Four Doors and Faith

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Each morning when Thomas awoke, he had the same routine. He would get out of bed, fall to his knees, and deposit his prayer to the heavens. After that, he would eat a fairly large breakfast, then he'd head out to work. Thomas is a very tall and handsome guy with a very mild mannerism. He has a deep voice yet, speaks very low.

Door one

When he entered his work place everyone could expect that Thomas would start them all off on a positive note. Thomas never failed to deliver. He'd give them a big bright smile and speak to every one in his path. He'd ask them all how their morning has been thus far. Then, he'd move on. He just seemed to be an indication of radiant light and warmth, he had a certain Aura.

Door two

During Thomas' lunch break he decided that he would drive to his favorite Italian deli to grab a sandwich. While completely stopped, he waited to turn into the entrance. Suddenly there was a Loud "bang" to Thomas' car. He had been hit in the rear by the car behind him. When Thomas got out to see what had happened he first observed that his vehicle had major damage. The entire trunk area was pushed in, almost to the back seats of his car.

As he looked to the right he noticed that the car that hit him, had been hit by another car. As the three involved drivers observed the damage of their vehicles the out come was that, Thomas'car was the only one that had actually been damaged.
The three men followed proper procedure and exchaged their information. Thomas was then left behind to await his towing company. His car could not be driven.

As you can imagine this was just the beginning of some major frustration. "So one would think."

Door three

"Hello... is this Friendly Car Rental? My name is Thomas Austin, and I was just in a car accident... Yes ma'am, I am fine thank you," Thomas said. "I will however, be needing a car immediately, Thomas said and asked, what do you have available?" Satisfied with the choice of rental-car; he provided his location, ended the call, to await being be picked up-

Door four

Thomas preceded into the deli as though nothing had happened. He was whistling, and praising God with hymn. When he entered the deli while standing in the service line, another customer approached the line. Since Thomas had not decided what to eat, he offered to exchange places. His attitude had not been swayed by the accident at all.

Finally, it was his turn in line as he preceded with ordering lunch. To Thomas' surprise the greeting he received from the server was, "Welcome to Tony's Italian deli, and how has your day been thus far?

Thomas flashed his winning smile and said a little louder than usual; My day has been outstanding! I awoke this morning, I am in my best mind, and I have my health and strength! It has been a beautiful day! The young man replied excitedly, "That's good stuff!"

It was as if Thomas had not even been involved in a accident. He stayed calm and collected throughout the entire ordeal.

Faith

I imagine that when Thomas remembered first, to acknowledge God when he awoke this morning; He knew that this was most important.

I imagine that when Thomas walked into work earlier that day; smiling and spreading joy, he must have conceded to the importance of others and being polite.

I imagine that when Thomas saw that his car, was the only damaged vehicle in the accident and decided to look at the fact that he himself had not been harmed.
That he considered God's favor upon his life.

I imagine that when Thomas proceeded with getting lunch after such an experience, maintaining his faithful attitude; That when the young man greeted him in the deli with the exact words that,Thomas greeted his co-workers with;
Thomas realized that this was God's way of being pleased with him and acknowledging Thomas' way.

WHEN GOD SPEAKS TO YOU, ARE YOU POSITIONED TO HEAR HIM...

(C)logicalpoetist September 4, 2009

Dirty Rain

Wear a mask
plastic smile
upon an iron face
sew a dress
beautiful silk
covered with
UN-removable stains

Drink from a glass
only half full
filled with dirty rain
take a heart piece by piece
injecting it with pain

walk 3000 miles
for the sake
of love
place the pieces
from your heart
in an empty cup

shake it,stir it
until it's
really sweet
take a sip
feel the lump
in your throat
tasting Like defeat-

keep on trying,
continue denying
that it's really good
Bitter flavor
drink up any way
Pray that it soothes
as it should

appease affliction
nonacceptance
that we've lost
our way

Two hearts
one soul
can make it
if they try
sweeten up
that dirty rain
but don't dear deny
all that's been given
has also been taken
from a desolate place
don't wear that mask
or Iron smile upon your
only face

What seems to be done
may be reborn
if honesty appears,
not blame,nor denial
or the excuse
of wonder years
If the student
was not ready the
teacher could not
appear

When the lesson
has been taught
as quickly
as it came
the blessings
for all involved
is successfully
gained

yet may leave
the glass still
half full
still with
dirty rain

(C)logicalpoetist September 3, 2009

Posture

Keeping your cool is not always easy. It is definitely work. Sometimes, it's as though things just want to test you. Life's current just invades your space.
When this happens it is most important that we remember,this is a part of life.

"Great thinking precedes great achievement" Myles Munroe-

It takes a certain amount of courage to accept life on life's terms. We all know that the power of a challenge can be overwhelming depending it's nature.

Thinking before acting is an exercise that takes practice.

It is human nature to respond or react to a situation but,we must choose how. Not taking a moment to pause may result in additional problems. They become nuances rather than resolutions.

Over time, I've been fortunate to learn many ways to exercise a calm, cool and collected demeanor. I've made sound decision to utilize what I've learned.

It is very empowering to keeping ones composure in an ugly situation. I find it very attractive. Keeping calm is powerful,self-containing and striking. It gets the attention of other's gracefully.

"I have found that Grace disables ignorance and the residue of grace has a dew of sweetness to it." Najai D'Raughn-

Personally, I've made up my mind to teach and be teachable in life. There are equal benefits to both. If You learn something and it helps you grow then, by all means pass it on. We are all educators in our own way. Everyone has something to offer and we all have something to gain by being receptive.

Perfection is not a man made quality.

To achieve control over ones temperament you must think of yourself as thermostat.
The whole idea is to regulate your temperature.

When you're at home depending if it's cool or too warm you would adjust the control regulating it to a comfortable setting. It's the same when dealing with people and situations.The huge benefit is that Karma is on your side so, ultimately you are in control of yourself.

Some of the ways that one can practice control is to take deep breaths and think through what is before you. Ask yourself what is the best response right now. You will be surprised that taking that one minute to think before you act will make a mojor dfference in the outcome.

(C)logicalpoetist September 2, 2009

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UnSoLvEd

Two eyes only see what is physical.
They cannot see the unseen
Inner being I call my third eye
see,It guides me, and drives me
like a sports car drives it's owner
or a donor shares a piece of themselves
for the survival of another.

In this world we are not alone.
We are not supposed to
underfeed the next being but,
instead take care of our own...
Says the Supreme being-

Homeless men, barefoot women
got that way from lack of bread
and lack of living
Laboring for little of nothing
Some served in the military
then abandoned after the foe

A soul requires more laughing,
less grieving.
How can people breathe when
there is so much pollution
and Suffocation,Back biting and hating?

I hold these acts attributable
to all men, we're all responsible
to do something
Some sit in a penthouse
eating organic grains,
sipping fine wine,
racking their brains about
stock gains

Never concerned about
those in the cellar,
slumped over with stomach pains
sleeping outdoors on
infested mattresses during
snow,sleet,and Stormy rain.

On television the underprivileged
exposed to beg the public
for financial gains.
Many do give but, are the ones
with not much on our own plates.

They say seventy cents a day
can buy food and school supplies
then why are these impoverished children
still crying, still, UN-nourished

Why are their parents still dying
Why is the underlying problem still,
an unsolved equation, Why-

Millions of dollars sent to
organizations each day,
families still wither away.
I have to say.. What's going on?
First said by Marvin Gaye;

"Mother, mother there is far
too many of you crying,
Brother,brother,brother,
far too many of you dying."
"You know we've got to find a way;
To bring some loving here today.

Thirty-five years later,poverty
still in the same communities.
Wealth remains in the same suburbs.
Two eyes only see what is physical,
they cannot see the unseen.

Inner being I call my third eye
see, it guides me and drives me
like a sports car drives it's owner
or a donor shares a piece of themselves
for the survival of another.
Why is the underlying problem
still an unsolved equation-

(C)logicalpoetist September 1, 2009

Pay Attention

A really good friend of mine told me once,that when something is met to be it happens with ease. At the time,I was very excited about moving to the State of Arizona. I questioned though,if it were God's will for me.

Well I found an amazing property and seemingly,the job transfer looked like a go.
Something inside of me felt still unsettled despite that, things thus far looked pretty good.

I asked this friend of mine what he thought of my leery. He replied that, "when something is for you; All doors will open with ease and you will know that it is supposed to be..."

Long story short. An array of frustration began. Things were just not working out. My employer had no problem supporting my transition but,not for a few more months. I wanted to go immediately. At least within the next 30 days.
As I was speaking to my good friend, I expressed my frustration with the reversal of,what had started out well. I looked at how things had become tangled and were no longer sailing smooth. All with in a short time period things just changed.

Another friend said "Najai,just because it cannot happen now;Does not mean that the answer to your desire is NO..." It could just mean not now.
I began thinking about what both friends said. It all just made sense.
The entanglement was igniting stress the more I, kept. Trying to make it work despite the circumstances.

The suggestion of "not now" was an easy fix if I'd exercise my own belief."
I said to myself "peace be still..." I decided to wait...

More elaborately; I believe that my God loves me so much that, he will never allow me to tread into troubled waters. Only if I force his delay or his no, do I find myself in a dilemma.

Now after sharing all this let me say to you. God's delay is not necessarily a NO.
If you believe that your God loves you so much that, he would never allow you to tread into troubled waters then; re-think the reason why something may not be going the way in which you'd like it to. Humans are creatures of desire. we want what we want, when we want it.

This my friends is what gets us into trouble.

We must listen to our advisers, mentors, family, and friends. Most importantly, we must pay attention to circumstances. When something does not seem to be happening smoothly, PAY ATTENTION! When your gut instincts are feeling leery, PAY ATTENTION.

When we PAY ATTENTION we save ourselves a lot of disappointment and heart-ache.
Today I listen to the people close to me, and most of all I evaluate the process of my own attempts, and determine if I am forcing something to be.

I don't know about you but, I don't like to get off of God's plan for my life because it's like walking into a field of wild dogs while blind folded. God's will, not mine be done,

I encourage everyone to think about this message. Have a Great Day and as always,

Be Blessed...

(C)Copyright logicalpoetist August 31,2009

Shortest Distance BetweenTwo Points

"How far is the distance from frustration to freedom? It is as short as the journey of choice." The more I am a part of this beautiful universe. There is an increasing understanding of ones ability to choose.

There is a certain freedom in simply deciding not to stress a situation. A person, a place or a thing. Whatever it may be.

Life is a never ending change of events. Occurrences are not new and neither is it's current when certain events are taking place. To an individual that is feeling life's pinch a problem can seem so huge. Why? Because it is a thorn they themselves have not removed from their own side.

Most times it is we ourselves, that is causing the pinch of life. Simply, by not submitting to the power of of choice.

Choice carries power because we can choose to "Let go and Let God." (whatever you may call your higher power)you can, give away your frustrations to it. Just like an old pair of shoes that have served their purpose.

It is never a Long walk from frustration to freedom. We ourselves choose the distance when we wrestle against powers and principalities.
At any moment we can simply rest our cares upon the Lord. I have found that the journey is lengthy only if we do not.

For the man or woman that does not have a relationship with spirit God (whatever you may call him)

-the "trudge in life seems all uphill."

Just thinking about the climb when, one chooses to carry their burdens makes me exhausted. A good friend of mine Pastor Paula White, did a skit once on her televised ministry in an effort to demonstrate to her congregation and viewers, how we slump when we are carrying our own cares.

Paula narrated her point as, her assistants loaded heavy bags on each others backs. While they were adding to one an other's loads she spoke to a variety of issues. Each issue was representative of a load.

Each load in turn; represented some of peoples real life (stuff)issues. As the assistants piled more and more onto one an other's backs, you could see how the bags were beginning to weigh them down and slump them over. Picture a severely hunched back man or woman.

As I watched her demonstration from my own television. My eyes were opened. I could see these demonstrators looking weary and tired. I got it! The more we pile on in our lives the more we choose to carry and not cast; Greater is the contribution we make to our aging process and distract from our power and peace.

It was very evident that we ourselves are responsible for our own tire and frustration. At any time we can choose to take off our loads and hand them over to a power much greater than ourselves. I call him GOD...

The point here is not to encourage my belief upon any one but, rather to open minds to the option that one does have.

No one is exempt from the challenges of life. We all have them. They may differ in actual experiences however, challenge knocks on every ones heart.

Remember that you can always answer. You can say hello problem, today I release thee. I will carry you no more!

Sometimes we feel isolated in our experiences. We take on a mindset of thinking that no one understands... Sometimes we simply feel ashamed of our status because seemingly other's are better off.

We stare at an other's success instead of seeking our own.

However one may feel; The truth is that we all have the same concerns. There really is nothing unique about yours.

No matter what you call your God or higher power. Prayer itself is a spiritual and practical act. Praying for the courage to let go is essential. Humans hold tight that distorted comfort of familiar pain. Why? Because they've become so used to it that it begins feeling normal to go through changes.

Today I share with you that the distance from frustration to freedom is simplified by the leverage of choice-

You change the distance of your journey on the road of frustration when you choose to put down your luggage. You are now on the stylish road of freedom.

Best of Blessings


(C)logicalpoetist August 2009

Uncircumcised Eyes

Uncircumcised eyes
Sunset am I
suffocating by fire
concentrating
elevating higher
higher..

Raging storms, thunder
internal fires
Light ashed remains
confront unmet desires

Heart never stops beating
bleeding ambition
breathing,panting
released inhibition...

Mission,
never impossible
perseverance incomparable
determination,
dances with
destination

It began with substance
of something hoped
Visions of things unseen...

Supreme being defines
this as faith
Believing blindly
inconsiderate of circumstance,
just believing


Historically spoken
faith without works
is dead. Had to get to
working, goal setting
planning...

Nourishing the dream
eating the manna
feeding the UN-fed
awakening daily
repeating again and again

Eyes shut, never asleep
the dream always alive
made up mind always drives
life lived
through uncircumcised eyes



(C)copyright logicalpoetist August 28,2009

Passion and Purpose

The question was asked.. How does one know there purpose? So many people have asked themselves this question. The thing that makes sense to me is that your passion is; what you should be doing. The result of living your passion is your purpose.
We are all given certain gifts.. Some one's gift may be as simple as talking. Most of us have heard the expression "having the gift of gab." If some one utilizes there articulate ability correctly then talking could earn them a very comfortable lifestyle. Yet if one discovers their gift of gab and uses it to gossip then they are making no positive investment and actually wasting their breath.

Another person may have a physical gift such as painting, or writing or building something. If one does not expound upon their gift then it is simply wasted talent.
I believe that we always know the thing that we were born to do. Unfortunately however many people are afraid to go after what is in their heart.

I've written many passages about FEAR. I think that word stands for forgetting encouragement and running.

Somewhere along the way a parent, a teacher or a peer saw something in you and encouraged you to do something big with it. The question to ask yourself is did you forget the encouragement that you were given and run away from achieving your success.
The reasons that people do this is that they doubt their ability to become great, to be successful.

If you do not believe in you. It really will not matter all the people that do. People cannot do for you what is met for you to do.

I want to encourage anyone who is asking themselves what their purpose is to take sometime to sit down with a pen and a sheet of paper and write down the things that you are very good at. Then cross off all the things on your list that you are not passionate about. Being passionate about something means that it makes you feel good inside like nothing else can.

You may find that you have more than one thing that you feel passionate about. If this is the case then narrow down your soul search a little bit more. Rate your passion in terms of which do you feel the most and least passionate about.
(1st,2Nd,3rd and so forth) Refine your list as much as possible.

This will allow you to see exactly what you love the most. Sometimes people are multi talented but, may be more in love with one talent more than the others. The key to understanding what you should be doing rests in how what your doing makes you feel inside.
In doing what's in your heart you are following the direction of your life. You are on your true path.

<When you are on your path your purpose changes from a question in your mind to an impact in others lives.

No one can answer for you what you already know. The question is not what is my purpose.. The real question is; "am I living my passion?"

If you can say no to this then, the next question is why? The saddest answer is I don't know... Take sometime to think about it and be honest with yourself so, that you can spend time living and stop wasting time wondering-

(C)copyright logicalpoetist August 27,2009

Soar

The Lord calls for HIGHER LIVING What exactly does that mean? It means that where ever we are in our current lives. Whatever our status is or is not.

The Lord requires more of us and desires more for us.

I truly believe that the exercise of faith is equal the letting go of all inhibitions. I believe that if we really could feel the soar of flying without care for falling that we would be living in our true calling.

Yes I believe this... Today I wanted to plant the seed of this same belief within you the reader and... again within myself. I pray that you read, plant your own seed and reap your own harvest. It is possible...


It is Written-

(C) copyright logicalpoetist August 25,2009