in the past.
Does she believe what others are saying about her?
Does she allow her dreams to sit further back in her heart and let all of this turmoil encase it like a fit glove with the possibility of never uncovering them again?
Does she panic?
Will she ever be able to trust again?
Can she find herself again?
These were the questions in her mind.
Days passed by, weeks, and then months...beating herself up.
Questions on replay as if there were some sort of radio playing in her head with no fast forward or rewind option, just stuck in repeat!
Being her worst critic, she continued to dwell.
3:00 am and Sasha awoke in a panic from a horrific dream.
Sasha had never dreamt with demons but on this night, demons were taunting her in her dream!
Trying to speak with her, trying to get to her. Sasha recalls running from them, refusing to hear them speak in their wicked, raspy, harsh voices! Refusing to answer to them, instead seeking to find a way to prove to them that she has nothing in common with them. Scared to death, Sasha knew that these demons were real. They were out to get her! Flaming words appeared spelling, WAKE UP, and
suddenly Sasha woke up with her heart racing! She was awakened by the sound of a fire alarm in need of a new battery! How ironic?
That morning, Sasha realized that enough was enough. This was her wake up call! Her soul did not want to be visited ever again by these demons in her dreams! She longed for a heart that was healed of her harsh thoughts, a heart that would reconsider seeking positives in everything. After being grateful to find that those demons were in her dream, Sasha had a heart to heart talk with her self. "Why am I doing this to myself? Why am I allowing this to trouble me so?"
She declared that day, was the last day she would allow the opinions that had been hurting her to rot her from the inside out!
She realized those thoughts and opinions were stemming from someone else. Someone who had demons to deal with themselves!! Someone who used Sasha as their punching bag! The demons were a tell tale sign that obviously, there was a deep rooted evil inside of those opinions and thoughts! What was more significant that day to Sasha was the conclusion that Karma has a way of taking care of all things that are done unjustly! Karma leaves no stone unturned therefore, Sasha can begin anew again!
Those demons, they pissed her off and she refuses to allow them to ever taunt her again!
Sasha began her daily talking with God, remembering to put him first in everything. Allowing God to take charge of her heart again, trusting God first which made it easier to trust others again. Praying that he would forgive her as well as those who have wronged her. Sasha walked away with a huge smile that morning, out into the day with the sun kissing her face and the breeze soothing her. She smiled because she was reminded that it is God who has total control over her destiny and her enemies.

By: S.K.

Happy New Year's Eve!

Daddy's New Melody                        
 Elderly Eyes
Taking a stand in my own beliefs
Otero Bunch
14 years of Him <3
A growing teen and a young heart with a soul to serve GOD....
Cupcakes
Culinary
Baking
Blogging
OYLIP
Facebook encounters
Humble hearts exceeding my wishes
PEACE
Trying Times that made for better persons
Legacies to live up to

Those are the things that stood out for me in 2011!

What will stand out in your heart?

Hold on to the valuable forget the invaluable!

Everyone is excited about the NEW year ahead but in each NEW SECOND lies grand opportunity to leave your greatest SELF mark on all the lives you come across. Each NEW SECOND is opportunity for YOU to FORGIVE yourself, LOVE yourself, UNDERSTAND yourself, GROW yourself, PURSUE your BEST SELF!!! Don't forget to appreciate the NOW always! Each second we have is a second to feel celebrated and BLESSED!

Happy New Year 2012!
Peace and all things GODLY are wished for you always!

Sincerely,
Sherri', Founder of OYLIP

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