Spiritual Awakening: Spiritual Enticement And Seduction!!!
Can I interest you in a dose of Spirituality? This is not a question that usually entices many people nor does it lead to seduction so the question is how do we find a better way to bring people onto a spiritual path so that they can maximize their potential and evolve personally, professionally, and spiritually. We begin by filling ourselves with the love of GOD and we share it with others because love is thicker than water and love is the answer.
When we do things with great love we open up channels to receive and thus we become more able to entice people and seduce people with the sharing of spirituality. It is when we show love that we receive love. Today (4/16/2019) I went to see Bishop Johnson to help in with his business and also to record some spot for Changing Your Life Ministries and I was rewarded with a plethora of bread. In becoming an action taker coming from a position of love I have experienced first hand the love of GOD manifested in the form of money, food, shelter, and clothing. It is when we put love in our heart and understand that this is the day the lord hath made and it is our responsibility be glad and rejoice in it that we attract more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our life. It is when we let go and let GOD that we get more and enticed and seduced into being positive in our effort to be of service and value to others.
The news broke on Sunday morning of the passing of Jose Fernandez and 2 others in a boating accident. The world lost 3 young individuals who were being of service and value through their various platforms. An entire community mourned and looked for answers. This news left many asking fro just one more day to sped time with their loved ones who have been called home to GOD. Later in the day the news broke that Arnold Palmer had passed ad again many were saddened. As I sat in reflection of this news I began to realize that life is precious and that every moment should be cherished. Each day someone who s in your life is here on earth you should make it a point to acknowledge them and lift them so that you are not left wishing for one more day.
As I did my best to wrap my head around the passing of Jose Fernandez I began to look back on the passing of another one of my favorite baseball players, Thurman Munson, who passed on my 14th Birthday on August 2,1979. I started to understand that this is a circle of life and when GOD feels you have served your purpose here on earth he will call you home to his kingdom. As I watched the memorial for Jose Fernandez while I was working at Sinbad Sports I was in a quandary as to whether or not it was right to make money off of the tragedy of losing someone. I began to understand that it was the nature of the business that I was in and realized that with people purchasing jerseys and memorabilia it would help them through the grieving process. As I began to sell T he JoseFernandez items I realized that with each sale I was able to give a little bit of compassion to the lives of those that were impacted by Jose Fernandez. I was also reminded that I had a responsibility to be a shining light of hope and healing to those I came in contact with so that peace, love, joy, and understanding became the theme of the day. each day families across the world have to deal with the passing of those that have passed and when the passing is sudden it shakes the very core of their spirituality. It is at these times that we must realize that everything that occurs happens for a reason and the only one who truly knows why is GOD. When the passing of those that we admire come we must make sure that we carry on their legacy by bringing bliss and prosperity wherever we go. We can learn from Jose Fernandez to be joyful and grateful. We can learn from Thurman to be loving and compassionate. We can learn from those who have gone before us to be loving in all we do. It is through the trials and tribulations that we grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.
As I sit down to write this entry I am at my local Starbucks thinking how important it is to have present moment awareness. It is when you become aware and awake that you can be of service and value to all you come in contact with as each interaction can lead us further on our spiritual path as messages come in all shapes and sizes and from many different sources. It is when we detach from all the accouterments that are connected to the material appearance and we look for the spiritual gifts that we are able to make a mind, body, soul connection that leads to a oneness consciousness making our world a better place. If we realize that yesterday is gone and tomorrow may not come we are able to focus on the present and thus lead a life that is filled with much peace, love, joy, and prosperity. It is when we plan our work with the help of GOD that we begin to manifest the life that we desire. When we become an action taker and realize that it is GOD’S plan not ours that should take priority we begin to attract all that we need to exceed our goals and thus create abundance and bliss in our life and in the lives of others. Being in the present and being guided by GOD will serve you well as you continue on your spiritual journey. As Rihanna states in this song we will never get yesterday back and tomorrow is far away but we have today. Today is a day where you can make positive changes in your life thus creating a positive shift in the lives of others by simply being a present for someone as you live in the present. You can be the one who buys coffee for the person behind you or the one who lets the elderly person in line go in front of you. The greatest gift you can give is kindness to someone who can not repay you. In being kind you create an opening for kindness to flow to you.
When we realize the best gift to give is the gift of kindness we change the world. It could be a simple gesture or taking a moment to visit http://main.acsevents.org/goto/jdogg4 to make a donation. In being kind and being a cheerful giver you open up channels to receive and you will get a feeling that will lift you up and fuel you to achieve more than you ever thought possible. From Holding a door to holding someone’s hand while they cross the street acts of kindness will shift the collective consciousness of the community thus creating a world that will be filled with love and compassion.
Another great present is the gift of love. If we can not do big thing let us do small things with great love. It is when you find ways to be loving and caring even in the face of adversity you will see that love is the answer and your life will greatly improve. It is when we are able to hold even the most grating person in a position of love that we are able to cope with the many challenges that are presented in our life. I have learned over time that instead of getting angry to look at things and laugh and hold sacred space for those creating difficulty for they know not what they do.
One of my favorite characters is Animal from Muppets. Animal represents the dichotomy that is life as he had the crazy out of control side and the loving caring compassionate side. So many us are like Animal as we experience our spiritual awakening.Many of us keep ourselves chained up afraid of what may happen if we unleash our greatness on the world. It is when we are unchained and release the fear of what might happen that we begin to excel and truly tap into our authentic self. We have choices along our spiritual path we can face everything and rise or we can forget everything and run. We can be lie Animal and learn to balance our crazy out of control self with our grounded, loving, caring, compassionate self. There are times when it pays to be a bit out there because it shows you are comfortable with who you are and that you are evolving beyond the concept of being a people pleaser. It is when we choose to bang on the drum and step out of our comfort zone that great things happen.
As you bang on your drum of spiritual and personal development remember that you are a divine child of GOD capable of great things. Do not allow anyone to tell you differently and if they do tell them thank you and let them go. Sometime you have to look them in the eye and say to bad, so sad, bye bye and just release them as they are not going to be of service and value to you. The decision you make should be to bang your drum and to share the drum with those who lift you and support you in your efforts to make the mind, body, soul connection while endeavoring to positively impact the world. Sometimes you want to let others bang the drum so you can experience the vibrations and receive the positive vibes.
Today’s blog entry was inspired by The TV Show The Facts Of Life. As I watched the intro and listened to the lyrics I began to think how each character relates to a spiritual awakening lesson and how each one character gave us some tips that we can apply on our journey to spiritual enlightenment. We all had a Ms. Garrett in our lives at one time. The person who we could confide in and the person that was there to lift us up when we were down and encourage us to keep going when things seemed bleak. My Ms. Garrett was my mother, who passed on July 5, 2012. My mom played a big role in my spiritual awakening and even though she is no longer on earth in her human form her presence is felt daily through many messages that I receive. Who was your Ms. Garrett.
There was Joe who was the tomboy tough outer exterior with a kind and caring interior who illustrated the ideal that even though we may seem tough on the outside we may have some inner conflicts to resolve as we achieve a spiritual awakening. There was Blair the spoiled rich girl who had no cares until she realized that everyone was in the situation together and thus taught us about inner connectivity and we reminded us that we are one. There was Trudy who was the young one trying to fit in and discover who she was showing us all that we are all seeking our purpose. There was Natalie the bubbly girl who was masking some issues reminding us that in order to have a spiritual awakening and to be spiritually enlightened we must face our issues and come to a resolution of accepting who we are and not being afraid to be our true, authentic, and transparent self.