Your mission if you choose to accept it is to lift others up and as a result lift yourself up. There are many people who have taken this mission and have realized that we are all interconnected and that when we lift eachother up great things happen. On 3/24 during The Spiritual Entrepreneurs Visionary Awards at The Unity Church in Pompano Beach you will meet many of the lifters. When this event was first conceived I started to think who amongst my collegues can I recognize for their work in their respective communities to show that you don’t have to be a celebrity, an athlete, or a politician to effect change and here are those I have chosen to honor.
Sarah Doctofsky Karen Raport Leslie Bruce Cindy Papale Valerie Leeds JLOVE Jackson Ernest Chu
It was a beautiful day when I got together with Barbara Theodosiou and Coach Shantel Springer in May of 2011 and we discussed the idea of bringing the community together for a day of Empowerment and Inspiration while helping a charitable cause and thus The Spiritual Entrepreneurs Visionary Awards were born. Following the message to move forward and create this event there were many things to be done. The first order of business was to secure speakers, we did that and have a great line up.
Dr.Mia Merritt will help you follow the message
Dr. Mia Y. Merritt, affectionately known as Dr. M&Mis the President/CEO of M&M Motivating. She is a certified professional speaker, life coach, author, and college professor who is ready to meet the needs of your organization today! Dr. M&M is ready, willing, and able to enthusiastically meet the needs of your organization, society, association, teen program, school district, or group affiliate through keynote speaking, staff development training, business seminars, or motivational workshops.
The other day I discovered a new spiritual publication, Horizons Magazine while I was visiting Rev. Reckel Ferguson at Modern Zen in Davie Florida. The trip to Modern Zen was very enlightening as it always is as I was able to get centered and balanced and discover some new stones and essential oils to use on my spiritual path. The discovering part was incredible as I began to attract all types of support for The Spiritual Entrepreneurs Visionary Awards, which will be held on 3/24 at Unity Church in Pompano Beach from 9 AM – 4 PM with speakers Dr. Mia Merritt, Sarah Spiritual, Rev. Dr. Dee Adio Moses, Ernest Chu, and Ken Esrig. I discovered these speakers while I was doing a search on google and through Facebook. I asked the universe to help me find 5 speakers who are known and respected in the field and the universe conspired to help me to discover these 5 speakers.
As I began to speak about The Spiritual Entrpereneurs Visionary Awards I realized that there was a mission that was much bigger than me. This really started me thinking what is your mission? The answer came in the form of to share your spiritual path with others and hand out your business card that states The Spiritual Emcee Maximizing Your Message and see what type of reaction you get. I began to do this and as I handed my card to one person they immediately saw www.the-spiritualawakening.com and asked me about ascention, which led to a great conversation about spirituality and my blog and his path. The Bartender at Perfect Game in Coral Springs added to our converstaion and others joined in and the gentleman who I started the conversation with showed me the stones he carries with him.
The most recognizable signal. What are you doing when the light is yellow?
Have you ever been on the highway driving and there is a vechicle in front of you and their blinker is on and they haven’t moved and you wonder do thye realize they left their signal on. This really made me think about are your signals on or off. Are you receiving signals and not acting upon them because you are off or are you receiving signals and acting upon them because youa re open to receive and ready to take action?
The idea is to recognize when your signals are on and when they are off. A question to ask is what signals am I sending out out to the universe? Another is how am I showing up and how are people receiving me. I often look at the way I am showing up and presenting ideas. When I first came up with the idea of doing The Spiritual Entrepreneurs Visionary Awards my signals were positive and I began to explain that on 3/24 at the Unity Church in Pompano Beach I will be hosting this great event to honor those who are making a positive difference in the community while also bringing in some great speakers to help enhance the lives of those in attendance. I added the Reaching Out To Cancer Kids (R.O.C.K.) Program because of a signal the universe sent me to choose a charitable cause I am passionate about. I followed this lead and as of today have 27 people chose to honor, 5 speakers who are leaders in the personal development field, and food donations for lunch. Another signal I received was to charge $75 so as to be able to donate $15 to the charity and cover all expenses and thus create a fantastic event.
There are signals all around us. It is up to us to see if we are receiving the signals and acting accordingly upon them. I was sent a signal to meet with Ken Esrig, an author and TV Show Host whose newest venture, Start From Where You Are, is postiveLy impacting lives. The day we met he had Jill Morton, a 2 time World Transplant Games Gold Medalist, whose inspiring story Ken Captured through Mist Productions and has been covered by many major news outlets across the world. Ken is one of our speakers at The Spiritual Entrepreneurs Visionary Awards. Jill is one of the honorees.
Another signal I received was to call Dr. Mia Merritt, whose books are empoweringa nd inspiring. Dr. Merritt agreed to be a speaker at The Spiritual Entrepreneurs Visionary Awards. Her message about Abundance Being Your Birthright will have many signals for you to enhance your personal and professional life.
Acting upon signals led me to invite Rev. Ernest Chu, Rev. Dr. Dee Adio-Moses, and Sarah Spiritual to speak. They all said yes. By acting upon the signals and moving forward in a positive direction The Spiritual Entrepreneurs Visionary Awards has come to fruition. ON 3/24 people will ahve a chance to come together and turn their signals on so as to create the life they have envisioned.
These signals inform the crowd of infractions on the field. What signals are you using to inform your crowd.
Spiritual Awakening: Turn Your Signals On
All of us have so much to give to lift other up that it is imperative to turn your signals on. When you turn your signals on you show people where you are going. As a result of where you are going resonates with them they will follow the signal and thus improve their lives. So this week turn your signals on and watch what unfolds when you act upon the signals youa re giving and receiving.
Be awre of the signals as they are coming across to you.
When I first conceived the idea of The Spiritual Entrepreneurs Visionary Awards I looked to honor 50 people who are lifting people up and helping them to enhance their personal and professional life. As of today I have 25 people who are truly lifters. Lifters are people that see the good in others, shine their light everywhere they go, and make a positive impact in the lives of others. When you decide to be a lifter great things start to unfold and your message is maximized and received. Those that are being lifters that so far have been chosen to receive a Spiritual Entreprenuers Visionary Award are:
1: Sara Doctofsky- For helping children to achieve their full potential
2: Karen Goldberg Binette Raport- For showing people how to Feel The Hugs
3: Leslie Bruce- For also showing people how to Feel The Hugs
Spiritual Awakening: How Are You Investing in Yourself?
I am often asked how do you continue to find success? My answer is, I invest in myself be it atrending seminars and workshops, purchasing and reading books, purchasing healthier fooods, or taking time to just unwind and relax. One way you can invest in yourself is to click on the Hay Link to your right and purchase personal development and spiritual development products. Finding a good coach and putting together a strong team of supporters is another great way to invest in yourself.
Spiritual Awakening: People You Can Invest With
One person to consider for your team is Rick Figley who continues to help other people excel by offering great services. Rick is very spiritual and has invested in himself so as to help others. His dedication to helping others is to be celebrated and applauded
Another person to help you on your path to spiritual awakening is Jaqueline JLOVE Jackson who is helping others by showing them strategies to eat healthly so they can look good, feel good and do good.
JLOVE is the author of 7 Soul Seeds and can be contacted at www.7soulseeds.com. She also has a great program Bliss Yoga.
Continue on your journey of investing in yourself to help enhance your personal and professional life. Please share any recommendations here.
Spiritual Awakenings: JDOGG’S Top 10 Thnings To Invest In
10: Workshops facilitated by people who resonate with you and who you feel have a connection with you are beneficial as long as you apply what you learned.
9: Personal Development Books when read and applied can be a great investment in the enhancement of your personal and professional life
8: Promotional Items can help to maximize your message while building a brand and thus creating cash flow.
7: Websites pertaining to you so to maximize your message and show people who you are, what you do and why they should do business with you is a good investment to further your professional growth.
6: Investing in your personal health and wellness is important because when you look good and feel good you can do good.
5: Vacations are a great investment for if utilized properly they will alow you stay focused and grounded as you move positively in the directions of your dreams.
4: Giving time or money to charities is a good investment as you get a great feeling knowing you are making a positive impact on the world and thus expanding and enhancing your personal and professional life.
3: Incense, stones, and crystals are a good personal invesment as they help in the meditation process when making a mind, body, soul, connection.
2: Clothing with Spiritual Messages as it shows that I walk my talk.
1: Massages and stress relief for again if you feel good you can do good.
This will be my first Thanksgiving without my mother, Judith Miller, as she was called home by GOD on July 5, 2012. I am honoring her and giving thanks for the years she was with us by asking people to visit http://main.acsevents.org/goto/jdogglederman and to make a donation. My Thanksgiving will be spent with my dad and his significant other at The Kings Buffet.
When Thanksgiving arrives and the sunrises it means turning on the tv and tuning into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and seeing the joy on all the families gathered to celebrate this day of magic that seems to bring everyone together for the common good. For many it is a time for family and friends while for some it is just another day. After viewing the parade it is off to watch football and share time with my Dad and his significant other, Regina. I strongky believe that the elements of Thanksgiving should be shared on a daily basis. Some ways to do this are:
1: Be grateful for the roof over your head and reach out to help those who may not have this luxury
2: Use the magic words thank you when interacting with everyone
3: Write thank you notes just to acknowledge those who are enhancing your personal and professional life
4: Tak a moment simply to call a client and thank them for their support
Thanksgiving Parade Brings Joy
Spirituality: Thanksgiving Bringing Joy
Despite rain those that attended the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade enjoyed themselves. This made me think what is it that you enjoy about the parade. For me
1: The bands and the entertainers at center stage
2: The Ballons- My Favorite is still Kermit followed by Snoopy
3: The Broadcasters and The Gentlema that does the Voice Overs
There is something magical about waking up early on Thanksgiving and watching the parade and then taking a moment to reflect of all the good that is happening. This year despite some financial challenges I am grateful for the opoortunity to spend time with my Dad and Gina. The energy of the parade and the joy it creates is is amazing as it propels many of us to assume a position of gratitude and thus reminds us that when we come from gratitude we open ourselves up to receive and give. It is in being grateful on Thanksgiving and through out the year that we can create great things.
Snoppy is one of my favorite characters and somehow I get balanced and centered when I see him in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. On this special day of Thanksgiving may you find balance, joy, abundance, peace, love, and happiness in all that you do and may your light of spirituality shine bright on others.
An example of Spirituality and Stepping Into Your Power
I am often asked JDOGG when did you realize that spirituality meant stepping into your power. My answer is I have been steeping into my power and honing my spirituality all my life. Some examples include:
. Being on The Skipper Chuck Show after I used my power to raise funds for The Muscular Dystrophy Association
. Winning The John H. Armbruster Award from The U.S. Jaycees as a Top 5 Jaycee in America as a result of stepping into my power to serve as a living example of Jaycees Creed
. Receiving The 2008 Hope Award from The South Palm Beach Unit of The American Cancer Society for my powerful dedication to their mission
. Having Governor Jeb Bush Honor me as a Point Of Light Award Recipient for my dedication to community service.
Dr. Wayne Dyer says when you change your thoughts you change your life. This is so true as we begin to change the way we look at things the things we look at change. Think about how you have expanded and where you are today and continue to grow. Reach down inside and reprogram your thoughts. Some steps to do this include:
1: Letting go of painful feelings by writing forgiveness letters
2: Spending quiet time exploring your inner messages and responding accordingly
3: Reading Books
4: Utilizing Affirmations
5: Doing activities that bring joy into your life, such as using oracle cards, attending spiritualy centered events.
Spiritual Awakening: Recommmended Reading To Expand Your Horizons
. Soul Currency- Ernest Chu
. You Are Enough- Rev. Dr. Dee Adio-Moses
. Start From Where You Are- Ken Esrig
. Reshape Your World- Jeanne Adrienne
. Ordinary Planet Extrordinary People- Dr. Shellie Hipsky
.Lisa McCourt – Juicy Joy
. Suzzane Kovi – Ignite Your Life
. jacqueline JLOVE Jackson – 7 Soul Seeds
These authors will help you to become an action taker and to develop an anthem to help you to expand your horizons.
The following is a video I wanted to share with you to help you with your spiritual growth. This week let the divine in you be the shining light as you continue your spiritual growth and expanding your horizons.
It is when you begin to awaken that you truly begin to expand your horizons. One way to expand your horizons is through meditation.many ask how to meditate and there is no right or wrong way. I suggest finding a quiet place and getting comfortable and then quieting the mind and just breathing and allowing the thoughts to just flow in and out.
In answering your calling you will begin to expand your horizons and start to see great things happening in your life. By studying and learning more about your own spirituality you will begin to feel the expansion of your mind, body, soul connnection. As you expand you will begin to see changes and these changes will manifest into goodness happening around you.
Spiritual Awakening: More Tools To Expand Your Horizons
1: As mentioned earlier affirmations and quotes are good tools to expand your horizons
Songs often help to expand your horizons as they change the frequency that you vibrate at:
Many times it is simply doing a random act of senseless kindness that help to expand your horizons.
Sometimes I feel myself taking a walk and just appreciating the nature and realizing that everything is in divine order and thus I expand my horizons by begining to understand universal laws more and more.
It is often that we expand our horizons just by being and allowing things to flow and not reacting just appreciating what we are experienceing.
The most recognizable signal. What are you doing when the light is yellow?
These signals inform the crowd of infractions on the field. What signals are you using to inform your crowd.
Be awre of the signals as they are coming across to you.
Being a Lifter Gives You a Sense of Achievement!
