Practice what I preach
Reglas y Herramientas que Forman a Las Mujeres Exitosas
November 30th, 2014
By: Gina Yoryet Roman
I don’t even come close to being successful...but I try every day by following the less travelled road. My daily aim is to thrive higher, be a better person and challenge myself professionally, spiritually, personally, mentally, intellectually, financially, (unfortunately not physically at this time).
On November 21st, I was invited to do a radio segment about HERspectives, Rules and Tools that Build Successful Women - How to Achieve Balance, on Simplemente Adriana 105.9 radio. First, I was flabbergasted and joyful after reflecting thoroughly very briefly. After I talked to grandpa Hal on the phone, I felt very fortunate and proud of how far I've gone. Grandpa always reiterates that I should be more than content for how much I’ve accomplished. He always gets amazed at how all the traces of the insecure and non-achieving young woman have faded.
There was a period and place in life where I was only going with the flow, divagating, waiting to see what direction the wind blew and get dragged wherever the breeze took me.
Years later, given particular circumstances, I was forced to wake up and smell the coffee. At that point all my childhood dreams turned into passion, all my passions turned into reality, my verdict that reveals my essence and proves that obstacles are nothing but tiny matters. Yet, I didn’t foresee how difficult life would be, how many stumbling blocks would lie ahead
When I was undergoing that ‘unfortunate’ period, perhaps one of the most difficult moments ever, I didn’t see the good of it all. Back then, I was oblivious to see that God has a plan for everyone and everybody at the right time and place. I neglected to see that blessings and good opportunities are disguised as tragedies and it is our sole duty to make the best out of every and any hindrance we are obstructed with.
That’s why I started practicing and preaching this bible verse,
“Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
Matthew 7:7
When people ask me, “how were you invited to give radio segments, or or did you get to be co-author, or how did you learn to give all kinds of training, or know so much about health and fitness?” Some think that things have been served on a silver platter, but reality is otherwise. I have asked and it has been given to me, but I have played my part and abided by that.
I have knocked on many doors, I have sought for people who share the same principles and surrounded myself with positive people; at the same time I have propelled myself to set goals and actually accomplish them. Every year I set objectives because someday I want to leave a legacy for my daughter Victoria and my son Victor A.
I want to teach them morals, values, ethics, and to practice what my dear husband and I preach...our principles, our ABC’s.
Today, I am very pleased with where I am spiritually, financially, personally, intellectually and emotionally because I have taught and disciplined myself to do the things I advise other people to do even when I fail...
All through this day, O Lord, let me touch as many lives as possible for You - through the words I speak, the prayers I praise and breathe, the letters and words I write, and the life I live.
Luke 5:10
Spirituality, family, work and business ethics, health and fitness, charity work, reading, playing with words, reflecting and embracing the simplicity of life...
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Saturday, November 22, 2014
El camino NO elegido
El camino NO elegido
The Road NOT Taken
Robert Frost (1874–1963)
El Camino NO Elegido (NO recorrido)
Dos caminos se bifurcaban (dividían) en un bosque amarillo, Y apenado por no poder tomar los dos Siendo un viajero solo, largo tiempo estuve de pie Oservando uno de ellos tan lejos como pude, Hasta donde se perdía en la espesura;
Entonces tomé el otro, imparcialmente, Y habiendo tenido quizás la opción acertada, Pues era tupido y requería uso; Aunque en cuanto a lo que vi allí Hubiera elegido cualquiera de los dos.
Y ambos esa mañana yacían igualmente, ¡Oh, había guardado aquel primero para otro día! Aun sabiendo el modo en que las cosas siguen adelante, Dudé si debía haber regresado sobre mis pasos.
Debo estar diciendo esto con un suspiro De aquí a la eternidad: Dos caminos se bifurcaban en un bosque y yo, Yo tomé el menos transitado (recorrido), Y eso hizo toda la diferencia.
1. The Road NOT Taken
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim
Because it was grassy and wanted wear,
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
The Road NOT Taken
Robert Frost (1874–1963)
El Camino NO Elegido (NO recorrido)
Dos caminos se bifurcaban (dividían) en un bosque amarillo, Y apenado por no poder tomar los dos Siendo un viajero solo, largo tiempo estuve de pie Oservando uno de ellos tan lejos como pude, Hasta donde se perdía en la espesura;
Entonces tomé el otro, imparcialmente, Y habiendo tenido quizás la opción acertada, Pues era tupido y requería uso; Aunque en cuanto a lo que vi allí Hubiera elegido cualquiera de los dos.
Y ambos esa mañana yacían igualmente, ¡Oh, había guardado aquel primero para otro día! Aun sabiendo el modo en que las cosas siguen adelante, Dudé si debía haber regresado sobre mis pasos.
Debo estar diciendo esto con un suspiro De aquí a la eternidad: Dos caminos se bifurcaban en un bosque y yo, Yo tomé el menos transitado (recorrido), Y eso hizo toda la diferencia.
1. The Road NOT Taken
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim
Because it was grassy and wanted wear,
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
An instrument of God
An instrument of God
November 9, 2014
By: Gina Yoryet Roman
Day by day I question my meaning in life, yesterday part of that answer was revealed very clearly, directly and strongly after having an unpleasant disagreement with my beloved (J. V. A.). My feelings were hurt unintentionally after he consumed a damaging medication (I am not talking about drugs) that altered him internally. That ‘insignificant slip up,’ disconcerted and distressed me because I am an advocate of health and fitness which doesn’t give me any room for immediate ‘solutions’ to alleviate stress even when I am throwing in the towel.
When he unfolded the truth of why he had snapped at me two days in a row, I was hurt later leading to some serious food for thought. During the thirty minute walk after we hung up, I was terrified at the thought of having to deal with that forever. I questioned myself, “Is this what life is going to be about when we share our lives as husband and wife? Caught amongst fear and anxiety I concluded, “I don’t want that.”
At the same time, these words kept pounding within, together through good and bad, for better or for worse.’ And so be it as long as neither one of us doesn’t develop and adopt self-destructive habits. Following our argument, we quickly made up because we truly care about each other. That is real love!
As I’ve gotten older I’ve learned that when we argue with our loved ones, we bring out our demons, nothing but the worst of us. Maliciousness is NEVER good for any type of relationship; parent-children, friends, husband-wife, co-workers, etc. It leads to anger, hurt and resentment, that’s why it is better to remain silent until things cool down and NEVER EVER offend one another under ANY circumstances.
This relationship has taught me to mellow down, to be more forgiving and to be at ease with ‘us.’ That’s why every morning before I hop out of bed I pray for God to help me see, speak, hear, act, think and love through his eyes. This morning this incident disclosed that I am an instrument of God who is meant to walk hand in hand with my husband to grow together and to help him be a better person and vice versa, because even though at times he feels all alone in this world, he is really NOT. He has me and our mother.
After searching for him all my life, I will NOT leave him nor forsake him, not now, not ever...
Proverbs 31:10-11
A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
Genesis 2:24
For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.
November 9, 2014
By: Gina Yoryet Roman
Day by day I question my meaning in life, yesterday part of that answer was revealed very clearly, directly and strongly after having an unpleasant disagreement with my beloved (J. V. A.). My feelings were hurt unintentionally after he consumed a damaging medication (I am not talking about drugs) that altered him internally. That ‘insignificant slip up,’ disconcerted and distressed me because I am an advocate of health and fitness which doesn’t give me any room for immediate ‘solutions’ to alleviate stress even when I am throwing in the towel.
When he unfolded the truth of why he had snapped at me two days in a row, I was hurt later leading to some serious food for thought. During the thirty minute walk after we hung up, I was terrified at the thought of having to deal with that forever. I questioned myself, “Is this what life is going to be about when we share our lives as husband and wife? Caught amongst fear and anxiety I concluded, “I don’t want that.”
At the same time, these words kept pounding within, together through good and bad, for better or for worse.’ And so be it as long as neither one of us doesn’t develop and adopt self-destructive habits. Following our argument, we quickly made up because we truly care about each other. That is real love!
As I’ve gotten older I’ve learned that when we argue with our loved ones, we bring out our demons, nothing but the worst of us. Maliciousness is NEVER good for any type of relationship; parent-children, friends, husband-wife, co-workers, etc. It leads to anger, hurt and resentment, that’s why it is better to remain silent until things cool down and NEVER EVER offend one another under ANY circumstances.
This relationship has taught me to mellow down, to be more forgiving and to be at ease with ‘us.’ That’s why every morning before I hop out of bed I pray for God to help me see, speak, hear, act, think and love through his eyes. This morning this incident disclosed that I am an instrument of God who is meant to walk hand in hand with my husband to grow together and to help him be a better person and vice versa, because even though at times he feels all alone in this world, he is really NOT. He has me and our mother.
After searching for him all my life, I will NOT leave him nor forsake him, not now, not ever...
Proverbs 31:10-11
A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
Genesis 2:24
For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
That Man
That Man
November 8, 2014
By: Robert Louis Stevenson
Who has lived well, laughed often,
and loved much;
who has gained the respect of itelligent men
and the love of children;
who has filled his niche
and accomplished his task;
who leaves the world
better than he found it,
whether by an improved poppy,
a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
who never lached appreciation of earths beauty
or failed to express it;
who looked for the best in others
and gave the best he had.
November 8, 2014
By: Robert Louis Stevenson
Who has lived well, laughed often,
and loved much;
who has gained the respect of itelligent men
and the love of children;
who has filled his niche
and accomplished his task;
who leaves the world
better than he found it,
whether by an improved poppy,
a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
who never lached appreciation of earths beauty
or failed to express it;
who looked for the best in others
and gave the best he had.
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