My PASSION Magazine
Everyone has a passion. Everyone has a story. Everyone has a voice. And everyone wants to be heard.
Because of this, “My Passion Magazine” was birthed. Each article that is written on these pages are articles from the heart. Stories that needed to be heard. Stories that will inspire you. Stories that will make you laugh, but there may be some a little sad. Some will add a little understanding to your life that you may not have had before. Some may add a few calories to your body but some will discuss how to get rid of them. All in all they are stories of someone’s passion.
Each writer has contributed these articles so that others will be encouraged.
I want to thank each writer for their hard work in putting their passion on paper.
Everyone has a passion. Everyone has a story. Everyone has a voice. And everyone wants to be heard.
Because of this, “My Passion Magazine” was birthed. Each article that is written on these pages are articles from the heart. Stories that needed to be heard. Stories that will inspire you. Stories that will make you laugh, but there may be some a little sad. Some will add a little understanding to your life that you may not have had before. Some may add a few calories to your body but some will discuss how to get rid of them. All in all they are stories of someone’s passion.
Each writer has contributed these articles so that others will be encouraged.
I want to thank each writer for their hard work in putting their passion on paper.
20 | My Passion - Issue 1 - April 2015 Opening Closed Doors By Denise Paige prison walls. We work with inmates family members as well. “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” Matthew 22:39 I cannot tell you how many times I have read this Scripture, but for some strange reason, this time I have to stop and reconsider what this scripture truly states. This second commandment of God mandates that God holds every one accountable for caring and supporting our neighbors. Just who are our neighbors you might ask? Our neighbors extend far beyond our own communities and neighborhoods. “Psalm 117” is a nonprofit organization that understands the Scripture, Matthew 22:39. This organization visits incarnated women in jails and prisons in Georgia. Since this organization’s inception, it has continuously worked diligently to help women rediscover their own personal relationships with Christ. The organization teaches and shares testimonies of our own journeys to Christ. We are passionate and committed about nurturing the spiritual needs of the loss, brokenhearted, saved, and unsaved souls for the kingdom of God, but also, helping them to successfully re-enter society. Furthermore, the volunteers of “Psalm 117” believe loving our imprisoned sisters extends beyond the The organization is actively involved in connecting and rebuilding family ties, participating in back-to-school drives with other community organizations, and hosting fundraiser events for the annual “Angel Tree” donation through Prison Fellowship. As “Psalm 117” continue to listen and hear the voice of God, it is their prayers to start a transitional center to help former inmates become contributing and productive members of their respected communities, as well.
My Passion - Issue 1 - April 2015 | 21 Wellness Have you ever been driving to a destination using your GPS and you realize that it has taken you around in circles? Or you're driving your car and notice that the wheels are not balanced? These scenarios can be related to your well-being or "Wellness Wheel" of life. You could have a destination but it's hard to get there with obstacles in the way. Sometimes, wellness is thought of to be only one component, such as mental or physical health. The truth is, there are at least seven components that make up your wheel. Without knowing what areas you need to focus on, it would be harder to bring your wheel into balance. What do you do when you find yourself in that situation? I'm glad you asked! You put together a wellness plan and put your wheel into alignment. The wellness wheels are aspects of who we are and help to complete us. Components of the wheel are: 1. Social 2. Physical 3. Financial 4. Occupational 5. Mental 6. Spiritual Here are some tips that can help you align and balance your wellness wheel: 1) Focus on the whole being and not just one area. Be sure to do an assessment of what component of the wheel you should focus on, but don’t neglect the others. That's when you can become out of balance. 2) Become aware of where you are. There's nothing more frustrating than not knowing where you are or which direction you're headed. In your plan, set the goals you want to achieve. 3) Channel your energy in the right direction. Knowing the truth about the area(s) you need to work on will help move you into the right direction towards complete well-being. A great tool that I have found to do a life assessment is found at www.thecompoundeffect.com by Darren Hardy, publisher of Success Magazine. Creating balance to your wellness wheel will help your journey in life become exciting and your goals will seem more achievable! Until next time, Be Well and Stay Balanced! Dawn Causey Host of Remarkable Essence WebTV & Radio Show Founder of The Essence of a Woman: Health, Wellness & Empowerment Conference
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20 | <strong>My</strong> Passion - Issue 1 - April 2015<br />
Opening<br />
Closed<br />
Doors<br />
By Denise Paige<br />
prison walls. We work with inmates<br />
family members as well.<br />
“Love Your Neighbor as Yourself”<br />
Matthew 22:39<br />
I cannot tell you how many times<br />
I have read this Scripture, but for<br />
some strange reason, this time I have<br />
to stop and reconsider what this<br />
scripture truly states. This second<br />
commandment of God mandates<br />
that God holds every one accountable<br />
for caring and supporting our<br />
neighbors.<br />
Just who are our neighbors you<br />
might ask? Our neighbors extend far<br />
beyond our own communities and<br />
neighborhoods.<br />
“Psalm 117” is a nonprofit organization<br />
that understands the Scripture,<br />
Matthew 22:39. This organization<br />
visits incarnated women in jails and<br />
prisons in Georgia.<br />
Since this organization’s inception,<br />
it has continuously worked diligently<br />
to help women rediscover their own<br />
personal relationships with Christ.<br />
The organization teaches and shares<br />
testimonies of our own journeys to<br />
Christ. We are passionate and committed<br />
about nurturing the spiritual<br />
needs of the loss, brokenhearted,<br />
saved, and unsaved souls for the<br />
kingdom of God, but also, helping<br />
them to successfully re-enter society.<br />
Furthermore, the volunteers of<br />
“Psalm 117” believe loving our imprisoned<br />
sisters extends beyond the<br />
The organization is actively involved<br />
in connecting and rebuilding family<br />
ties, participating in back-to-school<br />
drives with other community organizations,<br />
and hosting fundraiser<br />
events for the annual “Angel Tree”<br />
donation through Prison Fellowship.<br />
As “Psalm 117” continue to listen<br />
and hear the voice of God, it is their<br />
prayers to start a transitional center<br />
to help former inmates become contributing<br />
and productive members of<br />
their respected communities, as well.
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