The Love Below: A Collaboration of Situational Scenarios Gathered from Deep Thoughts, Mesmerized Memories, & Short Stories

By Dr. Shereese V. Battle

Are You Ready For Change?

Read. Reminisce. Receive. Restore.

Ever dated someone and felt the need to take drastic measures to preserve your feelings? Yeah, me too! You want to give more of you, show more of yourself, and open up a little more. But, you're afraid! Youre afraid that something so sweet could become so bitter. So you caution yourself See, the beauty in Robot Love is it doesn't have to end! So, take your time and be mindful of your emotions. But, keep in mind that, it's OK for one Robot to love, and miss another.

Have you ever received a call from someone and felt the need to go into IMMEDIATE Prayer? You think, "Lord, should I answer this call?" Sometimes, you have to push the call-end button. Quite frankly, I find myself doing it more often. Its not because I dont want to be of service, but its hard to help someone who becomes rebellious against assistance. So, help if you can. But, know that its OK to let him/her go so you can grow.

Remember when you were a kid and had imaginary talks with yourself about growing up? Yeah me too! I can still hear my mother saying, You better stay a child as long as you can. Momma told me there would be days when I wish I were still a kid. And you know what? She aint ever lied! Despite my age, I still need her help. I never anticipated facing so many challenges as an adult. From me to youJust be careful with what you wish.

The Love Below is an empowering, self-help guide for overcoming life-changing situations. This book will also provide practical tools to help reflect on the past by offering essential steps to move toward a healthy future. Shereese Battle is a certified and credentialed Life Coach, Spiritual Advisor, and Therapist. Shereese is publisher of Robot Love HeartWrites Publishing (www.robotloveheartwrites.com). She can be contacted at [e-mail].

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Aug 13, 2014
• ISBN: 9781496928948

Dr. Shereese V. Battle

Shereese Battle, a certified and credentialed Life Coach, Spiritual Advisor, and Therapist, is a devoted woman of Christ, and the mother of two: Chynah (seventeen) and Ayden (five).  Born and raised in Portsmouth, VA, she relocated to California in 2010.  After losing her mother in December 2009, Shereese was broken and shattered.  However, she sought healing and instead of being defeated by grief, she used wisdom and prayer to help ease the pain.  It was during this time that Shereese also had an epiphany, which prompted her to a Holy Spirit-led move across the country.  She knew as long as she had Jesus, she had everything!  This was the beginning of her new life. Since 2010, Shereese has been an ongoing student with Liberty University.  She holds a Bachelors of Science in Psychology, a Masters of Arts in Life Coaching, and she is currently enrolled in Liberty University Seminary School where she is pursuing her Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling for Marriage and Family.  She has also completed and graduated from two years of ministry school.  In addition, she holds a degree in Developmental Disabilities.  Shereese currently resides in Southern California with her children.  She loves devoting her time to things that will add and bring volume in her life.  Her mission is to continue to allow God to use her, bless others unconditionally, and to live every day in appreciation.  It is here where she is focused on creating the change that she would like to see, as well as, growing in her purpose so that she can continue figuring out who she is by becoming a better person.  She loves baking, being creative, playing tennis, traveling, and writing, as well as, meeting new people.  She can be contacted at [e-mail].

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PART 1:

Let’s Make A Change

The Battle Mission

There is greatness in helping others. Although it is good for one to help themselves, it is even more rewarding to help others. Growing up I saw things that disturbed my vision. I was so quick to help the fallen. I became saddened when I felt helpless. I wanted to be that source of power that could change the unfathomable. I wanted to provide structure where there was a lack of substance. I wanted to change the world, because I imagined I could. It is as if I was chosen for change. Although my power was limited, my source of help was not limited. My soul has always been pure. My joy has always been welcoming. At one point, it was too flexible that it required change. I had to change my circumstance, so that I could obey my help. I knew that I would reach people. I was just unaware of the formats layout. What I learned is, we as humans can say what we want, and to a degree do what we want, but we cannot escape ordered steps. We cannot avoid what the Architect has designed or altered, there is no way around it. We cannot outsmart the Universe; we can only fool ourselves. A good heart does not go unnoticed. However, deceit will leave a mark. Although the mark can be covered, the Master Himself can only alter it. However, thank God that I never became what I endured. Regardless of what I experience growing up, my mission was always for helping others. In some fashion, form, or shape that is exactly what I did, help others. That is what brings me here today. The goal is to start a trend of longevity instead of short-term peaks. A good deed will carry you a long way, but selfishness will be the cause of your stagnation. Do you have it in your heart to help others? Do you see yourself being a source of good energy, even during your weakest moments? Are you a person who performs acts of kindness unconditionally? God bless you my friend. Keep up the good work. Here on out, be that person who changes the world without being changed by it. Instead of following inconsistent trends, design a trend of consistency starting with unselfishness. Besides, it is time that world changers avoid world dangers by seeking out our purpose and adhering to it. We may not be able to save everyone, but we can save those who welcome us. It is important that we be a blessing to others at all times. Keep in mind, it is not about what we are giving; it is about the effort. Personally, I always wanted to be that person who saves lives, even when I was fighting to keep my own. Starting today, allow God to use you where He approves you. We are not going to like everything we see, nor will we be able to fix everything that is broken, but that is exactly where we have to come in and side with faith. We use the tools that God has given us to build a better landmark for construction. Therefore, before we landscape, we need to make sure we have the correct equipment. It is important that we be helpful by helping the helpless, that we wealthy the poor. You see, being a blessing does not take a village, but it does require a lifetime. I knew decades ago that my calling was to be unconditionally beneficial. During that time, I did what I could; what I wanted, but now I do what I should, and what is right. We are all fighting some type of battle by choice or by force. In spite of what you may be going through, continue to make yourself available to others. Your calling is not contingent on how others live their life. However, your mission is defined by the deed you provide, so pay it forward.

A Change Is Going To Come

For a minute my brain wanted to race. I had to take a DEEP breath. It was essential so that I could pull my thoughts back together. I had to train my brain so that I could change my life! When I started my new life, I made room for new creation. Becoming a Clinician was a major part of my growth. It allowed me to view differently, being that I had made room for a clear, but yet, conscious way of thinking. However, it did not happen overnight! I will never forget her words. I had just given birth to Baby Jackson. He is such a blessing, but that episode was hell on earth! His father was caught up in that music industry and such. Glory to God that I had momma! She said, What’s done is done. You cannot unscramble eggs! It is time for you to move forward and take responsibility. You cannot blame everything bad that you walk into on Satan. Keep in mind, your own freewill allowed you to make free choices. I love you! The problem is you care to please people, which lead you to make choices and base decision without thought. You have to remove some people from your life. You are Bless! It is no longer about you; it is about those babies! Yes, bad things happen to good people, but you can change that. If you are not happy with what you are allowing to take place in your life, make a change. Go back to school. I am not going to be always here. I am getting tired Shereese. I do not know how much more I can take being here. I just need you to get yourself together. I need you to survive because I am tired. I need you to finish strong. It is not how you start in life; it is how you finish. You can do it! Speechless and teary eyed, but I told myself A change is going to come. Momma, I was listening! Momma, your words saved me! His purpose is much BIGGER than our desires. But God; BUT GOD!

Make The Change

I am in DEEP THOUGHT as usual. I really should be sleep, but my mind is always creating, innovating and/or thinking. But, I work best like this. In a sound of peace! Now I am wondering, how anyone could have a problem with someone whose focus and shift is in a different realm. My mother speaks to me frequently. She really reminds me of how important it is to remain humble and steadfast. The Holy Spirit will convict me if I did the opposite. I have always been happy for others (even though it has not always reciprocated), and I have never ever had the need to compete with anyone. I was once force to take charge, which has now become a choice. I was not born with a silver spoon. I had an Aunt on one end telling me to make the best with what I have. And on the other end, my mother taught me how to make things happen. So struggle, I know all too well! What they have instilled in me helps me to be appreciative and happy for others; makes me more motivated for ambition and hunger. I believe that there is enough room for us all to prosper. It is all about prioritizing, which comes with a sense of responsibility, and it does not go unnoticed. However, being bitter, deceitful, evil, hateful, and/or judgmental will only stop your blessing. Starting today, instead of tearing each other down, let us build one another up. Try something different! Shift your pride to the side and make the change.

Your Blessing Is Your Blessing

There was a time that I would sit back and do a lot of dreaming. I would just think of how much easier things would be for my family and I. Such as, If I had this or that, I would… etc. To top it off, I would become irritated because I did not have the things I desired. It is as if like I just wanted things to happen in an instant, let alone, fall from the sky. I would then become aggravated from the dreaming that was merely a wishful reality. To make matters worse, I would convince myself that my desires would come to life whether I put in effort or not. The sad part is, this was done from a driven person who, somehow became stagnant in procrastination. Talk about double jeopardy! All I know is, if dreaming means to become stagnant in procrastination then you can have it. You see, I have always for the most part been self-motivated; I just felt the need not to go on a mission alone. I felt that I could bring someone with me so that we both could eat and grow together. The only problem with what I was feeling was my loyalty became a plot for someone else’s royalty. And for that, I can say, never again. It is as if, you put yourself on hold and become comfortable where you are until others can join you on a ride-a-long. So therefore, you block your own blessings by waiting for the help who was out to swindle you. Huh! I tell you: you cannot take everyone with you into your blessing, not everyone can handle your blessing, and you have to let some people go in order to receive your blessing. This is exactly why I no longer hire, because it turns into a dangerous, let alone, hazardous fire. It is as if I was in support of people who were camels. I halted my life for people who did not mean me well. But all of it made me stronger. Because I was built to last, the enemy became my footstool. My weakness today is I love to help others. I love to see people prosper. However, you will not find me procrastinating ever again. I am a make things happen type of person today. I know exactly what I want and I know exactly who can give it to me. From here on out, do not block your blessing(s). If anything, you take them and use them as lessons. Spread the importance of self-empowerment so that others who may lack motivation will become encourage to progress. Starting today, get out of your own way and stay out of it. Keep in mind that you cannot take everyone on a joyride; because some people will drain you dry. They will have you fund their escape and pay their gas portion at the same time. Did I mention, cover their meals? I mean, if you are going to allow yourself to be used, at least let it be from the source that provide your tools, and not from the freeloaders that are also known as fools. Do not get me wrong, it is good to help others, but use your wisdom before doing so. Some people will secretly hire you to be there elevated crutch and financial hero. Remember, God looks out for babies and fools, NOT intelligent dummies. Be mindful of the fools you choose to help. Because you do not want to have your blessings chargeback, declined, or overdrawn from helping the help that was using you.

Go Bless Someone

There are so many ways to be a blessing to someone, and you do not have to have more than the person/people that you are seeking to bless. Every day that you are alive, you have been granted blessing and favor. Moreover, you can pass on your blessing(s) to others who may have nothing, little, or much, physically and spiritually. You may see an elderly person or couple out shopping, you can bless them by helping them put their bags in the car, and by making sure they are safely in their car. You see a homeless person feel free to bless him, her, or them with prayer. Perhaps you have bottled waters in your car, if that is the case, when driving, bless others by giving them some. Oxygen is a way of life. You may come across someone who may not know Christ or have a relationship with Him; you can be a blessing in the midst by; PREACHING the gospel, PROMOTING the gospel, SHARING the gospel, SPEAKING the gospel, and TEACHING the gospel. Not only are you allowing God to use you, you are being a blessing to others. And, the benefits of blessing others; A BLESSING GIVEN IS A BLESSING RECEIVED! Start off your day by Blessing others. Remember, the smallest acts receive the BIGGEST rewards.

Lets Do Better

At times my mind splatters. It can go from A to Z in 1 second. It is as if at times my brain is searching for something. I then put in an analytical state of mind, which leads to conceptualizing. I have