Spiritual Awakening: Stepping Back To Move Forward!!!
As many of the regular readers of this blog are aware I am very involved with The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. 2019 marks my 21st year as a participant in The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. I decided to take a step back this year and simply be a participant and to focus on my fundraising and as a result I have raised $3951 so far to help plant the seeds of hope and healing for those touched by cancer by funding research, education, advocacy, and services. In stepping back and letting others take on leadership roles I have been able to move forward. Sometimes we simply have to take a look at something from a different perspective to see how it serves us so that we can mover forward in our quest to be spiritually aware and awake. I learned some valuable lessons in the last 10 months and the most important lesson that I learned was that you don’t always have to be the center of attention. I also have learned to go where you are celebrated and not just tolerated. I have also learned that not everyone is going to share my passion and that is okay. In stepping back and detaching from expectations I have been able to attract more peace, joy, love, and prosperity into my life.
I am sharing the following standings for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life as of 6:00 PM today (4/8/2019) as to illustrate what happens when you simply let people do their thing on their terms and step back. When you simply find your lane and stay in your lane becoming laser focused you will find that you grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.
Did you notice the date today (4/1/19)? Yes it is April Fools Day however now is the time to stop the foolishness that has been creating blockages in your life. It is time for you to take ownership of where you are and where you want to be and to awaken spiritually to take the action needed to manifest the life that you want. It is time to surround yourself with people who will take you serious and support you in your effort to be of service and value to others. When you encounter foolishness you need to take a deep breathe and hold a special space for the person being foolish and then move forward in a positive direction of your goals and dreams. It is time to walk in your truth and stay connected to GOD so that you can continue to evolve personally, professionally, and spiritually. Sometimes we have to go deep inside and find out what is attracting this foolishness to us.
I have had this though many times over the last 9 months as I am dealing with the loss of my DAD and not having steady work. I have had my share of foolishness with people saying oh I want you to do my voice over for my book but I can’t pay you to oh thanks for coming and announcing for me can I pay you next week. I say it is time to stop the foolishness and surround yourself with people who value you. It is time to go where you are celebrated and not just tolerated. I had a women the other when asked to visit www.gofundme.com/help-jdogg-save-his-condo-and-more and make a donation that if I am in debt why am I raising money for The American Cancer Society. I explained that by helping others you open up the channels to receive help for your self. It is amazing to me that many people simply do not get it. I have others tell me oh get a job not realizing that it isn’t that easy. I want to work but have not have success in finding work despite sending resumes daily and applying on line everyday. I had had some gigs but not enough to sustain the situation I find myself in. People have been really quick to judge while others have come through for me. I have found some to be foolish and then thought maybe it was me being foolish in expecting people that I have helped to return the favor. I took action by offering KNOCKOUT CANCER TEE-SHIRTS on line only to have myself and 4 other people purchase the shirts. I looked back and though this is foolishness I am spending all this time and energy and not many people are responding. It was at that moment when I realized that I need to build a more receptive audience and stop being foolish in my actions. Instead I decided to go out into the community and simply share who I am and what I am doing to help others and as a result I raised $432 for The American Cancer Society in 3 hours at a local event. It was then that I realized I need to work smarter and not harder.
In committing to stopping the foolishness and awakening spiritually you will find that all you need is to listen and take action on the messages being sent from GOD. In taking action you will face everything and rise as opposed to forgetting everything and running. It is when we awaken spiritually that we are able to stop the foolishness and to move ahead to improve personally, professionally, and spiritually. It is important to detach from outcomes and learn from the action that you take. Sometimes you have to realize that your ideas will not resonate with everyone and that is okay for those who are ready to embrace your ideas will be presented to you. It is time to come alive and answer your calling to make a change in the community by understanding that if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring you through it. It is time to find those who will stop the foolishness and get real with you and themselves by walking in truth and continuing on a spiritual path.
Don’t be anyone’s fool take a moment to find your power so you can step with strength into anything that you undertake and if someone decides to be foolish then simply step back and take the action necessary to enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life. If you find yourself encountering foolishness to often take a look at what you are doing and take the necessary steps to make a change to stop the foolishness.
It is time to stop fooling yourself and to understand that not everyone is ready to become more aware and awake. It is time to stop trying to drag people kicking and screaming toward your way of thinking as it becomes like wrestling a pig in the mud as you both get dirty but the pig enjoys it. The time is now for you to walk in your truth and understand that those meant to lift you up will be provided to you when GOD deems them necessary to show up. Stay Positive Today!!! Namaste!!!
As I was in a great deal of pain today due to my diabetic nephropathy and other medical conditions I asked GOD to lift me and guide me as it has been a trying time in my life. GOD gave me the strength to go to The American Cancer Society Office to drop of money that I have raised for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. I was going to go home and rest however GOD directed me to Starbucks to work on posting www.gofundme.com/help-jdogg-save-his-condo and to send messages. In following GOD’S directions I was able to secure $60 in donations which gets me that much closer to making a mortgage payment. As I continued to share the link I realized that It is GOD who gives us the mighty wings to soar to the greatness that is our birthright. It is GOD who will bring us to challenges and it is GOD who will bring us through challenges. I have come to understand through the spiritual awakening process that GOD will not give us anything that we can not handle and he will put people in place who will lift us and who will help us to soar on Mighty Wings. I have come to learn that all things are possible through Christ who strengthens me and that when you are connected to Christ you will be able to overcome all the challenges that you are facing in your life. Sometimes things may seem dark and it may seem as though our mighty wings are being clipped. It is at those times that you must turn back to the scriptures and become centered, focused, and balanced by taking action to continue your relationship with GOD. It is when we feel blocked that we must trust the process and press on for GOD’S Plan for us is far greater than the plan we have for ourselves. In awakening you gain the mighty wings that will allow you to soar to great heights in your personal, professional, and spiritual life. As you seek GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and The Angels you will find that you receive the answers to the questions that you are asking. In allowing GOD to give you mighty wings you will show your grace and see that grace wins.
As I left an interview with a staffing agency today (3/22/2019) I began to think how important it is to radiate and vibrate at a higher level of consciousness so as to tap into our inner divinity and create our best life. As I went out collecting donations for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life I was reminded to vibrate at the highest level possible and detach from the outcome. As a result of being centered, balanced, and focused I was able to resonate with my message and had people donate and be kind. It may have helped that I was dressed in a suit and I looked like an executive which reinforced my belief that when you look good and feel good you can do good. It may have been that I felt a special connection with GOD today and GOD was allowing me to get higher. In staying connected to GOD and taking action you begin to function at a higher level of consciousness thus allowing you to attract more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. It is said the better your attitude the higher your altitude. It is now time for you to soar higher than you have soared before by getting higher in your mind, body, soul connection. As you get higher it is important to feast on the fruits of spirit.
Today (3/21/2019) I was at the post office picking up a package that WWW.FANCHEST.COM sent me to use in my fundraising efforts for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life when a family with an appointment to do their passports were told that the person that does the passports was out to lunch. They were upset so I stepped in and told them about City Hall In The Mall and I quoted The Four Agreements. A man in line said awesome The Four Agreements. He and I had a good conversation and he told me he told his daughter to read The Four Agreements and asked me for my card. I gave him my card and we went about our business. It was at that point I decided that regardless of anything that happens today I am going to make it fun. With this decision made I went out to promote and collect donations for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Most everyone was very receptive. The Bagel Shop let me make an announcement so I turned on my radio voice and got everyone’s attention and a few people made donations. The Chinese Restaurant allowed me to make an announcement to their patrons and most of the patrons donated. As I continued to walk in my truth and commit to having fun I did run into one office who simply didn’t get what I was doing. I Left that office took a deep breath and help a special place for the woman who seemed to be on a power trip.
In deciding to make it fun and implement the attitude of does it look like I give a F*** I found myself more centered, balanced, and focused. The fact is I do care about being of service and value to others however I stopped worrying about what people think of me a long time ago as I have become more aware and awake spiritually. I have come to understand that not everyone will resonate with the way you do things and that is okay for it is not your job to drag people kicking and screaming onto the path it is your responsibility to simply walk in your truth and when people are ready they will walk with you. Sometimes you just have to let go and let GOD knowing that everything is possible through Christ who strengthens me. In making a commitment to live a life of joy and to bring joy to others you will find that you attract more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life.
As I decided to have fun and be grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on people I found myself achieving more and connecting with people on a cellular level thus creating opportunities to improve my personal, professional, and spiritual life. It is when you make things fun that you begin to attract the people into your life that are meant to help you create the life that you desire.
When you awaken in the morning remind yourself that this is the day the lord hath made to be glad and rejoice in it. When you look at things from a different perspective and understand that not everyone will get you but many will and as a result you will be able to move forward in a positive direction of your dreams. Many would look at waiting on line at the post office as a burden I looked at as an opportunity to share with others and possibly make connections where I could be of service and value to others. Some would be upset that the lady at the leasing office was so worried about tenants complaining that she lost sight of gaining a sense of purpose by helping a charitable cause. As you evolve spiritually and move toward enlightenment remember tat everyone is on their own path traveling at their own pace and may not be ready for your message so walk in your truth having fun while achieving your goals and objectives.
When you praise and honor GOD with a joyful noise you will find yourself having more fun, bliss, and abundance in your life for at the end of the day you will be able to look back on the day and see just how great the day went as you committed to walking with GOD and having fun by showing the world that service to humanity is the best work of life.
Tap into your inner divinity and honor others while you have fun and enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life. Namaste!!!!!
As I continue to evolve spiritually and become more and more aware and awake I understand that it takes all types of people to help you grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. Today (3/20/2019) I had to take care of some banking and as I walked into TD Bank I was greeted with a nice welcome and the lady behind me commented on how nice it is to have some pleasant people in the world. We began to talk and I told her about how I was seeking employment and she took my card. This set the tone for the rest of the day as I went out to promote The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. As I was out collecting donations and promoting Relay For Life I encountered some nice people and not so nice people. I fully understand that I am coming into someone’s office or place of business unannounced however it doesn’t take a big effort to be nice. I have come to realize that some people are not going to vibrate at a high level thus they won’t understand the laws of reciprocity and other teachings that can bring them to a higher level. Sometimes we miss out on opportunities to make a spiritual connection and to attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our lives because we get so caught up in ourselves that we don’t take the time to listen to others and see how we can be of service and value to one another. So many times we put our defenses up and start to make excuses that we miss out on a chance to enhance our personal, professional, and spiritual life.
I have come to understand that when I walk into an office or place of business where I am not known that I will be treated in a strange way by some and a nice way by others for everyone will not resonate with me message. It is amazing to me how many people are quick to judge or throw up roadblocks and those same people then wonder why things are not as good as they can be for them. I have found that those who are open and come from a position of gratitude manifest peace, love, joy, and prosperity in their lives. I have come to learn that sometimes it is better to simply understand that it takes all types and that some will, some won’t, some waiting, so what, next. I have realized that sometimes in pushing your views it is like wrestling a pig in the mud as you both get dirty but the pig enjoys it so know that there comes a time to walk way and realize that trying to make your point is not going to serve you and is taking time from you to meet someone who will resonate with your message.
As I encounter those who are quick to judge and give off negative energy I simply hold a place for them knowing that one day they will be ready to get on the path and connect with inner divinity and understand that GOD Loves A Cheerful Giver. Through the spiritual awakening process I have seen that there are action takers and excuse makers. Which one will you be. In the last 9 months since my DAD passed I have seen the generosity of others and the stinginess of some. As a result I am grateful for those who have come forward to help. I currently have a campaign at www.gofundme.com/help-jdogg-save-his-condo-and-more. One donor wrote that she wished it could be more. I wrote back and thanked her for helping. In showing gratitude I am opening more doors to receive and to move forward in a positive direction of my dreams.
As I was looking for something to close out this entry this song was delivered to me by the universe. As I listened to the lyrics I began to grasp the idea that it takes all sorts to make our world a better place. It was when I reflected about the encounters I had today (3/20/19) that I realized that GOD puts some difficult people on your path to teach you the lessons that you need at the time. Namaste!!!
As I sat at a memorial service for a friend’s mother I had an opportunity to pray and commune with GOD who directed me to Psalm 23 and Ecclesiastes 3. As I read the scripture I began to realize that GOD has all the blessings and will give them to you when GOD feels you are ready to receive them.
As I left the chapel and witnessed the butterfly release I began to think about the blessing GOD has given to us all and that is the ability to metamorphize. Like the caterpillar we to need to die to ourself so as to metamorphize and become a butterfly so as to become the beautiful being that GOD has created and to soar to the heights that GOD has intended for us to reach. It is important to understand that what GOD gives to you is meant to help you grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. Many times GOD gives us messages so that we can metamophize and change our lives and the lives of others. GOD recently gave me a message to ask for help so I did by setting up www.gofundme.com/help-jdogg-save-his-condo-and-more and I have had a few people make donations. I am grateful to all that have come through in the last 8 1/2 months and have helped me in my time of need. I am working on turning things around. I have continued to assume an attitude of gratitude while realizing that if GOD brought me to it GOD will bring me through it. GOD will send blessings and messages and it is important to take action and detach from the outcomes. I have found that GOD is with you and wants a relationship with you.
It is knowing that through good times and bad times that GOD is with you and all you have to do is stay connected so as to make a mind, body, and soul connection. In accepting that GOD’S Plan is far greater than the one you have for yourself you will begin to receive blessings and as a result your life will be filled with much peace, love, joy, and prosperity. GOD will bring you through storms and create rainbows filled with hope and healing in your life.
As you are facing storms of your own take solace in knowing that GOD will bring your through it and make you stronger. Namaste!!!
As I write this it has been 8 months since the passing of my DAD and I am struggling financially as I have not had steady work for nearly a year. I have worked some announcing gigs and have managed as I had a savings account but I have depleted that and now find myself at a crossroads. I have found my spiritually being tested and at times have wanted to quit but I knew I had to keep on moving as there are people who will help me by visiting www.paypal.me/jdogg8265 and making a love donation. I am trying many things to get into a better financial position however it seems as though just when things seem to be improving a set back occurs. This was the case on Sunday 3/10/2019 when I was on my way to an awards banquet and my car was run into by a pedestrian and when I asked if he wanted me to call EMS he ran away. My car now has a nice dent in it and I don’t have the money to fix it. I have had 3 months with virtually no income so I turned to GOD and asked for his guidance. I received the message to keep on moving and that people will be presented to help you. Ideally finding people to use my services as a PA Announcer, Emcee, and Voice Over Talent would be be great. I have been applying for many jobs as I have a very diverse skill set that GOD has given to me. I started to look back on all that has happened and I have realized that if I am to prosper I need to take action and continue to move forward in a positive direction toward my goals.
As tough as things seem as I deal with high blood pressure, hypertension, Type II Diabetes, a sports hernia, and the stress of not know where my next dollar will come from I take solace in knowing that GOD only gives you what GOD thinks you can handle. With all that is happening in my personal, professional, and spiritual life I am heeding the message from GOD to keep moving. I have come to understand that I need to get back to the pillars of spirituality and come from a position of gratitude. I need to become a man in motion and be driven by the messages from GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and The Angels.
I have come to realize that I need to surround myself with action takers who will lift me up and help me in my time of need. I have come to understand that if GOD brought me to it GOD will bring me through it. In asking for help by posting on social media I am hoping that people will see my pleas for help and write a check or money order payable to Jonathan Lederman and send it to 9141 Sunrise Lakes Boulevard #102, Sunrise, FL 33322. I thank all those who have already helped. It is time to lay it on the line and keep moving. I am grateful for those who have reached out and checked on me as I am having a tough time. I have begun to put myself out there and share my challenges in hopes that people will see me moving and going forward and be inspired and empowered to continue to move forward in their personal, professional, and spiritual life.
As I look back over the last 7 years and all I have faced I have come to understand that I must be focused and balanced so that I can move forward. It is scary to face the fact that you may loose everything but sometimes in loosing everything you gain more of what GOD has intended for you and your life becomes better because you kept on moving forward. I have tried things that I thought would be financially successful only to find that I need to change the way I approach projects and how I share with others if I am to move forward.
It is time to move forward and praise GOD by being grateful for what I have and not wanting what I don’t have. It is my hope that I will break the shackles that have been blocking me from being in a better financial position so that I can move forward while being of service and value to others. I share my story of challenge so that others will see that they are not alone and that there is help to allow you to move forward and create a better life for yourself. Namaste!!!
When one is passionate and spiritually awake they are able to take action and continue to be of service and value to others. Over the years as I continue on my spiritual journey I have become a man with a collection bucket and a message. As a man with a bucket and a message I have been able to help those touched by cancer by raising funds for research, education, advocacy, and services. I have been delivering a message that GOD Loves A Cheerful Giver and that when you give you open channels to receive. I have encountered some very positive people who joyfully give and I have experienced some negativity as many people just simply don’t know the facts and haven’t researched the organization enough and simply go by what they hear never getting to know the truth. I have heard so many times that most of the money goes to administrative costs which is not true as only 4% of all money goes to administrative costs leaving 96% to fund research, education, advocacy, and services. I have hear oh there are cures out there and there are several treatments that will arrest the cancer and slow its progress and lessen the chance of occurrence. The inroads being made to decrease the risk of cancer is amazing. I recommend people visit www.cancer.org and get the facts before judging the work that I am doing as I fundraise. I have come to understand that there are some who will, some who won’t, some waiting, so what, next as not everyone is going to resonate with my message.
I decided to write about Relay For Life Today (3/11/19) as my participation has helped me to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. I have been able to tap into my talents and use them for good. As a result I have seen the many programs of The American Cancer Society and the benefits for cancer patients, their families, and their friends. I have been able to plant the seeds of hope and healing and as a result remove blockages that may have been holding me back from moving forward in a positive direction of some of my goals. In my 21 years of involvement I have seen how many lives are being touched through Relay For Life. There have been some set backs, challenges, and hardships along the way however each time a challenge arose I was able to realize that if GOD brought me to it GOD was going to bring me through it.
When I attend Relay for Life Events I feel a sense of purpose and many times I think I was born for this. As I look back over the 21 years of being involved I can say that the positives outweigh the negatives and many times my involvement in Relay has helped me to overcome personal adversity.
There are two great days in your life the day you are born and the day your figure out why. I have found my why and it has made the world of difference in attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into my life. I wish you much success as you pick up your own bucket and spread your message. Namaste!!!
As I looked in the mirror after having an altercation with someone when I was out in the community promoting who I was was, what I do, and why they should hire me I realized that I needed to change the way I was going about things for being angry about the position I find myself in is not going to help me to move forward in my quest to be of service and value to others. It was after some deep introspection that I realized it was time to change it up and get back in touch with my own spiritual divine guidance system. It was time to see where the anger was coming from and get to the root of it and to clear the anger out so that I could move forward and better serve the community.
As I thought about my actions and the energy that I was bringing to the tasks that I have chosen to undertake I realized it was time to assume an attitude of gratitude and to make it a mission to do these tasks joyfully and regardless of the reactions of others to simply walk in my truth and allow everything to flow as GOD intended. I have come to understand that not everyone will be open to receive what I bring to the table as they simply are just not ready yet to become more spiritually aware and awake. I have also come to understand that if I live my day in joy and bring joy to others than I have had a good day. In getting back to the understanding that I can only control my actions and that the way things are the way things should be are two different things I have come to realize that not everyone I come in contact will share my exuberance and passion for being of service and value and that is okay for those meant to heed my message and improve their personal, professional, and spiritual life will be presented to me so I need to change it up.
As I decided to change things up and change my approach I have found myself being more happy and thus attracting peace, love, joy, and prosperity into my life. I have seen that GOD will give you messages to change it up when GOD sees what your are doing is causing you to stray. As I looked at the perspective from the view of the person I was approaching I realized that I am coming into their business unannounced and may be disrupting their flow and their reaction has nothing to do with me but just the fact that I was the person interrupting them. As I changed my approach and began the conversation from a different perspective my success rate increased. It was when I changed thing up and changed my vibration that I found myself having more peace, love, joy, and prosperity in my day.
Spiritual Awakening: Change It Up: A Case Study!!!
It was when I decided to change it up that many things in my life improved. The other day while out collecting donations for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life I went into a restaurant and they allowed me to go table to table to ask for donations and each time I apologized for interrupting their meal. The response was overwhelmingly positive and most of the patrons put something in the collection bucket. I decided to use this positive energy to propel me through the day and simply walk in my truth detaching from outcomes. When I encountered someone that was being negative I simply said that you for pointing that out and then I went about my business. Where I once got mad when someone said I don’t have cash I now simply say I understand please let me leave a few brochures and my card and if you would like to do a collection that would be great and you can call me when you have money to turn in. In detaching from the outcome and letting go and letting GOD I have been able to make positive changes to my approach thus relieving stress and tension and any anger that I may have had that was blocking me from being of service and value to others.
In changing your attitude and looking at things in a different way as you experience a spiritual awakening you will find yourself more easily tapping into you inner divine guidance system. In looking at how your actions and attitude are influencing outcomes in your life you can better make the mind, body, and soul connection to enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life. Namaste!!!
