Life Coach 180

How do you handle pain when you experience it?

Do you run from pain, embrace it or pray it goes away?

In life you must learn to play hurt.  The phrase “playing hurt” can carry the connotation of the unwise sacrifice of long-term health in pursuit of short-term gains. Like football players who play with a chalk full of pain meds and anti-inflammatory meds to push through injuries that unfortunately became a permanent, debilitating factor in their life long after the season is over.

Instead of rocking’ the name brand sneakers, we tend to live a life in a contrary fashion, like sneakers that are holey and talk back to you.  It is important to embrace your true purpose, or "calling," like stepping into a pair of pristine sneakers.  What I mean is that we have the tendency to settle for worn-out sneakers that no longer serve their purpose. This resonates with personal experiences of wearing worn-out footwear, but also highlights the transformative power of stepping into something new and empowering. The mention of wearing Jordan Eleven’s for the first time created a sense of empowerment and possibility, akin to believing in one's ability to emulate NBA heroes. However, Tommy suggests that this feeling pales in comparison to what God desires for individuals. God's intention is for people to live life to the fullest, which can only be achieved through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Thus, the paragraph underscores the idea of embracing one's purpose and potential, while also emphasizing the spiritual dimension of fulfillment.  This I believe is achieving true fulfill as you begin to walk into the masterpiece you were meant to be.

The term "masterpiece" often connotes the highest value being placed on originality and uniqueness, much like the way custom-designed and original sneakers are valued at higher prices. This analogy prompts a thought-provoking question: why do we, as individuals, enter this world as unique originals only to conform and become mere replicas of others as we go through life? I encourage to seize the present moment by fully embracing your unique purpose and worth. By doing so, you can live authentically and fulfill your true potential.

Learn the power of your uniqueness and discover a renewed hope and passion that sets you apart from others.

Though life may currently feel like a desert and wasteland, take heart because your past doesn’t define your future. It takes the fire of pain to purify the gold that is inside you. You must dwell on the now (what is in front of you). Every twenty-four hours you receive is an opportunity to go 1-0. Maximize your day by focusing on what you can accomplish in the time frame given and erase from your memory what you didn’t accomplish. I want you to imagine walking in the newness of all the things you are hoping to accomplish and achieve. God is sharing that He is making a new way through the desert. He is providing streams in the middle of the scorching sand. This is your time to list all the possibilities and dreams you have. If at the moment it may feel overwhelming, focus on just one or two things you would like to accomplish today.

Impacting others means you must in part vision by creating a buy in.  Jose Perez shares the impact of vision.  He shares, “vision must continue to be fed financially and emotionally.  To sustain vision, it must have a holistic approach.  Simply focusing on financial reward in the long run will result in a lack of passion.  When you align financial reward with the emotional content, longevity will result in business partnership and ministry.  We live in a time where loyalty has waned in organizations of every kind.   Jumping from business venture or job to jobs.  We live in a time called the great resignation in which people are quitting in record numbers.  I believe Jose shares  the secret to re-fuel you as you lead others

In order to sustain vision you must take a holistic approach. Think of a fire that you want to continue to fuel the key burning what are the logs that you're gonna add on to it that provide the fire from going out. That's our approach in business you have to have an emotional log have empathy for your employer for your employees, connection and relationship. There needs to be a log of compensation, are they making enough to sustain their families and to fuel the vision of the company. There also needs to be a log of empowerment does their vision line up with the company's vision to continue to build the bridge Of the organization or for that matter the ministry. How many churches have become so disconnected with their congregation and the community because we follow narrow vision of a pastor and not the broader vision of God. When we consider the needs of the people that we pour into; consider the needs of the community and the impact that it makes, unity will be built. Our energy will always be placed on what we most value.

In this podcast we will explore the importance of finding your purpose. Without direction it will be difficult to navigate through life. The purpose planted in you gives light and passion to guid you to your destiny.

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In this podcast we examine how small steps lead to amazing changes if you remain consistent. The road tomorrow is paved with the habits you form today. It's never too late to start. James Clear breaks down how taking these small steps will transform your life.

An attitude of gratitude must believed out by our actions John F. Kennedy once said, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” It’s not how many gratitude notes you write, rather living a life that reflects gratitude in your actions and deeds.

An Attitude of Gratitude Has a Way of Lighting Flames of Inspiration In Our Hearts

According to Albert Schweitzer, “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” It’s always in the moments when we least expect it, a warm thank you, or an “I appreciate you”, that can make a world of difference.  Each moment of gratitude we show others is like the seeds of a dandelion carried by the wind to propagate in places unknown.  We never know how far it reaches but we can rest assured it will blossom where it lands.

“Unlearn and bring out what you already have,” shares Jay Shetty. Your full potential can only be maximized with experience.  It’s not about being unqualified but being inexperienced. The more experience you gain, the inner being of who God created you to be will be drawn to His purpose. When you protect your purpose, your purpose protects you. Purpose is like a rare gem that needs to be cared for

Today we will explore how taking small steps towards your win will eventually lead you to your destination.

Tom Ziglar shares that most people coast along the slow lane of mediocrity unless they are trying to avoid an accident or get into one. In other words, for mediocre people change must be forced upon them.  Have you heard of the statement that the majority of people only change when they hit rock bottom, if they make it out all together. Today take the first step and be intentional with the things you want to change in your life.  Journal them out in order to visualize them. Next, consider the small steps it will take daily to get you to your destination.

"Do you choose your input, or do you abdicate responsibility?" In other word's are you intentional for what goes in your mind or are you set to automatic? In this lesson we will explore how the proper positive input will transform your life.

In this lesson we will explore the difference between goal setting and problem solving. Both play a vital role in creating the outcome we desire. We will also take time to explore the essence of who we are daily in our quiet time with God.

“Everything that exists originated in the omniscient imagination of the almighty. It was a thought before it became a thing and that includes you. You were once an idea and the imagination of God.” Hold that thought for a minute shares, Batterson.  

•We live our lives forward, but God is working in our lives backward.

•“We are God's workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance”(Ephesians 2:10).

• Translation God is setting you up: When God gives a vision, He makes a provision.

Resource: Batterson, M. (2020). Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less and Accomplish More. Published in the U.S. by Multnomah and imprint of Random House. (p.29-131)

Fate whispers to the warrior, ‘You cannot withstand the storm.’ The warrior whispers back, ‘I am the storm.’ -Unknown

Your brave is someone else’s breakthrough

“The opposite for courage is not cowardice, it is conformity. Even a dead fish can go with the flow.”- Jim Hightower.

Faith does not mean trusting God to stop the storm but trusting Him to strengthen us as we walk through the storm. -anonymous.   Our expectations and out comes are driven by faith; hoping that what we really desire will come out the way we expect.  The desire for a certain outcome in interactions with family, attaining dreams, goals and during urgent circumstances can be so pressing that we wish could appear like a magic trick, the rabbit coming out of a hat.  We have all been there but the quest to remain faithful while we wait isn’t easy, but it’s possible.

One thing is true about life, storms will come, and storms will go. They aren’t predictable but as to when they arrive you can rest assure it’s coming.....“Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” Can we be just like the disciples to doubt in the middle of a crisis and fail to recognize who is beside us? Could it be that the squalls of life that come our way are receiving all our attention?

There is no greater pursuit than the wave of love, which is able to break racial boundaries and reach through the deepest economic divide. This perfect wave awaits you. Proverbs 3:3-4: “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man” (NIV).

Waves come on shore as circumstances to distract and discourage you from getting closer to Jesus who is the true source of peace.  When you feel anxious and frustrated it’s because the waves have pushed you further inland.  It happens when you least expect it.

Never fight the current or go against the wave.  Anger only arises when you take the predisposition to fight back and prove your point.

In this podcast we will be able to develop and equip you in the best practices of parenting in a Biblical context by examining God’s Word as well as scientific research .  So that we can identify your parenting style as well as the past influences that developed it.

In life we can’t prevent a blizzard or a winter storm from being encountered. They both bring freezing and dreary weather and we must adjust and prepare for both.  One comes quickly to over power and consume while the latter has a longer duration intended to beat us down. Anxiety is similar which can approach us in either form but though we can’t control the nature of the storm or season we can predict the outcome.  Anxieties job is to beat you down day  after day with thoughts that give rise to feelings of despair and hopelessness.  But embracing the winter moments can actually be your ticket to freedom.  In this podcast discover the tools to help you navigate through the winter months of anxiety. 

Involves self control and the ability to regulate the environment versus the environment and behaviors of others regulating you.  A thermostat can regulate and control an environment but by contrast a thermometer responds to the environment.  Learn truths to shift from a thermometer to a thermostat.

Real talk from real men being honest with life, family and emotions.  Learn how to triumph by changing your past filters in exchange for spiritual lenses.  Realize that a second chance awaits you by shifting what you believe to be true to what God says is actually true.  

In this episode you will find some tools that can help you power shift through pain and hurts. They will help you develop some new techniques and keep you from reacting in negative ways.  We take a Biblical perspective and utilize 9 tools from Psychology Today.

Have you been feeling stressed and overwhelmed?  Do you feel you have been lugging around not only your burdens but others as well?  You struggle with saying no?  In this podcast you will discover tools to gain your time back as well as personal space while enhancing your relationships.  Resources to set boundaries: