Just the other day my daughter asked me, what is my favorite love song? At the beginning of my thought I felt, because it was so many wonderful love songs,  it would be hard for me to choose. But, after relaxing into my thought and thinking of the song that had the greatest effect on my feelings, it wasn’t hard to choose my personal choice. Hands down, it was the Whispers; Can’t Help But Love You. Even now, it has the same effect that it did the first time I heard it. From the first line that is sung in the song, it describes what love means. “Love means never having to say, you’re sorry, can’t help but love you”. Let me stop right there and allow you to listen and enjoy the feeling of love being expressed in such a wonderful way. Go Whispers.

Loving to love,

Deryo

It’s funny that in this society, an individual is sometimes judged as being selfish if they give themselves all that they need. When we truly think about this and put it in the proper perspective, it’s easy to see and understand that, before you can give or understand someone else or give to someone or thing, you first have to have and understand the values that create self. This means believing in you and creating an inner love and trust for you. The fact is you can’t love, when you don’t know what love is, ask Forrest Gump. You can’t understand the things someone else does, if you haven’t taken the time to learn the lessons life has in store for you. So be all you can be and learn all you can learn and let the things you learn, be about love, trust and forgiveness. Believe in what is good and right, because when you develop these things you become complete, and when you are complete, then you can give and speak on the next person’s life. That’s truly standing up for yourself, because when you know yourself, it’s then you have helped yourself, so you can help others.

Standing straight up,

Deryo

I feel this is an important question to ask yourself, when you are not sure about a situation that may exist for you. Each one of us  at one time are another, might confuse ourselves when emotions are evolved. So I feel it’s important to ask yourself, where do I truly stand? Because you may be correct about the point you’re making, but not stating it in a way that’s conducive for the next person to except or understand. So are you standing to relate o r are you standing only to express your feelings? They both can be correct, but it matters on how you are standing. Are you standing in the position of letting a person know something, if so it is totally important that your point is made in a way that the person you’re talking to, can understand. Now if it is a point you’re making, are whether you are expressing your feelings and it is the emotion that you want to convey, then just say it, because it doesn’t really matter how they take it, you just want to get the emotion of it across. This type of desired expression (emotional) happens, but let’s not get it confused with making your point that is relative to the next person, because then it’s so important for the person you’re talking to, to understand and get your point. So all ways know where you stand, because it might get taken the wrong way.

Standing with you,

Deryo

They’re many things that I feel appreciative for and they come in so many ways. But the most important of all to me, is belief. With someone believing in me, I can do anything that is positive, because it creates such a broad avenue for me, and the core of believing holds great substance and foundational values.

I can remember a situation where, because of someone believing in me, I over came a challenge that others and I thought I couldn’t. I was about twelve years of age and a good friend and I was outside my house playing. So my oldest brother came along and made the challenge to my friend that I could beat him in a hundred yard dash. Up until that point it was thought by my friend and myself, that he was a faster runner. But, after looking in my brothers eyes when he said I could win, made me feel a newfound hope.

At the start of the race my friend jumped the gun and right at that time I kind of felt not so strong, but I looked down the street at my brother, and I felt an overwhelming strength. By the time the race ended, I was able to come back and win the race by a couple of steps. This is something that helped me to be creative, caring, loving, honest and a belief to never give up on anything, no matter how hard or how long it takes. I’ve been blessed to have more than one person who believes in me during my life, in a way that only The Positive Energy can give. Without this I am hollow, because I feel a person is only as good as the people that surrounds and gives faith to him or her. The person, who gives it to me at this time in my life, is endowed with the purity of goodness and righteousness. So Ermy, I appreciate you. Thanks for all.

Appreciating,

Deryo

We all have had the experience of starting a project from its beginning and are seriously into it with all we’ve got.  Well at this time I’m having some movement with my latest CD, as far as airplay and being played in night clubs (thanks to Erica). But like most, it only comes with hard work and perseverance, which only marks the beginning of the continual stride for the best and most out of what you’re working toward. Whenever you attempt something, look at it as you loving and giving yourself-something personal. I say this because we all want the best for the people we love and loving yourself is loving them, because this where it all begins.

Forever beginning,

Deryo

Usually when an individual motivates another, there is a sheer energy that drives them to lend a hand to influence the next person. When motivating someone you have to truly have and show true interest in the venue and the person to whom you’re relating with. The reason for this is, I’m sure the fact or the lack of trust, belief or understanding is not present with the person being motivated.

Motivating a friend…

I remember a time when I was attempting to motivate a friend to be able to talk to girls. He naturally talked a lot, but when he would get around the opposite sex he would clam up and not say a word, even if he liked the girl and really wanted to create an on going conversation or even a relationship. Naturally I wanted to help this friend, so I started listing for him all the good and positive reasons why it would be to his advantage to speak at the appropriate time.

He agreed with what I said, but when the situation presented itself the same old response took over and there he was with nothing to say.

Don’t give up if your message isn’t heard the first time…

So back to the drawing board, I took it upon myself to demonstrate for him in a live situation how easy it could be to talk to the ladies, by being cool calm and collective. Then it hit me. It’s not that he didn’t know what to say to girls, he was just too nervous to speak. So to come to a conclusion I came up with this idea and it was to take the problem head on. I invited the girl that my friend likes over and I explained to her the situation and come to find out, she liked him also. Perfect! So I had my friend to come by and I had the young lady wait in another room so when he arrived he wouldn’t know she was there.

Sometimes you have to get creative and let the third time be the charm…

So when he got there we sat down and started talking about how he felt and after a while I had her to come out of the next room and talk to my friend. I realized the way to motivate him was to have him face the situation head on, no matter how nervous he would get.  Come to find out, the problem only existed from a lack of confidence. Once he started talking, he never stopped. The two people have been happily married for a very long time.

It was difficult solution to a simple problem. The key to motivating others is to never give up in helping them reach your goals. Staying the course in the long run is rewarding to both you and the one’s you love. Love is the answer

Now pass this message forward by sharing this song- Love is the answer {audio}love-is-the-answer.mp3{/audio}

Deryo

I wish that…

I hope you…

Did I tell you…?

Can we…?

You will always…

Let me…

I will always love you, because my love runs deeper than any challenge.

How many times has it been when you’ve had a very deep emotional feeling and couldn’t give it or finish the thought to the person it was attended for?

Never put off telling someone your true feelings of love, always finish expressing your devotion.

I guess I’m finished,

Deryo

What would you say if someone offered you a million dollars, but wouldn’t let you know where the money came from?

What would you say if the women/man you love asked you to marry them, but they had just had an indiscretion and they told you about it right after they popped the question?

What would you say if you didn’t believe in an idea and it was against your principles, but you would be compensated if you backed the idea?

What would you say to a person if you knew they where lying, but it would hurt their feelings if you let them know you knew they were lying?

What would you say or do to be happy?

Let me know what you would say or do, by commenting below on this page, I dare you.

Hoping I would say and do the right thing.

Deryo

The shining of the light that radiates from the sun, gives me energy to love. The heat pushes down on my body making it heavy with might, that allows me to stand here and just love you. You, you are my sun, the sun that makes the rain run and run and run off my face, when ever sadness comes my way. E, your the light who shines so bright, that it allows me to see my future and my future is you. YOU ARE MY SUN.

Please, never turn off the light,

Deryo

Dedicated to all who do, all that will and all who know love.

Ever since I gained the true value of honoring the thanks you give in return for what you have received, I know it is something that you should do in every moment of your life.  Now understand what I mean, and that is a thought I give in an individualistic demeanor.  But it is also a wonderful thing to designate a particular day, so we as a country can unite as one, creating a unified day of thanks. I’m sure this has value, such as bringing people together and opening minds to be aware of something that is so important, and that is being thankful for the good and love in your life. So may God continue to bless you as you give thanks for the blessings you receive.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Deryo