~*The hidden compartments of the mind*~

   
Two pictures: Representing the contrasts of the mind

Life teaches us so much, and sometimes it seems that we retain so little. I say this because we are creatures of habit. Meaning, we repeat the same mistakes over and over again. Thus putting us in the same old familiar predicaments.

My mind seems to constantly run. I sit in the mist of a crowd, and I am only there in the physical, because my mind is somewhere else. Our minds can endure so much, and create an atmosphere that can allow us to cope with or escape.

Perhaps the greatest faculty our minds possess is the ability to cope with pain. Classic thinking teaches us of the four doors of the mind, which everyone moves through according to their need.

First is the door of sleep. Sleep offers us a retreat from the world and all its pain. Sleep marks passing time, giving us distance from the things that have hurt us. When a person is wounded they will often fall unconscious. Similarly, someone who hears traumatic news will often swoon or faint. This is the mind's way of protecting itself from pain by stepping through the first door, (sleep).

Please note: The term swoon is the old fashion way of saying fainted, or temporarily lost awareness because of extreme anxiety.

Second is the door of forgetting. Some wounds are too deep to heal, or too deep to heal quickly. In addition, many memories are simply painful, and there is no healing to be done. The saying 'time heals all wounds' is false. Time heals most wounds. The rest are hidden behind this door, (forgetting).

Third is the door of madness. There are times when the mind is dealt such a blow it hides itself in insanity. Pretending everything is the same and nothing has changed. While this may not seem beneficial, it is. There are times when reality is nothing but pain, and to escape that pain the mind must leave reality behind, and find a place of solitude. 

Last is the door of death. The final resort. And can end, in either Pain or Joy, eternal life or eternal death, Heaven or hell! What happens to us when we die is based on the life we lived while here on earth.

~I trust this makes sense to you, and has enlightened some portion of your life~

~The Power of Words II~

I believe that a person often become what he believes himself to be. I also believe that a person can become incapable of accomplishing certain tasks if he or she continue to say to themselves, "I cannot do it". On the contrary, if I believe I can do a thing and speak positive words concerning that thing, I will find a way to get it done.

We live and breathe words. We were created by God with Words. Words encourage and discourage us. Words can bring victory or defeat, joy or sadness. Basically, all that I'm saying is Words are very powerful, and they carry weight.  Life and death are in the power of words. So, please be careful what you say concerning yourself and others.

Words are pale shadows of forgotten names. As names have power, words also have power. Words can light fires in the mind of men. Words can cause tears to run from the hardest hearts. Yes my friends, words have power, life and death in it's grasps.

Margaret  Atwood said, "A word, after a word, after a word is power".

Words have power in and of itself. It comes from nothing into sound and meaning; it gives origin or life to all things. Therefore, be impeccable with your words. Speak with integrity, Say only what you mean. Avoid using words to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your words  in the direction of Truth, Love and Peace.

Speak positive words over yourself and your children. Speak things that are not, as though they are.

Everyone of us are born with the gift of words. Just make sure you use the right ones.

~I hope this makes sense ... I welcome your thoughts~

~Opinions, Do They Matter~

There are so many things that are important in life. But, sometimes prioritizing those things can be very difficult.  However, this is what I've come to understand; life is too short to waste any amount of time wondering what other people think about me. Besides, if they had better things going on in their own lives, they wouldn't have time sitting around talking about me.

Whats important to me, is not others' opinion of me, but my opinion of myself. Not being concerned of what others think of us, is very difficult sometimes. I guess its fair to say, the first things we learn are the hardest to forget.

However, the person in this life that you will always be with the most, is yourself. Even, when you are with others, you are still with yourself, too! So, while other's opinions can affect us, my opinion of myself should matter most.

Our time here is limited, and no one should waste time living someone else's life. There is a term called dogma, which is actually living the result of other people's thinking. Remember, you have an inner voice, so don't let opinions of other's  become so noisy until,  it drown out your inner voice concerning you.

There is a God ordain purpose for each of us. And, if we listen closely to our own heart's desires, and have the courage to follow your own heart's intuition, immediately, I believe we will be A-ok.  Remember, the term intuition means: The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

~Simply my opinion ... I welcome your thoughts~

~Negative Thoughts~

We've heard the term or phrase " you need to balance your life". Well, life is about a balance.  The good and bad, right and wrong, pretty and ugly and the highs and lows. we must understand that there is a key to happiness, and the master is up to you to act once you discover what it is.

Happiness comes from within. It doesn't matter what your circumstances are; happiness comes from within and you have control. You have the power to change your mindset so that all the negative, horrible and punishing thoughts that try to invade your mind can be replaced with positive, joyous and happy thoughts.

Remember, life is series of moments and these moments are always changing. These moments consists of good and bad, positive and negative. Yes, its human nature to dwell on things that are not conducive to our well being, but this channel must be broken!

Listen, moments are precious, so please don't let negativity linger in your mind and heart. As soon as negativity arrives you have the power the change it to positive.  Negative thoughts can create a crisis in anyone's life.

Late President John F. Kennedy made this statement in 1963, before he was assassinated.  "Crisis written in Chinese represents two characters:  The first is Danger, and the other Opportunity: So, lets be positive. By being positive we can save a life, change a mind, or turn a crisis into an opportunity.

Negative thoughts are the causes of all depression and stress. Therefore, never allow your mind to be infected with negative thoughts.

***Alert***

    ~Change your thoughts .... Change your Life...

~These are my thoughts ... I welcome yours~

~The Power of Words~

We live and breathe words and this is why I know and believe that words are very powerful. I now understand that words travel and they carry weight. I do believe that life and death are in the power of the tongue. I also believe that success and failure lies in the power of the tongue as well.

Understand that life is under no obligation to give us what we expect, but the words we speak are. Words have the power to bring greatest of happiness or the deepest despair. Words can transfer knowledge from one person to another. Words can bring healing. The right words can lift a spirit up or destroy that very same spirit.

Therefore, speak with integrity, avoid using negative words that speak against yourself and others. Use the power of your words to speak truth, love and the will of God! Not knowing the force and power of words can be so detrimental.

The power of words can speak things into existence. We are reminded by God to speak things that are not as though they are!

The correct words bring understanding,  soothe emotions, create creativity, can cause positive imaginations, open doors of success and prosperity, bring healing and increase knowledge! The power of words can change any outcome in your life, good or bad. Just remember, negative words can bring defeat, misery, and even death. While positive words will  bring opposite of what I've just stated.


Are your words more Negative or Positive when you speak?

~These are my thoughts ... I welcome yours~

~Mysteries~

The very quality of life, whether you love it or hate it, is based upon how grateful you are towards God. It is one's attitude that determines whether life unfolds into a place of curses, blessedness or wretchedness. Think for a moment, looking at the same rose bush, some people complain that the rose has thorns, while others rejoice that some thorns come with the roses. It all depends on your perspective. Thorns on a rose bush are there for a purpose and most times we come out stronger after we've gone through a struggle.

Men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He will make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He can deepen their joys, expand their visions, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles, lift their spirits, multiply their blessings, increase their opportunities, comfort their souls, and pour out peace. And, these are only a few things that will take place once your life is turned over to Him.

I believe that each of us are here for a reason. And, when we allow the word of God to direct our lives those reasons are revealed. I believe The power of Jesus is working today. Indwelling every heart that gives Him access. There is not a problem on Earth that cannot be resolved. Our attitudes can determine success or failure in each of our lives.

Each morning I awaken my knees are bent, head bowed and I am acknowledging God Almighty. My prayer each day consist of asking God for wisdom, knowledge, revelation knowledge, understanding, Great Grace (Favor) in the site of God and man and that the Great power of God will consume my life. Remember, you are who God says you are, you have what God says you have, and you can do what God says you can.

As you move forward each day say this aloud:
A) I am Strong, Courageous, Humble, Full of faith and Powerful in the Lord.

 Remember, words are very powerful, and can many times make or break us. The word of God states that life and death are in the power of the tongue. Speak positive words into your life each day and in every situation and into the lives of your family. We are to speak things that are not as though they are. Its called faith!!!

~These are my thoughts ... I welcome yours~

~Greatness Within~

Your greatness allows you to fly high like the eagle... But fear and a lack of knowledge clips our wings and cause us to stay ground bound!

We have a fear of our own greatness,  a fear of others thinking that we are bragging on ourselves. But you must acknowledge who you are. And, walk the path God has preordained for you. We limit ourselves by our thought process.

I believe in all of us is a greatness that has yet to be discovered. I also believe that our first reaction is to doubt our greatness once it is discovered. So many of us, myself included, have played small for so long when it comes to our abilities and gifts.

We have shun our unique gifts and diminished our capacities just to what I call "fit in" -- and in the process have unconsciously disowned many aspects of our inborn, natural greatness.

I believe our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that scares us the most.

Is this true in your life? Do you fear some aspect of your own greatness?

What unique talents, capabilities and capacities do you have that you could acknowledge and appreciate more?

How can you demonstrate and cultivate those gifts more and express them with greater consistency in your everyday life?

Listen, your greatness is your birthright. God instilled this greatness in you from birth. ... Are you ready to claim it?

Before we gain knowledge of who we are our minds are an open book,  pages are blank and white. As we listen knowledge enters,  secrets are soon discovered and hidden things are found, words slowly fill the blank white pages of our minds as to how great we truly are. These imprinted words don't make noise as they are being written, but they make a powerful impact.

You have dreams you don't know about, but knowledge causes a knock on your door and now you see. Once you gain knowledge as to who you are, it will be hard to remain in the place you've lived for so long.

So, walk in your destiny. and if you don't know who you are yet seek God's face. Many times you can inquire of a good friend as to how they see and receive you. Start walking!!!

~See your greatness in you~

~These are my thoughts ... I welcome yours~