COMING SOON - INSTALLMENT #3 OF "THE ARENA"

I've been a little busy these days, but installment #3 of The Arena is right around the corner! I'm not sure where Avery is headed just yet, but you can bet she's in for some trouble!
I remember being that age too. My parents were not like Avery's and my childhood was less than perfect. But I will say this, if I could have my mom back that would be the best gift ever. I have to wait until Jesus comes back, but that's okay. Avery, well, she's going to have to wait longer than that.
Well peeps, talk to ya soon!
Monua

SO YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE WORLD EH?

Many people want to change the world. Cool, great. So do I. But let me ask you this. Why? What do you have to contribute to humanity? Is it through a good book? Movie? Blog? What? 

For sure all of the above has changed our world in one way or another whether good, bad or indifferent.
But what's been going through my mind is this. You want to set the world on fire and "make a difference", but you can't make a difference in your own household.

You want to know what changes the world? First off...your life. How you live it from the inside out. Secondly, the bi-product of that life that is an example to your kids, grandkids, co-workers, etc. 

Changing the world is a wonderful thing. But let me ask, are you SELFLESS enough to do it? Is Honor, Integrity, Loyalty and Courage the fabric of your character? 

Do the people around you know you for being self-centered and shallow? Or do they see someone who walks humbly yet strong, non-judgmental of others, giving, able to get past your own dysfunction and critical ways?

Changing the world in a manner that is productive to humanity starts with knowing yourself on a "soulular" level. And if you do not like what you see, then let the Lord change it. 

Next, success. Hmmm. Success isn't the amount of money you have in your bank account. Success is right character and your kids or those that know you looking up to you because you took time building into them. Success is being able to look in the mirror at yourself and knowing you've done the right things for the right reasons. Success is getting past yourself and seeing others through the eyes of forgiveness and wisdom. And those are just a few things.

How many of our young people have parents who are working constantly to make a buck instead of taking five minutes to sit and just chat with their kids. Do your kids see you living an upright life at home? Or do they look at you with a jaded sense of "is that what adulthood is all about?"

Changing the world eh? 

Is the end result of your endeavor money? Fame? Let me ask you this. Would you still want to change the world if it didn't make you a dime and you never made it on the best seller list?

Success is not all "good looks" either. That's called genes. Not hard work. I agree with something "Chris" Ashton Kutcher said recently..."The sexiest thing in the entire world is being really smart. And being thoughtful. And being generous. Everything else is crap!" . 

Looks fade and withers over time like a lot of things do. When you rely on external things to validate your individuality, you don't have much. Just sayin'. And when other people's opinion validates you, you have serious issues.

Book of Monua says, embrace who God made you to be, then help others along the way.

Everyone has a destiny and a purpose...fulfill it.

Just a thought... ~M