#TheMorningShift: Where Shift Happens

When we are hurt, we are different people.  As much as we try to smile through it, move on past it, we are still different.  When I'm hurt, I listen to music, produce music, or work out.  But not everything that we do when we are hurt is healthy, like shutting down, isolation, or even binge eating.  Take a listen to this thought-provoking shift, When I'm Hurt.

When you are pursuing excellence, it is not about being the best.  It is about doing and giving your best. It is making a conscious effort to always do better, not out of competition with others, but extending yourself for yourself.  Excellence is a gradual result of your intentions, efforts, and executions.  If you are in business or a business owner, this is for you.

Honor is giving respect, esteem, and great distinction to others.  Many people see honor as a result of what they have received versus what they give.  Don't say you honor when you do not honor!.  Such a humbling moment.

When you value who and what you have, you will not let them slip through your fingertips.  Take some time to listen and evaluate where you may come short in the access that you have!

Being skilled is your ability to do something well.  When you have the desire to succeed, it is your skill of handling setbacks and disappointments that will help you get there.  This shift is sure to encourage your faith!

Don't put off building on your basic (faith, education, profession, training) to complement what you already have and who you already are.  When you do his, you set yourself up for open doors and paved roads.  The grass underneath your feet will never grow tall because you will never remain still! Let this hit you where it needs to!

The capacity to learn is a gift so everything that comes to us belongs to us if we create the capacity to receive it.  If you want it, you can have it! Let's get it!

Every storm runs out of rain.  I know you're getting drenched but do what you gotta do until it runs out of what it's putting out! So I encourage you with this, DON'T GIVE OUT BEFORE IT RUNS OUT! 

BONUS! When we worry, it doesn’t empty tomorrow of it struggles. It empties today of its strength. Don’t lose strength for today but worrying about the struggles of tomorrow. Everything you have in you, you need it for TODAY.  (June, 2019)

BONUS! Whatever you do, don’t quit! My goal is for you to persist in your process and not get weary in well-doing. My wish is for you to CONTINUE! (June, 2020)

BONUS! It’s important to always have you facts in place before you comment or respond to situations. If it sounds like it can tarnish another’s reputation, character, or integrity, leave it where you heard it. (June, 2020)

Adjusting is not easy for everybody.  When the situation you're facing will not adjust to your liking, you have to try your best to adjust to the situation. It is in your favor to figure out a way to adjust to the moment, the environment, the atmosphere.  This message will have you looking at rerouting differently.

BONUS! “You may encounter many defeats but you must not be defeated”-Maya Angelou. You will experience things in your life where you fall short. You will not accomplish it the first time. DO NOT BE DEFEATED! Don’t let it stop you! (June, 2019)

BONUS! Are you satisfied with how you have been walking in you?!? Are you free from the stereotypes that have been ascribed to you? If not, let's break free! Today I commit to being good with those who cannot appreciate me being me. Be YOUR best self! (June, 2019).

BONUS! God has the ability, the power, and the sufficiency to deal with our circumstances and to handle what happens to us. Everything that we achieve is a result of what God does. (June, 2019)

There is nothing about our natural abilities that is sufficient enough to do what God has chosen for us to do.  In this message (almost 15 minute mark), He encourages us that all we need to do is show up.  He will take care of all of the details.  It's not our plan, so we just need to be a participant! 

Before you critique, criticize, or judge another person, make sure that you TEST YOU first.  When we examine ourselves, we will have an intimate idea of what it's like to struggle, try hard and still come up short, and even have a certain level of respect for others.  Don't try me, test you!

It's one thing to be in a dark place, but to be in a dark place with a dark mind is deadly.  As you go through your dark places and dark times, make sure you do not lose your restraint.  Being able to hold some stuff back is necessary for you not to lose what you have worked hard to gain.

Sometimes life gets hard.  You face obstacles.  You get tired.  You get drained.  I want to encourage your soul to keep pushing.  What you do not have yet-Where you have not arrived at- Let that be your motivation to keep pushing through whatever is in front of you.  Some doors won't open without a push! 

BONUS! Sometimes all you need is a quick word to remind your weary spirit that IT is still possible! You got this! (June, 2020)

BONUS. Sometimes we can hold stuff from our past that will keep us from being happy today. Sadly, some people are addicted to being unhappy. Each of us have the same opportunities to be happy with our life. It’s a choice. Don’t be scared to be happy! (June, 2019)

BONUS! Don’t be afraid to shine. Who you are is important to someone and if you refuse to shine, many will be unable to find the way! This is a great yet honorable posture to be in! CHOOSE TO SHINE REGARDLESS……(June, 2019)

If a person/business feels the same way you do, their efforts will be the same as yours.  You will wear yourself down and out loving someone who doesn't love you the same.  Love yourself and respect your emotions enough to move on if your efforts can't be reciprocated! 

BONUS! Are you aware of what causes you pain? Mindful of the things that cause you hurt? When we are aware of what causes us pain, we can adequately and accurately treat it. Make sure that you are not treating pain with pain! (June, 2019)

Great people are easily known by their speech.  When you are able to guard your mouth, you can protect your life.  When you know how to talk (what to say and when to say it), it will cause kings to love you.  Don't let what you say cause you to lose what you have or miss out on what you're trying to get.  This is a good one.