Asa Rodriguez's Blog, page 40
September 22, 2020
Big Mouth Blues
This is a book review that I am really glad I’m writing. I am very picky when it comes to choosing my reading material, specially fiction; however, this one really caught my eye. The story is very real and honest. The story of a young lady who is holding a big secret and is really surviving her sad life. But this is not a sad story per se.
There’s laughter. There’s inspiration. There are moments of anger. There are moments of inner contemplation, where you think about the truth in the story. But, in general, this is a story to motivate you to be a better human being, and a way for your mind to expand into such issues as domestic violence. This is a really interesting read which will motivate you greatly, either to be a better parent or a better kid to your parents.
I give this one a 5-star rating.
A little bit about the author:
Danalynn Donovan fell in love with writing Realistic Fiction when she was only twelve. She wrote all through school, but put it aside for the busy life of marriage and children. More than a decade later, she rediscovered her passion for writing, and the words were sailing once again. A perpetual optimist, Danalynn adores this adventure called LIFE, the color blue, cats, clouds, tattoos, seafood, fishing, and anything that lights up (in that order), and is passionate about the things she loves to the point of being annoying (just ask her family!).
She’s a winter girl who enjoys curling up in front of a cozy fire next to the man she loves. She also loves to read and write books in whatever time she can grab, and would be perfectly happy if everything she owned was blue. Danalynn lives in Ohio with her family, her cats, and a lot of firewood. Big Mouth Blues is her debut novel.
Follow her at:
Website: http://danalynndonovan.com
Goodreads: http://goodreads.com/danalynndonovan
Facebook: http://facebook.com/danalynndonovan
Instagram: http://instagram.com/danalynndonovan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanalynnDonovan
Email: danalynndonovan@outlook.com
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“I ALWAYS LOVED YOU.” A book about love and relationships.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 1). A book about self-esteem and individuality.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 2). A book about enlightenment and the renaissance of the leader in you.
September 21, 2020
Slaying monsters.
So, what is life…?? And what is your purpose in life?? Too often, we might think that these are very personal questions, and they certainly are. No one can tell you what your purpose is, or what life is. Not even your mother. This is something very personal that you discover as you mature mentally and emotionally. But to discover it, you need a sense of curiosity and adventure. Curiosity and adventure to do what you must and explore the unknown to you.
Because your mind might make you fearful, intimidated, shy before something or someone. This fear might cripple you, make you feel worthless or hurt some way. The nights are long and the days torture when you cower or belittle yourself. These are, of course, barriers; and they are meant to be there. Be glad they are there. Be aware that they are there to help you forge yourself. Life is a big test, and they are its tools to test you.
So, in order to feel true happiness and love, you must be befriend these barriers. Why…?? Because, if you don’t befriend them and keep them as your enemy instead, then your mind will live in a state of constant anxiety. And what does anxiety do…?? It cripples you, it takes over your immune system and it makes you ill. It also gives you bad mood swings, it makes you feel paranoid like life and everyone is against you. So, conquer your fears by making them your friend; and by doing what you must without excuses.
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And if you enjoyed that, please take a moment to visit my work. I write about self-development, the poetry of the better life, love and relationships.
REVIEW OF MY BOOKS: “I really loved the depth of your approach, specially because sometimes I struggle with low self-esteem and that gets into my relationship with my new wife. Thanks for helping us become aware of all these things. Much love to you and yours.”
REVIEW OF MY BOOKS: “It allowed me to see another explanation of love..with a touch of humor i was able to find a sensible place to kick back to enjoy knowing I have always been Loved!! YOUR advice is like finding a treasure. Thank you so much sharing!”
“I ALWAYS LOVED YOU.” A book about love and relationships.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 1). A book about self-esteem and individuality.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 2). A book about enlightenment and the renaissance of the leader in you.
September 19, 2020
The Greatest Exploration
Life can be dauting, and that is the challenge and opportunity to become better. Sometimes things seem like they cannot be done, because someone else had a bad experience with it, or because many have not achieved anything in that field; however, we are all different and have different capacities. And the best, we learn as we go. You cannot know until you start.
And once you start, commit to it faithfully. Let no one tell you that you can’t, or that it cannot be done. Remember, learn through the process, break barriers, and become better as you go. To become better is why you are here, not to stay as you are. Life is exploration, and exploration requires courage and a love for your own development.
And if you enjoyed that, please take a moment to visit my work. I write about self-development, the poetry of the better life, love and relationships.
REVIEW OF MY BOOKS: “I really loved the depth of your approach, specially because sometimes I struggle with low self-esteem and that gets into my relationship with my new wife. Thanks for helping us become aware of all these things. Much love to you and yours.”
REVIEW OF MY BOOKS: “It allowed me to see another explanation of love..with a touch of humor i was able to find a sensible place to kick back to enjoy knowing I have always been Loved!! YOUR advice is like finding a treasure. Thank you so much sharing!”
“I ALWAYS LOVED YOU.” A book about love and relationships.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 1). A book about self-esteem and individuality.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 2). A book about enlightenment and the renaissance of the leader in you.
September 17, 2020
The enemy you must conquer.
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Life is a miracle, but this miracle hides in you and not outside you. This miracle hides in your heart, not in your mind. Your mind develops frustration, and fears, and this and that. But your heart is pure and it hides the miracle of life. That is why one must live life making decisions from the heart, from compassion, from love, from a place of positivity and joy.
Transform your troubles, your stress, you heartbreak into inspiration where your heart may flourish. Because society already pressures us and influences us, and this is the opposite of freedom. Freedom is living from your heart and choosing to see life as the miracle, even though your mind may tell you differently. The enemy you must conquer is your mind, the prejudice, the arrogance, the envy, the frustration, etc.
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And if you enjoyed that, please take a moment to visit my work. I write about self-development, the poetry of the better life, love and relationships.
REVIEW OF MY BOOKS: “I really loved the depth of your approach, specially because sometimes I struggle with low self-esteem and that gets into my relationship with my new wife. Thanks for helping us become aware of all these things. Much love to you and yours.”
REVIEW OF MY BOOKS: “It allowed me to see another explanation of love..with a touch of humor i was able to find a sensible place to kick back to enjoy knowing I have always been Loved!! YOUR advice is like finding a treasure. Thank you so much sharing!”
“I ALWAYS LOVED YOU.” A book about love and relationships.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 1). A book about self-esteem and individuality.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 2). A book about enlightenment and the renaissance of the leader in you.
September 14, 2020
Explore yourself.
It is widely believed that talent is what brings great things. You have a talent, use it. You must seek your talents. You reach success like this. But this is nothing special. What’ll get you to feel love, to feel happiness, to feel successful in life, is to grab your talent and strengthen it through hard word and commitment.
What gives you motivation about yourself…?? Go in deep. Explore yourself, your hobbies, your talents, that which makes the time go by without you noticing it. Life is about this. I know that most people do the same. They go to school, college, date, marriage, kids, travelling and the rest. But, as nice as this is, it is what everybody does. It is not exploring yourself. Only exploring yourself gives you eternal happiness.
Nothing can bring you more satisfaction, joy, gratitude than your own hard work and commitment, perseverance through it all. Dedication to yourself is self-love. Developing your passions, your talents, your nature. It is your purpose. Because in order to feel confident, inspired, proud of yourself, you must create yourself.
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And if you enjoyed that, please take a moment to visit my work. I write about self-development, the poetry of the better life, love and relationships.
REVIEW OF MY BOOKS: “I really loved the depth of your approach, specially because sometimes I struggle with low self-esteem and that gets into my relationship with my new wife. Thanks for helping us become aware of all these things. Much love to you and yours.”
REVIEW OF MY BOOKS: “It allowed me to see another explanation of love..with a touch of humor i was able to find a sensible place to kick back to enjoy knowing I have always been Loved!! YOUR advice is like finding a treasure. Thank you so much sharing!”
“I ALWAYS LOVED YOU.” A book about love and relationships.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 1). A book about self-esteem and individuality.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 2). A book about enlightenment and the renaissance of the leader in you.
September 12, 2020
Steering our lives.
We make choices each day, each moment, whether aware of them or not. We choose what to eat. We choose where to go. We choose how to spend our time. We choose what to think and what thoughts to let rule our thinking and feeling. Outcomes are then results of these choices.
One can believe that one was forced, pushed, made to do something; but, as grown ups, we steer our lives. Some choices we make in ignorance, unaware, and blinded by passions or fears. Some other choices we make knowingly, stressed, or fully clear on what we want. But the worst thing we can do to ourselves, which is exactly what most people do unconsciously, is to remain stubborn and blame others for the direction of our lives.
Life is your mind, meaning that we build our lives as we go. Of course, we might feel pressure, frustration, anger, and the rest; however, the truth still stands. And what is the truth…?? The truth is that our choices make our habits, our behaviors, and everything we experience. While you are reading this, you are probably coming up with excuses to blame your life on others. But deep inside you, you know the truth. Live that truth. Stop the excuses and self-pity.
And if you enjoyed that, please take a moment to visit my work. I write about self-development, the poetry of the better life, love and relationships.
REVIEW OF MY BOOKS: “I really loved the depth of your approach, specially because sometimes I struggle with low self-esteem and that gets into my relationship with my new wife. Thanks for helping us become aware of all these things. Much love to you and yours.”
REVIEW OF MY BOOKS: “It allowed me to see another explanation of love..with a touch of humor i was able to find a sensible place to kick back to enjoy knowing I have always been Loved!! YOUR advice is like finding a treasure. Thank you so much sharing!”
“I ALWAYS LOVED YOU.” A book about love and relationships.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 1). A book about self-esteem and individuality.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 2). A book about enlightenment and the renaissance of the leader in you.
September 10, 2020
Beyond limits.
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Self-improvement, the belief and strength to focus on pushing ourselves to be better, in all aspect. Don’t just stay with being a father, being such and such worker, being this or that. Becoming better than you were yesterday means to leave the old behaviors, the old lifestyles, the old mental patterns that are not helping you grow and mature.
In life, you learn, you heal, you move on. That is the whole purpose of breathing. You are not here to remain always the same, same habits, same ways to communicate, same beliefs, same opinions; but you expand your mind, and this leads you to self-development. The only obstacle we have is excuses. When you put excuses for this, you are already denying your capacity for change, for greater development.
And if you enjoyed that, please take a moment to visit my work. I write about self-development, the poetry of the better life, love and relationships.
REVIEW OF MY BOOKS: “I really loved the depth of your approach, specially because sometimes I struggle with low self-esteem and that gets into my relationship with my new wife. Thanks for helping us become aware of all these things. Much love to you and yours.”
REVIEW OF MY BOOKS: “It allowed me to see another explanation of love..with a touch of humor i was able to find a sensible place to kick back to enjoy knowing I have always been Loved!! YOUR advice is like finding a treasure. Thank you so much sharing!”
“I ALWAYS LOVED YOU.” A book about love and relationships.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 1). A book about self-esteem and individuality.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 2). A book about enlightenment and the renaissance of the leader in you.
September 7, 2020
Make your life better.
How often one complains and talks about the negative side of something that happened…?? One does it so often that it gets recorded in the subconscious and we automatically do it daily. But this brings negativity into our minds, where we only focus on the struggle, on the bad side, on the things we do not like. And so our character, our inner strength and capacity for confidence and motivation dies with our mindset.
So, in order to bring a radical change into our daily mindset, we must begin to focus on the good, on the positive, on the small inspiration. Don’t say there is none. The miracle lives in each moment, in each situation, in each hardship; however, you must choose to see it. So, train your mind in this, so your character grows; and thus your life gets better.
And if you enjoyed that, please take a moment to visit my work. I write about self-development, the poetry of the better life, love and relationships.
REVIEW OF MY BOOKS: “I really loved the depth of your approach, specially because sometimes I struggle with low self-esteem and that gets into my relationship with my new wife. Thanks for helping us become aware of all these things. Much love to you and yours.”
REVIEW OF MY BOOKS: “It allowed me to see another explanation of love..with a touch of humor i was able to find a sensible place to kick back to enjoy knowing I have always been Loved!! YOUR advice is like finding a treasure. Thank you so much sharing!”
“I ALWAYS LOVED YOU.” A book about love and relationships.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 1). A book about self-esteem and individuality.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 2). A book about enlightenment and the renaissance of the leader in you.
September 3, 2020
BENJAMIN JONES. The Call of The Shaman.
I want to introduce myself. My name is Asa Rodriguez and I write inspirational and enlightening books. I seek to elevate the mind and help change lives.
This post is about my first fiction novel coming this October 2020. “BENJAMIN JONES. The Call of The Shaman.” It is a young adult, mystery and fantasy story, taking place around the 1890s. This is a story about magic, inner strength, the battle of good and evil, and the journey of a boy to discover who he is.
The mystery begins here…
A long time ago, a legend was born. A wolf boy. The indigenous people called him ‘White Moon.’ He was a hero shrouded in mystery for many years. And he was cursed by a necromancer in his demise…
Much, much later, Benjamin Jones was born. The child of a powerful shaman. A Pawnee kid who is connected to the wolves through magic but doesn’t know it. But is he the reincarnated wolf boy from the legend…?? And what about the curse?? Do ghouls follow him??
After his parents die, he will have to discover who he is. He will go on a perilous and mysterious quest with his two best friends, Adit and Jake, and discover his magic. He will discover he is a powerful shaman himself. And he will battle dark forces in search of ‘The Sphere of Truth and Wisdom.’ … So, join him in his quest !
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And if you enjoyed that, please take a moment to visit my work. I write about self-development, the poetry of the better life, love and relationships.
Review of my books: “I really loved the depth of your approach, specially because sometimes I struggle with low self-esteem and that gets into my relationship with my new wife. Thanks for helping us become aware of all these things. Much love to you and yours.”
Review of my books: “It allowed me to see another explanation of love..with a touch of humor i was able to find a sensible place to kick back to enjoy knowing I have always been Loved!! YOUR advice is like finding a treasure. Thank you so much sharing!”
“I ALWAYS LOVED YOU.” A book about love and relationships.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 1). A book about self-esteem and individuality.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 2). A book about enlightenment and the renaissance of the leader in you.
August 31, 2020
Deeper questions…
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Excerpt from my first nonfiction book.
“I ALWAYS LOVED YOU.”
No one ever truly asks themselves these questions, because their corrupted egos are so superficial and arrogant that they automatically label them as stupid, silly, pointless inquiries. They fill their minds with questions like “How can I become more like them??” – “What do I study to become a rich and respected man??”
“How do I get that beautiful woman into bed??” – “What do I do to find a man who will love me and satisfy me in all aspects??” – “How do I get into heaven??” – “Why doesn’t people like me??” Superficial questions galore! No one is asking deeper than this. Why…??
Don’t you know that as a human creature your whole purpose is to achieve greater understanding of your own existence?? To achieve greater understanding, step aside, leave the mundane, and inquire deeply into yourself.
As a human creature you are endowed with great self-awareness, depth of thought, higher intelligence to go deeper than to simply ask yourself how to fit in and copy others, how to get sexual affairs, and how to be rich and famous.
You are a creature of Creation, which means you are a blooming flower that is intelligent, or a magnificent mountain that is capable of deep thought, or a glorious animal that is highly self-aware to find out the important questions in life…
And if you enjoyed that, please take a moment to visit my work. I write about self-development, the poetry of the better life, love and relationships.
Review of my books: “I really loved the depth of your approach, specially because sometimes I struggle with low self-esteem and that gets into my relationship with my new wife. Thanks for helping us become aware of all these things. Much love to you and yours.”
Review of my books: “It allowed me to see another explanation of love..with a touch of humor i was able to find a sensible place to kick back to enjoy knowing I have always been Loved!! YOUR advice is like finding a treasure. Thank you so much sharing!”
“I ALWAYS LOVED YOU.” A book about love and relationships.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 1). A book about self-esteem and individuality.
“LEAVING THE HERD” (part 2). A book about enlightenment and the renaissance of the leader in you.
