Morning Meds 4.11 Why Do We Fall

It's still my favorite morning meds (Morning Meds ,Day 1). I can read it over and over.  And since it's the beginning of the Jewish New Year, I thought I'd share it with you again as well as the motivation behind it. It was December, 2013 when I first saw this video and like the children of Israel marching around the walls of Jericho, I watched it once a day for a week and one day 7 times altogether. I was beating the fear out of me, and I was deciding the kind of life I was going to live. And in all due respect to those who think I "deserve this happiness" that is manifesting in my life now, I want to let you know how on purpose all this is. You need to know I'm not lucky. You need to know I made a decision to be blessed, and I then acted accordingly. Because not everyone is lucky, but everyone can decide.       Motivational Video

Good Grief

Morning Meds 4.10

Good Grief   Hey guys, I have a friend. A friend of 20 years, a friend through thick and thin. A friend whose daughter died this week. And he wrote this beautiful Facebook post about screw your prayers for peace. And he put it much better than that. But I so get it. And it's called Good Grief, because if nothing you can say will bring his daughter back then of course, there's nothing you can say. So the only thing I can relate his depth of emotion to is the passion I feel for racial healing in this country. I started a Facebook group about it if you'd like to hear more. But I wrote this poem to honor my friend, and because I need some good grief myself. Stop the world I wanna get off And be with my friend whose daughter was lost And solve the problems that racism caused By shaking my finger at America and saying Play nice with your brother! And your daddy didn't mean it like that! And we can't all just get along When everything is broken like this and sometimes there is no inspiration Sometimes your prayers for peace should have worked yesterday Because there is no greater loss than that of a child that you brought into your world Ask America But don't ask me Cuz only God knows How to bring a dead soul Back to life

Labor Days

Morning Meds 4.9 Labor Days   I haven't had this intense of a week in my life that I can remember, and more like it are coming, which is why I'm excited to get more help in my business. And though I'm tired and still a little nasally from allergies this week, this is also the kind of activity and productivity I've always dreamed of. Let my lack of feeling particularly inspirational this week remind you of the importance of refreshing yourself this holiday weekend and regularly. I leave you with the evening prayer of my daughter a couple of days ago, "And may mom rest and take care of herself like she's always telling her clients to do." Yeah, thanks for that. :)

Are We There Yet?

Morning Meds 4.8

Have you noticed how tall the cornstalks are? I normally don't pay those kinds of things any attention, but as I found a cool back road the other day I was struck by how they seemed to just tower in the field. So, aren't these things ready to come down yet? I thought, how much taller can they get, as it is some of them look like they're about to lean over. And isn't that how we feel sometimes. How much longer God? Helllooooo, I'm over HERE! Man, do I get it. Now that I'm seeing come true for me a long standing dream, I am looking back with great understanding of why I waited and the exact preparations God was making in my life. I also hope for you that you will have that experience, kind of like pregnancy. All the carrying and waiting, all the labor and pains, melting away like wax when you hold that manifested miracle in your arms. And if you're screaming in the backseat of the car of life, "God, are we there yet?!?" Our Father is so good to let you out at the rest stop and stretch your legs, He feels your pain, but child, you're just not there...until your there.

Breaking My Stride -- Safety Edition

Morning Meds 4.7

Breaking My Stride -- Safety Edition Maybe I just needed a faster dog. Well, a lot has happened since last week. First of all I've fallen in love with the born to run movement. It is a brilliant Ted Talk that introduced the world to one of the newest oldest ideas (see video). As I did my research I received some wisdom that I was probably teaching myself to over-stride last week. (I would post the link, but I don't want you learning bad habits!) So before the new knee pain I was feeling got worse, I went back to my ordinary stride...but guess what? I'm still running WAY faster. I wish I'd ever clocked it, but my heart's beating and my ability to catch up with Roscoe bear witness. The only physical explanation for this is just pushing myself more since I saw myself do it last week, and something about me mowing my center of gravity. I'm defintely able to do more than I can explain. And it feels awesome! The point is my friends, yes you can! You can do it! You can do it safely! And you can reach your goals sustainably. And you can encourage the next runner beside you at the same time! (See the video for more on that!)

Breaking My Stride

Morning Meds 4.6

Breaking My Stride Though this phrase normally refers to someone being pulled off their game, this week I had an awesome experience breaking a perceived barrier. Perhaps I’ve been inspired by a certain tri-athlete, who shall for not much longer remain nameless. And perhaps my mom’s competitive streak is coming out in me, but I’m not too keen on having a running buddy who has to slow down a bunch for me. So last week, the first time in a while I’ve gotten to run without a dog by my side, I got the thought to stretch my legs out a bit, pretend like I was my long-legged daughter Michaela. And sure nuff I did it! Then after about 2 years of running at this same comfy pace, I actually got faster! I was like, I wonder how long I can keep this up without exhaustion. But I just kept going and going. For someone who only works out to maintain her weight, this was really exhilarating. So I’m making goals now, gonna run a 5K this fall. And I’m excited to see what all happens! You ever stop to wonder if you’re more of a “tough mudder” than you thought? (That’s more competition language for you newbies.) Look for ways to push past your weaknesses this week. Stretch your legs a bit and share your journey with someone else who needs encouragement.

Surprised By Love, Pt 4

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Surprised By Love, Pt 3

Morning Meds 4.4 Surprised By Love, Pt. 3 So, who joins Plentyoffish.com on Saturday and has Mr. Wonderful on their door by Tuesday? I mean, that's as good as Amazon.com! So I'm not even sure that just happened to me, but if it did happen, it's only because of God. You see, I asked God back in September if I could join a dating site and He said not yet. I asked again Friday night and He said ok. Moral of the story is, I am such a different person relationality than I was in September of 2014 it's crazy town! Point being "ask God, obey God, well done." Need some help with that? If you haven't read the PDF copy of my first book, Before You Quit On Your Destiny--Hearing the Voice of God. I'm sure it'll be a blessing to you. I'd love to share with you a few testimonies I've gotten from people that have read it as well. Let God surprise you with His love today. Isaiah 1:19 can be for you! "If you be willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land."

The Kingdom of Heaven is a Perspective Shift

Morning Meds 4.3 The Kingdom of Heaven is a Perspective Shift This is a week of soaking for me. I'm taking in more than I really have to give. My church is having church 5 days straight. That gives me a nice mental and spiritual bath in the Word! But I wanted to give the tip of the iceberg to a revelation that is brewing. It's so powerful when one has identified their unique purpose. The first night was a comedian who explained our lives in terms of setup and punch line. Last night, one of the speakers described life in terms of atmosphere because he is an environmental scientist. Something that I have probably told every client is that "God has a goal. His goal is to increase our faith no matter where we are and who we are." What's so cool about that is this. Jesus never spoke about miracles. He spoke about the Kingdom of Heaven, and miracles came to pass. The Kingdom of Heaven, says the life coach, is a perspective shift. Every week miracles occur in my sessions, which I'm so privileged to witness, because I speak from my unique perspective on life. My greatest prayer is that you find the unique perspective that you've been given for the world. I desire this so that we can take advantage of the miracles only you can manifest.

Fighting Fair

Morning Meds 4.2

Fighting Fair I was planning on doing Part 3 of Surprised by Love, but that will have to wait. I was surprised myself by a fight I got engaged in WITH MYSELF. So how do you fight fair with yourself? 1. Don't blame it on someone else! Most people don't know they're fighting with themselves when another person is involved, but if you have mixed feelings in the relationship, you first have to resolve your internal conflict. 2. Respect the shadow and the light. Listen to both sides of how you feel and truly determine where you're going to land on this issue. When we suppress and don't acknowledge how we feel, it never goes away, and we take it out on others. 3. Honor your special needs. Now's not the time for "shoulds." What do you really need to get through this? Not stuff it down or not deal with it, but deal with it. Have the hard conversations, be vulnerable, be alone.  Take care of you. These are my rules for fighting with myself. Feel free to use them until you come up with yours, because you don't have to put up with internal conflict indefinitely.

Surprised By Love, Pt 2

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Surprised By Love

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Surprised By Love "Love wins" is the motto of my church. So it's been interesting to see America pick up that phrase in support of alternate marriage. As I was discussing the concept of "hating the sin and loving the sinner" with a client, I talked about how there are so many elements to love that are very surprising. How are we showing the surprising side of love? When Jesus loved people they were always surprised at what His love called Him to do. And there was definitely no canned response. His love was tailored to what specific people needed at the time. He stayed present and alert to what was spiritually evident at the time. He served people with His love. Has God ever surprised you with His love? Do you need to be surprised by love again? Just ask for it! And how can you surprise someone with love today?

All I want for summer is...

Morning Meds 3.9

All I want for summer is...  I enjoyed my little writing break courtesy of my smart kiddos. And including their blog takeover, this has already been a summer to remember. We've been enjoying the 100 days of summer challenge (see below) and providing a foster home for a beautiful puppy in transition. We've been giving and growing together. I couldn't have made a better plan than what God had in mind. And all I want for the rest of these few months is to continue learning and loving each other. I've never felt quite this much urgency to enjoy my children and I'm glad I'm living in the moment well enough to recognize how much they're changing and life is changing. The time to be together and enjoy each other is NOW. Being present is a full time job! It requires shaking off the fears of the past and worries about the future. May you fully enjoy your employment called life.

Morning Meds, Minor Edition (Part 2)

Morning Meds 3.8

I asked my children to write for you these past two weeks. I asked them to write something inspirational. One meaning we came up with is if someone's sad you can cheer them up. I said there should also be a lesson in there, like something you've learned. This is Christian's take. Morning Meds, Minor Edition (Part 2) By Christian Jordan if someone was sad I would do something to cheer them up and there are some things I can do. I could teach them how to walk correctly. Some people don't know how to walk. I could also surprise them with a present. That'll turn the frown upside down. I could also take them to a place to buy them something that changes their sadness. Maybe I could teach them about God and His love for them. Those are the things I would do to make someone feel happy. I learned that if you are sad or lost, a person can take you home. God knows how well behaved you have been. Man looks at the outside appearance, but God looks at the heart.

The Days (Good and Bad)

Morning Meds 3.7

The Days (Good and Bad) By Michaela Jordan There are certain days in life, that are filled with pain and strife. And there are certain days, where something destroys your ways. Let your problems float away like bubbles, because there are days with no troubles. Yes there are problem free days, it’s true. Just don’t let the bad days ruin YOU being YOU.