The Gift Of Adversity

Within every adversity is a seed of equal or greater opportunity” ~Napoleon Hill

God will never put a dream in your heart, that He can’t put in your hand. But you have to be prepared for it. Thus brings about the adversity. Over the past 3 years, I have learned to shift the way I see my adversities, to treat them as gifts, not enemies, transforming pain into purpose. The first lesson that I learned, everything occurs in perfect timing.

Whatever you teach the world you get to learn & apply. It has been said that we teach most what we need to learn. And when we do that we invite those adversities and/or lessons into our lives. So in the midst of that adversity that you are facing, go to a quiet place, and ask God, “I welcome this adversity. What is it here to teach me?”. That is the most powerful question to be asked because adversity is a gift wrapped in unattractive paper.

“Within every circumstance is a spiritual lesson.” ~James Allen

Once you get the lesson the circumstance will pass away, and new circumstance arises. But when the same adversity keeps coming about, find that lesson, because once you do, you will be prepared to move forward. As long as you’re alive, change is involved. The day you stop growing is the day you die. When adversity comes, welcome it & ask “What is this here to teach me?” But also take notice of the beginning quote. There is a seed that needs nourished & taken care so that it can come forward.

October 26, 2012 2

Do NOT fight the last war…

“A bat fell to the ground and was caught by a house-ferret. Realizing that she was on the point of being killed, she begged for her life. The house-ferret said that she couldn’t let her go, for ferrets were supposed to be natural enemies to all birds. The bat replied that she herself was a mouse. She managed to extricate herself from her danger by this means. Eventually, falling a second time, the bat was caught by another house-ferret. Again, she pleaded to the ferret not to eat her. The second ferret declared that she absolutely detested all mice. But the bat positively affirmed that she was not a mouse but a bat. And she was released again. And that was how she saved herself from death twice by a mere change of name.”~Aesop Fables

This fable shows that it is not always necessary to confine ourselves to the same tactics. But, on the contrary, if we are adaptable to circumstances we can better escape danger. Forget the last battle you lost, and you should forget the last battle you lost also…it may save your life. #BeDynamic

September 6, 2012 0

Be formless…

“Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing.” ~Sun Tzu

August 30, 2012 0

Law Of Attraction: The Emphasis On Words

“You attract in your life whatever you give attention, energy & focus to, whether positive or negative” ~Michael Losier

Do you understand the significance of your words? Example: The words don’t, not & no tend to internalize the thing that you don’t want, or being told not to do. It’s just the way the human mind works. If someone tells you to NOT think about a cheeseburger, 9 of 10 times, that person will think of the biggest cheeseburger in the world. The law of attraction responds the same way your mind does: it hears what you DON’T want. Try this, eliminate the words don’t, not & no from your vocabulary. When you find yourself using those words, ask yourself “What DO I want?” Stop giving your attention & energy to what you don’t want. When you replace that sentence with what you DO want, your vibrations change. Mastering your words is a fundamental practice in attracting positive. There’s much more on this topic, but I specifically focused on words because I see so many people talk about what they DON’T want to happen and what they will NOT do. I have personally learned that my positive thoughts lead to positive words, and my positive words lead to positive deeds. #BeDynamic

August 19, 2012 0

That’s life…

“That’s life, that’s what people say. You’re riding high in April, on your back in May. But I know I’m gonna change that tune, when I’m back on top in June…” ~ “That’s Life” by Frank Sinatra

It’s been a while and although I have learned how to embrace the adversity because of the lessons, I still need to learn how to appreciate the triumphs. Five employment opportunities, the beginning of my journey to get my Psy.D, my beautiful family, and the daily opportunity to be better than I was yesterday. Now everything isn’t perfect but I can really appreciate my many blessings, while embracing my adversity but hey…that’s life. Enjoy the song! #BeDynamic

July 15, 2012 0

And Now A Word From Our Sponsor…Who am I?

Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.

But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.

1Timothy 1:13, 15-16

March 29, 2012 1

Act Of Valor

“Live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.
Trouble no one about his religion.
Respect others in their views and demand that they respect yours.
Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life.
Seek to make your life long and of service to your people.
Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.
Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend,
or even a stranger, if in a lonely place.
Show respect to all people, but grovel to none.
When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light,
for your life, for your strength.
Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living.
If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself.
Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools
and robs the spirit of its vision.
When your time comes to die,
be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death,
so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time
to live their lives over again in a different way.
Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.”
~ Tecumseh

NOTE: This poem is featured in the movie “Act Of Valor” and is NOT the name of this poem but the poem is credited to Tecumseh. Tecumseh (March 1768 – October 5, 1813) is an icon and heroic figure in American Indian and Canadian history.

February 28, 2012 0

Be Water My Friend

“Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless, like water. Now you put water in a cup, it becomes the cup, put water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a tea kettle, it becomes the tea kettle. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water my friend.” ~Bruce Lee #BeDynamic

February 25, 2012 0

What do people think of you…and who are you?

“Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of – for credit is like fire; when once you have kindled it you may easily preserve it, but if you once extinguish it, you will find it an arduous task to rekindle it again. The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.” ~Socrates

I’m always sad to say that I heard and internalize this quote AFTER my reputation and name were ruined at my own hands. I have done quite a few things that I am not proud of but the gifts of opportunity and time allows me to correct those wrongs that I have done. But it’s a constant process that also takes character.

Through my rekindling of a positive reputation I realized the importance of “character”. There is a big difference between reputation and character. Your reputation is what others think of you; your character is what you really are. I found that I didn’t like who I was and I also didn’t like what others thought of me. The way I dealt with that is to ask the question “Who am I?” Everyday during my mediation, while I am working throughout the day, and in each moment I try to I ask that question. This constantly allows me to re-evaluate what I do which is a reflection of who I am.

It’s a tough, tedious process but in the end I pray that I can be better than my best reputation. Be blessed, #BeDynamic

February 15, 2012 0

#ApeMode

“I was not delivered unto this world in defeat, nor does failure course in my veins. I am not a sheep waiting to be prodded by my shepherd. I am a lion and I refuse to talk, to walk, to sleep with the sheep. I will hear not those who weep and complain, for their disease is contagious. Let them join the sheep. The slaughterhouse of failure is not my destiny…” ~Og Mandino

February 1, 2012 0