As I have been working diligently on The 2018 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of Sunrise I decided to simply get real and speak my truth. On certain occasions this found me having some not so nice interactions as many people are just so darn sensitive and wrapped to tight. It was an overcast day on April 21,2018 at The Festival Marketplace Antique Fair when I was conducting a fundraiser for The 2018 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of Sunrise. The day was going well and many people were coming up to my booth to support the effort to attack cancer from every angle however there were a few people that need to get real and lighten up. One such gentleman was a guy wearing a $10,000 Rolex who inquired about a die cast car. I told him it was $5 and he offered $1.50 claiming he had no money. I told him you have to be kidding me as this is for charity and you can well afford $5 based on the watch you are wearing. He walked away and I though wow the audacity of some people. Then there was the guy who told me $2 for a used Garth Brooks CD was to much. I asked him do you go to Publix and complain about their prices. He continued to argue to which I simply stated sir this id for charity and the $2 is a donation if you don't want the CD that is fine but don't disparage me by say my price was to high. Again I thought wow the audacity of this man. People this is the problem with our society today as we have lost the idea of common decency and respect. It is time to get real and understand that we are all brothers and sisters tied together by our divinity and that we must respect each other and begin to be of service and value to one another.

It is time for all of us to check our egos at the door and understand that at the end of the day the only things that matter are if you lived your life in joy and if your life brought joy to others. When you wake up each day you can get real and be grateful that GOD gave you another day to be of service and value so you should glad and rejoice in the day that GOD hath made. It is time to get real and get right with GOD. Imagine if we began to understand and live by the idea that faith in GOD gives meaning and purpose to human life, that the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations, that economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise, that government should be of laws rather than of man, that earth's great treasure lies in human personality, and the service to humanity is the best work of life how much better our communities would be. It is not about having materialistic things or power even though a large part of our population will tell you this it is about being of service and value to people and being real with yourself.

One way to get real is to commit to being kind in all that you do. In being kind and staying focused and grounded in kindness you will begin to experience a shift that brings peace, love, joy, and prosperity into your life. Making sure that you speak kindly ensures that your encounters go well and thus you are able to manifest the life that you desire.

In getting real you need to show gratitude as the level of gratitude that you show will determine your altitude. As I collected donations on April 21 and sold some items I kept saying thank you and as a result I had a very successful day raising $84 for The 2018 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of Sunrise. As a result of showing gratitude I have raised $2753 so far for The 2018 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of Sunrise. Donations can be made at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/jdogg19.

In getting real and speaking your truth you will have a few haters, doubters, and naysayers along the way. Do not let these people discourage you from evolving personally, professionally, and spiritually. Many people will not understand when you get real and speak your truth because they simply have not evolved to a level where they understand that every encounter we have can be of value. I have been a community advocate for many charities over the last 41 years and I can tell you the people who got real and saw the value of cause marketing and supported the causes I was working with experienced growth in brand awareness as well as increased revenue. The key is to be open and receptive to those who can drive business to you and help you to achieve your goals. It is time for you to get real and create the life you desire.