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Growing up in a christian houshold instilled a sense of faith in me that when things are not going according to plan, ‘This Too Shall Pass’

I religiously attended church because my mom was the pastor amongs the other things hats she wore - school teacher, business woman, mentor.

Yet, I was never satisfied with one denomination, and ventured out into other beliefs: islam, buddhism, zoroastrisme, metaphysics, hindiusm, and the list goes on.

In all my ventures, I discovered that all religions are a result of an itch to be one with your creator, and experience what Jesus describes as heaven or ‘I and my father are one’

Because in the presence of your creator, nothing really mathers - not your problems, finances, house, mortgage, student loans, family issues, divorce, or depression.

You understand that when you are in heaven, all the above challenges are temporary and fleeting - hence the prayer, ‘This Too Shall Pass’

Let this prayer be your rod and staff

It was mine for so many years, and it still is.

~Truly,

Tommy

April 13, 2023. Are you asking for the impossible?

Give me heat, give me heat.

You stand indignantly staring at the empty fire place

Well, if i may ask you - “Have you piled in the wood?”

You reap what you sow, you know?

Pile in the wood first, and you will be blown away by the heat.

In other words, first sow the good seeds in your career, business and relationships, and you shall reap an abundant harvest.

Remember: Don’t go to the world with your need, first give it your seed, skill, and talent - and you will be blown away by its generosity.

~Truly,

Tommy

Before you say it, make sure you want it.

Would you go up to someone, and criticize them?

‘Oh, that hairstyle you got going doesn’t look good, did you have a brain fog? Why would you put that monstrocity on today?’

You would never say these atrocities to someone, would you?

So why are you cursing yourself? You reap what you sow, you know?

Before you talk negatively to yourself, ask yourself:

Do I Want It?

Because the universe is Amoral

It will give you anything you desire.

Here’s what the universe is saying to you:

Your Wish Is My Command.

When was the last time you complimented yourself?

Not infront of other people but in the privacy of your thoughts, in private.

Look in the mirror today, and ask yourself.

What good spell shall I endow myself with today?

And Cast It!

~Truly,

Tommy

Mar 29, 2023. A Simple Equation to Reality

Reality doesn’t create thinking; your thinking creates your reality.

X + Focus = Reality, where x = type of thinking (peace, hatred, success, anger, confidence).

Remember: As a man or woman thinketh, so they are.

March 7, 2023. From Pain to Power: Shifting the Narrative of Generational Trauma

Hey Lovely,

It’s time for surgery.

A TOTO healing of your past.

Before we recapitulate, there’s one book that will help you understand the nature of trauma and prevent you from repeating the cycle - it’s Peaks and Valleys by Spencer Johnson.

Now, back to the surgical table:

Go back in time, recently or as far as your childhood, and find the most traumatizing event.

Take a sheet of paper and write down what happened.

On another page, script how you would have preferred it to happen; in other words, revise it.

Write down the short and long term impact of your new story, and what it would be worth to have a change of story.

Remember:

1. Think about what happened and write it down?

2. Ask yourself, what would I have rather happened? write that down.

3. Read your new story to yourself 7 times before you go to sleep and when you wake up at 5am.

Feb 29, 2023. Changed my life with 3 words

As long as you blame other people for your situation - family, friends, economy - you cannot bring about change.

The moment you accept responsibility for EVERYTHING in your life is the moment you gain the power to change ANYTHING in your life - Hal Elrod, motivational speaker.

Now, I agree with you that there are some pretty bad people out there who are responsible for what and where you are.

However, blaming them for your lot in life wouldn’t spark any lasting change, which is what you want - isn’t it?

You can wait for people or society to change but statistics reports that there is no chance of that happening - in other words, it will be like winning the lottery.

This leaves you with no choice other than to banish blame from your existence.

But how do I exile blame? You ask.

3 simple words:

I Am Responsible.

Repeat these 3 magical words often enough, and the shackles of blame will start losing its grip.

You will be inspired to think, speak and act differenctly.

Slowly, the dead electrons will resurrect, and start orbiting the nucleus of your life.

Infusing you with the inspiration to take action. and circumstances and players will start responding to you positively.

People, family, friends will start treating you differently because you changed.

And this change cost you nothing other than the positive application of your God-given potential - the mind.

If it happend for me, it can definitely happen for you.

Remember: No more blaming others; take responsibility for everything happening in your life, and watch your life slowly become what you want it to be.

~Truly,

Tommy

Feb 15, 2023. Why Your Mind is the Most Valuable Employee You'll Ever Have

The mind is Your employee.

And you are self-employed, and don’t know it.

Let me show you why you are your own boss.

Day 1:

Employee: Do you want tea or coffee?

Employer: Please, give me tea.

Day 2:

Employee: Do you want tea, orange juice or coffee?

Employer: I prefer tea.

Day 3:

Employee: We have tea and orange juice, choose one.

Employee: Tea is perfect

Imagine you kept choosing tea for 6 more days, and never selected the other options, what do you think the employee will bring you on the 10th day?

Tea, of course.

Infact, from the 10th day onwards, your worker will automatically start serving you tea because you have created a pattern to emulate.

Your mind operates the same way - it recognizes your habit, and gives you anything it is convinced that you want for the next 5, 10, 15 years.

The subconscious mind is like a tape player. Until you change the tape, it will not change. Bruce Lipton, developmental biologist.

Joshua 24:15 gives us a glue with this insight - Choose this day whom you will serve:

1. Fear or Love.

2. Anger or Bliss.

3. Hate or Happiness.

Remember: You can change the pattern because you are the ultimate boss.

~Truly,

Tommy

Feb 8, 2023. What you don't kill , will end up killing you

What baggage are you carrying today?

We all have encountered negativity in our lives at some point or another. Whether it be through toxic relationships, negative thoughts, or stressful situations - negativity can have a profound impact on our mental and physical well-being. While it is impossible to completely eliminate negativity from our lives, there are steps we can take to minimize its impact and protect ourselves from its harmful effects.

The Dangers of Negative Thoughts

Negative thoughts can be insidious and contagious, spreading from one person to another and leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. When left unchecked, negative thoughts can become deeply ingrained and difficult to shake. This can lead to a vicious cycle of negative thinking, leading to a downward spiral of negative emotions and behaviors.

To counteract negative thoughts, it is important to engage in self-reflection and challenge our own negative beliefs. This can involve questioning the evidence for these beliefs, seeking out alternative perspectives, and practicing mindfulness and gratitude. It can also be helpful to seek support from friends, family, or a mental health professional.

The Negative Impact of Toxic Relationships

Toxic relationships can take many forms, including friendships, romantic relationships, and even family relationships. These relationships are characterized by patterns of negativity, manipulation, and emotional abuse. They can have a profound impact on our mental and physical health, leaving us feeling drained, depleted, and hopeless.

To avoid toxic relationships, it is important to be mindful of red flags, such as patterns of manipulation or emotional abuse, and to seek out supportive relationships that bring positivity and joy into our lives. This may involve ending toxic relationships and surrounding ourselves with supportive, positive people.

The Consequences of Stressful Situations

Stressful situations, such as work-related stress, financial difficulties, or health issues, can have a significant impact on our well-being. Chronic stress can lead to a range of physical and mental health problems, including heart disease, depression, and anxiety.

To manage stressful situations, it is important to engage in self-care, such as exercise, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques. It can also be helpful to seek out support from friends, family, or a mental health professional. It is also important to prioritize self-care and avoid overextending ourselves in order to prevent chronic stress and burnout.

Key Insights

Negative thoughts, toxic relationships, and stressful situations can have a profound impact on our well-being. However, by engaging in self-reflection, seeking out positive relationships, and practicing self-care, we can minimize their impact and protect ourselves from their harmful effects. By taking these steps, we can cultivate a happier, healthier life and build resilience in the face of negativity.

~Truly,

Tommy

Feb 1, 2023. This is the Fundamental Nature of Reality

Metaphysics 101:

101.1 Reality is not something that exists independently of us. It is a product of our perceptions, our beliefs, and our thoughts.

101.2 Our minds have the power to create and shape the reality we experience.

101.3 But this power is not something that can be taken for granted. It requires discipline, focus, and practice. It requires us to question our beliefs, to let go of our limiting thoughts, and to actively create the reality we desire.

~Truly,

Tommy

Jan 25, 2023. From Inadequate to Unstoppable: How Aligning with God's Opinion Can Change Your Reality

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a cycle of negative self-talk and low self-esteem? Believe me, I've been there. I struggled with self-image issues for most of my life, feeling like I wasn't good enough, and constantly comparing myself to others. But little did I know, I held the key to breaking free from that cycle all along - it's all in the power of our minds.

Think about it, we are like a manufacturing plant, constantly taking in raw materials and turning them into something new. And just like a manufacturing plant, the raw materials we allow into our minds will show up in our world verbatim. Our reality is a direct reflection of the thoughts and beliefs that we hold about ourselves.

But here's the thing, we have the power to change the raw materials that we furnish into our minds. And in doing so, we can change the reality we experience.

Before we gather the raw materials (thoughts) that we will furnish into our minds, it's essential to ask ourselves a few important questions.

1. How do I see myself? ✍🏼

2. Who could I become?

3. How does God see me? As whole, perfect, strong, powerful, loving, harmonious, and happy? 💯.

4. And most importantly, is my opinion of myself in concert with God's opinion of me? 🤔

If your answer to that last question is yes, then you have the perfect raw materials (thoughts, self-concept, beliefs) to furnish into your mind. And in due time, you will start manufacturing those materials into your reality.

But it's not just about aligning our thoughts and beliefs with God's opinion of us, it's also about treating ourselves with love and respect. After all, people treat us the way we treat ourselves. So, if we want to change the way we are treated, we must first change the way we treat ourselves.

Imagine a reality where you wake up every day feeling confident and worthy, where negative self-talk is a thing of the past, and where others perceive you as the strong, powerful, and loving person that you are. It's all within your reach. Remember, the reality you experience in your world is the raw materials you created in your mind. So, let's start creating a reality that reflects our true selves; whole, perfect, strong, powerful, loving, harmonious, and happy.

~Truly,

Tommy

Jan 18, 2023. It’s Okay…

It’s okay to be scared

Because everyone is, also, afarid.

This whole thing called life - is freakishly scary.

Accepting this fact creates a freedom in you that you are truly enough.

You start to make peace with your fears.

With peace comes the freedom to do the things that once made you afraid.

This realization is the true meaning of ‘Feel The Fear, And Do It Anyway’

It starts with knowing that:

• Life is scary

• Everyone is scared

Meditate on these two scenarios and you will start attempting the ‘Impossible’

~Truly,

Tommy

Jan 9, 2023. It's an Investment...

How are you investing each moment?

Because every moment is an investment - from the time you wake up, to when you lay on the bed, and while you are asleep.

Don’t spend each moment away: Invest it!

When you think and feel negative, you are spending your moments away.

Invest in each moment by assuming the good, the lovely, and the noble - this is how you invest your moment.

When you get in your car, assume it’s going to be the best ride of your life.

At work, declare to yourself that something wonderful is going to happen to you.

Before laying on that wonderful pillow, surrender to a peaceful and joyful sleep.

Divide your day into segments.

The first segment is when you awake, the second segment is your drive to work, the third is when you are at work, you get the point…

Now, how are you going to invest each segment?

Choose good instead of evil, life instead of death, laughter instead of despair.

And your good investments will reap a good harvest.

If you don’t believe me, ask your farmer.

So, stop spending your moments.

Everything must, NOW, be an investment.

Start investing your thoughts and time strategically.

They are both free, you know?

~Truly,

Tommy

Jan 1, 2023. Untouchable, Unrivalled, Undiminished❣️✨👑

These superlatives were the quintessential of your essence when you arrived on this earth.

Do you still have the audacity to claim them?

Only a few can lay claim to their throne of grace.

Reason?

"Everyone is born a genius, but the process of living de-geniuses them." Buckminster Fuller.

Before you embarked on planet earth, God ushered ten thousand strong angels to hosanna and usher your arrival.

The roaring standing ovation was unbridled.

It was a marriage between heaven and earth - both firmament exploded into a great jubilee as you descended from the celestial and entered the arena.

“Let’s welcome the Great Legend into the scene.” Thousands of Angels forcefully declared in exaltation.

Why the excitement?

Because you are a Son of God, a Daughter of God.

There were circumstances and events that were crafted because of your impending existence.

You are a legend that came with a legacy.

Leave with one!

~Truly,

Tommy

Dec 21, 2022. Your Ultimate Fertilizer.

What are you fascinated with?

What are you looking at on your television, netflix, youtube?

In other words, who is your crush?

What are you ‘crushing on’?

Because anything that draws your curiosity becomes your reality.

Your curiosity is the fertilizer that makes your wishes come true.

Do you want Career growth? Peace of mind? Healthy relationships? Freedom?

Become fascinated with these riches, and they will sprint their way to your door steps.

Let your desire fascinate you so much that it’s all you think, talk, and read about.

You want to become a CEO?

Then, go and research the CEO of your company, and read about how they got there.

You can become your desires if you become fascinated with the idea of it.

Read about that goal, talk about your dream, lovingly watch people on youtube who are already living what you want.

When you see people driving, wearing, walking what you desire, don’t get jealous.

And do not start to curse them either for you are cursing your desire and repelling it.

Jealousy is negative energy, and will rebuff the good you desire.

Fascination, on the other hand, is positive energy - an attractor for what you want.

Anthing you become curious about, you will create in your reality.

Behold! It’s time to go out there and become fascinated about life.

But Beware…

You Attract Your Fascinations.

What are your fascinations?

~Truly,
Tommy

Dec 13, 2022. Why Are You Resurrecting Your Old World?

Once you elevate you can't go back - and you shouldn’t.

Because there's a reason why you left your old life.

Your old world might chide you, “How come you don’t hang out with us anymore?”

“Come with us, you don’t have to conquer the world. Just stay with us in this small, tiny cocoon.”

When people see you elevating, and they don’t wanna come with you, leave them behind.

Don’t fret. leave them alone and let them be.

They might complain.

Don’t listen to them, brothers and sisters, because you can’t evolve in the same place you were in years past.

Remember:

"Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else's hands, but not you." Jim Rohn, motivational speaker.

~Truly,

Tommy

Dec 8, 2022. A Message from your 2.0 Self

What are you Pretending to be?

The game of life is a pretense game - so pretend your way to greatness.

Contrary to popular belief, other people don’t need to give you something before you to have it.

You can have it right now by pretending your way to it.

Do you want acceptance from other people?

Well, first accept your self as you are .

Accept your ugliness and beauty, your frown and smile, your negative and positive.

All my life, I have practiced the Be, Do, Have framework.

When I realized someone wasn’t accepting me for who I was, that created the desire in me to immediately start accepting myself.

You will never find acceptance until you be acceptance, then do acceptance, and then you will have it - this is when other people start to accept you.

First, you gotta accept yourself as a perfect being who is still seeking perfection.

Accept your ugliness, but don’t stop there - accept your beauty, also.

Assume and persist in your pretense.

Do you want praise?

First praise yourself.

Go to the mirror, look yourself in your mind’s eye and say: You beautiful thing, good morning. Am glad your sexy ass had the presence of mind to get out of bed this morning.

What do you want other people to say to you?

Say it to yourself. Not silently - Aloud.

Because God takes you more seriously when you speak with your vocal cords.

If you feel ugly, it simply means you have pretended your way to ugliness.

The things you seek from others, give it to yourself.

Because other people are simply mesengers from God, reflecting to you how you see yourself, and what you say to yourself.

You are no more asking the universe, you are now declaring yourself to be by pretending it.

Go to the mirror, and use these power words with your desired affirmation:

I declare

I achieve

I magnetize

I elevate

I radiate

P.S. Insert your name into the power words and your desired affirmations.

Now Go Be Somebody!

Truly,

Tommy

Dec 5, 2022. Oh Crisis, Where Art Thou?

If you have been on this earth long enough, you understand that you are in one of these three categories.

1. You are in a crisis

2. You are coming out of a crisis

3. You are about to get into a crisis

The secret to overcoming crisis is to understand that 👇

“Crisis of themselves are powerless, it is the meaning that we give to them that holds power.”

Our crisis holds within them an element of opportunity that we may use to beautify our lives.

“Hidden in every misforfune is good fortune.”

This allows you to sing praises to existence for bringing you this gift of crisis.

Hallelujah! You cry, feeling rejuvenated.

And you ought to sing to existence.

Because you are the rudder steering the ship of your life.

So when crisis shows up to block your path, you can dispel it by directing your ship with these magical questions:

1. What meaning are my giving to my current crisis?

2. What meaning will I ascribe to my next crisis?

Your fortune depends on the meaning you give your crisis.

~Truly,

Tommy

Dec 3, 2022. Will You Succeed?

There is a social grace that is more important than wealth, status or physical attractiveness - and the key to your success.

It is LIKEABILITY, my friends.

“Likeability was the greatest predictor of popularity and social acceptance in a group for adults, more important than wealth, status, or physical attractiveness.” John Kinnell, psychologist.

What is your likeability index?

On a scale of 1 - 5?

If you are like me, you would say: “Tommy, somedays it’s a 3 or 1 or 4, it really depends on the a-holes or dear souls I meet.”

Well, let me show you a simple way to make it a 4 or 5 irrespestive of the “dear souls” you meet.

Are you ready?

Friends, all you have to do to be likeable is to silently affirm everyone you meet - secretely bless them.

Let me show you.

“Peter, it’s nice to meet you,” and then silently start saying to Peter:

• You are a divine soul

• You are a magnetic soul

• You are a powerful soul

• You are a sensational soul

“Candace, what a pleasant surprise!” and then at the privacy of your mind, repeat:

• You are a wonderful soul

• You are a loving soul

• You are a joyful soul

• You are a marvellous soul

When you secretly bless people, you will radiate presence, warmth, and comfort towards them, and you will be more likeable - a key to increasing your popularity and success quotient.

~Truly, 

Tommy

Dec 2, 2022. What Are You Tolerating?

Anything you can tolerate, you cannot change.

Do you have the intense burning desire to change?

Because this quality is the ‘sweet sauce’ to turning today’s fiction into tomorrow’s reality.

A burning desire is the core essential element to transform a mediocre life.

With all your heart - you must intensely want something different.

You must pant after that desire. If not, you will continue tolerating what isn’t meant for you.

Let me introduce you to a man who stopped tolerating, and lusted after his heart string.

His name is Dr. Robert Millikan.

Robert was broke, destitute, and truly had nothing going for him.

Here was how he transformed his life.

Robert understood that his current situation was a Fact, but not the Truth.

• Poverty is a Fact, but not your Truth.

• Depression is a Fact, but not your Truth,

• Loneliness is a Fact, but not your Truth

Robert locked himself in his room for more than 8 hours - no food or water.

Then, he voraciously declared the following Truth

“I now have a lavish, steady, dependable income consistent with integrity and mutual benefit.”

You can change anything that you can change your mind about.

Each time you speak, the atoms in your body change place.

Later, Robert’s dream of greatness and security was realized.

He was honored with the Nobel Prize in 1923 for his work on the photoelectric effect.

Dr. Milikan changed his mind, and changed his world.

Like Dr Millikan, you to, can turn todays fiction into tomorrow’s reality.

You only need a radical psychological tranformation.

`Truly,

Tommy

Dec 1, 2022. Wow! I Must Be An Extremely Negative Person

You just woke up and your mind is flooded with negative chatter.

Don’t worry, it’s not your fault.

The mind is programmed to keep you safe so it conjures up the worst case scenario to ensure you are alert - It’s a survival instinct.

I remember waking up last week.

I was dismayed when I peeked at the clock to find out it was only 2am.

Oh no! I exclaimed.

My chatter kicked in: “what are you doing awake?” “now you are gonna be tired all day”, “your day will be unproductive because you didn’t get enough rest.”

I quieted my self-preservation thoughts with this powerful mudra - and was able to induce myself with a state akin to sleep.

You are in a meeting about to give a presentation or you have a crucial conversation - use this mudra to sooth all negative thoughts and emotions from the mind.

Let this mudra be your mantra.

~Truly,

Tommy