Poems By Phaedra

Phaedra is a poet of many talents! She is the author of "Ocean of Emotions", the composer of "Journey" CD, a model for the Callie Lewis-Watson & Forty Plus Models, and a member of Divas With A Purpose...

Phaedra Ridley was born in Houston TX, where she attended M.B. Smiley High School and continued her education at NHMCC. She’s a wife, mother, and friend. Phaedra started writing poetry in High School, but did not discover her gift until year 2000. She launched her business, “Poems by Phaedra” in March 2000. She has created numerous pieces for others to enjoy and to give as gifts. Phaedra has performed poetry readings in town and out of town. She recited a piece called “Listen Up” for a local Radio Station, 97.9 The Box, on HIV; hosted by Ada Edwards. Phaedra is published in two Anthologies, “Learn to Fly” and “Shells Upon the Shore” by the International Library of Poetry. She composed a poetry CD for a Women’s Conference in 2003, which led to the release of “Ocean of Emotions”. She models for a non-profit organization called “Callie Lewis-Watson & Forty Plus Models Inc.” who raises funds to give scholarships to students. Phaedra is active in the community with the organization, "Divas With a Purpose" and volunteers her time as a motivational speaker on topics of prevention. She loves the Lord and is a member of St. Johns UMC Downtown Houston. Phaedra is a no-nonsense, classy, Woman of God, who strives to make a difference in the lives of others. The author pours her heart into everything she touches. To know her is to love her!

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Thought of the Day:
To acheive, is to believe you can succeed!

"Ocean of Emotions"

Poetry that makes you laugh...
It makes you cry...
It makes you asked yourself why
didn't I get my copy before now!!
It's deep and personal, as the Author
reveals her spiritual journey.

Our children are our future and yet they are often the forgotten. We look to others to do what we've failed to do ourselves and that is to get involved. To get involved means to make it difficult for them to know defeat. Children are afraid to try things that challenge their minds because no one has shown them the other side of defeat, which is "success". As parents, teachers, and a community, we owe it to our future to examine the "man in the mirror". We must make a change and show them how to get to the other side. It starts with our thought process. If you tell yourself, you're not smart enough, then you show the child how to make excuses. If you never try to better your situation, then you teach the child how to give up. If you step up to the challenge, then you teach the child that they can do anything.

Parents, you should be your childs closes bond. Be the glue that holds them together when their world falls apart. Be the voice of reason that inspires greatness! Your child needs you to be that vital part of the equation that adds balance.

I've learned that there are six helpful hints that can contribute to the success of our children. Each child needs to be...

1. Heard – Let them talk and you listen! Turn off the television, the radio, and the phone if necessary to give them your undivided attention. Make them feel as if what they have to say is important to you. After you’ve heard what they have to say, “think and then react”. Do not act before you think.

2. Communication – Talk to one another, which means you have to allow them to speak. If you do all the talking, then you are not communicating but chastising, which will cause your teen to clam up and put up a barrier.

3. Affirmation – The assurance that they are special, gifted, talented, and can be whatever they choose to be. Assure them that you are there to help them attain their dreams and not to give them all their wants. Tell them how much you love them and are proud of them.

4. Development – Teach them things that will build character. Keep their minds focused on positive things, such as setting goals that will guide them toward their dreams. Distract their focus from the negatives (sex, videos, phones, television, peer pressure, etc.) by injecting community involvements, such as volunteer programs for the less fortunate, fundraisers, and food drives. Build them up for success by means of saying “No” sometimes to strengthen them, so when a door closes, they will learn how to open another.

5. Affection – They are emotional and very sensitive. They long for embrace and you should make sure you’re the one giving it. Otherwise, they’ll look for love in all the wrong “faces.” Children want to prove that they are growed up, but they need the same kind of affection that we need in order to feel worthy and appreciated. Surprise your child by writing them a love letter and putting it in their backpack or purse. Give them a flower “just because” or make them a card that says, “I’m thinking of you”. Take a stroll through the park holding hands. They will appreciate the attention.

6. Confirmation – They need to see your love and feel your love daily in order to keep other love interest from consuming their hearts and mind. Make it difficult for someone else to move in that spot. Never assume that your teen knows that they are loved just because you cloth, feed, and provide them shelter. They need to know, even through anger, that you love them by your words, behavior, and prayers.

Phaedra Ridley