My 500 words day 8

Things I learned form my reading today.

The author spoke a lot about inner intuition, the inner voice, that gut feeling. he said that everyone has got intuition but it needs to be developed. There were stories about people that followed their intuition nad made big business deals.

Developing intuition requires meditation.  He told a story about going for a meditation retreat that involved meditating from 6am to 10pm daily for a week. He said by the fourth day he started receiving insights for challenges he had been struggling with.

One interesting story he shared is about the gods, when they decided to hide information from man, they had many suggestions like the highest mountains or deepest valleys but they  finally decided to hide the information deep within man himself. You know this agrees with a scripture in the bible that  says Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, But a man of understanding will draw it out.  Prov 20:5.

How can I draw out counsel from my inner being, the suggestion is to learn to be quiet and listen to what your heart is saying. Achieving that level of quietness will be a big deal for me.

Human beings are spirit beings we become so material that we don’t believe any thing we cannot see. But the bible says the things that are not seen are more real then the things that are seen.

 While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18

Faith is the evidence of things not seen Heb 11:1. the evidence of things not seen is an inner knowing a strong confidence in what you believe. It is the Holy spirit that puts faith in people.

They say your brain is in its most creative stage when you are quiet.

With this information I have I intend to develop a a habit of meditation, short periods like 5 minutes first then increase the time.

There are meditation programs I can follow online. Meditation seems mystical but it looks like even business men take time to meditate; not only monks like I used to imagine. So I imagine if I start meditating today  would I start getting answers immediately? I don’t know but I will attempt and see.

Today I thought  I didn’t have anything to write, I thought I will just pass and miss out on my 500 words but somehow I remembered the book I was reading and decided to write a little about them. I have read a few books in the past two days, principles of success by Jack Canfield and Fourth Dimension volume 2 Paul Yongi Cho.  I have picked up another book Think and Grow Rich.

Do books automatically make one success? I wish, someone said you can’t get something for nothing, there is always a price to pay. I will pay, I hope you will too.

This posts are just write ups that I let out of my head, some paragraphs are from somewhere deep others are just a collection of words. I hope you find something useful in between.

Ciao people, please post a comment.

My 500 words day 7

Dear Little One,

You are brilliant, that’s why you’ve been given the opportunity to study far from home. Don’t be afraid, you’ll be fine, you dad and mum will be fine, your siblings will be okay. You’ll miss them but it’s just for a while you’ll see them again. The journey is a long one, just sleep through it. Look at how beautiful the landscape is, see how the vegetation changes as you move from north to south west. This is a great opportunity to know your country.

Learn to take care of your stuff, you are responsible now. Wash your whites every day. Keep your locker orderly. Don’t misplace you buckets, plates and cutlery.

I know you don’t have much but I believe you have everything you need.

This is a new experience, you are a bit disadvantaged but you can learn. Make friends with people that are better than you and learn from them. Don’t let fear control you. Be courageous, tell the truth. You’ll meet some bullies. Don’t let them belittle you, when you can’t stand up to them report them. Have your own ideas, don’t just follow people. Get to know the people that are your true friends.

Pray always, use your gifts for the glory of God. You have God given talents.

Enjoy learning, focus on what you know. You are beautiful, never think you are not. You will grow, you will blossom like a butterfly.

God will take care of you. Some people are going to hurt you. Don’t hold on to hurts, let it go.

Dear child you dad and mum are praying for you, I know it’s hard to leave home at such a young age but it’s to you advantage. It is part of the building blocks for your future. God has great plans for you. He will help you achieve them.

Remember where you come from. You folks are depending on you. You’ll not have visitors on visiting days sometimes but when someone comes appreciate what they give you, it’s a great favor. Learn to say thank you.

Daddy is going to be fine, God will provide for him.

Those long journeys are going to be adventurous.  Angels are watching over you child. You will never be stranded, it will seem so sometimes but God will make a way out.

You’ll grow to love your school, you’ll have a lot of friends crazy ones, nice ones and funny ones. You’ll have lots of stories to share. You’ll enjoy rare experiences. It’s all for a purpose.

Enjoy yourself girl, everything is going to be alright.

Sarah

Looking back I guess it turned out alright. God was there all the way. Just as he was with you then, he will be with you now. Learn from those around you. Don’t let situations overwhelm you. Learn, life is an adventure, look at how the seasons change. Don’t let your experiences be wasted. Everything happens to make you better. Don’t be afraid, don’t let fear control you, don’t look down on yourself, you are much more than you know. God is counting on you.

My 500 words day 6

The word for today is desire. What is desire? A desire is a wish or a longing for something or a particular outcome. Some desires are so strong that they ache and they move you to action. I think God loves such desires. I believe god is interested in passionate people. The scriptures say ‘I wish you were hot or cold but because you are lukewarm I’ll spit you out of my mouth.

A strong desire causes you to pursue the object of your desire.  Mike Murdock says pursuit is the proof of desire.

The desire of a lazy man kills him for his hands refuse to labor. Prov 21:25

The soul of a lazy man desires and has nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich. Prov 13:4

Laziness is the lack of desire to expend effort; it is disinclination to work or activity.

Diligence is defined as determination, careful and persistent effort. So, desire without careful and persistent effort is capable of killing someone.

Strong desires compel you to act.

There are things you want in life and you don’t owe anyone apologies for that.

In quietness you find strength.

Don’t let failure, fear, or gossip stop you from doing what you want.

Take advantage of the power of imagination, it is a gift from God.

Don’t be lazy. Don’t be shy be true to you inner self.

Don’t be afraid of failure or success.

Take the time to see yourself in the body you want, in the clothes you want, in the house you want in the car you want.

Follow through with you plans. don’t give up because you are alone.

Do only things that will produce the results you are seeking. Don’t shortchange yourself.

Keep a picture or a write up of your desired future and keep on looking at it, humans are very forgetful.

Take advantage of the grace and excellence around you.

Be the best at what you do.

Use the knowledge you have, don’t be a fool.

Train your voice; there is nothing bad in being the best. Take inventory of your life.

Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth and subdue it. This is a whole lot of work. The sky is big enough for every bird to fly in so is the world big enough for everyone to succeed in. this is the day that the lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day to start. Sow seeds, create dreams, start something.

My purpose is to be a role model, in health, work, family and spirit. To show people what is possible, to let them know there are no limits.

I want to give my children tools and room to be leaders in life. Teach them attitudes to live by. Help them build success habits.

I want to live life abundantly, Jesus said I have come that they might have life and have it more abundantly. I want to live in truth.

Ciao till tomorrow.

My 500 words day 5

Today was a great day. The word for today is fear. What is fear? What does it mean to be afraid?

The dictionary says fear is a distressing emotion triggered by impending danger, evil or pain whether the threat is real or imagined. It’s funny that the impending danger may be imagined. To be afraid means to be worried that something undesirable will happen.

Why do we expect undesirable things to happen to us? I definitely want good things to happen to me but I find easier expecting bad things. Is it the fear of disappointment or is it because the world is already messed us. Whatever the case we should always look for and expect good things.

Fear brings torment. Torment means extreme physical and mental pain. I don’t like the pain fear brings. Fear paralyzes to be paralyzed is to lose the ability to move. Fear causes stomach upsets. Fear makes a person indecisive. You lose opportunities when you fear. Fear is a spirit. It is invisible but it’s real. You don’t see it; you only see its effects and its results.

I have had issues with fear. And the reason for my fears where only imaginations but it felt so real, sometimes the cause of fear is utterly ridiculous. I have been afraid that God was angry with me, I have been afraid of rejection, I have been afraid of people’s reaction to my success. How can you expect something undesirable to come out of being successful? I have been afraid of people not liking me. Fear can be irrational.

God is so gracious, he knows us and knows our fears, he has made provisions to help us overcome. I read a scripture today and it gave me courage. Psalm 91.5 you shall not be afraid…  I shall not be afraid because I go to God for refuge.

Perfect love cast a way fear because there is no fear in love. How does this work?

I don’t know how this works yet but I am going to find out. But one thing I am certain about is that God has not given me the spirit of fear but he has given me the spirit of power, the spirit of love and a sound mind. 2^nd Tim1:7. So whenever fear attacks I know what to do, I show it the door because there is no space in my life for it. So my next research is to find out how perfect love casts out fear. I hope I’ll be able to find answers by tomorrow.

God has been very gracious to me today. Tomorrow would have been tough navigating my family to and from church without the car but God has made a way. One thing I kept saying over and over was tomorrows going to be great and it is.

I am grateful to God for giving my husband a safe trip. I am also thankful because my children were alright. All is well. God is good. Ciao people.

My 500 words day 4

My bucket list;

In no particular order and it may change with time;

o   Achieve and stay on my ideal weight 68kg

o   Run a marathon

o   Climb a mountain

o   Learn French

o   Live abroad (outside Africa)

o   Learn Lawn tennis

o   Learn how to swim

o   Sing professionally

o   Go to music school

o   Work with or for UNICEF

o   Do public speaking

o   Do bungee jumping

o   Write books(become an author)

o   Do stand-up comedy(nah lie)

o   Fly first class

o   Go on a cruise

o   Meet Don Moen

o   Meet Myles Munroe

o   Eat Paleo for a month

My favorite movies

o   Coach Cater

o   Facing the gaints

o   Anything  Madea

o   New years eve

o   The Shawsank redemption

o   Rush hour 1

o   Rush hour 2

o   The sound of music

o   Lean on me

o   The internship

o   Les miserable

o   Gladiator

o   Hotel Rwanda

o   Akeelah and the bee

o   The lion king

o   Pocahuntas

o   Mulan

o   Alladin

Favorite TV shows

o   The Cosby show

o   The mentalist

o   Elementary

o   Law and order

o   Special Victims Unit

o   CSI NY

o   CSI MAIMI

o   CSI LA

o   Monk

o   Modern Family

o   My wife and kids

Favorite Books

o   A voice in the wind

o   As sure as dawn

o   An echo in the dark

o   Atonement child

o   Deadline

o   The fist of God

Hobbies

o   Trying out new recipes

o   Watching movies

o   Searching for information

o   Thinking

o   Teasing people

Writing lists is not my favorite thing to do. It’s always better to have a topic pre planned.

Todays 500 words have been tough to write because e I really did not have anything prepared.

My day was okay. I collected my test results and did the ultra sound everything was normal except an ovarian cyst. So why am having hormonal imbalances? I am not worried though. I’ll get over this. My first plan is to lose 10kg and then another and then another. One of the risk actors of this hormonal issues is being overweight so I’ll deal with that and let nature take its course.

How am I going to lose this 10kg, I am looking at following a low carb plan. I have dabbled into low carbs a few times but never succeeded, I think I am always double minded when I am doing low carb because of the cons. If I can just let go of the doubts and look at it as an experiment one week at a time it will really be great.

Running I actually mean jogging is part of the plan. 3 days jogging 3 days strength and one day rest.

Sleeping early is another factor to consider. I sleep late. Yesterday I slept at about 1.am for no valid reason.

I have to research the relationship between late sleep and hormonal imbalances. Whatever it takes I am going to deal with this and overcome. So here we are close to the end of my write up for today.