Never let your current circumstances determine your future! TRUST GOD!

   Dear whoever is reading this message,

 

   I would like to encourage you today to stay strong, stay in position, and keep walking in God's purpose for your life! Just because things are not going well now does not mean your future is going to be the same. Your present circumstances are not forth coming attractions of your future. Things will get better, much better!

   Your present circumstances have the potential to determine the kind of choices you make. Even if things are hard and you see no end to the misery, make a choice to trust God. The fact is, there is an end to the hard times. Winters always end! Don’t let the “winter” you are going through right now determine and dictate what choices you will make. Step out, pursue what God has called you to do. Don’t shrink back, don’t fear. I have done that a lot in the past! Because things were hard and seemed unchangeable I thought my future was pretty much the same. But that is not the case. And this is the battle I fight constantly. God has an amazing plan for us and no matter what the enemy brings our way we need to keep our eyes on Jesus and what He has spoken to us.

 

    Please, don’t let your current circumstance determine what you expect for your life. Maybe you don’t have the money you need but don’t let that stop you from pursuing what God has called you to do and reaching for your dreams. Don’t allow your circumstances determine your expectations. Expect God to do great things in your life even if things are falling apart in your life right now. He will come through for you!

    This last thing is so important. All the points I have mentioned are important but this one needs special consideration. Don’t let your present circumstances dictate your faith in God. Your present circumstances have a way of blurring God’s greatness. It’s hard to see God when things are crazy in your life. It’s hard to see God when nothing seems to be working. Don’t let your circumstances dictate your faith in God. Keep trusting in God. Don’t lose heart. God can be trusted. If everything fails your faith is the one thing that should remain. I have to make a conscious decision to trust God. Even when I feel discouraged, even when nothing seems to be working and even when things don’t look like they are going to change.

 

   When I talk about present circumstances, I am talking about the difficult times we go through, the hard times, and the confusing times. I pray that your faith continues to be strong in the face of adverse circumstances. God wants us to trust Him because He knows the end. Things will get better, much better. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and winters always come to an end! It’s all because of God’s grace! Have a Blessed, Prosperous, and Productive Day!!!xoxo , Dr. J. Bennett

 

 

Are you on the right track in life??? Find out below and comment...

Warning signs to look for and tips to get you back on track:

1.  All the decisions you’ve made someone else made for you.

There are people who live their entire lives on the default settings, never realizing they can customize everything.  Don’t be one of them.

You have to live your own life your own way. Each of us has a unique fire in our heart for something that makes us feel alive.  It’s your duty to find it and keep it lit.  You’ve got to stop caring so much about what everyone else wants for you, and start actually living for yourself.

Find your love, your talents, your passions and embrace them.  Don’t hide behind other people’s decisions.  Don’t let others tell you what you want.  Design and experience YOUR life!  The life you create from doing something that moves you is far better than the life you get from sitting around wishing you were doing it.  

2.  You’re only doing what you’re doing because it’s safe.

Never let your fear decide your future.  To play it too safe is one of the riskiest choices you can make.  You cannot grow unless you are willing to change and adapt.  You will never improve yourself if you cling to what used to be simply because it’s familiar and comfortable.

Accept what is, let go of what was and have faith in what could be.  The bold steps you take into the unknown won’t be easy, but every step is worth it.  There’s no telling how many miles you will have to run while chasing a dream, but this chase is what gives meaning to life.  And even if you have to fail several times before you succeed, your worst attempt will always be 100% better than the person who settles and never tries at all.

3.  You have chosen the easiest possible path.

Nothing in life is easy. Don’t expect things to be given to you.  Go out and achieve them.  Good things come to those who work for them.  Some have natural talent, while others make up for it with tremendous heart and determination, and it’s almost always the latter group that succeeds in the long run.

Working and training for something is the opposite of hoping for it.  If you believe in it with all your heart, then work for it with all your might.  Great achievements must be earned.  There is no elevator to success; you must take the stairs.  So forget how you feel and remember what you deserve.  NOW is always the best time to break out of your shell and show the world who you really are and what you’re really made of.  Start right where you are, use what you have, do what you can, and give it your best shot.

4.  Obstacles are all you see.

The big difference between an obstacle and an opportunity is how you look at it.  Look at the positives and don’t dwell on the negatives.  If you keep your head down, you’ll miss life’s goodness.

There’s no shortage of problems waiting to be addressed.  When you see problems piled on top of problems, and when there seems to be no end to the work that must be done in order to resolve them, what are you really seeing?  You’re looking at a mountain of opportunity.  You’re looking at a situation in which you can truly make a difference.  You’re looking at an environment where you can reach great heights by raising the stakes and pulling the reality of what’s possible along with you.

5.  You are working hard, but making zero progress.

To achieve success and sustain happiness in life, you must focus your attention on the right things, in the right ways.  Every growing human being (that means all of us) has resource constraints: limited time and energy.  It is critical that you spend your resources effectively.  You have to stay laser-focused on doing the RIGHT work, instead of doing a bunch of inconsequential work, right.

Not all work is created equal.  Don’t get caught up in odd jobs, even those that seem urgent, unless they are also important.  Don’t confuse being busy with being productive.

6.  You have a started a dozen projects and completed none of them.

We are judged by what we finish, not what we start.  Period.

Think about it, you rarely fail for the things you do.  You fail for the things you don’t do, the business you leave unfinished, and the things you make excuses about for the rest of your life.

In all walks of life, passion is what starts it and dedication is what finishes it.

7.  You are too busy to connect with others in a meaningful way.

Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life for yourself.  Never get so busy that you don’t have time to be kind and connect with others.  The happiest lives are connected to quality relationships.  If you are too busy to share an occasional laugh with someone, you are too busy.

Truth be told, sometimes we’re so busy watching out for what’s just ahead of us that we don’t take time to enjoy where we are and who we’re with.  So lift your head up today and appreciate those standing beside you.  The people you take for granted today may turn out to be the only ones you need tomorrow.

Oh, and if you’re currently on the fast track to success, be sure to be nice to people on your way up, because you might meet them again on your way back down.  Remember life is a circle.  Everything comes back around.

8.  The people you make time for don’t make time for you.

Wrong things happen when you trust and worry about the wrong people.  Don’t make too much time for people who rarely make time for you, or who only make time for you when it’s convenient for them.  Know your worth.  Know the difference between what you’re getting from people and what you deserve.

Surround yourself with those who will support you when it rains, not just when it shines.  And above all, remember that people come and people go.  That’s life.  You have to stop holding on to those who have let go of you long ago. 

9.  You are playing a role in life’s drama circle.

Needless drama doesn’t just walk into your life out of nowhere; you either create it, invite it or associate with those who bring it.  Do not let anyone’s ignorance, hate, drama or negativity stop you from being the best person you can be.

Be an example of a pure existence.  Don’t spew hostile words at someone who spews them at you.  Ignore their foolish antics and focus on kindness.  Communicate and express yourself from a place of peace, from a place of love, with the best intentions.  Use your voice for good – to inspire, to encourage, to educate, and to spread the notions of compassion and understanding.

If someone insists on foisting their hostility and drama on you, simply ignore them and walk away.  Sometimes people will talk about you when they envy the life you lead.  Let them be.  You affected their life; don’t let them affect yours.  Those who create their own drama deserve their own karma.  Don’t get sidetracked by people who are not on track.

Next steps…

If you are reading this, smile.  Although nothing in life is ever guaranteed, you can always choose to make the present a positive, productive experience.

What you do with this moment is what’s most important, because the present is the steering wheel of your life.  The only difference between where you are and where you want to be, at any point in time, is what you are presently doing.  Your present actions can instantly steer you onto the right track.  From this moment forward everything changes if you want it to.  You simply have to decide what to do right now.

Your turn…

In what way have you traveled down the wrong track in life?  What have you learned and what changes have you made?  Leave me a comment below and share your thoughts. Be blessed!!!xoxo -JB

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation...

       You can easily judge a person's character by how they treat people. Your character always secures your reputation. For example, most people lose respect and support when they are not genuine and become that "I'll act like I care, support you, and treat you good as long as it's benefiting me!" type of person. No matter how much you try to form that "genuinely good" reputation, your true character will eventually show and hurt you in the long run and can ruin your reputation with those who you have gained support from or have built any type of relationship with.

      Reputations are built over time and can take years to secure, but are painfully easy to taint. To have a good reputation is obviously desirable; it gets you friends, support, romances, and jobs. It sets you apart as trustworthy. Your reputation is what lingers once you’ve left a room (hopefully not in the form of an odor, but atmosphere)LOL! j/k

    Reputations are unavoidable and inevitable. If you are consistently late, negative, disloyal, or  rude, you will be known amongst friends/family for being this way. If you regularly prove yourself as reliable, positive, genuine, and nice, people will appreciate that in you and probably discuss that amongst each other. People are watching us, taking notes, and forming opinions in their head DAILY regarding what type of person you really are, rather you realize it or not. For example: If someone cancels on me every time we make plans, I don’t hold their word for much when they say “lets meet up!” or if your portray yourself to be such a positive and inspirational person but are constantly battling others publicly and/or posting negative subliminal messages toward others on networking sites, which causes a conflict with who you say you are and the image that you are putting out, then 9 times out of 10, that is your true character!

I’ve always been protective of my reputation, which essentially means that I care how people view me and  think of me. I also care about how I’m seen in social settings and what people know about my faults, which is never beneficial. We will never please everyone, and sometimes people will form opinions of us regardless of our behavior, but that's just life!

I often see posts that say "I could care less what people think about me!" or something similar,  and some people just really don't care! But my advice would be; "Never allow what others think of you to dictate your future or emotions, but if you are a business man/woman or striving to be, a public figure, or anyone that someone looks up to, YOU SHOULD be concerned with your character(How others view you) because it can definitely make you or break you! Nobody is perfect by any means but being genuinely nice, supportive, and positive is a choice that can be made by anyone. I have cancelled many relationships(business/personal), as well as ended support of individuals who's character just did not add up to whom they claim to be!"


Remember: By paying attention to your character and how you treat everyone you meet, especially those you cannot do anything for you,  you will also gain a good reputation which will gain you better opportunities, relationships, fans, and support.


“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”
― John Wooden

Thanks for reading! Feel free to comment! Have a Blessed and Productive Tuesday!

Tips For Daily Motivation (Please read in full, then get out there and claim your SUCCESS!)

Staying motivated can be so tough at times, especially when personal life gets tough which can make life itself seem unbearable when you have so much going on. There are days where you just feel tired and you don't have the strength to move forward. I'm a wife, mother, and a BUSY entrepreneur and balancing it all drains me so bad that I had to come up with things that I can do on a daily basis to stay motivated and make sure that I don't give up or procrastinate when it comes to accomplishing my dreams (my vision)! I have listed some tips below and I hope that they can be beneficial to you as well! I wish you many blessings and success with your goals and dreams! ENJOY :-)

- Feed your mind everyday. 
Read, watch and listen to inspiring and encouraging material everyday. Just a few minutes a day can make a huge difference and help you to stay focused on what’s important. There is enough distraction and discouragement everywhere around you. You are exposed to negativity all the time. Some of it is not in your control. What’s in your control is that you can make a deliberate effort to expose yourself to positive influences. 

- Start the day with passion.
The first thing you do or say in the morning often has a huge effect on the rest of your day. When you get up in the morning remind yourself of your dreams and your why. Say positive things about how your day is going to be. For example, I often say “today is going to be so productive and it will be the best day of my life.” It’s going to be better than yesterday and I will do everything possible to achieve my dreams.” Expect the best and you will get the best. That is one of the secrets of daily motivation.

- Focus on your dreams.
Have a clear vision of what you want . If you really want something, it should be the first thing you think about in the morning and the last thing you think about before you sleep. That is the minimum. You need to visualize this many more times during the day. What the mind continuously thinks about it brings about. Feed you mind the vision you have created every chance you get. With time, it will become effortless. You will not be able to separate yourself from your vision. It will become part of you. That’s when things start happening.

- Do. Do. Do.
One sure way to get demotivated is not to take any action. Do something everyday to get you closer to achieving your dreams. Little things count and momentum builds up. Inaction is probably the number one cause of frustration and failure for a lot of people. Take action today. Consistency is key!
- Be realistic
Don’t set unrealistic goals or expect too much too soon. If you do this you will feel that you are not getting anywhere and will be discouraged. Set out achievable daily, weekly, monthly and yearly goals. This will help you to see the big picture and to understand how every small thing you do is adding to that picture. Please don't give up! Understand that anything great and worth having takes time!


- Be patient
Cliché, I know, but its true! Know that lasting success does not come overnight. Anything worth having is worth the wait. As long as waiting is not all you are doing! You have to do the work to see results! Remember these 3 P's - PRAYER, PATIENCE, AND  PERSEVERANCE! 

I PRAY THAT THIS BLOG POST HAS REALLY HELPED YOU TODAY! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS!!!XOXO -JB     

Queens of Hearts Pageant--ATLANTA

Get Ready ATLANTA! Universal Diamond Pageants will be hosting the "Queen of Hearts” Semi-Glitz Pageant on Saturday, March 16, 2013 @3pm! We would like to request the participation of all Princesses/Queens that you know age’s 6mon-18yrs! This will be an AMAZING experience with lots of Prizes and FUN! There are 10 age divisions, 5 Optional competitions and an Optional “Diamond Talent Competition” as well. No one leaves empty handed! There will be a lot of big name Talent/Model Scouts/Agencies in the building who will be looking to sign new models/talent! I AM ONLY ACCEPTING 10 CONTESTANTS PER AGE CATEGORY, SO REGISTER ASAP on www.diamondpageants.com ! HOLD YOUR CONTESTANT’S SPOT BY MAKING A $50 DEPOSIT BY FEB 1ST!If you don't have any contestants to enter, I would love for you to still come out and support! :-)

How to find your passion...

I found this article very interesting..... Check out this 5 Step Guide on finding your passion, click on this link  http://how-tobehappy.com/find-my-passion/

Why do people abandon their dreams???

Sooo, I’m amazed at how many people find themselves in situations that wasn’t a part of the original plan. Words like SETTLE, GIVE UP, and CHANGE OF PLANS can be found in all of their stories. This is the time of year when people are preparing to graduate from high school and college with dreams to conquer and reach for the stars. There are those that have persevered and are working out their plan step by step. Unfortunately, there is a larger number that still find themselves looking and searching for the place to make a difference.

Why Do People Abandon Their Dreams?

• Security
• Family responsibilities
• Bad Choices
• Health
• Fear

I’m sure that with every story you can find specific reasons why people settle. However, while the plan may have been stalled the dream continues to burn from within.

What can you do to help facilitate and aid in someone else’s success?

The most incredible thing about social media and technology is that it makes the world a smaller place. We are able to connect with people from all over the world that we would have never had the opportunity to twenty years ago. The ability to connect with others has never been so easy.

Ideas and dreams are everywhere. They’re just looking for the right connection. It’s not to late to see the dreams and goals you’ve visualized happen. The tools are available if you’re willing to get back up and move toward that goal. If you’ve abandoned your dream, it’s never too late to start.
If you’ve abandoned your dream what is it that caused you to stop? What would it take to start that fire again?

KEEP PUSHING!!! ONLY LOSERS GIVE UP!!! YOU WERE BORN TO WIN!!!

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