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RECIPE FOR BLESSINGS

"So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up" 
(Galatians 6:9, NLT) 

There was a story back in the 1800s about a group of explorers who got lost in the middle of a desert. 

After using up their water supply, then began to dig under the sand in hopes of finding water. 

But unfortunately none of them were able to find any, and none survived the ordeal. 

Several years later, it was found out that there was indeed water just a few feet below the spot where they were digging. If they hadn't given up, they would've been able to drink fresh water to their heart's content. 

The same can be said about doing good, particularly in relation to today's Scripture. 

Whenever you are struggling with life, or having a bad break at your career, or having a difficult time with a relationship, you are simply experiencing a dry spell. 

Don't quit. Dig. Rake in the soil and dig like there's no tomorrow because you never know when the Lord shall shower you with His favor and blessings, whose arrival into your life is only a matter of time. 

Keep digging until you tap in to the well of the Lord's goodness! 

-excerpt from Memory Delight, by Don and Dawn

Here's the season for good doing; maximize the moment!

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DECISION TO DELEGATE

"For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you."  (Titus 1:5)

One of the most common mistakes a coach can make is to misjudge the level of a player. If the leader doesn't work with each player according to where he is in his development, the player won't produce, succeed, and develop. According to management consultant Ken Blanchard, all team members fit into one of four categories with regard to the type of leadership they need:

• Players who need direction. These players don't really know what to do or how to do it. You need to instruct them every step of the way.

• Players who need coaching. Players who are able to do more of the job on their own will become more independent, but they still rely on you for direction and feedback.

• Players who need support. Players able to work without your direction still may require resources and encouragement.

• Players to whom you delegate. At this stage, players can be given a task, and you can be confident that it will be done. They only need you to lead. Provide them with vision on the front end and accountability on the back end, and they will multiply your efforts toward success.

Excerpt from “Developing the Leaders Around You” by John Maxwell

Locate yourself: What kind of a player are you?

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ONE DAY AT A TIME

“If you live just for today, to make today the most successful, happy day of your life, I am sure that you will have an extraordinary life. A successful life is nothing more than a series of successful days.” - Thomas D. Willhite

Just for today, take one step to making your dreams a reality.
Just for today, be grateful for all your blessings.
Just for today, choose to be happy.
Then you will truly have your daily formula for a lifetime of success.
In Health,
Dr. Bryan Schuetz

"This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:24)

When do you want to be your best? Today or tomorrow?

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MINDING THE MINOR

"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together" 
-Vincent Van Gogh

Many there are that will always look out for the opportunity to get the big things done very well; that very big thing that will create a massive impact and bring unprecedented fame. True, this is a really great thought. But...

Take Care
Take care of your seconds, they'll care for your minutes:
Take care of your minutes, they'll care for your hours,
Take care of your hours, they'll care for your days;
Take care of your days, they'll care for your weeks;
Take care of your weeks, they'll care for your months;
Take care of the months, they'll care for your years
And your years amount to your life;
Note that your life is an accumulation of seconds;
Hence, mind your seconds. -Segun Sonowo 

"...the kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed....Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest garden plant and becomes a big tree" (Matthew 13:31-32)

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COUNTDOWN

"The work that centuries might have done, must crowd the hour of setting sun" 
-Raymond R. Crawford 

In exactly 40 days time we will all be alive to bid 2013 farewell.

That was the exact number of days that Nineveh could have been destroyed, but things turned around for good because the people did something right.

Dear Meaningful friend, I wish to encourage you that 40 days is enough time to achieve so much, if you will put your heart to it.

Go for it, you can still do so much.

"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might..." (Ecclesiastes 9:10)

What's your 40 day target?????

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HAKUNA MATATA

“You live longer once you realize that any time spent being unhappy is wasted.” -R. E. Renkl

Time is your greatest asset. 

The time you spend being happy is the time that you can really measure your life's accomplishments.

Being unhappy is the worst way to spend your time, and shrinks the time you are really alive.

It is not the years in your life that counts, it is the life in your years.
Dr. Bryan Schuetz

"Be careful for nothing...." (Philippians 4:6)

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KEEP MOVING

"The road to success is always under construction." -Unknown

The path to achieving your dream is never without obstacles.

Road blocks will shift your direction but never allow them to change your focus.

Stay the course.

In Health,

Dr. Bryan Schuetz

“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might” (Ecclesiastes 9:10)

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IT’S YOUR DEFINITION

“Only when you are aware of the uniqueness of everyone's individual body will you begin to have a sense of your own self-worth.” –Ma Jian

Whatever you do, wherever you may be doing it; it’s not what people say of you are that’s most important, it’s who you say you are.

You can imagine how uncomfortable the office executive will be on a day that the office cleaner does not come in to clean up the office.

Friend everyone matters –it’s your definition.

“God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased”. —1 Corinthians 12:18

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FEED YOUR STRENGTH

“Live in terms of your strong points. Magnify them. Let your weaknesses shrivel up and die from lack of nourishment.” -William Young Elliott

We all have good traits and not so good traits in life.

When you focus on the good traits they tend to be strengthened and magnified, keeping the less than desirable ones shrinking over time.

Whatever traits you feed, are the traits that will succeed.

In Health,
Dr. Bryan Schuetz


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YOU'RE IMPORTANT

“Only when you are aware of the uniqueness of everyone's individual body will you begin to have a sense of your own self-worth.” 
–Ma Jian

It’s easy to feel less important than others whose gifts are different and perhaps more visible than ours. The Lord, however, wants us to see ourselves as He does—uniquely created and highly valued by Him.

You are one piece of a picture that is not complete without you. God has gifted you to be an important part of the body of Christ to bring Him honor.—David McCasland

“God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased”. (1 Corinthians 12:18)

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P. S. T. Deficiency

“Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners.” –Laurence Sterne

A quick scan of our society will make it obvious that the PST Deficiency is a major virus that’s eaten to the fabric of our society and has gotten us so ill-mannered.

“P =Please; S =Sorry; T =Thank you.” How often or when was the last time you heard these words around you?

Let’s learn and apply the nursery rhyme: “There are five magic words: …..Please, Excuse me, Sorry, Thank you and Pardon me” and see how much enchantment we’ll create in the society.

“As ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise” (Luke 6:31)

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MIND YOUR THOUGHTS

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MIND YOUR THOUGHTS

“It is not what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.” -Dale Carnegie

 

Your thoughts are the determining factor in your ability to be happy.

The great news is that you get to choose your thoughts every day of your life.

Do not let circumstances dictate your thoughts, but choose to live in happiness.

Change your thoughts and change your mind.

Change your mind and you change your life.

In Health,

Dr. Bryan Schuetz

 

"for as he thinketh in his heart, so is he" (Prov. 23:7)

 

Do make it a meaningful day!

 

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RECIPE FOR HAPPINESS

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"There is a 'secret to happiness’, and it is gratitude. All happy people are grateful, and ungrateful people cannot be happy. We tend to think that it is being unhappy that leads people to complain, but it is truer to say that it is complaining that leads to people becoming unhappy. Become grateful and you will become a much happier person." -Dennis Prager

Learning to be thankful, whether to God or to other people, is the best vaccination against taking good fortune for granted. And the less you take for granted, the more pleasure and joy life will bring you. 

Gratitude is a sure recipe for happiness; make deliberate effort to express appreciation today –to God and to man.

Do make it a meaningful day!

 

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Little Things Count

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“When you do small things right, big things happen” –Unknown 

Many of those that travel inward/outward Lagos Island via Carter Bridge on work days, would have been victims of the damages at the Apongbon end (inward) and the Alaka end (outward) of the bridge. There’s so much wastage of man-hours, all because of a fault that requires just a “little repairs”. 

My Meaningful Friend, the same applies in our personal lives –get the little things right and the big things will fall in place. 

Some little things: 

•  wake a little earlier;
• a brief chat with your spouse; 
• a few minutes to plan your day; 
• a few minutes of meditation; 
• some minutes with the kids;
• a small note of appreciation

Remind us some more little things…… 

I hope you also noticed the flow of traffic that resulted, all because those little damages on the bridge were fixed. You’ll agree -little things count. 

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WORLD CLASS LANGUAGE

“Language offers a framework for meaning.  Please think about that powerful idea.  We understand the world through words.  The words you use determine the way you perceive reality.  If you call a stumbling block a “problem” or “a big mess” you will create a different emotional state within you than if you call the issue “an opportunity” or “a challenge that will only make me better.”  I have the privilege, as a success coach, to work with many extraordinarily successful people from around the world.

“One of their core traits of greatness is that the vast majority of them understand the power of the word.  They use world-class language.  Not only do they refrain from using profanities, but they use the language of passion.  They use the language of leadership.  They use the language of possibility.  They use the language of love” –Robin Sharma

What language do you speak?

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that love life shall eat the fruit hereof” (Proverbs 18:21)

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HOLD YOUR GROUND

“We learn everyday” Moses A. Osonowo (my dad)

“…hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown” (Rev. 3:11)

Like a thunder out of the blues was the innovative means of communication introduced by the Canadian company RIM. The Executive can easily run his business right from his bedroom, in his pyjamas.

One would have expected that this would last for long. But alas! much sooner than later, the flukes of this waow! technology started. One of the most annoying to users is the “freezing” function of this wonderful device. And ironically, while it freezes, it gets heated up (lol).

While it may seem interesting and a ‘deliverance’ that bbm is now live on iOS and android devices, my Meaningful friend, let’s pause awhile and ask ourselves “what’s the lesson from RIM?”

i. Never stop improving
ii. __________________

What are more lessons from RIM?

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CARRY YOUR OWN SAIL -2

"With everything that has happened to you, you can either feel sorry for yourself or treat what has happened as a gift. Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle to keep you from growing. You get to choose."  -Wayne W. Dyer

It may not be your fault after all –the family you’re born into; the early schools you attended; the place of your NYSC deployment and a couple of other choices in life. Some or all of these may have been outside your circle of control.

But really those were in the past. You can’t relive the past; you can only start from here.

So my friend, I enjoin you once again “carry your own sail”. You owe your life to yourself and the Divine One is ever ready to work with you, if you cooperate with Him, in making your life meaningful.

“Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart” (Psalm 37:4)

What do you think?

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CARRY YOUR OWN SAIL

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

The society is filled with so much “negatives”, e.g. power failure, grouchy bosses, uncooperative colleagues, traffic jam, ‘faulty equipment purchases’ from exploiting foreigners (lol) e.t.c. Things are truly so “bad”  that if care is not taken many people will end up seeing themselves as victims of circumstances.

My dear meaningful friend, I’ll suggest to you that rather than subjecting yourself to the many situations/ people that are out of your control, concentrate on the only one thing/ person that you own –YOURSELF.

Stephen Covey calls it “circle of control” and “circle of influence”.

“Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart” (Psalm 37:4)

What do you think?

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Covenant Relationships: Have you read any Christian books about marriage?

Covenant Relationships: Have you read any Christian books about marriage?

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THINK NEW

"As we awake to a new day, most of us think of the same old things. It's a new day, so think of new things. New things to do, new ways to do them, new ways to make things interesting, new things to make life better, new ways to help your dreams come true. If you wake up every new day thinking of the same old things, then you set yourself up for the same old fall."

-- Unknown

Dear Meaningful Friend, I enjoin you this morning to invoke the abilities in you, mainly your ability to create. God has given to man the ability to make things happen. Whatever you are today is a function of your yesterday’s thinking; whatever you desire to be tomorrow will be determined by what you think today.

Cooperate with God by using the power of your mind to be the best you can be.

“Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing….” (Isaiah 43:18, 19)

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SOMEDAY!

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SOMEDAY!

"Everything comes to him that hustles while he waits"
-Thomas Edison

We all have lofty goals and aspirations  for the "someday" e.g. start a business; get a good job; marry a good wife; marry a rich husband, blah, blah, blah. 

Our meaningful suggestion to you today is that while you are looking forward to your someday, get off your backside and get something doing.

Many discoveries are made in the process, even before the final destination. It's in such situations that you find accountants turned successful fashion designers; doctors becoming successful business men e.t.c.

So friend, rather than waiting endlessly for the "someday" start doing something today.

"The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute" (Prov. 12:24).

Do make it Meaningful Day!

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BE EMPOWERED

"The POWER of LOVE must overcome the LOVE of POWER for peace to reign"

G.K. Ajayi

All over the world today is d cry for peace, peace, peace! Everyone desires peace. In d news today is the collaboration between Nigeria and four other countries for an anti-terrorism training. It's all in d pursuit of peace.

But on the contrast, underneath these efforts is an underlying desire/ lust for power.

Friends, true peace will only prevail if we can live in a state of "accommodating" the views/ opinions/ beliefs of others all in the spirit of true.

The desire to have others tilt to our views will not be by compulsion, especially if our lives are ruled by the Power of LOVE.

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7 Principles of an Eagle

Myles Munroe

PRINCIPLE 1
Eagles fly alone at high altitude and not with sparrows or other small birds. No other bird can go to the height of the eagle. Stay away from sparrows and ravens.
Eagles fly with Eagles
 
PRINCIPLE 2
Eagles have strong vision. They have the ability to focus on something up to five kilometres away. When an eagle sites his prey, he narrows his focus on it and set out to get it. No matter the obstacles, the eagle will not move his focus from the prey until he grabs it.
Have a vision and remain focused no matter what the obstacle and you will succeed.
 
PRINCIPLE 3

Eagles do not eat dead things.

They feed only on fresh prey. Vultures eat dead animals, but eagles will not.
Be careful with what you feed your eyes and ears with, especially in movies and on TV. Steer clear of outdated and old information... Always do your research well.
 
PRINCIPLE 4

Eagles love the storm. When clouds gather, the eagles get excited. The eagle uses the storm’s wind to lift it higher. Once it finds the wind of the storm, the eagles uses the raging storm to lift him above the clouds. This gives the eagle an opportunity to glide and rest its wings. In the meantime, all the other birds hide in the leaves and branches of the trees.
We can use the storms of life to rise to greater heights. Achievers relish challenges and use them profitably.
 
PRINCIPLE 5
The Eagle tests before it trusts.

When a female eagle meets a male and they want to mate, she flies down to earth with the male pursuing her and she picks a twig. She flies back into the air with the male pursuing her.
Once she has reached a height high enough for her, she lets the twig fall to the ground and watches it as it falls. The male chases after the twig. The faster it falls, the faster he chases it. He has to catch it before it falls to the ground. He then brings it back to the female eagle.
The female eagle grabs the twig and flies to a higher altitude and then drops the twig for the male to chase. This goes on for hours, with the height increasing until the female eagle is assured that the male eagle has mastered the art of catching the twig which shows commitment. Then and only then, will she allow him to mate with her.
Whether in private life or in business, one should test commitment of people intended for partnership.
 
PRINCIPLE 6
The Eagle Prepares for Changes:

When ready to lay eggs, the female and male eagle identify a place very high on a cliff where no predators can reach. The male flies to earth and picks thorns and lays them on the crevice of the cliff, then flies to earth again to collect twigs which he lays in the intended nest. He flies back to earth and picks thorns laying them on top of the twigs. He flies back to earth and picks soft grass to cover the thorns.
When this first layering is complete the male eagle runs back to earth and picks more thorns, lays them on the nest; runs back to get grass it on top of the thorns, then plucks his feathers to complete the nest. The thorns on the outside of the nest protect it from possible intruders. Both male and female eagles participate in raising the eagle family. She lays the eggs and protects them; he builds the nest and hunts. During the time of training the young ones to fly, the mother eagle throws the eaglets out of the nest. Because they are scared, they jump into the nest again.

Next, she throws them out and then takes off the soft layers of the nest, leaving the thorns bare. When the scared eaglets again jump into the nest, they are pricked by thorns. Shrieking and bleeding they jump out again this time wondering why the mother and father who love them so much are torturing them. Next, mother eagle pushes them off the cliff into the air. As they shriek in fear, father eagle flies out and catches them up on his back before they fall and brings them back to the cliff. This goes on for some time until they start flapping their wings. They get excited at this newfound knowledge that they can fly.

The preparation of the nest teaches us to prepare for changes; the preparation for the family teaches us that active participation of both partners leads to success; the being pricked by the thorns tells us that sometimes being too comfortable where we are may result into our not experiencing life, not progressing and not learning at all. The thorns of life come to teach us that we need to grow, get out of the nest and live on. We may not know it but the seemingly comfortable and safe haven may have thorns.
The people who love us do not let us languish in sloth but push us hard to grow and prosper. Even in their seemingly bad actions they have good intentions for us.
 
PRINCIPLE  7
The Eagle Knows when to Retire: When an Eagle grows old, his feathers become weak and cannot take him as fast as he should. When he feels weak and about to die, he retires to a place far away in the rocks. While there, he plucks out every feather on his body until he is completely bare. He stays in this hiding place until he has grown new feathers, then he can come out.

We occasionally need to shed off old habits & items that burden us without adding to our lives

Won’t you rather be an eagle?