The Uncommon Dream will require Uncommon Focus
Obviously I lost my focus for a few days. But I am working to regain that focus back. How am I doing this? With Carlos' help and encouragement, I am in the works of an affirmation statement that will address my distractions, the circumstances around me that I really have no control over, and allow me to see, hear, live and believe the truth of my being. To speak truth into my thoughts and to transform my mind from my old way of thinking to a new way of thinking. This is an ongoing process, because something always shows up that we were not expecting.
There is a passage in the Good Book that really illustrates what happens when you take your eyes off your goal.Whatever your goal is, if you get distracted and look at the circumstances(the storms of life) around you that cause you to be distracted, be fearful and to doubt, you will sink. We need to have an uncommon focus on that goal so we don't look at the storm and doubt and think that our storms are bigger than our Dream/goal. I guess you can say these "storms" are dream stealers. We need to believe in our Dreams. Faith is required to reach your dreams. Losing focus is also losing faith. You have to sometimes believe what you can not see or think is impossible to reach your goal. But when you do sink, you can be assured that when you ask for it, help is there. Even before Peter stepped out of the boat he was already affirming what his goal was..he just had to step out in faith and keep his eyes on his goal.
Obviously I lost my focus for a few days. But I am working to regain that focus back. How am I doing this? With Carlos' help and encouragement, I am in the works of an affirmation statement that will address my distractions, the circumstances around me that I really have no control over, and allow me to see, hear, live and believe the truth of my being. To speak truth into my thoughts and to transform my mind from my old way of thinking to a new way of thinking. This is an ongoing process, because something always shows up that we were not expecting.
There is a passage in the Good Book that really illustrates what happens when you take your eyes off your goal.Whatever your goal is, if you get distracted and look at the circumstances(the storms of life) around you that cause you to be distracted, be fearful and to doubt, you will sink. We need to have an uncommon focus on that goal so we don't look at the storm and doubt and think that our storms are bigger than our Dream/goal. I guess you can say these "storms" are dream stealers. We need to believe in our Dreams. Faith is required to reach your dreams. Losing focus is also losing faith. You have to sometimes believe what you can not see or think is impossible to reach your goal. But when you do sink, you can be assured that when you ask for it, help is there. Even before Peter stepped out of the boat he was already affirming what his goal was..he just had to step out in faith and keep his eyes on his goal.
'And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. ”'
—Matthew 14:23-33Today's Eats : still not 100%, but I am not aiming for 100%, yet. about 96% good eats.
Today's Workout: HIIT and Abs. felt the burn on the abs. yeah!
Less than 50 days for this phase of my plan. I need to step it up ! Can I go 50 days without missing any workouts and eating to plan?
Today's Attitude: regaining focus, hopeful.
Today's Gratitude: Believing that whatever I go through, good will always come out of it, even if I can't see it right away.
Writing Project:
This is something else I have been distracted from working on. Belief is a big factor, but I am moving in the right direction with that. The more positive comments I get in regards to my blog posts here are instilling belief in me.
When You Announce The Uncommon Dream, Those Who Believe In You Will Be Encouraged And Energized To Assist You.Carlos DeJesus has been a huge factor in this project for me. It was with his encouragement that I do this. My mother is also a huge source of encouragement. She told me today she is excited about this and wants me to hurry up and write it so she can read it. She has been reading my blog posts and is loving what I am writing. My mother has always been my biggest cheerleader.
Your Recognition Of The Uncommon Dream Birthed By God Will Unlock Your Greatest Ideas, Creativity And Energy To Create A Truly UNCOMMON LIFE.
My mother helped me brainstorm some ideas on my ebook today. One of my distractions for this is, believe it or not, my computer. So what I am going to do is get me a journal and start handwriting there and then transpose onto the computer from there. We had some "format" ideas ,too. But for now I will focus on just writing...writing from my heart.
I am blessed to be able to be here (along for the ride, so to speak) as you announce and reveal your uncommon dream. Your words are daily inspiration! Remember in times you lose faith in yourself (that danged, "Who am I to be writing this for others?" voice) that God gave you a story that only you can tell. He gave you a life that only you can live. He gave you a voice that is unique and beautiful and encouraging. If you don't share it, there is no one else who can, and your silence will leave a hole in our lives that only you could have filled.
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