School House 2 JAIL House

School House 2 Jail House……

The hallway walls are cold cemented blocks painted over in dull tones of gray and off whites. The floors seemed to be stripped of it’s shine. While, the lights are nothing spectacular and dim in certain areas. The children are all looking for some form of hope or just freedom to be who the are. They sit in isolated cells renamed classrooms with wardens called principals. They line up in straight lines, heads down, hands locked behind them. It’s an institutional setup to strip away ambition, tarnish dreams, rebuke visions of entrepreneurship. They; the children all are numbers, simple numbers to be entered into systems; systems for scores, systems for food; systems for institutionalized mindsets. I rather reject.

Healing Through My Flo,

Deidra Rossell Wright

Bitterness Must Go

Bitterness Lies

Sometimes it lays dormant in your soul covered over

by smiles plastered over sadden frowns.

Masking the hurt that resides deep down inside

God said to forgive others as you have been forgiven but bitterness forces you to resist it; your Father’s commands.

Boiling up and ready to explode your emotions are on overload

Giving in to Satan’s strongholds

Bitterness just won’t let go

Splattering into rages and fits

Father, forgive me of my sins and give me strength to do this again…..

I ain’t gonna let Satan Win it’s been time for me to mend and with God on   my side I know I can beat this life of sin

By: D.R.Wright

Bitterness Must Go

Let me start this off correctly. I am far from perfect and I’m not going to be hypocritical and make you think that I am. I come across moments when I want to just throw up my hands and treat people exactly how they treat me. This flesh ain’t hitting on nothing and the battle to suppress that flesh and just do right and live right is a battle that I am in DAILY. None of us are perfect and we all fall short of his Glory and that’s a fact.

A lot of us are walking around with loads of bitterness in our hearts and we just can’t shake it. Honestly, for me it is so very hard to self-reflect and take ownership of the ugly parts of myself.  The ugly part of myself is that I was keeping inventory of all of the wrongs done to me instead of me operating within the will of God which is to love and love doesn’t keep any records of wrong.  Let me tell you…loving people that don’t care for you, talk about you, mistreat you is sooooooooo HARD but we can indeed do all things through Christ who strengthens us. The truth is  I am currently working on truly forgiving others as I type this post out. It’s truly a journey and only a willing spirit and Christ can get you towards forgiveness… I pray that your week is filled with peace, joy and total forgiveness towards those that have hurt you with their words, and actions…

Peace&Blessings,

Deidra Rossell Wright

LIVE ON PURPOSE

Life can throw you some pretty nasty trash but I am urging you all to push pass all naysayers, toxic talk, and crap in order to start living on purpose without the additional noise and baggage gathering around and dumping all over into your fertile soil. People can indeed see just where God is about to take you and they are afraid. In fact some of them are borderline about to loose their minds over the amount of success you are about to have. I am encouraging someone to hold onto your initial plan and go after what God has put in your heart. Pray against those naysayers, and distraction spirits, and push towards your purpose. Stand bold and strong… knowing just who you are…..

Peace&Blessings,

Dee Wright

Healing Flo

Love and Laugh A LOT!

There is a secret lurking around that will stop the development of wrinkles and surely ward off depression and even anxiety too. I am sure you want to know and you don’t even have to beg me for the top-coated secret. All you have to do is CLEAN up toxic thoughts and environments.

It’s time to love and laugh more. Forgive more and spread love more. The only way for you to do this is for you to surround yourself with happiness, loving experiences and even happier people. Below is a list of tips to get you going towards floating on a happy cloud.

1). Stop hanging out with negativity and inviting harmful relationships in…

( True enough you have friends and family that are negative, spiteful, envious and everything else).

I am not saying drop them like a hot pocket but do pray for them more, pray for their heart and then do the UNTHINKABLE…. show them love, and compassion. If they start talking about something negative then just stop them by talking about something else maybe even insert a joke. I don’t know….. just be creative

2). Speak life, love, and funny scenarios.

Speak the best of all people even if you can’t see it in them at the time, let your light shine so brightly that everybody will know that you are a child of God. After a while people will start to catch on….TRUST ME…..We live in a copy me world!!!

3).PRAY… PRAY….PRAY for God to clean and clear your mind. Renewal starts with self and then pray for God to give you the strength to move away from negative relationships and talk….

REMOVE TOXIC EVERYTHING and start living your best life!!!!

Come Out Of Darkness

I’ll tell what your problem is. You are surrounded by too many doubters, unbelievers,and just plan ole negative energy. Honey, it’s time to gain some new friends and say a final goodbye to all those friends that are holding you down in that pit of misery, underachievement, and pain. It is time to come out of the darkness and stand proud in the marvelous light. You can do the unthinkable, you can achieve right now. There is no more waiting and in fact you mind is the only thing that can keep you from birthing out your focus. You have to believe that you are worthy and you have to remove yourself from toxic relationships and know that you deserve better. You should indeed surround yourself with loyal, and dependable friends because you are that type of friend. Move all obstacles out of the way…all stumbling blocks and by all means any backstabbers. You deserve love and anything less is not acceptable. This is just a virtual push for you to come out of the darkness and into the marvelous light.

Peace&Blessings,

Deidra Rossell Wright

Healing Flo Team Member

Get OUT of YOUR HEAD

You, yes I am talking to you. Stop over analyzing a thousand worse case scenarios in your head. In fact you are creating an environment for anxiety, procrastination and depression to grow. It’s time to start thinking more positive, trusting God, and living. So for just a day stop assuming, stop trying to figure people out and JUST LIVE!!!! Do something creative like go to the local arts and crafts store and take a class or head over to a painting studio and get your pain on or even head to a glass blowing class. I am in Georgia so below are a free spots to try out and google some spots for your city.

Be creative today and heal through your Flo !!!!

CREATIVE SPOTS

http://www.gas-art.com- Canvas Painting

http://www.natenardi.com-Glass Blowing

Check Out The Healing Flo website for upcoming outreach creativity events..

Create & Inspire

You….yes, I am talking to you. YOU have a vision inside of you that must be freed. Don’t hesitate any longer, it’s time to create your vision and inspire others. Below are some tips to get you going.

1). MAP IT OUT: Write or draw your vision out. In fact it would be a cool idea to get together with some friends and have a vision party!…..

Habakkuk 2:2-3

“Write the vision
And make it plain on tablets,
That he may run who reads it.
3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time;
But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie.
Though it tarries, wait for it;
Because it will surely come,
It will not tarry.

2). PUMP UP YOUR FAITH!!!: Believe in your heart that you can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens you and me too!….

Philippians 4:13

“I can do all things through Christ[a] who strengthens me.”

3). PRAY about it

4). PLAN it

5). Push through your stumble blocks, mental blocks and walk into your purpose fierce!!!!

Healing Flo is a non-profit organization established to help women push into living a happy and fulfilling life!!!

We provide:

Free career counseling

social services referrals

creative expression healing sessions

Career prep/training classes

and more…  www.healingflo.org

for more info email: flohealing@gmail.com

Peace& Blessings,

The Healing Flo Team

Back 2 School Oh My!!!

It is time for you and you to get as active as possible in your children’s lives. As the school year starts up, Healing Flo is encouraging all parents, aunts, and uncles to get involved in your children’s or family members school this year. You voice counts and it needs to be heard. Make sure you follow this quick top 5 list of things to help your children become well rounded and grounded..
1). Attend ALL PTA meetings: Even join the board if necessary but make sure you are active and involved. Don’t be afraid to speak up about anything and remember your opinion counts
2). Volunteer at the school and in your child’s room. Teachers might not want you up in their room 24/7 but we encourage you to make your presence known. Volunteer at least once a week.
3). Don’t expect the TEACHERS to teach your children everything they need to know. Look up the standards and when you observe the classroom ask for a copy of the daily lesson plan. Check out https://www.georgiastandards.org and look up the curriculum maps and standards for each grade level. Know what your child’s teacher should be teaching your child and make sure you are going over concepts at home!!!
4). Put your children in extracurricular activities. Extended care at the daycare doesn’t count! Look out for updates on scholarships for students for swimming, dance, and music lessons and if you know of any budget friendly programs or scholarships out there please email us @ info@healingflo.org or attach in the comment area..
5). Make sure you spend more time with your children. I can not express the need for you to put down all electronic, distractions and just spend time talking to your children…. T.V’s and other electronics can not raise your babies.
I pray that this semester will be the best ever for you and your children!!!

Tell Your Story

Healing Flo promotes books by women who have had enough courage to tell their story and we encourage other women to use writing as a healing agent. We all have a story to share and we should share it. Take some time out today to think about your life…the characters…the settings and write it out….. Start right were you are today and express yourself. Who knows your story could be the next best seller!!!!

Heal Through Your Flo………..

Pay IT Forward and Join The Healing Flo Movement

Grab a couple of journal and pens and pass them out!

Books Highlighted

Woman on Fire by Trinette Collier

Can be purchased at http://www.booksamillion.com

The Fast Lane: Hard to Get Caught Easy to Get Caught Up by Tashbina Wahid

Can be purchased at: http://www.tashbinawahid.com

If you know of any other women writers please forward their information to info@healingflo.org