You got the game twisted HE takes care of the kids..NOT YOU

Everything was all good just a week ago and now everything seems to be going totally different. The woman that you once loved because she was loving, caring, at times independent, and birthed your kids is now acting like a evil, conniving, self-centered , bitter, bitch ( excuse my language). The relationship has gone left and there is no going back RIGHT so you leave. You love the HELL out of your kids however and would never want them to experience struggle. You do all the right things see the kids, and pay for half their living arrangements BUT that is NOT ENOUGH! Your kids mom wants MORE she wants you to still take of her, she believes after all she’s with the kids more than you are since they live with her. She calls you when she needs HER necessities taken care of and while you might take care of her at 1^st it gets old. You come to the realization that you’re being BAMBOOZLED!! You two are no longer an item, her necessities are just that HER NECESSITIES. The only concern for you is the kids and if they are taken care of.  

Women have moments when they rant and rave that the HE is not taking care of the kids when the truth is HE’s NOT TAKING CARE OF YOU. Really is that the man’s responsibility to take care of you since you had his kids?? I hope you’ve answered NO, because even if you took him to court the only thing they are asking you is what is the CHILD expenses and lifestyle. Ladies YOUR lifestyle should be able to be maintained by you once there is a break-up between you and the Dad. It is NOT his responsibility to take care of you, it’s only up to the Dad to decide if he still chooses to contribute to YOUR expenses. No need to deem him BAD if he’s taking care of what he’s suppose to be taking care of THE KIDS. While we women may have “Angela Basset, Waiting to Exhale” moments (YES, just mad at the world, because we ain’t sign up for this shit) keep in mind your kids is your main focus. If at the end of the day you have to make a big sacrifice on some things you LIKED/LOVED to do then so be it. If you take the path of being a BITTER woman you’ll be wasting ample amounts of energy on irrelevant emotions when you could have put that into keeping your child content and in high spirits.

And on that note, I’ll say again “Don’t get the game twisted He’s there to take care of the kids”. Although break-ups can be ugly, I hope that at some point the sea goes from rocky to smooth sailing. I anticipate that both parents will ultimately come to some type of agreeable terms for the kids to LOVE them as if though they still lived in the same home together. As a single mom all I see are my kids they are reason for me being, and as for their Dad he’s there like he should be, SMOOTH SAILING.

~Mom’s & Dad’s are the kids everything..take care of them while their young, they will be your caregivers when you are old~

*Ms. Bank$*

-This is my blog post I presented on my good friend Marckens Pierre site www.seriously-maybe.com . Go check him out!! Good reads and conversational pieces.

Guide the Youth! TEACH/SHOW them what was not shared with you!

As a young girl I don't believe I had the opportunity to have volunteers come into my class to talk about Financial Literacy. I found it GREAT that The Junior Achievement organization helps to educate students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. The program has been around for years and it allows volunteers from the community to come into the class and deliver JA curriculum while the volunteer uses their own person experiences as examples. I know you think that's a GREAT idea because what better way to reach the youth than to share your own experience!!

Well on March 30, 2011 myself and my co-worker Lara Belle volunteered for JA, we were to teach a class of 8th graders Financial Literacy. We walked into a class of VIBRANT (but not yet so excited..because it was still early am) kids. Standing there infront of a class about to express out thoughts on what it meant to be thoughtful about the actions you make today and how they can effect your tomorrow was an experience for both of us. Lara & I taught lessons on knowing what your values, interests and skills are, the benefits of continuing school vs entering the job force, budgeting and credit (good, bad and FICO scores). The students were BLOWN away at the hands on activities in which we played. The games showed them how financial decisions aren't as easy as they believe them to be. We shared our credit history with them, our current roles at our jobs and what we like to do on our spare time (Lara - singer, Myself- writer & motivational speaker). The students had BIG PLANS for themselves many of them want to live a lavish life. We advised them those lifestyles can be acheieved but you have to work for them they don't just HAPPEN. I went further just to ask them did they have VISION BOARDS and some had no idea what that was (I got them a homework assignment....sorry kids! lol). The purpose of them needing that was so that they could see where they want to be next year and to look back to see if they've achieved that goal. The session was full of energy and the kids really came away with knowing more about not only themselves and their future actions but they've also learned about their classmates and their talents. KUDOS to JA for such a LIFE CHANGING service!!


Special thanks to the students teacher Ms. Calendar. She was AWESOME and provided some great input as we taught each lesson.

In this economy today we can all use a touch up on some part of our financial savviness whether it's knowing more about credit, saving or budgeting. There's help out here for each one to learn so do share your story. Some of us are back in the job market trying to figure out what the next job will be. I suggest list your skills, interest and values, with knowing those things you'll know if you should enter a people, data, things or ideas field of work.




~You can sit silently and do nothing or speak up when you know something...each one teach one~

*Ms. Bank$*

Art at it's BEST!!

Recently I had the opportunity to attend an art exhibition held in LA at the Pounder-Kone Art Space. My good friend Tamara Natalie Madden was one of the artist at the exhibit, her work was shown along side of the AMAZING actress CCH Pounder-Kone. Tamara Natalie Madden is a fine artist whom self-taught herself the craft of painting, she is one of my good friends, I absolutely LOVE HER!! Her art in my words tells a story, behind every painting lies a meaning, a meaning of struggle, joy & happiness. She has various series of work, however her most recent series is of Kings and Queens. Per Tamara Natalie Madden, "she decided to turn regular folk into representations of nobility. It seemed, in her view, to be the only way to allow them to be represented and appreciated for who they were intrinsically; kings, queens and warriors, in their own right, who never had a chance to shine, their austere appearance setting the tone for others to judge them." The paintings are original and handcrafted by her, the use of color is unbelievable and is sure to bring any room in your house ALIVE!!

CCH Pounder-Kone was also full of TALENT she has unique jewelry and is also a photographer. CC was such a sweet woman, she's welcoming and a GREAT person overall. CC was gracious enough to share her story of attending Trinidad Carnival, she had some AWESOME shots of the activities that were going on there. They were so clear and vivid I wanted to know how she enjoyed the experience, she said "She loved it but should had did it when she was about my age. She suggested I do it soon." (I haven't been yet so I am on it!!)

Thanks to both the ladies for having me there! It was a pleasure!! I had the opportunity to met so many people, I am beyond grateful!


If you would like to take a look at these Wonderful Women work do click the link for their website.
CCH POUNDER-KONE: http://pounderkoneartspace.com/CCH_POUNDER.html
TAMARA NATALIE MADDEN: http://www.tamaranataliemadden.com/


~Creativity is in everyone, let go and be willing to tap into it~

*Ms. Bank$*

Mom & Dad..Be more than a image, Be THE IMAGE

As we grow up we look to our parents to show us the meaning of respect, honesty, integrity, and LOVE. We also want our parents to show us the importance of being responsible, education, determination and so many other things. As a parent we should be the one's to show them all those things, doesn't matter if your a single parent you should be the example for your kids. When I say be more than a image I mean be more than MOM or DAD, be who you would want your child to reflect or who you would like your child to love. Being more than IMAGE is so much more gratifying, you knowing you raised a well rounded, stand-up kid and whom ever is lucky enough to have them will be BLESSED.

I write about this topic because oneday a man will be lucky to have to me and that MAN I hope possess some of my Dad qualities. It is about 100% true when they say a girl wants her man to be like her Dad (the qualities her Dad had). My Dad was more than an image (God bless his soul), I didn't see him sometimes instead I saw him all the times, he was involved in my life (school, care, play, etc). He and my Mom relationship presented what love is, he showed me what a MAN is. As a kid I probably didn't see all that was done for me but as a adult and a parent a appreciate it all so much. My Mom & Dad gave me a example of things I should do but it also showed me things I shouldn't do (no one's life is perfect). I like to take away from it all that they were more than a IMAGE they were/are the IMAGE. I have in me qualities I learned from the both of them and it is truly a blessing ( I could go through a few but I'll save the extra long post..lol). Somethings I do I will silently whisper & laugh because those are things one of them would do.

I try my best to do as I say, I tell my oldest daughter education is important it doesn't just stop after high school, whether you go to college or go into the workforce your going to have to exert yourself to move on to the next thing. I worked and went to school while pregnant with both my kids because it was a goal of mine to educate myself properly for the type of work I really want to do. My oldest daughter (I only say her because my youngest won't have a clue what's going on) will see me walk across the stage in June and she sees how serious I am about education (Yes, I sit in her class..lol). I am Being More than THE IMAGE. With that being said..Parents your kids are looking up to you, the smallest things they pick up on so do good by them.

~Being a parent is just the beginning, the future is literally laying in your hands~

Ms. Bank$
R.I.P to the MAN that was more than just an image.. My Dad- Jr. Ellis Battle

Movie Premiere of Mars needs moms!

My daughter A'laijah, her friend Abby, and I had the honor to attend the movie premiere of Mars needs Moms (3D) by Disney which was released 3/11/11. While I don't want to give the details about the movie away I will say it was a heart felt movie. I could hear the ladies behind me saying "oh no he didn't talk to his mom like that" and the crowds "aaww's and aahhh's". The young boy who was very rude to his mom came to find out that all his mom ever did was LOVE him like any mom SHOULD.
The movie made you realize the necessity of moms. Moms are very important as well as Dad's but I'm speaking about moms now. lol. Mom's have that motherly love they know what to say and do to make you feel better. There is no love like a mother's love, great mom's make the impossible possible on a hard day and make it look easy.
I asked my daughter what she thought about the movie and she said "some parts were sad, she didn't see how the boy could say a mean thing to his mom, she almost thought he wasn't going to get his mom back from Mars". She also said "Mom's love us, we just have to learn to listen to them". Now, I'm not to say my daughter is a angel but you have to see the movie to see how this child spoke to his mom.
I'm sure you've had your spats with your mom and said something or did something that you knew would tick her off, but after you did/said it how did you feel?? Did you feel like you just needed to cool off and then go and apologize?? If not then you should've felt that way, especially with the way the world ordeals are moving today. Tomorrow is not promised give people the roses they deserve while they are still here. Your MOM bought you in this WORLD she deserves more than flowers but that's a start.

~As a MOM I sacrifice...not only sacrificed my life once but twice..Lord knows I love this LIFE~

Ms.Bank$

(Mention: Thanks to The 135th Street Agency for the invite)

The Artsy Chic: How to Save a Life- Inspirational

The Artsy Chic: How to Save a Life- Inspirational: "How to save a life is an inspirational book written by Lina Banks and Rahfeal Gordon. In this book Lina banks give helpful tips on how to b..."

Is FB/Twitter consuming Your Life?

As busy as we all are these days we can only find time to stay connected to one another via quick meetings or social networks. We mainly stay in touch with each other via social networks. The opportunity to stay in touch with family and friends is at the touch of a finger as of now we can access the sites through our cell phones. We not only stay in touch with our close family/friends but we also use the sites as a business tool to market ourselves. The sites can also be used to portray a different you, you can be a good guy instead of a bad guy, etc (let your imagination wonder here).

I recently went to a networking event here in Atlanta and when I asked a young lady if she had either FB/twitter her response was “No, I don’t have either one of those because I found myself being too concerned about other people lives. I would find myself comparing MY LIFE to THEIR LIFE and wondering why I wasn’t that happy or why those things weren’t happening to ME”.  I told her that just because people post they are smelling roses doesn’t mean they aren’t smelling sh*t. According to what you post people will LOVE, HATE, ENVY or draw their own assumption about you.  Life is what it is and we all know sometimes it can be rough. People are going to pick and chose to post what they want and you should be fine with that and move on with your life. After talking more with her she agreed, besides the type of business the young lady was interested in doing I think social networking would help her.

After having that conversation with her I researched how social networks affect people. What I learned is people are affected by their surroundings (the power of attraction), yes even through social networking!! The emotions or dealing of others can affect your living in some way, meaning either you want to help in some way or you wish you lived that way.  The example was given that “I’m happier if my friends are happy and so on”.  I personally have 436 friends on my FB page and not all of them are my close friends, but they all have some sort of tie to me. It doesn’t matter if I met them just once they are there. Although I don’t visit the site as much as I use to I still visit it just to post something post worthy.  I once in the blue delete my pages to cease myself from reading other peoples world and focus on mine, I however never compared my life with any ones else’s or made assumptions about their life. I could however understand where the young lady was coming from.

~If your overwhelmed set yourself free..there is no better place you’ll rather be~

Ms. Bank$

Being Realistic isn't that difficult after all

 Being REALISTIC is one of the most difficult things for some people, whether it’s in your personal or professional life. At the end of the year we go out and set these “New Year Resolutions” and everybody is all in for the “New Year, New ME” bid but they have not began prior to the ending of the year to set small milestones to bring them into the New Year with a fresh start or the beginning stages to a fresh start. In our day to day life we set goals but we aren’t being specific enough with the details for us to achieve it. Everyone has a vision but the vision has to broken down before the complete picture comes together. Stay on your path, everyone will not know where you’re going with what you’re doing but believe in yourself, most of all be realistic. I’ve jotted down 4 major components of being realistic:

                                               ·        knowing what you want 
                                               ·        being specific, not vague
                                               ·        not procrastinating
                                               ·        being determined


Many of us pretend all is good and its just BAD, living in utter disbelief that we are in debt, that our home is broken, or that bad decisions in general have been made. However, from any situation be able to take from it how you got there, what you got out of it, and what you will do in the future to ensure you don’t end up in that place again. No matter if its people or things be REALISTIC about it, them and your situation. I myself am learning to be realistic and while some of it is of no easy task, it's a lesson well learned and I can now teach my daughters the benefit of being realistic and making levelheaded decisions.


As a conversation piece tell me: How many of you feel like you’re still on the “New Year, New Me” path or how many have stuck to your NYR?? What was it you weren't being realistic about? What have you found to be some of your struggles? How are you now being more realistic?

~Live by expressing awareness of things as they really are…be Realistic~

Ms. Banks
 

Confidence can be mistaken....

The poet in ME! ......

I am just me, full of CONFIDENCE but what you see is Cockiness and Boughieness

So what if I walk with my head up high, looking up to the sky it helps my day go by, I’ve been told of the greatness I poses, it helps 2 uplift my CONFIDENCE, which u have mistaken for Cockiness and Boughieness

My attitude is one of no other, I'm a lady, a lover, refusing to be utterly damaged by your words, because I have CONFIDENCE which u have mistaken for Cockiness and Boughieness

That talk and walk that I walk, it's my essence, in which u lack, so u mistake my CONFIDENCE for Cockiness and Boughieness

Yes, I am strong, single and independent, all over my body language screams out a loud "WHATEVER AND FUCK YOU!!", its the lionesses roar of CONFIDENCE which u have mistaken for Cockiness and Boughieness

Not a diss 2 any dudes, but I'll do what u do if not better in a pair of high heels, I got ya'll actin' like chic's, sayin' look at this Bitch here, standing in a crowd of men, I am the feminine form of CONFIDENCE, which u have mistaken for Cockiness and Boughieness

When I step into a room I bring with me something, u look u say she acting all funny, which is not the case, I just have something that u lack honey, "CONFIDENCE" which u have mistaken for Cockiness and Boughieness

Not 2 say there is anything wrong with being all 3 because at any given moment that's what I can be, however you will need 2 identify which is me before u come at me directly, for u may mistake my CONFIDENCE for Cockiness and Boughieness

~Ms. Banks~ 2008

The Pursuit of Happiness

"Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, love, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy". Happiness is usually associated with positive emotions or actives, such as relationships, employment, health, optimism, it is also associated with religion. Happiness isn't always a given for most it is challenging, at times even difficult to come by. After reading more about happiness I found that happiness seems to be greater in that of the older generation than of the younger generation. The younger generation happens to be under more stress & pressure, having anxiety, depression and financial problems. The older generation have lived their lives and learned valuable lessons to ensure that they are happy. This made me realize that making a "mistake" or "failing" (per say) is just a lesson to help you get closer to happiness. During the pursuit of happiness it can take sacrifice, leaving people, losing things, maybe even shutting out the world just to get right. The question is what defines HAPPINESS to you? What will it take for you to be HAPPY? Are you willing to start take those steps towards being HAPPY? HOW BAD DO YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY?
Everyone answer to what happiness is will be different, so judge not.

As I reflect on the things that make me happy, none of those things are tangible items. However, there was a time when my tangible things made me extremely happy, then I finally realized those things can be taken away, maybe they were even some type of shield. Anywho, lesson learned TANGIBLE things do NOT EQUAL HAPPINESS! Sometimes my happiness came from making others HAPPY. I struggled with my definition or reasoning of HAPPINESS for a minute, took me sometime, I secluded myself but I got the gist of it. I gave up things, distant myself from some people, just to re-evaluate, prioritize, mastermind & then go after mine! My happiness comes solely from BEING, being a Mom, being a Daughter, being a Sister, being a Aunt, being a Cousin, being a Friend, being with God, keeping my faith, remaining fearless & believing in MYSELF. I have jumped over plenty of hurdles in my life and for some of them happiness only last for moments. I've been enjoying equating my happiness to just being, so you'll always catch a smile on my face, sometimes it's just in my eyes. Oh and besides just being, I'm OPTIMISTIC (always have been, always will be).

I tell my mini-story to say, find your happiness, be in pursuit of it! I challenge you!! It's 39 days into the New Year, you still have time to be HAPPY! Take a moment think about it, re-evaluate, prioritize and move forward. No matter what it is that makes you happy be willing to do what it takes to get there. Happiness is NOT GIVEN. *If you like comment below give a part of what makes you Happy and what happiness means to you! *



~Anytime there is struggle there is preparation for what is about to come~ Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez



*Ms. Banks*

NEW THINGS..Exciting things!!!

I decided today to write about my book signing because it was a GREAT Accomplishment for myself! The location HLS juice bar & resturant in Montclair, NJ (this spot is awesome & their food was even better). The attendees had so much energy and they were so positive, the room was literally filled with GREATNESS. Everyone came out to support and be inspired by others. I Thank everyone for coming out to see myself, Scott McKenzie & Rahfeal Gordon put on.

 I will provide those who missed the events & opportunity to meet us a little insight on the day. I was 1st up, in short I say: I am Lina Banks, writer of How to Save a Life, my inspiration to writing to this book was my life, while this is not my autobiography, I believe everyone has a story and why wait until I get too old to share what I have. I am strong & determined to succeed at my goals and raise my kids so that they know what hard work is, so they will work and not only do but BE they will do BETTER. I spoke about being over-whelmed and the process with writing the book, being a mom, working and going to school. I touched on believing in YOURSELF, if you don't believe in you then no one will. Last but not least I addressed developing your childs dream and pushing them to be the BEST they can be and more. My kids give me the strength, I'm successful at working on my purpose because they motivate me. I don't want them to be like me, I want them to be BETTER.


My quote from the book "Never let go of the visions that you hold for yourself, jump over hurdles and obstacles, BELIEVE that you can make it and you will be AMAZED at what happens."

Favorite Chapter in the book "Developing your childs Dreams"

On this day it was SO important to bring my kids with me so they can see what mommy has worked for and what she worked on. I wanted them to see that mommy draws a crowd to hear her speak about life and inspire others to be GREAT. I want them to be BETTER and pursue their DREAMS, their dreams will NOT be my dreams, but I will forever have their back and assist with guidence.



 ~I am able because I keep my FAITH & I remain FEARLESS~ Oh don't forget I stay prayed up & my kids give me the strength!~

*By the way if you haven't already purchase your copy of my book, How to Save a Life, at http://search.barnesandnoble.com/How-To-Save-A-Life/Rahfeal-Gordon/e/9780981480572/?itm=1&USRI=lina+banks
or
http://www.amazon.com/How-Save-Life-Rahfeal-Gordon/dp/0981480578/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296012609&sr=8-2


Ms. Banks

In Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Today we celebrate Dr. King, a man that stood up for the things in which he believed in, he fought (nonviolently) and marched so we could have many of the rights we as people have today. He was a GREAT leader of the Civil Rights Movement, preacher, speaker, husband and friend to many he knew and didn’t know. I won’t provide a full run down of his accomplishments because I’m sure we know them, but if you would like to go back and read more reference the Montgomery Bus Boycott, 1955, or the March on Washington in 1963.

Today I would like to recognize Dr. King for his service to others. In 1994, Congress designated the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday as a national day of service. Many see this day as a day off to relax, I even saw someone refer to it as a day in which people held parties or ski-trips. But on this day we all should do some kind of service for others and have it be a genuine act of kindness. This day should empower individuals, strengthen communities, create solutions to social problems, bridge barriers and move us closer to Dr. King’s vision. It is on this day you should be able to find that your TRUE purpose is to encourage others to live up to their purpose and potential and service your community (help clean parks, feed the homeless, visit a community center to speak, give a smile, basically something giving). There’s something going on in every community for Dr. King Day, take some time out of your day, look it up and GO SERVE!

In closing, I want to provide you with some of the things Dr. King would rather be recognized for (via him providing his own eulogy):

“Tell him not to mention that I have a Nobel Peace Prize--that isn't important. Tell him not to mention that have 300 or 400 other awards--that's not important. Tell him not to mention where I went to school. I'd like somebody to mention that day that Martin Luther King Jr. tried to give his life serving others. I'd like for somebody to say that day that Martin Luther King Jr. tried to love somebody. I want you to say that day that I tried to be right and to walk with them. I want you to be able to say that day that I did try to feed the hungry. I want you to be able to say that day that I did try in my life to clothe the naked. I want you to say on that day that I did try in my life to visit those who were in prison. And I want you to say that I tried to love and serve humanity.”




~He found his Purpose in his Passion therefore he was at Peace~

Ms. Banks

Do you think the person you're with has become the main focus in your life causing you to change who you once were?

Sit back for just a moment or say before you answer, think about your actions for the past few days, weeks, months, years you have been in your relationship. When was the last time you spent quality time with your family and friends or went somewhere without having him/her around you?


We all know that when you get a mate you want to spend as much time as possible getting to know that person but does that mean completely throwing yourself fully into the relationship shutting out the people who love you most? The answer is NO, shutting out your time spent with family and friends is irrelevant, they may be the very people to pick you up when/if that relationship goes up in flames. Giving your all in your personal relationship is very important, but there is a difference with wanting to spend time with your mate and just disappearing off the scene. Limiting your availability to others is always an option because it is needed to work on your relationship your mate.

As time goes on you spend your time loving, caring, acknowledging and knowing your mate, but you distance yourself so much that it’s just you two (you’ve began the process of losing yourself in him/her) and you’ve per say “dumped your friends and family”. Take this scenario (because I know people sometimes need one). Your all loved up and everything is GREAT it’s just you 2 (because you maybe unknowingly cut everyone else out or made your random hello’s really rare). Then the day comes when the relationship is rocky and you are anxiously looking for someone to talk to or maybe you need advice, that is when you realize you have NOT communicated with these people in some time.  WHAT are you going to do??  How do you know they will even want to REALLY talk to you after you just brushed them off? (I know some people are saying well Family wouldn’t do that or REAL friends wouldn’t do that) So, ok they might pick up the phone and listen and even provide you with some advice BUT that does not mean that everything is all good in ya’ll relationship.
            I say all this to say, having a mate is a WONDERFUL thing, we all DESERVE and NEED LOVE, however, don’t get so lost in a person that when you loose them you have LOOSE YOURSELF. There is a way to maintain your balance with your MATE, FAMILY & FRIENDS… It’s all about BALANCE…losing YOURSELF should NEVER be an OPTION!


~Balance~

Ms. Banks

The 7th Day of 2011 !!!

It is the 7th day of 2011, what have you done to make this year better than your year before? Have you wrote down your goals (financial and personal) have you worked on your relationship (personal, with others & religion if applies). Most of al1do you know who you are so you will know where you trying to go?? What is your next move?? "Make your next move your BEST MOVE". If you are lost and think you don't know where you are going with the things you were working on last year, re-evaluate what you were doing, stay focused and remain fearless! No one can live your life for you but YOU. If you had a team (friends, associates, colleagues) in 2010 that aren't seeing your vision it's time to move on. Surround yourself by people that welcome your thoughts, vision and want to see you achieve the things you are trying to achieve. The company you keep around you is most likely your outcome (that's what people say but is not always the truth). Again, it's the 7th day of 2011 it's ok to leave somethings in the past, not everyone deserves to take the ride your about to take.

Believe in yourself, have faith in yourself, and remain fearless. Fear is the one thing that will stop you in your tracks of accomplishing what you want to do. Nothing will get done when fear is a factor. Do you not have faith in yourself (ask yourself..if you are religious do you not have faith in GOD?) ? If you have faith you have to know that thru it all whether good or bad you are going to make it. People will say "you can't" because they won't understand where your going, but those may be the same people that envy your fearlessness & dedication to achieve YOUR GOAL. Keep pushing yourself, to know more and to learn more. Rev Run said it best, "Go where their celebrating not tolerating you, adoring not ignoring you, poppin bub not poppin ish".

I am of no PERFECT human, I have made my own share of mistakes and #EPIC fails however it didn't stop me from wanting to grow. Everyday (especially since the year started) I have pushed myself to learn something new everyday, might I say I'm impressed with myself..lol. I set my own set of personal goals that I will check the status on in 6 months, just to see if I need to re-evaluate anything. I also re-did my VISION BOARD and placed it in clear view to keep me headed down the path I want to go. Vision boards are a great tool for anyone. By me having one last year it helped me see what I missed out on and helped me figure out how I can get where I'm trying to go. If needed create yourself a vision board: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/How_to_Use_a_Vision_Board_to_Activate_the_Law_of_Attraction.html


Try it out!!

~Change is GOOD~

Ms. Banks

How to Save A Life!!

Happy New Year!!!

Hello everyone my name is Lina Banks.  I'm a mother, an author and a model. This is my first blog on the 1st day of 2011 (1/1/11). I recently wrote a book entitled, How to Save a Life.  It is a self-help, motivational book. The book is currently available at Barnes & Noble  and on Amazon.

Synopsis:

To save a life takes the sacrifice of another individual. This means that one must be able to share his or her valuable time to invest in the greater good of another. With so many issues in the world, it is easy for an individual to focus their attention on the problems and not the answers. But Miss Lina Banks and I, who are still in our 20’s , believe that we shouldn’t wait until we are old and grey to show someone how to live life while saving others. Lina, who is a phenomenal mother of two little women, has made sacrifices for the betterment of their lives and all those who come in contact with her.

In this book, you will read, feel, and envision how Lina and I save lives. Through our words of advice and the quotes of individuals we admire, we will inspire you to save your life and others, letting you know that HAPPINESS is attainable and you can achieve it every day.

So with no further writing (well, I might write something later in the book) I introduce you to LINA BANKS who is now a RahGor Motivation…

I hope and pray that you all have a victorious and prosperous year. Remember everyday you rise you are surely blessed.

~Live, Laugh, Love~

Lina Banks