When will you retire?

My wish for you is that you will have a happy Monday.

It still remain that that mind will never be able to conceive things that are outside of the individuals ability to achieve. When the mind begin to  dream and conceive the impossible then it mean that the individual is not maximizing his potential and is limiting the scope of the mind. The mind operates within the scope of an individual's knowledge and experience. Fantasy is then the minds desire to explore new worlds.
There is the never ending debate as to whether an individual should set goals in life. This is similar to asking should you set out to achieve something. The answer is a big yes.  Each goal that is achieved should be celebrated and a monument erected as a reminder of that achievement. These monuments can be the benchmarks for raising the bars even higher and reminders that the impossible goals, tasks, dreams or whatever it is can be achieved.
Many quit because the way get difficult or because they face opposition when the very fact that there is opposition is the indicator that there is something good ahead. If the road ahead is straight and smooth there is no need to anticipate the unexpected because there will not be any.
Care should be taken not to peak too soon. Goals accomplished is becoming the peak for too many so instead of raising the bar higher they settle for being mediocre. They think they are doing well and they are doing well when compared with those in a less fortunate position but they cannot envision being in the realms of those above them.
Should you ever begin to live a life of luxury you become essentially worthless because then you stop contributing to the well being of this world.
There are many groups that persons can be placed but I find two groups  rather fascinating. The first comprises of the young that have achieved all they care to have and have retired young and early and are devoted to living in and enjoying luxury. The second group cannot envision retiring because there is so much to contribute to the well being of mankind. This group see the brain as being creative and want to continue using the brain until the day of death.

The phone call

I am wishing for you a happy Monday.
One morning in the middle of last week a little thought entered my mind, what if God should ever decide to use man's means of communication? As I thought about this some ideas began forming so I got my pen and a piece of paper and began writing. Three hours later after typing what I had written I had to decide whether to share it or file it on my computer. I decided to share it in another forum to see how well it would be received. It was well received so I have decided to share it here also.

The phone call

The nice music you heard playing just now was my cell phone ringing

I did a quick check and it revealed an unknown person was calling

Although some callers can be quite irritating and annoying

Courtesy dictates I reflect my joy and pleasure in answering

It was well I did so, a voice even more pleasant than mine for me was inquiring

And it transmitted a familiarity that said about me he knew everything

Who could this be? I was mystified and musing

Today he had decided to make use of man’s way of communicating

So he had made a cell phone call instead of heart and mind inspiring

Yes, he identified himself as the Eternal One the great and mighty king

The cell phone almost fell from my hand as my heart began racing

Because instinctively I knew it was he and the truth he was telling

He had heard all the prayers I had been daily praying

And my three greatest wishes today he will be granting

I had no desire to rush and delayed by requesting time for considering

He was ever so gracious and gave the exact time when again he was dialing

I sat to contemplate the things from him I would be requiring

As the great Eternal One he could not back down from what he was promising

 “Is there anything too hard for me to do?”  That was his boasting

And I intended to make great and grand whatever I was requesting

I wanted money for King Solomon said money answers all things

With money I could have everything and excesses overrunning

But deep down I knew I had so much that the wealthy was lacking

I did not want money to deny me the pleasures of these enjoying

I could enjoy divine favor by asking for his blessings

But I did not want what came with his blessing, pain and suffering

Then there were my enemies, I would like to see avenging

I did enjoy testing him by being to those that hated me kind and loving

If this was removed I just feel something will be missing

I could ask that diseases be removed and I enjoyed perfect healing

This would remove my patient enduring that so many found inspiring

One by one I eliminated what in my life I thought was top ranking

And whatever I asked he would surely be granting

Three choices of anything I wanted became really confusing

Then it dawned on me that I was focused on temporary cravings

I considered then what was eternal and lasting

And made up my mind what I will be choosing

First although really scary I desired his favor and blessings

Second a guarantee of in his eternal presence living

Third that his perfect will my life be reflecting

He was right on time calling and he knew that I was laughing

But I knew he would not be annoyed but rather would be smiling

For so often I had murmured and complained of his ignoring my praying

I had focused on this life and what made for comfortable living

Now I was  given the chance I was opting for the everlasting

And he laughed knowing I was trusting my all into his keeping

 

(copyright Prince Bradford 7/2014)

Overcoming obstacles

My wish as always is that you will have a happy Monday.
Obstacles can either been seen as setback to your progress or opportunities to test your  resilience. Their effectiveness lies in how they are perceived by you.
Who are you that you should want to rise above the station that we have to you assigned? Do you want to think that you are better than us. A river can never rise above it's source and you will never be able to go any higher than those who have been before you. Do you really think and believe that we are interested in seeing you succeed?
If you have never had these questions and comments hurled at you in contempt by those closest you then you are fortunate indeed. A great teacher years ago noted that it is among his own that a prophet is without honor. Your power rest in whether to fit into the mold designed for you by others or whether you will break free and pursue your dreams. Some persons will even deliberately place hindrances in the way of your progress. Always remember that you are the only man that can squash your dreams.
A good indicator that others are not looking out for your best interest is seen in those who highlight their own achievement while belittling your efforts. Remember that you can never exhaust the power of inspiration that has been deposited inside of you. In this age of technology literal obstacles are being overcome in many ways.
   1. Use heavy equipment to demolish and remove
   2. Use heavy equipment to make a path through
   3.  Make tunnels and underground paths
   4.  Make overhead roads
   5.  Build bridges
   6.  Make use of transportation
   7. make use of technology

In reality the list is in exhaustive. There will be obstacles that originate in the mind that must also be overcome. These too require persistence and prayer because a victory won in the mind is a battle already won.  In the end where there is no test there will be no way to gauge you ability to stand and overcome in the face of adversity.