Every Soul Has A Testimony: What's Your Purpose For Living?

By: Tyshaun Taylor

Life has challenges. Should we run from them hoping that they go away? Should we hide from what is really going on in our surroundings? Why does life put YOU to the test?

Some people wake up daily and never understand how they should stand up to beliefs. Walking through life hurt or beat up from the past. They might even be scared by the present. This is the common side effect for a punished future. Everyday life happens. Everyday a baby is born, that first breath of air is someone's last. Everyday a woman is beaten by the man that "loves" her. Do we stop living? Should we live in fear? It's a hard thing to swallow but you're life situation can be a great healing tool if you look up. (Yes, he is always there.)

A testimony is a "test." An exam of life's knowledge and an understanding that you are here to fulfill something. You are put here with a duty. Everyone has a calling. It is up to you to find out who you are? You are not an idiot because you flunked a test. You are not a hoe because you are open about your sexual activity. Your not a loser because your not a jock or a popular kid in school. Your are only misled. You are a impaired by your peers. It's time for you to separate yourself from the "world" and fine tune who you are. Be that grand piano in a room. Someone that everyone can admire but not all can play. Have a heart that beats to sound of a harp. Be that someone that shares a melody that the like minded will follow.

Life has so much to offer. The best things in life are free .99. Do you remember that first time you rode your bike and made it to the end of the driveway without falling? You didn't give up, did you? Or that first time your brought home an A+ paper. I bet that feeling made you warm inside and want to post it on the fridge. Life offers things to you everyday. We just have to be optimistic. Stop looking in the glass as if it were half empty. Life will pass you by if you spend too much time worrying and living in fear.

If your an adult and you have debt, why be scared to take risk? You already made the biggest risk of shutting down financial opportunities for your future. You already took the time to splurge on something that is borrowed. It's very funny how the world will apply for a loan and risk everyone else's finances, but will never take a chance on their own. One thing I have grown to learn is that you cherish that hard earned buck at the end of a hard week. Why not invest it? All you have to do is talk. Something you have been doing since the age of two. The only risk you take is letting your time slip through your hands.

If your an adult in a broken relationship, why be nervous about confronting your partner? You took the biggest risk already. You let down that wall to open your heart. So feel free to guard it when needed. Your heart is yours. It is how you managed to still be here. If you have a pulse you have a right. No man or woman should be allowed to endure pain caused by a partner or spouse. Just think of it this way. When you go, your going by yourself preserve your right to be happy. Its just that simple.

If your upset about something in life look it right in the face and give it a piece of your mind. This is your test. Don't let anyone copy or cheat off of your test. Life's obstacles are the PSAT's to your future and success. You can study your past and present to try not to get caught up in it. Be fearless when facing a challenge. Never stop achieving because you're afraid of the outcome. Your not sure if your going to wake up tomorrow so live today. You may not be able to grow in height but in the mind you can flourish.

The Power Of Praising People

One of the keys to success is to have successful relationships. We are not islands and we don't get to the top by ourselves.
by Chris Widener

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One of the keys to success is to have successful relationships. We are not islands and we don't get to the top by ourselves. And one of the key ways to grow successful in our relationships is to be "life-giving" people to others.

Every person we meet, we either give life to or take life from. You know what I mean. There are people who encourage you and when you are done being with them you feel built up. Then there are others who you feel torn down by. Successful people are people who have mastered the art of building others up.

One of the ways we build people up is to praise them. There is power in praising people!

Something begins to happen in them, in you, and in your relationship when you praise someone. Remember a time when someone told you something about yourself in a praising manner? It was great, wasn't it? You probably liked that person more after they praised you, didn't you?

Now I am not talking about praising people for the sake of praising people. I am talking about honestly looking for and praising positive character traits and action of others around you. Don't lie to people. If they have done something wrong, correct it, but when they do something right, Praise it!

With that said, here are benefits of and ways to start praising people.

Benefits

Your relationship grows.
Life is about relationships. Family relationships, friends, and co-workers. When we begin to praise people for their positive aspects, our relationships grow. It puts them, and us, on the fast track.

Your leadership and influence grows.
Who is going to have greater leadership and influence capacity in the lives of their followers, the one who tears down or the one who builds up?

Stronger relationships and loyalty.
When the person is appreciated and praised, they become fiercely loyal, because they know that you care for them, love them, and appreciate them. This will take you to success.

Happier, more fulfilled people.
I truly believe it is our job to build others up and that they need it. It is a good thing, in and of itself to invest in the lives of others by praising and encouraging them. Even if we never get anything in return, it is the right thing to do to build up other people. Someone else will always come along to tear them down; the successful person will instill in them the power of praise!

Some ways to praise

Character traits.
Is there someone you know who is joyful? Hard- working? Honest? Then let them know how much you appreciate that in them. You can do it with a word or a card, or a phone call. Say something like this, "You know Tom, I think it is great that you are such a hard- worker. It seems like you are always the first one here and the last one to leave. You really set a good example and I want you to know how much I appreciate that." Simple!

Action.
Same idea as above. "Sue, I don't know if anybody else has told you this, but your work on the Johnson account was excellent. You have a wonderful ability to communicate the vision of the project and that helps all of the rest of us out in our roles and tasks. Thanks for that. It is greatly appreciated."

Other ways you can show praise and appreciation is with a card, a gift, or time off from work. Make it your goal to praise at least five people a day. If you can, praise ten people a day. Or perhaps you can try to praise everyone you come in contact with. It will take work but it is possible. It just takes discipline and a little work.

Any way you cut it though, there is power in praising people. First for them, then for you!

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Chris Widener is an example of how anyone can overcome any odds to achieve a successful life and help others achieve the same. Chris has overcome many obstacles... living through his father dying suddenly when he was four, being sent away from his family to live with relatives at age nine and becoming involved with drugs and alcohol by the age of twelve. Chris overcame those obstacles and
has for the last ten years worked with some of the most financially successful families in America, helping them to achieve both personally and professionally. Now he can do the same for you!


One of the key ways to grow successful in our relationships is to be "life-giving" people to others.