Spiritual Awakening: Reflections and Other 2020 Musings!
When one thinks of 2020 in years to come they may think of COVID-19, Social Unrest, Political Division, Kobe Bryant’s Death, and other happenings that really make 2020 seem like a year of dismay. When I think of 2020 I will think of the aforementioned topics but I will also think of how communities came together and started to help those who were and continue to face adversity. On a cloudy and overcast day in April I had the opportunity to help at a food distribution location in Lauderhill, FL and at the end I was given some food as well and I was grateful. As I drove home it became apparent just how important it is to be of service and value to others. As I sat in reflection that day the magnitude of the scripture today is the day the lord hath made I shall be glad and rejoice in it became abundantly clear as life can change quickly. Over the next few days after that I thought I would be returning to work but in June I was told that due to COVID-19 my position was eliminated. I was upset, angry, and in despair. It was at that time that I realized that if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring you through it. I took the time filled for unemployment luckily I qualified and was able tom help others. I am still unemployed but I know GOD has a plan for me. After being let go from my job I started to wonder of my side gigs as a PA Announcer, Emcee, and voice over person would pick up as many things were being cancelled. Well there was 2020 Football season with Cardinal Gibbons High School and though it was very different than in years past I will forever remember the journey taken by the team and being the announcer as they won The State 4A Football Championship. Though my fundraising with The 2020 American Cancer Society Relay For Life fell short of goal my 2021 American Cancer Society Relay For Life fundraising is on pace to meet my goal. As a result of having to overcome and adapt a few new fundraisers were launched like JERSEYS OF HOPE. So some good came out of 2020. Now as 2021 approaches let us commit to healing the world.
Let us make it a better world by thinking globally and acting locally. Let us put all the nonsense that is stopping us from growing personally, professionally, and spiritually aside and realize we are all divine children of GOD and GOD wants us to prosper so that we can prosper others. Let us seek ways to come together and stop the blame game and become more in tune with our inner divinity so that we can bring peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our lives and into the lives of others. Let us come together and find ways to bring our communities together. Let us plant the seeds of hope and healing while we put 2020 behind us and make 2021 a better year as we make kindness and compassion a priority.
2020 Remembering Those Taken From Us!!!
MO GABA passed away at age 14 on July 28, 2020 he leaves behind teachings that can help us to heal the world like compassion and courage. He was a Superfan that positively impacted the lives of those he came in contact, He was the first person to ever announce an NFL DRAFT PICK using a braille machine. I mention MO for he faced adversity and leaves behind a legacy of hope and inspiration. I also chose to recognize MO as he showed us just how fleeting life can be and how important it is to make moments count.
As we say goodbye to 2020 lets us make plenty of room for greatness in 2021. Let us create a few new beginnings while drawing from the legacies of those who left us in 2020. Let us declare 2021 as a year of new beginnings. Let us take what we learned in 2020 and use it to make 2021 a year filled with peace, love, joy, and prosperity.
Let us make 2021 where every day has a purpose and a year where we follow our passion and take action to find success. Let us close out 2020 strong and prepare to make 2021 a year of Peace, Love, and Happiness. Let us be open to new ideas by understanding that alone we can do so little but together we can do so much. Let 2021 be a year where we can have constructive dialogue and take action to make our world a better place one community at a time. Let 2021 be a year of growth. Namaste!!!