Breaking the Cycle

Hello, loyal readers! In this blog, I want to talk about a subject that we sometimes do not want to admit. I am talking about the vicious cycles we may have that keeps us bound. At times, we are aware of them. While other moments, we are unconsciously ignorant of their presence.

How can we uncover this in our own lives? Are you looking at the situation that you are now living? Is it giving you joy, love, and peace? If the answer is a resounding NO! Then, it needs to be analyzed and address to change it.

Are you willing to confront, recognize, and change what is keeping you in that state of emotional turmoil? Be the person who breaks the cycle. In fact, YOU and only YOU can break it. Not only break it but end it for good! How?

It starts by taking inventory of what has happened to you. What are your thoughts and feelings that you are carrying internally? If they are negative in nature, don't ignore them. Admit them and let them go once and for all. Once you are void of them, choose to let God fill you with His peace, love, grace, and joy. You will NOT be the same!

Lori Deschene said it best, "If you were judged, choose understanding. If you were rejected, choose acceptance. If you were shamed, choose compassion. Be the person you needed when you were hurting, not the person who hurt you. Vow to be better than what broke you- to heal instead of becoming bitter so you can act from the heart, not your pain."

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Peace, Love, and Joy!

Sandra Ivette Miranda

A Simple Hug

Hello, my loyal readers! On this day I want to share with you a very impactful act for everyone. If you looked at the title of the blog, I mean a simple hug. We take this act as less important than what it really is. From personal experience, I have had healing through it.

When given wholeheartedly, it emits an energy of love and comfort that pierces any word or phrase it may make in the person. A few days ago, a person who appreciates me sent me a few words on this topic. It is my desire to be able to share with you so that you can have a deep feeling of giving others this precious gift.

"A simple embrace touches our hearts; it welcomes us and makes life more bearable. A hug is a way to share joys as well as the sad moments that are presented to us. It's just a way of telling our friends that we love them and that we care about each other because the hugs were made to give to those we love.

The hug is a great thing. It's the perfect way to show the love we feel when we don't get the right word. It's wonderful because just a hug given with a lot of love makes those who give it feel good, regardless of the place or the language because it is always understood."

On this day forward, my challenge for everyone reading this blog is to intentionally do this act of love and kindness to other people. You will see that they will not only impact those you embrace but yourself. I want to give each person a special hug from me! With all my heart, you are special to my life.

"Love one another with brotherly love; with honor, give preference to one another." Romans 12:10

Peace, Love, and Joy!

Sandra Ivette Miranda

Leaving a Legacy

Hi, my loyal readers! Today, I want to share about the passing of my father. We mourn his loss, but he gave us a beautiful gift. He gave us a legacy which is only a six-letter word. Yet, its significance is powerful. A Legacy may come from one's character, reputation and the life you lead.

It is setting an example for others and to guide their futures. Who you've helped or mentored or taught. Those who've been moved by your role model and journey. It's your behavior. How have you walked your talk and the model you've shown each and every life that you've touched.

This transcends even after you have passed away from this earthly life. To be remembered by those who loved you and were impacted by your life. Such was the case with my dad, Jose Antonio Lozada, who took my mom for his wife, my sister Mary, and I as his daughters.

In the passing of the years, he has shown me what a father should look like:

Man of respect- he meant what he said, and he said what he meant.

Man of prayer- kneeling at the side of the bed to talk to God.

Man with a sense of humor- would tell jokes at the dinner table.

Tenderhearted man- he was there to help me when I had no one to do it.

Affectionate man- until the end he expressed his love to mom.

Hard working man- he did not stop until the job was completed.

This is the legacy he left behind for me…

Let this be the case with you. What do people say about who you are in their lives? What impact do you want to leave behind for others to follow? It is a priceless gift!

“One generation shall commend your works to another and shall declare your mighty acts.” Psalms 145:4

Peace, Love, and Joy!

Sandra Ivette Miranda