Author: Susan L. Kee

Step Away From The Noise;

by Susan L. Kee

My Morning Cup of Coffee – It all started when I stumbled upon an inspirational post on Instagram. While reading it, I decided to Google a thought that crossed my mind. Researching on Google led me to search for a book by the author referenced in the article on Amazon. As I was browsing, I remembered something I needed to buy. Suddenly, I wondered how I ended up in this rabbit hole, just like Debra Cox sings in her song, How Did We Get Here?

We live in a world where it’s hard to escape the noise. With everything being digital, we can find anything we want in seconds. This post is for anyone who’s trying to step away from the noise. There’s an old song called “Release Your Mind” by Envogue, and the lyrics couldn’t be more accurate. It’s up to us to control our thoughts and where our fingers wander. So, let’s take a moment to disconnect from the world and gather our thoughts before it’s too late. Funkadelic said it first another way, but I digress.

I CHOOSE THE HIGH ROAD –

by Susan L. Kee

This morning’s cup of coffee is brief. Choose the high road. Sometimes, we are confronted with other people’s issues. If you are not careful, you will internalize someone else’s issue, mistaking it as yours. There is an old Scottish song by Bon Bonnie Banks: “I’ll take the high road, and you take the low road; I’ll get to Scotland before ye, but me and my true love will never meet again.” Recognizing that the wrong road choice may result in one coming out on the short end of the stick. Which road are you taking?

BUT I DO LOVE YOU –

by Susan L. Kee

The proof of love I have read is the willingness to change – Mike Murdock. Consider a twist; the evidence of love can also be the willingness to remain the same. Change happens when love evolves, but my commitment to stay the same when you are unwilling to grow suffices that my love for you is unconditional. When your loved one says, “if you loved me, you would,” you can respond by saying, “BUT I DO LOVE YOU,” I have not changed.

I’ve Fallen, and I Can’t Get Up!

by Susan L. Kee

Feeling Stressed, perplexed, or depressed? Do not be embarrassed when you find yourself overwhelmed. Learn how to ask for help. One of my favorite things to say is, “Things change when it’s your turn.” In other words, we often live in glass houses. Do we look at other people and declare what is wrong with them? Why can’t they do this or that? Or even if that were me, I would, or they should have. Truth is, how you will react in a situation is often determined by the circumstances and your ability to respond financially, emotionally, or intellectually instantly. Remember, no one is an island, and no man stands alone; I learned that in the sixth grade. If you have fallen, ask someone to help you up. Don’t be ashamed. Trust me, everyone gets a turn. What’s one thing that happened in your life that you responded to differently than you thought you would?

This Is War

by Susan L. Kee

There’s a war going on, and your mind is the leading soldier. Sun Tzu, Author of The Art of War, said: “The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy.” I believe this reminds us that all things are possible and that defeat does not have to be an option. However, it also suggests that you must wait for an opportunity to defeat anything negative that tries to attack your life. Waiting requires patience. If you can allow yourself to change your mind, you can change your attitude about your future and defeat the opposing forces that try to come against your life. Begin to take a positive look at the possibilities of the future and speak well of every situation regardless of what it looks like. Then position yourself to conquer it. THIS IS WAR, BABY, AND YOUR MIND IS IN IT. PLAN TO WIN!!! What would you like to change?

Why Look Back?

by Susan L. Kee

This morning’s cup of coffee is perked with everything good. Its primary purpose is to give you energy for your journey, to make you feel warm and cozy, and to stimulate your thinking. We look back out of fear, afraid that what we left, but is still in our hearts, will catch up with us. We look back out of an act of disproof to judge. Point a finger and say you thought you had me, but I made it out. Lastly, we may look back to see the detriment befalling those who did not leave. The thing is, regardless of all the reasons to look back, why are you looking back? If we are to maintain while we gain, as I like to say, looking back only throws you off course. It distracts you from purpose and can be to your demise. The only time we should ever look back is to encourage others by sharing our story of overcoming and victory, which you do not have until you have made it over. Do not allow yourself to be distracted by what you have left. Your prize is ahead of you. WHY LOOK BACK?

Silence Is Not Always Golden!

by Susan L. Kee

My Morning Cup of Coffee – Since I was a child, I have heard “Silence Is Golden.” No doubt a ploy to keep talkative little ones like me quiet. As I got older, it became a personal quote to keep little ones quiet and suggest someone is talking too much. According to Ask.com, It has been said that in the English language, the idiomatic expression “silence is golden” dates to 1831. A poet by the name of Thomas Carlyle coined the phrase when he translated a German poem, Sartor Resartus. Written in the movie “A Thousand Words” with Eddie Murphy, it was simply, “if you’re going to speak, make sure it’s something worth saying.” He only had one thousand words left to discover what mattered most. The movie reminds us that our words profoundly impact the universe. Is it helpful? The tongue can give life, but it can also take it away. Silence then is golden, and words can be just as golden when they are effective. Sometimes we need to get quiet, not just with our mouths but with our minds so that when we release words, they will create change that matters. #Coffeeforthought

Stop! Think about what you will say next,

Benefits!

by Susan L. Kee

Stability, Reality, Vitality, and Faith. Today’s cup of coffee lets us know we must add to our faith to experience vitality. Add to vitality stability. Add to stability knowledge. And add to knowledge, self-control, and self-control, perseverance. I believe this to be a formula for life that we should pass on to our children and our children’s children.

Often, we start with the idea of persevering or the desire to persevere without knowledge of the whole journey or self-control. It is interesting that to have self-control, you need knowledge, and to have perseverance, you must have self-control. When we have faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, and determination, we can expect stability, reality, and vitality. These are all benefits that we have been afforded. Make full use of them.

“For this reason, make every effort to add to your faith.” 2 Peter:5-10

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Enlarge Your Walls

by Susan L. Kee

My Morning Cup of Coffee – “Deep cleansing is needed when your vision is obscured. Once you recognize the negative patterns you are repeating, you can choose a new course of action. The old ways cannot survive your choice of a new way. It will, however, take repeated and consistent practice before adopting a new way into your consciousness.” (“Vanzant, Iyanla — In the Meantime: Finding Yourself and the Love You Want”) Practice makes perfect. Enlarging your walls can mean consulting with others. Expand your territory. Do not give up on yourself. Show up and ask for directions when necessary.

I May Be Slow, But I’m Sure!

by Susan L. Kee

My Morning Cup of Coffee – Years ago, I had an undergarment that said, “I may be slow, but I’m sure.” In that, it was all it said, and it was an undergarment; what I was slow at and sure about was whatever I imagined. Even as I start my morning cup of coffee with this topic, you are wondering for yourself. Using this analogy was to get your attention; I am talking about consistency this morning. Do not belittle the idea of a slow start and small successions. In our minds, fast is sure. But like the tortoise life, experiences have taught me that while being slow to start may cause you to lose out on things, there is one thing that always happens no matter what, you get there. Being sure means being confident. Do not berate yourself for slow or small beginnings. If you are consistent in whatever you do, you can say, “I MAY BE SLOW, BUT I’M SURE.”