May 28, 2009
Long ago a king, plagued by many worried, harassed on every side, called his wise men together. He asked them to invent a motto, a few magic words that would help him in time of trial or distress. “It must be brief enough to be engraved on a ring,” he instructed, “so, I can see it every day. It must be appropriate to every situation, as useful in prosperity as in adversity. It must be a motto wise and true and endlessly enduring, words by which a person could be guided for his or her life, in every circumstance, no matter what happens.”
The wise men thought and thought, and finally came to the monarch with their magic words. These were words for every change or chance of fortune, declares the wise men. Words to fit every situation, good or bad. Words to ease the heart and mind in every circumstance. The words they offered to the king were: “This too, shall pass.”
Century after century this old legend has survived. Whether or not the motto was invented for a troubled king, no one really knows. But this much is certain: The words are wise and true and endlessly enduring. They have proved their power down through the ages, to uncounted men and women, in every land and every conceivable situation. These magic words will give comfort to the depressed. As we climb the ladder success and encounter life’s tougher moments, we can find solace in these words of wisdom: This, too, shall pass.
Categories: Motivational.
May 26, 2009
The United Negro College Fund professes that “a mind is a terrible thing to waste.” Latch onto this thought. It’s the first step on the road to freedom and prosperity. Mind is cause, and experience is effect.
Everything happens to us twice in life. First the inner, and then the outer. First the mental, then the physical. First the thought, then the thing. All causation is mental.
Harmonious living tells of harmonious thinking. A turbulent life reveals some kind of inner turmoil. We may believe that we are positive, settled people, but if we notice troubles or conflicts in our outer conditions, we must look within to see what inner negativity has surfaced. If you want to know what’s in your subconscious, you don’t have to go to a psychiatrist. Just look at the condition of your home, your car, your health, your relationships. Outer events are simply skin and bones of inner thoughts.
Whatever you experience in life is really the outpicturing of your thoughts up to this point. Change your thoughts and beliefs, and the outer picture must change also. Judge not according to appearances, but according to your mind’s eye.
Categories: General, Motivational.
May 23, 2009
There is an old fable about a man who was riding across the desert at night. As he crossed a riverbed, a voice then came out of the darkness ordering him to halt. The voice then said, “Now, get off your camel.” The man did so. The voice then said, “Pick up some gravel from the riverbed.” The man complied. Finally, the voice said, “Now, mount and ride on. In the morning you’ll be both glad and sorry.”
As the sun rose, the rider looked at what he had picked up and discovered it was not gravel at all but a handful of precious gems! As the voice had said, he was both glad and sorry. Glad he had picked up a few and sorry he had not carried more. Like most fables, this one is based on human nature and has specific meaning for those fortunate to live in this land of opportunity.
We live in the riches country the world has ever known. We, African Americans, possess just about everything the wealthy possess – only in smaller amount. We have homes, cars, stereos, televisions, and savings accounts – only in smaller quantities, Our food is just as tasty and plentiful; our homes are as just cozy. With only a fraction of the world’s population, Black America possesses nearly 10 percent of the free world’s total income.
But most of us are like the man in the fable, We are glad we have such a high standard of living but still have some regrets. Regrets because many never realize that financial independence has nothing to do with the amount of money you can earn, but only with what you do with the funds you possess.
Categories: Finance, Money.
Tags: Money
May 20, 2009
Most people haven’t the slightest idea of who they are and what they are. When questioned about their true identity many are equally confused. Who are you?
Historically, we were called “nigger” before we had the right to vote, “niagras” when just a few of us went to the polls, “colored folk” when our numbers began to swell, and “Negroes” when we began the great migration north in the forties and fifties. But who are you? With the power in the 1960s came self-respect. “Black,” it seemed, was the final step on the road to dignity and equality. Not so, say many leaders and social activists of the day. “African American,” it has been said, is the proper term. But again, I ask, who are you?
Each of us sooner of later will search for you true identity. For example, ”wetbacks” became “illegal aliens” and then “undocumented workers.” The “old” became the “elderly” and now “senior citizens”; the “crippled” became “handicapped,” “disabled” and now “physically challenged.”
If any of the above labels – African American, black, Negro, of Coloured – seems symbollically out of place, then of course it should and must go. But if you told me that you are a “mind with a body,” a spiritual being, apart of the great “I AM,” you would be closer to the truth. You would be in line with the African proverb that states, “If you don’t know who you are, anyone can name you; and if anyone can name you, you will answer to anything.”
Categories: General, Motivational, Uncategorized.
Tags: People
May 16, 2009
Former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier once said, “Prayer is just as important as roadwork.” The ex-champ beat the odds by utilizing hard work, self-confidence, and unshakable faith – the power within.
Dr. Georgia L. McMurray, who has been stricken with Charcot-Marie-Tooth atrophy, a congenial degenerative disease that has left her completely paralyzed, is one of the nation’s top educators. From her motorized wheelchair she continues her research and remains committed to championing the causes of young adults, particularly teenage mothers. Dr. McMurray’s remarkable life proves that a physical challenge of any kind – whether an early pregnancy or a rare disease – need not be a limitation to excellence. Much in demand, she closes her speeches with a prayer: “I ask God for strength to continue the journey.”
The Archbishop Desmond Tutu continues to fight the greatest enemy known to mankind” ignorance. Armed with nothing more than an uncomparable faith, Bishop Tutu refuses to bend or bow. On more than one occasion he has mentioned that “God will see me through.”
Joe Frazier, Dr. Georgia McMurray, and Bishop Tutu understand the Universal Law of Spiritual Power that governs their lives. They know that the vitality of the Creator – the designer of the universe – permeates every fiber of our being. Infinite Intelligence guides us to health, happiness, and prosperity. Chase your dreams! Climb the highest mountain. Call upon the spiritual power that rests within.
Categories: Motivational.
May 14, 2009
Just last night, I was so confused and depressed with the past happenings in my life, my love life is not in a good situation, not only recently but for the past years. I am having a lot of problems with my family, I am right now emotionally unstable and financially, my source of income is going down for the past months. A couple of days ago, I am experiencing a lot of problems at work. My blogs are earning not quite good and my one and only account at sponsored reviews dot com got suspended due to the unstability of my host. I started blogging for almost three months already and yet all I have withdrew is USD48 in my atm and when I am about to withdraw the said amount, all my bank’s atm are offline. I tried to withdraw from megalink atms but It did not allow me to, because of some problem with my bank.
To cut it short, I really felt exhausted of what was happening in the past few months. I really felt angry with everything that is happening. I did not go to the church today because I did not feel like I wanted to, perhaps I am questioning God why he is allowing this to happen to me.
Just a couple of minutes, I got a help which I know is from my God. He is really good to me. I know he helped me, especially now that I feel like I’m too tired with what was happening to me. My God is really good to me. I thank Him for making me feel His presence in the times that I turn weak.
Categories: God, Love.
