Posted by Robin Tramble on January 22, 2010 at 8:35pm
Empowerment is a choice and life is full of decisions and choices. The choices we make can either lead us down a road of prosperity “spirit, soul and body.” One thing to keep in mind is that prosperity is not just about money. There are also roads that lead to poverty, isolation and despair based on our decision and/or choice.As women we remain in limbo because there are so many decisions to make inour lives. We fill so many roles. Continue to read as I share tips for ajuicy manifestation of women's life empowerment!How do we know which choice to make, what decision will render the best result. What is the guarantee that we would choose the right one along the way?Step out and move forward. There are no guarantees. Keep this in mind whenendeavoring to realize life empowerment.You do not really know where a road will lead you until you take it. There are no guarantees. This is one of the most important things you need to realize about life. Nobody said that choosing to do the right thing all the time would always lead you to happiness. Loving someone with all your heart does not guarantee that it would be returned. Gaining fame and fortune does not guarantee happiness. There are too many possible outcomes, which you really cannot control. The only thing you have power over is the decisions that you will make, and how you would act and react to different situations.• Hindsight is 20/20Have you heard the cliché’ hindsight is always 20/20? Wrong decisions are always at hindsight. Had you known that you were making a wrong decision, would you have gone along with it? Perhaps not, why would you choose a certain path when you know it would get you lost? Why make a certain decision if you knew from the very beginning that it is not the right one. It is only after you have made a decision and reflected on it that you realize its soundness. One way to assess whether another a decision was correct or not is if the consequences or outcomes are good for you, then you have decided correctly. Otherwise, your decision was wrong.Seek wisdom. In the bible it says Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Proverbs 4:7• Arm yourself with as much information as you can about the situation.You cannot find the confidence to decide when you know so little about what you are faced with. Just like any news reporter, ask the 5 W’s: what, who, when, where, and why. What is the situation? Who are the people involved? When did this happen? Where is this leading? Why are you in this situation? These are just some of the possible questions to ask to know more about your situation. This is important. Oftentimes, the reason for indecision is the lack of information about a situation.• Identify and create options.What options do the situation give you? Sometimes the options are few, but sometimes they are numerous. But what do you do when you think that the situation offers no options? This is the time that you create your own. Make your creative mind work. From the most simplistic to the most complicated, entertain all ideas. Do not shoot anything down when an idea comes to your head. Sometimes the most outrageous idea could prove to be the right one in the end. You can ask a friend to help you identify options and even make more options if you encounter some difficulty, but make sure that you make the decision yourself in the end.Assess each option by looking at the advantages and disadvantages it offers you. In this way, you get more insights about the consequences of such an option. Weigh the pros and cons of every option.Now that you have assessed your options, it is now time to trust yourself. Remember that there are no guarantees and wrong decisions are always at hindsight. So choose… decide… believe that you are choosing the best option at this point in time.One more thing, never make a choice or decision in an angry mode. This is the worst time to make a decision. Move away from the situation and give yourself time to reflect and pray. You will be in a better position to make your choice and decision.Trust yourself and make that decision and realize a juicy manifestation of life empowerment.If you desire additional support in living your best empowered liferequest my free empowering gifts for sustained empowerment and success.Click here to access them now.(2010) Robin Tramble
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Posted by Sophia Bailey on January 22, 2009 at 2:25am
Life is too long to live in fear of the past repeating itself, in this fortnights newsletter I wanted to share a personal experience with you."Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit." Baltasar GracianLast week, I spoke at an open mic for the first time.. Even though I'm a public speaker, and I've spoken in front of hundreds this wasn't something I thought I would do. I wanted to share and release the painful buried memories that no one had yet heard, things I would have rather forgotten.As a speaker, your past mess is your powerful message so courage is essential.When you open your life up, you allow people to judge you based on your past but without opening up, it is difficult to find the message. As I stood up there, I was shaking with nervousness but the freedom I felt at the end of my talk was one of the most elevating emotions I have ever felt. My story touched people, let them see their lessons and gave me the courage to continue sharing.Like many people, I moved through life, repeating the same painful cycles but never becoming any wiser. We become wise as a result of our past experience only when we are courageous. We can all be an inspiration to others by being not just what we do, but who we really are."Wisdom is what happens when we let go of the pain and retain the lesson." (Sophia Bailey)If you have truly learnt something, don't let pain stop you from being an inspiration. When we begin to release the pain, the lesson becomes clear and the more courageously you can do this, the freer you will become.What did you experience that made you wiser?I am currently working on a compilation of wisdom quotes with my children as they are full of wise words and often cause me to stop and think. This one from my daughter Cleopatra (aged twelve) reminds us to make a start, however small"It is the small steps that lead you to victory. Just because they are small doesn't mean they are insignificant, it just means you are too big to see them." Cleopatra BaileyReady to make a start?Check out some of the articles below, I chose them as they cover some of the issues we all faceSending Love as AlwaysSophia Xxp.s Here is some feedback from the open mic session"Hi Sophia, I saw you last week at blessed souls. I just wanted to big you up for that poem, it really touched my soul. I myself haven't been in your situation, but I have been that low where I felt like I didn't have anybody around me who cared. Your poem reminded me of the many times that my REAL friends have come to my rescue and also the amount of times that God Himself has sent me signs to let me l know that he's there and looking out for me. Anyway I just wanted to thank you for sharing your poem and I hope you share some more of your work soon."Take care, God blessCherelle xxThere is Nothing Wrong with Being Wealthy from Entrepreneurial ActivitiesBy Lance WinslowSometimes people complain about wealthy folks and entrepreneurs and demand that they re-distribute their wealth. But, before you attack them, I'd like you to consider something. You see, I put together a little video to make people think. No one should ever feel guilty for being a successful business person or entrepreneur:Click link for more - http://theppsn.ning.com/profiles/blogs/there-is-nothing-wrong-with"Inspired by Peter Rose" "The art of emotional transformations"by Jay BudzinskiThanks for taking the time to check this blog, I was reading another blog By Peter Rose having had to deal with a lot of negative energy in my life, I created a "very power" process a number of years ago, to give me more choice and flexibility in being able to deal with emotional energy is a healthy and mindful way and I am happy to share it hear with you.Click link for more - http://theppsn.ning.com/profiles/blogs/inspired-by-peter-rose-the-artYOU CAN TELL BY THE COMPANY PEOPLE CHOOSE WHAT SORT OF CHARACTER THEY HAVEBy Peter RoseAs the saying goes, "Birds of a feather flock together." We usually choose friends and business associates who like the same things we do, people who share the same values. If you choose happy, positive, productive companions, the odds are that you are or will soon become happy, positive, and productive yourself. Unfortunately, the reverse is also true. Unhappy, negative, destructive people are sure to drag you down with them.Click link for more - http://theppsn.ning.com/profiles/blogs/you-can-tell-by-the-companyTo Have what you in life is easy, Just BehaveBy Roger MillarBehave means BE HAVEIn order to have what we want when we want it , we need to be who we need to be tomanifest it.When a mother tells their son to "behave" in essence she is sayingIn order to have what you want in your life, you need to be that which willenable me to give you what you want, it's automatic. The universe andGod works the same way, "As above, so below"Click link for more - http://theppsn.ning.com/profiles/blogs/to-have-what-you-in-life-is
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I grew up during a time when African Americans loved each other and lived in neighborhoods and communities that were interconnected like the web of love. A web of love and support that looked like women cooking for other families when there was illness or taking food to a repast for a family grieving the loss of a loved one. Yes, I was one of those children thatwas corrected by a neighbor and again when they informed my parents of what I was guilty of.Today we are not that close knit community. If you say something to a young person today, you could get cussed out or worse, physically attacked.Reuniting the African American family is very important to me and I hope is it important to everyone who cares about the future of African American children. Have you ever looked around at the people that would come to your aid in a crisis? If you are the head of your household, who would come to assist your loved ones if something happened to you? It is urgent that we reconnect and become strong again.Read moreRead more…
