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Spiritual Awakening: Cheerfully Given!!!

Spiritual Awakening: Cheerfully Given!!!

 

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As I was collecting donations for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life on July 4, 2014 at The City of Sunrise Fireworks I stated GOD loves a cheerful giver and one of the attendees put $20 into the canister and said cheerfully given. I took a deep breath and realized I had just met someone who was spiritually awake and who got the concept that when you give you get. Others followed suit and said the same thing cheerfully given.  This led me to think how does the concept of being a cheerful giver relate to the spiritual awakening process.

 

 One of the first facets one adopts as part of  the spiritual awakening process is that of being kind.In being kind and giving you open up channels to receive. When you take action to become a giver you put in motions the wheels of the universe to turn and prosper you. Look at how many times you were cheerful in your giving and the positive impact it had on your personal and professional life.  Giving can be a great anthem to adopt. In giving it is not always about a monetary donation it can be giving services, being a listening ear, giving of time, or simply giving direction. In awakening to the concept of giving you will reap many rewards.

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Spiritual Awakening: Stuff It!!!

Spiritual Awakening: Stuff It!!!

In basketball a dunk is also referred to as a stuff.  A great stuff usually brings the crowd to its feet and fuels the team that had a stuff. I remember watching Brittney Griner at Baylor and seeing her have some stuffs and I was amazed. Brittney is now playing in The WNBA and has had a couple of stuffs that really ignited her team. As I began to write about stuffs I started to think that having a spiritual awakening in our life is much like having a stuff during a basketball game.

I also began to think about other connotations of the word stuff and the first thing that came to mind was George Carlin’s routine a place for my stuff. As I listened to the routine I realized just how much we tend to focus on the materialistic side of life instead of the spiritualistic side of life.  The spiritual awakening process allows us to detach from our stuff  by understanding that it is not about all the stuff we have accumulated but about the difference we have made in the world by shining our light and finding our inner divinity. In taking action to detach the importance of materialistic stuff we open up the channels to receive that which serves us and to let go of that which no longer serves us. In the awakening process we find ourselves adopting anthems to help us detach from materialistic stuff.

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Spiritual Awakening: What’s It All About?

Spiritual Awakening: What’s It All About?

 As I woke up this morning the question, What’s It All About, kept permeating into my consciousness and I thought I would do my best to answer that question as it relates to me and my spiritual awakening. I often say to people that it is not about the fancy car as my Cobalt will get me to the same place a Mercedes or  BMW will. It is not about the big house because as long as I have a safe place to rest my head at night I will be okay. It is not about the fancy clothes because I am the same person with a suit on as I am with ripped jeans and a tee shirt. I am then asked JDOGG what is it all about? My answer it is about being of service and value and knowing that at the end of the day you made the life of others better while enhancing your personal and professional life. I often think what could be done with the $52,000 someone spent on a Corvette? My answer is always  could have bought a practical car for $22,000, taken $10, 000 and invested it, taken $20,000 and helped many charitable organizations or people in need. Imagine being able to  take action and host a community barbeque for $6,000 and have people share why they deserve $2,000 and then plant seeds for prosperity by giving 7 people that seed and having them chronicle how the money was being used.

 As I listened to this instrumental by Pat Metheny I began to understand that what it is all about is living your life on purpose and making a positive impact in the community where you live, work, and play creating a massive shift toward positivity in the world. I began to understand that it is very important to think globally and act locally. Through out the spiritual awakening process there will be signs and messages as to what GOD would like you to do. It is important to realize that these messages are meant to be acted upon. When acting on these messages the answer to what is it all about will be revealed to you.  When you realize that it is about answer the calling GOD has for you and no one else you will begin to achieve more success in your life.

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Spiritual Awakening: Waking America Up To Positivism!!!

Spiritual Awakening: Waking America Up To Positivism!!!

 

As we celebrate the birth of The American Nation this week let us look back and honor those who awakened and rose up to give us the inalienable right to pursue happiness. Our forefathers didn’t like how they were  being treated so they revolted against what they perceived to be tyranny and misrepresentation. They became action takers and realized that they were divinely driven to make their world a better place. They made many sacrifices and many would describe their battle as a spiritual awakening as they realized that they had the GOD given right to be happy and prosper. Over the years the 4th of July has become simply a day off for parades and barbecues and don’t forget the fireworks.  However for me the 4th of July has taken on a different meaning it is a day where I can wake up my community to the concept of positivism, which is finding a way to be positive while being of service and value.  The 4th of July over the years meant I could exercise my right to freedom of assembly and spread some positive energy to those I came in contact with.  I remember a 4th of July in 1989 where I met The Coral Springs Jaycees for the first time as they were sponsoring The 4th of July Activities in Coral Springs and circulating a petition to ban the burning of The American Flag. As someone who had many family members and friends serve our country I had no problem in signing the petition. I was invited to their meeting. I attended that meeting and I saw The Jaycees Creed for the first time.

The Jaycees CreedThe Jaycee Creed

That night was part of the furthering of my spiritual awakening process. I quickly began to get involved in projects and saw first hand the difference you can make when you commit to the concept of positivism. The Jaycees Creed has become one of my anthems to remind me daily that I have a purpose to help other people excel and to wake people up to the concept of positivism.

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Spiritual Awakening: The World Is Calling!!!

Spiritual Awakening: The World Is Calling!!!

 

 Today’s entry was inspired by a U.S. Peace Corps commercial that I found today. As A returned U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer I can truly tell you that there is something very spiritual about being of service and value in this way. I remember when I filled out the paper work to become a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer and gaining a great insight into my spiritual awakening. For many years I have recited The Jaycees Creed and the second line That The Brotherhood Of Man Transcends The Sovereignty Of Nations  always resonated with me. Now was the time to take this belief and put it into action by becoming a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer.  The paper work was completed and checked and I realized that this was another message from GOD telling me The World Is Calling and It Is Time To Shine Your Light. I took that message and continued on my spiritual journey which would take me to The Philippines for 6 months. In those 6 months I found out more about my inner core than I ever expected. I found myself meditating daily, walking the beach, spread love wherever I went, and looking for ways to be of service and value. In those 6 months I further understood my calling from GOD which was to help other people excel. Each day in The Philippines was a day that led to change and when I returned to The United States in February 2003 I was definitely a changed person with a new found appreciation for that which I had.

 

Spiritual Awakening: Answering The Call!!!

 

 How many times do we allow our human existence to interfere with our spiritual existence and are left questioning ourselves? It is very important after you have a spiritual awakening and  commit to being on a spiritual journey that you answer the call from GOD.  It is said that if GOD brings you to it GOD will bring you through it. GOD will give you a call to answer and it is up to you to answer that call and not let it go to voice mail. As yourself how has GOD called you? Has GOD directed you to be involved in the community? Has GOD called you to use your talents for good? Look around and see the messages that GOD is sending you and act upon them. GOD will give you the tools and allow you to explore what is needed to make you the best person you can be. Many times it will be the same message showing up over and over again. The message from GOD to me over the last month that has been reoccurring was to become organized and plan out my days so that I can move forward with his plan for me, which is to be a beacon of hope for others and to help them excel.  I have learned that when you go as GOD directs you and you glorify him everything will work out. I was reflecting in mediation when I realized all the synchronicities that have occurred in my life and how they were all related to my connection to GOD.

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Spiritual Awakening: Reaching The Climax!!!!

Spiritual Awakening: Reaching The Climax!!!

 Today as I was driving I heard this song by The Climax Blues Band and I began to think sometimes during our spiritual awakening we reach a climax which ends the session of our meditation that gives us a new found direction in what our purpose is and what to do to bring it to fruition. When we finish a project it is the climax of that activity and we look at what we accomplished where we may have fallen short and we make adjustments. In reaching that climax we have a sense of joy as positive energy is released. After the climax of an event or a speech or a race or athletic event we take a moment to reflect and relish in the accomplishment. Then we move on the next project or activity and use the experience to propel us forward on our path toward spiritual awakening.

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Spiritual Awakening: Taking A Selfie!!!!

Spiritual Awakening: Taking A Selfie!!!!

Thank you for supporting my mission to help other people excel
Thank you for supporting my mission to help other people excel

As I sat in the cardiologist’s office today (6/23/14) I was wearing my Count Your Blessings Not Your Problems Tee-Shirt from www.spreadthewordapparel.weebly.com and I wanted to take a selfie as I wanted to illustrate the concept of being a  walking billboard and sharing your spiritual awakening. Each time I tried to take a photo it didn’t come out right. It was then that I realized that sometimes taking a selfie will not work and that is when you get help from people to assist you in the process of spreading the message. It is at that time when you ask GOD to send you someone to help and you then receive the help.  I am sure I will get the photo of me wearing the Count Your Blessings Not Your Problems shirt when the time is right. As I was writing this blog guess what happened the cleaning ladies from my clubhouse in Sunrise Lakes Phase III came into the club room and one of them took a photo which is now on Facebook.   The lesson here is that when GOD wants things to happen he will allow them to happen.

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Sometimes we need to put the idea of taking the selfie aside and wait until help arrives. Sometimes we must reach beyond one self  and expand by including more and more people in our efforts to spread a positive message to the world. In awakening and understanding there is  time to take a selfie and a time to find others to take the picture. The lesson learned here is that all things tat are meant to happen for your enhancement will take place in due time.

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Spiritual Awakening: Being Independent!!!

Spiritual Awakening: Being Independent!!!

A Tribute To The Philippines!!!

As today marks Philippines Independence Day I thought I would write  about the importance of finding your independence while experiencing a spiritual awakening. If you have been a long time reader of this blog you know that I served as a U.S.  Peace Corps Volunteer in The Philippines from July 2002 until February 2003. In the six months that I worked with at-risk youth teaching Math, English, and Livelihood Skills some of my best learning came on days when I was alone and able to really go deep inside myself and find the answers to the questions that I was asking. There was one day I decided to be totally independent and detached from everything. I decided to walk from San Fernando in La Union to The La Union Botanical Gardens. It was about a 10 KM walk with the final 5 KN u a mountain as The Botanical Gardens were at the top. During this walk I came across many people who asked me why I was walking my answer was simply to appreciate the beauty of your country. In The Philippines most people didn’t walk unless they had to they would jump on a jeepney and ride wherever they needed to go.  I on the other hand preferred to walk when I could as  each time I walked I observed more and more amazing architecture, gardens, and I met some incredible people. Such was the case on my walk to The La Union Botanical Gardens. I met a man who was walking his Caribou to market and asked if I could pet in he said yes and even let me ride the caribou. Being offered to ride the caribou is a high honor in The Philippines. When I finally arrived at The Botanical Gardens I was thirsty and was able to ask the shop keeper for water as I stated Gusto Ko Nang Tubig. As I sat enjoying the water I realized that we create our own freedom. I took many photos, however unfortunately I left my camera at The ATM and when I went back it was gone so all I have are memories of the time spent at The Botanical Gardens in San Fernando. I was upset at first but then realized that I had my health, a family I was staying with that was treating me very nicely, and some great memories of a day that gave  me insight  into being independent.

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Spiritual Awakening: Wash Rinse Repeat!!!

Spiritual Awakening: Wash Rinse Repeat!!!

Shampoo Bottles Shampoo bottle labelAs I was washing my hair today I experienced a spiritual awakening as I looked at the label and saw  wash, rinse, repeat. As I rinsed for the second time I began to think what if daily we washed off all the negativity and rinsed it and continuing a pattern of letting go and letting GOD.  As I finished my shower and prepared to go to the doctor for a follow up about my high blood pressure I also thought all I could do was accept the news the doctor gave me and take steps necessary to improve my health by washing away negative eating habits, rinsing my mind of negative triggers and repeating this until I moved into a positive frame of mind to get healthier.

... spiritual well-being than you mind does. Teach your mind to listen to I mentioned to my doctor that I come from a very spiritual base and I breathe through many of the challenges that come into my daily life. She said that is good and will serve you well. As they attempted to draw blood the one nurse had a challenge and called the other nurse. I took a deep breathe and said okay now it is time to wash the fear and negativity  about having blood drawn out of my mind, it was time to rinse the projections and worry about the outcome off, and repeat mentally if GOD brought me to it he will bring me through it. With this shift the second nurse found the vein drew the blood without incident and all was well.  I left the doctors office with my guidelines for my food choices and have begun to follow it. I am reprogramming my mind and changing habits by asking the question does this really serve me?

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Spiritual Awakening: Get On Up Off Of That Thing!!!

Spiritual Awakening: Get On Up Off Of That Thing!!!

 One may find it a bit out there to use the music of James Brown to express the concepts of spiritual awakening however the truth is until you are committed to getting off your ass and getting up to dance the way you want and create the life that you want you will continue to go in circles.  It is when you embrace the spiritual awakening and get off the sidelines that you begin to create a life filled with much peace, love, joy, and prosperity. I was at an event the another night where the parishioners were getting up and praising GOD and allowing spirit to flow through them and from them. The people praising were releasing many of the blockages that may have been creating challenges in their personal and professional lives. In getting on up off of that thing  they were able to experience a spiritual bliss that now allows them to honor GOD daily and as a result be honored by GOD. In the spiritual awakening process it is important to let go and let GOD. There will be times in the spiritual awakening process that you may not understand why but in due time it will all be revealed to you. It is when you commit to taking action and allowing GOD to direct you that you are put in favor and the outcomes you desire come to fruition.

In getting up off of that thing you will want to truly feel the desire that you want to attract. Visualization is a great tool to use. Act as if it has already happened and watch what begins to occur. I have often visualized what it would look and feel like to stand up and tell a group of volunteers for The American Cancer Society how important the role they play in creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays is. As a result f doing this I have spoken to over 2500 Relay For Life Participants and delivered a positive message. Believe it or not there was a time in my life that I was shy and reserved and afraid to speak to large groups then one day I decided to get on up off of that thing and  step into the arena of public speaking. Since that day I have flourished and won awards for public speaking. Today I host a radio show and a TV Show. You can hear the radio show on Monday at 6 PM EDT on www.blogtalkradio.com/hrafnstongradio. You can view The TV Show on Tuesday at 6:30 PM EDT on www.wrpbitv.com. It was the day that I had the courage to get on up off that thing and take action that I began having success. As a result I have won numerous awards including The Governor’s Point Of Light Award.  In answering my calling and following the path that GOD has set for me I have been able to become a great announcer, a successful voice over talent, a published author, an inspirational speaker. and a tremendous fundraiser.

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