As 2013 is coming to an end, we enter into a special season, the season of reflection. What worked and didn't work for you this year. In this time of reflection try something new. Go inward and look at things only from your perspective on what worked and didn't work for you this year. Allow the focus to shift off of what part others played in your situations and only see what you contributed. I will give you some tips to make this season of reflection rich and life-changing for you:
1. Start with some inspirational or instrumental music playing in the background. Something soothing and/or music with words that will uplift and inspire you. Praise and Worship music is great also.
2. Pray before you begin your introspection. Let the Spirit guide you in this time. Use this prayer time for intercession, meditation and setting your intentions for what you want to get out of the process. Example- I want to see myself more clearly and learn from the hits and misses and how to make my life better. I want to improve my relationships by seeing what I have contributed to them.
3. Have the Word of God with you during this process. You may feel led to search the Holy Scriptures during this time. Certain scriptures may be illuminated to you for a particular situation. The scriptures will give great insight, revelation and confirmation.
4. Have a journal to write down insights and words of wisdom that may be given to you during this time.
5. Be honest and expect change. Don't allow defensiveness, unforgiveness, anger, shame and guilt keep you from dealing with your core issues.
Allow the healing to reach you for true transformation.
6. End in gratitude. Give thanks for this special time and everything that has transpired this year. The great and the challenging. Let his thankfulness be your praise to God.
Remember, it's not how you start, but how you finish. Finish 2013 stronger, wiser, and with more peace and love. Merry Christmas!
Peace and Blessings- U. L. Muhammad
Monday, December 23, 2013
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Do I Need You to See Me?
There are times in our lives when we look for validation from others. This can happen in business, relationships, spiritual and social communities. It can be someone seeing how well you executed a project, someone confirming your calling/ purpose, being recognized for the deserved promotion, or a partner, friend, or family member seeing the sacrifices and attempts you've made for them. Whatever the situation, it's usually from those we admire and respect, and we can sometimes be met with rejection, betrayal, jealousy, and hurt. This can lead to feelings of anger, pain, loss of direction, confusion, and bitterness.
The key is to go inward. Why? Because the one we can change must be dealt with first, ourselves. And through the process of dealing with your emotions and getting healing you discover what's the core issue. As you start this process honor that person by not speaking ill of them. Process first, talk later, if necessary. Discretion is always wise.
First, your validation comes from God. People are just the confirmation. Learn to build a positive self image. Meditate on the Word of God allowing the words to bring life to the dry places within you. Pray and ask God to let you see yourself as you really are. In this process you may discover you need healing and may need professional counseling to assist in going deeper. Seek wise/ Godly counsel about the situation to get clarity. And then begin making changes that will lead to the life you desire.
As you go inward and deal with you, the actions and attitudes of others become illuminated by truth. What might be revealed is they are going through a personal issue, they may be intimidated by you, or they really care and support you and you misread them. Whatever you discover, see it through the lens of grace, mercy, and love. Sometimes what you may discover is they were not who you were supposed to be partnered with. Embrace the truth, and realize there's someone out there that will support, confirm, guide, and love you the way you need to be.
But most of all, there will be a day when someone will come to you seeking validation, hope, guidance and love, and you will remember what you experienced and you will allow Spirit to guide you on what your role should be in their lives, if any.
Do you need people to see you? Sometimes, but how do you see yourself? God sees and is leading you to those who will water what was planted through The Holy Spirit. Every relationship has to be filtered through the Spirit of God. It will lead to divine encounters with less stress, drama, and hurt. Go in wisdom and hope...
Peace and Blessings- U. L. Muhammad
The key is to go inward. Why? Because the one we can change must be dealt with first, ourselves. And through the process of dealing with your emotions and getting healing you discover what's the core issue. As you start this process honor that person by not speaking ill of them. Process first, talk later, if necessary. Discretion is always wise.
First, your validation comes from God. People are just the confirmation. Learn to build a positive self image. Meditate on the Word of God allowing the words to bring life to the dry places within you. Pray and ask God to let you see yourself as you really are. In this process you may discover you need healing and may need professional counseling to assist in going deeper. Seek wise/ Godly counsel about the situation to get clarity. And then begin making changes that will lead to the life you desire.
As you go inward and deal with you, the actions and attitudes of others become illuminated by truth. What might be revealed is they are going through a personal issue, they may be intimidated by you, or they really care and support you and you misread them. Whatever you discover, see it through the lens of grace, mercy, and love. Sometimes what you may discover is they were not who you were supposed to be partnered with. Embrace the truth, and realize there's someone out there that will support, confirm, guide, and love you the way you need to be.
But most of all, there will be a day when someone will come to you seeking validation, hope, guidance and love, and you will remember what you experienced and you will allow Spirit to guide you on what your role should be in their lives, if any.
Do you need people to see you? Sometimes, but how do you see yourself? God sees and is leading you to those who will water what was planted through The Holy Spirit. Every relationship has to be filtered through the Spirit of God. It will lead to divine encounters with less stress, drama, and hurt. Go in wisdom and hope...
Peace and Blessings- U. L. Muhammad
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
I Gotta Help Me, Before I Can Help You!
Have you flown in an airplane and listend to the flight attendant tell you in a case of emergency to put the oxygen mask on yourself first and then any children afterwards? I think this concept is true for all areas of our lives. We have to make sure we are stable and taken care of before we try to help someone else. No need in us dying trying to help someone else before we get the help we need. It sounds logical right? But, so many of us are trying to secure everyone around us and are dying in the process. Our faith, health, joy, relationships, finances, and peace of mind are dying off quickly while we are helping everyone else get their house in order. There has to be a shift in our thinking. This doesn't make us selfish or self-centered. It makes us wise.
Do your work of healing and spiritual practices to make sure you are equipped to extend the hand of help. Allow yourself to see who you really are and make peace with what is illuminated. Be aware of your emotional state and what you feel about situations, before you try to make someone else feel good about them. Make the necessary changes to allow peace and harmony to flow into your life. Live a life of Spirituality with God as the center and the guide. This relationship is attained by your daily spiritual practices- Prayer, Meditation, Reading the Word of God, and Discipleship. Learn what God requires to live a whole and balanced life and incorporate this insight into your life.
So, the next time you want to be someone's saviour, realize you need help first and your help comes from God and others. Receive it, and then give it. Be love. Let the healing begin...
Do your work of healing and spiritual practices to make sure you are equipped to extend the hand of help. Allow yourself to see who you really are and make peace with what is illuminated. Be aware of your emotional state and what you feel about situations, before you try to make someone else feel good about them. Make the necessary changes to allow peace and harmony to flow into your life. Live a life of Spirituality with God as the center and the guide. This relationship is attained by your daily spiritual practices- Prayer, Meditation, Reading the Word of God, and Discipleship. Learn what God requires to live a whole and balanced life and incorporate this insight into your life.
So, the next time you want to be someone's saviour, realize you need help first and your help comes from God and others. Receive it, and then give it. Be love. Let the healing begin...
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Are We There Yet?
Have you felt stuck in that in-between time while you wait on your dreams to manifest? When you want to give up or turn back? Then this vlog will encourage you. When on a trip people often wonder when we will reach our desired destinination. And they usually ask- Are We There Yet?
I share some tools that you can use as you're in the holding pattern. Be encouraged and know it will happen for you, don't quit and keep it moving.
- Find a worthwhile project
- Surround yourself with positive people socially and creativitly
- Keep hope alive
- Give thanks for how far you've come
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Independence Day!
Today is your day for a miracle. The day you drop the baggage, excuses, and drama. The day you embrace everything that will make your life great. So, today get still and allow the Holy Spirit to speak the truth of who you are. Not all your faults and shortcomings, but all the things that make you unique and fabulous. Today you aren't going to depend on anyone to make your life work, it's all on you to make the choices to help you realize your dreams. Get excited about it, run, jump, sing because today you are becoming your authentic self in all your glory! No one can stop this revolution within you but you. So, dig deep, inhale love, joy, and acceptance. And exhale anxiety, fear, lack, and doubt. Today you are making your debut to the world. You have been underground getting yourself together now it's time to reveal the results of your Extreme Life Makeover. Don't apologize for it and show people how to deal with the new and improved you.
Praise and give thanks you made it to today, your Independence Day! Welcome Home!
Peace and Blessings- ULM
Praise and give thanks you made it to today, your Independence Day! Welcome Home!
Peace and Blessings- ULM
Friday, June 21, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013
In The Thick Of Things
There are times when we may feel like we are tangled up and bound by the situations we are facing in life. The times when trouble and turmoil abound and frustration has become our friend. In these moments we tend to be depressed, moody, critical, sad, and short-tempered. And usually the light at the end of the tunnel seems like a dot in the distance.
In these moments I believe there is something great being done. In these tough places greatness is being developed. Pain is being used as the refiner's tool in shaping you to become who you are in your essence. Some think the painful places are here to make people cynical, angry and bitter. But, the truth is this is the place of birthing out the next level of who you are. How do I become this when all hell is breaking loose in my life? By shifting your focus and your thoughts to the true intentions of the situation. Here are some ways you can shift your place of pain to your place of triumph:
First, tap into the source of everything - God. When we learn how to go to the divine it's releasing the burdens of our current situation to one that can handle it all. It is taking the pain and putting in a safe place. It's tapping into peace, love, and forgiveness. This shift allows your load to be lighter and for you to see the truth of who you and others around you are. It also clears your focus, so the light that seemed like a dot in the distance, you realize it's actually bigger, brighter and closer than you thought. This shift also allows you to see how much you are loved and valued by your creator. And you will begin to see solutions and opportunities to make things better.
Second, ask yourself why am I here? Not looking outward to others, but being willing to look within and see if there is any part you played in your current situation. This can be very difficult. This means taking responsibility for your situation. The shift that is the result of this action is you will learn to look at self first and others second. And you will begin to realize patterns and behaviors that may have led you into some of your tough spots. Looking inward also allows you to extend grace and mercy to yourself and others and to put your situation in the right proportion to life. So, what you are facing won't seem so over-whelming and impossible.
Third, give thanks and praises. Learn how to be grateful for what is working in your life. Give thanks that no matter how bad your situation is, it could have been worse. Give thanks for nature, animals, friends, family, and all the beauty around you. Giving thanks, takes the focus off of you and your problems to the bigger picture of the wonders and beauty of life. It helps you to have peace in the midst of your storm and to praise God that this present pain is creating something great within you. Gratefulness allows you to help others while in your hard place and to participate in life. Praise to the creator keeps you humble and expecting miracles. The miracles of the everyday. For example, you made it safely to your destination, you are mentally sound, the love of your pets, friends, and family, even though you may hate your job, you have one. Praise says I believe in you God and I believe this present darkness is birthing greatness out of me.
So, the next time you feel like you are in the thick of things and there is no way out, shift your focus. Realize that it will get better and so will you. This situation is not permanent and there is a purpose to it. Learn your lessons quickly and do your Core Work. Extend the hand of grace and mercy to self and others and recognize the beauty and miracles around you. The truth is you may have some scratches and bruises, but they will heal. Most of all, you will come out wiser, stronger, more loving and living a purposeful life.
In these moments I believe there is something great being done. In these tough places greatness is being developed. Pain is being used as the refiner's tool in shaping you to become who you are in your essence. Some think the painful places are here to make people cynical, angry and bitter. But, the truth is this is the place of birthing out the next level of who you are. How do I become this when all hell is breaking loose in my life? By shifting your focus and your thoughts to the true intentions of the situation. Here are some ways you can shift your place of pain to your place of triumph:
First, tap into the source of everything - God. When we learn how to go to the divine it's releasing the burdens of our current situation to one that can handle it all. It is taking the pain and putting in a safe place. It's tapping into peace, love, and forgiveness. This shift allows your load to be lighter and for you to see the truth of who you and others around you are. It also clears your focus, so the light that seemed like a dot in the distance, you realize it's actually bigger, brighter and closer than you thought. This shift also allows you to see how much you are loved and valued by your creator. And you will begin to see solutions and opportunities to make things better.
Second, ask yourself why am I here? Not looking outward to others, but being willing to look within and see if there is any part you played in your current situation. This can be very difficult. This means taking responsibility for your situation. The shift that is the result of this action is you will learn to look at self first and others second. And you will begin to realize patterns and behaviors that may have led you into some of your tough spots. Looking inward also allows you to extend grace and mercy to yourself and others and to put your situation in the right proportion to life. So, what you are facing won't seem so over-whelming and impossible.
Third, give thanks and praises. Learn how to be grateful for what is working in your life. Give thanks that no matter how bad your situation is, it could have been worse. Give thanks for nature, animals, friends, family, and all the beauty around you. Giving thanks, takes the focus off of you and your problems to the bigger picture of the wonders and beauty of life. It helps you to have peace in the midst of your storm and to praise God that this present pain is creating something great within you. Gratefulness allows you to help others while in your hard place and to participate in life. Praise to the creator keeps you humble and expecting miracles. The miracles of the everyday. For example, you made it safely to your destination, you are mentally sound, the love of your pets, friends, and family, even though you may hate your job, you have one. Praise says I believe in you God and I believe this present darkness is birthing greatness out of me.
So, the next time you feel like you are in the thick of things and there is no way out, shift your focus. Realize that it will get better and so will you. This situation is not permanent and there is a purpose to it. Learn your lessons quickly and do your Core Work. Extend the hand of grace and mercy to self and others and recognize the beauty and miracles around you. The truth is you may have some scratches and bruises, but they will heal. Most of all, you will come out wiser, stronger, more loving and living a purposeful life.
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