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A Dying Man’s Journey. How my battle with Cancer can help you regain your passion for life.This year has been a difficult year for me to say the least. It’s November and I was diagnosed with Gastric Lymphoma in June. Since my family history has no cancer in its line it came as quite a…
I AMI AM It felt like my life was falling apart. So, one day, I set sail upon the Sea of Regrets searching… for a distant place I knew only in my mind. I eventually found my destination after what must…
TimeIn this video, I am highlighting how we take time for granted even though we don’t know how much we actually have.
A New Year’s PrayerIn this video, I am wishing all the viewers, fans, and subscribers a Happy New Year and expressing our sincere gratitude from all of us here at JosephBinning.com
The Greatest Gift You Can Give, Is to Love YourselfIn this video, I am highlighting how we as adults can sometimes forget that in order to be Loved by another, we must first be Loveable by Loving ourselves, first.
A Thankful Heart Creates a Grateful HeartIn this video, I am highlighting how we as adults can sometimes get caught up in the things we don’t have and sometimes take for granted the blessings we do have.
The Spirit of Christmas Doesn’t Come from A Store, The Spirit of Christmas Means So Much MoreIn this video, I am highlighting how we as adults can get caught up in the logistics of Christmas and forget the true meaning of the season, to give of ourselves to another.
Its Christmas In Our Hearts That Puts Christmas In the AirChristmas is not a season; It fills us with excitement. It can easily remind us of the joy we experienced our first memorable Christmas as a child. It fills our hearts with joy. It brings out the…
Thought for the day. The Bee
Something to think about. Problems
The Farmer and his Misfortune
Advice from Guapo
Sometimes we forget WHO we are.
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Sometimes we forget WHO we are.The world will tell you; You CAN’T Win! The world will tell you; You DON’T matter! The world will tell you; It WON’T Work! The world will tell you; just STOP Trying! The world will tell you; You…
The Lion and the GazelleThe Lion and the Gazelle “Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or they will kill it. Every morning, a lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun…
The Miracle of ActionThe Miracle of Action There once was a very devout man who prayed to his Goddess of Light his entire life. He was such a devout man that he traveled to many places to pray to her, hoping to find her.…
The Farmer and his MisfortuneThe Farmer and his Misfortune There once was a farmer who had a great farm with much land and resources. His farm was very prosperous because he worked very hard, and he shared his prosperity with…
The Stag and his Glorious CrownThe Stag and his Glorious Crown There once was a mighty stag who roamed the forest. He was a mighty beast. A beautiful beast. A glorious beast. Atop his head was a glorious crown of antlers that he…
The Man in the MirrorThe Man in the Mirror Every morning I see him. Every morning, he stares back at me. Some days in wonder. Some days in disbelief. Some days I do not recognize him. Some days he is mighty. Some days he…
In The End. That’s All There IsIn The End. That’s All There Is The business of life is about creating memories. Because in the end, that’s all there is. For years, I used to believe that the meaning of life was the accumulation of…
What Does A Good Leader Look Like in a Relationship?As a man you were born a leader by nature. You are a hunter and gather by birth. You cannot change that, nor can you escape that. A mighty warrior called to leave a mark on the world by leaving the…
Life Happens for Us, Not to UsLife Happens for Us, Not to Us “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you are going to get.” -Forrest Gump played by Tom Hanks-actor Ever feel you are just reacting to life? Like you…
YOUR BELIEFS-Where Did They Come From and Are They Really Yours?YOUR BELIEFS–Where Did They Come From and Are They Really Yours? If you are not in the process of becoming the person you want to be, you are automatically engaged in becoming the person you don’t…
PERCEPTIONS & CHOICES Why You See and Choose What You DoCarefully watch your thoughts, for they become your words. Manage and watch your words, for they will become your actions. Consider and judge your actions, for they have become your habits.…
Every New Beginning Is Born by The Death of The PastEvery New Beginning Is Born by The Death of The Past “The beginning is the most important part of the work.” – Plato We are all blessed in life because no matter how bad we do, life always gives us a…
When the Winds of Change Come, Build a WindmillWhen the Winds of Change Come, Build a Windmill Change. People fear it. It’s frightening. We can’t control it. We know it’s coming. It always comes. It’s inevitable. When the winds of change come, we…
In Order to Quench Your Thirst for Life You Must First Drink from The Well of PassionIn Order to Quench Your Thirst for Life You Must First Drink from The Well of Passion We all thirst for the bounty of a well-lived life. It’s what drives us. But we cannot achieve a well-lived life…
Don’t Live the Same Day For 75 Years and Call It A LifeDon’t Live the Same Day For 75 Years and Call It A Life Routine. It’s both a blessing and a curse. Routine can assure us we will be in the same place at the right time and not realize we are living…
Don’t Wait to Find Out You Are Dying Before You Start LivingDon’t Wait to Find Out You Are Dying Before You Start Living Everything in life is temporary. Nothing lasts forever, especially life itself. Life is short and YOU are to create your WOW moments.…
The Type Of Love You Can Give Is Determined by The Type Of Love You Give YourselfThe Type Of Love You Can Give Is Determined by The Type Of Love You Give Yourself We were all born to Love. It’s our destiny to give ourselves to another. To be so connected with each other, that…
Don’t Hate What You Are Because What You Are: Is BeautifulDon’t Hate What You Are Because What You Are: Is Beautiful Don’t believe what others see in you, choose to believe only what you see in yourself. It’s no wonder that people, women especially, have…
What I Learned from Being Stuck and FrozenWhat I Learned from Being Stuck and Frozen This writing is in memory of my Father, who—without knowing it — helped make me the man I am today. When I was a young boy, my father seemed bigger than…
A Thankful Heart Creates a Grateful HeartA Thankful Heart Creates a Grateful Heart Sometimes we forget to recognize the richness in our lives. We forget that a thankful heart creates a grateful heart. This is mainly from the messages we…
A New Year’s PrayerA New Year’s Prayer May those who Love you always surround you. May hope always shine upon you. May your hurts always heal, and may you wear your scars proudly. May you always protect your heart, so…
Reflections of Yesterday Can Create A Better TomorrowReflections of Yesterday Can Create A Better Tomorrow Everyone has a past, some good, some bad. We call it the past because it is behind us, in the distance. History teaches us that if we cannot…
On Christmas Day All Roads Lead HomeOn Christmas Day All Roads Lead Home Its Christmas day. Family has gathered together. We have exchanged gifts. We have created memories. It’s the one time of the year when all bad roads can be…
The Greatest Gift You Can Give, Is to Love YourselfThe Greatest Gift You Can Give, Is to Love Yourself We all chase the likes, shares, right swipes, and positive comments. We treat it like it’s a gift. But the greatest gift we can give is to Love…
Its Christmas In Our Hearts That Puts Christmas In the AirIts Christmas In Our Hearts That Puts Christmas In the Air Christmas is not a season; Christmas is a feeling. It fills us with excitement. It can easily remind us of the joy we experienced our first…
The Spirit of Christmas Doesn’t Come from A Store, The Spirit of Christmas Means So Much MoreThe Spirit of Christmas Doesn’t Come from A Store, The Spirit of Christmas Means So Much More It’s that time of the season again when we all rush about to get that perfect present for the ones we…
The Spirit of The Gift, Determines Its ValueThe Spirit of The Gift, Determines Its Value Gifts are a very personal way of showing appreciation and/or Love of another person in our lives. We give them often, but The Spirit of The Gift…
What the Buddha Taught Me About Fear, And How I Overcome ItWhat the Buddha Taught Me About Fear, And How I Overcome It Fear is an emotional response we are all born with designed to protect ourselves from danger, be it real or imagined. Fear, if allowed, can…
Life Isn’t About Waiting Out the Storm. It’s About Dancing in The Rain.Life Isn’t About Waiting Out the Storm. It’s About Dancing in The Rain. One thing we can all count on is that in life we will encounter storms. Turbulent times that sometimes shake us to the bone.…
All That Matters Is What We Do in The EndAll That Matters Is What We Do in The End Selfishness, we all suffer from it, have suffered from it, or will suffer from it. We were born that way. In our early years we learn “Mine”. As adults, it’s…
Before You Begin A Journey of Revenge, Dig Two GravesBefore You Begin A Journey of Revenge, Dig Two Graves “He Who Seeks Revenge Digs Two Graves” — Chinese Proverb Most people are familiar with the expression Revenge is a meal best served cold, but…
If It’s Broken, Fix ItIf It’s Broken, Fix It We live in a world now where when something breaks; we throw it away. It becomes disposable to us, including relationships. Being in a relationship that feels broken can make…
In The End All That Matters Is What You DoIn the End All That Matters Is What You Do Life has a funny way about it. Sometimes were up, sometimes were down. One thing is sure, we all go through stuff, but in the end all that matters is what…
There Is No Right Way to Do the Wrong ThingThere Is No Right Way to Do the Wrong Thing Building a bright future requires us to move on from the past. We must change our way of thinking. We must change our way of looking at things. We must…
With Every Relationship Comes Rights, And ResponsibilitiesWith Every Relationship Comes Rights, And Responsibilities Relationships are a normal part of life. We all have them. Might be with your soulmate, might be with your cat, but With Every Relationship…
Boundaries: What We Do Not Tolerate Cannot Hurt UsBoundaries: What We Do Not Tolerate Cannot Hurt Us Boundaries, we all know what they are. As children, they teach us what a boundary is. How far we can go before we get in trouble. Where the line is…
If You Want To see The Rainbow, You Must Endure the Rain.If You Want To see The Rainbow, You Must Endure the Rain. Into every life rain will fall, of that it guarantees us. Some will have sprinkles; some will have torrential rain. In either case, If You…
You Cannot Change the Past, but You Can Change the Future“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. We cannot change it without changing our thinking.” ― Albert Einstein[1] The past, we all have one. It’s a good place to visit…
How to Find Happiness in Hard TimesHow to Find Happiness in Hard Times Life can sometimes be hard, ridiculously hard. It was designed to be. If it weren’t, we wouldn’t appreciate it when it’s not. It’s in the hard times that we…
Avoiding the Signs Warning of the Hole we call the Pitfalls of LifeToo many times we walk through life blind. We do not see that which is in front of us. Sometimes it is by accident, sometimes it is because it distracts us, but sometimes it is because we ignored the…
Why the Message YOU MATTER, even if you don’t think so is so important NOWI spent most of my life not hearing the words You Matter from anyone’s mouth, even though I heard it from everyone’s actions. And I believed I didn’t matter. That I was so insignificant to the world…
What Does A Good Leader Look Like in a Relationship?“In any relationship, the leader must convince those following him to follow him by being a leader worth following”. −Joseph Binning As a man you were born a leader by nature. You are a hunter and…
The Difference Between Finishing and Finishing Well, is in the Timing“An inch of time is an inch of gold, but we cannot purchase an inch of time for an inch of gold.” –Ancient Chinese Proverb Timing is everything. Pull the cake out of the oven too soon and it’s…
The Key to Intimacy in Love, Real Love, Is Communication“Far too many people are looking for the right person, instead of trying to be the right person.”–Gloria Steinem. As humans, we all desire and seek Love. We were, in fact, created to find, fall into…
The Most Important Ingredient In Love, Real Love, Is Trust“I trust you” is a better compliment than “I love you” because you may not always trust the person you love, but you can always love the person you trust… -Joseph Binning Love, we all seek it. We all…
In Order to Love Someone Well, You Must Love Yourself, First * 12 Easy Steps to Learn How“The story of the human race is the story of men and woman selling themselves short”. Abraham Lincoln Love, we all seek it. We all need it. We all desire it. But to give yourself freely and Love…
YOUR PURPOSE A SEVEN-DAY JOURNEY TO DISCOVERING IT AND WHY YOU ARE HEREDo you believe that you are here for a reason? Do you know the value of your life? Do you feel a clear and inspired a sense of purpose? Do you feel it daily, sometimes, or rarely? Do you feel it more…
Why I Believe You Matter, even if you don’t think soThe world is constantly changing. It moves at a rapid pace, and if you do not keep up, it leaves us behind. Understanding it is the hardest thing you will ever do. It is easy to think you don’t…
The Emperor and the Builder: How to Build a Significant LifeOnce upon a time in ancient China, there was a builder who worked only for the Emperor. For several decades he designed and built many magnificent houses and majestic structures for the Emperor and…
The Age Old Question;Who Are You?The Age-Old Question; Who Are You? There was something formless and perfect before the universe was born. It is serene. Empty. Solitary. Unchanging. Infinite. Eternally present. It is the mother of…
Five things the Buddha taught me about RelationshipsOne of the most well-known men in history, Sihartha Guatama- also known as the Buddha- transformed an entire culture, and still does today. His teachings were rational, accessible, and most of all…
Are YOU choosing your life, or will life choose it for you?ARE YOU CHOOSING YOUR LIFE, OR WILL LIFE CHOOSE IT FOR YOU? Depending on who you check with, they estimate that the average human being makes between six hundred to thirty-five hundred decisions each…
HOW TO LIVE AN AUTHENTIC LIFE, ON PURPOSEWe live in a fast-paced, ever developing, and ever-changing world. Full of Tweets, Likes, and shares. In an instant someone’s life can change. Sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. All…
MEDITATION AND SPIRITUALITY ✵ Where They Come InBefore embarking on important undertakings, sit quietly, calm your senses and thoughts, and meditate deeply. You will then be guided by the great creative power of Spirit. — Paramahansa Yogananda…
ABUNDANCE ✵ Yours, If You Follow the StepsWhen you are grateful, fear disappears, and abundance appears. — Tony Robbins Abundant: “present in great quantity; more than adequate; over sufficient.” You hear much talk about abundance these…
HEALTH ✵ Caring for Your Body TempleTreat your body like a temple, not a woodshed. The mind and body work together. Your body needs to be a good support system for the mind and spirit. If you take good care of it, your body can take…
HEALTH ✵ Caring for Your Body TempleTreat your body like a temple, not a woodshed. The mind and body work together. Your body needs to be a good support system for the mind and spirit. If you take good care of it, your body can take…
SUCCESS ✵ How to Redefine ItThere are many aspects of success; material wealth is only one component. Success also includes good health, energy, and enthusiasm for life, fulfilling relationships, creative freedom, emotional and…
WITNESS ✵ Why You Must Become the Observer of Your LifeThe ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy. The true neighbor will risk his position, his…
SELF-DISCIPLINE ✵ The Key to Change That LastsSuccessful people spend 10% of their time focused on the problems and 90% of the time focused on the solutions. — Tony Robbins I meet people every day who, when posed with a problem, only focus on…
PERSONAL GROWTH ✵ How To Change The Things You Don’t Like In Your Life“The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you” — BB King Personal growth is one of my favorite subjects, because without it, we cease to exist. Imagine being a child and…
PERCEPTIONS & CHOICES ✵ Why You See and Choose The Way You DoCarefully watch your thoughts, for they become your words. Manage and watch your words, for they will become your actions. Consider and judge your actions, for they have become your habits.…
JOY✵How To Find, and Keep IT.We can light thousands of candles from a single candle, and it will not shorten the life of the candle. Joy never decreases by being shared — Buddha There are two types of joy and we often confuse…
MIRACLES ✵ HOW TO SEE THEM EVERY DAYThere are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle. Albert Einstein A miracle—from the Latin word mirari, meaning “to wonder”—is defined…
FAILURE✵Your Past Is Not Who You Are So Don’t Give Up!Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest steppingstones to success. — Dale Carnegie Unless we maintain a forward-directed focus and a strong belief in our…
REGRETS✵Why They’re HarmfulRegrets are like deep, dark holes. We should avoid them at all costs. — Joseph Binning Regret comes from being reactive instead of proactive. Regret comes from deciding without thinking it through…
THIS TOO, SHALL PASS. OF THIS YOU CAN BE SURE..These are troubling times we are living in these days. With a raging virus, the likes of which we have never seen in our lifetimes, attempting to cripple us, the opposite is happening. We, as people…
CHANGE✵Why It’s Necessary ~ And How to Do It WellStop repeating what never worked. Stand back and ask for a new solution. — Deepak Chopra CHANGE—why is it so hard? Why do we dread it? Why do we put it off until we can’t bear the pain of not…
RELATIONSHIPS✵Are Not About Sex ~ They’re About YouWe base relationships on four principles: Respect, Understanding, Acceptance, Appreciation — Mahatma Gandhi Be it romantic, familial, friendly, physical, emotional, creative, business, social…
SELF-IMAGE ✵ How to See the Real You“YOUR opinion of ME is none of MY business!” — Joseph Binning Self-Image is the mental picture one has of oneself, of a kind resistant to change, that depicts, not only details available to aim…
What I Learned from Being Stuck and Frozen and Why You Need To Read ThisThis writing is in memory of my Father, who—without knowing it— helped make me the man I am today. When I was a young boy, my father seemed bigger than life, like most fathers seem to young sons. I…
MEDIOCRITY✵Not the Life You’re Here to LiveI was like, ‘If I don’t change my mind, if I don’t change my heart, if I don’t develop some skill, I’m always going to be sleeping in my car.’ — Tony Robbins Mediocre is: “of only ordinary or…
FORGIVENESS✵Is Not for the Other PersonSome people come in your life as blessings. Some come in your life as lessons. — Mother Teresa Forgiveness is a topic that always intrigued me, partially because it is a very misunderstood concept.…
Where You are Is Not Where You Have BeenWhen everything seems to be going against you, remember, the airplane takes off into the wind, not with it. — Henry Ford Have you thought, I’ve been down some dark roads, and they’ve left scars? Do…
A Message from JosephThe world we live in is constantly changing. It moves at a rapid pace, and if we don’t keep up, we are left behind. Without the proper resources, we won’t make it to the finish line. Life is like a…
Avoiding the HoleIt was spring. The sun was shining and the birds were singing as I was walking to work looking forward to another great day at the new job I had worked so hard to land. It was a great place to work…
What I’ve Learned from my CatI’ve alway’s had animals as companions in my life so having them was normal. Cats have always been my favorite. Here is what I have learned from them: Cats don’t need you. They don’t jump up and down…
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