Vincent R Orlando

Throughout 2010, I made a conscious effort to take responsibility for everything that: happened (past); is happening (present); and will happen (future) in my life.  When I got positive results, I was working with God – moving toward the reasons He created me.  When I tried to take lone control, well, you can imagine the results.  I found that if I did not accept responsibility and blamed others, that I could not move forward.  Furthermore, when I work on what I want versus what God wants for me, I have the tendency of really screwing things up.

I also made a valiant attempt to stop judging people (and/or events) based on my own set of rules, opinions, things I find objectionable, and things that make me anxious.  My perceptions are linked to my past derived from people and events that influenced me and molded my character.  In order to build good relationships, I had to stop seeing myself in others (whether consciously or subconsciously) and see them for who and what they are – without judgment.  As I stated before, I listen to my gut instinct but, I now try to take my feelings out of the equation, and make observations on their actions.  I used to get a series of CD’s from an old mentor – Richard Flint.  One of his best quotes: “Behavior Never Lies!”  This is why I take notice to what someone does versus what they say.  When I observe, I can distinguish between truth, lies, and errors in judgments.

Who do you know that “walks the walk and talks the talk?”  If I knew these people, I would be constantly asking them questions, especially if they were the kind of person that I was striving to be.  I do not mean comparing what they have to what I have.  I am talking about how they nurture their mind, body, spirit, and relationships.

Tell me about the influential people in your life.  I am building a “community of influence” and would like to promote people that have a positive influence in society.  Send emails to: Vinny@VincentROrlando.com.  I will conduct interviews with you and the person you tell me about and possibly broadcast the talk on a new Internet Radio program I am thinking of starting 1Q2011.

Be Blessed!

It’s the seventh game of the World Series.  Your team is down 3-0 in the bottom of the ninth inning, two outs.  The bases are loaded.  You’re up at the plate, a 3-2 (full) count.  Here’s the whined-up, and the pitch: it’s a deep fly ball to center field.  It’s going, Going, GOING – HOLY COW it’s…

 (Meatloaf, “Paradise by the Dashboard Lights”)

“Stop right there

I want to know right now

Before we go any further

Do you…”

 Remember the fantasy while playing – heck even thinking about baseball?  More important, do you remember the excitement, the energy, the passion that stirred up in your whole entire body?  Did it happen just by reading the first paragraph to this story?

 Now, how great would life be if you felt like that every minute of every day?  Don’t you deserve that?  So, I challenge you – every day: To wake up and live every moment with the drive you just felt.  Put the passion back into your life.  It’s your choice!  Take control of your life by invoking thoughts that trigger positive emotions.

 Be Blessed!