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Mental health Lifestyle and health behaviors Addictions Substance misuse Stressful and crisis situations How thought patterns and learned emotional responses affect reactions to daily life How actions affect physical and psychological…

[icyg4l]

PAC: How to Enhance Your Beauty!

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. So let’s figure out how you can see yourself as even more beautiful, lovely <333. Hello, beautiful people! From today’s topic, I want to have more of a lighthearted PAC Reading. I’m taking a break from the more plutonic-like topics. In honor of Libra season, I will be focusing on Venusian-esque topics such as relationships and you guessed it, beauty! If you love this reading and are interested in booking with me, please don’t be afraid to read my guidelines and book a reading with me! So without further ado, please choose the photo that resonates with you.

Top Left-to-Bottom Right: (1-3)

Pile One: While pulling for this pile, I heard "take a chance." I also heard the restaurant, Benihana. Some of you may work here or frequent this restaurant. One way that you can enhance your beauty is by taking risks in your appearance. Think more edgy. Think Rihanna circa 2009 or Xtina. Cut your hair into a pixie cut or wear darker makeup (as in black lipstick/heavy eyeliner/etc). There is an emphasis on acknowledging your ancestral roots as well. If you are of Asian descent, you are being encouraged to wear traditional prints more often. If you are Black, then you are encouraged to wear more gold jewelry, specifically rings and necklaces. If you have been meaning to try out the gothic aesthetic, you should do so! It would be fitting for you. Lastly, this is very specific, but if you have a twin, you should take their advice on what to do with your style. They have a very specific vision for how you should dress and it would fit you really well.

Cards Used: 9 of Cups, Death, King of Discs, 2 of Cups, The Lovers, Prince of Swords.

extras: larry june. recently gone through a breakup. waiting to exhale (1995). nowhere (1997). lucki. in the booth. father. painted nails. fresh kicks. shanghai by nicki minaj. funeral reception. 'jesus wept'.

Pile Two: Babyyy, you need to embrace being single. There is nothing wrong with being available to the world. Think of the world as your oyster. Once you adopt this mindset, you will feel more alive. For those of you in a relationship, you need to spend more time with your lover, but you also need to do your own thing. Maintain a balance of knowing when to be alone and knowing when to be by yourself. If you are not in a relationship, you need to put more effort into self-care. Buy yourself flowers. Splurge on that gift for yourself. If you've been wanting purchase something expensive like a guitar, then do so. There is nothing like learning a new skill that will help you in the nearest future. This is very specific but you need to be around people that make you feel grounded/humble. If you have a younger sister/cousin that's a bit snarky, learn from them the importance of prioritizing yourself. Surround yourself with gardens, flowers and nature in general. Learn how to romanticize the simple things. It's all about your perception. You are beautiful already, but you just need to believe it.

Cards Used: Ace of Discs, The Star, The Lovers, Ace of Cups, 9 of Discs.

extras: feeling stagnancy. +3 in uno deck. 45. percocet and stripper joint. "MEEP!" photo-op. reaping the rewards. showing signs.

Pile Three: It's so interesting that I channeled a Cardi B song for you. If you've been paying attention to what's going on with her, you know that she's in the process of going through a nasty divorce. However, she looks much happier without Offset. Pile Three, you need to get rid of any Offsets in your life. Anyone that makes you feel like less of a human being or lowly esteemed is not someone that should be in your circle. This could be a lover, a friend, a sneaky link, etc. It does not matter! Another thing that you should do is upgrade your wardrobe. If you have been looking into purchasing a Coach bag or a Prada bag, then do it! You need no one to assist you with that. You are not anyone's doormat and you do not need a crutch from anyone, unless you ask for it. Don't let anyone feel like you are forever indebted to them. You should increase your water intake, and if possible, you should go to the beach. Reunite with your friends so that you can catch them up on this chapter in your life. Building yourself back up again is a community effort. It cannot be done by one's self. Lastly, book a trip to an island-like place. Once you visit, the water will restore you of your natural beauty. Speaking of natural beauty, you look even better without makeup, baby! Slap on some blush, mascara and lip gloss if you really want to apply some makeup. Keep it au naturale.

Cards Used: 6 of Cups, 6 of Swords, 9 of Discs, Ace of Cups, The Moon, 2 of Wands.

extras: changing clothes. dishes in the sink. "it smells rank". beauty mark on eye. deadpan. pull through. god's strongest soldier. chiseled face structure.

[bardicious]

Star Trek TOS' wrongs

So I said I'd do it so I'm doing it. This is just a handful of, honestly, insulting details of the original trek. Now, TOS is still my favorite trek, but it is outdated. You, frankly need to remove significant parts of canon to cope with this in a modern day mindset. Which is why I find it so hilarious that people are so precious about star trek canon. This, like comic books, is the last thing you should be taking literally.

A brief list of outdated trek:

Established in Turnabout Intruder, Woman are not permitted to be Starfleet Captains

Takes place in Elaan of Troyius, in Kirk's attempt to coach Elaan into being more "womanly" he threatens to spank her. (Also possibly Kirk is raped with Elaan's magical pheromone tears?? Which is not acknowledged as rape. I have to fact check this one.)

Takes place in The Enemy Within, Janice Rand is presumably raped and then interrogated by her rapist. The rapist is Kirk (the barbic side)

Established in Amok Time, T'Pring is considered property to either Spock, Stonn, or Kirk, going to the winner to a battle to the death.

Takes place in Bread and Circuses, showing a civilization influenced by ancient Rome. The episode ends with a group of people worshiping the son of god… alluding to Christianity.

Takes place in Omega Glory, Enterprise encounters a planet where the "Kohms" and the "Yangs" are in conflict. We learn these terms actually refer to "Communist", and "Yankee", respectively. The episode ends with Kirk reading straight out of the Pledge of Allegiance that is identical to Earth's. Somehow this planet has developed… exactly to earth to a point...

The countless amount of planets that developed parallel to earth, ie: the Nazi planet, the gangster planet, the cold war planet, native american planet, SO many greek gods, jesus fucking christ (literally), cowboy planet??, space hippies, Halloween planet... sigh, the one with goddamn Lincoln...

TOS' general treatment of women, especially seen in: Mudd's Women, Metamorphosis, Wolf in the Fold. And sprinkled in all the rest TOS.

And many more… I'll possibly add more to this post later since I'm planning a full rewatch. But if anyone has some glaring additions, feel free to add! (Ideally with the episode in question)

In conclusion, forget your canon! For the love of god! If you don't like SNW, don't watch it! It didn't happen! If you don't like a particular episode, banish it from your mind! What? Are you writing character metas or something? Pray tell, how? And good luck.

And yes, stop bothering people who enjoy a series with your criticisms. Fans and writers do not have to adhere to your particular perception of a character. We are given only glimpses into how these characters work. They're tools for self expression, not real people.

At some point, you'll want to choose what you're going to be. A person who creates and uplifts? Or someone who can only destroy, and rage at the unfairness of the world. And for that, I say good luck as well.

[coachdiamondd]

Good Afternoon Queens, hope all is well…. because we are all blessed in the name of JESUS!!! Just want to Hit you up with some Thankful Tuesday Coaching… Read below. Answer these questions in a journal if you keep one. If you don’t, I encourage you to start writing things down. It will help you out in the long run. But let’s get started.

You don’t have to reply in here, but please feel free to share a few transitions stories, or if it something you want to overcome… That’s what we are here for.

In order to determine how you got from point A to point B your results you received at the end you’re going to recall your journey each and every time a Growing process.

Growth is Powerful.

Both starting from the beginning. Looking forward to starting from the end looking back.

What accomplishment have you made today?

If you’re not satisfied with your results today, what is it that you could do different to show up for yourself?

The reason you start both at the beginning and the end is because the mind thinks linearly, normally. It is easy to recall the steppingstones from the beginning. However, because it seems so natural, you won’t see clearly what another person would have to do, fake, or experience in order to take those same steps. Looking back at your experience in reverse, helps you access the unconscious mind, where the more subtle nuances of your experience lie.

This is to help you understand what it would be like for someone who has NOT Gone through the same experience, making it easier to see what you would have to do to get your results.

But, because, recalling the journey from the beginning, first would make it too easy on your unconscious mind, you are going to challenge yourself to start at the end and work backwards. I just thought to share this activity because this is how I start but while doing this activity, try to remember what actually happened in your life. However, also consider for each step or milestones you write down what someone else would need to do to achieve the same milestones. Therefore, start with the mindset now, and look at the results you now have. Then work backwards to determine what you experienced along your journey. What did you have needed to know, be able to do, or experience in order to get where you are now?

First, clearly defined here your END results. What is it? How did you know you arrived? What was the evidence?

For example, I’ll share mind! 🙌🏾🦋🙏🏽! End Results: I am more happier, gained clarity, love ME MORE, & when I learned HOW to say NO to those that don’t serve me NO good!

What milestones/ obstacles or challenges did you have to overcome in order to get to the last stage? I overcame my fear when I had to step up to the individuals, that acted on if they was helping me but in reality they was hurting me: That actually that hurt me first and so, then I had to give a reaction .. That’s when I noticed people started moving gently out my way! ~Coach Diamond

Last but not least… What did you NEED to do, know or experience in order to get to THAT stage? Learn how to say, no, change my language, gain more clarity. ~ Coach Diamond D

The Best APOLOGY TO YOURSELF is changed BEHAVIOR.

I hope you all enjoy this activity.

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[nat1vibes]

@manygalaxiesinone thank you for asking me this and i shall use the same template as you for ease. (might have missed some)

(inspired from this post)

Disgaea Generic Classes/monsters i'd hang out with!

Warrior: NEATHER YEAH! just coz im biased and couldn't say no. he could help me get into the mindset of working out! and... maybe get me one of them deals with the god of combat

Valkyre: Probably-maybe not. If she is as tsundereish as she seems then it would be a maybe not. But she is still kinda just a dorklike M warrior, so prob yeah!

Martial Artist: wouldn't hang out more than just maybe sparing with them to learn from them, or tea together.

Fight Mistress: yeah! but they seem a bit too high energy for me

Magician: Neather Yeah! we would be nerding out so much! and i'd love to see how magic is studied, even if i couldn't do it

Witch:...the gothic lolita is stronger than my ablity to see red flags. So yes i would. Maybe i'd just be her goofer but its fine

Clergy: yea. lil cute booger. He don't got anything wrong

Cleric: yeah! they are prety calm. maybe though i wouldn't find that much in common with us

Ninja: maybe. He seems cool. but like. trained assassin? can they have fun? would they not kill me?

Kunoichi: same as ninja

Samurai Male/Female: Loyal! pretty calm most of the time. Good friends to have around

Ranger/Strider: Cool guy, we could vibe

Archer: Not sure. she seems nice. But i might find them annoying after a while. Probably my fualt

Magic Knight: Sure! she is just great! i can't imagine they would like me much though.

Thief Male/Female: i'd maybe do some panks with them and that's it. I don't wanna stay close enough to be a target

Angel Male/Female: Hate them.

Gunner: Wild west nerd, we could vibe

Gunslinger: Smh Merchant from Phantom brave just dressed difrently. i dont trust her

Armor knight Male/Female: Yes! i will feel so at ease when being around them!

Beastmaster: Greaat gal. I'd love to hang out with the more dangerous monsters through her

Sorcerer: Ok ok, curses, voodoo. But she so cute tho! I'll overlook my lower lifespan

Masked Hero: Nah, posers

Professor: sure? but it's an other one of those that i don't thing we will hae much t otalk about. If she tries to teach me math i'll pocket sand her and run away

Psychic: she looks like a Chuunibyu. We vibing

Mecha Girl: Maybe? but idk

Sinner: i'd be afraid , they pretty scary

Prinny: i'd feed them like. 2 sardines PER DAY. With the profits i make from thier labour, i'd contiue to amass a following and be treated as prinny Jesus. Valvatorez will have t ofind me and try to change my ways.

Cheerleader: dont know alot about her. But id be worried where to look and be uncomfortable

Android: Nah. ill save my life to kill it with an other calss that would hate me

Necromancer: yes. Again lolita fashion wins

Medic: sure! I'd even go as far as trying out on flied medic assistant

Maid: HELL YEAH! Nat1vibes loredrop. Monstergirls are one of my weaknesses. And maid. Are an other one

Wrestler: Not alot. But i'd for sure let him coach me. work out together. he could lift me and my spirits!

Pirate: nah. Posh dudes

Dark Knight: YES. yeah yeah emo. But they are my chuunin babies. I'd play pretend with them

Sage: yeah! Give me multy attack!

Geomaster: nah. Hated those Old farts. Disgaea 2 item world was made a pain

Majin:Maybe? maybe not...depends if they seem me as like, a lowly human they might develop feelings like those of a pet rat. Or just kill me.

Bouncer:My own body guard!

Onmyo monk: Uptight smucks that think they are better than everyone? I'll slug him one! and die... coz they are high ranking

EDF soldier/Battle shuit:Literlly just human dudes. Depends on the guy

Kurtis bot:Maybe? probably not

Asagi(d5):Only if i could somehow make them belive, i am the true Asagi of an other dimention. That came here to find the TRUE asagi

Spirit: yeah...Kinda, they look lonely

Undead: nah. Zombos. Bleh. ''But nat1, you said yes to the mai-'' ''I'll slug you one''

Dragon: If they don't see me as a threat or food. Sure. Big guys. Seem to give nice hugs. Also... a point i missed. MAGICHANGE D2 SPEAR! D4 SWORD!

wooden Golem: Yee. nice tree bros

Lanturn: they look kinda scary. But they chill we vibing

Living Armor/Horseman: I wouldn't mind. But they probably won't find any value in me.

Felynn: Yeah! cat ladies! just hope they don't break me accidentally

Succubus: nah. Hang out? Well... Maybe. NO, they just out for my soul.

Gargoyles: i wouldn't mind one guarding my house

Nether Noble: maybe? Not like Sherafinas dad. But they aren't that bad. I remmember that lil oiky boy in d1

Orc: Only if they don't think they can mess with me. lil fart boys

Winged Warrior/If you mean mothman: Nah. I'd fall assleep to easely. not good for the slumber party

Flora Beast: yeah. I don't see how it could go bad

Roc: nah. Sorry. too smelly a breath

Rifle Demon: maybe if i could win their faivour with alcohol

Nosferatu:vampire dudes? nah. they would kill me

Feary: lil fae boys. Sure. adorable!

Sludge: nah. Slime

Shroom: nah. Again i dont wanna fall asleep when disgaea ppl are REAL!

Mythical Beast: Yeah! doggo!

Slumber Cat/Deathsabbers: i mean. They are just cats. Sure

Reaper: Well. they don't look only like they usually do. As we saw from Emizels dad. But still. They would probably kill me

Evil Eye: what even is this

Holy Dragon: Nah. too uptight about their pride

Imp: nah. lil shits

Fairy: Sure. lil guys

Rabbits: yeah!!! peaceful demons! yeee

Bear: YEEE big hugs! WAIT THAT A MOUTH in thier belly

Nine-tails: I mean... kitsune ladies

Twin Dragon: Again as with the dragon. MAGICHANGE SWORD

Zombie dragon: Yeah. looks evil. Probably is. But... they look so lonely and also kinda like. Friendable

[newprophets]

What does it mean to have “victory over the world” through faith in Jesus

“Unshakable Faith: How Jesus Gives Us Victory Over Life’s Struggles” Victory is a word that brings up images of championships, celebrations, and success. But what does it mean to have “victory over the world” through faith in Jesus? 1 John 5:4-5 explains that through faith, believers overcome not just their personal battles but also the challenges and pressures of a world often at odds with God’s values. Let’s dig into what this victory looks like, how we can access it, and what it means to truly live in triumph with Jesus by our side.

1. Faith as the Key to Victory In 1 John 5:4, we read, “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world.” Faith isn’t just a belief; it’s a connection to God’s strength. Fun fact: Did you know that in the original Greek, the word “overcome” (nikaō) is related to “Nike,” meaning “victory”? When John says we “overcome,” he’s saying we’re victorious over life’s trials through Jesus!

2. What It Means to Overcome John’s view of “the world” refers to the systems and values that contradict God’s will. This isn’t about escaping challenges but about seeing them as chances to grow. Scholar John Stott notes, “Victory is both a state and a process.” When we accept Jesus, we’re born again and given a victorious identity, but it’s also a daily journey of trusting Him.

3. Living Victoriously Each Day Living in victory means walking with a mindset that says, “God is with me.” Instead of fearing setbacks, we approach life with hope and resilience, knowing that God has already secured our victory. Imagine a coach assuring you that the game is already won—this is how Jesus encourages us to face life’s ups and downs.

Prayer for Victory Lord, thank You for giving us victory through faith in Jesus. Help us to trust You, even when life feels overwhelming, and to live each day in the confidence that we are more than conquerors through You. Amen.

#UnshakableFaith #VictoryInJesus #FaithfulLiving #OvercomeTheWorld #HopeAndStrength

[drjameslongjr]

Identity in Christ: I am Alive with Christ

Identity in Christ: I am Alive with Christ

As believers in Christ, we experience spiritual life, having been made alive through His death and resurrection. Our union with Christ means that sin no longer holds power over us, and we now live through the Spirit, empowered by God to overcome sin. In this new life, we are free to live for righteousness, filled with the hope of future resurrection and eternal life.

Scripture: Romans and 6:11, 8:9-11; Ephesians 2:4-5

Romans 6:11 (ESV): "So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus." Romans 8:9-11 (ESV): "You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you." Ephesians 2:4-5 (ESV): "But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved."

Devotional Thought: Adopted by God

Before we met Christ, we were spiritually dead, lost in sin and separated from God. But the moment we placed our faith in Jesus, everything changed. We were made alive together with Christ! His resurrection power is now at work within us, transforming us from the inside out. We are no longer slaves to sin, but we live with the reality of the Holy Spirit dwelling in us, empowering us to live for righteousness. Paul reminds us in Romans 6:11 to "consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus." This is not simply a mindset but a reality based on what Christ has done for us. Our new identity in Christ means that sin's dominion over our lives has been broken. We are alive with Christ, free to live for Him, filled with His Spirit, and confident that our bodies, though mortal, will one day be resurrected to eternal life. Let this truth shape the way we live daily, walking in the freedom and victory that comes through Jesus.

Bringing it Home: Applying What We Learned

- Embrace Your New Identity: Reflect on the fact that you are no longer bound by sin, but alive in Christ. Live out this truth in your daily decisions. - Walk in the Spirit: Allow the Holy Spirit to lead you, guide you, and empower you in your battle against sin and in living a righteous life. - Live with Hope: Remember that the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in you, giving life to your body and assuring you of future resurrection.

Prayer

Father, thank You for making me alive with Christ. I praise You for the resurrection power that is at work in me. Help me to live each day in the freedom You have given me, no longer bound by sin but alive to righteousness. Guide me by Your Spirit and fill me with hope as I look forward to the future You have promised. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Questions for Reflection (How to Live as One Alive with Christ)

This week, challenge yourself to live out your new identity in Christ. Reflect on these questions: - How can I embrace my new identity in Christ in my daily life? - In what areas do I need to rely more on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength? - How can I live with hope, knowing that the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in me?

Take the Next Step on Your Journey

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[teacherintransition]

It’s Important… Have You Got The Time?

HINT: You do

As addressed previously, when one retires from the hamster wheel of 8:00-5:00, five to six days a week, putting in overtime ad infinitum, stress inducing, mind numbing pursuit of “making a living;” the most common query presented to you will be, “what are you going to do with all that time?” The next inquiry, delivered with even less tact, “you’re going to be bored to death aren’t you?” Much less tact. With such intrusive questioning, you’ll probably find yourself on your heels a bit and will then attempt a justification for YOUR decision that will satisfy their judgment of your current course of life. You might find yourself saying, “I’m going to get a job, I’m working part time, I’m going to fish daily, I’m going to golf daily, I’m going to work in my yard, etc. etc..” In my reality: no I’m not working for anyone part or full time; I haven’t fished in years; meh …maybe some golf and yard work.” Then, if you’re feeling particularly defensive, you might share some personal dreams and goals unique to you. It’s then possible, it’s happened to me on several occasions, you will receive the reply, “uh, yeah …good luck with that.” I’ll turn my head while you deliver the uppercut.

Often I’ve shared my plans with that defensive mindset in place when I never intended to seek approval from anyone except loved ones. It’s a maddening scene man, there are even a set of “trendy,” hip, media driven “cute” terms that are meaningless. Terms like echo career, life path, alternative life direction…blah, blah, blah. I’d like to add to my list that doing nothing and just thinking is prominent among my life goals. Allow me to elaborate; part of that statement is spot on, the other meaning behind that statement is my attempt to erase a lifetime of societal brainwashing to determine what all this means. I believe strongly that we live in ways not intended by …get ready … our true reality and purpose. No, no one just passed the bong. For years I’ve struggled with the idea of mindlessly working for others in pursuit of …stuff that is told will make us all happy and content. My job was in service to young people so I never questioned the worth of my career, but I often tried to get my students to see life …differently. The programming runs deep.

A lot of deprogramming has come from reading books and books on history, philosophy and different cultures to see if the grass is greener on the other side. It very often is …greener. Currently. I’m reading Jesus, Buddha, Krishna & Lao Tzu: The Parallel Sayings by Richard Hooper. I won’t lie, it’s pretty mystical in tone, but definitely makes you go, “…hmmmm?” One quote from the book hit me right between the eyes:

“In reality there is nothing to achieve, nothing to become …nothing to do but [perceive reality] This

will allow us to become aware of our essential unity …But this “all we have to do” job can take a lifetime or, much more likely, many lifetimes. “

Richard Hooper Jesus, Buddha, Krishna & Lao Tzu: The Parallel Sayings *

BAM! The concept of mindlessly toiling for almost all of our lives to just stay busy, keep your head down and don’t think too much is insane. I did it. You did it. Why? Yes, obviously to pay the bills and raise your family; but the whole paradigm keeps us from pursuing our dreams, being with family and pondering on our deeper meaning and why we’re dissuaded from understanding these things. To paraphrase Buddha, “all suffering comes from wanting [stuff and prestige]. Now stuff is ok, nothing wrong with some stuff, but I’ve learned that much of this pursuit is done to meet approval by numerous establishments. Corporations, churches, politicians, people who want to control. Thank goodness I never felt that need except sometimes when coaching.

I think to varying degrees, we all know that we aren’t doing things the right way. When we seek to look deeper and experience other ways of seeing the world, we are often chided by the moralistic, dogmatic segment of the population that we will burn …FOREVER …with no fan or AC for daring to think differently. So many live life like Thoreau warned us not too: “The mass of men live lives of quiet desperation.” Stop! Divisions are drawn, pressure applied, control exerted …misery. I’m not making a blanket judgement on how all of us live; I’ve had great times in my life, but the questions of “why” and “what’s missing,” are always lingering. In my reading, it seems that this is a universal frustration and culturally all societies have a vague understanding of a simpler more unified way of living. It takes a lot of fortitude to question the status quo and to do so early in one’s life require a load of fortitude …takes a lot of risks. I’ve opened my thinking during my middle age, better late than never. Although the powers that be might say, “better never than late.” I’m carrying a lot of cynicism I suppose, damn …that’s counterproductive.

I guess it’s a good thing that I no longer feel fear or apprehension for looking at another way. I’m not seeking to hurt anyone, take from anyone, to ever abandon my family and friends or my obligations to them; they are all my choices. I’m not the only one to have such thoughts …am I? From The Bhagavad Gita: “If you would become perfect, seek the Self within. Seek this awareness, not intelligence.” AND to offer balance and not to offend: “In order to know everything you must first know yourself. If you don’t know yourself, then you know nothing.” The Gospel of Thomas. It’s a worthy pursuit to know yourself and what binds us. Thousands of cultures and billions of people have all sought their own understanding. I’m hoping the powers that be will indulge me a little intrinsic reflection. I know …good luck with that.

*Hooper, Richard; Jesus, Buddha, Krishna & Lao Tzu: The Parallel Sayings; Sanctuary Publications; 2012

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Good Afternoon Queens, hope all is well…. because we are all blessed in the name of JESUS!!! Just want to Hit you up with some Thankful Tuesday Coaching… Read below. Answer these questions in a journal if you keep one. If you don’t, I encourage you to start writing things down. It will help you out in the long run. But let’s get started.

You don’t have to reply in here, but please feel free to share a few transitions stories, or if it something you want to overcome… That’s what we are here for.

In order to determine how you got from point A to point B your results you received at the end you’re going to recall your journey each and every time a Growing process.

Growth is Powerful.

Both starting from the beginning. Looking forward to starting from the end looking back.

What accomplishment have you made today?

If you’re not satisfied with your results today, what is it that you could do different to show up for yourself?

The reason you start both at the beginning and the end is because the mind thinks linearly, normally. It is easy to recall the steppingstones from the beginning. However, because it seems so natural, you won’t see clearly what another person would have to do, fake, or experience in order to take those same steps. Looking back at your experience in reverse, helps you access the unconscious mind, where the more subtle nuances of your experience lie.

This is to help you understand what it would be like for someone who has NOT Gone through the same experience, making it easier to see what you would have to do to get your results.

But, because, recalling the journey from the beginning, first would make it too easy on your unconscious mind, you are going to challenge yourself to start at the end and work backwards. I just thought to share this activity because this is how I start but while doing this activity, try to remember what actually happened in your life. However, also consider for each step or milestones you write down what someone else would need to do to achieve the same milestones. Therefore, start with the mindset now, and look at the results you now have. Then work backwards to determine what you experienced along your journey. What did you have needed to know, be able to do, or experience in order to get where you are now?

First, clearly defined here your END results. What is it? How did you know you arrived? What was the evidence?

For example, I’ll share mind! 🙌🏾🦋🙏🏽! End Results: I am more happier, gained clarity, love ME MORE, & when I learned HOW to say NO to those that don’t serve me NO good!

What milestones/ obstacles or challenges did you have to overcome in order to get to the last stage? I overcame my fear when I had to step up to the individuals, that acted on if they was helping me but in reality they was hurting me: That actually that hurt me first and so, then I had to give a reaction .. That’s when I noticed people started moving gently out my way! ~Coach Diamond

Last but not least… What did you NEED to do, know or experience in order to get to THAT stage? Learn how to say, no, change my language, gain more clarity. ~ Coach Diamond D

The Best APOLOGY TO YOURSELF is changed BEHAVIOR.

I hope you all enjoy this activity.

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PROVOKING THE ANOINTING 1

6. Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy.

7. While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful ALABASTER JAR OF EXPENSIVE PERFUME and POURED it over his head.

8. The disciples were INDIGNANT when they saw this. “WHAT A WASTE!” they said.

9. “It could have been SOLD for a high price and the MONEY GIVEN to the POOR.”

10. But Jesus, aware of this, replied, “Why CRITICIZE this woman for DOING such a GOOD thing to ME?

11. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE POOR AMONG YOU, but you will NOT always have ME.

12. She has poured this perfume on Me to prepare My body for burial.

13. I tell you the truth, WHEREVER THE GOOD NEWS IS PREACHED throughout the world, this woman’s DEED will be REMEMBERED and DISCUSSED.”

Matthew 26:6-13 (NLT)

• Giving to the anointed Ministers of God; your Pastor and other Ministers whom God has used to bless you spiritually, is not a waste (Philippians 4:14-19; 1 Corinthians 9:11,14; Romans 15:27).

- The disciples said the woman who poured oil on Jesus should have sold the expensive perfume or oil and give the money to the poor (Matthew 26:9).

- Jesus said what the woman did would always be remembered wherever the gospel is preached all over the world, and it would always be told as a memorial to her (Matthew 26:13).

- He says also: “You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have Me" (Matthew 26:11 NLT).

• The truth is: whatever you give to your Prophet or Pastor is not a waste.

- Whenever you give to them, you are provoking the anointing on the Minister for blessings (Philippians 4:17-19).

- If you served faithfully under a Leader, but failed in this principle of Giving, you may NOT experience any financial lifting.

YOUR lifting is attached to the strength of your Giving!

- Every Giving has a purpose. THEY fulfil different purposes. God uses what you give as a SEED to open the doors of greatness for you.

(a) When you give Tithes, the heaven over you is opened (Malachi 3:10).

- Tithing is the foundation, the basic of all Givings. It is also a defence, what God considers in defending you when the enemy, the devil, comes to challenge and devour your finances (Malachi 3:11).

(b) Offerings are, however, given to open doors for you. The offerings you give after you have established the foundation of Tithing determined the speed of the returns and the largeness of what you received back (Luke 6:38; Galatians 6:7).

OFFERINGS cause the doors to great places open for you! (Proverbs 18:16).

- Giving to the projects in your local Church, missions, and the visions of your Prophet or Pastor OPEN unusual doors of breakthroughs for you; in your career, assignment, or whatever you do.

VENISON is the Offering you give to your spiritual Father (Genesis 27:3,4, 25-29), whilst PROPHET OFFERING is for your Mentors, Coaches or Instructors, and other Ministers who blesses your life.

BOTH the Venison and the Prophet Offering released unusual financial favour on your Life.

NOTE: You should have the mindset of taking a SEED or gifted to whoever Man of God you intend to see or meet (1 Samuel 9:7,8).

- The oil of favour is released on your Life if you are committed to these aforementioned kinds of Giving.

- If you are tight-fisted and callous, you do not think about your Pastor, his well-being, you are undoing yourself (Proverbs 11:24,25).

- The principle of Giving to your Pastor or Prophet is a strong biblical principle that is mysterious, strange, or difficult to explain.

- If you think that giving to the poor is much more important than the giving to your Prophet or Pastor; thinking that your Pastor or Prophet has ENOUGH already, you would not need to give anything to them (1 Timothy 5:18; 1 Corinthians 9:10,11).

SUCH thoughts would only put you in the position of the poor.

- Some even think it is their Pastors who supposed to give to them, they are expecting their pastors to always give to them, especially if the Pastor is a bit comfortable.

IF you have a Pastor who gives you money and other material things, such a Pastor does not love you enough to tell you the truth. Such would not allow God to work or move in your life and situations.

- A Minister who gives money and other material things to the people under their leadership is not helping them.

SUCH a Minister would not allow God to work in the lives of the people because he or she has taken the place of God in their lives.

- You cannot rise financially with the expectation of collecting money from your spiritual father. Any Pastor who is doing that for you is not helping you.

• The pastors Who do that

(a) Some pastors who do that may be doing it out of pity, probably they think they have to do something to show their concerns, compassion, kindnesses, or Love; because of your condition, distress, or predicament.

(b) And another set of Ministers who do it could be well-meant, They may be doing it out of ignorance. They may not know the spiritual implications.

(c) Whilst the third group: Such pastors are doing it to tie down their members, they become a tin God to such members. In most cases, the Pastors who do that are the ones who do not have the spiritual substance, the anointing, to minister to the needs of those who are under their leadership.

THE needs and problems of those who are under them would not be met and solved, because the spiritual stamina, the ANOINTING to break the hold of the enemy on those members is not on their lives, yet they would NOT want such people to leave their Churches.

- They would device a means to keep the people under them, By endeavouring to meet the material needs of the people.

THEY give such members money, food, clothes, and other material things to keep them coming to their Churches.

- The people who are usually the victims of such things are those who like FREE things. THOSE who do not like TO hear any message on Giving.

- FREE things will FREEZE you! It will tie you down, unable to move, and your destiny would be eroding away.

- If you are in a Church where money is not talked about. Giving to God: His work, Ministers, needy, and others; is not taught and emphasized, I want to enjoin or strongly advise you to live such a Church.

YOU cannot rise financially if you keep worshipping in such a place.

• In contrast, the Pastor who is ministering spiritual substance to you, who desires your progress, would encourage you to GIVE, sow to the work of God, sow to the lives of the poor Or the needy, and sow to the lives of God's Ministers.

EVEN if such a Pastor, who has a good heart, gives you anything, money or whatever, they would still encourage you to give Tithes and sow seeds out of the money you have been given as a gift.

- IF you are attending a church because they give you free food, clothes, money, I would like to encourage you to think on it, if God does actually want you to be there.

- I have met some people who said they prefer to attend a church where money is not talked about or emphasized.

IF you attend a church like that, the leadership of such a church is not helping you and does not love you.

- Whoever loves and Likes you, and wants your financial lifting and progress, would want to tell you the truth, teach you the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:27).

- In addition, a church where money is not taught would freeze you! You will not experience any progress financially and materially.

FREE things will FREEZE you!

• Note: Although there are hirelings Who are NOT Ministers of Christ, who would like to milk the cow 🐄 they have not FED (John 10:12,13). JESUS says: "...by their fruits you will know them" (Matthew 7:20).

- Beware of such People, They are not Ministers of Christ (2 Corinthians 11:13-15).

THEY are wolves in sheep clothing (Matthew 7:15,16). THEY are the enemies of the cross of Christ, their belly is their god, and their end is destruction (Philippians 3:18,19).

READ: Matthew 7:15-20; Luke 6:43-45

• You will not fail in Jesus' name.

Peace!

TO BE CONTINUED

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Practices of Faith: The Power of the Mind

Jesus Honors a Syrophoenician Woman’s Faith

💜 Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet He could not keep His presence secret. 

In fact, as soon as she heard about Him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an impure spirit came and fell at His feet. 

The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter.

“First let the children eat all they want,” he told her, “for it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”

“Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”

Then He told her, “For such a reply, you may go; the demon has left your daughter.”

She went home and found her child lying on the bed, and the demon gone. ~Mark 7:24-30 ✝️

Devotional

In leadership circles, it is taught that any growth, progression or advancement is a result of mastering your mindset. One well known personal development coach endorses the notion: "You go to the next level head first." As Christians, we are invited to live life at a higher level. To have God's vision, and to see things from His vantage point.

To do that we need to think differently. Our thinking, until now, has got us to where we are today. But to live higher, we will need to think higher. In other words, you used to see things one way, but now, because of Christ revealing new understanding, knowledge, and information, as a result of your reading His word, and being in relationship with Him, you can start seeing things in a different way.

To Jesus, it's incomprehensible that you would practice the same old thinking patterns when you could become a new creation in Him.

In today's passage, a gentile woman begs Jesus to deliver her daughter from a demon. In verse 27, Jesus gives her what seems to be an incredibly rude answer:

"First let the children eat all they want,' he told her, 'for it is not right to take the children's bread and toss it to the dogs."

Jesus was simply pointing out that His mission was first of all to His own people, the Jews. Her response was faith-filled: 'Lord, 'even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs. Jesus then delivers her daughter.

This woman begged and all she was asking for was crumbs.

As New Testament believers, we do not need to beg God for any crumbs, as His children, we can ask for the whole loaf of bread! Sometimes as believers we often act as if we are outsiders or somehow inferior to the original recipients of God's promises.

The truth is that every good blessing that God promised His people in the Old Testament is ours and more. Their - covenant was based on the law and the blood of sacrificed animals. Ours is based on grace and the blood of Jesus.

Therefore: Choose to live as the head, not the tail. Choose to think from above, not below. Choose to see yourself as His child, not a stranger. Choose to live as a victor, not a victim!

This will help you stop operating from a place of lack, and position yourself from a place of the utmost abundance. 🙏🙂💜

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My Glorify Referral Link: https://share.glorify-app.com/MRSPINO777 ✝️

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“Counseling through the Word” Devotional: I am an Overcomer

“Counseling through the Word” Devotional: I am an Overcomer

As believers, we are often faced with challenges that seem overwhelming. The world can feel like a constant battle, but Scripture assures us that we are not alone. Today, we’ll explore what it means to be an overcomer in Christ and how the indwelling Holy Spirit empowers us to live victoriously.

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

"Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world." 

Devotional Thought: I am an Overcomer

1 John 4:4 is a powerful reminder of our identity and victory in Christ. The Apostle John addresses believers as "little children," a term of endearment that underscores our relationship with God as His children. This verse assures us that, as God's children, we have already overcome the spiritual forces of darkness that are at work in the world. This victory is not because of our strength or abilities, but because of the One who dwells within us—the Holy Spirit. The world is under the influence of the enemy, Satan, who seeks to deceive and destroy. Yet, John reminds us that "He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world." This means that the power of the Holy Spirit within us is far superior to any power that the enemy or the world can muster. We are not only protected from false teachings and deceptions, but we are also empowered to live in truth and righteousness. Being an overcomer in Christ means that we live in the reality of this victory daily. It means walking in the truth of God’s Word, relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength, and rejecting the lies and temptations of the enemy. It’s a call to live with confidence, knowing that our victory is secured in Christ, and that no matter what challenges we face, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us (Romans 8:37).

Bringing it Home: Applying What We Learned

- Recognize Your Source of Strength: Remember that the Holy Spirit within you is greater than any power in the world. - Live in Victory: Walk daily in the victory that Christ has already secured for you, rejecting fear and embracing faith. - Stand Firm in the Truth: Be vigilant against deception and hold fast to the truth of God’s Word, knowing that it is your defense against the enemy.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the victory that is mine in Christ. Help me to remember that Your Spirit within me is greater than anything I will face in this world. Strengthen me to live in the victory You have already secured, and guide me to stand firm in Your truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Questions for Reflection (I am an Overcomer)

- What old habits or mindsets do I need to let go of to fully embrace my new identity in Christ? - How can I allow God's ongoing work of sanctification to transform my daily actions and decisions? - In what ways can I shift my focus from temporal pursuits to eternal goals?

Take the Next Step on Your Journey

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