MOTIVATION QOUTE

I am strong because I've been weak. I am fearless because I've been afraid. I am wise because I've been foolish.

Have a beautiful day dear readers.

Grammy Awards Winner 2016

1989

Taylor Swift

Album of the Year

Thinking Out Loud

Ed Sheeran, Amy Wadge

Song of the Year

Uptown Funk

Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson

Record of the Year

Meghan Trainor

Best New Artist

To Pimp a Butterfly

Kendrick Lamar

Best Rap Album

Uptown Funk

Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

Where Are Ü Now

Justin Bieber, Jack Ü

Best Dance Recording

1989

Taylor Swift

Best Pop Vocal Album

Thinking Out Loud

Ed Sheeran

Best Pop Solo Performance

Traveller

Chris Stapleton

Best Country Album

Alright

Kendrick Lamar

Best Rap Performance

Sound & Color

Alabama Shakes

Best Alternative Music Album

Don't Wanna Fight

Alabama Shakes

Best Rock Performance

Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)

The Weeknd

Best R&B Performance

Beauty Behind the Madness

The Weeknd

Best Urban Contemporary Album

Drones

Muse

Best Rock Album

Cirice

Ghost

Best Metal Performance

Black Messiah

D'Angelo, The Vanguard

Best R&B Album

Don't Wanna Fight

Alabama Shakes

Best Rock Song

These Walls (Explicit)

Kendrick Lamar, Thundercat, Bilal, ...

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration

The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern

Tony Bennett, Bill Charlap

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

Girl Crush

Lori McKenna, Hillary Lindsey, Liz Rose

Best Country Song

Traveller

Chris Stapleton

Best Country Solo Performance

Really Love

D'Angelo, Kendra Foster

Best R&B Song

This Is Not a Test

TobyMac

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

Past Present

John Scofield

Best Jazz Instrumental Album

Covered: Alive in Asia

Israel & New Breed

Best Gospel Album

A Quien Quiera Escuchar

Ricky Martin

Best Latin Pop Album

Girl Crush

Little Big Town

Best Country Duo/Group Performance

Bad Blood

Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Joseph Kahn, ...

Best Music Video

Something More Than Free

Jason Isbell

Best Americana Album

Glory

John Legend, Common, Rhymefest

Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media

Little Ghetto Boy (Radio Edit)

Lalah Hathaway

Best Traditional R&B Performance

Jeff Bhasker

Non-Classical Producer of the Year

Strictly Roots

Morgan Heritage

Best Reggae Album

Cherokee (feat. Christian McBride Trio)

Christian McBride

Best Improvised Jazz Solo

Amy

Amy Winehouse, Asif Kapadia, James Gay-Rees

Best Music Film

Glen Campbell I'll Be Me Soundtrack

Big Machine Records

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

Holy Spirit

Francesca Battistelli

Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety

Jimmy Carter

Best Spoken Word Album

Sings

Angélique Kidjo

Best World Music Album

Grace

Paul Avgerinos

Best New Age Album

Made in Brazil

Eliane Elias

Best Latin Jazz Album

Son De Panamá (feat. Roberto Delgado & Orquesta)

Rubén Blades, Roberto Delgado & Orquesta

Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album

Kirk Franklin

Wanna Be Happy?

Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance/Song

Sylva

Snarky Puppy, Metropole Orkest

Best Pop Instrumental Album

The Muscle Shoals Recordings

The SteelDrivers

Best Bluegrass Album

For One to Love

Cécile McLorin Salvant

Best Jazz Vocal Album

Live At Madison Square Garden

Louis C.K.

Best Comedy Album

Born to Play Guitar

Buddy Guy

Best Blues Album

GoGo Juice

Jon Cleary

Best Regional Roots Music Album

Just Be Yourself, What it Means. Part 2

Our true self is who we really are when we let go of all of the stories, labels, and judgments that we have placed upon ourselves. It is who we naturally are without the masks and pretentiousness.

It is who we really are when we let fall to the floor the cloak of other people’s stuff that we have taken on.

Everything else that we claim to be when we say, “This is who I am!” is only a story.

Below are some steps that have helped me in uncovering my real nature.

 Get in touch with your inner child.

If you ever watch small children, you will notice just how free they are and how little they care about what other people think of them. They are happy and in the moment.

They are their true natures. They have not yet been socialized to “fit in” to a society that squashes that. They don’t care if people think that they are silly while they dance outside of the gate for all of the neighbors to see.

Children are just pure love and light. If you really want to get in touch with your inner child, become freer. Play, have fun, enjoy the moment, do cartwheels outside your home.

We play roles to fit into society and we suppress our true nature out of fear of what others think. If you find yourself worrying about being judged, remember that is merely just the socialized you, not the real you.

It's all in your head.

A piture tell a story just as well as a large amount of descriptive text.

 It's much easier to learn how machines work by looking at picture, rather than by hearing someone describe them.

It can worth a thousand words, it depend on what you are thinking in your head.

Just Be YOURSELF, What it means.

I’ve heard the statement “just be yourself” so much. It sounds like an amazing thing to do, and I have wished many times that I could just do that. What I’ve wondered, though, is what in the world does that mean?

What if someone is a jerk to other people? Is it okay for them to just be themselves and go on being a jerk to everyone? How about people who are fearful of being around others and live a hermit-like life, avoiding people?

In my quest for answers I’ve found that it is very much possible to just be yourself. The person who is a jerk to others and the person who is afraid of social situations are, in actuality, not being themselves. Their real self is just being covered up with conditioned, fear-based thinking.

"Waking up to who you are requires letting go of who you imagine yourself to be." Alan Watts

To be continued......... 

Shoes Every Woman Should Own

If we lived by Carrie Bradshaw's rules, then we could never have too many shoes. Sometimes, we think that may be the case. However, we don't have the budget or space for that matter to jump on every single trend.

To make your wardrobe planning a little easier, we've  10 key shoe styles every woman should have in her closet. If you adhere to this foolproof footwear plan, then you'll always have the pair you need. 

1. Ballet Flats

Ballet flats (or skimmer flats) are a no-fuss solution to feeling polished and pulled together while on the go. They're equal parts ladylike and casual, meaning we can wear them with pretty pleated skirts, shift dresses, or even cutoffs

2.Casual Kick

Gym sneakers are meant for the gym, but a pair of cute kicks like these are a wardrobe basic worth investing in. They'll look a whole lot sweeter with jeans than your cross-trainers will.

3.Summer Wedge

Come Spring and Summer, we make the seasonal shift to sandals. Great wedges are easy to walk in and pair just as well with party dresses as they do with casual shorts and denim.

4. Classic Pump

This pair of polished pumps will never let you down. From the office to your evenings out, these are a classically chic finish to everything

5. Everyday Sandal

Think of these as your much-cooler alternative to flip-flops. Since we gravitate toward flat sandals all Summer long, make sure you opt for a pair with details you'll be happy to slip into on a daily basis. Something with a fun color or great studded finish can up the ante on your everyday dress.

6.Statement Heels

Every girl needs a pair of seriously sexy heels in her arsenal. Whether you opt for vibrant color, a statement print, or ultrasexy detailing, this pair should be the one you throw on with everything from jeans to your evening dresses to feel instantly sexy.

7. Nude Heels

Nude heels are a no-brainer for completing our evening looks as well as our dressier day ensembles. They're seasonless, go with everything, and pull double duty, lengthening our stems.

7 Sure Signs You’re in a Healthy Relationship

Nowadays many people stay in unhealthy relationships without even realizing it. A healthy relationship is something many people strive for. If you are in a long-term relationship now, you may want to know some sure signs your relationship is healthy and on the right track. We often take our relationships for granted and we often stay in unhealthy relationships because of fear of being alone. However, it’s important to realize whether or not you are happy in your relationship so that you don’t regret later. Without further ado, here are 7 sure signs you are in a healthy relationship:

1. You don’t wear a mask

If you can be yourself when you spend time with your partner, it’s one of the signs you are in a healthy relationship. Your partner loves you for who you are and he accepts all your drawbacks without complaining about them. You, in turn, love him and all his imperfections. Both of you realize that no one is perfect and there’s no need to pretend and wear masks when you spend time together. But if you feel uncomfortable and criticized, it’s time to reconsider your relationship. If your partner always reminds you of your imperfections, it’s not a healthy relationship, remember it.

2. You can trust each other

If the two of you can trust each other, you are in a happy relationship. Trust is a fragile thing. Trust is actually essential in every relationship. If you always have to hide something from your partner, it’s a warning sign. If your partner trusts you and loves you, then you need to learn how to trust him. Opening yourself up to your partner isn’t easy, especially if you’ve been together for a short period of time, but you can’t live together without trusting each other.

3. You spend a lot of time together

A busy schedule is just an excuse to avoid spending time together. If you or your partner have a busy schedule but you see each other every day and spend a lot of time together, you may be in a happy relationship. You and your loved one should never allow your jobs come between you. Both of you should nourish your relationship daily, or your relationship will fail in a while.4. You have personal space

Just because you are in a relationship doesn’t mean you should always spend your free time with your partner. You need to grow as an individual and you need some me time too. If your partner controls every your move, your relationship isn’t healthy at all. If you control your partner, you should break this habit right now. Your partner needs some personal space too. If he wants to spend this evening with his friends, don’t get upset and don’t start crying. Spend this evening with your friends or read a good book instead. If both of you have personal space, it’s a good sign!

5. You make each other happy every day

When you are in a healthy relationship, you make each other happy every day. You say ‘I love you,’ ‘I miss you,’ ‘Sorry,’ and ‘Thank you’ and you don’t take your partner and relationship for granted. Many couples broke apart because of the pride. Don’t let your pride ruin your happy relationship. Appreciate your partner and show him that you love him as often as possible. Just make sure that he loves you and appreciates you as you do.

6. You support each other

In a happy relationship, it’s very important that you and your partner support each other and be happy for each other’s success. If your paycheck is higher than your partner’s paycheck and if you are more successful than him, make sure both of you are happy about it. One day, your partner can become more successful than you, so don’t tell him that he is a non-achiever. In a happy relationship, there’s no place for envy and competition. Encourage each other and achieve your goals together. If you support each other even in the worst situations, you are lucky to be in a healthy relationship.

7. Both of you know what’s happening in your lives

If you know everything about your partner’s job, his schedule, problems at work and his biggest goals, and if you partner knows what’s happening in your life, you are in a healthy relationship. It’s okay to discuss these things at the end of the day. If you don’t care about your partner’s job or he doesn’t care about your achievements at work, there’s something wrong with your relationship.

If you don’t recognize any of these signs, it doesn’t mean your relationship is absolutely unhealthy. Maybe you need to make some changes in your life and reconsider your relationship. If you recognize these signs, congratulations! You are in a healthy and cherished relationship and you and your partner really love each other. Are you lucky to be in a healthy relationship