Sunday, December 13, 2009

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Secret Wounds & Hidden Pain by A. Life...

As I wrote this book, I pondered the title as a subject and was floored. Tears ran the length of my face because I never really acknowledged the mere thoughts or ideas behind my life's scars; visible as well as hidden. When my visibility was clearer and the tears were dried up, I was able to stand boldly and give what I had been babying; a name. That name as we have come to know is none other than the title of my latest novel; Secret Wounds & Hidden Pain. As I began to question the similitude of the terms; wounds and pain, along with secret and hidden; an answer quickly forced itself into my mental fibers. How can a wound be secret? How can you hide pain? The answer is simple; a cover-up. We all know what covers were created to do but do we understand fully what they weren't created for as well? COVERS ARE TEMPORARY SHIELDS FROM EXTERNAL ELEMENTS! When the outside threat is extinguished, the cover is to be removed. This is the part we forget about. That which is 'undercover' needs to be exposed. Remember, even the rough has to move, so the brilliancy of the diamond can be seen by the world. TAKE THE COVERS OFF AND YOU'LL BE AMAZED AT HOW GOOD THE 'YOU' YOU'VE BEEN HIDING REALLY LOOKS.

But Tell Me This…How Many Scars Do You Really Have?

Few people know or realize that the word scar is a derivative of a Greek term meaning; place of fire. (Hence, the burning sensation one gets when an injury occurs.) In life, we all go through our own ‘fires’ but it is how we come out that determines what type of scar, if any, we will incur. Aside from the fact that a scar’s appearance is the direct result of a previous wound, it doesn't seem so bad if it’s small or in an inconspicuous location that’s easy to conceal. And though we desire ways to treat the scar(s), we often find ourselves trying to hide them behind the walls of clothing. Truth be told, scars never completely go away, but there are some methods that can aide in the reduction of its size and appearance. Author A. Life… displays in her latest release, titled: Secret Wounds & Hidden Pain (ISBN: 978-1-61623-785-1), the lives of four different women; all wearing the same mask-like band-aid, with the intent of hiding the pain of life’s wounds. She uniquely demonstrates in each woman; how she received her wound(s) and how she will eventually receive her scar(s) of healing. While it is impossible for her to shield us from all injury, it is Life’s desire that we come to know that scars are a natural part of the healing process. And in order to speed up the process we must be willing to remove the secrecy of all masks and/or bandages, so the air of life can act as a healer. When we openly reveal ourselves to the world, what is seen is truth. Wounds are not always secret and real pain is certainly not something that can be hidden. As stated by the author, “We as a people must try not to falsely hide behind walls of wounds, but showcase our lives in such a way that everyone is able to see a life free of pain, displaying scar-like wounds of beauty. For He promised to give us beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness…” How many scars do you have? Show’em off!

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Don't You Think It's Time?

"Hey Beautiful! Can I have your phone number?" "Girl, your feet must be tired, because you've been running through my mind all day." "Excuse me sir, I think you dropped this." "Boy, I can make you the happiest man alive!" Etc. Etc. Etc.

All of these cliche-ish pick-up lines have been heard by pretty much everyone you know, including yourself. The funny thing about this known fact is; We as human beings STILL fall for them! (LOL) Why? You may ask because I, too, ponder the thought. While I will never profess to have a PHD in Relationship Expertism; I have had enough 'time in' one to be able to give you my unbiased opinion.

This thought came to me while I was preparing for church. I stood at my vanity and a dear friend crossed my mind. Well actually, it was a chain reaction. When I thought of her, others followed and I came to the conclusion or should I say, 'Question' asking; 'Don't you think it's time?'

Okay, let me back up and give you my reason for asking this so you will understand where I am coming from. I have witnessed several people, but women in general; myself included, who have fallen for the pick-up lines from the past; only to be left wondering where the person you fell for is. In the beginning (the moments after the introduction), all seems well. You talk frequently. You may even go out on several dates. The inevitable happens. And contrary to popular belief, everything is still ok. Now, after the repetitious cycle of conversations, dates, sex, etc., something happens. Well actually; the something that happens is nothing. The phone calls either decrease or stop. The dates are fewer and farther apart. And the sex, whatever kind it is; happens on a 'need it' basis(as if the other person were some sort of commodity). The problem I find with this type of setup is; one of the persons are left wondering, "Why? What happened? Is there something wrong with me? Etc. Or one may even ask themselves, "Why and how did I allow this to happen to me again?" (Now that 'again' word we won't get into because that is a whole 'nother issue where self-esteem is the root.) So... I will return to my question.

"Don't You Think It's Time?" (Time to do what? You may ask.)

It's time for a change! It's time for you to realize that in order for you to be happy in any relationship, you must set and know the bounderies IN THE BEGINNING. If the beginning has already passed for you, you have to pick up from where you are now, face the direction you intend to go and and head there! If you don't, you will always be stuck wondering. So...I ask you again; Don't you think it's time...to leave him or her alone? They have already left you. Whether it is emotionally or physically. And please don't get me started on if another woman/man is involved. You already know It's Time! Past Time! To do something different. Something Better! Like...per se...Love yourself enough? Enough to let go? Enough to live? Enough to be happy? Enough to know that you deserve better? Enough is Enough! It's time out for you feeling like you are inadequate because someone else doesn't know your worth! How could they if You don't? I'll stop for now and at the risk of redundancy, I will ask you one more time....

Don't you think it's time? I KNOW I DO!

~A. Life...

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Writing Secret Wounds and Hidden Pain~ The Novel

(You can read an excerpt at www.eborya.com and if you purchase it before release, you will recieve a discount and free shipping!)


Hey Everybody! I would first like to thank you all for your support in my endeavors! It has been and is my pleasure to display my works for all to see! And even more than that, I love and welcome your honest opinions, comments, and concerns. So feel free to give me your feedback. It only makes me better! =))

Ok... Many people have come to me asking me who my characters are based on and if for some reason, they are based on them. Let me be the first to say that None of my characters are based on people as individuals as they are compilations of human beings! =))

I am actually flattered when someone comes to me with such query because it is my endeavor to make my writings relate to life as it exists. I, myself, have gone through many things in my short life and I am proud to say, "I don't look like what I've been through!" You will always find cases in my novels that pertain to everyday life and I pray, if you should find one that relates to you...that the outcome of the character inspires you to continue your journey and walk of Faith!

You will read in my bio, other publications, and my site, etc. that I am not an author who pushes Christianity! Now, for those of you who just gasped, let me make it very clear what I mean. I am Christian! I love Jesus! And I Am Not Ashamed by No Means! I AM A CHRISTIAN AUTHOR! The words of my works flow from a pen written by an author who IS Christian! My novels are Christian-based! It will always be my goal to have readers finish my books with a renewed sense of being and hope because they will have seen or read about a character with which they can relate and that same character will have triumphed in one way or another. Who doesn't like a happy ending? I know I do! So...Pushing Christianity is not my job! Jesus pushes himself on no one! He simply led the way! And I am to follow HIM! Now if one should follow my works, it is my prayer that they come to know and follow Christ as I do!

~A.Life...

Thursday, October 1, 2009

IT'S ALREADY ALRIGHT!!!

Who told you that you weren't enough? Who said that you'd never amount to anything? Who made a comment about you to somebody else when they didn't even have the facts straight? Who was it? & Where 'day at now? (Because you need to pass this tidbit of infomation on to'em...lol)

Sometimes we find ourselves trying to change for what we "think" is better and/or what we "heard" was better! All the while, sitting and gazing at the possibility of being something, someone, or somewhere different than we are right now; continue to plague us.

Well please allow me to throw a factual thought at you. You listenin'? I hope so, because I am here to tell you...IT'S ALREADY ALRIGHT!

What you look like; IS NOT who you are! What you feel like; is not the way you will feel forever. And what somebody told you; Certainly, Doesn't Determine Your Destiny! Now I could go on about what somebody said about me. And I can't tell you how many times I've been hurt before by those same words...BUT...I choose NOW to believe that... IT'S ALREADY ALRIGHT!

~So what my hair ain't as straight as yours! Heck! That's what they made relaxers for!
~You think what'chu got on makes you look better than me? Ha! At the risk of not hurting your feelings, let me remind you that My Confidence, NOT my clothes, Keeps Me Beautifully Standing Taller Than Any Mountain of Hate you try to put in my way!
~You a little smaller and shapelier than me? Please, please, please...let me set the record straight. It's not about the size of the Notion- BUT...the Motion in the Ocean of my mind! (Oh yeah, even dogs want meat on the bone. And if you've noticed or payed any attention, you'd realize that the bones are primarily USED to clean their teeth...But...the meat fills the stomach! (Hey! LOL) So, they chew on you (skinny girl) and spit you out so they can Digest Me!

Okay, let me be serious now...(Not!) but, I do want to give you a little food for thought to inspire you into not only believing but knowing that...IT'S ALREADY ALRIGHT!

God created you in His Likeness and in His Image! And although the enemy has his folk tell you otherwise, you must remember that fact. If you look like God...You already alright! You may not talk like God all the time and you may not act like God all the time...But while you're on your way...You already alright! When you are 'like' something or someone, you are not them because there can only be one! I say that to say; God is God all by Himself and He created you to be you and nobody else! To hell with what people think about you, say about you, or even feel about you! You are only what you believe and that should be...the only option available, which is... You said it! IT'S ALREADY ALRIGHT!

Now, I do understand that you may be going through something right now; and you may even question why I speak in past tense; But just as Jesus was being beaten with many stripes and hung on the cross for you and I; He spoke in past tense and He said, as I say to you; YOU ARE HEALED from folk and everything else that mean you no good. And the pain from all the things that you have gone through and are going through IS FINISHED...if you believe...Right Now....IT'S ALREADY ALRIGHT!!!
~ A. Life

Sunday, September 20, 2009

You 'Tied' (tired) Yet???

Have you ever been in a place where you didn't know where you were and you certainly didn't remember how you got there? Have you ever felt alone even when you were in the company of others? Do you ever wonder why it seems like the harder you try, the longer it takes or the worser it gets? Do you ever feel like quitting, givin' up, or throwing in the towel???

I am almost 100% certain that your answer to all these questions is; "Yes!" And since I am so sure, I want to ask you just one more. It is one my mother has asked me in times past, and though I wished she'd just, "Shut-up!", her query made me think. She'd say to me, as I to you; "You tied (tired) yet?"

Yes I am! I am tired of all my insanities; where I continue to do the same things repeatedly; while expecting different results. I am tired of ending up in places when I know I started out in a different direction, on a journey headed towards an entirely different destination. I am tired of being alone with seemingly no one to talk to because I am surrounded by human frailties. I am tired of being so strong, yet enveloped in a body of weakness. It seems the harder I push on, the force of life's gravitational pull, yanks me back to a state of sheer defeat! Then; my hands go up in an act of surrender-like attitude and I yell at God but to Him; "I mean, FOR REAL JESUS? IS THIS HOW IT'SPOSE TO GO? CAN YOU GIVE ME A LIL' HELP!? I KEEP TRYING AND FAILING, RUNNING AND FALLING, REJOICING ONLY TO GET...sad again." My hands fall down and along with my knees I hit the ground. Tears are streaming violently down the mountainous cheeks of my pie-shaped face. I am now crying; not because I am so tired. But because I have somewhat insulted My Reason For Being. He didn't have to say one word to me because His silence spoke louder than any words could.

"So...? You tired of being "tied"? Well, your tiredness has nothing to do with ME! You are only tired because you are "tied" to it! If you would just slow down long enough to receive the instructions I have laid out for you, you would know that in order to get where you are going, you must first "untie" yourself! Untie yourself from everything and everybody that mean you no good! Untie your mind from believing and thinking the world's way! Untie your heartstrings from unhealthy connections! Untie your soul from the stinch of man's corrupt seductions! AND Untie your Spirit from the painful grips of yesterday!!! I HAVE CREATED YOU TO BE AS FREE AS A BIRD; FLYING HIGH AND SOARING TO PLACES YOU'VE ONLY DREAMED OF LIKE THAT OF AN EAGLE. AND AS YOU FLY, YOU WILL NOTICE THAT SOMETIMES IT GETS LONELY AT THE TOP. YOUR WINGS WILL GET TIRED AND YOU'LL WISH FOR A FLOCK, BUT NONE WILL COME. FRET NOT BECAUSE I HAVE DESIGNED IT THIS WAY! THERE AREN'T MANY PEOPLE WHO CAN AND WILL DO WHAT I'VE CALLED YOU TO DO; JUST AS THERE AREN'T MANY BIRDS LIKE THAT OF AN EAGLE WHO CAN AND WILL FLY AS HIGH AS NEEDED, TO GET WHERE THEY'RE GOING TO! DON'T STRESS OUT OVER THIS!!! JUST REMEMBER: EAGLES FLY HIGH BECAUSE THEY PREFER NOT TO DEAL WITH UNNECESSARY PROBLEMS BELOW!!!! DURING THE FLIGHT, YOU MAY GET LONELY, BUT YOU ARE NEVER ALONE BECAUSE I AM WITH YOU! YOU MAY EVEN GET TIRED IF THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD RESTS ON YOUR WINGS BUT I PROMISE; IF YOU UNTIE YOURSELF, THE FLIGHT WILL BE MUCH EASIER!!!"

I'LL ASK YOU ONE LAST TIME..."You tired of being "tied?"

When I got up, I was free and my wingspan was much wider! I can now say that I am glad I got tired of being "tied!" I would have never known what true freedom meant had I not first "untied" myself! Now...if you ever see any "strings attached", it will only be because I helped remove yours!
~ A. Life