Divine Mind Money Series (Part 1)

 Yes, Yes, Yes, the good 'ol green stuff. Almost everyone is, chasing it, losing it, spending it, hoarding it, or wishing they had more of it! Because of this, I decided to do a series of blogs to share some of the programs that have really helped me in regards to money.

First, let me state plainly that I am NOT a 9-5er. I really can't remember the last time I had a J-O-B (Just Over Broke) for more than a month or so. I do not like being on anyone's clock and I feel that nobody can pay me the value that I can earn on my own. Now, this is not to say I am currently rolling in the dough, but one thing I can say, is that I have absolute TIME FREEDOM. I do what I want, when I want. I go where I want, when I want. I never have to ask for anyone's permission or count vacation days or constantly using the excuse, "I can't. I have to work". Just in the last 3 months or so, I've been home for Thanksgiving and Christmas for about a week each, a 3-day conference in Fort Lauderdale, spent 4 days in Tampa, on my way to Orlando this coming week, then a day trip to Miami coming the weekend after I get back from Orlando, and plans to go back Tampa later this month. This for me is priceless, and regardless of if I have $10,000 in the bank or $1.00, I refuse to give up my time freedom for so called, "job security".

Luckily, I have found that I'm not alone in this and in fact, the ladies over at, "Diva Money Club" have put together a phenomenal program to assist those like me who wish to make their own salary, from their own efforts and with, "Divatude!"  Fellas, don't be discouraged, you are welcome over at Diva Money Club as well! In fact I have seen many men commenting on the various videos that these Madames of Multiple Income have put together.  Let me tell you the videos are just plain terrific and anyone who is or wants to replace their 9-5 with other income sources will be able to identify with the stories of one or more of these ladies.

To gain access to their awesome video series, just sign up at the Diva Money Club main website and they will be sent to you. The Divas also have a blog with a wealth of information on things like how to get started in blogging, marketing, goal setting, and real estate investing. They also offer a Platinum Diva's Club. I have to admit that Diva Susan really set a fire under me in her video, and I recently launched my first affiliate marketing campaign because of her story and the tips that she shared (You can watch it yourself in Diva Video #2).

So, If you're tired of working for someone else, or even if you love your job but just want more time for yourself and the things and people you love, then I'd encourage you to check out the Diva Money Club

The Return of the Gentlemen

  Back on the 28th of January, I blogged about the "Pretty Girls Rock Dresses" Challenge that kicks off on March 1st. I am still super excited about this campaign and I was even more thrilled to discover that there was an equal challenge for the men titled, "The Year of the Gentlemen - Return of the Gentlemen".

The guidelines are similar to those of the ladies challenge; for the men to commit to dressing up at least 3 times a week, polished shoes, sports coats, proper grooming and no athletic gear and saggin pants! Beyond this, the fellas commit to bringing back the art of chivalry, courtship, class, and savoir-faire. This challenge is about more than just dressing the part, but rekindling the true nature of manhood: honor, leadership, responsibility, and respect, many qualities that do seem to be lacking in an overwhelming sector of men (or should I say man-sized boys) these days.

There is a facebook group and facebook event page dedicated to the challenge and membership is open to everyone, including ladies who would like to show their support, and gratitude, for what hopefully will emerge as new, refined, breed of gentlemen that will stand up tall and be the role models we have all been seeking for our sons, and the gentleman we can trust with the hand, and hearts of our daughters.
 

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GodSpeak . . . Are you Listening?

This is somewhat of a follow up to my post yesterday, ManSpeak.

 For many women, the language of men, is another language indeed. They may as well be speaking Klignon mixed with Kryptonese. At times, I feel like no matter how much I study the male mind, listen in on barbershop conversations, and read Steve Harvey books, my female mind, as divine as it is, just will never fully grasps the simplicities of ManSpeak.  Likewise, understanding GodSpeak, can prove to be difficult, however, I've found that it is far easier to decipher once one dedicates themselves to listening in the right way and for the right response.

For example, meditation, intuition, sudden thoughts, these are all ways that God, Spirit, Divine, whatever you want to call or not call it, speaks to us. The main key though, that many of us fail to add into the equation, is that you have to know the subject of the conversation. There's no point in sitting in silence, expecting to "hear" something if you don't even know what you are listening for. That's like getting ready to run a track race, or a swim race, and not knowing that the gunshot starts the race...or being in a nascar race and not knowing that the checkered flag means last lap. If you don't know that the checkered flag means last lap, you will keep driving, or in this case, you'll totally miss your guidance, your answer, because you just didn't know what to listen or look for so you could recognize it when it showed up.

I'm using all this metaphorical analogies to say this, First you have to ASK. Yes, God knows the intentions and desires of your heart, but you still have to come out with it and ASK.Then, when you ask God, Spirit, Divine, whatever, a question, or  ask to receive something, EXPECT a reply that directly correlates to exactly what you asked. Just like if you went online and ordered a product, you expect it to show up at your door, when you ask something of God, expect it to come, be on the lookout for it, or it just may pass you by without you even noticing.

ManSpeak

    So today seemed to be a day that all my ladies were tryna understand the men, and all the men gave up on trying to understand the ladies, HA! I spent a great portion of the day chatting with a male friend about how the men I've been encountering lately have a tendency to say one thing, things that sound great....but then they act in complete opposition to what they say.

For example, had a young man contact me this past Friday, said he wanted to see me and take me out. I told him to plan a date and let me know what time to be ready. Later that evening, he calls and pretty much cancels the date. Ok, you got off work a little late (8:30pm, not really late but whatever), I'll let it slide. Well the next day, we end up making dinner plans again, to see each other at 8, and at 7:30 he texts me, canceling once again. Okay....last I checked, YOU contacted ME bro, so what is really up with that?

My friend told me that guys these days are used to women who will chase them, sit on hold for them, and just otherwise cater to their every whim. Well...I'm no puppet, so that's not going to work. I definitely want some companionship, but not that damn bad.

Fellas step ya game up, Ladies, make them.