One of the terms I have come to learn in the promotional and marketing realm is SWAG, which refers to the free items you get at events from different vendors. SWAG is also short for Swagger used to describe the way someone carries themselves. As I put on my Chuck Taylor Purple Beat Cancer Sneakers I began to see how getting your swag on can determine how people perceive you. Many have admired my sneakers and they have opened up a line of communication that has allowed me to interact with people and share my story. As a result I have attracted many people who want to help me on my mission to plant the seeds of hope and healing for cancer patients, their families, and their friends. As I walked into many businesses I saw people looking at my sneakers and I smiled and many made positive comments and I realized as I shine my light and get my swag on I have the chance to illuminate the world one person at a time. I have come to understand that when you get your swag you must be prepared to instill a philosophy of some will, some won’t, so what, some waiting, next as it is not your job to drag people kicking and screaming to your way of thinking but to simply shine your light bright for others to see thus giving them permission to shine their light. It is when you get your swag on that you can have a great influence on people and thus show the world that service to humanity is the best work of life.
When you decide to take action and get your swag on it is important that when you carry yourself with confidence and begin to assert yourself it is important to understand that not everyone will resonate with the way you do things or your message. Also remember the most successful people in the world were those that were seen as different or a bit out there as their thoughts were not mainstream however those who thought differently and implemented their ideas were the people that changed the world.
As I sat down to write this entry at 5:30 PM today (10/21/13) I kept getting this message stand in your power. As I have been on my spiritual path of awakening that will lead to enlightenment I have learned that the power we need to succeed is found within us. It is our spirit, our vibration, our energy that affects the energy flow. It is our actions and reactions that determine how far along this path to self actualization that we get. There are guides and tools available to us but it is we who must commit to stand in our power and not waver on walking in our truth. As I searched for Standing In Your Power I came across the book that is highlighted here. Many times for us to stand in our power we need to connect with someone who is standing in there power. When you begin to surround yourself with those who are standing in their power you begin to stand in your power and your awakening strengthens and then you realize there is nothing outside of yourself that can hold you back for you have the power to create the life you want. It is in the standing of your power and understanding you have a purpose and saying I am a powerful, strong person who has awakened spiritually and will make a positive impact on this world that you truly become that enlightened self actualized person that no one can stop.
I have found that this bible verse has become a very powerful tool to help me and other to stand in our power. I have also found that when you stand in your power and shine your light you make a mind, body, soul connection that will propel you to new heights. You have a divine power tat has been given to you that when you embrace it and stand in your power you will find that you are positively impacting your life and the lives of those around you. Sometimes you will find that there will be doubters who do not understand that you are transforming. To them I say Thank you and have a nice day. You have a calling and the day you discover that calling and stand in your power is the day that your life changes.
Spiritual Awakening: Gaining Strength By Giving Back!!!
It was 24 years ago in Coral Springs, Florida when I first heard these words and they have become part of my spiritual awakening. When I joined The Jaycees in 1989 I never imagined that my years of service would mold me into an action taker and enhance my spiritual path. I remember a cold day in December of 1989 when The Coral Springs Jaycees gathered to take needy children holiday shopping and thinking wow we are making a positive impact on the lives of others. I continued my service with The Jaycees until July of 2002 when I left to become a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in The Philippines. My service in the Philippines propelled me even further along my path of spiritual awakening. It was in The Philippines that I was able to truly understand the anthem of assume an attitude of gratitude. Upon my arrival back in The United States in February of 2003 I vowed to help other people excel. I quickly rejoined The Jaycees and helped to chair many projects. I began speaking at functions sharing the idea of being spiritually connected and staying positive. The strength I gained by giving back has shown me that by embracing my divinity and shining my light I am making a positive difference in thieves of those I come in contact with. I have looked at all the awards I have won and I have realized that the wood rots, the metal tarnishes, but the memories last forever. I have had several spiritual awakenings while being of service and value. I have been awakened to a calling to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays and for the last 10 years have been dedicated to doing just that raising over $20,000 for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. I have found that to be the change you want to see in the world you must take action and when spirit directs you do not question just take action. It is when you help others get what they want that you will get what you want and you will come alive and discover things that you never thought you were capable of doing and find that you are doing them.
The strength you gain when you give back is amazing. When you help your community you gain a sense of awakening as you recognize that one person, you are making a difference. Through service you gain strength as your relationship with GOD is strengthened and you begin to receive favor from GOD as you put other people before yourself. You begin to find your purpose and as you live your life on purpose you are rewarded.
Inspired by Bob Dylan’s songs Times They Are Changing and The Answer is Blowing in the Wind while I sat at Starbucks in Plantation, FL I got up took a walk outside and realized just how things are changing and that stepping outside to listen to nature and slow down for a moment how clear the answers come through. I asked a question about affecting change and then I sat down to receive the answer and it came with several messages like write about it, make a change in your life, and then spark others to change. Bob Dylan influenced many to make positive changes and recognized that change is always occurring around us and that the answers are also all around us. When you make a positive change in your life such as eliminating negative people and your own negative thoughts you begin to see things in a better light and then the answers you are seeking become clearer. Sometimes making a change is hard as you feel you are doing the right thing when in reality you are holding yourself back and thus need a spark for change. What or who is sparking a change in you?
Today’s blog post was inspired by David Bowie’s Song Changes in which he realizes that a person can change over time but that person can not change time.
Spiritual Awakening: Here Is Your Change?
As I was making calls for a client today (6/27/12) I began to hear all the exceuses and many of the lack words that I have been avoiding and catching myself when I find myself using them. On one occassion I decided to tell the person you want change here is your change as I could tell that the thing holding them back was their thought process. I wasn’t argumentive I stated if they wer truly serious about making a change then the way they communicated needed to change. The person said thing like I am above average to which I said let’s try having you say I am great at what I do and people pay me top dollar for my services. I have found when you make this small change you and truly believe this that you begin to attract the clients and obtain the bookings that you have been seeking. It is when you change your verbage that you can truly change the outcome to the one you desired.
Brett Hart of the WWE used to have his catch phrase, I am the best there is, the best that was, and the best there ever will be. One of the first changes one can make to improve their circumstances is to adopt this philosophy for it is when you believe that you are the best at what you do and you carry yourself as such that others will do the same. The change starts to come when you start to believe and you make changes to fit this new belief.
Imagine that your life is like driving on the autobon without a speed limit and ask yourself why am I putting a limit on what I do. The idea of evolving spiritually is to become limitless and shift from a position of lack and fear to a position of abundance and joy. So many times I hear people say things like I Can’t and I answer give it a shot the worst thing that will happen is you will learn from the experience. I remember the rope climb in high school I kept thinking I can’t do that I am not strong enough then one day I said I am going to do this and though I only made it half way to the roof I felt a sense of accomplishment after weeks of training and many attempts I finally reached the roof. I knew at that time that we can be limitless in our beliefs if we just go for it. The shift can be as simple as going from:
1: I can’t do that I am not strong enough to I will use my strength and let it lead me to success
2: I can’t afford that to I will find a way to afford this
3: I am not good enough to I am getting better each time I do this
4: I am overweight to I have a desire to be healthier
I recommend looking up Shannon Nelson and Coach Shantel Springer to help you overcome your limitting beliefs and to become limitless. When I first started to plan The Spiritual Entrepreneurs Visionary Awards I began to use limiting beliefs and then I shifted and tomorrow I get to watch my vision come to fruition as I deliver a day of empowerment and inspiration while raising funds for The Reaching Out To Cancer Kids (R.O.C.K.) Program because I went from limitting beliefs to imitless thinking. I looked to source and source guided me and put a few people in my path to help bring this to fruition.
Spiritual Awakening: The Path To Limitless Thinking
This is a source that will help you on your path to limitless thinking. Limitless thinking begins when you stop listening to the doubters and when you stop doubting yourself. You are a powerful inteligent person who can create endless possibilities. I have seen first hand people that were told it can’t be done go out and prove the naysayers wrong. Some keys to getting on a path of limitless thinking are:
1: Being open to receive
2: Being an action taker
3: Being of service and value
4: Studying and applying what you studied
5: Getting knocked down and getting back up
This will help you to continue to become a limitless thinker. Remember those saying it can’t be domne shouldn’t interupt you while you are getting it done.
Margaret Mead instills the idea of limitless thinking by encouraging people to work together. It is when we encourage eachother and lift eachother uo through limitless thinking that we make the biggest impact.
Many laughed at Einstein at first and thought he was bit out there, today he is regarded as a leader in scientific innovation.
When using limitless thinking use your power to do good and to help those seeking your assistance. The power to change lies within you, do something!
The power is inside you, let it out and change the world with your limitless thinking.
It is through limitless thinking that you can reach heights that you never though possible. People may say you can’t do something, don’t listen and do it anyway.
Florence Grifith Joyner(FLOJO) revolutionized women’s track and field through limitless thinking. When they said it can’t be done no woman has ever run that fast she said I will be the first. Flojo made her transition to heaven in 1998 and left behind a legacy for all to follow. Controversial at times but always classy with a message that anything is possible.
Beauty, Class, and Brains made Florence Griffith Joyner an amazing person whose legacy today shows others that boundries can be overcome. What are you doing to become a limitless thinker.
Remember there are no limits. The moment you become a limitless thinker great things happen. Continue to be limitless as you continue on your path of spiritual awakening.
When you decide to take action and get your swag on it is important that when you carry yourself with confidence and begin to assert yourself it is important to understand that not everyone will resonate with the way you do things or your message. Also remember the most successful people in the world were those that were seen as different or a bit out there as their thoughts were not mainstream however those who thought differently and implemented their ideas were the people that changed the world. 
This is a source that will help you on your path to limitless thinking. Limitless thinking begins when you stop listening to the doubters and when you stop doubting yourself. You are a powerful inteligent person who can create endless possibilities. I have seen first hand people that were told it can’t be done go out and prove the naysayers wrong. Some keys to getting on a path of limitless thinking are:
This will help you to continue to become a limitless thinker. Remember those saying it can’t be domne shouldn’t interupt you while you are getting it done.
Margaret Mead instills the idea of limitless thinking by encouraging people to work together. It is when we encourage eachother and lift eachother uo through limitless thinking that we make the biggest impact.
When using limitless thinking use your power to do good and to help those seeking your assistance. The power to change lies within you, do something!
The power is inside you, let it out and change the world with your limitless thinking.
Beauty, Class, and Brains made Florence Griffith Joyner an amazing person whose legacy today shows others that boundries can be overcome. What are you doing to become a limitless thinker.
Remember there are no limits. The moment you become a limitless thinker great things happen. Continue to be limitless as you continue on your path of spiritual awakening.