Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 20 to 25 minutes

Makes 24 mini cheesecakes

• 1          cup finely ground gingersnap cookies
• 2          tablespoons butter, melted
• 12        ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2       cup sugar
• 2          tablespoons flour
• 2          tablespoons Mirassou Moscato
• 1          teaspoon each: vanilla and lemon extract
• 1          egg, plus 1 egg yolk, beaten
• Store bought lemon curd, lemon zest, mint and fresh raspberries (if desired)

Preheat oven to 350°F, and spray a 24 cup mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Stir together ground gingersnaps and butter in a small bowl. Press about 1 1/2 teaspoons into each cup then press firmly into the bottom of each. Brush any crumbs off the top of the muffin pan and set aside.

Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth; beat in flour, Moscato and extracts on low speed. Add eggs and beat just until combined.

Spoon equal amounts into each cup (they will be very full).

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling feels set to the touch.

Let cool completely, and then run a small thin knife around the edge of each to remove from pan.

Place on a platter and top each with lemon curd, lemon zest, mint and fresh raspberries, as desired.

Author: Gian Fiero

The woman who loves a black man has a special challenge. She will have to be diligent in her efforts to understand a man who often has difficulty understanding himself. It’s not that we black men are being purposely or intentionally elusive; many of us simply don’t know how not to be that way.

It’s part conditioning, part programming, and part choice. Black men enter relationships with a myriad of complex emotions which are often intertwined with unresolved childhood issues, unique socioeconomic obstacles to overcome, and the cumulative effects of racism.

By the time we are ready to “settle down,” our decision to do so is usually accompanied by trepidation. It’s not that we don’t want to commit; many of us just don’t know how to. Yes, we know conceptually what commitment means, but its definition is not reinforced by examples that we can see and emulate in our homes, our communities, in most of our friend’s relationships, or in our churches.

A random sampling of any urban radio station also reveals a subtle, yet insidious cultural affliction which undermines the value and respect for committed relationships: a gluttony of songs about being a player.

When black male teenagers inculcate these messages in their brains, it alters how they think about women, and how they view relationships with women. But they are not discouraged from listening to these types of songs. No one can do that; not even their parents who are usually trying to establish romantic relationships of their own, but more on that in a minute. At the very least, parents should encourage their young men to think about the misogynistic lyrics that they can recite better than the star spangled banner.

My many conversations with older black men about music in the 60s and 70s confirm one thing: the love song was alive and well back in the day. It was an integral part of the courtship strategy that black men used to “woo” women. Smokey Robinson, Barry White, and   supplied the soundtrack and the lyrics which influenced the romantic aspirations and psyches of young black men.

Babyface carried the torch in the 80s. After that, “booty calls,” “hook-ups,” and “friends with benefits” became – and still is – what the majority of Hip-Hop and R&B songs are about. You’d be hard-pressed to find a song which extols the virtues of being a family man, the love for one’s children, or a song that mentions the word “wife.”

Women have to view black men as computers. When they consider getting involved with a black man, they need to find out what programs the model of their computer comes loaded with. Ideally, you want a computer that’s equipped with the programs that cater to your needs, enable you to execute your daily functions, and fulfills your desires.

That’s not usually the case. Most women will have to add some programs, or do some reprogramming.

Because a successful relationship is really about having ongoing successful relations, the first area of concern -and undoubtedly the greatest challenge – is communication. “Black men don’t talk.” I’ve heard this before. I’ve never been accused of it, but I’m aware of it. What’s interesting is that women don’t say that black men don’t talk before they get into bed with them. Chances are he talks just as much now as he did before you became lovers. The only difference is that you are listening to (and viewing) him differently. With your new level of intimacy, you have a stronger need (and desire) to connect with him verbally, not just sexually.

He doesn’t feel the same way.

Yes he pursued you. Yes he expressed his desire efficiently and convincingly in the beginning, but once in a relationship, black men tend to retreat to safety. It’s part of our conditioning. The vulnerability that we feel is juxtaposed with the strength (a.k.a “swagger”) that we superficially display. Unfortunately, we don’t know when to drop it, or display it in a different manner (e.g., with compassion, tenderness, or empathy). Have you ever heard someone say, “He’s got a compassionate swagger?” Of course not. Swagger is all about confidence and strength. It protects us from other men, and makes us desirable to women. We just have to be programmed to know when it’s appropriate and safe to be swaggerless.

Because black men don’t talk openly and freely about the issues that affect them most (with their women or anyone else for that matter), they internalize a great deal of rage, anguish, and fear. Some manage it better than others, but we all have it to some degree. It stems from fragmented or non-existent relationships with our fathers, constantly being treated as perpetrators, and having to work two to three times harder than our white male peers to achieve the same success.

Unlike black women who benefit from the mental and emotional support of girlfriends, relatives, networks, or even co-workers, black men tend to be isolated – personally and professionally. On the surface, it would appear that black men are the kings of the jungle giving “pounds,” handshakes, and random hugs to random people. To any onlooker it would appear that they know everyone.

Nothing is further from the truth. We thrive in the area of social status because we often lack status in other areas; the areas that count the most. Publicly, our social persona helps us maintain the appearance of being someone, and being liked. It also fortifies the illusion of our swagger.

Privately, we go through it. Black women have their mothers to call for reassurance and direction which they can draw strength and exemplification from on a wide range of topics. Black men have a longing for their father’s guidance, and a desire to be connected with other men to receive emotional support, but it’s not to be.

Presenting one’s self in a weak, needy, or distressed light to another black man obliterates the perception (a.k.a “a front”) which we black men work hard to create, and even harder to uphold. It makes the creation of a black male support system exceedingly and unnecessarily difficult. So we suffer alone to avert judgment.

For the black woman who is in a relationship with a black man, know that he does not experience – nor does he see – the world the way that you do. You were embraced both socially and professionally before we were. You’ve never been considered a threat, and you’ve received more opportunities as a result. The world that your black man lives in can feel like an uphill race. A good woman (i.e., a woman who understands her man and how to positively motivate him) can help a black man embrace his struggles, and not feel victimized by them.

Statistics show that black men are lagging far behind black women in education, professional accomplishments, starting businesses, and executive advancements. Yes, in the words of Aretha Franklin, “sisters are doin’ it for themselves,” but they are doing it alone.

African-Americans have the lowest marriage rate out of all demographics. African-American women are three times as likely to never marry as their white counterparts – which has to be a contributing factor in 70 percent of black children being born out wedlock. Black men often feel displaced. They don’t see their place or their role in their homes when their women achieve the level of self-sufficiency that they have in the last decade.

Being in a relationship with a black man who feels displaced or undervalued is tough. What’s even tougher is reprogramming black men to see their own value; the value they hold to their women, and to their families. Any woman who is successful can’t help but to feel the urge to say, “Get it together and make it happen for yourself – I did!”

This phrase works better: “Get it together and make it happen for yourself. I know you can do it – your family is counting on you!” Sometimes that’s precisely what’s needed. Who else is more qualified to tell him this than his woman? Tread with caution and employ diplomacy though; black men have hypersensitive egos underneath their bravado which is why they are hesitant to commit to marriage, the arena where all of the fronting comes to an end.

The black men who do marry are apparently a special breed. According to published reports by the U.S. Census Bureau, 45 percent of black men and 42 percent of black women have never been married. Of the black women who do get married, 52 percent of them will marry by age 30, compared to 81 percent of white women who are married at the same age.

In spite of that, 65% of never-married black women have children, double that of white women. 22% of never-married black women with incomes over $75,000 have children, which is 10 times that of white women. 85% of black children do not live in a home with their fathers. With the reality of these statistics, the magnitude of the problems concerning the proper care and maintenance of black men can’t be overlooked by the women who love them. These problems also can’t be overlooked by the black women and families that are plagued by them.

At the root of so many of the problems which afflict black men is self-love. From self-love comes self-respect. From self-respect comes honor and pride in who you are; not what you do or how much money you make. Self-love and self-worth are delicately intertwined.

Women can love their black men to death, but if they don’t love themselves, they will never feel deserving and worthy of the love and the life they are blessed to have. Black men must be reprogrammed to use self-love as a foundation upon which a greater love of life, and love for others can be built. Self-love and swagger may look the same from afar, but one emanates from the inside. Now you will be able to tell the difference when up close.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/dating-articles/the-proper-care-maintenance-of-black-men-883101.html

About the Author

Gian Fiero is an educator, speaker and consultant. He is affiliated with San Francisco State University as an adjunct professor, and the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as a business advisor where he conducts monthly workshops on topics such as business development, career planning, public relations, and personal growth.

Author: T. Windhurst

Those blessed with rich dark brown skin often feel they must lighten their skin in order to wear flattering make up. Not true at all!

Dark skin has the richest skin tones, and responds well to subtle colours as well as shimmering gloss and sparkle. For women with dark skin, the rainbow is your palette.

In order to get the best results from your make up, start with a good base. Foundation, eyeliner and lipliner are the cornerstone for setting your tone, and you can add colour afterwards with blush and eyeshadow.

Your foundation should be water based, as darker skin tends to be reflective of light, making the skin look oily or shiny. A water based foundation that matches your natural skin tone, followed by a powder finish will even out your face and give you a good base to start with.

Rim the eyes with kohl liners or liquid liners. Your eyes are dramatic, so lining them with a deep colour – black, brown or navy, will enhance your eyes and give depth to them.

Your lips need a good liner too, which will give them definition and shape. Choose a lip liner that will closely match the shade of lipstick you will be wearing. As a rule, chocolates and burgundies on the lips are charming for dark skinned women.

Once you’ve got the basics down, you can have fun with shadows to accessorize your look. Earthy tones, such as sandy brown or jade green will make your eyes pop. But you are lucky enough that you can also wear frosty pinks, whites or even silver. Applying a thick and velvety mascara in a deep black is the last touch to finish off your glamourous eyes.

Your cheeks can range from peach to pink depending on your mood, and some of the lighter caramel blushes might suit you as well.

If you are lucky enough to have dark skin, don’t try and hide it, show it off. Start with the basics and then choose your colour spectrum, be it neutral shades or bright and bold. The warm, earthy tones of your skin make it easy for you to be at your best in almost any colour you choose.

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Author: Linda Wilson

Just because you are diabetic, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy cheesecake! Following are a couple of cheesecake recipes designed for diabetics but they are tasty enough for anyone.

This is a recipe I got from an Equal ad in a magazine several years ago. It is exactly as printed there without any changes or adjustments on my part.

COOL LIME CHEESECAKE

CRUST:

1 cup low-fat graham cracker crumbs

3 tbsp stick butter, melted

3 tbsp Equal Spoonful or Splenda granular

FILLING:

2 pkgs (8 oz each) low-fat cream cheese, softened

2/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Splenda Granular

2 egg whites

1egg

1/2 tsp grated lime peel

3 tbsp fresh lime juice

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

To make crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, Equal; press evenly over bottom and up side of an 8-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes.

To make filling: In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and Equal until fluffy. Beat in egg, egg whites, lime juice and peel until well blended. Pour mixture into prepared crust. Bake at 325 degrees 30 to 35 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 3 to 4 hours before serving.

The following recipe calls for Splenda. However, Equal may be substituted if you prefer. This cheesecake is not only tasty but makes quite a presentation if you want to impress your family and guests!

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE

1 3/4 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 lb fresh strawberries

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin

1/2 cup cold water

2 pkgs (8 oz each) fat-free cream cheese, cubed

1 cup fat-free cottage cheese

3/4 cup Splenda

8 oz carton frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

13 medium fresh strawberries

sugar-free chocolate dip

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs with butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-inch up sides of a 9-inch springform pan coated with non-stick cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.

Wash and hull strawberries. Puree in a food processor; remove and set aside. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Transfer to the food processor; add cream cheese, cottage cheese and Splenda. Cover and process until smooth. Add strawberry puree, cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl and fold in two cups of the whipped topping. Pour into crust. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours until set.

To garnish: Wash the 13 strawberries and pat dry with paper towels. Dry completely. Cut tops off berries. Dip each berry in chocolate dip until about half the berry is coated. Allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet with the tips pointing up. Refrigerate at least 1/2 hour.

Very carefully run a knife around the sides of pan to loosen cake. Remove sides of pan. Arrange berries with the chocolate tips up around top edges of cake saving one for the center. Place a fancy mound of remaining whipped topping between berries. Place one large dollop of whipped topping in center of cake and place remaining berry there. It is pretty to leave green on the last berry and lay it on its side in the whipped topping. Refrigerate any leftovers!

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/desserts-articles/cheesecake-recipes-for-diabetics-and-others-too-524761.html

About the Author

A grandmother with diabetes along with other autoimmune diseases, Linda likes to share with others what she has learned about eating good foods and keeping blood sugar under control. She is not a medical professional, just a diabetic like you. For more of her recipes and writings, visit her website at http://www.diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.com

Ingredients

• 4 ounce(s) dark or bittersweet chocolate (60-75% cacao), coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, cut into chunks
• 1 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) light cream
• 2 teaspoon(s) instant espresso powder, or granules dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water, divided
• 1 tablespoon(s) light corn syrup
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoon(s) canola oil
• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt
• 5 tablespoon(s) confectioner’s sugar
• 3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon(s) unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoon(s) very hot water

Directions

1. Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Generously coat the mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
2. Place chocolate and butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. (Alternatively, see “No microwave?” below.) Microwave on High for 1 minute. Stir well, then continue microwaving on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until the remaining chocolate melts completely.
3. To prepare filling: Stir together granulated sugar, cream, and half the espresso mixture in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High just to steaming, 20 to 40 seconds. (Alternatively, combine in a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until just steaming.) Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add corn syrup and half the melted chocolate (reserve the other half for the batter); stir until completely smooth. Cover and transfer to the freezer until cold and firm, about 30 minutes.
4. To prepare batter: When the filling has been chilling for 20 minutes, whisk egg, oil, vanilla, salt, and the remaining espresso mixture in a medium bowl until very smooth. Return the remaining chocolate mixture to the microwave. Microwave on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until just warm again (do not overheat). In two batches, whisk the egg mixture into the warm chocolate until well blended. Sift confectioners’ sugar, flour, and cocoa over the batter and whisk in just until smoothly incorporated.
5. To assemble cakes: Remove the filling from the freezer. Spoon half the batter into the mini muffin cups, about 1 rounded teaspoon per cup. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon filling onto the center of each (reserve the rest for the sauce). Divide the remaining batter evenly among the muffin cups, about 1 rounded teaspoon per cake. Smooth out the batter to cover the filling.
6. Bake the cakes on the middle rack until the edges look dry and puffed but the centers still look very underdone and puddinglike, 6 to 9 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack until firm, about 2 minutes. Place a cutting board on top of the pan and invert the mini cakes out onto it. If the cakes are stuck to the pan, run a knife around and under them to loosen.
7. To prepare sauce and serve: Thoroughly stir very hot water into the reserved filling, 1 teaspoon at a time, until very smooth and slightly fluid. Serve the warm cakes drizzled with the sauce.

Author: Andrew Bicknell

It’s not a word that most people like to hear but the answer to the eternal question “how can I successfully manage my personal finances?” is, make a budget. It’s not the answer most people want because the word “budget” seems to create a feeling of fear in many people. Fear that they will never have any fun again because their money is tied up in a budget.

Fortunately this is far from the truth because creating a household budget is nothing more then a “cash flow plan” that simply tells your money what to do. And what you choose to do with your money is up to you but a budget helps you determine the best course of action.

When you make a personal household budget there are two important tips to keep in mind. The first is to just get started. This can be the biggest problem for most people for any number of reasons. But the reality is that money budgeting is not really all that hard and once you get the hang of it you’ll wonder why you weren’t doing it sooner.

The first time you go about creating your household budget keep it simple. A notebook and pencil are all you really need to get started. By listing out your monthly income and expenses you can start to get a picture of what your money is doing. Income is fairly simple, just look at your pay stubs or bank statements to get a good idea of how much money you have to spend each month.

The most important part of your new household budget is the expenses. You need to make sure you leave nothing out so it can be worth the time to go back through you check book register, bank statements, and receipts to make sure you get an accurate reflection of what you spend money on each month. To get started you might want to divide your expenses up into the following four categories.

1. Housing: mortgage, rent, utilities, property taxes, insurance, etc.

2. Work: transport, parking, work clothes, lunches and if you have children, day care.

3. Living: food, clothing, medication, insurance, etc.

4. Personal: entertainment, newspapers, magazines, alcohol, gifts and education, etc.

This is a good starting point but how you decide to categorize your budget is up to you. Just be sure to write it all down and then add up your income and expenses and see where you stand. If you are living paycheck to paycheck there is a good chance you spend more then you make and your household budget will show you exactly where that money is going. It is here that you can start making adjustments to your spending habits and start freeing up all that money that seemingly is going to waste very month.

The second tip to keep in mind is motivation. Most budgets get thrown to the wayside after a couple of less then successful attempts at the process. The thing is you won’t do it perfectly the first time, or the second time, but by around the third monthly go around you’ll have a better handle on it and you’ll start to see progress. This is a process that does take some time but as your financial situation changes for the better it will get easier to work that budget every month. As you begin to set monetary goals and meet them instead of wondering where all your money went you’ll see that creating a household budget is definitely worth the time you have put into it.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/personal-finance-articles/2-tips-for-creating-a-household-budget-678621.html

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If you seriously want to take back control of your money you need to build a Monthly Household Budget. To learn more about creating a budget please visit the website Household Budgets by clicking here.

Author: Michael Lee

It is difficult for many people to overcome fear. Being afraid is only human. But totally allowing yourself to be controlled by your fear can only lead to depression, frustration, and an inability to live life to the fullest. This is why it is very important for you to take control and overcome fear.

It is not an easy task to get over your fears and subdue the constantly growing seed of anxiety in your mind. To overcome fear, you have to understand where it is coming from and why you are hanging on to it. Most importantly, you need to learn how to work to banish fear from your life and allow yourself to experience new and different things.

First of all, you have to take the time to sit down and make a list of all your fears in life. Ask yourself why you are afraid of them and how you have been dealing with these particular fears. Figure out what’s more important to you – avoiding your fears or overcoming them in order to reach your goals. The answer should come to you easily enough and that’s a major step in helping you overcome fear. Make a list of your biggest ambitions in life and write down the things that prevented you from accomplishing them as well.

You must also learn to stop listening to your inner critic. Your inner critic is your voice of doubt and worry, the one that always tells you why you can’t do certain things. You may have been living with it for years, but if you develop enough strength and faith in yourself and your abilities, you will be able to overcome fear by shutting out one of the major things that keep you from your dreams.

Remember to let go of your preconceived notions. Ideas you have formed about how impossible some things are and how imminent failure can be can make you afraid of what will happen if you pursue your passions. Thinking positively about the future is a good way of ensuring that you overcome your fear enough to take charge of your life.

One major way to overcome fear is to really look it straight in the face. Giving yourself an inspired push and taking baby steps towards your goal will help you see that it is possible for you to succeed and will help prove that your fears are unfounded, which should give you enough courage to forge on.

Living in fear holds us back from our true potential. The only way to get past this is to start facing your fear and taking action. When we overcome fear, we open ourselves up to a different future and new experiences.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/self-improvement-articles/overcome-fear-how-to-enjoy-life-by-conquering-fear-150701.html

About the Author

Michael Lee has dramatically changed countless lives with his powerful self-improvement advice. Get free self-help success secrets and audios now at http://www.20daypersuasion.com/articlelist.html and be the next big success story!

Author: wisdom with meditation

Guided meditation – for beginners.

To begin with this guided meditation you will need to find a quite space where you can relax and not be disturbed for around half an hour. Now dont worry, if you can follow a guided meditation even for a few minutes then you are doing well.

So please remember practice makes perfect and the more you meditate the more you will be able to focus on the task at hand, which is to be able to focus on one thing without any external influences or thoughts entering the mind this is deep healing meditative practice

This guided meditation is exactly what is needed to reach this goal. I do recommend using a program or video guided meditation series, or even better go to your local temple and meditate with the monks there. They will be more than happy to mentor and teach you how to meditate. You see monks have great compassion and understanding due to wisdom gained through meditation. OK thank you for being here and congratulations for starting a wonderful journey.

Before you start with your guided meditation please read the whole guided meditation first and then go through the practice.

Now let us start with our guided meditation on the breathe.

Lets begin by very simply concentrating on the task at hand and just be aware of where you are. Think to your self this is my time now and I am going to spend this time thinking about nothing else that is going on in my life, good or bad.

Sit in a comfortable position with your legs crossed on a cushion supporting you lower back take time to get your self comfortable. If sitting crossed legged is to uncomfortable then sit on a chair that supports you back to be in the upright straight position. Sitting up straight without being rigid or in conflict with you body and feeling comfortable allow your eyes to close slowly and gently. Take a few seconds now to remind your self that if any other thoughts come in you will simply ignore them just for this time.

Now take a deep breath in counting to three slowly and a long breath out slowly counting to 6. repeat a few times just until you feel more relaxed.

On the out breath start to concentrate on how your body feels starting right from the top of you head. Really focus your mind at the top your head while still breathing in and out. As you breath out just feel your body start to relax even more and feel the tension in your body start to decrease and disappear into the floor on every out breath. Feel the tension release from you head as you breath out.

Now imagine and feel the tension on the out breathe releasing down your face concentrating on the face, just feel the tension release and focus your mind there. Stay with the feeling just concentrating on the tension leaving you face.

Now still breathing in and out all the time in a more natural timed manor move the focus on to the shoulders and concentrate on the breath still, just keeping the feeling of tension leaving your body now leaving the shoulders

if you feel you need to move just gently move in a position very slowly and calmly all the time still focusing on the in and out breath with you eyes closed.

Now carry on in this relaxed state as long as possible and simply keep focus on the breath and remember the fact that this is your time away from any other influence or thought in your life at the moment. Imagine the feeling from the release of tension going through your whole body on every out breath.

Always breathing through your nose simply keep concentration on the in and out breath . You can do this by feeling the breath enter the nose and feeling the breath leaving the nose. the longer you stay concentrating and focusing on the breath in your meditation the better you will become each time . When you are ready to leave the meditation just come back to the room slowly, open your eyes gently, stretch and go forth and enjoy the rest of your day.

Now do not worry if you find it hard to concentrate at the start and hard to keep your mind focused. This is common and is the whole point of meditation you see it will get easier and easier the more you practice and you will become clearer and clearer.

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I have a vision for my life. And I can see it just as clearly as if it has already happened. I can almost touch it, its so close. So as I sat in the mechanic’s shop, I began to write, thoughts, dreams, goals and plans. I was convinced that I would not allow my temporary circumstance to break me or make me feel inferior or incapable. I am strong and determined.

Are you counting your blessing or counting your failures? We all stumble and fall, stop obsessing over the things that go wrong and opportunities lost. Be thankful for what you have, what you’ve learned and what He has promised.

So how do you fight dreamkillers? How do you silence that voices? You fight them through faith and confidence. You conquer them through your strength and perseverance. You have to acknowledge that not everyone will embrace your vision because their own insecurities or negative experiences may prevent them from being able to understand and support your dream.