Spiritual Awakening

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Spiritual Awakening: Time For A Spiritual Drive!!!     In these trying times that we know as 2020 it is important to take a spiritual drive every now and then so that you can stay centered, focused, and grounded. On Thursday (12/3/2020) I took a spiritual drive after I had my say with a sales associate at Macy s because I used some choice words towards the associate who created an issue because she didn t really know the policy of redeeming Macy s Money by a former employee. As I got into my car I turned on the gospel station and I collected my thoughts. When I arrived home I contacted my Macy s contact and then I received a call from the store manager and we worked everything out. She asked me why I didn t ask for her immediately and I told her because I did not want to escalate the situation as I was very upset. I did apologize for using some not so pleasant words toward the sales associate. After taking a spiritual drive I realized that I need to practice the spiritual teachings that have served me well and that even though I was brave to speak my mind it didn t put me in the most positive light and that in the future I need to be brave but I also need to choose more appropriate words. I also realized that I had to be stronger in my spituality.   On the spiritual drive I realized that 2020 presented an opportunity to be stronger and to take action on projects that I had been holding back on. It was time for an awakening to answer a calling and to make changes that would enhance my life and the lives of others. It was time to be brave and set in motion ideas that I had been thinking about for awhile. It was time to take the spiritual drive and reconnect with GOD and listen to GOD S message as GOD wants to prosper us and to prosper others. During a spiritual drive you will find that you are creating opportunities to come alive by making a commitment to be of service and value to your community while detaching from outcomes and following you dreams. It was during the spiritual drive that I kept hearing don t worry about what could go wrong focus on what will go right and focus an becoming an action taker.    Our words have power and when we allow the words to fall out we win because we were brave in our attempt to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. Sometimes we need to just simply let the words flow and see where they will take us. If our words are hurtful we can seek forgiveness and learn not to let those words out in the future. So many times we are afraid that we hold back and this causes anguish and creates blockages that hold us back. Remember that every situation we encounter gives us an opportunity to grow and learn. We all have a fire inside of us that needs to burn so that we can illuminate the world.     During a spiritual drive we will receive messages that we must process and act upon. One of the messages that I received was to tap into my inner divinity and the fire that I have inside and let in burn so I can use my talents for good. In speaking my mind with the Macy s Associate perhaps I stopped her from treating someone else the way she treated me. It is now time to make a mind. body, soul connection and to be spiritually driven.Now is your time to be driven by spirit. It is time to seek the answers from GOD, Jesus, Source, Spirit, Ascended Masters, and The Masters. Now is your season to move forward in a positive direction of your goals and objectives. Now is your time to plan your work and work your plan as directed by GOD. Many times it takes a small set back to actually become a set up for something brighter. Now is the time to become an action taker and to remember that passion + action = success. Now is your time to shine your light brightly to illuminate the world. Now is the time to take a spiritual drive to set in motion all the resources needed to manifest the life that you desire. Remember you can only change yourself and the actions you take so be authentic and transparent and good things will happen for you. There will be trials and tribulations however when you overcome them you will be stronger. Take that spiritual drive and heed the messages. Namaste!!! Spiritual Awakening: Quenching A Thirst!!!As I opened up my lemon lime Gatorade this morning (11/24/20) I started to think about the importance of quenching your thirst and staying hydrated so that you can embrace the spiritual awakening process. I have come to understand that if you thirst for something and it is going to enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life you must find ways to quench your thirst. If you thirst for peace, love, joy, and prosperity then you must become peaceful, loving, joyful, and prosperous. The question is how do you maintain a positive outlook while evolving as a person dealing with so  much noise around you pulling you in all directions? The answer is to drink from the goblet of gifts that GOD has provided to you so that you can create a life filled with bliss and abundance. With all the uncertainty in the world today one thing remains constant and that is the fact that GOD wants you to prosper so you can prosper others. In quenching our thirst and the thirst of others we begin to open up channels that will allow us to step into our power and achieve the greatness that GOD has in store for us. I know that many people are hurting right know and are thirsty thus we must help them to quench their thirst so that they can face everything and rise.       When we quench our thirst by drinking from the silver cup we are able to connect with GOD and be directed on our spiritual path with the strength and courage needed to make a positive impact in our lives and in the lives of others. When we drink from the silver cup we acknowledge the power of GOD and GOD S plan for us which is far greater that the plan we have for ourselves. In quenching our thirst and drinking from the silver cup we recognize the transfer of power from GOD to ourselves which allows us to tap into our inner divinity and thus manifest the life that GOD has planned for us. In tapping into our inner divinity and recognizing the divinity in others we can come together and quench each others thirst therefore allowing peace, love, and understanding to rule the day.     In quenching our thirst and the thirst of others we are able to bring forth a community where kindness is the priority. It is when we put aside our differences and understand that we are all divine children of GOD thirsting to be loved and successful. I have come to realize that the answers we are seeking to quench our thirst are all around us all we have to do is to wake up and become more aware of the messages that GOD is sending to us. It is our duty to be driven by GOD, Source, Spirit, Jesus, The Angels, and The Ascended Masters so that we can become heart centered and quench our thirst.    It is now our time to quench our thirst and take control by following GOD S messages and using the time that we have on this earth  to become a become a beacon of hope and love for others to be guided by as they continue on their journey to quench their thirst. It is time for us to drink in the positive energy and to become that light that drives out the darkness that may be creating blockages for people that seek to reach their full potential. The last 9 months have taught me that the best way to overcome adversity is to face it head on and allow GOD to sort everything out. I have learned to let go and let GOD and to follow the messages that GOD is sending. I have also come to believe that when you are seeking to quench your thirst that the universe will provide the sources needed to fill you thus allowing you to move forward in a positive direction of your dreams.     Once our thirst is quenched we are commanded to move along our path with strength, courage, and enthusiasm to lift others by shining our light and illuminating the world. Let this be a time of unity, hope, and healing as we quench our thirst to be of service and value to others so that we can continue to elevate ourselves and glorify GOD. Let today and everyday be a day where when you lay down to sleep you can say yes I lived my life in joy and my life brought joy to others. May you continue to quench your thirst and grow personally, professionally, and spiritually by seeking answers. Stay Positive!!! Spiritual Awakening: Crying Out Loud!!!In a time when it seems that our nation (USA) is divided we need to cry out to Jesus and seek salvation by overcoming all the obstacles that appear to be creating blockages in our personal, professional, and spiritual life. It is time to embrace the spiritual awakening process and eliminate the things that no longer serve us. It is our time to set our souls on fire and to make peace, love, and understanding part of our daily lives. It is time to see that we as people are more alike than different. If we are to positively impact our life and the lives of others we must recognize that we are all divine children of GOD and GOD wants us to prosper so that we can prosper others. It is when we show love, kindness, and compassion that we receive love, kindness, and compassion in return.       As we cry out to Jesus and seek to set our heart on fire we must be aware and awake so as to see the messages that are being sent to us so that we can grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. It is important to act on those messages and to let go and let GOD as GOD S plan for us is far more powerful than the plan that we have for ourselves. I recently hosted an event to benefit The American Cancer Society Relay For Life that raised $110. ON the way home I received a message to start JERSEYS OF HOPE where I would donate jerseys in good condition and seek jerseys from others and then auction them off at Relay For Life. I took the message and took action and now am sharing my experience so as to help others become a soul on fire.       When you become a soul on fire with kindness in your heart you will begin to attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life so that you can make positive changes in your life and in the lives of others. I have learned to speak life and to cry out loud for causes that are near and to me as I have come to realize that what the mind can conceive and your heart can believe you can achieve. I have also come to understand that their will be doubters, naysayers, and haters but you must shut them out and become heart centered in all you do remembering to follow GOD S messages being delivered to you.     Through the spiritual awakening process I have learned that our words have power and how we state thing can change things in an instant. I have come to understand that when we take a moment to really see the person in the mirror and peel back the onion we discover out true self thus we are able to make a stronger mind, body, soul connection. When we stop comparing ourselves to others and speak life by committing to be the best version of ourselves we open up the channels to manifest the life that we desire. It is when we cry out loud and hit the reset button that we are able to move forward in a positive direction of our dreams and thus find our definition of success. A few weeks ago I was feeling bad because I haven t found a new job yet and wanted to throw in the towel. After I sat quietly for a few moments and took a few deep breaths it occurred to me that GOD had a plan for me and that I needed to continue to follow GOD and allow everything to unfold as GOD has planned. It was at that moment that I knew I was going to be and overcomer.     As I reflected back on all that I have overcome I cried out loud and realized that each time I thought I had set backs they were actually set ups for something better. Sometimes when we face loss we are afraid to face things because of the uncertainty that is involved. It is now time to face everything and rise and to take action so that we improve the quality of our life and the lives of others. It is time to find our purpose and take action to live our life on purpose. It is time for you to realize that you have the power to step into your greatness. It is time to stand up and cry out loud.    Now is your season to win. It is your chance to set in motion all the resources necessary to bring your life to a level of excellence. STAY POSITIVE!!! Spiritual Awakening: A Heavy Flow!!! As I left The Points For Cure Football Edition Fundraiser on Sunday 10/25/2020 a heavy flow of emotions and ideas came over me and I felt myself tuning into a spiritual message to press on and be innovative. This feeling permeated the day on Monday (10/26/2020) as I rested most of the day. I began to watch The Monday Night Football Game and went into my bedroom to rest and the next thing I knew I was out like a light. I woke up around 11:00 PM and was full of energy and couldn t get back to sleep so I spent the next hours working on promoting The 2021 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of Plantation and a new fundraising idea, Jerseys Of Hope. The premise of the fundraiser is to obtain different sports jerseys and to have them put out for bid with the money being donated to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of Plantation. This vision came to me during a time when it seemed that I was receiving many spiritual messages that all seemed to be based on using my talents for good. As I sat down to write this entry today (10/27/2020) I started to seek the answer to why was this spiritual energy coming into my life now? I peeled back the onion and discovered that Friday (10/30/2020) is my Mother s Birthday in Heaven and concluded that this heavy flow is due to her spiritual presence and she is sending me messages to move forward and continue to be of service and value to others.As spiritual energy begins to flow to us we must be careful to only absorb the positive ions that will all us to take action and move forward in a positive direction of our goals and objectives. Lately in our daily lives there has been a lot of negative energy surrounding us due to the current climate of our nation. It is our responsibility to turn away from the negative energy and bring positive energy and positive messages into our lives so that we can maintain a heavy flow of peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our lives. Recently I started to block out the negative political ads, the negative news, and the negative posts on social media. As a result my energy level is increasing and I am able to focus on that which I believe is making a difference in my life and in the lives of others. As a result of a heavy flow of positive energy I have been able to face challenges head on and as result grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. I have come to understand that not everyone is going to agree with what I am doing and not everyone is going to support my charitable endeavors and I am fin with that as I know that many people will support me. In the past I used to focus on the naysayers, the doubters, and the haters wondering why they weren t helping and it would drain me now I focus on those who support me and it energizes me and allows me to use the heavy flow of energy for good.Now when I sit in meditation I let everything go and focus on the messages that are coming through and I see how they fit into my calling thus allowing me to transform and detach from results thus allowing the positive energy to flow freely to and from me. I have begun to ask myself how wills haring things enhance my life and the lives of others. I have come to realize that I must stand in my truth and do what I believe will create a positive flow of energy so as to bring bliss and abundance to myself and to others. The time is now to stop worrying about who is receiving my messages and to simply grasp that those who need my message will receive it. The heavy flow of energy is good and when we decipher the good vibes from the bad vibes we are able to pursue our dreams.     The dream we have may at times seem impossible however the word impossible when broke up says I m possible. The heavy flow of energy will allow us to pursue our quest regardless of what others may think for it is when we are true to ourselves and walk in our truth by taking action on our passion that we will find success. Now is the time for you to take the heavy flow of energy and channel it so that you can soar to heights that at one time were only imagined. Namaste!!! Spiritual Awakening: Passion It On!!!As many of you are aware I am very passionate about helping those touched by cancer. Through the spiritual awakening process I have learned to take action to create fundraisers that will positively impact the lives of those touched by cancer. This journey began in 1998 when I was introduced to The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. It was at my first relay that I met many great people who were cancer survivors and caregivers. Through the encounters with these amazing people I realized that I was not alone in facing the loss of loved ones due to cancer. As my journey continues today (10/22/2020) I realize just how important the equation Passion + Action = Success. It is when we are passionate and take action that we find success. One of the keys to passing you passion on is to come from a place that is heart centered remembering that what we do for ourselves dies with us but what we do for others lives long after we have left the human plane. Through the years I have come to understand that when you find your passion and tap into your inner divinity that you will attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. It is when you discover your purpose that you grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. It is when you embrace your passion and do things daily understanding what the mind can conceive and the heart can believe you can achieve.Though 2020 has presented many trials and tribulations and I fell short of my fundraising goal I learned from the experiences and have now turned the page to my 2021 fundraising. I have launched http://main.acsevents.org/goto/jdogg2021 as the fundraising page and set up the two events that are posted at the beginning of this post. I have also set up a fundraiser with Scentsy. I have taken my passion and taken action and I am confident that I will find success. It is when you take action that the universe conspires to provide you with resources that will lead to your success.It is when we decide to face everything and rise that we can follow our passion and step into our power to achieve the greatness that is our birthright. It is when we stop worrying what can go wrong and start looking for what can go right that we evolve and reach heights that once seemed unimaginable. It is when we understand just how powerful we are that we change our lives by taking action to move forward in a positive direction of our dreams. Now is your time to follow your passion and shut out the doubters, haters, and naysayers and simply follow your heart so that you can spread your wings and soar. Don t let people tell you it can t be done show them that it can be done and that you are doing it. Now is your time to shine your light and illuminate the world.  It is your time to take your passion and act upon it by detaching from the outcome and learning from the experience.    It is when we follow our passion and dance on GOD S great dance floor that we are able to attract more bliss and abundance into our life. It is when we follow the message of GOD and live our life passionately that we can make a positive impact on the world by being of service and value to others. Instead of making everything a debate and trying to be right it is important to do the right thing and focus on how you can improve the lives of others while improving your life.  It is when you pass your passion on and put aside what others think that you are will experience and create an amazing life for yourself. Many times it is a simple as sitting in meditation and then acting on the messages that you receive.One of the great resources that I found to help igniting my passion is The Passion Test book. In following the teachings of this book I have found that I can stay focused, centered, and grounded as I continue on a quest to make a positive difference in the world. I find myself turning back to this book when I find myself getting a bit off track or when I feel stuck. It is through the evaluation of our progress that we are able to live life passionately and with purpose thus allowing us to create some great memories that will serve as the fuel to propel us to great heights. Live your passion and pay it forward today. Stay Positive!!! Namaste!!! Spiritual Awakening: United In Spirituality!!!As I finished the invocation at The Cardinal Gibbons JV Football Game on 10/14/2020 I began to think of how now is the time for all of us to come together and be united in spirituality. I started to think about the two prayers that have molded me through out my life and how when I am having challenges to connect my personal, professional, and spiritual life I turn to these two prayers to remind me of the importance of keeping a connection to GOD. As I drove home after announcing an exiting game that ended with The Cardinal Gibbons Chiefs defeating The Chaminade Madonna Lions 21-20 I started to think about how ironic it is to nickname a Christian School The Lions as the Romans used to sacrifice Christians to the lions. I also thought about how these two teams battled hard and in the end were playing to glorify GOD by utilizing there talents to bring joy to others. I then realized that off the field these two team serve their community and participate in many projects to uplift others. They show us that it is important to be unified in spirituality.Now is the time to put partiality aside and forget about being right or wrong but be more interested in doing the right thing. Now is the time to find ways to unite in spirituality. Now is the time to recognize that we are all divine children of GOD and GOD wants us to prosper and to prosper others. We have a great opportunity to shine our light and illuminate the world by embracing the fruits of spirit and seeking ways to be of service and value to others.It is when we unite in spirituality that we can accomplish great things. It is now that we can show the world that the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations. Now is the time to look at just how similar we all are and how we all share in the challenges that are facing our world thus we must allow peace, love, and understanding to rule the day. Now is the time to gather and show empathy and compassion to one another and find the ways to lift our neighbors so that we can face any adversity that comes our way. It is imperative to understand that if GOD brought you to it that GOD will bring you through it.  As you continue on your spiritual path and continue to evolve ascending towards spiritual enlightenment may you understand that you can make changes that will improve your personal, professional, and spiritual life however also understand that there are some things you can not change.In uniting in spirituality we can improve the quality of life for everyone simply by adopting a philosophy to take action to help other people to excel. We have  a great power inside all of us to use our talents for good. Now is the time to use our talents to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Now is our opportunity to meet on a spiritual plane eyeball to eyeball, flesh to flesh, heart to heart to see how we can change the path of our world. If you are in a position to help someone who may be facing challenges take the opportunity to do so for it is when you help others that you open up the channels to receive.I first recited The Jaycees Creed in July of 1989 when I joined The Coral Springs Jaycees. Through The Jaycees I gained leadership skills while working on community service projects. I was awarded the highest honor a Jaycees Member can earn, A JCI Senatorship(#62653). Through my involvement I witnessed 1st hand what can happen when people unite in spirituality as I was given the opportunity to serve as Chairperson for The Spreading The Joy Program which provided food baskets to needy families at Thanksgiving and took children from those families on a Holiday Shopping Spree for 18 years. It was amazing to see people from all walks of life coming together to lift those in need. We didn t look at political affiliations, race, sexual orientation, or gender we simply decided to unite in spirituality and help those who need help. I took my Jaycees experience one step further when in July of 2002 I traveled to The Philippines to be a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer. I came home in February 2003. The months in The Philippines showed me just how important it is to be united in spirituality as again people from all walks of life came together to serve. Stay Positive Today!!! Namaste!!! Spiritual Awakening: Keeping Hope Alive!!!      As I sat down to write this entry today (9/25/2020) I was watching the news of the unrest that is happening in our country. I was thinking how disconnected people are to GOD and doing things that do not honor GOD. I watched people being violent and started to think where did we lose hope and how can we keep hope alive. The answer came to we can keep hope alive by turning back to GOD and embracing the spiritual awakening process. It is time to get everyone in alignment to the belief that we are all divine children of GOD and GOD wants us to prosper and to prosper others. It is imperative that we all get all the facts that are available to us when looking into the issues of today. It is time to come together and be guided by GOD and reconnect with GOD so we can begin to heal our nation that is at this point in time divided. It appears to me that many people are angry and we know that acting out in anger only makes the situations that we are facing worse. We need to keep hope alive by understanding that in order to have change we need to have effective dialogue that will affect the way things are done in the future. We must commit to making peace, love, and understanding a priority. We have an opportunity to introduce spirituality into all of our communities. The first step to growth and overcoming a problem is in acknowledging that a problem exists. Today I see that we have several problems in our country as we have lost our moral compass and have allowed hate and vitriol to rule our day. We have become excuse makers and many have forgot that their behavior has a lot to do with how they are treated. It now comes to a point where you have to decide am I going to be part of the problem or am I going to be part of the solution? I have decided to be part of the solution.     One way to keep hope alive and to be part of making your community a better place for all is to allow GOD to set your soul on fire and to ignite a flame of good inside of you that you can use to inspire and empower others. The only flames we should see in our communities are the flames from the candles lit to lift others up in prayer. It is when we tap into our inner divinity and recognize the divinity in others that we can keep hope alive. When we take action to build and improve our communities we strengthen our community and we grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. Today we need to get back to watching out for each other and seeing how we can be of service and value to one another. We need to stop hurting one another and find ways to lift each other up so that everyone can have the opportunity to bring peace, love, joy, and prosperity to their lives. It starts by having a pure heart guided by love for when you have caring, empathy, and compassion you can overcome all the challenges that we are facing today. We need to bring respect back into our everyday lives and abide by the universal laws set forth by GOD.     Now is the time for us to rise to keep hope alive to turn things around in our communities. It is time to step into your power and achieve the greatness which is your birthright. It is time to come together and find solutions that will benefit everyone in your community. It is time to take responsibility for your actions and hold yourself accountable for the outcomes. It is time to have a bit of common decency and find ways to positively impact the community where we live work and play. We can keep hope alive by looking at the inner instead of judging on the outer. We must comport ourselves in a manner that people will want to follow so as to make positive change in our communities. We have abilities to peel back the onion and to get all the facts and to keep hope alive. Now is the time for those who have the ability to improve the  quality of life in their community to step up and see what they can do to make a difference in the lives of others. Today is an opportunity for you to do something positive to keep hope alive in your community. Please Stay Positive. Namaste!!! Spiritual Awakening: Make It A Better Day!!!     With all the craziness that is happening in our world today it is imperative that those of us who have had a spiritual awakening come together and make it a better day. The news bombards us daily with all the divisiveness that is happening in our community when in reality there is a lot of good that people are doing however our news media would rather focus on the negative and keep everyone arguing. I have come to realize that when we become action takers and start to detach from being right or wrong we find ourselves doing the right thing. If we are going to make it a better day we must connect with GOD and understand that we are all divine children of GOD and GOD wants everyone to prosper. If we are all to prosper we must put our differences aside and find common ground where everyone benefits. If we are to make it a better day we must overcome our differences and realize that we are truly more alike than we are different.     To create a better way it is important to understand that if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring you through it. It is important to tap into your inner divinity and answer your calling by making positive change sin your personal, professional, and spiritual life. The key to making a better is to speak life and to find a commonality with all those that you come in contact with through out the day.     When we begin to speak life we begin to vibrate at a higher level thus we are able to attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our lives as we make it a better day. Now is the time to stop making everything a debate and to simply understand that if we are to make it a better day we must be more kind, compassionate, and empathetic toward our fellow human beings. Over the last 6 months I have seen people come together to help one another however the media is not covering that as they continue to spin a narrative of divisiveness. There are many challenges that we are facing to create a spiritual shift toward goodness and to make a better day however if we begin to look beyond the outer and more toward the inner we can have a meeting of the minds and understand that most of all want the same thing and that is to have our basic needs met. I know many people are struggling and feeling frustrated due to many circumstances that are beyond their control however I know that GOD doesn t put anything on your plate that you can not handle. You are truly amazing and in a position to make it a better day simply by staying connected to GOD. It is time to dive in and go to the deep end.Remember when you were a kid learning to swim how you would hang on to the wall and work your way around the pool and then one day you reached the deep end and you said the heck with it I am going to try to paddle my way across to the other side. At first you may have been scared yet you went forward and started to paddle to the other side then when you made it to the other side there was a feeling of euphoria as you gained a sense of accomplishment. The same thing happens when you have a spiritual awakening and know that you can control how your day will go. The world today is bit crazy and mixed up however you can make it a better day by tapping into you spirituality and becoming a loving and caring person who commits to be of service and value to others. Now is the time to come alive and find ways to live your life on purpose.       It is your time to come alive and make a better day realizing that what the mind can conceive and your heart can believe you can achieve. You have a bright light that when lit will illuminate the world as you dream with your eyes wide open allowing you to see the possibilities that are beyond the horizon to make it a better day. You have the opportunity to show others that you will make it a better day by becoming a peaceful warrior who respects the view points of others and who works for the common good. Now is the time to find the commonality that binds us all together to make a better day. Namaste!!! Spiritual Awakening: It All Adds Up!!!    As I celebrated my 55th birthday on August 2, 2020 I sat in reflection and adding numbers and seeing what they meant and then I realized that it all adds up just as GOD has intended. My birth date is 8/2/1965 which when you add comes out to 31 and when you add 3 +1 you get 4 and then today (8/10/2020) I found this song that mentions the number 4. The #$ has been one of my favorite numbers since I was a child. As a result I looked up the meaning of the #4 and this is what I found.Seeing angel number 4 is a sign from your angels that they are working hard on your behalf. Your angels are contacting you with a message about what you need to do to achieve your goals.The number 4 is a practical number, and our angels use it to communicate with us about everyday, down-to-Earth concerns.Unlike angel number 3, which is creative and highly spiritual, angel number 4 can be taken quite literally to mean that your guardian angels are near you, on Earth, working on your behalf.Angel number 4 is likely to provide you with direct guidance about your life.Because the number 4 is concerned with practical matters, angelic messages containing angel number 4 may be related to everyday, mundane concerns that may otherwise slip by unnoticed.Angel number 4 may appear in a variety of ways in your experience, many of which may seem ordinary.You may notice the number 4 on the clock throughout the day, or it may come up again and again in monetary transactions, the number of messages in your inbox, work-related documents, bills, and invoices.Seeing angel number 4 may be a message about becoming more organized or diligent in the pursuit of your goals.When your guardian angels send their guidance, they may use any means to reach you, so keep your mind and heart open to spirit.The four witnesses of God on earth are miracles, wonders, signs and the gifts of the Holy Spirit (Hebrews 2:4).Therefore, open your mind and heart and prepare yourself to receive their guidance! As I reflected on the #4 I began to see how many times it appears in my life such as the fact that there are 4 downs in football, I went to high school for 4 years and college for 4 years, there are 4 seasons in a year, and also 4 quarters in football. In looking at the amount of times the #$ appears in my life I know that it is time to take action and start to tap into my inner divining thus allowing me to make changes and answer my calling to be of service and value to others.  Now that we know what the #4 means we can better utilize our talents to follow our guides to live a life of joy and to bring joy to others.Another number that has been one of my favorites is the #18 which is Chai in Hebrew meaning life.Angel number 18 by its recurrence implies that a set of old things are coming to closure and that new prospects are opening up shortly with the help of divine intervention. It is necessary to have self-confidence and trust in the guardian angels if you have to overcome any serious obstacles that may come up during the transition from the old to the new situation. All old things will yield new and better opportunities, and it is up to you to convert them into fabulous objects.The manifestation of angel number 18 in your life promises that you are becoming more prosperous by the day, and you are leading a fantastic life right now. This requires prompt and right decisions followed by necessary actions, and you should be ready to transform yourself for the new life.As you can see the numbers add up and allow us to create the life that we desire as long as we heed and act upon the messages that are being delivered to us. It is through the understanding of the numbers that we encounter that we can evolve spiritually, personally, and professionally and therefore help other people to excel as we continue to grow in mind, body, and soul. It is when we look at the numbers that it all adds up. Look at 18 +4 = 22  with 2 +2 = 4. There are four elements which allow for us to .flow with a positive energy which in turn allows us to become the person GOD has intended us to be.It is through realizing that it all adds up that we are able to embrace the spiritual awakening process and vibrate on a level that brings peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our lives. Stay Positive!!! Namaste!!! Spiritual Awakening: Winning In The End!!!     In today s turbulent world where everything has turned into a debate it is imperative that we understand the importance of winning the spiritual battles that are being fought in our daily lives. It seems that we as a society have lost our way as we are being forced to choose sides and thus a division has widened between all of us as we have forgotten that we are all divine children of GOD and GOD wants us to prosper and be great. We have taken things to the extreme wanting to cancel those who have different view points than we do. One can not even buy GOYA products without some making judgments and violating the 3rd agreement from Don Miguel Ruiz. Due to COVID-19 there is a division of the pro mask people and the anti mask people when in reality we don t know if wearing a mask or not wearing a mask really helps. People have simply lost their minds and lost their way as they continue to battle over many things that in the end do not and will not matter. If we are to win in the end we must look beyond the outer and seek to connect on a cellular level with the inner divinity that each of us have inside of us.Instead of getting caught up in the media narratives and the negativity become an action taker that will positively change the world one person at a time. Instead of spewing hate and vitriol at those who disagree with you seek to get to know them and find common ground. If we are to win in the end and make our world one that is harmonious that focuses on compassion and kindness we mus awakening by answering our calling and becoming the change we want to see in the world. Our nation (AMERICA) is fractured and if we are to heal the nation we must commit to winning together. In order to win we must teach people how to love themselves so that they can spread love to others. If we are to be winners we must put aside labels and understand that each of us has a spiritual gift and that when we use that gift to be of service and value to others we all win. If we are to win we must get back to the spiritual teachings of the ascended masters and understand that not everything has to be a debate. If wee are to win in the end we must come together and work to recognize the divine in everyone.Let us stop the fighting and start uniting. Let s stop allowing ourselves to be triggered by all the media hype. Imagine if the media didn t push the divisiveness narrative and if we didn t buy into the way that people are trying to keep us fighting and instead we focused on positivism and worked for the common goal of empowering and inspiring others by being kind and compassionate. While we change the narrative and what we focus on we must also change the mind set of people and show them that they the power to make positive change. What if instead of showing all these KAREN Videos we showed videos of people coming together to help others. What if instead of fighting we united in finding a common ground where it doesn t matter about being right or wrong but about doing the right thing.    We win when we let go of wanting to be right all the time. We win when we start to help other people. We win when we get back to a spiritual base that allows us to be peaceful in all we do thus attracting peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our lives.  We win when we decide that everyone has a value and it is up to all of us to make that person feel valued. In these turbulent times we win when we show respect to one another. When we stop arguing and find that we are more alike than we are different we win.The best way to win is to let go and let GOD. GOD will guide you to victory. Though we may be going through a fire GOD will protect us and help us to win as he helps us to step into our power and achieve the greatness that he has prepared for us. We win when we learn from the past so we can live in the present so that we create a future that is bright and filled with hope and healing. This is your season to win!!! Spiritual Awakening: Write Your Own Narrative!!!     With all that is going on in the world today now is the time to awaken spiritually and write your own narrative with the help of GOD. As I sat down to write this post today (5/29/2020) I began to think about how the last 4 months have impacted my life and the things that I do. I started to look at all the media I have been watching and how it has been affecting me spiritually and emotionally. I found myself listening to the narratives of the media sources and getting detached and disconnected from source putting me in a dark place. Then I found out that my employment with Macy s was severed due to COVID-19 and this put me in an even darker place. It was at the moment of darkness that I needed to tap into my inner divinity and practice what I preach about staying positive. I began to list everything that is going well for me and as a result I decided it was time to write my own narrative with the guidance from GOD. I took a moment to walk through my condo and as I passed The Serenity Prayer I had an awakening that I needed to walk in y truth and do the best I can with the tools I have.It is when we begin to change ourselves and our perspectives and write our own narrative that we begin to awaken more and more spiritually. We get caught up in others narratives so many times that it creates blockages that stop us from stepping into our power and achieving greatness. The narrative that I have chosen to write is that we are more alike than different.     It is time to look into what is in our hearts and to write our own narrative as we are all divine children of GOD and GOD wants us to prosper. The best way to prosper is to recognize that everyone has the ability to be of service and value to each other.  In writing your own narrative it is important to find ways to be of service and value to others. It is now time to make spiritual connections by vibrating at a high level that your narrative starts with love. It is when we lead with love in our heart that we are able to give and receive love thus allowing us to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. In writing your own narrative it is important to walk in your truth. When we come from a position of love and walk in our truth we are able to take action knowing that if GOD brought us to it GOD will bring us through it as we continue to move in a positive direction along our spiritual path.     Though we may have fear we need to commit to facing everything and rising as we write our own narrative. It is time to let go and let GOD as we write the narrative that will enhance our lives and the lives of others. It is a time to be the change that we want to see in the world by detaching from what others are reporting and doing and allowing GOD to guide us in our journey as we write our own narrative. It is time for us to come alive and make a real positive impact on the communities where we live, work, and play. It is time to look beyond the outer of a person and into their inner being and connect on a cellular level that allows everyone to prosper. If we see someone in despair and we are in a position to help we need to show kindness and compassion so our narrative reads of kindness, empathy, and compassion.      GOD will direct us in writing our own narrative as GOD is a way maker. GOD will guide you in your quest toward spiritual enlightenment as you pray and give praise thus creating your own narrative which will allow you to make a mind, body, and soul connection that will help to attract peace,love,joy, and prosperity into your life. It is our season to rise above and write our own narrative.     When things seem there darkest that is when we can find the light by writing our own narrative creating opportunities to rise above and thus having a life that id filled with bliss and abundance. As you write your own narrative remember you can make edits and learn to tap into your inner divinity thus allowing you to evolve. Today is the day for you to rise above and write your own narrative. Namaste!!! Spiritual Awakening: Making Memories!!!      Each day when we awaken we are given opportunities to continue along our spiritual path and to create memories that will fuel us as we continue on our quest to be of service and value to others. The events of the last 9 days in the wake of what is being considered the murder of George Floyd we have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly as the spirituality of a nation has been shaken. I have seen many people come together for the common good while I have also witnessed evil in the form of rioting and looting. I started to think what makes a person do evil things and then I realized that perhaps it is due to their subconsciousness of memories of encounters with law enforcement or simply that they feel unloved and unheard. Every action that we experience shapes who we are and it is through those memories that we begin to shape our being mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is in the looking back at the memories that we can face the pain and clear blockages so that we can awaken spiritually and move forward in a positive direction of our dreams. It is in the learning from our past that we can plan for the future and live in the present.  It is when we have photographs and memories that evoke a positive response that we are able to take positive action to create memories that will positively impact our life and the lives of others.     Today (6/4/2020) I visited my old house in Coral Springs which was recently sold due to the death of my step-dad in December. As I gathered items that Paula, my step-dad s significant other put aside for me I realized that all I have left to remember my mom who was called home to GOD on July 5, 2012 and my step dad who was called home to GOD on December 24,2019 were the photographs. As I did a final walk through the memories came rushing back and a sense of grief was lifted from my shoulders. I then went back to my the condo that I shared with my DAD until his untimely death on June 7,2018 and as I walked in the door I turned to the box with his ashes and remembered all the good times we shared. I am still living in the condo hoping to make new memories that will make my mom, my step-dad, and my dad proud. I have the great portrait of my mom that I see daily and it reminds me that as challenging as life can be I must do my best to stay positive and make memories that will leave a legacy of hope and healing. It is in the creation of memories that we grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.     Most nights I am in bed by Midnight and I reflect back on the day while answering the questions did I live my life in joy today and did my life bring joy to others today? If I can answer yes I know that I created some memories that will positively impact my life and the lives of others. In creating memories we are able to open up channels that allow us to continue on a spiritual path growing daily while making a difference in the communities where we live, work, and play. In looking back on the memories there are many times I wish I had one more day with those called home to GOD however I know that they are angels watching over me making sure I stay on a path to make positive memories.     In looking back as we create memories we all wish for that one more day. This is why it is so important that we make each day count. Yesterday is gone and tomorrow is not promised that is why they call today the present. May you open that present and understand that this is the day the lord hath made so I will be glad and rejoice in it. Today is a day to make memories and to be of service and value to others as you continue to move long your path to spiritual enlightenment.    It is in looking back that we can learn from our mistakes while also enhancing our lives as a result of our successes. We can seek the answers to how I could have done something differently so that we can learn and grow through the spiritual awakening process. It is in making memories that we bring peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our lives while touching the lives of others. Stay Positive!!! Namaste!!! Spiritual Awakening: The Power Of Gratitude!!!     I woke up today (5/15/2020) and it was raining as I am continuing to shelter in place due to The COVID-19 Crisis. I did what I do each day as my feet hit the floor I looked to the heavens and said Thank You GOD for giving me another day to be of service and value to others. As I started to get dressed I started to think about just how powerful gratitude is while you are experiencing a spiritual awakening. The power of being thankful for what you have allows you to attract more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. On Wednesday (5/13/2020) I went to volunteer at a food distribution site and upon my arrival I was told by a police officer that they were all set with volunteers however to come back and they would give me some food. I said thank you and went about my way. I went back and was given chicken strips, apples, and squash. I said thank you and this seemed to bring more positivism into my day.  As I put the food away I started to pray and give thanks to GOD, Jesus, and  The Angels. It was in this moment that I realized the power of gratitude for each time I have been grateful I have been able to experience bliss and abundance. Read More Spiritual Awakening:Unmasking Your Truth!!!It has been 8 weeks of wearing a mask out due to The COVID-19 Crisis. As I was unmasking today (5/8/2020) I began to think about how important it is to unmask your truth so that you can allow for personal, professional, and spiritual growth. Many times we will put on masks so that we can adapt so that we can take the action necessary to step into our greatness while being of service and value to others. It is when we take the mask off and peel back the facades that we are able to unleash the truth and create the freedom for us to attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our lives as we continue on our spiritual path.  It is when we unmask that we are able to face everything and rise by eliminating the blockages that may have been holding back from becoming the person GOD wants us to be. When we unmask and walk in our truth we are able come alive and follow our passion so that we detach from outcomes and thus are able to be a beacon of light in our community. So many times we get caught up in trying to be something that we are not we stifle the opportunity to expand our horizons and become enlightened. It is when we become distracted that we must take a moment to unmask and tap into our inner divinity and reconnect with GOD which allows us to live our purpose driven life and walk in our truth. Read More As I have been sheltering in Place since (3/16/2020) I have had the opportunity to look at things from a spiritual perspective. One thing that kept coming to me was the fact that while I was safe at home I have the opportunity to grow in place. I have been under some financial pressure as I have been furloughed from my job at Macy;s since April 1,2020. Thanks to the support of a few people I have made it through. I recently received my tax bill and thanks to the stimulus check can pay that. As I returned from the bank today (5/5/2020) I realized that now is the time to grow in place and look at how I can use my spiritual gifts to be of service and value to others. I have realized that I can forget everything and run and allow worry to consume me or I can face everything and rise by taking action and following my passion. I have an opportunity to continue to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually if I stay connected to GOD. IN coming home to GOD and allowing GOD to guide me I know I will be stronger in mind, body, and soul when this COVID-19 Crisis is over. By being at home it has given me the opportunity to strengthen my spiritual awakening by staying focused, being centered and grounded, and taking responsibility for where I am today. Part of growing in place starts with forgiveness. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Color My World!!!    As I reflect back on the events of the last 6 weeks as they relate to COVID-19 Crisis I have experienced many emotions from grief to gratitude to worry to hope. I have come to realize that hop is not cancelled and with hope you can color your world.In having hope you are able to  open up the channels that allow you become an action taker thus expanding your spiritual awakening. When I was told that I would be furloughed from my job effective April 1 I was in despair wondering how I would pay my mortgage, the maintenance for the condo association, buy groceries and how I would make it through the situation created by COVID-19. I immediately turned to prayer and then sat in meditation. As I came out of meditation I started to post that I needed some help and  asked people to visit www.paypal.com/jdogg8265. A few people visited and made it possible for me to go grocery shopping and pay a few bills. I then posted about needing gift cards and a couple of people came through including a young football player who I met through my role as a pa announcer who dropped off a $75 gift card. As I begin to see how many people were willing to help me I went from despair to hope knowing that if GOD brought me to it GOD will bring me through it. On Thursday (4/30/2020) I decided I would go out and return the favor and I volunteered at a community food distribution. At the end of food distribution volunteers were told to take a few things if they needed and as a result I was able to take a food items. As I left and drove home I kept thinking how hope prevails when we detach from outcomes and begin to help when and where we can. When I arrived home and unpacked my bag of food I reflected on just how grateful the people we gave food were and this really had me thinking about how we can create hope across all sectors of our society.A few years ago after Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans I wrote this poem.Hope PrevailsBy Jonathan Steven LedermanA flag is tattered a house shattered no food, no water,a parent’s search for their daughter reunited a family togetherHope Prevails.A baby born under the stormsborn healthy, happy, and saved provides a smile todayHope Prevails.Rescues continue supplies arrivestrangers become friendsHope prevailsCommunities work in unityhelping all to find dignity a nation unitesHope Prevails.A few years ago I was given a bracelet like the one pictured here. I was asked about many times and I would tell people it is about helping other people to excel. I gave the bracelet away about a year ago to someone who is a cancer survivor and she inspired me with her story and asked if she could could have my bracelet. It was my way of passing hope along. Through out the COVID-19 Crisis I have continued to hope for the best outcomes knowing that we will all come out of this stronger spiritually for we will all have learned that despite hardships we grow personally, professionally, and spiritually with a little bit of hope.Over the last six weeks I have seen many losses but I also have seen many gains. I have seen events like Relay For Life get postponed but then I saw how resilient people are as they did virtual events to raise funds and shifted from disappointment to joy because they were still able to plant the seeds of hope and healing for those touched by cancer. I was able to see a shift in myself as well as I went from a sense of fear wanting to forget everything and run to a sense of purpose as I decided to face everything and rise. I was able to show gratitude to those on the front line with small gestures of gratitude. I was able to look deep inside and reconnect to my inner divinity and remind everyone that we are divine children of GOD and GOD wants us to be of service and value while coloring the world with hope.Hope will help us to overcome all the blockages that are stopping us from reaching our full potential thus enabling us to make a mind, body, and soul connection.       It is amazing what happens if you have just a ray of hope. The universe delivered this song to me today titled A Song Of Hope. May you have hope. Namaste!!! Spiritual Awakening: You ll Never Walk Alone!!!    Since many of us must adhere to stay at home orders we may find ourselves feeling lonely and isolated however we can take solace in the fact that we are not walking alone as we face the many changes occurring due to COVID-19. As action takers we can use our resources such as social media to share our kindness and compassion and thus we will lift others up creating a spiritual awakening that will make us better personally, professionally, and spiritually. As we become more and more awake we become more kind and compassionate and thus we are brought through our challenges and made stronger. As we look inside to tap into our inner divinity we find ourselves  overcoming fears and thus we move forward in a positive direction of our dreams.       As I sat in reflection today (4/27/2020) I realized the importance of following dreams and taking action while also detaching from outcomes. I have come to understand that when we live a life on purpose we will never walk alone for their are many like minded people who are pursuing their dreams and are walking a similar path of spiritual awakening. It is when we realize our calling that we are able to come alive and answer our calling while we continue to be of service and value to our community.    It is when you come alive that you realize that you never walk alone as you get more and more connected to The Ascended Masters, The Angels, GOD, Jesus, and Source. It is through the connection that you will find that when you are weary and felling alone that you discover that you are being strengthened by GOD as GOD is always with you. In staying connected to GOD and tapping into our inner divinity we will be able to stay centered, focused, and grounded as we continue to strengthen the mind, body, and soul connection. Sometimes we may only see one set of footprints however tat could be because GOD was carrying us to our destination. The destination GOD had planned for us not the one we planned for ourselves.As we allow GOD to carry us we begin to find our purpose and understand that it is our time to face everything and rise as GOD is with us every step of the way and thus we never walk alone. Though we may find ourselves apart because of COVID-19 we are all united in our quest to make the world a better place. When you walk your spiritual path and you walk with GOD you will find more peace, love, joy, and abundance entering your life. Though things may seem challenging at this time you can take solace in knowing that you are not walking alone as there are many people who will walk with you though they are not walking beside you at this time due to social distancing. It is now time to take a walk with GOD and share the message from GOD with others.    Though you may feel lonely know that you are not alone as GOD is with you. Now is the time to walk in faith and allow GOD to lead you as GOD S plan for you is far greater that the plan you have for yourself. While you are sheltering in place take a moment to reconnect with GOD as GOD will provide you the opportunities to become the person GOD has intended you to become.     GOD will make a way. As you seek GOD you will see that you will never walk alone. This was evidenced the other day as I asked GOD for guidance in facing some financial challenges and GOD directed me to continue to share www.paypal.me/jdogg8265 and I did. As a result someone went to the site and donated $50 which will be used to buy food this week. I also prayed to GOD to send people to http://main.acsevents.org/goto/jdogg2020 to help me help those touched by cancer and he sent 2 people who donated. One donated $5 and another donated $52.75. Through this experience I have come to comprehend the importance of trusting in GOD and allowing GOD to guide and direct you as you continue on your journey toward spiritual enlightenment.GOD will be with us in all we do in our human existence here on Earth until GOD calls us home to live eternally in GOD S Kingdom. Until that day it is imperative to live a life of purpose and to become a beacon of hope for others to see so that the world becomes illuminated. We are not alone when we seek and connect to GOD. Namaste!!! Spiritual Awakening: Follow Your Heart!!!      As we continue to grow spiritually one constant remains and that is the concept of following your heart. When you become a heart centered action taker removing the idea of fear from mind you begin to awaken more and more thus allowing yourself to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.  I have found when I follow my heart the mind follows and I figure out a way to bring more bliss and abundance into my life. Over the course of my spiritual journey I have come to realize that it is when you follow your heart and turn on your heart light that you tap into an inner divinity that makes you unstoppable. It is when you are connected to GOD and allowing GOD to direct you that you can follow your heart and step into your power and achieve the greatness that is your birthright. Sometimes people you work with or socialize with will try to squelch your spirit as do what they can to stop you from following your heart. In those situations hold a special place for these people and find ways to cope with dealing with them that will not create strife but will continue to bring peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. Over the last few weeks I have found that I was vibrating at a low frequency and thus creating darkness in my life. As a result I wasn t doing things that bring me joy so I sat in reflection and decided it was time to reconnect with GOD and to follow my heart and release any fears I have about speaking my mind. In following my heart I have found myself detaching from outcomes and simply making changes needed to create more bliss and abundance in my life.In following my heart and releasing any fears about walking in my truth and speaking my truth I have been able to get back on track and to achieve some amazing things. It is following your heart that you will find your purpose and calling in life. As I continue to follow my heart and comprehend that GOD S Plan for me is far bigger than any plan I had for myself. I have begun to act on the reoccurring messages that are being sent from GOD and as a result I am finding that I am more peaceful and content with what I have instead of wanting what I don t have. I have realized that it is when you come straight from the heart that you will become more awake and aware.     It is said what the mind can conceive and the heart can believe you can achieve. It has been 21 months since my DAD Passed, nearly 8 years since my MOM passed, and just over 2 months since my step-dad passed, and the other day another person that believed in me passed leaving me with a heavy heart that was lightened when I looked deep inside and received the message to lift my burden give it to GOD and follow my heart in a positive direction toward my dreams. As I meditated on this message I realized it was time to get back to what brings me joy and to simply look at my job as a means to an end and not a definition of who I am as I am much deeper that what my current job is and that I need to use the job as a way to provide the income needed so I can follow my heart and thus continue to be of service and value to others. It is now the time for all of us to follow our hearts and see how we can make a positive difference in our world. At the end of the day when following your heart if you can say yes to these two questions Did I live my life ion joy today and did my life bring joy to others then you have had a good day. In following your heart and detaching from outcomes you will find you create more inner peace and as a result you can face all situations in a good way creating the life that you desire.     Now is your time to have a heart on fire and to continue to allow that fire to burn until you are so hot that you spark a fire in others and empower and inspire them to achieve the greatness that they have inside. It is your time to follow your heart as scary as that may seem and step up to the plate and knock it out of the park. Namaste!!! Spiritual Awakening: Coming Full Circle!!!As I went to get an affidavit notarized I realized that the place I was walking into, FOX TAX SERVICES, had donated to The American Cancer Society Relay For Life a few years ago when I was out collecting. It was am spiritual message as they had donated $10 and today the fee for the notarization was $10. As I left the office I started to think how things in our lives come full circle as GOD has a way of putting us in the right places at the right times to make us whole. As many of you are aware my DAD passed away in June of 2018. The other day In was reflecting back on the times that I had with him and began to realize that when I was younger he took care of me and as he got older I took care of him. As I sat in meditation over where I am and where I want to be the concept of being whole and things coming full circle permeated my thoughts. As I continue to take the action necessary to move forward in a positive direction towards my dreams I realize that everything we do will come full circle so it is important to be fully aware of the energy that we are giving out and how we are vibrating with others. It is important to see what we are tuning into and focusing on as what we focus on expands and thus allows us to connect with the Ascended Masters, GOD, Jesus,  and The Angels which allows us to expand on our awakening. As we come full circle it is important to detach from outcomes so that we can come alive and answer our calling so we can be come the change we want to see in the world and thus be of service and value to our community. Read More Coincidence Or GOD S Will?On Saturday (2/22/20)  I went to have my tire fixed as I had hit a curb earlier in the week and dented the rim. When everything was finished my cost was just over $129. I checked my mail and there was a check for when I announced a basketball game for $30 and today while having lunch with my aunt she gave me a check for $100. As I drove to Starbucks I started to think is this coincidence or GOD S will. I came to the conclusion that it is GOD S will and GOD delivering a message that I will be provided for as I continue on my spiritual journey. As I began to reflect on situations of the last 20 months I realized that each time something happened that seemed to be a coincidence that it was actually away of GOD awakening me spiritually reminding me to stay connected to GOD and to take action on his messages. I have come to realize that some of my best days are the days that I let go and let GOD. I have come to understand that the plans GOD has for me are far greater than the plans I have for myself and as a result I must stay connected and allow GOD S plan to unfold as GOD has intended. Through the spiritual awakening process I have learned that it is GOD s will not coincidence that propels us and allows us to step into our power so that we can achieve the greatness which is our birthright.As I contemplated why I hit a curb or why things were happening for me I had an awakening that GOD is giving me the opportunity to face everything and rise son that I can enhance my personal, professional, and spiritual life. I have started to detach from outcomes and allow things to flow as GOD has meant them to flow. In making changes I have been able to better serve my community while also taking care of myself so that I can continue to attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into my life. I have begun to show more gratitude and as a result have been able to find more bliss and abundance in my life. Many times it is simply a matter of getting back to being focused, centered, and grounded realizing that not everyone is going to resonate with you and that the only factor you can control is yourself and the energy that you bring into every situation that you may face.In coming to grips with the fact that there are no coincidences and showing gratitude for every situation that you are placed in you will find yourself growing personally, professionally, and spiritually. In understanding that everything happens as GOD intends you will find yourself moving forward toward spiritual enlightenment. On your spiritual journey you will encounter those who question you or try to tell you what to do for the only power they have earned is that which has been given to them by others. I recently had a manager at my job tell me to keep my closing announcements basic because my way of doing them is why we have been told not to do announcements. In the past I would have gotten mad and become defensive however now I simply thought okay will do it your way and simply go with the flow for at the end of the day all that matters is that I was honoring GOD and using my talents for good. Is it a coincidence or GOD S will that the store I work in is struggling to meet some of the metrics set for the store to meet. I think it is GOD S will and GOD is sending those in charge a message that changes need to be made so that they can succeed. Now the question is are they spiritually evolved enough to heed GOD S message and take action that will lead to success. Many times those in leadership roles fail to understand that GOD is sending them people to help them to become even more effective leaders and that is not a coincidence but is is GOD S will when certain people are brought into your business or non-profit organization.    Remember that all things are possible through Christ who strengthens me and that it is GOD S will that allows you to continue your spiritual journey. Many times it is as easy as just looking in front of you and allowing yourself to use GOD S will to make a positive impact on the lives around you while being of service and value in all you do. Stay Poasitive!!! Namaste!!!  Eliminating The Darkness!!!It was a dark and rainy night and I couldn t see clearly and as a result I hit a curb going 30 miles per hour denting the rim of my tire and blowing 3 holes in the tire. I was upset because I knew that I wasn t in a financial position to really get it fixed and this put me in a dark place. As I cleaned out the trunk to get to the spare I started to come out of the darkness as I realized that this was just one way that GOD was teaching me a spiritual lesson and everything would be okay. Today (2/22/20) I brought the car into the mechanic and at first they didn t think they could fix it however after they banged out the dent it wasn t pretty but it was functional. It set me back a bit however I will recover and move forward in a positive direction toward my goals. As I was eating breakfast at McDonald s I realized that it was time to remove the dark cloud that seemed to be over my head as i have been disconnected spiritually and it was time to get back on the spiritual path and be grateful for what I did have instead of wanting what I didn t have. It was time to forgive myself and begin to get back in touch with my inner divinity and head the messages that GOD was sending me. It is time to eliminate the darkness. Read More Spiritual Awakening:Wind Aided Answers!     As I sat down to write this entry a message came to me that all the answers that we need are found when we are aided by the wind. When we begin to come to grips that all we are is dust in the wind we can discover our true purpose and thus answer the question as why we are here on this earth. It is when we walk quietly in nature listening to the rustling of the leaves and the grass that we can truly connect to GOD allowing us to receive messages so that we can find the answers that we seek. Through out the spiritual awakening process you may find yourself questioning why things are happening the way they are. It is at those moments when you need to go find a sacred space to hear the answers that are blowing in the wind.     Today (2/11/2020) I was off from work and I was laying in my bed not really motivated to do anything then I asked GOD what direction he wanted me to go in and as I walked outside the answer came to me and it was to set up a fundraiser with Tijuana Flats to benefit The American Cancer Society Relay For Life and to go to Starbucks and write this blog entry and to bring my oracle cards with me. I listened to the message and as a result found the energy needed to get focused, centered, and grounded. In finding the answers in the wind I have been able to reconnect to GOD and thus realize that if GOD brought me to it GOD will bring me through it. It is now the time to be the wind of change.    As I listened to the wind I began to understand the importance of change and how now is the time to become an action taker. Over the last few months I have been so caught up in my work and haven t really been doing anything outside of going to work, eating, and going home and doing it all over again. It has been like I have been stuck for I wasn t getting the results I wanted from other projects I was working on at the time. Then I took that walk around the lake paused on the bridge and watched the wind move the water and it came to me the message to answer your calling to be of service of value to others. It was at that moment when I realized that the wind beneath my wings is GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and My Angels In Heaven.      It is when we give credit to those that have been the wind beneath our wings that we are able to be aided by the answers found in the wind. In listening to the wind and acting on the messages held within the win we are able to attract more peace, love, joy, and abundance into our lives as we continue to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. In finding the answers in  the wind we open the channels needed to tap into our inner divinity thus allowing us to create the life we desire. Often times there will be challenges and obstacles put in our way not to stop us but to strengthen us.  It is up to us to comprehend that messages are constantly being sent to us through the wind and it is up to us to act upon them accordingly.     When we listen to the wind we must show respect to this powerful force that can change things so suddenly. The wind is a powerful force that when used properly can hold answers, power communities, and allow us to change as we tune into our inner divinity.     The wind holds a power that when tapped into will provide us the answers needed to continue on our spiritual path so that we can go from being spiritually awakened to spiritually enlightened. It is walking in nature and making the mind, body, soul connection that we are able to detach from outcomes and place emotions to the side as we create an inner peace that will guide us through the tough times and allow us to celebrate the good times.     When we listen to the wind it allows us to forgive, show gratitude, stay focused, manifest the life we desire, and to reflect on what was as we see what can be as we continue on our spiritual journey. I have found that sitting on a bench by the lake at my condo and  listening to the wind that I gain clarity of my purpose. Namaste!!! Spiritual Awakening: Jumping Through Hoops!!!     Have you ever felt like you were jumping through major hoops in order to move forward along your spiritual path? Today (2/6/2020) I awoke to find my car was toed to the clubhouse parking lot at my condo as they are seal coating the parking lot and I thought I parked at an assigned area when I did not. I went to the office to get the parking sticker for my car so that I can park legally at my complex. What should have been a simple process took a little time and it felt like I was jumping through hoops. I then ventured to Publix to turn some change into cash to donate to The American Cancer Society as part of The Change For The Cure Program. The machine jammed and I needed to get an attendant to help me. The young lady cleared the machine and I have $13 to turn in to help those touched by cancer. My job has been a bit challenging as we have been slow and changes are happening and it seems like I am jumping through hoops just to do the job properly. Through all the trials and tribulations I have been able to tap into my spiritual teachings and take a deep breath and realize that in the scheme of things it is when we face challenges with dignity and grace that we can take action to overcome all the obstacles that are preventing us from living the life we want. I have come to understand that the way things are and the way things should be are two different things. I have come to realize that in being spiritually awake that there will be people that are not as evolved as you and many will not understand that they have a higher calling as they have not tapped into their inner divinity. In the past I would have gotten angry but today (2/2/2020) I simply jumped through the hoops kept my cool and as a result was able to share that I sell mattresses with someone who then told me they are looking for 2 mattresses. As I reflected back on the happenings of today (2/6/2020) it reinforced the idea that if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring you through it. In jumping through hoops I have found that sometimes you just need Jesus to take the wheel. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Staying Awake!In today s world where what once was thought wrong in now right and what was once right is considered wrong it is imperative that you stay awake as you continue your spiritual journey. In staying awake it is important to realize that the only thing you truly can change is you and the way you carry yourself. In my spiritual awakening I have come to understand that there will be times when decisions are made that you have no control over. I came to this realization as I work for a large retail establishment and as a sales associate I don t have much input on how they run things despite that I have knowledge in this arena that spans over 30 years. I know that I possess a great gift in the ability to see things that others do not however I have come to accept the fact that many people are not as awake and aware as I am and many have egos that do not allow them to receive input from those they perceive as being beneath them. In staying awake and aware and giving input to others we risk many things such as losing our job. This fear is what stops many people from staying awake. My solution is to go to work do what I am asked to do and when I am not working to use my spiritual teachings to stay awake and to be of service and value to others. Read More Spiritual Awakening: A Season Of Thanks!!!    Through the spiritual awakening process I have come to understand the importance of having an attitude of gratitude. Today (11/27/2019) on the eve of Thanksgiving I have an idea why not make the concept of giving thanks a daily ritual? Declare that it is your season of thanks. I have found that through out my spiritual awakening that when I am connected to GOD and thankful for what I have that I create more peace, love, joy, and prosperity in my life. Though I will be alone for most of Thanksgiving until I work the 4:30 PM 2:30 PM shift at Macy s I have much to be thankful for this year. Though 2019 has had many trials and tribulations I am thankful for the opportunity to use my talents for good. I am thankful that I have many people who care about me and show me support when they visit www.gofundme.com/help-jdogg-save-his-condo-and-more. I am grateful to those who show their support of my efforts to help those touched by cancer. I am thankful for the opportunity to have a job where I am encouraged to be warm, be kind, and to be joyful. I am thankful for the path that GOD has put me on to empower and inspire others by shining my light bright for others to see and hopefully see that the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations. I am thankful for the opportunity to be an action taker and to show people that when you are connected to GOD anything is possible. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Good Til The Last Drop!!!   As I was sipping on a frapuccino  at Starbucks I was savoring it until the last drop and then I remembered the commercial for Maxwell House and started to think how important it is to embrace our spiritual awakening and savor it until the last drop. We never know when the last drop of our life will be sipped however until then it is important for us to savor every moment and to suck the marrow out of life until we are called home to GOD.    In sucking the marrow out of life and living until the last drop we are called to take action so as know that we answered our calling and made a positive impact during our time on earth. Many times we get stuck in a routine and we stop moving in a positive direction of our dreams that we stop savoring things until the last drop. Now is the time to commit to savoring things til the last drop and appreciating the moments that we are creating in our lives. I have adopted and anthem of making every moment count so that at the end of the day I can say yes to the questions if I lived the day in joy and if I brought joy to others. It is when you take the time to savor things until the last drop that you will find much to be grateful for as you continue on your spiritual path. Take time to enjoy the last drop. Sometimes you simply have to make a move and dare to be different.     It is when you move and commit to making a change that you can begin to enjoy all that the cup of life has to offer and you can savor it until the last drop. It is in detaching from outcomes and expectations that you can truly savor all the flavors that are in the cup of life until the last drop. Now is your time to pursue your purpose and live your life knowing the reason that you are here.  One of the best days of your life is when you find your purpose and you begin to live your life on purpose. It is when you live a life of purpose that you grow personally and professionally. Not everyone will resonate with the way you do things however those who are vibrating on a higher frequency will be attracted to you and help you to savor life until the last drop. You will face challenges and there will be times that you feel you can not control the situation but you must remember you can control every situation you encounter. One of the greatest ways to savor life until the last drop is to live by The Four Agreements.When we are living life until the last drop we must evolve spiritually understanding that not everyone is going to be on your level and not everyone is going to do the things the way you do. It is important to simply be your authentic self and let things play out the way GOD has intended them to as his plans are far greater than our own. It is when we face everything and rise that we truly grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.     Many times we simply must commit to face our pain and face everything and rise understanding that if GOD brought us to it that GOD will bring us through it. So many times we get caught up in the trappings of our human existence that we forget that we have the power within us to make a positive change and thus live life until the last drop. Many times we get stuck in a job that we took because of the necessity to have income to pay bill because we can not go to our creditors and say I am doing great things and helping many people can I have a free place to live.When we find this happening we must make time to get centered, focused, and grounded so that we vibrate at a higher level allowing us to become more evolved.  I recently committed to being my authentic self and having fun in anything that I do and if this rubs people the wrong way than so be it because at the end of the day the only entity you should have to answer to is GOD.     Live your life to the fullest until the last drop so that you are not left wanting to have one more day. Tell those you care about how you appreciate them today. Namaste!!! Spiritual Awakening: Getting Your Groove Back!!!      Over the last 4 months since taking on a position as a sales associate with Macy s at The Westfield Broward Mall in The Mattresses and Furniture Department I have had many days when I didn t feel like I was hitting my groove and as a result I have had some tough times mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I recently made a big mistake where I ordered the wrong furniture for someone. I was able to rectify the mistake however the day I was informed of the mistake I beat myself up pretty bad about it and had a hard time getting into a positive groove. I learned from the mistake and can definitely tell you that it won t happen again. In focusing on work and my personal life I have not been doing many of the things that I enjoy which has created a stuck in a rut type of attitude which I am working to get out of so that I can get my groove back. I like my job most of the time however there are moments that challenge me and take me out of my groove. I share this because I know there are others who are going through what I am going thorough. We all would like to have a position where we do what we love and get paid well for our talents however sometimes as we are evolving spiritually and building our following we need to take on positions that help to generate the income that we need to survive while growing personally, professionally, and spiritually. In an effort to get my groove back I am taking action by making the most of each day I am given here on earth. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Measuring Your Time!!!    Imagine if you had a bank account with $525,600 in it that would be depleted in 1 year? How would  you use that money? In life we have 525,600 minutes to use in a year. At the end of the year how will you measure your time? Every day is a new opportunity to positively measure time and to move forward with the plans that GOD has for you.   As you measure your time and evaluate how you are using it remember that your time is limited and the question that will be asked most often is how did you live your dash for on your headstone it will read sunrise with a date a dash and then sunset. What mark are you going to leave on the world? When you measure your time make sure you can answer yes to these two questions did I live my life in joy and did my life bring joy to others. I have recently come to understand through the spiritual awakening process that every interaction has an opportunity to enhance people s lives personally, professionally, and spiritually. I have also come to understand that to better measure time you have to remove the people and things from your life that no longer serve you.In measuring time you also should detach from expectations and outcomes and allow everything to flow as GOD has intended. As you measure time you must stay connected to GOD so that you can attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. As you measure time consider that there is a season and purpose for everything under heaven.   The seasons change and we encounter hardships that when we overcome them we become stronger and we can keep them in our memories to use as a resource to make sure that we don t do the same thing that created the hardship and that we take what we learned as we measure time to help others. it is understanding that if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring your through it so continue to measure your time and see how you are using it. Make your moments count by remembering that GOD S plan is far greater than our own..It is when we embrace the fact that GOD S plan is far greater than our own that things begin to come into our favor. As we measure time we need to use our talents for good so that good will enhance our personal, professional and spiritual life. It is in measuring time that we can see how we could have do me something differently as we are works in progress learning as we continue to be spiritual beings having a human experience. I have come to understand that every conversation has opportunity so we need  to take advantage of the times we have to interact with others and find ways to make sure that the time spent is of value to all parties involved.One of my favorite ways to measure time is to go outside and sit by my pool area with my notebook and write about my day and journal what I am grateful for that day. In doing this I find myself becoming more centered, focused, and balanced which enables me to reflect and see how I can continue on a path to spiritual enlightenment. In measuring time I have come to learn that it is not about the material things but it is about evolving spiritually so that you enhance your life and the lives of others. In reflecting about the day we can see how we could have handled things differently thus allowing us to break the chains and eliminate the blockages that are stopping us from becoming the best version of ourselves that we can become. Many times we say only time will tell and as time passes it tells a story and allows us to grow.    Time will tell a story and that story will be filled with joy, sadness, hardship, hope, healing, personal growth, spiritual growth and professional growth. In measuring time we can take some stock in where we are, where we were, and where we are going. In measuring time we can eliminate the would ofs, could ofs, ans should ofs thus we can move forward on our spiritual path and make a positive impact on the world by simply using our time as GOD has intended for us to do so. GOD sees you and GOD knows your name and GOD knows the plans he has for you. GOD also knows the talent you possess and is giving you time to use it to create the life you want for yourself. When we measure time we can see the importance of letting go and letting GOD.Knowing that GOD knows our names makes it easier to measure time as we continue to evolve personally and spiritually. It is when we use our time guided by GOD that we are able to understand our purpose in life. The two greatest times in our life are the day we are born and the day we find out why. Now is your time to shine your light bright for everyone to see and to illuminate the world while putting a positive check mark in the measuring time box. Namaste!!! Spiritual Awakening: A Time For Renewal!!!As I sat down and completed the renewal of my driver license and registration I came to the realization that if I am to change things in my life I need to renew my relationship with GOD. As I renewed my commitment to follow GOD and be guided by GOD I further understood the importance of the phrase that if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring you through it. It is in renewing and being reborn in Christ that we become stronger. In the last few years I have found that when I am disconnected from GOD I experience challenges however when I am plugged into GOD and connected the challenges I face are easily overcome. In walking in your truth daily you will be provided for and everything will work out just as GOD has intended. In taking action to renew your relationship with GOD you will find that even in the darkest moments there is a light that shines and thus your heart is lit with hope and healing allowing you to overcome the obstacles that may be blocking your path toward enlightenment. In the last 6 weeks I have gotten back to my spiritual core understanding that I can change some things and there are things I can not change and as a result I have found more peace, love, joy, and prosperity coming into my life. I have come to understand that in order to renew my relationship with GOD I must turn on my heart light and allow GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and The Angels to penetrate the light and make it brighter so that I can be of service and value to others. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Putting Yourself First!!!In the last 13 months I have come to realize that most of the reason that I am in the position that I am in is due to the fact that for 40 plus years I have put helping others in front of helping myself. I found myself justifying this by thinking I was meeting a spiritual responsibility by being of service and value to others, which is important however if you can not help yourself you will not be able to help others. I was justifying what I was doing by thinking well I am taking action and helping other people to excel when in reality this was hindering me because I was not making my physical, mental, and spiritual well being a priority. It was when I awakened to the spiritual principles of putting myself first and connecting to GOD that things began to turn around. Though I am still a bit financially challenged and have set up a donation page at www.gofundme.com/help-jdogg-save-his-condo-and-more I know things will improve as I put myself first and take action as directed by GOD. In calling upon GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and The Angels for guidance to put myself 1st I have found myself gaining more clarity in my personal, professional, and spiritual life. In discovering the power of putting myself first I have been able to detach from outcomes and simply live in the moment knowing that GOD put me here to serve my community by answering my calling to come alive and to effectively make the changes I can as I live a spiritual life in my human form. In putting myself I have been able to pursue some of my dreams while putting many of the emotions that used to hold me back aside. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Wake Up To Awareness!!!    As I awoke this morning (6/8/2019) I was given a message to connect with a friend and to help him on a project he is working on. As I got ready to leave my house another message was received to bring a few of the beanie babies I have as part of Beanie Babies For The Cure to Starbucks with me and to bring the collection bucket and the Luminaria Bag that reads Donations Accepted. I headed this message and all of a sudden I felt more aware and awake. As I arrived at Starbucks I set up the beanie babies on my table and it drew attention. It also helped that I am wearing my Relay For Life gear which becomes a conversation starter. In tuning into the messages and taking action I felt myself becoming more and more aware and as a result was able to interact with patrons at Starbucks and connect on a cellular level. In waking up to awareness and embracing the spiritual awakening process you will be able to come out of any darkness you may be experiencing and step into the light which will allow you to tap into your inner divinity and connect with GOD so that you can create the life you desire. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Live For Today!!!Today s (6/7/2019) entry is dedicated to my DAD, Jack Lederman, who was called home to GOD on June 7,2018. My DAD taught me the importance of living for today. At the beginning of each month he would take action and pay the bills and inform me well we are good for another month.  When my DAD passed I was devastated emotionally and didn t know what would happen next. DAD passed without a will and I still haven t done the probate paperwork as I have been scrambling to keep the condo, pay bills, and eat. I have set up a GO FUND ME PAGE at www.gofundme.com/help-jdogg-save-his-condo-and more and thanks to the generosity of others I have been able to get by and move forward in my efforts to be of service and value to others. As Father s Day approaches my gift to my DAD will be living for the day making sure that I live my life in joy and that my life brings joy to others. Every day I have thought about my DAD as something has come up that has triggered a memory. Tonight (6/7/2019) I will watch The NBA Finals and I will think of how my DAD would watch games together and how many times he would encourage me to do a play by play or game analysis and then he would say where have I heard that before as the broadcaster would say what I had said a few moments earlier. The passing of my DAD into the spiritual realm we refer to as heaven has been a spiritual awakening of sorts as I have come to realize that you can live for today but you must also plan for the future and let go of the past in order to attract more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. In living for today you begin to seize the opportunities that are presented to enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Up Up And Away!!!    I had attended an wrap up party for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of Plantation and they had a hot air balloon basket set up and as I was taking a photo I began to sing this song. Not many people knew the song by The Fifth Dimension. As I drove home from that event I had a spiritual awakening as I realized that not everyone will be ready to go on a journey and that it was my responsibility to go up up and away and when people were ready they would join me on this magical ride towards spiritual enlightenment and self-actualization. In being authentic and putting yourself out there you will encounter those who will not get your references however it is imperative that you continue to be your authentic self as those who are meant to join you on your journey and go up up and away with you will be guided to you. In understanding that it is when you vibrate on a higher energy plane than most you attract those who will strengthen your vibration thus allowing everyone to go up up and away.Today (5/5/2019) is your opportunity to commit to becoming an action taker and to go up up and away as you enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life. As you become more and more spiritually aware and awake you will see that you control how high your balloon will soar and the only one that can ground your balloon is you. When you commit to going up up and away you will begin to find resources appearing to help you reach the heights that you desire. In deciding to take action to go up up and away and answer your calling you will experience change as you come alive while being of service and value to your community. In deciding to take that life changing balloon ride you will find yourself manifesting more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. Read More Spiritual Awakening: What Is On The Inside?As I sat down to write this blog today (5/31/2019) I started to think that we are all limited editions with a cream filling inside as we are divine children of GOD with a hard exterior that covers our soft inside. How many times do we look at someone and wonder what is on the inside? Many times we see people who appear to be strong on the outside when in reality they are putting on a strong front as they face some inner demons that are stopping them from evolving in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives. How many times as a child were we told be strong but not really shown how to be strong? It is hard to be strong when you are experiencing anxiety and depression. People say why are you depressed or what do you have to worry about when they don t know the angst that you are experiencing. In order to find out what is on the inside we must go through some trials and tribulations so that we can bloom into the person that GOD intends us to become. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Down But Not Out!!!The 2018 football season started off slow for The Cardinal Gibbons Chiefs as they began the year 0-2 and then in what could be viewed as a spiritual awakening the team got together and decided that they needed to buy into what the coaches had put up as a motto which was #1815 meaning playing 15 games in 2018 which would mean they made it to the state championship game. The team despite some key injuries would go on a 13 game winning streak and bring home The State 5A Football Championships. In looking back at the 2018 season I found a lesson in spirituality which I titled down but not out. In football as long as there is time on the clock there is a chance to win. In life as long as you are breathing there is a chance for victory over your demons. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Gazing In Wonder!!!Last night (5/22/2019) I was flipping through the channels to find something of interest and I stumbled across the movie Wonder. I had wanted to see this movie for a while and as I watched it I laughed and I cried and when the movie ended I started to think how many times do we miss opportunities because we don t look beyond the outer appearance. As I woke up today (5/23/2019) the idea of gazing in wonder kept coming up and I kept thinking wow what a great message to deliver and then I remembered the words of Dr. Wayne Dyer who once said when we change the way we look at things our life changes. This is so true because we have many ways we can look at how our life is unfolding and we can choose to come from a position of lack or a position of abundance. We can be grateful for what we have or we can want for what we don t have. It all comes down to a matter of perspective. Many times we get so caught up in looking at the negative that we forget all of the positive. Many times we get so caught up in what seems like despair that we fail to repair what may be creating the blockage that is stopping us from gazing in wonder. Many times we get so caught up in worrying that we get stuck. When you find yourself feeling stuck simply remind yourself that if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring you through it. I have found that when I am feeling stuck that is is best to take a walk in nature and gaze in wonder at what GOD has created and then counsel with GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and The Angels and follow the messages that they are sending.  It is when we gaze in wonder and awaken that we are able to heed our calling and make the changes that will allow us to come alive thus attracting peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our personal, professional, and spiritual life. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Breaking Eggs and Ruffling Feathers!!!As you awaken spiritually you will find yourself with many broken eggs as you stand in your beliefs and follow your passion thus you will ruffle some feathers along the way. Sometimes broken eggs seem like a mess however when you look at what you can do with the broken eggs you will find the the mess becomes a message. Today(5/21/2019) I was out collecting donations for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life and like I do on most days I plan out places to go and garner donations. I usually approach businesses unannounced which can be a good thing at times as while at others it can be a bad choice as many people in leadership roles at a business put their guard up.  Most of my encounters were great and the businesses let me announce who I was and what I was doing while others said it was against their policy. One GM gave me such an attitude that I said to myself the hell with their policy I am making my announcement anyway. I did and I had one patron give me a $20 donation. The GM was not pleased and will probably complain about me. This won t be the first time. I called the corporate office and their marketing director was very nice and I apologized if I overstepped any boundaries. The marketing director went as far as sending me an email inviting me to set up a Give Back Night for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. I realized that not everyone is ready to break some eggs and ruffle some feathers as they operate from a position of fear and do not get to know the people they are interacting with through out the day. We all can be of service and value to one another simply by breaking some eggs and ruffling some feathers. In breaking eggs and ruffling feathers we make people think through our actions. Many times bigger corporations simply lack the foresight of empowering and inspiring their employees and as a result they don t see the big picture and thus forget about the importance of building relationships. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Following The Signs!!!As you experience a spiritual awakening you will begin to see many messages for you are taking action to enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life. Today (5/14/2019) I started to write this blog at 2:22 PM and realized that by slowing down and setting my intentions that I was able to move forward in a positive direction toward my dreams. As I stepped into Starbucks I bumped into someone who I haven t seen in a while and he has a few possible paying gigs for me. In taking action and paying attention to the signs being presented to me through the spiritual awakening process I have been able to make a shift from lack to abundance. As I began to heed the messages from GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and The Angels I began to attract more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into my life. As I began to understand the signs that were being sent to me I have been able to bring more bliss and abundance into my life by realizing that what we may view as set backs are actually set ups for something better. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Staying In Focus!!!As you awaken spiritually you will find yourself out of focus as you have so many things running through your mind as become more and more aware of the power that you have. To harness this power you are going to want to step back take a deep breathe and focus on your task at hand. As you begin to understand that it is when you are focused you gain clarity of purpose you will see yourself attracting more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. I have come to learn that when you stay focused and alleviate the distractions that your personal, professional, and spiritual life is enhanced. In staying focused  you will see that what used to trigger you no longer affects you as you have awakened to the concept that you are a divine child of GOD and GOD wants you to prosper. It is when we stay focused and don t allow distractions to get in our way that we have the most success. Read More Spiritual Awakening: The Choice Is Yours!!!     As you experience a spiritual awakening you will find yourself reflecting back on choices that you have made and how they have shaped your life up until the point that you are at today. Today (5/8/2019) you have choices to make you can dwell on what is wrong in your life or you can focus on what is good in your life. You can point fingers at others or you can hold yourself accountable and take action to manifest the life that you desire. The biggest choices you will make is how you will react to the situations that are happening all around you. As you awaken spiritually and find your purpose you will find yourself asking a question of how your choices will serve you personally, professionally, and spiritually. When you find what serves you and eliminate that which no longer serves you it will open up the blockages that have been holding you back from becoming the version of you that GOD wants you to become. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Opening The Happiness Portal!!!As I was out promoting The American Cancer Society Relay For Life and collecting donations I discovered something and that is when you exude happiness you vibrate at a higher level thus attracting people to assist you in your effort to be of service and value to others. In taking action and reminding yourself that GOD loves a cheerful giver and detaching from the outcome you will find that you open a happiness portal that can only be closed if you allow the attitude of others to drain you of your happiness. Regardless of where you stand personally, professionally, or spiritual there is one key to living your life in joy and bringing joy to others and that is keeping your happiness portal open. Today (5/7/2019) I decided to take action and fight through that which was blocking me from entering the happiness portal. As a result I found myself having more success in all that I was doing. In detaching from the outcome and not taking anything personally I was able to step into my power and have good encounters with those I came in contact with during the day. As I stopped worrying about what others would think I began to find myself bringing more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into my day. In being open and honest with myself it became easier to step in to the happiness portal and focus on the present. In being my friendly and outgoing self I was able to use my talents for good and positively impact the lives of others. Read More Spiritual Awakening: To Thine Own Self Be True!When you have  a spiritual awakening and you commit to being truthful to yourself by peeling back the onion and getting to your core you will see that your life begins to flow just as GOD has intended. Many times we thwart our spiritual growth because we are trying to impress others and we become something we are not. When this happens we find ourselves allowing EGO, which is edging GOD out, to get in our way. We often get so caught up in worrying about what others will think about us that we stop doing what GOD is guiding us to do and as a result we find ourselves creating hardships for ourselves.  Now is the time to look deep inside of ourselves and to tap into our divinity by being true to ourselves. Don t be afraid to speak your truth and be honest with yourself and others. Take solace in knowing that is okay to feel angst for the trials and tribulations that we go throw strengthen us and allow us to be true to ourselves. We are taught to visualize what we want and to act as if and this is all well and good if it doesn t compromise your core beliefs and who you are. It is important to stay centered, focused, and grounded as you take the action necessary to stay true to your self.  In being true to who you are and  finding your purpose you will find yourself attracting more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. In the last 40 years of my life I have had ups and downs and in some cases found myself struggling because I wasn t being true to who I am thus creating blockages that have slowed the process of evolving personally, professionally, and spiritually.  In order to affect change I found that I had to come alive and detach from outcomes and serve my community and sometimes I had to stand alone. It was in standing for something that I found my calling and have been able to continue to be of service and value to others. The fact of the matter is that I needed to see what I was doing to create the situations I found myself in and were they in alignment with what GOD had planned for me.  I had to take feelings and emotions out of the equation and allow everything to flow the way GOD intended.  One element that has helped me to be true to myself is the element of forgiveness. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Getting It Back Up!!!   As you experience a spiritual awakening you may sense that your mojo is getting knocked down. The question is how do you get it back up? The answer is that you go deep inside and tap into your inner divinity. In tapping into your inner divinity you will find that any issues that are stopping you from reaching your full spiritual potential are due to your perspective and reactions. This has been the case for me over the last several months as I have been struggling financially. I have been so quick to judge others that I lost sight of the 3rd agreement which is don t make judgments. I kept thinking that people were doing me wrong instead of  looking it from their perspective and understanding that the way thing are and the way things should be are 2 different things. I also began to look inside and to take responsibility for what was happening. The set backs that I have faced over the last 10 months since my DAD was called home to GOD have affected my mojo and I was feeling down and began to become fraught with anxiety and depression. It has been scary knowing that I am very close to becoming homeless because of decisions I made. I thought many people would rally to my assistance and buy the contents of my condo as I really only need a bed and a TV and some clothes some have come through in a big way and I am grateful for them. I am grateful to all those who have visited www.gofundme.com/help-jdogg-save-his-condo-and-more and made a donation. I have come to realize that I may get knocked down but of I can look up I can get up and find my mojo and begin to attract those meant to help me so that I can continue on my mission to be of service and value to others. As I begin to find ways to get my mojo back I am reminded that there are many people who will reach out to help. Such was the case today when a friend of mine who recently lost his mother was cleaning out her condo and offered me some of the crystal figurines that she had.The figurines had great value unfortunately I couldn t break away to pick them up. I thought for a minute and realized that if GOD intends for me to have the figurines he will find a way for me to have them. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Live Life Like A Boss!!!The theme of the day today (4/30/2019) seems to be living life like a boss. I was out collecting donations for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life and was refereed to as boss on a few occasions. I then stopped by Dunkin Donuts  and the cashier kept calling me boss. I then saw the newest campaign for The American Cancer Society and thought there must be something to living life like a boss. The first step to living life like a boss is to have confidence.When you find your confidence and become spiritually awake you will find that living a life of purpose becomes easier thus allowing you to live your life like a boss. As you continue on your spiritual path you will find that if you go confidently in the direction of your dreams you will be shown the way to live your life like a boss. In living your life like a boss you will find that being of service and value to others plays a major role. I have found that by showing the service to humanity is the best work of life that I am rewarded for GOD loves a cheerful giver. In becoming a cheerful giver GOD will allow you to live your life like a boss. Read More Spiritual Awakening: The Spiritual Table!!!As you awaken spiritually it is important to see who is coming to your spiritual table. It is important to make sure the people coming to your spiritual table have your best interest in mind and will be of service and value to you. Many times in our human existence we allow people to come to our spiritual table that are toxic and thus they contaminate the entire table with their negative energy. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Brace For Impact!!!When you hear the words brace for impact it normally conjures up the image that something bad is about to happen. How many of you when your read the headline thought oh no here comes a bad story? Well I am here to tell you that this is not a bad story but a story about personal, professional, and spiritual growth. I chose the title as a result of reviewing videos of me announcing sporting events, emcee charitable events, interview people for a TV Show that I used to host, and some speeches I delivered. I was reflecting and then began to read comments and began to understand the impact that I have been making by being of service and value to others. Despite some setbacks over the years I have been able to move forward and positively impact the lives of others. Though I may not have gotten recognition for this impact I know in my heart that I took the proper action to show people that service to humanity is the best work of life. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Spiritual Enticement And Seduction!!!    Can I interest you in a dose of Spirituality? This is not a question that usually entices many people nor does it lead to seduction so the question is how do we find a better way to bring people onto a spiritual path so that they can maximize their potential and evolve personally, professionally, and spiritually. We begin by filling ourselves with the love of GOD and we share it with others because love is thicker than water and love is the answer.When we do things with great love we open up channels to receive and thus we become more able to entice people and seduce people with the sharing of spirituality. It is when we show love that we receive love. Today (4/16/2019) I went to see Bishop Johnson to help in with his business and also to record some spot for Changing Your Life Ministries and I was rewarded with a plethora of bread. In becoming an action taker coming from a position of love I have experienced first hand the love of GOD manifested in the form of money, food, shelter, and clothing. It is when we put love in our heart and understand that this is the day the lord hath made and it is our responsibility be glad and rejoice in it that we attract more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our life. It is when we let go and let GOD that we get more and enticed and seduced into being positive in our effort to be of service and value to others. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Fire On My Mind!!!Over the last few days I have been thinking about FIRE as I was told that I am a fire sign. I  heard many songs about fire through out the weekend and began to wonder about FIRE and its spiritual meaning. Today (4/15/2019) The news about The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris burning came across my timeline and I thought wow what is the message being sent and what actions do I need to take.As we find the ways to use our fire for good we will find ourselves bringing more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our lives. In acting on the fire that is inside in a constructive way we will be able to be of more service and value to others as we fan the flames so that our light shines bright and the world is illuminated. I was asking myself why would GOD allow fores to break out in sacred places like The Notre Dame Cathedral? The answer that came to me was so as to bring attention to a sacred space and to give us a wake up call that if we do not come together as a society that eventually our society will burn up and GOD will simply create a new one. I was asking myself why would GOD allow people to destroy temples, mosques, and churches? The answer I received was sometimes we need to burn things down so as to rebuild and recreate so as to move forward in our spiritual development so as to awaken us to how powerful GOD is and to be reminded that it is not about the materialistic possessions but what we possess spiritually. In many cases the message is that it is time to start a new and rebuild so that you become better than you were before. There is a time we need to put the fire out as it can cause damage and there is time to allow the fire to burn as it ignites a flame to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. Knowing when to keep the fire burning and when to put it out will help you as you continue your spiritual journey toward enlightenment. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Check Your Flow Meter!!!     When you experience  a spiritual awakening you will begin to understand that when your flow is based on peace, love, joy, and prosperity your ability to create the life you desire will become easier as you go from a lack mentality to an abundance mentality. In order to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually you need to be aware of your flow meter. In becoming aware and awake you will be able to measure your flow based on the way your body feels for when your flow is good you will find that you don t have blockages however when your flow is off you will find that you may experience physical pain and mental anguish. The question is what to do when your flow is off and you feel disconnected? The answer is to take a moment to breathe and get reconnected to GOD, Jesus, Source, and Spirit. As you check your flow meter remember to take action to increase your vibrations to a higher level of resonance thus allowing you to attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life.  When you feel that your flow is low stop for a moment and consult with GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and The Angels so that you are guided to move in a positive direction while continuing on your spiritual path. Sometimes it is better to simply rest and relax when your vibration is at a low frequency than to go out into the world for you ability to increase your flow may be compromised and as a result your human side interferes with your spiritual side and you make a poor decision that makes a situation worse. In many cases we get so wrapped up in the way thing should be that we forget that there are somethings best left alone as it is not our job to drag people onto our path. It is our job to go down our path and be guided by GOD and let others see our positive actions so that when they are ready to get on the path they will be ready. If we are to keep our flow meter on high we need to become action takers and awakening to our calling so that we can effectively change our community. When we check our flow meter we are able to take the steps necessary to stay on track or to get back on track to fulfill the purpose that GOD has set before us. As for me I believe my purpose is to be of service and value to others. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Who Is In Your Corner?When you are in the spiritual awakening process it is a lot like being in a boxing match. Your opponents may be demons from the past, challenges in your current situation, fear, and anxiety. As you begin to fight to move forward in a positive direction of your dreams you need to evaluate who is on your corner. Ask yourself if the people in your corner are lifting you up. If you find lifters keep them in your corner. If you find there are some that are bringing you down remove them and let them go so you can clear your path to enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life. As many of those who read this blog on a regular basis know I have had a bit of darkness in my life over the last 9 months. In those last 9 months I have found who is in my corner and who I can count on. I have had a few people come forward and help me by visiting www.gofundme.com/help-jdogg-save-his-condo-and-more or by meeting me in person to give me some support. I have had a few people send me checks. I am grateful to have these people in  my corner. In the toughest of times you find out who really has your back and who want to help you to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.In evaluating who is in your corner you will be able to weed out those who no longer serve you so that you can move along on your path toward spiritual enlightenment. In my corner I have GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, The Angels, and a few really good people that come through for me. When things get really challenging I turn to GOD and seek guidance. Once GOD S message is delivered I take action to act upon it so that can move forward in a positive direction of my goals and dreams. If I feel beat up I go to the best cut man I know Jesus and seek his guidance and support remembering that all things are possible through Jesus who strengthens me.When GOD is in your corner and you heed his messages you will see that you have an easier time in taking action to become more and more aware and awake. In listening to GOD S messages you begin to find your calling so that you can affect change in your life and in your community. As you listen to your  top trainer, GOD, you will find yourself coming alive so that you detach from expectations and outcomes and focus on being of service and value to others. As you become more and  more focused, centered, and grounded you will find your dreams manifesting for you are connected to GOD. As you continue to have GOD in your corner you will find yourself finishing projects and creating a good space for yourself so that you can continue to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. Spiritual Awakening: Facing Down The Demons!!!   Today one of my demons reared its ugly head in the form of anger and aggressiveness. Once the dust cleared I had a spiritual awakening that I need to put all the anger that has built up inside of me over the last 10 months behind me and turn back to GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and The Angels and allow them to guide me to a life filled with much peace, love, joy, and prosperity. I learned that as righteous as I may want to be be it is not my job to be the morality police and that it is better to simply let others that are in a position of enforcement to take care of things. I have always believed if you see an injustice being done and you do nothing you are just as guilty as the person committing the injustice however after today s encounter I was further awakened to the fact that they way things are and the way things should be are two different things. I have learned that there are some people who are simply oblivious to doing the right thing and some people are just straight out mean. Today (4/9/2019) I encountered good and bad as I was at Starbucks and asked 2 ladies if I could share their table only to be cursed out in a foreign language then a lady saw what was happening and said come here and plug in. It turns out this lady was studying child psychology and we had a nice interaction. This gave me back the belief that there are some good people in this world. I then checked out www.relayforlife.org/sunrisetamaracfl and saw that the fundraising thermometer rising which again restored my belief that service to humanity is the best work of life. It was at that point I asked GOD for forgiveness and guidance to face down my demons and to become a positive action taker where I actions would positively impact the live of others. Read More Spiritual Awakening: Stepping Back To Move Forward!!!As many of the regular readers of this blog are aware I am very involved with The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. 2019 marks my 21st year as a participant in The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. I decided to take a step back this year and simply be a participant and to focus on my fundraising and as a result I have raised $3951 so far to help plant the seeds of hope and healing for those touched by cancer by funding research, education, advocacy, and services. In stepping back and letting others take on leadership roles I have been able to move forward. Sometimes we simply have to take a look at something from a different perspective to see how it serves us so that we can mover forward in our quest to be spiritually aware and awake. I learned  some valuable lessons in the last 10 months and the most important lesson that I learned was that you don t always have to be the center of attention. I also have learned to go where you are celebrated and not just tolerated. I have also learned that not everyone is going to share my passion and that is okay. In stepping back and detaching from expectations I have been able to attract more peace, joy, love, and prosperity into my life.I am sharing the following standings for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life as of 6:00 PM today (4/8/2019) as to illustrate what happens when you simply let people do their thing on their terms and step back. When you simply find your lane and stay in your lane becoming laser focused you will find that you grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.Barrington Guthrie $4,91 Read More Spiritual Awakening: Stop The Foolishness!!!Did you notice the date today (4/1/19)? Yes it is April Fools Day however now is the time to stop the foolishness that has been creating blockages in your life. It is time for you to take ownership of where you are and where you want to be and to awaken spiritually to take the action needed to manifest the life that you want. It is time to surround yourself with people who will take you serious and support you in your effort to be of service and value to others. When you encounter foolishness you need to take a deep breathe and hold a special space for the person being foolish and then move forward in a positive direction of your goals and dreams. It is time to walk in your truth and stay connected to GOD so that you can continue to evolve personally, professionally, and  spiritually. Sometimes we have to go deep inside and find out what is attracting this foolishness to us.I have had this though many times over the last 9 months as I am dealing with the loss of my DAD and not having steady work. I have had my share of foolishness with people saying oh I want you to do my voice over for my book but I can t pay you to oh thanks for coming and announcing for me can I pay you next week.  I say it is time to stop the foolishness and surround yourself with people who value you. It is time to go where you are celebrated and not just tolerated. I had a women the other when asked to visit www.gofundme.com/help-jdogg-save-his-condo-and-more and make a donation that if I am in debt why am I raising money for The American Cancer Society. I explained that by helping others you open up the channels to receive help for your self. It is amazing to me that many people simply do not get it. I have others tell me oh get a job not realizing that it isn t that easy. I want to work but have not have success in finding work despite sending resumes daily and applying on line everyday. I had had some gigs but not enough to sustain the situation I find myself in.  People have been really quick to judge while others have come through for me. I have found some to be foolish and then thought maybe it was me being foolish in expecting people that I have helped to return the favor. I took action by offering KNOCKOUT CANCER TEE-SHIRTS on line only to have myself and 4 other people purchase the shirts. I looked back and though this is foolishness I am spending all this time and energy and not many people are responding. It was at that moment when I realized that I need to build a more receptive audience and stop being foolish in my actions. Instead I decided to go out into the community and simply share who I am and what I am doing to help others and as a result I raised $432 for The American Cancer Society in 3 hours at a local event. It was then that I realized I need to work smarter and not harder.In committing to stopping the foolishness and awakening spiritually you will find that all you need is to listen and take action on the messages being sent from GOD.  In taking action you will face everything and rise as opposed to forgetting everything and running. It is when we awaken spiritually that we are able to stop the foolishness and  to move ahead to improve personally, professionally, and spiritually. It is important to detach from outcomes and learn from the action that you take. Sometimes you have to realize that your ideas will not resonate with everyone and that is okay for those who are ready to embrace your ideas will be presented to you. It is time to come alive and answer your calling to make a change in the community by understanding that if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring you through it. It is time to find those who will stop the foolishness and get real with you and themselves by walking in truth and continuing on a spiritual path.    Don t be anyone s fool take a moment to find your power so you can step with strength into anything that you undertake and if someone decides to be foolish then simply step back and take the action necessary to enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life. If you find yourself encountering foolishness to often take a look at what you are doing and take the necessary steps to make a change to stop the foolishness.    It is time to stop fooling yourself and to understand that not everyone is ready to become more aware and awake. It is time to stop trying to drag people kicking and screaming toward your way of thinking as it becomes like wrestling a pig in the mud as you both get dirty but the pig enjoys it. The time is now for you to walk in your truth and understand that those meant to lift you up will be provided to you when GOD deems them necessary to show up.   Stay Positive Today!!! Namaste!!!As I was in  a great deal of pain today due to my diabetic nephropathy and other medical conditions I asked GOD to lift me and guide me as it has been a trying time in my life. GOD gave me the strength to go to The American Cancer Society Office to drop of money that I have raised for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. I was going to go home and rest however GOD directed me to Starbucks to work on posting www.gofundme.com/help-jdogg-save-his-condo and to send messages. In following GOD S directions I was able to secure $60 in donations which gets me that much closer to making a mortgage payment. As I continued to share the link I realized that It is GOD who gives us the mighty wings to soar to the greatness that is our birthright. It is GOD who will bring us to challenges and it is GOD who will bring us through challenges. I have come to understand through the spiritual awakening process that GOD will not give us anything that we can not handle and he will put people in place who will lift us and who will help us to soar on Mighty Wings. I have come to learn that all things are possible through Christ who strengthens me and that when you are connected to Christ you will be able to overcome all the challenges that you are facing in your life. Sometimes things may seem dark and it may seem as though our mighty wings are being clipped. It is at those times that you must turn back to the scriptures and become centered, focused, and balanced by taking action to continue your relationship with GOD. It is when we feel blocked that we must trust the process and press on for GOD S Plan for us is far greater than the plan we have for ourselves. In awakening you gain the mighty wings that will allow you to soar to great heights in your personal, professional, and spiritual life. As you seek GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and The Angels you will find that you receive the answers to the questions that you are asking. In allowing GOD to give you mighty wings you will show your grace and see that grace wins. Read More As I left an interview with a staffing agency today (3/22/2019) I began to think how important it is to radiate and vibrate at a higher level of consciousness so as to tap into our inner divinity and create our best life. As I went out collecting donations for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life I was reminded to vibrate at the highest level possible and detach from the outcome. As a result of being centered, balanced, and focused I was able to resonate with my message and had people donate and be kind. It may have helped that I was dressed in a suit and I looked like an executive which reinforced my belief that when you look good and feel good you can do good.  It may have been that I felt a special connection with GOD today and GOD was allowing me to get higher. In staying connected to GOD and taking action you begin to function at a higher level of consciousness thus allowing you to attract more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. It is said the better your attitude the higher your altitude. It is now time for you to soar higher than you have soared before by getting higher in your mind, body, soul connection.  As you get higher it is important to feast on the fruits of spirit. Read More Today (3/21/2019) I was at the post office picking up a package that WWW.FANCHEST.COM sent me to use in my fundraising efforts for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life when a family with an appointment to do their passports were told that the person that does the passports was out to lunch. They were upset so I stepped in and told them about City Hall In The Mall and I quoted The Four Agreements. A man in line said awesome The Four Agreements. He and I had a good conversation and he told me he told his daughter to read The Four Agreements and asked me for my card. I gave him my card and we went about our business. It was at that point I decided that regardless of anything that happens today I am going to make it fun. With this decision made I went out to promote and collect donations for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Most everyone was very receptive. The Bagel Shop let me make an announcement so I turned on my radio voice and got everyone s attention and a few people made donations. The Chinese Restaurant allowed me to make an announcement to their patrons and most of the patrons donated. As I continued to walk in my truth and commit to having fun I did run into one office who simply didn t get what I was doing. I Left that office took a deep breath and help a special place for the woman who seemed to be on a power trip. In deciding to make it fun and implement the attitude of does it look like I give a F*** I found myself more centered, balanced, and focused. The fact is I do care about being of service and value to others however I stopped worrying about what people think of me a long time ago as I have become more aware and awake spiritually. I have come to understand that not everyone will resonate with the way you do things and that is okay for it is not your job to drag people kicking and screaming onto the path it is your responsibility to simply walk in your truth and when people are ready they will walk with you. Sometimes you just have to let go and let GOD knowing that everything is possible through Christ who strengthens me. In making a commitment to live a life of joy and to bring joy to others you will find that you attract more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. As I decided to have fun and be grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on people I found myself achieving more and connecting with people on a cellular level thus creating opportunities to improve my personal, professional, and spiritual life. It is when you make things fun that you begin to attract the people into your life that are meant to help you create the life that you desire. When you awaken in the morning remind yourself that this is the day the lord hath made to be glad and rejoice in it. When you look at things from a different perspective and understand that not everyone will get you but many will and as a result you will be able to move forward in a positive direction of your dreams. Many would look at waiting on line at the post office as a burden I looked at as an opportunity to share with others and possibly make connections where I could be of service and value to others. Some would be upset that the lady at the leasing office was so worried about tenants complaining that she lost sight of gaining a sense of purpose by helping a charitable cause. As you evolve spiritually and move toward enlightenment remember tat everyone is on their own path traveling at their own pace and may not be ready for your message so walk in your truth having fun while achieving your goals and objectives. When you praise and honor GOD with a joyful noise you will find yourself having more fun, bliss, and abundance in your life for at the end of the day you will be able to look back on the day and see just how great the day went as you committed to walking with GOD and having fun by showing the world that service to humanity is the best work of life. Tap into your inner divinity and honor others while you have fun and enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life. Namaste!!!!! As I continue to evolve spiritually and become more and more aware and awake I understand that it takes all types of people to help you grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. Today (3/20/2019) I had to take care of some banking and as I walked into TD Bank I was greeted with a nice welcome and the lady behind me commented on how nice it is to have some pleasant people in the world. We began to talk and I told her about how I was seeking employment and she took my card. This set the tone for the rest of the day as I went out to promote The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. As I was out collecting donations and promoting Relay For Life I encountered some nice people and not so nice people. I fully understand that I am coming into someone s office or place of business unannounced however it doesn t take a big effort to be nice. I have come to realize that some people are not going to vibrate at a high level thus they won t understand the laws of reciprocity and other teachings that can bring them to a higher level. Sometimes we miss out on opportunities to make a spiritual connection and to attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our lives because we get so caught up in ourselves that we don t take the time to listen to others and see how we can be of service and value to one another. So many times we put our defenses up and start to make excuses that we miss out on a chance to enhance our personal, professional, and spiritual life. I have come to understand that when I walk into an office or place of business where I am not known that I will be treated in a strange way by some and a nice way by others for everyone will not resonate with me message. It is amazing to me how many people are quick to judge or throw up roadblocks and those same people then wonder why things are not as good as they can be for them. I have found that those who are open and come from a position of gratitude manifest peace, love, joy, and prosperity in their lives. I have come to learn that sometimes it is better to simply understand that it takes all types and that some will, some won t, some waiting, so what, next. I have realized that sometimes in pushing your views it is like wrestling a pig in the mud as you both get dirty but the pig enjoys it so know that there comes a time to walk way and realize that trying to make your point is not going to serve you and is taking time from you to meet someone who will resonate with your message. As I encounter those who are quick to judge and give off negative energy I simply hold a place for them knowing that one day they will be ready to get on the path and connect with inner divinity and understand that GOD Loves A Cheerful Giver. Through the spiritual awakening process I have seen that there are action takers and excuse makers. Which one will you be. In the last 9 months since my DAD passed I have seen the generosity of others and the stinginess of some. As a result I am grateful for those who have come forward to help. I currently have a campaign at www.gofundme.com/help-jdogg-save-his-condo-and-more. One donor wrote that she wished it could be more. I wrote back and thanked her for helping. In showing gratitude I am opening more doors to receive and to move forward in a positive direction of my dreams. As I was looking for something to close out this entry this song was delivered to me by the universe. As I listened to the lyrics I began to grasp the idea that it takes all sorts to make our world a better place. It was when I reflected about the encounters I had today (3/20/19) that I realized that GOD puts some difficult people on your path to teach you the lessons that you need at the time. Namaste!!! As I sat at a memorial service for a friend s mother I had an opportunity to pray and commune with GOD who directed me to Psalm 23 and Ecclesiastes 3. As I read the scripture I began to realize that GOD has all the blessings and will give them to you when GOD feels you are ready to receive them. As I left the chapel and witnessed the butterfly release I began to think about the blessing GOD has given to us all and that is the ability to metamorphize. Like the caterpillar we to need to die to ourself so as to metamorphize and become a butterfly so as to become the beautiful being that GOD has created and to soar to the heights that GOD has intended for us to reach. It is important to understand that what GOD gives to you is meant to help you grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. Many times GOD gives us messages so that we can metamophize and change our lives and the lives of others. GOD recently gave me a message to ask for help so I did by setting up www.gofundme.com/help-jdogg-save-his-condo-and-more and I have had a few people make donations. I am grateful to all that have come through in the last 8 1/2 months and have helped me in my time of need. I am working on turning things around. I have continued to assume an attitude of gratitude while realizing that if GOD brought me to it GOD will bring me through it. GOD will send blessings and messages and it is important to take action and detach from the outcomes. I have found that GOD is with you and wants a relationship with you. It is knowing that through good times and bad times that GOD is with you and all you have to do is stay connected so as to make a mind, body, and soul connection. In accepting that GOD S Plan is far greater than the one you have for yourself you will begin to receive blessings and as a result your life will be filled with much peace, love, joy, and prosperity. GOD will bring you through storms and create rainbows filled with hope and healing in your life. As you are facing storms of your own take solace in knowing that GOD will bring your through it and make you stronger. Namaste!!! As I write this it has been 8 months since the passing of my DAD and I am struggling financially as I have not had steady work for nearly a year. I have worked some announcing gigs and have managed as I had a savings account but I have depleted that and now find myself at a crossroads. I have found my spiritually being tested and at times have wanted to quit but I knew I had to keep on moving as there are people who will help me by visiting www.paypal.me/jdogg8265 and making a love donation. I am trying many things to get into a better financial position however it seems as though just when things seem to be improving a set back occurs. This was the case on Sunday 3/10/2019 when I was on my way to an awards banquet and my car was run into by a pedestrian and when I asked if he wanted me to call EMS he ran away. My car now has a nice dent in it and I don t have the money to fix it. I have had 3 months with virtually no income so I turned to GOD and asked for his guidance. I received the message to keep on moving and that people will be presented to help you. Ideally finding people to use my services as a PA Announcer, Emcee, and Voice Over Talent would be be great. I have been applying for many jobs as I have a very diverse skill set that GOD has given to me. I started to look back on all that has happened and I have realized that if I am to prosper I need to take action and continue to move forward in a positive direction toward my goals. As tough as things seem as I deal with high blood pressure, hypertension, Type II Diabetes, a sports hernia, and the stress of not know where my next dollar will come from I take solace in knowing that GOD only gives you what GOD thinks you can handle. With all that is happening in my personal, professional, and spiritual life I am heeding the message from GOD to keep moving. I have come to understand that I need to get back to the pillars of spirituality and come from a position of gratitude. I need to become a man in motion and be driven by the messages from GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and The Angels. I have come to realize that I need to surround myself with action takers who will lift me up and help me in my time of need. I have come to understand that if GOD brought me to it GOD will bring me through it. In asking for help by posting on social media I am hoping that people will see my pleas for help and write a check or money order payable to Jonathan Lederman and send it to 9141 Sunrise Lakes Boulevard #102, Sunrise, FL 33322. I thank all those who have already helped. It is time to lay it on the line and keep moving. I am grateful for those who have reached out and checked on me as I am having a tough time. I have begun to put myself out there and share my challenges in hopes that people will see me moving and going forward and be inspired and empowered to continue to move forward in their personal, professional, and spiritual life. As I look back over the last 7 years and all I have faced I have come to understand that I must be focused and balanced so that I can move forward. It is scary to face the fact that you may loose everything but sometimes in loosing everything you gain more of what GOD has intended for you and your life becomes better because you kept on moving forward. I have tried things that I thought would be financially successful only to find that I need to change the way I approach projects and how I share with others if I am to move forward. It is time to move forward and praise GOD by being grateful for what I have and not wanting what I don t have. It is my hope that I will break the shackles that have been blocking me from being in a better financial position so that I can move forward while being of service and value to others. I share my story of challenge so that others will see that they are not alone and that there is help to allow you to move forward and create a better life for yourself. Namaste!!! When one is passionate and spiritually awake they are able to take action and continue to be of service and value to others. Over the years as I continue on my spiritual journey I have become a man with a collection bucket and a message. As a man with a bucket and a message I have been able to help those touched by cancer by raising funds for research, education, advocacy, and services. I have been delivering a message that GOD Loves A Cheerful Giver and that when you give you open channels to receive. I have encountered some very positive people who joyfully give and I have experienced some negativity as many people just simply don t know the facts and haven t researched the organization enough and simply go by what they hear never getting to know the truth. I have heard so many times that most of the money goes to administrative costs which is not true as only 4% of all money goes to administrative costs leaving 96% to fund research, education, advocacy, and services. I have hear oh there are cures out there and there are several treatments that will arrest the cancer and slow its progress and lessen the chance of occurrence. The inroads being made to decrease the risk of cancer is amazing. I recommend people visit www.cancer.org and get the facts before judging the work that I am doing as I fundraise. I have come to understand that there are some who will, some who won t, some waiting, so what, next as not everyone is going to resonate with my message. I decided to write about Relay For Life Today (3/11/19) as my participation has helped me to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. I have been able to tap into my talents and use them for good. As a result I have seen the many programs of The American Cancer Society and the benefits for cancer patients, their families, and their friends. I have been able to plant the seeds of hope and healing and as a result remove blockages that may have been holding me back from moving forward in a positive direction of some of my goals. In my 21 years of involvement I have seen how many lives are being touched through Relay For Life. There have been some set backs, challenges, and hardships along the way however each time a challenge arose I was able to realize that if GOD brought me to it GOD was going to bring me through it. When I attend Relay for Life Events I feel a sense of purpose and many times I think I was born for this. As I look back over the 21 years of being involved I can say that the positives outweigh the negatives and many times my involvement in Relay has helped me to overcome personal adversity. There are two great days in your life the day you are born and the day your figure out why. I have found my why and it has made the world of difference in attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into my life. I wish you much success as you pick up your own bucket and spread your message. Namaste!!! As you awaken spiritually you will find that your best dance partner to keep the fire burning is GOD!!! When you keep the fire ignited by being guided and directed by GOD you will find many things happening that bring peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. As long as there is a burning ember inside of you to be of service and value to others you will have the power to ignite a fire and show the world that service to humanity is the best work of life. As you keep the fire burning in your heart you will be able to deal with those who are not as spiritually evolved as you are as you begin to realize that it is not your job to drag people kicking and screaming onto the path but it is your job to shine your light bright so that the world is illuminated. When people are ready to move onto the path and embrace the spiritual awakening process they will so continue to be a flame of hope and healing for others. When your hearts on fire and you are focused, centered, and grounded there is nothing that can hold you back. When you commit to following the messages from The Ascended Masters, GOD, Jesus, and The Angels you will find that you attract more bliss and abundance into your life as you keep your fire burning. Every time you take action toward your goals you put the process into action for the universe to deliver on what you are seeking. Today I went to a job fair and I was speaking to the human resource director for The City Of Sunrise about potential emcee work and her 1st words were I don t know if we could afford you. She explained what she was looking for and I quoted her a price and she said that is reasonable. I share this to encourage you not to make assumptions and to follow the fire in your heart and to take action to pursue you goals. It is time for you to become a firework and allow the fire in your heart to guide you through the messages from above. You were born to achieve greatness and now is the time to ignite the spark and create a blaze of glory by walking in your truth and becoming an action taker. In becoming that firework remember that there will be haters, doubters, naysayers, and those who simply will not resonate with your message. When you encounter those people who are trying to extinguish your fire simply take a deep breath and continue to move forward in the direction of your dreams. It is when you decide to be a burning flame that is ignited all the time that you are able to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. When you are on fire and sharing with others you will begin to attract people who can help you in your quest to become your authentic self while walking in your truth. When you walk in your truth and share your fire you will inspire and empower others and in return you will be rewarded. It is your time to be on fire and to burn so bright that the world is illuminated. Namaste!!! As I looked in the mirror after having an altercation with someone when I was out in the community promoting who I was was, what I do, and why they should hire me I realized that I needed to change the way I was going about things for being angry about the position I find myself in is not going to help me to move forward in my quest to be of service and value to others. It was after some deep introspection that I realized it was time to change it up and get back in touch with my own spiritual divine guidance system. It was time to see where the anger was coming from and get to the root of it and to clear the anger out so that I could move forward and better serve the community. As I thought about my actions and the energy that I was bringing to the tasks that I have chosen to undertake I realized it was time to assume an attitude of gratitude and to make it a mission to do these tasks joyfully and regardless of the reactions of others to simply walk in my truth and allow everything to flow as GOD intended. I have come to understand that not everyone will be open to receive what I bring to the table as they simply are just not ready yet to become more spiritually aware and awake. I have also come to understand that if I live my day in joy and bring joy to others than I have had a good day. In getting back to the understanding that I can only control my actions and that the way things are the way things should be are two different things I have come to realize that not everyone I come in contact will share my exuberance and passion for being of service and value and that is okay for those meant to heed my message and improve their personal, professional, and spiritual life will be presented to me so I need to change it up. As I decided to change things up and change my approach I have found myself being more happy and thus attracting peace, love, joy, and prosperity into my life. I have seen that GOD will give you messages to change it up when GOD sees what your are doing is causing you to stray. As I looked at the perspective from the view of the person I was approaching I realized that I am coming into their business unannounced and may be disrupting their flow and their reaction has nothing to do with me but just the fact that I was the person interrupting them. As I changed my approach and began the conversation from a different perspective my success rate increased. It was when I changed thing up and changed my vibration that I found myself having more peace, love, joy, and prosperity in my day. It was when I decided to change it up that many things in my life improved. The other day while out collecting donations for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life I went into a restaurant and they allowed me to go table to table to ask for donations and each time I apologized for interrupting their meal. The response was overwhelmingly positive and most of the patrons put something in the collection bucket. I decided to use this positive energy to propel me through the day and simply walk in my truth detaching from outcomes. When I encountered someone that was being negative I simply said that you for pointing that out and then I went about my business. Where I once got mad when someone said I don t have cash I now simply say I understand please let me leave a few brochures and my card and if you would like to do a collection that would be great and you can call me when you have money to turn in. In detaching from the outcome and letting go and letting GOD I have been able to make positive changes to my approach thus relieving stress and tension and any anger that I may have had that was blocking me from being of service and value to others. In changing your attitude and looking at things in a different way as you experience a spiritual awakening you will find yourself more easily tapping into you inner divine guidance system. In looking at how your actions and attitude are influencing outcomes in your life you can better make the mind, body, and soul connection to enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life. Namaste!!! I have attended many seminars where the presenters have talked about thinking outside the box and I though what if you had no box and simply did what your divine guidance system instructed you to do? When you are creative and you tap into your inner divinity you begin to make a connection to GOD that will propel you to the greatness which is your birthright. When you head the messages from GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and The Angels you will be able to eliminate the box. In experiencing a spiritual awakening you will be guided to utilize your talents to be of service and value to others thus improving your personal, professional, and spiritual life. Yesterday (2/21/2019) I was the emcee at The Broward County Chamber Of Commerce Business Expo and as I was pulling the winners of the chance drawings from the vendors a vendor said the person that won hasn t come to my table and I am leaving. I said you should call the winner and set up a time to meet to give them their prize this way you can see how you can be of service and value to each other. The vendor said oh that is a good idea. I left the table and thought wow many of the business people here need to eliminate the box and think greater picture.In thinking creative and taking action on your idea will lead to success. It may take a while for others to fully wrap their head around it as they have been doing things a certain way for so long that they are not ready to eliminate the box. In October of 2018 I ran Strike Out Cancer Day with The Sunrise Sharks Travel Baseball Team and I thought how can I take this idea to the next level. About a week ago I sent a tweet to The Miami Marlins about making one of their games a Strike Out Cancer Day and I heard back from them. I spoke to a Miami Marlins representative today (2/22/2019) and gave him some ideas and he liked them and will present them to the decision makers and we will go from there. In being creative and sharing a concept you can achieve greater success and eliminate the box. Reading a variety of books and implementing the teachings from these books will help you to eliminate the box. One of my favorite books is Don Miguel Ruiz s The Four Agreements. I have found by reading and rereading this book that I am better equipped to eliminate the box. Music is a fantastic way to eliminate the box as it can set a mood for more creativity that will lead to more implementations of ideas thus allowing you to make a mind, body, soul connection that will show you that passion + action = success. Block out the negativity that is creating blockages in your life and simply understand that when thing seem the darkest you are the verge of a breakthrough that will allow you to step into the light and eliminate the box that has been holding you back from fulfilling your full potential. I have come to understand that many things that we perceive as bad are going to occur but all we can do is eliminate the box and look for the lesson that is being given to us and the positives that are coming our way. Today (2/22/2019) I give you this gift of meditation so that you can release that which no longer serves you so that you will be able to eliminate the box. Namaste!!! In life when you experience a spiritual awakening you are given an opportunity to let go of the past and to start over. Sometimes it just takes a chance to begin a routine again to find your rhythm and create the positive energy to vibrate at a higher level so as to improve your personal, professional, and personal life. In many cases it is simply observing a situation and looking at the energy level and seeing if that vibration is positive or negative. Today (2/20/2019) I went to The Dunkin Donuts on Sunset Strip and Nob Hill Road in Sunrise, FL and from the time I sat down all I observed was the employees complaining and one employee nearly getting into a fight. I sat with my earbuds on focusing on writing this entry and creating my own sacred space so that I could give the reader a positive entry. I had started to write a different article but then I decided to start over and take the article in a different direction as spirit was guiding me to write about the importance of starting over. It is when we realize that we can begin again from right where we are that we start to attract more peace, love, joy, and abundance into our lives. It is when we let go and let GOD that we can start over and remove that which no longer serves us so that we can be of better service and value to others. In starting over we come to understand that it is only the beginning of a spiritual journey that will take us to places that we never imagined. I sat in reflection this morning (2/20/2019) and realized that I was dwelling so much on the past and worrying so much about the future that I wasn t living in the moment. As I came to the realization that it was time to remember that today is the day the lord hath made and to be glad and rejoice in it I decided to simply start over and allow things to flow as GOD has intended. As I followed GOD directions and acted upon GOD S Messages I found myself vibrating at a higher level and blocking out the negativity. I came to learn that I can control my actions and not the actions of others and that sometimes it is just necessary to step back take a deep breath and start over. In starting out each day with a clear set of intentions and removing that which no longer serves me I have been able to move forward and start over. In starting over it is imperative to let go and Let GOD. In following GOD S message you can start over and become stronger than what you were before. In taking things moment by moment you can make a divine connection that will allow you to start over at any time in any place where you may be. It is time to tap into your inner guidance system and let GOD guide you in your quest to start over. Namaste!!! As you undergo your spiritual awakening you will have two questions that you will seek the answer to and they are what is your purpose and what is your why. Once you define your purpose and your why you will be able to stay focused, centered, and grounded which will enable you to manifest the life you desire. As you find your purpose you will want to write it down and create a mission statement for your life. An good example of a mission statement is it is my purpose to help other people excel by utilizing my talents to be of service and value to others. Once you discover your purpose and your why you will be better equipped to become an action taker. As you become an action taker and do things on purpose you will want to find an anthem for yourself that will guide you and direct you as to continue to tap into your divine guidance system helping you to make a mind, body, soul, connection. In doing things on purpose you will want to detach from outcomes and shift in to a position of coming from a position of love and gratitude allowing GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and The Angels to guide you in living a life of purpose. Many people will be quick to judge what you are doing as they do not understand the higher purpose that you are following as you answer your calling and you evolve personally, professionally, and spiritually. I have often told people there is a method to the madness as many have looked at the way I do things as being a bit unique and different as they don t realize that I am doing things on purpose. Each day we have a purpose and each day we should take a moment to write down our purpose for when you know the purpose of what you are doing and why you are doing it you will find your life filled with more peace, love, joy, and prosperity. As you become more mindful of your purpose you will find that achieving bliss and abundance comes easier. Many times we get so caught up in what others would think or how we will be perceived that we lose sight of our purpose and thus we hit some speed bumps and create blockages from moving forward and living our life on purpose. I have come to understand that when you know your purpose and your why that you clear the blockages and you step into your power that allows you to achieve the greatness that is your birthright. In doing things on purpose and knowing your why you will find that the impact you make is increased. You may not see that impact first hand but know that people are watching you do things on purpose and they are being inspired and empowered by your actions. In living your life on purpose you will also find that you can easily have the serenity to change the things you can accept the things you can not and gain the wisdom to know the difference. When we block out the negativity and continue on the path that GOD has set out for us we will find ourselves coming alive and serving our community better by detaching from outcomes and removing the emotional ties that sometimes encumber us and stop us from living a life on purpose. There are many times when you will have to stop and ask are the actions I am taking now serving my purpose and moving me in a positive direction toward spiritual enlightenment. Many times we can so enamored with the materialistic things that we lose sight of the spiritualistic things that are important. In living life on purpose and using our spiritual gifts we are able to make positive changes in our life thus overcome all obstacles by knowing if GOD brought us to it GOD will bring us through it. Sometimes things seem difficult but take solace in knowing that GOD will never give you more than you can handle and that he has a purpose for you. It is up to you to define that purpose and live a life on purpose. In finding your purpose and living a life of purpose you will see which of these gifts you have been given. Once you see the gifts you have you will be able to better understand your purpose and thus use your talents for good. Now is your time to shine and to live a life of purpose. It is time to have a clear vision of your purpose and to take action to follow that vision understanding that it may not always be easy but it will be worth it. NAMASTE!!! In the face of darkness you must tear everything down and commit to make a new beginning. This may mean walking away from that which no longer serves you. In the last 8 months I have had to deal with some challenges and I am doing my best to start over. As the result of tapping into my spirituality I have decided to declutter and start over by removing that which no longer serves me and to focus on opportunities to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. In eliminating that which no longer serves us we can start all over and make a new day where we attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our lives. In walking away from that which no longer serves and going where you are celebrated instead of just tolerated you will find yourself achieving more bliss and abundance in your life. In scaling down we create a new day with new opportunities. each day gives us a new opportunity. It gives us a chance to be an action taker. I have come to learn that in life there are action takers and excuse makers. Which one are you? I have also come to understand that as hard as things may seem if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring you through it. You can not fix what happened yesterday as it has occurred but you can learn from it so you can live in the new day and plan for the future. There comes a time to remove the negativity and focus on the positive. As you embark on your new day make time to peel back the onion and tap into your inner divinity and then take action on the message that you are receiving from GOD. In the new day eliminate your negative self talk and your limiting beliefs by understanding that you are a divine child of GOD and GOD wants you to prosper. When you start your new day ask GOD to show you the way. It is when we turn to GOD and go back to our spiritual teachings that we begin to become the light to show others the way and thus create a new day. Each day gives us a chance to focus on being of service and value to others thus bringing more positives into our life. Each day gives you a chance to be a lifter and to find your way. As you become more and more spiritually aware and awake you will begin to see that each day gives you a chance to grow and to to make a mind, body, soul connection. As you embark on a new day make it a season of love by being guided by GOD, The Ascended Masters, Jesus, and The Angels. In making each day count it is imperative to stay connected and to take action to move forward in a positive direction of your dreams. Namaste!!! As I sat down to write this entry today(2/13/2019) I started to think how many times I have felt that I am out here on my own and how it is up to me to embrace the spiritual awakening process and to stand on my own. As I reflected on this I realized that I was not really on my own as I had many guides with me helping me to walk in my truth thus creating personal, professional, and spiritual growth. It was as I sat in reflection that I was reassured that if GOD brought you to it GOD was going to bring you though it. The message that I received today was to walk in your truth and when needed stand on your own knowing that GOD has your back. It was in that moment that I understood that sometime you will simply have to stand alone and stand in your truth. In standing alone and being guided by The Ascended Masters, GOD, Jesus, and The Angels you will see that though you feel alone you really are supported. Sometimes it is just a matter of realizing that you were born for the this and sometimes you have to go where you are not invited. On Friday 2/8/2019 I went to The Tunes and Trucks Event in The City Of Sunrise, FL to collect donations for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. I went uninvited and was standing alone as someone dedicated to helping those touched by cancer. I began to collect and then went to the stage to ask if I could make an announcement about what I was doing. The stage manager told me he would have to check. He did and a few moment later I was introduced and I made my announcement and The Mayor and the City Commissioners put money in the collection bucket. I then walked the crowd. Most people were receptive and $432 was collected to help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. I turned in that money today and I know sit at $2476 raised to fund research, education, advocacy, and services. In my 21 years as a volunteer with The American Cancer Society I have come to understand that sometimes you simply have to stand alone walking in your truth so that those meant to join you in your quest will appear. I have come to realize that when you are being of service and value to others you will encounter doubters, haters, and naysayers. I have come to learn that when you encounter these people to simply walk away and stand alone knowing that you are doing what GOD has intended for you to do as you grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. Now is the time to be true to yourself and stand alone. When you sit or stand in your sacred space remind yourself to be true to yourself. In being true to yourself you will experience a gamut of emotions and remind yourself it is okay to cry and to laugh as this will help to clear the blockages that may be stopping you from walking in your truth. Sometimes you simply have to put what others think out of the equation and to simply stand in your truth and find your purpose. Namaste!!! As I sat down to write this entry today (2/6/2019) I took a deep breath and I asked The Ascended Masters what message I should deliver today and they answered to encourage the reader to gain clarity of purpose. This was very the perfect message for I have been having a challenging time lately as I have not had the results I had been hoping for on projects that I have poured my heart and soul into. I was doubting my spiritual connection then I remember that if I am to gain clarity I will need to get back to assuming and attitude of gratitude. As I started to write in my gratitude journal I realized that I was wallowing in what wasn t happening instead of being grateful so I decided to get back to planning the work and working the plan and making adjustments along the way and to show gratitude. It was at that moment when I began to get a clearer vision of my purpose. I started to realize that over the last 8 months since my DAD was called home to GOD I had focused on my hardships and been creating blockages from creating the life that I desire. As I was writing this blog entry I came across this 30 minute video and it reminded me that I need to get back to my spiritual base and tap into my inner divinity and stop making excuses and simply get clarity of purpose and start being more focused on the goals that I have set for myself and to remind myself that by being of service and value to others I will be lifted and served and my life will improve. It was a message to get back to basics and simply come from an attitude of gratitude. It is time to remember that if GOD brought me to it GOD will bring me through it. It was time to remind myself to push harder and stop making excuses and stop blaming others. It was time to stay focused, grounded, and focused. Now is the time to get back on track and understand that every bump in the road is simply a reminder to slow down and put in the work. It is time to get clarity of purpose and to take action to enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life. It is time to remove what no longer serves you and to realize that your attitude determines your altitude. It is time to use your talents and monetize them so that you can create the life that you desire. It is time to stop the negative self talk. It is time to ignore the doubters, the haters, and the naysayeers and gain clarity of purpose and find your why so that you improve your personal, professional, and spiritual life. It is time to put a high value on yourself because you deserve to be valued. I had been putting barriers in place due to some set backs and then I changed my thinking and gained clarity of purpose. It was when I embraced my purpose that I was able to push forward. I still have moments where I just want to stay in bed and forget about everything however I have come to realize that doing that only creates more blockages and stops me from growing personally, professionally, and spiritually. In finding my why and gaining clarity of purpose I have been able to get back on track. I had found myself violating the 3rd agreement of Do Not Make Assumptions and as a result I was stopping myself from having clarity and success. When I began to stop judging I began to find myself stepping into my power and started to work toward the greatness that is my birthright. It was when I began to detach from outcomes that I was able to move forward in a positive direction of my dreams and gain clarity of purpose. As we awaken spiritually and gain clarity of purpose we need to come through a few storms so that we can have the bright sunny shiny days. It is in the face of adversity that we rise and gain clarity of purpose. When we weather the storm and peel back the onion we begin to find the answers that we were seeking so that we can make a positive impact on our life and the lives of others. In looking back and eliminating the blockages we can move forward and create a clarity of purpose. It is when we find our why that we are able to achieve the greatness that is our birthright. When we begin to eliminate that which no longer serves us and understand our own shortcomings we can take action to strengthen our personal, professional, and spiritual life. It was when I stopped playing the poor me card that I gained clarity of purpose and found success. I have also come to realize that I am the only one that can control me and that stuff is going to happen and that which I can change I will and that which I can not I will let go and in the long term I will gain the wisdom to know the difference. Sometimes to gain clarity you just need to detach from expectations and simply allow GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and The Angels guide you so that you become an action taker and stay your course be clear in your purpose. If you are going to win in the end you must gain clarity of purpose and take action daily to move in a forward direction of your dreams. It is in knowing your purpose that you will be able to act on the messages that you are receiving and thus you will win in the end. It was a challenging January and I found myself questioning my purpose and then I remembered that I am here to light it up and when I shine my light I give people permission to shine their light and as a result the world is illuminated. I was feeling frustration as I experienced some financial challenges and was worrying about how I was going to keep my condo as people just weren t responding to my pleas for help, I put out many posts asking people to visit www.paypal.me/jdogg8265 and only 2 people made a donation. I asked people to send checks or money orders made payable to Jonathan Lederman to 9141 Sunrise Lakes Boulevard #102 Sunrise, FL 33322 and had no response. I then shared that I recently became an associate with Legal Shield and many people simply refused to take a look at what I was offering. All this put me in a bad way as I was wondering what it was that was stopping people from listening to me and helping me in my time of need. It seemed as though I was in a downward spiral creating blockages and then I decide to simply light it up and detach myself from outcomes realizing that the people meant to be in my life to help me will appear when GOD deems them necessary to be in my life. I took last week to really look deep into what I was doing and how my attitude was affecting my life and my interaction with people. In finding the light and understanding that not everyone is meant to resonate with your message but you should deliver it anyway because there will be plenty that will be reached and transformed with your message. It is important to light it up and walk in your truth and find those who support your mission to be of service and value to others. In August of 2018 I turned 53 years old and it was my first birthday without my dad. I was in a bad place but then I light the candle on my cake and I wished for help. GOD delivered that help with someone whom made a very generous gift to me to help me have a home base to light it up and thus enhance the life of others. Some have wondered why I am online asking for donations for myself and for charitable causes. The answer is because I found my purpose and that is to help other people excel. I have always told people that the worst thing that will happen is that some will say no when you light it up but each no gets you closer to a yes. When you move in a positive direction of your goals and light it up the only person that can stop you is you. In the last 7 months I have learned who I can count on and who will give me lip service. One way I am lighting it up is continuing to help The American Cancer Society by offering a KNOCKOUT CANCER TEE-SHIRT at www.knockoutcancer1.53clothingcompany.com where the profits are donated to help those touched by cancer by funding research, education, advocacy, and services. Thank you to Jeff Cash, Portrait Artist to The Stars, for his design and helping me to light it up. I could have gotten discouraged and quit as the last campaign only sold 3 tee-shirts instead I regrouped and detached myself from the outcome. As today is World Cancer Day I launched the campaign and ordered my shirt despite the fact that money is a bit tight. I decided to take action and light it up and as I was typing this blog entry I received notification that I earned Grand Club Status by raising over $1000 for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life and will be receiving a special commemorative shirt. Though the shirt will not put food on the table or pay bills it will act as a catalyst to light it up and help more people touched by cancer. It is when we turn to GOD and light up the spark that is inside us allowing us to make a divine connection that we begin to attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our lives allowing us to become stronger personally, professionally, and spiritually. We have a power to make a difference in our life and in the lives of others all we have to do is light it up and focus on the things we can change accept the thing we can not and have the wisdom to know the difference. When you begin to light it up and understand that you have a higher calling you will find yourself clearing yourself of things, people, and place that no longer serve you. I am in the process of eliminating most of the materialistic items that I own for at the end of the day what we own does not define us. When you decide to light it up and let go the idea of what other people think you will find yourself expanding in your personal, professional, and spiritual life. When you start to tap into your inner divinity and find the light inside you will find that bliss and abundance come to you easily and effortlessly. As you continue on your spiritual path may you light it up and clear the blockages that are stopping you from becoming the most powerful you that GOD intends you to become. Light It Up!!! Namaste!!! As I sat in a presentation from Legal Shield in heard the speaker talk about living life on your own terms and it really resonated with me as it reminded me of the spiritual path I have chosen to take. In living my life on my terms and doing it my way I have had ups and downs. I have experienced the loss of my MOM on July 5, 2012 and my DAD on June 7, 2018 and the one thing that I am grateful for is that I allowed me to live my life on my own terms. They might not have always understood the decisions I made but they allowed me to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually on my own terms. In living life on my own terms I have learned so much like making sure that if you have an elderly parent that they have a will and that you are included on all important documents such as deeds to property, bank accounts, and any other assets that they have. I also learned to make sure they have their final arrangements taken care of so that you have peace of mind and do not incur a major expense when they are called home to GOD. In understanding that this is your life and it is yours to live ion your terms as directed by GOD you will be able to tune into your Divine Guidance System and create the life that you desire. As you enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life you will see that living on your own terms may create challenges thus you will want to ask the question of how does this serve my higher self. In serving your higher self you will begin to see more peace,love, joy, and prosperity in your life. There will be times of struggle so just remember if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring you through it. In the last 7 months I have been dealing with many situations that I never saw myself in like having to make a mortgage payment, and paying off a home equity loan as a result of my DAD passing and me needing a roof over my head. I have reached out to help and set up a page at www.paypal.me.jdogg8265 and have had a few people step up. In August of 2018 I had one person step up in a big way to help me and I am grateful that this person walked in his truth and supported me in the manner in which he did. I have asked many others to please use my services as a PA Announcer, an Emcee, a Voice Over Talent or to book a consultation with me and am grateful for those who have stepped up to use my services. There are many out there who could have helped but have not for whatever reason they may have. I have come to learn that there are two types of people in life excuse makers or action takers. You must determine which category you will fall into so as to live life on your terms. It is when you commit to living on your own terms and decide to be of service and value to others that your life will change. There will be trials and tribulations thus remember you have the power to change the things you can and accept the things you can not and the wisdom to know the difference. It is in removing the people and things that no longer serve you that you make progress. As you begin to live life on your own terms you will want to live out loud and walk in your truth. You will encounter doubters, haters, and naysayeers so it is important to ignore them and live your life on your terms. It is also important to also stop your own negative self talk. When you commit to living life on your own terms and move in a positive direction toward your goals and dreams you will find yourself feeling more fulfilled. Make today the day you start living life on your own terms. Namaste!!! As I was watching TV the other day I watched a State Farm commercial which asked who is protecting your house? This made me think about who is protecting you as you enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life? As I sat in meditation I realized that I was being protected by GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Master, and The Angels. As I came out of the mediation I began to understand as long as I maintain my connection with my protectors and listen to their messages that everything will work out in the end. As you waken spiritually you will find yourself protected and thus in more favorable positions to bring peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life so that you can do the same for others. In staying connected and being focused, centered, and grounded you will find everything flowing in your life just as GOD has intended. GOD will protect you and guide you by giving you messages on a regular basis. It is up to you to accept this protection and trust in GOD that GOD will prosper you and provide for you. As many of you who read this blog on a regular basis are aware I have had my share of trials and tribulations over the last 6 years and at times have found myself in a struggle questioning what will happen however once I let go and let GOD I began to see that I was protected and everything was happening according to GOD S Plan for GOD S Plan for me is far greater than my own. I have also started to realize that when you are protected and feel secure that you can step into your power and achieve the greatness that is your birthright. As GOD has protected me GOD has put me in places where I can thrive and has created situations that lead to success. The power to change lies within us and if we understand that GOD will protect us and not give us anything that we can not handle we will begin to manifest the life we desire. When you start to strengthen your relationship with GOD and detach from outcomes you will find it easier to live your life on purpose by being of service and value to others. As I reflect back on my 40 years of community service I can point to all the times I had success and every instance shares one thing in common and that is that I was open to accepting that I was being guided and protected by GOD. To further my protection I have called on Arch Angel Michael to put up a wall of protection around me so that I can flourish as I continue on my spiritual journey toward enlightenment. One of the tools in my spiritual tool box are The Archangel Michael Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue. I utilize these cards to further my protection and to take action to shield myself from any challenges I may face in my human existence. In consulting with The Angels you will be guided to take the action necessary to manifest the life you desire. Many times it is as simple as just listening to your protectors. Namaste!!! One of the greatest challenges you will face when you experience a spiritual awakening is stagnation where everything seems to stop moving. Many will refer to this as being in a spiritual funk or decline. When you find yourself feeling that you are in a state of stagnation you need to go deep inside and find your purpose all over again by tapping into your inner divinity. When stagnation starts to creep into your personal, professional, and spiritual life you should declare stagnation be damned and take action to move forward in a positive direction of your dreams. Over the last 7 months I have found myself stuck at times as I deal with the death of my DAD. When I find myself in a state of stagnation I reflect on what really motivates me and how taking action and being creative will get me moving forward in a positive direction of my goals again. The key is to understand that if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring you through it. It is also important to understand that the only way to get out of a state of stagnation is to wake up and come alive by walking in your truth and understanding that every movement you make toward creating peace, love, joy, and prosperity in your life is important and it is in taking action that you create the life you desire. As you awaken spiritually it is important to adopt an attitude to do whatever it takes to eliminate the state of stagnation. In many cases that means being laser focused on a project like the campaign that I launched at www.knockoutcancer.53clothingcompany.com to help those touched by cancer. In many cases it is as easy as finding how you can be of service and value to others. One thing that has helped me to to get unstuck and have stagnation be damned is to look at what no longer serves me and somehow eliminate that which no longer serves me thus removing clutter and allowing me to make a positive difference in my life and the lives of others. Just like a cache on the computer needs to be cleared from time to time our own cache has to be cleaned as well so that we can move forward to enhance our personal, spiritual, and professional lives. It is time to embrace the spiritual awakening and understand that all the messages you are receiving are coming to you so that you can get out of a state of stagnation. You are powerful beyond your own beliefs thus it is important to go from stagnation to moving. It is time to put in the work and keep fighting. As you declare stagnation be damned you will find yourself fighting the demons that have held you back and created blockages in your life. Once you fight off the blockages and clear the negativity you will find yourself moving forward in the direction of your dreams thus bring bliss and abundance into your life. It is time to tap into your resources and fight for the betterment of yourself and your community. It is time for you to roar. It is time for you to share your truth and to embrace the changes that are happening around you so that stagnation be damned. Do not allow the haters, doubters, naysayeers, or your own negative self talk stop you from roaring and soaring far beyond the heights that you are capable of for you have the power to achieve greatness. Remember that GOD S plans for you are far greater than the plans you have for yourself. Now is your time to ease on down the road and allow stagnation to be damned. It is time to take massive action and make stagnation be damned. It is time to eliminate the negativity ease on down the road and make things easier in your personal, professional, and spiritual life. Namaste!!! As I have experienced a spiritual awakening I have come to make JESUS my #1 friend. I have come to truly understand that all things are possible through Christ who strengthens me. I have realized that with JESUS as your best friend for life you can accomplish great things for the plans he has for you are far greater than your own. In the last 6 years I have had many ups and many downs and as a result I am in a challenging position today, however one thing has remained constant and that is the fact that I have a friend in JESUS. I have learned that as long as I keep my connection to JESUS that everything will be okay. I listening to the messages from JESUS, GOD, THE ANGELS, and The Ascended Masters I have survived and will again thrive for they give me the strength to carry on and to live a purpose driven life. Sometimes we are given adversity so that we can see who our true friends are so that we can discard those who no longer serve us or so that we can go where we are celebrated not just tolerated. In evolving and choosing our friends wisely we will find that we grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. I have chosen to be very discerning when it comes to choosing friends for there are many out there who say they are friends but they are really deceivers and are only your friend because you can help them and when you can no longer help them they drop you and go ghost. This is why you must take an inventory of who you are surrounding yourself with and find those who are of service and value to you and weed out those who aren t. It has been 7 months since my DAD was called home to GOD. MY DAD was not only a DAD he was a friend and he encouraged me to follow my dream of becoming a broadcaster. Unfortunately since his passing I have had some challenges that have left me with a few financial burdens. Since his passing I have found out who my friends are as a few have stepped up to help me. I am grateful to those who have visited www.paypal.me.jdogg8265 and made donations to help me keep the condo that my DAD and I shared for 8 years. I have not had steady work in a long time however I am thankful to friends who have used my services as a PA Announcer, an Emcee, A Voice Over Talent, and a Business Consultant. In choosing your friends make sure they are lifters filled with compassion and kindness that will enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life. If you are going to places and seeing people who tolerate you but do not celebrate you it is time to find a new circle of friends. Sometimes it is in letting go that we break the chains and find a greater friendship. It is your time to choose your friends wisely. Namaste!!! The clock struck midnight and a new year was upon us. As I sat in reflection I decided tom declare that 2019 would be a year of empowerment and inspiration. I sat in meditation listening to Cat Stevens and realized that each day we have 86,400 minutes each time a new day starts and it is up to us how we can use them. As I have experienced a spiritual awakening I have come to realize that there is a time to rest and reflect and there is a time to take action. I have also come to realize that the only persons actions I can control are my own. In coming to this realization I have decided to focus on being of service and value to others and finding others who believe that service to humanity is the best work of life to join me in making 2019 a year of inspiration and empowerment. You will notice that I brought back JDOGG S Person Of The Week so as to inspire others to find ways to make a positive impact in the lives of others while also enhancing their personal, professional, and spiritual life. I have also discovered that one must walk in their truth and become transparent so that everyone sees your authentic self and not some facade that society dictates. In speaking your truth and being empowered and inspired you may upset some people as they are not ready to hear the truth. Such was the case today (1/3/2019) as I went to make a payment on a home equity loan that my DAD left behind when he was called home to GOD on June 7,2018. I simply wanted to pay the regular payment amount and use the overage toward the principle and since I was passed due and not on the account they could not do this on the branch level so I let the teller know this is why after this loan is paid off I will not be doing business with Chase. It is important for you to stand up for yourself. I also learned that it imperative to be included on all of your parents accounts so that if they pass without a will you will have what you need to take care of any financial obligations that they may leave behind. I have set up a donation page at www.paypal.me/jdogg8265 if anyone wants to make a love donation thus giving me a home base to work from as I make 2019 A Year Of Inspiration and Empowerment. As I left the bank I realized that the first step to becoming empowered and inspired is to understand that all we are are dust in the wind. We came into this world as dust and we leave this world as dust. All that will be left when GOD calls us home is the answer to the question of how did you live your dash. I have written many times that at the end of the day there are only 2 questions that need to be answered in the affirmative and they are did you live the day in joy and did you bring joy others today. If you can say yes to those two questions you will have had a good day making your 86,400 minutes count. As I was writing this blog today (1/3/2019) I began to get a grip on the idea that in order to make 2019 A Year Of Empowerment and Inspiration it was up to me to come from a position of love. It is important to have self love and then to transfer our love to others. This can be done by saying a prayer for the person with the sign will work for food or purchasing food for that person if you are in a position to do so. You can simply smile at someone and wish them a good day, or you can thank someone for their service. The possibilities to show love and gratitude are endless. Gratitude is a very powerful tool to have in your spiritual tool box as it will help you to make 2019 A Year Of Empowerment and Inspiration. Each day find something to be grateful for and write down what it is in a gratitude journal and when you are challenged to make 2019 A Year Of Empowerment and Inspiration look in the journal and allow yourself to get back to being centered ,focused, and grounded. It is through our spiritual awakening that we can make 2019 A Year Of Empowerment and Inspiration. NAMASTE!!!       As you awaken spiritually you will find yourself at times with blurry vision for change is hard to see clear at first however once you decide to get clarity of purpose you will find that you able to step into your power and achieve the greatness that is your birthright. It is when you rise up and understand that as long as you walk in your truth you can clear up your vision and manifest the life that you want. It takes action and a commitment to blocking out negativity so that you move forward and prosper as GOD intends you to do. Our vision can get blurred at times as we experience hardships not realizing that everything is unfolding just as GOD has intended and GOD has a bigger vision for us than we do. Many times you simply have to have the eye of the tiger.      In having the eye of the tiger you can stare adversity in the face and say bring it on for GOD brought me to this and GOD will bring me through this. Everything we do is guided by GOD s will and not our own. When we walk in our truth and become a peaceful warrior we gain clarity in vision and purpose thus we are better able to be of service and value to others. There will be people that don t understand us or are not on the same wave length as we are due to their blurred vision and this is okay as it enables us to walk away and find those who will help us to have a clear vision to make our world brighter.          I have been involved with community service work since I was 11 years old and I have met with much success as I have planned my work and worked my plan. Sometimes I had to go off script to make sure I exceeded the goals and objectives that I set. As a result of knowing when to stay on script and go off script I was able to help many non-profit organizations have success. In 1995 when The U.S. Jaycees had over 300,000 members I was named one of The Top 5 Jaycees in America as I had a clear vision and took the action needed to find success. I use the same methods today that helped me in my quest to be of service and value to others to continue to make a positive difference in the community where I live, work, and play. I was looking back on all the awards I have received and it cleared my vision and it reminded me how important it is to continue to walk in my truth while showing the world that service to humanity is the best work of life. There have been many storms along the way but after each storm I have been able to see clearly.with blurry vision that I came to understand that I must have clarity in purpose and share my vision to help others to see clearly.     In gaining clarity and clearing up the blurry vision I have come to understand that there are some that will, some that will not, and some that are waiting. It is important to have a clear vision so that you attract the people that will help you to bring peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. It is when you overcome the storms that you grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.  You have two choices you can forget everything and run and have blurred vision or you can face everything and rise and have clarity. The time is now to have clear eyes with a full heart so that you can improve your life and the lives of others.     How will you be a lifter and help others to have clear eyes and a full heart so you can t lose. There will be many encounters with people who may have a blurred vision for they have been doing things a certain way that they have become set in their ways and reluctant to change. I have often thought that I have some great ideas that if people would listen and implement that they would find success and clear up their blurred vision.  I have been fortunate that many of the people I have encountered and that have utilized my services to help strengthen their brand and increase their revenue have been open to implement new ideas and as a result have had success. It is when you take measures to correct the blurred vision that you bring more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. It is time for you to walk in your truth with one vision so as step into your power and achieve your greatness. Namaste!!!     As you embrace the spiritual awakening process it is important to be able break free from that which no longer serves you. It is important to break free from the belief systems that are creating blockages in your life by making a commitment to change your mindset and thus breaking free from that which is stopping you from stepping into your power and achieving the greatness that is your birthright.      When you decide to break free and understand that you are one that can remove the shackles that are holding you back you will start to attract more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. When you embrace the fact that you were born free and the only person that can take away your freedom you will find it it easier to rid yourself of the accouterments that have been holding you back over time. It is time to change your mindset and understand that it is not about the materialistic but rather the spiritualistic. Do not misinterpret this as being anti money as with money you can do many things and be of service and value to many people however the greatest gift you can give someone is a helping hand not a hand out. In breaking free from the belief that you need a big house, a fancy car, and expensive clothes to be considered successful you will find that you are able to attract everything you need so that you can positively impact your life and the lives of others.      As you break free from that which has kept you in mental bondage you will see that you begin to attract more bliss and abundance into your life for you stop thinking about what you do not have but you are grateful for what you do have. In the last few months I have found myself breaking away from that which is not serving a higher purpose and as a result I have been blessed with support from people who share my same ideals especially those who believe that service to humanity is the best work of life. In looking at what I was allowing to hold me back and make changes to break free I realized that it was time to tap into my divine guidance system and reconnect with GOD and remember that if GOD brought me to it GOD will bring me through it. I have also come to realize that my methods of doing things may not resonate with everyone and that is okay for those that are intended to hear my message and support my endeavors will be brought forth to me for GOD S Plan is far greater than my own. It is important to realize that we are dancing on GOD S Dance Floor and GOD makes the playlist.    When we let go and let GOD we are able to break free from any barriers that we perceive to be holding us back. Sometimes it is as simple as taking massive action and moving forward in the direction of our goals allowing GOD to direct us. Sometimes it is simply a matter of letting go of the people, places, and things that no longer serve us. As I sat in meditation I realized that I was holding on to some ideas that were ego driven and thus they were edging GOD out so it was time to break free from those beliefs and to simple stay connected to GOD and understand that GOD will provide all that I need so that I can continue to be of service and value to others.     Now is the time to break free and praise GOD who will continue to guide you and allow you to evolve personally, professionally, and spiritually. Watch what you are focusing on as what you focus on expands. Watch the words you are using so that you can break break free. It is time to speak life and remain on your spiritual journey despite what others may think. You will encounter many people who simply will not understand that everyday you are changing and becoming stronger in mind, body, and spirit thus allowing you to break free. When you encounter these people don t try to defend your actions simply stand in your truth and continue to walk your path showing them that you are making a better life for yourself and others.    The words we choose to use will determine how free we become. When we can turn off the negativity and break free we can move in a positive direction shining our light bright so we illuminate the world. Our words become actions and our actions can empower and inspire others. It is your time to become stronger.    As you break free from that which no longer serves you you will find that you are getting stronger and that things will improve. In the darkest of times things seem dim but then there comes a light to lift you up and thus the darkness dissipates  and the light takes over allowing you to break free. Now is your season to break free!!! Namaste!!! As we travel along our spiritual path there comes a time to walk away from that which no longer serves us. I have come to understand that not everyone is going to be receptive or open to your ideas as they don t resonate with them. I have come to realize that it is not worth trying to get those that do not resonate with you to come around to your thinking because it will be like wrestling a pig in the mud and you are both going to get dirty however the pig is going to enjoy it. As I a result I have come to the conclusion that it is better to stay clean and simply walk away. In walking away from what no longer serves you new channels are open that will allow you to evolve personally, spiritually, and professionally. In realizing that not everyone is going to buy into your ideas I have been able to move forward and find peace, love, joy, and prosperity in my life. On several occasions I have given people ideas to be told we are not going to do that only to see my idea implemented a few years later with much success. It is funny how you can come up with a concept implement it after it was spoken negatively by others and then see those same people doing what you suggested years ago. I have learned to walk away and do what I intended to do detaching from outcomes thus allowing me to build on my successes and learn from my setbacks. I have learned that there is a season for everything and there is a time to stay and a time to walk away. The stories I can tell you about walking away are numerous how ever each time I have walked away and decided to let go and let GOD my life has improved. I have come to believe that if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring you through it. If you tune into your inner divinity and internalize the messages sent from above you will be able to walk away from that which no longer serves you. Sometimes it means severing ties that have been built over 20 years. It is difficult at first as you hanker to hold on but then you understand that in order to evolve personally, professionally, and spiritually you must let go. Our seasons turn and we become more purposeful when we walk away from that which no longer serves us. There is a time to stay and a time to walk away. You will be able to decide on what to do as you grow personally, professionally, and spiritually gaining discernment as you detach from the outcomes and understand that GOD S plans for you are bigger than your own. When GOD gives you signals to walk away you simply need to heed that advice and allow GOD to lead you to the next step along your path toward enlightenment. It is through staying connected to GOD that you will become an overcomer. In life we will experience many challenges and many adversities as we tap into our spirituality and decide to show our authentic self by walking in our truth for many people that we encounter will not understand us. I have found that when you start talking spirituality that you may encounter people that just don t have a grasp on why they are here and many will be naysayers, doubters, and haters. When you encounter any negativity that is stopping you from moving forward simply take a deep breath and walk away. It is up to you to walk in your truth knowing you did it your way because at the end of the day all that matters is if you can answer yes to these two questions Did I live life in joy today? Did I bring joy to others today? As you walk away knowing you did it your way lead by GOD you will have knowledge that you lived a fulfilled life. Sometimes you simply need to step out of the box and walk away and do things your way so that you can continue to move forward in a positive direction of your dreams. Namaste!!!        In our quest to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually it is easy to get off our path and to stop believing as we get inundated with negativity at times and we wonder how we are going to turn things around. We have a tendency to get caught up in CNN (Constantly Negative News) which can feed a downward spiral and it is up to us to stop the negativity before we spiral out of control. The holiday season can be very tough for people to keep their faith as they struggle with all types of emotions that can feed the monster known as negativity. In order to stop the negativity you must buy into the concept that things will get better. After you internalize the idea that things will get better you should take action to make them them better. It is when you believe in yourself and tap into your inner divinity that you can move forward in a positive direction toward your dreams. It is when you don t stop believing that you can turn what seems to be the darkest moment in your life into something bright. I have often written in this blog that if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring you through it. In believing and not giving up you will see that everything works out as you put your faith in GOD, Spirit, Source, The Angels,  and The Ascended Masters. When you allow yourself to believe and to be guided by the higher powers you will begin to manifest the life that you desire.  In many cases you have to have the eye of tiger and simply walk in your truth.    In having the eye of the tiger you will see that believing in yourself is easier and the more you continue to work on becoming your best authentic self you will see that you can rise up and conquer everything. This week I will conquer the loneliness that I am experiencing due tot he fact that this is my first Thanksgiving without my DAD who was called home to GOD on June 7, 2018. We used to go out together for Thanksgiving  after watching some football. Yes, I will miss that but I also know that I will have the opportunity to reflect and be grateful for the time that I did have with my DAD. I will be able to keep believing that he is now one of my many angels watching over me. On Thursday I will get up and watch The Macy s Thanksgiving Day Parade and will be reminded of all the good times I had with my DAD. I may be alone in my human existence at that moment but I will be surrounded by the angels who watch over me and who will help me to keep believing that I am on this earth to create a legacy of hope and healing. Through adversity comes triumph as long as you keep believing.  When I feel like my belief is wandering  I turn to music like this and am reminded that I am a divine child of GOD and GOD wants me to step into my power and to be of service and value to others. When the world we are being exposed to gets to be too much I turn off the TV and all the negativity and take a walk in nature reconnecting to GOD, Jesus, Source, and Spirit and find that I get back on track to believing. In trusting that the plans that GOD has for me are far greater than my own I have been able to conquer dark moments fraught with negativity and make them positive. We all have the ability to come out of the dark and to become beacons of light that will illuminate the world one person at a time. As a result of shining your light you will inspire and empower others to do the same and before you know it what was once a dark place becomes a place of enlightenment.    When you come out of the dark by believing that you are here for a purpose you will find yourself attracting more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. You will find the negativity that creates blockages in your life being unblocked as you have the light of the lord working in you so that you can show the world that service to humanity is the best work of life.   As you continue to believe reflect back on your life in 2018 and all the good that has happened and use that as fuel to propel you to have a better 2019. Take a moment to reflect on the challenges and use them as lessons to continue to believe  and to grow personally, spiritually, and professionally.  May you continue to believe and accomplish all that you were meant to accomplish. Namaste!!!   In 1999 I embarked on a journey to help those touched by cancer. I was angry as cancer had taken so many from me and then I found Relay For Life and I experienced what I will call my first recognizable spiritual awakening. I am sure I had other spiritual awakenings however the first one I can recall as I began to fundraise for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Relay was a new concept in the community where I was living at the time(Coral Springs, FL). It was a challenge to get people involved and I was a mighty team of one. I was guided by GOD to contact all the people I knew in the city and ask for their support so I did just that. I had excellent results and our first Relay For Life in Coral Springs raised over $40,000. As the years went on I would lose more people to cancer but instead of getting angry I used the losses as fuel to fund research, education, advocacy, and services and have been successful. On July 5, 2012 my faith was tested greatly as I held my mother s hand as she took her final breath and was called home to GOD after suffering a massive heart attack while battling non-operable metastatic lung cancer. It was at this moment that I had another spiritual awakening as I went down stairs to make calls and catch my breath and try to understand that my mom was gone. It was about 90 degrees out and I was shivering like a leaf and when I reached it the trunk of my car what did I find, yes you guessed it one of my relay for life hoodies. I looked up to heaven and knew that my mom was already sending me signs and that I was to continue in my effort to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. My experiences with Relay For Life have had there ups and there downs. People have told me why they don t support The American Cancer Society and that is okay. In the past I tried to convince them why they needed to support my efforts to help The American Cancer Society however now I simply show gratitude to those supporting the efforts and to those who aren t I simply accept that trying to change their mind is like wrestling a pig in the mud you are both going to get dirty but the pig enjoys it. I have come to understand that hope prevails when you stay focused, centered, and balanced on your calling.   After being in a dark place I sat in meditation and turned to my creativity as a writer and wrote this poem which helped me to come out of the darkness and into the light gaining an understanding that hope prevails.    It was when I began to tap into my inner divinity and allow myself to be guided by GOD that I was able to understand that hope prevails. As a result I have been able to find success with my activities with The American Cancer Society Relay For Life, overcome adversity in my life, and to continue on my path toward enlightenment.  Many times I am asked what my secret is and my answer is that when things seem the darkest that is GOD making a way for you to shine your light. In embracing the idea that hope prevails I have come to learn that if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring you through it. I have also come to realize that my methodology may not resonate with everyone but those who are in need of receiving my message will and those will be the ones who help me to be of service and value to others. I have also come to understand that if you truly want hope to prevail you must become an action taker.    We all need to have hope if we are to attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our lives. In many cases you simply need to let go and let GOD. GOD will help you to shine your light bright thus enabling you illuminate the world. As long as there is a burning ember in your heart you can fan the flames and create a fire that will make you unstoppable thus showing you that hope prevails.     Now is the time for you to be brave and to embrace the fact that hope prevails. Now is your time to continue to on your path by stepping into your power and achieving your greatness so as to show the world that hope prevails. Namaste!!! As I went to vote I decided that since I did not like either candidate for Governor that I would write myself in because I am a warrior with a mission to be of service and value to others. As I left my polling place I started to think about how many times one must vote themselves in so as to progress in a positive direction towards their goals as they evolve in the spiritual awakening process. Sometimes you have to go uninvited and stand out so that you can grow personally, professionally, and spiritually understanding that you were born to prosper by helping others. I have used the mantra that service to humanity is the best work of life for several years now and when no one else would step up to the plate I often stepped up voting myself in and thus leading the way to positively impact the lives of others. Sometimes you simply have to vote yourself in and then allow GOD to guide you so that you will prosper. I remember back in 1989 my Jaycees chapter was about to cancel The Holiday Shopping Spree for Needy Children as there were very little funds in the treasury. As a new member I suggested we approach businesses to see if they would sponsor a child for $50. I was told we never did that before I asked why not and was told because we just didn t. My answer was let s start now. They answered you can do that if you want to but we aren t going to do that. Guess what I did I started calling people I did business with and asked for their support then I called on businesses that were prominent in the community and asked for their assistance. Two weeks later at a chapter meeting I came in to the meeting with over $3000 in donations. That year we took 64 children holiday shopping. It was at that moment that I realized to whom much is given much is expected. In the years since I have found myself voting myself in when others would not step up. As a result I have experienced personal, professional, and spiritual growth. It is when you vote yourself and commit to making a positive impact on the lives of people you come in contact with that you begin to attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. Sometimes it is just simply reminding yourself that you were born for this.Now is the time for you to vote yourself in as you are a powerful person destined to make a difference in your life and in the lives of others. It is time to find your purpose and to live that purpose so that you can receive the bliss and abundance that comes from voting yourself in. It is when you step up and take action that you achieve the greatness that is your birth right. It is when you step into your power and vote yourself in and become an action taker that you begin to evolve spiritually thus moving toward spiritual enlightenment. Sometimes it is just a matter of stepping in when no one else will.    It is your life and it is time to vote yourself in. It is time for you to realize that you area  divine child of GOD and GOD wants you to be successful. It is time to live each day to its fullest so that at the end of the day you can say yes I lived my day in joy and I brought joy to others. It is time to understand that it is not about securing materialistic things but it is about growing spiritually and leaving a legacy of hope and healing for future generations.  It is your season to serve and to be served so vote yourself in and stay positive.     Many will recognize this song from Teenwolf a movie where Michael J. Fox s learns to channel his anger for good and as a result he wins in the end. How many times along your spiritual journey have you been moved to anger only recognizing that getting angry is like wrestling a pig in the mud you both get dirty but the pig enjoys it. If you can manage your anger and realize that taking the high road and keeping calm in the face of adversity you will win in the end. As I have experienced a spiritual awakening I have found that it is better to stay calm and take action to solve a challenge than it is to get angry and walk away as when you do the later the issue still persists.  Last night at The Don t Get Spooked By Cancer Night at Hooters I encountered a situation where one of the attendees got mad and left as I asked them not to put up The Donald Trump Mannequin as I wanted to make sure that no one would be offended as our society has become ultra sensitive and I did not want any negativity cast toward the charity. I was a bit disappointed by this gentleman s actions as I thought my request was reasonable and I asked in a polite fashion. On the other end of the spectrum one gentleman donated $30 for chance drawing tickets and when he won The Eli Manning Replica Superbowl Ring gave a $20 donation, He then won the gift basket and gave another $20 donation. Another patron gladly donated $20 for tickets and won some prizes in the chance drawing. In the end the charity won as $165 was raised through donations and the chance drawing. Hooters is sending their donation. The lesson I learned was do not let one negative action take away from all the positives and to focus of the positive because when you focus on the positive you win in the end. The best part was when I arrived home there was a signed football from Larry Little sent to me by The NFL to use in the chance drawing at The Points For The Cure Football Edition Party on Sunday November 4 at Uncle Al s Sports Cafe in Sunrise. As I prepared for bed last night I realized that if you continue to take action and walk in your truth you will win in the end.     If you are going to win in the end and enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life you must be a warrior and commit to never giving up. Along your journey you will face obstacles and you may want to forget everything and run. At those times rest and take a breath and then decide that you will face everything and rise and you will win in the end.  As a warrior you will need to detach from outcomes and simply go with the flow of the universe by letting go and letting GOD. I have found that since my spiritual awakening that when I detach from expectations and simply accept things as they unfold I attract more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into my life. In the past I would worry about who didn t attend an event instead of being grateful for those who did attend now I concentrate on those who have attended and am grateful for there presence. I have come to use the serenity prayer to keep me centered, focused, and grounded so that I win in the end.   I can not change how someone reacts to me but I can control how I react to their reaction. In the past I would get upset and angry when someone would get angry at me now I simply remain calm and realize that it is more about them and their feelings than it is about me. I have come to understand that I am not going to resonate with everyone but those that I do resonate with will be attracted to me and help me with my effort to be of service and value to others. The key to winning in the end is to take all your spiritual teachings and apply them so that you create a life filled with bliss and abundance. Many times it is as simple as getting back to the basics so you can win in the end.  One of the greatest gifts that my mother gave me prior to her being called home to GOD was Don Miguel Ruiz s Book The Four Agreements. When times get tough I pull it out and remind myself of these four agreements and as a result I win in the end.  May you continue to grow as you progress on your spiritual journey. Namaste!!!     As I left Skyline Chili On October 17 after no one showed up to take advantage of the opportunity to learn how to strengthen their brand and increase their revenue I was a bit down and wondered what more do I have to do to get people to attend events that I host. This feeling continued on October 22 after I hosted a Give Back Night at Bru s Room located in The Sunrise West Plaza. In the last few months I have worked really hard to host events and had poor turn outs that made me want to simply quit my volunteer work with The American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of Sunrise and to stop offering workshops as I had this reoccurring thought that perhaps I am not the person people want to follow. Then on Wednesday 10/24 I was the announcer for The Cardinal Gibbons Chiefs JV Football Game and after the game I had so many parents come up to me to tell me how great I did that I realized it was time to get up. I arrived home and I really wished my DAD was still alive so I could share with him the highlights of the game and that I felt a sense of appreciation. At that moment I sat in prayer and the overwhelming message I received was that it was time to get up and move forward on my spiritual journey and continue to be of service and value to others. As I sat down to write this blog entry I realized it was time to get up off of that thing that was interfering with my personal, professional, and spiritual growth. That thing was focusing on the negative instead of looking at the positive. As I thought more and more about how I felt knocked down I realized I was knocked down and not out and if i could look up I could get up. It was in this moment that I began to understand that it is important to take the good with the bad and then release the bad while learning from it and continue on the path to do more good.  It took much introspection and reflection to work from feeling sorry for myself and defeated to get back to feeling good about all I was doing and being victorious.     On of the things that helped me to get back up was looking at this photo. It is of Lacey Jerome who is 4 years old and a cancer survivor. She has had 4 brain surgeries and 10 other surgeries resulting from the complications from cancer. She is now cancer free and she threw out the first pitch at The Strike Out Cancer Day with The Sunrise Sharks Travel Baseball Team. Being the announcer for that moment is a reminder that I have had more positive things happen on my journey than negative and to focus on the joy that I have been part of. One of the Life Coaches that I know, Shantel Springer taught me a few years ago to always get up and to be grateful for those who show up to support your endeavors and to understand that the people that are meant to be there will be there. In coming to understand that as an action taker there will be some downs but there will be many ups has helped me to get up after feeling down. As I was seeking material to encourage the readers of this blog to get up the universe conspired to help me and sent me this song by Jonas Blue. It is important for all of us to continue to rise until we fall and when we fall we need to dust ourselves off and rise up again. As I sat in reflection and looked back at all the great things that I have been part of over the last 45 years I realized just how capable I am and that if people don t get me it is okay for I simply need to keep getting up and continue to step into my power and use it to shine my light and illuminate the world.     One of the things that I have found to help get back up is music. As you continue to move forward in a positive direction of your dreams it is important to see yourself as being on top of the world.   Sometimes it takes a setback to help prepare you for a step up. In loss we learn important lessons that will help us to get back up.    One way to get back up is to rekindle the fire that lies inside of you and allow it to burn so you can continue to get back up after being knocked down. As long as their is a burning ember in your heart you can fan the flames and reach to heights that you never imagined as long as you keep getting back up.  There will be challenges along the way but remember GOD will never give what GOD knows you can not handle. GOD wants you to stay up and to be prosperous so you can prosper others. I have come to grips with the fact that their are those I will encounter who will not be attracted to the projects that I am involved in but there are many that will be and that I should take great solace in the knowledge that through out my time on earth I have made a positive impact on many and that I should always get back up because I am capable of achieving great things. I hope this entry will help you to get back up if you are facing challenges as you are a divine child of GOD and GOD doesn t make any junk. Namaste!!!       Through the spiritual awakening process I have come to understand that by taking action you will be victorious. It may take a lot of perseverance and persistence to achieve victory however if you stay connected to GOD victory shall be yours. Do not listen to the doubters, the haters, or  the naysayers. Listen to the messages from GOD and be prepared to take action and victory shall be yours. Do not allow your negative self talk to get in the way and become an action taker and victory shall be yours. As you forward along your path to victory you will find yourself detaching from the outcome thus allowing you to be victorious and attracting more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. As you move forward in a positive direction of your goals you will find that the obstacles that once stopped you are no longer obstacles but mere stepping stones to success. So many times we find ourselves forgetting everything and running that we forget the power that we have to face everything and rise.Through out my spiritual journey I have had many detractors telling me that it couldn t be done well I proved them wrong by letting go and letting GOD I was shown resources that simply needed to be utilized to fulfill the goals and objectives that I had set for myself.  It is when we utilize our resources and take action that we can overcome all challenges that we face.  I have been working diligently on securing chance drawing items for events that I am hosting for The American Cancer Society to raise funds for research, education, advocacy, and services and I have been reaching out through social media. Each time I get a yes it is a victory  for I know that there are many caring and compassionate people in this world whom will support the efforts to attack cancer from every angle. I have come to understand that the best thing I can do is to take action using the tools at my disposal knowing that when it is all said and done I will be victorious.   It is when we stay connected to GOD and listen to his message that we are led to victory. In order for us to be victorious we need to stay in the arena standing up for what we believe in as we shine our light and illuminate the world.     It is when you step into the fray and are not afraid of losing that you will be led to victory. It is when you become an action taker and walk in your truth that you will find victory.  In the years that I have been walking my spiritual path their have been some defeats however I have learned from then and as a result have had many victories. For those that have followed this blog for a while you know the many victories that I have had and the many adversities that I have faced along the way. The one thing that has kept moving toward victory is the fact that I know that I am a divine child of GOD and GOD wants me to prosper.      The year was 1989 I had recently joined The Coral Springs Jaycees and I was sitting in a meeting where they were discussing cancelling the annual holiday shopping spree for disadvantaged youth. I stood up and I said I have an idea why don t we go to local businesses and ask them to sponsor kids. They answered we have never done that before. In my unique JDOGG way I answered why not. They didn t have an answer. It was at this time that I realized that sometimes you simply have to do your thing and make things happen. I went out and started to ask people that I had done business with to support the effort. At the next meeting I stood up and presented the Coral Springs Jaycees with just over $2000 to take 40 children on a holiday shopping spree. Over the next few weeks I set up several fundraisers including standing outside the KMART where we would hold the shopping spree. When the shopping spree arrived I had helped to raise enough money to take 64 children holiday shopping. Over the next 18 years I would be the Chairperson for The Spreading The Joy Program with The Coral Springs Jaycees and we would feed over 360 families for Thanksgiving and take over 900 children holiday shopping. Unfortunately The Coral Springs Jaycees no longer exist however the lessons I learned as a member and chapter president serve me today as I continue to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.     I took my teachings about the brotherhood of man transcending the sovereignty of nations to The Philippines as a member of The U.S. Peace Corps where I served in The English Language Assistance Program where I taught at- risk youth English, Math, and Livelihood Skills at a Regional Rehabilitation Center For Youth in Bauaung, La Union. I served from July 2002 until February 2003. In those 6 months I became more and more spiritually aware and awake as I immersed myself into a culture that I was always intrigued by. It was in those 6 months that I came to understand what Mahatma Gandhi meant went he said the way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service. Upon arriving home in February 2003 I found myself less concerned with materialistic things and more concerned with being of service and value to others. I guess you can call this new found awareness a spiritual awakening of sorts as I found myself less focused on the big house, the fancy car, and the expensive clothes and more focused on empowering and inspiring others. In continuing on my spiritual journey I have come to draw from my experiences as a Jaycees member and a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer to make a mind, body, soul connection and to continue to show the world that one man can make a difference by doing his thing and not worrying about what other people think.    I have been told that I am an out of the box thinker and sometimes my ideas simply overwhelm people as they can not wrap their head around a new concept because they have not been programmed that way. This is why I continue to do my thing and make things happen. I am always amazed to see a concept I came up being adopted by others and thinking I thought of that years ago and you are first doing that now. In 1990 I was one of the 1st people to hold a Spirit Night For Charity with a local restaurant. Today Give Back Nights have been adopted by many restaurants across the nation because they strengthen their brand and increase their revenue. I have always been a bit ahead of the curve as I have tapped into my inner divinity that allows me to use my creativity to make a difference in the communities where I live, work, and play. I remember the first time I did Shout Out For A Cure at a little league football game and raised nearly $100 for The American Cancer Society  and people said what a great idea. Today many leagues use shout outs as fundraisers. As I reflect back over the last 40 plus years of being involved in charitable endeavors I realize that this has been my purpose all along as I have been sent to help other people excel by doing my thing.   As I continue to do my thing I have developed a program Beanie Babies For The Cure which raises funds to attack cancer from every angle by funding research, education, advocacy, and services. This concept came to me back in May of 2018 when a friend gave me Beanie Babies and I started to give them to cancer patients. Then I brought them out to The Antique Fair at The Festival Marketplace to raise funds for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life and as a result Beanie Babies For The Cure was born. When you are connected to GOD and you head GOD S Messages you are able to do your thing and make a positive impact on the world around you. It doesn t matter who the president is, who is in congress, or who is on the supreme court as you have the power to do your own thing and thus be of service and value to others. As you continue on your path toward enlightenment you will encounter doubters, haters, and naysayers do not listen to them and continue to do your thing for at the end of the day the only things that matter are if you lived your life in joy and if your life brought joy to others. That $500,000 home, that $80,000 car, and the $2,000 suit well you can t take them with you. When GOD calls you home you will either be buried or cremated and all those materialistic things will be left behind. So continue to do your thing and remember that you are simply dust in the wind.    I sat in reflection after a successful Strike Out Cancer Day with The Sunrise Sharks Travel Baseball Team and I couldn t get the song Dust In The Wind Out of my head. I remembered a spiritual teaching that we came into the world as dust and in we will leave this world as dust so cherish all we have and embrace the chance to be a lifter for it is when we lift others that we are lifted. As you continue along your spiritual path do your thing and stay focused, centered, and grounded as you answer your calling.  Namaste!!!Help Plant The Seeds Of Hope And Healing For Cancer Patients, Their Families, and Their Friends. Http://main.acsevents.org/goto/jdogg20    As I sat and watched NFL Football last week and saw all the Crucial Catch promotions I was filled with a sense of  pride knowing that my 19 year involvement with The American Cancer Society Relay For Life was a small part in the effort to have people get screened for cancer as early detection saves live. As I saw more and more pink and then the other colors of the rainbow I started to think about the spiritual significance of the color pink. As I began to get more and more aware and awake relating to the color pink I started to understand why I felt the way I did when I donned my pink shirt the other day.    Pink, a delicate color that means sweet, nice, playful, cute, romantic, charming, feminine, and tenderness, is associated with bubble gum, flowers, babies, little girls, cotton candy, and sweetness. The color pink is the color of universal love of oneself and of others. As I sat in meditation thinking about the color pink it occurred to me why I was so drawn to pink and why it was chosen to represent breast health month.  I have witnessed a lot of pink over the past few days and each time I see it I feel a rise in my vibration and I begin to feel more energy to move forward in my quest to be of service and value to others. As I continue to see pink it reminds me that as a spiritual being I need to be leaving a legacy of hope and healing for others. In committing to be a voice of hope for others I have found that I attract more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into my life. As I continue to receive messages from GOD and take action upon them as it relates to getting into the pink I find myself accomplishing some amazing things. I encourage people to start to get into the pink and to use the power of this color to enhance their personal and professional life.Being in the pink has come to mean being healthy and having a rosy glow. There is another meaning that will take you in an entire different direction so we won t get into that know. In an effort to get into the pink you will need to make a few choices in your life that at first may seem challenging however if you remember that if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring you through it. It is important to remember that GOD wants you healthy so you can prosper and thus prosper others.    Just as a flower blooms you to are blooming so as to show your beauty as you continue to shine your light and illuminate the world. As you continue on your spiritual path remember to get into the pink.  As you get into the pink you will find yourself manifesting everything you desire to create a life filled with bliss and abundance.      May your journey into the pink be one that allows you to reach incredible heights where compassion and kindness will rule the day allowing you to make a joyful noise as you continue to get in tune with your inner divinity. Namaste!!!  Over the last few weeks I have found that I have been wearing more and more purple. As I continue on my spiritual journey I was wondering why I was so attracted to purple so I looked up it meaning. The color purple is often associated with royalty, nobility, luxury, power, and ambition. Purple also represents meanings of wealth, extravagance, creativity, wisdom, dignity, grandeur, devotion, peace, pride, mystery, independence, and magic. In finding the meaning of the color purple I began to awaken more and more spiritually and I became more aware of my encounters with the color purple. As I sat in meditation about the color purple and how many times it has played a role in my life I was awakened to the concept that we are all purple on the inside. Inside of us we have a divine power to attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into our lives and  this power is generally represented by a purple prism that casts a shadow of hope and healing.Despite it’s prevalence, amethyst has been one of the world’s most revered stones for many centuries. Found in as many places as Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico, Africa, Canada, Russia, USA and Europe, this stone has a rich history of astonishing civilizations with its stunning, saturated beauty. While the Neolithic people in Europe it as a mere decorative emblem around 25,000 B.C., Ancient Greeks and Romans used amethyst in several ways from beads in jewelry to amulets. These ancient civilizations placed a high value in this stone. Their belief was that the amethyst crystal meaning was synonymous with luxury. As such, it was highlighted as part of their crowns, scepters and rings. Christian bishops once wore amethyst jewelry in the form of a ring. It’s color was meant to symbolize royalty and an allegiance to Christ. Members of the Catholic clergy wore amethyst stone in their crosses because their amethyst meaning was one of piety and celibacy. It is even thought that the breast plate of the high priest of Israel was adorned with an amethyst as its ninth stone. It’s said that there were ten stones upon which the names of the tribes of Israel were engraved, and amethyst is believed to have been one of such stones. The name amethyst translates in Greek to, “not drunken.” An ancient Greek myth explains this seemingly odd name. According to the myth, the god Bacchus was angry, and had vowed to descend a hoard of tigers upon the first person who crossed his path. Amethyst was on her way to give thanks at the shine of the god Diana, when she happened upon Bacchus. Before the tigers could eat Amethyst, she was saved by Diana, who turned her into a clear crystal. Bacchus, remorseful for the fate he had so recklessly caused the girl, poured the juice of grapes over the stone as an offering, and thus bestowed the crystal with its unique purple coloring. The greeks gave amethyst crystal meaning, perpetuating a belief that it could inhibit the intoxication of all who wore it. In the Chinese philosophy of Feng Shui, amethyst meaning is quite different. Amethyst properties are not of sobriety, but of wealth in this ancient harmonizing technique. If placed in the wealth corner, amethyst can amplify the flow of prosperity into the home. Amethyst crystal is one of several varieties of quartz, which gives it a crystal trigonal system. With a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, it is a durable stone. Its lavender to violet shade is the result of iron and aluminum deposits, as well as natural irradiation. Amethyst stone is made up of silicon dioxide. Amethyst healing properties are as plentiful as the stone itself. It is thought of mostly as a protective stone. As it is linked to the crown chakra, it is helpful in purifying the mind and clearing it of negative thoughts. This includes the negativity of stress and anxiety, which is why many meditate with amethyst so as to rid themselves of that darkness. Amethyst healing properties are especially useful in regards to work-related stress, because the stone is also associated with abundance; therefore relieving stress while emanating prosperity. The amethyst properties which facilitate intuition and communication can also be applied to increased work effectiveness.                 Introduction to the Meaning SugiliteA most beautiful and powerful crystal of the Violet Ray energy, Sugilite is a premier “love stone for this age,” embodying the perfection of Divine love and the manifestation of this energy on the Earth plane. It brings the gifts of wisdom and spiritual devotion, helping one to understand that Truth is the highest form of love, and living in one’s own truth is not only healing but empowering. Working with, wearing or meditating with Sugilite amplifies the ability to channel high frequency Violet energy into every aspect of one’s being in order to walk the Earth in strength and grace. Sugilite reminds the soul of its reasons for incarnating, and enhances one’s understanding of the lessons which have been chosen for this journey on the physical realm.An exceptional crystal for awakening the Crown Chakra, Sugilite infuses the body with light, bringing spiritual and unconditional love in through the Crown and down to the Base Chakra, aligning all of the chakras as it goes. It is a powerful attractor of healing energies, and has surfaced to further an awareness of the connection between the well-being of the mind and the well-being of the body. Its use helps counter the mental and emotional stresses that create many of the illnesses and diseases of the physical body. Sugilite’s frequency allows one to recognize and release the harshness of the world, and to let go of sorrow, frustration, past angers and fear. It brings light and love into the darkest of situations, letting one know life is more than what is currently being experienced. It offers hope and optimism for a better future, enabling one to accept the here and now. Sugilite encourages forgiveness, of oneself and others, and instills confidence and a sense of freedom. It is an especially joyful stone for those who never quite fit in, and for light workers who find it difficult to adjust to the vibration of Earth.Charoite is an incredible stone of the Violet Ray with an almost tangible movement of energy flowing in magnificent swirls and eddies of violet, lavender and purple. It is rare and complex, one of nature’s best dream stones and illuminators, allowing access to lessons learned in past lives, healing emotional fears to live in the present, and opening to spiritual guidance for the future.This stone embodies a unique synthesis between the Crown and Heart Chakras, bringing high spiritual energy into union with unconditional love from the physical plane, and grounding it here on Earth where it is needed most. It is a Stone for This Age, assisting in the here and now…conveying the message that one is exactly where one should be during this moment. It is a talisman of acceptance and letting go; a “bestower of good,” encouraging service to humanity, and for attaining approval of the Self. Discovered in the 1940s, Charoite was unknown to the outside world until 1978. Its name is derived from the Chara (or Charo) River in eastern Siberia, Russia, the only site in the world where it is found. The word “Chary” in Russian means “magic” or “charms.” The term “Charoite Jade” is a trade name for Charoite used in various applications as a decorative stone. In life we find many spiritual connections sent to us through GOD and it is up to us to take those messages and act accordingly being guided by GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and The Angels. I often find myself connected to songs like this one from Prince that reminds me that after every storm there is a rainbow. In many cases we need to experience the purple rain and see the beauty that comes when the storm stops knowing that if GOD brought us to it GOD will bring us through it.  It all comes down to growing personally, professionally, and spiritually knowing that we are divine children of GOD  and GOD wants us to succeed.With its origins tied to royalty and ceremony, purple flowers represent dignity, pride and success. Whether grouped alone in a bold range of rich hues or mixed in with other colors to provide depth and contrast, an arrangement filled with purple blooms represents accomplishment and admiration.       As I delved more and more into all things purple I began to understand why this was the color chosen to represent The American Cancer Society Relay For Life and why we give purple shirts to our cancer survivors at Relay For Life. I started to look at all the times I have worn purple be it the purple Relay For Life Sneakers of the purple tee-shirts, or purple hoodies and each time I felt a positive shift in my vibrations and thus was able to find success in my fundraising efforts. It seems that when I wear purple and surround myself with purple that I attract bliss and abundance into my life. I also find that my commitment to be of service and value to others is increased as my sense of purpose is heightened as I absorb the traits represented by the color purple.    One of my favorite essential oils is lavender as it has a soothing and calming effect. I have found that when I use a bit of lavender I am able to tap into my inner divinity and thus am better to follow the messages being sent to me from GOD to continue on my spiritual path and to shine my light bright for others to see so that together we can illuminate the world.    As you continue to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually remember that you are are an emerging spirit and soar as high as you can realizing that we are all purple on the inside. Namaste!!!   As you experience a spiritual awakening you will begin to find that you manifest your own opportunity. As you become more and more aware and awake you will find yourself taping into a divine guidance system that will lead you toward spiritual enlightenment. Each day as you walk your spiritual path you will have the opportunity to create the life you desire. The first step is to understand that what the mind can conceive and the heart can believe you can achieve.  What we think about expands and when we take action it comes to fruition. I have witnessed first hand the success of becoming an action taker. I have had many experiences where I simply  took action on an idea and as a result of becoming an action taker I was met with success.  One instance occurred last year as I was seeking chance drawing items for an event to benefit The American Cancer Society Relay For Life. As an avid football fan I reached out out to Riddell who makes min helmets of different teams. I was able to connect with their marketing department and tell them who I was and what i wanted the mini helmets for and they sent me 30 mini helmets from The Giants, Jets,Dolphins, Patriots, and Steelers to use in my fundraising efforts to help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. As a result I was able to use the mini helmets to help generate $3536.  Today (10/4/2018) was a great example of manifesting opportunity. I had contacted Petruccos Collectibles about helping to support The Strike Out Cancer Day that I am hosting on October 13 with The Sunrise Sharks Travel Baseball Team and they had me come by their warehouse today to pick up some items to use in a chance drawing. Petruccos Collectibles gave me a signed Muhamed Ali Picture, a Willie Mays Photo, a Mickey Mantle Photo, and a box of Mark McGuire Slavino Slammer Beanie Babies. In follow the messages from GOD to continue to reach out to people for assistance I have been able to manifest items that will help in my quest to attack cancer from every angle.    It is when we make a commitment to follow the messages from GOD that we begin to manifest opportunity so that we can continue to be of service and value to others. When we continue to use our talents for good while following GOD S Plan we create a better life for ourselves and others. I have seen the concept of being a cheerful giver work many times as what I have given has come back to me 10 fold. A few years ago a friend asked me to donate to their Team In Training campaign and I gave $18. The next week while working as an appoint setter for The Happy Herald I set an appoint that resulted in a sale of $1800 earning me $180. The lesson I learned from this experience is to come from a  position of abundance and give when you can. As I was finishing up the day today (10/4/2018) I realized that another great component of manifesting opportunity is to show gratitude to those helping you and to continue  be a cheerful giver.  As you continue on your spiritual journey become cognizant of the messages that are being sent to you so that you can manifest opportunity. Namaste!!!    As I walked around the lake today (9/21/2018) I kept hearing a message, you are limitless. As I finished up my training for my position as an Outside Community Service Advisor with Alexander -Levitt Funeral and Cremations I began to realize why I was getting the messages to stretch the limit it was because GOD want me as well as you to prosper by being limitless in our thinking and to follow our heart by understanding that the only one stopping us is ourselves. How many times have you heard you can t or that is impossible and you believed it so you didn t continue to do what you were doing only to utter the words I wish I had at a later time. As you become more and more awake and aware you need to stop listening to the doubters, the haters, and the naysayers and simply stretch the limit.     There were many people who doubted me and told me I would never be an announcer because I had a learning disability and at one time in my life stuttered. Well I defied the odds and I developed my GOD given talent and I landed several announcing gigs including doing The Miami Caliente of The Legends Football League Games and Lingerie Bowl 7. Since my foray into becoming an announcer, an emcee, and a voice over talent I have learned that you must follow your passion and take action in order to find success. In stretching the limit and going after what I wanted I have found some success and I hope my stories of overcoming adversity will encourage you to stay on your path to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.  There comes a time when we must follow our inner divinity and connect with GOD so that we can stretch the limit and manifest the life we desire. That time is now for if you want to truly attract bliss and abundance into your life you must become an action taker who doesn t allow people to tell you that you can t do something. You are a divine child of GOD who can accomplish anything that you put your mind to it. It is your time to break down the boundaries and to take to the limit.     When you decide to take it to the limit you will find yourself accomplishing things that some people only imagine. In 1995 I was named one of The Top 5 Jaycees in America as I took the idea of service to humanity being the best work of life to the limit. It has be 23 years since this accomplishment and the award still hangs in my bedroom as a reminder of what can be done when you listen to your heart and GOD and don t allow others to tell you that it can not be done and you take action to do it. In those 23 years since earning that very prestigious honor I have continued to take it to the limit by being of service and value to others and not worrying about what others my think for at the end of the day what matters is did I please myself and did I please GOD.   As I continue to stretch the limits I have adopted this song as one of my anthems because I have come to know that the only one that can stop me is me. I have had many a set back and challenge but I know that as long as I am connected to GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and The Angels that nothing will break my stride and as long as I move forward in a positive direction toward my goals that I will attract peace, love, joy, and prosperity into my life. It is when we stretch what we perceived to be limits that we have the greatest success. When you walk in your truth you are going to encounter those who will try to bring you down. To those people I simple say thank you for your doubt only made me stronger.  Now is your time to break the chains that have held you back and created blockages by seeing increase and stretching the limits that no longer exist as you have become an action taker and are creating the life that you desire. It is time for you to stop you negative self talk  and to understand that you are limitless and capable of amazing things. It is time for you to step into your power and become great by stretching the limit.    It is your time to go get it and be prosperous in this season as you stretch your limits and don t let anything hold you back. IT doesn t matter about the economy, who is in political office, or what others says all that matters is that you believe in yourself and that you take action to stretch the limits and to be the exceptional person that you are. It is your time to shine bright and illuminate the world and don t let anyone else tell you differently. Namaste     You may be wondering what gum may have to do with the spiritual awakening process well today is all about being fresh in mind, body, and soul. As gum freshens up your mouth and gives you a cleansing feeling you gain a sense of confidence so that you can speak your truth and continue to evolve in your personal, professional, and spiritual life. As gum cleanses your mouth and freshens your mouth meditation will cleanse and freshen your mind. In cleansing out the negativity and focusing on the positive you are able to clean and clear blockages that may have been stopping you from reaching your full potential. In many cases it is just a matter of making a commitment to GET FRESH!!!. I know that when I feel clean in my mind and body that I vibrate at a higher frequency and thus achieve more than I expected. In cleansing my personal spaces with a bit of sage and essential oils I find myself attracting more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into my life. I also find that when I take the extra time to take care of myself that I am able to function at a higher level and thus act on the messages that GOD is sending thus creating bliss and abundance in my life. Yes there have been times of sadness and anger along my journey however when these occurrences happen I simply look to GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and  The Angels for guidance to help me get fresh and cleans away any negative thoughts that may hinder me and stifle me from becoming a evolved spiritual being.     I have found that one of the great tools to getting fresh is to strengthen your relationship with Jesus as everything is possible through Christ who strengthens us. In times of trial and tribulation and in joy and happiness it is important to stay connected to Christ and understand that if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring you through it. In all that you do stay connected to your source and step into your power as guided by GOD to achieve your greatness which is your birthright.      Bible verses will serve you as they will help to answer your questions and guide you along your path so that you can continue to move forward in a positive direction of your dream. I have found that understanding the fruits of spirit that I have the necessary tools to follow my spiritual journey as guided by GOD and to alleviate all obstacles that come my way. In realizing that if GOD is for me who can be against me I have been able to detach from outcomes and simply allow things to unfold as GOD wants them to in the course of the day. In accepting the fact that GOD S plan for me is far greater than the plan I have for myself I have been able to get fresh and look at things from a fresh perspective. I have found that when I take a deep breath and look at things in a different way my whole attitude toward the situation changes and thus I am able to get fresh and continue to walk in my truth by being of service and value to others.      I have found that soft music is a fantastic tool that allows you to get fresh as it assists in the spiritual awakening process by keeping you focused, centered, and grounded. Music with the proper frequency will allow you to tune into your inner divinity and thus create the life you desire despite any challenges that may come your way. In using music as a tool you will find that you clear blockages that have held you back and thus you are able to become more aware and awake.I have found these two books to be great tools to get fresh along with the other books available by clicking on the links on this page. It is important to read and then apply what you have read so that you can stay fresh while on your spiritual journey.       The other day I was a bit upset about the situation I was left in as my DAD passed on June 7, 2018. I was feeling all types of pressure as I haven t had a full time job in over two years and I have been simply scrapping by and now I am faced with paying off a mortgage and a home equity loan totaling just over $40,000. I then took a deep breath and went outside to sit on the bench by the lake and think what am I going to do. I was given the message take everything one day at a time and it will all work out. Thus I turned the page and gained a fresh perspective. When I went to pay the mortgage I showed gratitude and was thankful that I was able to pay the initial payment and interest and have some left over to apply just to the principal. I then realized that GOD will provide and as long as I take action and give praise and glory to GOD that each day I can get fresh.  I have come to learn that when you let go and let GOD that good things will happen and that you can always get fresh. May you get fresh and attract much peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. Namaste!!!On Sunday September 16,2018 I hosted The Judith Miller Memorial Bowling Party to benefit The 2019 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of Sunrise. At 1st I was a bit disappointed by the fact that only 4 people showed up, me along with 3 others.  I took a deep breath and I decided that I would take the lemons that life had thrown my my and make lemonade. I decided to be grateful for those tat showed up and to be proactive and share what we were doing with others at the bowling center. As a result we did a make me an offer table with some excellent items. As a result we had a few people make donations for the items and at the end of the event we raised $264 to help those touched by cancer. As I dropped off the money to The American Cancer Society today (9/18/2018) I started to reflect on how during the spiritual awakening process it is to focus on the good and to make lemonade whenever you get the chance.  As I drove around doing errands and taking care of some personal things I realized the date and thought wow there are 2 18 s in the date. 18 in Hebrew is Chai meaning life so today we get double chai and a chance to rejoice in the day that the lord hath made and be glad in it. In changing my attitude I have seen a positive shift in my life which is giving me the opportunity to be of service and value to others. Instead of get angry and discouraged I decided to turn the lemons into lemonade. As a result I have found that I attract more peace, love, joy, and prosperity into my life. In simply letting go and letting GOD the results I have achieved have far exceeded my expectations. I learning to detach from outcomes I have been able to find bliss and abundance thus putting me in a position to share with others.        When you choose to make lemonade out of lemons you many want to adopt some songs that will help you stay focused, centered, and grounded so that you can move forward in a positive direction of your goals. In realizing that things will get easier as you consult with GOD, Jesus, The Ascended Masters, and your angels you will find that you manifest the greatness in your life that is your birthright. There will be times when you get upset however take a moment to breath and then follow the messages that you are receiving and then take the necessary action needed to move ahead on your spiritual journey.      One of the greatest lessons I have learned thus far as a result of a spiritual awakening that when we let go and let GOD that he gives us a power to break every chain and thus take all those lemons and make lemonade. Sometimes it is just a matter of remembering that you are a divine child of GOD and GOD wants you to prosper. I have come to realize that it is important to be true to yourself and to simply follow your heart as guided by GOD and good things will happen. Along the way their will be challenges and that is when it is important to realize that if GOD brought you to it GOD will bring you through it. I have also learned that GOD will never give you to much to handle as he knows exactly what you can handle.     As you turn lemons into lemonade remember to take action to keep on moving and spreading your message as you continue to enhance your personal, professional, and spiritual life while being of service and value to others. Namaste!!!

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