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Authors: Katrina Robinson
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TEEN MOM TELLS ALL (4 page)
Trinity.
Although she took a special interest in NEO, her
position was much like a warden. She kept him informed of pitfalls.
She kept watch over his training, meals, and even his sleep. Day to
day she revealed more about the matrix, answered his questions, and
supported the decisions of the leader. Because the leader was
integral, she was able to support every decision without doubting.
She knew Morpheus was not selfish and did not harbor ulterior
motives. She was courageous and risked her life often for the
greater good.
The Traitor.
There was one on board who decided that their
personal interest were more important than everyone else’s. The
ultimate goal of ending the war evaded his mind. Part of Cyphers’
betrayal was fueled by jealousy. He was jealous of NEO’s abilities,
and played mind games with him when he got the opportunity. He also
hated that NEO drew Trinity’s love, and meant to do something about
it.
That is envy.
In his envy and jealousy, he became blind. Blind to the fact
that he would never strike a legitimate deal with agents. They were
deceitful and said anything to get information about the resistance
leaders. He was also blind to the fact that having “the one” on
board, already meant the team would prevail in the end. Ultimately,
he endangered all their lives, exposed the resistance, and still
failed to get what he wanted.
The Oracle.
The oracle needed to be consulted at important
times. They knew when to go, and she knew when they were coming.
Nobody knew what she would say, but she already knew what they were
thinking. Her role was to develop a relationship with NEO, and help
him bridge the gaps in understanding his assignment. She had been
around a long time. Her speech was in riddles, but NEO unraveled
them when the time came.
Agents.
Agents were the aggressive opposition of the
rebels. They often looked like regular people, but quickly
transformed into men wearing black suits, sunglasses, and showing
extraordinary strength. They carried high powered weapons and had a
leader who initiated the fights. He had a special name for NEO;
“Mr. Anderson”. There was a reason for that. It was a constant
reminder to NEO of the world he came from. I guess it was their way
of keeping him “looking in the rearview mirror.” The agent leader
was jealous of NEO’s capabilities, and their battles drove his
ambition.
Machines
. The machines had one goal.
Take over. To completely destroy everything. They were the basis of
what the entire war was about.
NEO.
So powerful. So unknowingly powerful. He never discovered his
capabilities until he first made a decision to let go of the past.
To abandon everything he already knew. A good leader drew that
choice out of him. He knew NEO was curious and ready to discover
more about what he was sensing inside. In the beginning, NEO was
lost, totally dependent upon the team to take care of him. He
humbled himself and took the advice of those around him. He took
the teaching and training willingly. As time progressed, he kept
trying do little things to get his “powers” to work. He didn’t
learn right away, so his conviction was he wasn’t “the one.” Not
only was he convinced, he tried to convince the team that he wasn’t
“the one.” The traitor’s comments to him sure didn’t help build his
confidence any. NEO handled the negativity strangely. It was like
he heard it, but he didn’t quit. It went in one ear and right out
the other. He didn’t take the traitor’s word for gospel
truth.
Although he had a special
interest in Trinity, he admired her courage most. It was her words
to him in the end that gave him the confidence to believe he was
“the one.” It wasn’t until he was confronted by agents, with his
back up against the wall and nowhere to run that he was forced to
believe. There was nothing else he could do. When
he began to believe
that
he was extraordinary, empowered, and able to conquer his enemies,
look at what happened. All kinds of power and capabilities emerged;
dodging bullets, moving at the speed of the light, embodying
agents, and flying. The agents became afraid of what he had become.
He was their worst nightmare. Their ability to intimidate and
control him was over. He was able to maneuver so much in the
matrix, the filmmakers had to make a second movie to display more
of his abilities!
There is a parallel
between this movie and winning the
War for
Your Dreams.
It’s the battle to abandon
the past and embrace the totality of who one can become. We may
look regular on the outside; but because of our mental capacity, we
can do extraordinary things. Initially, there has to be a decision
to not let the past rule the present or the future. This effort
takes hard work every day. If it didn’t, everyone would be living
fulfilled lives. Nobody would die never giving their innermost
desires attention. Every time we are faced with a choice, there is
a war for our
future and mental
position.
It takes courage to take that
pill!
Trinity said three words
to bring NEO out of a trance, “NOW GET UP.” Motivators operate that
way. They can say the right thing at the right time and change the
course of our lives. Neo had no problem listening. Mentorship is
not just important, it is key. Accountability is a must for
bringing order and healing into the picture. We must be humble
enough to listen and practice.
EXCERPT 2
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POTENTIAL
\pe-‘ten-chel\
adj
1
existing in possibility,
capable
of development
into
actuality
2
something that can
develop
or become
actual
OUR LAST CHAT
In the last edition, we had a long talk about
dating, waiting, finances, sexual choices, and the ultimate effect
they have on your career goals. That was in 2004. Well it’s about 7
years later and my advice to you has not changed much. The same
life principles still apply for a quality, productive life. There
is no getting around discipline. There is no getting around “saying
no”. Saying no to excessive spending, wrong influences, and toxic
relationships. There is no getting around future planning. I’m just
giving it to you straight, so buckle your seatbelt.
Dating is still dating. You
know. Trying on a shoe to see if it fits. The problem is that many
start wearing the shoe BEFORE it is clear whether the shoe fits, or
not
.
That’s a
major problem. Wearing the shoe prematurely opens the door for
unprotected sex, unplanned pregnancy, addictions, and simple love
for a person that won’t contribute positive things in your life.
This means a standard must be in place to measure if a shoe fits
right. You must measure a person’s ability to fit into your life up
against something.
Waiting is still waiting. Adding up the cost of
walking away in the beginning is key. The strength to do that comes
from the inside. It can be hard. Especially when there are things
you like in a person, while you see other things that are on the
NON-COMPROMISE list. And if you decide to marry them…oh my
goodness. Well, you’ll have to deal with those known problems. I
tell my
daughter all the time (she’s 17 now), walk away
quickly before YOU FALL IN LOVE. Once a person has your heart, it’s
beyond difficult to let go…it almost seems impossible. Steer clear
of that situation. My choices in high school, and all the
consequences that came with it, will follow me for a lifetime. I
love my children, but they were born out of risky choices. I missed
job opportunities, collegiate scholarships, and travel invitations
as a result. My job now is to help others not do the same thing
whether they are age 14 or 40.
Money is still money right? Money still makes the
world go around? Financial management is the fiber that glues a
household together. I know some of you say love is. I have to beg
to differ. Take two people in love, with 2 children, and take all
the finances out of the home. What’s left? Chaos. Confusion.
Desperation. Out of desperation comes coping (drugs, alcohol,
cheating, smoking, abuse), also law breaking to make ends meet.
Many of us have found ourselves in desperate situations. It’s not
just because of a lack of opportunities, but the lack of financial
management skills. Learning about how to spend and save is
important for survival. This is a discipline that took me a long
time to learn. Just because I saw it and I liked it, didn’t mean I
should buy it. I had to “SAY NO” to things. I spent a lot of money
on things of no value. Clothes, shoes, high end rims, furniture
have no long term value. Which of these can be left as an
inheritance for your children? Most will be destroyed within a
matter of months or years. The money literally disappeared and
generated no income. No matter how little you think you may have,
it still makes sense to spend wisely and invest in yourself. Your
children do not deserve to be responsible for your debts. They also
don’t deserve to be slighted for your personal desires. (Just say
OUCH..LOL)
One must admit, being without
money is a horrible feeling. It can depress your whole day when
there is no finances to meet household needs. It affects everyone
in household directly or indirectly. Living in poverty translates
to a life spent chasing a dollar. Poverty controls your life. It
fuels bad personal choices and restricts the quality of your life.
Spend money wisely, retain your ability to freely make choices, and
spend less time chasing money. Make the finances
you do
have
work
for you
,
and achieve a level of peace in your home.
Everything we discussed thus far directly ties to
career success. Bad relationships can provoke depression or disturb
your work day. Some people have seen and experienced violence on
the job as a result. A surge of workplace attacks and murders has
erupted in past years. Bringing relationships under scrutiny in the
beginning can help. Good decisions can help you keep a clear head,
and remain stress free at work. Career success is also influenced
by finances. The more education, training, and money available, the
more preparations can be made for interviews and job placements. I
found that some have not made their career a thing of importance.
The consideration of what type of job or career path they desire
has not been thought through. Many just know they want to work.
Then what? I must propel you to think beyond the interview, signing
the I-9 form, and state tax forms. Have you considered where you
want to be in 2 years? 5 years? 10 years? Is it entrepreneurship?
Is it public service? Is it ministry? Where will your children be?
Will you take advantage of the employer benefits? Do you know
what
they are? I know survival is at the forefront of
your mind when finances are low. I know it well. But change is
available. Forward momentum for your family in building education
and wealth is possible.
There is new information for you to read and
meditate on in this workbook edition. Please put them to work and
teach the concepts to your children. Keep in mind, the writing of
Poverty to Potential is not based on education, but on real live
experiences. Many, many failures, wrong choices, and some successes
along my life’s journey. I hope you continue to read, learn from my
mistakes, and make choices that will yield a long, less stressful
life.
Remember when the time comes for
you to “SAY NO” to something, your line is
, “EXIT, STAGE LEFT”
which means,
I’m getting out of dodge
EARLY
.
PERSONAL GENERATION
All of the principles in this book must be adapted
to your own family. Every member of your family has gifts, talents,
strengths, and weaknesses. In time, hopefully we learn what events
have transpired in our families. We know what circumstances were
faced by those living before us. Usually grandma and grandpa have
interesting stories to share about events from time past.
Sometimes, we find out that our ancestors made incredible
contributions to society, even if they never received notoriety.
Other times, we find out some not so nice secrets about our family
history. Knowing the history of your blood line is important. For
example, we should be aware if there were alcoholics, geniuses,
drug dealers, players, great cooks, mechanics, clothiers, bankers,
actors or artists, running in our families. Not that these alone
can determine the destiny for any person in the family, but it can
provide a guide for safeguarding and training the children as they
grow up. Learning from mistakes and passing down wisdom is
important for long term success. I know I’ve said, “I wish I knew
then what I knew now”. Why is that important? So much time and
energy could have been saved had I been made aware of the natural
progression of my bloodline in decision making. I’m naturally a
fighter. If I had known about the women before me becoming single
parents, I would’ve fought not to become one.