This blog is dedicated to finding a commonality that connects us all globally. I've developed this mathematical equation that equates success to me.
It goes like this: music, arts, entertainment, good food, good health, lots of laughter, happiness, and most of all, L-O-V-E (of self/family/friends) = the best quality of life!
So, I stand on my soap box and express my thoughts.
May they enlighten and strengthen you.
Didn't I tell you that you'd learn something positive and helpful from Oprah's Life Classes? So, tomorrow on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, is Lifelesson # 5, Joy Rising!
So, do yourself a favor and watch that episode and let me know how all of the positivity that you've observed these past few days on OWN have affected you. You see, Oprah wants YOU to be the best that YOU can be - word?
These past few days on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network - Oprah really gets down to the heart of the matter regarding improving ones life.
Those of you who believe in Jesus Christ know that beyond a reasonable doubt that in the Bible, at John 8:32, Jesus went to the Mount of Olives and while there he said some of the most prophetic words, "You will know the truth and the truth shall set you free."
Tune in this evening and listen and learn. Oprah is going to break it down in Oprah's Lifeclass # 4! Today's topic is: The Truth Shall Set You Free.
I'm a life long student and will be in class this evening - you coming?
Note to self: Do not be ego tripping - Lifelesson # 1
Truly, Carla
Grammys 1998 ~ Aretha Franklin performed live at a moment's notice for Luciano Pavarotti. Ms. Franklin delivers a beautiful rendition of Nessun Dorma that I still cannot forget. Each time that I listen to this eloquent performance, it gives me goose bumps and makes me so proud!
Life is all about learning and growing. Oprah Winfrey is opening up her heart and mind to help people around the globe free their minds. Are you ready? Let's GO!
#3: You Become What You Believe - Have Faith in Yourself
#4) The Truth Will Set You Free
#5) Joy Rising ( The Car Giveaway)
There comes a time when we have to step back and assess what it is that we want out of life. There are many many different paths we can take to get where we want to go. I was always taught that you are what you think you are - and that is real!
In general, I am known as a Peace Maker. Always have been the one that can use words to calm people down and make them see that violence is not the answer. As my Great-Aunt Theresa Evans says,
" I am a kind, loving person, but I've got some piss and vinegar in me too!"
Have you ever gotten so angry with someone until you just tear up and walk away in order not to haul off and slap them? I've been there. So many of us have been to the brink of being so angry that we just have to walk away - or else!
Dr. Iyanla Vanzant are going to sit down and discuss a universal topic that creeps into every last one of our lives at one point or another and that is "Letting Go of Anger". Tune into the OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and learn how one can "manage" being angry. You know why? Because as Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Iyanla Vanzant have proven, by example, in their lives -
"Life is too short" to walk around angry. Talk about it and let it go!
This morning I woke up feeling like the fabulous Eartha Kitt. Al Young, Poet Laureate of California....(Courtesy Photo) did a fabulous job of remembering Ms. Eartha KittVisit. You Tube and watch the video - C'est Si Bon ~ Ms. Kitt is truly fabulous ~ http://youtu.be/b5WVkl_f7_E
There will be a Tribute to Heroes and Legends on Sunday, September 25, 2011, at the Beverly Hills Hotel, in the beautiful city of Beverly Hills, CA. This year, the Honorees are:
Ray Parker JR., Sonja Norwood, Jay Brown, and the Temptations. The Mistress of Ceremonies will be the highly favored Jo-Marie Payton
Created by songwriter and Motown Alumna, Ms. Janie Bradford, who states ," The Heroes And Legends (HAL) Scholarship Foundation was created to give recognition to "at risk" youth " The Foundation was also created to give recognition to those who embrace what Ms. Bradford has accomplished in the community, on a global basis, through this recognition.
'The primary purpose of HAL is twofold: First, to help talented young people in the community realize their lofty -but- attainable dreams of shaping careers for themselves in one of the many performing arts.
We do this by providing much needed scholarship funds.
Secondly, HAL spotlights positive role models from many diverse backgrounds,
including leaders in the fields of music, theatre, motion pictures and business each year at the
Annual HAL Awards and Scholarship Dinner, Silent Auction, Dinner and Awards.'
