The R.E.A.C.H. Program

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Respecting Time

So many people do not respect time. Ask yourself, “What does time mean to you?” How do you process time, not only for yourself but for others? 

There are 4 different ways to apply time: 

Work

Social

Personal

Home

First, let’s deal with Work. You get hired. Your boss gives you a time to start and end the day and a job description of what is expected. It is very detailed – not iffy, not maybe, not more or less – but very specific.

You are expected to honor and respect these requirements so that the boss does not resent giving you a paycheck. However, when the request are not honored, your boss will resent giving you a paycheck.

Social – When we are involved with social events there is a time element (when it starts, ends, etc) as well as the theme of the event, the price of the event, the  behavior of the event, and, most importantly, the commitment to the event. 

For example, if one is bringing food, or a prize, a commitment is made. Should one forget or not bring the items, then everyone is let down and disappointed. Also, you take away someone else’s opportunity to participate. They could have done what you failed to do.

Personal - When one makes a commitment of being together and, at the last minute, cancels because something or someone else better came up; there’s no respect for the person with whom you made the first commitment. They are left in a wake of disappointment and resentment.

Home – This hurts the most, when we constantly break our word, our commitment to our partner, to our children, to our family. When we plan an outing (dinner, movie, vacation, etc) and do not keep our word, do not show up, or act like the commitment was never made, again we disappoint and create resentment. 

The offender will say, “I’ll make it up to you.” However, especially when this is repeated, the pain is so deep that it cannot be fixed.

This is what is meant by ’not respecting time’. When you say - when you will do something, what you will do, how you will do it – and you do not keep your word, you are disrespecting the person(s) involved.

You are not recognizing the pain you are inflicting upon the other person, for instance, your boss, community, friends, and, most importantly, family.

Personal commitment – When you act disrespectfully to others, look inside and ask yourself, “Why do I continually commit this horrendous act?” “How would I feel if this was done to me?”

Realize eventually you will not be believed. You will want to make plans with the same people. They will say, “ No thank you!”

You will scratch your head and ask, “Why? I don’t understand why they are acting this way. What did I do?” You will see yourself as the victim, and not the instigator.

To change your ways, take a sheet of paper and write down, “These are the changes I need to make,”  Write, “What can I do better?”

RESPECT TIME * KEEP YOUR WORD  *  WRITE IT DOWN

By following these simple rules, you will show your respect and, in turn, be respected. 

Write down all the details of any commitment you make with anyone (date, time, where, etc). A calendar is a handy way to keep track of your commitments and avoid over booking your time.

Try this out. Please let us know how this is working for you. Let us know what changes happened in your life using this method.

"I believe therefore I know I will see." Susan Levy

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Visualizations

We all have dreams of things we want to happen in our lives. We may be looking for love, financial security, or better relationships with family and friends, even in the workplace.  

So, how do we go about making it happen? Start by writing a list of your needs. The most important one you address first.

First, write down in detail exactly what you need. After that is done, put it into prayer form, “Thank You Father for: insert your need as you wrote it here”. Your prayer is said once. Then you give your prayer to God.

Second step, visualize your need in great detail. The visualization is done 3 times a day, adding more details each time.

Here’s an example, many people want love in their lives.  

The Prayer  “Thank You Father for bringing someone into my life who is kind, honest, loving, financially secure in their own right, and, very importantly, spiritual.” Additionally, “Thank You Father for helping me be open and receptive to the person you send me.”  Then give the prayers to God.

The Visualization  The second part is to visualize the relationship and the person entering your life. Together you are going to a movie, going to the beach to people watch, eating together, dancing, hugging, laughing, kissing, taking walks, and doing other activities considered a fun date. Each time you visualize, add another detail. This way you are bringing forth a loving relationship in your life.

Use the same technique for each of your needs, one at a time.

   List your needs, putting the most important first.

   Write your prayer, say it, and give it to God.  If you say it again,                   you have  taken it back. No taking it back!

   Visualize in great detail.

Give it a try and let us know how it worked out for you.

“I believe therefore I know I will see.” Susan Levy

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Wasted Fear

While we are experiencing fear, it may not be directly from what is happening in our lives. A painful situation which someone we love is suffering now could be the source of our distress.

 For example, in 2017, I was diagnosed with lymph node cancer. Many who know and love me panicked. All that fear was wasted. Two days before Mother’s day my PET scan showed I am cancer free!

The main point I am making is, have faith that God will heal you. Prayers work! Ask as many people as you know as well as those you don’t to put in a prayer for whatever you need. The more prayers in place the better e chance for “it” to happen. This demonstrates, “With prayer all things are possible.”    “I believe therefore I know I will see.”

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Removing Anger

Whenever you are angry that emotion is controlling you. You are not being open to what a person is trying to say. Your hearing becomes impaired; you only hear what you assume what would be said. 

For example, your friend is trying to give you a compliment. Because you have low self-esteem, you are assuming that you are being criticized. Your reaction is negative before anything is said. 

This is why anger controls the way you live your life. Consequently, to what you rent space in your mind, negative or positive, is what you will attract your way.