Thank You Comedian Lord

In life I'm always inspired and am always looking to inspire by the joys, the hurts, in death, in sadness, and celebrating the  success of others.  But today I was inspired by the death of someone who left a legacy in my heart. 

You never know how ppl will come into your life or for what reason... As cliche as it may be there are seasons for everyone. 

Today this Blog is dedicated to Comedian Lord. While I cannot call him a close friend I most certainly will say a dear friend or in the words of GL Douglas an "Intentional Friend" We didn't speak everyday or see each other often, but the times we did I walked away filled with fuel I needed from conversations. I can only imagine that he was this way with everyone he came in contact with. Just his words that encouraged me to want to be a better artist, a better singer, a better Daria. He gave me the never give up speech and your so gifted, talented and beautiful,  the world needs to hear you speech. Not because he was my friend but because he was a total stranger that believed in me. Sure I hear these things all the time from family friends those in my circle.... But it is something igniting when it comes from someone who sees you from the outside. That is who Lord was and forever will be. 

I met Lord a few years ago through the ever so funny and talented GL Douglas, one of his closest friends. As she shared some memories at the funeral service all I could do was reflect on who Lord was to everyone... Watching the out pour of people flooding into the church showing love and to say their final goodbye I could only reflect on what a phenomenal man he was to everyone. The lives he touched with just one word, a simple hello, a text, call, or just him popping up at a show for someone else out of pure love and support. What I got from him is that he wanted everyone to succeed, he wanted to see everyone make it. He wanted everyone to believe in themselves and make their dreams come true. 

This brings me back to being that "Intentional Friend". It made me reflect on how intentional Lord was. How caring and passionate he was for others. I could only come to one conclusion.... He was purposed on this earth to teach us all!!! To teach us all to be more intentional, to teach us all that in this busy world, through all this hustle and bustle, through all the grinding, as we climb the ladder to the top, that we must LIVE!!! That we must be intentional while LIVING!  Let us all take the pieces of Comedian Lord that he left with us. He dropped a jewel to each and everyone of us. Everyone has their own personal story with him. Cherish it! Let it be the fuel to push you to the next level in your life or in your career.  In that service I asked myself what will my obituary say? Will it say that my purpose was filled....did I fulfill all I was supposed to, I can only hope. We all should hope that we have learned to be as intentional as Lord!!!! 

Even in his death he still inspires.... I left a funeral service completely lifted and inspired. Awakened!!! Simply because of who he was. 

Let us continue to pray for his family, friends and one another. Let his Legacy live on in your heart!!!! 

Peace 

Comedian Lord, may you Rest In Peace and Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!! 

Daria Jones 

@DariaSings2u

Welcome to Sweet 16 "2016"

When chatting with a group of friends wishing each other a prosperous and heathy new year, a friend said Happy New Year "it's Sweet 16". I let that sink in for a bit... And we'll it sure is SWEET. I can taste the treats that are coming my way. It's so close I can smell it. I mean think about it, really think. When we hear "Sweet 16" we think birthday celebration and "Sweet 16" is just that, a celebration... It's the "coming of age", a transition period into the next part of our lives. In our early years we yearn anxiously to turn 16. The big party, music, friends, gowns, make-up, shoes (for us girls all things "girlie"). In my case I just wanted a Regular party music, food, fun, and friends, the Tom Boy in me. But for some they celebrate with a movie and dinner. However it went down we wanted to celebrate such a huge milestone in your adolescent/teenage years. Turning 16 was such a BIG DEAL and still is. (Go down memory lane for a bit and think of all your excitement). 

Now come with me to 2016, whatever age you are, no matter where you are in your life.  Inhale and smell how sweet it is!! Feel that same excitement as you once did. Remember your dreams, now follow them.  Awaken what's inside of you!!! Remember when you believed you could, well you still can... While it is still early make a decision that your new year will be the sweetest it has ever been. 

BE ENCOURAGED!!! BE GREAT! And EXPECT GREAT THINGS!!! 

Dance like no one is watching and Sing like no one is listening!!! 

Signed and Sealed with love, 

DariaSings2u

**Inspired by Mitch Matlock**

Beliefs or Behavior

Hello world! Here we are day 2 blogging I think having this app on my phone has really made a difference. Lol real talk. 

Well here we are as I sit in motor vehicles inspection center scrolling down my FB timeline another picture sparks my thoughts. I was just on the phone with my little sister talking about "behaviors". You know the actions that truly show your growth. We all have different beliefs in all areas of our lives whether we follow tradition or just set in our own ways, but the question strikes up "Are your beliefs making you a better person?" Are you growing? I mean in my beliefs I could be a wreck, going down hill making bad decisions because of my beliefs. My behaviors are the effects of my beliefs. So I ask you? What behaviors do your beliefs display about you? Remember someone is always watching, and what they see is first hand what they instantly know about you, until they can actually talk with you. I want my behaviors to be aligned with my beliefs. 

Technology and a Lost Connection

Saw this picture (pictured below) and it sparked massive emotions and thoughts. I mean I actually started having a conversation with myself. A lot of remember when's started coming up. Like Remember when you memorized everyone of your close family and friends telephone numbers and even addresses. There was no "let me store it in my cell phone". You actually had to write it down. There used to be such a thing called a telephone and address book. I recently purchased one because of past cell phone experiences and losing important data. Then people say that's why there is a SIM card or iCloud for back up. Nope no thanks sorry when satellites are down I need info in front of me. 

Remember when: a guy or a gal would pick up the telephone just to say hi, I love you or would you like to catch a movie and some dinner. Now we just text it. I'm sorry there is a different type of intimacy when it's spoken. Text messages can be interpreted in so many different ways. You don't hear a tone or pitch. 

Remember: board games, when you actually had to talk to your opponent and it actually made the game more fun and competitive at the same time. You were engaging in goodtimes, laughter, snacks, and depending on the game you were playing it sparked up conversation. 

All I'm saying is while technology is great it has it's perks, but Don't let it steal away the moments that make life worth living.  Enjoy those around you, learn something new about your husband, wife, children, friends, family etc. step away from the technology just for a moment retreat with your loved ones and it doesn't mean an expensive vacation. It could be at your own dinner table. Have some good old fashion "table talk" tell a joke or two. Share your day, your thoughts or your feelings with each other for a moment not with social media. Create memories for your family, friends and generations to come. Possibly pick up an old tradition or start a new one. What I'm saying is just LIVE a little with one another. 

As I am writing this I am talking to myself as well. None of us are perfect, we all have adopted busy schedules and lives. But let us not forget the importance of solid communication with one another. It can make a world of difference. 

Peace and Love 😘

DariaSings2u

LATE NIGHTS!!!

Ugh I hate these late nights but I love them at the same time... You ever been so tired, but can't sleep too much on the brain... because of the grind. The early bird catches the worm. But also the late nights are when the best ideas come to my mind. I'm beat I mean exhausted.. trying to balance work, a personal life and personal career because I have an AGENDA to stick to all at once can be exerting and overwhelming.

God has a plan for my life... I am realizing that it is okay to say no to certain projects as long as there is a peace about it within.

Vision, I have been given a vision and no matter how great some opportunities may seem they may be the very thing that may throw me off track.

The Plan, I have a plan and the plan must be executed correctly. Simply because with a VISION there MUST be a PLAN.

The Vision: My health, overall success at my weight loss goals and sticking to it. that may mean I have to say no to somethings no matter how exciting it seems...but its okay. I have a goal set in mind and  I am doing whats best for me now. My Writing, I must absolutely must write more... Today I sat myself down at this computer and melodies and lyrics just came... (God has truly gifted me and he showed me right then and there I have to use it or I may lose it.) Iron sharpens Iron and repetition and practice makes Pretty Darn close to perfect. My Project,, it must be complete by the end of this summer... I can't make others Dreams become mine, because if I do that then my Dream will begin to get smaller and smaller and deplete... The Goal Must be reached and nothings stopping me...


Obstacles may come but I am learning to look at them as stepping stones. I'm sure there are more hurdles for me to jump over and there will be some stumbling blocks, but they are just that I may stumble but I WILL NOT FALL (FAIL). THIS IS MY TIME TO SUCCEED AT EVERYTHING I PUT MY MIND TOO...

I walk by Faith and not by sight!!!!

Vision

When you allow God to have his way, he will move things (stumbling blocks, brick walls, rocks, people that don't need to be there, etc you get my drift) out of your way. Doors and windows will open that you never thought could. He will place the right things and people in your path. He will place a vision on the inside of you making you want to burst! An excitement that will make you scream to the high heavens... I thank God for Grace! I thank him for Vision!!!!

God is something! when you need answers he is the go to man!

My Father, in heaven. Being quite honest at times I feel so blessed and then there are times I feel like I am totally alone left to fend for myself. But deep down inside I know you are right there!!!!

When you are blessed with gifts and talents it is a must to utilize them. I had been battling for the last 3 years about leaving my job and totally stepping out on faith knowing that my gifts will make room for me. Finally I am to the breaking point and still struggling and battling in my mind.

The truth, even if I decide to stay there is no real security, on any given day on any job there is a possibility of down sizing. Right? Right!

While contemplating and going back and forth in my head about this decision, I decided well if your going to take such a major step in your life you need a well thought out plan, something to prepare you for whats to come. I started looking on sites to help me prepare.  I mean I am not the only one in this world who decided to take such a huge leap of faith. There has got to be something or somebody out there to help me prepare for this. Well heres another truth, there is nothing that can prepare you for the fear of taking such a huge step. Sometimes you just gotta do it!

There is so much I want to accomplish! I have a gift, I have a vision and now I have a plan. Time to put it into action... Its still early in 2013, almost half way through it, but there is still time. RISE and GRINDING on a daily basis... Daria Jones is about to be a household name...

Making Changes

Its strange how so often we as people go from one extreme to the next. I'm almost sure 9 times out of  10 its because we don't have the Patience to Wait on what's promised to us. 

We have all been given a vision and purpose to fulfill in this life before we leave this earth. Every vision isn't meant to last a lifetime. There is a season for everything. Example, this time and point that I decided to take my health back I started juicing, I won't juice forever, but I will until I get to my weight loss goal! (stay focused Daria) I did feel like it was an extreme decision but it was a decision that I couldn't' hesitate on. My health was at risk. No a doctor didn't tell me I have heart disease or that I had diabetes or any other ailments that can come from being over weight, but it hit me if I don't do something about it now, i will keep putting my life and health at risk… Do I want to keep doing that to myself? No! SO I am 18 days into this and feeling much better about myself. I have developed a confidence about myself because of how I am feeling on the inside… 

This is a decision I am glad I decided to just jump on it.  I have had a more clear mind. I am More focused on the long term results instead of trying to fix every situation in my life so quick in a rush to hurry and get this weight off or in such a rush to finish anything for that matter.  (Come on Daria you gotta do this!) I finally put a halt on whats been rushing me (The world) and decided to bask in the goodness of being patient.  We live in such a busy busy world where everything is instant. (Well I didn't put the weight on instantly even though it was easier to put on than it is to get off) But with hard work, consistency, and being diligent and honest about the situation I will get the results I have longed for..

 Now there is a difference between not going out getting whats yours and what you deserve or sitting around waiting for it all to just happen… We must take action in order to see results.  But we can't rush results, when we begin to rush and move so fast we get lost in it all. Losing focus and losing control of it all. We start with something and as soon as that doesn't work we move right on to the next thing without giving the first thing we tried a chance to even manifest. 

Now don't get me wrong everything doesn't work for everybody. However what I  have come to the realization that if we WAIT and Wait with expectancy The END RESULT IS GREAT! Focus and Finish strong no matter what it is you set your heart to do. Be patient and Wait with expectancy. God has given you a vision and he has given you the tools to put the vision into Action. So matter what your vision is Music, Wieght Loss, New Job, etc. BE PATIENT AND WAIT WITH EXPECTANCY!!!! 

Matthew 7:7-8 Ask and it shall be given to you, seek and ye shall find, Knock and the door will be opened to you.  for everyone who asks will receive, and anyone who seeks will find and the will be opened to those who knock… 

Habakkuk 2:2

Says Write the vision so that it may be plain on tablets. for there is an appointed time it will speak of the end and will not prove false. 

My health journey is beginning and it started with a great kick off, somewhere along the lines I allowed this busy lifestyle to get in the way. But I am determined to complete this task. It's a must! It won't happen overnight but it will and is in the process of happening… Can

wait for the end result  

So my friends take the time to decide what it is we are jumping in and out of, what it is we are expecting and what we truly truly believe the end result to be… 

Change is a process and can be an enjoyable one if we allow it to be.