G.E.M.S.

Daphne Valcourt

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In the ancient traditions, inspirational life lessons and words of wisdom were passed on from one generation to the next through the oral tradition; modern technology (television, electronic games, gizmos, and social media) however has replaced these oral traditions resulting in important life lessons and impactful stories that help to strengthen character and build resilience not being passed on. This book was written as a legacy to my daughter to help preserve these life lessons for generations to come; in so doing, these lessons will not be lost or forgotten. In times of crisis or distress, most people tend to revert to a more primitive form of existence to seek for strength, but conceivably, if the life lessons were never learned then there would be nothing to revert to; it is then that they give up in defeat. This book has valuable life lessons, impactful stories and research discoveries, which are called “G.E.M.S” and is shared to encourage and strengthen you in your personal journey. Enjoy the Journey!
Daphne Valcourt PhD, CPsyD, MA, MS, LMFT, LMHC, CQSW, Notary public

Sujets

• Motivational
• Self-help
• Gems

Informations

• Publié par: Xlibris US
• Date de parution: 08 novembre 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781669847724
• Langue: English

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G.E.M.S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DAPHNE VALCOURT
 
Copyright © 2022 by Daphne Valcourt.
 
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Rev. date: 10/21/2022
 
 
 
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Introduction
Part I GEMS FOR THE JOURNEY
Your 1 st Gem KNOW WHAT YOU BELIEVE
Your 2 nd Gem YOUR LIFE’S JOURNEY
Your 3 r d Gem FLY WITH EAGLES
Your 4 th Gem FINDING YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE
Your 5 th Gem STRUGGLE AGAINST THE ODDS
Your 6 th Gem TAP INTO THE SOURCE OF YOUR STRENGTH
Your 7 th Gem MOVE FROM FEAR TO FAITH
Your 8 th Gem HAVE A VISION
Your 9 th Gem STOP SINGING THE BLUES
Your 10 th Gem THE BLESSING IN HELPING
Your 11 th Gem GET UP FROM THE DUNGHILL
Your 12 th Gem YOUR CHANGE WILL COME
Your 13 t h Gem KNOW WHO YOU ARE
Your 14 th Gem BUILD YOUR CHARACTER
Your 15 th Gem THE SKY’S THE LIMIT
Your 16 th Gem CULTIVATING FAITH THAT WORKS
Your 17 th Gem OBTAINING GOD’S GIFTS AND FAVORS
Your 18 th Gem YOU CAN REACH HIGHER
Your 19 th Gem YOUR POWER TO GET WEALTH
Your 20 th Gem THE KEYS TO SUCCESS
Part II STAYING THE COURSE
Your 21 st Gem STOP CHASING AFTER SUCCESS
Your 22nd Gem BLOOM ABOVE THE DIRT
Your 23 rd Gem SHARE THIS LITTLE BIT OF FOOD
Your 24 th Gem EVEN ROOKIES CAN TAKE DOWN GIANTS
Your 25 th Gem WALK ON WATER
Your 26 th Gem YOU MUST SURRENDER
Your 27 th Gem A DEMOTION CAN LEAD TO A BIG PROMOTION
Your 28 th Gem YOUR DAMASCUS ROAD
Your 29 th Gem YOUR TICKET TO HELL AND BACK
Your 30 th Gem LEARN A LESSON FROM JOSEPH’S RISE TO FAME
Your 31 st Gem LEARN FROM DANIEL’S CHOICES
Your 32nd Gem LEARN FROM THE COST OF ESAU’S BIRTHRIGHT
Your 33 rd Gem LEARN FROM THE WOMAN WHO WANTED MORE
Your 34 th Gem BASK IN HIS PRESENCE
Your 35 th Gem WHEN THE FISHING NET IS EMPTY
Your 36 th Gem LORD, I NEED A MIRACLE
Your 37 th Gem JUST SPEAK TO YOUR MOUNTAIN
Your 38 th Gem IT’S TIME TO CROSS YOUR RED SEA
Your 39 th Gem POT SHOTS AT YOU
Your 40 th Gem LETTING GO AND STARTING OVER
Bibliography/Source Materials/ Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
G.E.M.S
A Mother’s Treasure Trove of Life Lessons for Success, Mental Health & Spiritual Gr owth
G.E.M.S.

DAPHNE VALCOURT
Dear Reader,
This book is my personal legacy to my daughter. I published it initially unedited, just before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down, so that should I become a victim of COVID, this information would be available. Hopefully, you the reader and those of you whose lives I may have touched may also benefit from the contents of this book. Growing up, I have had many mentors to teach me these life lessons, but I have also had to learn some the hard way. I am therefore gifting these lessons to you for the time to come when I may not be around. These valuable life-changing and inspirational lessons are supported by research and bible-based teachings and are shared as a source of encouragement to you on your personal journey. It is my hope that in reading these lessons, you will develop faith and self-confidence; build resilience through spiritual intelligence and develop enough courage to follow the path that leads to your success and mental health.
Acknowledgements
This book is dedicated to my parents and maternal grandmother; also, to the late Dr. Wesley Plummer, who prayed fervently for the success of this book. Sadly, he passed before its publication.
Acknowledgements go to Dr, Pastor Simone Lord Marcelle who started me off on the book publishing journey. Brother-in-law Patrick Folkes, aerospace engineer who, even though a self-professed atheist, took time to read the entire manuscript and requested his own copy; sadly, he also passed before receiving his copy. I am profoundly grateful to Oluwaloni (Loni) Adeniran for painstakingly going through each chapter of the manuscript and providing helpful feedback, and to my daughter Sarah for her thoughts regarding cover design. Licensed Clinical Social worker Andre Hoover, my sister Beverly Stephenson, professor and former council woman of Spanish Town, Jamaica and Sharon Terrelonge, nurse practitioner specializing in holistic health also provided valuable feedback.
My gratitude goes to my husband Serge, educator and poet and my sister Joan, retired banker, and entrepreneur for their ongoing support and to Allison Francis - a sweet soul whom I have come to regard as my personal angel, for her constant encouragement and urging to write, finish and publish this book. Finally, I thank God for His amazing love, favor, and guidance throughout the years.
Copyright © 2015, Library of Cong ress
To My Precious Gem,
This is my personal legacy to you as you launch out in life. This book has taken me over ten years to write so guard it carefully. It contains powerful and inspiring life lessons that you will not learn in any one book. In the ancient traditions, life lessons and words of wisdom were passed down from one generation to the next through the oral tradition, but modern technology (television, electronic games and gizmos, and social media) has replaced the oral traditions - resulting in important life lessons not being passed on for generations. I have authored this book so that these life lessons and impactful stories will not be lost or forgotten. In times of crisis, most people tend to revert to a more primitive form of existence to seek for strength, but conceivably, if the life lessons were never learned then there would be nothing to revert to; it is then that they give up in defeat. This book has valuable life lessons and research discoveries, which I call “G.E.M.S” (an acronym for God and goals; Education; the Mind and money, and Self-control). You must read this book and learn from the life lessons shared. These lessons will help give you direction and secure your anchor during the storms of life. This book will help you become spiritually intelligent in the face of life’s challenges - and there will be many challenges in your journey of life. You must take time to read and reread this book. There are profound nuggets of wisdom in each life lesson that you must learn, unearth, and never forget. Your success in life depends on it. These life lessons will lift you from the depths of despair – the dunghill of life and strengthen your faith in God. You will be encouraged to reach for new heights in attainment - soaring like the e agle.
Affectionately, M ommy
Foreword
Li sten to a father’s [Mother’s] instructions: “Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her..…” Proverbs 4: 6-8 (KJV)
In your hand is a unique book full of powerful life changing GEMS that are dedicated to your success, mental health, and spiritual growth. My initial title for the book was “ Up from the Dunghill ” and was aimed at providing a spiritual response to adversity, but realizing the intersection of science, mental health, and spirituality, overtime its scope has expanded to combine bio-psychosocial science and scholarly research with intrinsic life lessons learned along life’s pathway - hence the title and acronym GEMS. It is my hope that the contents will serve as a mentor to help guide you through adversity; offer new insight on coping with life’s challenges and provide you with the encouragement you need to become the confident and successful person that God intends that you should be. Most importantly, you will understand that God has a purpose for your life and that even adversity can turn out to be your pathway to achieving incredible success.
I am particularly grateful to those who have shared their insight and knowledge to benefit others and to my mother and maternal grandmother for the life lessons they were able to share with me; now I am passing these lessons on to you. The insights shared have helped me and many others obtain freedom from a “caged bird mentality.” By a “caged bird mentality” I mean ideas, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships that are crippling and can prevent you from becoming your personal best. These nuggets are shared to give you hope if you are in the depths of despair and the courage to stand up again if you are feeling knocked down. It is my hope that it will help move you from your lowest point, to accomplishing your greatest good - soaring like the eagle. This book is not a substitute for seeking professional guidance , but it may help you to recognize when you need to do so.
You will find that the contents include my life experiences and the shared spiritual experience and yearnings of individuals past and present who have struggled against enormous and extreme social, emotional, and material circumstances that had placed them at a disadvantage in life and yet they were able to bounce back or rise to incredible success. Their stories have been