Death to self brings growth in God

In order for a seed to grow and mature into a beautiful blossoming plant it must first be dropped in dirt, covered in the darkness in solitude for some time. As time passes this seed starts to crack and peel, roots start to grow deep the seed begins to sprout and it struggles to grow until it sees the light & you start to see it above the ground.

Don’t forget about the process it took to get there, most of all know that God is with you in the process and you are not alone. The darkness and dirt will one day produce beautiful flowers if you don’t skip the process it will all serve for a greater purpose 🌱 .

I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives. Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in this world will keep it for eternity. Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me. John 12:24 

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Being aware is not enough.

What does it take for us to truly do something about a problem? Obviously being aware is not enough. I found out recently that I neglect myself, I don't take care of myself and my basic needs like eating, showering, taking care of my own home, but I am able to take care of everything and everyone else, not great if I may be honest but I do it. However the bible speaks about doing things in excellence so since that is my reference point in the Bible because I chose to follow Christ I am a Christian therefor a follower of Christ therefore I follow what the Bible says I shall be living in excellence, I should be living a life of excellence, everything that I do should be done in excellence. Therefore things done halfway or sort of good or kind of are not good enough, that's not the way that I was called to live so I just wanted to share with you that knowing the problem is not good enough we must act on it and do something to change it to take the steps into making a difference so that things can be different.

EDIT;

I have been trying to take better care of myself, my eating and health now I just pray I keep it up :)
I also posted my first live youtube video for my channel! so excited I will share the link and start posting once a week God willing, Now off to edit photos I go ;)

Love, peace & blessings!

Self love is not selfish.

How can I say I love myself yet not take care of basic needs I have, constantly keep neglecting myself because I keep giving and giving to others and leaving myself and my needs for last.

It is something that I have come to terms with that I have to work on because no one can love me better than I love me, no one else can do a better job of taking care of myself so I must do it. There's no one, no one can take care of you the way you can take care of you. 

Picture is a throwback of young Glendy in Cuba celebrating my 7th Birthday I believe. Had no idea what this world was going to be like or what my life would turn out to be like. I acquired this gem this past January as I was in Cuba back at the motherland at my grandmothers house, it was such a sweet time. I loved everything about going back, yes I was now going back as an adult, I hadn't been there or seen my family in 12 years so it was truly amazing, heart warming and eye opening seeing things differently. I loved it so much I am going back in May God willing for my cousins son's birthday! I am beyond thankful that I get to go visit them and spend time with them as the family grows and love them and receive their genuine warm love! 

I'll leave you with some pictures because I have to practice what I preach and I have to make breakfast since I just work up so I can continue to feel good and energized to do everything this beautiful day has to offer! 

Much love & peace, 

Glendy Rocha

On the way to Grandmas House in La Coloma, Pinar deal Rio, Cuba

Finally reunited with my Designer/Artist cousin who inspired me and helped me believe in going after your dreams even if they were different. 

My mom with her two sisters and I 

My beautiful 83 year old grandmother, my mom's Mom.