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Spiritual Awakening: Tell Me Something Good!!!

Spiritual Awakening: Tell Me Something Good!!!

 As I watched the news, which I very rarely do as I  do not want to be influenced by the negativity that most new outlets perpetrate so as to increase ratings. Through out the spiritual awakening process I have learned that what we focus on expands thus I would rather focus on the great things GOD is doing in my life and share them with others so as to show them that when you tap into your inner divinity and allow the power inside to be unleashed in a positive way that many good things will occur. My message today is to tell me something good as goodness begets more goodness. I sign my emails and letters with the words Stay Positive. People ask me all the time JDOGG, how can you stay so positive with all the negative things occurring in the world? My answer is if I do not give them credence and I focus on the good that is happening I become more awake spiritually and I can help others to experience a spiritual awakening. There are many issues to tackle in our lifetime however if we go about attacking them we only make them worse.  We have had a war on drugs in America and the drug problem has gotten worse. We have had a war on poverty in America and more people are impoverished than ever before? We have been fighting perceived enemies and we have created more turmoil. What is the answer to change how we word things such as instead of being anti-drug become pro health and educate people about the fact that GOD wants them to prosper and treat their body well and the answer doesn’t lie in a bottle or a needle or a pill the answer lies within us when we realize we are all divine children of GOD destined to be great and prosper. Instead of being against poverty become a proponent of wealth development and show people how they can become self sufficient. Instead of judging get to know people as you may find that we are more alike than we are different. Take a moment to share your goodness with others and watch what happens.
 If we are to accomplish peace we must become peaceful beings.  We must look at what we have and be grateful for it. When we have a little extra  it is up to us to share our prosperity. When we become peaceful beings and we begin to share goodness with others we make our world  a better place. When I was in The Jaycees we would recite the following creed. I took an oath to be a living example of this creed and today that creed hangs on my refrigerator as a reminder to spread peace wherever I go.

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Spiritual Awakening: The World Is Calling!!!

Spiritual Awakening: The World Is Calling!!!

 

 Today’s entry was inspired by a U.S. Peace Corps commercial that I found today. As A returned U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer I can truly tell you that there is something very spiritual about being of service and value in this way. I remember when I filled out the paper work to become a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer and gaining a great insight into my spiritual awakening. For many years I have recited The Jaycees Creed and the second line That The Brotherhood Of Man Transcends The Sovereignty Of Nations  always resonated with me. Now was the time to take this belief and put it into action by becoming a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer.  The paper work was completed and checked and I realized that this was another message from GOD telling me The World Is Calling and It Is Time To Shine Your Light. I took that message and continued on my spiritual journey which would take me to The Philippines for 6 months. In those 6 months I found out more about my inner core than I ever expected. I found myself meditating daily, walking the beach, spread love wherever I went, and looking for ways to be of service and value. In those 6 months I further understood my calling from GOD which was to help other people excel. Each day in The Philippines was a day that led to change and when I returned to The United States in February 2003 I was definitely a changed person with a new found appreciation for that which I had.

 

Spiritual Awakening: Answering The Call!!!

 

 How many times do we allow our human existence to interfere with our spiritual existence and are left questioning ourselves? It is very important after you have a spiritual awakening and  commit to being on a spiritual journey that you answer the call from GOD.  It is said that if GOD brings you to it GOD will bring you through it. GOD will give you a call to answer and it is up to you to answer that call and not let it go to voice mail. As yourself how has GOD called you? Has GOD directed you to be involved in the community? Has GOD called you to use your talents for good? Look around and see the messages that GOD is sending you and act upon them. GOD will give you the tools and allow you to explore what is needed to make you the best person you can be. Many times it will be the same message showing up over and over again. The message from GOD to me over the last month that has been reoccurring was to become organized and plan out my days so that I can move forward with his plan for me, which is to be a beacon of hope for others and to help them excel.  I have learned that when you go as GOD directs you and you glorify him everything will work out. I was reflecting in mediation when I realized all the synchronicities that have occurred in my life and how they were all related to my connection to GOD.

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Spiritual Awakening: Serving Yourself So You Can Serve Others!!!

Spiritual Awakening: Serving Yourself So You Can Serve Others!!!

As I sat in my local Starbucks today preparing to write this article I began to think about the spiritual awakening process and how important it is to serve yourself before you can serve others.  As I enjoyed my caramel ribbon crunch and a blueberry scone I began to realize that we must nurture ourselves so that we awaken spiritually and set in motion the events that will allow us to help others.  In taking action along our spiritual path we set in motion events that will lead to success.  I have always believed in service as evidenced by my many years of involvement in charitable causes. In July of 1989 I joined The Coral Springs Jaycees and when they formed The Tamarac Jaycees I became president of The Tamarac Jaycees. I attended many conferences and won many awards through out my time with The Jaycees. In July of 2002  I left the Jaycees to follow a higher calling to serve as A U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in The Philippines. In February 2003 I returned home  to Coral Springs and quickly looked up community service opportunities. I decided that I would re-join The Jaycees and also do my part to help those affected by cancer by getting involved in The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. As I began to get re-acclimated to life here in The States and get my health back on track I began to realize how important it was to serve myself so I could serve others.

 In making sure I was centered and grounded and making a mind, body, soul connection I was able to understand that when you put yourself first you are able to make a bigger impact on the community. I am not saying be selfish I am saying make sure you are taken care of so you can help others. Through the spiritual awakening process I have learned that it is important to make sure you are in good shape mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually because if you are not you are of no value to yourself or others.  It is great to serve others and shine your light bright to see, however to do this you must serve yourself first.  If you take care of yourself first and you honor yourself as GOD wants you to prosper you will be given the tools and resources to help others.  When you begin to take care of yourself and you then take care of others you will see a shift in your life that allows you to grow personally and professionally. In many cases it can be a simple act like knocking on your neighbors door and seeing if they need anything. I recently went to my local Publix and there were many buy one get one free items so I bought what I needed and then made a bag up for my local church’s food pantry. It was such a good feeling to know that I had food and was able to share my abundance with others who may have gone without if not for the church.

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Spiritual Awakening: Gaining Strength By Giving Back!!!

Spiritual Awakening: Gaining Strength By Giving Back!!!

 

      It was 24 years ago in Coral Springs, Florida when I first heard these words and they have become part of my spiritual awakening. When I joined The Jaycees in 1989 I never imagined that my years of service would mold me into an action taker and enhance my spiritual path. I remember a cold day in December of 1989 when The Coral Springs Jaycees gathered to take needy children holiday shopping and thinking wow we are making a positive impact on the lives of others. I continued my service with The Jaycees until July of 2002 when I left to become a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in The Philippines. My service in the Philippines propelled me even further along my path of spiritual awakening. It was in The Philippines that I was able to truly understand the anthem of assume an attitude of gratitude. Upon my arrival back in The United States in February of 2003 I vowed to help other people excel. I quickly rejoined The Jaycees and helped to chair many projects. I began speaking at functions sharing the idea of being spiritually connected and staying positive.  The strength I gained by giving back has shown me that by embracing my divinity and shining my light I am making a positive difference in thieves of those I come in contact with. I have looked at all the awards I have won and I have realized that the wood rots, the metal tarnishes, but the memories last forever. I have had several spiritual awakenings while being of service and value. I have been awakened to a calling to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays and for the last 10 years have been dedicated to doing just that raising over $20,000 for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. I have found that to be the change you want to see in the world you must take action and when spirit directs you do not question just take action. It is when you help others get what they want that you will get what you want and you will come alive and discover things that you never thought you were capable of doing and find that you are doing them.

 The strength you gain when you give back is amazing.  When you help your community you gain a sense of awakening as you recognize that one person, you are making a difference. Through service you gain strength as your relationship with GOD is strengthened and you begin to receive favor from GOD as you put other people before yourself. You begin to find your purpose and as you live your life on purpose you are rewarded. 

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Spiritual Awakening: What is Your Power?

Spiritual Awakening: What is Your Power?

When I was a kid I remember watching Superfriends on Saturday Morning and thinking how powerful these characters are. As I got older I began to ask the question, what is your power?  Over the years of exploring I found my power to be the ability to bring people together for the benefit of others. In high school I was the one who captained our March of Dimes Walk Team, in college I was the one who organized the special events like The Homecoming Bon Fire, where we collected donations for a local children’s hospital. After college I joined The Jaycees and quickly  began chairing special events. Today I do volunteer work with The American Cancer Society through Relay for Life and have found my power in fundraising. For the last 9 years I have been a STAR Supporter of The Relays that i participated in, raising a minimum of $1500 each year. Finding your power can be done by:

1: Meditation

2: Doing a Personal Skill Set Inventory

3: Finding What Makes You Come Alive

4: Looking at What Brings You Joy

5: Studying and Reading

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Spirituality: Stepping Into Your Power

Spirtuality: Stepping Into Your Power

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.