Words of Affirmation

By Staycia Dillard

"Words of Affirmation" are poetic inspirational seeds given to support the reader in the importance of a balance of the three elements in defining self. During one's life journey we will be presented with many storms, which can affect us and strip us of our self-worth. The seeds sown onto one's ground challenges one to look within oneself for fulfillment. The Mind, Body and Spirit are the three elements that together give us our true identity. Although each element has its own function, they depend upon each other to thrive. Words of Affirmation, encourages you to respect their roles and recognize the importance of sustaining equilibrium for a healthier you.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Apr 25, 2015
• ISBN: 9781503565630

Staycia Dillard

Staycia Dillard was born and raised in Newburgh, New York. Creative literature is her gifting in which she started writing poetry at the age of nine. She graduated Cum Laude at Marist College with a Bachelors in Science and later attended Lehman College where she received a Master's in Social Work. It was a life threatening experience that reconnected her with the Creator in which began her spiritual journey. Since her awakening, the Creator has opened her understanding, that there are no regrets just life lessons learned to prepare her for a higher purpose. The Creator has gifted her with Seeds to share with others through her poetry. "Words of Affirmation" is her first book of poems written to encourage those seeking to maintain the balance to defining one's true Self.

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WORDS OF AFFIRMATION

STAYCIA DILLARD

Copyright © 2015 by Staycia Dillard.

Library of Congress Control Number:   2015906629

ISBN:   Hardcover      978-1-5035-6565-4

             Softcover        978-1-5035-6564-7

              eBook            978-1-5035-6563-0

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Words of Affirmation (Inspirational Seed)

Seeds

Meaning of Words (Inspirational Seed)

The Mind, Body, and Spirit

A Changed Mind (Inspirational Seed)

Inspirational Seed

Learned Faith

The Journey

This Body

The Great I Am

Why Open the Door?

Who Am I?

Where Is My Darkness?

The Vision

Where Is My Sovereignty?

Sustainment of Self

Love Me

Limitations

Mama’s Prayer

In the Morning

A Simple Prayer

My Good-byes

Daddy’s Home

Move On

Epilogue

I’m Not Alone (Inspirational Seed)

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One theme in Words of Affirmation inquires about the full cognitive meaning and spiritual intent of what we call life. Your poetry challenges the importance of the inner task of ourselves, looking in rather than looking externally out. One of the oldest sayings of mankind is the kingdom of God dwells within, which goes further to the question: Who am I? and What will I become after death? People who don’t get your poetry aren’t ready