Eagle vs Chicken Mentality-Which Do You Have?

Eagle Mentality vs Chicken Mentality-Which do you have?

Have you’ve ever encountered a person with enormous potential to produce greatness? As a Life Guidance Mentor, I encounter this frequently. Recently, I’ve come to realize; some people have eagle potential, but a chicken mind. They are well equipped to reach maximum levels of success, but they have determined within themselves to stay in a safe place of comfort. It’s like they are playing a game of hide and seek. Greatness keeps looking for them, but they hide. They hide behind fake pretentious business “Oh I’ll be out of town”, or “I don’t have enough time”, or “Next time I will”, or “Only if I had…” Their mentality keeps them in the chicken coop; a mentality of excuses to remain scratching in the dirt; to remain in mediocrity.

The eagle mentality soars high going beyond the call of duty. It does not believe in impossibilities. It defies all reason and logic; taking bold risks without the fear of failure. The eagle realizes if it begins to dive all it has to do is open its wings and it will fly. Eliminating all blocks to success and willing to go through any test. The eagle refuses to remain on the ground because it sets its aim among the clouds. Each and everyday the eagle intentionally says, “I will be amongst the clouds”. –Speaking Above Mediocrity™

The eagle befriended the chicken. He saw the chicken’s potential. He desperately wanted the chicken to fly. The eagle did not understand the mentality of a chicken. What’s interesting about the chicken; he cheered the eagle on to fly and even desired to fly himself, but he was afraid to try. The eagle would encourage the chicken to fly and at times even visited him in his chicken’s coop. Then one day the eagle had to part ways with the chicken. The altitude and places that the eagle dared to venture, unfortunately the chicken’s mentality kept the chicken in the coop with other like minded individuals. “Birds of a feather flock together.” Watch the company you keep. [coop- a place of mediocrity]

The eagle was somewhat sad for the chicken. However, having an eagle’s mentality is to know when to let those who chooses to remain in a state of bareness; go. An eagle, because of their mind at times has to fly solo. Greatness will take you to places where others dare or not permitted to go. Allow your thoughts to take you to heights of greatness.

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Latrina "SAM" Johnson

Article: Eagle Mentality vs Chicken Mentality –Which Do You Have?
By: Latrina Johnson
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The Quest Begins As Soon As You Ask The Question; “Why was I created?”

The Quest Begins As Soon As You Ask The Question; “Why was I created?”

It’s humans’ fundamental nature to seek out the reasoning for his/her existence. When we as humans compose a creation; the creation fully understand its existence and operate accordingly. Example: a bathtub is created for humans to bathe. One may decide to use the bathtub to wash clothes however, it was created for the means to allow humans to clean themselves.

In other words, the creation can serve in other capacities other than the reason it was created, but ultimately it was created for a specific reason. Another example: a chair is created for the sitting of a human, but one can place a stack of books on it, or even stand on the chair, but it was created for a human to sit on it.

You may be operating in other capacities other than which you were created specifically to carry out. Humans are spiritual beings connected to our Spiritual Creator. We have an innate sense of knowing when we’re not operating in the purpose in which we were created. Our spirit man will begin to nudge our physical man to get connected to our Creator and dispel the mystery of our being. Generally the quest begins the as soon as you ask the question, “Why was I created?”

You were created by a divine God that has a specific plan for your life. Your presence on earth is not an accident. Those gifts, talents, and unique qualities that you possess are needed. Go ahead ask the question so your quest can begin.

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Latrina "SAM" Johnson

Article: The Quest Begins As Soon As You Ask The Question; “Why was I created?”
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I Have Been Rejected But That Does Not Stop My Destiny

I Have Been Rejected But That Does Not Stop My Destiny!

Reject (n) the person or thing set aside as inferior in quality.[define.com]

There have been some networks I’ve tried to establish that failed. They failed because they/the networks perceived me as inferior in quality.

As I think on the above statement I am reminded of the time in which I decided to take swimming lessons as an adult.

Here’s an excerpt from my book, ‘Change Your Life by Changing Your Mind’- “The male instructor welcomed all of the returning students. I was shocked! I didn’t do enough research. This class was a continuum session from the previous summer. Please do adequate research! I was totally taken off guard and embarrassed. The instructor and the class began doing warm-up exercises in the pool that I was not capable of doing. The female instructor took me by the hand and led me to the three feet end of the pool. Actually, it was a different pool all together. She asked what my level of experience was and I said, “Bathtub.” You have to be honest with yourself as well as others in order to grow or go to the next level. If God sends someone to assist you along your journey they will need to know exactly what type of assistance you need. This is a time when you are embarking on a journey and taking the necessary steps to equip yourself for what lies ahead. She began by teaching me how to hold my breath beneath the water. Every time the water touched my chin, I felt as if I were drowning. I would begin to panic. I would frantically gasp for air. The instructor would calmly say just stand up and I would have to remind myself, “Oh yeah it’s only three feet of water.”

There will be times obstacles that you are facing will seem like mountains but they are hills. Just stand up. Don’t allow the obstacle to overpower you. Remember you have in your ability to subdue and reign. Just stand up. Stand in the power within you. The entire first day I spent time only with the female instructor; separated from the rest of the class. I felt humiliated. At the end of the session the female instructor and I joined the other instructor and students. The class was then dismissed. As I was walking to my car I was hoping the other students didn’t happen to notice they were more advanced than myself, then all of a sudden I began to vomit. I mean everywhere. The entire class made a complete circle around me and watched me vomit. I wanted to just vanish at that very moment. They all showed genuine concern making sure I was ok and asking would I be able to drive myself home. I wallowed in the hugest pot of embarrassment. I got into my car and drove off. I vowed to never return. Day two I showed up because I am no quitter! I am relentless and the object of the goal was to learn how to swim. I had to face all of my classmates and continue to reach for my goal in the face of my humiliation. Just remember the same ones to see you fail will be the same ones to see you succeed.
The Same Ones To See You Fail Will Be The Same Ones To See You Succeed.

The male instructor looked at the female instructor and said in a very mean tone with aggravation on his face “Are you going to help her (referring to me) because she is so far behind the other students, I just don’t have time.” The female instructor took me by the hand and said, “I would love to help you.”

The male instructor rejected me because he saw me as inferior to those he were surrounded by. At the end of the ten day swimming class, I was more advanced than all the students in the class. I was swimming from one side of the pool to the other, diving off of the diving board, doing the butterfly, backstroke, and etc. YES!!!! The male instructor was impressed. He offered to pay for my next lesson. I declined, because I did not set out to impress him, but to accomplish the goal of learning how to swim. And although he rejected to assist me…please my destiny could not be stopped!!!!

So, when you are rejected because they can not foretell your end result, honey keep on pursuing your goal. You have the capability to surpass those you sought connections with and be grateful to those who take you by the hand until you have reached your destination. Others value of you, do not define your worth or your destiny.

Excerpt from Latrina “SAM” Johnson’s book, “Change Your Life by Changing Your Mind” due for republishing fall 2010

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Excerpt: Change Your Life by Changing Your Mind
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A Real Man Loves Like This....

A Real Man Loves Like this….

He holds her in the highest regard
Respecting her mind, body, and soul
Realizing each man has to travel through the womb of her
And her womb is the incubator of life yet to unfold
He gently caresses her breasts knowing it is a life sustainer
And not just for lustful flesh

He does not play mind games
Or tries to convince her to lower her worth
But being a real man; he reminds her that she is priceless
He doesn’t wine and dine her in hopes of meaningless sex
But he spends quality time getting to know her
Helping her to bring out her best

He is not afraid to fall in love
He loves her passionately, deeply, and infinitely
He adorns her with hugs and kisses
And dresses her in the finest clothes
Because he knows a wife is a reflection of him
Yes, I said a wife
Because a real man will marry her

He will not contribute the ruins of this world
But he will love her like Christ loves the church
Giving her the best of him at all times
He will cover his household with prayer
Making it so easy for her to submit to him
He will intuitively protect her and their offsprings

A real man is not afraid to apologize when has done wrong
Taking responsibility for the welfare of his home
He leads his family to peace, prosperity, love, and spirituality
Being committed to one woman at all times
Showing his daughter how a man is suppose to love her
And giving his son an example of how to be a real man
He prays before he speaks
He prays before he acts
He can only love her as Christ loves the church if he first loves God
He is led by the Holy Spirit
A real man loves from the spirit

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Latrina "SAM" Johnson

Poem: A Real Man Loves Like This….
By: Latrina Johnson
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I Don't Need Your Approval To Be Great!

I Don’t Need Your Approval to be Great!

Transforming into the fullness of which you’re destined to be, is a vigorous process and sometimes a lonely one. Much like the caterpillar, it is first birthed as a worm. It is a well able, functioning body. It moves, eats, and breaths. Now the caterpillar could settle at this point in his life. The caterpillar could decide this period of his journey is good enough. But God has shown the caterpillar his purpose. God has given the caterpillar a vision! The caterpillar knows if it stops at this point it will not fulfill its destiny. The caterpillar’s purpose is to become a butterfly.

When the caterpillar goes into the next phase of his life, he enters the womb of a cocoon. He is placed in isolation. During this time he is being reconnected to his Creator. His Creator has to isolate him, because once he comes out of the cocoon, he has to do something he has never done. The caterpillar will have to fly! Can anyone other than God, turn the caterpillar into a butterfly and command it to fly, without lessons? I never heard of anyone other than God being able to make such a command. When the caterpillar is in the womb of the cocoon, God is preparing him to step boldly and confidently into his purpose. God knows that once he emerges from the cocoon, immediately he will be told that he cannot fly. God wants to encourage and esteem the caterpillar.

God knows that he will hear immediately from others, “I remember when you were a caterpillar, what qualifies you to fly? Who told you that you could fly? And how did you get those wings? You are just a worm with wings. Common sense should tell you, you cannot fly. Surely, you don’t think you can fly?” The caterpillar will also hear, “No one taught you to fly. What qualifies you?" The butterfly will say, “God qualifies me.” The butterfly will begin to testify, “When I was in the womb of the cocoon, God fellowshipped with me. God told me that I am a butterfly, wonderfully and beautifully made and I will fly. So, when I emerged out of the cocoon, out of my lonely place, out of my place of isolation, out of my place of struggle, I believed what God said and I can fly. I fly with the assurance of being processed by God. And can’t anybody talk me out of who I am. No, I’ve never had flying lessons and yes I was a caterpillar and yes you are amazed. I fly boldly because my elevation came from God. And can’t you or anyone else talk me out of who I am. I am a butterfly. I fly without your permission or approval.”

Many had the opportunity to witness the caterpillar in its ugly phases, in its trying phases and in its challenging phases. The same ones will also see it in its fullest manifestation of a butterfly. Some will not witness the process, but marvel at the final manifestation. The butterfly fulfills its purpose.

Excerpt from Latrina “SAM” Johnson’s book, “Change Your Life by Changing Your Mind” due for republishing fall 2010

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She loves the man that rapes her mother…

She loves the man that rapes her mother…

She turns her face towards the wall
Her head is bowed as her tears drench the cherry wood floor
She wipes her tears with her braided ponytail so cleverly wrapped in a yellow and white polka dot bow
She lifts her head up towards the sky
Her tattered voice cries, “God please help momma”

In the late night hour, the shattering of breaking dishes awakens her
Her mother screams for help
The sun shines bright, but there is darkness in the home
Mother arises with a black eye
There are no words exchanged between her and mom
Silence
Mom combs her hair and says, “Do not be with a man that beats you”
Mom is crying
Daughter is sitting still

Daddy loves her tenderly
Daughter loves him immensely
He treats her like a fragile dandelion
Daddy kisses her on the forehead and protects her

He calls mom a bitch and a whore
Throws her down on the floor
Why don’t the neighbors come help her
God help her PLEASE

Mom says to daughter, “When your father is beating me go to your room and don’t come out, I don’t want you to get hurt.”
Daughter is five years old
Daughter's existence is consumed with confusion
Best daddy in the world
Worst husband in the world

Momma went to the hospital today
She came back with a broken arm
Daddy broke mommy's arm
Mommy stays
Why does mommy stay

Daddy tells daughter that she is the most precious thing on earth
Daughter adores daddy
Daddy beats mommy
Daughter loves mommy
Mommy protects daughter
Daddy loves mommy and daughter

Daughter is walking dead
She is numb
She has lost her laughter
This has to be an awful type of wicked to love the man that rapes her mother
She lives daily with the guilt of loving the man that beats her mommy

TAKE A STAND AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE…IT IS EVIL

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Poem: She loves the man that rapes her mother…
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