Spiritual Awakening:Rocky, The Karate Kid, Mandisa, & CNN Heroes Inspire Greatness!!!
I am asked on many occassions JDOGG what do you use to stay focused, motivated, and grounded? I ususally answer I use songs that have a message or a calming effect like the ones above. I sit quietly just listening to the music and bock everything else out. When the song ends I will remain quiet and began to visulaize desired outcomes that I seek and that helps to motivate me. Many time what I visualized comes to fruition as I recall the feelings and begin to take action. I have a few songs that I listen to that have become anthems for me like the folowing:
By using rituals like listening to Janet Lee Kraft, Reading Rev. Dr. Dee Adio-Moses, and reading Mary Morrissey I have found on the days that I do this I am super motivated and don’t allow negative energy to affect me. I have found that by being motivated and going with the flow and increasing the positive vibrations and being a shining light that good things happen. I walked into a small paint store in West Boca on 441 south of Palmetto Park and the women and man there were very open and receptive and they each gave a dollar and took brocures for The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of West Boca Raton. We spoke about helping the small business owners. This motivated me to continue.
As I sat in reflection in my car for a moment in the parking lot after collecting in that area I realized that the reason I was getting the donations is that my motivation was shining through and that my energy was creating the energy I was receiving from those I was speaking to. Even in the tough cases like the guy who told me you know how old I am youa re not going to change my mind, I wished him Namaste and Merry Christmas. At that point a lady yelled and who is asking for money and I answered ” Jonathan JDOGG Lederman and I am doing Relay for Life to honor my mother’s memory as she passed on uly 5,2012. I stated that I was hoping everyone would donate at least $1 to help today.” she continue to question me without even ncoming for the back yes speaking loudly. I stated “Mam I don’t know if you realize this but you are doing a disservice to your brand as I am listing all businesses that helped and were open to receive. I wish you a Merry Christmas and Namaste.” I don’t think she realized that everyone that you come in contact with can benefit you personally or professionally some way. I share this story because many would have stopped and given up not me I stayed motivated and continued to collect. I played the rocky music on Pandora and took some deep breaths and moved forward.
The key is to find the power inside of you and when neccessary use tools to get you motivated so you can step into your power. I have found using tools like quotes, affirmations, passages from books, bible verses, and songs to be great motivators. The key to staying motivated is to understand that at the end of each task their is great feeling of accomplishment that brings joy to your inner being. When you appear motivated others will react and buy into what you are doing.
It is when we find motivation and inspiration that we are able to make a positive difference in the world. What is it you use to help with your motivation? Who are some of the people that motivate or inspire you? What events motivate you?
Stories like Sourena Vasseghi’s that aired on Jan 1st, 2009 on ESPN before the Rose Bowl between Penn St and USC is the type of story that you can draw motivation from.
Jordan Burnham ispires The attendees at The University Of Miami Freshman Orientation.
Pusphpa Basnet inspires with her work in Nepal to help children of incarerated parents.
Robin Lim took a tragedy in her own life and turned into a triumph for others.
There are many great stories about great people doing great things. I hope these stories and this blog entry inspires you to either start on your journey to greatness or continue on your journey to greatness.
Dare to be great and being inspired to help others be great.
Inspiration comes in many forms and when you realize that your motivation will radiate to others and make them great you will have come to understand your journey. May you have much success in your jouney to greatness.
Until next time this is Jonathan JDOGG Lederman reminding you to STAY POSITIVE!
