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evolving Paradigms: Embracing New Ideas for Transformational Beginnings

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As we journey through life, we often find ourselves at the mercy of paradigms – the mental models that shape our worldviews and guide our actions. These mental frameworks, while functional, can occasionally stifle our growth and limit our potential. However, changing old paradigms for new ones is achievable and an essential step toward personal and societal evolution.


Identifying Existing Paradigms
Identifying current paradigms is the first step toward transforming them. Personal paradigms relate to our beliefs about work, health, relationships, and self-worth. These often exist unquestioned and unrecognized, subtly guiding our decisions and actions.
To uncover these paradigms, one must engage in introspection. By exploring our reactions, emotions, and motivations, we can identify patterns in our thought processes and behaviors rooted in long-held beliefs.

Embracing New Paradigms
Once we’ve identified our existing paradigms, we can consider alternative perspectives. This step entails consciously viewing situations differently and opening ourselves up to new possibilities.
For instance, we might shift our understanding of failure from a negative outcome to a learning opportunity. Instead of viewing vulnerability as a weakness, we might start seeing it as a strength. This shift doesn’t happen overnight, but with time, patience, and consistent effort, we can dismantle old paradigms and replace them with healthier and more empowering ones.


Exploring New Ideas
We can facilitate paradigm shifts by exposing ourselves to diverse perspectives and novel ideas. Reading widely, participating in enlightening discussions, and seeking experiences outside our comfort zone can broaden our horizons, helping us rethink our long-held beliefs.
Learning from different cultures, philosophies, or scientific theories can fuel our mental evolution. The world is full of wisdom if we are willing to reach out and grasp it. We can then integrate these new ideas into our life paradigm, fostering growth and transformation.


New Beginnings
Changing paradigms is akin to shedding old skin; it’s an opportunity to start anew. It allows breaking free from self-imposed limitations, opening doors to exciting opportunities and experiences.
We can redefine our relationship with ourselves and the world by adopting new paradigms. We can foster healthier relationships, pursue fulfilling careers, and enjoy greater peace and contentment. More so, as our perspectives evolve, we create a ripple effect that can influence those around us, leading to collective growth and progress.


To change our paradigms is to venture into the realm of the unknown. It is an adventure that requires courage, perseverance, and an insatiable curiosity. Yet, the rewards are invaluable – a newfound sense of freedom, empowerment, and the thrill of new beginnings. By continually challenging our old paradigms and embracing new ideas, we become architects of our destiny, building a life that truly resonates with our deepest values and aspirations.

Kick Horrors of Fear in the Gut, Strength, Courage is Yours NOW!

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“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You can say to yourself, ‘I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.”–Eleanor Roosevelt

Facing fear comes in many forms. It also is indoctrinated into our psyche over years and years. We play into it when difficulties overtake our life. When the bombardment of “I can’t” “this is too hard” become so overwhelming in our minds.

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Just as the quote states, we live through a horror.

The excellent news is the strength you need is within you. It’s not hard to tap into when you discipline yourself to overcome the challenge. Here are some daily rituals I do that help me get through:

  • Stop and just breathe. Take sixty seconds and breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth. Breathing will relieve tension in your body. This makes a measurable change in your body. 
  • Walk. Just get out and walk for a bit. Again relieving stress in your muscles will clear your mind. It’s incredible how this works. Walk up to a flight of stairs, walk down the street, just get out and walk.
  • Meditate. Learn to quiet your mind. Meditation can help you focus your mind on positive. There is a reason it’s called a meditation practice. Do this often, set designated times to practice your meditation. 
  • Grateful. Be grateful for what you have and for what is coming. Thank God for the blessing he is moving into your life. 
  • Pray. Don’t beg, pray. “Please God get me through this, please” NO! Give to God what you need, what he needs to guide you. Show him you’re grateful for it and let him do the rest. 

You can overcome adversity, fear, you name it you can overcome. It takes work, it takes some pain, it takes real desire. You can do it! I have to push every day to overcome huge fears. Someday’s the journey seems too much. That’s the time take one more step, do one more thing forward. This makes all the difference.

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Staying Strong Tough Times

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The past few months have been trying for me. A new season of my life is beginning while another part of my life is ending. Difficult to not work and live in both realities. New beginnings are a blessing, yet I mourn the loss I have suffered.

Making a difference this time is my commitment to God that I won’t lose. Falling apart because of my loss, not losing my job due to depression. These historically would rule my life. This time is different.

It recognizes a pattern that must brake for a real change. Yes, the pain of loss is some days overbearing. Do I allow the suffering of something to overtake my life, possibly destroy it again? Or do I ask God to show me a new way? I chose God!spiritual, prayer, family

For me to break the cycle of my life, it’s time to trust in something more than myself. If you read my work, you will hear me say over and over “live in your head, you’re done,” live in your heart, and you’re free.” I’m not suggesting you don’t use your head to walk a clear path. What I am suggesting is you look to your soul for guidance down the road.

When you take God’s will over your will, that is when change, blessing, and more than you could imagine beginning to happen. Call that which is not into existence in your life now. Thank God for prayer for the grace you seek. For example: “God thank you for my renewed life in you” even when you don’t feel that, call it into your life. Be grateful for that which you cannot see. I do this every day, and the changes are genuinely life-changing.

You can choose to live the same, and you call the shots. Everyone has free will to do as they please. What I mean about living in your head. Reach deep inside you and ask God to change your life. If you do, this God will bless you. I have had miracles happen that have put me to happy tears. Set in the work to change your life, it’s worth the investment!

If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired pardon the cliche. Then why not try a new way. What have you got to lose? The answer to that is you will lose a life of depression, loss, and turmoil that has devastating results. Choosing a life that has meaning is what I’ve done. Sharing through my writing my journey, not to convert you that you will have to decide on your own. I can bring you to the water it’s up to you to drink.

Beginning this journey took a real commitment. Saying change and creating change are two different things. Work will have to be done to evoke change. Quitting when things get tough NOT an option. The old you will fight with a vengeance to destroy the new you. Prepare yourself that the journey to come will require tears, endurance, strength beyond any you’ve put forth in your life.

Amazingly you will come through. If you slip, start over, if you wreck start over, if you cry begin above, if you quit entering again, but don’t give up! When I am complaining, lost, and hurt because change is kicking my ass. I reach out to God and say, “I may be wavering in my faith, I may cuss the heavens because of the pain, but God, I am not giving up.”

Journeys are not without obstacles. Don’t for one minute think you can’t overcome what the enemy puts in front of you. You can, and you will overcome. I did many times and even now struggle to hold on to my faith. Your faith will be tested. Keep an understanding that in your heart you will many times say “I’m not losing this time.”

Changing of the seasons in our lives can be challenging to understand. For me, the last months have been hard. I had indeed hoped to fix the Brocken problem, but that is not to be, it’s not God’s will for my life. So, accepting God’s will over my intention has been hard. If I am ever going to have lasting happiness, then I need to follow God’s lead.

For the average human, we want to control everything. When it comes down to it, we don’t manage jack squat. Life is going to happen despite our efforts, especially if life doesn’t go your way. Accepting that God controls my destiny, that if I in my heart allow that. Life opens in ways I never dreamed.

It hasn’t been easy to accept God over my own will. It continues to be a challenge that I give to God regularly. Doing something your entire life and changing the course of your life is like turning a massive ship. You must be careful, and it does take time. Patience is a virtue, believe me, when I say, it most certainly is, so stay in faith even when you can’t find hope.

 Allow God to direct your steps. You will have the life you deserve! It’s that easy.