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Thursday, July 26, 2012

Procrastination And Friends. Winning The Battle.

When you day dream about the things that you would like to accomplish in your life, your so called dreams and don't act on it, I compare it to a device (e.g. car, calculator) that is not being used according to its potential. The interesting thing is that when we talk about our dreams, or merely things that we would like to do with our lives, we are talking about vision. Many have talked about this topic from various angles, some from the metaphysical, others from a combination of metaphysical and quantum physics, others from a religious (e.g. Chrisitian) perspective. Simply the topic can be reduced to “living at your own and specific maximum potential”, “your potential DNA”. You see, God created you with a specific set of talents that make you unique and different from others, and you know it. He created you for a purpose and vision. You have seen those people that consciously or unconsciously we tend to admire, those people that kind of walk with the swag of living according to their potential. But the problem with this is that as you continue to admire them you might compare yourself and start feeling with a lower self-esteem if you are not doing what you are meant to do in life and with your life.  This is because of procrastination, because of the lack of commitment and consistency in your life and with your life.  You most people at one level or another deal and struggle with procrastination, but the difference lies in who wins that internal battle.  And when you see those around you that you admire because of their accomplishments is because they win one battle at a time.  They live according to that fire that they have in their heart. As they continue mastering this, the ability to dominate over procrastination becomes more implicit; and it becomes more natural to them.  Then instead of day dreaming about what life could be, they day dream about how to continue expanding on the life that they are living.

Procrastination does not only intervene with the initial attempt, it also attacks after you have started something, and it comes disguised in your mind as thoughts of doubts about potential success, and/or your historical inability to be consistent with and for you. And then, it happens, again procrastination wins another round, leaving you with a subtle feeling of poor self-efficacy, and poor self-esteem. Then in many cases the pity party, "poor me", nothing works for me "ever" in life. You know God says in his word: "Be strong and corageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9 NIV). You see is not that He or anyone will do it for you. You need to master yourself, and dominate over your thoughts. So I encourage you to apply the formula below to any of your goals as you move forward with them, and even have it with you at all times, like in a little piece of paper. So whenever the thoughts of doubts and discouragement come with the purpose of knocking you down you can attack them. Remember these thoughts are always going to come the difference is how you master them.

Formula:
God + Action + Commitment + Consistency = Accomplished Goals/Success.
G+A+Cm+Cn= AG/S

Apply this formula, or modify it and personalize it for your specific needs. This formula will help you get up when your thoughts or the way you process the comments others.  Apply this formula when you feel that your case is hopeless, when you are confronted with any obstacle, will help you to focus your attention, etc.  Only you can do this, no one can walk the path for you. Take responsibility for your life.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Relational Benefits


You see when you are well acquainted with a person, is when you get to know the nature of a person.  By having intimate relationships with them, you will know on whom you can rely on in moments of crisis. Even then in those difficult times you will be able to see more of their true colors as these intensify in times of need, and at times people will disappoint you, that is human nature. Do you remember a blog that I posted days ago about the nature of God?  I gave you known characteristics of His nature.  However, different from us humans, He will not disappoint us if we really give Him a chance. Careful with manipulation, sometimes we confuse manipulation (and this occurs in human relationships as well) and subtle passive coercion with unreliability.  You see at times we get confused and labeled someone as one as mean or unreliable when they don’t respond to our demands, and not allowing others to give us what they have according to their will, not ours.  This unconscious process also influences our perspective of God. Among the many people I have the privileged to meet and talk to on a daily basis, I met a woman that prior to what I call "the fall" (based on the book from Albert Camus) she had a very intimate relationship with God.  And this relationship increased her reserve of resilience for what she was going to confront later in life.  She was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bone marrow cancer among significant financial crises.  But due to her understanding of the loving nature of God, after her diagnosis and other issues, she has been able to welcome the loving healing nature of God into her life, her healing, and provision.  I also have been able to witness people fall apart while enduring temporary and light crises in their lives.  Unfortunately in this world we are exposed to difficulties.  Jesus said These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. (John 16:33 KJV).  Take advantage of the time of peace in your life for you don’t know when you might need to tap into the reserve of resilience that comes from a close and intimate relationship with the God of love, for God is love, and desires to be with you always.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

..."Commitments"

One of the many definitions of the word "commit", which is a word so commonly used, according to the Webster's dictionary is to "pledge or obligate one's own self". It is basically the force that drives us to start the process, the power of putting an idea/thought into action.  But most times we are about to start a new process, a new quest in life, is when we tap into our commitment reserve to start.  Some may say tat the most difficult thing to do in life is to give the first step to start something.  But after we start anything, is our character, doubts, inconsistencies, personal history etc., that play a role into our ability to persevere, to remain, to endure, and continue engaging in the process until full completion.  There, while in the journey is when we start stumbling with factors that threaten the completion of our goals, is when we need to increase our commitment reserve.  And this is what we need to complete all those life changes that we so eagerly desire.  Remember, "commitment" is your motor and precursor needed to make everything happen.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

The NEW

"No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, for the patch will pull away from the garment, for the patch will pull away from the garment, making the tear worse.  Neither do men pour new wine into old wineskins.  If they do, the skins will burst, the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined.  No they pour new wine into the new wineskins, and both are preserved."  (Mathew 9:16-17)

While in the process of searching and establishing the NEW in our lives we need to understand the importance of renewing ourselves to be able to welcome, host, and preserve the  new in our lives.  At times it requires a process of mutation/change, and this can be painful.  Whatever our old patterns are beneficial and adaptive or maladaptive, we are so used to them that we prefer to just stay there instead of embarking in the process of change.  Change requires a courageous decision not intent.  You can do it, one step at a time.  I assure you that God will be giving you strength every step of the way, no matter the size of your steps, just be consistent. 

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Nature of God

In case you are having some difficulty with the exercise of thinking and meditating about the loving nature of God let me help you a little.


El Shaddai - Lord God Almighty


El Elyon - The Most High God


Jehovah Nissi - The Lord My Banner


Jehovah-Raah - The Lord My Shepherd


Jehovah Rapha -The Lord That Heals


Jehovah Shammah - The Lord Is There


Jehovah Tsidkenu - The Lord Our Righteousness


Jehovah Mekoddishkem -The Lord Who Sanctifies You

El Olam -The Everlasting God

Qanna -Jealous

Jehovah Jireh - The Lord Will Provide

Jehovah Shalom - The Lord Is Peace



ABOVE ALL GOD IS LOVE



Add your own.  The Lord of the new beginnings; My Provider; My Strength; My Oxygen

And now meditate and allow the loving nature of love bathe you with its warmth.

Monday, July 9, 2012

Our First Relationship


God created man kind to its likeness, and at the beginning, when everything including man were created there was a relationship a between man and God in the Garden of Eden (Genesis chapters 1-3).  Unfortunately nowadays we have significant difficulty grasping the concept of close relationship, romance, and communion with God in such a demanding and entertaining world.  You see we perceive God through religion and its ritualistic practices.  But in essence God only desires to have a loving relationship with you.  Despite the separation that occurred after Adam and Eve ate from the fruit of the forbidden tree, Jesus came to restitute the close communion and relationship that God initially intended with us.  So at the moment we appreciate and accept Jesus’ sacrifice in the Cross we can have access to that special relationship.  So in order to start this journey of restructuring life I invite you to just say to God:  Jesus I accept your love and sacrifice, I repent from my sins, and I invite you Lord to come into my life, and help me to have a close relationship with you, and walk with you.  How is that so difficult.  

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Have you had your mental break today??  EF7PFBAHGZ63

Just One Little Break

I know that many of you are under the attack duress and distress of life.  For some life challenges might have come gradually and might have intensified throughout time, for others it has come unexpectedly and suddenly.  For others it might be that life is just empty and meaningless, and while meditating, the thought about not existing seems so delightful and peaceful.  This does not necessarily mean that you are going to act upon those thoughts.  But many are just so tired, and the idea of living another day seems so excruciating and monumental.  I am not offering radical miracles.  I know that many have heard about God.  Many have the idea of God attached to the image and perception of churches and systems asking for money.  Others have the idea of God through the interactions of others such a very close family members who have hurt them deeply (e.g. parents).  Others might have had a painful or disappointing experience with a religious leader that might have a very painful, disappointing, and/or doubtful.  This might have possibly impacted the perception and idea of God, and your relationship or the potential of having a relationship with Him.  In your current situation and circumstances allow yourself a moment, a minute, five minutes, you decide.  I know that many may be overwhelmed by many intrusive thoughts and worries of circumstances that at this moment you feel powerless to fix right now.  But be kind with yourself, and allow your mind a short mental break.  And just for a moment allow yourself to contemplate the possible IDEA of a loving God, a kind creator, that would love and desire to have a relationship with you.  That would love to have an “organic” relationship with you.  Do you have anything to lose? And now during the week I am inviting you to take a short break on a daily basis to think about this about the possibility of having a close and personal relationship with a kind and loving God.  Just five minutes a day.  I know that you are tired and very likely overwhelmed, but let’s just take it from here, one day at a time.

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