Live Fearlessly...Live Free!!!

So, this blog among the others have stemmed from a moment in my life of "self-realization". Saturday, I was praying, well this time seriously have a conversation with God like I was talking to my best friend (in which He is, LOL). The convo started from me being 'real' to myself about this week's events and things prior to it. I recognized that I was really disappointed in myself in how I handled matters that are really important. I had handled them through a state called procrastination. Truth be told, I'm still growing up and understanding some truths that go with being on your own and being successful in being on your own. The latter, by grace, is trial and error, but through faith, its a process that requires God's continuous direction and you consistently taking action and effective responsibility of your 'own'. BUT, I felt that I needed to dive a little deeper into the reasoning behind my procrastination and as you dive deeper, other things begin to appear on the surface, in which it did!! I realized, that procrastination's root is fear; indecision, comes from fear. As we know, God has NOT given us the Spirit of Fear, but ONE of POWER, of LOVE, and of A SOUND MIND. Let's use the "sound mind" portion. Within a sound mind, you have the keen ability to think for yourself, do for yourself, react, and make sound decisions...JUST THAT SIMPLE!! BUT, out of fear, we fail in operating and using the sound mind that has been GIVEN to us. So, in light of that fact, I recognized and was like "HOLD ON YO, WHAT'S REALLY GOOD TIFF?" I realized that I hadn't been walking in peace for YEARS, because I was operating in fear of not being able to do what I needed to do, when time came for me to do. Be it writing a paper (in which I must do now), doing an assignment, reading a textbook for a 'engineering class', buying clothes/shoes/car/etc, paying bills, meeting deadlines, and this list goes on and on (you probably can add to it as well). The fear, that spirit, was soo arresting, it hindered me from living. "I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me"...that's simple isn't it, especially if you're a believer; but alas, I'm a believer and I procrastinated in fear of not being able to do what I needed to do at a given point in time. So, I realized that its time for me to "realistically" apply the Word of God to my life. Therefore, the aspect of fear in relation to procrastination I can successfully conquer and overcome by believing in myself and furthermore in the Christ that strengthens me to do everything I needed to on a "day-to-day" basis.

Consequently, I'm not finish dealing, LOL!! More came up that revolved around fear. For YEARS, I have wanted to be accepted, loved, appreciated, cared for, approved...I lived in the reality of fear of being rejected, being disapproved, misunderstood and soo much more...Fear is a crippling disease especially if not dealt with early in life, because in your adult life, heavier doses of treatment may be required of you to be healed...but I'm thankful that I can be healed #InJesusName LOL, but seriously, I can and I will be...The mental catharsis I experienced was mind blowing and life changing and the root of fear was exposed in my life in various surface issues that I am currently dealing with and overcoming. So, now in my new revelation in life and my life's motto, "Live Fearlessly...Live Free!!", I'm determined to adopt this way of thinking and living in my lifestyle and daily choices. Personally, I've found that fear has caused me to live a self-absorbed life, which consists of "self-importance" or "personal importance". In the book "The Four Agreements" by don Miguel Ruiz, he said that "Personal importance, or taking things personally, is the maximum expression of selfishness because we make the assumption that everything is about 'me'". Fear will cause you to live this way and you are subject to your own selfishness which is a major hindrance on/in your life. Selfishness keeps you "bound" from having the opportunity to open up (be self-less) and experience the freedom, power, love, and sound mind that God freely gives to us all. In a selfish state of mind and being, you are conformed to the habits of this world and society, which are inevitably soo very immensely negative, so the simple thing to do is conquer Fear..."That isn't as easy as you make it sound, Tiffany". True, it isn't because you are forced to deal with the reactions that come up from fear, especially if you take a stance on handling that and changing that so that you can live a fearless and free lifestyle...YOU GOTTA BE WILLING AND OBEDIENT, LOL!! But you really do; willing to handle fear and conquer it; and be obedient to the Word of God and follow the Spirit of God (which has liberty [freedom], power, love, and sound mind [peace, contentment]). This lifestyle change is one of discipline and one that calls for making a stand/stance that will go against the grain, but in the end will have a greater good and effect on you and especially those around you (family, friends, loved ones, strangers, heck the world).

So, I'm making a daily choice to "Live Fearlessly...Live Free" on my "day-to-day" basis...That motto goes on the job, with family, friends, strangers, in my whole life. It feels good to start walking in deliverance from Fear, because Fear is a root of evil, that can and obviously has the ability to tear up lives, communities, and abroad...and even in our own homes and individual life. I take a firm stand against it...even if its just to be at peace within myself and be legitimately happy...Heck, smh I'm all for it...Hopefully you are too, Peace & Blessings...

-TVCM-
"Live Fearlessly...Live Free"

1st: Dating

I'm learning some aspects about 1st dating...this year alone I've been on a few which is cool but it's a process that I've noticed and I want to share what I've noticed.

Simplistic Approach

Search or be found: you search for or you're found, OR you flirt in whatever scene you're in and you find the connection.

Dating (1): you're suppose to be yourself, though in certain cases you are putting your best foot out there 1st, meaning that you're putting what you deem as your best qualities out there in hopes that the person you are currently attracted to will become more attracted to you. If you do dating sites, you get the spill of stating your "likes and dislikes" and if you're a person like me, I know what I like more than what i dislike and the dislikes usually occur during the process of me getting to know the individual more personally than just a "1st date"...Sooo, for the most part I don't like the statement "What are your likes and dislikes?"...it's soo soo vague. I would tell people that dating sites are cool, just be careful and go on there knowing what you want to do, be it flirting, dating or whatever...know what you want and that covers the process of dating in general.

Dating (2): This type of dating has surpassed "Dating (1)" because you know the individual more personally, I.e. you may have know them previously or you're friends and you both have found an interest there...this type dating can be cool to a degree. Reason being, you have to distinguish your feelings and become aware of rather or not you should remain friends or take it to the next level. I personally believe that friendships are important and if you realize that you have negatives that arise if you all were to move further, back-back and keep the friendship. I've realized with this type ordeal, realization comes thru consistent communication and conversation that is centered around both knowing what they want, which is essentially a relationship. As time progresses the tides can roll in different directions but it's up to both individuals to be aware of the action that comes with the tides which may yield a relationship or continues to develop & keep the friendship.

So, dating "I've found" has unique processes and observations to take note of. But throughout the whole dating scheme enjoy it and have fun!! It's an opportunity for you to relate to and get to know other people and in turn you definitely will get to know yourself. Psychologically, emotionally and spiritually we all are relational beings that require interaction. From the dating perspective, the interactions can yield a relationship, friendship or neither. Moreover, that is ok, it's apart of the process of life, really coming into a true understanding of what you "like and dislike" LOL!! But it's true...Enjoy life and the people in it. Take Care!!

Recap...

Morning!!!

I just posted on facebook this thought that came to mind as I read, "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. Check this out: "keep imaging greater...never lose your imagination...your image of greater...remember this: your thoughts become things...thinking wisely my friends, think wisely..." This right here is so true. I believe that some of us give up mentally our dreams and lose the desire (fuel to attain) to get, achieve, pursue and do what we dream of doing, fulfilling our purpose in life. Likewise, I just want to encourage you to keep dreaming and starting planning for what and where you want to go and be in this life...Like I have mentioned in the past posts, God has placed in us everything we need to be "holistically successful" in this life. We have in us the ability/power to have wealth, prosperity, great health and ultimately a wonderful life. Our God given talents and abilities should be used for the glory of God and it will also bring you blessings in return...I hear a lot of people say that your gift will make room for you and that accompanied with a dream equals a world of infinite possibilities.

Take courage my friends, take heart...There is a blessing in dreaming, there is a blessing in you being you...Be used by God on today and keep dreaming and accompany that with effective planning and allow God to manage the details and manifest the results...Keep moving forward towards the call on your life...You've dreamed it, now pursue it!! God Bless!!

-TVCM-

http://www.thinkgrowrich.com/

Learning...

Hi All!!! Some major events or better yet "happenings" have occurred (currently occurring) in my life since the last blog. Positively enough, the events have been centered around my success or better said the future of my success. I got a job offer, with my company, same pay and different location. Oddly enough, I was offered it by way of my work ethic during my internship. The recommendation in and of itself is a blessing, so to say that success is around the corner is definitely a true statement. Doors are opening all around, though you have to see what is best for you, that's why we have God in whom we can pray to and ask for direction on which way to go and better yet if you should go...I also have noticed that ways have already been made, the only thing you have to do is go in the way presented. Sometimes in the way you have or are granted, it avails you to certain liberties in which you can ask or request for things to be as such as work best for you, as you see fit...Those liberties are so awesome and it is a benefit in being a child of the "Most High God" (as the saints of old would say, LOL!!!). The Bible did mention that we can ask what we will in Jesus name and it will be given to us, therefore, if you ask good of God and or seek good that is what you will receive. Likewise, in the process of receiving that is a time where one must use patience as a power (virtue=power) or they must develop it in there on lives...either way, you have to use it or have it in order to receive from God...PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!!

Also, in my learning process, I've come to realize that success is synonymous to humility. This was my post on facebook this past Saturday: "Every successful person must have a distinct level of humility...not from the outside, but from within....humility is synonymous to success and vice versa". As you humble yourself to God, firstly that humility will be shown to everyone around  you, reason being because it is being done to God first. In the Bible, humility and the rise to success go hand in hand; 2 Peter 5:5-7 reads as follows: "Humble yourself therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time..." #Baam that is all she wrote...#Curtains Humility, my friends, is an action that you must do 'YOURSELF' and after you do that the other rising thereof, that we all desire and want, will follow..It will in turn be done in the right way, God's way!!! So, over the course of this weekend, I dealt with a lot of mental anguish, which stemmed from me (in a nutshell) trying to figure it all out myself and do it my own way, with my limited logic and definite limited resources...Can we say, #SYSTEMFAILED, #MISSIONABORTED #IMMEDIATELY!!! I had no peace whatsoever, not a good mental feeling, especially when you're starting to get used to being on the up and up, the positives at all times (good thoughts and vibrations-->every moment and day). Definitely, not a fan of being negative and that also my friend is a growing/learning process to consistently go through, by way of changing your mind to remain and be consistent in positive thoughts/vibes/feelings, while understanding the nature of your 'opposite' surroundings. It is a task, but somebody has to do it....and by golly, that will be ME!!

Anywho, I digress, we were speaking on humility and my past weekend experience. I was presented with the offer I mentioned earlier, on last week. It was a shocker and yet it was amazing. But alas, my humanistic (not divine) self went on a mental tangent and my body pursued to follow it down a long, stressful and worrisome hill of bad/negative energy, a pull totally to the negative end of the law of vibration, attraction, faith magnet (LOLOL)!! Seriously, it was rough; I was indecisive and I had just (a couple of days back) read and also heard Bob Proctor talk about making decisions, sound decisions, with ease. My issue on the whole move was with money. I did not have enough saved up to move like I wanted to, in an easy manner. But, in my mind I'm developing in which it says or better yet re-verbs Bob Proctor's teaching  which is that "Once you have made the conscious decision that you  are going to do something, matters not if you have the money/resources or not, by the law of attraction (faith), it will come to you. All you need to do is make a decision...Everything else will fall in line..The details aren't for you, leave that to God"...Thinking about what I just typed is reminding me even more what I have to continue walking and doing...By this end, positive, successful, blissful, blessed etc etc results will soon follow. SIDEBAR--You maybe tempted to ask me, how in the world can this be true, let me tell you how, it (faith) work for me. Its been about a month since I had my car. Initially, I had saved up a good amount of money for a down payment (but not enough in the same instance), consequently, I was confused (indecisive) about the type of car I wanted. Also, I was very desperate, I initially 'needed' my car and then as I was reading The Secret, I was told to focus on 'wanting' rather than 'needing', because needing insinuates negative views/approaches/energies and that, that you put into repetition, that is what you receive, 'needing' this, that and the third... So, I changed my desire from needing to wanting (a mental decision) and I begin to ask God for realistic/believable requests in relation to my car. I mentioned the latter because, some of us, ask God randomly for stuff in which we "really" don't believe we He can do or get for us; its the self (needy) aspect of us speaking instead of the spirit in who knows what is needed and also recognizes the wants. Likewise, in my current situation, I believed God for my requests and He answered them in a beautiful way, in which I have my car, without strain or struggle, simple as that!!!-- Moreover, I had to humble myself towards God and His plan for me...I wasn't walking in faith, clearly, it was doubt in which I was trying to figure it all out by myself, like I'm super woman and not approaching God in prayer about His take (His plan of action) on this situation...Over the weekend I was able to deal with my spirit and self had to be corrected, in humility. Afterwards, my viewed cleared as time progressed, I thought about the situation, but it wasn't so bad in negative views, things begin to lighten up and by today, I accepted...PLEASE BE ADVISED: I am doing the same process that I did for my car, I made the decision and God has the details!! #AndThatsHowIBelieve that God will start working everything out...ALSO NOTE, I am effectively planning, reason being, I'm planning by faith, disregarding major details in which presumes doubt and the likeness I don't even know to handle, but I believe that God will work it all out, speedily, easily, and in my favor.

So, the learning experience toward success it consists of: applying faith, remaining humble to God (who is aware of all the in's and out's of you and your future), and staying positive... Don't let anything, anyone, or self get in the way of your image of a wonderful life (via success or whatever you envision for yourself that is good), your thought life is important, why? Remember: YOUR THOUGHTS BECOME THINGS!! MAKE YOUR THOUGHTS AMAZING, I SURE PLAN TOO!!


Till we converse again, peace, blessings and happy thoughts, my dear friends!!!

If you do nothing else today...do this:

Change your thinking...I would have to say that I'm on a quest, journey, and better said MISSION to conquer and master my mind, yes the thinking thereof!!! I've come to realize that once we have a understanding of the power that lies within the mind or the subconscious (the bible would say the 'heart of man', etc etc), where all things first begin and the end thereof is determined, we will have, be, do, create, attain, etc etc anything we want and in the very same essence all God has DESIGNED and desired for us to have.

DESIGN is capitalized because its first important to note. God has DESIGNED everything in this world for us...it is our responsibility to take advantage and use that, that He has DESIGN for us...SIMPLE!! Desire wasn't capitalized, but it doesn't mean that it isn't important, but in this connotation desire from God is always and already present. He wants (desires) for us to have, be, do, etc etc to attain the best that this life has to offer but in the same breathe, HE HAS ALREADY DESIGNED IT FOR US!! It is our responsibility to use the DESIGN...And that DESIGN is also created within us, via our mind (subconscious and if you would oblige me to say the Spirit).

I'm learning about the mind, it is a harness of unadulterated power that God has given to us to master, seize, conquer...and to simply use in our everyday lives (you like the way that flow of words went, just like water from a sink, full pressure, that is eventually turned down to a simple, flow...)... So, I oblige you to take the time get a hold to your thinking...think positive, it relieves unnecessary stress in the midst of stressful times...Read positive things, center yourself around positive people, be thankful, enjoy life and love always...These few things and many more help with a positive thinking base or rather foundation. Think about what you want to have, do, be etc and believe with thanksgiving that Our God of this infinitely abundant universe, can do "What no other power can do" simply just for you....He loves you. He wants (desires) the Very best for you. He has already DESIGNED it to be so and that is found on the inside of you, waiting to be used and worked...

If you do nothing else today...do this: Change your thinking...Think and Think right!! God Bless You in your endeavors in life...

-TVCM-

Today...

Today, is another day God has made for you and I. If you are reading this, I'm glad you made it through the storm, IRENE that is... I'm actually writing or posting rather, because I want to and then because I have some random thoughts...

Looking into numerology, astrology, etc I realize that one must be spiritually and mentally cognizant of there own lives FIRST. Those things may have good insight, BUT the God of all things knows the in's and out's of everything that constitutes who you were and what you will be. PLEASE BE ADVISED, that he gives us this life and we are responsible for taking full advantage of every 'inspired' opportunity that is presented to us.

In light of that, I have looked into numerology and I have looked into astrology and I've found that it has some truths or better said valuable insight, but if I were you, I would rely on God and you to make the final call on your life (present and future). NOTE, in the previous parentheses I put in only 'present' and 'future', reason being is because we are constantly passing from the past into the present all the time and we have a choice on how we make our future. Whether you believe it or not we do...God orchestrates life so that certain choices come to past and not others, but He does give us a responsibility to do and accomplish the good in our lives...

I'm learning now more than ever WE MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY!!!! God, has placed soo much within us to do soo many great things, its true and Christ came into the world as a mere example of this truth. Through Christ we are saved and have the Holy Spirit on the inside to accomplish greater things and greater goods here on earth and He came so that we can be in right fellowship with the one and only and TRUE God!!

Therefore, soo great an opportunity to serve God by taking responsibility for our lives, the lives He's given us...to enjoy, to serve, to live, to love, to embrace, to share, to bring peace, to bring happiness, to bring joy, to bring forgiveness, to bring hope, to be and bring success, sooo much.

I therefore, advise you to seek wise counsel, those other things mentioned are cool and very unique but one true and living thing is God by way of the Holy Spirit that will lead and guide you into all truth how to make the best of your life and truly live it to the FULLEST!! Whatever you want you can have, honestly either good or bad its up to you...you choose...but be free and make the right decisions for YOUR life and know that there is a God that is there to help you come into the reality, the  TRUTH of what you need, want, and desire for your life... Let Him be in you and thru you, your life will never be the same...#IPROMISE

-TVCM-

Hola!! Thought for the day...

I know I said I would probably post regularly...Alas, I lied...please forgive me!! Its been kind of busy but the mind hasn't stopped going, but its a good going, in a positive-upward direction, better said attitude.

This will be a short but sweet post and the thought that I've come to realize is that success, wealth, prosperity, longevity in life (health, relationships, friendships, etc) requires a plan and then action. You have the mind to plan and you have the ability to take action. God can and will orchestrate your life's moves and turns to follow into the right people, software, programs, etc so that you can reach your definite destined goal in life.

Remember, plan and then take action....as the mental work and spiritual efforts are in undertaking, that is the place where God moves...Enjoy life and take care!!! Peace and blessings to all!!