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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

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 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
Licensed Spiritual Counselor/Personal Fitness Trainer/Transformation Coach

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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
Licensed Spiritual Counselor/Personal Fitness Trainer/Transformation Coach

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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 22 “Humility”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 22 “Humility”

The Body Connection: One of the things that we strive for is balance, physically, mentally, and spiritually. During our journey toward a more fit life, balance or the lack of balance can bring us to a place of humility. Have you ever been in a yoga class and a very challenging yoga pose has brought you to your knees? And those squats and lunges during your strength-training sessions can challenge you beyond belief. Even the simple act of standing on one foot with your eyes closed will show you the need to work on your balance. The secret to achieving balance is to become the balance, and that is an inside job. When working on your physical practice, remind yourself that balance comes from a place of center within. Not matter what form of balance you are striving for; it comes from inside of you. Balance is a feeling that can only be achieved in the practice of stillness. True balance is achieved when we humble ourselves to the practice of mindfulness. Stay teachable as you awaken to the balance that is within you.

Meditative Thought: Humility is fully surrendering to God, allowing us to be teachable to the lesson that we have said yes to. Because we are the likeness, and an idea in the mind of God, we are not limited to the growth we can experience. The lesson today is humility to feel balanced. Every lesson leads us to a deeper awareness for God within, which is always in order and balanced.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, remain teachable; humble yourself to the divine lessons of life. Mindfully ask the question, “What am I to learn from this situation?” or “What is seeking to emerge from this challenge?” When the answers come, write in down so you don’t forget. During your time of the physical, mental, our spiritual practices, explore, contemplate and cultivate these expansive questions. Keep a record of all you divine downloads; this record of enlighten can be used in moments of forgetfulness.

Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I say yes to the expansion of my soul. I am humble and teachable and ready to learn. And so it is. Amen

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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 21 “Fully Committed”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 21 “Fully Committed”

The Body Connection: When we think of the main components of fitness, we must remember stretching. A fully committed practice incorporates not just the part we like but every element: cardio, strength training, mindful eating, and stretching. After working the body we must remember that stretching not only helps the healing, but it also allows our limbs to have a greater range of motion. I call stretching the appetizer and the desert of fitness. A divine stretch should sandwich each workout. Upon waking, a large glass of water and a morning stretch are a great way to start your day. One of the greatest tools for stretching is Yoga, the physical preparation for meditation; but remember, you do not have to attend a yoga class to practice yoga. Any time is a good time for a downward dog. If you want a body-temple that moves with ease and grace, commit to increasing its flexibility. Jump in fully and surrender to every aspect that is required to be fit; stretching is the key that can open the door to a new way of life.

Meditative Thought: Reverend Cheryl Ward once said to me, “You cannot jump into the river and get a little wet.” We must understand that we can’t just play in the river of life a little. Once we have said yes, we must fully commit to the journey. When we have one foot in the door and one foot out, we create a life of confusion and frustration. God is calling us to a place of full surrender. Because our life is the life of Spirit, let go and let God be your life.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, jump into the river and begin to swim with the stroke of devotion. Fully commit to your practice, whether it be physical, mental, or spiritual. Fully surrender and jump in with no hesitation. Move with a full heart.

Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I jump into the ocean of devotion and I am wet with God’s love. And so it is. Amen

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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 20 “True Strength Training, True Healing”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 20 “True Strength Training, True Healing”

The Body Connection: The purpose of resistance training is to strengthen your muscles, joints, and skeletal system by placing stress on the body. With the use of weights; bands and or your own body weight, this physical practice breaks down the body so that during rest time, it gets stronger. Resistance training is important to combat obesity, fatigue, osteoporosis and any physical disease that we might experience. Like spiritual work, strength training sometimes is neglected because of lack of knowledge. You don’t need a gym, just your willingness to get strong. The simple act of standing and sitting in a chair or walking steps will make all the difference. Here are a few easy ways to strengthen you temple. Try standing and sitting in a chair 20 times, 3 time a day. Guess what? You are doing squats. Take the step instead of the elevator; you are build strong legs. Try 2 or 3 standing push-ups. Face the wall with yours hand on the wall, bend and straiten your elbow to complete a push up or what I call a push away. Feel the power that lives in you. Just 10 sit-ups, 3 times a day will activate healing in the body. That old set of dumbbells in the closet or the garage is calling your name. You can always take baby steps. Once you begin your practice you will feel better; you will see yourself in a new light, and that is true healing. This physical activity also allows us to connect with our inner strength. Today, I invite you to start your strength training.

Meditative Thought: When we think of healing, most of us think of the physical, but true healing is always about the spirit. What block our revelation of inner strength are old paradigms that there is something wrong. The truth is every practice, mental, physical, and spiritual are design for us to know our own divinity. But surrendering to a divine idea comes at a price. We must let go of everything and everyone that no longer serves the purpose of our growth.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, allow true healing to be your vision. Begin a resistance-training program with the intention to connect with your inner strength. Before or after your meditation, do a push up, sit up and or squat. Connect your physical strength with your spiritual strength.

Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, every step I take is infused with the power of God. I allow my highest potential to come forth as I live my greatest life yet to be seen. Amen

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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 19 “Self-Healing”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 19 “Self-Healing”

The Body Connection: Cardiovascular training is the physical practice of strengthening and healing the heart, the body’s most important muscle. The heart is the only vital organ that we cannot live without if it is not moving. Most of my clients come to me with little or no experience in cardio training so here are some suggestions for improving your cardiovascular health.

1. Find an activity you like, such as walking, running, cycling, rollerblading, dancing or boot camp; it doesn’t matter which one you choose; just get the heart moving. 2. Doing this activity for 20 to 30 minutes three times a week is a good start, with a goal of five days of cardio. But a daily dose of activity is king. 3. Every time you breathe in and breathe out say the mantra, “I inhale self-healing, I exhale wholeness.” The intention to get your lungs full of oxygen and to pump the blood will burn calories and fat and strengthen the body-temple, and that is the ultimate self-healer.

Meditative Thought: Because we are one in God, we must be willing to take care of our self with love and self-healing. We must learn to be a lover of our own mind, body, and soul. But the truth is, God’s love is so much deeper than our human caretaking. Everything we do to take care of our self has a deeper spiritual meaning to it; we participate in the divine plan that is our life.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, go deeper with your self-care. Recognize God in the blessings of taking care of your self. A massage is fellowship with spirit. A nice soothing bath is a baptism of our spirit. A day off from the human grind of work is a day that we can play in the mind of God. A walk or jog in the park, is a deep communion with the Universe and it is great cardio. Today, be mindful of the activity you are participating in.

Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I surrender to the caretaking of my body-temple because I deserve it. My mind, body, and spirit are fueled by love, and it is good. I activate my self-healing. Amen

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DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 15 “Commune With Your Higher Self”

DAILY TRANSFORMATIONAL NUGGETS FOR THE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT: Surrendering – Day 15 “Commune With Your Higher Self”

The Body Connection: The number one reason that transformation becomes an unpleasant experience is that it does not have a divine connection or purpose. It doesn’t matter what form of exercise we do; if it does not have real meaning, it becomes a chore. When working out, commune with your higher self. A bicep curl or a lunge is much more effective when done for a deeper reason than to fit into your skinny jeans. Yes, looking good is a motivation, but there has to be more. As we begin to know our true inner spirit, our reasoning for taking care of our body becomes greater than the desire for a smaller dress size; it’s because we understand who and what we are and that we are worth all of the hard work.

Meditative Thought: We go to God to commune with God; nothing else. When we surrender to a daily practice of deep fellowship with Spirit, our life has meaning. Communion with God is the greatest spiritual tool we can incorporate within our lives. Everything we do has a divine purpose; we only need to fellowship with the Universe to know it.

Today’s Action Plan: Today, bless your journey with a deep fellowship. During your exercise recovery time, remind yourself that you do this because of who you are.

Affirmation: Just for this moment…just for this breath, I bless my journey with a deep fellowship in the Spirit. Amen

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