Mover, Shaker, or Procrastinator

In life there are three kinds of people…MOVERS, SHAKERS, & PROCRASTINATORS

The Movers

The “movers” are those that dive in and help crank out the work. They are result oriented and like immediate gratification. The “movers” can work circles around all others and typically enjoy getting their hands dirty. A “mover” typically walks fast and completes assignments on time or ahead of schedule.

The Shakers

The “shakers” are those that walk in and make an announcement about what needs to be done. They typically motivate others to get busy and do a great job of delegating work to others. They often pitch an idea, sign you up to carry it out and then step back and watch it all happen. A “shaker” typically talk fast and  conducts business verbally.

The Procrastinators

The “procrastinators” are those who know what needs to be done and may acknowledge it verbally but does not take action. They typically think or say to themselves they will do it later but usually talk themselves out of doing anything all together. They have minimal to no motivation and seldom if ever follow through. A “procrastinator” walks and moves slowly, talks slowly, and is typically seated and often announces “I’m gonna” or “I’m fixin too”.

Movers, Shakers, and Procrastinators are found in the home, the work place, on the job, and even in the church and often each are intolerant of the other.

  • The “mover” doesn’t want the “shaker” to tell them what to do and they certainly don’t want the “procrastinator” to sit and watch them work.
  • The “shaker” gets frustrated when the “mover” makes things happen before they are even able to delegate the task to them and to delegate to a “procrastinator” is even more frustrating because they know typically the work won’t get done.
  • The “procrastinator” does not enjoy being around the “mover” or “shaker” because it means work or being told they should participate in work.

The word work appears occurs 420 times in 380 verses in the KJV. God gives instructions on how to be a “mover’ and a “shaker”. He put more emphasis on work than rest.

Even God worked for seven days prior to resting. And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. Genesis 2:2

And…He tells us to do the same. Six days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou shalt rest: in earing time and in harvest thou shalt rest. Exodus 34:21

Hmmm…I better get moving! It’s time to go to work!!!

Love Lee ♥

OCD…Absolutely!!!

One thing I learned in my years of bedside nursing was…Nurses Don’t Diagnose! Only a physician has the credentials to diagnose and treat. Even a nurse practitioner must practice under the supervision of a physician. Often I knew exactly what was wrong with a patient but never used the diagnosis but instead objective and subjective data to describe the patient’s condition.

For example: Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) was described as fluid overload as evidenced by jugular vein distension. , shortness of breath, S3 heart sounds, crackles in the lung bases, and 2+ pitting peripheral edema…It would be so much easier if we could just call the physician and say…”Your patient has CHF”.

I find it interesting  society uses labels to describe  people when they feel they have someone figured out. We are quick to slap a diagnosis or an acronym on when describing their behavior or personality.

I have been the recipient of one such label in my adult years…OCD (Obsesive Compulsive Disorder). Wahahahah….if they only knew!!!

I AM OCD…Organized, Creative, & Dedicated

Organized

Yes, I absolutely love order… I take after my Father! He created the world in an organized and purposeful manner. Think about…It wouldn’t make much sense if He created the fish before He created the ocean. Applying logic to thought processes and actions is not rocket science! To be organized is key for effeciancy…so rather than spending my time digging through piles of papers on my desk or digging in a closet for something…I choose to walk in put my hand on what I am looking for and crank out my work so I can play!

Creative

I sooo dislike doing the same things over and over again!!! I recognize routine is an essential component of life however…I love change, the unexpected, and the spontaneous things about my life. Now there is absolutely NOTHING compulsive about that!!! My Father loved to create too! For goodness sakes…He created the heavens and the earth…He created you and me AND He said “it is good”!!! Creativity is one of my greatest gifts! Unfortunately it doesn’t pay well sooo…I moved to a science based field which yielded a better income.

Dedicated

Now here is the piece that pulls it all together…I am so dedicated to living my life in such a manner that all that I do, all that I say, and all that am is to bring glory and honor to my Father in Heaven!  To give less than my absolute best would be a dishonor to Him! Do I get it right all the time…NO! Does that give me permission to give up…NO!!! I am dedicated to a Biblical Work Ethic

My whole existence is to bring Glory and Honor to Him!!!

Am I OCD?

Organized, Creative, and Dedicated…You Bet I am !!!

Love Lee ♥ 

 

What’s in Your Glass Today?

I received this message in an email a couple of days ago and immediately requested permission to share it…

“A young lady confidently walked around the room while leading and explaining stress management to an audience; with a raised glass of water, and everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, ‘half empty or half full?’….. she fooled them all… “How heavy is this glass of water?”, she inquired with a smile.

Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz.

She replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you’ll have to call an ambulance. In each case it’s the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.” She continued, “and that’s the way it is with stress. If we carry our
burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won’t be able to carry on.”

“As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we’re refreshed, we can carry on with the burden – holding stress longer and better each time practiced. So, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don’t carry them through the evening and into the night… pick them up tomorrow.”

My friend added ******”But, I would have to add to this message – why even pick them up tomorrow? Give them to the Lord!”. She is sooo right!!!

I would say why not just empty the contents out completely…Pour out your burdens to Jesus!!!

Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Psalms 55:22

What’s in Your Glass Today?

Love Lee ♥

How Much Are You Willing to Pay

No one ever said it would be easy to be a follower of Christ…In-fact the price one must pay is quite expensive.

He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23)

To pursue a life with Jesus can be a huge challenge, especially when it is our nature to make everything personal and centered around our needs and desires. We are a selfish people with most of our decisions based on what works or is best for us. Often we do not even consider how our decision will affect others. In-fact many of us have never denied ourselves of much in life; if we want it we pursue it at all cost.

How awesome would it be if we pursued Jesus with that same passion? To say I will follow Jesus no matter what the cost…Popularity, Acceptance, Employment, Possessions, and/or Relationships…

Think about it…Jesus didn’t say follow me if it is popular with the world or accepted by our  friends…Nope, he said we must put aside our selfish desires, personal preferences, and expectation of others and pursue Him.

So I ask, are you willing…

  1. Stop making everything about you?
  2. Lay aside your plans and dreams?
  3. Stop what you are doing at any moment?
  4. Allow Him to be in control of your life? 
  5. Put others first? 

Are You Willing To Deny Yourself and Pay the Price to Be a Follower of Jesus…

Love Lee ♥

Can’t Touch This

Today I had cause to think about Job and all that satan put on him in effort to get him to curse God. But what I find interesting…

Before Satan was allowed to touch Job, he had to have permission from God.

“Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land. But stretch out your hand and strike everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face.” The LORD said to Satan, “Very well, then, everything he has is in your hands, but on the man himself do not lay a finger.” Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. Job 1:10-12

Now how cool is that??? Satan had to approach God and request permission to tempt a child of God…WOW!!!

I take great comfort in knowing I am the King’s kid and absolutely nothing or nobody can touch me without God’s permission!

So, you ask why would God give Satan permission to tempt us…

Because, our Father knows us…We are His and He believes in us!!! We are allowed to go through the test because He knows we will pass! Bottom line God knows us better than we know ourselves!

       When We Say….                           He Says

  • “I can’t go on”                   “I am Your Sustainer”
  • “I am thirsty”                  “I am The Living Water”
  • “I am scared”                  “I am Your Protector”
  • “I am hungry”                 “I am The Bread of Life”
  • “I am lost”                        “I am The Way”
  • “I don’t have enough      “I am Your Provider”
  • “I’m not”                          “I AM”

He knows us, He loves us, He has a hedge of protection about us and Satan does not cross that hedge unless given permission by your Father! Most importantly…God told Satan “but on the man himself do not lay a finger” and he…

Can’t Touch This!!!

Love Lee ♥

Hoop Hoop Hurray She Made It!

New to basketball with approximately three hours of practice under her belt,  Cheyenne gets a chance to score…

Cheyenne #22 does an outstanding job at defense but also does a great job at offense in this game. In-fact she received an award for outstanding offense.

Way to Go Cheyenne!!!

 

It is so fun to watch not only my only granddaughter celebrate her successes, it is also fun to watch my kiddo enjoy being a Mommy… which is Brandi’s greatest joy!!! I so grateful Brandi ensures Cheyenne is involved in positive and uplifting activities while maintaining a healthy balance…

 God, Family, Friends and Activities

Hoop Hoop Hurray…

Love Lee ♥

Whatcha Thinking About Cont…

In  a recent post Whatcha Thinking About I discussed the physical and psychological benefits of quieting the chatter from a spiritual perspective. This morning I received a link from my husband’s uncle which discusses the subject matter from a scientific perspective.

Because I am an Registered Nurse with a degree in science, I found the article fascinating so I am passing it forward.



Mindfulness meditation training changes brain structure in eight weeks

ScienceDaily (2011-01-21) — Participating in an 8-week mindfulness meditation program appears to make measurable changes in brain regions associated with memory, sense of self, empathy and stress. A new study is the first to document meditation-produced changes over time in the brain’s grey matter. … > read full article

Thanks Uncle Russell

Love Lee ♥

The People’s Choice Award

It is my honor to introduce  the most talented artists I know…My Brother

Daniel Kimbrough

Daniel Kimbrough is a self-taught artist and musician who is well-known for his affiliation with The world-renowned museum The Menil Collection. As a surrealist Mr.Kimbrough’s work was represented by The Menil Collection for 10 years making him the longest local artist in Houston represented by The Menil. He was named artist of the year by the collection in 2008. He currently resides in Houston,Texas where he cohabitates with his black cat Vladimer and his turantula Sircy.

I love what my sister wrote, “When I was a little girl, I’d sit beside him & as I’d watch him create things with his hands, I’d be thinking, “My brother is such an awesome artist, he’s going to be a famous designer”. Daniel Kimbrough is the epitome of creative art design. He IS a winner!” Cheryl Fairbank

Trish Bergerson writes, “WOW amazing…a true artist that is for sure”

Great talent deserves endless attention. This is his chance at $10,000 in grants, international publicity and a feature exhibition in Scope Art Show in NYC
 

“The People’s Choice Award”

 Every Vote Counts to help Daniel obtain this coveted award.

 

 

I invite you join me in visiting this link daily to view and vote for Daniel’s art.  

Click Here To Vote

To see more of Daniels art and even purchase a copy for yourself visit  Daniel’s Website

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Love Lee ♥

  • $2,000 cash grant
  • An online feature bringing international exposure
  • Be All You Can Be

    How many times have you heard…someone refer to another by their appearance?

    • She’s smoking hot
    • She has such a pretty face
    • Her hair is always perfect
    • He’s built
    • He’s got those bedroom eyes

    You know…you’ve heard them all.

    I know you have seen or been on a conference call where they put the picture of the person speaking up on the screen so everyone will have a face to go with the voice.

    Today, I was face on the screen…I was the guest speaker delivering information to a group of salesmen.

    The phone rang and the hotel manager on the other end of the line introduced himself and said, “I am going to patch you into the conference now”.  I then heard a woman introducing me.

    We immediately went into the subject matter and spoke to the group for about 15 minutes followed by a question answer session. Then to my surprise the audience applauded…

    Oh My Gosh…I realized it was a conference room FULL of people…It was at that moment I realized putting my picture up on a screen in no way gave those people a clue who I was and I was reminded we are sooo much more than our appearance!

    It is my voice, my knowledge, passion, enthusiasm, and excitement…Not just my appearance that defines me!

    Now don’t get me wrong…anyone who knows me also knows I must be really ill if I have not applied my makeup or fixed my hair for the day. I am a firm believer in being the best me I can be at all times…

    Do I do that for others?

    NOPE! It is all for me…I love routine but I also love spontaneity so I kill two birds with one stone.

    1. Routine: I have the same regimen every morning…
    2. spontaneity: I’m always dressed and ready for any fun that might come my way!!!

    While I may have been a face on the screen today…I am sooo much more. For that God gets all the glory cause He don’t make no junk!!!

    My Father created me in His image…He loves me and is crazy for me!

    Pssssst….

    He feels the same for you!!!

    My sweet friend…

    Be All You Can Be…FOR HIM!!!

    Love Lee ♥

    Whatcha Thinking About

    My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart [shall be] of understanding. Psalms 49:3

    Meditation…what exactly is meditation?

    The dictionary defines it as  “A devotional exercise of or leading to contemplation”.

    The use of Meditation for healing is not new. Meditative techniques are the product of diverse cultures and people around the world. It has been rooted in the traditions of the world’s great religions. In fact, practically all religious groups practice meditation in one form or another. The value of Meditation to alleviate suffering and promote healing has been known and practiced for thousands of years.

    The author of Holistic-online.com does a fabulous job of defining the benefits of meditation.

    Physical Benefits

    • Deep rest-as measured by decreased metabolic rate, lower heart rate, and reduced work load of the heart.
    • Lowered levels of cortisol and lactate-two chemicals associated with stress.
    • Reduction of free radicals- unstable oxygen molecules that can cause tissue damage. They are now thought to be a major factor in aging and in many diseases.
    • Decreased high blood pressure.
    • Higher skin resistance. Low skin resistance is correlated with higher stress and anxiety levels.
    • Drop in cholesterol levels. High cholesterol is associated with cardiovascular disease.
    • Improved flow of air to the lungs resulting in easier breathing. This has been very helpful to asthma patients.
    • Younger biological age. On standard measures of aging, long-term Transcendental Meditation (TM) practitioners (more than five years) measured 12 years younger than their chronological age.
    • Higher levels of DHEAS in the elderly. An additional sign of youthfulness through Transcendental Meditation (TM); lower levels of DHEAS are associated with aging.

    Psychological Benefits

    • Increased brain wave coherence. Harmony of brain wave activity in different parts of the brain is associated with greater creativity, improved moral reasoning, and higher IQ.
    • Decreased anxiety.
    • Decreased depression.
    • Decreased irritability and moodiness.
    • Improved learning ability and memory.
    • Increased self-actualization.
    • Increased feelings of vitality and rejuvenation.
    • Increased happiness.
    • Increased emotional stability.

    In order to meditate it is essential to shut down the mental “chatter”. Turn off the inner critic, negative thinking and brain chaos and instead allow your mind to quiet and meditate or reflect on God, His mercy, grace, and love. Allow the world around you to disappear for a few moments and totally reflect on Him. Once your mind is stayed on Him the wisdom will flow…

    Think about it…doesn’t junk and negativity flow from our mouths when our minds are not on God?

    So if you’re not thinking about Him…

    Whatcha thinking about?

    Love Lee