Are we evolving for the greater good?
Posted on August 13, 2016 Leave a Comment
Are we evolving to our highest selves as a nation embracing thoughts of compassion, freedom, kindness, liberty, freedom, love, resiliency, reverence, or are we as a nation allowing our growth to be stunted by thoughts and beliefs of divisiveness, hate, inferiority, and superiority?
I have been wondering about this question for a few months, if not in my subconscious for years…even, I guess, when I was a young girl. We are in the process of choosing our next president, and I have been troubled by the comments made, over the past months, regarding women, children, and individuals with disabilities and of certain cultures/ethnic groups/race. When I think of a leader….a President, I think of a role model…of someone who rises above conflict and not stoop down to attack the other person or the person’s characteristics when he or she feels attacked.  My mother was big on us not talking about each other or calling each other names outside of the name given at birth, as well as being focused on creating and maintaining peace instead of conflict.
Also, I never understood how we can treat individuals so unfairly based on the color of your skin, the neighborhood you grew up in or currently live in, how much money you make compared to them, education background, gender, and anything else…without even knowing who you are. I do believe that any of us can quickly be in the same situation as the person we judge. People have lost entire savings, and some have ended up homeless in a matter of months. Then they are treated as they used to treat others. Some are even looked down upon by the same people they used to hang out with.
In addition, as I understand our existence, GOD/Creator is in everything…..and if GOD/our creator is in everything, I see different colors, shapes, sizes, in almost everything around me-plants/trees, children’s blocks/toys/ kitchen utensils, food, clothes, etc . I mean you name it, there is probably more than one color and different shapes the product come in. Do you categorize and split up our basic necessities of life or even the desires of our heart..including that beautiful black dress or that black Mercedes. When we look at the definition of the word black, we see the same meaning, regardless of what we call black.
If we are expressions of our GOD/Creator, then as Wayne Dyer notes in Change your thoughts , change your mind, in reference to the 10th verse to Tao Te Ching, it is essential that we ” embrace oneness by seeing yourself in everyone you encounter.” I am no better than the next person I see. I see us all as carrying lit torches to become better individuals, better communities, better countries to a better nation. How else can we enjoy this life…this earth we have been blessed with?   Also, I do believe that how we treat others is a reflection of how we feel about our selves…self hatred displays hatred, and love displays love…fear displays fear. It is not so much about the other person, but who we are on the inside that determines our expression on the outside.
If we cannot work together, grow together, as one….how are we to survive? Who are we embracing? Does that person have the same values, the same vision, you have? Will your attitude be…”it doesn’t matter who I choose as President, as our leader/Chief Executive of the United States, “my vote does not count?” Will we be just as serious about choosing our President of the Unites States, as we are about the care we drive, the house we live in?
I am just asking……
Timika
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Know your truths!
Posted on February 20, 2016 Leave a Comment
There may be days and times when you do not feel your best or up to par, regardless of your accomplishments, skills, and talents.   I believe that believing, knowing, and truly understanding truths lessens/removes emotions/feelings of anxiety, doubt, jealousy, frustration, guilt, anger and many other stressful emotions/feelings so that you can experience life more bountifully. Life truly is a gift, and there are so many ways to express yourself. I hope you choose the expression that resembles who you truly are- that you may truly let your light shine.
When you start to doubt who you are and what you are capable of, remember these truths:
1. I will praise thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made, marvelous are thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well. Psalm 139: 14
 2. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27
Enjoy life to the fullest. It is your gift.
Let go and grow!
Timika
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Let it go and grow.
Posted on February 7, 2016 Leave a Comment
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We all have things/events in our life that we look back on that we are not so proud of-whether they happened two years ago or two minutes ago. Whether it is crashing your favorite bike, losing that “perfect job”, failing an exam, falling on center stage in the middle of a show, breaking up with a boyfriend, you want to face your life and walk through the anger, frustration, blame, embarrassment, disappointment, and any other emotions/thoughts you have that do not serve you well. Those emotions/feelings are there for a reason, and you are doing yourself a great service to not run away from them or hold on to them, but face them and let them go. Understand why you feel anger or disappointment. What are you supposed to learn about yourself, and what can you do not to go through that again? Is it part of the root of “not feeling good enough?” Emotions/ feelings we do not address have a way of creeping back in our life, and can cause you to overreact to other circumstances. When you do not reflect on your life lessons and learn from them, you are likely to repeat them. The question then becomes why do you want to learn your lesson again and again and again.
Let how you face disappointments, opposition, and other life events be your teacher. Go inside instead of outside of yourself. Going outside yourself could be things like bullying, getting into physical fights, emotional outbursts, overeating, and not doing those things to keep you healthy. Please know that:
-  There are no coincidences. Things happen for a reason.
- We are in control of how we respond. You choose to be happy, sad, joyful, angry, etc. No one can make you react. It is always a choice.
- The past is the past. Quit living in it. What was said two years ago is on the same timeline as what was said two minutes ago….It is in the past!!
- Decide right now who you want to be. Do you want to be someone who reacts to everything that you do not like? You have the ability to change and can do so. It is a choice just as you choose to be angry, bitter, or any other thought, behavior, feeling that does not serve you or others well.
-  You cannot make someone be who he or she is not. If he or she is not ready to own up to the truth, then it may be time to let go and move on.
- You are not your past. Do not let anyone tell you differently. If someone keeps reminding you who you used to be, what is in it for him or her ? Everyone has the ability to change. To be better then he or she was before. That is what personal development and growth is all about.
- It take time for some changes to occur. Be patient with yourself. Be your own life coach. What you tell to others to help them, tell it to yourself.
- Find a mentor or coach. There is someone who has been where you are and is willing to help you get you where you are going. You are not alone.
- Always make time for yourself and do things that you enjoy. I believe that everyone has a gift. Nurture your gift and be creative. Expect great things. Expect miraculous things.
- Know your limitations and have standards. Be consistent in who you are. Walk the talk. If you are following the crowd blindly, then you may want to watch out for the cliff ahead….could be a steep one with many regrets.
Once you properly address/reflect/understand your emotions and feelings, you have increased your understanding of yourself, feel lighter, and can address who you truly are. There is so much to living than regrets, grudges, and blaming yourself and others for what you go through.  See things as they truly are.  Let go and grow.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7Â and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
