The Honeybee's Lifestyle

Tag: Birthday

  • What I Know For Sure

    What I Know For Sure

    Hello Honeybees,
    Today I am blessed to celebrate my 53rd trip around the sun.
    I thought I would take this moment to share a few things that, as Oprah would say, I KNOW FOR SURE. Let me add that these are things that I know for sure in my life. These are my experiences that came by way of some hardheaded bought lessons.

     

    What I know for sure:
    • You are never to old to learn
    • Surround yourself with people that care about your heart
    • You are NOT always right
    • Age does not mean mature
    • Having someone that truly loves you matters
    • You need people in your life, life is lonely and boring without others
    • You have been hurt but you have to learn to trust again (easier said than done but worth it)
    • You can enjoy life AND save for a rainy day
    • You need to travel the world to broaden your horizons
    • Your city is what you make it, Aint It Mane!

    • Everyone will not like you & that’s okay
    • Your home should be a place of peace
    • Your perfect kids are not perfect
    • Your perfect spouse is not perfect
    • Keeping folks out of your business reduces gossip
    • You can start over

    Photos by Christine Phillips
    • Bad times don’t last always & neither do the good times. Learn from both
    • Listen to your body
    • Your timeline is your timeline, stop comparing yourself to others
    • You can be in a room full of people and still be lonely
    • At the same time alone does not mean lonely
    • You can kick yourself or you can kick but!! The choice is yours

    I hope that you enjoyed my list. What is something about life that you know for sure?

    Beewisdom- You catch more flies with honey, be nice to people.

  • Birthday Lessons

    Hello Honeybees, 

    I’ve had 52 wonderful trips around the sun and it stands to reason that I have learned some valuable lessons. So to celebrate my birthday I am sharing some lessons that have helped to shape me.

    • People are fine with you as long as you stay in the place that makes them comfortable. When you step outside of the comfort zone that they have for you, they say that you are changing and they have a hard time handling it. But that’s the time that you know that you are growing. That’s the time when you should grow faster and stronger. Don’t ever let someone dictate your growth. If they can’t handle your growth then they don’t have your best interest at heart. Don’t ever stop growing no matter what.

     

    • Privilege is a powerful drug. Be sure not to overdose.

     

    • People will always have the right solution to the problem until it’s their problem to solve. Somethings are easier said than done.

     

    • When people push you in a negative way…stand up and push back. Don’t let people run over you, you deserve better than that, hell you are better than that.

     

    • Don’t miss this one… the Donald Trumps of this world won’t always look or act like him. Some exhibit the same tendencies they are just smoother with it.

    • You are never too old to start over. Don’t live in a space of fear. Do what makes your spirit happy & your soul sing.

     

    • You have a special power, embrace it, use it. Believe in yourself & don’t let anyone talk you out of it. Get out of your own head.

     

    • You can be your biggest cheerleader or your biggest distraction, it’s up to you.

     

    • If you’ve never driven a car you can’t teach me how to drive. If you’ve never turned on a stove you can’t teach me how to bake. Watch who you take advice from & watch who you follow.

     

    • When people throw you under the bus don’t give them the opportunity to back up over you.

    • You are a beacon of hope for someone, share your story, God gave it to you for a reason.

     

    • Go to therapy, not because it’s the “in”thing to do but because we all have stuff to deal with.

     

    • Don’t live in a mindset of bare minimum, live in a mindset of abundance.

     

    • We can’t help getting older but we don’t have to get old.

    • Don’t let one scene takeover the story of your whole life.

     

    • People interpret what you say based on their experience.

    Last but certainly not least….

    • Protect your melanin, wear sunscreen.

    I hope that you have enjoyed these lessons. I look forward to sharing more lessons next year. Meet me here July 16, 2020!

     

    Beewisdom-Mistakes are made, lessons are learned- Kushandwizdom

  • Let’s Celebrate

    Hello Honeybees,

    It’s a celebration at the honeycomb.

    On July 16, 2015 I pushed the send button on my very first blog post. It was scary, very scary but also very liberating.

    The blog has gone thru several changes, including name changes. I started with Blogging With Bee, then The Honeybee 901 and what I think will be my final name change The Honeybee’s Lifestyle. The name changes reflect my growth from blogger to brand. Yes, I’m building a brand. A brand that will encompass more than blogging but a true lifestyle. A lifestyle of ageless living.

    It’s no coincidence that I chose July 16th. I picked that day because it’s also my birthday. Today I not only celebrate The Honeybee’s Lifestyle brand but I am celebrating me. I am celebrating my own ageless living mantra. Most bloggers & influencers were younger than me when they started building their brands but it’s not about the number of candles on the cake it’s about what’s in your heart & living life to the fullest. My heart is wide open and I am open to what God has placed in it. I am starting to walk in my purpose, one step at a time.

    I invite you to help me celebrate The Honeybee’s Lifestyle brand and also The Honeybee herself.

    Cheers!!!!

    Beewisdom-The more you praise and celebrate life, the more there is in life to celebrate.- Oprah Winfrey