Replies to '09/24 Bishop T.D. Jakes'

Each person's difficulty is their own.  Their moment of epiphany that allows them to live a life of choice is an individual thing.  It may be simple or it may be complicated.  I had to publish a 500 page novel to find my direction, Arirang: The Bamboo Connection.  I realized that life is what happens when you plan for something else - and that's not all bad.  My personal choices have not always been wise and the results have often been painful, but they reflected my knowledge and circumstances at the moment.  People like Dr. Jakes have the charisma to reach people who are ready to look at their lives; however, one of my favorite books is The Four Agreements by Don Ruiz.  With four simple rules, explained in language that's relevant, a person can find a smoother path:  Be impeccable with your word.  Don't take anything personally.  Don't make assumptions.  Always do your best. Sometimes a simple mantra is all that can be managed at the moment.  For some, that mantra has spiritual overtones.  I am glad you are having a show with something uplifting.  There is so much grief in the world, a man with that smile and the charisma he generates is a welcome relief with a vision of hope.