JahWord, Prime Minister, Scribe, Easop, Cross Movement, Pettidee, T-Bone, Chejah, Mark J, D-Hunter, Nolly Williams, BB-Jay, Jaz, Nuwine, Amani, Corey Red, Elle Roc, Urban D, G.R.I.T.S., Precise, Tragedy, Son of Jesse, Godsunz, Lil Raskull, Obadiah-1, Bishop Eddie Long, Tre-9, Lady Kross, Tunnel Rats, Street Sweeperz, G.O.G.'z, Sup The Chemist, Lisa McClendon, Ricardo Flo, Frankie Cutlass, Ambassador, Knowdaverbs, Set-Free, Breeve Eazy, KJ52, Ty Scott, The Priesthood, Mr. Del, HanSoul & Tribe of Judah, I.D.O.L. Kings, STIKK, Carriers of the Cross, Kingsta, Ricky B. & 4Given, Shekinah, Christopher Martin, Sean Slaughter, Todd Bangz, Enock, New Breed, Fros-T, Lil Short/e, DJ Lace, Dynamic Twins, Lee Jerkins, Fiti Futuristic, Canton Jones, J.Silas, Bert Bocachica, Phanatik, L.A. Symphony, Minister Zion, Ritchie Righteous, DJ Maj, Shai Linne, Light, TooBiz, Mars Ill, John The Baptist, Ason, Rawsrvnt, Curtis Jermany, Emc, God's Army, Japhia Life, Tony Stone, Shei Atkins, Bobby Bishop, Lecrae, Knine, J.Kwest, Dynamite X, Kennie Randall, MVP, Floyd Cray, Ephrem Smith, Kay Bizzy, DJ Rapzilla, Da Truth, Tha GIM, Rev.Rap, K-Drama, Mike Mike, Da Minista, Flame, Braille, Sean Blu, 116 Clique, Stephen Wiley, Vic Padilla, LG Wise, Young Prayzr, IROCC, S.O.M., D-M.A.U.B., Gospel Gangstaz, The Great Commission, Danny "D-Boy" Rodriguez (posthumous), Legacy, XROSS, Dice Gamble, Christafari, Kurtis Blow Walker, Josh Niemyjski, Cy, Nova 4 Jehova,DJ I Rock Jesus, Lil Prophet, Rapid Fire, Infamous, DJ D-Lite,The Clergy, Kuntrey Wyte & Pyro, M.A.J.O.R.S, BLAK,Anonymous and J-Blaze, Eternal Soldier: Enock, Che Che Da Supastar, Chris Chicago, Mariaha Markel, ApaulSoul, Mobsters of Light, big Al, Mali Music, Ace Infiniti, C. Micah, Shamel Shiloh, Lil La La, Sho Baraka, MoBigga, Doulos, A-1 S.W.I.F.T., Mr. D-Note, Zion, G-Quinn, Rob Hodge, Messenjah, Halo & Reign, D-Class, SLAVE (posthumous), Jason Hollis, Matt Maddex, Dr. Jonathan Bixby, Alan Riggs, Brinson, Wingy Danejah, DJ Edub, DJ Will, DJ Network, Double, Trip Lee, Eastwood, Dre Murray, Big Prophet, Fedel, Kambino, Scott Free, Derrick Woods (MTM), Alex Pagani (Holla-Fest), Trig (HolyCulture); Tedashaii, True, THI’SL, Theory Hazit, B The Messenger, Sincere Israel, T-Haddy, Fro, Breathe Eazy, Colcutz, JD Eyebrows, Damion Orlando. Ambassador/DJ Lace Award: Pastor Pete 'DJ one3' Walker (HeadzUp FM)
Saturday, November 30, 2013
"You are the one you've been waiting for, indeed. All the power and courage you need to transform your life to one of heart centered truth is already within! Be brave enough to set it free and rise up."
-Heather Day Wellness
-Heather Day Wellness
Friday, November 29, 2013
"I pray that from the treasures of his glory he will empower you with inner strength by His Spirit, so that the Messiah may live in your hearts through your trusting. Also I pray that you will be rooted and founded in love, so that you, with all God's people, will be given strength to grasp the breadth, length, height and depth of the Messiah's love, yes, to know it, even though it is beyond all knowing, so that you will be filled with all the fullness of God.
Now to him who by his power working in us is able to do far beyond anything we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the Messianic Community and in the Messiah Yeshua from generation to generation forever. Amen."
~ Ephesians 3:16-21 ~
Now to him who by his power working in us is able to do far beyond anything we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the Messianic Community and in the Messiah Yeshua from generation to generation forever. Amen."
~ Ephesians 3:16-21 ~
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?
What is sensitivity?
Sensitivity is your ability to pick up on sensory information with your nervous system. It is neutral. It’s like a sensitive microphone; it picks up on subtle sounds. Not good or bad.
What kinds of sensory things can you pick up on?
Your sensitive nervous system can pick up on other people’s emotions, the weather, lighting, sounds, smells, and more. I think of the human body like a vessel for receiving information, and your nervous system is your antennae bringing in that information. You can then process it in your body with your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and actions.
Why do we so often think of sensitivity as weakness?
We often think of sensitivity as weakness for three main reasons: it is out of our logical control, it makes us vulnerable, and we don’t know what to do with it, which means that we suppress and judge it—so it has manifested in weakness.
What can I do now to start to experience my sensitivity with greater strength?
1. Understand the difference between a sensation and an emotion.
A sensation is neutral sensory information in your body (butterflies in stomach, tension in shoulders, pit in stomach). An emotion is a personal response to a sensation (I personally feel scared about this).
2. Allow yourself to feel your sensations neutrally and engage with them.
For example, “I feel my body shaking right now, and that is okay. I can shake.” Rather than judging it by saying, “Why am I shaky right now? What’s wrong with me? I shouldn’t be nervous now!”
3. Remind your self that you are a participant in life, not just an observer.
I liken this to being on the chessboard of life rather than just looking at it from above. Allow yourself to notice what you feel in response to the position you are in. There are actual energetic dynamics that you will feel based on where you are physically in your life. Ask yourself “What would feel better right now?” and then just let that come to you.
You really can trust yourself; your body knows more than you think. Your nervous system is getting a lot. Trust it. Trust is a practice. It’s a work out. Start where you are and take a step in the direction of trusting your body and what it is telling you.
That is how you strengthen the connection with your body. The present is here for you to unwrap in each surprising moment.
http://tinybuddha.com/blog/are-you-a-highly-sensitive-person/
Sensitivity is your ability to pick up on sensory information with your nervous system. It is neutral. It’s like a sensitive microphone; it picks up on subtle sounds. Not good or bad.
What kinds of sensory things can you pick up on?
Your sensitive nervous system can pick up on other people’s emotions, the weather, lighting, sounds, smells, and more. I think of the human body like a vessel for receiving information, and your nervous system is your antennae bringing in that information. You can then process it in your body with your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and actions.
Why do we so often think of sensitivity as weakness?
We often think of sensitivity as weakness for three main reasons: it is out of our logical control, it makes us vulnerable, and we don’t know what to do with it, which means that we suppress and judge it—so it has manifested in weakness.
What can I do now to start to experience my sensitivity with greater strength?
1. Understand the difference between a sensation and an emotion.
A sensation is neutral sensory information in your body (butterflies in stomach, tension in shoulders, pit in stomach). An emotion is a personal response to a sensation (I personally feel scared about this).
2. Allow yourself to feel your sensations neutrally and engage with them.
For example, “I feel my body shaking right now, and that is okay. I can shake.” Rather than judging it by saying, “Why am I shaky right now? What’s wrong with me? I shouldn’t be nervous now!”
3. Remind your self that you are a participant in life, not just an observer.
I liken this to being on the chessboard of life rather than just looking at it from above. Allow yourself to notice what you feel in response to the position you are in. There are actual energetic dynamics that you will feel based on where you are physically in your life. Ask yourself “What would feel better right now?” and then just let that come to you.
You really can trust yourself; your body knows more than you think. Your nervous system is getting a lot. Trust it. Trust is a practice. It’s a work out. Start where you are and take a step in the direction of trusting your body and what it is telling you.
That is how you strengthen the connection with your body. The present is here for you to unwrap in each surprising moment.
http://tinybuddha.com/blog/are-you-a-highly-sensitive-person/
Monday, November 25, 2013
The current focus my God has provided for me directionally
Thankful people are happy.
Always give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah. ~Ephesians 5:20
Morning Part I
Happy Monday all Here is [Part 1] to sharing my mornings with Yah:
“Always give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah. ~Ephesians 5:20
There is so much to be thankful for regardless of if we feel thankful or not. God deserves the glory!! http://www.lwf.org/site/News2?abbr=for_&id=10049
“Always give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah. ~Ephesians 5:20
There is so much to be thankful for regardless of if we feel thankful or not. God deserves the glory!! http://www.lwf.org/site/News2?abbr=for_&id=10049
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Self-compassion
Guilt may have its place in courtrooms, but my verdict is the real answer lies in compassion and gentleness—starting with yourself.
“While the motivational power of self-criticism comes from fear of self-punishment, the motivational power of self-compassion comes from the desire to be healthy, to reduce our suffering.”
3 Ideas to Create Compassion for Yourself
Throughout the last ten years of her research, Kristin Neff has found three main ways to generate more compassion for yourself.
1. Be kind to yourself
The best way to think about being kind to yourself is to think about a friend.
Go ahead. Do it now. Visualize your best friend.
Now imagine she comes to you and says she is hurting because she was passed over for that promotion at work that she’s wanted for so long.
Would you say to her, “Well, it’s probably because you didn’t work hard enough. And you’re too mousy. You should have spoken up about wanting a promotion a long time ago.”
What? You wouldn’t say that to a friend? Would you say it to yourself?
It’s more likely that you would hug your friend and say, “Oh no! That’s terrible. I know how long you’ve been hoping to get that promotion. Come on, let’s go get some coffee and talk about it?”
You can be kind to yourself in this way, too. Treat yourself as you would treat a friend who is suffering.
Just as you would hug your friend, soothe yourself as well. Put your hands over your heart or locate the spot in your body where your hurt is hiding and gently place both hands there.
Speak kindly to yourself. Call yourself by an endearing name.
“Oh, honey. I’m hurting because I wanted that promotion so badly. This is a really hard place to be in right now.”
2. Embrace your common humanity
Many times when you criticize or judge yourself, you feel isolated. It seems as though you are the only one in the world who has that particular flaw.
And yet, we are all imperfect. We all suffer. And so we are all connected by our shared humanity.
One of the wonderful outcomes of self-compassion is our enhanced sense of belonging, the feeling that we are all in this together.
The next time you are looking in the mirror and not liking what you see, remember that you are an integral part of a flawed, wonderful, wounded, miraculous human tribe.
3. Be mindful
How will you know that you are suffering if you are repressing your pain, rationalizing it, or busy with problem-solving?
You must allow awareness of your pain to enter in. Being mindful is about noticing what is happening in the moment and having no judgment about it.
Notice your hurt and just be with it, compassionately and with kindness.
And note that trying to make pain go away with self-compassion is just another way to repress pain and hurt. Self-compassion is about being with your suffering in a kind, loving way, not about making suffering disappear.
We will always have pain. But as Shinzen Young has noted: Suffering = Pain x Resistance. The more you resist your pain, perhaps by trying to make it go away, the more suffering you will experience.
Mindfulness allows you to stay with the pain without the resistance.
Near the end of the workshop, Kristin led us through one last exercise called “Soften, soothe, allow.” It combines all three of the components listed above to help generate self-compassion.
After thinking about a difficulty we have, Kristin directed us to find the place in our bodies that held our problem and then place our hands on it.
I placed both of my hands gently over my heart.
Then, we were encouraged just to be with our pain—not try to rid ourselves of it—and allow kindness and compassion to surround it.
As I sat meditating on something I have always considered to be a character flaw, tears arose under my closed eyelids and soon splashed down my face.
It was the first time I had ever felt kindness for myself about this very raw area rather than listening to my inner critic. The pain I felt was actually okay when held in this compassionate space, I didn’t need to be ashamed any longer.
The soft waves of compassion surrounding my heart had healed me of my shame.
I now choose self-compassion in my life, especially when that inner voice starts up.
http://tinybuddha.com/blog/self-compassion-learning-to-be-nicer-to-ourselves/
“While the motivational power of self-criticism comes from fear of self-punishment, the motivational power of self-compassion comes from the desire to be healthy, to reduce our suffering.”
3 Ideas to Create Compassion for Yourself
Throughout the last ten years of her research, Kristin Neff has found three main ways to generate more compassion for yourself.
1. Be kind to yourself
The best way to think about being kind to yourself is to think about a friend.
Go ahead. Do it now. Visualize your best friend.
Now imagine she comes to you and says she is hurting because she was passed over for that promotion at work that she’s wanted for so long.
Would you say to her, “Well, it’s probably because you didn’t work hard enough. And you’re too mousy. You should have spoken up about wanting a promotion a long time ago.”
What? You wouldn’t say that to a friend? Would you say it to yourself?
It’s more likely that you would hug your friend and say, “Oh no! That’s terrible. I know how long you’ve been hoping to get that promotion. Come on, let’s go get some coffee and talk about it?”
You can be kind to yourself in this way, too. Treat yourself as you would treat a friend who is suffering.
Just as you would hug your friend, soothe yourself as well. Put your hands over your heart or locate the spot in your body where your hurt is hiding and gently place both hands there.
Speak kindly to yourself. Call yourself by an endearing name.
“Oh, honey. I’m hurting because I wanted that promotion so badly. This is a really hard place to be in right now.”
2. Embrace your common humanity
Many times when you criticize or judge yourself, you feel isolated. It seems as though you are the only one in the world who has that particular flaw.
And yet, we are all imperfect. We all suffer. And so we are all connected by our shared humanity.
One of the wonderful outcomes of self-compassion is our enhanced sense of belonging, the feeling that we are all in this together.
The next time you are looking in the mirror and not liking what you see, remember that you are an integral part of a flawed, wonderful, wounded, miraculous human tribe.
3. Be mindful
How will you know that you are suffering if you are repressing your pain, rationalizing it, or busy with problem-solving?
You must allow awareness of your pain to enter in. Being mindful is about noticing what is happening in the moment and having no judgment about it.
Notice your hurt and just be with it, compassionately and with kindness.
And note that trying to make pain go away with self-compassion is just another way to repress pain and hurt. Self-compassion is about being with your suffering in a kind, loving way, not about making suffering disappear.
We will always have pain. But as Shinzen Young has noted: Suffering = Pain x Resistance. The more you resist your pain, perhaps by trying to make it go away, the more suffering you will experience.
Mindfulness allows you to stay with the pain without the resistance.
Near the end of the workshop, Kristin led us through one last exercise called “Soften, soothe, allow.” It combines all three of the components listed above to help generate self-compassion.
After thinking about a difficulty we have, Kristin directed us to find the place in our bodies that held our problem and then place our hands on it.
I placed both of my hands gently over my heart.
Then, we were encouraged just to be with our pain—not try to rid ourselves of it—and allow kindness and compassion to surround it.
As I sat meditating on something I have always considered to be a character flaw, tears arose under my closed eyelids and soon splashed down my face.
It was the first time I had ever felt kindness for myself about this very raw area rather than listening to my inner critic. The pain I felt was actually okay when held in this compassionate space, I didn’t need to be ashamed any longer.
The soft waves of compassion surrounding my heart had healed me of my shame.
I now choose self-compassion in my life, especially when that inner voice starts up.
http://tinybuddha.com/blog/self-compassion-learning-to-be-nicer-to-ourselves/
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.”
- Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
- Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Yoga Shelter Lecture 11/10/13
Get Outta Your Mind! In these two lectures Amitji will analyze the devastating nature of an ungoverned mind and offer solutions of developing the intellect. Learn how to live a more peaceful, happy and connected life. ~~
So amazing helpful and practical. Just a few simple takeaways: : :
-read less. Think more.
-we are infested with desires and we must get rid of them.
-do not get attached. Attachment is mental bondage.
-we are all on the spectrum between sane and insane. Those who are more sane are those who operate out of intellect, not impulse.
-perfection in the present moment will lead to success in the future. Perfection in the present is success in itself.
-read The Fall of the Human Intellect.
-do an assessment at my school for what it is like and what students need.
Outside research.
So amazing helpful and practical. Just a few simple takeaways: : :
-read less. Think more.
-we are infested with desires and we must get rid of them.
-do not get attached. Attachment is mental bondage.
-we are all on the spectrum between sane and insane. Those who are more sane are those who operate out of intellect, not impulse.
-perfection in the present moment will lead to success in the future. Perfection in the present is success in itself.
-read The Fall of the Human Intellect.
-do an assessment at my school for what it is like and what students need.
Outside research.
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