eyeInspire: Continue Seeking

He that diligently seeks good finds favor... - Proverbs 11:27

How easy is it to give up? Some may say that it's easier than trying, but I believe you'll be more hurt by the "would haves" and "could haves" if you give up before trying. In your decision to walk in the light and do good, you will face rejection, hardships, and losses. BUT, if you are steadfast in seeking God's will, you will find favor, and you will find that you're in His favor. When you feel you're at your worst, that's really when you're at your best in a Spiritual sense.

Sure, there will be closed doors and people who say you're not qualified enough, or even over-qualified. However, to open a closed door, we must wonder why it is closed. Are our plans matching up with God's? You'll know the answer to this as you experience the satisfaction or dissatisfaction of the things you desire.  

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6

God will close a door to bring you closer to Him. Just as much as someone has the power to close a door on us, we have that much power, if not more to open it back up. You can do all things through Christ, who strengthens you (Phil 4:13). Today, eyeInspire you to continue to walk in God's light and seek what he has for you. What he has for you, is for you. Continue to chase after it.

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Social "Butterfly" Wednesday

If you know Shanelle Gabriel, you know she's no stranger to elleELLEeye.  You may also know that May is National Lupus Awareness Month.  In the efforts to help raise money and awareness, Shanelle will be hosting an After-work Social Event to benefit the Alliance for Lupus Research.

Here are the details: Wednesday, May 18th || Honey Lounge || 243 West 14th St. New York, NY 10011 || Hosted by Shanelle Gabriel (Singer / HBO Def Poet/ Lyricist) || Music by the one and only DJ COMMISH || Suggested donation: $10+ (All door proceeds go to the Alliance for Lupus Research) || 21+ Over Only

|| Dress code: Sexy and chic, Gents: Collared shirt, No sneakers, No hats || Drink and food specials all night! || Also, bracelets and information on Lupus will be distributed

Lupus is an auto-immune disease that affects 1.5 million Americans each year. Join us as we raise money for a cure

Visit: www.shanellegabriel.com/Lupus for more information

Not in NYC or busy that night? Please still DONATE for a cure for LUPUS by visiting: www.walk.lupusresearch.org/goto/shanellegabriel2011


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WORD UP!

Have you ever been placed in a position of discomfort? Sure, we've all experience at least one occurrence. Today's word of the day should fit well into your word bank, as you can use it to describe those moments. The word is...

incommodious

\in-kuh-MOH-dee-uhs\ , adjective;

Meaning: Inconvenient, as not affording sufficient space or room; uncomfortable

How can you use it? Here's a sentence: I was sitting on the bus, and while there were plenty of empty seats in the back, this man insisted on cramming in the seat next to me. This made the remainder of my ride more than incommodious.

USE IT!
Be smart. Sound smart. WORD UP!

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eyeCare: MS Charity

There comes a time in everyone's life where things change completely.  Just ask rapper Nixon Nyce, who has recently been affected by the disease Multiple Sclerosis (MS). When life throws us off for a second, we have a choice whether we'll let our circumstances control us, or if we're control them. 


Nixon took it upon himself to make a difference. Not only is he looking to change his life, but the life of others affected by MS.  Do you have a favorite rap artist? Well we need you to go onto Twitter and make them, and all of your followers, aware of the charity project Nixon has taken on. Not often will anyone have a charity event where 100% of the proceeds benefit the organization, but Nixon is serious about raising money and giving it directly to the cause at hand; the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Watch the video below to see Nizon's personal testimony, and what you need to do to help. Happy watching!

Video Link

For more information on how to help Nixon Nyce with the cause, visit
www.nixonnyce.com

For more information on MS, check out
www.nationalmssociety.org

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Conspiracy Theory: Bin Laden

Sunday May 1st, 2011 marked a day sure to go down in the history books. President Obama announced the death of Osama Bin Laden, the leader of the terrorist group Al-Quaida. And there has been skepticism ever since.

The conspiracy theories that have surrounded Bin Laden's death are mostly due to the nature of his burial, and the refusal by The White House to release photos of his body.

But, before we all shout "Conspiracy!" let us take a deeper look to see if their really is a method to The White House's "madness."

The burial: Bin Laden was buried in the Arabic Sea after his body was taken from his Pakistan compound in respect to his Islamic faith. Many may be outraged by showing any form of respect to a mass murderer but, this is the standard the U.S is trying to set to not be like those that we are fighting against.Which brings me to my next point, the photos. The White house has refused to release photos of Bin Laden's body to avoid them being seen as "trophies" of his killing. And most importantly to insure national security fearing the photos will incite violence; according to theroot.com.

Whether we agree on his killing, burial or the handling, it is safe to say that Osama Bin Laden is dead. So now we can put our skepticism to better use; the aftermath.

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eyeWatch My Health: Birth Control

Hey! This is for all of you Queen Bees out there who may use Yaz or Yasmin birth control pills.

A recent study showed women who use these specific Bayer oral contraceptives, are two - three times more likely to develop blood clots than those who use pills that are more established.

There are over 5,000 reported lawsuits against Bayer's Yaz and Yasmin that could prove the pills cause harm.

Take note!

Urstrulee,
KareemaBee
@yesitskareemab
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Source: metro.us

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ToP THiS: Met Gala 2011

The 2011 Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art also known as the "Met" Constitute Institute Annual Gala event was held recently. This event is the Oscars of fashion where people will take daring, bold choices in the name of fashion; basically, a fashion lovers paradise. Celebrities, models and everyone who is anyone came out to celebrate the opening of Alexander McQueen's Savage Beauty exhibit.  I have the top looks from this fabulous event These looks aren't in any particular order, but they're all fabulous!





Blake Lively with Karl Lagerfield in Chanel Couture



Gwyneth Paltrow in Stella McCartney.

Salma Hayek in Alexander McQueen.

Gissele in Alexander McQueen


Doutzen Kroes in Giambattista Valli.


Daphne Guiness in Alexander McQueen

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Eye Choose Inteligence

Guess what the U.S. found out?

A recent study showed that the same pesticides (known scientifically as Organophosphates) used in gardens and in bug repellent was discovered in newborns' blood cords.

These are toxic to young children. As the study noted, youth with this prenatal exposure to the pesticides have a lower competency score than their peers by the age of seven.

Take note! If you are pregnant in the summer, be cautious, and watch what you eat!

Urstrulee,
KareemaBee
@yesitskareemab
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Source: metro.us

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