What “AM I” doing with my life?! The power of I AM

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We have so many thoughts a day, and for many people a multitude of those thoughts are negative. How many times have you heard someone say “I AM broke”, “I AM  just trying to make it” or “I AM tired?

Do you understand what’s being done when saying this phrase? Evaluate the outcome of the people that are using those phrases and see how it’s reflecting in their lives.

Let’s be honest, when is the last time you’ve heard Oprah, Lebron James, Napoleon Hill, or Thomas Edison said that their anything less than the best? Come on now, Beyonce has yet to say that “she does NOT slay!”

“Let the weak say “I AM” strong”

Joel 3:10

When people are saying those negative phrases they are unknowingly programming these things into their lives. Though one may not believe the things they are affirming, it is essential to practice using I AM the correct way. Once upon a time we didn’t know how to tie our shoes, ride a bike, or simply how to write our ABC’s, but with practice we can now do these things with ease.

 

Let’s get the the basics!

Step One: Get a journal, chalkboard/poster board or simply anything you can write your affirmations on where you can easily view them.  

Step Two: Consistently say your affirmations. Start by looking yourself in the mirror and saying them to yourself.

Step Three: Put the icing on the cake by feeling that you are already there. Use your 5 senses to exist in the state that you are manifesting. If you want to vacation more, literally see yourself walking on the beach feeling the gritty warm sand kissed by the sun slipping in between your toes, taste that succulent juicy pineapple chunks on the tip of your tongue, hear the waves crashing into each other and smell nature’s sweet salt water gently tingling your nose.

 

Here are some of our favorite affirmations:

I AM feeling GREAT right now!!!

I AM awesome!

I AM a joy to be around.

I AM overly financially comfortable.

I AM intelligent.

I AM attractive.

I AM peace.

I AM love.

The first time God ever addressed himself in the Bible was when he used the words I AM. So think about it, every time you use the words I AM it’s like putting God’s blessing on it. Whatever you put after the words I AM is a form of prayer.

He gives us power and authority. Don’t waste that power.

 

Peace Kings & Queens,

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If You’re Gonna Snack, Snack Healthy! Here’s How.

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Did you know there are different kinds of snackers? Are you the one that opens up a bag of Cheez Itz just to get a couple, and the next you know you look down a few bites later to see that you’re on your last cracker? Or are you the one that has to grab a bag of chips two hours before dinner? Rather you picked the first scenario or the last, here are some smart ways to make sure you are taking the healthy route.love

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There are 5 different types of snackers: The Bridge Snacker, The Meal Replacement Snacker, The Energy Boost Snacker, The Comfort Snacker and The Social Snacker.

We are going to break down each of these and provide healthy alternatives that can go along with them. Let’s get started!!!

Bridge Snack – You want to eat something that holds you over to your next meal, but doesn’t count as a full meal.

  • “Tide Me Over”
  • Between lunch and dinner

What NOT to do– Choose a small snack with no nutritional value and high in calories.

What to do–  Choose a snack that’s well-balanced with a mix of wholesome carbohydrates, satisfying protein, and a little fat, but not too high in calories.

Example: Nuts & dried fruit, Greek Yogurt w/ granola and fruit, vegetables w/ hummus, Apple w/ nut butter.

 

Meal Replacement – A snack that is a substitute for a traditional meal.

  • Replaces Breakfast/Lunch
  • Filling enough to replace entire meal

What NOT to do– Meal replacements high in sugar and refined carbohydrates because the body will burn the energy quickly leaving you feeling hungry quickly.

What to do– The meal replacement should contain more than 300 calories and have protein, some fat, carbohydrates and micronutrients.

Example: Soups, Shakes, Smoothie bowls

 

Energy Boost – A snack that fuels you when you are feeling sluggish and fatigued.

  • Before/After Workout or Activity
  • Provides energy

What NOT to do– Go for foods/drinks that are extremely high in sugar like frappuccinos, energy drinks, candy bars etc.

What to do– Go for foods that are nutrient rich, low in sugar and saturated fat. Power up with foods that contain natural energy boosters like maca root, vitamin B3, ginseng root and carnitine.

Examples: Apple or banana w/ nut butter, chia seed pudding, Hard-boiled egg, honey, green tea, Greek yogurt parfait.

 

Comfort Snack- A snack that fulfills a specific taste, texture or emotion.

  • Satisfy Cravings
  • Late Afternoon/Evening

What NOT to do– Eat a whole batch of brownies or a whole box of pizza (which I’ve done).

What to do– Making a healthy alternative to your favorite dessert or soul food.

Example: Healthy Cookies, Healthy Brownies, Banana Nicecream, Spaghetti Zucchini Macaroni, Cauliflower Pizza.

 

Social Snack- A snack that you is served at a small or large social event.

  • “Let’s Have Fun”
  • Occasion Drive

What NOT to do– Eat if you’re not hungry just because it’s there.

What to do– Be mindful of what you’re eating and focus on portion control.

Example: Measure out how much you are eating and drinking.

 

Now if you’re gonna snack, be sure to snack healthy. Peace Kings & Queens.

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InspireFire Book Club: Think and Grow Rich

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Book Club: Think & Grow Rich

This month we are delving into what the greats call “The Godfather of All Motivational Literature”,  the book Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.  Hill spent over 20 years researching the accomplishments and attributes of 500 of the most successful people of his time. There he found the secrets to success and luckily he put it in a book for generations to read. A powerful book that provides the 13 keys to success:

Desire, Faith, Autosuggestion, Specialized Knowledge, Imagination, Organized Planning, Decision Making, Persistents, The Subconscious Mind, Brain, The Sixth Sense.

Join us this month as we read, reflect and analyze this timeless classic as we push forward to become our own special version of success.

Join InspireFire Book Club and if you would like to support us, you can get the book here.

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Alchemy April – 30 Days to Live the Life You WANT!

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Jump start your life! 30 Days to the life you want. How you can HAVE, BE & DO ANYTHING YOU WANT!

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It’s Alchemy April! Make sure to follow this guide and focus on the daily task! 30 Days to greatness! Here we go!

“The more you use the power WITHIN you, the more power you will draw THROUGH you!”

Ask, Believe, Receive: The creative process of how to get what you desire. Your wish is your command.

The Power of Gratefulness: Be grateful for what you have NOW and  you will get an AMPLIFIED multitude of blessings. When you’re thankful, life will give you more moments to be thankful for.

 “Whatever we think about & thank about, we bring about.” 

The Power of Visualization: The mind can not decipher between reality and imagination. By literally visualizing a detailed description of what it is that you want you are attracting those circumstances into your life at a higher frequency.

The Power of Pen & Paper: Writing down your dreams/goals/plan is the highest form of imprinting those very things into your subconscious mind. Thus, making it easier to put forth actions to manifest your desires.

The Power of Thoughts: You become what you think about most of the time. So choose your thoughts wisely. Where you are NOW is the product of your past thoughts. What are you thinking now that is cultivating an amazing YOU!

The Power of Energy: Everything is energy and YOU ARE AN ENERGY MAGNET! Wherever you put energy is what will flourish.

The Power of Actions: Your actions must align with your goals. Are you taking actions that are contributing to your dreams?

The Power of the Tongue: The Bible says the power of life & death is in the the tongue. So you must ONLY speak good things into your life. Because what you say is nurturing a seed that can become reality.

The Power of Feeling: Feeling is the most powerful frequency into your life. Regardless of what you think, write or say, the feeling that you are emitting is the same feeling you are more likely to receive.

The Power of Giving & Receiving: Give and it will come back to you.  Are you giving , time, peace, love, happiness and money? Whatever you put out comes back to you. We must also be open to receiving. Often times when we are offered something we truly want, we turn it down out of “etiquette”, but in actuality we are blocking our blessings. The very blessing that you already gave out. I am receiving (fill in your desire) now!!!

The Power of LOVE: In everything you do, do it with LOVE. “The greater the love you feel and emit, the greater the power you are harnessing.”

“Decide what you want. Believe you can have it. Believe you deserve it and believe it’s possible
for you. And then close your eyes and every day for several minutes, and visualize having what
you already want, feeling the feelings of already having it. Come out of that and focus on what
you’re grateful for already, and really enjoy it. Then go into your day and release it to the
Universe and trust that the Universe will figure out how to manifest it.”

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