Obstacles and Road Blocks

By Ray L. January 22nd, 2012, under Building You

How can Obstacles and Roadblocks be useful?

Pick up a weightlifting bar without weights- you won’t get bigger or stronger.

Jog a 300 meter track with no intensity or focus- you won’t get faster.

Take a class to learn material that you already know- you won’t get smarter.

Here is the point…growth comes from things, people, and situations that causes us discomfort. The moment when we feel like we don’t know what to do, when we don’t know where to go, when we have to step back and take a moment to think about “what next”, that’s when we start to grow.

This is why it is so important that we not despise obstacles and road blocks. Although, they are challenging, although they appear to be too difficult at times, although they can bring bruises and pains with them, they are essential for growth. I know…they don’t feel good during the process, but look back after the challenge has been completed or the road block has been overcome and what do you see? Growth.

So, next time things get hectic, next time you feel like a situation is tough, next time you have to deal with difficult people, instead of complaining- rejoice because you are growing.

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Wheat- Dangerous and Unhealthy?

By Ray L. January 15th, 2012, under Thought Provoking

Listen, I know you are not going to believe this, because I don’t. But I must tell you because it is my obligation to share with you things as I learn them. So here it goes…

Wheat is not good for you!

I was talking to a young lady a few days ago. She was telling me that she was going to be doing a class on health. And of course I am always looking for ways to be more healthy. So, I listened. She started talking about some of the diseases we have seen spiked in recent decades- heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, etc. Her next statement made my jaw drop. “Those things are all caused by the wheat we currently eat.”

What?

That’s right! What the so called nutritionists and health professionals have been telling us to eat more of is actually what is causing our poor health. No way! Yes way!

The author of Wheat Belly, William Davis, actually breaks down this reality. He is a practicing cardiologist. He explains how he slipped up on the wheat revelation accidentally while recommending some healthier living habits to his patients.

He talks about after suggesting some of his patients remove wheat from their diets for 90 days to see if that made a difference, that upon their next visit, those patients weighed 20, 30, and 50 lbs less. They were now diabetes-free, asthma was all but gone, and they had more energy. Of course, this caused the doctor to launch head first into a wheat research, and he found more than he was looking for. He discusses all of this information and more in Wheat Belly.

Do yourself a favor, pick up the book today. It is eye-opening and amazing. I am sold and will remove wheat from my life starting today.

* If you made a New Year’s Resolution to lose those unwanted pounds and maybe some belly fat, a wheat-less diet may be your answer. Get the book and you will see what I mean.

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More Great Websites

By Ray L. January 8th, 2012, under Uncategorized

 

Check out the “More Help” Page on this site for some of the best resources for motivation, inspirational, self help and much more.

 

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“Resolve” 2012

By Ray L. January 1st, 2012, under Inspirational

2012 is upon us.

What is your New Year’s resolution?

We have been asked that question a thousand times or so. Sometimes, we even ask ourselves “What is my resolution this year?” Then, we go about trying resolute (or resolve) something that has been a problem for us or something that we want to change to make us better people.

And, you know how the story goes. We work really hard for the first three months to make our resolutions a reality. However, by April, we resolute back to our regular selves, our normal routines, and our complacent lifestyles.

This year, I took a different road. Instead of making a resolution, I decided to just “be”.

What does it mean to “be”. Simply put, to “be” means that I will not “try” to do anything, I will not “try” to be anything, I will not “try” to make anything happen. BUT, I understand who I am, what God has called me to be, and what I should be doing. So, today versus making a resolution (or dreaming) to do or be something that I am not, I will just “be”. I will “be, me.

What about you? Do you know who you are? Do you know hat your purpose on this earth is? Do you know what God has blessed you to do and what He has called you to do? If so, then I challenge you to “be”.

Be just that- who you are and what God has called you to be. Nothing more and nothing less.

Let’s not spend another year trying to duplicate someone else, trying to look like someone else, trying to talk like someone else, trying to walk like someone else, or even trying to do what someone else is doing. This is ultimately the reason why we waste so many years of our lives. We walk down the road that someone else has paved. That’s not your road. Make your own road and see where it leads you.

“Be” who you are and don’t be surprised when the success you have been hoping for comes knocking on your door faster than you ever imagined.

It’s okay to “be” you. That is what the world is waiting on – you!

2012- Resolve to “be” you and only you.

 

 

 

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Use Your Money Maker

By Ray L. December 17th, 2011, under Building You

If I was to ask you what your money maker is, what would you tell me?

Many would immediately think of the current place of employment. That is probably not your money maker. A job,  maybe, but not your money maker.

The truth of the matter is that most don’t know what their money maker is. First, let’s define what I mean when I say “money maker.”

There is something that separates you from the crowd. Their is a gift or talent you have that causes you to stand out from everyone else. It makes you different. It causes you to be unique. It is your money maker. Why do I call it your money maker?

You will not become mega successful doing things that everyone else is doing.

If you want to go to the next level in your life, if you want to make more money than you have ever made before, and if you want to remove yourself from the crowd of the average, find out what your true talent and gift is.

Do you write like no one else? When you come in the room, does it all of a sudden brighten up? Can you budget well and live a comfortable life without living below your means? Do you have a way with words that encourage even the most brokenhearted? These things may be your money makers. I know numerous people who are making lots of money because they have these talents.

So, do you want to step into your purpose and not worry about financial problems anymore? Are you tired of working a job you hate with people you don’t like? This is what you should do.

Find your money maker and start polishing it up. Put it into action. Who knows where you may be in three years. Possibly, in a better place (a much better place) than you are today.

So, go for it. Use that money maker.


 

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Anti-Social

By Ray L. December 9th, 2011, under Thought Provoking

Who Cares?

Why do we waste so much time watching T.V. shows that specialize in looking into celebrities’ personal lives?

Who cares that Kim Kardashian got married, and divorced all before the season of her tv show ended? What will they do next season? How about for next season, she can get a divorce before she even gets married?

So what, Justin Bieber is on vacation with his girlfriend? No Bieber fever here.

Alec Baldwin was kicked off a plane. Really? Was he the first person ever to get kicked off? Let’s talk about those who never got on.

J Lo has separated from Mark Anthony and is dating a 24 year old dancer. Oh well, she loves dancing and she loves younger dancers! Whoop de do!

So what. So what! So what!!!

Here’s my point…We really don’t care and should we? These people are entertainers (some good and some not), but the truth is that while we pay attention (sometimes too much), we don’t really care.

There are more things, more important things, to be concerned about other than a celebrity and his/her personal life. We have our own personal lives to be concerned. Most times, they are personal lives that are not that  glamorous and even worse than those of the so called celebrities.

The sad thing about it is that while we are watching what is going on in their personal lives, they are getting richer and our lives are getting worse.

Isn’t it time for us to mind our “own” business? Isn’t it time for us to spend 25% of the time figuring out what is wrong with us and 75% of the time trying to fix it? That would leave zero time to worry, pay attention to, or be concerned about someone we know very little about. Enough already.

Going to read a book.

 

 

 

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Don’t Give Up

By Ray L. December 3rd, 2011, under Inspirational

It’s Not Over!

Sometimes we need to hear that. When everything hits our lives at one time, life may seem overwhelming and unbearable. Give us one challenge or one setback and no problem. We can handle that. However, when 10 small challenges or 10 minor setbacks hit us at one time, it is truly a different story. We feel like giving up.

Don’t give up.

Problems are like weights. They build muscle. No, they don’t feel good while you are in the process, but in time you will see the results and it will be well worth it.

The key is persistence. Not giving up when challenges hit, but finding something that works and continue doing it no matter what comes your way. The key is focus. Not paying attention to the “problems” but setting your eyes on the true goal and not being distracted. The key is determination. Making up in your mind what it is that you want to achieve and going for it. The key is never giving up. You were created to succeed and that is exactly what you will do if you “Faint not”.

You can do it.

 

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Check Out My New Book

By Ray L. November 28th, 2011, under Uncategorized

Get Out With Love (Why Adam and Eve Were Really Kicked Out of the Garden) was just published.

You wonder why our economy is the way it is or why your life is not what you want it to be? The answer to that question and every problem that exists in the economic, health, social, and culture arena is found in Genesis (beginning) of the bible. Understand what happened in the beginning of creation, then you will understand why your life is the way it is and how you can overcome any obstacle and live your best life right now.

Only $1.59 on Amazon.com

Get your copy today

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It’s Your Gift, Now Use It?

By Ray L. August 2nd, 2011, under Thought Provoking

I am so amazed, now, that I realize how much time people spend trying to perfect things they are not good at!

 

I mean if you are good at something, why not perfect that and become better. Most of the time, the very thing that you are good at takes little or no effort and is virtually stress-less. The very thing that you are good at will likely be the thing that will bring you wealth, prosperity, and peace.

A famous proverb says “A man’s gift will make room for him and will place him before great kings.”

Contrary to popular belief, one shouldn’t waste time on “trying” to get better at something they are not good at. If you can’t sing, then why waste years trying to become a great singer?

Most people, if they were honest with you, can attest that they have spent years attempting to do something they were not good at. Wasted time.

One man said it like this, “perfect what you are good at and contain what you are not”.

When you realize your success is locked up in your talent, then you will stop chasing empty dreams around and start living the life that you were destined to live.

Do what you are good at doing and your life will become that much more enjoyable.

 

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Self Motivation

By Ray L. May 1st, 2011, under Inspirational, self improvement

There are times in life where you may feel that your self motivation to go on is gone. You may have encountered some bad days. You may have had your share of bad relationships. You may have even had one or two or even more doors shut on you. BUT, it gets better.

Situations are like rain storms. They seem to be very bad when you are in them. You experience all the bad that comes with them. And for a short time, it seems like there is nothing good that can come out of them. However, the moment you find shelter from the storm, you realize that it wasn’t that bad after all. It only seemed bad because you were in it. The worse thing about it is that there is no one around to encourage you and you are probably so depressed, you can’t motivate yourself. Self motivation is gone..

Things change. Situation change. Circumstances change. Don’t give up on life because of the current situation that you are in. Things get better. Much better..

I was talking to this guy who was having some relationship issues. He was caught up and thought that this was it. If this relationship fails, there will probably never ever be another relationship that would work out for him. That couldn’t be further from the truth. As night slaps hands with morning, so does bad times slap hands with good times.

So, if you are having a tough time right now and if you have found yourself in an uncomfortable situation, do yourself a favor and find your self motivation. Get inspired. Do what you need to do to rise above your situation, but whatever you do- DON’T GIVE UP! Tomorrow is just a few hours away. Sure night is dark, but the sun will shine again.

Like a tag team wrestling match, tag hands with joy, peace and love and let them jump into the ring and pound depression, hurt, betrayal and pain for a little while. You stand back and cheer as victory makes his way to the ring..

Don’t give up!.

Ray L.

 

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