Why Would Anyone Become Catholic - Movie
This movie will come to the Poway Theatre if enough tickets are sold. Order your tickets here.
They need 75 tickets sold to bring it to the theatre. I just bought my 4 tickets.
89% Funded KickStarter Journal Day 25-26
What lesson can I share today? Today's lesson is on getting out of your comfort zone. If you plan on using crowdfunding for your project and you aren't comfortable asking for help especially monetary help then prepare to be uncomfortable.
It was my hope that one quick email would be sufficient to get enough backing for my project. That was wishful thinking. No, In order to have gotten this far I sent out a newsletter every week. I mentioned it every chance I got at social gatherings. I had numerous one on one meetings with friends and family and I sent out friendly reminders via text especially now that the deadline is approaching.
Now I hope I wasn't a pest. But what I learned in my journey is that "A person's success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have." - Tim Ferriss
So prepare to be uncomfortable because that's where growth occurs.
To a Life Beyond Ordinary!
Orlando Javien Jr., The Man of Many Hats
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What's Your Noise?
Good morning a welcome back to The Javien Chronicles! Today I have a question for you. A question to ponder and a question to share if you would like. My question for you today is: Are you living a life beyond ordinary, or are you just existing ("same thing, different day" mentality)?
In the beginning when God created man He said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth." So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
If we are to believe God at His word then should we not strive to live in His image. In way that magnifies His greatness. I believe most people choose mediocrity because they are too distracted to see any other way.
One of the latest crazes that is fueling this mindset is the game Pokemon Go. I mean it seems innocent enough. It does get the kids out of the house and walking and interacting with others. However, the problem is most kids and adults who play the game aren't paying attention to their surroundings. That's why the news headlines are plastered with Pokemon Go accidents. The sign below makes you think. Really! Does one really need to be reminded that distracted driving is dangerous.
Pokemon Go is just one of noises preventing many from living in God's image. Do you know what distracts you? If you are a stay-at-home mom, it may be keeping the house in order or driving the kids to all their activities. If you are a teen, it may be your cell phone, social media, or video games. If you love watching or playing sports, that may be what hinders you.
Some noises are louder than others, like an addiction to substances or pornography, while others may not be as loud but innappropriate in certain scenarios.
Take a look at a drum beat. If and when it is played within the context of a parade or concert, it is regarded as music. However, when it is played while someone is sleeping, the beating of a drum is without a doubt, noise.
In my upcoming book I share the noises in my life in hopes that others may recognize the noises in theirs. God speaks in a still small voice. If we neglect to lower the volume how can we ever expect to hear Him.
To a life beyond ordinary!
Orlando Javien Jr., The Man of Many Hats
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