Motivational Minutes

The Motivational Minute is a vehicle of encouragement and inspiration captured in singular minute segments.  Heard on Radio Every Sunday Night on CHRI 99.1 fm or CHRI.CA in Ottawa Canada and on the World Wide Web across North America and the World.

Every Sunday Night Johnny Blanks can be heard live delivering his own unique brand of motivational nuggets in the "Motivational Minute".

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Motivational Minute


LET GO TO GROW!

It is true that so many of us miss our true blessings in life because we never let go of those moments in our past which emotionally have affected us.

Whatever those dark or disappointing experiences were.......it's time to remind yourself.......You've Survived!!!!

So now embrace your past as the blueprint to your success. You no longer have to punish yourself...regain your strength.  You will have moments when you are reminded about those let downs when you did the wrong thing, or said the wrong thing or any time you felt you let yourself or others down

Now is the time to place it in the archives of your life to......Know The Difference....Open the door to a new you and throw away the key.  Take those dark days of your past and bring them into the light so you can see how great you shine.

When you LET GO TO GROW your destiny awaits your arrival.


YOU ARE WHAT YOU MOST DESIRE!!

Have you ever had those moments when you have positive thoughts about yourself on what you want to do in life, yet your reality doesn't match up?

This means that you are not in sync with your universe.  The universe I am talking about is your personal world. The one you exist in through your thoughts and actions, your compassion...

They all play an important part in the make-up of your destiny.  To be in sync you must allow the give and take process to begin with you; your personal world is designed to give you the abundance of your desires......but you also have to let go of things in the process...We all can let go of different things to get in sync.....not material possessions.....but ways that are not so good.....having jealousies, bad thoughts of others, etc.  These are habits you pick up in life, but you must let go of them now!  Become all you wish to be!  Do more than just enough!  You  deserve more!  Remember you are what you most desire!   So desire the best of you to SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT!!


BE THE WINNER OVER SUBSTANCES

This week of our 3 part series for the youth is being the winner over substances.  The passing of so many young artist  because of drugs has remind us as parents how some kids can get hooked on substances.

It's not hard to believe that before anyone takes drugs, there life was more happier than after drugs.  Battles with addictions can begin early as a cry for attention and lead into heavier problems, dealing with insecurities as the problem continues to grow.

That is why it is so important when you're young to understand the power you have to avoid self-destruction. Stop feeling sorry for yourself when things go wrong..That way you will not put your guard down to  think drugs and alcohol will fix it (they will not).   You have a wonderful life ahead of you no matter what your circumstances are. Tell yourself that you will win over substances.... In all walks of life and religions, people deal with temptation...so you must be ready to protect your temple from self-destruction and be the winner over substances!


RUN YOUR RACE TO SUCCESS

Are you ready?....get set!...go!    Now In order for you to win your race, you must understand the breakdown...

On your mark...........means you must prepare yourself for success. Go back to school....one class at a time if you must.....step up and challenge yourself... But be realistic about your goal setting.  Get set - means when you have done the necessary things to move forward, You are setting yourself up for your victory lap....don't jump the gun and try to do more than you can. Life may place you in the penalty box.  That's called “Setback”!    Be patient with yourself to see progress.

Now....Go!   This means just that!  No time to sit around.....it is now time to be about it...run, run, run your race....and as you pass others....know that you are closer to your victory lap.  You can do it!  I  know you can.....so run your race to success.


THINGS ARE GOING TO GET BETTER

Remember the time when you felt like you were just moments away from accomplishing something?   Then all of a sudden something happens that throws you two steps back? Those moments happen when you are ready for the breakthrough... Now it's time to add a new ingredient to your plan.....It requires you to "pay attention" so you can know what you need to change.  Don't get discouraged when this occurs because it is part of your test for readiness to the next level.

The key phrase to remember is ...This Too Shall Pass....it may not feel good or look good at the moment.....but in your life you possibly can  remember other times you thought something would never end.. Feel it......reflect on it....then move forward with a new plan of action. Complete what you started.....keep a positive attitude while you wait out the tide of change.

If this is the most challenging time of your life.....just remember....things ARE going to get better!


IT'S TIME FOR YOUR GREATNESS
No matter where you go or what you do there is something that will travel with you always.. That is your greatness ,that's right....you were put here to release your greatness on the world....Many of us have chosen the easy path by doing just enough ..those days are gone...

Just look around you and you will see most people struggling to make ends meet....while there is a constant nudge inside of them for change..you must allow your blessings and gifts to shine thru....It is part of your destiny to shine. Tell yourself....it is time for my greatness to shine....do what you can to set yourself on the path to your greatness....even if you feel like you are starting over....know the advantages you have gained from your experiences.  So let this become the greatest time of your life.  Now it is time y  No
advantages you have because of your experience gained..so let this become the greatest time of your life....when you get out of YOUR way.


HOW TO GAIN THE POWER FROM YOUR COMMITMENTS (FOR THE YOUTH)

Did you know that when you were born you were given a fantastic gift.....that gift was the power of commitment......as a baby you had the commitment to crawl.... to walk.... to talk...and learn to read what happens as you get older you become complacent in your drive and forget the power behind your commitments. I want you fuel your engines today by being more committed to everything you do.....start real simple today by:

1.Make a commitment to read more while on break to strengthen your knowledge and your awareness
2.Write down things that you want to accomplithisxt school year....and stick to them..... Because it's time to go back to school right now.

Make a daily to do list and do the things that you say you plan to do as you begin to commit yourself to all the things you do.....watch and see your destiny greet you..... with open arms.


DON'T JUST SAY IT....DO IT

Does this sound familiar....I'll start my diet tomorrow.... I am going back to school....or I will call them next week.  Still when all  is said.....sometimes....none of these things are done.  It is no surprise that when we look at  our lives we w   as people hold ourselves back from change....the lesson we learn is we must discipline ourselves to do what we say.....

We know better than others what we have put off doing....and when you follow the guideline and do what we say.....we feel a sense of accomplishment that inspires newness in our lives we all fall short in this area of life.....what we must  do is make an honest list of the things that we know  we continue to put off.....even as i speak....i am making my list...... Don't be surprised if in your list you will find a pot of gold waiting for you if you do what you say you will do.

So take the stand to no longer procrastinate.  You’re only doing it to yourself.  Step into the greatest and most rewarding period of your life.....when you no longer just say it.....you are now doing it.