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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: “Remember” Day 13 – “You Can Do Anything ”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: “Remember” Day 13 – “You Can Do Anything ”

Today’s Body Connection: Remember, dedication and consistency is key when transforming the body-temple. We must stay the course even when we don’t feel like it. On the days you just don’t feel like exercising the body, connect with your spiritual strength to get your motor going. Your transformation can only happen through God; lean on your inner power and allow it to carry you through the shift. There is nothing you cannot do when you are aware of your connection to the Divine. Twenty, 30 or even 50 pounds is nothing to Universe, so make God bigger than your transformation.

Today’s Meditative Thought: You have the power within you to heal the sick, build a bridge, feed the hungry, and grow a garden. You name it and you can do it. You can even move a mountain. Think about it; there is nothing you can’t do, so go and do it. You and the Father are one. I love Nike because the company’s slogan reminds us to just do it.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, remember there is nothing you cannot do with the power of God. Today, say yes to at least two things that you are afraid of.

Today’s Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I remember that I can do greater things in God than I have ever done before. And so it is. 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: “Remember” Day 12 – “It’s Already Within You ”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: “Remember” Day 12 – “It’s Already Within You ”

Today’s Body Connection: Have you ever said to yourself, “I will do that when I get healthier” or “I will take that dance class when I lose 15 pounds” ? Remember, the road to failure is paved with good intentions. One of the greatest challenges for transformation is procrastination. You can’t circle “one day” on the calendar. What are you waiting for? Health and fitness is already within you. Our birthright is to live a life that is vigorous and full of vitality. You have the power within you to do everything you set your mind to; it’s time to move your feet. Today, the waiting game stops. Understand that everything you are reaching for is already inside you; every goal and intention can only be fulfilled by understanding that you already have everything you need. You and your connection to God is the answer. Train as if you are already at your ideal body weight. Dance as if you have already dropped 15 pounds. Move with the mindset, “It is already done.”

Today’s Meditative Thought: When God created you; God poured every divine quality into you, leaving nothing out. You are a masterpiece, God’s divine idea. The Universe loves you so much that it created you, empowered you, and set you free to be you. Allow God to show up as your perfect self. Stop apologizing for being who you are. Celebrate your uniqueness; only you can do you, so do it big. Remember, everything you need is already in you.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, remember that everything is within you. You are missing nothing. Turn within to find your way. Spend time in meditation to allow your divine self to show up as you. Today is the day you stop waiting and begin doing everything that is on your “One Day” list.

Today’s Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I remember that I have everything that I need. 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: “Remember” Day 11 – “Love and Forgive”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: “Remember” Day 11 – “Love and Forgive”

Today’s Body Connection: Remember, no matter what your body weight is, God loves you. Even when you fall off your diet, you can never lose favor with your higher self. The Universe is an absolute power of love that can only express love. It knows nothing about your falling off the wagon or your 25-pound weight gain. So often we equate Love with what we look like. God only sees your divine self, your spirit. As you connect with your body-temple, know that you are always blessed. There are times when we bring the practice in alignment with our intentions, and sometimes we don’t. Don’t judge it as right or wrong; understand that we are on a path of the transformation of the body, mind, and spirit. There will be times that our eating will be dead on and our consistency of training is the best it has ever been. But there will also be times when we won’t be as focused as we would like to be. Remember, God’s love is not contingent on the size of our jeans; love is the same today, yesterday, and tomorrow, it is nonjudgmental and unchanging.” Be grateful that no matter how many times you fall, you can always get back up and keep moving. God loves you no matter what.

Today’s Meditative Thought: True redemption is the act of forgiving yourself and setting your mind to rest. Long after we have received the forgiveness of God and the person we have wronged, we continue to hold on to the guilt, convincing ourselves that God could never love us again. We have the choice to make things right within our mind. The redemptive power of God is the knowing that we are loved no matter what. Yes, we must make things right with those we have harmed, but we must ultimately make things right within ourselves.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, remember that God loves you no matter what. Your past is forgotten and forgiven; the only thing we must do is forgiving ourselves. Examine your life and see if there is anything you are holding on to that needs to be forgiven and/or released. It is time to place it on the Alter of Forgiveness. As you workout, you might create a mantra that is about forgiving your shortcomings. “I forgive myself for forgetting myself” or “I forgive myself for the weight gain.”

Today’s Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I remember to redeem my mind with self-love and forgiveness. Amen

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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: “Remember” Day 10 – “Never Alone”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: “Remember” Day 10 – “Never Alone”

Today’s Body Connection: Sometimes it might appear that you are the only one in your life trying to get in shape. You might think that you are the only one on a diet, or that you are the only person in the world trying to loose 20 pounds. Remember, when you say yes to transformation, you are supported by the Universe; you are not alone. Your intention to be more is your membership in a very exclusive club; you are a part of a tribe that is awake and aware. There are millions of enlightened beings running side by side with you as you travel the road of illumination. Surround yourself with like-minded people who share your desire to grow. Connect with people who inspire you and help to up-level your consciousness. Make friends with folks at your gym. Take the time to search for people who are living the life you want. My mother always says, “If you hang out with nine unhealthy people, sooner or later you will become the tenth.” You are not alone so you might as well travel with your kindred spirits. Remember, fellowship is key to your transformation.

Today’s Meditative Thought: Don’t be afraid to be by yourself. Sometimes we need our “me time” to reconnect with our “God time.” Be free to remove the distractions of life. Take the time to simply get away and abide in God. But remember the truth: you are never alone. You are connected to God and the Universe. Everywhere you go you are a part of the collective.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, remember that “alone” is different than “lonely.” The light is everywhere that you are, so, really, we can never be truly alone. The action plan for today is simple: know your connection to the Universe. Every chance you get, remind yourself that you are connected.

Today’s Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I remember that I am never alone; God is always with me. Amen

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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: “Remember” Day 5 – “With God’s Eyes ”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: “Remember” Day 5 – “With God’s Eyes ”

The Body Connection: Remember, as you begin your workout program, what do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see someone who is broken, unhappy, and in need of a shift? That is only the external representation of what you are feeling. When we work from a place of brokenness, it is more challenging to find a place of self-love. The truth is, we work out to know more love within our being. During your workouts, see yourself the way God sees you. The Universe only knows your divine spirit and perfection. Our only connection to God is the absolute presence and essence of Love. If we wait until we reach our goal to experience that connection, the journey will be long and filled with ups and downs. We can begin our physical transformation with the sight of the divine and see ourselves with eyes of love, kindness, and compassion.

Meditative Thought: The Universe does not see our human flaws and mishaps; God only knows itself as love, joy, peace, order, balance, prosperity, and abundance. When you begin to see yourself as anything other than Love, you are blaspheming God and God’s creation.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, remember to see yourself with God’s eyes. There is nothing that God sees but the Love; today, move from that place. In everything you do, move with the Love of God shining as you. You are blessed, so be mindful of the truth.

Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I remember that I am the divine expression of God and all of its qualities. And so I am. Amen

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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: “Remember” Day 4 – “Be Still and Know”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: “Remember” Day 4 – “Be Still and Know”

The Body Connection: Remember, yoga is our invitation to slow down and be present. The asana position, also known as the stillness, requires us to stop and connect with the body and/or something greater. During yoga practice, it is the stillness that invites us to know our divine self. The physical practice of yoga is a metaphorical battle with the big self and the ego. Our soul’s desire is to know serenity and peace, to release the chaotic activity of the mental mind. The Bhagavad Gita, sacred scriptures for the yoga practice, say, “When thy mind, that may be wavering in the contradictions of many scriptures, shall rest unshaken in divine contemplation, then the goal of Yoga is thine.” In other words, if we can allow our thoughts to fall into God, we will know our connection to our higher self.

Meditative Thought: God wants to have a private encounter with your soul on a daily basis. It is the practice of meditation that helps you to embrace your greatness. When we choose the path of stillness we will know the power that sustains us.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, remember to be still and know that God is God. It is the stillness that brings a deeper awareness of our unity with the Holy Spirit. Take the time to sit in the secret garden of your consciousness.

Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I remember to be still and know that God is everything. And so it is. Amen

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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: “Remember” Day 2 – “God Expressing Its Self ”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: “Remember” Day 2 – “God Expressing Its Self ”

The Body Connection: Remember, the body-temple is the God in the flesh and deserves to be treated as such. When we choose to exercise, we choose to play in the field of God. When we begin to activate our internal strength in our physical practice, we allow the Universe to express itself fully. It’s not only the mind and the spirit that requires a practice to grow; the body is in need of work for its edification, too. The Universe wants to express it self in every way; allow each workout to be an expression of God inside of you.

Meditative Thought: Our connection to this high vibration fuels every essence of our lives. Know that the power that is within you is divine and full of grace. Love is the answer to all things; we can do anything with the love of the Universe.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, remember that you are God’s love expressing itself uniquely as you. Every moment you can remind yourself that you are expressing the love of God.

Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I remember that I am bathed in God’s love and I am blessed. Amen

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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 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 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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