What Do You SEE?

I was so excited to see this single rose blooming in my yard this week (yes, it’s Autumn) that I squealed with glee!

On many occasions, the rosebush looks dry, dormant, and DEAD. Yet, the roses that emerge (on on their own schedule, might I add) never cease to amaze me. This rosebush has survived a summer of sustained, sweltering Southern heat. It has prevailed through hurricane force winds and soaking torrents.

Nevertheless, it continues to bloom and flourish – in spite of its environment and circumstances. As a matter of fact, this natural work of artistic wonder is surrounded by dead-looking, withered blooms and spiky thorns.

In its appointed time, each rose that is embedded in the DNA of that rosebush comes forth as the beautiful creation it was intended and designed to be.

What do YOU see? Perhaps there’s a hidden rose just waiting to be discovered, cultivated, nurtured, appreciated…around you, or even in you…

It’s a matter of perspective…and patience.โณ Open your eyes ๐Ÿ‘€ and bloom on, my friend!๐ŸŒน

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”

(Ecclesiastes 3:1)

ยฉ Copyright 2022 by Kayren J. Cathcart

NEW Episode: The Convo Lab welcomes Rita Garnto

Iโ€™ve connected with another dynamic woman who knows that #SelfCareIsNOTselfish and Iโ€™m excited to share our conversation with YOU! #TheConvoLab #AllSistahsAreWelcome 

Rita Garnto with Simple Self-Care by Rita shares valuable tips and techniques for Building Up Your Stress Armor in this timely NEW episode of The Convo Lab.ย 

Check out this amazing interview on YouTube or LinkedIn and learn how to show yourself MORE LOVE and stress LESS!

BONUS: Keep scrolling to check out my nostalgic Hello Kitty nails – they’re absolutely adorbs and they make me SMILE because I count nail design time as self-care LOL…thanks again to Kourtney (on IG @huesovhazel) for decorating me with her artistic genius!

โ€œ36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law?

37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

38 This is the first and great commandment.

39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.โ€

(Matthew 22:36-40)

ยฉ Copyright 2022 by Kayren J. Cathcart

p.s. Drop me a comment after you watch; I wanna to hear from youโ€ฆplease Like, Share, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel for notifications of new episodes of The Convo Lab!

Thanks so much,
Kayren

NEW Episode: The Convo Lab welcomes Kim Angeli

Kim Angeli, CEO & Founder of GratefulBox.com, shares unique ways to inspire grateful living on this NEW episode of The Convo Lab. Check out this amazing interview on YouTube or LinkedIn and prepare to learn some wisdom that will positively impact you – both personally and professionally!

BONUS: Kim has graciously offered a free gift to viewers of The Convo Lab – a “Choose Grateful” key tag! Request yours here: https://gratefulbox.com/choosegratefulkeytag

“O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.”

(Psalm 105:1)

ยฉ Copyright 2022 by Kayren J. Cathcart

p.s. Drop me a comment after you watch; I wanna to hear from youโ€ฆ&ย please Like, Share, Comment, and SUBSCRIBEย toย my YouTube channelย for notifications of new episodes of The Convo Lab!

Thanks so much,

Kayren

LOVE Every Day ๐Ÿ˜

In case you didn’t know it, here’s a news flash: YOU ARE LOVED – each and every day!๐Ÿฅฐ ๐Ÿ’ฏ While Valentine’s Day๐Ÿ’Œ is ONE DAY on the calendar (and I hope you enjoy celebrating it ๐Ÿ’Ÿ as much as I get a kick outta using all the heart emojis๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’ I can get away withโฃ LOL!), let us consider how we can incorporate sharing unconditional love ๐Ÿ’• into every day AFTER February 14…I’d love to hear your ideas in the comments!

Thank you for being part of my blog community – I am thankful for YOU!๐Ÿค—โค Blessings, Kayren ๐Ÿ˜Š

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

(I Corinthians 13:13, NIV)

ยฉ Copyright 2022 by Kayren J. Cathcart

Listen UP!๐Ÿ“ข Why I LOVE Toastmasters๐Ÿž

As we celebrate LOVE this month, I invite you to be inspired and laugh along with me during my Keynote Address at WF Stagecoach Speakers Ballantyne Toastmasters Club Open House on 1/27/2022:

https://anchor.fm/kayren-cathcart/episodes/Listen-UP–Why-I-LOVE-Toastmasters-e1dii47

Participating in Toastmasters has taught me the value of active listening…even though I still LOVE to talk!๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฅฐโค

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:”

(Proverbs 1:5)

ยฉ Copyright 2022 by Kayren J. Cathcart

Build a Legacy of Service ๐Ÿ’–

Do you also have a dream?

As we commemorate and honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this holiday weekend, I encourage you to consider building your own legacy of service.

This, my friends, is love…

It’s never too late to start, and we don’t have to look far for ways to help meet the needs of others – no matter how big or small. ๐Ÿค๐Ÿฝ

Blessings to you as you reach out to bless others, Kayren ๐Ÿ˜‡

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of Godโ€™s grace in its various forms.”
(I Peter 4:10 NIV)

ยฉ Copyright 2022 by Kayren J. Cathcart

NEW Episode: The Convo Lab welcomes Pearlette Cassells๐ŸŽ™

Catch my convo with dynamic author and Productivity Coach Pearlette Cassells this week for the final 2021 POWER-PACKED episode of The Convo Lab! Pearlette is featured in a book compilation with Les Brown (one of my favorite motivational speakers): Ignite the Hunger in You: How to Develop Your Greatness and Ignite Humanity.

Tune in for Episode 8 of The Convo Lab – Kayren Cathcart & Pearlette Cassells:

https://tinyurl.com/TheConvoLabPearletteCassells

Drop me a comment after you watch; I wanna to hear from youโ€ฆand please Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe to my YouTube channel for notifications of new episodes!

Blessings, Kayren

19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.”

(I Corinthians 6:19-20)

ยฉ Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart

The Rewarding Work of Marriage

Shahnaaz Mason Episode 7

Do we always agree with our husbands? Um, no. Does staying in proper position with our husbands afford us protection as we stay in the center of Godโ€™s will? Absolutely!ย 

Wanna learn more about how this godly marriage thing REALLY works? #YearEndMomentum #GodlyWifeGoals

Check out The Convo Lab this week as author Shahnaaz Mason shares wisdom from her new book Get In Line: A Womanโ€™s Guide to Following Her Husband as She Follows Christ. Learn some good tips to incorporateโ€ฆ #YearEndMomentum #GodlyWifeGoals

Tune in for Episode 7 of The Convo Lab – Kayren Cathcart & Shahnaaz Mason:

https://tinyurl.com/TheConvoLabShahnaazMasonย 

Drop me a comment after you watch; I wanna to hear from youโ€ฆand please Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe to my YouTube channel for notifications of new episodes!

Blessings, Kayren

โ€œ6 But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.

7 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;

8 And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.

9 What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.โ€

(Mark 10:6-9)

ยฉ Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart

NEW Episode: The Convo Lab welcomes Shahnaaz Mason

Convo Lab Shay Mason
Fresh off the celebration of my 21st Wedding Anniversary โค (thank You, Jesus!!!๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ)โ€ฆa new episode of The Convo Lab just dropped! #AllSistahsAreWelcome
OK, who am I kidding? Iโ€™m STILL celebrating!๐Ÿฅณ LOLOL
This week on The Convo Lab, wife, mom, veteran, & author Shahnaaz Mason shares wisdom from her new book Get In Line: A Womanโ€™s Guide to Following Her Husband as She Follows Christ. You donโ€™t wanna miss this episode!!! #YearEndMomentum #GodlyWifeGoals

โœ…Tune in for Episode 7 of The Convo Lab – Kayren Cathcart & Shahnaaz Mason:
https://tinyurl.com/TheConvoLabShahnaazMason
Drop me a comment after you watch; I wanna to hear from youโ€ฆand please Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe to my YouTube channel for notifications of new episodes!
Blessings, Kayren

โ€œ18 And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.โ€

(Genesis 2:18)

ยฉ Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart

Propelled By the Process๐Ÿš€

Are you ready to take off, move forward with momentum, and stop being hindered?๐Ÿค” Learn how to be โ€œPropelled By the Processโ€ inย Episode 4 of The Convo Lab with Kayren Cathcart & Coach Faith Spann:
https://tinyurl.com/TheConvoLabFaithSpann

โ€œ1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.โ€

(Romans 12:1-2)

ยฉ Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart