Monday Morning Motivation - "The Coat" from Monica Marie Jones

Monday Morning Motivation "The Coat" Greetings! Coats are designed with the purpose of protecting us from the elements of wind, rain and snow. They also serve the function of keeping us warm.  Our coats may get wet, or even dirty, but those things that come against them never destroy them or cause them to disintegrate.  Our coats brave each element and continue to serve their purpose. While our coats serve a powerful purpose, we can't expect them to do all of the work. There are some things that we must add to supplement the work that they do.  We must add gloves, hats, scarves, boots, and of course we most certainly should be wearing warm clothing underneath. Think of your coat as your faith.  The elements are the daily things that come against you. The rain is financial hardship, the whipping wind is stress, the falling snow is frustration, the debilitating cold is disappointment.   Our coats or our faith  will protect us from most of those things, most of the time, but if we do not add those supplements mentioned above, those elements will find their way in to affect us. Those supplements represent the work that must go along with our faith. The gloves represent the helping hands that we must use to give to others.  The hat represents the wisdom and knowledge we must seek and the research and study that we must do.  The boots represent the foundation that our feet must be firmly planted in and the ground upon which we must stand tall and strong, not allowing any of the elements to knock us down.  The scarf is a representation of protection and preservation of the voice which we must use to speak out against injustice, to inspire and encourage others and to share our testimonies and the good news.  Our clothing gives us the opportunity to add a touch of style to all that we do because we must live and lead by example, modeling that true faith, supported by work is real and when coupled together, they produce amazing results. So put on your clothes, hat, boots, gloves, scarf and coat and go out to take on the world knowing that no matter what you come up against, or what comes at you, your faith and works will protect you.   Sincerely,   Monica Marie Jones The Literary Loft Inspirationista Ink! www.monicamariejones.com The Break Through Book Tour is Back! Where in the WORLD is Monica Marie Jones? As many of you know, I am always traveling.  I travel to do consulting work in the youth development field as well as to promote my books.  This weekend I will be taking a road trip to Raleigh North Carolina to visit the Brand New Woman Book Club.  Next weekend I will be flying to Baltimore Maryland to facilitate a training for teenagers who want to learn how to measure the quality of their after school programs.  The following week, I will be traveling to Sacramento, California to lead a similar training for adults.  I am excited, because believe it or not, this will be my first time visiting the state of California. If you know of any cool things to do in these areas, particularly opportunities to network or do book signings, please let me know.  I am also available to travel to a city near you to do workshops, seminars, fitness classes, book signings, readings, book club appearances and motivational speaking.  If you are interested in booking me email the details to monica@monicamariejones.com.   Quick Links Visit My Website Watch My YouTube Channel Follow Me on Twitter March 2010 Cardio Kickboxing and Fitness Class Schedule at Rhema Health Care 17800 Northland Park Ct Suite #103 Southfield, MI 48075 All Classes Are  6pm to 7pm Tuesday March 2nd Wednesday March 10th Monday March 15th Tuesday March 23rd Tuesday March 30th **NEW* For those of you that don't feel quite ready to kickbox, I'm adding a NEW class. Dancercise!!!   A combination of dance and aerobic movement to great music! Wednesday March 24th 6pm to 7pm ALL classes ONLY $5 per person! (Bring a mat or towel for Ab/core work) Radio Interview Wednesday! Street Vibes Mix Radio "The Writer's Block" 8pm (Eastern Standard Time) Monica Marie Jones will be interviewed on "The Writer's Block" on Street Vibes Mix Radio on Wednesday March 3rd at 8pm.  Listen, Chat, and WATCH live at www.svmixradio.com. Taste My Soul Has a NEW Look! Taste My Soul: A Poetic Memoir by Monica Marie Jones Published by The Literary Loft Paperback List Price: $10.00 Our Price: $9.03 Buy Now The Literary Loft is a publishing company with a mission to entertain, educate, inspire and add value to the lives of others.  We aim to increase literacy and support and celebrate the cultural and Literary Arts in Detroit and beyond. Inspirationista Ink! Is a motivational speaking and consulting company that has a mission to inspire, encourage and educate others, particularly women and girls, through speeches, seminars, workshops, mentoring and inspirational literature .  Our speakers bureau is comprised of phemominal women (The Inspirationistas) who have a testimony of truimph against all odds which will be used to uplift others who may be experiencing similar hardships.   Join Our Mailing List! Forward email