Thought For Today - 10/3/09

I graduated from college with a B.S. Degree in Computer Science and Math. During the time I was in undergraduate school working toward the B.S. Degree, I was also attending Bible school at night in which I graduated in Pastoral Ministries. I'm now a Yoga teacher.

I come in contact with many people who are committed to professions they never planned to pursue. Along with them, I found circumstances brought me to where I am today. Each of us, has been blessed with a purpose – a Master Plan which God established before we were born into this earth.

We were not born with an understanding of the magnitude of the Master Plan God had for us. Many I know are drifting through life, feeling directionless. They are striving to identify what they are called to do – wanting to live their potential and live a more authentic life.

To find what you are called or was born to do, you must consider your interests in the present and the passions that moved you in the past. You may have felt attracted to a certain discipline or profession throughout your young life only to have steered away from your aspirations upon reaching adulthood.

Consider what motivates you. Then narrow it down. If you want to work with students, ask yourself what work will allow you to do so. You may be able to refine your life’s work within the context of your current occupations. And, you may not. You may have to find another occupation.

If you want to make a change in society, do you have the skill set and talents to do this? Look at your strengths, passions, beliefs, and values. This will help you narrow refine your search for purpose.

In doing all of the above, I would first SEEK GOD, spend time in daily meditation with Him. Ask God to clarify your life’s work by providing signs. Then, you be sure to pay attention.

From personal experience, God will reveal to you as you seek Him – your calling in life. You will know you have come to that place of your calling when you wake eager to face each day and you feel good about not only what you do but also who you are.

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 10/2/09

I have talked about this in previous blogs, there is a change in the air. Transitions are coming whether you desire them or like them or not - they are coming. And, they are coming on your Yoga mat and off your Yoga mat.

I have come to the place in my life where I have a new found respect for my Yoga practice and my spiritual walk or practice with God. I have a new resolve to be more thoughtful in my transitions that God has placed before me and the transitions I am working with or on my Yoga mat.

I will no longer rush to the destination of the next pose in my Yoga practice. I will no longer rush to the destination of the next phase of my life. I will be mindful that the transitions I'm facing are a true experience of who I am. I know I'm not alone in this.

Don't allow the urgency in your mind or muscle to drive you to race hurriedly to the destination pose of place in your life to find some relief. You will find your true self as you take your time and arrive when you are suppose to at that destination.

I often tell students who attend the Yoga classes I teach that everything we do in Yoga consists of some type of core work. But, I also tell them to don't forget to breath - breathe and take your time moving from one transition to the other.

Your Yoga practice is a mirror of your life. It's all about loving and experiencing the joy the journey.

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 10/1/09

God is the one who gives you the desire to move forward in prosperity (spirit, mind, body). We are place on this earth to go forth. God can not fail and because you are a child of God, you should not have fear or frustration of failure.

God and His wisdom will reveal the perfect plan for your life. With time attitude and all frustration dispenses! What I'm really saying is to get a new vision of yourself!

How about doing this? Lift God up in everyone and see each person as he or she ought to be - a son or daughter of God. Exalt God in the mist of everyone. Place them with majesty and excellence and adorn and embellish them with the love of God.

Only as you exalt God within you - yourself, will you then be able to exalt God in others. And, with this comes healing, prosperity, safety, freedom, just to name a few. Get a new vision of yourself!

Much love,