NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
By mid-January and by this time, approx. 75% of new year resolutions have been broken.
By February, over 90% will be broken.
So why is it so hard for people in general to stick with their resolutions?
The problem lies in the deferring of the resolution to a particular date, i.e. the first of the year.
Same goes with, “I’ll start Monday” or “at the end of the month, I am stopping this”.
When you are deferring whatever it is that you have to do to a date, it’s because you really do not want to do it (deep down within yourself) and you want to get rid of the responsibility of dealing with it until a later time. Then, when the time comes, you are not mentally ready to deal with it, so you default on your resolution very easily.
When you think about it, if you truly wanted to change,
you wouldn’t delay it until some date in the future.
You would change RIGHT NOW!
If you wanted to exercise and get your weight under control, why waste any more time being unhealthy? If you wanted to stop smoking for real, why continue to do so for a few extra days?
Why not right now?
The key is, how bad do you want to change?
True, long-lasting change does not occur in the future. It occurs in the current moment. Right now. This is the best (and if you think about it, the only) moment that exists to jump start any resolution you have been wanting to keep. No one has ever succeeded by relying to delays. Make the decision in the current moment to stick to your resolution from this very moment. Only then, will your chances to make those resolutions stick for the long haul skyrocket 
Here’s a list of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions:
- Lost weight
- Get out of debt
- Save money
- Get a better job
- Exercise regularly
- Healthier nutrition
- Drink less alcohol
- Stop smoking
- Reduce stress
- Learn something new
- Help others
- Get organized
- Get out of debt
- Save money
- Get a better job
- Exercise regularly
- Healthier nutrition
- Drink less alcohol
- Stop smoking
- Reduce stress
- Learn something new
- Help others
- Get organized
Meaning of Christmas
As we approach the traditional time for celebrating Christmas, I suggest a quick study of the ancient Jewish scriptures. As you reflect on the wonder of Christ’s birth, take a moment to read some of the Jewish prophets that preceded the Nativity by hundreds (and even thousands) of years.
“WHO IS THIS?“
Who was this predicted “Shiloh” mentioned as far back as the Book of Genesis?
“The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes, and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples” (Genesis 49:10 NASB).
Who was this coming “Ruler” that the prophet Micah said would be born in Bethlehem,
yet preexisted time itself?
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be Ruler in Israel, whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting” (Micah 5:2 (NKJV).
Who was this “Redeemer” that Job said would come to save him and the world from death?
“I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth” (Job 19:25).
Who was this prophesied “Son” that the prophet Isaiah declared would come to earth and be referred to as “Wonderful,” “Counselor,” “Mighty God,” “Everlasting Father,” and “Prince of Peace?”
“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder. And his name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6 NKJV).
Who was this “Messiah” (Hebrew: Mashiyach) that the prophet Daniel said would come sixty-nine “weeks” (weeks of years in Hebrew, meaning 483 years) after a decree to rebuild Jerusalem?
“Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the command to restore and build Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince, there shall be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks; the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublesome times” (Daniel 9:25 NKJV).
Who was this “Root of Jesse” that the prophet Isaiah said would offer hope and rest at some future date in time?
“In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his place of rest will be glorious” (Isaiah 11:10 NIV).
Who was this righteous “Branch” that the prophet Jeremiah said would reign as “King” and execute judgment throughout the earth?
“Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord, “That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; a King shall reign and prosper, and execute judgment and righteousness in the earth” (Jeremiah 23:5 NKJV).
Who was this “Son of Man” that the prophet Daniel said would have everlasting dominion over all peoples and nations?
“I was watching in the night visions, and behold, one like the Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, and they brought Him near before Him. Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and His kingdom the one which shall not be destroyed” (Daniel 7:13-14 NKJV).
Once you investigate these scriptures, contemplate their meanings in light of the historic Jewish record. What’s the common theme? In light of Christmas, what’s the powerful conclusion?
Merry Christmas indeed!
Urban Ninja
I Give It All - I chose this song because of the upbeat and the message of giving it your all.
When you have a strong enough reason to not hold back, going all out, you will find yourself making strides towards your dreams. Often, people will say that they have tried everything and that they gave it their best shot, but the truth is that very few people have really given their all.
When was the last time you gave everything you had towards achieving a goal?
Do you think you couldn't given a bit more?
The next time you think you can't go on any further,
take one more step and you'll start to see what giving your all is all about.
Rascal Flatts - Stand - Official Video
Stand - I chose this motivational song by Rascal Flatts because :
It talks about how when you've been knocked down in life,
you must find the courage and strength to stand back up.
Everyone, and I mean everyone, I don't care who you are, will be knocked down, not just once, but dozens and dozens of times. If you want to strive for a big dream, multiply that by 100. That's life.
Learn to deal with it. It's all part of what you must go through when you dream big dreams. The ones who get everything they want in life are the ones who decide to stand back up each and EVERY time they fall no matter how many times they hit the ground.
As long as your last choice is to stand, you will get what you want. How long it will take will depend on how big your dreams are, your strategies, and how efficient you are with executing those strategies. Just remember to focus on the end result. Just because you abandon one way to reach your goal for another, it doesn't mean you have quit.
The Introduction of TED COLEMAN
This is my Mode : ENFJ and below is my theme song.
E – Extraversion preferred to introversion: ENFJs often feel motivated by their interaction with people. They tend to enjoy a wide circle of acquaintances, and they gain energy in social situations (whereas introverts expend energy).
N – Int...uition preferred to sensing: ENFJs tend to be more abstract than concrete. They focus their attention on the big picture rather than the details, and on future possibilities rather than immediate realities.
F – Feeling preferred to thinking: ENFJs tend to value personal considerations above objective criteria. When making decisions, they often give more weight to social implications than to logic.
J – Judgment preferred to perception: ENFJs tend to plan their activities and make decisions early. They derive a sense of control through predictability
N – Int...uition preferred to sensing: ENFJs tend to be more abstract than concrete. They focus their attention on the big picture rather than the details, and on future possibilities rather than immediate realities.
F – Feeling preferred to thinking: ENFJs tend to value personal considerations above objective criteria. When making decisions, they often give more weight to social implications than to logic.
J – Judgment preferred to perception: ENFJs tend to plan their activities and make decisions early. They derive a sense of control through predictability
These Presidents are ENFJ : Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama. Famous ENFJ People : Micheal Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, Johnny Depp, Elizabeth Dole, Ross Perot.
***YOUR LAST DAY ON EARTH***
If Today Was Your Last Day - Ted chose this motivational song because of its message as well as the song itself. The question, "What would you do if today was your last day?" is one of those questions that if you really think about, can change you life. We won't be able to know exactly what day will be our final day here. This is why it's important to do what you can while you're still here. This has helped heal myself and my spiritual growth journey.
Having this mindset of today being your last -
may not be the best strategy,
but perhaps if you thought of this year as being your last year here.
* How would you treat people ?
may not be the best strategy,
but perhaps if you thought of this year as being your last year here.
* How would you treat people ?
* What would you spend most of your time doing ?
* What would you attempt to accomplish ?
* What would you attempt to accomplish ?
* Would you care about other people's opinion of you as much ?
* Would you tell the people you love that you loved them more often ?
Life could bring you more happiness and success if
we just stop thinking we will live forever. (TC)
we just stop thinking we will live forever. (TC)
TV show Lost, Mr Eko - Where'd you go my lord ?
Lord Give Me A Sign / My favorite LOST character Mr.Eko - This motivational song is an awesome remix of DMX and Fort Minor. Cool beat. What ever your belief is, tap into that source of power to give you the extra strength to make good of this life.
Life can and will be tough at times.
At times you will feel lost and unsure about what to do.
Just have faith, keep taking action, and all will be well.
Where'd you go/Lord give me a sign REMIX
This motivational song is an awesome remix of DMX and Fort Minor. Cool beat. What ever your belief is, tap into that source of power to give you the extra strength to make good of this life. Life can and will be tough at times. At times you will feel lost and unsure about what to do. Just have faith, keep taking action, and all will be well.
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