Today is Ash Wednesday and below is a explanation from
Wikipedia
In the Western Christian calendar, Ash Wednesday is the
first day of Lent and occurs forty-six days (forty days not
counting Sundays) before Easter. It falls on a different
date each year, because it is dependent on the date of
Easter; it can occur as early as February 4 or as late as
March 10.
Ash Wednesday gets its name from the practice of placing
ashes on the foreheads of the faithful as a sign of
repentance. The ashes used are gathered after the Palm
Crosses from the previous year's Palm Sunday are burned. In
the liturgical practice of some churches, the ashes are
mixed with the Oil of the Catechumens[1] (one of the sacred
oils used to anoint those about to be baptized), though
some churches use ordinary oil. This paste is used by the
priest who presides at the service to make the sign of the
cross, first upon his own forehead and then on each of
those present who kneel before him at the altar rail. As he
does so, he recites the words: "Remember (O man) that you
are dust, and to dust you shall return." (From Wikipedia)
Ash Wednesday is all about giving up something, to repent
for your sins and within this time of lent you should also
go
into a type of Meditative stay of fasting to understand whats
god went through in the wilderness of Forty Days and Forty
nights.
Imagine if you went on a fasting from those things that
you love so much it would require great growth on your part
to stick to this process. A lot of people give up food,
alcohol, or some other great desire. How much would you
have to stretch your self, I'm give up watching my
favorite TV Show to focus more on my business, this is
huge for me because I'm a TV addict, to this show.
What will you give up in this time of lent?
by :Omar Jackson
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Build The Confidence To Approach Other People, Through The Power Of Compassion!
Do you often feel uncomfortable in a social situation? Perhaps you’re overly shy? Or your stomach ties up in knots at the thought of approaching someone even just to say “Hi!”
Well the good news is that there are many techniques which you can use to help you overcome this problem of social shyness or anxiety. I’m going to share one of my favourites below. But first, three important points that need to be highlighted (so imagine them covered by ink from a bright yellow fluoro highlighter pen)
1. Don’t expect to get the confidence of Tony Robbins in one day. All changes happen in small steps. Make an effort to stretch yourself just a little bit further every day. And celebrate your victories, no matter how small they are. Those small victories will over time grow into a massive change in your confidence.
2. The best way to overcome a fear is to face it and succeed. What I’m presenting today is one way to build the courage to face your fear. What you need to do though is not only use it, but also search out a whole host of other techniques as well. And use them! Different techniques may be more appropriate for different situations. We’ll of course be talking about many of the other techniques in future articles.
3. As always, if your social shyness or anxiety is causing difficulties in your life, please consider talking to a doctor or a counsellor. They will be able to expand on this strategy, and provide you with many more. They really can help.
So, as promised, here’s one of my favourite techniques for helping you feel more confident as you approach other people in a social situation.
You will be tapping into one of the greatest powers you have within you. More powerful than all the fear you may currently feel.
That power is compassion.
In many of us though it lies asleep, a luxury we feel we can’t afford just yet. Maybe something we’ll get around to exploring when we get over our problems and start feeling happy about ourselves. After all, how can we be compassionate towards others when we don’t even feel good about ourselves?
Is that what you think?
Well, I think we’re better served by looking at things from a different perspective. One that sees compassion not only as a tool for helping others, but also for helping ourselves.
So, how do we use compassion in this situation?
SEE THE OTHER PEOPLE AS BEING JUST LIKE YOU!
They are human. Somewhere within them they have fears too. Their fears may not be visible to you on the surface, but they’re there. We are all human.
We all desire human contact!
We all desire friendship!
We all desire to be loved!
So before approaching someone, remind yourself that they too may have difficulties making the first move. They may be waiting for someone to talk to about their problems and their issues. They may be waiting for someone just like you, who can understand them and their own fears. Someone just like you, with a heart filled with compassion and love. And perhaps in time, if a friendship develops, you can help them with their own fears.
Why does this work? Simply because it takes the focus off you, and places it onto the other person. How can you help them? How can you be their friend in a time of need?
Of course, don’t approach them with these questions directly. It would not be appropriate in most social situations, especially if you don’t know the person yet. Just approach them with this understanding, that they’re just like you. They too are human. Make conversation. Talk about them, and their interests. Many times this may lead nowhere. Sometimes though, it could develop into one of the best friendships of your life.
They’re just like you. So there’s no need to be afraid. They also want someone to talk to. Help them!
You can let your shyness or anxiety be a source of fear within yourself, or you can let it build your compassion towards others who are also facing their own demons. Choose compassion! In return, you will also be helping yourself overcome your own fears, one conversation at a time.
By Lance Beggs
Well the good news is that there are many techniques which you can use to help you overcome this problem of social shyness or anxiety. I’m going to share one of my favourites below. But first, three important points that need to be highlighted (so imagine them covered by ink from a bright yellow fluoro highlighter pen)
1. Don’t expect to get the confidence of Tony Robbins in one day. All changes happen in small steps. Make an effort to stretch yourself just a little bit further every day. And celebrate your victories, no matter how small they are. Those small victories will over time grow into a massive change in your confidence.
2. The best way to overcome a fear is to face it and succeed. What I’m presenting today is one way to build the courage to face your fear. What you need to do though is not only use it, but also search out a whole host of other techniques as well. And use them! Different techniques may be more appropriate for different situations. We’ll of course be talking about many of the other techniques in future articles.
3. As always, if your social shyness or anxiety is causing difficulties in your life, please consider talking to a doctor or a counsellor. They will be able to expand on this strategy, and provide you with many more. They really can help.
So, as promised, here’s one of my favourite techniques for helping you feel more confident as you approach other people in a social situation.
You will be tapping into one of the greatest powers you have within you. More powerful than all the fear you may currently feel.
That power is compassion.
In many of us though it lies asleep, a luxury we feel we can’t afford just yet. Maybe something we’ll get around to exploring when we get over our problems and start feeling happy about ourselves. After all, how can we be compassionate towards others when we don’t even feel good about ourselves?
Is that what you think?
Well, I think we’re better served by looking at things from a different perspective. One that sees compassion not only as a tool for helping others, but also for helping ourselves.
So, how do we use compassion in this situation?
SEE THE OTHER PEOPLE AS BEING JUST LIKE YOU!
They are human. Somewhere within them they have fears too. Their fears may not be visible to you on the surface, but they’re there. We are all human.
We all desire human contact!
We all desire friendship!
We all desire to be loved!
So before approaching someone, remind yourself that they too may have difficulties making the first move. They may be waiting for someone to talk to about their problems and their issues. They may be waiting for someone just like you, who can understand them and their own fears. Someone just like you, with a heart filled with compassion and love. And perhaps in time, if a friendship develops, you can help them with their own fears.
Why does this work? Simply because it takes the focus off you, and places it onto the other person. How can you help them? How can you be their friend in a time of need?
Of course, don’t approach them with these questions directly. It would not be appropriate in most social situations, especially if you don’t know the person yet. Just approach them with this understanding, that they’re just like you. They too are human. Make conversation. Talk about them, and their interests. Many times this may lead nowhere. Sometimes though, it could develop into one of the best friendships of your life.
They’re just like you. So there’s no need to be afraid. They also want someone to talk to. Help them!
You can let your shyness or anxiety be a source of fear within yourself, or you can let it build your compassion towards others who are also facing their own demons. Choose compassion! In return, you will also be helping yourself overcome your own fears, one conversation at a time.
By Lance Beggs
Friday, February 13, 2009
Excuses does not produce income
Today I was thinking about all those people out their
searching for that additional income stream(s). It
amazes me how many people after coming across a really
simple and do able business,and are quick to write it
off as impossible, its a scam or its too expensive,
or my family won't approve. And on and on with the
excuse why they can't do something, that is going to
better their financial situation in the long run.
Do you make excuse to yourself for really not achieving
the success you truly deserve. Why?...Is it; are you too
afraid to accept you can become successful by
following a simple formula, or you just don't believe
enough in yourself. What ever the excuse you are using
to keep you back, "stop it now". Why not use those
excuses which are stopping you to push you forward.
For Example your not a leader, then learn how to become
a leader. Simply by do what other successful leaders do.
For one all successful leaders take responsibility for
their actions.
Have you ever watch a great coach say it was the
players fault, no you'll never hear them say it. Because
all great coaches starts by own their short comings and
using them to move the team forward. And that is the
reason why great coaches make the most money. Hopefully
you'll see this. You are always going to have short
comings in one area or another, but move forward in spite
of these short comings is what produces the income you
desire and leadership skills.
Lets stop making the excuses and make moves, that are
going to transform your bank account and your life.
With the vision you always created for yourself.
A life without excuses are waiting for you right
now, that is greater than your wildest dreams
possible.
Copyright Omar Jackson
searching for that additional income stream(s). It
amazes me how many people after coming across a really
simple and do able business,and are quick to write it
off as impossible, its a scam or its too expensive,
or my family won't approve. And on and on with the
excuse why they can't do something, that is going to
better their financial situation in the long run.
Do you make excuse to yourself for really not achieving
the success you truly deserve. Why?...Is it; are you too
afraid to accept you can become successful by
following a simple formula, or you just don't believe
enough in yourself. What ever the excuse you are using
to keep you back, "stop it now". Why not use those
excuses which are stopping you to push you forward.
For Example your not a leader, then learn how to become
a leader. Simply by do what other successful leaders do.
For one all successful leaders take responsibility for
their actions.
Have you ever watch a great coach say it was the
players fault, no you'll never hear them say it. Because
all great coaches starts by own their short comings and
using them to move the team forward. And that is the
reason why great coaches make the most money. Hopefully
you'll see this. You are always going to have short
comings in one area or another, but move forward in spite
of these short comings is what produces the income you
desire and leadership skills.
Lets stop making the excuses and make moves, that are
going to transform your bank account and your life.
With the vision you always created for yourself.
A life without excuses are waiting for you right
now, that is greater than your wildest dreams
possible.
Copyright Omar Jackson
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
What's Your Dream?
Today while I was delivering the paper; as I do every
morning, while I worked on my business. I though about dreams
and how confusing they can be at times. Whether you're a
day dreamer or a night dreamer, their are some people who
say they never dream and i really find this hard to believe.
But they are out, may be you are one of those persons whom
does not dream. And if you are i hope you start dreaming now.
Dreams are all so confusing, when your dreaming, all
different types of people, places and items flash into your
mind, because its unfocus. Unfortunately most of the time
our dreams don't make any senses, because of us being
unfocused. Then there are those times when you go to bed
thinking about a problem you couldn't solve while you where
awake, but some how was able to wake up with a solution.
Let me give you an example this happen when i was younger
and in high School I had this physics worded math problem,
I read all the material, tried several different approach
through trial and error for may be 2- 3 hour and still was
unable to solve the problem. I was upset with myself
because I could not solve the problem. So I went to sleep
and I dreamt about the problem and when I woke up the next
morning, I had a solution. I was so happy, I wrote the
answer on a piece of scratch paper, and when i went to
school I wrote it out nicely for my math teacher in my
exercise book.
Allot of people say they want the American dream, nice
house, nice car, good job, married and have a lovely
family. This is most people's dream. But as you can see its
not specific, where is the ideal location for that nice
house, is it Florida, Los Angeles, New York, California or
Detroit, is your house a ranch style or colonial style, is
your nice car bmw, benz, Lincoln, ferrari, or Honda. Is
your good job, working for one of the fortune 500 companies
or a upstart, or non profit, or starting your own. How much
money do you need to be making to be comfortable, etc, etc.
That the reason why I believe in goals, so you can but
your dream life on paper, and see what you need to do to
achieve all your desire lifestyle. So why not put that
dream life you desire so much and really and see what it
looks like, how yours really look so you can jump up every
morning just wanting to do those things to achieve it.
Copyright Omar Jackson
morning, while I worked on my business. I though about dreams
and how confusing they can be at times. Whether you're a
day dreamer or a night dreamer, their are some people who
say they never dream and i really find this hard to believe.
But they are out, may be you are one of those persons whom
does not dream. And if you are i hope you start dreaming now.
Dreams are all so confusing, when your dreaming, all
different types of people, places and items flash into your
mind, because its unfocus. Unfortunately most of the time
our dreams don't make any senses, because of us being
unfocused. Then there are those times when you go to bed
thinking about a problem you couldn't solve while you where
awake, but some how was able to wake up with a solution.
Let me give you an example this happen when i was younger
and in high School I had this physics worded math problem,
I read all the material, tried several different approach
through trial and error for may be 2- 3 hour and still was
unable to solve the problem. I was upset with myself
because I could not solve the problem. So I went to sleep
and I dreamt about the problem and when I woke up the next
morning, I had a solution. I was so happy, I wrote the
answer on a piece of scratch paper, and when i went to
school I wrote it out nicely for my math teacher in my
exercise book.
Allot of people say they want the American dream, nice
house, nice car, good job, married and have a lovely
family. This is most people's dream. But as you can see its
not specific, where is the ideal location for that nice
house, is it Florida, Los Angeles, New York, California or
Detroit, is your house a ranch style or colonial style, is
your nice car bmw, benz, Lincoln, ferrari, or Honda. Is
your good job, working for one of the fortune 500 companies
or a upstart, or non profit, or starting your own. How much
money do you need to be making to be comfortable, etc, etc.
That the reason why I believe in goals, so you can but
your dream life on paper, and see what you need to do to
achieve all your desire lifestyle. So why not put that
dream life you desire so much and really and see what it
looks like, how yours really look so you can jump up every
morning just wanting to do those things to achieve it.
Copyright Omar Jackson
Thursday, February 05, 2009
7 Reason why you should write articles
1. To Get More traffic to your Website.
2. To Create content you can use to put on your blog, or in your email marketing.
3. To Brand yourself
4. To establish yourself as a professional in your niche
5. To help you build your list
6. Its free if you do it yourself
7. To Create your own e-book
Copyright Omar Jackson
2. To Create content you can use to put on your blog, or in your email marketing.
3. To Brand yourself
4. To establish yourself as a professional in your niche
5. To help you build your list
6. Its free if you do it yourself
7. To Create your own e-book
Copyright Omar Jackson
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