Spiritual Awakening: Are You Making Every Moment Count?
By This post was inspired by the passing of Kathy Dedek, who touched many lives and always had an encouraging word for those she came in contact with. She was called home to GOD on June 23, 2012 from the complications of a brain aneurism. Kathy taught us all how to make the moments count. I dedicate this entry to the memory of Kathy Dedek.
Spiritual Awakening: Are You Making Every Moment Count?
I watched the NBA Finals and witnessed Coach Solstra of The Miami Heat answer a question of you are 12 minutes away from a championship with ”We need to stay in the moment.” Then came the news of Kathy Dedek’s passing and I thought how quick the moments come and go. I then asked myself are you making every moment count? The answer was yes as I begin the day with a gratitude prayer, then I read from Rev. Dr. Dee Adio Moses book, Oneness Consciousness, then I read a passage from Mary Morrissey’s book The Miracle Minute, and then choose a random Bible Verse, then I put on Janet Lee Kraft’s CD and get ready for the day knowing that I am centered and grounded.
It is when we are focused on the moment and not the past nor the future that we achieve the greatest results. For example I am focusing on this blog entry and not letting anything distract me and as a result the thoughts are flowing freely to me as source is providing me with the words to write in hopes to empower and inspire you. I had a experience that taught me a great lesson yesterday while I was at The Spped Business Connection Event. I was speaking with Jacqueline JLOVE Jackson about talents when I zoned out a bit as I heard someone making announcements and because that is what I do as an emcee I wanted to listen. JLOVE noticed this and was very understanding. We had a good laugh and we then began talking about being in the moment. I highly recommend that you check out JLOVE Jackson and her book 7 Soul Seeds to help you be in the moment.
Spiritual Awakening: How To Make Every Moment Count!!!
I have discovered that there are many ways to live in the moment and to make each moment count.
1: Have a plan for the day and adjust it accordingly
2: Set your intentions to be heart centered and grateful in all your endeavors
3: Be kind to others that you come in contact with
4: Take time to meditate
5: Journal everyday
6: Keep your focus and don’t allow outside circumstances to distract you
7: Don’t dwell on the might have beens or the could of beens or the what ifs
8: Be open to receive and to share your gifts
9: Place reminders where you can see them such as quotes and affirmations.
10: Make a commitment to yourself to be love, joy, and peace.
Jason Mraz shares a powerful message about living in the moment through this song.
As you continue on your spiritual path I encourage you to live in the moment. Please share your thoughts about living in the moment.
What a beautiful post Jonathan. Thanks for the tribute to Kathy. I believe she was the embodiment of being in the moment and being present and available to whomever was in front of her. We are are all learning and getting better everyday.
Jonathan,
You are certainly starting your days in a state of connection to source. My question is, Are you able to sustain that sense of connection and being here in the moment throughout the day?
To me, that is the challenge. I am much more often living in that sublime state of unconditional love and being in the moment. And then I am stuck in traffic or someone cuts me off or moves too slowly, or a waiter forgets what I asked for, etc., etc. Those are the moments to cherish and use a vehicle to return to that sense of wonder and appreciation for life.
I didn’t know Katy Dedeck very well but we had spoken and had intended to meet for lunch one of these days. That is an example of not grasping the moment and then that moment is gone forever.
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Hello Dr. Erica,
I adopted a new technique about 2 weeks ago. I just Namaste everyone. The guy that cuts me off I just stop for a minute breathe and say Namaste. I still have my moments where I will get upset, however when I breathe and realize that nothing will change the outer influences unless I cahnge my inner influence(me) first. I also host a radio show and would like to talk you about being a guest. Thank you for your comment.
Great blog, Jonathan. Lots of good information and wisdom for creating a great day. Thanks for your sharing. Love, Gramma Shirah
Great Blog Post Jonathan! Great way to start ones day!