YoTrip's Words and Thoughts

"EXPRESS a never-ending need to know new things. Knowing more, helps you with growing more!" 9/6/10 ~~YoTrip

Monday Motivation- Today we celebrate all American workers, past and present. Let not your Labor be in vain. Happy Labor Day!

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"A.I.M. To Win In 2010"
Aspire, Inspire, Motivate

Yolanda Clay Triplett
"YoTrip"
http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com
http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com

"Words the joyful noise of my
mouth, sweet sounds to my ears.The
results of a love affair between
pen and paper, words"

"COMPLAINTS are not welcome here. The time spent whining and moaning about how bad things are, could be used to develop a plan for making bad things so much better." 9/1/10
~~YoTrip

Wisdom Wednesday-Wisdom is a gift, handle with care.


Keep the people of HAITI, CHILE, the GULF REGION, AND TENNESSEE in your thoughts and prayers. Give to http://www.newmissions.org


Please visit my blog: http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com and http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com and enjoy previous posts. I would love to hear your feedback on your favorite posts. Thanks for your support.


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"A.I.M. To Win In 2010"
Aspire, Inspire, Motivate

Yolanda Clay Triplett
"YoTrip"
http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com
http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com

"Words the joyful noise of my
mouth, sweet sounds to my ears.The
results of a love affair between
pen and paper, words"

"BEING yourself is easy if you simply accept who you are and dedicate time working on becoming better. Your "who" should always be open for improvements" 8/30/10 ~YoTrip

Motivational Monday-Be positive in your outlook. You have to envision good before you can actually obtain a small measure of it's benefits.

Keep the people of HAITI, CHILE, the GULF REGION, AND TENNESSEE in your thoughts and prayers. Give to http://www.newmissions.org

Please visit my blog: http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com and http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com and enjoy previous posts. I would love to hear your feedback on your favorite posts. Thanks for your support.

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**Saturday commemorated forty-seven years since the famous "I Have A Dream" speech was given in Washington, DC by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.**

**Yesterday (8/29/10) marked five years since the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Region.**


"A.I.M. To Win In 2010"
Aspire, Inspire, Motivate

Yolanda Clay Triplett
"YoTrip"
http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com
http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com

"Words the joyful noise of my
mouth, sweet sounds to my ears.The
results of a love affair between
pen and paper, words"

Losing To Gain (Possessions), Part 4

Things, stuff, things, stuff and more things and more stuff. Houses, cars,
stocks, bonds, land, and businesses are just a few of the things and stuff that
people own. Lately, it is hard to find people who have not experienced the loss
of possessions. The current economic climate has heightened people's awareness
of their things, their stuff, and their possessions. The loss of possessions is
the final installment in the series "Losing To Gain". Losing possessions is an
area that is worth examining a little closer.

Everyone has something or multiple things which are near and dear to their
heart. Let's face it, if you worked hard for that car, that house, or that
business your ownership is a serious matter. It has been said that anything you
work hard for is well worth fighting for,if the effort was made to obtain it,
then go the extra mile to retain it. Some would say that these days fighting for
your possessions is becoming a routine task. Many people find themselves in a
position of fighting to keep their things, their stuff, their possessions.

It is amazing how losing one thing or one possession has the ability to start a
cycle of loss. Pat and Paul Possessors are a married couple with two children in
private school, living in a home, with two cars and a mini-van. Pat is a Office
Administrator and Paul is a District Sales Manager and both have worked for
their companies for more than 10 years, with solid retirement plans in place.
The Possessors' take vacations to destinations inside and outside of the
country, several times a year. Pat and Paul are also the owners of a
successful small real estate company. A year ago, Paul was laid off from his
job, the Possessors have seen their lives change drastically. The Possessors
summed up their loss in this way: one car was loss, the children's private
school attendance was loss, the real estate business loss clients, but most
importantly the family loss a major income stream. The devastation of losing
possessions was difficult for the Possessors, yet they were determined to stay
positive. The possessions were important to the Possessors but they were not
their central focus.

The loss of stuff, things, or possessions should not only be viewed as the end,
but as a beginning. When loss of possessions occurs, the obvious questions of
why and how settle in waiting to find answers. Losing possessions should promote
the notion of living with less. Many people have been forced to not focus on the
things they have loss but to learn to live better with what they have left. So
if you have experienced a loss of possession recently and find yourself whining
and complaining about your things and your stuff, get OVER IT!

Life is far more precious than the POSSESSIONS you surround yourself with,like a
blanket of comfort. Take time and assess your loss and see the blessing in
having your life, your health and your family. Losing to Gain (Possessions) can
best be summed up by the comedic genius of George Carlin. In his stand-up
comedy performance, Mr. Carlin exposes how losing your stuff can easily send you
into a crazy state. *Mr. Carlin (R.I.P.) does use a few choice words in his
delivery but he makes you think abou/t you and your stuff.
Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLoge6QzcGY

Losing to Gain (Possessions), Part 4. 8/26/10
~YoTrip

"A.I.M. To Win In 2010"
Aspire, Inspire, Motivate

Yolanda Clay Triplett
"YoTrip"
http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com
http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com

"Words the joyful noise of my
mouth, sweet sounds to my ears.The
results of a love affair between
pen and paper, words"

"Zephyrhills is all about the water: cool, clean, and confident. This H2O is full of the right stuff!" 8/25/10 ~YoTrip

Wisdom Wednesday- Know what you know, and do not be afraid to share it with others.

Keep the people of HAITI, CHILE, the GULF REGION, AND TENNESSEE in your thoughts and prayers. Give to http://www.newmissions.org

Please visit my blog: http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com and http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com and enjoy previous posts. I would love to hear your feedback on your favorite posts. Thanks for your support.

Write your Story. Join the Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild. http://www.orwriters.org/ Purchase your copy of "An Anthology" written by members of the Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild at the listed website

"A.I.M. To Win In 2010"
Aspire, Inspire, Motivate

Yolanda Clay Triplett
"YoTrip"
http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com
http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com

"Words the joyful noise of my
mouth, sweet sounds to my ears.The
results of a love affair between
pen and paper, words"

"Your TIME, your DIME it is up to you to spend them both wisely." 8/22/10
~YoTrip

Monday Motivation[/b]-DETERMINATION is a vehicle driven by the hands of inspiration and motivation!

In Florida, remember to vote tomorrow, Tuesday, August 24th. Exercise your right to have your voice heard.

Keep the people of HAITI, CHILE, the GULF REGION, AND TENNESSEE in your thoughts and prayers. Give to http://www.newmissions.org

Please visit my blog: http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com and http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com and enjoy previous posts. I would love to hear your feedback on your favorite posts. Thanks for your support.

Write your Story. Join the Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild. http://www.orwriters.org/ .Purchase your copy of "An Anthology" written by members of the Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild at the listed website

"A.I.M. To Win In 2010"
Aspire, Inspire, Motivate

Yolanda Clay Triplett
"YoTrip"
http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com
http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com

"Words the joyful noise of my
mouth, sweet sounds to my ears.The
results of a love affair between
pen and paper, words"

Xerox is the patented process for copying documents, and the name of a corporation. The word Xerox should never be used as a synonym for photocopying a document.

"XEROX is a brand, not a plain old copy." 8/20/10
~YoTrip

Freedom Friday-Feel free to have a good time this weekend!

Keep the people of HAITI, CHILE, the GULF REGION, AND TENNESSEE in your thoughts and prayers. Give to http://www.newmissions.org

Please visit my blog: http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com and http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com and enjoy previous posts. I would love to hear your feedback on your favorite posts. Thanks for your support.

Write your Story. Join the Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild. http://www.orwriters.org/ .Purchase your copy of "An Anthology" written by members of the Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild at the listed website

"A.I.M. To Win In 2010"
Aspire, Inspire, Motivate
Yolanda Clay Triplett
"YoTrip"
http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com
http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com

"Words the joyful noise of my
mouth, sweet sounds to my ears.The
results of a love affair between
pen and paper, words"

“WILLPOWER Will Take You Farther Than Won’t Power. If you determine you WILL accomplish a goal, the POWER to make it happen will follow.” 8/18/10 ~YoTrip

Wisdom Wednesday-When you know all things work together for good, you worry less about the mysteries of life.

Keep the people of HAITI, CHILE, the GULF REGION, AND TENNESSEE in your thoughts and prayers. Give to http://www.newmissions.org/

Please visit my blog: http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com/
and http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com/
and enjoy previous posts. I would love to hear your feedback on your favorite posts. Thanks for your support.


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Purchase your copy of "An Anthology" written by members of the Orlando Renaissance

"A.I.M. To Win In 2010"
Aspire, Inspire, Motivate


Yolanda Clay Triplett
"YoTrip"
http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com
http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com


"Words the joyful noise of my
mouth, sweet sounds to my ears.The
results of a love affair between
pen and paper, words"

Losing to Gain (Places)

Have you ever been standing in line at a retail shop, grocery store or bank and remembered you left something or needed one more thing before you checked out? This activity is frustrating when you are also the next person to be assisted with your transaction. Just when you are almost there you lose your place. Or maybe you are reading a book and get interrupted or distracted and do not have a bookmark, you lose your place in the book. What if you are a competitive track and field sprinter and your last time was not your best time, you lose your place in the standings? If you are one of the countless people who have been plagued by the downturn in the economy, you were unable to make your mortgage payments, you lose your place/home.

These days many people find themselves in situations that seem to take them off track, put them out of order and rattle their routines. One step outside of the comfort of the norm and it throws your life into an uproar. It seems that many people feel like the words of the song that were so beautifully penned by Michael W. Smith back in the early '90's. The song, "My Place In This World", speaks clearly to losing your place, and seeking a solution to finding your way back to the LIGHT that holds all the answers. When you lose your place, and it feels like the loss is too much to bear, put your trust in the ONE who will always be there! Losing to gain (Places)...


My Place In This World

The wind is moving
But I am standing still
A life of pages
Waiting to be filled
A heart that's hopeful
A head that's full of dreams
But this becoming
Is harder than it seems
Feels like I'm...

CHORUS
Looking for a reason
Roaming through the night to find
My place in this world
My place in this world
Not a lot to lean on
I need Your light to help me find
My place in this world
My place in this world

If there are millions
Down on their knees
Among the many
Can you still hear me?
Hear me asking
'Where do I belong?'
Is there a vision
That I can call my own?
Show me I'm...

CHORUS

Looking for a reason
Roaming through the night to find
My place in this world
My place in this world
Not a lot to lean on
I need Your light to help me find
My place in this world
My place in this world
Originally recorded by Michael W. Smith

"A.I.M. To Win In 2010"
Aspire, Inspire, Motivate

Yolanda Clay Triplett
"YoTrip"
http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com
http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com

"Words the joyful noise of my
mouth, sweet sounds to my ears.The
results of a love affair between
pen and paper, words"

"VARIETY is like a box of 64 Crayola Crayons, Each day you can choose the colors that appear in your backdrop. Your world is only as colorful or colorless as you choose to make it. "8/15/2010
~YoTrip

Keep the people of HAITI, CHILE, the GULF REGION, AND TENNESSEE in your thoughts and prayers. Give to http://www.newmissions.org

Please visit my blog: http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com and http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com and enjoy previous posts. I would love to hear your feedback on your favorite posts. Thanks for your support.

Write your Story. Join the Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild. http://www.orwriters.org/ .Purchase your copy of "An Anthology" written by members of the Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild at the listed website

"A.I.M. To Win In 2010"
Aspire, Inspire, Motivate

Yolanda Clay Triplett
"YoTrip"
http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com
http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com

"Words the joyful noise of my
mouth, sweet sounds to my ears.The
results of a love affair between
pen and paper, words"

Losing To Gain (People), Part 2

Last week the topic of "Losing to Gain" was introduced in the form of several questions, posed to make you ponder the concept of losing. The feedback was great; it is good to know someone is reading these words. Today we will examine the "people portion" of Losing to Gain. Please feel free to share your thoughts on this topic or others that are shared.

We are all born with an invisible expiration date on our foreheads. A person's time of birth is certain and is announced upon their arrival in this world. The wailing cries of an infant are their calling card. The joyous celebration that is had for your birth is a marked difference to the service held for your departure. Leaving here, transitioning, and going home, dying is as certain as our birth.

The human reaction to death is usually filled with sadness, sorrow and surrender. Our hearts are heavy, our hands try to hold on and our heads are helpless in our need to understand WHY our loved one, friend, neighbor, co-worker, or stranger left us in this world. Quite simply, we want answers to the inevitable activity of death. As much as we know death will come, we are most times mentally, physically, socially and emotionally unprepared to face that which death brings. Those who have a spiritual connection realize that "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord". The soul of the saved are released from this earth and the physical shell remains.

So often at the time of mourning people will say, “I am so sorry for your loss". Yet the believer knows that if a person knows the Lord, then they are far from being LOST or a LOSS to those who loved them. When the pain subsides and the peace begins to sustain, you will find a comfort in knowing the loss of people can be seen as a blessing. The loss becomes a gain in the sweet assurance of knowing the dead and dearly departed move on to a place of rest. As much as people hurt when people they love and care about transition from this earth, in time those left behind will see the beauty in the loss and celebrate those who have gained eternal life.

In loving memory of Larry McCormack (Husband of Karen), we met once or twice in this life but I am sure I will see you in the great beyond. For the countless others we celebrate the life you lived and the new life they have gained! Losing to Gain...
~YoTrip

"A.I.M. To Win In 2010"
Aspire, Inspire, Motivate

Yolanda Clay Triplett
"YoTrip"
http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com
http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com

"Words the joyful noise of my
mouth, sweet sounds to my ears.The
results of a love affair between
pen and paper, words"

“TOUGH TIMES should push us to reach up for the higher bar of success. Too often we find it easier to reach down and come up short on the lower bar. You will not rise up to your potential, by reaching down.” 8/11/10
~YoTrip

Wisdom Wednesday- Know what you know and do not be afraid to share it with others!

Keep the people of HAITI, CHILE, the GULF REGION, AND TENNESSEE in your thoughts and prayers. Give to http://www.newmissions.org

Please visit my blog: http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com and http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com and enjoy previous posts. I would love to hear your feedback on your favorite posts. Thanks for your support.

Write your Story. Join the Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild. http://www.orwriters.org/ .Purchase your copy of "An Anthology" written by members of the Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild at the listed website

"A.I.M. To Win In 2010"
Aspire, Inspire, Motivate

Yolanda Clay Triplett
"YoTrip"
http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com
http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com

"Words the joyful noise of my
mouth, sweet sounds to my ears.The
results of a love affair between
pen and paper, words"

"SIMPLICITY can easily become complexity when too many hands become involved in the process. Consider using the K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid) method, it gets you better results." 8/9/10 ~YoTrip

Motivational Monday- Once you know you can, then show you can!

Keep the people of HAITI, CHILE, the GULF REGION, AND TENNESSEE in your thoughts and prayers. Give to http://www.newmissions.org

Please visit my blog: http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com and http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com and enjoy previous posts. I would love to hear your feedback on your favorite posts. Thanks for your support.

Write your Story. Join the Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild. http://www.orwriters.org/ .Purchase your copy of "An Anthology" written by members of the Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild at the listed website

"A.I.M. To Win In 2010"
Aspire, Inspire, Motivate

Yolanda Clay Triplett
"YoTrip"
http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com
http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com

"Words the joyful noise of my
mouth, sweet sounds to my ears.The
results of a love affair between
pen and paper, words"

"REFLECTION is a gateway to the mirror of your life, you have the ability to change what the is reflected and projected to the world." 8/6/10 ~YoTrip

Freedom Friday-You worked hard all week to arrive at the weekend, make sure to make the most of the days given.

Keep the people of HAITI, CHILE, the GULF REGION, AND TENNESSEE in your thoughts and prayers. Give to http://www.newmissions.org

Please visit my blog: http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com and http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com and enjoy previous posts. I would love to hear your feedback on your favorite posts. Thanks for your support.

Write your Story. Join the Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild. http://www.orwriters.org/ Purchase your copy of "An Anthology" written by members of the Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild at the listed website

"A.I.M. To Win In 2010"
Aspire, Inspire, Motivate

Yolanda Clay Triplett
"YoTrip"
http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com
http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com

"Words the joyful noise of my
mouth, sweet sounds to my ears.The
results of a love affair between
pen and paper, words"

Losing to Gain, Part 1

Have you ever loss a person, place, or possession? How did that sense of loss make you feel? Did you feel like you would never get over the loss of that person, place, or possession? Are you consumed with what you felt you have loss? Do you think it is possible to lose and gain? Is your loss too fresh, too new, too raw for you to realize its meaning? There are no "correct or right answers" to these questions, each person responds based on their experience with loss. Losing to gain is a concept, a notion, a viewpoint that requires an introspective journey to healing your feelings and moving past the pain. Losing to gain is best examined by the elements it contains: loss of people, loss of places, and loss of possessions.

Encountering loss, experiencing loss, or evaluating loss has been a "hot topic" of discussion. What are your thoughts on the idea of loss? Give me some feedback.

"A.I.M. To Win In 2010"
Aspire, Inspire, Motivate

Yolanda Clay Triplett
"YoTrip"
http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com
http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com

"Words the joyful noise of my
mouth, sweet sounds to my ears.The
results of a love affair between
pen and paper, words"

"QUESTIONING spirits show a hunger for knowledge. Seek to know the unknown, it will feed your soul continually." 8/4/10
~YoTrip

Wisdom Wednesday-Learning is a state of mind.

Keep the people of HAITI, CHILE, the GULF REGION, AND TENNESSEE in your thoughts and prayers. Give to http://www.newmissions.org

Please visit my blog: http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com and http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com and enjoy previous posts. I would love to hear your feedback on your favorite posts. Thanks for your support.

Write your Story. Join the Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild. http://www.orwriters.org/ Purchase your copy of "An Anthology" written by members of the Orlando Renaissance Writers Guild at the listed website

"A.I.M. To Win In 2010"
Aspire, Inspire, Motivate

Yolanda Clay Triplett
"YoTrip"
http://www.yotrip.wordpress.com
http://www.yotrip-wordsandthoughts.blogspot.com

"Words the joyful noise of my
mouth, sweet sounds to my ears.The
results of a love affair between
pen and paper, words"