tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30980955529501827182024-03-13T11:39:47.403-07:00The BeginningAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12086418521715292752noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098095552950182718.post-66051370928804800772014-07-18T06:26:00.002-07:002014-07-18T06:31:05.400-07:00Morning Email from Bob Proctor: Learning From Pigeons<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">During an experiment, pigeons were put in cages with one green and one red button. In one cage, if the birds pecked the green button they would get food every time. In the other, the green button yielded food erratically and the pigeons had to persist to get enough food. In both cases, pecking the red button did nothing. Both sets of birds thrived, learning what they had to do to survive and to ignore the red button that yielded no food. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">But when the birds that were used to getting a reward every time were put in the cage that fed them only occasionally, they failed to adapt; they hit their heads against the cage and pecked wildly at everything in sight.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">There are two worthwhile lessons from this study. First, the pigeons quickly learned from experience to avoid the red button because it was unproductive. There are lots of people who would lead smoother and happier lives if they just stopped pushing red buttons that never give them what they want.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Second, even birds who have it too easy get spoiled and develop an entitlement mentality that prevents them from adapting to situations where they can solve their problems if they just work harder. Some people are like that too. They don’t deal well with new circumstances especially those that require persistence.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Part of being responsible is learning from experience to appreciate the benefits of tenacity and the wisdom of avoiding useless, harmful and self-defeating patterns of behavior.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12086418521715292752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098095552950182718.post-58309365307131089662014-07-12T23:33:00.001-07:002014-07-12T23:33:44.570-07:00What is your belief? How do you feel about that?Is it right to want money? <div><br></div><div>Is it right to want another source of income outside of your regular job? </div><div><br></div><div>Is it wrong to want the above mentioned? </div><div><br></div><div>The answers to the majority would be yes, yes, and no. I would be right in my opinion that everyone feels that it is right to want more money. Alas, I'm starting to feel this way because I initially didn't. I knew logically that it was but my inner resolve (limiting beliefs) said otherwise or better said, said the opposite of what the majority ruled.</div><div><br></div><div>Now, I think about the biblical text that reads "...for the love of money is the root of all evil." Joe Vitale said "I love what money can do". </div><div><br></div><div>Money doesn't add more problems, once the mindset is changed about money, it's realized that it can solve and answer many, many, MANY problems!! </div><div><br></div><div>Let's think of the problems it can solve:</div><div>Debt </div><div>Bills</div><div>Expenses </div><div>Hunger </div><div>Homelessness </div><div>Education </div><div>Financial Freedom </div><div>Security </div><div>Insurance</div><div>More!</div><div><br></div><div>I believe the list goes on and on.</div><div><br></div><div>Where I am in my life is being "happy" with the fact that it's normal to want more money. But it's not "cool" to stress over what I don't have. I have stressed over not having enough when I actually do. I just need to recognize that I desire and want more so that I can answer and solve more problems that may arise in my life. </div><div><br></div><div>Another biblical text that comes to mind is "...whom much is given, much is required." This statement is true on so many levels and it can also apply to money. "Money is the answer to all things" (biblical reference) likewise if much is given, there is more responsibility. </div><div><br></div><div>I guess this question I need to ask myself is, "Am I ready for more responsibility?" That is an amazing and thought-provoking question... Am I? Honestly? </div><div><br></div><div>The singer Ledisi made a statement at a concert of hers that made me think. Paraphrasing, she said that don't be fooled that artist don't experience their problems as more comes in. It just means that they have more to deal with it. And based off the above statements, I can flip that to say that they have more problems to solve from the added responsibility as they gain more "limelight". </div><div><br></div><div>The same goes with us. As we move up on our jobs, we acquire (usually) a higher salary but most definitely more responbililty. </div><div><br></div><div>Again, this question comes directly to slap me in the face with sense and enlightenment, "Am I ready for more responsibility?"</div><div><br></div><div>More money = (- more problems) + more solutions + more responsibility = More money, ONLY if I use it to solve & answer the problems right and wisely. </div><div><br></div><div>Do we have a choice in where we want the money and the responsibilty (current or new) to come from? </div><div><br></div><div>Maybe, honestly not sure.</div><div><br></div><div>So, if I want more money at work, I should expect new and/or more responsibility? What if your level of pay remains the same but the responsibility increases? That's disproportionate!! But it happens... What do you then say to these things, eh? </div><div><br></div><div>I still need to answer the question, "Am I ready for more responsibilty? </div><div><br></div><div>Am I ready for more responsibility on my current job or more from one that is another source of income? </div><div><br></div><div>I can't say I want more from this current one because I'm just in a place right now where I just want to manage and continue handling my responsibility with what is currently on my plate there and when more comes, I'll be ready for it.</div><div><br></div><div>Likewise, working on another source wouldn't be bad... But that is more responsibility but equivalently more money.. </div><div><br></div><div>So, to answer the question, "Am I ready for more responsibilty?" I would answer the question with a question "Am I ready for money?" Is the right question to ask because both question are equivalent in theory... And the answer to both is Yes I Am. </div><div><br></div><div>Now, since I've said yes to the call, the next order if business is to think about other sources of income that I can bring in as additional money.</div><div><br></div><div>Just read the below pic from Sri Sri: </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DYLOj1sgcIw/U8IoRKg2gDI/AAAAAAAACt0/EYtzdZTIBLM/s640/blogger-image-1476172409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DYLOj1sgcIw/U8IoRKg2gDI/AAAAAAAACt0/EYtzdZTIBLM/s640/blogger-image-1476172409.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Doing something good that will benefit the society and the world around you that you impact directly or indirectly will cause God to bring the necessary resources to accomplish the work that is set before you to do... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I guess that question is, "What work is it that needs to be done by you that will/can positively impact the society/work around you?" Then and only then will the necessary resources come those solve problems...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">SN: (reminder) Pure heart, pure intentions about the good work set before you..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now, I'm beginning to see the light on what my brother said his Pastor said. Paraphrasing, we have been sent here to solve a problem.. It's up to you to find out what that problem is so that you and only you can solve it. Then, the resources are sure to follow & come to the surface for your use. Use it right and wisely.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I guess I need to journal.. "What is the problem that I've been sent here to solve?" You want another source of income eh? Why? What problem can you solve and render as a service? Service brings rewards both financial and spiritual... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm done.. #MidnightThoughts</div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mMCgx-2_L9Q/U8IoR1qLEWI/AAAAAAAACt8/-V6BzVT_8pU/s640/blogger-image--965518758.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mMCgx-2_L9Q/U8IoR1qLEWI/AAAAAAAACt8/-V6BzVT_8pU/s640/blogger-image--965518758.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12086418521715292752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098095552950182718.post-90847577395554872842014-07-08T17:38:00.001-07:002014-07-08T17:38:36.800-07:00Success is a journey... (Reminder)<blockquote class="quoteBody" style="text-indent: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 25px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YfgE1LsdVGI/U7yPBcDgDdI/AAAAAAAACtM/HRNIllfllfw/s640/blogger-image--1193790760.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YfgE1LsdVGI/U7yPBcDgDdI/AAAAAAAACtM/HRNIllfllfw/s640/blogger-image--1193790760.jpg"></a></div>Success is a journey not a destination. The doing is usually more important than the outcome. Not everyone can be Number 1.</span></blockquote><div class="quoteDetails" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding-left: 25px; padding-top: 10px;"><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span class="quoteAuthor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/149539.Arthur_Ashe" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: none;">Arthur Ashe</a></span></h2><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NFdwk3z1ExA/U7yPC-5n0-I/AAAAAAAACtc/eNtahg7MIVA/s640/blogger-image--1421896673.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NFdwk3z1ExA/U7yPC-5n0-I/AAAAAAAACtc/eNtahg7MIVA/s640/blogger-image--1421896673.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZzzOF0oIerw/U7yPB-BcB3I/AAAAAAAACtU/RrYRAvJb8wA/s640/blogger-image-105125883.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZzzOF0oIerw/U7yPB-BcB3I/AAAAAAAACtU/RrYRAvJb8wA/s640/blogger-image-105125883.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SpGtzj7eoUo/U7yPAP5J_0I/AAAAAAAACtE/Az42Cj6ePRU/s640/blogger-image-1636461392.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SpGtzj7eoUo/U7yPAP5J_0I/AAAAAAAACtE/Az42Cj6ePRU/s640/blogger-image-1636461392.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12086418521715292752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098095552950182718.post-19129419524754012882014-07-08T17:26:00.001-07:002014-07-08T17:26:56.087-07:00Take your own advice... Practice what you preachSo, this blog will be about my realization today. <div><br></div><div>I'm working on this project and it's not in a healthy state, for multiple reasons (general, mine, and others)... I would say all stemmed from lack of communication, operating reactively rather than proactively, and also the lack of training & development.</div><div><br></div><div>Anyway, I can't change the past but I have to deal and go through. </div><div><br></div><div>With that being said, today I made a choice to see the past as it "was" and <b>not</b> let my current situation bring my spirit down. </div><div><br></div><div>Honestly, this is me taking my own advice. I tend to drop tidbits and revelations from outside situations and not use those as <i>my own</i> stepping stool to get me to where I need to be.</div><div><br></div><div>Today, I guess as a sign of maturity, I made the simple choice to attempt to not let a situation with my project effect my day. Granted, I did call my girlfriend and give her an earful about the situation at hand. Nevertheless, after I spoke to her, I had to deal with the issue.</div><div><br></div><div>I usually let disappointment bring me down by me beating up myself but I attempted to be easy on me and it actually worked! Can we say #Progress?! Oh yes. </div><div><br></div><div>So, essentially, taking your own advice (whatever that might be) and applying it to your life may yield the results that you need (and have been looking for all along - can we say the answer has been inside of you the whole time? Yep! It was just waiting on you to see it as it is). It works for others, why can't it work for the one who preaches it? </div><div><br></div><div>Practice what you preach. It builds a testimony of faith and truth that what you say holds weight & validity; which I've learn, brings about lasting & effective change.</div><div><br></div><div>I was just thinking. I need to practice what I preach more often... Maybe it will bring results.. </div><div><br></div><div>Just had an "Ah Ha!!" Moment!! </div><div><br></div><div>Off to my next feat - victory... </div><div><br></div><div>#FeelingBetterAboutLife </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-df_IEgbhxOA/U7yMTVJGu8I/AAAAAAAACsw/lMGH-eKR51M/s640/blogger-image--482716037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-df_IEgbhxOA/U7yMTVJGu8I/AAAAAAAACsw/lMGH-eKR51M/s640/blogger-image--482716037.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZTE12CchTco/U7yMR_hPNQI/AAAAAAAACsg/vYXKvgoG7_k/s640/blogger-image-566744366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZTE12CchTco/U7yMR_hPNQI/AAAAAAAACsg/vYXKvgoG7_k/s640/blogger-image-566744366.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lOIS7hzGdno/U7yMSjvFIWI/AAAAAAAACso/673WPr72BVI/s640/blogger-image-1151160565.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lOIS7hzGdno/U7yMSjvFIWI/AAAAAAAACso/673WPr72BVI/s640/blogger-image-1151160565.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12086418521715292752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098095552950182718.post-90681377231514262472014-07-07T10:24:00.001-07:002014-07-08T17:30:10.246-07:00Mind Paralysis<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Mental: of or relating to the mind</span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Mind: the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought.</span><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Paralysis: inability to act or function in a person, organization, or place</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">------------------------------------------------</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This morning I started freaking out. My inner struggles started rearing it's ugly head this morning through my mental faculties -- my mind. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">My insecurities that pose questions like:</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1) what has he or she said about me? </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2) do I look ok? </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3) what do ppl think of me? </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Then I go through the battles of:</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1) I want to be successful </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2) I want more money </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3) I hate my job </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Then I go through the opposing stance of:</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1) you should and must be thankful.You could be like many others and not have a job or money </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2) you're beautiful as you are</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3) if you want to change, then change... Simple as that...</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Then I thought about this topic mental paralysis... I found the definition of both words and I realized that wasn't what I was seeking. Then I googled the definition of mind and I said "ok, this is it". </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sometime we experience "mind paralysis". Mind paralysis to me is when you experience the inability or rather disability and lack of functionality in your present awareness which hinders you from thinking, feeling, and being present to the world around you. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You are mentally paralyzed by worry, the image/your perception of the future, the negativity (both real & unreal) of your present,the past (images - real and unreal) and more. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This paralysis is REAL. Real to the point of where you become delusional, fearful, and possibly sick (mentally and physically). </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I'm not going to lie to you about whether or not I've found the answer, solution, cure to this going and very present issue. But my faith in Christ has been helpful in dealing with this struggle... </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I do also believe that the reason there is no freedom is because there has been no true release of faith and self. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Faith in Christ that:</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1) He knows where you are</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2) He knows your struggles</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3) He cares</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4) He can heal the paralysis so that you can be free</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">True release of self means:</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1) recognizing that you have struggles (insecurities, plain ole issues)</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2) taking ownership of them </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3) releasing them to God </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4) work with God as he works with and thru you</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5) accept your healing and just "be"...free </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Honestly those are just some of my views and how I work through my struggle. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Likewise, I do believe (I must take my own advice right now) that in order to be healed you must Go with the Flow of God, Let Go, and Let God have His way... I'm learning and beginning to understand that real freedom of self is to:</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1)Release the thoughts of it all (whatever that entails, in which I believe is the root of all insecurities)</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2)Be Present in your journey of healing and experience it</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I've found as a result of mind paralysis you're incapable of experiencing a healthy life and reaching your potential. Mind paralysis causes you to literally miss opportunities because of its origin and what it is.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So today, I found myself in a funk and in order for me to be healed I had to shift back to reality, be present, and let God have His way in my life, not on tomorrow but at that moment when I was struck with paralysis.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You do know this can happen physically (at what no one can see) and at any moment don't you? It sure can even while walking, sitting, or talking with someone. It's real.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I can only be present and go with the Flow of God (which requires selfless obedience)... That's were stability, strength, happiness, excitement, success and all my needs (& wants) reside and exist. I'm beginning to think that the only way to experience God in His fullness and glory is to be present in the moment of your beautiful and unique life.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">#BePresent</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">#GoWithTheFlowOfGod</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">#LetGoAndLetGodHaveHisWay</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">#EnjoyTheExperienceOfLife</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">#BeHealedByChrist2Day</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div></div></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Nt0f76xhGME/U7yM7FvvpsI/AAAAAAAACs4/mJj-0QIDxPA/s640/blogger-image-1363341699.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Nt0f76xhGME/U7yM7FvvpsI/AAAAAAAACs4/mJj-0QIDxPA/s640/blogger-image-1363341699.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12086418521715292752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098095552950182718.post-40262368871632140972013-07-05T18:02:00.001-07:002013-07-05T18:02:17.879-07:00What Success Can Possibly Mean...I'm at a place in life where I am recognizing what success could "possibly" mean or entail. <div><br></div><div>To me success means being happy with all aspects of your life, understanding that you've accomplished much, but there is still more to do.</div><div><br></div><div>The amount of money you may attain doesn't measure success, nor the accolades, positions, recognitions, titles achieves doesn't not make you successful.</div><div><br></div><div>To me success is present in an individual who has made an impact in the workplaces or other organizations, amongst whom they work with and serve as they progress laterally and/or horizontally. </div><div><br></div><div>So, with that being said everyone is successful in their own right if they commit to hard work, servitude, and continual forward progress in whatever has been put in there hands to do, at any given moment.</div><div><br></div><div>- - - - - - - - - - - <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - </span></div><div><br></div><div>This speaks to me in so many ways. I do believe that I am successful but I also recognize that I haven't arrived at reaching certain goals I want to attain or achieve. </div><div><br></div><div>To be honest I want riches, I want honor, I want prestige... But those who get that are those who don't seek it. They are the ones that are committed to achieving their set goal(s) and serving others along life's way. </div><div><br></div><div>Just some of my thoughts on #LifeSuccess </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12086418521715292752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098095552950182718.post-13996102277629160802013-05-28T14:22:00.001-07:002013-05-28T14:22:06.353-07:00Thoughts of now...It's been a while since I've posted...changes have definitely taking place...I would say some for the good and others for the bad, but I know within that "all things ARE working together for the good of THEM that love God and THOSE that are called according to HIS purpose"... So with that being said, everything is working out for my good (and yours) in its own timing as we continue to love God and seek to fulfill His purpose for our lives (Quick word of encouragement for you and me, eh? Yup yup, guess so)<div><br></div><div>I have experienced lately what it means to be challenged. Those challenges leave you at a point of definite discomfort in your psyche (how you view yourself in the situation) and your emotions (how you feel about yourself handling and being in the situation). It honestly leaves you "feeling like" a failure... Seriously, it does. But what I come to realize that staying in that "failure mode" or "failure feeling" is a state of mind that you have complete control over, whether to stay in it or not. </div><div><br></div><div>I recognize that I have a tendency to stay in this state for TOO long, to the point where I make up situations (from thoughts...imaginations) based off solely off low vibrations, low energy, simply put, low feelings... These feelings unconsciously pile on to become a physical place of failure, if you don't decide to change your focus/mind on the situation. It's soo amazing how the mind is soo brilliant if you use it wisely and adversely so self-sabotaging if you use it wrongly. </div><div><br></div><div>So, the question is, how do I "get out of my feelings"? How do I change my mind so I can see the reality of my situation and in the same breath, enjoy my present...my now. How?</div><div><br></div><div>I think it's by first:</div><div><br></div><div>1. Accepting the truth that you missed the mark somewhere... </div><div><br></div><div>Simply put, the truth, that you honestly may have failed in your attempts to succeed in whatever area you failed in, which is ok, (saying this to myself now and hopefully it encourages you too). The truth hurts...but the truth breaks the yoke of false reality and pride, which is a definite demise to success... Pride is a B... #CarryOn but seriously it is, and if you remain in this imaginary world that you are right and everyone is wrong, please believe you will not succeed in that state... So, accept the truth!! Also, get around loving and truthful people (check your circles for the "Yes People...can we say #EpicFail... They do you "No Good"... Get around the truth, let people tell you that you're wrong about things, but also allow them to speak freedom to you with a "better perspective" on the situation... It can actually make you feel better (higher vibrations, higher energy, higher feelings...happiness, joy, and peace in your spirit...that's what you need right...Right!! A peace of mind). So, in saying all that, "the truth will make you free"... I rather be made free from the onset rather than be set free... I have the potential to be bound again... I need the truth to make me into a better and eventually a successful person.</div><div><br></div><div>2. Keep moving...don't stop</div><div><br></div><div>I'm about to finish this post, but this second thought just came to mind... Keep moving and don't stop... Failure I feel is a stopping point. Like a period or a "The End" kinda deal... That's not cool... I heard that "Quitters or Losers" and I'm not about that life... I'll ride the brakes off the situation before I quit and when I do that, I'll get some more brakes and continue moving forward if that is what the Lord God wants and/or is calling for in my life at that point... But, I do think that you can pause. You're not stopping, you're just "getting yourself together", "getting your mind right", reassessing the situation, reevaluating yourself against the situation to take a look at what you can do differently if you have to retake the test again (& please believe...you will retake the test again)... So, it isvdefinitely ok to pause, Selah, reflect on the present... You reevaluate and reassess, make the necessary changes, start the car of your life again and keep it moving...</div><div><br></div><div>My Youth Pastor says a few words before bible study ends... I don't remember everything but these few words, "Success is MANDATORY and Failure is NOT an option"... </div><div><br></div><div>I accept the truth.</div><div>I keep moving.</div><div>I don't stop.</div><div>I succeed. </div><div><br></div><div>I hope this helps you and encourages you just as its doing for me... We will succeed if we don't quit... #Simple #JustLikeThat</div><div><br></div><div>Peace and Blessings to you...Enjoy the rest of your day.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12086418521715292752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098095552950182718.post-64428980570319193892013-02-17T02:16:00.001-08:002013-02-17T02:22:16.589-08:00Thoughts from yesterday.... "Role Playing"We all have roles to play in our lives. The funny thing is we have the opportunity to choose our roles. So, I suggest to others as well as myself to choose your role wisely and play it to the best of your ability. If you don't like your role and you can't get out of it right now, reflect & see what you can do to maximize the moment there & rekindle the initial flame that moved you to this role, until another role that fits you appears...<br />
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I guess and almost believe that doing this maximizing and capitalizing requires a determination and drive to succeed in the areas you want to succeed in and focus intently on what it takes to get there and being aware of God putting and/or moving you in the position to receive that that you earnestly desire...the question is: what is it that I truly desire from God? & do I really want it? 'Cause if you really want it, focus, determination, drive, initiative, proactivity, etc are the natural occurrences of what happens when you figure out what you want and make the conscientious decision that that desire is what I'm going after, no matter the cost... The thought then comes to mind, what is the desire of your heart, honestly? A gentleman at my job spoke to me briefly about wants and needs...he made the "suggestive view" that wants are good to have but can be rather misleading than needs, which have a more standard requirement...so, being biblically based in thought, God will give you the desires of your heart as your seek Him. He knows what you want and He can take care of all you need...it just requires a consistent relationship/communion with Him daily in every aspect of your life through communication (verbal & non-verbal), reading His Word, remaining aware & open to His guidance (moves, directions, etc), and disciplining your unresolved flesh wants and needs which can lead you away from Him and furthermore your earnest desire(s)...<br />
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So, having the imagination for better, the desire, the determination, the Spiritual backing will give you what you want/desire honestly in due time, before you know it...Believe this!! Just realize the things that aren't worth fretting, thinking, and being discontented over...that you are willing to change or that doesn't need to be changed or analyze over, anyway. <br />
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Focus on what matters the most...make clear distinction of that and move out on that desire and attain your promise...Be Blessed, Happy, Clear in Mind and Thought, at Peace, and Attaining & Achieving Your Goals & Making your dreams Your Reality!! <br />
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Cheers, Peace, & Blessings!! <br />
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I would say that I'm currently on an evident journey to a destination I feel I know soo little about at times and then a great deal about at times. I was talking to a person yesterday and I told them that my life is about experiences and all people can attest to that. But for me, I've embraced these experiences as a cultivated pathway to my destination in life. In thinking about destinations, it's kind of interesting. With the Christian "embrace", the predestined 'destination' is heaven or a place where we become immortal and we have fully embodied our true selves which is spirit...but not looking at that embrace, I feel that there are multiple destinations to get to or look forward to. I.e graduation from your institution, getting a job, obtaining an doctorate, having your business, your own family, buying a house. There are so many destinations or should I say pitstops...<br />
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-this blog will be added to more in the future...at least I think so...*shrugs*<br />
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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).<br />
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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...<br />
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"Live Fearlessly...Live Free"Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12086418521715292752noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098095552950182718.post-79221094310346743222011-12-19T07:21:00.001-08:002011-12-19T08:59:05.723-08:001st: DatingI'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.<br />
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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. <br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12086418521715292752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098095552950182718.post-13167750587024068432011-09-22T08:38:00.000-07:002011-09-22T08:38:50.854-07:00Recap...Morning!!!<br />
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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.<br />
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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!!<br />
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<a href="http://www.thinkgrowrich.com/">http://www.thinkgrowrich.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12086418521715292752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098095552950182718.post-53524494924422821292011-09-12T12:28:00.000-07:002011-09-12T12:28:33.767-07:00Learning...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!!!<br />
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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!!<br />
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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. <b>SIDEBAR--</b>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!!!<b>-- </b>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.<br />
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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:<b> YOUR THOUGHTS BECOME THINGS!! MAKE YOUR THOUGHTS AMAZING, I SURE PLAN TOO!!</b><br />
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Till we converse again, peace, blessings and happy thoughts, my dear friends!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12086418521715292752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098095552950182718.post-34693097567746373222011-08-30T08:41:00.000-07:002011-08-30T08:41:40.500-07:00If 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.<br />
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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).<br />
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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...<br />
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If you do nothing else today...do this: Change your thinking...Think and Think right!! God Bless You in your endeavors in life...<br />
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-TVCM-Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12086418521715292752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098095552950182718.post-81023473191757790832011-08-28T07:24:00.000-07:002011-08-28T07:24:16.516-07:00Today...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...<br />
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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.<br />
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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...<br />
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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!!<br />
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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.<br />
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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<br />
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-TVCM-Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12086418521715292752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098095552950182718.post-4999239142258004702011-08-25T15:22:00.000-07:002011-08-25T15:22:31.088-07:00Hola!! 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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12086418521715292752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098095552950182718.post-61771481401965942482011-08-17T04:45:00.000-07:002011-08-17T04:45:14.745-07:00"And another one"Greetings Internet World!!! Its Me again and I'll probably post a couple times a day, so don't worry there is plenty of words, thoughts, ideals, etc in the recesses of my infinitely great mind :) I'm so inspired at this point in my life to achieve and become, its kind of scary!!! All I know is that I'm on my way to some place really Really REALLY BIG and its all being developed in the city of (not my soul) but my mind!!! It is true, "A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste"...Therefore, DON'T WASTE IT!!! USE IT!!! DOG BLASTED!!! You have the power through your thoughts to change every aspect of your life..And you know what??? I BELIEVE THAT!! I'm going allow that to stick in my mind forEVER!!!<br />
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Blogging is like an "open diary" except, you (the blogger) know how much and what to give to the 'society at large', LOL!! But seriously, this is true!!! I actually need to write more in my journal...ANYWHO, the main objective of this post is to let you know of some future endeavors that I would like to present within and from this blog<br />
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This blog will focus on success in every area of life: mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, financially, educationally, relationships, friendships, jobs/careers (paths), etc....we all must be holistic in our life and successfully holistic is the NAME OF MY GAME that I'm creating for my life, lifeline, and lifestyle!!! I plan to read books, articles; listen to audio (cd, mp3-4, wmv, etc), whatever tools that have helped or is currently helping me, I would like to submit (post) to you as means for you to experience the fullness of life that I'm currently and progressively undertaking and will soon forever live!! BTW, I mentioned in the last post that this blog is a means for me to be happy...and from my knowledge real happiness comes when you are willingly, freely, effortlessly giving of yourself to others out of love and for a greater good and cause, much more than yourself...I'm learning the path in giving. As time progress, my hope is that I become a giver (currently growing out of being selfish--#REALTALK #HONESTLY)...freely, willingly, etc from my heart, not expecting in return, but understanding through the law of attraction and the law of "sowing & reaping" I will receive my measure...GIVE BIG--RECEIVE BIG...give small--receive small....So, what's your logic?<br />
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WOW!!! that (that I just typed) just hit me in my face "GIVE BIG--RECEIVE BIG...give small--receive small"...MAN!! That just made me think about my life (Selah [pause in reflection of that reality])...PHEW!! Anyway, wow, man, ok I'm back!! Hitting the road to see the ppls and I speak and believe and receive and enjoyable/perfect day and vaca, taking it slow and enjoying life #InJCName #Amen<br />
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Before I leave, check this, in the book the secret, one of the ppl said "create your day"...So, what I do, is write in my journal, my day and how I want it to go...Ask In Faith, Believe, and Receive (in this word, go throughout the day 'acting' like its going to happen...live/walk in expectation and watch what you've asked come into fruition...#ITWORKS -- TRY IT AND SEE!!).<br />
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-BE BLESSED YALL-Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12086418521715292752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098095552950182718.post-69840991393859775092011-08-16T14:58:00.000-07:002011-08-16T14:58:54.420-07:00I've been...This is my first blog...I'm doing this to make me happy. You may ask, why blog to make you happy? Well, my answer would be because I want to and its another outlet for me to let out what I'm thinking and or feeling to people (hopefully) around the world...To continue on with my title "I've been..." in search of myself and I've come to a place where I've been enlightened!! My faith, my thought life...me and has been enlightened to reach my 'Infinite' potential!!! I want to be all I can imagine and all God desires for me to be and do!!!<br />
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I just (like about 20 mins ago) had a conversation with a guy that made me think of my dream job!!! Boy oh boy, I talked about that thang as if it were reality!! Earl Nightingale mentioned that success is this,"a progressive realization of a worthy ideal." Better said, "success is progress towards a definite goal"...Lord knows I have goals, some are indefinite but most are definite!!!<br />
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I've been reading the book called "The Secret"...it is #awesome!!! It has challenged me to really look at my life in a totally different angle...the angle from which I really need to look at that will bring me what??? SUCCESS!! By faith and applying the law of attraction (yes the law of attraction), once I changed my view or better said the way I was thinking in relation to getting my car, I ended up getting the car in only a few days!! Honestly!!! It still blew my mind but at the same time I had came to a place where I just believed that it was going to happen, like it was just natural!!! And that's the life I want to live, natural faith...second nature!!<br />
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The Secret is a powerful tool that you must apply with all intention and knowingness that God is going to give you what you have ask for. Many say that God is not a genie, He isn't just going to give you everything that you want, He'll only give you what you need...Well, I decided to believe the opposite that God is a genie, but He is a genie that works in the opsis of time and a being patient!! Therefore, if you want a million dollars, God can give it to you at any point and time, according to your faith, it will be done!! You can even want it at a particular time and according to your faith, it will be done!! BUT there are principles, laws or better said guidelines that we have to follow, luckily I'm finding they are very simple...1) ask, believe, and recieve; 2) move out on 'inspired' thought or action 3)be thankful FOR EVERYTHING & WHERE YOU ARE 'RIGHT NOW' 4)seek/pursue inner wholeness because you can have all the money, wealth, fortune, fame and NOT have wholeness...which only comes when you love/respect yourself and willing do the same for others and another principle would be to 6)Give (not sacrifice=which yields resentment) of yourself, either it be talents, finances, time, knowledge, love, mercy, whatever that is positive, uplifting, geniune, promoting someone over yourself willingly, do that , because in the end you will receive from it too....what you may ask? the very same you dealt to someone else, in soo many way you will receive it back, just don't expect it in the same form, receive all God wants you to have from His vast amounts of abundance, riches, wealth....#GoUNIVERSE!!!<br />
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I'm currently learning that principle and law have a definite place in life...everything floats, revolves, and is centered around principles/laws....science, humanitary devices, liberal devices, life, people. plants. animals, breathing, seeing, thinking, the body, emotions, everything...GRAVITY FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!! Its all centered around principle/laws!!! So, I'm learning to trully be happy (which is a process especially if you've had negative thoughts and thoughtlife for a majority of your life) and honestly be grateful about all things...and actually believe that I can live a life of abundance (that is a whole different blog that I'm going to talk about later)...so, I'm learning to be honestly positive and grateful!!! shiitake mushrooms, that is a process, but it's worth it for where I wanna go and become...So, until then....following 1-6!!!<br />
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