Sunday Read - Myers-Briggs INFJ Personality Type

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Sunday read: Myers-Briggs INFJ personality type

The more we know and understand ourselves, the more we know and understand each other, which means that we can cut to the chase, have less drama and bigger positive impacts. I found this piece because I read another article and had to look up the meaning of INFJ. Glad I took the time to do so, as the piece in the link is much more indepth and informative than the first article that I happened upon. 

I hope this will add to your body of knowledge and help you with the week ahead. 

Enjoy!

Beverley 

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https://www.verywellmind.com/infj-introverted-intuitive-feeling-judging-2795978#:~:text=Scoring%20as%20an%20INFJ%20means,personality%20type%20often%20feel%20misunderstood

The Transatlantic Slave Trade Is Recent History

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#BlackHistoryIsHimanHistory

The transatlantic slave trade is recent history, not ancient history. Slavery impacted every human on the planet then and now. The stain, and in some cases, the stench lingers on in the form of #Structural Racism and #SystemicRacism. I thank the Toronto Star Newspaper for their leadership on this, and thus leading the charge of changing history 👏🏼 🙌 🙏 

Beverley 

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/01/14/how-a-star-investigation-into-anti-black-police-discrimination-changed-toronto.html?source=newsletter&utm_source=ts_nl&utm_medium=email&utm_email=6230787CD04BCA77073688DCB948F4B5&utm_campaign=frst_161832

#Leadership #History #BlackHistory

 #BlackHistoryMonth

Stop Growing, Start Dying

 I am in deep gratitude for the opportunity of participating in the Tony Robbins Unleash The Power Within (UPW) with an awesome group of people here in Collingwood this past weekend. I have the privilege of being in their COVID BUBBLE and to experience UPW with my Friend Pat, proprietor of the Joseph Lawrence House, and other "JLHERS" is a COVID isolation dream, if there's such a thing. This never ending lock-down and isolating has been extremely hard on people, and although we understand that it's for the public good, it does not alter the fact that the long isolation is causing its own set of problems for many, many people.  Having a bubble to eat, pray and play with, also vested in personal growth is over the moon!

Just seeing what Tony Robbins created to put on the UPW was worth the price of admission! There has been so much talk about the great shift and reset that is happening because of COVID and getting to experience the creative genius of Tony Robbins and his dynamic team is a demonstration of what Tony Robbins teaches. Imagine 30,000 zoom logins - that is THIRTY THOUSAND, with over 40,000 participants from over 140 countries coming together virtually for a phenomenal experience of learning and growing, and having fun - wow, MIND BLOWN!

The entire program is well designed - deep and highly effective, although going in, it may not seem so with the huge hyped up energy and declarations. Once you uncover the science and psychology behind it, check the skepticism and play full out, it all comes together magically.  The fact that the weekend covered "total self" - with a great emphasis on our physical well being (physiology + physical fitness and diet + eating habits) and the link to our overall success with work/business, relationships, mental and psychological health plus our spiritual state is incredible.

About 20 years ago a read a little book - Wings of the Soul by a lady named Dadi Janki.  It was fascinating and deep, describing the highest goal for a seeker to reach as a "diamond crested soul". As Tony taught us about peak states of being that book came back to memory. The phrase Tony Robbins uses to describe the  highest form of peak state is A Beautiful State. Others might call it Zen or Flow state, but to me Zen or Flow states are usually not sustained but rather intermittent.  Since reading Dadi Janki's book I'm aware of what's possible as the kind of human being I desire to be, but one does not get to " A Beautiful State" by willing it, or overnight. With intention and and focus plus massive action over time it is attainable. The other side of A Beautiful State is suffering!

I want a Beautiful State to be my abode and I want it for you, if you want it. Once you know that it's possible you will want get there and you will want to help others end their suffering also.  We all can do something if we want to. I want to, that's why I'm sharing this. Your move next.

Have a beautiful day,

Beverley

Monday March 8, 2021

Women's Rights Are Human Rights

 

I have been thinking about this for quite some time, even yesterday, then suddenly I had an epiphany this morning. Feminism is a misnomer and gives a negative connotation of what the women's movement is about, just like the current "defund the police". I don't know who came up with the term "defund the police" but it is awful because the meaning has to be explained, and even when explained people will naturally take it literally.

Unfortunately, the people who are vested in keeping the current societal power structures in place are quick to use the term feminism other than was intended, in a negative way. Over the years, it's been used to defend all sorts of unjust actions and bad takes to keep old stereotypes alive. Example - women want to emasculate men. Let us be clear of one thing, men are different, will always be different because that is our genetic makeup.

As a Teen I read this Chapter in the book of Proverbs and even at that young age I figured out that something was wrong with society and something went horribly wrong to throw the world into darkness. It's not possible to have a king, King Lemuel heaping this sort of praise on women back in the Old Testament, before Christ and women having to fight for rights not to be considered "chattels" of men in a modern world. Not possible without some deep regression into darkness. No doubt King Lemuel was a "woke" man, giving high praise and recognition to his mother and women in general and leaving the footprints for eternity.

Thank God, because if it were not for recorded history we would have thought that this is a new frontier but it's not. The fight of Feminism, in my mind, is not to gain new ground so much as to restore what was stolen from women.

Proverbs 31 - Sayings of King Lemuel (NIV)

8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
for the rights of all who are destitute.
9 Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.

The Wife of Noble Character

10A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.
16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
31 Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

>>>>>>>

It is pretty clear from reading the ancient text that women were highly active in all kinds of business endeavours and were highly regarded. I realized this reading the bible as a teenager so why is this still an issue with people, especially many Christians?

From today, I will no longer think of feminism within the context of women's issues and women's rights. Gone - banished. It's all about Women's Rights - clean, clear and to the point.

Happy Sunday to all,

Beverley
September 27, 2020

Unshackled, Unleashed

It's official -  I declare here and now, that I am unshackled from everything that has been holding me back.  The power of the Holy Spirit has been at work purging, healing and restoring me. It's been a longtime coming. I've been singing that song "a change is gonna come" by Sam Cook for a very long time.You know what though, it's been happening all along but most often I didn't think much of the small incremental changes because my mind was so stuck on the big ones that I have been looking for.

This is not a "positive thinking" thing, I have long discovered that positive thinking is not enough, and as a matter of fact, positive thinking without internal transformation takes up a tremendous amount of energy.  When we "do life" on positive thinking alone it is only a matter of time before we hit the ceiling, becoming frustrated and stuck.  It's like building a new bigger structure on an old foundation, the old frame just cannot withstand the weight and demands of the new building and so it will eventually collapse.

Becoming unshackled from the hurt, pain and disappointments of the past requires focused, dedicated work. Becoming unshackled and unleashed require being willing to listen to that small quiet voice and trusting it to be the voice of God, taking the leap of faith and doing what the spirit places on our hearts.  I play Yatzee with a group of friends and when I'm deciding to make a play there is always the first thought, every time I override it I mess up my play. I call it that little prick on my heart.  Now there's a running joke with my friends when we second guess ourselves that we listened to the wrong prick that time. When we stick with our first instinct and the play yield the desired outcome we declare that we listened to the right prick! I can tell you that I have been more diligent in "listening to the right prick" for a while now and I can tell you that life flows much smoother.  So much good come my way by just being present and filled with gratitude.

My whole adult life has been filled with challenges but the last two decades have been quite a ride. A different kind of challenge I'd say.  I remember dealing with a very tough situation and my dear friend who is gifted in discernment, one day while discussing the situation said to me, "the spirit wants you to know that this situation is preparing you for a bigger challenge ahead". I cringed because that was a steep mountain I was climbing and I did not want to hear of another difficult challenge ahead. That was not something I wanted to hear at all. Of course, about eight to ten years later when that "bigger challenge" showed up I didn't recognize it at first. It almost broke me, it almost did me in, then one day I remembered. The Spirit brought back to my memory what was told to me so long before and gave me clarity about the situation I was dealing with. Remembering didn't make it easier but it gave me perspective. It also brought opportunities for help.  Help with guidance, understand, resourcing me not only to deal with the challenge I faced but also to hone my skills and knowledge to be of service to others.

August 18th two years ago I was in a Holy Spirit Workshop facilitated by two pastors and their wives who were also active partners of the ministry.  At the close of the session we were asked to put in our prayer requests. I was feeling a particular tightness in my head and other than the tiredness and fatigue that has plagued me I was ok. One of the ladies got a word from Spirit and asked if anyone was having a headache.  I hesitated to speak because I was not really having a headache but the tightness in my head was uncomfortable and worrisome so I spoke up and explained the situation.  Each of the four members of the team laid hands on me and prayed, there were words of discernment and some prophetic words spoken over me.  I knew I would be healed, I had felt some immediate relief.  However, it was a gradual healing.  There was another workshop August 17th of last year which I attended. Quite a bit of progress was made over the year but there was some lingering effects.  Again, more words of comfort, encouragement and pronouncements spoken and I kept plugging away.  Being human in the flesh, I had moments of fear but I would soon put the fear aside and return to trust, always remembering and repeating the prophetic words that have been spoken to me over the years. It did come into my mind that by the anniversary of the last workshop it will be done.  My God, what a trip.

These are uncertain times and many people are hurting, living in fear and anxiety so my hope is that you will be encouraged by this story.  Hold on and stay strong, and remember no matter what happens you will be alright. You are a spirit having a human experience, so yes, you will be alright.

Grace & peace,

Beverley

August 15, 2020

It takes a force of nature to pull yourself and your family out of poverty

Mama (Lydia) at her 80th
birthday celebration.

Papa & Mama (Altimont & Lydia)
at my brother's graduation as MD.

I was in a state of rapturous gratitude a few days ago, and as I mulled over the journey of my family this is the thought that came to me: "It takes a something to pull yourself and your family out of poverty. It takes a force of nature." In this context when I think of a force of nature what comes to mind is the power and energy of a hurricane.  That's the force I'm talking about - powerful and unrelenting.

When you consider that up to two thirds of the world's population lived in poverty and one in ten persons live in extreme poverty as of 2019 poverty update.  This is based on data supplied by the World Bank according to website Our World In Data. People living in poverty as defined by the World Bank lives on $10 (international dollars) and $1.90 for those living in extreme poverty. Yes, friends, TWO THIRDS of the world population is living off $3650 per year and ONE out of every TEN persons is living on ONE DOLLAR & NINETY CENTS per day or SIX HUNDRED & NINETY THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS per year! Up to 2013 a full one third of the world's 7+billion people were living in EXTREME poverty. 

If it was easy the statistics would be different.  If it was easy it would not be such a big deal when individuals and families achieve a financial well-to-do status.  If it was easy, it would not be such a big fight to get out of poverty.  When a family start life from zero, or in many cases, less than zero (from a deficit or negative position), all the forces seem to come against them as they try to escape poverty.  The DESIRE has to be strong, the WILL has to be relentless and the MIND has to be strong as steel. From my observation, people at the bottom are often vilified and pushed down instead of being encouraged and given a boost. That's part of what makes it so hard to get out of poverty.

So please take a moment to ponder this.  If your family is one of those who have made it out of poverty into a comfortable lifestyle or affluence and you haven taken it for granted, take a moment to give thanks and pay homage to those ancestors who gave everything they got to get your family to the point where you are not familiar with what it means to really work hard and struggle.

Over the last two decades I have personally redefined what is meant by "hard work".  My grandparents and parents worked hard - they performed tough, arduous labour under brutal conditions. For example, my maternal grandfather, Grandville, worked on the Panama Canal.  Many of the labourers died.  He didn't die, but he returned to Jamaica a sick man. Me, I work long hours, sometimes under stressful conditions but I could not honestly say I perform "hard" work.  Both my parents worked hard, they put in the hours - papa would get up early in the morning and attend to the animals and milked the cow and be back at home with the milk so Mama could make porridge for our breakfast.  Mama was the "FORCE OF NATURE". The nurturer, motivator, encourager, nurse and vet - she cared for us children, the community as well as the animals.  She didn't have more than 6th grade education but somehow she always knew what to do. Even in her late 70's she would not be afraid to climb a tree if it had what she wanted - ackee, breadfruit, you name it.

She fought for her brothers and sisters and pushed them hard.  She was sometimes hated for it but she wouldn't stop because she always wanted everyone to escape poverty and live a good life.  You did well for your family and your community Altimont and Lydia, you did well.  I am blessed to be one of your eight children.  You lead the way and shone light on the pathway for us, and I am forever grateful. I am also grateful for the community I grew up in.  Every household, all the children from my generation in that community, to my knowledge have done well in life and  have produced successful children of their own. We have made a positive impact in the countries, towns and cities were we settled. That is the IMPACT of my family and the tiny community in the small island nation of Jamaica.

I want to end this blog post by saying to all who will read this, if you can help one person find their way out of poverty you would have changed the life of generations into infinity.  Think about it. It is about making maximum impact.  You have maximum impact when you help a person escape poverty.

Walk good,
Beverley

What Does Renewing Your Mind Mean, Really?

Cover page 2015 Vision book

Page from 2015 Vision book

Page from 2015 Vision book

For the last few years, instead of going out New Years Eve, a group of friends get together and create our Vision Book for the new year.   



MissSam
Wednesday September 28, 2016