The Jerry Banfield Show

Trusting inspiration consistently proves more effective for me than planning everything. I hope this video proves helpful the next time you have a choice that conflicts with something you planned out ahead of time. I used to plan out everything in advance, but have found that using inspiration to do what is right in the moment, often produces the best results in my life. I trust that I will be able to make the right decision, in the moment, because I can better judge the situation than In the past. Today, I am grateful to be able to see inspiration in the moment.

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Is more money better? Having more money often brings a completely new set of limitations that may not be obvious prior to being in the situation yourself. I am sharing this message with you because you, or someone you know, may have the mindset that money will solve all your problems, and the more you have, the happier you will be. This is simply not the case, and I have been on both sides of the wealth spectrum. It may be counter-intuitive, but I had the most freedom when I had just enough money to live a comfortable, stable life.

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I am never upset for the reason I think I am. This is a power thought that helps me live my life each day. What this means is first, I don't really understand the reason why I am upset. I might think or know that I am upset, but the underlying reason may be unknown to me. Second, it helps me to see there is more to whatever it is that's going on. For example, if I think there is a person or thing that is making me upset, I am never upset for the reason I think I am tells me that there is more to the situation than meets the eye. When you think you are upset with something the world has done, or something you hear in the news, or something you see on Facebook, you have no control over the situation, so you invariably feel unhappy. Ultimately, being upset is a natural reaction to resisting how things are. I am thankful that today I can catch myself when I become upset, and know that I am never upset for the reason I think I am.

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Having no secrets allows me to live without shame. Sharing my secrets with others allows me to live a life today where I feel connected with other people, where I feel connected to all of the universe, and where I feel whole as a person. Finally, sharing my secrets allows me to avoid doing shameful things that require more secrets. I have stopped keeping secrets for a little over a year now, and it has relieved what once was a terrible burden. I stopped keeping secrets once I became involved with Alcoholic's Anonymous, and any support group works great for sharing things you might not want to share with the rest of the world. Today, I am willing to not have have any secrets.

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Why do we feel bad about having certain thoughts? Why is it when I have a certain thought I will feel ashamed or that I am a bad person, and I will have different thoughts that make me feel as if I am a good person? Just like in the game Fallout 4, we are often presented with situations that give us different ways to respond. In the game, I can respond to a situation by going along with the group, saying I will think about it, or taking an aggresive "no" approach that will result in a fight. Life is often the same in that we do not have much control over what happens around us, but we do have ability to react in whichever way we see fit. So, why do some thoughts make us feel guilty even if we do not act them out? I think we have been trained to feel shame based around our thoughts. You are not a bad person for having negative thoughts, because most thoughts come without action.

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Many little advantages you cannot see, often produce bigger more noticeable ones you can. I will explain this principle using a game of Call of Duty Black Ops 3 where I go 34-8. Now you might think I do well due to my perceived skill at the game, but in reality I am not much better than anyone else as far as reaction time. What puts me over the top is my experience playing nearly every Call of Duty that has been released, an Elite controller that has hair triggers for faster reaction time, and a 1 ms gaming monitor paired with fantastic internet. Life is similar due to the fact you need experience and the ability to identify where you can build small advantages. Nearly anything is possible when you take the small steps to become successful.

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If you want to learn anything, and be good at it, all you need to do is practice a little bit every day. If you have an open mind and approach the activity with a light-hearted spirit, learning comes easy. By taking the time to do something everyday you eventually build long-term memory, which translates in to automatic reflexes and instincts. Whether you want to learn a new subject area, a new skill, or even a new video game, putting forth a consistent effort each day is key.

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There is nothing I have today that I would deny anyone else from having as well. In other words, I hope each and every person can experience the feelings of peace, love, and serenity in their lives. So, when does this become a difficult spiritual principle to practice? It is mainly when fear of other people begins to pop-up in your mind. For example, when you see someone you do not like, and you start thinking negative thoughts about them. The other day, I came across a man who looked to be homeless. He was rather rough around the edges, and I hesitated to get close in proximity to him. The old me would immediately jump to conclusions about this persons life, his motivations, and ultimately his worth as a human being. I am grateful to have to have moved away from this way of thinking, and I wish feelings of peace, love, and understanding upon the rest of the world.

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I find gratitude by seeing that I came from nothing, and I will return to nothing. Therefore, everything I can ever have is right here, right now. I don't need to do, go, or be anything different to have everything I could possible want and need in this moment. This helps me when something from my past prevents me from having gratitude right now, or the fear and anxiety of the future causes me to miss what is happening in front of me. I am thankful that my dad's passing has helped me to see that life is sacred, and you do not want miss any of the precious moments that life has to offer.

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Most of my life I only learned new ways live like a baby. One example of this shows when I feed my infant daughter. When I bottle feed her, I ration out her bottle or else she will drink it too fast, and not register that she is full. However, in between these feeding stages she cries and is in complete agony, because she believe she needs something from the outside world. This is completely instinctual, and since she cannot communicate through speaking, she must do this to get attention. One could argue that I became a worse version of baby a as I became older, because at least after my daughter is done eating she is at peace. I on the other hand would constantly be wanting more, and was rarely at peace. It wasn't until I started to realize that everything is fine the way it is, that I started to be satisfied with what I have. I am grateful I can learn important life lessons from daughter, I pray that I can be helpful and loving father!

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