Whether we are talking about everyday challenges or major life events, stress is a part of life. It is very difficult to avoid it.

Given this is how things are likely to be, it is imperative that we have some good coping mechanisms or stress relievers at the ready. We are probably going to need them…

If you encourage yourself, then you will not have to wait for others to do it.

We do not have to wait for it to come from someone else. Give it to yourself in a measure equal to what you believe you are entitled to…

What drives you to be, who you are---And to do, what you do?

Is it faith you stepped out on, and are now following your dreams?

Or is it fear of failure, that you are, who you are? Is that what you are acting upon? …

During periods of intense nervousness or anxiety, is when we feel that sensation to either "Fight or Flight".

We all know that difficulties and trials can bombard us from almost any direction, at any time.

There are so many conversations being held everywhere, with everyone talking about COVID-19 and its many troubling tentacles and Anxiety is at an all-time high.

This Pandemic has led to so many uncertainties..  

Now it is time for ACTION. Lights, Camera, Action!

That is what a film crew would traditionally say when making a film. In this film, YOU are the star, and it is time for action. We have been gathering information and now it is time to apply that which we have been learning about.

Today we hear a lot about Branding. Many corporations and individuals are all focused on their brands. What is your Brand?

Remember, a brand is just another word for image. What image are you showing the world of yourself? What do you want people to see about you or in you?

We previously talked about how our thoughts impact what we manifest in our lives. But it can also be argued that the real power lies in our words. 

What are you saying? Our words embody our innermost thoughts. …

In each of our minds, we have an expression through both conscious thoughts and subconscious thoughts. Conscious thoughts are those we are aware of; we know exactly what we are thinking about, it is present now…

We have an awesome power within each of us it is called our thoughts.

It is a force inside of us that we could use to elevate our life to the highest level if we choose to.

Our thoughts are very powerful instruments we can use to either create happiness and wealth or sickness and poverty. We can use them for good or bad, heal or hurt.

What are you thinking?…

The air we breathe is a key component of a Healthy Lifestyle. My Faith manual states that in the beginning, God created pure air. He called it the firmament, which is the sky or heavens above that gives us the air we breathe. Air is that constant pressure that we feel around us. The effects of the air that is around us can be seen in many places …

We all use and need money, that’s a given. However, money should never be used to determine a person’s self-worth. You are not more valuable as a person if you have more money. Nor are you less valuable if you do not have a lot. That would be unhealthy, and our focus is on being healthy…

In the previous devotional I spoke about our spirit as our base, or core. What would the base look like on a balanced spiritual diet? What would be the most vital thing required for our intake? I believe at the base of the pyramid you would find Soul Food…

Our style of living reflects the events and patterns in our life. We each have a wide variety of factors and habits that play a vital role: what we eat, what we drink, our level of exercise, how well we sleep, how well we manage stress and adapt to stressful situations…