Hello RAWC stars!!! Wow! Monday is almost over on my side of town but I still wanted to set the week off on a good note! Speaking of notes, I really need to add some nice music or video clips… I mean what’s a RAWC star without the music to go along with it? I’ll be looking for some clips and if anyone has anything they’d like to share that may be a good fit for RAWC Star Status… you just let a sistah know!!!
This week’s focus is all about giving and sharing. I am a motivator by design and I just love spreading joy to the world and what better way to do that than to provide useful information, tips, ideas, strategies, quotes and even scriptures that may just give you that extra “boost” you need to make it through the week!! Today and for the rest of the week I just want to “share the wealth” because what many don’t realize is that knowledge IS wealth. We’re not talking about monetary things or material possessions however you never know how God can use the wisdom you gain and turn it into something beneficial financially, spiritually and/or emotionally. If you are open and willing to receive from God and truly call upon Him, He will show you some great and mighty things according to one of my favorite scriptures in the bible (Jeremiah 33:3).
Today I offer you some “RAWC Star” tips toward building, nurturing and cultivating contentment. My book “Content… Right Where I Am” talks about a real walk and personal life journey of yours truly and reveals how I wasn’t always this positive person. I haven’t always been a "RAWC Star" folks… and this is the honest truth. In fact it took me some years before I could truly say that I was content about anything in my life. Today, I am a new creature in Christ and I owe that all to God. Now, it is my life’s purpose to give back, pour into others and of course to share the hope of the gospel. So here I present to you…
5 Tips to Cultivate Contentment like RIGHT NOW!
Walk it out – Nope, not talking about the popular urban dance craze originated from down south. I mean literally “take a walk”, pump some iron, do some stretching, Pilates or some type of exercise. I am always surprised how my mood (and energy level) is elevated after a good work out. Even if you don’t belong to a gym, you can jog in place, take a stroll in the park, do some push-ups and/or some stretching! You might be surprised at the benefits this has on your ability to function throughout a chaotic day.
Talk it out – Release what is bothering you but there is a caveat to this… I am not promoting “pity parties” and “negative night caps”. Get whatever it is off your chest and then move on. My friend, motivator/speaker/entrepreneur Erica Goodridge (Founder of Moral Treasures and Speaker at the upcoming “Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life” tour) says that we should befriend KIM… Keep It Moving! LOL Find someone positive to talk to and PLEASE avoid contact with those who would too willingly help you drown yourself in sorrow (chances are you know EXACTLY who these folks are, don’t you? AVOID them like the bubonic plague or the swine flu!)
Write it out – When I wrote my first book, it started off as just a way to creatively vent about some things I had bottled up on the inside of me for years and years. Now (post drama), I’m a published author/speaker/entrepreneur and have had an opportunity to share my trials, adversities, tragedies AND victories in my book and will continue to share them with the world through my blogs, books and other writings! Even if you are not an aspiring author, it might help if you can jot down on paper your thoughts. You never know what this could lead to… perhaps you’ll be the next best-selling author as a result of your trials and tribulations!!
Tough it out – I know this may seem a little harsh as I’m famous for telling somebody to ‘man up’ but the reality is this: storms come to pass. Life is full of ups and downs even for Christians and church folk. We’re not exempt. But what we have to realize and perhaps even embrace is that the things we are going through now will make us stronger, wiser, better (sounds like Marvin Sapp’s song doesn’t it?)
Pray it out – “Prayer changes things” is not just another saying or cliché in my book. I challenge you to pray in the name of Jesus and ask Him to come into your heart and your life right now and cleanse of all sin and unrighteousness. If you take this bold step today, I mean RIGHT NOW I can’t make you any false promises but I know that I know that I know that prayer changes things. If you are in a circumstance that is a little bit more than just about “having a bad day”, I mean some very serious and intense life situations that have you bound and caught up so that you are disabled from enjoying the blessing of life… then pray, without delay!
Today’s powerful scripture can be found in Proverbs 4:7 and it reads “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding”.
Joy & Blessings!!!
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