Happy New Year!

>> Thursday, December 31, 2015



Thank you for watching this year's blog party. Hope you enjoyed it. Every year we try to post a variety of interest for entertainment of everyone, motivational songs, written inspiring words, clean popular songs/dance and this year we introduced new cover artist who want to be discovered.

This is a list of LEA winners so far:
1st Year-Beyonce'
2nd Year-Joss Stone
3rd Year-Whitney Huston
4th Year-Katy Perry
5th Year-Fantasia
6th Year-Pharrell Williams

Thanks again for watching and have a Prosperous New Year!



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Happy 6th Anniversary Live Ever After!!!

>> Wednesday, December 30, 2015





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The winner of this year's Live Ever After Anniversary winner is a shocker as all former 5 winners have been female. He will be our first male winner and appropriately suited for his ability to be different and independent to common trends. He makes his own trend and music. For so long he has made hit songs for many famous artists. Now he has come from out of the silhouette and with a great voice, he has become a force in the music industry. 

Without further delay LEA's artist of the year is.......

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"Just Start" by Petrina Yemane

Well, we have reached the end of the blog party. I had much fun posting videos throughout the day and sharing my thoughts and heart (See post on "Back Together Part I"). As we approach 2016 I pray for all of you individually, for your families and peace throughout the world. We need to enjoy life and begin our dreams, if still we have not. Getting started is the key. I have many projects. This blog is but one. Before you know it your progress pays off; whether it is saving money, a side job that is your talent, or physical improvement. Just start, this is the secret. Starting is equivalent to planting seeds. Plants grow slow but you will see the fruit with careful attention, dedication and care.



With great love, appreciation and much respect,
Petrina Yemane, Live Ever After

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A little fun before the winner is reveal for the 6th Anniversary of Live Ever After. Enjoy this is too funny.

History of Rap



Ellen Lip Sync Challenge

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A little fun when we return and then THIS YEAR'S ARTIST will be REVEALED! 

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With all of 2015--"It's good to be alive. Hallelujah!!!!"

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Had to play it. Couldn't resist ; )

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Clean Downtown

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How do they do it where you from?

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The best Dlow Challenge dancers I have seen.

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"Would you still love me the same".

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Focus on me.

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And of course without introductions...

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Love this slow jam.

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We're back with new songs.

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Taking a break. More to come. To see all post use the side bar below. Don't want you to miss our once a year celebration!

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Well That's it for the new Cover Artists. Wanted to shed some light on them as they are inspiring artists looking to be discovered. Check out the last one.

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Yes. Let's mix it up! What do you think, thumbs up?

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I like this version better.

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Wow she's good!

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Okay he put a whole video together.

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He sounds good. What do you think?

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How is this one?

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Thank You Letter

Thank you to all my viewers who have supported this blog site over the past 6 years. Live Ever After is the first to be innovative to starting a blog party online. Six years ago no one had heard of a blog party until we began the trend. Still I believe we are creative in our venue to play music and meaningful posts. We have fun every year especially at 12 midnight when each year a surprise music artist is selected as a tribute for that year. Thank you again for following us on this journey. You are appreciated!


Sincerely,
Live Ever After

Let's continue with the music. This year we are doing something new. Here are some cover songs by up and coming singers. See if you like their versions.

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Coming up Next is our New Cover Artist. Also, who will be this year's Anniversary Winner for Live Ever After 2015 Artist of the Year. It may shock you. So stay tuned.....

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Personality Testing

As a Therapist I am always interested in personality. Here are some fun free tests to take to get to know yourself better. I have taken them myself.

http://personality-testing.info/tests/BIG5.php (Five Personality Traits)

http://personality-testing.info/tests/O4TS/  (4 Temperaments)

http://personality-testing.info/tests/RSE.php  (Self Esteem Test)

*Note: These are fun online tests. They are free. You are not obligated to take. They are meant as a tool for describing personality. Have fun. 

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My Favorite.

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A Classic.

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A little Gospel?

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Here he is Kirk Franklin.

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The Popular Groups for Motivational Music HillSong United.

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Know that you can scroll down and click older post to see the beginning of our party. You can also click on the side bar below to view posts over the last 6 years or just see last year's 5th Anniversary winner. 

Stay Tuned for inspirational music for all you motivational people out there as well as giving recognition to new artists. 

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Back Together-Part II

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Back Together-Part I

I for one am happy to start again in 2016. For me 2015 was a difficult year. I felt I was coming apart at the seams. So many fluttered thoughts and anxious thinking. I reached a level of "Full" for negativity which creeped inside and maybe started by a creeping out from within. I can't be sure of the cycle. For what you reap you sow, right? Your thoughts project into the environment and metamorphisizes into the world at large, does it not? Maybe it was poor choices I made or prayer that were hitting a wall due to timing of success and patience to the open door phenomenon. Either way I developed impatience, doubt for myself and future, doubt my marriage and my career. Rejection everywhere.

Who do you go to when you feel God is not listening? The stirring in your soul is the worst. What is a soul to do except let time fly. Advice given is to take control of your life and not let it take control of you. But what about when your control means nothing for barriers on every side? It's a psalm 73, why do the wicked prosper and those who want to do right fail, as said David. Why do I have to get it in hindsight. I want to get it when I am in the mist of my struggles. I hate unclarity! I want wisdom to understand the wait to be King when I am in the fields like David and the Victory/Revelation  felt throughout the struggle of Daniel.  

In 2016 I want to be put Back Together again from the folding of my faith in 2015. I know that renewal of mind and heart comes with renewal of time and that we can actually start again as the Good Book says everyday we can start anew. But I'm not there. I want to start when the collective beleives a new year is upon us to redeem ourselves and That's the support I need to be put Back Together. Jill Scott summed it up for me in her song Back Together. May you have a renewal this 2016 as well in all that you strive to accomplish.







Sincerely,
Live Ever After

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As we move into our next section, know that you can scroll down and click older post to see the beginning of our party. You can also click on the side bar below to view posts over the last 6 years or just see last year's 5th Anniversary winner. Stay Tuned.....

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He's all three, Anthony, Jaheim and Musiq "no more stress and pain". Sometimes the struggle is for providing for family. As the saying goes, "The struggle is real". 

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And sometimes we have to learn how to love.

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And sometimes you try. 

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"Got to roll up my sleeves and fight for you". Love it. For all those who made mistakes in the relationship.

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For those getting married next year. 

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Was this not the Jam this year? I still can't stop playing it.



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He Speaks of his struggle and wanting to change stating, "I can feel other's energy". (Video starts at 120).

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What a creative video to Justin Bieber's "Sorry". A perfect song to play moving into the new year. Who needs an apology from you? Bieber has made it clear he is turning over a new leaf and becoming more spiritual! His new CD is called "Purpose". Let's make amends for the new year shall we?

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As we leave 2015 we leave this dance behind or will we?

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Welcome to LEA 6th Anniversary Celebration


It's that time of year again when we celebrate another year of living life and reaping it's rewards. Married and personally you become grateful for another year of success and also grateful for another year to have a do over. How Wonderful. Live Ever After will now start our yearly celebration in reflection of 2015, looking forward to 2016. This is our 6th Anniversary. Let's get started....



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Hostility The Machine

>> Sunday, October 18, 2015


This is the third post in my series on Anger. Strange that I would write in my title Hostility as a Machine but hear me out. I discovered Anger can come and go but Hostility is ever present. It is a step beyond anger. It is a cloud like depression. It is dense and heavy. It is a deception. It ligers and follows you around. Hostility although invisible can be felt within and outside of oneself. The dictionary describes hostility as a state, a condition or attitude. It encompasses bitterness, strife, annoyances and frustrations.

The reason I describe it as a Machine is I have witness it within my self as well as in couples and families I have counseled. when you come together with the source of your frustration it engulfs both persons. Here is where the functioning of the machine lye. When you speak it passes through the hostility field between you and that person. It comes out on the other side as distorted. They did not receive the information in the intended purpose. The machine of invisible negative energy is two negative charges and when compounded it reaches toxic levels in the relationship.

All is distorted by the machine. Image of the person is distorted. Intension is distorted. Words heard are distorted. Attempted positive feedback is distorted. Efforts for good is distorted, etc. This is why it is always recommended to have a time out during "heated" conversations.

It is simply recognizing this very important illustration. To shut down the machine, one must counter act with a positive charge as opposite charges attract. How is this possible as very difficult in a real life situation? I ask the client to repeat what they have heard which is usually not what was said or has a slight change and then assume the best of what was said.

Ex. 1 "I need space."---Hostility Machine---I want nothing to do with you. Rejection. This is over. (They did not say any of these).

Ex. 2 "I need space."---Positive Charge---I need to regroup. I need to be alone with my thoughts. I need time.

For the first example, unless they say it's over it is not over. The need is about them and their need to COPE with the situation. Example 2 takes sacrifice and patience and it is the love between the two persons which will bring them together again after EVERY incident, until Resolution takes the place of The Machine. 

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Clarity After Anger

>> Wednesday, October 07, 2015

How refreshing to be on the other side of Anger. I am convinced there is a direct correlation  between angry emotions and distortions. When you carry around anger this is what you hear:

Truth: I cleaned the bathroom.
Distortion: Yet you have not taken out the garbage in weeks.

Truth: I'm going out. I'll be back.
Distortion: To meet your girlfriend who you just text to meet up with you.

Truth: It looks nice. It looks okay.
Distortions: You look fat and I'm embarrassed to be seen with you wearing it.

After recognizing anger as an evil which lives inside of you, after mind resolution, gutting anger out of your heart, mediating, praying, thinking positive, time passes; your hearing changes and you only hear the truth. 

Truth: I cleaned the bathroom.
Your Truth: I helped you as I know you do a lot around the house.

Truth: I'm going out. I'll be back.
Your Truth: I need alone time to rejuvenate. I'll be back (consistency as usual).

Truth: It looks nice. It looks okay.
Your Truth: It looks nice is the look I was going for. It looks okay. Not the look I was going for. Thanks for the input as you did not want to hurt my feelings. I'll change.

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"Speak Love"

>> Friday, September 18, 2015

It's been a while my friends. Lots to write about from many life lessons. I came across a posting on Facebook which has inspired my new way of life. It's been a year of crazy at work and at home. Let me start with the inspired post that has led me to this point in life:
I have made the conscious decision to spend my valuable time with meaningful people. People who are positive and speak positive words. As such I choose to speak positively. I was accused at work to make a gossip statement which flawed me as I always have a positive word even for those who do not deserve it. I choose to pay attention to strengths. With my relationship with my children I no longer take for granted that my children know I love them. I overstate it and have made it more of my business to praise and encourage them for their passions, flaws that will become strengths, efforts made although they were fearful, and kisses and hugs along with speaking love. I was surprised when my preteen walked into the house after school, dropped his book bag, walked towards me with open arms and held me saying "I love you mom". He "Spoke Love". In my marriage it has been sacrifice to the core, pruning and more pruning as a loving wife. I have grown in my confidence as a result. a total transformation; for ultimate acts of love changes you to the core....whether the other person recognize your change or makes no changes themselves! In this case I was the initiating agent. As a result he made a chess move unseen, he "Spoke Love". This is my new motto. "Speak Truth" but also "Speak Love". 

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Happy 5th Anniversary Live Ever After!

>> Thursday, January 01, 2015

Happy 5th Anniversary Live Ever After!

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The Count Down of LEA Winners for The Last Four Years Have Been:

1st Year-Beyonce
2nd Year-Joss Stone
3rd Year-Whitney Houston
4th Year-Katie Perry

All Were Nominated That Year For Something Special. Our 2014 Winner is Due To Her Strength in Incomprehensibly Difficult Times and Yet She is a Fighter. This Years Winner Is......Fantasia.

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For all those who like soul music we have two good ones for you. Check out Mr. Anthony Hamilton and the Soulstar himself, Musiq.




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Taylor Swift "Blank Space"


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And the party continues...

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Happy New Year!
2015 


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