Whoever thought that GOD would send a message during my spiritual awakening process through a challenge from a coach of an opposing team. As many of you who read this blog on a regular basis know I am The PA Announcer for The South Florida Gold of The American Basketball Association. On Sunday, 2/22/2015, I was announcing the game when in the 4th quarter things got heated due to the number of team fouls recorded against The Gold the opposing coach for The Midnites was irate and started to pound the scorer’s table and then was very aggressive toward the team owner of The Gold, who was keeping the official book so I stood up told the coach to take a seat and he got belligerent at which time I said don’t make me come from behind this table to which he challenged me to come from behind the table. Being a man of great integrity I came from behind the table and then one of his biggest players came in between us so I decided to take the higher ground and go back and sit down to which the lady keeping the book for their team said to someone he almost got himself killed. She didn’t realize that at the time I could handle myself but in taking a deep breath and stepping away I became the bigger person. At the end of the game the final score was Midnites 115- Gold 111. I went and did the right thing and shook the coach’s hand to which he said no hard feelings and wished all the opposing players good luck the rest of the season. I learned that next time let the person vent and don’t buy into their anger because anger only diminishes our vibration and puts us in a bad light. The Key to remember when someone is being confrontational is that GOD sees all and wants you to take a higher ground. I was reminded that if I am to grow in spirit and create a oneness consciousness that I must check my ego at the door and just allow things to unfold and if someone is going to get that bent out of shape over a basketball game they have bigger issues that the way team fouls were being recorded.
As I sat in quiet reflection this morning, 2/23/2015, I realized that regardless of the outcome of a basketball game, a baseball game, a football game or any sporting event at the end of the day the result is but a minuscule speck on the landscape of life. The lesson I learned from the events of yesterday is that anger doesn’t solve anything and it creates blockages that interfere with your ability to make a mind, body, and soul connection that will allow you to perform at higher levels. Anger does not serve us as it takes away from the ability to create peace, love, joy, and prosperity. Yesterday GOD sent a clear message that sometimes just sitting back and saying nothing is the best way and that being a peaceful warrior. Sometimes it is the hard lessons that propel us to become more evolved spiritually so that when challenges occur we are better equipped to face them. Many times we get so caught up in wanting to win what amounts to just a game that we lose site of the big picture and that is answering the question as to how am I adding value to someone’s life. My getting angry and almost getting physical was not going to lift up anyone and it was only going to diminish the way I was seen in the eyes of others and the eyes of GOD.
Sitting in quiet reflection and taking action as directed by GOD creates an amazing vibration that attracts the right people to help you in your advancement of spiritual development. As you focus on GOD and create a oneness consciousness you will see just how much favor GOD wants to give to you. To receive the favor of GOD one must do everything to honor and praise GOD. I have been making calls today (2/20/2015) to secure donations to help those touched by cancer and after each call I have thanked GOD for those who have been open to receive my message to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by visiting http://main.acsevents.org/goto/jdogg2. As I was making calls I had an encounter with a woman who was going through a struggle with her 42 year old son who was in prison for 10 years for selling drugs and now blames her for his circumstances. I told her until her son starts to focus on GOD and take responsibility for his actions that she should not speak to him because his issues are not hers and GOD wants her to prosper and the only way that GOD can prosper her is if she is helping to prosper others and her son will not prosper until he surrenders to GOD and gets right with the lord. Many times we make decisions that adversely affect us because we became disconnected to GOD. This disconnection can be fixed simply by refocusing on GOD and doing things that will honor and glorify him. When we honor and glorify GOD and show our love for GOD openly we are honored and rewarded. When we recognize that our GOD is an awesome GOD and he will make things correct if we take action to correct them using his teachings and principles we move forward in our spiritual awakening strengthening our mind, body, soul connection. When we use terms like I rebuke you in the name of JESUS be gone we must really be willing to put the people, places, and things that are taking our focus off GOD behind us.
When we turn to GOD and accept him in our heart we are able to achieve things that only others dream about. In taking action to honor and glorify GOD we are awarded.People ask me all the time JDOGG why does GOD allow bad things to happen and I answer GOD does not allow bad things happen bad things happen because so many are not focused on GOD they are focused on the things tat GOD disdains and that the enemy embraces. When GOD’s laws are broken GOD is angered and evil is allowed to come into society and wreck havoc until this evil is defeated and people start to focus on GOD there will be issues.
As I sat in reflection today I had the following message delivered to me, Make The Moment Last. Throughout the spiritual awakening process I have learned one of the greatest actions one can take is to be focused on the moment at hand creating positive memories that will not only impact you but will impact others as well. I started to ask the question how do I capture the moment and hold it in a special place without it stopping me from moving forward in my spiritual development? The answer was easy put the magical moments in a special compartment in your heart that your mind can retrieve so that you can continue to grow in mind, body and spirit. As I sat in reflection this one moment of a trip to an Aviary in Tampa with a young lady who is now an angel in heaven, Pam Hamrick, kept replaying in my mind and I laughed and I cried. Pam and I stood on a bridge and watched the Bald Eagles that were being cared for at the aviary and we embraced in what seemed to be the longest hug in the history of the world. I laughed because that was a happy moment. I cried because of the sadness that Pam is no longer here in her human form but her spirit is always in my heart. When things seem to be turning topsy turvy in my life I call on this memory and realize that everything is in divine order just the way GOD intended.
Along our spiritual journey we will experience many magic moments it could be a kiss with someone special, a hug with a loved one or a friend, winning of an award, or just the joy of knowing you are creating a oneness consciousness. Whatever your moment is it is important to capture it and hold on to it so it can propel in a positive direction along your path. Many times during the spiritual awakening process there will be moments that serve us well because we let go of fear and stepped into our power and showed our authentic self and as a result we made a spiritual connection that removed blockages and allowed us to move forward along the path that GOD has placed in front of us.
Have you ever switched on a light switch and wondered how it knows to turn on a light? It is a conduit that sends a message through an electric impulse that we perceive to be electrical energy and thus the light is turned on. This same principle apples to us as we undergo our spiritual awakening the switch for us is GOD as he turns us on and directs us in ways he wants us to fulfill the purpose he has for us. Just like the light will not illuminate the room when turned off or burnt out we can not function at our optimum level without being turned on by GOD. So many times we have a tendency to block the conductivity of GOD because we allow the human experience to interfere with the spiritual experience. When we allow ego, which is edging GOD out to drive us our energy levels and our ability to resonate and vibrate with others on a positive level is reduced. It is when we feel this reduction that we must take action to reconnect with GOD.Just like changing the lightbulb when it burns out we must change our mindset to be more connected with GOD so that we can be the conduit that shows others that all things are possible when you have oneness consciousness and a connection to GOD. Many times we have blockages in our personal and professional life because the conduit to GOD has been broken. To fix this broken connection and become a more powerful conduit for GOD we must look inside and find out what it is that is creating these blockages and make the necessary repairs. Many times it will call for a rewiring of our belief system and the understanding that part of the spiritual awakening process entails letting go and letting GOD. This can be difficult as many times we do not control the outcome so we must remember to ask GOD to grant us the serenity to change the things we can accept the things we can not and the wisdom to know the difference.
In stating this prayer and seeking GOD’S guidance we are able to step into the power that GOD has given us and achieve great things. I have often acted on the messages from GOD and as a result have been rewarded. I often state to people it is not me I am just a conduit for GOD to use to show people that service to humanity is the best work of life. I have found out that it is not my job to bring people kicking and screaming onto a spiritual path but rather it is my responsibility to shine my light for others to see and to be a lifter for those I come in contact with. Last night (2/15/15) I stopped in at a local McDonald’s to use their restroom but I felt a little guilty about not buying anything so I bought a soft serve ice cream and a strawberry cream pie. As I left there was a gentleman asking fro money I had no money to give him but I gave him the strawberry cream pie and said GOD Bless You and I went to my car. This was one way in which I could be a conduit for GOD and to be of service and value. In doing good deeds without the expectations of return you will be rewarded. I have come to realize that GOD loves a cheerful giver and we all have something to give.
Spiritual Awakening: Taking Advantage of Cut Backs!!!
On may wonder what Starbucks has to do with a spiritual awakening? I used to order the venti caramel frappuccino and I realized that as much as I liked them they were affecting my spiritual balance so I started to cut back and started ordering the grande size instead and I began feeling better. I also found that when I chose the iced green tea or black tea that I also felt better. In being aware of how my choices at Starbucks were affecting me spiritually, physically, and emotionally I have been able to take action and take advantage of making personal cutbacks.
On a football field it is the responsibility of the lineman to create cutback lanes fort he running back. It is up to the running back to see the lane and go through that lane for a positive gain. In our spiritual development we also seek cutback lanes so that we can move forward on our path so that we are more aware and awake allowing us to make positive gains in our personal and professional life. In football the goal is to get to the end zone and put points on the scoreboard. In our spiritual growth the goal is to connect with GOD and create a oneness consciousness so that we score favor and thus are rewarded personally and professionally. In football it takes everyone executing their position and meeting their responsibility to be successful. In life it takes guidance from GOD, The Angels, and Ascended Masters who help us to execute our position to be successful. In football the coach can call a play but the team must execute.In life GOD calls the play and it is up to you to execute.
Spiritual Awakening: Calling All The Messengers!!!
As I was driving today (2/9/15) and listening to Reach FM this song by Lecrae came on titled Calling All The Messengers and I thought during the spiritual awakening process that is what we need to find, the messengers, so that we can become a messenger and spread a message of faith, peace, love, and prosperity. It is when you walk strong in faith that you can deliver a strong message that will be relevant, entertaining, and resonating and thus help you to move further along your path toward enlightenment. In taking action we are able to get more in tune with our divinity and as a result continue to live a life of purpose. When you wake up in the morning ask how you can be of service and value and when the answer is revealed do everything possible to implement practices that lead you to following the message so that you can walk in your truth and give your message.
As I was writing this entry this is the message I received to share with you today and that is to seek GOD. I have learned that all the answers we need in our life are held by GOD who wants you to be successful. It is his plan not ours that we must follow. We can make a better life for ourselves and others by becoming a messenger. It is through Christ that all things are possible because he strengthens me. In become a messenger and sharing how GOD has put us in his favor we are able to touch the lives of others while also having our life touched. As I sat taking with my DAD today I was compelled to open up Rev. Dr. Dee Adio-Moses’s book Heal Your Life With Daily prayer and affirmations. The entry for today was about tithing and how when you give you receive. So my DAD and I committed to be givers and t further spread the message about creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays by promoting http://main.acsevents.org/goto/jdogg2. My DAD mentioned the idea of not buying Girl Scout Cookies and making a donation instead I said tat is a great idea of you can buy the Girl Scout Cookies and designate them to be sent to someone in the military. The message is that you can still be a giver and help others. In the giving we open up the channels to receive and thus our life is enriched while we enriched the lives of others. DAD and I then turned to Mary Morrissey’s book The Miracle Minute, which spoke of being of love and sharing messages in a loving way. DAD left to go about his business and I prepared for my afternoon by playing my meditation music and lighting candles and incense and asking GOD what he had in store for me today. In hearing the message and acting upon the message I have had a productive day so far. It is when we press on with the message that we get great results and thus make the mind, body, soul connection that leads to a oneness consciousness.
Through the spiritual awakening process I have learned the importance to share the favor that GOD has granted to us. A few months ago I entered a writing contest with The United States Junior Chamber of Commerce and wrote a piece abut the impact that The Jaycees had on me. A few weeks later I was informed I was one of the top 5 and won $100. I took $25 and made a personal donation to The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of West Boca Raton the other $75 went into my savings account so that when I was favored by GOD again I could help more people. In taking action and sharing the favor GOD has provided to me I have been able to inspire people to visit http://main.acsevents.org/goto/jdogg2. In adopting anthems that allow me to praise GOD I have been able to open up channels to be placed in GOD’S favor and to continue to share his favor with others. I have found that when we share all the good that GOD is doing in our lives we expand in our personal and professional lives and thus we are able to better make the mind, body, and soul connection. I have also found that when I consul the ascended masters like JESUS I get answers that enlighten me while I am undergoing the spiritual awakening process. In sharing favor I am able to answer my calling and live a life on purpose that is enabling me to make positive changes and thus come alive. In coming alive and understanding that I am redeemed I am able to better serve the community and thus detach from outcomes.
In being redeemed and embracing our redemption we are better able to share our favor and help other people to excel as they move forward in a positive direction of their dreams. It is when we embrace our redemption and begin to focus on positive emotions such as happiness we create peace, love, joy, and prosperity in our life.
Spiritual Awakening: Not So Scary Mixed Up World!!!
As I was watching CNN (Constantly Negative News) I looked at my DAD and said what a crazy mixed up world. He asked a question that stuck with me as to why the news doesn’t cover more positive news like breakthroughs in cancer treatments or events like Relay For Life. My answer was because many people are caught up in the idea of being part of a crazy mixed up world. We then switched to The Nightly News on ABC and there was a story about a new treatment and a new drug available for those affected by Breast Cancer. My DAD said see the world is not so crazy and mixed up. As the news ended I began to think about changing our perception as a result of tuning into our spirituality and seeking divine guidance. It was at that moment that I realized each time I stated it is a crazy mixed up world I was creating the scenarios in my own personal and professional life that were creating blockages in the spiritual awakening process. I began to think if I am to grow in mind, body, and spirit I mus become an action taker and focus on the more positive things that people are doing to stop our world from being crazy and mixed up. In the last few days I have decided that my anthem will be one of positivity and that I will take everything that occurs as an opportunity to shift the dynamic around me. If I feel I will be in environment that may foster negativity I find a polit way to remove myself from that environment. If I must be in that environment I ask GOD and Archangel Michael to protect me from the negative or toxic people and to allow me to flourish by shining a light of positivity for everyone to see. Sometime we must remove ourselves from the craziness and do what we feel is right in our heart so we can walk in our truth. Sometimes it is important to share why we are doing something as opposed to what we are doing so that we achieve the goals we set for ourselves and thus be met with success in our journey despite the doubters.
Sometimes that which we think is crazy is actually not so crazy but instead a message to continue on your path and your mission. In my case it was holding my mom’s hand for the last time on July 5, 2012 as she was called home to GOD after suffering a massive heart attack while also battling non-operable metastatic lung cancer. As I watch the machines flatline I knew there was a message to continue to do what I do for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life and to continue to encourage people to visit http://main.acsevents.org/goto/jdogg2 to make donations. I was asking myself why do bad things happen to good people and the answer I received was to remind one of their life’s purpose and to reinforce that our life is valuable and to cherish the time we get to interact in a positive manner with others.
In the spiritual awakening process sometimes we transgress on our path so that we can can get refocused and understand that the path we walk is guided by GOD and sometimes GOD put challenges in front of us so that we can grow in mind, body, and spirit. Sometimes along our path we encounter those that are not as enlightened as we and thus conflict can created leading to anger as our human side begins to interfere with our spiritual teachings. This was the case on Super Bowl Sunday (2/1/2015) when I entered the big card room in my clubhouse to share information about POINTS FOR THE CURE FOOTBALL EDITION where people would pick The Patriots or The Seahawks and after the game visit http://main.acsevents.org/goto/jdogg2 and donate $.25 (25 cents)per point the team they chose scored. The money raised would be donated to The American Cancer Society Relay For Life to help cancer patients, their friends, and their families by funding research, education, advocacy, and services. I though since I live in a 55+ community where most everyone knows someone touched by cancer that this idea would go over very well. Boy was I mistaken the minute I stepped foot in that room you could feel the tension you would have thought I was taking their condos away. They jumped all over me saying this wasn’t appropriate, they were not interested, and this is a private party. I felt the anger but instead of walking away I violated the spiritual teachings and got angry and confrontational. This really upset me because I know better and I know that when you take action and follow your passion you will encounter resistance. I also know that what you focus on expands. All through out the day today their was a weight on my mind, body, and soul because I felt that I went against all the teachings of GOD, Jesus, my angel guides, and the ascended masters. It was at about 7:00 PM that the pain started to subside as I went outside into nature and asked JESUS to forgive my trespasses and to remove the anger I was holding onto. I then meditated and asked the anger to be gone. As I came out of the meditation I realized that I can not go back and undo what was done yesterday but I could commit to moving forward and becoming a better version of myself. I then reminded myself that sometimes the best thing to do is to simply walk away and not interact with people who appear to have negative energy. I must remember that many of the people where I live are on a very low budget and are coming from a mental position of lack and because of their mental beliefs they are angry and bitter and all I can do is pray for them. I have learned that I must shine my light and remind myself t remove the anger I may be feeling as a result of loss.I also must remind myslef that I can not take things personally and get to attached to the outcome.
The thing that helped me today to allow the anger to be gone was something that I learned while serving as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in The Philippines It is to allow things to unfold as GOD will take care of everything. I realize I do not have to prove myself to anyone and that their will be many that share my beliefs and my desire to help those affected by cancer and there will be those who do not. I must focus on attracting and engaging those who lift me up, support me, and share in my desire to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.
Spiritual Awakening: I’ve Got Your Manifestation Right Here!!!
In the spiritual awakening process it is importance to understand how what we think about we create. As I sat in meditation this morning (1/30/2015) listening to the Chakra Clearing CD by Doreen Virtue I began to feel a sense of calmness and release come over me as I began to understand that with the help of GOD I could bring my thoughts to fruition. After the meditation I sat and I began to do an introspective search as to the way I was going about things and how things were occurring in my personal and professional life. I started to look at how things I had done were manifesting themselves in my life. I started looking at the energy that I was bringing to the events of my life and I realized that when things were challenging I was too attached to the outcome. I realized that it is great to take action but you must look at how that action will affect others and how it will be perceived. As many of the frequent visitors to this blog know I am very involved with The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of West Boca Raton and my passion for raising money to help cancer patients, their friends, and their families runs very high. The other day I received an email about the signing up of 8 new teams for Relay and in my excitement did a reply to all as I thought that as a committee it is important that we support one another and celebrate each other. I asked everyone to please focus on getting more teams and to support the following fundraiser.
The event lead(chair) left me a very angry voice mail and a very scathing email. I took many deep breaths and I politely expressed to him why I did what I did and he took it as me usurping his power. So I told him in the future I will let you handle all communication. The lesson I learned here is that many people are driven by EGO and thus get angry and because of this many be holding themselves back. He did make it a point to tell me he was a millionaire and had his own successes. As part of the spiritual awakening process I have learned to not take anything personally, and to always do my best. When I detached from the situation and realized that I was dealing with someone who did not understand the idea that it is not about power and position but it is about everyone working together for the common good of the event so that we have a successful event. The way to avoid this in the future is to understand that EGO is edging god out and while many will profess to be following a GOD like path one must remember that not everyone who goes to church is pious and upstanding. When we detach ourselves from the outcome we are able to become better manifesters. In many cases we must come alive and alleviate the fear of walking in and speaking our truth so as to be of service and value to the community. In a way I manifested this because I want my fundraiser to be successful.
