More Important Now than Ever

 

As we face the problems of uncertainty abound among us today. It is somewhat critical and most important to practice effective communication. Why? Due to such enormities of disagreements and arguments that arise because of the inability to communicate properly and most effectively

 

Therefore, I am taking this time to implore and encourage you to be more mindful of the ways in which you communicate with others

 

In the process of your efforts to communicate-ask yourself these questions:

·        Are you being impeccable with the disquisition of your words in the narrative discourse impartation to others

·        Are you taking the words of others in their narrative discourse actions personally?

·        Are you making assumptions?

·        Are you being a Good Listener?

·        Are they {others] really saying what you think they are saying? {If not, be sure to ask them!}

 

In conclusion, as you improve your communication skills it shall become so much easier to cultivate the connections. In do so, this shall command:

·        Respect

·        Trust

·        Obtain and garner good support to build and develop genuine business and personal relationships

 

The overall sought outcome translates to authentic affection needed to maintain and thrive in both personal and professional life.

 

All to your thriving, boundless and bounty of ultimate success

 

Steve Braxton, Life Coach, Narrator/Orator Hall of Fame Story Teller, enshrined@2016 The Chicago History Museum/The North Lawndale Stories/40blockscmmunityInitiatives/http://sbrax-on-point.blogspot.com/

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The Status and Disposition of COVID-19

 

We are in Mid Dec 2020 and the illusive pervasive question that is still being asks of the professionals: “When can we expect to get back to normal”?

 

During an interview on CNN with Chris Cuomo Dr. Fauci shared these comments; “It depends on how quickly, and how many people want to get, and will commit to taking the vaccine. If we have a smooth vaccination program where everybody steps to the plate quickly, we could get back to some form of normalcy certainly by the fall of next year”

 

However, he went on to say, “With the worse yet to come in coronavirus sickness and death and ICU’s across the country overflowing-the status of ‘normal’ could be affected-but it may and should bounce back, quickly”

 

Vaccine approval and implementation process

 

The CDC is making recommendations to the U.S. FDA, which in turn listens to the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee before the final approvals for emergency use authorization {EUA}. Which Dr. Fauci sez, shall happen. The assurance being sought is that all of the science professionals want to make sure that the American Public feels comfortable and safe. Especially, since the decisions involve their health and well-being. All precautions are being taken to ensure safety and health decisions are made outside of the realm of politics and self-aggrandizement and are viewed in essence by independent groups.

 

In the final analysis, the intent, and focus is to leave the impression with the American Public that the vaccine is not rushed out, possibly at the command of those in the position of the ‘Powers That Be’

 

The ultimate hope is that the first line providers shall be vaccinated initially, and then the larger population of the American Public. Allowing the chance of comfortability for the teacher, students in schools, and the parents of the student children

 

It shall also be important to keep abreast and stay alert of safety fundamentals in the throes of the pandemic-while getting back to a place on normalcy such as:

·        Wear Face Mask

·        Social Distance

·        Avoid Large Crowds

·        Do Not Go Outdoors with people not sheltered with you {bars, restaurants, close knit public venues, sports, concerts, etc}

·        Practice Good Hygiene

·        Be Safe

·        Protect Self

·        Be Concern for your life and the lives of others

·        Always be alert to ensure your health and the Physical and Emotional Well-Being of those you come in contact with on a daily basis

 

Steve Braxton, Freelance Writer & Blogger, Life Coach, Author of non-fiction books,

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Prayer Exegesis: The Interpolations’, why should we pray and what for?

 

Prayer is central to the center of most world religions and spiritual forms of worship. And Christianity is not an exception. Jesus, at the beginning of his early days of ministry, practiced and exhibited the genuine virtues of prayer. He was often known to go away to be alone to commune with the Father for many days at a time, even up to 40 days on some occasions. The invoking of prayer can take on many forms both private and corporate, and it can take the enormities of different ways, such as praying:

·        Offensively

·        Defensively

·        Preemptively

·        Extraordinarily

When entering into the ways of being focused ‘offensively’ during the invocation of prayer-the intent may be to pray against evil and the danger that lurked toward temptation. Whereas, being ‘defensively’ oriented you might become more cognizant to ‘keep-God-in-front-of-mind consciousness, and to always strive to, ‘practice-His-presence’, so as to put on the Full Armor of God, that shall serve and enable you to stand firm against the schemes of Satan's Temptations. The ‘preemptively’ way is to keep watching, be alert, and strive not to succumb to temptation. It shall be good to be aware, that the preparation for the battles begin on your knees before the battles raise its ugly head to rage in the natural earthly realm.

 

And finally upon the entrants to focus and fasten on the ‘extraordinarily’ way, this becomes an all-out assault strategy of full complement to seek the Lord amid the troubles at hand. This is a time when you are at the point of desperation and the moment of radical intensity. Phone your co-laborers-in-Christ, set up prayer lines for petitions and supplications, and established church rallies. Everybody praying-you must not leave any stones unturned.

 

This prayer model is the kind considered ‘corporately, which leads to “Extraordinary” Prayer, that is the essence of ultimate Team Efforts

 

Jesus taught the disciples to pray, the way of The Lord’s Prayer {Matthew 6:9-13}. He proclaimed to them, “This, then is how you must pray: ‘Our Father, in Heaven, hallowed be thy name…’

 

Many times this teaching is misunderstood, it is taken a bit too literally. Arguably, it is not God-the-Son intent for us to recite the Lord’s Prayer word for word. He is more interested in what’s in our hearts when we pray than he is in our words. In prayer, it is best to pour out our hearts to God, in the name of Jesus, not simply to recite or memorized words to God.

 

When we begin our prayer with, “Our Father in Heaven”-This teaches us the knowledge and awareness of who we should address our prayer to, an intimate sharing and fellowship between you and the Father. “Hallowed be thy name”, this is revealing to us to worship God, and to praise his name, it brings forth the dynamic relationship of worship, as you get to know the Father, on an on-going daily basis, that allows you to comprehend who he is and what he does, as you grow deeper in respect and love for him, the Hebrew word ‘hallelujah’ is the command to Hallel [praise}Yah {the Lord}, an invitation to enjoy God and express our wonders to the one that is the most Wonderful One

 

The proclamation of the phrasing of these words, “Your Kingdom come, you will be done on  earth as it is in Heaven”, this serves as a reminder that we are to pray for God’s plan for or lives, not to lean toward our own plans and desires of understandings. “Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors”,  another reminder that we are to confess our sins to God, and to turn away from them, the things you use to do, you don’t do anymore, because you have repented and are redeemed and restored to be in a right relationship with God, as you also have forgiven others as God has forgiven you.

 

In the conclusion of the exegesis of the Lord’s Prayer, “and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from all evil”, the ultimate plea in asking God for help in achieving victory over sin, and to request for his protection and safety from satanic attacks and not to succumb to temptation

 

Just to reiterate, The Lord’s Prayer is not merely meant for us to recite word for word back to God. It is only an example of the way we should have the understanding to commune with Almighty Go to know and trust Him, he is our only choice, our only hope and our only ‘Source’

 

However, I hasten to add, is there anything wrong with memorizing and reciting the Lord’s Prayer? Absolutely not!

 

Is there anything wrong with praying The Lord’s Prayer back to God? Not if your heart is sincerely in it and you truly mean the words and its not just lip service. Know That: In Prayer, God is more fixed and focus on the heart-felt sincere words directly from our hearts to Him.

 

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your heart and your minds in Jesus Christ {Philippians 4:6-7}

 

 

 

 

 

 

How Smart Are You? Do You Hope to, or Want to Get Smarter?

 

According to a recent Neuroscience Analysis a focus on Education do matters. Similar to the on-going attention that has been given to Artificial Intelligence. However, in the case of the human mind Fluid Intelligence does matter.

 

When the question is asked what factors contributes the most to success-the answer chosen in most instances is intelligence.  Even though the science-of-the-matter says one has to be lucky with the advent of:

·        Right Place

·        Right Time

·        Right Person

·        Right Time w/Right Person

·        Right Idea, Right Market, Right Audience, at the right time

 

Yet Neuroscience goes on to say, even though there are ways to ‘create’ your own luck, one cannot control luck. But what can be control, to some degree, is how smart you already are.

 

A More Definitive Look at The Insights of “Smart”

 

There exist a plethora of different forms of Intelligence, Let us begin with a focus on two:

·        Crystallized Intelligence, is accumulated knowledge based on facts, figures, and thinks “educated”. Of course we are aware of people who are ‘book smart’-but not necessarily smart, smart-this ushers in>

·        Fluid Intelligence, the ability to learn and retain new Insights and Intel information and then to utilized to solve problems. Also to learn a new skill to recall existing memories and modify them with new knowledge. Think “applied intelligence”

 

During this instance is where one becomes more educated. In doing so, this serves to improve fluid intelligence-it is harder, and is one reason why ‘brain games are fairly popular, i.e. crossword puzzles, brain training apps, and Sudoku.

 

It has been proven that both of the afore-mentioned smart behaviors gives credence to increase in neural connections and learned capacity. They simply buttress and bulk up the brain and are benefactor of being smarter.

 

However, within a few weeks the cortical thickness and activity starts to decrease, and eventually returns to the pre-Tetris skill level of brain power. Unfortunately, it does not matter how much work it takes to learn new information or gain new skills, this does not help improve fluid intelligence. Once knowledge or skill is in your grasp of brain power, you certainly benefits from the increase in crystallized intelligence. But the fluid intelligence soon returns to the more baseline level.

 

 Be comfortable-stay easy and calm

 

Once you have mastered a new game, a new process, a new skill, or a new anything-move on to something new. No matter at home, at work, or anywhere Just keep challenging yourself. Not only will you pocket a constant flow of new information and skill, your brain will stay “bulked up” and forge new neural connections-making it easier to keep learning and growing.

 

Know this: The more you learn the more you can leverage the power of ‘associative learning’. This process serves to relate something new to something you already know. In the process of learning the relationship seemingly unrelated things. This simply means, whenever you say, ‘Oh that makes sense”: This is basically closely akin to the fact, you are using “associative learning”

 

Proceeding forth in the process to learn more, it is likely you will be able to associate ‘old’ knowledge to new things. This means you have only to learn the differences or the nuances. This shall give rise where you are able to apply greater context, which will help with memory storage and retrieval to new information you have learned

 

Thus you have arrived at the point that makes even easier. The research analysis shows will result in your being able to learn even quicker, and also retain a lot more. The key is keep pushing yourself to learn new things about:

·        Business

·        The markets
The Economy

·        The Community

·        Politics

·        News and World events

 

This shall most assuredly help to become more successful, while moving forth to improve both the Crystallized and Fluid Intelligence learning capacity

Such deliberate and intentional focus toward future achievements shall serve to lead to win-win sought after outcomes

 

Steve Braxton, CEO, Independent Board of Directors, Life Coach, Freelance Writer & Blogger, http://blog.feedspot.com/money_making_blogs/linked/in/steve-braxton-939aa420

 

KEEPING FIT IS ESSENTIAL: To Be and Stay Healthy

 

The quotient component of healthiness is being cognizant of the right things to do, by having such Insights and Intel-this can be prudent and wise concerning the proper exercise routines that are best for your age group.

 

Know that, as one gets older, the human body benefits from different types of exercises that serves to Promote Physical, and Mental Well-being to BE HEALTHY!

 

To be clear, the effects that a good exercise routine has on your health is simply awesome. Why? It has the propensity to protect your body from a wide range of unhealthy conditions, which might include:

·        Heart disease

·        Stroke

·        Type II diabetes

·        Some form  and type of cancer

 

The specific type and amount of exercise you need to change as the body ages. It would be a good idea to seek and find a guide for exercises to do that is appropriate for your age group. Meanwhile here are a few simple steps and tips to use as guidelines

 

The 20’s Chapter of Life

During this period you are at the absolute physical peak of life

You are at the maximum rate where the body pumps oxygen to muscles

So to build muscle mass and bone density now sustains and retains for later

Therefore, vary your exercise training-be consistent and keep it fun

 

Your 30’s Chapter of Life

It’s very important to maintain cardiovascular, fitness and strength

This slows normal physical decline-always ensure to maintain good posture

Biking, treadmill, elliptical, walking the stairs instead of the elevator helps

When at the computer get up and take a break often 30-45 min intervals

Work Smart: Try High-intensity interval routine training exercises

 

40’s Chapter of Life

This is the time when you tend to put on more weight

Resistance exercise routine would be prudent, proper, and wise

It’s a good way to optimize calorie burning and counteract fat

This also serves to reverse the loss of 3-8 percent of muscle mass

10 weeks: resistance exercise training increases lean weight and metabolic rate

This serves to decrease fat weight effectively; a good daily Walk helps too

 

Here come the 50’s Chapter

This is the time when the body begins to experience aches and chronic “joint

For women, estrogen begins to decline in the postmenopausal time of life

The risks of type II diabetes and heart disease increases

 

It shall be very important to do strength training to maintain muscle mass, at least, 2 x weeks

Weight bearing exercises is good-also Power Walking-fast enough that the breathing rate increases as you work up a sweat in the walking process

 

Also do some types of balancing exercises and routines

If possible try Tai Chi or similar for balance and relaxation

If not that for relaxation the art and practice of “meditation’ helps to relax

 

You’ve Reached The 60’s Chapter

More often than not, during the 60’s chapter, you tend to accumulate more chronic aches and joint pain, i.e., neck, shoulder, hip, lower back, knee, etc.

In addition, the risk factor for cancer becomes more prevalent

 

Here it is time to make the all-important efforts to maintain a high level of “Physical Activity,” that is extremely important, because it helps to prevent:

·        Forms of cancer

·        Reduces the risk of developing conditions, like heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and strokes

 

I hasten to add, at this juncture of life it becomes more and more difficult to maintain physical activity. But nevertheless, you must make every effort to buck or to reverse the trend and keep active. Your Life Depends On It.

 

The activities of Cardio, Strength, Stretching, Core muscle building and developing must be an ongoing activity, at least, 3 x weeks it also would be good to take up dancing, such as, “Stepping, and/or Ball Room.

 

70’s and Beyond

To keep physical and active at this level is so important it shall greatly help to prevent frailty and unnecessary accidents and falls. It is also a key component for “Cognitive Functions”, such as Dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.

When Physical activities are not mobile Strength and Fitness begins to decline rapidly. Exercises: Walk & Talk, Cardio, Strength, Stretch, Core muscle building. Steve Braxton, Life coach, Prevention & Intervention, http://blog.feedspot.com/money_making_blogs//

 

TIMES OF UNCERTAINTIES-DISSIDENT VOICES-SEEKING THE QUEST FOR THE VOICE OF HOPE

 

Albeit, while in the midst of experiencing pain, frustration, and feeling out of sorts and being uncomfortable, it shall be wise and prudent to embrace knowledge and wisdom, that may serve to be the heightened focus for a resolute state of consciousness.

 

Moreover, It is given uncertainty inherently, are be riffed with anxiety and depressive disorders and problems that are overwhelming. While the dissident voices are weary, uneasy, frustrated and are caught up in the genre of a violent state of protest mode.

 

In deference to the afore-mentioned behavioral patterns of insensitivities, the selfishness of certain people, that has no sense of justice or Fairness for others that hold a different view than you.  How many acquaintances or friendships have you lost this year over politics?

 

I have recently learned and uncovered in on-going dialog and discussion, with followers on social media, family, friends, community members at large, and key members of my outreach ministry, who have been having many heated arguments, to the point, where there is no longer any desire to even want to talk to those, that is close to them or even those who may be in their inner circle anymore.

 

Hearing this sort of behavioral pattern of discontent is very saddened, dis-hardened and heartbreaking. Especially, when people who care about each other cannot seem to find common ground for important effective communication or a sense of the reason, be it politics or otherwise.

 

I hasten to add, if you find yourself in such a state of consciousness, in a stressful mode, being in frustration or discontent, and/or you know someone who may be in such a predicament. Be Not Dismayed! There is Good News...

 

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 A FOCUS ON FAIRNESS & JUSTICE FOR ALL

Insights & Intel: A Focus on Fairness Justice for All Lives Matters

In particular, Black Lives that are under duress-due to being attacked

People of Color made appreciable gains in The Civil Rights Movement, during the 1960’s, Led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

However, in today’s modern times, not much attention, mention or rise is given to those happenings of the not-to-distant Civil Rights Gains

Seemly, all is fading away into the sunset in the loss and forgotten column. What is also apparent at the local, federal and national leadership levels of these United States, is the premise of an attitude-of-demise, toward anything that seems to be sensitive, or holds support or any semblance of fairness and justice for Civil Rights of people of color, in the Genre of Black Lives matters.

We currently live and/or exist in the throes of challenging circumstances & situations, when it comes to race relations. It occupy a place in a racial, racism diatribe of the manacles chains of discrimination. The time is now to call out and identify racist attitudes in real time behavior. The work to be done is not going to be easy. The Advent is “Change’. The Process is To Repent. And To Acknowledge.

Ask forgiveness, Be Forgiven, which is the connection to the Joy of Healing...

A focus is To Embrace unity, and harmony and togetherness, cause together we are better, not for the race of black, brown, yellow or white, being we are all good, right, and tight in God’s Sight. Be Ware, there is only one race, that of the Human Race.

Looking forward toward the Biblical Revelation; the focus shall be on those who was created in the image and likeness of God. “God said; let us make the man; in our image; and after our likeness; God created man in his likeness; in the image of God’, he created him; male and female he created them’ [Gen 1:26-27}

Steve Braxton, life coach. Honored, Top 60 internet Blogger by “FeedSpot News Network on the global WEB for 2020, 4 million members org w/10,000 daily views/http://blog.feedspot.com/money_making_blogs/

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