In the spiritual awakening process we learn that if we are to create a life filled with much peace, love, joy, and prosperity we must take action. In taking action we must put GOD first and do the things that will honor him and praise him. We must check our ego as ego is edging GOD out and allow GOD to direct us. As we awaken we must commit to doing the things that will be of service and value to others that also enhance our personal and professional life. We must not only be accountable in our own eyes but in the eyes of GOD. We must realize that we do not have to gather in a mega church to worship and fellowship but we must gather to praise and worship GOD and do something to alleviate the pain and suffering that many are going through.
One great thing to do is to find people to gather for praise and worship and then to designate a cause to support like The American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of West Boca Raton, http://main.acsevents.org/goto/jdogg2 and then to go to hospitals oncology wards and comfort the patients and their families. Find your purpose and find others who share your purpose and who will lift you so that you can lift others. If you want to affect change you must look at what the problem is and then come up with a spiritual solution and implement the solution. It is when you come alive and shine your light and bring the community together that you will be in the presence of GOD and GOD will place you in his favor.
Each morning when I awake I thank GOD for another day and for watching over me, my friends, and my family. I thank GOD for guiding me and allowing me to use my talents for good. In following GOD and implementing his messages I have been able to find an inner divinity and make a connection that had led me to be a bit more peaceful when dealing with people. I will admit I still have some anger issues to work through however each time I take a step back and breathe and pray for myself and the person who was making me angry things work out for the best. I have come to learn that if GOD brings you to it he will bring you through it. I have learned that when you are righteous and connected to GOD that he will open doors to all types of possibilities. It is what you do with the opportunities tat determines how many more GOD will put in your path.
Through the spiritual awakening process I have noticed that things are very synergistic and that when you begin to peel back the onion you begin to see how everything is interrelated. As I was planning for The Slam Dunk Cancer Basketball Game, which will take place on 12/20/14 at 7:30 PM EST at Boynton Beach High School I though wow The South Florida Gold’s colors are purple and gold and this is really fitting as purple is the official color for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life representing all cancers and gold is the color for pediatric cancer.I found it fascinating that there was this type of synergy and how other things were interrelated.
Have you ever watched a dance team and wondered how they manage to be so rhythmic and coordinated? It is a special synergistic relationship that they have as they trust one another and work daily on their routine. When you make that spiritual connection and you create synergy you will see that things in your personal and professional life flow better. When your vibrational patterns resonate with others you are able to connect on the cellular level and thus find that synergy that helps all parties to be successful. It is when you are in tune with others that you are able to create synergistic relationships where all parties benefit. In many cases it is just a matter of asking and answering the question of how can I be of service and value to others? When you are able to find synergy you will see that you attract the right people to you to assist in exceeding your goals and objectives. I have learned over the years that the key is to get out of your own way and to allow GOD to direct you to find synergistic relationships. In finding synergistic relationships it is important to detach the belief and mindset of what is in it for me and remove the idea of direct reciprocity. The law of reciprocity is that if you help and lift others you will be rewarded not by the person you helped directly but from another source. When you commit to being kind and helping others you will see kindness coming back to you and you will receive help. I sat in a Starbucks one afternoon and hung my FREE HUGS Sign and many people came over to inquire what it was about I explained it and gave out business cards and as a result created a few synergistic relationships where I could be of value and service to others. One young couple was very moved by what I was doing that they donated $10 to The American Cancer Society Relay for Life. I asked them for their card so that I could recommend them if anyone needed their services. One key to success is to stay committed to being of service and value to others. Make it a point to make people feel important and lift them up and you will be amazed how you will be rewarded.
This quote from Mother Teresa is very poignant as it relates to the spiritual awakening process. From the first tine we go to school we are told you need to be the best, no one remembers who came in 2nd place. This philosophy may hold us back as we begin to awaken and do the tings that will enhance our life and the lives of others as we make being of value and service a priority. Instead of putting the idea of being famous in your mind put the idea of making a positive difference in your community in your mind. When you wake up in the morning answer the question of how can I add value to someone’s day. It could be simply by holding the door as they are entering or exiting a place, it could be a simple phrase like smile things will get better, it could be a simple gesture of throwing some loose change into the bucket of someone soliciting donations. The idea is to do small things with love and to be loving and caring in all you do. In the last few days my thoughts were consumed with much of the negativity being portrayed on all the news channels and then I made a conscious choice to turn it off and to avoid discussing it as I remembered the teaching that what we focus on expands. In the last few weeks I have had people promise to visit http://main.acsevents.org/goto/jdogg2 that still have not and I was focusing on their lack of commitment and then I realized this did not serve me so I shifted and began to focus on all those who are helping. In making this shift I have realized that when we focus on the good and appreciate the smallest of gestures we begin to attract more good and as a result we also get better results. I use to think oh I have to do grandiose things and then I realized that the small things done with great love become the great tings. If each day we make a commitment to something small with great love we will see a great change in ourselves and others. It is when we detach from expectations and outcomes that we can see that all we do to enhance our lives and the lives of others matters.
As the news stories broke and all the acts of violence I kept thinking where are the stories of kindness. Through the spiritual awakening process I have learned that what we focus on expands so if we focus on violence and aggression that this is what we will see but if we focus on kindness and caring this is what we will see. I believe no is the time for people to take action and to be kind to one another. It is time to adopt an anthem to be loving and caring in all we do and to show kindness through our actions. I was at Taco Bell yesterday and the cashier asked if I would like to donate $1 to help end world hunger. I gladly gave the $1 as GOD loves a cheerful giver and I told the cashier next time ask if I would like to help feed people. It is the same question phrased differently but the universe responds better when we use positive words. I have been promoting The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of West Boca Raton and they adopted a theme of Finish The Fight which sounds great and gets many people’s attention but it goes against spiritual principles because what you resist will persist so now instead of saying Finish The Fight I ask please help me help those touched by cancer get back on a path to health and wellness. In making this shift I have seen better results in my fundraising efforts. The website to help those affected by cancer and to give generously is http://main.acsevents.org/goto/jdogg2. Ask yourself how are you phrasing things and how are your words impeding kindness to flow to you and from you.
I have found that when I make a conscious decision to be kind in whatever I do that I find more success. I have learned during the spiritual awakening process that it is important to be nice regardless of the situation. When you feel yourself moving away from your kindness zone take a deep breathe and be nice. I have learned that people will not always treat you the way you want to be treated be kind to them anyway. I host a TV Show, The Anything Bucket, on www.wrpbitv.com that airs on Tuesday at 6:30 PM EST. One of my responsibilities is to secure guests. I am a bit surprised by people when they turn down the opportunity to be on the show. I find myself being a bit critical then I realize that this does not serve me well so I remember the teachings that some will, some won’t, some waiting, so what, next. I also remember that it is not my job to drag them kicking and screaming along the path but to rather shine my light and show them that there is room on the path and when they are ready they can start. In learning to be kind and focus on the positive I am able to evolve spiritually and thus improve my life and be of service and value to others.