We must have a theme, a goal, a purpose in our lives. If you don’t know where you’re aiming, you don’t have a goal. My goal is to live my life in such a way that when I die, someone can say, he had a heart that cared.
You will encounter many distractions and many temptations to put your goal aside. But if you hang in there, always following your vision, I have no doubt you will succeed.
I believe through learning and application of what you learn, you can solve any problem, defeat any obstacle and achieve any goal that you can set for yourself.
We should remain true to our course; which may mean committing yourselves to things that people around you would normally disapprove.
With a powerful desire, with a strong determination, and with a promise to yourself, you can find ways to achieve your goals, and defeat challenges.
Commitment is the enemy of resistance, for it is the serious promise to press on, to get up, no matter how many times you are knocked down."
"Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and obligation to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek."
Commitment relates to trust. When you communicate with people, they evaluate your motives. If they trust your motives they respond with a pledge.
Commitment must have common ground. When two parties come together for resolution of problems, they must find common ground or a common interest.
Obligations strengthens communication. The success of any relationship is dependent on its quality of communication. Communication is not just talking and exchanging information. It is a deeper exchange of experiences that brings understanding between two people. Successful relationships are built in love, trust and faith. When you trust someone you are pledged to that person. The paradox is the more commitment you have the more trust develops, and the relationship gets better. If you trust God you are vowed to knowing more about God and doing God's principles.
Why is a vow necessary for some people to continue in a relationship? For some people, in order to justify the investment of time, spirituality, mentality and emotionally. They need the assurance that the other person is on the same page, and, for them, that means some form of responsibility.
By undertaking your goals of life, with the assistance and support from your family, friends, and to trust in God. Your purpose and duty, to be there for ones in need. To be there for ones with a open heart, will be a part of your final destination of life.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Different view through professional athletics
I was raised with a father that enjoyed baseball. So of course growing up
in that atmosphere, I am a fan too.
Without complete understanding of the game, I was a fan of the team
my father was a fan of, "the Angels. "
As I grew up I realized Dad pulled for a team, that had struggles to win.
As years have gone on with the Angels being a team, different owners
have tried different ideas to be a winner.
Gene Autry being 1st owner tried many ways within his own understanding.
He made efforts and tried his best
He did make the wrong trades with players, without full understanding.
2 owners latter, the present owner saw the team needed a new look.
A new chemistry was formed, he hired a new manager and new coach's.
Different players had new positions.
This manager had a new outlook to move forward, and within 2 years
he made it to the world series and won it.
The manager did not change the foundation of baseball, he just reformed and restructured his team.
By teaching the team new ways to bat, pitch and new defensive skills,
a championship team was formed.
To finalize it. Baseball has not changed through the years, just enhanced it's understandings.
Electronic recordings,computer analyzing and medical science and new exercise techniques.
Better equipment has been developed.
Overall baseball teams basically, have the same goals and knowledge.
From the beginning of baseball until now all teams want to win.
in that atmosphere, I am a fan too.
Without complete understanding of the game, I was a fan of the team
my father was a fan of, "the Angels. "
As I grew up I realized Dad pulled for a team, that had struggles to win.
As years have gone on with the Angels being a team, different owners
have tried different ideas to be a winner.
Gene Autry being 1st owner tried many ways within his own understanding.
He made efforts and tried his best
He did make the wrong trades with players, without full understanding.
2 owners latter, the present owner saw the team needed a new look.
A new chemistry was formed, he hired a new manager and new coach's.
Different players had new positions.
This manager had a new outlook to move forward, and within 2 years
he made it to the world series and won it.
The manager did not change the foundation of baseball, he just reformed and restructured his team.
By teaching the team new ways to bat, pitch and new defensive skills,
a championship team was formed.
To finalize it. Baseball has not changed through the years, just enhanced it's understandings.
Electronic recordings,computer analyzing and medical science and new exercise techniques.
Better equipment has been developed.
Overall baseball teams basically, have the same goals and knowledge.
From the beginning of baseball until now all teams want to win.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Relationships
( Open minded Relationships )
Friends may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel
The people we are in relationship with are always a mirror, reflecting our own beliefs, and simultaneously we are mirrors, reflecting their beliefs.
So... relationship is one of the most powerful tools for growth... If we look honestly at our relationships, we can see so much about how we have created them.
You cannot always control what goes on all around you. But you can always control what goes on inside your heart.
We are never more discontented with others than when we are discontented with ourselves.
Some of the biggest challenges in relationships come from the fact that most people enter a relationship in order to get something: they're trying to find someone who's going to make them feel good. In reality, the only way a relationship will last is if you see your relationship as a place that you go to give, and not a place that you go to take.
To be successful, you have to be able to relate to people; they have to be satisfied with your personality to be able to do business with you and to build a relationship with mutual trust.
The most important ingredient we put into any relationship is not what we say or what we do, but what we are. And if our words and our actions come from superficial human relations techniques (the Personality Ethic) rather than from our own inner core (the Character Ethic), others will sense that duplicity. We simply won't be able to create and sustain the foundation necessary for effective interdependence
It takes a lot of experience of life to see why some relationships last and others do not. But we do not have to wait for a crisis to get an idea of the future of a particular relationship. Our behavior in little every incidents tells us a great deal.
There is no end to relationships. There may be the end of a particular relationship, but relationships can never end or be forgotten. To remember, is best to remember the best of times and qualities of ones.
The ultimate test of a relationship is to disagree and to stay close to one another.
( Friendships )
I cannot even imagine where I would be today, if it would have not been for all of my friends who have given me their hearts full of joy.
Let's face it, friends make life a lot more fun.
"Friends are the most important part of your life. Treasure the tears, treasure the laughter, but most importantly, treasure the memories."
"A wise man remembers his friends at all times;
a fool, only when he has need of them."
The most important things in life are your friends, family, health, good humor and a positive attitude towards life. If you have these then you have everything!"
The friends who grew up with you deserve a special respect. The ones who stuck by you shoulder to shoulder, in a time where nothing was certain, all life lay ahead, and every road led home.
It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.
To betray a friend is worse than to be betrayed by one.
Friendship consists in forgetting what one gives, and remembering what one receives
( Friends & The meaning of life )
The people we are in relationship with are always a mirror, reflecting our own beliefs, and simultaneously we are mirrors, reflecting their beliefs.
So... relationship is one of the most powerful tools for growth... If we look honestly at our relationships, we can see so much about how we have created them.
Friends may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel
You cannot always control what goes on all around you. But you can always control what goes on inside your heart.
We are never more discontented with others than when we are discontented with ourselves.
Some of the biggest challenges in relationships come from the fact that most people enter a relationship in order to get something: they're trying to find someone who's going to make them feel good. In reality, the only way a relationship will last is if you see your relationship as a place that you go to give, and not a place that you go to take.
To be successful, you have to be able to relate to people; they have to be satisfied with your personality to be able to do business with you and to build a relationship with mutual trust.
The most important ingredient we put into any relationship is not what we say or what we do, but what we are. And if our words and our actions come from superficial human relations techniques (the Personality Ethic) rather than from our own inner core (the Character Ethic), others will sense that duplicity. We simply won't be able to create and sustain the foundation necessary for effective interdependence
It takes a lot of experience of life to see why some relationships last and others do not. But we do not have to wait for a crisis to get an idea of the future of a particular relationship. Our behavior in little every incidents tells us a great deal.
There is no end to relationships. There may be the end of a particular relationship, but relationships can never end or be forgotten. To remember, is best to remember the best of times and qualities of ones.
The ultimate test of a relationship is to disagree and to stay close to one another.
Friends may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel
The people we are in relationship with are always a mirror, reflecting our own beliefs, and simultaneously we are mirrors, reflecting their beliefs.
So... relationship is one of the most powerful tools for growth... If we look honestly at our relationships, we can see so much about how we have created them.
You cannot always control what goes on all around you. But you can always control what goes on inside your heart.
We are never more discontented with others than when we are discontented with ourselves.
Some of the biggest challenges in relationships come from the fact that most people enter a relationship in order to get something: they're trying to find someone who's going to make them feel good. In reality, the only way a relationship will last is if you see your relationship as a place that you go to give, and not a place that you go to take.
To be successful, you have to be able to relate to people; they have to be satisfied with your personality to be able to do business with you and to build a relationship with mutual trust.
The most important ingredient we put into any relationship is not what we say or what we do, but what we are. And if our words and our actions come from superficial human relations techniques (the Personality Ethic) rather than from our own inner core (the Character Ethic), others will sense that duplicity. We simply won't be able to create and sustain the foundation necessary for effective interdependence
It takes a lot of experience of life to see why some relationships last and others do not. But we do not have to wait for a crisis to get an idea of the future of a particular relationship. Our behavior in little every incidents tells us a great deal.
There is no end to relationships. There may be the end of a particular relationship, but relationships can never end or be forgotten. To remember, is best to remember the best of times and qualities of ones.
The ultimate test of a relationship is to disagree and to stay close to one another.
( Friendships )
I cannot even imagine where I would be today, if it would have not been for all of my friends who have given me their hearts full of joy.
Let's face it, friends make life a lot more fun.
"Friends are the most important part of your life. Treasure the tears, treasure the laughter, but most importantly, treasure the memories."
"A wise man remembers his friends at all times;
a fool, only when he has need of them."
The most important things in life are your friends, family, health, good humor and a positive attitude towards life. If you have these then you have everything!"
The friends who grew up with you deserve a special respect. The ones who stuck by you shoulder to shoulder, in a time where nothing was certain, all life lay ahead, and every road led home.
It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.
To betray a friend is worse than to be betrayed by one.
Friendship consists in forgetting what one gives, and remembering what one receives
( Friends & The meaning of life )
The people we are in relationship with are always a mirror, reflecting our own beliefs, and simultaneously we are mirrors, reflecting their beliefs.
So... relationship is one of the most powerful tools for growth... If we look honestly at our relationships, we can see so much about how we have created them.
Friends may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel
You cannot always control what goes on all around you. But you can always control what goes on inside your heart.
We are never more discontented with others than when we are discontented with ourselves.
Some of the biggest challenges in relationships come from the fact that most people enter a relationship in order to get something: they're trying to find someone who's going to make them feel good. In reality, the only way a relationship will last is if you see your relationship as a place that you go to give, and not a place that you go to take.
To be successful, you have to be able to relate to people; they have to be satisfied with your personality to be able to do business with you and to build a relationship with mutual trust.
The most important ingredient we put into any relationship is not what we say or what we do, but what we are. And if our words and our actions come from superficial human relations techniques (the Personality Ethic) rather than from our own inner core (the Character Ethic), others will sense that duplicity. We simply won't be able to create and sustain the foundation necessary for effective interdependence
It takes a lot of experience of life to see why some relationships last and others do not. But we do not have to wait for a crisis to get an idea of the future of a particular relationship. Our behavior in little every incidents tells us a great deal.
There is no end to relationships. There may be the end of a particular relationship, but relationships can never end or be forgotten. To remember, is best to remember the best of times and qualities of ones.
The ultimate test of a relationship is to disagree and to stay close to one another.
Friday, February 12, 2010
2 separate understandings creates prosperity
2 Farmers lived side by side from one another. They both had the same amount of land.
But both farmers were taught different methods of farming.
And their fathers were successful in farming.
Time went on, there had been a little tension between each other, of who had the best crops.
As time continued on, the property across from theirs was sold.
That piece of land was a little larger than either one of theirs alone.
So as the company continued to produce, the other two farmers neither one had the capability alone to compete.
Both farmers were feeling the hurt.
They analyzed and decided that both the farms together would create a larger than the company that moved across from them.
They studied and understood that each had different provisions. The one had all the equipment they would need.The other had all the seed and chemicals that was needed.
So as you can see, that the farmers felt they had all they would need to prosper.
But they finally realized that neither one had it all. it took both of their understandings and techniques of farming, and the tools each one had to prosper.
After the merger, the farmers ended up with a larger piece of land than the company across had.
They both come to realize that change had to take place.
By learning new techniques and ideas that both had,
the merger became successful.
They were finally able to compete in business.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
A thought for your Journey
( analogy )
Two Good friends were hiking together up a mountain side.
During this journey they were having a conversation.
As the discussion continued, sure there were disagreements!
Even though there were disagreements and were not able to see eye to eye,
they were still friends.
Both were professional hikers.
But they had different ways to tie knots, they still helped and respected each other.
They had a common goal and that was to reach the top of the mountain.
They did not completely understand each other with their own thoughts,
they still needed one another.
No matter how either one understood their training, their eyes were on the same goal.
By looking back, they had the same instructor.
They understood nutrition, they both had their own protein.
Each other knew what their own bodies needed.
And just like in every class of students their instructional videos were the same.
Every individual has their own technique on how to input and
access the information from their internal hard drive.
Here is the whole root of the analogy.
Along any path you start your walk with friends,
you will have your own way to step over holes, rocks and trees.
By staying close and next to the ones you started your journey with, if one would trip or fall you would be there to help.
They were not there to help push the other over the cliff, but to help get to the same goal together.
Two Good friends were hiking together up a mountain side.
During this journey they were having a conversation.
As the discussion continued, sure there were disagreements!
Even though there were disagreements and were not able to see eye to eye,
they were still friends.
Both were professional hikers.
But they had different ways to tie knots, they still helped and respected each other.
They had a common goal and that was to reach the top of the mountain.
They did not completely understand each other with their own thoughts,
they still needed one another.
No matter how either one understood their training, their eyes were on the same goal.
By looking back, they had the same instructor.
They understood nutrition, they both had their own protein.
Each other knew what their own bodies needed.
And just like in every class of students their instructional videos were the same.
Every individual has their own technique on how to input and
access the information from their internal hard drive.
Here is the whole root of the analogy.
Along any path you start your walk with friends,
you will have your own way to step over holes, rocks and trees.
By staying close and next to the ones you started your journey with, if one would trip or fall you would be there to help.
They were not there to help push the other over the cliff, but to help get to the same goal together.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
How To Find Inner Peace
Your level of peace is directly related to your level of trust in God. The more you trust God, the more peace you will experience. The less you trust God, the less peace you will experience. If you choose to completely trust God, then stress will not be a part of your experience. If you experience any level of stress, it is because you have chosen not to fully trust God.
Inner peace can be reached only when we practice forgiveness. Forgiveness is letting go of the past, and is therefore the means for correcting our misperceptions.
A mind at peace, is a mind centered and not focused on harming others, and is stronger than any physical or mental force in the universe.
What is peace of mind? It is a state of inner calmness and tranquility, together with a sense of freedom, when thoughts and worries cease, and there is no stress, strain or fear. If we want to transform our life and be free from problems we must learn to transform our mind.
When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations we tend to regard the situation itself as the problem. But in reality whatever problems we experience comes from the mind. If we were to respond to difficulties with a positive or peaceful mind they would not be problems for us; indeed we may even come to regard them as challenges or opportunities for growth and development. Problems arise only if we respond to situations with a negative state of mind. Therefore, if we want to transform our life and be free from problems we must learn to be open for help and to transform our mind. Sufferings, problems, worries, unhappiness, and pain all exist within our mind; they are all unpleasant feelings, which are part of the mind. Through prayer, controlling and purifying our mind we can stop them once and for all.
There are and there will be people who live in peace and harmony. Therefore,
they can offer freedom to other human beings who internally have decided to live life with problems of this life as we know.
Often these free-spirit filled people are part of a minority group that has experienced severe pressure to turn to a higher source.
The results of a intense conflict between being spiritual or conforming to societies torments and problems of this world. They finally can surrender to being totally true to themselves and to the fundamentals of being lead by God.
By turning to the higher source of real strength and comfort, life will then feel the freedom and peace our lives were originally created to live in.
Your level of peace is directly related to your level of trust in God. The more you trust God, the more peace you will experience. in your life.
Inner peace can be reached only when we practice forgiveness. Forgiveness is letting go of the past, and is therefore the means for correcting our misperceptions.
A mind at peace, is a mind centered and not focused on harming others, and is stronger than any physical or mental force in the universe.
What is peace of mind? It is a state of inner calmness and tranquility, together with a sense of freedom, when thoughts and worries cease, and there is no stress, strain or fear. If we want to transform our life and be free from problems we must learn to transform our mind.
When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations we tend to regard the situation itself as the problem. But in reality whatever problems we experience comes from the mind. If we were to respond to difficulties with a positive or peaceful mind they would not be problems for us; indeed we may even come to regard them as challenges or opportunities for growth and development. Problems arise only if we respond to situations with a negative state of mind. Therefore, if we want to transform our life and be free from problems we must learn to be open for help and to transform our mind. Sufferings, problems, worries, unhappiness, and pain all exist within our mind; they are all unpleasant feelings, which are part of the mind. Through prayer, controlling and purifying our mind we can stop them once and for all.
There are and there will be people who live in peace and harmony. Therefore,
they can offer freedom to other human beings who internally have decided to live life with problems of this life as we know.
Often these free-spirit filled people are part of a minority group that has experienced severe pressure to turn to a higher source.
The results of a intense conflict between being spiritual or conforming to societies torments and problems of this world. They finally can surrender to being totally true to themselves and to the fundamentals of being lead by God.
By turning to the higher source of real strength and comfort, life will then feel the freedom and peace our lives were originally created to live in.
Your level of peace is directly related to your level of trust in God. The more you trust God, the more peace you will experience. in your life.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
True Happiness
If true happiness could be achieved as the end result of possessing anything you want, achieving a dream, or buying something you like, then the contentment of a person would often be subject to something else. The basic key for finding happiness is to finally understand that it is not the result but a choice. The definition of happiness could also be seen when a person feels joyful, satisfied or pleased. Or he may simply be displaying signs of enjoying life. A basic and significant truth to remember is that another way to define happiness is merely the absence of an opposite emotion such as sadness, pain, misery or it can be something else.
We cannot be truly happy if we keep on “wanting” or “desiring” more than what we have. Contentedness is the gateway to happiness. There is nothing wrong with having wants, just as long as these things provide a positive motivating force. It is okay as long as we find happiness and fulfillment in the process of going after our wants. Irrational wants can limit our happiness if we make these the focus of our lives; hence, these only become sources of frustration.
Happiness is a personal decision. We are in charge with our own lives. So if we truly want to be happy. "We always have enough to be happy if we are enjoying what we do have -- and not worrying about what we don't have."
If these are examples of what constitutes happiness, then why are there still so many unhappy people walking the face of the earth? Each person has their own definition of happiness and different components they believe contribute to a fulfilling life. And even though many people believe that money can buy happiness, the truth is, it cannot.
True happiness is said to be both an inner glow and an outer radiation that you can feel together with an total satisfaction.
Another definition will give you the meaning of happiness as an emotional feeling which parallels with pleasure, joy, and contentment. But then these things are just temporary.
You have to dig deeper into the real meaning of happiness - a happiness that is True and never ending.
All the happiness you could ever want to is already within you and costs nothing. By digging through the noise and minutia of everyday life, you will see a tiny glimpse of the spiritual God-source from which all happiness emanates- the very joy of being.
Happiness is a choice to be made in advance or no later than the present
moment. Negativity, once experienced can never be reversed, but if you
are not careful, it can be lived again and again.
Hard times allow us to really dive deep into ourselves and figure out
who we truly are and what we want out of life. They make us desire
happiness more than we ever have and they can lead you to discovering
your passions and what truly makes you happy.
Focusing on the things that brings happiness to daily living in a
worthwhile exercise. It is easy to focus on the negative,
especially when there are reminders everywhere.
But choosing to seek ways to incorporate happy thoughts can make a tremendous difference in daily living.
And to finalize it, you cannot find true peace and happiness, without the Love of God, and peace within your heart. And without family and friends to be able to express your love, is lonely and worthless.
Love, in the truest sense of the word, is an action verb. We can say "I love you" and truly feel like we mean it, but the proof of our love is in our actions.
We cannot be truly happy if we keep on “wanting” or “desiring” more than what we have. Contentedness is the gateway to happiness. There is nothing wrong with having wants, just as long as these things provide a positive motivating force. It is okay as long as we find happiness and fulfillment in the process of going after our wants. Irrational wants can limit our happiness if we make these the focus of our lives; hence, these only become sources of frustration.
Happiness is a personal decision. We are in charge with our own lives. So if we truly want to be happy. "We always have enough to be happy if we are enjoying what we do have -- and not worrying about what we don't have."
If these are examples of what constitutes happiness, then why are there still so many unhappy people walking the face of the earth? Each person has their own definition of happiness and different components they believe contribute to a fulfilling life. And even though many people believe that money can buy happiness, the truth is, it cannot.
True happiness is said to be both an inner glow and an outer radiation that you can feel together with an total satisfaction.
Another definition will give you the meaning of happiness as an emotional feeling which parallels with pleasure, joy, and contentment. But then these things are just temporary.
You have to dig deeper into the real meaning of happiness - a happiness that is True and never ending.
All the happiness you could ever want to is already within you and costs nothing. By digging through the noise and minutia of everyday life, you will see a tiny glimpse of the spiritual God-source from which all happiness emanates- the very joy of being.
Happiness is a choice to be made in advance or no later than the present
moment. Negativity, once experienced can never be reversed, but if you
are not careful, it can be lived again and again.
Hard times allow us to really dive deep into ourselves and figure out
who we truly are and what we want out of life. They make us desire
happiness more than we ever have and they can lead you to discovering
your passions and what truly makes you happy.
Focusing on the things that brings happiness to daily living in a
worthwhile exercise. It is easy to focus on the negative,
especially when there are reminders everywhere.
But choosing to seek ways to incorporate happy thoughts can make a tremendous difference in daily living.
And to finalize it, you cannot find true peace and happiness, without the Love of God, and peace within your heart. And without family and friends to be able to express your love, is lonely and worthless.
Love, in the truest sense of the word, is an action verb. We can say "I love you" and truly feel like we mean it, but the proof of our love is in our actions.
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