Category: Purpose

Daily Prompt: Mythical

The word ‘mythical’ creates fantastic images in the mind. It expands your vision to creatures, places and experiences that seem too incredible to exist. You imagine the creative genius displayed in Disney movies or in Marvel comics that transports you to dimensions unknown to man. It is a very exciting word!

Let’s explore this word a bit deeper…

Mythical is defined as:

  • occurring in or characteristic of myths or folk tales
  • idealized, especially with reference to the past
  • fictitious

I have a dear friend who absolutely adores unicorns! I believe she would have a unicorn if they were not a mythical creature. I can understand her love of the image of a unicorn…they look so peaceful, majestic and regal. Yet, we ‘know’ that they are not real.

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Personally, I absolutely adore the concept and imagery of Wonder Woman! I dreamed of being her as a young girl – deflective bangles and all! You could NOT convince me that I was not driving in my invisible jet while sitting on the sofa… nope!

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Our imaginations are a gift from our Creator. It takes us up out of the limitations of our human existence to a place without bounds. It gives us space to believe in the seemingly impossible. To believe that we can be more than what we see. That we can have more than what we currently possess. The ideals carry us through some challenging seasons of life. I also believe that they are glimpses into what is actually possible for our lives. Not every myth is fictitious. The concept originated from some point of truth… some point of belief.

Have you ever thought about some of the myths we learned as children? Where did the concept of the gods in Greek  mythology come from? Where did the concept of Santa Claus start? Each of these ‘myths’ originated from some person’s experience in their lifetime. Through oral tradition, words were added or deleted; attributes were embellished or removed completely. But at the beginning, the myth was very real to the originator of the account. Consider this – maybe they had a painful experience and the image of this person pulled them out of that pain momentarily? Maybe imagining an unknown creature empowered them to believe that life was more than what they saw with their own 2 eyes? Or maybe…when you imagine the life that you desire to live and you see yourself being that person right now, it increases your faith in the POSSIBLE and encourages you to keep doing the good in your heart?

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Close your eyes and imagine the impossible for your life…then pause for a moment and consider, “What if this really IS possible?”

NEVER.STOP.DREAMING.

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Daily Prompt: Percolate

This word brings many different thoughts to mind – coffee and dancing are the most prominent for me! Being a 90’s teenager, I remember a song that played often in New York where I grew up. If you were a teenager around that time, you know what I am talking about! And the lovely warmth of a cup of coffee on a cold fall or winter morning in my hands is the other image. Both brought smiles to me face and a pep in my energy – Thank you WordPress!

But now, let’s go deeper! Follow me…

Percolate is defined as a verb in 3 ways (Oxford Dictionaries):

(of a liquid or gas) filter gradually through a porous surface or substance,

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(of information or an idea or feeling) spread gradually through an area or group of people,

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be or become full of lively activity or excitement

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Each of these definitions evoke images of action, movement and energy flow. The word has impact on its environment and changes the atmosphere – it transfers from one thing to the next. From one person to the next person. From one location to the next location. This energy flow can be a flow of positive, productive, fruitful activity – which is what I am showing above. This energy flow can also be negative, destructive and burdensome as well.
Once again, it is a daily choice what energy you will percolate into your atmosphere. What type of vessel are you? What energy are you percolating today? I chose to be a powerful percolating vessel of light, joy, excitement and expectation of all that is good! What about you!

 

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Daily Prompt: Filthy

What a word! As is my custom, let’s look at the definition (Oxford Dictionaries):

  • disgusting dirt
  • obscene and offensive language or printed material.
  • used as a term of abuse for a person or people one greatly despises
  • corrupt behavior; decadence
I am looking at these definitions and I am searching for the good in it. Isn’t that how we should navigate our daily interactions and conversations – What good can I pull from this?
Follow me for a moment…
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What emotions come to the surface when you see this image? I know as  a mom, I feel disgusted, frustrated and disappointed if this was my son’s room! As a woman who values cleanliness and order, this is chaotic image. But then…if I allow my emotional expectations to take a seat, I begin to see something different. I see OPPORTUNITY!
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A person with a filthy mind has an opportunity to choose purity.
A family with a filthy home has an opportunity to choose order.
A business with a filthy reputation has an opportunity to choose honor.
We can choose to see and seize the opportunity or we can choose to  see the filth and:
  1. accept it (Hey, this is who I am!)
  2. ignore it (What filth? I don’t see it)
  3. condemn it ( How could I do this to myself? I am such a loser!)
  4. defend it ( Don’t judge me! You have no idea what I have been through!)
There is an element of filth in everyone’s life…what opportunity will you choose to see in it?

Daily Prompt: Tart

I looked up the definition of the word “tart”. I am very intentional about how I use words and what I allow to come to my mind and from my mouth. Traditionally, when people hear the word “tart”, we think of a delicious dessert that satisfies our physical bodies (somewhat). With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, it is quite understandable. Just look at this!! YUM!

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But, I decided to go deeper…

Tart is defined in 2 ways – both descriptive:

  1. sharp to the taste; sour or acid:lemon
  2. sharp in character, spirit, or expression; cutting; biting:
Let’s look at the second description – ” sharp in character, spirit, or expression; cutting; biting”. What images come to mind when you read that? Speak those words out loud…what does your mind see?
A sharp character has been projected on us as a negative  image. One of anger, one of negative confrontation, one of isolation from others. Did you see the same thing? I want to challenge you to expand your vision to see ‘sharp in spirit and expression’ as something more! Something powerful and productive…
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The definition of intentional is “done on purpose; deliberate”. The word you speak has a definite purpose and accomplishes its goal. It CUTS through all fluff and distractions and hits it mark. Your words are SHARP! Can you see the difference? Can you FEEL the difference?
Tart has been attached to our mind as an unwanted sensation. When you go deeper and understand the truth far below the surface, a wonderfully powerful vision  comes to the surface!
Be TART with your words and accomplish your purpose today!!

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JUMP!!

There is a movement brewing across the nation…a movement of empowerment…a movement of faith! Those who are hearing the call are being encouraged to JUMP! Jump into your destiny and your purpose. Jump into the unknown with confidence and faith that all that is ear-marked for you will be available for your success. Jump…

Tonight, as I sit in front of my laptop tying this blog, I am intentionally jumping.

It is time…jump

I have been sitting with my legs dangling off the edge of this cliff for far too many years…calculating, strategizing, ‘what-ifing’ myself into complacency and poverty.

It is time…

2016 has been a year of growth, stretching, re-birth, and death. And I am thankful for each moment I experienced. I am thankful for the hard knocks that triggered a switch in my wiring. I am thankful for the hunger it created. I now hunger for POSSIBILITY. I now hunger for LEGACY. I now hunger for LOVE! I possess a burning desire to heal those I come in contact with each day. A burning desire to bring peace, calm and tranquility to every atmosphere I enter. A burning desire to be the one who restores what has been devastated.

It is time! And I AM ready, are you?

Journey with me!