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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: “Remember” Day 1 – “You Are the Light of God ”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: “Remember” Day 1 – “You Are the Light of God ”

The Body Connection: Remember, when you exercise the body-temple, you radiate a glowing light. Your aura shines a brightness that everyone can see. Have you ever run into someone after a great workout and their response been something like, “You look amazing!” or “You’re glowing!”? That is your light of God shining through and as you, activated be your physical practice. When you get your blood moving and elevate your heart rate, there is a natural radiance of heath and fitness that cannot be denied. Today, get your eternal glow by participating in your physical practice.

Meditative Thought: You are a gift to this planet and you have said yes to a mission that only you can do. The Universe supports your vision, so step out and boldly approach your destiny. Bring God’s light through your gifts and talents. Let your light shine.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, remember that you are the light of God and that you are meant to let that light shine. Take a breath, be still, and contemplate what it means to shine your light as God. Morning, noon, and night take five to ten minutes to meditate and cultivate the light that is you.

Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I remember that I am the light of God and I shine brightly everywhere I go. And so I am.

Skip Jennings, ALSP, CPT
Licensed Spiritual Counselor/Personal Fitness Trainer/Transformation Coach
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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 31 “What Are You Holding On To?”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 31 “What Are You Holding On To?”

The Body Connection: When we find ourselves putting in the workout hours, struggling to stay motivated, and our fitness level has not improved, we might be going through a plateau. Fitness plateaus happen when our bodies stop responding to the physical work; it has simply adapted to our training regime. But when we go through a mental our spiritual plateau, we can feel lost and want to give up. This period of our lives is an invitation for us to change-up our routine and mindset. Our old way of thinking keeps us from achieving our goals. It time to let go and let the Universe take over. Transformation will come when you are will to do and see things differently.

Meditative Thought: What are you holding on to that is blocking the flow of God? What form of mediocrity are you married to? Where are you playing small? The power of God requires us to be more and to live our highest potential. Surrender to the knowing that you are meant to be great. You were created to live a big life. Let go and see the divine presence of the Holy Spirit. It is our thoughts that hold us back from igniting the fires of transformation. When we release the thought that holds us back, we will catapult our lives into the realm of success.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, be more than you thought you could be. Surrender to greatness. When you recognize that you are going through a plateau, turn to your practice. Take the time to journal, meditate, cultivate, and contemplate the door that needs to be kicked down. Ask the Universe what needs to happen here to move past this block. Expect an answer, and when you get it, move into action.

Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I surrender to greatness. And so it is. Amen

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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 30 “God’s Time”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 30 “God’s Time”

The Body Connection: Our biggest lessons on this path of the body connection are simple: 1. Fitness is a journey with no destination and no time limits. It is a practice required for the rest of our existence on this side of life. 2. We must release the goal of looking like something or someone to measure our health and fitness. What we see in the magazine or how another appears to us is our own perception. 3. Love yourself through every step of the journey. 4. Do not put a time limit on your fitness. When we use a time marker to drop a certain amount of pounds, we set ourselves up for failure. During your journey to or back to fitness, recognize that you are in God’s perfect time and that in that space all things are happening exactly how they need to work. Everything happens in God’s time, so stop looking for shortcuts.

Meditative Thought: Surrender to God’s time. Sometimes we want our blessings when we want them. But God’s time is infinite, so our blessings are happening right now. In our human mind we have created ideas for what our blessings should look like and when they should happen. Take God out of your personal box. No matter what our goals, desires, or intentions are, we must release our personal timeline. The Universe does not work on our terms. God is an all-powerful, all-knowing life force that has it in control. Once we recognize that God just is, without conditions or favorites, and is not handing out blessings faster to those who worship more, we will free up the divine flow to happen in our lives.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, free your mind to the infinite outpouring of God’s Love. Meditate on the simple manta, “Everything is happing in divine perfect timing.” Know that your transformation is happening at the pace it needs to happen. Journey any thoughts or insights that might come up before, during, and after meditation. It is important for you to keep a record of all your Ah-ha moments.

Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I free my mind with the love of God. Amen

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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 29 “The Power of Two”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 29 “The Power of Two”

The Body Connection: Have you ever heard the saying, “There is strength in numbers.”? One of the greatest tools for getting fit is a workout partner. Find someone that will help you on your journey. I am not talking about a trainer, although we do serve a purpose and we are a body of knowledge. I am talking about a friend that is on the same path as you. Someone you can build a relationship with to share and compare your experience with. Your workout buddy keeps you accountable and helps you to stay focused and not give up. The power is in the companionship. There is an energetic connection when two or more are gathered and it is fun to sweat side by side.

Meditative Thought: Have you ever wondered why missionaries travel in pairs? Or why the God has said, “Where two or more are gathered, I am there in the midst?” When we work together with one another for a common goal, powerful miracles take place. Two are better than one in all things. If one person falls, that person who has your back will pick you up.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, set the intention to find a workout partner, someone you can trust and depend on. When choosing a partner, be willing to be the buddy you are looking for. Set the intention that the Universe will bring you the right person to share your journey with.

Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, awake and be free to be me. Amen

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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 28 “Surrender to Challenges”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 28 “Surrender to Challenges”

The Body Connection: Working out is a challenge that is required to achieve the goal of fitness. But it can be enjoyed if we surrender to it. As long as we fight the process we will always see the challenge as nothing else but work. One way to surrender is to change the “have to” to “get to.” We get to play to create a healthy vehicle to do God’s work. We get to honor our sacred commitment to be the best we can be. The truth is that every pushup, squat, lunge, mile run or walked is the physical practice of getting better, faster, stronger and more powerful. During the workout you might feel weak, but have faith: a strengthening of the mind, body, and spirit is taking place. It the process of breaking down that will lead to your breakthrough.

Meditative Thought: Mentally and spiritually, we need to hit bottom, stop digging, and surrender to the fight before our transformation can happen. It is the raw feeling of defeat that brings us to a place of surrender. Sometimes it takes a spiritual beat down, a divine tenderizing of the soul, to prepare us for transformation. It is when we are most vulnerable that can we hear the voice of God. Until we have nothing else to fight with, a true transformation cannot happen. We must truly see the need for a shift to happen to allow it to happen. What appears to be our greatest challenge becomes our greatest invitation to change. Surrender to the challenges in your life; your breakdown will lead to a breakthrough.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, bless the mess. Choose to see God in the midst of all your challenges. Journal and list everything that you think is a messy situation in your life, and then ask the Universe, “Where is there a need for change here?” Journal your answer and be willing to take action.

Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I bless the mess. My challenges are divine and blessed with my intentions to be great. My eyes are open and I see God. Amen

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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 27 “Surrender to Absolute Power”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 27 “Surrender to Absolute Power”

The Body Connection: When we are mindful of what we put into our bodies, we begin the process of surrendering to God. Mindful eating accounts for 65% to 75% of health and fitness, and our journeys are fueled by what we eat. What we consume will affect the way our body acts, moves, and feels. A simple rule of thumb is if you want to feel alive, eat living foods. The nature of the Universe is perfect and absolute, so nature provides everything we need to survive. Live food has the nutrients we need for healthy living. Also, if we want to burn fat, we must burn calories. Eating less and being active is the key. Your eating is a spiritual experience if you allow it to be. Eat with a purpose; mindfully nourish the body-temple and commune with your higher self. Every morsel of living food comes from Source, designed to support you on your journey.

Meditative Thought: True power comes from surrendering to an absolute presence that is greater than our human incarnation. As you begin to grow spiritually, you will see that everything returns to God. Every situation is an opportunity to remember that the answer always lies within you. Connect with the Universal presence that is your essence. Allow the Universe to be the solution to all your challenges.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, make God bigger than your problems. When you become overwhelmed with all the things that are required for your personal transformation, remind yourself that God is bigger than all of this and that you are supported. Today, use affirmations to keep you on track.

Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I am one with God, and I am blessed. Amen

Skip Jennings, ALSP, CPT
Licensed Spiritual Counselor/Personal Fitness Trainer/Transformation Coach

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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 26 ”Love, the Greatest Healer”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 26 ”Love, the Greatest Healer”

The Body Connection: One of the issues we face when starting a workout program is that we don’t like the way we look. We begin to associate what we look like with how we should feel. We allow our self-love to be conditional based upon our current dress or shirt size. The challenge is to love our self from the jump. If we allow our external appearance to affect how we feel, we will not achieve inner peace because it was contingent on an external goal. We must infuse our workouts with Love. We must learn to love our self from the beginning to the end. Self-love should be the one and only goal for our transformation. Stay focus on the real intention, self-love and that is the greatest healer of all.

Meditative Thought: Love is an all-powerful source that is the essence of our life. We are made from love, created to know more of it. When we are in the middle of disease, a lack of ease in the mind, body, and/or spirit, it is Love that restores us back to health. Love is the greatest healer but we must be willing to allow the healing to happen through love. Every thing, every situation, every person is a reminder of love or a call for Love. Whenever we choose to transform our minds, bodies, or spirits, the journey is a return to self-love. The Course in Miracles says that there are only two thoughts: a thought of fear or a thought of love. Our yes to renew our selves is a yes to reconnect with our true nature of Love, which is the only healing that we need.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, surrender to Love. Mindfully move through your day by asking the question, “Am I acting from love or am I acting from fear?” It doesn’t matter what you are doing—working, interacting with a co-worker, driving down the highway—be aware of where you are doing it from.

Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I move, live, and have my being in Love. Amen

Skip Jennings, ALSP, CPT
Licensed Spiritual Counselor/Personal Fitness Trainer/Transformation Coach

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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 25 “Surrender to Joy”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 25 “Surrender to Joy”

The Body Connection: I invite you to find your divine happiness in every moment when training the body-temple. Connect with your inner joy as you walk, run, and lift weights. Sometimes you need to take your mind off the work that you are doing and connect with the source of all things. Put on your favorite song or inspirational tape to uplift your vibration. Find an exercise class and connect with a community. Fellowship and a feeling of belonging is always a great tool to activate your inner bliss. Dissociate the discomfort of working-out and go within to a place were peace lives. Find your Joy; it is always available for activation.

Meditative Thought: Do you know what activates Joy in your life? Do you know what allows you to connect with your inner happiness? Joy is a divine quality that comes from our connection with the Universal presence of God. It is who and what we are. In our fast-paced world we must slow down and remember Joy, remember God. When we are challenged with finding our Joy, it is a direct inability to connect with God. To find our Joy we must slow down, be still, and know the Joy within. Yes, there are external sources that help to activate Joy, but it is our stillness that helps us to be aware that Joy is present. Whatever brings you Joy, surrender and become one with it; do it everyday. Joy is a spiritual quality that can be experienced when we know what activates it. Allow Joy to be your anchor, your strength through the challenging times.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, surrender to Joy. Set the intention to find your Joy no matter what. Support your practice with anything that activates your divine happiness. Make a list of what activates Joy within and participate in it. Before meditation, play your favorite song. Before or after your workout, read a short passage from your favorite book that inspires you. Joy is the up-leveler of your vibration; connect with your inner Joy today.

Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, the Joy of the Lord is my strength. Amen

Skip Jennings, ALSP, CPT
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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 24 “Relax”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 24 “Relax”

The Body Connection: While transforming your body-temple, one of the most important elements is rest and relaxation. Our body-temples can only get stronger during times of rest. When we are in the process of a physical and spiritual transformation, growth can only happen after the work is done and inner peace is achieved. There must be a relaxed, serene spirit, a surrendering of the soul, for the shift to happen. Become the work that you have done; embody the definition of fitness; this is the yin-yang experience. There must be a perfect balance doing/becoming. Relax into the transformation, breathe into the growth, and resonate with the work that you have done.

Meditative Thought: The nature of God is so perfect we do not need to make “it” happen or improve upon it; we only need to allow it to happen. Relax and see the wondrous spirit of the Universe unfold.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, release the work of trying to make “it” happen; allow God to happen as your life. During your meditation or your physical workout, repeat the mantra, “God has this; I only need to allow it to happen.”

Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I am the divine presence of God; therefore I allow God to happen as my life. Amen

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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 23 “No Half Steppin’”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 23 “No Half Steppin’”

The Body Connection: When training the body you need to do it with a full heart. If you come half steppin’,mediocre results is what you will get. Training the body-temple needs your full presence and energy. What you put into your training is what you will get back. Dedication is the energy that will take you from your intention to achieving your goals. You must be willing to see it through. If it 20 pounds you need to lose, don’t stop until you reach that goal. One step at a time is all that is required but be dedicated for that one step. Maintain a stay with it attitude no matter what, and soon you will see miracles unfold.

Meditative Thought: God is everything or God is not. There is no “half steppin’” in God. God is or God is not. What consciousness are you surrendered to? Jesus, the master teacher, taught us that it is done, as we believe. If we believe that God is in all things, than that is what we will see.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, make a choice, and stick with it. Take a breath and decide to fully commit to your transformation. Write in your journal ten things you can do to help your transformation.

Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I know that God is all that there is. Amen

Skip Jennings, ALSP, CPT
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