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.

 

A NEW JOURNEY

Wow where do I begin? I was never one to blog but instantly in these past two weeks I felt the need to sit at the computer and start writing about the new journey I am on... I created this page probably about 5 years ago and swore up and down I would keep it up... As much as my music means to me and keeping my supporters updated I wasn't the type to do a blog. Any of you who knows me, knows that I hardly even keep up with my social networks. But I made a conscious decision that this would be a task that I complete.  So many things are happening in my life good and difficult decisions to make career wise. But lets start here. My weight loss journey. Lets face it I have never been a skinny girl always been the thick chick, big girl, cute face chubby waist...But always carried in such a way where I was confident with who I was.  I was comfortable in my own skin because I never tried to be anything other than who I was. I was bought up around caring and loving parents who taught me to love myself and others. Friends who accepted me for who I was and not what I could do for them or for the matter of how I looked. Long story short I accepted me for me, but it wasn't healthy and of course there were times when I was uncomfortable with myself, displeased at how I looked in the mirror. In a country where fast life and fast food is pushed on us I made some pretty poor decisions concerning my health. Lets face it we all have. I've tried all the fad diets, I've tried weight watchers and they worked, but still and all the weight didn't stay off, yes I exercised but still no results like I wanted. THE TRUTH is I wasn't ready to make life changing decisions, I was only willing to do it temporarily therefore I saw temporary results.  Last year this time I began to walk/jog in the park. *(God makes no mistakes by the people he places in your life) A group of friends and I started talking about getting healthy and that we did. So i started exercising diligently going to the gym as well... Even tried Insanity and other things just to keep moving but didn't change my eating habits *(I was just simply maintaining my weight, at least I'm not gaining) therefore I was at a standstill. (remember eating habits never changed)

     Lets fast forward to Now (about 3 weeks ago) I watched a documentary recommended by my cousin. She simply sent me a link and said if you have 90 minutes please watch this. Well that day changed my life forever... She and I decided to embark on juicing for weight loss, I was psyched like this is going to be easy and it was... "if the body can heal itself on the outside, then why can't it heal on the inside" -rebootwithjoe.com. He was absolutely right.. Most people I tell think that the movie scared me into wanting to lose the weight in all actuality it educated me on all the good things my body was missing (the proper nutrients). We only get one body I figured I need to take care of it the right way. 

MY BODY IS A TEMPLE! 1 Corinthians 6:19 ⁹ Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; ²⁰ you were bought at a price.Therefore honor God with your bodies. 

With that being said I decided to take my life and my health back!!! And I want to do just that Honor God! 

The first 3 days of me juicing wasn't so bad. I didn't crave food but I think because I was so excited about the new journey.. as the days went on I noticed changes in how I was feeling. Not tired waking up, clear mind and more energetic. My overall health was changing. I questioned myself so many times is this my mind playing tricks on me or am I really feeling much better and  much lighter on the inside. My first week of juicing I lost 6 lbs and the following week an extra 2 lbs. 8lbs in total. I also added small meals at dinner sometimes just some sauteed veggies or a light meal but no meats (seafood only).  But today I am back to juicing completely... Detoxing the body is great I have never felt so good, knowing my body is getting all the nutrients it needs and not wanting for anything. 

In a society where we are tempted by food and treats YES it is hard. However, they are just that treats, its okay to have them every now and then and in moderation. We use food for everything celebrations, depression, we always resort to food as an alternative to some type of emotion and that just shouldn't always be the case. We EAT to LIVE, not LIVE to EAT!
I wanted to share my thoughts and part of my journey with the hopes of inspiring others just as I have been inspired... Whether your reading this because you happened to stumble upon it or because someone shared it with you. Or because you are one of my family members, I say this no matter what your journey is, no matter what addiction or habit you are trying to change about your life it all starts with being HONEST with yourself. The first question are you doing this for yourself or to please others? Are you doing this as a temporary quick fix? I can tell you now if your reasoning is for others and a quick fix you will never be successful at achieving long term positive habits for your life. No judgement just my experience... 

The hardest part of this for me is that I am always on the road. While I am not able to carry a juicer with me I will make smarter choices than I have in the past. Salads and fruit and definitely water. 

LIVE LOVE BE HAPPY AND HEALTHY.... #teamslimdown4life

LOVE YA'LL 
DARIA

This is taking me to new heights in my career and in my life. Spiritually, emotionally, and physically I am much better because of this. And I'm ready until next time folks... follow me during this transition... MANY BLESSINGS!

                              Taking flight in LA

                               Posing in LA

 Me and My Nephew just finished hip hop abs! whew!

Posing!!!! 

LETS GO #TEAMSLIMDOWN4LIFE!!!!! LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN!!!!