I know, just like me you all have had those days that are just sad. The state that our country is in, our personal finances, and the way some people behave on the job are all contributors. If we are not careful, we will allow those things to tell us what kind of life we are going to have to settle for. Don’t fall for it my friends. We must not allow momentary situations to dictate how things are going to be for the rest of our lives. The good news is that all seasons change, which simply means that we must stand our ground during the springs and falls of life. Besides, how can we understand true joy without first experiencing sorrow.

Rhon Johnson

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Power Quote:

The soul would have no rainbow had the eye no tears.

John Vance Cheney ( 1848 – 1922 )

Where will our souls end up? That question depends on the srogest voice with in you. The voice of your flesh and the voice of your spirit all speak. Where our soul ends up is determined by which voice we allow to dictate our life.

Rhon Johnson

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Scipture Reference:

Galations 6: 7-8

Be not deceieved; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap. For he that sows to his flesh shall of his flesh reap corruption; but he that sows to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap everlasting life.

Take a deep breath and ask yourselves this question, ‘Am I enjoying my life?’ If the answer is no, then we need to ask ourselves what is the problem. It is not appropriate to say to ourselves that we are going to wait until certain thing in our lives turn around before we can be happy and enjoy our lives. Happiness just doesn’t happen, we have to choose it. We choose it by making better decisions that produce better results and by not allowing the present unpleasant circumstance to cause our spirits to be cast down.

Rhon Johnson

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Power Quote:

What we loosely call happiness is more a disposition than an attainment.

Sydney J. Harris ( 1917 – 1986 )

Stepping out and going for what we believe in can be a scary adventure. But what is the alternative? To keep doing what we are doing, knowing deep down inside that if we don’t step out and go for it, that it will haunt us for the rest of our lives? I’ve had it said to me on many occasion that you only live once. That statement is so true. Once its over, it’s over. We can’t go back and do what we wish we would have. I wish I would have, what a horrible thing to have to tell yourself when it is late in the game and there is not enough time left. I have said it to myself before, but no more for me. How about you, and that thing that you want to do. The clock is ticking, and with ever tick your life is being consumed. Lets not allow ourselves to pass away without living a full life. We are designed to do.

Rhon Johnson

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Life is either a daring adventure or nothing

Helen Adams Keller (1880 -1968)

 Take control of your mind and make it work for you. It is yours, take charge of it. Now, think and think hard, it will come to you what you are searching for. 

Rhon Johnson

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Most people think with their hopes or fears or wishes rather than with their minds

Walter Duranty

Are you one of those that always focus on the dark side of situations that come up that appear to be adverse? Look on the bright side as they say, I know that this is a challenge for some of us, but  I promise you that there is an up side to every situation. Listen, what is it that allows  us to understand the darkness? It is the light, without one, we would not understand the other. Therefore, do not be tricked into thinking that there is only one side to focus on when something bad happens. Remember also that light penetrates dark.

Rhon Johnson

Power Quote:

Light, even though it passes through pollution, is not polluted.

Saint Augustine Of  Hippo (354 – 430)

You know that voice in your head that always seems to speak up when you are about to make a big decision. Especially the one that says ‘Don’t Do It.’ How many times have we heard that voice and completely ignored it and then three months down the road we are regretting it? I know that I am trying so hard to learn to listen to that voice more. We allow our emotions to take over often in our live. Our emotions lie to us on a regular basis. We need to be mature enough to recognize that, especially when we hear that inner voice prompting us to do the opposite.

Rhon Johnson

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Power Quote:

You know your inner voice when it speak, learn to take heed, and it will preserve you and what you have.

Rhon Johnson   ( 1966 –      )

Let me tell you friends. I have run into some of the most thoughtless people ever. I’m not talking about people that have done things that you hear about on the news. I am referring to those that spend there time talking about others behind there backs, spreading rumors, and exaggerating incidents that they heard from others just like them. Silly of them to think that they are not going to eat the fruit of their own behavior. I have never been one that has excelled in this behavior, but I have been guilty from time to time. I see people so differently today. I can now see past the behaviors, and see the pain that causes people to be so thoughtless towards others and their feelings. I’ve said it before, hurting people hurt people. Talking negatively about people is one of the most hurtful things we can do to one another. We will all fall victim to someone else’s evil communication about us, but I encourage you to not allow that to cause you to behave in the same manner. What we do and how we respond does find its way back to us.

Rhon Johnson

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Power Quote:

Manner may in seven words be found: Forget yourself and think of those around.

Arthur Gutterman (1871 – 1943)

Working together with others can be very rewarding or extremely frustrating. When things go south in your plans to get something done that envolves others, the most important thing to keep in mind is not to become reactive. Try to figure out what the real issue is. When people start behaving differently all of sudden, we have to realize that something has happened that has cuased them to change. It may not even be about you, it may have to do with something personal with them. If it is, we need to be sensitive to the fact that they just need some time and understanding, as appossed to thinking that they’re just being difficult. If we are going to be able to work with others and get things done, we must not allow ourselves to become easily offended and miss the opportunity to help someone get through a tough time in their life, as well as finishing the project together with them.

Rhon Johnson

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Scripture Reference:

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falls; for he has not another to help him.

Greatness is a road where there is very little traffic. Many hear the sound of it and say that it is the way for them. Many never get on the path and the majority of those that do take the first exit after they come to know what is really required. In order to be great, there must be something about you that really sets you aside from all the rest. One key component of greatness is surviving adversity, no , it is even more than surviving it. It is the ability to go through it with the understanding that it, adversity, is the main ingredient. You see, greatness demands that we have something to share that is uncommon when we get there. Without having to go through something that brings extreme pressure to the table, greatness will never be forged in our lives. The adversity, whatever it is must be embarrassed while passing through it, knowing that without it you will never reach your destination. I good attitude is imperative. Without  it, one would be likely to exit the path or miss the point all together. I can say that I really understand why so many exit the path or never really get started. It is a lonely road where extreme exercise techniques are required multiple times a day. Exercising your faith, training your mind to think in the direction of your destiny, responding appropriately to the negative voices that illegally invade your space, and purposely feeding yourself healthy words and images. Greatness does not demand perfection. Perfect people have not learned anything, and therefore cannot lead others. As for me, I am not perfect, and when I look around me and see my family and the pain in our communities, I can not exit the path. I can not give up. Those that desire greatness must endure the hardness of it. Soon we will be in a place that will allow the details of the path to be told, and those that hear it will be encouraged within themselves to a better example to others. Some may even decide to journey the path to greatness. Greatness, it’s in us all, but not all are willing.

Rhon Johnson

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Power Quotes:

It is a tough road that leads to the heights of greatness.

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (C. 4 B.C. – A.D. 65)

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Greatness is the voice that speaks and causes us to look up.

Rhon Johnson (1966 –      )