This post was inspired by the passing of Kathy Dedek, who touched many lives and always had an encouraging word for those she came in contact with. She was called home to GOD on June 23, 2012 from the complications of a brain aneurism. Kathy taught us all how to make the moments count. I dedicate this entry to the memory of Kathy Dedek.
Spiritual Awakening: Are You Making Every Moment Count?
I watched the NBA Finals and witnessed Coach Solstra of The Miami Heat answer a question of you are 12 minutes away from a championship with “We need to stay in the moment.” Then came the news of Kathy Dedek’s passing and I thought how quick the moments come and go. I then asked myself are you making every moment count? The answer was yes as I begin the day with a gratitude prayer, then I read from Rev. Dr. Dee Adio Moses book, Oneness Consciousness, then I read a passage from Mary Morrissey’s book The Miracle Minute, and then choose a random Bible Verse, then I put on Janet Lee Kraft’s CD and get ready for the day knowing that I am centered and grounded.
It is when we are focused on the moment and not the past nor the future that we achieve the greatest results
I was feeling a bit down today as certain aspects of my life seemed out of balance and then my mom called and we had a difficult conversation and then I began to make phone calls to set appointments for one of my clients as ran into a whole lot of rejection. It was at that moment that I took a deep breath and started to think put a smile on my face and make plans after it is all done for the day to go to my clubhouse and grab some oreos and an iced tea. As I started to eat the first Oreo a sense of joy came over me, which got me to thinkig can Oreos bring happiness? The answer is not that the Oreos were bringing happiness it was what they represented that brought happiness as they represented a joyful time when I would open up the Oreos take them appart and lick out the filling and this memory helped me to make a shift and realize that as challanging as things are at times you can find happiness in something as easy as an Oreo.
I know for many of my readers who are into health and wellness the choice of oreos to bring happiness is not the best so I am seeking alternatives and have found a few:
As I was collecting for The American Cancer Society today(6/17/18) at The Tamarac Cafe Diner I began to think how are my vibes? What vibrational frequency am I giving off? I felt very positive and let my positive energy radiate through out me and onto others. It was amazing what started to occur people began to give and those that did not give were very polite in saying no. I began to observe the actions of many of the people and began to realize that many of the ailments that they suffer go hand in hand with the vibrational pattern that they are giving off. The experience led me to write this entry How Are Your Vibes?
This blog entry was inspired by a minor set back that occured this morning. I showed up to work with a client who had booked me for 3 days only to find out she wasn’t able to work with me this week. At first I was very upset, then I took a deep breath and realized everything will work out and I stayed in the positive flow. As I was writing this the phone rang and it was my client and we came to an agreement. It is amazing what can happen when we just go with the flow and let things happen. The lesson learned is to breathe and slow down and allow the good to prevail.
Opening the chakras and being open to receive will increase your flow.
Spiritual Awakening: Understanding Flow
Once we realize that everything is energy we begin to create the ability to harness the energy for good and thus increase our flow. The biggest step is to ubderstand the flow of energy and how it is affecting our state of being in making the mind, body, soul connection.
This energy pyramid shows that the greatest energy we have is our spiritual energy, our connection to source and those surrounding us. It is when we are spiritually energized that all the other aspects of energy allows for positive flow. The key is to get centered and balanced and look for the good in the energy field. Today the client cancelled, which is disappointing, howver it freed me up to do a blog entry and seek some other opportunities and follow up on a few projects.
As I read Mary Morrissey’s, The Miracle Minute, today the passage I read was about Sowing Your Good and this inspired me to write this blog entry as I have witnessed so many people that are sowing their good. It is when you begin to sow your good that you begin to open up the channels of reception and that you will begin to be rewarded. It is when you give of yourself and do things without expectation of return that the biggest gains are made. It is important to monetize yourself and your brand as the money that comes in can be used to sow your good. I often do events where I will set aside a percenatge of my emcee fee for a charitable cause as I know when you give to others and help to further their mission you will also be create a flow that will help you to further your mission.
I have seen many people sowing their good recently as they have become lifters in their community and beacons of hope to others. The list is quite extensive as evidenced by my list of friends on facebook who continue to pass their knowledge on to help others. I recently had the opportunity to connect with Rev. Cortez Mack who has a documentary film What About The Children that will inspire you to sow your good to help future generations.
Jim Croce talks about placing a call to find a long lost girlfriend in his song Operator.
Spiritual Awakening: What Call Are You Placing?
As I listened to Jim Croce’s Operator I began to think what call are we placing and how are we being perceived when we make the call. I have a friend Cynthia Segal who helps to place a great call to help people enhance their personal and professional life. She has a site www.redphonetogod.com. She has been named one of the top psychics in the world. When you call her and she makes the special call for you she will give you the messages she receives. Then it is up to you to follow through and take action remembering that Passion + Action = Success.
Blondie reaches out and asks yiou to place a call and call her anytime.
Spiritual Awakening: Types of Calls
I utilize my phone in many situations and each time befor I dial I get myslef centered and grounded and prepare by asking what call am a I making:
1: The Invitation- The call where you are inviting someone to attend an event. Make sure to explain why it will be beneficial to them.
2: The Donation- The call where you are asking for support of a project or cause. Make sure you touch the heart of the person you are speaking with.
3: The Thinking About You Call. A short call to remind someone they are important
The Bee Gees sing about a new begining in their song Words sending us the message that many times words are we have reminding us the power in our words.
The Best or Worst Of Times? You Choose
Many night I will watch the new and just simply change the channel realizing that there is a lot more good happening in the world then bad. True there are many challenges facing us, however we have a choice to look at this time as the best or worst of times. The news media reports unemployment of 10 % an the general public say oh that is so bad times are tough everyone is struggling. I look at it and say what if the news media reported that 90% of Americans are working and showed people out in the community spending money. In our life it is all how we look at things it is a choice that we make. We can have pit parties and say poor me times are tough or I am going to face the challenge head on and overcome the challenge. It is all a mater of perspective. Many times it is neccessary to look at things from a different angle.
Many times we are asked if the glass is half full or half empty? I say it is a glass of water get over it. Many times I say neither as it will still quench my thirst, or grow a flower, and if I add some soap I can wash my car. It is all how we look at things. It is when we choose not to judge and be in the flow that we can determine how precious the moment is.
I have had the honor and pleasure to meet Bert Oliva and interview him on my radio show, Get Motivated With Jonathan JDOGG Lederman, which is heard at www.blogtalkradio.com/thirdeyradio1 on Monday from 7-8 PM EDT. On my show we spoke about power and finding your power source and Bert broke down the word Power into the following acronyn.
P= Passion, which when broken down is Pass I On meaning to pass yourself on and to use your knowledge to help others achieve their goals and objectives.
O= Opportunity, Look for the opportunities that are available for you to step into your power and to positively impact the lives of others remember that by helping others get what they want you will get what you want.
W= Wealth most want it but don’t know how to obtain it. One way is to pay yourself first. For example each time you earn money take 10% and put it to the me fund. Then pay your bills and meet your obligations.
E= Education, though you may have ended your formal education it is very important to educate yourself and invest inyourself be it through books, seminars, or other avenues the more you learn the more you will earn.
R= Real, be your authentic self don’t be afraid to let the world know about your flaws and how you have overcome them.let people know who you truly are. Define yourself by not letting others define you.
Most of our power comes from our heart. From the moment we are conceived we begin to develop our inate intelligence and as we develop in the womb the brain is formed first and then the spinal cord and then all the other human elements. We come out and are immediately spanked to show that we are awake. Then something happens all the power we had in the womb is usurped as we become dependent on the outside world. We begin to explore and as we grow we learn to crawl, then we learn to walk and then we start to run. We begin to formulate our beliefs and many times we give our power away. Then one day we discover that all the power we need lies with us and we begin to discover our power source. We begin to tear down all the limiting beliefs that have held us back. Like the scene from Network we run to the window and we shout as loud as we can that I am mad as hell and I am not going to take it anymore. It is at that moment we discover our power source.
Spiritual Awakening: Ways to Discover Your Power Source
1: Stop listening to those who doubt you– I remember having on teacher tell me I would be lucky to amount to anything and another that wrote in my year book To a young man with a lot of potential if he would only use it. In 1988 I was reunited with both as I was substituting at the middle school where they both taught and that I had attended. I went up to the one who doubted me and introduced myself and said How Are you Liking me Now. I walkedup to the other and thanked him. BY letting go of the doubters and listening to the encouragers I am finding success.
2: Surround yourself with those that lift you up and inspire you– I recomend a brag wall at your home or strategically placed items that can set the tome for a positive limitless mind set. At my home I have many photos and quotes that inspire me. I look at them everyday and thus set the positive attitude in motion.
3: Stop and just breathe- Many times take a deep breath and evaluate the situation.
4: Meditate- Find a quiet spot wherever you may be and clear your mind and let the messages flow in and out and ask your higher self for guidance and direction.
5; Believe that greatness is your birthright- remind yourself that you are great and that greatness is something you deserve.
Spiritual Awakening: Affirmations and Songs To Find Your Power Source
You may be one but you are one with a great power source
The effort you make to use your power source for good makes a positive impact
Muhamad Ali, Marianne Williamson, Rocky Balboa give lessons on finding your power source.
“It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.” Muhammad Ali
As you find your power source and become more awake be a shining light to those you come in contact with.
Okay where did your mind go with this title? I am not talking about the use of marijuanna or other substances to alter your thinking, I am talking about the use of stones and crystals to further your journey on your spiritual path. I first kearned about stones and crystals from Sonia Alexandra, who you can find more information about at www.stonehealing.com. By understanding stones ans chrystals you will be able to heal yourself and thus help to heal others.
One way to use the crystals(gemstones) is to carry them with you in a bag and each day cleanse them so as to increase their powers.
I found the following at www.old-earth.com that will help you in cleansing your stones:
Cleanse and Charge Your Gemstones and Crystals
Crystals and Gemstones Need to be Cleansed As we work with our Gemstones; either to extract electro-magnetic energies to cleanse or introduce them to build support structure; some of the residue remains. Even if someone holds the crystal to simply admire it, a trace of their field lingers. These traces are not “bad” or “evil”, just as dirt is not “bad” or “evil”. However, the energetic impulse traces will affect the stones and, therefore, an accumulation needs to be cleansed away.
As I was getting ready to write this blog I closed my eyes and inhaled the incense and asked source what I should write about and source answered with this headline. I am alsways amazed how when I burn my incense and close everything else off that answers to my questions appear. When I tell people about the practice of buring incense many of those not on a spiritual path scoff. I take a breathe and intrnally say to myself they don’t know what they are missing. I often will draw a hot bath, light some candles, put on a mediation cd, like the one I have from Sonia Alexandra, burn the incense and clear my mind to get grounded. I also like to do this ritual using a cd my mother gave me of tribual and natural sounds. I have also found that listening to instrumentals, tribal chants, sounds of nature will asssit with gaining insight thus contiuning on a spirtual path to personal growth and enlightenment.
There have been times when I will go to the big pool at The Sunrise Lakes Phase III Clubhouse and make a small quiet peaceful area for myself with the incense buring while I read books like Ernest Chu’s Soul Currency, Amy Hammond Hagberg’s How Do You Know He is Real, Guy Finley’s The Seeker, The Search, The Sacred, and others that are now in my library for spiritual growth.
