To the world! I would like to take you down a dark, well-lit road (Contradicting, I know!) that weaves you between the crevasses of my mind. I want you to explore the penetrating thoughts that I feel should be shared to help those who may STRUGGLE with the acceptance phase of life. Not those who feel the need to be accepted because of gender, race, or sexual-orientation, but accepted because of their self-value.
Though it is sad to say, there are many who degrade their value as humans because they feel as if the exposure, or Experience of life is what constitutes value. However, I come to boldly proclaim that "life Experience" does not dictate value, or credibility. What does dictate value is the correct balance of emotion and logic.
There are countless individuals who have "run their course" but are irrational and ignorant of many things. The precise application of common sense can be the remedy of "life Experience".
Much respect is lost for people who feel that it is important for someone to "Experience" certain things to "help" steer someone towards a more positive, productive future. It shows that they are not thinking logically. Our role as humans is not "to steer" but to "help steer" someone towards a well-established future. We are able "to help" because of a well-balanced scale of emotion and logic.
We are naturally inclined to respond based off of our emotions. The emotional response is what makes us ALL valuable. Each and every person, no matter how cruel, has an emotional chord that is struck (I'll argue this point with any mental scholar). If we all have an emotional response, it is safe to say that we are ALL equal, which makes the "Experience" irrelevant to the assistance of another person.
Furthermore, any one can feel their way through life; emotions. However, what marks the distinction, no matter the tenure, or how long a person has lived, or what they have "Experienced" is how a person thinks. A rational thinker will clearly understand the significance of the ability to adapt logic with emotion, equally. If you are only able to "feel", you will only do what is best for "self". Logic allows you to sort through what is at hand to pull out a decision that is not only best for "self", but for others as well. An individuals value, or self-worth is not marked by life Experience but by balanced emotional and logical decisions that effect self and others.
In this case, "I write" to erase the misconceptions that "Experience" dictates value. Nothing can be further from the truth. How a person feels and thinks, alike, is THE only form of self-value.
-Author Matthew Newman
This Is Why I Write, my book COMING SOON!
Please post your comments, or send them to me directly: Matthew.M.Newman@gmail.com.
Follow me on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/thisiswhyiwrite
Web Page, Coming Soon. Visit at: http://matthewnewman.org
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
"Feeling the Uncertain"
What is that feeling that I feel inside? A feeling that is uncertain because of the things that are uncertain. I sit and stare at the wall trying to figure it out, but why do I stare at a blank wall to try to figure out a blank feeling? I can never answer this feeling. But, why? Aren't feelings suppose to have meaning?
It's not lack of confidence. It's not lack of companionship. It's not depression. It's not the lack of joy. It's not a lonely feeling. It's a feeling that I can't put a finger on. Maybe everything that I think it isn't...it is. Well, maybe not. That I don't know. The feeling is uncertain.
But, ok. Let's see. What now? How can I move on from uncertainty? If what I'm moving FROM is uncertain, how can I move TO that which is certain? This is crazy...very crazy.
Have you ever felt like this? What is it, then? I'm sure that there are many who have felt the uncertain. But, now my question is how do you FEEL the uncertain? If the feeling is uncertain, what is there to feel? How do you know that there is something there? (I think I see a ghost, but I'm not sure. <--An assumption...uncertainty!) And, I tell myself, good question! Now go figure it out.
I think it'll be worth the work to attempt to tap into the heart to unveil the hidden mystery of "feeling the uncertain". Once you're able to discover the uncertainty you can discover the certainty of your feeling; what's there and why.
Once that's figured out, you can now figure out WHAT you're suppose to learn from the feeling you experienced and HOW you can move from that which is uncertain to a future that IS certain. Go...go...go!
This Is Why I Write
-Author Matthew Newman
My book, COMING SOON!
Follow me at http://Twitter.com/ThisIsWhyIWrite
http://matthewnewman.org (Coming Soon - Domain Name purchased!)
Please feel free to post your comments or email them to Matthew.M.Newman@gmail.com.
It's not lack of confidence. It's not lack of companionship. It's not depression. It's not the lack of joy. It's not a lonely feeling. It's a feeling that I can't put a finger on. Maybe everything that I think it isn't...it is. Well, maybe not. That I don't know. The feeling is uncertain.
But, ok. Let's see. What now? How can I move on from uncertainty? If what I'm moving FROM is uncertain, how can I move TO that which is certain? This is crazy...very crazy.
Have you ever felt like this? What is it, then? I'm sure that there are many who have felt the uncertain. But, now my question is how do you FEEL the uncertain? If the feeling is uncertain, what is there to feel? How do you know that there is something there? (I think I see a ghost, but I'm not sure. <--An assumption...uncertainty!) And, I tell myself, good question! Now go figure it out.
I think it'll be worth the work to attempt to tap into the heart to unveil the hidden mystery of "feeling the uncertain". Once you're able to discover the uncertainty you can discover the certainty of your feeling; what's there and why.
Once that's figured out, you can now figure out WHAT you're suppose to learn from the feeling you experienced and HOW you can move from that which is uncertain to a future that IS certain. Go...go...go!
This Is Why I Write
-Author Matthew Newman
My book, COMING SOON!
Follow me at http://Twitter.com/ThisIsWhyIWrite
http://matthewnewman.org (Coming Soon - Domain Name purchased!)
Please feel free to post your comments or email them to Matthew.M.Newman@gmail.com.
Friday, February 12, 2010
"The Final Stretch"
It feels like it's been forever since I've last written what's going in my mind. Believe it or not, I spend everyday writing...about something! Even if it's just a text message!!! ...just kidding.
Many have asked where I'm at in completion to my book; I'm just about 2 weeks away! After I'm completely done, I'll draft my manuscript and then on to the publishing process. Oh, am I excited! Thank you for your anticipation :)
---
I was a member of my high school track & field team for four years. Most people would not have ever categorized me as a runner because of my size then but, I sought to prove them wrong.
The 110M and 300M hurdles was my race. I wasn't the best hurdler but I did compete. 300M hurdles was my favorite because it allowed adequate time and space between each hurdle for me to regain my step pattern. I would practice everyday from the STARTing line going over the first four hurdles only. Or, in other words the first stretch and curve.
I would get to the Track Meets well stretched. As I approached the STARTing line, the hydrenaline would be pumping, the START gun would fire...and off I went! I would usually beat the other runners to the first hurdle...the second hurdle...the third hurdle...the fourth hurdle BUT, there was something about "The Final Stretch". At the time I didn't know what was wrong. My legs would get heavy; so heavy that I couldn't get them properly and effectively over the last few hurdles. I would gasp for air to the point where I "felt" as if I wouldn't make it to the finished line.
It wasn't until after my track & field tenure that I looked up "Hurdle Exercises" and realized that I had been training wrong. The exercise suggested that you train by sprinting the first straight and curve with no hurdles, only setting up the hurdles on "The Final Stretch", and jumping the last four with what energy you had left. This would enable your body to get use to the most difficult part of the race... "The Final Stretch".
This same type of concept applies to our life. We're often times only trained for the start of the race and not "The Final Stretch". And because of that, we wonder why we can't find hope, or in other words, we can't find the strength within us to finish our race. Just as I did as a runner, we must train everyday...the right way! Everyday we wake up is an opportunity to sharpen our weakness. Our weakness isn't dreaming, or the start, it's the struggle, or "The Final Stretch". Those things that cause us to grow weary, or in other words cause our legs to get heavy must be trained so that we can build the strength and energy to finish the race. But the only way we can train for the race is to train for "The Final Stretch".
Someone may be going through a challenging time, and if you arent they will come. Your best days are waiting for you at the finished line. Just get over the last few hurdles; you're almost there... you're on "The Final Stretch"!
-Author Matthew Newman
Please feel free to post your comments and/or email them to me at Matthew.M.Newman@gmail.com.
Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thisiswhyiwrite
http://www.matthewnewman.org (Coming Soon!)
Many have asked where I'm at in completion to my book; I'm just about 2 weeks away! After I'm completely done, I'll draft my manuscript and then on to the publishing process. Oh, am I excited! Thank you for your anticipation :)
---
I was a member of my high school track & field team for four years. Most people would not have ever categorized me as a runner because of my size then but, I sought to prove them wrong.
The 110M and 300M hurdles was my race. I wasn't the best hurdler but I did compete. 300M hurdles was my favorite because it allowed adequate time and space between each hurdle for me to regain my step pattern. I would practice everyday from the STARTing line going over the first four hurdles only. Or, in other words the first stretch and curve.
I would get to the Track Meets well stretched. As I approached the STARTing line, the hydrenaline would be pumping, the START gun would fire...and off I went! I would usually beat the other runners to the first hurdle...the second hurdle...the third hurdle...the fourth hurdle BUT, there was something about "The Final Stretch". At the time I didn't know what was wrong. My legs would get heavy; so heavy that I couldn't get them properly and effectively over the last few hurdles. I would gasp for air to the point where I "felt" as if I wouldn't make it to the finished line.
It wasn't until after my track & field tenure that I looked up "Hurdle Exercises" and realized that I had been training wrong. The exercise suggested that you train by sprinting the first straight and curve with no hurdles, only setting up the hurdles on "The Final Stretch", and jumping the last four with what energy you had left. This would enable your body to get use to the most difficult part of the race... "The Final Stretch".
This same type of concept applies to our life. We're often times only trained for the start of the race and not "The Final Stretch". And because of that, we wonder why we can't find hope, or in other words, we can't find the strength within us to finish our race. Just as I did as a runner, we must train everyday...the right way! Everyday we wake up is an opportunity to sharpen our weakness. Our weakness isn't dreaming, or the start, it's the struggle, or "The Final Stretch". Those things that cause us to grow weary, or in other words cause our legs to get heavy must be trained so that we can build the strength and energy to finish the race. But the only way we can train for the race is to train for "The Final Stretch".
Someone may be going through a challenging time, and if you arent they will come. Your best days are waiting for you at the finished line. Just get over the last few hurdles; you're almost there... you're on "The Final Stretch"!
-Author Matthew Newman
Please feel free to post your comments and/or email them to me at Matthew.M.Newman@gmail.com.
Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thisiswhyiwrite
http://www.matthewnewman.org (Coming Soon!)
Thursday, January 21, 2010
"Put On Hold"
Even if you haven't worked in an office where you had to use the big phone with all the buttons(!), you've asked someone in your time, "Could you hold, please?" Maybe you had to get more information to better assist them, or maybe you had to simply use the restroom! Either way it goes, you had something to get, or something to do. The call was still active, but just put on hold.
For the last few days, I have posted a question to my Facebook and Twitter followers, "For someone who is 18-24 years old, what are your fears, worries, and STRUGGLES?" It was a question suggested by a wonderful person at Brown Books Publishing, here in Dallas, TX. The responses that I received were tear-jerking and a pivotal point in my book writing journey.
I would be selfish to ask for your response and I not give you mine, so I present to you:
"PUT ON HOLD"
I fear a threat to my future because of the worry caused by my struggle. At times during my process, I find it hard to maneuver diligently around the hold-ups because my belief is shattered by a specific situation.
-I fear that the future of my readers rest in my pen.
-I worry that if I'M held up, the dreams of my readers will be held up because of my struggle.
-I struggle with the assurance of a poitive attitude leading to positive results... although I know it's true.
-I fear that my financial success will be dictated by someone else.
-I worry that too many people are counting on my success to give THEM the motivation they need to succeed.
-I struggle with the acceptance of fear, and of worry.
-I fear that life will put my dream "on hold".
-I worry...
-I struggle...
Your life, my life, our dream and our future are just phone calls put "on hold" because of our fears, worries, and struggles. However, it's still active! What happens when we're taken off of hold is what matters most.
We can't become impatient because we've been put "on hold", but we must grow to understand how we can overcome the fear, conquer the worry, and be inspired by the struggle. No matter what life presents to you, your destiny does not change. It stays intact.
"Your dream may be put 'on hold', but your destiny is still active."
Be encouraged and know that you're a CHAMPION!
This Is Why I Write
-Author Matthew Newman
http://twitter.com/thisiswhyiwrite
http://www.matthewnewman.org (Coming Soon!)
Please feel free to post your comments, or send them to Matthew.M.Newman@gmail.com
For the last few days, I have posted a question to my Facebook and Twitter followers, "For someone who is 18-24 years old, what are your fears, worries, and STRUGGLES?" It was a question suggested by a wonderful person at Brown Books Publishing, here in Dallas, TX. The responses that I received were tear-jerking and a pivotal point in my book writing journey.
I would be selfish to ask for your response and I not give you mine, so I present to you:
"PUT ON HOLD"
I fear a threat to my future because of the worry caused by my struggle. At times during my process, I find it hard to maneuver diligently around the hold-ups because my belief is shattered by a specific situation.
-I fear that the future of my readers rest in my pen.
-I worry that if I'M held up, the dreams of my readers will be held up because of my struggle.
-I struggle with the assurance of a poitive attitude leading to positive results... although I know it's true.
-I fear that my financial success will be dictated by someone else.
-I worry that too many people are counting on my success to give THEM the motivation they need to succeed.
-I struggle with the acceptance of fear, and of worry.
-I fear that life will put my dream "on hold".
-I worry...
-I struggle...
Your life, my life, our dream and our future are just phone calls put "on hold" because of our fears, worries, and struggles. However, it's still active! What happens when we're taken off of hold is what matters most.
We can't become impatient because we've been put "on hold", but we must grow to understand how we can overcome the fear, conquer the worry, and be inspired by the struggle. No matter what life presents to you, your destiny does not change. It stays intact.
"Your dream may be put 'on hold', but your destiny is still active."
Be encouraged and know that you're a CHAMPION!
This Is Why I Write
-Author Matthew Newman
http://twitter.com/thisiswhyiwrite
http://www.matthewnewman.org (Coming Soon!)
Please feel free to post your comments, or send them to Matthew.M.Newman@gmail.com
Monday, December 28, 2009
"Get Ready for the Camera"
For those of you who anticipate my blog postings, I want to personally thank you!
With this being the year my book, THIS IS WHY I WRITE is released, my success will not be possible without the love, encouragement, and inspiration from you. So, please don't stop! :) It's my guarantee that when I make it to the top, I will do my absolute best to take each and every one of you with me. Again, thank you so much.
To be completely honest, I didn't have a clue to what I wanted to write about. However, as I was writing my thank you's, I got a sense of urgency to help those who aren't prepared for the new year to get ready, and to get ready now.
It's so amazing how at the start of the new year, everyone is so fired up. They claim success over their personal lives; whether it's financial success, spiritual success, or even physical success. But, when one thing goes against what they had initially planned, they immediately look forward to the next year. I credit this reaction to the lack of planning. It doesn't mean that they didn't plan, it simply means that they didn't plan early enough.
As I briefly look back over the year 2009, I was instantly reminded that you can't expect success tomorrow, if tomorrow's success is planned tomorrow.
The year 2010 will be OUR year to "Get Ready for the Camera"! But, in order to be fluent in our actions, assuring that we get rid of all of the controllable hiccups, we must prep ourselves daily.
I don't know about you, but I'm incredibly confident that I have a story to share with, at least, one person that could make a dramatic impact on the world. I believe in the power of one. If I can prepare myself to help another person prepare themselves for their future, I can change the world. But, it starts with me. It starts with a realization that the world around us is positively and/or negatively impacted by the choices we make.
The year 2010 awaits those who enter, ready to make a difference not only in their personal lives, but in the lives of others. So many of us are infatuated with the success of today's celebrities; most who are demonstrating negative characteristics, but still there are many who strive to be like them. But, I have a question. What if YOU "Get Ready for the Camera?" Whose life can you positively impact by being a world changer? If you continue to educate yourself, developing mental strength, maintain a workout plan to sustain physical strength, whose life can you change?
That's why 2010 must be OUR year to "Get Ready for the Camera". If you can honestly say that you believe, 100% in what you know you are capable of becoming, you constitute as a celebrity in my book.
Friends and Family, we're all celebrities. The cameras just haven't recorded our story yet. So, 2010 is OUR year to...
"GET READY FOR THE CAMERA!"
THIS IS WHY I WRITE
PS: Please post your comments, or email them to Matthew.M.Newman@gmail.com. Also, please send your cell number and email address to be included in my promotional streams beginning January 1. You could be one to win a FREE book once released.
-Author Matthew Newman
http://twitter.com/thisiswhyiwrite
http://matthewnewman.org (Coming Soon)
With this being the year my book, THIS IS WHY I WRITE is released, my success will not be possible without the love, encouragement, and inspiration from you. So, please don't stop! :) It's my guarantee that when I make it to the top, I will do my absolute best to take each and every one of you with me. Again, thank you so much.
To be completely honest, I didn't have a clue to what I wanted to write about. However, as I was writing my thank you's, I got a sense of urgency to help those who aren't prepared for the new year to get ready, and to get ready now.
It's so amazing how at the start of the new year, everyone is so fired up. They claim success over their personal lives; whether it's financial success, spiritual success, or even physical success. But, when one thing goes against what they had initially planned, they immediately look forward to the next year. I credit this reaction to the lack of planning. It doesn't mean that they didn't plan, it simply means that they didn't plan early enough.
As I briefly look back over the year 2009, I was instantly reminded that you can't expect success tomorrow, if tomorrow's success is planned tomorrow.
The year 2010 will be OUR year to "Get Ready for the Camera"! But, in order to be fluent in our actions, assuring that we get rid of all of the controllable hiccups, we must prep ourselves daily.
I don't know about you, but I'm incredibly confident that I have a story to share with, at least, one person that could make a dramatic impact on the world. I believe in the power of one. If I can prepare myself to help another person prepare themselves for their future, I can change the world. But, it starts with me. It starts with a realization that the world around us is positively and/or negatively impacted by the choices we make.
The year 2010 awaits those who enter, ready to make a difference not only in their personal lives, but in the lives of others. So many of us are infatuated with the success of today's celebrities; most who are demonstrating negative characteristics, but still there are many who strive to be like them. But, I have a question. What if YOU "Get Ready for the Camera?" Whose life can you positively impact by being a world changer? If you continue to educate yourself, developing mental strength, maintain a workout plan to sustain physical strength, whose life can you change?
That's why 2010 must be OUR year to "Get Ready for the Camera". If you can honestly say that you believe, 100% in what you know you are capable of becoming, you constitute as a celebrity in my book.
Friends and Family, we're all celebrities. The cameras just haven't recorded our story yet. So, 2010 is OUR year to...
"GET READY FOR THE CAMERA!"
THIS IS WHY I WRITE
PS: Please post your comments, or email them to Matthew.M.Newman@gmail.com. Also, please send your cell number and email address to be included in my promotional streams beginning January 1. You could be one to win a FREE book once released.
-Author Matthew Newman
http://twitter.com/thisiswhyiwrite
http://matthewnewman.org (Coming Soon)
Saturday, December 19, 2009
The One "Bad Apple" Promotes Growth
Good day to everyone! I'm excited for a reason that has yet to be discovered this morning. But, the excitement that IS evident is my thanks to those who are following the progress of my book in one way or the other. I never knew the power behind having a dream and seeing it through. Not to say I, myself, haven't had my share of heartaches, but I've decided to look beyond the hurt to help me realize that life just isn't THAT BAD. So, thank you for your support; it's life changing.
Before I begin, I want to let you know that I'm not writing from a religious perspective, so please don't take the post out of context. In addition, I'm not neglecting my belief in any form or fashion. I simply want to demonstrate the significance of reaching the heart of men BEFORE you reach the mind of men. So, let the post begin!
Although I try to stray away from mentioning personal experiences that I encounter on a daily bases, I found it very challenging to do as I sat to write this post.
Two days ago, I updated my Facebook and Twitter status to, "Your FAITH should surpass your DOUBT." But, if you're anything like it me it can be very challenging at times. It always seems as if when you're experiencing a turning point in your life, you're also experiencing turbulence in your life. It always seems as if when life feels good, life hurts. It always seems as if joy comes one morning, but mourning comes the next morning! It puts you into a literal state of confusion. A state of mind where your unbelief surpasses your belief. Or, when your doubt surpasses your faith. Am I the only one?
Let me ask you a question. Have you ever faced a situation where you were unsure of the outcome? Let's be real. Your rent. One month you had "too much month at the end of the money." You couldn't find any additional sources of income to carry you through the month, so that one "bad apple" negatively spoiled your mind to believe that one situation can alter your future. That one "bad apple" caused you to doubt even the faith you had before the incident occured.
I've read many different definitions of the words
"Faith" and "Doubt", but for the purpose of this post I want to introduce mine.
Faith - the confident belief of a certain outcome to be true; usually requiring a sense of proof.
Doubt - a strong conviction of unbelief; usually derived from the lack of evidence or proof.
I read in Psychology Today about a study that was conducted by Dr. David Pincus of The Chaotic Life. He concluded that one person with negative thoughts and/or characteristics, or one "bad apple", could spoil, or hinder the growth and adaptation of a group. He stated that conflict is good, but also stated that when we notice conflict we should run for our lives.
In response to his study, one of his readers questioned his statement. The reader asked if conflict is good, why should we run? Should we not use it to promote growth?
When we as people extract an unproductive situation, or season out of our life, we are usually forced to believe that our future will negatively be impacted by that ONE "bad apple". But, if we can just take a glimpse of what we know WE ARE capable of becoming, that is when we can develop a strong conviction of FAITH, rather than a strong conviction of DOUBT.
When we're presented with a new negative situation, we tend to forget about every other obstacle we have overcome before. If we made out of other "bad" situations, what makes you think that we won't make it out of this one? That's why we must be careful that we aren't conformed to who, or what we've become, but rather conformed to the process that got us there; the process is our struggle. We must not forget this. Our growth is only hindered when we forget the significance of our growth. And as I stated in an earlier blog; the significance in our growth is to give what has been given to us to others.
If we are selfish in our growth, we'll eventually be developed into a "bad apple". We'll become that ONE stream of poison that causes the sick formation of doubt that dismisses the faith that is possessed by so many people.
Be strong. I know what you're facing! At this present time you can't see that what's to come is greater. But, if you stay consistent to the belief that you have in yourself, the belief that you have in the positive, productive outcome of your situation will never dwindle away. Kirk Franklin, national and international Gospel recording artist released a powerful song that said, "I can do the impossible, I can see the invincible. I can climb a mountain, I can reach my goal...because I have FAITH."
Your FAITH will surpass your DOUBT when you don't allow the ONE "bad apple" to negatively spoil your future. You're a champion!
THIS IS WHY I WRITE.
PS: Please post your comments, or email them to Matthew.M.Newman@gmail.com
Also, please send your cell number and/or email address to be included in my promotional stream, starting January 1, 2010.
-Author Matthew Newman
http://twitter.com/thisiswhyiwrite
www.matthewnewman.org (Coming Soon)
Before I begin, I want to let you know that I'm not writing from a religious perspective, so please don't take the post out of context. In addition, I'm not neglecting my belief in any form or fashion. I simply want to demonstrate the significance of reaching the heart of men BEFORE you reach the mind of men. So, let the post begin!
Although I try to stray away from mentioning personal experiences that I encounter on a daily bases, I found it very challenging to do as I sat to write this post.
Two days ago, I updated my Facebook and Twitter status to, "Your FAITH should surpass your DOUBT." But, if you're anything like it me it can be very challenging at times. It always seems as if when you're experiencing a turning point in your life, you're also experiencing turbulence in your life. It always seems as if when life feels good, life hurts. It always seems as if joy comes one morning, but mourning comes the next morning! It puts you into a literal state of confusion. A state of mind where your unbelief surpasses your belief. Or, when your doubt surpasses your faith. Am I the only one?
Let me ask you a question. Have you ever faced a situation where you were unsure of the outcome? Let's be real. Your rent. One month you had "too much month at the end of the money." You couldn't find any additional sources of income to carry you through the month, so that one "bad apple" negatively spoiled your mind to believe that one situation can alter your future. That one "bad apple" caused you to doubt even the faith you had before the incident occured.
I've read many different definitions of the words
"Faith" and "Doubt", but for the purpose of this post I want to introduce mine.
Faith - the confident belief of a certain outcome to be true; usually requiring a sense of proof.
Doubt - a strong conviction of unbelief; usually derived from the lack of evidence or proof.
I read in Psychology Today about a study that was conducted by Dr. David Pincus of The Chaotic Life. He concluded that one person with negative thoughts and/or characteristics, or one "bad apple", could spoil, or hinder the growth and adaptation of a group. He stated that conflict is good, but also stated that when we notice conflict we should run for our lives.
In response to his study, one of his readers questioned his statement. The reader asked if conflict is good, why should we run? Should we not use it to promote growth?
When we as people extract an unproductive situation, or season out of our life, we are usually forced to believe that our future will negatively be impacted by that ONE "bad apple". But, if we can just take a glimpse of what we know WE ARE capable of becoming, that is when we can develop a strong conviction of FAITH, rather than a strong conviction of DOUBT.
When we're presented with a new negative situation, we tend to forget about every other obstacle we have overcome before. If we made out of other "bad" situations, what makes you think that we won't make it out of this one? That's why we must be careful that we aren't conformed to who, or what we've become, but rather conformed to the process that got us there; the process is our struggle. We must not forget this. Our growth is only hindered when we forget the significance of our growth. And as I stated in an earlier blog; the significance in our growth is to give what has been given to us to others.
If we are selfish in our growth, we'll eventually be developed into a "bad apple". We'll become that ONE stream of poison that causes the sick formation of doubt that dismisses the faith that is possessed by so many people.
Be strong. I know what you're facing! At this present time you can't see that what's to come is greater. But, if you stay consistent to the belief that you have in yourself, the belief that you have in the positive, productive outcome of your situation will never dwindle away. Kirk Franklin, national and international Gospel recording artist released a powerful song that said, "I can do the impossible, I can see the invincible. I can climb a mountain, I can reach my goal...because I have FAITH."
Your FAITH will surpass your DOUBT when you don't allow the ONE "bad apple" to negatively spoil your future. You're a champion!
THIS IS WHY I WRITE.
PS: Please post your comments, or email them to Matthew.M.Newman@gmail.com
Also, please send your cell number and/or email address to be included in my promotional stream, starting January 1, 2010.
-Author Matthew Newman
http://twitter.com/thisiswhyiwrite
www.matthewnewman.org (Coming Soon)
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Chance After Chance
Can you believe it? December 2009 is here! Wow.
Good Evening World! Am I excited to be here today, writing/blogging. Your support, anticipation, and interest is fuel to my passion. Thanks you so very much. I don't feel words give justice to my heartfelt thanks! :)
There is so much to write about. So much to say, but so little time.
Just about 15 mintues ago, when I first sat to write, I had a detailed post to share with the world. However, the post was based on personal situations that I've encountered this week.
As I concluded one paragraph, I read over it, at least, 15 times and realized that I was writing selfishly; writing for my benefit, and not the benefit of others. I stopped myself, and was reminded of the famous quote stated by renowned, Zig Ziglar:
"You can have everything in life you want if you help just enough other people get what they want."
"Just enough" can be ONE. So, that's my goal tonight; to offer a new thought of peace and calmness to your life through my writing. I aim to show you that you've been given so many chances at life, and there are so many people who haven't been granted, at least, a second chance to life.
I present to you, "CHANCE AFTER CHANCE."
On either late Sunday, November 29 or early Monday morning, November 30, my car was broken into while parked inside of my parking garage at my apartment complex here in Dallas, TX.
The thieves shattered my passenger side window and stole my radio, my $400 radio; material things. I was left with one choice. Replace the window. I called around to find the least expensive replacement. And when I did, I ventured out to take advantage of it.
I followed the worker onto the salvage yard, and was led to a Chevrolet Impala. I was immediately awed by the condition of the vehicle; I said to myself, "It wasn't me."
I paced slowly around the beat up Impala and concluded that the driver didn't make it. I noticed magazines in the trunk, a hair dryer in the back seat, and a few other miscellaneous items. Their life was stolen, but their material possessions were left unharmed.
Here is someone who didn't live to complain another day. Here is an individual who won't wake up to dream another dream. Here is a person who won't be granted another chance.
As you can see from the picture, the car was totalled, and you too can conclude that the person driving wasn't given another chance at life. But, you my friend have been granted chance after chance.
Another chance to build a better future. Another chance to bounce back from your struggle. Another chance to dream another dream. Another chance to speak life into the life of someone else. Another chance to defeat defeat.
ANOTHER CHANCE TO BE GRANTED ANOTHER CHANCE.
You too may be robbed of material possessions. You too may be robbed of your mental sanity. You too may be robbed of your physical strength. But, as long as your SOUL is preserved, use it as a chance to stride towards your destined victory.
THIS IS WHY I WRITE.
-Author Matthew Newman
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