Reality Check - Protection From Self

Food for Thought:

What do you do when you worked so hard to reach your goal, you enrolled in a  class to learn more about the craft, you minimized your social life, sacrificed sleep and even work hours, to get any closer to your goal and things don't go your way?  People always say you can do anything you want if you put your mind to it , but how true is that ?

These were the thoughts I wrestled with, just last week bc things weren't going my way. Never mind the fact that I started a blog entitled "Life's Purpose is Beyond One's Self " ... Shekinah was not having it ! I genuinely felt like I spent the past couple years carefully crafting this beautiful "cake". I delicately pulled it from the oven, placed it on a counter and smoothed icing all over it! I was so proud of MY creation. I went to God and said look, look what Ive done and He stuck his finger in the middle of the cake piercing the frosting and actual cake then swirled it all around. I was broken. I couldn't understand why my plans didint work out. I had done nothing wrong, my goal had no malicious intent ... Im a "good person" why isnt this working out ?

I was definitely tripping for a couple days. Then I was reminded of a prayer I prayed asking God to "close every door Im not meant to walk through " ... now why did I say that . He was serious and quick!

What comforted me was remembering that my life isnt mine.  I say all that to say, sometimes we ask God for things and He does it but it doesn't look like what we thought. Being chosen or accepting the purpose for your life can come at a cost. Sometimes it may seem unfair to us but really how unfair is it? I believe that God protects us from ourselves.Meaning every "no" , un-returned phone call, non promotion,  letters starting out with .. "thank you for your interest in ________ " and "I think we should see other people" was actually for our protection. What if it was God's way of guiding you on the right path?

"Remembering the Times You Could Have Quit but You Hit Continue"

The video below is called  "Instruction on a Bad Day" ... I thought it was GREAT and wanted to share. I love how its real! "Remembering the Times You Could Have  Quit but You Hit Continue" was a line in the video that I thought was so dynamic ... did I mention how much I enjoyed this video ... 
* I included quotes below from the video  

I don't know about you but when life is uncomfortable I don't want to hear WHACK cliches, half of a scripture, social media self-proclaimed life coaches posting things for "likes" ...  I need something REAL! I want to hear how you made it, I want to hear something with substance, adding to my life.

"If today is as bad as it gets understand that tomorrow, today is over"

I first saw the video on www.upworthy.com (I'm not affiliated with them in any way just giving kudos where its due) and I really like it mainly because it s about something .. investing in people! Don't get me wrong "ratchet" tv, fun times, and sporting all have their time but I believe there's more to this thing called life with a greater meaning. I'm so over the "social media life" where people post only the best, telling half the story, and nothing seems genuine ...motivation seems to be the acceptance of others. We are REAL people, going through REAL life situations, in need of REAL solutions. 

"Life is going to come at you with hard times and tough choices , your voice is your weapon" 

The same way that I seek encouragement from various sources I want to be a source as well, I feel its my duty. That's why I appreciate the site so much ... it uses Social Media and all kinds of technology to bring important issues to light and brighten someone's day. 

"Scrape away every dark cloud trying to blind us from the truth... truth that whether we see it or not, the sun and moon are there, ALWAYS" 

Thanks for reading, have a great day!

Don't Stop, Don't Give Up

I'm wrapping up this round of edits on my resume reel and the computer won't export the file. Can you say ANGRY ? I found multiple jobs that I think fit exactly what Id like to do but I have to submit a reel to be considered, w/o the file exporting the reel cant be completed. Its like finishing something you put so much work into then at the very end the computer crashes ... I'm like really? In real life? Then I needed to use FCP (Final Cut Pro) to bring all the clips together but only have access to adobe premiere (long story) ... blah blah blah I'm not in the business of complaints but results! 

My first thought was FORGET IT ... I'll finish it tomorrow. While I'm off being angry at the computer, my competition is working. While I'm complaining about whats not going right , someone else is applying. This little baby sums it up perfectly.  :-) She made my day ! 

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,

When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,

When the funds are low and the debts are high,

And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,

When care is pressing you down a bit-

Rest if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,

As every one of us sometimes learns,

And many a fellow turns about

When he might have won had he stuck it out.

Don't give up though the pace seems slow -

You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than

It seems to a faint and faltering man;

Often the struggler has given up

When he might have captured the victor's cup;

And he learned too late when the night came down,

How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out -

The silver tint in the clouds of doubt,

And you never can tell how close you are,

It might be near when it seems afar;

So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit -

It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

Fear Is "Socially Acceptable Insanity"

Fear: (Noun) a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat

 is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid. Synonyms: foreboding, apprehens-ion,consternation, dismay, dread, terror, fright, panic, horror, trepidation, qualm. Antonyms: courage,security, calm, intrepidity.

Fear can not be seen but its often times a driving force in our lives to do or not do something, but have you ever thought about why ? This man of wisdom  speaks to the issue ... get your pen and paper because class is officially in session. 

After watching, lets pledge to do better, take risks, denying fear its hold on our lives ... its our world ! Speak it until you believe it! Be your biggest supporter ... you ARE a successful business person, you ARE in the new job, you HAVE enough money to use wisely paying bills and savinig ...  Let fear know who's boss ! 

Hi I'm Shekinah- The Motivator ... George Bernard Shaw Life Motto

 Hey I'm Shekinah (Shu Ki nah)  :-) ... the Motivator 

I decided to start a blog because in my own pursuits of dreams and goals and just life period I find myself in need of motivation or encouragement of some kind. I scan Facebook, feverishly watch videos on YouTube, have convos with friends, Google all kinds of things ... whatever necessary to get me going. A couple years ago I started sending "monday motivations" to friends and loved ones and I thoroughly ENJOY it.  I want to share the wealth .

I refuse to be alive, suck up air on this earth and not make a difference, or affect change of any kind. Its my belief that EVERY life has a purpose and I want to fulfill mine and I'd like to encourage YOU to fulfills yours. Life is a grand opportunity!

 The motto I live by is EXACTLY summed up by George Bernard Shaw when he says: 

This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community, and as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no "brief candle" for me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.

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