Over the last 3 months the concept of just breathing has played a major role in my spiritual awakening as I have faced many set backs and quickly learned who I could count on. The last few days have been challenging for me as my car set me back $1000 and some of my paid gigs were cancelled thus putting me in a state of worry. Then it hit me all I need to do is breathe and allow things to unfold as GOD has intended. I took a breath and began to let go and let GOD and realized that if GOD brought me to it GOD will bring me through it. In dealing with the loss of my DAD who passed on June 7,2018 along with other issues in my life like being told I am in the diabetic range as my A1C was 6.6 and not having full time employment I have come to understand that I have a choice I can forget everything and run or I can face everything and rise. As challenging as my life seems to be right now I have come to realize that it is important to simply get back to my spiritual roots and tap into my inner divinity and to breathe and allow GOD to guide me. In taking a moment to breathe and meditate I have been able to assume an attitude of gratitude and as a result things are improving in my personal, professional, and spiritual life. In taking a deep breath before taking any action I have been able to stay focused and grounded thus overcoming challenges in my life. I have set up a page www.paypal.me/jdogg8265 where people can make love donations to help me continue to be of service and value to others. In breathing and praying about my current situation I have come to realize that thing will get better and it is my responsibility to stay positive while I take action.
In the course of my life these 3 anthems have played a role in my spiritual development. The first one is The National Anthem of Israel, the second is The National Anthem of The Philippines, and The third is The National Anthem of The United States. each one brings me back to times that helped in my personal, professional, and spiritual development. In the last few days as I sat in quiet meditation I began to reflect on the symbolism of each anthem and how they molded me in becoming an action taker. I then realized that as I have done many cultural events I have stated the words please rise for the playing of (Insert Anthem Here). I then started to think how many times I must of stood for each of these anthems be it competing in The local Macabi Games, competing in swim meets, or serving as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in The Philippines. In each case I stood and really focused on the words and found that they shared a common thread of respecting and honoring your country while being of service and value to others. Over the years when I have announced games or emceed events I have seen many people sit idly bye and not respect the colors of the nation that is being presented. Not standing for an anthem really doesn’t do anything. If you are unhappy with the ways things are in a country and you believe you have the power to change it then it is up to you to tap into your inner divinity and take action to improve the quality of life for everyone. This is a big responsibility so now is the time to rise and take action to spread positivism.
As you move forward and rise toward the life GOD has planned for you you will start to understand that if you are given great talents it is important for you to share them. When I was Bar Mitzvah in 1978 I spoke of the fact we have a responsibility to be of service and value in all that we do as we owe it to those who sacrificed so much so that we can have a better life. Many said how full of wisdom I was for a 13 year old others said I was full of something else. Now here I am nearly 39 years later sharing the same concept encouraging people to rise for one another and to be of service and value. Over the years the concept of being of service and value have entered my life on many occasion. When I entered high school I looked for ways to help others and this continued through out my college days and today I do my best to show people that service to humanity is the best work of life. Again some say the message is full of hope and healing while others say it is full of something else. I have decided to focus on those who are encouraging and supportive and to allow doubters, haters, and naysayers to go pound sand. As a result of sticking to the belief that I was put on the earth to serve others I have risen to heights that i could never have imagined. I have had experiences that some only dream about. I have accepted that there is much expected from me because I have always given 100% when I chose to rise up and become an action taker. If we are going to be the change we want to see in the world we must rise and show respect for ourselves and others by answering our calling and coming alive by positively impacting the lives of those we come in contact with. It is imperative that we grow personally, professionally, and spiritually by rising up and showing respect and compassion to others.
Spiritual Awakening: Tools To Help You Rise!!!
One way to rise is to commit to rise up by adopting your own anthem.
This poem has served as an excellent tool to rise above the negativity and to spread positivism.
This poem has served as an excellent tool to rise above the negativity and to spread positivism.