The Seeds We Plant Series # 49: Character Before Purpose and After That

Hi there!

Looking at today’s world events, we can’t help but wonder what is causing so much turmoil, especially among those who appear to have it all. Is it too much money? Is money evil, then? Is it being famous? Should we avoid any career that increases our chances of being known by many people?

Or, are the events we experience, read, and see the result of seeds that have sprouted and blossomed within us? Is it a broken moral foundation that increases our susceptibility to unhealthy actions? Is it unhealed wounds that continue to bleed and infect others?

Should I not want to be prosperous, the promise from our Creator (Jeremiah 29:11)?

The temptation to dominate humans, misuse, and use has no regard for color, race, religion, or other worldly dividers. The desire to do what’s opposite of our spiritual makeup is not to “get us” or make us feel less than we are. Instead, temptation is:

1. A call and an opportunity for self-assessment and healing from the inside out. We must dig within our hearts and minds to identify and remove the anger, anxiety, confusion, doubt, guilt, resentment, shame, vengeance, and other like-minded weeds.
2. A means to purify us or the work they are here to do. Temptation is a tool for enjoying the fruits of our labor. 
3. A means to help others overcome similar temptations.
4. Ultimately, it is a means to unite with the divine within us.

Moral character building is reestablishing who we are (our spiritual blueprint) and part of our divine work here on Earth. A moral foundation is necessary to enjoy the fruits of our labor and align ourselves with the truth inside us. We distract ourselves from the solution when we blame money and other inanimate things for a person’s actions.

Let the morally wrong things you experience, hear, and see in the world be an opportunity to get to the root causes of such behaviors. 

1. Talk to your children about morality and virtues.
2. Discuss age and intellectually-appropriate experiences and ask for their input or what they would do.
3. Assess yourself as your children’s primary teacher, and ask what moral examples you are setting.
4. Address inappropriate behavior efficiently and effectively.

How are you influencing the next generation to put character before divine work? 

How are you reinforcing kindness, patience, respect, and other like-minded innate virtues? 

Are you daily resewing and nurturing virtuous behaviors in the next #animators, #composers, #musicians, #singers, #dancers, $teachers, #coaches, #writers, #speakers, and other #divine #creators?

Yes, we want our children to be successful, but at what price? Character is not the last or unavoidable when lives are at stake. 

We change the present and future by what we do today.

Check out my podcast on The Seeds We Plant Series # 20: Character Before Purpose, on Create a Generational Love Cycle

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Keywordsguilt, emotional health, personal growth, self-worth,healing, nervous system, life lessons, mental health, emotional balance, self-acceptanceSummaryIn this conversation, Timika S Chambers explores theprofound impact of guilt on our emotional and physical well-being. She discusses how guilt can manifest in various ways, affecting our nervous system and overall health. Timika emphasizes the importance of understanding ourexperiences and not allowing them to define us. She encourages listeners to break free from guilt, recognize their self-worth, and focus on personal growth. The conversation highlights the need to let go of guilt to lead a fulfilling life and embrace the power of change.Takeaways Guilt can harm our inner emotional landscape.We nourish our emotions like seeds in a garden.Managing disease is less effective than prevention.We are not defined by our past experiences.Guilt often stems from self-imposed expectations.Understanding our emotions is key to healing.Guilt can lead to negative behaviors and emotions.It's important to examine the roots of our guilt.We have the power to change our narratives.Letting go of guilt is essential for personal growth.TitlesThe Weeds of Guilt: Cultivating Emotional HealthNourishing the Soul: Understanding Guilt and GrowthSound Bites"Guilt can do so much harm on the inside.""Managing a disease is not the way to go.""You are not your experiences.""Choose to let go of guilt."For more inspiring messages, health tips, and more, subscribe to Notes on Life: Empowering You to Be You! https://mailchi.mp/fe2da5c9163a/seven-spiritual-truthsThanks for listening!Timika     

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As always, let me know your thoughts.

Make this lifetime great because you still can!

Timika