Spiritual Awakening: Shut Up And Deal!!!
As I left The Relay Rally to benefit The 2018 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of Sunrise last night (1/30/2018) I was a bit disappointed as only 1 team out of the 16 that were registered came out and no one that I had invited showed up. I was feeling pretty down because I had put in many hours to promote the event and even had the Mayor Of Sunrise issue a Proclamation. As I reflected on this disappointment I sat in meditation and received a message to shut up and deal. As an action taker I have learned that you must detach from the outcomes and continue to walk in your truth knowing that you can not control the actions of others. As I began to focus on the good things that happened like a team captain getting a nice recognition gift and a cancer survivor winning The Relay Sneakers I the disappointment started to melt like the polar ice caps and my heart started to fill with elation knowing that there are people who care so I decided to shut up and deal.
As I decided to shut up and deal I quickly regained the eye of tiger and remembered why I was doing Relay For Life. I was able to rekindle a spark inside and walk in my truth understanding that all I could do was give 100% and continue to follow my heart making a mind, body, soul connection. In focusing on the successes and getting back to being focused and grounded I have been able to shut up and deal. As you put yourself out there you will encounter some set backs but you must shut up and deal and learn from the setbacks so you can step up.
When you decide to shut up and deal and peel back the onion you will find that you rise up to heights that you never though that you could reach. In the wake of disappointment I was able to shift and find elation knowing that for in my 19 years of being involved in Relay For Life that I made a positive impact on the lives of those touched by cancer. There have been more moments of joy than moments of disappointment. When disappointments occurred I simply reflected and then let them go as I knew there would come more joy than sadness.
I have found the best way to overcome disappointment and shut up and deal is to simply walk alone and tap into your inner divinity understanding that you are a divine child of GOD and GOD’S plans for you are far greater than the plans you have for yourself. In walking alone and clearing out the disappointment you release blockages and thus you can move forward by focusing on lies ahead of you and not what lies behind you.
The key to overcoming disappointment and to shut up and deal is to commit to staying on your spiritual path and walking in your truth understanding that not everyone will share your passion and that your ways of doing things may not resonate with everyone. In being true to who you are and following the messages from GOD, The Ascended Masters, The Angels, and Jesus you will find that disappointment is fleeting. In committing to move forward you will find that you begin to attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life.
In the course of the day the best laid plans of mice and men will go astray and when that happens you have to simply roll with the flow. I have come to understand that the way things are and the way things should be are two different things. As I arrived to The ACSOffice Today(1/31/2018) to drop off money for The 2018 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of Sunrise there was a note that the office would be closed. I was a bit upset as I had informed the staff partner that I would be coming today and didn’t get word from him that the office would be closed. At first I was upset then I decided to go with the flow and come back to the office tomorrow (2/1/2018). I have come to realize that I can only control what I do and to shut up and deal by rolling with the flow. In going with the flow I have been able to put disappointment behind me and move forward in a positive direction of my dreams. There will be times that challenge you but remember that it is through overcoming challenges that you become stronger and thus you are able to accomplish great things. Namaste!!!
Over the last few days I have continued to recite The Serenity Prayer as I have come to understand that I can not control the actions of others and I can not let their actions interfere with my quest to be a peaceful warrior. Through the spiritual awakening process I have come to understand that all I can do is be impeccable with my word, not take anything personally, not make judgments, and do my best. In realizing that I need to roll up changes by simply allowing things to unfold as GOD has intended I have been able to attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into my life. In making sure I clear blockages that have held me back in the past I have been able to continue on my spiritual path reach certain goals that I have set. In controlling my actions and being of service and value to others I have experienced some great moments in my life and as a result at the end of the day I can say yes I lived my life in joy and my life brought joy to others. In the past I would get mad and allow my anger to rule the day and would be unhappy now I let go and roll up some changes and simply do the best I can with the tools I have and go about making the world a little brighter one person at a time.
In rolling up some changes I have had to make some difficult decisions as I needed to make sure the announcing gigs I was accepting were with people who were in tune with my desire to be of service and value. I have had to walk away from some organizations because I didn’t feel valued and in changing my mindset from lack and desperation to abundance and productivity I have been able to roll up some changes that have led to me being in a better place. I have come to understand that I can not be responsible for what other people do for not everyone resonates with my message of being of service and value and not everyone is ready to be authentic and not everyone is ready to walk in their truth so I must continue to roll up some changes.
As you roll up some changes remember that there is a time for every purpose under heaven. Live your purpose by rolling up changes.
Today’s entry was inspired by my interaction with Wilson Football as I was doing my best to obtain footballs to use in the fundraising efforts for The 2018 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of Sunrise. At first the response was sorry we can’t help you to which I sent a reply speaking my truth that a big company like Wilson should be able to give 3 footballs to any organization that requests them. After a few back and forth messages Wilson came through and sent 3 Superbowl 52 official game balls to utilize. As I have experienced a spiritual awakening I have come to realize that you must walk in your truth and be persistent as it breaks down resistance. This may upset some people and that happens when you walk in your truth and have a solid foundation filled with good reasoning for people to assist you in your quest to be of service and value of others. In being persistent we are able to shine a bright light that illuminates the world. There are many people that just need to have things explained in a way they can understand and when they are ready they will help you to be of service and value to your community. 
In making 2018 a year of getting stronger we must strengthen our relationship with GOD and listen to the messages that GOD is delivering. Each morning make it a point to give thanks to GOD and praise GOD and then commit to letting go and letting GOD. Make it a point to seek the answers from GOD, The Ascended Masters, Jesus, and The Angels and they will guide you to a life where you are strong and capable. Take time to consult the scriptures and to really live by the word as it will give you strength. I remember a day about 2 years ago I went out to collect for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life with a bible in one hand and a collection canister in the other. I came upon a business and the person behind the counter asked me what I was reading I showed him the bible and he responded I better help as you have a very powerful weapon with you. He donated $5 and I realized that we gain power by being connected to GOD. I carry the bible with me everywhere I go now as you never know how you can help others to find their strength. 
As I drove to Boca Raton today (12/21/2017) to pick up copies of this book that Michelle Goebel donated to help in the effort to assist those touched by cancer I realized that this was a journey to the light side as this donation was made with the intention of spreading love to those touched by cancer without any expectations of return. When I arrived at Starbucks I decided to read Michelle’s chapter, The Universe Heals Through The Heart, it was a very enlightening read and really confirmed the importance of journeying to the light side. Michelle’s story illustrates what is possible when you journey to the light side.
After reading Michelle’s story I felt a shift of energy in my body as I began to find things to be grateful for and ways to be a beacon of hope and healing to others. It is through the journey to the light side that we are able to find ways to enhance the personal, professional, and spiritual lives of others while also enriching our own lives. It is in finding the light and driving out the darkness that we are able to move forward in a positive direction to enlightenment. In our journey we will encounter darkness however when we encounter darkness we have a choice we can dwell on the darkness or we can tap into our inner divinity and bring bright light to us using the forces of GOD, JESUS, The Ascended Masters, and The Angels to drive out the darkness thus allowing us to be a bright shining light that will help to illuminate the world with positivism. We have the ability to create a life filled with much peace, love, joy, and prosperity by simply reminding ourselves that we are divine children of GOD and GOD wants us to prosper as we journey toward enlightenment.