Blessed

Blessed

You hear people all the time say that they are blessed. What does it mean to be blessed? Is this a status, just a term, or something more?  Blessed, to me, is when you have found favor with the Lord.  We  are all in line for blessings and one person's blessing may be very different from your blessings. So don't compare yourself to someone else or be envious or jealous of what God has blessed them with  because you do not know the hell that they had to go through to receive that blessing. 

My blessings are my own and I'm grateful for each one given to me. I am also patient when I'm going through a season that is preparing me for my blessing because although that season is difficult I know that I am being cultivated and nourished to take on God's purpose for my life. 

So, today reflect upon the blessings God has already given you, be genuinely happy for the blessings giving the others, and be patient, trust, and have faith that you are being position to receive your next blessing! 

Happy Sunday 

~Dr. Miranda

Grateful

Grateful 

Take a moment this moment to reflect upon the week that has passed and think about all the things that you are grateful for. Think about the new connections and future friendships that will develop because you took time to add value to someone else's life this past week. 

I know I am grateful for my family and friends this week, in addition to all the new connections I have made, people who I will be able to call friend, one day. I am grateful for my spiritual  gifts of wisdom, exhortation (encouragement), faith, leadership, and teaching as I am able to carry out my purpose each and every day. 

So, this Saturday before you go out and run your errands, take a moment and think about the things and people that you are grateful for in your life and simply say thank you!

 

~Dr. Miranda 

I have a Dream……

I have a Dream……

Have you taken a moment this week to sit down and think about your dreams and aspirations for your life? Have you thought about what it is you are specifically called to do in this life time? What is your purpose? Why you can start living a life of significance each and every day? I know I have come to the realization that I had to stop and do all of the above to get to where I am in life today. I had to stop living for everyone else’s dreams and start chasing my own. This week I spoke a lot on our thoughts, words, and action and the reason for this is because I want you all to start chasing your dreams no matter how delusional it may seem to others. Les Brown says “your dream was given to you. If someone else can’t see it for you, that’s fine, it was given to you and not them. It’s your dream. Hold it. Nourish it. Cultivate it!” So why are you still not chasing yours?

When I started to chase my dreams and acting on what it is I wanted in my life, the people who were around when my dreams were just my thoughts and aspirations, were having a hard time actually watching me take action to make my dream a reality. Not because they did care or love me but because we were not on the same page. I have what my brother calls a winner’s mentality and I have decide to put my trust in God and leave my comfort zone. When I made this decision I realized I couldn’t bring everyone with me on my journey. I had to find like-minded people who shared the winner’s mentality in order to continue on. I believe we all need to find the like-minded people in our lives and put some distance between those who don’t have the same vision because they are stunting your growth!

So, today take a moment and think about your dreams, put it to paper because the time to start acting on them is NOW.

~Dr. Miranda

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Actions speak louder than any written or spoken word. Someone once told me that our thoughts drive our emotions and our emotions drive our behavior which drives our actions. Therefore, we have to have a healthy thought life in order to have a healthy emotional and physical one. So ask yourself, what types of thoughts are you having? Are they positive or negative? 

Being intentional about filtering out your negative thoughts and replacing them with positive ones will in turn change your behavior. John Maxwell  said that "having good intentions, isn't enough..."; we have to back it with intentional actions. Why? Well, because saying words without action is like saying I'm going to be more active to lose weight and then stay in bed all day.

Earl Nightingale said "Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become reality".

So, I challenge you today, take a moment to align your thoughts with the behavior and action you want to display. Then, be a person of your word and intentions so that you can intentionally take action! 

~Dr. Miranda

Our Words

Has it ever occurred to you that our words are powerful? What comes out of our mouths can bestow a positive or negative impact on someone else’s life. In Proverbs 18:21 in says “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit”. Meaning there is true power in our tongue, we all have the ability to either speak life into someone and their situation or we can speak death over them and what they are going through. Which do you find yourself doing most?  I know I have chosen to speak life into each and every person I come into contact with because I know the power that lies in my tongue. This is a conscience choice I make each morning, it doesn’t change depending on my personal situation, or issues I might be going through that morning and it doesn’t change during the course of the day no matter how good or bad my day has been. There is always someone out there that is going through a season in life that needs to hear your words of encouragement. It could be a close friend or a complete stranger that needs you right now.

What I have come to realize each day when I make my choice to speak life into others is that I begin to bear good fruit in return. So today, take the focus off of yourself and add value to someone else by being the hands and feet of this world. Make a choice to positively impact others by being encouraging to them. Speak life into someone each day and watch the fruit you will bear in return!

YOU Matter!

Self-talk is the most powerful type of communication in the world. We are our greatest critic. How we talk to ourselves matters, our thought life matters, and who we see in the mirror matters! It reflects how we value ourselves and our self-worth. Who do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see a person of value, one who is a daughter or son of God? Or do you see failure and regret? I believe we all have moments and events in life that shape our thinking and we start to believe the lies this world tells us about ourselves. But there is a way to take back the control and that’s with daily affirmations. Daily affirmations help you to reprogram your brain to see someone of value looking back at you in that mirror. So, for each negative thought you have about yourself today, write down and say the opposite of how you feel. For example: You may think “I am not enough, you write and say out loud “I am enough”, you may think “I am not a good leader”, you say “I am a great leader”, you may think “I am not worthy”, you say out loud “ I am worthy”. Do this each morning and be intentional, take back the control and be a priority in your own life. James Allen once said “You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where our thoughts take you”…….. So, where is it, you want to be tomorrow? Before you answer that remember….. YOU matter!

#dreamchaser

~Dr. Miranda

Mastermind Groups

YOU are your greatest asset! Knowing this, you need to ask yourself, do you have a growth plan for personal and professional success? If not, lets talk. Each and everyone of you need to have a growth plan in place, if you want to experience a life of significance.

I am facilitating a new series of Mastermind groups starting next month to kick off the spring season! Here are some of the topics:

1. Personal Growth

2. Communication and Connection

3. Leadership 

4. Intentional Living

I will keep you all posted on the date, time, and cost of the mastermind groups. 

The mastermind groups are offered via teleconference and in person! Contact me if you are interested!