{"id":1459,"date":"2014-03-28T19:37:36","date_gmt":"2014-03-28T23:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the-spiritualawakening.com\/?p=1459"},"modified":"2014-03-28T19:37:36","modified_gmt":"2014-03-28T23:37:36","slug":"spiritual-awakening-hope-healing-and-heroes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.the-spiritualawakening.com\/?p=1459","title":{"rendered":"Spiritual Awakening: Hope, Healing, and Heroes!!!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Spiritual Awakening: Hope, Healing, and Heroes!!!<\/h1>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4UpqLhYQz28\" height=\"315\" width=\"300\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\u00a0During the spiritual awakening process many times we may find ourselves holding out for a hero when all the time this hero lies with us. So many times we are along the path seeking hope and healing and we continue to hold out for that hero to come along and rescue us only to understand that that hope in healing comes from our becoming one with GOD and becoming our own\u00a0hero.\u00a0 We\u00a0become heroes the minute we decide to take action to walk in our truth and shine our light bright knowing that all the answers are inside of us and contained within our own divinity. The heroic acts of others may fuel us and inspire us, however it is standing for our beliefs and being\u00a0of service and value that truly makes us a hero.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m3SjCzA71eM\" height=\"315\" width=\"300\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\u00a0David Bowie has created what has become an anthem for many reminding us that we can be heroes. In many cases it is through our own spiritual awakening that we awaken others be it through art, music, poetry, our community service, or simple showing kindness. You can be a hero simple by supporting a cause or keeping your word and living a righteous life. In my life I have found that I have a gift for writing and when I share this gift through my poetry I not only enrich the lives of others but I also enhance my own life. In my writing\u00a0it is my desire to provide hope and healing to those who read it and to be seen as a hero in their life.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ts3.mm.bing.net\/th?id=HN.607994346444688227&amp;w=271&amp;h=180&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1&amp;qlt=80&amp;pe=1&amp;mo=10_30&amp;pid=1.7\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ts1.mm.bing.net\/th?id=HN.608023651000979122&amp;w=271&amp;h=111&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1&amp;pe=1&amp;mo=10_30&amp;pid=1.7\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ts3.mm.bing.net\/th?id=HN.608003589204148371&amp;w=225&amp;h=179&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1&amp;pe=1&amp;mo=10_30&amp;pid=1.7\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hope has become a theme of mine as evidenced by my involvement with The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. My site to make donations for The 2014 Relay For Life is <a href=\"http:\/\/main.acsevents.org\/goto\/jdogg1\">http:\/\/main.acsevents.org\/goto\/jdogg1<\/a>. Shortly after Hurricane Katrina I wrote the following poem as I wanted to give hope to those who were affected by this devastating life occurrence. I then wrote Hope Prevails II to illustrate more of what was happening in the world.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Hope Prevails<\/h3>\n<p>By Jonathan Steven Lederman<\/p>\n<p>A flag is tattered a house shattered no food, no water,<\/p>\n<p>a parent&#8217;s search for their daughter reunited a family together<\/p>\n<p>Hope Prevails.<\/p>\n<p>A baby born under the storms<\/p>\n<p>born healthy, happy, and saved provides a smile today<\/p>\n<p>Hope Prevails.<\/p>\n<p>Rescues continue supplies arrive<\/p>\n<p>strangers become friends<\/p>\n<p>Hope prevails<\/p>\n<p>Communities work in unity<\/p>\n<p>helping all to find dignity a nation unites<\/p>\n<p>Hope Prevails.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ts4.mm.bing.net\/th?id=HN.608000569844631876&amp;w=257&amp;h=181&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1&amp;qlt=80&amp;pe=1&amp;mo=10_30&amp;pid=1.7\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ts2.mm.bing.net\/th?id=HN.607996042951591656&amp;w=252&amp;h=181&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1&amp;pe=1&amp;mo=10_30&amp;pid=1.7\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 262px; height: 184px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ts1.mm.bing.net\/th?id=HN.608014489845433596&amp;w=262&amp;h=176&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1&amp;pe=1&amp;mo=10_30&amp;pid=1.7\" width=\"262\" height=\"177\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Hope Prevails II<\/h3>\n<p>By Jonathan Steven Lederman<\/p>\n<p>A smiling face<\/p>\n<p>after a hard political race<\/p>\n<p>Hope Prevails<\/p>\n<p>People pulling together<\/p>\n<p>during stormy weather<\/p>\n<p>HOPE PREVAILS<\/p>\n<p>A party filled with hope and desire<\/p>\n<p>after rebuilding from a fire<\/p>\n<p>HOPE PREVAILS<\/p>\n<p>A happy surprise<\/p>\n<p>as flood waters rise<\/p>\n<p>HOPE PREVAILS<\/p>\n<p>Communities gather loose change<\/p>\n<p>to ease the gas crunch pains<\/p>\n<p>HOPE PREVAILS<\/p>\n<p>Fathers and Sons together<\/p>\n<p>again after wars in Iraq and Afghanistan<\/p>\n<p>HOPE PREVAILS<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pTpSD-evPKc\" height=\"315\" width=\"300\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\u00a0Warrant reminds us that heaven isn&#8217;t too far away and by being a hero to someone will help you to get into heaven and to have eternal life. I have often said that their is no price you can put on kindness and that by being kind you are being heroic. When you make sacrifices for others you become a hero it can mean donating blood, sitting in a hospital holding a loved one&#8217;s hand, a simple smile at a stranger, or just getting up every day and answering the question of how can I add value to someone&#8217;s life. As I think of hope and healing and being a hero I am reminded how important it is to celebrate life.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ts3.mm.bing.net\/th?id=HN.608054458803030519&amp;w=250&amp;h=172&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1&amp;pe=1&amp;mo=10_30&amp;pid=1.7\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ts4.mm.bing.net\/th?id=HN.608000307865125632&amp;w=256&amp;h=178&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1&amp;pe=1&amp;mo=10_30&amp;pid=1.7\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ts1.mm.bing.net\/th?id=HN.608028362583903675&amp;w=260&amp;h=187&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1&amp;pe=1&amp;mo=10_30&amp;pid=1.7\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Following was written and presented at Relay For Life.<\/p>\n<p><a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/antiochherald.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Relay-for-Life-Celebrate-Remember-Fight-Back.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Celebrate Life<\/h3>\n<p>By Jonathan Steven Lederman<\/p>\n<p>We gather tonight United in this fight<\/p>\n<p>People from all walks of life Overcoming hardships and strife<\/p>\n<p>Walking for 18 hours<\/p>\n<p>Showing the power Coming together<\/p>\n<p>So that Cancer is beaten forever<\/p>\n<p>May the lights shine bright<\/p>\n<p>As you continue your fight<\/p>\n<p>The survivors you inspire<\/p>\n<p>With your courage and desire<\/p>\n<p>Caregivers you motivate<\/p>\n<p>With dedication and the hope you create<\/p>\n<p>So gather everyone with your teammates<\/p>\n<p>Say a prayer or two<\/p>\n<p>For your loved ones, friends and you<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate Life!!<\/p>\n<p>The following was also written and presented at Relay for Life. Relay for Life is definitely a life that provides hope and healing and turns ordinary people into heroes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ts1.mm.bing.net\/th?id=HN.608029307471333965&amp;w=164&amp;h=172&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1&amp;pe=1&amp;mo=10_30&amp;pid=1.7\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ts3.mm.bing.net\/th?id=HN.607994075865812898&amp;w=60&amp;h=172&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1&amp;pe=1&amp;mo=10_30&amp;pid=1.7\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ts3.mm.bing.net\/th?id=HN.607995012159177529&amp;w=138&amp;h=178&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1&amp;pe=1&amp;mo=10_30&amp;pid=1.7\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ts2.mm.bing.net\/th?id=HN.608024226532557638&amp;w=247&amp;h=184&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1&amp;pe=1&amp;mo=10_30&amp;pid=1.7\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 212px; height: 185px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ts1.mm.bing.net\/th?id=HN.608037717024835713&amp;w=252&amp;h=185&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1&amp;pe=1&amp;mo=10_30&amp;pid=1.7\" width=\"251\" height=\"185\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>A Glorious Night<\/h3>\n<p>By Jonathan Steven Lederman<\/p>\n<p>The Track it is lined with survivors and teams<\/p>\n<p>with goals even higher,<\/p>\n<p>They are hear to celebrate life<\/p>\n<p>while paying tribute to overcoming strife,<\/p>\n<p>This race it has no finish line<\/p>\n<p>as it gives people peace of mind<\/p>\n<p>The lights they shine bright<\/p>\n<p>as we walk through the night,<\/p>\n<p>We give hope and care<\/p>\n<p>so one day everyone can share<\/p>\n<p>in a world free of this disease<\/p>\n<p>and people can be at ease<\/p>\n<p>tonight is a glorious night<\/p>\n<p>filled with hope and peace<\/p>\n<p>what a sight!!<\/p>\n<h2>Spiritual Awakening: JDOGG&#8217;s Hero!!!<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ts3.mm.bing.net\/th?id=HN.608035513695338753&amp;w=180&amp;h=162&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1&amp;pe=1&amp;mo=10_30&amp;pid=1.7\" \/>\u00a0I have had many heroes in my life but no one more significant than my mother, Judith Miller. My mom was my hero as she encouraged me and allowed me to explore my spirituality. She provided hope and healing along my path until that July 5, 2012 day when GOD called her home. I remember one of the best gifts she gave me, Don Miguel Ruiz&#8217;s Four Agreements.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ts1.mm.bing.net\/th?id=HN.608032859419445476&amp;w=219&amp;h=170&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1&amp;pe=1&amp;mo=10_30&amp;pid=1.7\" \/>\u00a0It were these agreements that have put me on a path to connect with my inner divinity and to create a oneness consciousness. IT was my mom who encouraged me to write poetry and now when you visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.poetry.com\">www.poetry.com<\/a> and type in Jonathan Steven Lederman you will find several of my poems.\u00a0 In honoring my mother&#8217;s memory I have committed to provide hope and healing to others and to be the hero that she saw in me.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ts3.mm.bing.net\/th?id=HN.608036604623258686&amp;w=254&amp;h=178&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1&amp;pe=1&amp;mo=10_30&amp;pid=1.7\" \/><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 491px; height: 331px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/internationalnutrition.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/12\/desire.jpg\" width=\"1799\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/a>In closing this entry I hope this poem provides a healing and allows you unleash your inner hero.<\/p>\n<h3>Desire<\/h3>\n<p>By Jonathan Steven Lederman<\/p>\n<p>The heart fills with a fire<\/p>\n<p>to change your world is your desire<\/p>\n<p>Like a ripple in the Mir<\/p>\n<p>your deeds people admire<\/p>\n<p>The mind expands thinking of a grand plan to help other people excel<\/p>\n<p>proving that all is well<\/p>\n<p>The arms raised in victory<\/p>\n<p>innocent is your plea<\/p>\n<p>as you were only helping me<\/p>\n<p>to be happy and let it be<\/p>\n<p>What is your Desire?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spiritual Awakening: Hope, Healing, and Heroes!!! \u00a0During the spiritual awakening process many times we may find ourselves holding out for a hero when all the time this hero lies with us. 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