Spiritual Awakening: Reaching Out and Impacting Lives
When I think of celebrities making an impact I think of Bono from U2. I then start to think we can all be like Bono in our own right be it sharing our knowledge with others or simply sharing a smile or a kind word.
Bono of U2 delivers a message of hope in the song Beautiful Day. It is when we wake up that we have a choice to make it a beautiful day despite the weather and any trials and tribulations that we may have. By making a conscious decision to reach out and positively impact the lives of others we are positively impacting our own lives. Bob Burg speakes about being a go-giver is his book The Go Giver and his book Go Givers Sell More.
These two books can be great toolsto help you make a positive impact in the lives of others while improving your personal and professional life.
M.J. Ryan’s Book, The Giving Heart has many stories that will inspire you to be a giver and to help you see the value of helping others.
I encourage you to share your stories about giving and how it has impacted your life. It is when we open up and help others that we see leaps in our personal and professional lives.
As I listened to the song Circle of Life from the movie, The Lion King, I was reminded about some of the occurances over the last several weeks, which have reminded me to cherish each moment and to enhance people’s lives by simply being a positive force for them to turn to. The last 4 weeks have been a true awakening with the passing of Kathy Dedek, my mother, and the mudslide that took Dr. Lynn Migdal’s home in British Columbia along with her ex-husband passing as a result, her two daughters are still missing and we hold out hope that they will be found alive.
As I sat and questioned GOD the answer came as it is the circle of life. As I began to meditate on this I began to realize that we come into this world as dust and we leave this earth as dust. The circle of life is an easy concept to grasp however the questions many as we live our lives as spiritual beings having a human experience. Many times it just takes a moment of introspection to understand how we are all intertwined in the universe and that the circle of life does not end in the passing of someone it continues for them in the spiritual world, where they can be of service to those left behind. The signs that I have seen in the last 10 days since my mother’s passing have shown me that she is okay and doing things from the other side. Her legacy of sharing and caring liveson in my deeds an each day I find a way to hold a sacred space for her in my mind and my heart. She may not be with me physicallly, however the signs that I have encountered truly show me that she is looking out for me.
One thing we must all realize is that we will face challenges in our life. Some of these challenges will be easy to overcome while others will take a bit longer to overcome. The fact is that we have the power inside of us to meet these challenges and move forward with our mission.
It’s when you run away that you’re most liable to stumble.”
Screenwriter and Producer, Casey Robinson
I saw this quote and immediately thought that it is time to face any challenges that may be facing you and to have a plan of action to move through and overcome them. There are many examples of those who have faced challenges and have gone onto do great things that have inspired and empowered others.
It is when the sea is rough that you make your best decisions to navigate through the rough seas to find calmness and peace. One way to do this is to quiet the mind through meditation.
There is a website www.freemeditations.com that can assist you in implementing the practice of meditation that can help you to face your challenges.
The following quote is often attributed to Goethe and delivers a great message. “Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.”
Life gives us amazing twists and turns along the way. Our path may be altered by the circumstances, however it is when we begin and take action that great things begin to happen. Today I had a great talk with Coach Shantel Springer about the power of beginning and creating value in your services. After I hung up the phone I started to think what are you waiting for you have an idea that has been int he planning stages for awhile allow it to take flight and begin the process. It is by taking action that you begin to step into your greatness. It is not a matter of when you begin it is that you begin.
This is Destiny’s Child with a remake of The BeeGees Song Emotions in which the lyrics gives us insight into the baggage that we hold onto in many cases that hold us back.
Spiritual Awaening: Removing Emotional Baggage
Before we begin to remove emotional baggage we must first define what emotional baggage is.
Emotional baggage can be defined as ‘Painful memories, mistrust and hurt carried around from past sexual or emotional rejection’.[1]
It is an image of ‘a big sack that you carry around with you at all times…[with] every disappointment, trauma, and wrong that you’ve ever experienced….This image, the metaphor of emotional baggage, has penetrated our culture’.[2]
What emotional baggage are you carrying? Well it is now time to unpack and only keep the things in you bag that will serve you and help you become a better person personally and professionally.
It is time gto throw that suitcase away and release the emotional baggage that may be holding you back. We all have had pain for some it is physical, some mental, and for some both. The events of our life that we couldn’t control can no longer be allowed to control us. What ever the painful memory is it is time to find a way to let it go for when you let it go and release your emotional baggage you can move forward. Many times we hold onto to things emotionally and we find ourselves in a rut because we have associated all these negative emotions with the situation. It is time to become an action taker and do something to remove the emotional baggage. It can be as easy as adopting a new song to help you get over the situation and remove the emotional baggage. A song like this,
This post was inspired by a session I did with someone who kept piling on one issue after another and it became like a massive cd recording so I stated let’s use our pause button and slow down and get to the issues one at a time. As I began to use waht I call Using The Pause Button I began to realize that most of us all just need to pause from time to time and breathe and thus change how we are dealing with issues. The issues can be resolved when we pause and begin to remove the emotional charges associated with them.
When we choose to use the pause button we often find what The Big Issue is. Many times it is our own conflict of how we think things should be and how they are. The key is to pause and understand there is a big difference between these and that is when we pause and find tools that can help us overcome the issue. For example you are working for someone and after a few days they send the human resource person over to the site to let you know that in their eyes you aren’t meeting their expectations and they are letting you go. You get angry and don’t understand, however on your drive home you pause and seek guidance from source/GOD and you realize that this happened as he had bigger plans for you. You then look inside and find that there is a pattern of self sabatoge that you desire to change and you begin to take action steps to change and you soon see better outcomes.
Today’s blog post was inspired by David Bowie’s Song Changes in which he realizes that a person can change over time but that person can not change time.
Spiritual Awakening: Here Is Your Change?
As I was making calls for a client today (6/27/12) I began to hear all the exceuses and many of the lack words that I have been avoiding and catching myself when I find myself using them. On one occassion I decided to tell the person you want change here is your change as I could tell that the thing holding them back was their thought process. I wasn’t argumentive I stated if they wer truly serious about making a change then the way they communicated needed to change. The person said thing like I am above average to which I said let’s try having you say I am great at what I do and people pay me top dollar for my services. I have found when you make this small change you and truly believe this that you begin to attract the clients and obtain the bookings that you have been seeking. It is when you change your verbage that you can truly change the outcome to the one you desired.
Brett Hart of the WWE used to have his catch phrase, I am the best there is, the best that was, and the best there ever will be. One of the first changes one can make to improve their circumstances is to adopt this philosophy for it is when you believe that you are the best at what you do and you carry yourself as such that others will do the same. The change starts to come when you start to believe and you make changes to fit this new belief.
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.
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.
It is when the sea is rough that you make your best decisions to navigate through the rough seas to find calmness and peace. One way to do this is to quiet the mind through meditation.
There is a website www.freemeditations.com that can assist you in implementing the practice of meditation that can help you to face your challenges. 
