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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Heal from the Inside Out Series #38: Vengeance is not a band-aid or cure. – Create A Generational Love Cycle With Timika S Chambers

My mother told me that I did not have to do anything to anybody. Vengeance can be tempting. It’s easy to think that belittling, demeaning, cursing, and physically hurting someone may heal our wounds; however, vengeful behavior only deepens the wound and can change us into something unbecoming (not our true selves). Whatever we consistently think of, we deposit the seeds within us, and these seeds will eventually produce a harvest.Keywordspain, healing, self-expression, vengeance, love, mentalhealth, relationships, personal growth, emotional well-being, self-worthSummaryIn this conversation, Timika S Chambers explores theprofound impact of emotional pain and the weeds of negative thoughts that can hinder personal growth and relationships. She emphasizes the importance of healing, self-expression, and the power of thoughts in shaping our lives.Chambers advocates for breaking the cycle of pain and creating a generational love cycle, highlighting that true power lies in love rather than vengeance. The discussion encourages listeners to take control of their lives, acknowledge their experiences, and choose healing over resentment.TakeawaysThe sting of projected pain can increase susceptibility tonegative emotions.Overlooking emotional weeds can lead to chronic healthissues and unhealthy relationships.We often rationalize unhealthy relationships, thinking theyare better than past experiences.Negative thoughts can cloud our perception of life, love,and purpose.We have the power to design our lives through our thoughtsand intentions.Healing begins with acknowledging the truth of ourexperiences.Vengeance does not lead to healing; it perpetuates the cycleof pain.We must take control of our thoughts to create a positivelife.True self-expression is rooted in love and acceptance.Creating a generational love cycle is essential for breakingthe cycle of pain.TitlesBreaking Free from Pain: The Path to HealingThe Power of Thoughts: Creating Your RealityFor more empowering messages, consider subscribing to Notes on Life: Empowering You to Be You! https://mailchi.mp/fe2da5c9163a/seven-spiritual-truths    

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As always, let me know your thoughts.

Make this lifetime great because you still can!

Timika