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Crystal Bell
*Editor of SWATS Magazine
*Vice President of Chayil Corporation
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Stand if you can……………………….
Embrace . Encourage . Empower . CHAYIL CORPORATION
Fall 2013 News & Events Fall 2013 News & Events
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This world is not the same place that it was back when This world is not the same place that it was back when This world is not the same place that it was back when
our ancestors walked this earth. Times are different; our ancestors walked this earth. Times are different; our ancestors walked this earth. Times are different;
styles are more flashy, young adults are more rebel-styles are more flashy, young adults are more rebel-styles are more flashy, young adults are more rebel-
lious; cost of living is higher, etc. I could really go on lious; cost of living is higher, etc. I could really go on lious; cost of living is higher, etc. I could really go on
and on about the changes that has been made in our and on about the changes that has been made in our and on about the changes that has been made in our
world, but I believe that our communities don't have to world, but I believe that our communities don't have to world, but I believe that our communities don't have to
struggle if we all just support each other.struggle if we all just support each other.struggle if we all just support each other.
To stand for what we believe in is a huge form of sup-To stand for what we believe in is a huge form of sup-To stand for what we believe in is a huge form of sup-
port. As an advocate for women I stand for us that we port. As an advocate for women I stand for us that we port. As an advocate for women I stand for us that we
may reach our full potential in life. It takes a huge may reach our full potential in life. It takes a huge may reach our full potential in life. It takes a huge
amount of strength, time, action, negotiating and deter-amount of strength, time, action, negotiating and deter-amount of strength, time, action, negotiating and deter-
mination to have the courage to fight for the right of mination to have the courage to fight for the right of mination to have the courage to fight for the right of
our communities, our children, and our families.our communities, our children, and our families.our communities, our children, and our families.
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It allows us to carry heavy weight in rough situations. I honestly believe no
weapon formed against me shall prosper. It helps to know that there not more
put on me then I can bear. Some people can't handle struggle and those that
can take on trouble and problems are called for a good work.
Having strength in advocating is needed to except the nay Sayers and what
they throw on the table. Without strength it is impossible to pursue a mission
that is meant for you to complete. We need to stop praying for something that
is in our reach. Strength was given to us; we just need to learn how to use it. #
pulls out strength and practice its powers
It always feels good to know that someone understands your circumstances. In
hard times those people in your life that help you through are the people you
should position yourself around. This world is lacking a major amount of sup-
port and the very people who needed support at some time in their life, should
understand the most.
Sharing occasional moment with special people in your life shows them that
you care. Many people feel like they have no one to spend time with or talk
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very few people who they can hold clear conversations with about issues and
problems that occur. Now a day’s it’s hard to keep your personal information
from reaching every person you know. Therapists are making pounds of cash
just to be the ear of one in need of outside advice.
If we learn to give our time and ear to those in need while keeping their life
from out of the spotlight, we can develop trust in our relationships. Trust is
something that time creates. I can't trust anyone I don't know on a personal lev-
el. To stand for something you need to be able to give your time to the cause.
Free or paid you find time to be there. We all have time to give back to our
You will be faced with people who are totally against you, does that mean fight
back? You know it bothers me when people who are anti- fur gets into argu-
ments with someone for wearing fur. That's their choice you just don’t have to
wear it or look at them wearing it. Just be respectful of the fact that they like it.
Being judgmental is wrong to do and if you are a Christian it’s sin. Having tol-
erance for disrespect is a must. It’s a huge guarantee you'll experience this in
the long run weather it’s someone on your team or not. Expect the things you
don’t want to experience and it won't affect your outlook and your behavior.
If you’re just talking about what you’re going to do without the act of doing it,
you’re just saying words. Many of us have the mind to give back or support
those in crisis, but
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we never get to that point of making it happen. We have in our minds a plan
of action, but life makes troubles and there is always something getting in the
way. Laziness is a major existence as well. I don't feel like it, or allowing those
who took advantage of your support take the assistance from other truly in
need. Please do not allow bad experiences to hinder you from taking action.
I do believe that acting on the things you were sent here to do help us get clos-
er to fulfilling our purpose in life. We all have a purpose and we may not know
exactly what it is. Allow yourself to grow by showing that you can put yourself
aside and show love or support to charities or people who deserve to rise above
To be aware is to use your senses or your common sense to see, hear or feel
what is going on around you. Before you start to give your all to anyone or any
charity, doing research is a must. Lots of people take up for people and repre-
sent them according to what they feel like they believe. The worst thing can
happen when you realize later that those very same people stepped on your
toes and kept you in the dark away from the truth. It happens to everyone. In
life, People can be a user, that’s why I believe in having trust issues. Not trust-
ing right away, to me, is a natural thing to do. People see you and see vulnera-
bility and they will take you for granted.
I always pray before I start to give my energy to someone. It happens a lot in
the field of advocating for others, and it happens for a reason. It’s for us to rec-
ognize the patterns and deviousness. Being aware in that sense gives you reas-
surance in knowing how far to go for someone like these users. I've faced
many of them before and I know how to handle them now. Experience is all
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Fighting for a cause involves a small portion of negotiation. Coming to terms
with the fact that others are involved and your minds may not be alike make a
difference in your role of supporting this cause. When you’re in need of the
opinions of your team mates and their option doesn't line up with yours it
could create conflicts. The only way for the conflict to not occur means for
someone to be wise in theier communication with other parties. I experienced
this sort of conflict and it got pretty ugly. Everyone that was involved or wit-
nessed the drama was distracted. Everyone should just swallow their pride and
compromise. To compromise is to set your own thoughts down to think com-
pletely about the other person’s feelings and thoughts, as if they were yours.
Our communities are breaking down bit by bit; it’s really hard to keep the vio-
lence out We all have encounters with young women who need a hand or
some sound advice. Having conversations about advocacy can help spread a
good virus. Helping a good cause is a great way to nurture someone—especially
our teens who are in trouble and having babies at young ages. Try showing
Everyone who is involved with giving back or supporting any specific cause has
felt determined at some time in their life. Determination is needed to complete
any task you set out to do. I was determined to write this article and as you’re
reading it now I'm completely confident that the next issue will be a success as
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To be dedicated is to give of yourself completely for a cause that you totally
believe in. in order to complete the task it not only takes determination. A
flower cannot bloom without dedication. Every day it needs to be watered and
given sun light. Life needs dedication or else there wouldn't be any Martin Lu-
ther king Jr. Or Mother Teresa! They were dedicated activist who believed in
the love of our father.
We were given the spirit to love and care for others in situations. Using these
tools with the heart we were blessed with and knowing your purpose will al-
low you to help change the very world that we live in. One step at a time but
the entire time we will be standing together!
