Spiritual Awakening: Are You Using Your Time Outs Effectively?
Most of the people that watch sports will recognize the time out signal. After reading about George Carl and his battle with cancer I began to contemplate the way we use our time outs in life and are we using them effectively. A coach is often criticized for not taking a time out at a crucial part of the game. In this game of life that we are actively participating how many time outs are we missing out on.
A few years ago I wrote the following poem, which explains these photos.
Spiritual Awakening: Finding A Fountain Of Inspiration
As I was deciding on what to blog about today to help those on their spiritual path to enhance their personal and professional lives I jumped on YouTube and I found this fountain of inspiration. As I began to drink from this fountain I began to think about all those who inspire others and how they are adding to the fountain of inspiration.
In this fountain of inspiration I found this video and the affirmations. I then remembered the scene in Dead Poet’s Society, where Robin Williams Character, Mr.Keating, reminds us to Carpe Diem ( Seize The Day).
You have the opportunity to seize the day and drink from your own fountain of inspiration.As you become inspired and you awaken and accept that you are destined for greatness you will begin to see changes in your personal and professional life and your light will shine brightly on others.
Spiritual Awakening: What Legacy Are You Creating?
It has been 12 days since I attended The Women Of Faith Event in Sunrise, FL. I was only able to take part in The Friday Night portion of the event as I was booked to announce The Sean Taylor Classic, which crowned champions in Pop Warner Football. I was their that evening to promote and share www.addictsmom.com, an online community helping mothers of addicts to share without shame while facing the challenges of having an addicted child. In the last 12 days I began to think about and answer the question What Legacy Are You Creating?
Spiritual Awakening: Finding Strength After Superstorm Sandy!!!!
As the news broke of millions without electricity and many who lost everything in what is being refered to as Superstorm Sandy I began to wonder where the strength to carry on from the people affected by the storm will come from. I realized that it will come from those who are spiritually intune and understand it is not about fame or glory it is about helping those in need. I read many stories of compassion like the women who hung out a sign I have electric plug in your phone here or the restaurant that cooked for an entire community at no charge. There are many stories of positivity coming out of the devastation. I watched the Steelers-Giants Game on 11/4/12 and the commentators kept saying that The Steelers could have flown in Saturday as the hotel they had orginally booked was available and the team said no use the rooms for those that really need it. The Steelers won 24-20, I think Karma may have played a role showing us that when we sacrifice for others we are rewarded.
You hear it all the time I want a balanced budget, eat a balanced diet, create a balanced life and thus it all becomes a balancing act. The balancing act is very important when creating the life you want. The key is to answer the question of how do you achieve the balance that you desire? An answer that I have come up with is to measure your finances, your health, and your spirituality ona a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being the least desirable and 10 being the most desirable then take action to improve the areas so everything is the positive and moving toward the 10 on all levels. For example your finances are at a 5 your health at an 8 and your spirituality at an 8 so your goal is to get the finances to an 8. The question becomes what do I do to bring the finances up? Here are some tips:
Spiritual Awakening: Removing The Shackles and Finding Your Freedom
As I sat in the audience at The Women of Faith Conference in Sunrise, FL listening to Mandisa sing her version of this song that was originally done by Mary Mary I kept thinking how many people are being shackled by their choices and haven’t found their freedom. Then I thought how can I help you break the shackles and find your freedom and the answer was to share this blog entry with you. Mandisa gave a very moving testimony that showed those in attendance that regardless of the current circumstances you can break free and remove the shackles that may be holding you back. As she shared her story about bing eating I thought wow I have been there. When she shared that once she began loving herself and realized she was loved her life began to shift and her path became clearer and today her message is being shared with people worldwide. I encourage you to begin each morning with some type of ritual that will help you to remove any shackles that are holding you back.
Mandisa and Toby Mac deliver a message taht will help you to have a good morning and a good day as you continue to break the shackles and find your freedom.
It is when we truly break out of the shackles and realize we have a power inside of us that is given to us by the divine taht we truly find freedom. Think about those who are telling you it can be done, or that will never work, or you are not good enough and begin to edge them out of your life and move forward because happiness and prosperity is your birth right.
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Spiritual Awakening: Tools to Break The Shackles And Find Your Freedom
For those that read this blog on a regular basis you know I am a big proponet of books and implementing what you have learned from the books. At Women of Faith I had the opportunity to hear Sandi Patty perform her music and give her testimonial. Her books and music will help you break the shackles and to discover your freedom. Brenda Warner was also there, though I didn’t hear her speak her story is motivational and inspiring. Brenda is married to Kurt Warner, whose story of going from a stock boy to a Superbowl MVP is amazing.
I have often mentioned that the use of humor or comedy is a great tool to help break free. I had the opportunity to hear Mark Lowry at Women of Faith and you have to see him to fully understand his message.
Mark Lowry also has a serious side as evidenced by his son Mary Did You Know. When I saw him sing this on Friday 10/26/12 at Women of Faith I teared up.
As you continue to remove the shackles and find your freedom you will discover quotes and affirmations that will help you on your path.
Meditation is a great tool to use to break the shackles and to find your freedom. The following video will help you.
I leave you today with this song from Mandisa to encourage to start now and break those shackles that may be holding you back.
As I sat down at my Starbuck’s in Plantation I asked the universe to guide me and help me with a topic for today’s entry. I put my feet flat on the floor, sat straight up with my palms up, I was ready to receive the message and then on you tube I found this song and I received the message, write about peace, so here it is today’s entry Peace Comes From The Inside.
I invite everyone to get on the peace train and put differences aside, check egos and judgements at the door and realize that we are are all one. On October 24 we marked Global Oneness Day. This day was about peace, love, and happiness recognizing that we are all connected. I spent the day finding people to share spirituality with and while attending the singles party I connected witha few people who understood the concept of peace and namaste and we had a great time sharing.
It is when we find that peaceful easy feeling that we move forward and hear the messages better so that we can act upon then and positively impact our life and the lives of others. What messages are you receiving when you get into the peaceful place that resides in you?
People ask me all the time JDOGG How do you stay so peaceful? The answer is I make every effort to breathe. I will admit there are times that I do get upset and frustrated and at those time I do my best to find the place in my soul that allows me to get centered and grounded. Many times it is realizing that the issues are the person I am dealing with and not mine and sometimes the best thing I can draw on is the serenity prayer.
Spiritual Awakening: Arnel Pineda And Other Inspirational Lessons
I chose to highlight Arnel Pineda today as he shows us all the power of spirituality and using our talents to improve our life and the lives of others. When you read Arnel’s full biography at wikipedia you learn of the hardships he faced and how he never lost faith and kept doing what he loved to do. Being passionate and taking action will often lead to success. I found hos story to be inspirational and it is my hope that when things are challenging on your spiritual path that you will take his story and others shared here to help you face these challenges and continue on your path.
The lead voice in this song is that of Arnel Pineda, a young Filipino who was discovered on YOUTUBE by the lead guitarist of Journey. This is a snipet of Arnel’s story. Videos of The Zoo performing cover songs by Journey, Survivor, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Air Supply, The Eagles, Kenny Loggins, Stryper and other popular acts from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, began appearing on YouTube.com in February 2007. On June 28, 2007,[8]Neal Schon of Journey contacted Noel Gomez, a longtime fan and friend of Pineda who uploaded many of these videos, to ask for Pineda’s contact information. Schon sent an e-mail to Pineda inviting him to audition for Journey. Pineda initially dismissed the e-mail as a hoax, but after being persuaded by Gomez, he finally replied to Schon’s e-mail. Ten minutes later, Pineda received a phone call from Schon.[9] On August 12,[10] Pineda, along with his manager Bert de Leon, flew to Marin County, just north of San Francisco, for a two-day audition.[11][12] The star-struck Pineda was welcomed warmly but he described the audition as “nerve-wracking, tense”.[13] On December 5, 2007, Pineda was announced as the lead singer of Journey. CNN Headline News ran the story as part of their “News to Me” segment.[14]
Many times I am asked JDOGG How do you create synergy? My answer is always that you create synergy by being in alignment with your inner self that allows the authentic to come out. The idea of synergy truly can transcend your personal and professional life as you begin to find projects and relationships that fit your core beliefs and resonate with you helping to make the mind, body, soul connection. Synergistic relationships are developed over time as you begin to be of service and value to others. You begin to attract people into your life who can assist you and in return will be assisted. An example of this occurred on 10/16/12 as I was announcing The Lauderhill Broncos Youth Football Game as I went from the press box to the concessions area and was greeted by an official who wanted my business card for a possible emcee engagement. The universe will conspire to deliver synery to you the moment you take action.
Spiritual Awakening: Tools To Create Synergy
1: Meditation is a great way to find synergy and get clear messages the following video will help you to find synergy
2: Exercise can assist in your quest to find synergy as you get your body healthy the mind and soul becomes healthy and thus you can find synergy and thus have success in all you do.
This post was inspired by an encounter I had on Friday 10/12/12 as I was collecting donations for The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of West Boca Raton, when I shared the reason why I was doing Relay and was told by the owner of the business I have many extra dollars but not for that. I stated you know it is upsetting that you couldn’t spare a dollar to help me honor my mother’s memory through my participation in Relay for Life. At that point a young man came to the counter very agitated yelling that that man gives more to charity than anyone else and you are offending me. I stated sorry wished him Namaste and left all the while thinking if you have to brag about your giving you are giving for the wrong reason then I remembered Jackie DeShanon’s song What The World Needs Now and started to sing that song and decided my next blog entry would be about healing the world with love.
So let’s begin and get ourselves in a frame of mind to show love and be an expression of love in all that we do. Finding the place where there is room to grow is a very importantt aspect of our path to heal the world with love. The growth starts within when your realize that you are a divine creation of GOD and you begin to recognize that and see that in others. Love is something we are all capable of giving all it takes is a desire to smile and be loving in all situations. At times this may be challenging as those you interact with may not understand the philosophy of being loving and caring in all you do or they may not be as passionate as you are in your various missions. I have often stated that when we realize the difference as to the way things should be and the way things are we can work toward the ways they should be.
