Day 100: What I have learned so far/Things that I'm Working On

Life can be simple if you let it be.

Be patient, pause before reacting, patience is key.

Making mistakes is okay, as long as you learn from them.

Trust God and Have Faith!

You can't control everything but you can control how you respond.

Clear thinking will yield better results.

Make pros & cons list to help make better decisions.

Do things/Make decisions that are good for you and your health.

Your journey is unique. It's not like anyone else's.

Have/set goals! Write them down and plan them out!

Work on long term goals but have short term goals too.

Finish goal: enjoy it.

Find inspiration daily!

Work hard and focus!

Ask questions!

Trust those who have earned it!

Do things for you, not for anyone else!

When one door closes, another one opens!

LaTasha B.
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Day 97: It Takes Time to Heal (The Process)

It Takes Time to Heal (The Process)

“Chains.”

They bind me. I can’t move. They tell me to move forward but I can’t. I’m stuck. Something plagues my mind. These thoughts. These thoughts telling me that I can’t do it—I can’t be what I want to be and I won’t get that far. These thoughts. They sadden me. I’m too young to have these thoughts. The world moves but I stand still. Why can’t I move? Why can’t I be happy too?

“Motionless.”

I feel nothing. I move nowhere. I stand motionless. They tell me to have faith. Things will be okay. Just believe that it will get better. You’ll be alright. Just be patient. They say take it one day at a time. I’m trying to but each day it gets harder. Motionless. I move but I’m not in control. God is. Walk in faith.

“Hopeless.”

I see hope in the world but none in myself. Why is that? The joy bringer. I can bring joy to everyone but me. How can happiness elude me? Why must I sit in sorrow? I have faith, I believe, but trust takes time. I see rainbows for you but I see rainstorms for me. How can this be? How can I have hope in everyone but me? It’s not fair. What did I do to deserve this?

“Time.”

The days go by slow but the years go by fast. Time. It alludes me. I feel it passing by. One day after another. One hour, two hours, three hours, four. Am I living my life or am I just watching time go by? I see time moving but I’m not. Time was my friend but it’s not anymore. Time, I don’t love you and you don’t seem to love me.

"Fear."
Fear. Hello, my enemy. Fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of the future. Fear of life. Fear of imperfection. Fear of being forgotten. Fear. Why can't I destroy you? Throw you away like yesterday's news. Fear, I don't need you. Fear, I want my life back. I was doing fine without you. Fear. Like a shadow, you haunt and taunt me. Following my every move. Fear. Leave me alone.

“Pain.”

Pain. What do I know of you? You stare me down in my dreams. No, in my nightmares. Pain. What do I know of you? I don’t feel you physically but I do mentally. You make me tired. You make me weak. Night after night, pain. Why don’t you go away? Pain, I don’t need you so why do you need me?

“Tired.”

So tired. I’m fighting but it’s wearing me down. Day after day, fighting. Fighting against my demons. They keep me awake at night. Why can’t I sleep? Tired. My mind never sleeps. Awake, I can’t sleep. Insomnia. Tired.

"Depression."
Depression. It hurts. Why depression? Uninspired, bored, lack of desire. Depression. A nightmare.
Depression. Can I overpower you? Can I conquer you? Can I wear you down like you do to me? Depression. Damn. I hate you. I can list a million reasons why you annoy me. Can I change you like you've change me? 

“Relief.”

When I go outside. When I see the sun. When I’m with my friends and family. When I’m doing something productive. Relief. Like I can taste freedom. A freedom that lies deep in my heart and heavy in my soul. Freedom. Like all of this will end soon. Relief because through it all I still have faith. Relief. Because life is hard and I have to enjoy the little moments.

“Heal.”

Slowly. One day at a time. Things will get better. Even though I can’t see it, I know that it will. Seasons, they change. And this one will too. Just give it time. Patience, my weakness. I won’t lie. If I take the small steps, they will lead to big ones. Just one step at a time. You will heal. Have faith. Trust. Believe. You can do it. I have so much faith in you. Heal. It’s a process and it will take time but you will heal.

"Joy."

It took some time for you to return. Joy. As I see a smile on my face. Joy. As I thought I would never get back here. Joy. As I thought it was a distant dream. Joy. I can feel it. Joy. Please don't ever leave me again. It has been a long time. Joy. I can't believe it. I'm shocked myself. Joy. I know you're out there. It's about time you find me.

~LB
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Day 94: Fork in the Road Art!

What do you do when you've come to a fork in the road?

Which way do you go?

When there's a roadblock at every turn-

Which way do you go?

When there's no sign to guide you-

Which road do you take?

Do you decide to keep going?

Or do you decide to hit the brakes?

~LB

5/11/2016

Whichever road you decide to take, I hope you take it on faith.

Day 93: Love Will Empower Us All Art!

"Love All: Love Will Empower Us All"

Day 85: Fill the World With Sunshine

Fill the World With Sunshine

When you feel like nothing right is going on in your life, remember this, you are a light that can fill the world with sunshine. You may not know this but you are a gift to this world. You are unique with rare talents and capabilities, and you have the power to change things if you only make a move to do so.

This should give you enough inspiration to get a hold of yourself and get back on your feet. After all, life is too short to sit in one corner, feeling sorry for yourself

Day 82: Walk By Faith Art!

"Walk by Faith (Not by Sight)"

Day 76: Don't Look at the Stars. Be One. Art!

"Don't look at the stars. Be One."

Day 72: Do What You Feel in Your Heart to Be Right Art...

Day 68: When One Door Closes, Another One Opens Art

"When One Door Closes, Another One Opens"

Day 66: Serenity and Prayer Art!

Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;

Courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it;

trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His will; that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever in the next.

Day 62: God's Love Tones Art!

"I speak to you from the depths of your being. Hear me saying soothing words of Peace, assuring you of My Love. Do not listen to voices of accusation, for they are not from Me. I speak to you in love tones, lifting you up. Let My Light shine in you; don't dim it with worries or fears... Pause before responding to people or situations, giving My Spirit space to act through you."

Day 61: Footprints Art

"Footprints - Lord, you said that once I decided to follow You, we would walk side by side through life, but when I needed You most, I saw only one set of footprints in the sand.

 The lord replied, "I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints it was then that I carried you."

One step at a time...

Day 60: Hope Art!

"Hope"

Day 60: To Live in The Moment

I find my mind wandering again. Wondering about things I can no longer control. My goal is to live in the moment... Taking it day by day... To Trust in God.

Day 49: Daily and Spiritual Inspiration

Day 16: It's About the Journey and Not the Destination

Again, I've always been in a rush to get to the finish line in life. I've never actually appreciated the journey to get there. It really isn't about the destination at all. Sometimes, you end up in places that you never thought you would be but its all about learning and growing from it. Sometimes breakdowns are actually breakthroughs...

Day 4: Windows Are Bridges Art!

"Windows are bridges to different realities.

Windows = endless possibilities."

~LB

Day 3: The Human Mind and Flower Art!

"The human mind is much like a flower -- beautiful and fragile.

But still strong.

It can only withstand so much darkness. It needs light and love in order to grow."

-LB

D-Xirably Inspired! Letters to Myself

Letter to my 25 year old self:
Written 7-2-07

Dear Future LaTasha,

As of now, you're 17 years old and you're a little confused of what you want to do with your life.
You want to be a...

*lawyer     *doctor/pediatrician     *poet    *songwriter    *fashion designer    *model

*own businesses and a magazine

All you really know is that you want to be successful with whatever you chose to be.

You also want to travel all over the world.

Places like...

*Honduras   *Hawaii   *Australia   * Spain-Barcelona   *France-Paris   *London

*Mexico   *Puerto Rico   *Africa   *Bahamas   *Bermuda   *Panama Canal   *Japan-Tokyo

*Jamaica

In the U.S...

*Texas-all over   *New York-all over   *Nevada-Las Vegas   *California-all over

*South Dakota -again   *Virginia   *Louisiana   *Florida

So, hopefully you have traveled to most of these places by now and hopefully you're successful.

Your favorite quotes are: Too many but you're favorite two are
*With God by you're side, anything's possible.
*Love me or hate me, either way you're thinking about me.

You are...

*A lover   *A Loyal Friend   *Loner   *Nice/Sweet   *Creative   *Intelligent   *Hardworking

*A Dreamer   

Ok, I'm tired,,,

I'm going to sleep! Wish you the best of luck!!!

Love, LaTasha

Pictures of the written letter:

Letter to my 17 year old self: (My response)

Written 8-1-15

Dear Younger LaTasha,

As of now, you're 25 years old and you're not as confused about life and what you want to do.

You want to spread love (and joy) to the world. You want to see all that life has to offer you. You want to travel all around the world, and love those who love and support you!

As for your career and life, you will accept what(ever) God has planned for you. However, you would still like to be a...

*poet   *artist   *teacher   *dreamer   *sweetheart   *fashion designer   *role model   *business owner

*magazine

You will get there one day! :)

As of now, you have the opportunity to teach art to little kids and you're really excited and hopeful about it!

As of traveling:

You haven't been outside of the U.S. yet - but you will!

You still want to go to all of those places!

Thanks to God, your best friend (big sis Ja), and God-family, you have been to Orlando, Florida; St. Louis, MO; (Columbia, MO); Arkansas; Las Vegas (Paradise), Nevada; and Nebraska.

Soon, you will be going to Texas! Yes! :)

Louisiana, New York, Virginia, California, and etc - You will get to some day! :)

You are so thankful to your God-family and God for all of the blessings and opportunities to travel!

You have been to South Dakota as well!

You love your mom and little sis, Nico, very much! With all of your heart!

You're extremely thankful to still have both of them in your life! As well as all of your friends and loved ones who have loved and supported you along the way!

Too many to name and you love them all!

But life hasn't always been so "pretty". You've been depressed and experienced discouragement, fell in love, and you got your heart broken. But you're stronger now because of it. You're less afraid/fearful of the lessons that you have to learn in/from life. And now you can focus on yourself and learning more about self-love! You are more prepared of what life and God has in store for you!

You have a lot of friends/family, and you will continue to see who remains true.

-Reja   -Shaunte   -Rachael   -Tabitha   -Patsy   -Kali   -Brittanye   -Kay   -Susan   -Cheryl

-Molly Ann   -Tamara   -Godma Angie

just to name a few!

Also, your mom, little sister, God and Jesus Christ! 

Oh, and yourself!

You are: *A Diamond!*

*strong   *beautiful   *brave   *determined   *kind   *intelligent   *inspiring   *dreamer

*hardworking   *creative   *artist   *a loyal friend

& you will be just fine!

With God by your side, anything is possible!

And today you put on your "self love" ring & bracelet! :)

Love your older self,

LaTasha Bunting

Pictures of written letter:

Pictures of self-love ring (sapphire and platinum) and bracelet (silver: Love is patient, Love is kind, it always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails):

Hope it inspires!

D-Xirably Inspired,

LaTasha B.

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