Showing posts with label Inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Inspiration. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Deepening the Reaping...


My thoughts...

Today I am flying back home from a well needed vacation. But from the looks of my posts, I’ve been on vacation from uploading new material. With this break, I’ve changed in many aspects {emotionally, spiritually, financially, in education, and personal relationships}. Today marks the beginning of a new beginning…

In reflection on Miami Beach, a revelation hit me… Like it was a real feeling of “Aha!” I still have a mental bruise from the hammer of truth that slammed me two days ago. Lately, I have been trying to figure out who, what, when, where, why, and how all these changes could be coming into my life at one time. The revelation was that I am in a place of receiving what seeds I’ve planted. I’m sure all of us have heard some reference to the biblical reference, “You reap what you sow.” This is real… To be transparent, I have done a lot of selfish and inconsiderate things towards others, based on the fact that my needs were to be priority in all situations. I have lost good friends and ruined relationships with family, friends, and loved ones because of selfish notions. I would like to take this portion to apologize to those who I have hurt and/or shunned away.

With that being said, I have to recognize that because of past actions, there will be consequences. The feelings of “change” (not to be taken lightly) are in direct effect of the seeds I’ve planted. So I am taking a stance to say that now is the time for me to deepen my reaping. I am now responsible to plant positive seeds into others lives in hopes that one day my actions will be received back to me. To be more specific, I will not take others for granted and what they mean to me simply because, it doesn’t feel great being the one who isn’t appreciated. In noticing this un-appreciation, I could only reflect on how I had given similar indications that I did not value those previously in my life. Now realizing the feelings associated on this side of the receiving end, I want to never put anyone else in that feeling.

By deepening my potential reaping, I know that I will have to plant positive seeds, and not become jaded because the soil in others’ garden isn’t being tended. I have high hopes that when it is my turn to receive again, I can value and take full advantage of those who will plant seeds in good ground. So that’s what I’ll be working on… Creating good ground to nurture what will be.

Written by a change agent,

Sean Lamar 

Thursday, March 3, 2011

A Call To Men...

Pass the Plate!
This is a new section of The Dunlap Digest. Envision a family dinner with about 25 family members talking, eating, and enjoying each other’s company. But in the midst of the entire buzz you want more of macaroni & cheese (Yes, I am internally FAT), so you have to scream to the person at the end of the table, “PASS THE PLATE!”

March is the National Women’s Month. Growing up with 3 sisters, The Dunlap Digest had to make mention of the importance of women to our society. The Dunlap Digest is now giving you a taste of a plate of motivation and inspiration for both Men & Women. 




Dig In
I ran across a motivational speech from TED. The speaker Tony Porter sheds light on how placing expectations on young boys growth and development can limit both men and women in adulthood. I have never thought of the expectations in this way. Tony gives examples of how he allows his daughter to cry when there is a problem, but expects his son to act like a man and put his tears away. By not allowing his son to cope and express his feelings, the young boy now has to act within a “man box”. Another example is the roles that women are placed into such as cooking, cleaning, and being weak. With these expectations, Tony explains that women are in turn limited and become objects with less value. His views point to men abusing and mistreating women mentally or physically.

This speech is very inspirational. It has allowed me to see how children are shaped into adults. The different ways we grow up makes us distinct in our adulthood. I want to invoke you to look back on different expectations that have been placed on you since childhood and how those expectations formed your adult views.


I’d like to hear from the Women, Men, Parents, and Children:

What did you think of the speech?

What are some expectations you have from childhood?

What are your thoughts on the “man box”?

Do you see this speech as inspirational?


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