A lot has happened since my last post on May 25. I was in a rough spot as I was not feeling well about myself and was in a challenging space mentally and physically and then my aunt who I was close with passed away. I wasn’t feeling motivated and then I sat down and said it was time to start over and look at things differently and to stop wallowing in self pity and realize that I can be of service and value to others and that I have a purpose to help other people excel. On August 2, I celebrated my 59th birthday and I realized that I have a lot to be proud of and that my spiritual journey is exactly where GOD has intended it to be. Last night ( August 20) I attended a Share Event to benefit The American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of Plantation and Sunrise at Rock and Brews in Plantation. I set up a Make Me An Offer Table and acted as the greeter telling patrons about our fundraiser. I realized that it is when I take action and start over that good thing happen. I also realized that my level of dedication and commitment and enthusiasm may be at a higher level than others. When I arrived home I passed by The Serenity Prayer that Hangs on my wall and though the only thing I can change is me.
As I turned in for the nigh I reminded myself that the only things I can control is myself and the way I react to things. It was at this point that I realized that every day is a day to start over for yesterday is gone and tomorrow in not promised and that is why they call today the present.
In looking at each day asa new opportunity you will find yourself improving mentally, physically, and spiritually this enabling you to grow personally and professionally. I have come to realize that it is important to put yourself first and to take care of your physical, mental, and spiritual health so that you can give 100% to what you do so as to find what you define as success. I have learned there will be some set backs along the way however you can not focus on them as they will stop you from moving forward in a positive direction of your goals. There comes a time when you have to put what isn’t working behind you and start over.
It when you regroup and start over with a sense of purpose so that you can plan your work and work your plan that you will begin to feel better physically and mentally. It is when you change what you focus on and look at that your life changes and this begins when you commit to starting over. In Starting over you begin to find more gratitude for what you have and you begin to utilize your talents for good. In many situations yo need to take a step back and begin again so you can get a new perspective on things and detach yourself from the outcome. Sometime in order to start over you simply need to let go and let GOD.
When you start over by letting go and letting GOD you will find yourself unencumbered by the weight of that which you can not control. If you find yourself stick simply take a step back and start over. Namaste!!!
An intention candle is a candle that has the intention already on the label. All the ingredients used to craft it help empower its intention. These candles help users focus on their manifestiations. The charged crystals help you keep manifesting the candle’s intetion even after the it’s gone.
Now is your time to light the candles that will bring you bliss and abundance so that you can share your bounty with others thus lighting the path to making the world a better place. Set Your Intention!!! NAMASTE!!!
It is time to go your own way and to blaze a trail that empowers and inspires others to go their our way leaving the community better that they found it. It is your time to shine your light bright and to illuminate the world by becoming an action taker and going your own way. Namaste!!!
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As I researched some Christmas Values I found this
On May 29,2022 I was discharged from Westside Medical Center after a 6 day stay. In those 6 days I realized that changes were necessary if I was continue to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. I have begun to follow up with doctor’s and am getting on a path to wellness. As I started to reflect on where I am now I came to understand that inorder to be of service and value to others you have to take care of yourself first. In peeling back the onion I have recognized that in my quest to be accepted and to make a positive impact on the world by showing that service to humanity is the best work of life I put myself at risk. As a result I let my health go to where I now have many issues that can be corrected with lifestyle changes. The IBS, Diabetes, and Hypertension can be controlled when I take action to release weight and to exercise. The Darier’s Disease ( The Skin Condition I have) can be contolled with dermatological care and using the cream that he told me to use. In the awakening process I have all asked GOD to help me change the things I can to accept the things I can not and to give me the wisdom to know the difference. In making changes I am beginning to come alive again and am makibg sure I put myself 1st so that I can help my community. My journey will not be easy but as I change my mindset and begin to focus on my self care and moving forward in my life I undestand that it is imperative to change.
Another dream of mine was to become a published author which became a reality when I became a featured author in Sources Of Wisdom Book 2 which then led me to be a featured author in Sources Of Wisdom Book 3. I also have had my poetry published on line at www.poetry.com and have won a few editor’s choice awards. This all came about by taking action and realizing that if you are to turn your dreams into reality you must put aside all the doubters, haters, and naysayers and believe in yourself. As I reflect on all the dreams that I have had that have come true I realize that regardless of how tough things may get you must be strong and hold fast your dreams. Do not allow others to hold you back simply take positive steps to bring your dreams to fruition.
It is time that we get it together by understanding that we are all divine children of GOD and that GOD wants us to prosper so that we can prosper others. It is time to find ways to get it together by being of service and value to one another. It is time to change the narrative that is being forced upon by through the government and media and to write our own narrative where people will get together on the same wave length and start to help one another. It is time to make sure everyone has their basic needs met so they have food, shelter, and clothing. The number on reason why we are having trials and tribulations in our community is that many people are simply desperate and have lost their way and now need to get it together. I have come to learn that the opposite of progress is congress and the politicos are not going to change things as the same issues we have today have been happening for many years. Many will point to the fact that we took prayer and discipline out of schools and we stopped holding people accountable for their actions and they would be correct however the question is how are you going to take action to get it together and make positive changes. Now is the time to get it together and make a commitment to be a positive influence in the community. I have found that part of the issue is that we have become a country that has gotten greedy, fat, and lazy which as you know are 3 of the 7 deadly sins so of course we have angered GOD and all that is happening is GOD’S way of telling us to get it together and to shape up.
As I was posting and sending out requests for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life I had some one comment that in a time when people are struggling it may not be the best time to be asking for donations. I wrote back true there are many people struggling however there are also many people thriving and because cancer affects people daily I will continue my quest to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. As I finished my reply I began to think that it is all a matter of perspective and that many people are coming from a position of lack as opposed to coming from a position of abundance. I have come across so many people that are coming from a lack mentality that they remain stuck as they have created blockages that stop them from stepping into there power and achieving greatness. The time is know to change your perspective if you are coming from a lack mentality and to start thinking abundantly. Instead of saying things are tough and I am struggling say I am facing challenges and things are improving. Instead of making excuses as why you can not do something become an action taker and use your talents for good and see where that leads. It is your time to thrive and it starts with you awakening spiritually and changing your perspective.
I was watching the replay of Graig Sager’s ESPY speech when he was talking about how he found a special place on his walk from his cancer treatment. The special space was the toy train set. He said he would stop and simply watch the train set and it lifted his spirits. As he spoke about his special place I began to think of how important it is to have a sacred place to help stay centered, focused, and grounded. Through out our lives we will have many memories of special places that we hold as sacred spaces that allow us to gain clarity and thus become action takers. I remember that I found a special place when I was in the Philippines serving as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer. The sacred spot was a spot on the beach where I had many opportunities to be of service and value but most importantly it was a spot where I could write and reflect and stay connected to source. It was at this spot where I began to understand the importance of being spiritually aware and awoke. There were many a day that I simply took a jeepney ride to this spot to get away from any worries. After visiting the spot I felt rejuvenated and ready to take on any challenges that would come my way.
As I continue along my spiritual journey and become more and more aware and awake I realize how important it is to flush the system so that I progress toward making a mind body and soul connection that will allow me to be of service and value to others. I have found that when I take my body and am conscience of what I am eating I am able to gain clarity in the rest of my life. Just as our body needs flushing from time to time our mind also needs to be cleansed of negativity that causes blockages that keep us from reaching our full potential. When we find ourselves distracted by events that we can not control we must reach deep inside ourselves and tap into the inner divinity we possess so as to get get focused, centered, and grounded. Over the las few months I have come to acknowledge that it is when we take action that we can flush our system while setting in motion the process to attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our personal, professional, and spiritual lives. It is when we remind ourselves that we are divine children of GOD that we prosper and thus we are able to prosper others. The key is to flush your system and then to overcome and adapt to all obstacles that may be standing in the way to your spiritual ascension.
As many of you who read this blog regularly know I am very involved with The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. 2021 marks my 24th year as a participant in this event. Over the years I have had to cleanse my system and make changes so as to help raise funds for research, education, advocacy, and services. I have a web page http://main.acsevents.org/goto/jdogg2021 where people can make donations. People can also send checks and I process them through the fundraising application on my phone. The application when it works is great unfortunately some time it doesn’t work so I have to use an old system of sending the check to the American Cancer Society Office. Recently I received a check and try as I may my phone application just wouldn’t read it so I had to send it to the American Cancer Society in Tampa as they closed The American Cancer Society Office in Fort Lauderdale due to Covid-19. I was upset and frustrated that something so easy could be made so difficult however I knew I had to flush those thoughts out of my mind and move forward in a positive direction of my goal to raise $2500. As I sat in meditation I received a message that GOD will not give you more than you can handle and that GOD will put you through some challenges to remind you just how strong you are. As I flushed my system of the negatives and focused on the positive and the fact that there is always a solution I found a new energy and was able to press on and continue on the endeavor to make a positive impact on the lives of those touched by cancer. I realized that I have a strength to carry on and give people a spiritual lift simply by cleansing the system and gaining clarity of purpose.
It is when we decide to face everything and rise that we can follow our passion and step into our power to achieve the greatness that is our birthright. It is when we stop worrying what can go wrong and start looking for what can go right that we evolve and reach heights that once seemed unimaginable. It is when we understand just how powerful we are that we change our lives by taking action to move forward in a positive direction of our dreams. Now is your time to follow your passion and shut out the doubters, haters, and naysayers and simply follow your heart so that you can spread your wings and soar. Don’t let people tell you it can’t be done show them that it can be done and that you are doing it. Now is your time to shine your light and illuminate the world. It is your time to take your passion and act upon it by detaching from the outcome and learning from the experience.
Another number that has been one of my favorites is the #18 which is Chai in Hebrew meaning life.
It is when we begin to change ourselves and our perspectives and write our own narrative that we begin to awaken more and more spiritually. We get caught up in others narratives so many times that it creates blockages that stop us from stepping into our power and achieving greatness. The narrative that I have chosen to write is that we are more alike than different.
A few years ago I was given a bracelet like the one pictured here. I was asked about many times and I would tell people it is about helping other people to excel. I gave the bracelet away about a year ago to someone who is a cancer survivor and she inspired me with her story and asked if she could could have my bracelet. It was my way of passing hope along. Through out the COVID-19 Crisis I have continued to hope for the best outcomes knowing that we will all come out of this stronger spiritually for we will all have learned that despite hardships we grow personally, professionally, and spiritually with a little bit of hope.
As we allow GOD to carry us we begin to find our purpose and understand that it is our time to face everything and rise as GOD is with us every step of the way and thus we never walk alone. Though we may find ourselves apart because of COVID-19 we are all united in our quest to make the world a better place. When you walk your spiritual path and you walk with GOD you will find more peace, love, joy, and abundance entering your life. Though things may seem challenging at this time you can take solace in knowing that you are not walking alone as there are many people who will walk with you though they are not walking beside you at this time due to social distancing. It is now time to take a walk with GOD and share the message from GOD with others.
In the last 13 months I have come to realize that most of the reason that I am in the position that I am in is due to the fact that for 40 plus years I have put helping others in front of helping myself. I found myself justifying this by thinking I was meeting a spiritual responsibility by being of service and value to others, which is important however if you can not help yourself you will not be able to help others. I was justifying what I was doing by thinking well I am taking action and helping other people to excel when in reality this was hindering me because I was not making my physical, mental, and spiritual well being a priority. It was when I awakened to the spiritual principles of putting myself first and connecting to GOD that things began to turn around. Though I am still a bit financially challenged and have set up a donation page at www.gofundme.com/help-jdogg-save-his-condo-and-more I know things will improve as I put myself first and take action as directed by GOD. In calling upon GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and The Angels for guidance to put myself 1st I have found myself gaining more clarity in my personal, professional, and spiritual life. In discovering the power of putting myself first I have been able to detach from outcomes and simply live in the moment knowing that GOD put me here to serve my community by answering my calling to come alive and to effectively make the changes I can as I live a spiritual life in my human form. In putting myself I have been able to pursue some of my dreams while putting many of the emotions that used to hold me back aside. 
Today’s (6/7/2019) entry is dedicated to my DAD, Jack Lederman, who was called home to GOD on June 7,2018. My DAD taught me the importance of living for today. At the beginning of each month he would take action and pay the bills and inform me well we are good for another month. When my DAD passed I was devastated emotionally and didn’t know what would happen next. DAD passed without a will and I still haven’t done the probate paperwork as I have been scrambling to keep the condo, pay bills, and eat. I have set up a GO FUND ME PAGE at www.gofundme.com/help-jdogg-save-his-condo-and more and thanks to the generosity of others I have been able to get by and move forward in my efforts to be of service and value to others. As Father’s Day approaches my gift to my DAD will be living for the day making sure that I live my life in joy and that my life brings joy to others. Every day I have thought about my DAD as something has come up that has triggered a memory. Tonight (6/7/2019) I will watch The NBA Finals and I will think of how my DAD would watch games together and how many times he would encourage me to do a play by play or game analysis and then he would say where have I heard that before as the broadcaster would say what I had said a few moments earlier. The passing of my DAD into the spiritual realm we refer to as heaven has been a spiritual awakening of sorts as I have come to realize that you can live for today but you must also plan for the future and let go of the past in order to attract more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. In living for today you begin to seize the opportunities that are presented to enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life. 
Today (5/5/2019) is your opportunity to commit to becoming an action taker and to go up up and away as you enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life. As you become more and more spiritually aware and awake you will see that you control how high your balloon will soar and the only one that can ground your balloon is you. When you commit to going up up and away you will begin to find resources appearing to help you reach the heights that you desire. In deciding to take action to go up up and away and answer your calling you will experience change as you come alive while being of service and value to your community. In deciding to take that life changing balloon ride you will find yourself manifesting more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. 
As I sat down to write this blog today (5/31/2019) I started to think that we are all limited editions with a cream filling inside as we are divine children of GOD with a hard exterior that covers our soft inside. How many times do we look at someone and wonder what is on the inside? Many times we see people who appear to be strong on the outside when in reality they are putting on a strong front as they face some inner demons that are stopping them from evolving in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives. How many times as a child were we told be strong but not really shown how to be strong? It is hard to be strong when you are experiencing anxiety and depression. People say why are you depressed or what do you have to worry about when they don’t know the angst that you are experiencing. In order to find out what is on the inside we must go through some trials and tribulations so that we can bloom into the person that GOD intends us to become. 
The 2018 football season started off slow for The Cardinal Gibbons Chiefs as they began the year 0-2 and then in what could be viewed as a spiritual awakening the team got together and decided that they needed to buy into what the coaches had put up as a motto which was #1815 meaning playing 15 games in 2018 which would mean they made it to the state championship game. The team despite some key injuries would go on a 13 game winning streak and bring home The State 5A Football Championships. In looking back at the 2018 season I found a lesson in spirituality which I titled down but not out. In football as long as there is time on the clock there is a chance to win. In life as long as you are breathing there is a chance for victory over your demons. 
Last night (5/22/2019) I was flipping through the channels to find something of interest and I stumbled across the movie Wonder. I had wanted to see this movie for a while and as I watched it I laughed and I cried and when the movie ended I started to think how many times do we miss opportunities because we don’t look beyond the outer appearance. As I woke up today (5/23/2019) the idea of gazing in wonder kept coming up and I kept thinking wow what a great message to deliver and then I remembered the words of Dr. Wayne Dyer who once said when we change the way we look at things our life changes. This is so true because we have many ways we can look at how our life is unfolding and we can choose to come from a position of lack or a position of abundance. We can be grateful for what we have or we can want for what we don’t have. It all comes down to a matter of perspective. Many times we get so caught up in looking at the negative that we forget all of the positive. Many times we get so caught up in what seems like despair that we fail to repair what may be creating the blockage that is stopping us from gazing in wonder. Many times we get so caught up in worrying that we get stuck. When you find yourself feeling stuck simply remind yourself that if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring you through it. I have found that when I am feeling stuck that is is best to take a walk in nature and gaze in wonder at what GOD has created and then counsel with GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and The Angels and follow the messages that they are sending. It is when we gaze in wonder and awaken that we are able to heed our calling and make the changes that will allow us to come alive thus attracting peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our personal, professional, and spiritual life. 
As you awaken spiritually you will find yourself with many broken eggs as you stand in your beliefs and follow your passion thus you will ruffle some feathers along the way. Sometimes broken eggs seem like a mess however when you look at what you can do with the broken eggs you will find the the mess becomes a message. Today(5/21/2019) I was out collecting donations for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life and like I do on most days I plan out places to go and garner donations. I usually approach businesses unannounced which can be a good thing at times as while at others it can be a bad choice as many people in leadership roles at a business put their guard up. Most of my encounters were great and the businesses let me announce who I was and what I was doing while others said it was against their policy. One GM gave me such an attitude that I said to myself the hell with their policy I am making my announcement anyway. I did and I had one patron give me a $20 donation. The GM was not pleased and will probably complain about me. This won’t be the first time. I called the corporate office and their marketing director was very nice and I apologized if I overstepped any boundaries. The marketing director went as far as sending me an email inviting me to set up a Give Back Night for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. I realized that not everyone is ready to break some eggs and ruffle some feathers as they operate from a position of fear and do not get to know the people they are interacting with through out the day. We all can be of service and value to one another simply by breaking some eggs and ruffling some feathers. In breaking eggs and ruffling feathers we make people think through our actions. Many times bigger corporations simply lack the foresight of empowering and inspiring their employees and as a result they don’t see the big picture and thus forget about the importance of building relationships. 
As you awaken spiritually you will find yourself out of focus as you have so many things running through your mind as become more and more aware of the power that you have. To harness this power you are going to want to step back take a deep breathe and focus on your task at hand. As you begin to understand that it is when you are focused you gain clarity of purpose you will see yourself attracting more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. I have come to learn that when you stay focused and alleviate the distractions that your personal, professional, and spiritual life is enhanced. In staying focused you will see that what used to trigger you no longer affects you as you have awakened to the concept that you are a divine child of GOD and GOD wants you to prosper. It is when we stay focused and don’t allow distractions to get in our way that we have the most success. 
As we find the ways to use our fire for good we will find ourselves bringing more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our lives. In acting on the fire that is inside in a constructive way we will be able to be of more service and value to others as we fan the flames so that our light shines bright and the world is illuminated. I was asking myself why would GOD allow fores to break out in sacred places like The Notre Dame Cathedral? The answer that came to me was so as to bring attention to a sacred space and to give us a wake up call that if we do not come together as a society that eventually our society will burn up and GOD will simply create a new one. I was asking myself why would GOD allow people to destroy temples, mosques, and churches? The answer I received was sometimes we need to burn things down so as to rebuild and recreate so as to move forward in our spiritual development so as to awaken us to how powerful GOD is and to be reminded that it is not about the materialistic possessions but what we possess spiritually. In many cases the message is that it is time to start a new and rebuild so that you become better than you were before. There is a time we need to put the fire out as it can cause damage and there is time to allow the fire to burn as it ignites a flame to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. Knowing when to keep the fire burning and when to put it out will help you as you continue your spiritual journey toward enlightenment. 
