Hey Mochas, so based on the poll; being selfish came in at #1. I guess it's pretty natural to think about ourselves first (we all do it), but you gotta give in order to recieve.
The most destructive habit - WORRY
The greatest joy - GIVING
The greatest loss - SELF-RESPECT
The most satisfying work - HELPING OTHERS
The ugliest personality trait – SELFISHNESS
The most endangered species - DEDICATED LEADERS
Our greatest natural resource - OUR YOUTH
The greatest “shot in the arm – ENCOURAGEMENT
The greatest problem to overcome - FEAR
The most effective sleeping pill - PEACE OF MIND
The most crippling failure disease – EXCUSES
The most powerful force in life – LOVE
The most dangerous pariah - A GOSSIPER
The world’s most incredible computer - THE BRAIN
The worst thing to be without – HOPE
The deadliest weapon - THE TONUGE
The two most power-filled words -”I CAN”
The greatest asset – FAITH
The most worthless emotion - SELF-PITY
The most beautiful attire - SMILE!
The most prized possession – INTEGRITY
The most powerful channel of communication – PRAYER
The most contagious spirit – ENTHUSIASM
Being envious was one of the ugly traits I wanted to rid myself of. For me, it wasn't that I wasn’t genuinely happy for my friends’ successes (material gains, career growth, happily-ever-after-relationships, etc.). I never wanted exactly what they had, but I did want the feeling of accomplishment. I just felt like, what about me GOD? Why does all the good stuff happen to everybody else, even those who don’t deserve it? I realized that this was an unhealthy feeling, and through prayer I asked God to release this negativity from my spirit. Envy is one of those useless feelings that just weigh you down. Within days of that prayer I realized that:
1. It is none of my concern who got what, how they got it, and why they got it.
2. Whatever is for me, will be.
3. I should not question, doubt, or second –guess GOD.
4. The same energy that I am using to wonder why I’m not gaining the things I desire; can be used to go out and get the things that I desire.
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5. Harboring feelings of envy is keeping me from prospering. I hope this encourages someone to change one of their ugly traits. Peace.
Hey Fellow Mocha’s…. Now we all love beauty products, but no beauty product compares to my new “beauty regimen”. What is it you ask? Drum roll please……..It’s my diet, yes my diet. I am a nubie vegetarian, and even though it has only been three months, not only do I feel better, (no more niggeritis), but it has done wonders for my skin. Now I’m not suggesting you become a vegetarian I'm just saying that you should add more fruits and vegetables to your diet, cause it definitely shows.
Another comment about “Beauty From Within” - Looking good is only part of your overall beauty. Your character and behavior are a significant part of your beauty, and ugly traits can negate any beauty that you have. Take the survey - What are some of those ugly traits you currently posses that you would like to get rid of? Be honest with yourself, the only way you can change it - is if you acknowledge it. In my next post I'll discuss my ugly trait and how I got rid of it. Maybe it will inspire somebody. Till next time, Much Luv!!