My Success Formula (pt 5b)- Expectations and Emotions

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Barbara Talley

I believe that fear is the most powerful negative motivator and faith is the most powerful positive motivator. Some might say love and hate because faith is rooted in love and hate is rooted in fear. We do what we do to move towards that which we love and away from that which we hate or fear. I assert that most of our actions are faith-based or fear-based. While you could potentially have the same outcome, acting out of fear is more stressful and a lot less enjoyable. For example, you might stay in school because you fear joblessness and poverty, but it would be far better experience to stay in school because you love learning.

Emotions Can Motivate or Manipulate

The media does that to us all the time. They use fear tactics to get us to act in a certain way. But, while fear can motivate us to act, it can also paralyze us. How many times have you neglected to go after a dream because you convinced yourself that you would fail. You allowed your own fear or someone else’s opinion to stop you from pursuing your dreams.

Faith Is A Greater Motivator

Faith is a far greater motivator, can “move mountains,” and can give the advantage to the underdog. When we get hyped up we release powerful endorphins that can give us an emotional boost. When you pursue a goal that you care about with faith, you create radiant energy and excitement. Emotions matter; what we feel, we give energy to! Until we actually feel it, some say we will not see it. When we expect something, we anticipate that something will happen beforehand. To anticipate means to think, speak, act, or feel an emotional response in advance. ‘In Advance‘ are the key words, which mean we must begin thinking, speaking, acting, and feeling before we manifest our dreams. If we really believe and expect success, we must do what we must to feel it! That is why sales people spend millions of dollars advertising their products, they want you to feel what the actors are feeling. They know that when we associate their products to a feeling, we’ll buy it. And, so it is with our own goals and dreams. If we don’t feel it, it isn’t yet real to us and our success is not certain. Continue to 5c: More on Expectations and Emotions

I’m Barbara Talley, the poet who speaks and inspires. To find out more about me check out: What Does Barbara Do? or visit my website.

Marvel’s First African-American Superhero Movie In Development | News One

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Barbara Talley

February is Black History month. It is a time when people (especially African-Americans) take the time to learn about the vast number of contributions that Blacks have made to the country or to the world for that matter. It is a time for everyone to learn, acknowledge, and appreciate the sacrifices and the service of these brave and highly skilled people. While Blacks made significant contributions from the moment they stepped on this soil, it has taken some time to break down barriers and have their talents and full contributions recognized. While we applaud every one, those that were the first in any field were the trailblazers who opened up the doors of possibilities for the multitudes to follow.

There are a lot of firsts to be celebrated, the first black president, Barack Obama, 2008, yay! The first U.S. Senator: Hiram Revels became Senator from Mississippi from Feb. 25, 1870, to March 4, 1871, during Reconstruction. The first U.S. Supreme Court Justice: Thurgood Marshall, 1967–1991. The first patent holder: Thomas L. Jennings, 1821, for a dry-cleaning process. The Inventor of the blood bank: Dr. Charles Drew, 1940. The first Ivy League president: Ruth Simmons, 2001, Brown University, the first Poet (published): Phillis Wheatley, 1773. and the first black Miss America: Vanessa Williams, 1984. These are just a few, of course.

So now it is normal to have black presidents, poets, politicians, inventors, and even beauty queens. But, how many black superheros have you seen on the big screen? According to Wikipedia, there are at least 50 black superheroes that have appeared in various forms of media. But, according to New One, not one has appeared on the big screen. Hopefully things are about to change on that too. “Marvel is looking to breathe life into mainstream’s first black superhero Black Panther (Also known as Prince T’Challa). There has been struggles to put ‘Black Panther’ on the big screen, which was in development back in the 1990’s with Wesley Snipes on board to play the role. However, things are changing for the better. According to information found on Hollywood Reporter, Marvel is back at work in developing ‘Black Panther,’ and is currently experiencing good progress in putting the project together.” via Marvel’s First African-American Superhero Movie In Development | News One. Note: If you can think of a Black Comic Superhero that has been in the movies, please comment. Also share what you think the importance is of having black superheroes.

I’m Barbara Talley, the poet who speaks and inspires. To find out more about me check out: What Does Barbara Do? or visit my website.