My wish for you as always is for you to have a Happy Monday.
There is a story of a man who later turns out to be a genius and who was known to be a brilliant man. He was hiding away in a remote place doing the job that was more reserved for the unskilled. Then he got the call to take on a really big task for which he was qualified but for a time he kept responding I can"t. So he was asked the question, "What is it that you have you got in your hand?"
One of the sad things that do happen in life is for dreams and passion to die and instead the acceptance of pickings take the place of pursuing dreams and passion. Life is about opportunity meeting desire and where there is no desire or passion there will be no opportunity. It would be sad if opportunity should come and it is not recognized or allowed to pass.
Opposition is a big bad giant that is feared by most persons. It robs joy and happiness and instead replace them with fear and distress. The truly great men in life had to face opposition because once a goal is set then there is the test of true desire. The question then is asked how much do you really desire your dream and how much will you sacrifice to accomplish your dreams.
Life too is about joy and happiness. Happiness is fleeting and elusive but joy is easier to find because joy result from knowing that you are doing the right. Doing the right will not necessarily bring happiness but here is where the end results differ. There is no sadness to joy because joy encourages perseverance and in the end perseverance bring happiness. And even if there is no happiness in the end there remain joy in knowing that the right thing was done.
Far too often the opportunity to do something great is sough at the expense of doing the available little things. Heavy equipment is desired when what can be used is what is in the hand.Dreams and passion do not have to die if a little is done each day using the material that are available. One day when all is added there will be a lot of surprises.
The genius mentioned earlier never seem to have accumulated any wealth in this world, He left no record of provision for his children yet he went to heights where no man has been and today he continues to influence more than half of the earths population.
You and I do not know the end results if we do the little things that opportunity presents.
Monday, July 20, 2015
Monday, July 13, 2015
Order coming out of chaos
My wish for you is for you to have a Happy Monday.
Life can be lived within the confines of a persons imagination or the barriers can be broken down and the world that lies beyond our imagination be explored. In a similar way we can confine living to the limitations of the physical body or with the imagination take to the heights. The concepts imagined with the mind can often be made into physical and tangible realities.
There is really no need to fear stepping out into the world of the imaginative because although there may be no control in this world of thoughts and concepts and everything may appear chaotic the great teachings of the present proposes that out of chaos comes order.
The Big Bang Theory advocates that at a point of time in the past there was a big bang that brought into existence the universe. The Big Bang Theory admits that at some point in the past there must have been a beginning. At first things must have been chaotic but now we have purpose and order in the universe and on the earth.
The Evolution Theory proposes that life began with the accidental combing of two gases and that from that original life form sprang all other forms of life. A lot of chaos must have happened in between until life arrived at the present stage where there is purpose and order.
Judaeo Christian beliefs teach that there is a great creator who brought everything into existence and sustain everything by his power. This great creator's greatest joy is for the daring to place their hands into his and step out into the unknown by faith. He will not show the way but he wants to be trusted to provide guidance.
The reality is this is our only chance to live this life and we are the ones who decide how we will live it. There will be chaos along the way but eventually out of the chaos will come order.
Life can be lived within the confines of a persons imagination or the barriers can be broken down and the world that lies beyond our imagination be explored. In a similar way we can confine living to the limitations of the physical body or with the imagination take to the heights. The concepts imagined with the mind can often be made into physical and tangible realities.
There is really no need to fear stepping out into the world of the imaginative because although there may be no control in this world of thoughts and concepts and everything may appear chaotic the great teachings of the present proposes that out of chaos comes order.
The Big Bang Theory advocates that at a point of time in the past there was a big bang that brought into existence the universe. The Big Bang Theory admits that at some point in the past there must have been a beginning. At first things must have been chaotic but now we have purpose and order in the universe and on the earth.
The Evolution Theory proposes that life began with the accidental combing of two gases and that from that original life form sprang all other forms of life. A lot of chaos must have happened in between until life arrived at the present stage where there is purpose and order.
Judaeo Christian beliefs teach that there is a great creator who brought everything into existence and sustain everything by his power. This great creator's greatest joy is for the daring to place their hands into his and step out into the unknown by faith. He will not show the way but he wants to be trusted to provide guidance.
The reality is this is our only chance to live this life and we are the ones who decide how we will live it. There will be chaos along the way but eventually out of the chaos will come order.
Monday, June 29, 2015
Half year review
My wish is for you to have a Happy Monday.
It is almost unbelievable that we are already half way through 2015 and soon we will be staring at a new year. One of the scary things that many of us face is for a year to end and when we take an audit there is basically nothing to show that we accomplished during the course of the year.
I am happy to report that some of the goals that I set for 2015 are still on track to be achieved, some are ahead of schedule and there are those which will just not get done this year. I make mention often of the uncontrollable factors in life and that they do affect our plans. There are glimmers of things that were outside of my imagination happening this year also.
A bit of advice that I have been given is to celebrate milestones. This is not to become conceited and beat my chest, massage my ego, or pat myself on the back but it is to reaffirm that the seemingly impossible things can be achieved. A number of small achievements also when grouped can be substantial. These small achievements sometimes provide the motivation to move forward. Achievements should also be celebrated because of the uncertainty of life. It is never fair for some else to gain the benefits of your hard labor.
For the persons that have not yet begun working toward achieving your goals for this year it is never too late to begin. Start with some small ideas. It is not everyone that can envision something grand and devote the time and energy to achieving their goal. Sometimes in life the intent is for us to make effort and not to achieve goals. It is good also to remember that there are short term, medium term and long term goals.
Our greatest asset lies in our ability to think and our greatest mistake this year could eventually be that we allow all our thoughts and ideas to go to waste.
It is almost unbelievable that we are already half way through 2015 and soon we will be staring at a new year. One of the scary things that many of us face is for a year to end and when we take an audit there is basically nothing to show that we accomplished during the course of the year.
I am happy to report that some of the goals that I set for 2015 are still on track to be achieved, some are ahead of schedule and there are those which will just not get done this year. I make mention often of the uncontrollable factors in life and that they do affect our plans. There are glimmers of things that were outside of my imagination happening this year also.
A bit of advice that I have been given is to celebrate milestones. This is not to become conceited and beat my chest, massage my ego, or pat myself on the back but it is to reaffirm that the seemingly impossible things can be achieved. A number of small achievements also when grouped can be substantial. These small achievements sometimes provide the motivation to move forward. Achievements should also be celebrated because of the uncertainty of life. It is never fair for some else to gain the benefits of your hard labor.
For the persons that have not yet begun working toward achieving your goals for this year it is never too late to begin. Start with some small ideas. It is not everyone that can envision something grand and devote the time and energy to achieving their goal. Sometimes in life the intent is for us to make effort and not to achieve goals. It is good also to remember that there are short term, medium term and long term goals.
Our greatest asset lies in our ability to think and our greatest mistake this year could eventually be that we allow all our thoughts and ideas to go to waste.
Monday, June 22, 2015
My wish is that for you it has been a Happy Monday.
One of the great things about humankind is that we are subject to inspiration and this lead to the desire to create. Our world gets even more exciting because these bright flashes of inspiration are being utilized as more and more people grasp the concept of I can do it.
The great thing about all of this is that creativity lies in every one of us and every century and every generation need its inventors and creators to leave their mark on history. Another great thing is that culture, age, sex, religion or any other factor does not affect our our ability to be creative but the tools that we need lies within us. The world is being led in technological advances by the young but it is the more mature that is really utilizing these advances.
The next great thing is that inspiration does not come as a result of our own will most times. However we have to learn to recognize when inspiration happens and make use of the creative instinct. Some persons cannot wait on inspiration to act but of necessity must continuously practice. Other persons must be careful not to let opportunity pass by or ignore those flashes of brilliance when they occur.
I am encouraging you to grasp one of those bright spark this week and work on it.
One of the great things about humankind is that we are subject to inspiration and this lead to the desire to create. Our world gets even more exciting because these bright flashes of inspiration are being utilized as more and more people grasp the concept of I can do it.
The great thing about all of this is that creativity lies in every one of us and every century and every generation need its inventors and creators to leave their mark on history. Another great thing is that culture, age, sex, religion or any other factor does not affect our our ability to be creative but the tools that we need lies within us. The world is being led in technological advances by the young but it is the more mature that is really utilizing these advances.
The next great thing is that inspiration does not come as a result of our own will most times. However we have to learn to recognize when inspiration happens and make use of the creative instinct. Some persons cannot wait on inspiration to act but of necessity must continuously practice. Other persons must be careful not to let opportunity pass by or ignore those flashes of brilliance when they occur.
I am encouraging you to grasp one of those bright spark this week and work on it.
Monday, June 15, 2015
Try something new
Life does not disclose its alternatives and this gives freedom to enjoy the choices that we make in life. It is okay to do something and laugh at your own audacity.It is often the really tough times in our lives that yield the best results. Fear and uncertainty love tough times and they are always present to make life more difficult. The brave face their fears.
One of the interesting things in life is that many persons sets worthy goals and work toward achieving their goals and somewhere near the finishing point depression set in and they abandon their pursuit. This make it very important to continually review, remind and enjoy the pursuit of our goals. A goal that is achieved with little effort being put in was simply a waste of time and was not worth the pursuit of the mind. A goal the causes much failure and stretches the imagination is worthy of being pursued.
Whichever you and I take life there will be challenges. Even when the easiest paths are taken there are uncontrollable circumstances and situations. Challenges help to make us strong.
The thing to do this week then is to try something extraordinary and unexpected. try one of the crazy schemes that you have been putting off for some time. It is true that you will not know what will happen if you don't do but there could be a world of benefits if you do.
One of the interesting things in life is that many persons sets worthy goals and work toward achieving their goals and somewhere near the finishing point depression set in and they abandon their pursuit. This make it very important to continually review, remind and enjoy the pursuit of our goals. A goal that is achieved with little effort being put in was simply a waste of time and was not worth the pursuit of the mind. A goal the causes much failure and stretches the imagination is worthy of being pursued.
Whichever you and I take life there will be challenges. Even when the easiest paths are taken there are uncontrollable circumstances and situations. Challenges help to make us strong.
The thing to do this week then is to try something extraordinary and unexpected. try one of the crazy schemes that you have been putting off for some time. It is true that you will not know what will happen if you don't do but there could be a world of benefits if you do.
Monday, May 25, 2015
Changes
My wish as always is for you to have a Happy Monday.
Happy Veterans Day -US and Happy Labour Day-Jamaica
One of the realities of life is that people change. It takes a rare breed not change as life goes on. We change because as we mature our outlook on life changes with maturity. Our lives change also because of inspiration. This is an inner desire to be creative. inspiration comes and goes but ultimately it is left up to the individual whether or not they act on these inner desires.
From time to time brilliant and articulate persons comes on the scene and advocate that each person is self sufficient and does not need God, religion or anyone/anything to maximize their full potential.
I do not argue with such persons because their world is so small. Religion teaches that there is a supreme being that is responsible for creating and sustaining all things. Those who accept The Evolution Theory are forced to accept that there must be a force at work behind the evolution process. We live in a world of order and order does not occur naturally. The same principle can be applied to The Big Bang Theory.
Thinking that we are self sufficient is to be conceited and refusing to tap into the unlimited power that is available and instead living in our own small world.
The basic idea is this, we are not in control of our lives and changes constantly happens in our lives. Changes occur we hope for the better because we do not like to see people regress. At some point in our lives our past will catch up with our future and it will be the present.
Our lives are ours to live and there comes a time when no one can dictate to us what we are to do. We are free to do as we please. However, changes occur in life and one day our past will catch up with us. This is why we should consider what we do now so that when we meet what is done now in the future there be no cause for shame or regret.
There is always the possibility for when our past catches up with the future for us to look with satisfaction on the fantastic progress that we have made.
Happy Veterans Day -US and Happy Labour Day-Jamaica
One of the realities of life is that people change. It takes a rare breed not change as life goes on. We change because as we mature our outlook on life changes with maturity. Our lives change also because of inspiration. This is an inner desire to be creative. inspiration comes and goes but ultimately it is left up to the individual whether or not they act on these inner desires.
From time to time brilliant and articulate persons comes on the scene and advocate that each person is self sufficient and does not need God, religion or anyone/anything to maximize their full potential.
I do not argue with such persons because their world is so small. Religion teaches that there is a supreme being that is responsible for creating and sustaining all things. Those who accept The Evolution Theory are forced to accept that there must be a force at work behind the evolution process. We live in a world of order and order does not occur naturally. The same principle can be applied to The Big Bang Theory.
Thinking that we are self sufficient is to be conceited and refusing to tap into the unlimited power that is available and instead living in our own small world.
The basic idea is this, we are not in control of our lives and changes constantly happens in our lives. Changes occur we hope for the better because we do not like to see people regress. At some point in our lives our past will catch up with our future and it will be the present.
Our lives are ours to live and there comes a time when no one can dictate to us what we are to do. We are free to do as we please. However, changes occur in life and one day our past will catch up with us. This is why we should consider what we do now so that when we meet what is done now in the future there be no cause for shame or regret.
There is always the possibility for when our past catches up with the future for us to look with satisfaction on the fantastic progress that we have made.
Monday, May 18, 2015
Sweet rewards
My wish is that you have been having a Happy Monday.
Sometimes we need to be reminded that life come with a number of uncontrollable factors and there is the need to precondition the mind. These uncontrollable factors sometimes are obvious so a parent will just have to deal with the child that get sick overnight. The highway may be known to be crowded so it requires leaving an hour early to be on time. There are the subtle uncontrollable factors such as our desire to be loving and patient. To learn to be loving requires that you have someone unloving to deal with. No one goes about broadcasting that they want to be loving but it is the desire to be loving that is going to attract the unloving into our lives. We will never learn without this.
In a similar way the desire to be patient will naturally attract trials and trouble. These will remain with us until we learn to be calm in spite of them. The person who never experiences trials and troubles cannot rightfully be said to be patient. The patient person is the one who remain unruffled in the most testing situation.
Everyone is not built with the same constitution and so we all look at life differently. In life many times we hear about immediate, intermediate and long-term goals. Due to the uncontrollable factors if we are not careful we spend our lives attending to the immediate goals which is always demanding and forever delay the long-term. It takes a special breed to put in place the long-term goals first and then attend to the immediate and intermediate goals.This may not be easily done but in the end it bring sweet rewards.
Sometimes we need to be reminded that life come with a number of uncontrollable factors and there is the need to precondition the mind. These uncontrollable factors sometimes are obvious so a parent will just have to deal with the child that get sick overnight. The highway may be known to be crowded so it requires leaving an hour early to be on time. There are the subtle uncontrollable factors such as our desire to be loving and patient. To learn to be loving requires that you have someone unloving to deal with. No one goes about broadcasting that they want to be loving but it is the desire to be loving that is going to attract the unloving into our lives. We will never learn without this.
In a similar way the desire to be patient will naturally attract trials and trouble. These will remain with us until we learn to be calm in spite of them. The person who never experiences trials and troubles cannot rightfully be said to be patient. The patient person is the one who remain unruffled in the most testing situation.
Everyone is not built with the same constitution and so we all look at life differently. In life many times we hear about immediate, intermediate and long-term goals. Due to the uncontrollable factors if we are not careful we spend our lives attending to the immediate goals which is always demanding and forever delay the long-term. It takes a special breed to put in place the long-term goals first and then attend to the immediate and intermediate goals.This may not be easily done but in the end it bring sweet rewards.
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