tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54184956193837330602024-03-13T16:22:18.886-07:00anti means againstMiaMcKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356604246592984446noreply@blogger.comBlogger302125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-38172499104587465882018-04-04T15:41:00.000-07:002018-06-06T16:52:50.836-07:00LIFE AND SUCH: action activatesThis week I was listening to a training on YouTube by Mark Hughes (founder of Herbalife) and he said something that was so simple and yet so triggering.<br />
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<i><b>"It's easier when you're working harder" - Mark Hughes</b></i></div>
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Whoa!! Mind blown! EVERYTHING becomes so much easier when we work harder... on ourselves, on our craft, on our minds, etc. Let's break this down and apply it in two areas that mean a lot to me.</div>
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<i>Physical: Consistent work on our physical fitness and nutrition; yields results such as more strength, flexibilty, endurance and health.</i></div>
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<i>Mental: Focused and consistent work on thinking positively, seeking knowledge and personal development for increased mental fortitude equips us with the tools to respond to LIFE in a way that allows us to GROW THROUGH things quickly and powerfully.</i></div>
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Obviously, we can apply this same logic to ALL areas of life. When we put ACTION into our thoughts, hopes and dreams... those things become easier to accomplish. Which is why life seems so difficult when we are stagnant. Nothing is being DONE to change our personal situations, so everything seems heavy, hard and overwhelming. </div>
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Even the largest "obstacles" become doable when we put forth daily action (no matter how small) toward achieving a positive result. The action is what activates the prayers and affirmations. With no action, these things are just strings of nice words.</div>
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Action is what unobstructs our lane so that we GO. When we are busy doing the work, there is no time to dwell on "how long". The journey is full of goals being checked off, so the "how long" becomes the least of our worries. </div>
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In the infamous words of some meme on social media, "no one cares. work harder".</div>
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Ready? Let's do it! </div>
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xo,</div>
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McK</div>
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MiaMcKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596969068699804579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-48178638652971496462018-03-28T17:11:00.001-07:002018-03-30T01:22:29.019-07:00POETICALLY INCLINED: This Insightful Mind EvolvesIf time was an object, i'd throw it out the window<br />
disregard it like something that's grown old<br />
bury it deeper than 6 feet down<br />
outcast it like a stranger in town....<br />
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it'd never matter again<br />
it'd never dictate motivation<br />
or procreation<br />
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time wouldn't be a factor in our pursuit of happiness<br />
we'd just go and go and go, never minding what our age is<br />
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if time was an object, it wouldn't be strapped to my wrist<br />
or displayed proudly on walls in homes and offices<br />
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i'd hide it like our deepest, darkest secrets<br />
cover it up heavily so that no one can see it<br />
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if time was an object, it would probably look better with glitches<br />
decorated with loop holes, a lapse or two and dimensions<br />
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if time was an object...<br />
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i'd give you mine over and over again.<br />
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xo,<br />
McKMiaMcKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596969068699804579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-69240989849450715732018-03-21T15:02:00.000-07:002018-06-06T16:51:13.308-07:00LIFE AND SUCH: it's impossible to fail<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>There is no such thing as monsters</i></div>
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<i>There is no such thing as monsters</i></div>
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<i>There is no such thing as monsters</i></div>
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I remember repeating this before bed on numerous childhood occasions of watching a movie that was too scary for my age. <br />
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It was all make believe right?? Nothing was hiding under my bed, in my closet or in my bathroom mirror. Little did I know that the real monster was dwelling in my mind.<br />
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Negative thoughts of confusion, self doubt and fear were looming in small crevices of my cranium... laying in wait. Planted with the sole purpose to snuff out dreams, hopes, motivation and creativity. Illusions of defeat trickle in to crush any notion of success beyond imagination.<br />
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<i>There is no such thing as monsters</i></div>
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<i>There is no such thing as monsters</i></div>
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<i>There is no such thing as monsters</i></div>
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I repeat this daily, but now in the form of personal development, prayer, meditation, positive affirmations and visualization. Correct and progressive thinking is the enemy of negative and self-defeating beliefs. We can not fail when we consume our mind with thoughts that put a positive spin on ALL life situations. </div>
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<i>"what you seek is seeking you" -Rumi</i></div>
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Find comfort in the fact that our biggest goals and dreams are on the hunt for us. When we should in fact be in plain sight; fear and negativity become like a blanket of darkness that blinds us to them. Our constant focus on a bigger belief system, becomes the light that is a beacon for us to make our way toward our goals.<br />
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Let us light up our mind and know that we CAN do ALL things.<br />
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Besides....<br />
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<i>There is no such things as monsters anyway.</i><br />
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xo, McKMiaMcKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596969068699804579noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-11812591873212208692018-03-14T12:42:00.001-07:002018-03-14T12:42:03.749-07:00LIFE AND SUCH: 2018 update Wow! It has been quite some time since I updated my blog and I am actually extremely excited to get back into the groove.<br />
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It's only right that I give an update on things going on with me. Let's do a quick run down to get reacquainted!<br />
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<b>Twelve days</b> ago I resigned from my full time job to pursue <b>LIFE</b> instead. I am grateful to be in a position that allows me the option to do this. I have no children, I'm not married and have no pressing responsibilities that would keep me tied to a desk that isn't fulfilling me.<br />
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So, I gave my notice and got to work. Not after I left my job, but while I was there. The last quarter of 2017 I self published my first <a href="http://www.miamcklovesyou.com/" target="_blank">book</a>, launched a <a href="http://www.artxwords.com/" target="_blank">greeting card</a> line and refocused the direction of my <a href="https://fashionablyfit.goherbalife.com/Catalog/Home/Index/en-US" target="_blank">Herbalife</a> business. I laid the bricks before resigning. And good thing! I saw a $700 increase in my Herbalife check from January 2018 to March 2018, my body is looking great and I now have the time to CREATE content for my website, blog and greeting cards!!<br />
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At 32 years old, it's safe to say that I was definitely afraid to leave my comfort zone of a steady check. I had to draw inspiration from all of my family and friends who are doing the things I aspire to do and just go for it.<br />
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When we put the work in, failure isn't even an option. Life rewards those who throw their whole heart into LIVING. I have so many goals for 2018 and everyday I do the work on my heart, mind and spirit to keep me motivated, fearless and focused on achieving those goals.<br />
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As cliche' as it may sound, our greatest life is truly on the other side of our comfort zone. I understand and respect life so much, I know that living it POURED OUT is the only way to be fulfilled. Every idea, dream, hope and wish I have ever had... I desire to make strides to accomplish them. I want a life filled with "I've done.." "I've learned..." "I've succeed..."<br />
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Stay tuned...<br />
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there is more<br />
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xo, McK<br />
<br />MiaMcKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596969068699804579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-89313489709705565332016-08-08T09:44:00.002-07:002016-08-08T09:44:52.429-07:00POETICALLY INCLINED: gratitudethank you.<br />
for making me a priority.<br />
because beyond dedicating time to me,<br />
you take your time with me.<br />
you never rush me.<br />
but i open to you quickly<br />
enter immediately<br />
make your home in me<br />
and come frequently.<br />
thank you<br />
for all of the extra effort that you put in<br />
and for the greatness you're set on pulling out.<br />
the special qualities you acknowledge in me<br />
inspires me<br />
to be more of the kind of person you're tryin to see<br />
every morning you wake and in ever afters of happy<br />
thank you<br />
for perfect conversation, kisses and laughter.<br />
for showing me the beauty of your heart<br />
as it's magnified in the way you love your son<br />
i am infatuated and my guard is gone.<br />
thank you.<br />
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xo,<br />
McK<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-19471494510799481182016-07-27T15:36:00.000-07:002016-07-29T07:51:40.956-07:00POETICALLY INCLINED: just you <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">commitment never looked so appealing,</span><br />
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until you. </div>
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distractions used to seem overwhelming,</div>
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now there is just you.</div>
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inspired to be better</div>
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think better</div>
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do better</div>
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because of you. </div>
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the house that failure built</div>
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had to crumble to reveal you.</div>
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escaped from it</div>
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made it</div>
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created a new....</div>
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you.</div>
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and just in case it's ever needed,</div>
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"get your loving at home"</div>
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know that i'll serve you.</div>
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xo, McK</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-63157657430156412232016-07-06T16:12:00.003-07:002016-07-06T16:12:37.607-07:00POETICALLY INCLINED: more or less<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">touch me like you're memorizing me.</span><br />
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eyebrows, lips, nose, cheek</div>
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hands, arms, back, feet.</div>
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ingrain me into you permanently.</div>
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so solid</div>
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you impress me deeply.</div>
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so solid</div>
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but treat me so gently. </div>
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reciprocal care is the standard</div>
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whole list of prayers and you seem like the answer.</div>
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you do, i do. that's no question.</div>
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never need much, </div>
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just trying to be your extra blessing.</div>
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headache reliever</div>
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stress easer</div>
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pleasure bringer</div>
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growth seeker.</div>
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and more...</div>
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that's the theme of my thoughts</div>
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give more</div>
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be more</div>
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do more.</div>
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want more.</div>
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need more.</div>
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you.</div>
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more.</div>
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<br /></div>
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xo, McK</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-24104843259021036002016-06-28T16:37:00.002-07:002016-06-28T16:37:10.858-07:00POETICALLY INCLINED: yes<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">so glad I said yes</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">to you inquiring about who I was</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">and then to dinner</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">so glad I said yes</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">now access has been granted</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">to quality time, conversation and connection</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">said yes and ran straight into amazin'</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">everything I gave to others is being recouped</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">I receive back all of me ...in you.</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">and I'm so glad I said yes</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">to new ..to different ...to solid</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">to leadership....I wholeheartedly submit.</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">"when you know, you know" and now I get it!</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">and I'll always say yes</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">xo,</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">McK</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-23198996485295282032016-06-28T16:35:00.000-07:002016-06-28T16:35:19.462-07:00POETICALLY INCLINED: WVF<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.8px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">
realized that i have seen pieces of you in men i've loved.</div>
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the contrast of what they lacked created </div>
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the space for me to envision you.</div>
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relationships with the sole purpose to fail</div>
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just to foreshadow what was to come</div>
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felt you in every fumbling finger that touched me</div>
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and heard you in every lust dipped lie told.</div>
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they left room for the intense anticipation of you</div>
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easily, i recognize and identify with your truth.</div>
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undoubtedly, i hoped a lot--prayed a lot--loved a lot</div>
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was let down a lot--misled a lot.</div>
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i fought a lot and </div>
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believed when i oughta not.</div>
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stayed when i shoulda walked.</div>
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and always for bits and pieces of the KING</div>
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that was lost in them.</div>
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my optimism the glue that sculpted a</div>
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plagiarized idea of royalty.</div>
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the Queen in me broken because of false rulers</div>
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on thrones next to me.</div>
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the construction of Kingdoms halted because</div>
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blueprints didn't match. </div>
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lasting legacy delayed because a faux king</div>
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was never designed to impregnate or empower</div>
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this Queen.</div>
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hurt had to happen. growth had to happen. </div>
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your trials had to mold you</div>
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mine had to prepare me.</div>
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separate life journeys to make us</div>
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strong enough to withstand...understand..</div>
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and nurture the power of our meeting.</div>
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Thy Kingdom come</div>
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Thy will be done</div>
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welcome to our predestined dominion.</div>
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<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />xo,<br />
McKUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-36384509769592664792016-06-28T16:27:00.002-07:002016-06-28T16:37:21.694-07:00POETICALLY INCLINED: Hidden Colors<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">head in your lap while you play</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">with the roots of my hair</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">like you're searching for kin in Africa</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">dig deep.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">hard work is etched in your fingers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">like identifying prints</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">there is no mistaking your value</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">so I appraise you</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">and deem that your worth is so high,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">I would have to take</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">flights just to inhale you</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">i make sure to appreciate you ...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">like the cost of gold, never dwindling</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">your flaws and skin</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">are like precious stones and gems,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">scattered strategically over you.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">so my every touch is not a touch..</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">but an effort to mine the diamond within.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">just to MINE your diamond within.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">own it.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">so I dig deep.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">and i nevermind the coal of a past</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">that could never dim the sparkle of your now.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">because every smudge is removed when I blow</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">on you to reveal your clarity.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">may my breath on your life be my payback</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">for the rib you let me borrow way way back.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">so let me lay here on your lap while you</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">trail your fingers down my back</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">like you're following a map to get home...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">here to Eden.</span><br />
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xo,<br />
McK</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-64479850181729887772015-09-08T15:58:00.002-07:002015-09-08T15:58:51.404-07:00POETICALLY INCLINED: the dopest loveI once said that I would mess around<br />
and manifest the dopest love last year<br />
<br /><br />
then you appeared.<br />
<br /><br />
<br />
<br />
perhaps, not for the union...<br />
but as a lesson in what dope<br />
love could really feel like.<br />
<br /><br />
<br />
<br />
because you felt great.<br />
and I miss it.<br />
<br /><br />
<br />
<br />
I miss effortless.<br />
I miss intelligence.<br />
<br /><br />
<br />
<br />
I miss telling you secrets<br />
about my spirit....<br />
and you turning me on <br />
by simply understanding it.<br />
<br /><br />
<br />
<br />
my growth in God allows me to trust His timing.<br />
but I can't help but miss the hours we spent facetiming.<br />
planning, plotting and vision sharing<br />
accountability partner to life partner...<br />
I get it. that's scary.<br />
<br /><br />
<br />
<br />
so you shook.<br />
and that's cool.<br />
having you ready is far better than <br />
having you pressured<br />
in my book.<br />
<br /><br />
<br />
<br />
it's just that it doesn't really sit well that we're barely friends<br />
didn't wanna live the cliche' of all good things coming to an end<br />
<br /><br />
<br />
<br />
no hard feelings or grudges<br />
I feel blessed and hopeful about what true love is<br />
knowing the type of King that stirs my soul actually exists<br />
to know I could love someone beyond the physical, not even a kiss.<br />
<br /><br />
<br />
<br />
so maybe you weren't the dopest love manifested<br />
but you were surely a sign of what I am being prepared<br />
to be blessed with.<br />
<br /><br />
for that, I thank you and love you.<br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
xo,<br />
McK<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-40877152400412458022015-08-14T10:59:00.001-07:002015-08-14T10:59:56.495-07:00LIFE AND SUCH: how to winnerize your circle ....I was scrolling instagram this morning and thought I seen a post that said <br />
"how to winnerize your circle"<br />
so I scrolled back up and it actually said "how to winterize your vehicle" lol<br />
it was a sponsored car insurance post.... LOL<br />
<br /><br />
But, in my quick and wrong reading I actually got a dope revelation.<br />
I immediately went into prayer for all of the people in my life.<br />
friends and family. near and far. <br />
even people that I don't have a close relationship with... <br />
they received prayer as well.<br />
<br /><br />
THAT was it. <br />
prayer is the key to EVERYTHING.<br />
going before God on behalf of people does so much for them <br />
and even more for US.<br />
prayer softens people's hearts<br />
prayer opens up lines of communication that may not have existed<br />
prayer changes things.<br />
<br /><br />
I prayed for God's will to be done in my relationships with people.<br />
meaning if I am meant to be connected, then I will be. if not... I KNOW<br />
people will be removed from my life.<br />
I prayed for people's businesses, marriages, pregnancies, minds, hearts, health, etc.<br />
my one on one time with God FOR people<br />
will do more than any one on one time I have WITH people. <br />
<br /><br />
it felt so good to go to God for ,that it convicted me for not<br />
being consistent with my selfless prayers.<br />
a lot of times LIFE kicks in a does a number on us.<br />
so much so, that we get caught up in praying to God for self.<br />
it is more draining to pray and pray and pray and MAGNIFY<br />
what's "wrong" in our lives...than it is to just let it be and get busy <br />
praying for others. most people have burdens that far outweigh our own.<br />
taking a break from self tends to change our own situation without effort.<br />
<br /><br />
it's one thing to love people.<br />
another thing to actively go for bat for their souls and peace.<br />
<br /><br />
want to run with a circle of winners??<br />
<br /><br />
PRAY FOR THEM!!! watch how God uplifts, favors, blesses, protects and provides.<br />
<br /><br />
Amen? Amen!<br /><br />xo,<br />
McK<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-77768837415391548702015-08-10T23:22:00.001-07:002015-08-10T23:23:33.740-07:00LIFE AND SUCH: Brinkthere has been a line drawn in the sand.<br />
mediocrity slightly separated from soaring success.<br />
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<br />
Lord knows the side I'm meant for.<br />
courage, faith, belief, work, focus, manifestation.<br />
just a few things needed to get my footing planted<br />
firmly on the other side.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
standing at the brink,<br />
time's hands on my back<br />
pushing me over.<br />
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<br />
<br />
<br />
xo,<br />
McKUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-69673427191256135252015-08-09T21:58:00.003-07:002015-08-09T21:58:50.205-07:00poetically inclined: bondunexplainable.<br />
the bond.<br />
always wondered why you're still here.<br />
still reaching out. still attracted.<br />
there are nights I wake up whispering your name<br />
part of me knowing that you hear me.<br />
scary hours.<br />
when most sleep,<br />
you create.<br />
you haunt.<br />
you play in my dreams.<br />
my personal angel, forever showing up right when I need you.<br />
you save me<br />
over<br />
and over<br />
and over.<br />
I think you need me to love you.<br />
show you what it's really like.<br />
is that the reason you stay..<br />
reaching out.<br />
attracted.<br />
never too far that a text won't find you.<br />
<br /><br />
unexplainable.<br />
the bond.<br />
never have to wonder if you're still here.<br />
because you save me<br />
over <br />
and over<br />
and over.<br />
you need it, you have it. love you....forever.<br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
xo,<br />
McKUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-72027354328612412742015-08-08T14:50:00.000-07:002015-08-09T22:05:50.781-07:00Earthstrong: 30 for 30August 7th I turned 30. <br />
wait, 30. like three and a zero? <br />
yes. 30.<br />
not for nothing, I am blessed to be here.<br />
just kinda wondering how I got here so quickly.<br />
the main lesson that resounds with me is, "spend more time being happy"<br />
<br />
<br />
forcing things and situations and people to fit into God's purpose for my life<br />
serves to be a futile mission. I'd rather just go with His flow.<br />
<br />
<br />
live with an open hand and open heart so that life flows in and out as it should.<br />
I am taking my hand off of things. it has proved to be pointless. <br />
<br />
<br />
What works for me? Consulting God, meditating and allowing the Holy Spirit to lead me.<br />
Allowing God to put the pieces together and create the masterpiece of my life as He initially<br />
designed it to be. *mind blown* simple right? <br />
<br />
<br />
I would like to think I learned a few things in my 30 years and I know for sure there are tons<br />
of things I still have to learn. There are also some things I'd like to unlearn and unhabitualize. lol<br />
is that even a word? 30 for 30 is my list of 30 habits I would like to pick up during this next decade.<br />
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<br />
So, here it goes.<br />
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<strong><u><em>MiaMcK's 30 For 30</em></u> </strong></div>
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<em>1. <strong>yoga:</strong> been off and on for a year now. I LOVE how my body feels when I'm on, so habit 1 goes to consistent yoga practice.</em></div>
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<em>2. <strong>saving and budgeting:</strong> just seems right to be way more responsible now that I'm 30. lol</em></div>
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<em>3. <strong>meditation</strong>: 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes before bed. forever peace is always welcomed in my life.</em></div>
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<em>4. <strong>painting:</strong> creativity keeps you young</em></div>
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<em>5. <strong>travel:</strong> since I lost my passport it universally stumped my travel experiences. applying for a new one and unlocking my travel energy, ASAP.</em></div>
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<em>6.<strong> keep in touch more:</strong> my girlfriends are pretty awesome. none of us have done this whole growing up, motherhood, marriage thang before. we are all navigating it. we all need each other more than ever.</em></div>
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<em>7. <u><strong>patience</strong></u></em></div>
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<em>8. <strong>kitchen prowess:</strong> I am not lacking in cooking skills, but I do want to learn a few more things... especially when it comes to baking.</em></div>
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<em>9. <strong>optimum follow through</strong>: doing what I say and sticking to it</em></div>
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<em>10. <strong>Mia first:</strong> sticking to making myself happy first</em></div>
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<em>11.<strong> more writing:</strong> words are my first love. blog more and more and more.</em></div>
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<em>12. <strong>read more:</strong> books fuel writing. 2 books per month, easily.</em></div>
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<em>13. <strong>live in real time:</strong> less social media, more life.</em></div>
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<em>14. <strong>be fearless:</strong> following dreams won't ever kill me. not following them will. </em></div>
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<em>15. <strong>open hand and heart:</strong> live in such a way that life flows, unobstructed, in and out as it is meant </em></div>
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<em>16. <strong>seek ye first:</strong> groom my God relationship in a way that's tailored to US</em></div>
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<em>17. <strong>judgment free zone</strong>: everyone is living their life from the height of their current awareness. including me. accept more, love more. judge less. </em></div>
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<em>18. <strong>run for it:</strong> growing up, I was addicted to Eric Jerome Dickey books. his characters were so vivid and relatable (even though I was 11 and they were meant to be late 20's/early 30s). but I just KNEW I would embody some of their characteristics when I grew up. running being one of them.</em></div>
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<em>19. <strong>live far outside the box:</strong> no titles/labels, no expectations, no validation. just live. get better daily</em></div>
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<em>20. <strong>just fall:</strong> in love, heal. repeat repeat repeat. </em></div>
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<em>21. <strong>think more:</strong> there will always be a method to this madness we call life. putting a little</em></div>
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<em>more thought into it to achieve optimum results aint such a bad thang.</em></div>
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<em>22. <strong>do it</strong>: once in a lifetime opportunities will keep happening when positioned to DO them. say yes to the universe </em></div>
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<em>23. <strong>gardening</strong>: it seems like it would be so relaxing to nurture and care for something to reach its most mature and beautiful state</em></div>
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<em>24.<strong> work smarter:</strong> plan and execute. dassit.</em></div>
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<em>25. <strong>be stingy with me:</strong> no time given to relationships and situations that won't grow me</em></div>
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<em>26: <strong>say no:</strong> to anything less than what I desire and deserve</em></div>
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<em>27. <strong>face fears:</strong> head on. no running. they disappear when faced. choose the fear when presented with options. </em></div>
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<em>28.<strong>believe bigger:</strong> God purposed me for a BIG life. always believe the best. </em></div>
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<em>29. <strong>never settle:</strong> I can have, do, be whatever I want</em></div>
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<em>30. <strong>never grow up </strong></em></div>
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<strong><em>xo, McK</em></strong></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-71256556208023191322015-08-04T17:15:00.000-07:002015-08-04T17:15:50.720-07:00#MiaMcKLovesYou: prepared for greaterdeciding to love self is a forever journey.<br />
like, every morning when I wake up it's a must I choose me.<br />
there have been mornings when I chose a lesser version of self.<br />
there have been sunrises where I chose the man sleeping next to me.<br />
there have been 5a alarms that have fallen on deaf ears.<br />
there have been days that started and I struggled to catch up.<br />
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deciding to love self is a forever journey.<br />
in 3 days I turn 30 and I am wondering how that morning will be.<br />
emotional.<br />
eventful.<br />
I know one thing for sure, waking up and choosing Mia seems like<br />
the most joyful way to spend that day.<br />
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I have done a lot of right things and tons of seemingly wrong things as well.<br />
I have no huge declaration of what 30 means to me.<br />
I just know what LIFE is currently meaning to me.<br />
It means taking nothing for granted. <br />
It means I seriously can not do anything without God.<br />
He has been saving me and protecting me and providing for me<br />
in some supernatural ways lately.<br />
There aren't any words of gratitude that can express what I feel.<br />
His glory and His will are being done in my life.<br />
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29 years.<br />
29 years of what feels like a dress rehearsal of who I am supposed to become <br />
and what I am meant to do.<br />
I have been shaken, pressed, picked, beaten...<br />
in other words, prepared.<br />
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I am ready.<br />
to love, to be, to grow, to show the evidence of my anointing.<br />
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xo,<br />
McKUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-81446762596853103602015-08-04T17:12:00.000-07:002015-08-04T17:15:41.353-07:00currently seeking God....what if every time I wanted him... I desired Him instead?<br />
what if every time I wanted to be better for him... I sought to be better for Him?<br />
what if submission to God was as applauded as submission to the man of the moment?<br />
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what if I prayed to God as much as I texted him?<br />
what if I worshipped God as much as I stroked his ego?<br />
what if the ring I worked for was really my halo...my salvation?<br />
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what if thirst trapping on social media turned into soul saving?<br />
what if I spent more time seeking the Kingdom of God instead of seeking a man?<br />
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imagine that.<br />
living to please God for peace, for promotion, for eternal life.<br />
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xo,<br />
McKUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-77816849677919761812014-12-16T00:23:00.000-08:002014-12-16T00:29:04.643-08:00POETICALLY INCLINED: p.o.g.u --part of growing up one of my favorite life lessons thus far<br />
has been to love no matter what,<br />
regardless of the scars.<br />
I understand now<br />
that pain is simply growth disguised with a heavy coat on<br />
Just how the darkest of nights are known<br />
to expose the brightest stars that we wish on<br />
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We need the hurt to reveal us.<br />
Refine us.<br />
Groom us.<br />
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one of my favorite lessons on this life journey,<br />
I just so happened to learn while my heart was mourning<br />
The loss of yet another love that claimed to love me so<br />
Fiction at best. But far from a glass slipper, pumpkin or charming beau<br />
The only ever afters that apply<br />
Sound like once upon a lie<br />
Once, times 10, I did cry<br />
Once we failed, twice we tried<br />
Once he said hello...and him and him.<br />
Then all 3 said goodbye.<br />
My fairytales are stuck in Neverland<br />
cool boys that never grew up to be men<br />
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We need the hurt to reveal us.<br />
Refine us<br />
Groom us<br />
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time is the best lesson of all<br />
it heals, teaches and uncovers....<br />
hearts, patience and truth.<br />
most fleeting, most valuable<br />
most precious, most powerful<br />
time cancels out hurt so that the refining isn't in vain<br />
and our growth stands set apart from all residue of pain.<br />
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xo,<br />
McKUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-29130189748742691762013-01-28T18:51:00.000-08:002013-01-28T18:54:27.548-08:00POETICALLY INCLINED: fair weather....<br />
never realized I was so cold, until summer came...<br />
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all of a sudden I began to feel again.<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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and I didn't realize it hurt so badly,<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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until the tears wouldn't stop falling.<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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let's be honest, I've been addicted to the pain you serve.<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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sick it seems, that the pain even felt good.<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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anything to feel connected,<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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to know that something still existed here.<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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like playing in the fallen leaves of autumn,<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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pleased to know beauty once flourished.<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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even if all that was left were barren branches.<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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unsure how it happened, but I'm grateful to be free.<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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no dramatic exit. <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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simply decided to no longer exist to you.<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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I've given me, wholly. <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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allowed you to invade my most amazing spaces. <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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mind. body. heart. spirit. <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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it was you ...to the core of me.<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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but I grew weary, pretending to be blind to vibrant colors.<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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hues that looked a lot like lies and deception,<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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ignored rainbows of wasted time and disrespect.<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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all because I was obsessed with the rain.<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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passionate storms of you,<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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left parts of me absolutely damaged.<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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but I'm free.<br />
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and fairer weather is on the gloomy horizon.<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">xo,</span><br />
McK<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-29558078903355476172012-12-14T20:44:00.001-08:002012-12-23T00:07:07.593-08:00POETICALLY INCLINED: who are you then?when you are by yourself ....<br><br/>
far removed from the opinions of others<br><br/>
mistakes you've made, paint your skin <br><br/>
like a mockery of body art.<br><br/>
residue of salt trails streak your face from tears that have been long dried.<br><br/>
stripped down and bare, no space for secrets to hide.<br><br/>
who are you then?<br><br/>
with honesty strapped to your chest like a bullet proof vest <br><br/>
guarding your heart from the facades you force feed to the world.<br><br/>
who are you then? <br><br/>
does love still ooze from your pores like overactive sweat glands <br><br/>
are you gentle with self as you are with the feelings of "friends"? <br><br/>
are you still you. <br><br/>
is this when you allow yourself to process the dealings of the days before <br><br/>
take off the layers of lies labeled "I'm okay" "I love you, TOO" <br><br/>
and the infamous "I am over him" <br><br/>
who are you then? <br><br/>
imperfections on display, do you stare at them or avert your eyes out of shame? <br><br/>
when forgiveness is the only flaw you really struggle with...<br><br/>
forgive self.<br><br/>
love self.<br><br/>
learn self.<br><br/>
without the "them" or "him" or the "it" <br><br/>
who are you then?<br><br/>
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xo, <br><br/>
McK
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-30313184265582603092012-11-23T20:48:00.001-08:002012-12-23T00:07:38.953-08:00POETICALLY INCLINED: bottom lineI love you <br><br/>
when you piss me off, when you hurt me.<br><br/>
it doesn't fade or go away.<br><br/>
it hangs, suspended in the air like the lingering of a favorite fragrance.<br><br/>
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and I love you.<br><br/>
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xo, McKUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-3381998572345941772012-11-17T17:02:00.001-08:002012-12-23T00:08:24.425-08:00PLAYLIST: if I had one wish..... Brandy definitely sang my life on "wish your love away" off her new album Two Eleven. It is slightly tragic when something and someone that was once the source of good feelings, becomes the cause of hurt. the kind of hurt where you start believing in magic. believing that if you wish hard enough, that love and all things tied to it will go away....that is soooome kind of space to be in. When you question everything that the person ever said, like was that real??? Who can act that wonderfully? Act like they loved, cared, wanted you? that is just...strange to me. But I am beyond grateful for music....it truly heals. I have reached the point of no return and I am so happy to be here. I love how God has this crazy, amazing way of revealing things at the perfect time. Like just when I wanted to text and tell him how much I miss him, how much I love him....pictures surface, reminding me exactly why I made the decision to really really walk away. good looking out universe, you really spared me some hurt feelings. the way I see it, I no longer have to wish this love away....seems to be long gone. crazy how something that could have been so right was such a sham. lol. i don't think I have ever been deceived soooooo much. THAT blows my mind. the words...the lies. someone I thought I knew, thought I could trust, thought was my FRIEND....really created a web of lust, deceit, confusion, lies, disrespect, etc etc. no wonder they say the line between love and hate is so thin, I'm on the brink. but I know I can't allow myself to go there. "Keep your heart sweet". this can't be worth that much energy, I refuse to give this anymore of me. no anger, no bitterness, no hate....no worries. matter of fact, i forgive you. wishes may not work, but prayer does. I'm not even going to allow Mia to be consumed in any negative emotions or thoughts. it's all good, have a blessed life. xo, McKUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-89584883373355287692012-11-10T10:46:00.001-08:002012-12-23T00:08:56.778-08:00LIFE AND SUCH : start over....I heard that what ever it is that you spend 3 years working hard and diligently at, you will perfect.
I want to be perfect at 30.
my interest in fitness is at an all time high. by no means do I want to be a female body builder...but I want muscles!!!!
"write it and make it plain..."
I am dedicated to doing some serious renovations on me.
better health, better fitness, better emotional dealings, better finances, better everything.
my heart, my mind, my spirit .....those things are already shaped and flourishing.
yo, really though....I'm tempted to shave my head and zone out. timing is EVERYTHING and now is not the time for a relationship or outside distractions. I, for the first time in a looooong while, am being selfish with me.
I give access to people who are so undeserving. not everyone should be privy to my most precious parts (heart, body, mind, spirit).
no more poison. no alcohol, no sex, no leisure smoking. (Check, check, check...already done).
stop the insanity. can't keep doing the SAME things expecting different results. so this is me removing my strait jacket and checking out of the crazy house.
life gets better when you do....
start over.
xo,
McKUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-60552054834381218572012-11-09T23:42:00.000-08:002012-12-23T00:09:16.829-08:00DISASTERS IN DATING: QUEEN me....Reading through the past couple of years of this blog has given me a headache. Is this really what my life has been about? being hurt? gaaaaah, I can NOT even deal. granted, there haven't been many guys to hurt me....but the same ones were given chance after chance after chance to hurt me, repeatedly. I am CRAZY! a Queen loving beneath her means. never no more. I have cried too much over guys who have not been what they promised to be when they were supposed to be. how hard is it to be honest? to be a friend? a support system.....a confidant....a spiritual partner???? am I nuts to believe that love IS easy?? I truly do not get how guys simply refuse to act like the Kings that they are ....that we, the Queens, need and deserve. smh. this world is screwed up. too much lust. too many broken and bitter people who don't even realize they are broken and bitter. in love....real love, there is only room for two. that's me and you. there are way too many fckd up things going on in the world, LOVE should not be another one. I'm hurt....I acknowledge that. this one happens to hurt more than the other two. I have NEVER EVER been passionate about any person. I was PASSIONATE about this one. felt ...or feels? ....like pieces of me were (are) tied to him. it is a crazy aching feeling. but I numb it as much as possible with any and everything I can. but I know it is still there.....in the pit of my stomach, on the left side of my chest, it is everywhere. but, no worries, this too shall pass. and the slight tarnish of my crown will simply be a sign of character. Queen me.....
xo,
McKUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418495619383733060.post-77425929456902499332012-09-29T20:00:00.001-07:002012-12-23T00:10:09.091-08:00DISASTERS IN DATING: fix my life...The other day I was finally able to catch Iyanla Vanzant's show "Fix My Life" featuring reality star Evelyn Lozada. baaaaaaaaby, let me tell you....i got my LIFE! one of the hardest things is truly loving yourself, knowing your worth and LIVING in it. i am currently on that journey.
loving someone and letting them go when every fiber of your heart is still attached to them....is brutal. i am in a place that is so out of the norm. i find myself being angry, A LOT. mean, bitchy....upset because the person i love doesn't love me how i deserve.
i was driving home the other night, crying my head off on the freeway. talking to God, asking Him to forgive me for allowing myself to be treated in a way so unworthy of what i deserve. told Him that i am embarrassed for the bits and pieces of happy i have been accepting. how dare i, as God's child, allow someone to not love me properly?? i am angry....i am frustrated...i am tired. i give of myself too much, fight too hard for men who haven't done the same. i'm angry at myself.
love shouldn't hurt. i want a man who encourages me....is excited about my work and dreams. cares about my day and well being. make time for me, make time for love. annnd i want him to want me when i want him. not after i have moved on (shoutout to the exes).
i am fixing my life. mind, body, spirit, heart.
and to you....i'll love you always. you da best baby...every single day.
xoxo,
Mia McK
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