Permission to lighten up

Good morning beautiful people! Before I end this last day of the year I will give myself Permission to Lighten Up!

I used to be too intense. I was intense about how my children behaved and looked. I was intense about how my house looked, how I looked and what people thought of us. I was intense about trying to change my mate into what I thought he should be and do. I really can't think of anything I wasn't intense about! It could be too much to bear with at times. I'm talking about me not none of you, so keep reading. Lol What I really needed to do was give myself permission to lighten up!

I didn't know how to trust God with daily life. I was out of balance in almost everything. This year alone was a roller coaster of out of balance. I did not yet realize that celebration and enjoyment are necessary in our lives, we cannot be healthy spiritually, mentally, emotionally or physically without it! In fact, celebration is so necessary that God made sure He put it in the Bible. He literally commands us to celebrate.

Read Psalms 138:5

Yes, they will sing about the lord ’s ways, for the glory of the lord is very great.

The best gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you, and you cannot be healthy without celebration being a regular part of your life. Today, change the entire atmosphere in your life with celebration. Give yourself permission to lighten up!

My prayer for us this day: Dear God, don't let me be too intense. Help me remember to give myself permission to lighten up and celebrate Your goodness every day.

You all have a wonderful and safe New Year! See you in 2015 as I prepare myself to walk the red carpet! I love your support let's keep growing and celebrating each achievement together. ~Atara Estes of Sound the Alarm Outreach/STAO Radio

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Bag lady

I started getting rid of my baggage that has weighed me down or better yet they were distractions to my daily walk. I always thought I had things under control while I was fooling myself it was indirectly controlling me.

The holidays well its not the same.... Too many bad memories left in my head. So as I look forward to the new year I pray that I not only leave those old things behind but that they stay where they belong. Because if they were meant to be for me then we would soaring over the distractions and embracing the main attractions. Life!!

I don't think I'm meant to be alone but for some reason life seem to be that way until the right one (age appropriate man) is able to stand up with me and not hide behind me with other intentions. Ha I don't need no sugar daddy, nor a tender roni. I am a young lady that just need a balance for once in her life.  I'm not looking for no fairytale, no trick, no treat and no pretend to love me. Let it be real someone who has been through the struggle and had overcome with victory because God is the one.

No more temporary attempts this is fulltime commitment with nothing else to spare. Don't get it twisted this is not for anyone to apply because remember fakebook I mean Facebook or any social site is a real place for people to hide behind.  Don't inbox me communicate the old fashion way. Talk! Use your words and meet people of interest face to face. I'm done unloading my baggage now and I feel 10 pounds lighter. I'm about to become the next heavy weight champion of the world. Watch out! It's a whole new world out there. I'm about to embrace it! Be encouraged because it's your season.

Have a great day Kings and Queens! Selah

Take responsibility for your happiness

One of the most important lessons I have learned is that I cannot count on someone else to make me happy. God has given us the ability to take responsibility for our own happiness.

A lot of people aren't happy unless a certain person behaves a certain way, or unless a certain situation works out just the way they want it to. Every day we let our happiness depend on other people and situations, when in reality, God wants us to find our happiness in Him.

There was a time when I would feel sorry for myself if my mate went to play pool the day after one of our family events. I wanted him to go shopping or just snuggle with me. But God showed me that we have different ways of relaxing and unwinding. At least in some situations but for other's I was insecure and needed to know where he was at all times. Didn't need to trust the fact he needed space from me and nagging didn't help bring him home any quicker to me.

That's just one example, but there are so many ways that we put unrealistic expectations on people and rely on them to keep us happy. God wants us to look to Him first and rely on Him for our happiness.

Get your heart purged from being use to being abused from unhappiness. You will always find yourself unhappy if you DON'T heal from the abuse you're no longer in. I was abusing myself because of my horrible past relationships and messed up the relationship that came afterwards. Pull on and lean on God he will help you through it.

Prayer for me and you: God, my happiness should only rely on You, not other people and situations. Today, I get rid of my unrealistic expectations and take responsibility for my own happiness.

Ecclesiastes 3:12
~Atara LadyTatu Estes

#LIVEAGAIN #Lovelife #healthier #lifestyle

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

As we celebrate DOMESTIC VIOLENCE awareness month. Please remember the lives that were taken by this violent crime. This ruins lots of families especially the children and teens that are involved. Children loves their parents they don't see what adults see when it comes to abuse. We must cover the children and teens at all cost and teach them that love don't hurt.

We (survivors) must break the cycle that we have seen repeated and learned in our homes in order for our children to model positive behavior with other peers and adults. Children and teens seeks for approval and they want acceptance.

We (adults) must start with us and take a look at our past choices. You can and deserve healthy relationships. Sound the Alarm to domestic violence. Share your story of survival. I have made up my mind that I shall LIVE AGAIN and you can too!

Be ready for the battle

Greetings beautiful people!

Life is filled with challenges and disappointments but what are we going to do when it comes knocking at our door? Will we give up? Just throw in the towel. Or will we get ready for the battle.  For the word of God does tells us in 2 Chronicles 20:15

And he said, Hearken you, all Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you king Jehoshaphat, Thus says the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.

But also John 10:10

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

So if we know that things are coming to war against you then put on the whole armor of God and be ready to fight for your life to stay alive because the life you live is not your own. We are equipped to be life for the world around us. Bringing hope to a hopeless nation. The only way to be ready is to allow God to use those opposition you're facing for your good. 

IT is not to destroy your hopes and dreams. You have a will to live or you have a will to die. That statement is spiritual or natural decision. I challenge you to be ready for the battles that comes into your life because they are coming. Surround yourself with positive people. Motivational books that will inspire you anything that will starve your fears and erase those doubts.  You will have the VICTORY as YOU redirect your attention of it being ALL about you. Let your light shine so that ALL will see that God is GOOD!  Join our blog site and share #LIVEAGAIN

Don't be confused

Greetings beautiful people! Don't be confused by what others might say about you while you're experiencing your storms in life. Everyone will have storms in their lives. We might be the cause of some storms and some may be getting stretched into another level in our lives. But whatever reason it may be YOU can make it.

It looks like you have lost your best friend but you are learning to trust who your real and dear friend really are. For me it's God wIth a few friends no doubt. God is my first LOVE because he sticks closer then anyone else.

In the book of Proverbs 24:16 NKJV

For a righteous man may fall seven times And rise again, But the wicked shall fall by calamity.

Do not put anyone down while they are going through. You couldn't walk a mile in my shoes and I can't walk in yours. Let's be more sensitive to one another and if you cannot spread love then don't get in anyone's way. Just step aside and allow the right people to be a greater blessing to that individual in need of TLC.

Trust me as you keep living you will need someone to encourage you, motivate you and love YOU through your storms so be careful. Watch who you're stepping on that person won't be down too long. Their setbacks are just temporary I call it underconstruction.

Think about it! DON'T be confused!  #LIVEAGAIN
~Atara Estes

My first love

DON'T take it personal but out of all the horrible things that I have faced in this lifetime. Trust me when I say this God has never left my side. I can't depend on man there has been too many broken promises. Not with all but the ones close to you. I know that I may have strayed away from God a few times but he's been there ALL the time for me that is why I can say he is my first love and true love. He taught me to love ME.

I finally get it after 40 years being on this earth. I DON'T care how long it took for me to get it just as long as I got it. Get it! #LIVEAGAIN

Find the good

Greetings beautiful people! Today is a great day to find the good in a bad situation. We ask why when things are just going totally wrong. But have we really challenged ourselves to know that in the book of Romans says 8:28 King James Version (KJV)

28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

We can rest assured that with Gods love whatever was meant for bad God turns it around for our good. You change that situation around because you can don't let it defeat you in anyway. We are more than conquerors. So let's face our fears and continue to stand in faith. Be blessed on TODAY. Share my site with others if you're encouraged and inspired. We can LIVE AGAIN!

Make today great

Good morning beautiful people! Have a fantastic day! #LIVEAGAIN

Wounded but not dismayed - Stop domestic violence

If you're in the St. Louis area please see the details on the flyer.  I'm excited to be able to share my testimony at this revival on Saturday at 7pm. We might be bruised but not broken because we can LIVE AGAIN!

Location: Grace Apostolic Church 11770 Seven Hills Dr, Florrisant, MO 63033 @7pm Meet me there! I need my strength renewed how about you!

Sound The Alarm Outreach - Home

Sound The Alarm Outreach - Home Please click on the link to see the latest updates to our site. Help us spread the word to stop domestic violence.This is a problem.

You are invited

You do not want to miss this event!!

Be good to yourself

Beautiful people! KEEP sounding the alarm against domestic violence. 

I have come a long way but I have a long way to still go. I really want you all to be good to yourself and then to one another. Today's word is
Psalms 100:4-5 
Come through the gates to his Temple giving thanks to him. Enter his courtyards with songs of praise. Honor him and bless his name. The Lord is good! There is no end to his faithful love. We can trust him forever and ever!
GOD IS JUST A PRAYER AWAY♥
Sound the Alarm Outreach would like for you to check out the book signing commercial on YouTube by Atara Estes. In it you will find out a little bit more about the author. Mark your calendars I hope to see you all at the event Saturday March 29th from 12-5pm at Queen Of Sheba 6665 Olive Blvd Ucity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXGIG1_moDE&feature=youtube_gdata_player#STAO #staoradio #author #soundthealarmoutreach #healing #Support #empower

Damaged Goods: My Journey

Damaged Goods: My Journey is released on Amazon.com Go get your copy either on Kindle or paper back of My memoir. Share with friend and family thank you for your support let us get this message to reach world wide. I really want to thank you all for supporting me by purchasing your copy. Numbers do not lie....God is faithful. Continue to SOUND THE ALARM with me. ~Atara Estes

Spring forth LIFE in 2014

Good morning beautiful people!! I'm glad to have a new calendar year to put in your mind to move on. But we must know that it is all in your control to make a fresh start in your life at any given time not just when we're at the end of the year and going into a new one. Take back your life, your dreams and ambitions to another level. Some people need this to be symbolic in order to know that there is another day to get it right. Well everyday you wake up is another chance to get it right. I knew that my life would never be the same as a little girl and that has been a true statement. However the revelation now that I have to add to that is the results that I now see because I spoke LIFE over myself because there is power in your words. So who knows you better then yourself and God? No one. Protect your heart and dreams. Be what you believe and the rest will follow. The meditation word is
Isaiah 43:19
Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.

I can't wait to see the results now in this new year. It's going to blow my mind. I'm not only a mother or friend. I'm a business woman with many doors opened in my favor with my outreach and other businesses that are pending. Also I'm an author, internet radio host and my motivational speaking will never be the same. This is what I know and not what I heard.

I didn't change I just woke up with God.

Be blessed! ~Atara ****Happy New Year****