What Does Stuff Mean To You?

Do you value possessions ?

When you really answer the question above honestly, and most important consciously, you will come to an inner core understanding that the answer is a resounding NO!

If you value possessions you are in fact devaluing yourself because possessions have NO value, they are just items that we as humans have created within our thoughts which, in turn has manifested "itself" into our reality.

This is the reason Jesus stated in Mattew 6:19 "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

In chapter 6 verse 20 Jesus then goes on to say, :But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal."

Please read this slowly, and carefully, then consciously see what he is saying.

He is NOT saying that poverty is the way!

He is NOT saying that you should disregard treasures here on earth!

He is NOT saying that we should just forget about everything here on earth, and just wait until we get into heaven to enjoy life!

Rather, what he is saying is this:

DO NOT put your trust or value on possessions! (treasures)

DO NOT rely upon possessions (treasures) to identify who you REALLY are as a human being!

DO NOT see your significance as an attachment to possessions! (treasures)

He is also saying:

When you become aware of your creative, conscious self, (heaven) then nothing, or no circumstance can strip (steal or destroy) you of your birthright, which is to create, enjoy, and multiply! (store up)

What it all boils down to is this....You are here on this earth to partake in it's creation and enjoy whatever possessions (treasures) that you attract your way, not the other way around!

So the next time you put on a suit DO NOT say I look good in this suit, rather say, this suit looks good on me. Or....I need that car...Why not say, that car needs me!

You see, possessions (treasures) are nothing without us, since we as humans were the ones who've partaken in creating these treasures anyway, and placed a value upon them, that in reality was meant for bartering purposes, or exchange, not for worshiping or killing each other over.

Please don't leave here feeling guilty or confused about the possessions (treasures) that have been bestowed upon you as stewards to enjoy, and benefit from. Yet, understand that you have been awarded stewardship over these possessions (treasures) so you are the individual in control of these things, not that these things control you!

The Many Faces Of Change!

Before we get started please note that at any given time and any given day your mood may change from good to bad, bad to good, bad to worse, or worse to great!

The key principles you’ll learn will help you experience more and more of worse to great rather than bad to worse. Life is about change, and anyone who teaches or preaches change without pain is either lying or delusional in their so-called progress.

It’s a proven fact that pain was involved in our transition into this world from our mothers womb, it is also a fact that pain was involved in our transition from crawling to learning how to walk by the number of times we fell during our leaning how to walk (changing) process.

Pain was involved in our transitional period when most of us were introduced to the educational system (kindergarten/daycare) without the constant presence of our parents by our side, as mom/dad dropped us off on our very first day of school, and we saw the strange and sometimes frightening faces of our teachers/caretakers for the very first time.

Most of us experienced the pain of riding a bicycle or learning how to skate for the very first time.

We can all relate to the pain we’ve experienced when we moved to another location and lost contact with friends we’ve grown fond of as children only to experience the pain and uncertainty of having to establish new friendships with complete strangers.

This process of pain or change is a process that takes place more often than not in our lives and this is the catalyst of what can be that fine balance between success and failure in most of our lives. We tend to associate pain in a negative connotation yet what we neglect to consider is the fact that transitional pain or change is really good for us when we put it in its proper context.

What most self help gurus fail to explain is that in order for a person to experience breakthrough in their lives they must first experience the pain of change in every area of their lives, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and financially.

During the first stages of someone’s life changing transformation they will shed themselves sort of speak of the old skin and go through a metamorphosis of some kind into a new being, one that is experiencing an out with the old and in with the new kind of a change.

Peace Is Yours.....If You Want It!

What does peace mean to you?

Peace means many things, to many people, in many different parts of the world, but what it has in common with everyone is the fact that we ALL strive for peace at one time or another. Peace is a state of mind for some, an agreement for others, and a sense of respect, and harmony for many.

I'm sure each of us has experienced peace in his/her life at one time or another, while some experience peace daily, no matter what circumstances surround them, they seem to choose to have peace rather than despair, fear, and chaos.

You see....Peace is a choice we all have, no matter what's happening around us, we choose to experience peace when we make a conscious decision to welcome peace with an open mind/heart. We are the host and peace becomes our guest, now whether or not peace stays as our guest depends on how we treat peace.

If you respect someone or something then you will undoubtedly attract it, them, or they. If you disrespect, or disregard, it, them, or they, then you can be certain that your disrespect for it, them, or they will make it, them, or they flee from you faster, and further than you may think.

Whatever you desire whether it's peace, love, happiness, health, money, harmony, wisdom, knowledge, and all good and perfect gifts that heaven sends your way, make sure you respect them accordingly and they in turn will respect you and bring you all of the greatness life has to offer.

Laughter....The Cure of All Cures!

Have you ever hear an old saying "Laughter is medicine for the heart"? Well...It's true!

Laughter, is indeed a gift we've been given to be used for self preservation. Research shows that laughing helps protect the heart. Although studies are not sure why laughing protects the heart, the studies do explain that mental stress impairs the endothelium, which is the protective barrier lining a person’s blood vessels. Once the endothelium is impaired, it can cause a series of inflammatory reactions that lead to cholesterol build up in a person’s coronary arteries, which can ultimately cause a heart attack. Psychologist Steve Sultanoff, Ph. D., who is the president of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, gave this explanation:

"With deep, heartfelt laughter, it appears that serum cortisol, which is a hormone that is secreted when we’re under stress, is decreased. So when you’re having a stress reaction, if you laugh, apparently the cortisol that has been released during the stress reaction is reduced".

Also according to Sultanoff in his interview for the article for WebMD, laughter has been shown to increase tolerance of pain and boost the body’s production of infection-fighting antibodies, which can help prevent hardening of the arteries and subsequent conditions caused thereby such as angina, heart attacks, or strokes.

Sultanoff also added that research shows that distressing emotions lead to heart disease. It is shown that people who are “chronically angry and hostile have a greater likelihood for heart attack, people who “live in anxious, stressed out lifestyles have greater blockages of their coronary arteries”, and people who are “chronically depressed have a two times greater chance of heart disease.” WebMD 2000

So, the next time you're on the verge of a mental, and physical breakdown, because of the problems that may arise in your life, why not laugh it off instead!

In other words....STOP sweating the issues that arise in life and start preserving yourself and help others at the same time by laughing, Remember....Laughing is also contagious!

Trust Your Subconscious Mind!

A lot has been written about the subconscious mind and its powerful coordination in our lives. The subconscious mind is subject to the conscious mind, which means that whatever we input into our conscious mind will become the output of our subconscious mind which in turn will reflect into the manifestations we experience in our lives.

If a person is constantly thinking sickness, then sickness is what they'll manifest, if a person is thinking happiness and love, then happiness and love will become the experience in their life.

The reason why so many are suffering today is because of their lack of understanding when it comes to their subconscious mind and how it operates, in fact most don't even realize they have a subconscious so they keep living life in defeat and despair.

Even the Bible illustrates this in Hosea 4:6 where it states: "My people shall perish (defeat & despair) due to a lack (not knowing the power of their subconscious mind) knowledge".

Another of the many biblical verses could be found in Proverbs 23:7 "As a man thinks (conscious mind) in his heart (subconscious mind) so is he".

It's vital that we input into our conscious mind the much needed nutrients (positive affirmations, prayer, meditations, wisdom, love, peace, happiness, compassion, and all good things.) so that our subconscious mind manifest the kind of life we have been born to live!

Is sickness, poverty, destruction, ill will, and negativity the type of life we truly desire? Do you wake up each morning yearning to be sick, or anticipate with great joy not being able to financially meet your responsibilities?

Of course not!

Yet, many are subconsciously living the life described above due to their lack of understanding and misinformation they've been programmed to believe as truth all of these years since their childhood. The only way to TRULY change is by consistently (daily) feeding our conscious thoughts a healthy meal.

What healthy meal?

Well, look at it this way...If you're out of shape physically what do you do?

Answer: You change your eating habits and exercise.

Sound simple?

It is simple, but the fact is that many people will gain their weight back and some. The real answer lies in what we've been feeding our conscious (objective) external mind, who will then communicate itself with the (subjective) subconscious mind, who will then communicate itself with....US, YOU, ME, WE, or I.

When you decide to lose weight, and get in shape you must first communicate in a thought, then a word, and after the action will take place within itself. Now the most important key to keeping the weight off is to constantly speak those things that be not as though they were. Ex: " I'm thankful that I'm physically healthy and able to think well, eat well, and have the healthy, strong body I desire".

You do not want to say: "I need to lose this weight, and get in shape", or "I will lose this weight and keep it off". These affirmations sound positive, yet they're destructive in nature, since your subconscious mind is like a sponge and will not distinguish the word/words "lose" or "keep it off" it will just accept these words as an suggestion to keep yourself in the very condition you're in.

Let's say money is what you desire.

Start saying, "I'm financially sound, and resonate the wellness of my money, as the money magnet that I am".

This will work with anything your heart desires. The subconscious mind is so intriguing, and deep that no book, nor pages can contain it's depth and infinite power.

Love Is The Most Powerful Four Letter Word Ever!

WOW! Love is such a great spirit. It is the very essence of God incarnate into every living organism this universe is comprised of.

Each of us, no matter who you are, where we're from, or what we've done, love has been within us from day one....It's just sad that most don't care to notice!

You see, we get caught up in the euphoric effects of love rather than it's true significance which is more to just feel love, but to live it, to give it, and to receive it. When you live in love you give love to ALL and not just to those around us but to ALL...Easier said than done, Huh!

Many of you may be asking yourselves, "How about murderers, child molesters, serial killers, and the worst of the worst"? Well, love is unconditional, so they too we must love, yet the crimes they've committed must not go unpunished, but loving the person, and not associating them with the acts that they have committed is the key!

There is a fine line that few have mastered and many more are less eager to learn how to do. If you want to live in total FREEDOM then you too must learn to love in this manner, which is referred to as AGAPE love, or unconditional love!

Please understand, I'm not implying that a person who's committed the horrendous acts described above should receive a free pass based on love, however we should not condemn a persons spiritual entity to unforgivess, and torment because justice, I believe will be served in the next life by the appropriate powers that be, which strips us from dictating the spiritual laws for such acts.

With that being said, in the physical life we are currently experiencing, we must administer the justice that's put in place by the laws of the land to coincide with the process of not just punishment, yet the allotment for atonement for an individuals crime/crimes.

Some may agree or disagree...That's what "Our Blog" is for. We share our insights on whatever subjects concern us, or just make us curious.

One thing we can all agree on is this....LOVE is the most powerful four letter word ever!

Freedom Is Your Birthright!

A lot of folks use the word FREEDOM in their daily conversation without knowing that they're operating in freedom in one way, or another on a daily basis. Our society tends to view the word freedom as a state of being free physically, such as a person being freed from slavery, or prison, yet freedom has a much deeper implication in our day to day lives.

Freedom is our birthright!

Before birth during the conceptional process we operated freely in our mothers womb developing our organs, our cells, and every part of our being physically, spiritually, and emotionally. We, us, ourselves, them, each other, I had the freedom to exist before we existed.

Our freedom was granted to us in a triune (spiritually, mentally, physically) way before we made our physical entrance into this earth. With that being said freedom has been with us before we even knew what the word freedom meant.

People are free in many ways yet in bondage many more!

To understand the words expressed directly above, we must first look at the broad scope of "FREEDOM"!

Right now I ask that you think outside of the box, instead of a normal routine that you're accustomed to, let's say watching a favorite tv show, or talking with someone on the phone at a certain time, why not do something different like read a book instead of watching tv or listen to the radio, or take a walk, or watch a different show.

My point is this....You exercise your God given freedom by choice!

It's your choice to accept freedom from a daily routine, it's your choice to accept freedom from a daily bondage that may be the cause of an effect that you allowed into your life to rob you of your freedom. You see freedom is yours and no one can take it from you, you've chosen to give it up when you accept whatever circumstances the right (your birthrights) to dominate your most powerful mind.

Everyday we should awaken with the affirmations of freedom in every part of our most precious life knowing that we have, and are ourselves the spirit of freedom, and it's our choice to administer those rights that have been given to us FREELY!

I'm Here For You!: To Forgive Is To Give For!

I'm Here For You!: To Forgive Is To Give For!

To Forgive Is To Give For!

When something happens in our lives that attracts anger, hatred, resentment, death, unhappiness, and just pure negativity somewhere within lies unforgiveness.

Now I'm not saying that we are wrong in expressing our God given emotions, as a matter of fact we should express them more often, yet it's what we do during, and after experiencing these emotions what matters most.

I like to view my emotions as somewhat of a radio station tuner. Back in the days when we had radios that required a user to utilize its tuner button, we had to turn the dial to the desired frequency of whatever station we were tuning into and reach the perfect location on the dial in order to receive clear reception.

The antenna was used to fine tune the reception, and strengthen the frequency between the radio station and the users radio.

Well, the same could be said of our emotions. If we feel sad, happy, excited, angry, or frustrated our emotions will reflect those feelings in our day to day lives to the point where it shows up in our relationship with others, our financial stability, physical stability, mental state, sleep patterns, etc.

Forgiveness is that all powerful tangible asset that allows us to experience a life filled with Love, Peace, Health, Wealth, and all the beauty this earth has to offer in our most precious life.

We are in perfect harmony (frequency) when we forgive ourselves, and others, no matter who's at fault, or what circumstances caused the unforgiveness in the first place.

I know some situations are easier to forgive than others, yet we must find it deep within ourselves to reach the point were we choose to either live in true peace, and harmony, or put ourselves in a position of self hatred, and destruction.

In the end, when we refuse to forgive we only really hurt ourself, that's right, you hurt yourself because of your refusal to commit to forgiveness, or giving for!

Let Us Reason!

Hello everyone, First and foremost I thank you for taking time from your most precious life in visiting what I'd call "Our Blog".

The reason I've decided to call this "Our Blog" is due to the fact that I believe many will glean from the Love, Wisdom, and Knowledge that we will share with one another on the great trip we're all taking together called LIFE!

"Our Blog" is here for us to share our victories, and conquer perceived defeats, notice I use the word "perceived" when describing "defeat". I will NOT input the word "our" into perceived defeat since such an action will be claiming the "perceived defeats" as "our own".

My story is simple....I grew up in the tough streets of New York (uptown Manhattan & the Bronx) and as a youngster I witnessed, and participated in many negative activities that were spiritually, emotionally, financially, and physically destructive towards myself, and others!

I'm not one to condemn, or dwell in the past, I'd rather learn from it. You see my philosophy is this...."A person must first lose himself/herself to find out who they really are".

We are Beings that strive for Love, Peace, Prosperity, Harmony, Health, Wisdom, Knowledge, and all the great attributes life has to offer from day ONE!

I'm pretty much certain that not one of us can say that we came into existing on this earth to gain Misery, Poverty, Illness, Death, Destruction, Ignorance, and all the woes some of us experience.

"Our Blog" is not here for people who just want to whine about a situation, yet do nothing about it. We are here to shine a "light" if you will onto your destined path, A path that's filled with Love, Victory, and all great possibilities our most precious life has to offer.

Before we go any further please note that in order to experience any type of change for your life's best, forgiveness is the key to acquiring all of the Good, and Perfect Gifts that come to us from above. Simply put, if you're not willing to forgive others as well as yourself you can discontinue reading this any further.

If you're willing to forgive others as well as yourself then you've accomplished 100% change, and renewal in your most precious life. Now everything else is purely a journey, or a trip however you would want to call it.

The principle of forgiveness is found in MOST major religions of the world, and is the foregoing principle God uses in dealing with humanity. Most know the prayer Jesus taught his disciples to pray.....

Matthew 6:9-13 (King James Version)

9After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11Give us this day our daily bread.

12And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.