Motivation Is Key

Single and satisfied?

simona — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:50:45 +0000

I read an article posted on a church bulletin from author “lady in waiting”. The article was about single women being satisfied while waiting on their soul mate. The article went on to ask “Is it possible for someone to be satisfied with being single if she is waiting”?

My answer would be it depends. I think it is definitely possible for someone to be satisfied with being single if the person is not lonely. For the people that associate the single life as being lonely it may be a little bit more difficult. Feeling lonely will only attract more feelings of being lonely. The feeling state of waiting is associated with the future. It signifies lack of whatever it is that you are asking for. Being in that state can lead to impatience, anxiousness and discouragement. None of these feelings would be present if you already had possession of what you are asking. You have to “call those things that are not as thought they were”.

The article stated “Stand firm on your faith and keep on asking Single Person, the righteous judge hears your prayer”. My question is could it be possible to be satisfied while you keep asking? This one can be tricky but my answer would be NO. If you think about the principles of ask, believe and you shall receive there would be no need to keep on asking.

If you ordered from a catalogue you wouldn’t keep placing the same order would you? No, as a matter of fact the only time you will even call to check on your order was if there was a delay. Isn’t that the same with our requests? Isn’t it when “we feel” that there is a delay and we aren’t getting something when expected that we keep asking? Doesn’t that represent doubt?

The good thing is God does not need to be reminded! If you believe it is yours then you know that man or woman will show up at the right time…not your time. The important thing that I’ve learned this week is “letting it go” and allowing it to come, what ever it may be. If you keep asking that symbolizes disbelief. When you let it go & don’t try everything flows in a beautiful & harmonious way!

The lion in me

simona — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:35:25 +0000

I absolutely love this picture, it reminds me that true strength and character of a person comes from the inside not outer appearances.

When I look back on times when I was ready to give up and throw in the towel there was always a lion in me.

When I myself looked at my outer appearance in judgment there was always beauty in me.

When I felt weak and feeble there was always strength in me.

When I felt insignificant there was always meaning and purpose in me.

When I felt unsuccessful I now that true wealth lies inside me.

There may be times when we all feel less than our true self but you must know that deep within lies an extraordinary person. We often look at each other as the flesh that we see but we are merely owners of our bodies. The real you exist in inside. The real you is not defined by your looks, past hurt, demographics, status or material possessions. The real you is yearning to be free and to be expressed fully regardless of your up bringing, traditions, culture, thought patterns and learned behaviors.

Explore your inner being and get to know the real you. It is a wonderful and glorious feeling, get to know the LION IN YOU!

20 things I wish I knew growing up

simona — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:23:04 +0000

1. It’s ok to make mistakes as long as you learn from them they will make you stronger.

2. Don’t be hard on yourself.

3. Think positive- A positive attitude will get you very far in life.

4. Express yourself freely.

5. Believe in yourself no matter what.

6. Life is not measured by possession but by your character.

7. Do what you love and love what you do.

8. It’s okay to dream that’s where your future is born.

9. Except yourself flaws and all.

10. No man is an island- Life was not mean to be lived alone. Everyone needs people in their lives for different reasons.

11. Except people for who they are without judgment- I am learning to allow people to be who they are. Although you may not agree with their views, lifestyle or decisions. Everyone is responsible for his/her own life and I have to live mine.

12. The law of attraction- I must say learning that like attract like and we attract what is on our minds have been the one of the greatest lessons I have learned.

13. Follow your intuition- I was talking to a friend of mine and he told me he was taught to follow his intuition in everything that he does. It has led him to move to different cities and making decisions. That is something I am learning to trust now and wish I knew this earlier.

14. Take yourself less seriously- Life is too short…. laugh it’s not that serious.

15. Don’t grow up too fast- Life is a journey, enjoy it.

16. Healthy pride is good but when you allow it to block your blessings that’s bad.

17. Don’t take life for granted- Despite what you feel about where you should be in life there are people in the world right now that wish they had it as good as you.

18. Gratitude- Be thankful for EVERYTHING this is the only way to bring more blessings into your life.

19. Focus on enjoying your journey instead of reaching your destination- Too much time can be spent on achieving our goals, so much that we don’t enjoy getting there.

20. No one is perfect- NO ONE IS PERFECT SO GET OVER YOURSELF LOL. It is good to want better but when you get fixated on irrational goals you can set yourself for dissapointment.

What are some things you wish to have learned as a child?

DON’T GIVE TITHES OR OFFERINGS…

simona — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:27:52 +0000

I used to be one of many people that didn’t give offering “honestly”. Sometimes while giving I thought about how much I should give because a bill needs to be paid and something else could be done with the money. If you ever felt this way when giving tithes or offering PLEASE STOP KEEP YOUR MONEY! Yes, I said keep your money, what you will be doing is setting your self up for poverty. Let me explain, When you give with that mind set of lack and resentment you are not giving freely. Galatians 6:7-8: “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.” You will reap what you sow, would you plant seeds thinking that it wont grow? Wouldn’t you give it the sun light and water that it needs to grow? When you plant seeds you expect a plant to grow because there is no doubt in your mind to think other wise. That is how your faith should be. When you give your tithes, offerings or give to anyone you are planting a seed and your thoughts, words and faith represents the soil, sun and water. You will get back what you give with the same energy you give it. When you give while worrying about a bill you are mocking God. Remember God hears our thoughts even when we are not praying. He gives us the desires of our hearts. If you are thinking about how much you need money instead of asking our father you are not standing on God’s promises. Begin to stand firm on your faith, give and it will come back to you!

Real Faith

simona — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:13:36 +0000

“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step”. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

True faith is being able to see your dreams despite what your outer world may look like and despite what people say. If you can hold your dreams in your heart and mind it will manifest into your reality!

All too often are we derailed from the things we want no matter how small it is because of what we currently see. Last night I was ready to back out of something because I didn’t see how it would happen. Now that I think about it I didn’t even give it a chance because I was focusing on my current situation.

I woke up this morning and I remembered this quote and decided that I will step out on faith. If we continue to look at our current situation as a guide and not as contrast to what we want our current reality will remain the same. This morning I opened my eyes to the possibilities, and what I saw was grand!

I am glad that I made the decision because I know all things are currently working for me to see the results that I want. That is what I love about personal growth, there are always new heights to reach and new lessons to learn. I am reaching and encourage you to do the same.

Remember the sky is the limit!

Separation from “I Can’t”

simona — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:08:49 +0000

Today I thought about how we can sometimes limit ourselves from accomplishing things because of our connection with “I can’t”. Sometimes the phrase “I can’t” comfort our minds and provides us with the familiar feeling of being complacent.

I am here to say that “I can’t” is a deceiver and doesn’t want the best for us. “I can’t” likes to be careful not wanting to revisit any past disappointments and never likes to take risks. “I can” on the other hand is real in your face, taking on anyone or anything.

Although “I can” may require change and work, it is to our advantage. “I can” will drag you out of bed to motivate and inspire you to achieve all your goals. “I can” acts in faith and sees our road ahead before we do and guides us down the right path.

We can create anything we want with the power of our minds. Let us break ourselves free from past hurt, fear, and rejection. Forget about hereditary patterns, cultural barriers, race or sex. Let us start focusing on unleashing that power from within.

Dig deep and experience the love, happiness, joy and hope of life. Give thought to all you can be and more importantly all that you thought you couldn’t be! When “I cant” wants to pop in your mind for a visit, firmly say there is no room here for you “I can” is here to stay!

“Whether You Think You Can or Can’t, You’re Right”–Henry Ford