Sometimes we work so hard at taking care of others, that we forget to honor self. In 2026, join me as we spend more time with caring for self and loving self. In doing more things towards achieving our deepest desires, our goals and our dreams. Participating in more activities that build and strengthen our bodies and our minds. Next year, we will be more intentional in having more fun and doing more positive things that feed us. In living unapologetically. In being our true selves...our authentic selves; so that we can participate more in the betterment of our world.
On this Christmas Eve, memories of my childhood come into my mind-sampling warm cookies just out of the oven and singing favorite Christmas carols. Love and joy fill my heart as I imagine people across the globe gathering to celebrate, attend sacred services, and spend time together. In the spirit of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa; in the spirit of love and joy, I want to wish you all HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
Join me Thursday morning (Christmas Day) at 7am EST on my YouTube and/or Instagram channels; as we take some time to relax into the joy of the season with a guided meditation.
Moving forward despite all odds requires a mindset of resilience, adaptability, and a refusal to give up. Don't be discouraged by setbacks. View them as learning opportunities and continue pushing forward, even when no one is watching.
Start your day with intention. Whatever you want of this day, see it already happening in your mind's eye. As for me, my intention is to have a self care day. That doesn't mean that I do not look after the needs of others. What that means is that I make sure that while I do good deeds for others that I make sure that my deeds do not deplete my energy. It means that during my busy day, I promise to take periodic breaks to recenter, refresh and to treat myself. Right now, claim your good and recognize that you are deserving of that good... And so it is.
ONLY SPEAK WHEN IT'S TIME TO SAY CHECKMATE. That dream... that idea...came to you; for you. So, don't get upset when you share it to everybody you know and they don't understand that dream...your idea.
I woke up this morning looking for some inspiration to help me create a post this morning and I came across a song called “Wake Up” from the Netflix series @Julie and the Phantoms. It is about embracing the memory of a loved one and finding strength to heal. This song touched home; for I am still dealing with a life without my mom’s physical presence…And it dawned on me that I am not alone. That this is a message for all people. We have all at one time or another experienced grief or some form of loss. Grief is a response to any loss that's important to you, such as the death of a loved one, a divorce, or the loss of a job. Grief can be caused by many events, including the loss of a pet, a medical diagnosis, a miscarriage, or a serious injury.The song includes lyrics about using pain to grow and become who you are. Here are the words to the first half of the song:
Here's one thing I want you to know; You got someplace to go Life's a test, yes, but you go toe-to-toe. You don't give up, no, you grow; And you use your pain 'Cause it makes you "you.” Though I wish I could hold you through it I know it's not the same. You got living to do; And I just want you to do it. So get up, get out, relight that spark. You know the rest by heart. Wake up, wake up if it's all you do. Look out, look inside of you. It's not what you lost. It's what you'll gain raising your voice in the rain. Wake up your dream and make it true. Look out, look inside of you. It's not what you lost. Relight that spark, time to come out of the dark. It's not what you lost. It's what you'll gain raising your voice in the rain. Wake up your dream and make it true. Look out, look inside of you. It's not what you lost. Relight that spark, time to come out of the dark. Wake up, wake up
***May this serve as a motivation to you that there is power and liberation; even in the midst of pain or sorrow.***
Sometimes we work so hard at taking care of others, that we forget to take care of self. In 2025, join me as we spend more time with caring for self and loving self…In doing more things towards achieving our deepest desires, our goals and our dreams…In participating in more activities that build and strengthen our bodies and our minds. This year, we will be more intentional in having more fun and doing more positive things that positively feed us physically, mentally and emotionally…In living unapologetically…In being our true selves...our authentic selves. So that we can participate more in the betterment of our world.
The new year stretches before me like a blank canvas. What kind of life will you paint this year? I choose the brushes of service and relationship—those that feel most natural and meaningful to me. I select colors that stir my soul as I prepare to paint a new picture of my life. What palette best reflects your spirit and intentions? Bright, vibrant tones or understated, earthy ones? I choose accordingly.
Inspirational Moments With Joseph Long
ARE YOU BEING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF?
Sometimes we work so hard at taking care of others, that we forget to honor self. In 2026, join me as we spend more time with caring for self and loving self. In doing more things towards achieving our deepest desires, our goals and our dreams. Participating in more activities that build and strengthen our bodies and our minds. Next year, we will be more intentional in having more fun and doing more positive things that feed us. In living unapologetically. In being our true selves...our authentic selves; so that we can participate more in the betterment of our world.
#authenticself #selflove #authenticity #selfcare #authentic #love #loveyourself #lawofattraction #mindfulness #highervibration #manifest #thehigherself #beyourself #lawofpositivism #selfaware #expandingconsciousness #manifestingdreams #mindset #kwanzaa #happynewyou
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS
On this Christmas Eve, memories of my childhood come into my mind-sampling warm cookies just out of the oven and singing favorite Christmas carols. Love and joy fill my heart as I imagine people across the globe gathering to celebrate, attend sacred services, and spend time together. In the spirit of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa; in the spirit of love and joy, I want to wish you all HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
#seasonsgreetings #christmaseve #happyholidays #holidays #holidayseason #tistheseason #winter #love #holiday #festive #december #picoftheday #hohoho #noel #festiveseason #festivevibes #christmasiscoming #christmasspirit #christmascountdown #family
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CHRISTMAS DAY MEDITATION
Join me Thursday morning (Christmas Day) at 7am EST on my YouTube and/or Instagram channels; as we take some time to relax into the joy of the season with a guided meditation.
#relaxation #relax #selfcare #meditation #wellness #joy #love #health #ChristmasMeditation #stressrelief #selflove #mindfulness #zen #peace #calm #mentalhealth #guidedmeditation #livemeditation
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WISHING YOU A WARM AND JOYFUL THANKSGIVING
#HappyThanksgiving #thanksgiving #thanksgivingdaygreeting #thanksgivingday #TurkeyDay #thankful #grateful #givethanks #blessed #gratitude
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MOVING FORWARD DESPITE ALL ODDS
Moving forward despite all odds requires a mindset of resilience, adaptability, and a refusal to give up.
Don't be discouraged by setbacks. View them as learning opportunities and continue pushing forward, even when no one is watching.
#conquer #determination #focus #goals #obstacles #outcome #realization #dedication #pushyourself #putinwork #workhard #mindset #resilience #donotgiveup #keepgoing #wellness #selfcare #adaptability #lifestyle #keepshowingup
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INTENTION
Start your day with intention. Whatever you want of this day, see it already happening in your mind's eye. As for me, my intention is to have a self care day. That doesn't mean that I do not look after the needs of others. What that means is that I make sure that while I do good deeds for others that I make sure that my deeds do not deplete my energy. It means that during my busy day, I promise to take periodic breaks to recenter, refresh and to treat myself.
Right now, claim your good and recognize that you are deserving of that good... And so it is.
#intention #selflove #gratitude #energy #manifestation #selfcare #motivation #spirituality #intuition #inspiration #wellness #mindset #consciousness #intentionalliving #manifest #purpose #lawofattraction #goals #focus #intentionsetting
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MOVE IN SILENCE
ONLY SPEAK WHEN IT'S TIME TO SAY CHECKMATE. That dream... that idea...came to you; for you. So, don't get upset when you share it to everybody you know and they don't understand that dream...your idea.
#moveinsilence #workhardinsilence #letyourworkdoestalking #silentbutpowerful #underestimated #hustleinsilence #buildinsilence #movinginsilence #followyourdreams #motivation #love #followyourheart #nevergiveup #believeinyourself #inspiration #dreambig #goals #success #dreams #loveyourself
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WAKE UP!
I woke up this morning looking for some inspiration to help me create a post this morning and I came across a song called “Wake Up” from the Netflix series @Julie and the Phantoms. It is about embracing the memory of a loved one and finding strength to heal. This song touched home; for I am still dealing with a life without my mom’s physical presence…And it dawned on me that I am not alone. That this is a message for all people. We have all at one time or another experienced grief or some form of loss. Grief is a response to any loss that's important to you, such as the death of a loved one, a divorce, or the loss of a job. Grief can be caused by many events, including the loss of a pet, a medical diagnosis, a miscarriage, or a serious injury.The song includes lyrics about using pain to grow and become who you are. Here are the words to the first half of the song:
Here's one thing I want you to know; You got someplace to go
Life's a test, yes, but you go toe-to-toe. You don't give up, no, you grow; And you use your pain
'Cause it makes you "you.”
Though I wish I could hold you through it I know it's not the same.
You got living to do;
And I just want you to do it. So get up, get out, relight that spark. You know the rest by heart.
Wake up, wake up if it's all you do. Look out, look inside of you. It's not what you lost.
It's what you'll gain raising your voice in the rain.
Wake up your dream and make it true.
Look out, look inside of you. It's not what you lost.
Relight that spark, time to come out of the dark.
It's not what you lost.
It's what you'll gain raising your voice in the rain.
Wake up your dream and make it true.
Look out, look inside of you. It's not what you lost.
Relight that spark, time to come out of the dark. Wake up, wake up
***May this serve as a motivation to you that there is power and liberation; even in the midst of pain or sorrow.***
#wakeup #grandrising #truth #love #freedom #julieandthephantoms #goodmorning #grief #netflix #loss #life #motivation #griefjourney #innerspark #spirituality #consciousness #peace #healing #mentalhealth #lifeafterloss
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ARE YOU BEING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF?
Sometimes we work so hard at taking care of others, that we forget to take care of self. In 2025, join me as we spend more time with caring for self and loving self…In doing more things towards achieving our deepest desires, our goals and our dreams…In participating in more activities that build and strengthen our bodies and our minds. This year, we will be more intentional in having more fun and doing more positive things that positively feed us physically, mentally and emotionally…In living unapologetically…In being our true selves...our authentic selves. So that we can participate more in the betterment of our world.
#authenticself #selflove #authenticity #selfcare #authentic #love #loveyourself #lawofattraction #mindfulness #highervibration #manifest #thehigherself #beyourself #lawofpositivism #selfaware #expandingconsciousness #manifestingdreams #mindset #newyear #happynewyou
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY NEW YOU!!
The new year stretches before me like a blank canvas. What kind of life will you paint this year? I choose the brushes of service and relationship—those that feel most natural and meaningful to me. I select colors that stir my soul as I prepare to paint a new picture of my life. What palette best reflects your spirit and intentions? Bright, vibrant tones or understated, earthy ones? I choose accordingly.
#newyearnewyou #newyear #newyearnewme #happynewyear #goals #newyears #selfcare #selflove #newyearnewgoals #newyeargoals #healthyliving #wellness #mindset #motivation
#bethebestyou #yougotthis #newyearscelebration #balance #makeefforts #positivity #awareness
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