may God bless you as you skillfully avoid all of the “traps” and find your safehaven.

xoxoxo

8:12 AM, September 01, 2006

MsJayy said…
Girl, you are too funny. Speechless? Why? All I can say it’s been one helluva week & finding that safe haven right about now…Peace be still! LOL
Hope all’s well in your world Sis.

8:15 AM, September 01, 2006

UnKnownDiva said…
i’m speechless because we make lists of what we want in a man, we say things like tall, dark and handsome, loves his momma, has a good job, etc. and all you want is to have someone you can feel safe with. Just so we can BE who we are when we are, how we are, etc. I think thats what we all want and no one has been able (at least not from what i’ve seen) to put it in those words. you’ll find it because its so clear for you right now. and i’m sure you’ll find it way sooner than you think. God Bless!

Yes, I’m good. I’m soooo good right now and I cant explain why. No man, no money, not happy with job, need this, & want that. But I know and can feel from somewhere deep down I’m sooooo good. So yes….peace be still.

Have a great holiday weekend!God Bless!

9:49 AM, September 01, 2006

MsJayy said…
Thanks Sis. You will never know just how much your words touched me, especially now. I still have a list, of CORE VALUES, non-negotiables BUT…this newly evolved list includes a spot for me to detail how I can reciprocate. Clarity’s very important to me. It’s rough at times but it’s always worth it in the end. Enjoy your weekend!

10:21 AM, September 01, 2006

princessdominique said…
I am absolutely floored by this post. It touches on exactly how I feel, but then again we’re twins. We mirror each other, our likes, dislikes, simple needs. Nothing at all wrong with being strong but God knows we need a port, a safe haven because after all that’s the way He created us to be. I’m always here, truthfully and honestly. You know that.

2:24 PM, September 01, 2006

MsJayy said…
Thanks Dom. Yeah, I got a little “naked” with this one but isn’t that what we’re supposed to do when we’re REALLY ready for love & relationships? I recognize my strength, I know how to use it - both in productive ways & nonproductive ways. I appreciate it. But even more importantly, I recognize my feminimity, my desire to feel his hand in the small of my back, his words & his presence & his silence telling me that all I need to do in that moment is simply BE. For him? For that? Yeah, I’m keeping it real…to the nth power.

2:53 PM, September 01, 2006

Shai said…
Loving this, Jackie. I am LOVING this blog post. It was like you had a conversation with my soul. Whew!

3:29 PM, September 01, 2006

MsJayy said…
LOL Thanks Shai. Just telling my truth. Some folks get it. Others need to run & hide. LOL It is what it is, right?

3:44 PM, September 01, 2006

Kayla said…
Girrrrrl, you PUT.IT.OUT.THERE! It shows you are definitely ready for love. Seriously. Some of us say we’re ready, but I can tell you ARE. I tell you, it’s something in the air. I’ve recently had this same conversation with a friend. I didn’t use the same words you did, but in all it was the same. I wish I could say more, but honey, you’ve said enough. Enjoy your holiday weekend.

5:44 PM, September 01, 2006

MsJayy said…
Thanks Kayla. Yeah, something DEFINITELY is in the air. Just thought I’d add a little “naked truth” to the mix. So, if you don’t know…now you know. Enjoy your weekend Girlie!

5:50 PM, September 01, 2006

Tiny said…
Msjayy,
Excellent post. Reminded me of “Ready for Love” by india.arie. Playing it right now.(LOL)

11:17 PM, September 01, 2006

MsJayy said…
Thanks Tiny. I L-O-V-E that song. Might have to put it on myself. LOL

6:09 AM, September 02, 2006

princessdominique said…
I’ll have to check out that song too. Again, kudos on the post. It was right on time for me. But you already knew that.

8:56 PM, September 02, 2006

Soulfull said…
That’s it - SAFE HAVEN. I’ve totally been there before and your words are a perfect description of what it feels like…. This was a good one J!

9:42 AM, September 03, 2006

MsJayy said…
Thanks Sis! It’s weighing a bit heavy on my heart/mind these days. I don’t see enough of us - WOMAN OR MEN - being that for those we love. But…I’m still searching.

10:03 AM, September 03, 2006

Nick said…
That is breathtaking. For real. Deep stuff Jaizy. It will happen - you deserve it. You need to know that. From one port to another…

8:30 PM, September 03, 2006

MsJayy said…
Nick - thanks. From your mouth to God’s ears, right? Is it really ME that needs to know it…or HIM? *Sigh* Peace.

9:46 PM, September 03, 2006

Single Ma said…
I have tried to comment on this post 3 times and keep erasing my thoughts. I finally decided that it’s so well written, my words are unnecesarry. So all I’m going to say is…

FABULOUS!!

10:07 PM, September 03, 2006

MsJayy said…
Thanks Single Ma. Glad I could put to words what so many others are thinking/feeling/holding out for.

10:15 PM, September 03, 2006

Mizrepresent said…
We must be kindred spirits girl, we were feeling the same…you hang in there too! Glad we had a chance to connect. I’ll keep reading for more.

8:32 PM, September 10, 2006

MsJayy said…
Thanks Sis! I think I’m back on the right path. Just have to remember to stay centered as I press forward. Peace, purpose & poetry!

8:44 PM, September 10, 2006