Becoming Today with Rochelle Jeanette: Recent Episodes

Rochelle Jeanette

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A very “Becoming” goal. And one we’ll delve into today on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

We are continuing, now on week eleven of our extended odyssey having undertaken a search and rescue mission for wisdom. Understanding that enlightenment is within our reach we shall seek and find the knowledge and inspiration necessary to uplift, support and enhance our collective journeys as well as our own personal paths.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/06/01/living-righteously/

I hope your weekend is off to a great start, I’m still singing today as Steve Miller has gotten stuck in my head.

“Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future”

And wanting to soar like that eagle, it's our time to take a bird’s eye view of the week that was along this shared path we call, “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/05/21/back-in-time-to-go-forward/

hanks for joining us today. It’s Friday already and that means we do things a little differently.

Rather than focusing on a single topic I take this day to share somewhat random thoughts on things that pop up and stick in my head.

On this edition of “Becoming Today” we’ll look at five of those for this Friday. Beginning with the ridiculous and hopefully finding something sublime to share.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/05/20/5-4-friday/

Are you ?I hope not and if you are it doesn’t have to be forever.

We are continuing, on our weekly Wednesday odyssey, having undertaken a search and rescue mission for wisdom.

Understanding that enlightenment is within our reach we shall seek and find the knowledge and inspiration necessary to uplift, support and enhance our collective journeys as well as our own personal paths.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/05/18/searching-for-fools/

Remember what they are intended to be. The benefits of gifts received.

They are to be accepted, embraced, shared and treasured. In choosing to do so, this moment just got so much better for all of us….

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/05/17/daily-recommended-fruits/

Two words.

Simple.

Easy to spell.

By themselves just kind of ordinary. However when you place them side by side they are very powerful, life altering and affirming..

On this edition of "Becoming Today” we’ll delve into the phrase of “So Ordered” and why it got stuck in my head.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/05/16/two-simple-words/

As we continue our weekly series on the exploration of the 8 Points of Light that I came to understand through personal discovery and revelation during My Revival trip , “Becoming Today”, we will now turn our attention towards “Becoming” Merciful.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/05/05/illuminating-8-6-becoming-merciful/

Perhaps a bit misleading but today’s headline makes sense in a few moments. First though let me make it clear that this is not about romance, nor is it about hunting for a soul mate.

So what then does this have to do with true love? Glad you asked, it’s about what your true love should be. That’s where our discussion will lead us on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/05/04/searching-for-true-love/

Personal identifiers are apparently now perceived far differently than I was always led to believe. A name was something to take pride in, live up to and share as a way of making connections.

However it seems, especially as we emerge into our ‘post pandemic” realities. That must no longer be the case. We’ll explore “What’s In A Name?”, on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/05/03/whats-in-a-name/

Everyday it seems we hear about increases in prices and how the value of this and that continues to reach record highs.

But what about you?

Is your value increasing?

Are you taking steps to ensure that it is or are you allowing yourself to be devalued by others?

Increasing our values is the focus of our conversation on this edition of “Becoming Today”.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/05/02/increasing-value/

Another week has wrapped up here along our shared path. As we prepare to press ahead together and welcome the new month that is fast approaching, we need to pause, reflect and review the week that was here on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/30/renewing-momentum/

This week, this month have really seemed to fly by.

At least where I am, the April showers, and we’ve experienced plenty of them are showing promise for May Flowers.

Today’s discussion will meander here and there as it’s another Free Form Friday edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/29/free-thinking-friday/

Yes it was a mad, mad world, where Italians played Indians in the movies and on the streets of reality Indians had to portray themselves as Italians to survive. I’ll explain as we share some random thoughts and ask some questions, on this Earth Day edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/22/earthly-thoughts/

Living with attitudes of being compassionate and empowering dignity allows us to transform our suffering, pain or pasts into productive, beneficial healing, growth and change.

Last week as we continued along our conversation of the 8 Points of Light, recently revealed to me, we spoke about Respecting All.

Now moving forward, on this edition of “Becoming Today”, we will learn that our next available tool concerns Peace.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/21/illuminating-8-4-peace/

Today we’ll explore a topic for some that is not easy to discuss. Perhaps that adds to its importance, so please be prepared to deal with what may be uncomfortable thoughts and situations.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/20/searching-virtuously/

Welcome, In our conversation today we’ll share part five of our series on Turning Point Toosdays.

Our discussions on this particular day of the week focus around how we can create a catalyst for our own growth, development and who we are “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/19/turning-point-knowledge/

It remains true, though we seemingly do not see it adhered to as much these days. In fact the opposite, is shielded under other names, and accepted as just everyday common practice.

Enough is enough, we know words have meanings, and those meanings can aid your discernment if you choose to accept this best policy, we’ll discuss on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/18/the-best-policy/

Now halfway through another month, and time continues to march on. While we work together on the forward and upward momentum of our shared path, it’s time to pause.

On this edition of “Becoming Today, we’ll review the conversations we shared throughout this past week, so that we are better prepared for the coming days ahead.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/16/reviewing-our-path/

Today is a day to pause and remember, to reflect upon blessings and the costs that were paid for them. As we enter into the Easter weekend, we’ll touch upon this month’s overall theme of “Celebrating Resurrection”.

Then as Fridays have become our free form days, we will randomly wander here and there as I share some observations, actions, behaviors and remarks that have been on my mind throughout the week. All that is coming up on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/15/hoping-for-a-good-friday/

Seeking enlightenment is essential to our journey here on “Becoming Today”.

After all, what I’m sharing each day is aligned with “Becoming” as a noun: ‘’the process of coming to be something or of passing into a state”. Coming to be always, “Becoming”. Growing, developing and shifting into an attitude and daily practice of always, “Becoming”.

That’s the essence behind, “Becoming Today”. Our idea of the 8 Points of Light is among those.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/14/illuminating-8-2-respecting-all/

Welcome back to an extended odyssey along our shared path here at “Becoming Today”.

We are now four Wednesdays into our weekly search and rescue mission for wisdom.

If you are just finding this idea, we are understanding that enlightenment is within our reach we shall seek and find the knowledge and inspiration necessary to uplift, support and enhance our collective journeys as well as our own personal paths.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/13/searching-two-paths/

Today we’ll share part four of our series on Turning Point Toosdays.

Our discussions on this particular day of the week focus around how we can create a catalyst for our own growth, development and who we are “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/12/turning-point-moments/

We say we are ready for things.

Ready for things to get better. Desiring for more. Even claiming to be ready for change.

But are we really?

On this edition of “Becoming Today”, we’ll look at the question of whether or not you are ready to receive; plus we’ll explore three areas of focus to determine if you truly are.

So, “people get ready….”

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/11/ready-to-receive/

It is that time again isn’t it? Time to review our renewal, measure our progress and reexamine the week that was here on “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/09/looking-back-moving-forward/

As we continue our weekly series on the exploration of the 8 Points of Light that I came to understand through personal discovery and revelation during My Revival trip , “Becoming Today”,will now turn our attention towards accepting, embracing and sharing dignity.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/07/illuminating-8-2-with-dignity/

Fridays have become our free form days, as I randomly wander here and there sharing some observations and remarks that have been on my mind throughout the week.

I find it somewhat ironic that after we spoke on Thursday, the need for dignity would be thrust into the headlines the very same day.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/08/randomly-arriving-at-400/

Welcome back to an extended odyssey along our shared path here at “Becoming Today”.

We are now three Wednesdays into our weekly search and rescue mission for wisdom.

Understanding that enlightenment is within our reach we shall seek and find the knowledge and inspiration necessary to uplift, support and enhance our collective journeys as well as our own personal paths, along this shared journey we call “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/06/trusting-our-search/

We’ve reached one of those points when the time has arrived.

Aligned with purpose and intent it is time to return.

It is a time of refocusing, renewing, revitalizing and yes returning; however not in the ways many claim to be hoping for.

I’ll explain on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/04/the-return/

Today we embark on the third part of our series on Turning Point Toosdays. Our discussions on this particular day of the week focus around how we can create a catalyst for our own growth, development and who we are “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/05/turning-point-purpose/

A new month underway, brings the climax of another busy week here along our shared path.

Where to begin? Last week in our review we started on Friday and went back, the week before we began at the beginning going Monday through Friday, so let’s try something different and start in the middle on this edition of “Becoming Today”

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/02/start-in-the-middle/

ROAR!

I needed to say that right off. Let me repeat it too,... ROAR!

Yes I’m fulfilling my promise to you.

As the now previous month dawned, in “Lion or Lamb?”, I shared as the old saying goes, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb”. I had been sharing about a rough February personally and my efforts to march forward from the “Depths of Dormancy”.

“So for me I’m admittedly a bit more sheepish as this month begins, however I plan to be roaring when we next flip the calendar page.”

And I am. No foolin’, I am roaring into this cycle of our shared path.

Promise kept and better for it, the question remains

‘Now, what will she say?’

On this Free Form Friday,

edition of “Becoming Today”...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/04/01/friday-free-form/

Last Thursday I shared that we are embarking upon a new level of our shared journey. I have visualized the idea as a multi-colored flower, with eight petals. One for each point of light we have available to use and can be radiating within our environments.

On this edition of “Becoming Today” now we’ll touch upon the first petal and explore the beauty and significance of Compassion.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/31/illuminating-8-1-compassion/

Welcome to an extended odyssey along our shared path here at “Becoming Today”.

Together we are undertaking a search and rescue mission for wisdom. Understanding that enlightenment is within our reach we shall seek and find the knowledge and inspiration necessary to uplift, support and enhance our collective journeys as well as our own personal paths along this adventure we call “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/30/renewing-our-search/

This is the second in a series I’ve called “Turning Point Toosdays”. Designed to help you look for inspiration and empower breakthroughs for yourself along this shared path we call “Becoming Today”

Today and for the next five weeks, on this specific day of the week our discussions will revolve around a topic that I hope will inform and help to better illuminate our shared path.

In case you missed last week’s conversation I’ll explain my unusual spelling of the day as “Toosday…

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/29/turning-point-timing/

Everyday holds the potential for miracles, so why should today be any different?

In fact it can be considered a miracle we woke up today.

What makes this day so important? And yes I am renaming the days of the week again. I’ll explain in this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/28/miraculous-moday/

This first week of Spring is continuing to be a reemergence of blossoming and “Becoming”.

Also sowing forward on this week’s overall theme of revisions and first, we are beginning another weekly feature. Welcome to our inaugural edition of “Free Form Friday”, here on “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/25/free-form-friday/

It's that time of the week already. Time to take a look back at what was and prepare for what’s coming next on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/26/the-week-that-was/

On this edition of “Becoming Today”, we embark upon a new level of our shared journey. Continuing on this week's overall theme of revisions and first, we are beginning another weekly study

One that I hope will aid in your enlightenment as well as assisting us in radiating more light, and love, to all those we encounter.

Much of what we will be discussing was learned and came to me by revelation during the 11-day odyssey, I’ve com,e to know, love and share as “My Revival”.

During this time of travel, restoration and intense reflection I found myself being guided to numerous solutions and possible ways of “Becoming”.

Many of the answers I was led to were ones that at the time I didn't even know I was, or was supposed to be looking for.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/24/shining-light-on-the-lights/

Welcome to another edition of “Becoming Today”.

Motivated by far too many things occurring in the world, around us, to us and some even allegedly for us, I've decided to undertake a search and rescue mission for wisdom.

Understanding that enlightenment is within our reach we shall seek and find the knowledge and inspiration necessary to uplift, support and enhance our collective journeys as well as our own personal paths.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/23/searching-for-wisdom/

As I embrace this new spring forward in my life, I am already accepting the need for and implementing change in my life and this project.

For the next six weeks, on this specific day of the week our discussions will revolve around a topic that I hope will inform and help to better illuminate our shared path.

In a moment, on this edition of “Becoming Today,'' I'll also explain my unusual spelling of the day as “Toosday…

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/22/turning-point-toosday/

As both the calendar and clock signaled to us, this was destined to be a week of change. Right on schedule, changes took hold and are prompting many of us to Spring forward as well.

Yesterday brought us the true seasonal change of the equinox. Spring of course is also a very symbolic time of year.

Spring is a time of reemergence. It signals the shifting of life’s processes of reemerging from the “Depths of Dormancy” and causing us to blossom once more. That’s the focus of our conversation on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/21/reemergence-blossoming-and-becoming/

Another week of this year of “+2” has come and gone and I hope you are all doing what you can to “Resurrect Positivity”.

As we begin to explore the week that was, it was so busy around here I missed a few things including the fact there was something to celebrate every day. That’s where our conversation begins on this weekend edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/19/what-if-perhaps-you-can/

Welcome. When last we spoke I told you that I’d be meditating on the lessons that St Patrick brings to our shared path.

Among those are proof we can overcome our doubts.

Yes, you too, can do it and are possibly even created for more.

So how do you take your first step toward “Becoming” that”?

With “that” being whatever you have imagined, dreamed or are personally be called to do?

It’s really a simple step that we’ll talk about now on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/18/step-one-decide/

Are you wearin’ the green today? If you are not, are you worried you may get pinched? Are you preparing the corned beef and cabbage, while looking over your shoulder at a four leaf clover?

Today is St. Patrick’s Day and the gap between truth and fiction is quite wide. We’ll try to narrow that and give the greenlight to the truth as it’s Saint Patrick: Real and Imagined on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/17/st-patrick-real-and-imagined/

This week our discussion has centered around the “Becoming” qualities necessary to have an impact on our lives and those of others. On this edition of “Becoming Today” we’ll turn our attention to the story of one particular young woman, who against all odds, personified a life of achieving, exceeding and leading in ways that she was uniquely created for.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/16/perhaps-for-a-time-such-as-this/

What character traits are necessary for an individual to serve as an effective and just leader?

When we last spoke, our discussion centered around issues of a government designed to be “by and for the people'', being used to target micro-minorities across the nation.

Now we’ll delve into my call for us to make better decisions when selecting leaders to represent us, our beliefs and values on this edition of "Becoming Today".

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/15/the-responsibility-of-leadership/

So what if an elected official ordered government agents to go into people’s homes and demand medical records?

It’s not a what if. It has happened. Not in a country ruled by a tyrannical despot, right here in America

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/14/what-if-it-has/

Another week of this year of “+2” has come and gone, as we prepare to “Spring Ahead”.

Undertaking our annual realignment of time, we are readjusting and regulating ourselves for the journey ahead.

So let’s review some steps offered over the past week, on how to make our crossing paths, our shared path much more “Becoming”. When? “Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/12/diligently-crossing-paths/

Are you ready yet to Spring ahead?

The countdown is on, so over the last few days we’ve been sharing ideas and examining how this time of realignment can work for our benefit.

Now our shared path of “Becoming Today” has reached the far shore of planning and it’s time to continue moving forward. So grab the handrail if you need to as we discuss steps you can take to safely and efficiently be “Crossing Your Bridge”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/11/crossing-your-bridge/

So how do you determine what season you may be preparing for? I’m glad you asked, because that’s where we’ll pick up now on “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/10/whats-your-season-2/

...These are all new beginnings like the ones we may envision for ourselves. While speaking of dreaming, did you know that sleep experts say you need to be adjusting your routine, now, before the clocks are reset?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/09/preparing-to-spring-ahead/

While I realize crime dramas have conditioned us to accept the importance of the first 48 and that 48 hours is two days, what I’m about to share happened suddenly and quicker than that.

So what happened in those 43 hours?

More like what didn’t happen.

Lessons learned I’m now ready to testify as to how this mystery unraveled and what its implications are for us along our shared path we call, “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/08/43-hours/

Yes with an exclamation point is how this week progressed for me.

From my getting unstuck through our bold declarations and me again needing to work on my life-long challenge of forgiving myself, it was very action-centric and rewarding.

Let’s take a few minutes on this edition of “Becoming Today” to review the week that was…

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/05/what-a-week/

This conversation is motivated by an expression we don’t hear too much.

At least not unless I’m talking to myself.

“With due diligence….”

See.

When was the last time you heard it?

I know.

That’s why we’ll begin by drafting a common understanding of what it means.

Then discuss why it’s important plus how we can get better at it . All that and more now on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/07/dedicated-to-diligence/

Continuing along the shared path we call, “Becoming Today”, our journey has come to a fork. We must decide, choose wisely and then take action on forgiving both others and ourselves.

While mercy and compassion are often braided together. they are different. We'll explore that next...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/04/forgiving-freely/

On this edition of “Becoming Today” we’ll continue our discussion that began with me asking you to assess “The State of YOUR Union”. Yesterday I asked you to consider some questions, then write a summary statement of your declaration of what the State of YOUR Union is.

I’ll share mine in a moment plus we’ll look at some strategies for implementation.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/03/stating-our-union/

The State of Your Union

As the President said, “There’s something happening in America. Just look around and you’ll see an amazing story”.

So how can we assist one another in assessing and strengthening the state of our individual and personal unions?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/02/the-state-of-your-union/

A new day. A new month and with at least two new seasons beginning, plus an alteration of time, March can prove to be an extremely interesting one.

As the old saying goes, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb”. Referring to our weather in the Northern Hemisphere, however I’m feeling rather the opposite.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/03/01/lion-or-lamb/

Before the world became busy with issues of war and peace, I was sharing some personal testimony that comes from recent experiences.

While the global situation remains tenuous, I want to shift our shared focus back to our continuing conversation from the early part of last week, when I noted, "so overcoming the month that has been thus far has been a bit challenging for me".

I couldn’t just snap my fingers or wiggle my nose and find myself closer to where I wanted to be. It’s taken effort to escape the “Depths of Dormancy” , “Roll Away the Stone” and “Reignite”.

However, getting myself unstuck is certainly worth it. That’s where we pick up our discussion now, on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/02/28/getting-unstuck/

It seemed to have ascended without a trace, then suddenly I guess the Internet finally caught up, so I’ll share my rediscovery with you on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/02/26/found-it-plus-random-thoughts/

Despite all that is going on in the world and actual storms surrounding me still the birds sing.

Literally.

It was so peaceful and reassuring. No matter what the challenge. No matter where in the world we may find ourselves. No matter what season we may be in, still the birds sing.

Peaceful.

Serenely.

Calling out in the light.

Bravely foraging, trusting their needs are being met.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/02/25/still-the-birds-sing/

This is not what I had planned for today.

I found myself at the keyboard much later than usual,as we saw the first disturbing reporting of an apparent attack possibly leading to a full scale invasion in the Ukrainian capital.

While I have spent most of my professional life in Journalism, especially "hard" news reporting and investigations, it's not my purpose here to delve into the politics or history.

My only thought is for the people. The impacts on those, not only in the Ukraine but truly world wide. With NATO and the US potentially becoming involved plus who knows at this point what this could be a precursor for, we will all be touched by these developing situations.

The important thing to remember is we are not powerless.

We can have an impact, a positive effect because what the world needs now is truly prayer.

This is my call to each and everyone of you to pray. Pray for those in the region. Pray for those being sent to battle and most of all pray for peace.

So as I encourage you all to pray, on this edition of “Becoming Today” I want to share my personal approach to prayer.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/02/24/what-the-world-needs-now/

As I struggled with my inability to perform I had no choice but to reflect on why I may be going through this. I still really don’t have all the answers and probably never will but certainly I knew what it would take to overcome.

Time. And trust. I needed to slow down on some of the busy work and use this time to reflect upon deeper issues.

So I did. While it did take a few days for me to steady myself, regain my strength and clear my vision, I’m now ready to Reignite!

That’s the focus of our conversation now, on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/02/23/reignite/

The depths of dormancy had overtaken me as I found myself in a bit of a funk.

A malaise. Sub-par; less than average. Not at all where I wanted to be.

At times I felt like I was in a tomb, now on this edition of “Becoming Today”, we’ll explore how I got out.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/02/22/rolling-away-the-stone/

I have to admit this has been where I have been residing for the last few weeks, well actually all month long.

The depths of dormancy overtook me as I found myself in a bit of a funk.

A malaise.

Sub-par; less than average. Not at all where I wanted to be.

So on this edition of “Becoming Today”, I’ll share my battle, my impending victory over it and how this test has reassured me that all things end in all is well.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/02/21/depths-of-dormancy/

You will never be able to find out if you are right if you’re not willing to risk failure. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable and make mistakes, which we all do, is how you can learn to hear from God.

In order to do that we need to expand our circles of understanding and influence.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/02/19/circles-and-spheres/

If by no other means than just simply listening to music we should all be able to comprehend that there is not one person who can go through life without needing help at one time or another, and then again.

Submitted for your consideration on this edition of “Becoming Today”, some song lyrics about help….

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/02/18/its-okay-to-ask/

Too many times we hear, see, and read messages, attempting to reinforce that failure is not allowed. That failing at something marks you for life as less than. Nothing could be further than the truth.

Failure is not only an option but as we’ll discuss here on “Becoming Today” it is also inevitable.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/02/17/failure-required/

We’ll pick up our discussion now at the intersection of Gratitude and Generosity on this edition of “Becoming Today“.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/02/15/the-next-corner/

Allowing yourself to be vulnerable and make mistakes, which we all do, is how you can learn to hear from God.

In order to do that we need to expand our field of vision including our circles of understanding and influence.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/31/expanding-your-field-of-vision/

Changes can be quick, sudden, even unexpected but more often than not they are gradual and develop over time. This process also involves effort, dedication and commitment.

On this edition of “Becoming Today” we’ll discuss what to do when you’re waiting to embrace change.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/29/waiting-with-purpose/

Some time ago I asked for your input. I told you that coming soon,we would be undertaking a discussion about commitments. But wait,… there’s more.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/28/commitments-or-covenants-or-both/

It really is true, sometimes you really do not need to know.

On our shared path of “Becoming Today”, we all must deal with our own consequences, the result of our actions, decisions, attitudes and beliefs. So why not make it so we are celebrating the outcomes rather than trying to repair, overcome or run away from?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/26/comfortable-not-knowing/

Much of “Becoming” involves embracing the need for change, it is the only way in which we can truly grow, develop and realize our potentials. Life is a process. A repetitive one. We learn, grow, become then question, learn, grow and continue “Becoming”.

As we continue to walk this path together, today our focus is on looking at ways you can determine which season you are entering and how to best prepare for it. The first step is to Accept Yourself.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/25/seasonal-adjustments/

This past week I’ve been preparing for and adjusting to some seasonal changes in not only my environment, but also my attitudes and thoughts.

You can not create a state of “Becoming”, if you aren’t willing to let the former or current realities go and go with the natural flow of accepting change.

So on this edition of “Becoming Today”, we’ll consider some questions. Not easy ones, but ones that are essential in helping us to determine what season of life we each are embarking upon.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/24/seasonal-forecast/

Is it just me? Or is anyone else surprised to realize that this is already for the fourth Saturday of the year “+2”?

Well it is, and as time continues to slip into our future, on this edition of “Becoming Today” we’ll glance over our shoulders the week that was.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/22/nurturing-our-real-character/

If your first response to the headline was, ‘why would I want that?’ Well then this is not a post for you. For the rest of us, overcoming procrastination and sometimes procrastinators is something we all have to address in this process of “Becoming”.

On this edition of "Becoming Today", we’ll look at this issue, as we continue learning how to overcome blockages plus how to stop repeating past ineffective negative patterns.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/21/overcoming-procrastination/

Two words. Simple. Easy to spell. By themselves just kind of ordinary. However when you place them side by side they are very powerful.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/20/so-ordered-2/

Before we can accelerate into our future, we need to carefully and thoughtfully put things in reverse for a moment, back up, and unload, so we can continue on with plenty of space for our new attitudes, understandings and development.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/19/making-your-reality-real/

As we progress together along our shared path, I’ve mentioned the concept of Self-Care quite a bit. So on this edition of "Becoming Today" let’s explore what it is, what it is not and then offer some helpful and hopefully fun suggestions for you to embrace in your daily rituals.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/18/nurturing-your-self/

Today with certain exceptions, in America we pause to remember a man who was definitely a testament to “Becoming.” Overcoming struggles not only of his own, but also along with millions of other people.

His life on this plain ending far too soon, we pause from our regular format to remember and reflect on the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr. and how his “Dream” and visions can certainly help to strengthen and motivate ours.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/17/always-dreaming-of-the-content-of-our-character/

Okay I realize it seems like a long title today, however with just 8 words comprising 66 characters we have summed up the busy week that was here at “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/15/responsibly-seeking-kindness-mercy-and-forgiveness-with-integrity/

Choose Love. Choose a Loving Life. You will find it to be a merciful act.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/13/mercy-is-free/

Continuing along the shared path we call, "Becoming Today", our journey has come to a fork. We must decide, choose wisely and then take action on forgiving both others and ourselves.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/14/our-path-of-forgiveness/

Kindness is an expression of admiration for our fellow human beings. That we all matter and truly have worth.

All of our lives have an intrinsic, inalienable God-given value. We are designed to live a life of service. To use our talents, gifts and abilities to make life better for others.

Doing so freely and with kindness, shows that maybe we have something someone desperately needs.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/12/seeking-kindness/

On this edition of Becoming Today, as the headline suggests our conversation will focus on a virtuous, moral and ethical aspect of our lives that is not-optional. Nothing like a little light reading, right?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/11/integrating-integrity/

We often hear many speaking about rights. Our rights. My rights, your rights and the right to those rights without infringing upon the rights of others.

Now on Becoming Today, we’ll review and expand upon these inherent, inalienable, irrevocable rights and also the responsibilities we must undertake and share in order to preserve them.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/10/you-have-the-right-to-be-responsible/

This week has involved a lot of renewing, refreshing, recommitting and now it’s time for some reviewing. Both on this edition of “Becoming Today”, and in our lives.

How has this first week of “+2” fared for each of us? How are we doing along both our shared paths and our individual goals?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/08/refreshing-2/

As I write this, it is a slow paced, quiet tranquil morning. With a cold front bearing down upon us, rather than the day heating up, as the sun rises- temperatures are dropping and will continue to fall.

Old man Winter is indeed reminding us of his presence, and purpose.

While this season is a time of dormancy itt is also a very enlightening time if you choose to accept it. Winter allows us to go within where we are suddenly made aware of the possibilities of new life, new ways and yes a new us.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/07/seasonal-renewal/

Let’s take a look in the mirror and ask ourselves some questions.

How are we, if we are advancing in our own lives.? Allow your answers to reflect upon you and then we can discuss how we can continue our forward focus of “Becoming Today” .

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/06/looking-glass-reflections/

As we’ve begun this new year I shared that as a common thread in our conversations over the coming 12 months, I’m raising the banner of “Resurrecting Positivity”.

And yet on this edition of “Becoming Today” I have an Uneasy Feeling.

One I need your help with.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/05/uneasy-feeling/

To help you renew your way in this year of “+2”, I’ve got some questions for you.

They are divided into two groups of eight queries for your consideration.

The first will deal with individual insights and the second I’m seeking input for how we can better come together on this shared path we call, “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/04/8-questions-2/

I hope you enjoyed a happy and safe weekend. As we begin this first week of the new year of “+2″, no doubt much of what you’ve been reading or hearing about has been focused on renewing, refreshing or restarting.

All very admirable topics, however on this edition of “Becoming Today”, we’ll pause to look in reverse. That’s because you cannot find the freedom to go forward unless you first release the past.

So we’ll look at some ways in which you can refresh you renewing energies by looking at ways to let go of the old. To release limitation and then be able to focus your “Becoming” forward without restrictions.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/03/release-to-renew/

As we have officially entered the year of “+2”, I hope it is already starting on a positive note for you. As a common thread in our conversations over the coming 12 months, I’m feeling called to raise the banner of “Resurrecting Positivity”.

If anything it seems that the negative has become the norm and that’s a disturbing trend we need to, and have the ability and power to change.

On this edition of “Becoming Today”, we’ll discuss some starting points for bringing positivity into the collective consciousness and it all begins with each of us living more peacefully and happily.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2022/01/01/resurrect-positivity/

Two words and plus several meanings too. As we prepare to wrap up this year, we’ll look back at the year that was and preview what’s ahead here on “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/31/plus-too/

It happens to everyone. There are times along our journey where we simply do not see movement. We may feel stuck, but we are being held in place, so we can be better prepared for our next step, our next realization.

Here at “Becoming Today” being held in place is all about timing. And keeping our timing in sync. The decisions, choices and options we have related to when things will occur and trusting that the timing is right on schedule.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/30/is-it-time/

Now to answer a question.

Some have asked, ‘is there a shortcut to living righteously?’

Well the short answer is...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/29/tenaciously-energized/

I’ll admit this one has taken me a while to pull together.

I first became inspired by the topic just before Thanksgiving and then sat down no fewer than eight times to put it together.

So I can testify this is a very recent lesson I’ve been called to explore, that I’ll share with you on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/28/tenacity-on-purpose/

I pray you had a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Plus I always pray that you are finding you way along our shared path with Grace and Love. Today on this edition of “Becoming Today” I want to share my personal approach to prayer.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/27/a-prayerful-approach/

Yes it ‘tis. The time is indeed nigh as it’s closing in on what has been as ‘twas the night before Christmas.

Okay, I know some old language there. But hey it’s kind of fun and remember we are supposed to be celebrating.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/24/the-time-is-nigh/

Yes we’re having a party and you are invited. ‘

Tis the season for celebration and of course the main event is a birthday party. We’ll discuss the purpose of this celebration now on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/23/youre-invited/

Where there is risk, there is always the potential for reward. We must choose to act in those moments and not react to circumstances that develop from our lack of action or the outright refusal to act, decide or choose.

However you will never be able to find out if you are right if you’re not willing to risk failure. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable and make mistakes, which we all do, is how you can learn to hear from God.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/22/a-bigger-picture/

The countdown is on, and I’m sure many of you are busy with last minute preparations, but as Christmas approaches I have a question for you.

Are you loving every moment? You should be, love and Christmas go hand in hand, something we’ll look at over the next few days, so on this edition of “Becoming Today” let’s explore together our attitudes towards being loving.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/21/loving-every-moment/

Living with attitudes of being compassionate and empowering dignity allows us to transform our suffering, pain or pasts into productive, beneficial healing, growth and change.

On Saturday I shared, among my totally random reminders, “When it comes to seeking peace you just cannot do it passively. You must be bold about it, you must do it intentionally, steadfastly and constantly.”

This struck a responsive chord with more than a few of you, so today I felt we should spend some more time on re-illuminating our shared path with how to achieve and maintain a peaceful, easy feeling, as an attitude of our daily living.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/20/re-illuminating-peace/

On this edition of “Becoming Today” it’s less about structure and more about trying to share a lot of thoughts that keep popping into my head.

It’s a busy time as we prepare to wrap up this year of 20/20 +1 and look forward to the coming new cycle, so today a bit of free association to aid our thoughts along this shared journey. Whatever happened to...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/18/random-recall/

Yes I realize the grammar police will be quick to point out, favorable is one word, no hyphen or other symbol is necessary however I’m trying to make a point. A positive one.

That’s why on this edition of “Becoming Today” we’ll discuss Favor + Able, to show how the two together become so much more…

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/16/fervently-favor-able/

Is it really Friday already? Well it is in my part of the planet. It seems like this week is slipping by, however that’s partially due to me contemplating the reasons unknown for some recent unexpected events.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/17/time-and-trust/

The idea of being content but not fulfilled or satisfied is one that for many years somewhat baffled me. How can I be content yet desire so much more?

In accepting contentment am I denying myself the possibility for further or enriched satisfaction?

Those are some of the thoughts we’ll explore together here on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/15/expectantly-contented/

Much of “Becoming” involves embracing the need for change, it is the only way in which we can truly grow, develop and realize our potentials. Life is a process. A repetitive one. We learn, grow, become then question, learn, grow and continue “Becoming”.

As we continue to walk this path together, today our focus is on looking at ways you can determine which season you are entering and how to best prepare for it.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/14/changing-seasons/

Do you realize it's less than two weeks till Christmas and there are only 18-days remaining in this year of 20/20 +1 ?

To me it has just flown by. A year of investing in ourselves and each other here along our shared path. As we prepare to look into the new year, while speeding ahead forward, on this edition of "Becoming Today" we’ll take a look at what may still be in sight of our rear view mirror.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/13/renewing-your-investment/

Over the past week, our conversation here on “Becoming Today”, focused on our commitments to empowering joy in our lives as well as being vessels of compassionate, positive energy.

Operating within certain “notches”, what resonated for me was some positive reinforcement. I’ve known for a while it’s not the circumstances of life, it’s me.

Not that I’m deeply flawed, though we are all imperfect, we can still be living each day to always be becoming and live a fully enriched and rewarding life.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/11/uplifting-commitments/

Quoting an old song, our headline today can be pronounced as Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive.

Good advice. A positive mental attitude brings joy into our lives and boosts the spirits of all those we encounter.

On this edition of of “Becoming Today”, we’ll sing along in our discussion as we consider why,

“You’ve got to accentuate the positive

Eliminate the negative

Latch on to the affirmative

Don’t mess with Mister In-Between…”

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/10/re-accentuate-the-positive/

Words, their meaning and importance are always an important theme in our conversations here on Becoming Today.

A recent study reveals that in the past year we as a collective planet have used more words than ever before.

However the quality of our words is declining greatly.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/09/declaring-with-intent/

There are times when getting there first doesn’t mean you’ve won.

Speeding your way through life, rushing about in a hurry to what?

Many times you’re not even sure. So why be so determined to always operate full speed ahead?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/08/life-in-the-notches/

It’s been a very busy time here at “Becoming Today”.

Since we’ve each on our own walk and collectively along our shared path have been ushering in a time of Transformative Tradition, I thought on this edition of “Becoming Today” in order to better ensure our continued forward momentum I would look back at some of the insights and steps we’ve been discussing.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/07/recollections-and-ramblings/

A new week has arrived and here at Becoming Today I am declaring December to be a month of Renewal. Yes I said declaring it, and boldly so, because it is something that not only am I feeling strongly led to for myself, but as I look around we have such a need for it.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/06/declaring-renewal/

On this edition of Becoming Today we are exploring another element that is highly subjective, oft demanded and far too often not given. But remember that in order to receive R-E-S-P-E-C-T you must give of it freely. And that includes first giving it to yourself.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/04/freely-respect-one-another/

The trouble for some is that in order to receive these basic harmonious elements of life, we must also be giving of them freely not only to others but also be treating ourselves with each.

Unlocking compassion for others begins with taking care of yourself. Which we’ll expand upon as we then continue with the second element of Dignity.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/03/defining-dignity/

Let's embark upon a renewal of our discussion along this shared journey. On this edition of Becoming Today we’ll discuss three things I believe every person on this planet not only wants but truly deserves.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/02/sometimes-you-gotta-give-to-receive/

In the Bible we are taught that prayer is an evolving, ever changing, developing, growing means of interacting with God. On this edition of “Becoming Today” I want to share my personal approach to prayer.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/12/01/my-way-to-pray/

It's that time of the year when we need to be looking ahead. Refreshing ourselves for the coming year and making our own lists and checking them at least twice. That's where we'll focus on the edition of "Becoming Today".

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/30/time-to-refresh/

At what cost? Some would say how can you afford not to invest in knowledge and understanding? The price is entirely up to you.

How much effort and time are you willing to spend to reach your potential ? And improve not only yourself but also the lives of all around you as well as here on our shared path of “Becoming Today”?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/29/wisdom-is-available/

As we flip another page on the calendar here on “Becoming Today”, you’ll see tomorrow is the day that many will light the first candle of the “Advent season”.

I’ve contemplated the meaning of this word advent, and this year I am seeing this time as a true beginning for all of us. The beginning of who we are “Becoming”; individually and collectively. This season can and I believe will inspire us all, just as sometimes a single word can...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/27/the-advent/

Yesterday I encouraged you to make everyday Thanksgiving.

To adopt it as an attitude and in doing so you will soon see that gratitude goes hand in hand with another important “g” word. That’s where we’ll pick up our discussion now at the intersection of Gratitude and Generosity on this edition of “Becoming Today“.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/26/gratefully-generous/

More than a play on words it’s a call to reclaim the power of this day and in each and everyone of us. Giving thanks is empowering, healing, uplifting and inspiring and it can all be yours.

We’ll go beyond the headlines and explore the infinite power of thanksgiving on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/25/giving-thanks/

At times we all need help. Don’t be embarrassed to ask. Turning to others in times of need should not involve shame. Instead realize it is a strength. A sign that you have achieved the wisdom that you can not handle everything by yourself.

Be willing to realize that you may not need the help you think you do. We don’t always require a solution to the problem we think they have.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/24/accepting-assistance/

Today we approach another of those steps on the path to “Becoming” that at times can sound easier than it is. To develop strong positive self esteem is more than just saying you want to. It takes work, hard work, deeply personal work and concentrated effort.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/23/dont-doubt-yourself/

Life is less about what happens to you, and more centered upon how you choose to respond to it.

In order to seek happiness we must decide to do so.

When you are feeling less than joyful, it’s a conscious decision for you to take the necessary action to foster the growth of Joy inside you. That’s where it resides.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/22/living-expectantly/

Another week has come and gone already and I hope you found our most recent study of the 8 Points of Light enlightening. I also pray you are accepting and sharing each of them to the best of your abilities.

No two can do it in identical ways. While we walk this shared path together, our steps are independently ordered and routes vary.

Today we’ll look at how to merge together more easily, avoid detours and how not to let construction zones slow us down too much.

Before we can accelerate into our future, we need to carefully and thoughtfully put things in reverse for a moment, back up, and unload, so we can continue on with plenty of space for our new attitudes, understandings and development.

You can not create a state of “Becoming”, if you aren't willing to let the former or current realities go. Letting go of the old is our shared focus now on “Becoming Today.”

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/20/removing-roadblocks/

During a recent time of travel, restoration and intense reflection I found myself being guided to numerous solutions and possible ways of “Becoming”. Many of the answers I was led to were ones that at the time I didn't even know I was looking for.

This idea of the Eight Points of Light is among those. While it builds upon and expands some concepts we’ve previously talked about along our shared journey, it also introduced me and now I will introduce you to some amazing concepts that are already improving my life and overall levels of joy.

Contentment, rest, peace and happiness are in far greater supply and more readily available since I accepted this knowledge and leapt forward in Faith with it.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/19/eights-lights-illuminated/

Facing forward, looking up now on this edition of “Becoming Today” we’ll explore how to accept and share Grace.

So the question for many is, what exactly is Grace?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/18/illuminating-grace/

Many times acts of mercy are not huge moments. They are not flamboyant gestures, rather, they are simple acts of kindness intended to treat another or yourself gently, from a loving place.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/17/lighting-the-path-of-forgiveness/

We continue this week in our ongoing discussion by revealing the next in our Eight Points of Light.

To this point and place in time we’ve touched upon more than half the flower, having discussed the petals of Compassion, Dignity, Respect , Peaceand Love.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/16/mercy-enlightened/

Another week has begun here at “Becoming Today” and we hope it will be an empowering and enlightening one for you.

Continuing to share the Eight Points of Light has been a wonderful experience for me, a blessing I am truly glad to share.

So far we’ve touched upon half the circle , and have discussed the petals of Compassion, Dignity, Respect and Peace. Now it’s time to continue moving forward and upward as we turn our focus to the fifth point of light, perhaps the greatest of them all, today it’s all about love.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/15/perhaps-the-greatest/

Living with attitudes of being compassionate and empowering dignity allows us to transform our suffering, pain or pasts into productive, beneficial healing, growth and change.

Yesterday as we continued along our conversation of the Eight Points of Light, recently revealed to me, we spoke about Respecting All.

Now moving forward, on this edition of “Becoming Today”, we will learn that our next available tool concerns Peace.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/13/illuminating-peace/

let’s choose to agree that R-E-S-P-E-C-T means accepting somebody for who they are, even though they are different from you or you may not agree with them. Respect builds trust, safety, and fosters healthy attitudes, though these emotions don’t come naturally; they are something you must learn and then share.

Respect also involves treating others the way you want to be treated. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Traditionally recalled as “The Golden Rule”, simply put it is always being considerate of others as well as honoring their feelings, opinions, and property.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/12/respect-for-all/

When you have chosen to live with dignity, it means you are worthy of respect. That you have achieved a state of attitude, acceptance and caring that fosters a vision of you being worthy of being held in esteem, regarded as trustworthy and dare I say “Becoming”.

Dignity requires us to be self-confident, value our self-worth, foster our self-esteem and always be loving towards ourselves, as well as to practice self-care.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/11/bringing-dignity-into-the-light/

With a goal of aiding your enlightenment as well as assisting us in radiating more light, and love, to all those we encounter, today we begin our exploration of the first of the Eight Points of Light.

While this process builds upon and expands some concepts we’ve previously talked about along our shared journey, it also will introduce you to some amazing concepts that are already improving my life and overall levels of joy.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/10/let-there-be-compassionate-light/

On this edition of “Becoming Today”, we embark upon an expanded level of our shared journey.

One that I hope will aid in your enlightenment as well as assisting us in radiating more light, and love, to all those we encounter.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/09/eight-points-of-light/

When last we spoke, I mentioned that some changes had been occurring for me.

Major ones.

All positive and very “Becoming”.

What else could the result be?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/08/my-relocation/

Yesterday we spoke a bit about “My Revival” and how this 11-day journey has reinforced my calling to be an ambassador. An envoy of all the possibilities that exist for ourselves and each other. To be an emissary of what we should expect and where to seek (and receive) the answers.

I mentioned we can all find them, but first there is something required of each of us. To take a proverbial leap of faith. That’s where we are leaping to now, here on” Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/06/faith-overcomes-fear/

Earlier this year I shared with many of you about an unexpected road trip I took. At the time and as we'll explore once more in a few moments I came to realize this was "My Revival".

I want to revisit that journey with you today as it has had a lasting impact on me, that has brought about profound positive changes. Including some major shifts that I'll begin to share with you next week.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/05/revived-again/

It’s been a very busy time here at “Becoming Today”.

Since we’ve each on our own walk and collectively along our shared path have been ushering in a time of Transformative Tradition, I thought today in order to ensure our continued forward momentum we should look back at some of the insights and steps we’ve been discussing.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/04/eleven-its-one-more/

On our shared path of “Becoming Today”, change is the one constant. We must always be willing to embrace the idea, to seek to better ourselves, our families, our communities and society in general.

Where there is risk, there is always the potential for reward. We must choose to act in those moments and not react to circumstances that develop from our lack of action or the outright refusal to act, decide or choose.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/03/enlarging-your-view/

As we progress together along this path of “Becoming”, I’ve mentioned the concept of Self-Care quite a bit. So today let’s explore what it is, what it is not and then offer some helpful and hopefully fun suggestions for you to embrace in your daily rituals.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/02/self-care-required/

Before we can accelerate into our future, we need to carefully and thoughtfully put things in reverse for a moment, back up, and unload, so we can continue on with plenty of space for our new attitudes, understandings and development.

You can not create a state of “Becoming”, if you aren't willing to let the former or current realities go. Letting go of the old is our shared focus now on “Becoming Today.”

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/11/01/lifting-above-limits/

It’s a big event on this edition of “Becoming Today”, as we wrap up our 31 day search and rescue mission for wisdom. Our extended endeavor ends with some inspired words that have not been without controversy over the centuries.

In fact these words have even inspired Joyce Meyer to say they described the woman she used to hate…

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/30/inspired-words/

While it sounds like he should ride in on a fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty "Hi yo, Scripture!" - Agur The Mysterious without a faithful Indian companion, is a daring and resourceful interpreter of wisdom who led the fight for truth and justice before the birth of Christ. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find any real proof of him.

Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering declarations as Agur the Mysterious rides again!

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/29/agur-the-mysterious/

I’ve been guilty of it. At times I really did deserve the title of Stubborn Fool, however I’m here to testify that we do not have to wear that label forever.

On this edition of “Becoming Today” we’ll look at learning how to overcome and release past patterns…. or perhaps some that are continuing to linger.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/28/stubborn-fool/

Confession is good for the soul however avoiding the idea is not. Afterall we can not hide anything from God. So what kind of relationship do you have with the Creator? Is it one of love? Or paranoia? You get to make the decision, it’s up to you to choose wisely?

On this edition of “Becoming Today”, we’ll explore more advice on how to make better more enlightened decisions.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/27/love-or-paranoia-you-decide/

t’s important to not only read, but also pay attention and obey the signs. Just like some you may encounter along the road, not doing so can affect our travels..

A few examples include, “Rocks Falling”, “Deer Crossing”, “Slippery When Wet” or even “It’ll Do Road”.

While not a discussion of traffic regulations, in a sense we are undertaking a study of some of the rules of the road. At least the ones that govern our shared path here on “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/26/heed-the-signs/

No we are not asking you to become any of the above, in fact foolish lazy gossips need not apply. We’ll delve into hope these behaviors are contrary to not only our ongoing search for wisdom, but also to our overall shared path here on “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/25/foolish-lazy-gossips/

Really I’m kind of surprised we haven’t looked at this subject by now. Today is our 258th meeting of this year and the first in which we’ll look into the many ways self control is not important and very wise.

So get ready to exercise some restraint and moderation as we press ahead on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/23/self-control/

For some reason whenever I hear that word warning, I hear it as a phrase.

“Warning, Warning! Danger! Will Robinson.” Then I see that robot flapping his arms around.

While today’s conversation has nothing to do with androids or artificial intelligence, our discussion will focus on the dangers of not seeking wise advice that’s been available throughout the ages.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/22/warning/

Vigilance is important and so is personal responsibility, so today we’ll examine how those ideas intersect with our combined search for wisdom on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/21/protect-yourself/

Then I wondered what was on Solomon’s mind when he came up with verse nine? “It’s better to live all alone in a rickety shack than to share a castle with a crabby spouse!”

Which is also a lot like he repeated in verse 19, “It’s better to live in a hut in the wilderness than with a crabby, scolding spouse!”.

Both can be described as ‘if mama ain’t happy nobody’s happy!” Or another common saying, ‘happy wife, happy life’. However ladies remember it works the other way too. We have our responsibility to wisely maintain balance and peace in the home.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/20/how-to-be-wise/

Today’s reading is titled, “God Is the Source of Wisdom”. Like yesterday’s chapter it is short to the point quotations about wisdom. In fact we can call these one liners as every verse is a single sentence. Let’s read together,...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/19/your-source/

...Much of today’s chapter is short to the point observations. If it helps, you may want to hear them in the voice of an observational comic. Someone like Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Engvall, Jeff Foxworthy or even the late Andy Rooney...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/18/are-you-living-wisely/

A feeling of achieving a state of extreme happiness. What could be more exalting than that? Well as we’ll discuss today,the answer is achieving it by lifting up others.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/16/extreme-exaltation/

I want to thank you all for being here today. Whether you’ve followed this series for the past nearly three weeks or if this is the first time you are joining us. We are involved in a month-long study of wisdom as taught in the Book of Proverbs. If you'd like to know more about The Passion Translation and why we are using it for this undertaking, you can find a recap near the end of today’s conversation.

We are continuing forward as we have now met up with day 18 of our extended odyssey. Our search and rescue mission for wisdom.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/15/wisdom-gives-life/

We are continuing, moving forward with day 17 of our extended odyssey, having undertaken a search and rescue mission for wisdom. Seventeen down, 14 more to go…

When the Scriptures bring up points about the same issues over and over it is because of their importance. That’s why Solomon continues on the themes of loving wisdom and treasuring her.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/14/wisdoms-virtues/

Speaking the truth, setting the standards, raising the bar of excellence- not only for our own lives but also for all those around us. That’s just part of what today’s exploration will reveal.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/13/living-like-a-queen/

Certainly something to aspire for on our shared path of “Becoming Today”. Overcoming wickedness with grace and decorum are some of the wise aspects we’ll look as we continue along our search and rescue mission for wisdom

However, first I want to take a moment and share a little about this day in history.

As I post this it is the 12th of October, a day that has always befuddled me a bit.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/12/better-than-wicked/

No, I’m not really interested in your house number. Nor is this some kind of online phishing scam, rather on this edition of Becoming Today, our combined quest for truth, enlightenment and wisdom may reveal exactly where we are living.

However, first I want to take a moment and recognize the historic nature of this day.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/11/whats-your-address/

We all desire what we want, when we want it yet should realize if it truly is something worth having it will come at the right time. It is these times of waiting that too often we can become discouraged or even depressed.

However that is only possible if you choose to allow it. Now I’m not saying there are not medical reasons that cause depression, nor am I discounting the need for individuals to seek help if they are experiencing this, but we can help keep ourselves from falling prey to depressing thoughts.

We can choose to be uplifted and not wallow or dwell in the negative. This is achieved by...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/09/living-wisely/

Welcome back as we are continuing, now on day 12 of our extended odyssey, having undertaken a search and rescue mission for wisdom.

The past few days we’ve been focusing on how righteousness and living a righteous life walk hand in hand with wisdom. That message is one that will be echoed in today’s discussion as well.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/08/it-is-right/

A very “Becoming” goal. And one we’ll delve into today on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

We are continuing, now on day eleven of our extended odyssey having undertaken a search and rescue mission for wisdom. Understanding that enlightenment is within our reach we shall seek and find the knowledge and inspiration necessary to uplift, support and enhance our collective journeys as well as our own personal paths.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/07/righteous-living/

It sounds like a very timely topic and I hope you are receiving it with that intent.

We are continuing, now on day ten of our extended odyssey having undertaken a search and rescue mission for wisdom. Understanding that enlightenment is within our reach we shall seek and find the knowledge and inspiration necessary to uplift, support and enhance our collective journeys as well as our own personal paths.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/06/wisdom-for-today/

Are you ?I hope not and if you are it doesn’t have to be forever.

We are continuing, now on day nine of our extended odyssey having undertaken a search and rescue mission for wisdom. Understanding that enlightenment is within our reach we shall seek and find the knowledge and inspiration necessary to uplift, support and enhance our collective journeys as well as our own personal paths.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/05/feasting-with-fools/

We are continuing, now on day eight of our extended odyssey having undertaken a search and rescue mission for wisdom. Understanding that enlightenment is within our reach we shall seek and find the knowledge and inspiration necessary to uplift, support and enhance our collective journeys as well as our own personal paths.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/04/wisdom-calling/

Your True Love

Perhaps a bit misleading but today’s headline makes sense in a few moments. First though let me make it clear that this is not about romance, nor is it about hunting for a soul mate.

So what then does this have to do with true love? Glad you asked, it’s about what your true love should be. That’s where our discussion will lead us on this edition of “Becoming Today”. https://becoming.today/2021/10/02/your-true-love/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/02/your-true-love/

Now I’m not talking just about folks in New Mexico, and as you’ll see this edition of “Becoming Today” is an exploration into universal wisdom that can serve the world well beyond any borders you may have had drawn around you.

We are continuing, now on day six of our extended odyssey having undertaken a search and rescue mission for wisdom. Understanding that enlightenment is within our reach we shall seek and find the knowledge and inspiration necessary to uplift, support and enhance our collective journeys as well as our own personal paths.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/10/01/truth-or-consequences/

Today we’ll explore a topic for some that is not easy to discuss. Perhaps that adds to its importance, so please be prepared to deal with what may be uncomfortable thoughts and situations.

We cannot blame victims, nor should we point fingers or condemn and judge.

God does not. He forgives us as soon as we have sinned or strayed. That is not to say ‘Oh I’ll do this and then I’ll be forgiven’ - not the way it works. Once we know something is wrong and we choose to act in that way, then the repercussions are on us.

Just as they are if we opt to scorn, gossip and turn our backs on others

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/30/becoming-virtuous/

So to seek wisdom we must first trust in the process. In this case that is putting your trust in God. Do it with all your heart, not your mind. Don’t over analyze or attempt to out reason the statement. Your mind will play tricks on you, but when you tune into your heart you can clearly hear the truth.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/29/two-paths/

We are now three days into our search and rescue mission for wisdom. Understanding that enlightenment is within our reach we shall seek and find the knowledge and inspiration necessary to uplift, support and enhance our collective journeys as well as our own personal paths.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/28/proverbial-trust/

Welcome to an extended odyssey along our shared path here at “Becoming Today”.

That means we are undertaking a search and rescue mission for wisdom. Understanding that enlightenment is within our reach we shall seek and find the knowledge and inspiration necessary to uplift, support and enhance our collective journeys as well as our own personal paths.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/27/proverbial-seeking/

Welcome to an extended odyssey along our shared path here at “Becoming Today”.

Over the next month we will undertake a search and rescue mission for wisdom. Understanding that enlightenment is within our reach we shall seek and find the knowledge and inspiration necessary to uplift, support and enhance our collective journeys as well as our own personal paths.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/25/the-proverbial-search/

The search for wisdom is both enlightening and should be always active along our shared journey. In the coming days and weeks we’ll be taking an indepth look at wisdom and our inherent ability to seek and find it.

I’ll talk more about that in a few moments, however first I ask for some patience as in preparation for this undertaking we first need to review the week that was, here on “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/24/patiently-seeking-wisdom/

Is it really Thursday already? And oh yeah welcome to Autumn. Like we've been discussing throughout this week, seasons change literally and metaphorically

Another week of this year of 20/20 +1 has just flown by. While speeding ahead forward, today we’ll take a look at what may still be in sight of our rear view mirror.

Before we can accelerate into our future, we need to carefully and thoughtfully put things in reverse for a moment, back up, and unload, so we can continue on with plenty of space for our new attitudes, understandings and development.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/23/invest-in-yourself/

Do you ever just get a word stuck in your head?

It seems to just pop in there, from out of nowhere and then won’t leave you alone?

If it has happened to you, then you can empathise with the feeling that it can be quite maddening. Bouncing around the left brain, right brain, tip of tongue…

Why am I stuck on this word?

When was the last time I even heard that word?

How could this possibly have anything to do with anything?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/22/patiently-forbearant/

Yesterday we began the week by noting the changing seasons. Both on the calendar and in the potential for reaping an abundant harvest in our own lives.

Changes can be quick, sudden, even unexpected but more often than not they are gradual and develop over time. This process also involves effort, dedication and commitment.

On this edition of “Becoming Today” we’ll discuss what to do when you’re waiting to embrace change.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/21/waiting/

Without a doubt seasons change. This is true not only on the calendar but for each of our lives as well. This week, Wednesday (September 22nd) marks such a passage in time. We will welcome the Autumnal (or Fall) Equinox.

This day could be perceived as when the darkness starts to win. I’m not giving that deep meaning, rather I giggle asI type it, because it’s the day when we start to have less illumination in our day - for the next three months, the number of hours of daylight will continue to grow shorter.

Do not despair, it's not all about darkness in growing cycles, Autumn gives us ripeness and maturity. The harvest season is associated with abundance, prosperity, wealth and maturity.

It’s part of our circle of life, the Sacred Hoop, another revolution along our shared path that if we choose to allow it can be a time of learning, growth and further development.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/20/falling-into-change/

Over the past week, our conversation here on “Becoming Today”, focused on our commitments to empowering joy in our lives as well as being vessels of compassionate, positive energy.

Operating within certain “notches”, what resonated for me was some positive reinforcement. I’ve known for a while it’s not the circumstances of life, it’s me.

Not that I’m deeply flawed, though we are all imperfect, we can still be living each day to always be becoming and live a fully enriched and rewarding life.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/18/committed-to-empowering-joyful-notches/

Quoting an old song, our headline today can be pronounced as Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive.

Good advice. A positive mental attitude brings joy into our lives and boosts the spirits of all those we encounter.

On this edition of of “Becoming Today”, we’ll sing along in our discussion as we consider why,

“You've got to accentuate the positive

Eliminate the negative

Latch on to the affirmative

Don't mess with Mister In-Between…”

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/17/accentuate-the-positive/

There are times when getting their first doesn’t mean you’ve won.

Speeding your way through life, rushing about in a hurry to what?

Many times you’re not even sure. So why be so determined to always operate full speed ahead, or at warp speed. Many times if you let off the accelerator a little you will arrive on time, safe and in a more relaxed state.

On this edition of “Becoming Today” we’ll explore what it’s like living in the notches…

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/16/in-the-notches/

Too many times we hear, see, and read messages, attempting to reinforce that failure is not allowed. That failing at something marks you for life as less than. Nothing could be further than the truth.

Failure is not only an option but as we’ll discuss here on “Becoming Today” it is also inevitable.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/15/failure-is-an-option/

Joy is one of the greatest gifts we can receive.

I pray that you are consistently developing and redeveloping your joy.

Finding it, unleashing it, sharing it always be “Becoming” joyful, joy filled and joyous. A lack of joy is of our own creation, it is born from how we choose to respond to circumstances.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/14/empowering-your-joy/

Recently I asked for your input. I told you that coming soon,we would be undertaking a discussion about commitments. But wait,... there's more.

What I didn’t tell you was I was having a bit of a quandary myself about commitments, covenants, the differences between the two, and whether or not my standards were too high. These are some of the issues we’ll focus on now. here on Becoming Today,

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/13/contractually-committed/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/09/ensuring-graceful-timing/

While things are fresh in our minds is the best time to review and reconsider aspects we may have missed. Before we take our look back at the week that was here on “Becoming Today”, we need to pause.

Taking a moment today to remember the day when the world stopped turning…

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/11/lest-we-forget/

In the Bible we are taught that prayer is an evolving, ever changing, developing, growing means of interacting with God. Most often it is done through a spontaneous, individual, unorganized form of petitioning and/or giving thanks.

On this edition of “Becoming Today” I want to share a more personal approach to prayer.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/10/of-these-things-i-pray/

Is it really Wednesday already? Well it is in my part of the planet. It seems like this week is slipping by, however that’s partially due to some recent unexpected events.

For me September began with a bang. Literally, a huge boom! And all of sudden I could not see where I was headed and could do nothing about it. After a few moments of fear, I quickly came to rest on the opposite side of the road.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/08/trusting-in-quickly-soon/

It happens to everyone. There are times along our journey where we simply do not see movement. We may feel stuck, but we are being held in place, so we can be better prepared for our next step, our next realization.

Here at “Becoming Today” being held in place is all about timing. And keeping our timing in sync. The decisions, choices and options we have related to when things will occur and trusting that the timing is right on schedule.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/06/trust-the-timing/

Hope your week continues well and is peaceful on many levels, I’ve been thinking about something I know many people ponder, questions and wonder about. Am I living an authentic life?

This is something that I struggled with for years and only within the recent past I can honestly answer yes.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/07/authentically-you/

I hope it has been a productive and refreshing week for you. As we head into the holiday weekend, the unofficial end of Summer here in the US, let’s take a few moments to plan ahead by looking back.

On this edition of “Becoming Today” we’ll recap the week that was. Beginning by glancing back at a significant moment.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/04/serenely-praying-for-love-and-contentment/

It stands the test of time and truth. What some learned as a simple fundamental prayer is indeed sage advice, though some want to dispute its origins.

Less than 50 words that have a lasting impact which can fill volumes.

We’ll discuss that and the importance of the Lord’s Prayer now on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/03/lords-prayer-or-not/

There’s a reason if you find yourself humming along with today’s headline. “And there's a reason why I'm feeling so high...Must be the season...When that love light shines all around us….”

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/02/let-your-love-flow/

It’s more than just running around like George Costanza’s father yelling “Serenity Now. Serenity Now!”

Instead we can find serenity through prayer. On this edition of “Becoming Today” we’ll discuss achieving that peaceful, easy feeling.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/09/01/praying-for-serenity/

The idea of being content but not fulfilled or satisfied is one that for many years somewhat baffled me. How can I be content yet desire so much more?

In accepting contentment am I denying myself the possibility for further or enriched satisfaction?

Those are some of the thoughts we’ll explore together here on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/31/content-in-the-moment/

It's Never Too Late...or too early.

Goals are an integral part of our shared journey here at “Becoming Today”. As we prepare to enter the final quarter of the year; yes already it’s here. , that means we need to focus a bit on our goals and planning.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/30/its-never-too-late/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/28/unstuck/

Yes I realize the grammar police will be quick to point out, it’s one word, no hyphen or other symbol is necessary but I’m trying to make a point. That’s why on this edition of “Becoming Today” we’ll discuss Favor + Able, to show how the two together become so much more…

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/27/favor-able/

It really is true, sometimes you really do not need to know.

On our shared path of “Becoming Today”, we all must deal with our own consequences, the result of our actions, decisions, attitudes and beliefs. So why not make it so we are celebrating the outcomes rather than trying to repair, overcome or run away from?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/26/no-need-to/

As it’s been “So Ordered” this week on “Becoming Today” we are examining some of the things that have been “Stuck In My Head”.

I've mentioned that sometimes I struggle with how to get them out of there or release them all together and today’s phrase deals with that very issue.

Let’s embrace the idea of Lovingly Detaching.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/25/lovingly-detaching/

Two words. Simple. Easy to spell. By themselves just kind of ordinary. However when you place them side by side they are very powerful. On this edition of

Becoming Today” we’ll delve into this phrase of “So Ordered” and why it got stuck in my head.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/24/so-ordered/

I know I’ve asked you this before, but it’s happened again.

Just as when we first explored “Becoming”: Forbearant, I need to inquire if you ever just get a word stuck in your head?

One that seems to just pop in there, from out of nowhere and then won’t leave you alone?

If it has happened to you, then you can empathise with the feeling that it can be quite maddening. Bouncing around the left brain, right brain, tip of tongue…

Why am I stuck on this word?

When was the last time I even heard that word?

How could this possibly have anything to do with anything?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/23/stuck-in-my-head/

On this edition of Becoming Today, as the headline suggests our conversation will focus on a virtuous, moral and ethical aspect of our lives that is not-optional. Nothing like a little light Summer reading, right?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/21/are-you-including-integrity/

I hope you are feeling quite Grace-Full. As we wrapped up our in depth look at the 8 Points of Light, I shared, Grace is a magnificent gift from God. It allows us to be forgiven as we continue “Becoming Today”.Remaining of the right mind. Living righteously it empowers our lives.

So some have asked, ‘is there a shortcut to living righteously?’ Well the short answer is no, however you can get there quicker by starting,… now.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/20/energize-your-power-within/

Eleven days ago I introduced you to this concept of the “8 Points of Light”.

Much of what we will be discussing was learned and came to me by revelation during an 11-day odyssey, I’ve been referring to as “My Revival”.

During this time of travel, restoration and intense reflection I found myself being guided to numerous solutions and possible ways of “Becoming”. Many of the answers I was led to were ones that at the time I didn't even know I was looking for.

This idea of the 8 Points of Light is among those. While it builds upon and expands some concepts we’ve previously talked about along our shared journey, it also introduced me and now I will introduce you to some amazing concepts that are already improving my life and overall levels of joy.

Contentment, rest, peace and happiness are in far greater supply and more readily available since I accepted this knowledge and leapt forward in Faith with it.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/19/8-lights-1-post/

Are you ready to let your light shine? We’ve come to a magical moment in our ongoing

series of conversations about the 8 Points of Light. So far we’ve discussed Compassion, Dignity, Respect , Peace, Love ,Mercy and Forgiveness.

That’s seven of the eight, so it’s time for our final reveal, last but certainly not least is the concept of Grace.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/18/gracefully-radiant/

This is “Becoming Today’s” 200th Post. While it seems like just yesterday that I unveiled my concept and hopes for this year of 20/20+1 , we have already taken a journey of several hundred steps together.

In a mere 229 days we have spent some time together to explore How do I, as an individual and we as a society, focus on “Becoming” what we are truly destined to be? How do we become all we can be? How do we further enrich our lives and those of our families, friends, communities and society as a whole? What exactly is it we want to become today? Each and every day, becoming the best at whatever we desire, hope for, have set goals for, prayed for and how do we achieve this state?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/17/bring-forgiveness-into-the-light/

We start this week by continuing in our ongoing discussion by revealing the next in our 8 Points of Light.

For me this has been a wonderfully blessed experience, which I am truly glad to share.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/16/mercy-mercy-me/

Is it really day five already?

Yes, another week has already come and gone here at “Becoming Today” and we hope it has been an enlightening one for you.

Continuing to share the 8 Points of Light has been a wonderful experience for me, a blessing I am truly glad to share.

So far we’ve touched upon half the circle , and have discussed the petals of Compassion, Dignity, Respect and Peace. Now it’s time to continue moving forward and upward as we turn our focus to the fifth point of light, perhaps the greatest of them all, today it’s all about love.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/14/perhaps-the-greatest-of-these-is/

Living with attitudes of being compassionate and empowering dignity allows us to transform our suffering, pain or pasts into productive, beneficial healing, growth and change.

Yesterday as we continued along our conversation of the 8 Points of Light, recently revealed to me, we spoke about Respecting All.

Now moving forward, on this edition of “Becoming Today”, we will learn that our next available tool concerns Peace.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/13/the-light-of-peace/

Seeking enlightenment is essential to our journey here on “Becoming Today”.

After all, what I’m sharing each day is aligned with “Becoming” as a noun: ‘’the process of coming to be something or of passing into a state”. Coming to be always, “Becoming”. Growing, developing and shifting into an attitude and daily practice of always, “Becoming”.

That’s the essence behind, “Becoming Today”. This week our idea of the 8 Points of Light is among those.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/12/respecting-all/

As we continue our exploration of the 8 Points of Light that I came to understand through personal discovery and revelation during My Revival trip last month, “Becoming Today”,will now turn our attention towards accepting, embracing and sharing dignity.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/11/a-dignified-point/

Yesterday I shared that we are embarking upon a new level of our shared journey. Much of what we will be discussing was learned and came to me by revelation during the 11-day odyssey, I’ve been referring to as “My Revival”.

With a goal of aiding your enlightenment as well as assisting us in radiating more light, and love, to all those we encounter, today we begin our exploration of the first of the 8 Points of Light.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/10/let-there-be-light-and-compassion/

On this edition of “Becoming Today”, we embark upon a new level of our shared journey.

One that I hope will aid in your enlightenment as well as assisting us in radiating more light, and love, to all those we encounter.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/09/8-points-of-light/

I promised it would involve some work today, but if you were not willing to accept the challenge, then I suspect you wouldn’t be reading this now. Do the work, devote some time and be honest with yourself. Pray for guidance and the support you need, the enlightenment you desire will be revealed.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/07/11-days-11-ways-towards-becoming/

Does anybody really know?

It’s one of those questions that if we are not, we probably should be asking ourselves on a regular basis.

Who are “They”?

Plus there are a multitude of follow up questions involved on this edition of “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/06/who-are-they/

You can not create a state of “Becoming”, if you aren’t willing to let the former or current realities go and go with the natural flow of accepting change.

So on this edition of “Becoming Today”, we’ll consider some questions. Not easy ones, but ones that are essential in helping us to determine what season of life we each are embarking upon.

Let’s get to work...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/05/whats-your-season/

Yesterday we began to look at Expanding Your Circles and today we'll broaden our discussion upon that by looking at some possible ways and times when you can easily begin enlarging your spheres.

In the Scriptures, the passage often referred to as “A Time For Everything”, outlines the many changing seasons we all experience in life. It outlines the constant cycle of “Becoming”. In fact 28 specific times or seasons are mentioned in this one passage.

Now on “Becoming Today”, as part of our examination of ourselves and our shared paths we’ll take note that not included in those examples is a very important aspect; none of the 28 mention a time to quit.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/04/28-chances-for-becoming/

On our shared path of “Becoming Today”, change is the one constant. We must always be willing to embrace the idea, to seek to better ourselves, our families, our communities and society in general.

Where there is risk, there is always the potential for reward. We must choose to act in those moments and not react to circumstances that develop from our lack of action or the outright refusal to act, decide or choose.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/03/expanding-your-circles/

In part one of my sharing on this experience we discussed how Faith is the assurance of things we hope for, but have not yet received.

Faith is also the confidence, belief and trust in things that are not seen. Faith must be present before a prayer can be answered.

Faith is hard work, but its rewards are truly remarkable. That’s where we’ll pick up our conversation here on “Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/08/02/faith-over-fear-part-deux/

It’s one of those moments when life happens. Beyond our control, testing our resolve, causing us to realign our best made plans.

I promised yesterday to continue today with part two of Faith Over Fear … and well this is not it.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/31/transitioning-faith-transforming-fear/

Yesterday we spoke a bit about “My Revival” and how this 11-day journey has reinforced my calling to be an ambassador. An envoy of all the possibilities that exist for ourselves and each other. To be an emissary of what we should expect and where to seek (and receive) the answers.

I mentioned we can all find them, but first there is something required of each of us. To take a proverbial leap of faith. That’s where we are leaping to now, here on” Becoming Today”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/30/faith-over-fear/

As we continue our shared journey along this path of “Becoming Today”, it should not be a surprise that while we “travel” together, no two routes are identical. Most times they are more like rivers than highways. Traveling forward with an ebb and flow, meandering at times rather than the constant buzz and speed of an Interstate.

Recently I journeyed away from familiar surroundings on a trip that took me places I hadn’t planned on and taught me lessons I didn’t even know I needed.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/29/my-revival/

Another week is flying by here at “Becoming Today”. I hope it has been as rewarding for you as it has been for me. In this edition we’ll review the knowledge gained over the last several days and how to apply it to our future.

We have been focusing on the concept of prayer. What is it? How to correctly use it and what to expect from it. We began with a definition and centered our discussions around three questions,

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/28/purposefully-prayerful/

Time for more work. If you’ve been with us for a while you may have noticed we are action-centric here at “Becoming Today”. When last we spoke, I asked you to focus on gaining momentum, which I believe should always be focused forward and upward.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/27/apply-your-purpose/

This week we are exploring the purpose of prayer in our “Becoming” and today will extend our conversation to include praying for our purpose. More on that in a moment but first, when we last spoke, I hope you’ll recall this part of the discussion.

Practice makes perfect. The old adage holds true especially when considering our daily commitments to ourselves. Just like your workout routine, think of prayer as an added form of exercise, in which the results are guaranteed.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/24/praying-for-purpose/

Developing your prayer life empowers you. When we do we are strengthened lifting our minds, hearts and spirits. So Saturday I urged you to take a prayerful intercession. Asking the Lord to help reveal your life’s purpose, noting it would be healing, calming, strengthening, building, growing and most of all “Becoming”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/26/momentum-through-prayer/

This week we are focusing on the concept of prayer. What is it? How to correctly use it and what to expect from it. Yesterday we began with a definition and centered our discussions around three questions,

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/23/how-to-develop-your-prayer-life/

I pray that you are enjoying a safe and rewarding week along our shared path, it is another one based upon taking action and keeping our eyes focused upward.

Much of our combined efforts here at “Becoming Today” involving encouraging you to work on planning, releasing, receiving. All actions, occurring in the active tense, requiring us to be Actively Active in decisions, deeds, and dedication. They also include a common lesson, that in order to receive more love, the first step is to create space for it.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/22/let-us-pray/

Catch your breath, and breathe in that headline again.

Yes on this edition of Becoming Today, I’m expanding upon Breathing Backwards. Over the past few weeks, we've dealt with some heavy issues as much of this month has been focused on our responsibilities. So today I decided to exhale a bit and only half- heartedly say I’m approaching this discussion from the lighter side.

Recently I realized I am breathing backwards and apparently have been for some time.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/21/breathing-backwards/

Nearly two weeks ago I asked for your input. I told you that coming soon,we would be undertaking a discussion about commitments. But wait,... there's more.

What I didn’t tell you was I was having a bit of a quandary myself about commitments, covenants, the differences between the two, and whether or not my standards were too high. These are some of the issues we’ll focus on now. here on Becoming Today,

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/20/commitments-v-covenants/

Do you ever just get a word stuck in your head?

It seems to just pop in there, from out of nowhere and then won’t leave you alone?

If it has happened to you, then you can empathize with the feeling that it can be quite maddening. Bouncing around the left brain, right brain, tip of tongue…

Why am I stuck on this word?

When was the last time I even heard that word?

How could this possibly have anything to do with anything?

Well if you will bear with me for a moment we’ll explore this woman’s descent into the rabbit hole chasing not a white rabbit with a pocket watch, but what at first was an equally perplexing moment . As I began to pursue a word initially perceived as confusing, irrelevant and outdated.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/19/meekly-forbearant/

We are learning that two simple words can hold such power over our lives. These two simple words give us ability, direction and create focus.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/17/finally-affirmed/

Are you “feeling” it? You should be as we begin day four of our intensive immersion into affirming ourselves, your emotions definitely need to be a part of the process.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/16/feeling-affirmed/

This week we are focusing on the processing of affirming ourselves and taking these declarations to our next level of “Becoming”.

So as the title suggests affirmations are also about affirming action. It is an action word. A state we need to achieve in order to enable us to be propelled towards our dreams, desires, our destinies.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/15/affirmative-action/

Affirming ourselves. This involves not only declaring and supporting ourselves, but also how we will arrive at creating our own specific affirmations to strengthen us along our daily paths.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/14/affirming-affirms/

Today a new step. Affirming ourselves. The process of not only declaring and supporting ourselves, but also how we’ll arrive at creating our own specific affirmations to strengthen us along our daily paths.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/13/today-we-affirm/

Quicker than I expected and sooner rather than later, it happened again. Life is less about what happens to you, and more centered upon how you choose to respond to it.”

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/13/suddenly-becoming-expectantly-now/

Recited, quoted, and repeated again; so well known for many centuries I fear at times the Golden Rule has become perceived as a cliche, rather than the substantive, universal truth we all need. Perhaps more now than ever before.

In this edition of Becoming Today we’ll explore the truths and values contained in this wisdom handed down through the ages.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/12/the-golden-rule/

If your first response to the headline was, ‘why would I want that?’ Well then this is not a post for you. For the rest of us, overcoming procrastination and sometimes procrastinators is something we all have to address in this process of “Becoming”.

Today we’ll look at this issue, as we continue learning how to overcome blockages as well as how to stop repeating past ineffective negative patterns.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/10/procrastination-no-more/

The start to this week has certainly been an interesting one for discussion. The unexpected delays, obstacles, circumstances, plus related adjustments in our daily lives juxtaposed with the concepts of expectancy, quickly, soon and now.

So it is no coincidence that they work well to bring us to today’s topic. (Especially since I believe there is no such thing as coincidence.)

“Becoming Today” it’s all about timing. The decisions, choices and options we have related to when things will occur and trusting that the timing is right on schedule.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/09/suddenly-becoming-now/

This week I have been thinking a lot about timing.

The decisions, choices and options we have related to when things will occur and trusting that the timing is right on schedule.

This is another of life’s lessons pointing to my belief that those of us on this shared adventure of “Becoming Today”, need to trust the timing.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/08/timing-is-essential/

A day of questions for you.

I’ll begin to explain why as you continue, but first I need to ask.....

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/07/commitments-covenants-both-or-neither/

Decisions are something that apparently more than a few people have trouble with. As I often have shared, I belong to the schools of thought that teach,....

What happens when you make a decision?

Either it works. Or it doesn’t

Makes perfect sense to me, but even here in my own household we have been dealing with some significant struggles on this topic.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/06/decisions-decisions-well-maybe/

In this edition of “Becoming Today” we’ll talk about being free. Finding freedom, from burdens, limitations, false beliefs and freeing ourselves to be “Becoming”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/05/freedom/

So you get that there is a whole lot here and there will be discussions well beyond this moment concerning these integral aspects of living, right?

This week we have been speaking about rights. Our rights. My rights, your rights and the right to those rights without infringing upon the rights of others.

Now on Becoming Today, we’ll review and expand upon these inherent, inalienable, irrevocable rights and also the responsibilities we must undertake and share in order to preserve them.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/03/rights-and-responsibilities-vol-1/

Let’s explore some commonalities between the uncommon. Qualities that we can aspire for and put into practice each and every day. These traits can assist us in inspiring, lifting up and supporting not only ourselves but all those we encounter.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/02/uncommon/

I hold these truths to be self-evident, that all people are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. However they do not end here. I further assert that these God given birthrights also include.......

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/07/01/my-declaration-of-independence/

Are you ready?

We’ve reached another point of change along our shared journey here at Becoming Today.

Not only around us, but also a time when I believe we'll all notice some of these decidedly different differences taking effect within us.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/30/transformative-transition/

On this edition of Becoming Today, what I’m asking is for you to accept yourself.

Sounds simple, right?

Well just maybe it’s one of those things that sounds easier than they really are.

Nevertheless, accepting ourselves is an integral part of “Becoming”

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/29/acceptance-required/

Self-Care is also being good to yourself. Treating yourself like you would others. It involves self acceptance, gentle self talk, self compassion, having empathy for yourself and seeing that your basic human needs are being met.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/28/its-not-selfish/

Starting this step along our shared journey with the wisdom of hindsight, we are able to clearly see what did and didn’t work for us in the past. What we need to fully release. What we truly cherish, and desire to recreate in beauty.

What a gift!

Therefore today we’ll look at how you can still make the most of this time for renewal.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/26/reviewing-your-renewal/

Realizing that receiving is part of life,that it has nothing to do with worthiness, we acknowledge that in learning how to accept help we are Becoming able to live a life with gratitude.

Now we’ve come to the place along our shared path of when it’s time to discuss how to make yourself open and available to become a “giver”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/25/becoming-a-giver/

Instead of resisting help, learn to surrender to it. In learning how to accept Help we are Becoming able to live a life with gratitude.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/24/accepting-help/

In asking for help we can receive a change in perspective, inspiration, or some practical encouragement that may result in transforming not only your circumstance, but your life as well.

You don’t always get what you think you want, but if you try sometimes, you might just get what you need.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/23/asking-for-help/

Sometimes all it takes is a few loving sincere words, a smiling Texan and an angel disguised as a monkey in a dog's body coming together in spirit to lead us to the place where we can not only ask for, but also desire for and be able to accept the help we need.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/22/why-becoming-became-my-way/

Just one word, that's all it took. That one word? “Becoming”

That’s what I declared this year, this new project and my renewed direction in life to be all about. So what exactly do I mean by “Becoming”? Glad you asked….

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/21/the-essence-of-becoming/

Kindness is an expression of admiration for our fellow human beings. That we all matter and truly have worth. All of our lives have an intrinsic, inalienable God-given value. We are designed to live a life of service. To use our talents, gifts and abilities to make life better for others.Doing so freely and with kindness, shows that maybe we have something someone desperately needs.

This week we discussed a number of those things we can share with others, so let’s respectfully review with compassion, dignity and integrity the worry- free week that was and hopefully continues to be here on Becoming Today.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/19/respecting-compassion-dignity-and-integrity/

On this edition of Becoming Today, as the headline suggests our conversation will focus on a virtuous, moral and ethical aspect of our lives that is not-optional. Nothing like a little light Summer reading, right?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/18/integrity-is-integral/

As we continue on during our shared month of Renewal, let's begin by releasing your understandings upon your actions. Living them, and Gracefully acknowledging our beliefs, values and personal paths.

Accept grace, joy and wisdom. Give thanks for it with a grateful heart. What then? Keep doing it. What? Being you.

Then you are “Becoming” the real, true, authentic you. All you were intended to be.

Still have questions, concerns, doubt or worries?

Today we’ll embrace the topic of: “Casting Your Cares”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/17/renewed-from-worry/

On this edition of Becoming Today we are exploring another element that is highly subjective, oft demanded and far too often not given. But remember that in order to receive R-E-S-PE-C-T you must give of it freely. And that includes first giving it to yourself.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/16/respect-yourself-as-you-would-others/

If you are not feeling that you are receiving C.D.R. the first thing to check is are you giving them freely to yourself? If you're not respecting yourself, not allowing yourself to live a dignified life or not accepting your own ups and down with compassion, why would anyone else be?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/15/dignity-defined-and-shared/

On this edition of Becoming Today we’ll discuss three things I believe every person on this planet not only wants but truly deserves.

These elements are worthy of an acronym so let’s begin with three simple letters: C. D. R.

While these letters will quickly be expanded to three seemingly easily understood words, each of these expressions contain powerful actions and attitudes that assist greatly in our personal development.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/14/c-d-r-are-you-receiving-it/

I don’t know about you but around here at Becoming Today’s headquarters,things have really been heating up. Both literally and metaphorically. That has me trying to beat the heat by offering some random thoughts, recalling some more Becoming topics and offering some suggestions for your pre-Summer reading and research.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/12/ramblings-reflections-referrals/

On this edition of "Becoming Today" we’ll take a look back at our discussions from throughout the past week, a review and summary for some and if this is your first time here, welcome.

So let’s expand our journey today to walk through the words we are choosing to live by.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/11/refreshing-renewed-remarks/

Yesterday I mentioned a recent study that reveals that in the past year we as a collective planet have used more words than ever before. That’s a fact that has been noted regularly throughout this century, however in our pandemic readjusted realities, it’s been further accelerated.

However the quality of our words is declining greatly.. The meaning,associated with our word choices, the tone and the acceptance of them has also been marginalized like never before.

That makes it all the more important to refresh our skills of communication along our shared journey so that others may have common definitions, combined understandings and truly are hearing what we are trying to say.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/10/living-up-to-your-declarations/

Our focus on idioms and the conveyance of these utterances and expressions is remaining our focus of renewal this week. As I previously declared June as the month of renewal, here at Becoming Today, refreshing our words and the tones that accompany them is certainly refreshing.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/09/communicating-confidently/

Heart First, Then Ink. Followed by? Any guesses?

What I’m describing is a glimpse at my process. First something involving our shared journey here at Becoming Today will find its way into my heart. When it does, then I start to release it with ink.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/08/heart-first-then-ink/

It happens to everyone. There are times along our journey where we simply do not see movement. We may feel stuck, but we are being held in place, so we can be better prepared for our next step, our next realization.

Here at “Becoming Today” being held in place is all about timing. And keeping our timing in sync. The decisions, choices and options we have related to when things will occur and trusting that the timing is right on schedule.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/07/hows-your-timing/

Is it just me or is this year of 20/20+1 just flying by?

Here we are approaching the end of another week, the 22nd weekend of the year. Summer is just 14 days away and we just began the halfway point or the 6th month.

Today we’ll take a look in the mirror at some key concepts from the first part of this year and see how it can continue our forward focus of “Becoming Today”

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/05/mirror-mirror-tell-us-more/

Before we can accelerate into our future, we need to carefully and thoughtfully put things in reverse for a moment, back up, and unload, so we can continue on with plenty of space for our new attitudes, understandings and development.

You can not create a state of “Becoming”, if you aren't willing to let the former or current realities go. Letting go of the old is our shared focus now on “Becoming Today.”

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/04/releasing-your-restrictions/

Yesterday we left you with some inspiration for thought.

Asking you to remain steadfast and re-clarify your life’s mission. Ask God to help you recognize what it is that He has uniquely created you for?

Having taken some time for review. , did you resurrect your vision for your revival?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/03/renewing-readiness-resilience-and-recovery/

Hopefully the time since last we spoke has been one of renewal, reinvigoration and revitalization for you. Hmm… quite a few words beginning with the letter “R” there. Could it be a theme? Perhaps a look ahead to our conversation on Becoming Today?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/02/refreshing-r-words/

On this date of the 1st of June this year of 20/20+1 I am renewing my commitment to not going back to anything. Forget all the chatter and nonsense about getting back to the way things were pre-pandemic. What passed for normalcy was anything but. It is time to renew our vision, refresh our focus and restore our true paths.

In my thoughts that makes this a landmark, a milestone, a point of demarcation. Now that we understand that things are no longer how they once were, we can more easily accept that how we need to prepare, what we can expect, and even how we anticipate the next changes beyond the next corner are becoming to us from a new point, perspective and even view of life.

Starting this step along our shared journey with the wisdom of hindsight, we are able to clearly see what did and didn’t work for us in the past. What we need to fully release. What we truly cherish, and desire to recreate in beauty.

What a gift! Therefore today we’ll look at how to make the most of this time for renewal.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/06/01/declaring-your-renewal/

Tomorrow will mark six months since I launched this project. I hope it has been as rewarding for you as it has been for me. We'll celebrate this milestone and take steps towards the future with a new look and debut some new features.

So today I will renew my declaration of this year of 20/20 + 1 as my year of "Becoming" and pray you are deciding to join me. It truly makes me happy if you are. So how do we start on the path of “Becoming”? Today we'll review the foundations and goals for our shared journey.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/31/becoming-revisiting-foundational-goals/

Another week has flown by here at “Becoming Today”. I hope it has been as rewarding for you as it has been for me. In this edition we’ll review the knowledge gained over the last several days and how to apply it to our future.

Our focus has been and is continuing on the concept of prayer. What is it? How to correctly use it and what to expect from it.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/29/becoming-prayerful-on-purpose/

Time for more work. If you’ve been with us for a while you may have noticed we are very action-centric here at “Becoming Today”.

When last we spoke, I asked you to focus on gaining momentum, which I believe should always be focused forward and upward.

So far this week, we’ve discussed what is prayer, how to pray, developing our prayer life, praying for our purpose plus how to link all those concepts together. Now we’ll discuss how to apply your purpose.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/28/becoming-purposely-applying/

Developing your prayer life empowers you. When we do we are strengthened lifting our minds, hearts and spirits. So yesterday I urged you to take a prayerful intercession. Asking the Lord to help reveal your life’s purpose, noting it would be healing, calming, strengthening, building, growing and most of all “Becoming”.

I asked you to ponder your answers. I hope you have and acknowledging that, we can look forward to building momentum.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/27/becoming-building-momentum-for-purpose/

When we participate in open, honest, steadfast prayer it is more than talking. It also involves listening. To pray involves listening with our hearts, for in doing so our Spirit is transformed. That is a time of joyous celebration and revelation that we are truly “Becoming”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/26/becoming-pray-to-discover-your-purpose/

Practice makes perfect. The old adage holds true especially when considering our daily commitments to ourselves. Just like your workout routine, think of prayer as an added form of exercise, in which the results are guaranteed.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/25/becoming-how-to-develop-prayer-life/

Opening yourself to receiving love, blessings and abundance may not come naturally to you. It did not for me. I had to unlearn all I was wrongly taught about building walls and trusting no one.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/24/becoming-let-us-pray/

Do you ever just get a word stuck in your head?

It seems to just pop in there, from out of nowhere and then won’t leave you alone?

If it has happened to you, then you can empathize with the feeling that it can be quite maddening. Bouncing around the left brain, right brain, tip of tongue…

Why am I stuck on this word?

When was the last time I even heard that word?

How could this possibly have anything to do with anything?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/22/becoming-evaluating-your-expressions/

Together we are exploring why carefully choosing our words to boldly declare certainly enhances our shared path, leading you to great success. While not guarding your vocabulary can have the opposite effect ensuring your failure, as well as the role of speaking confidently.

Today we’ll continue our conversation on declaring carefully chosen words as we expand our conversion to include how you can create your own, "Words You Can Live By”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/21/becoming-words-you-can-live-by/

What does it mean to speak confidently? Like most aspects of our shared path of “Becoming”, that can have uniquely different interpretations.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/20/becoming-expressing-confidently/

“Choose Your Words”... "Carefully", is how Grandma always finished that thought. And yes it still is great advice today. Choosing your words carefully can lead you to great success, while not guarding your vocabulary can have the opposite effect ensuring your failure.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/19/becoming-your-words-matter/

Life is a process. A repetitive one. We learn, grow, become then question, learn, grow and continue “Becoming”.

As we continue to walk this path together, today we embrace how to Accept Yourself.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/18/becoming-accepting-ourselves/

What I’m talking about is “Becoming” as a noun: ‘’the process of coming to be something or of passing into a state". Coming to be always, “Becoming”. Growing, developing and shifting into an attitude and daily practice of always, “Becoming”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/17/becoming-answer-yourself-this/

Last year I hit some all time lows. Suddenly every aspect of my life seemed to be spiraling downward. I saw absolutely no place, or reason for me in this so-called ‘ new reality’. I had lost all hope and literally prayed for an end to it all. Thank God for unanswered prayers.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/15/becoming-why-you-should/

Let go of all negative thoughts and release your subconscious to heal itself with new beliefs, foundations and visions which are positive and boldly declared as already taking place right here, right now.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/14/becoming-declare-your-affirmations/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/13/becoming-are-you-feeling-it/

You should be as we begin day four of our intensive immersion into affirming ourselves, your emotions definitely need to be a part of the process.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/12/becoming-affirm-actively/

So How Do We Create Positive Affirmations?

Good question. I’m so glad you asked. Here are some guidelines for creating effective affirming statements.

Always start with the words....

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/11/becoming-affirming-your-affirmations/

To prepare yourself for today’s discussions you must be fully accepting of who you are and where your momentum is aimed. As you know by now, I believe that momentum always needs to be both forward and upward!

Let go of all negative thoughts and release your subconscious to heal itself with new beliefs, foundations and visions which are positive and boldly declared as already taking place right here, right now.

Why should you do this? Keep listening and find out...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/10/becoming-ready-to-affirm/

A new day, a new week, a new post about your “Becoming”.

Also today a new step. Affirming ourselves. The process of not only declaring and supporting ourselves, but also how we’ll arrive at creating our own specific affirmations to strengthen us along our daily paths.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/08/becoming-refreshing-our-renewal/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/07/becoming-authentically-authentic/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/06/becoming-are-you-authentic/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/05/becoming-developing-your-joy/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/04/becoming-stop-procrastinating/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/03/becoming-free-to-receive/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/05/01/becoming-making-words-work/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/30/becoming-declaring-your-intentions/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/29/becoming-words-matter/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/28/becoming-worthy/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/27/becoming-the-waiting-game/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/26/becoming-held-in-place/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/24/becoming-looking-in-the-mirror/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/23/becoming-graceful-timing/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/21/becoming-boldly-meek/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/17/becoming-the-journey-matters/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/16/becoming-affirm-yourself/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/15/becoming-cast-your-cares/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/14/becoming-esteem-over-doubt/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/13/becoming-insights-analyzed/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/12/becoming-practicing-self-care-2/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/10/becoming-flash-forward-in-reverse/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/09/becoming-releasing-our-past/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/08/becoming-supportive-self/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/07/becoming-4u/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/06/becoming-readiness-resilience-and-recovery/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/05/becoming-r-words/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/03/becoming-renewal-reviewed/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/02/becoming-authentic-2/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/04/01/becoming-acknowledge-with-grace/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/31/becoming-overcoming-procrastination-2/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/30/becoming-fertility-and-rebirth/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/29/becoming-deciding-to-decide/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/27/becoming-refreshing-renewal/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/26/becoming-joyful-living/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/25/becoming-gigo-no-more/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/24/becoming-becomes-my-new-way/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/23/becoming-goals-progress-and-revisions/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/22/becoming-go-inside/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/20/becoming-spring-has-sprung/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/19/becoming-forecasting-your-season/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/18/becoming-determine-your-season/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/17/becoming-the-season-of-acceptance/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/16/becoming-28-seasons/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/15/becoming-seasons-change/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/13/becoming-expressions-evaluated/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/12/becoming-living-your-words/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/11/becoming-confident-in-your-words/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/10/becoming-choose-your-words-2/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/09/becoming-meek-the-new-bold/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/08/becoming-forbearant/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/06/becoming-purposefully-prayerful/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/05/becoming-applying-your-purpose/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/04/becoming-momentum-for-purpose/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/03/becoming-pray-for-your-purpose/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/02/becoming-developing-your-prayer-life/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/03/01/becoming-lets-pray/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/02/27/becoming-actively-active/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/02/24/becoming-your-casting-plan/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://becoming.today/2021/02/20/becoming-gracefully-reviewed-from-within/