AskLatisha.com » Inspirational Quotes http://www.asklatisha.com Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:04:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Latisha’s Picks of the Day http://www.asklatisha.com/latishas-picks-of-the-day/ http://www.asklatisha.com/latishas-picks-of-the-day/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:34:49 +0000 Latisha http://www.asklatisha.com/?p=2229 Daily fun; music, inspirational quotes, fun facts, bits of Wisdom and more. Updated every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, unless for some reason I am unable to do so. Be sure to check back here often. It’ll be fun.

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]]> http://www.asklatisha.com/latishas-picks-of-the-day/feed/ 2 Excerpts from Joyce Meyer’s The Confident Woman http://www.asklatisha.com/excerpts-from-joyce-meyer%e2%80%99s-the-confident-woman/ http://www.asklatisha.com/excerpts-from-joyce-meyer%e2%80%99s-the-confident-woman/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:26:22 +0000 Latisha http://www.asklatisha.com/?p=1295 I am not as confident a woman as I’d like to be. I’m still trying to figure a lot of stuff out; like how to be the woman God designed me to be; how to pursue excellence; in the way I live my life; the way I raise my children; as a wife; a writer; a woman in ministry and whatever else I set out to do with my life. I thought this book might offer some inspiration and help me in my quest to be a confident woman, mother, wife and leader. So far I have read the first four chapters. So here are some excerpts here and there, that I have absorb about what I read so far.

 Excerpts from Chapter One- Confidence

 “A Person without confidence is like an airplane sitting on a runway with empty fuel tanks. The plane has the ability to fly, but without some fuel, it’s not getting off the ground.”

 “People with low confidence, on the other hand, are not sure about anything. They are double-minded, indecisive people who constantly get frustrated with life. If they do make a decision, they are tormented by self-doubt. They second-guess (and third- and fourth-guess) themselves. As a result, they don’t live boldly. They live little, narrow lives, and they miss out on the big, rewarding life God wants them to enjoy.”

 Sounds like who I would completely become, if not for the encouragement of my husband to step out into very uncomfortable situations (outside my comfort-zone).

 Another excerpt from this chapter:

 “Fear is a dangerous virus, because a fearful person has no confidence and can never reach her potential in life. She won’t step out of her comfort zone to do anything-especially something new or different. Fear is a cruel ruler, and its subjects live in constant torment.”

I know these words well. I live these words, but I don’t want to anymore. For the sake of my kids I have to break free, break this cycle before my little all-stars never get to shine or live the way God intended.

 In Chapter Two and Three; Joyce Meyer discusses women in ministry, discrimination against women, the Women’s Right Movement, the bible verse in which Paul says something to the affect of woman being silent in church and more. Not from a feminist stand-point but from a biblical perspective (her interpretation of God’s word). 

 In Chapter four; she list and expand on seven secrets of a confident woman.  Secret # 2 stuck out to me most because that is the stronghold I struggle with most.

 Excerpts from Chapter Four- Seven Secrets of a Confident Woman

Secret # 2 – A confident woman refuses to live in fear.

 “The Bible says that God has not given us the spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7). Fear is not from the God; it is the devil’s tool to keep people from enjoying their lives and making progress. Fear causes a person to run, retreat, or shrink back.” 

“Satan is a liar. He lies to people and places images on the picture screen of their minds that show defeat and embarrassment. For this reason, we need to know God’s promises (His word) so we can cast down the lies of the enemy and refuse to listen to him.” 

Joyce Meyer had her fair share of emotional turmoil and bad experiences; and she pull through to become a renowned bible teacher and author. If she can overcome who she use to be; with all she experienced; and live out God’s plan for her life; so could we.

Next Chapter: “The Woman I Did Not Like”…………

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—Oprah Winfrey
(1954-); television host, actress, philanthopist

“Love is always bestowed as a gift – freely, willingly, and without expectation. We don’t love to be loved; we love to love.”
—Leo F. Buscaglia
(1924-1998); professor, author

“You know you’re in love when you don’t want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
—Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel
(1904-1991); Writer, Cartoonist

“Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So… get on your way.”
—Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel
(1904-1991); Writer, Cartoonist

“The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”
—Bertrand Russell
(1872-1970); Philosopher, Mathematician

“It always seems impossible until its done.”
—Nelson Mandela
(1918-); former President of South Africa

“All human wisdom is summed up in two words; wait and hope.”
—Alexandre Dumas
(1802-1870); Writer

“Never talk defeat. Use words like hope, belief, faith, victory.”
—Norman Vincent Peale
(1898-1993); author, preacher

“The giving of love is an education in itself.”
—Eleanor Roosevelt
(1884-1962); First Lady, diplomat, activist

“Don’t be afraid to be amazing.”
—Andy Offutt Irwin
(1957-); storyteller, singer-songwriter

“Hope is always available to us. When we feel defeated, we need only take a deep breath and say, “Yes,” and hope will reappear.”
—Monroe Forester

“Every now and again take a good look at something not made with hands: a mountain, a star, the turn of a stream. There will come to you wisdom and patience and solace and, above all, the assurance that you are not alone in the world.”
—Sidney Lovett
(-); minister

“Rejoice in the things that are present; all else is beyond thee.”
—Michel de Montaigne
(1533-1592); Essayist, Author

“Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.”
—Kahlil Gibran
(1883-1931); Artist, Poet, And Writer

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
—Albert Einstein
(1879-1955); theoretical physicist, philosopher

“Love the moment. Flowers grow out of dark moments. Therefore, each moment is vital. It affects the whole. Life is a succession of such moments and to live each, is to succeed.”
—Sister Mary Corita Kent
(1918-1986); artist, educator

“Love life and life will love you back. Love people and they will love you back.”
—Arthur Rubinstein
(1887-1982); pianist

“I like living. I have sometimes been wildly, despairingly, acutely miserable, racked with sorrow, but through it all I still know quite certainly that just to be alive is a grand thing.”
—Agatha Christie
(1890-1976); writer

]]> http://www.asklatisha.com/quotes/feed/ 0 The Last Day of Summer 2008 http://www.asklatisha.com/the-last-day-of-summer-2008/ http://www.asklatisha.com/the-last-day-of-summer-2008/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:10:50 +0000 Latisha http://www.asklatisha.com/?p=401 Yesterday was officially the final day of summer for 2008. I couldn’t ask for a better ending; this had to be one of the best days I have had in a very long time and not necessarily because of the grandeur of what I did or who I was with; so much as it was because a heavy weight has been lifted and it’s up to me to keep it off.

So what happened? You wonder; hold your horses, I’m getting there. Well, it was a friend of mine’s special day, her birthday. She turned 27 years old. So the night before, I made her a real spectacular birthday card, if I do say so myself and an awesome poem, which I will share with you in a moment. In the morning of her big day, she came downstairs to my apartment (she lives above me) for the birthday breakfast I made her; it was scramble eggs, plantain, bacon and a banana and grapes on the side. She loved it. Then we went to the 12:30 service at her church. I was very excited about that because I have not been to church in a year and I was really missing it. The message was about “Taking Possession” of the gifts God gives you and it really spoke to my heart. We read Joshua 1:6. It goes like this: “Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them.

Here a list of some of the points I jotted down:

? Today is the day you can begin again, yesterday is gone

? When you fall, get back up again

? God is a dream giver, a dream releaser, a promise giver, gift-giver, take possession

? God wants you to keep moving forward (then he drew reference to the Disney movie Meet the Robinsons)

? Before you can receive God’s prophetic promise; you have to change your identity; speak a faith language, be obedient, be a servant

? God is a God of process and progression

? When you are faithful over little God will make you ruler over much
? If you want to Thank me (God), live your life, do what I called you to do

? Think big, dream big, expect the supernatural, expect great things

And there you have it; he spoke my language and I understood.

After church, we had lunch at a Cantonese/Polynesian restaurant called Cathay Pacific. I had fun, even though I did not fully enjoy the food or service. I am not a huge fan of Asian cuisine. Speaking of huge fan; Tyler Perry’s stage play The Marriage Counselor is coming to ****** (where I am); unfortunately it’ll only be here for the upcoming weekend and I have no money to go; as usual; but I am believing in God to take me places and make my dreams big or small come true, so I’ll pray about it and leave it up to him but how cool would that be; my first ever seen stage play in America happens to be produced but one of the famous people I look up to most in this world. We’ll just have to wait and see.

Anyway; after dinner at the restaurant we went to a bowling alley; my second bowling experience ever. The first one did not go to well for me personally; I was so tense and scared (anxiety) that I did not play very well at all but I made up for it last night. I relaxed, I let loose, I did a victory dance, I smile, I laughed, I sang, I posed for pictures, I knocked down some pins every once in a while and I got two strikes (can you believe it) I was so happy and I want to retain that feeling, I want to be in that place every day of my life, every moment, no matter what’s going on around me. That’s what I am shooting for. So what a day; what a day; what a wonderful day. May God grant you and me many, many, many more with the people we love.

Here is my wonderful poems and wish for you my readers and potential friends:

To Dionne

To a very special person

On a very special day

May God bless you, protect you and guide you

I pray

May all your dreams be realized

May the desires of your heart be fulfilled

May you always know love, joy, happiness, success

May those things be God’s will

May you reach for the stars

May you spread your wings and soar

May you fly so very high

Forever more

May your nights be filled with sweet dreams

And your days, with lots of laughter

May you always be surrounded by great people

May you live happily ever after

May you live a life that’s full and true

Lots of adventures, good times, happiness, music, song, dance, art,

Good food, good fun, good friends, good books, good conversation,

Learning new things, travel, love, joy, happiness, goodness, blessings, success

The best this life has to offer

The greatest gifts God has in store

Look through every open window, walk through every door

Open your heart, open your mind

Let love and life in

Face your fears, stand up tall

Use your BIG VOICE

Let them all hear you when you call

Whatever you need to make it through is already right there inside you

Keep moving forward

Don’t quit

Keep stepping up

Keep on keeping on

You can do it

You are strong, confident, intelligent,

You are a woman of the world and a child of the Most High

This one is my most favorite of them all; look at that smile; i want to smile like that 99.9% of all my days.

Have a good one. Love wanna bad (Bajan Language).

]]> http://www.asklatisha.com/the-last-day-of-summer-2008/feed/ 2 Dreams http://www.asklatisha.com/dreams/ http://www.asklatisha.com/dreams/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:50:13 +0000 Latisha http://www.asklatisha.com/?p=309 I believe in impossible dreams

I believe in miracles too

I believe you can accomplish anything

I believe in you

I believe the sky is the limit

I believe the stars are in your reach

I believe life’s what you make it

So learn, so you can teach

Stand up tall, be the boss of your own destiny

All you need is already in you

Be everything you are meant to be

Open your ears and hear

Open your eyes and see

Believe in dreams because they believe in you

Never let your dreams fade away

Keep stepping forward, you’ll make it through

Sometimes, sometimes you will fall

Get right back up, be strong, and don’t give up

Give it your best shot, give it your all

Whether you win or lose

It’s up to you, it’s your call

Victory is your destiny

Greatness is in your anatomy


Written by me (L.J.G.B)
Copyright (C) 2008

Quote on Dreams from Tyler Perry (e-mail message)


I am a dreamer and sometimes when you have dreams you are met with
obstacles, and your dreams will start to fade. But what I’ve found is that
when God has given you a dream, no matter what it is, when you want to
give up and believing becomes hard, and when you can’t go any further, the
dream itself will start to believe for you. The dream itself will start to
carry you through with visions and hope and encouragement.

So, the new mantra for Tyler Perry Studios is “A Place Where Even Dreams
Believe.” Don’t worry if you’re met with opposition on your path to your
goals. When you’ve done all you can, stand and surrender. God will allow
your dream to motivate you.

If you don’t take away anything else from this LONG email take this,
PLEASE TAKE THIS. Protect your dreams, get away from negative thinking
dark seekers. Keep your mind and spirit clean of the naysayers. Just
believe. Only believe and it will come to pass.

Be Blessed,

Yo Boy
Tyler P.

]]> http://www.asklatisha.com/dreams/feed/ 4 BE YOURSELF http://www.asklatisha.com/be-yourself/ http://www.asklatisha.com/be-yourself/#comments Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:02:19 +0000 Latisha http://www.asklatisha.com/be-yourself/

Imagine You

Perfectly amazing you
Not wasting your time trying to be somebody else
Taking the time to discover who you really are
Learning to love your authentic self
You are remarkable
Imagine that.

Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else. -Judy Garland

If you cannot be a poet, be the poem. -David Carradine

It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. -e.e. cummings

I think of life itself now as a wonderful play that I’ve written for myself, and so my purpose is to have the utmost fun playing my part. -Shirley MacLaine

Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself. -Harvey Fierstein

Learn to be what you are, and learn to resign with a good grace all that you are not. -Henri Frederic Amiel

If God had wanted me otherwise, He would have created me otherwise. -Johann von Goethe

Wherever you go, go with all your heart. -Confucius

To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting. -e.e. cummings, 1955


He who trims himself to suit everyone will soon whittle himself away. -Raymond Hull

Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind. -Dr Suess

Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You. -Dr Suess

Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly. -St. Francis De Sales

Be yourself. There is something that you can do better than any other. Listen to the inward voice and bravely obey that.
-Unknown Author

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment -Ralph Waldo Emerson

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
- Eleanor Roosevelt

Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement. -Golda Meir

I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within. It is there all the time. -Anna Freud

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