About Me
Any life, no matter how extensive or complex it might be, is made up of one crucial moment; the moment in which a person finds out, irreversibly, who they are and what they are designed to do with the gift of their life. Mine is to Inspire and empower people to live to their highest potential. I am a student and teacher of living your ultimate redemptive potential. (Read my blogs to read my mind)
After a long term relationship, I now find myself starting over. I'm not sure that you can call it a 'fresh' start, but it is a new beginning. A new chapter in my life, if you will. After an inconceivable breakup, I went through a myriad of transitions and emotions. I was caught in the turbulent winds of change. To quote from the Great Gatsby, "So we beat on, Boats Against The Current, borne back ceaselessly into the past". Sometimes your attempts to progress, to move forward, seem futile against the current that bears you along. The first lesson from a storm is: there are some things you cannot control, and just have to accept. Love, unfortunately, can go wrong for no good reason. There are times when life or people can hurt you deeply, and you have to let the tears lay where they fall, and you have to pick yourself up off the floor, get over it and move on. So, I did. It's easier said than done at times (it can be a difficult process, sometimes the tide is AGAINST the boat). Sometimes you have to remind yourself that happiness is your choice, yes, it is in your control, and it's not dependent on other people or circumstances. Even if circumstances seem to be prevailing against you.
When that storm enveloped my life two years ago, it nearly destroyed me. The skies poured heavy, black rain. Many things in my life didn't make it through that storm, but I DID. But, only on broken pieces; I survived on fragments. It was like a long, cold Winter with no sunshine, but eventually, I discovered there was an invincible Summer alive inside me. The effects of a breakup are profound, there is trauma and pain, there are many adjustments, transitions and new responsibilities. But, even there, in the storm, there was the promise of hope beyond the hurt. Here's the reality, "Life breaks all of us, but some of us grow stronger in the broken placesâ€. (~Hemmingway) And while I've discovered that life can never be the same, it can be good again, given time and allowing God's plan to work.
There is a phenomenon known to Runners called "getting your second wind". It happens at a point where you have pushed your physical body to it's limits. It hits a wall [of pain]. Through endurance and shear determination you push yourself ahead. And, almost miraculously, your body crosses the pain threshold, gets an internal boost of energy, a "second wind", that enables you to finish strong. I guess that best describes where I am. I hit the wall of pain. I've crossed the threshold. I'm alive again, and now running with a "second wind". I believe my best days are ahead, not behind. I know I've had an immense impact on alot of people, personally and through media (hosting Radio & TV [TBN - Trinity Broadcasting Network]) and I believe the reward of that is in my future. Every step I've taken has brought me to this place and moment in time. Life has proven to be unpredictable, but it is a journey to be explored and enjoyed. I believe my steps have been guided along, and my life divinely orchestrated (in spite of others, or myself, at times). I'm still traveling an appointed pathway, it's a rugged terrain, but there is a grace from God in my stride. In some cases, divorce is a better option than marriage; but in most scenarios, I think you would have to almost be crazy to call divorce a blessing. But, after the pain, divorce provides an opportunity to rediscover who YOU are; to remember who God is, and how faithful He is to the promise He put in you; to rekindle your primary purpose in life; and to explore new horizons. The ship was destoyed, I could not control that, but I'm a shipwreck survivor. There were times where I felt I couldn't go another mile, but I'm a "a second wind" Runner. As they say, "What could not destroy me has merely made me stronger!" Here it is in a nutshell: The person who can drive themself further once the effort gets painful is the person who will win! It might still hurt, but today, I push myself, I'm running to WIN.
I-N-V-I-C-T-U-S!!!
[Latin: Unconquered!]
Out of the night that covered me;
Black as the pit from pole to pole;
I thank God for my UNCONQUERABLE soul!
You Are An ENTJ
The Executive
You are a natural leader - with confidence and strength that inspires others.
Driven to succeed, you are always looking for ways to gain, power, knowledge, and expertise.
Sometimes you aren't the most considerate person, especially to those who are a bit slow.
You are not easily intimidated - and you have a commanding, awe-inspiring presence.
In love, you hold high standards... for yourself, for your relationship, and for your significant other.
While it's easy for you to impress others, it's hard for you to find someone who impresses you.
At work, you are organized and good at delegating. You understand and are driven to achieve goals.
You would make a great CEO, entrepreneur, motivational speaker or consultant.
When other people don't get your drive to achieve, they see you as: Inflexible or controlling
How you see yourself: Rational, calm, and objective
What's Your Personality Type?
