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2026-08-15T01:30:25.061-07:00

Deliberate & Intentional Focus on Being Healthy as a Busy Executive

For busy executives, health is not an afterthought — it’s a strategic priority that directly impacts decision-making, leadership effectiveness, and long-term success www.executivehealth.io+1. A deliberate, intentional approach means embedding health into your daily routines, making it as non-negotiable as any business meeting.

1. Anchor Your Day with Intention

Start each morning with a mindful routine — meditation, journaling, or deep breathing — to set a purposeful tone and reduce stress. This mental clarity helps you approach challenges with focus and resilience.

2. Prioritize Healthy Eating Without Compromise

Pack healthy snacks (fruit, nuts, veggies) to avoid vending machine temptations Executive Career Upgrades.
Prep meals on weekends for office lunches or travel days.
Choose lighter, nutrient-dense options at events (salads, grilled proteins) and control portion sizes.
Stay hydrated with water, herbal tea, or unsweetened iced tea throughout the day Executive Career Upgrades.

3. Schedule Physical Activity Like a Meeting

Block workouts in your calendar to ensure consistency Executive Career Upgrades.
Incorporate movement in small ways: stairs, walking meetings, stretching during calls Executive Career Upgrades.
Choose efficient workouts that deliver maximum benefit in minimal time.

4. Protect Mental & Emotional Well-Being

Delegate tasks to free up time for high-value work and self-care Base.
Maintain a support network of friends, family, and peers for emotional balance Base.
Use wellness apps for tracking fitness, sleep, and mindfulness Base.

5. Integrate Health into Leadership

Your health influences your team’s culture and performance. Regular executive check-ups, body composition analysis, and mental health practices help you manage stress, maintain energy, and inspire others www.executivehealth.io. Healthy executives think more clearly, handle pressure better, and sustain productivity www.executivehealth.io+1.

6. Make It Sustainable

Healthy habits for executives are consistent, adaptable, and evolving. Adjust routines as your schedule, health goals, and life stage change www.executivehealth.io. The key is to make health a core part of your identity and leadership style, not a temporary fix.

Bottom line: A deliberate, intentional focus on health as a busy executive means treating it as a non-negotiable part of your daily and weekly planning — from your morning mindset to your evening self-care — so you can lead with energy, clarity, and resilience.

2026-08-08T18:52:11.798-07:00

Dose Of Wisdom:

Good, Strong Advice Of The Day to Adhere To On The Path of the Path of The Way. 
> Know that Self-Control is strength
>Calmness is mastery
>Which allows you to get to a point in life where your mood doesn't shift too often
>Thus, this is based on the insignificant action of someone else
>Therefore, do not allow others to control the direction of your life 
>Especially, do not allow your emotions to overpower the mindful thoughts of your consciousness. Amen To That... 
Steve Braxton, C-Suite Executive Management, COO & CEO, Fortune 100,500 & 1000 Companies,
Former Senior Pastor, United Church of Hyde Park, IL, Retired Prelate Bishop of The Light of IL Diocese, and former Commissioner of Laity & Clergy of The Ecumenical Commission, an Affiliate of The National Council of Churches

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2026-08-08T00:40:37.981-07:00

THE DEBATE ABOUT AMERICA BEING A "CHRISTIAN NATION"

Some, not all, foretell this proclamation who are from a different cut of the cloth, apart from the indigenous people who were brought to America via slave ships, beginning in the 1600's.
The rhetoric of the narrative utterance that is being proclaimed to be the 'truth' of the Insights Intel regarding America being a 'Christian Nation' is farther from the 'truth'; thus, it is totally void of anything closely related to either Empathy or Compassion. If and when a place is known as a "Christian Nation," it should have some semblance of Empathy & Compassion. "These things should remain: Faith, Hope, Charity, & Love. But the greatest of these is 'Love ' (1 Corinthians 13:13 NIV).

If a place is privileged to be known as a "Christian Nation":
>It would not have crippled, mis-treated or killed 20 million Native Americans
>It would've never thought of being the holders of other people, different from them, whom they used as Slaves
>A Christian Nation would've perpetrated a Civil War where, in excess of 500 thousand people died in a fight to own the right to others different than themselves.
> Furthermore, during the era of Jim Crow on Antebellum Plantations, in the Southern States, where cotton was king, and where indigenous people known as sharecroppers did all the work in the cotton as free laborers. No wages were paid to the sharecroppers. I experienced firsthand exposure to those tumultuous times in the South of Louisiana during the late 1940's up through the mid-1960's
Steve Braxton, the oldest of ten siblings to Thomas & Mary Reed-Braxton, was born and raised on an antebellum plantation in Southern Louisiana. We were sharecroppers. From as I was part of the family Sharecroppers from 1947-1961

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2026-03-07T02:39:00.000-08:00

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Hello All, just for a moment, I want to raise awareness of consciousness, with a focus on the insights and Intel regarding the proclamation of the situation to stand on "Belief." When certain situations and circumstances occur on the path of the journey.

It would be both prudent and wise to assess and embrace the provisions and protection of praying to God. The goal of prayer is to live in a relationship with Him. Even if what you see cannot be, your "faith" in God will allow it to be. He will cause prayer to help you to experience:

>His Purposes-His Plans-His Provisions-His Protection

Even if you cannot see, just step out on Faith & Trust, and all things that He intends shall be a manifestation. All To His Glory.

Just a short narrative expression of aknowledgement to God

"Almighty God, help me to never forget that everything is in your hands, and I am in your awesome presence as I am praying to you. Father, help me to enter into this as a duty with a mindful thought of consciousness. Help me to come in worship with love, empathy, compassion, and a true desire to experience your bestowal of blessings." Amen..

Bishop Steve Braxton, Founder/President, Marketplace Ministries, Inc

2026-02-21T01:36:00.000-08:00

THE INCARNATION OF JESUS-WHAT DOES THAT REALLY MEAN?

I often get that question when freshly converted sinners become Christians. Thus, John 1:14 reads. "And the word became flesh." In biblical exegesis, that translates to: "Jesus Christ became a human being, and lived among the people, as He exhibited and portrayed love-kindness, forgiveness, and truth." More simply, Jesus, the Son of God, divinely took on human flesh, which was "The Incarnation."

Be aware that the purpose of "The Incarnation" was not to taste food or feel sorrow. It meant that Jesus, the Son of God, came in the flesh to be the savior of human beings and all humankind. In addition, it meant that Jesus came in the flesh to fulfill the law on behalf of all humankind. Secondly, the Savior needed to shed His blood for the forgiveness of sin. Therefore, in our favor, God did an incredible thing. Let's praise the Lord for that moment in which "The Word Became Flesh." Because of that, "We Are Redeemed." In that capacity, Jesus in His coming was both Human and Divine. God Bless, Bishop Steve Braxton

2026-02-19T22:40:00.000-08:00

A FOCUS ON RESILIENCE:

Life On The Path Of The Journey

While being a steadfast journeyman in the quest to survive and thrive, like most travelers, I have had the encounters of:

>Bereavement-separation-Illinesses

>Medical emergencies-disruptive financial issues and catastrophic situations, i.e., Hurricane Katrina, where my roots began in Southern Louisiana, Covid-19, and the US Navy Ship where I served on experienced a collision-at-Sea, which cut the ship in half, and the exposure to Agent Orange while in the throes of the Vietnam War.

The above situations...rare as life's lived and encountered, that escapes hurt from one to another who travels the path-of-the-journey. I hasten to add that one develops a survivor's mentality in the midst of such catastrophic encounters.

This ushers in what I refer to as "STOPA," which translates as follows:

S, Sit Down

T, Take a deep breath and relax to plan the next approach to attack

O, Observe your emotional & cognitive mindful thoughts, i.e., stress, anxiety & depression

P, Planning, brought to the forefront for the next move.

A, Action begins on strategic planning to cope with unexpected encounters

Bishop Steve Braxton, Founder/President & CEO, Marketplace Ministries, Inc & National Clergy Fellowship Initiative National Poetry Contest Winner: 'BEST POETS OF 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025

2026-02-16T21:31:00.000-08:00

BERBINE & CINNAMON SUPPLEMENT {Bio Tech Labs}

Supplement to help the immune system and the metabolism

-fix blood sugar and help with blood pressure

Together they may help with:

> blood sugar spikes

>support metabolic balance

>improve gut health

>Reduce inflammation and oxidative stress

>improve insulin sensitivity

Other supplements' benefits,

> Cayenne pepper, vessels, for better circulation

>Beet Root, good nitric oxide for blood flow

> Hawthorne, help the heart to pump more efficiently

>K2 helps to pull calcium from the arteries

Steve Braxton, Moderator, Convener, Coordinator & Failitator, The 40 Days Daniel Fast Lifestyle Change Program

2026-02-14T23:27:25.692-08:00

The Keys To Understanding The Divine Power To "PRAY"

What It Means To Pray:
P, Praise God for His power and authority
R, Repent of your sins
A, Ask God for something to help others {you are an intercessor}
Y, Yield your free will to God's Will {Thy Kingdom come as your Will be Done Amen... God Bless Bishop, Steve Braxton

2026-02-10T00:35:09.889-08:00

NOW THAT THE DANIEL FAST HAS ENDED

Here are some ongoing tips as a reminder to continue being safe, happy, and healthy

Foods That Cleanse Your Organs Naturally

>Blood-Pomegranate, Oranges, Ginger

>Brain-Blueberries, Walnuts, Turmeric

>Eyes-Carrots, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes

>Heart-Avoadoes, Walnuts, Berries

>Intestines-Cucumbers, Green Apples, Aloe Vera

> Kidneys-Cucumber, Lime, Celery

>Liver-Tumeric, Beets, Carrots

> Lungs-Garlic, Pineapple, Ginger

> Pancreas-Broccoli, Garlic, Spinach

Skin-Apples, Beets, Carrots

>Stomach-Ginger, Yogurt, Papaya

OK, there you have it, to be safe, secure, and happy on the journey.

God Bless: Bishop Steve Braxton, Coordinator, & Facilitator,40 Days- Daniel Fast Lifestyle Change Program

2026-02-04T21:46:00.000-08:00

POST 2:FROM ANTEBELLUM PLANTATIONS COTTON FIELDS TO NAVAL INTELLIGENCE: A JOURNEY OF FORTITUDE AND GRACE

I was born in the deep south of Southern Louisiana, raised on the remnants of Antebellum Plantations, doing sharecropping under the guise of the Jim Crow Laws. My memories are not a focus on playgrounds, Recreation Community Centers with swimming pools, or early school attendance, but of cotton fields and farming chores, and sun scorched days picking cotton under the weight of inhumane treatment and the history of injustice. As per my earlier blog, Education was a distant dream, withheld from young boys of color until reaching the age of ten years old, due to being shackled by the manacles of prejudice, discriminatory practices, and systemic racism

Yet even in those early years, something stirred within me-a quiet defiance, a belief that my worth was not defined by the chains around me but by the fire in my belly. A fire that became somewhat of an intestinal fortitude: i.e. The unyielding resolve to rise, to learn, and to serve. This became a woke alert, a vivid term for inner grit and determination, which is about the raw, unshakable resolve to push forward and reach through discomfort, uncertainty, and fear. Such is the kind of strength that doesn’t flinch when life throws you curveballs and/or sets up roadblocks

Irrespective of the early school situation, I managed to finish high school near the top of my class at number 2, indeed a testament to and for perseverance. College followed, named to the honor roll for a couple of years. Then came the call to serve the country. I joined the US Navy. Where I rose through the ranks, becoming a US Naval Intelligence Officer, and committed to being a part of the Vietnam War

I have seen the world through the lens of hardship and the eyes of hope. I have both experience and know the sting of injustice, as well as the balm of forgiveness. However, through it all, I have never held hate and malice in my heart; I chose empathy and compassion, faith and trust, not just in and of myself but for the possibility of a better world. Because of the exposure to Agent Orange, I have suffered from an enormous number of bodily ailments, such as;

>Type Two diabetes

>High cholesterol

>PTSD {stress, anxiety, and depression}

>High Blood Pressure, AFIB heart condition, and irregular heartbeat

>Lower back pain, neck pain, right leg, and right shoulder pain

>Carpal Tunnel and Neuropathy in hands, fingers, thumb, and wrist

>Iron Efficiency in the body

> podiatric issues with toenails

I am an ongoing patient at VA Hines, Illinois, with Primary care and specialty care doctors once a week, with some every 3 months

I also coordinate and facilitate an annual 40-day Daniel Fast Lifestyle Change program. The program is inclusive of meditation, prayer, and reading of certain biblical passages.

The health benefits derived from the Lifestyle Change Program are:

> Detoxification and Cleanse of the body

>Purify and aid, and optimize other bodily organs, which actually do the work, i.e., the Liver, kidneys, Gut, Lungs, and Skin

We have recently added Chair Yoga and Tai Chi exercise routines

2026-02-02T11:58:00.000-08:00

THE AFTERMATH OF US NAVAL SHIP VIETNAM WAR ZONE MANEUVERS AND COLLISION WRECKAGE AT SEA

> The Blue Coastal Waters- Vietnam War Zone Area

>Agent Orange Exposure, which cause stress, anxiety, and depression, etc

>Ship’s collision-at-sea, death, severe injuries, and disastrous damages

I had the privilege to serve 8 years (1962-70} in The US Navy, in the position as Top Secret US Naval Intelligence Officer, served 4 years aboard US Navy Destroyer Ship USS McMorris {DE1036}

The USS McMorris home port was changed from San Diego, CA, to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in 1965. It was assigned as the flagship of Commander Escort Squadron 5. The ship’s assignment was participation in “Operation Market Time” to do search and surveillance with the Republic of South Vietnam Naval Forces and to engage in gunfire support in the Vietnamese War Zone. While there, the ship’s crew was exposed to Agent Orange. The primary intent was against the North Vietnamese soldiers. However, in the aftermath, both ground forces and US Ships in the area caught the wind surge of Agent Orange, which resulted in PTSD, Stress, and Depression

The incident of the collision-at-sea took place in January 1967 during a war zone exercise “Operation Market Time” Exercises,a procedure between the USS McMorris and USS Tombigbee AOG11, and other Naval Ships, near the Blue Costal Waters off the shores of the Vietnam War Zone Area. The immediate impact and reaction during the ship’s collision were feelings of shock, helplessness, disorientation, confusion, and sadness.

DEATH AND INJURED SHIPMATES

There was a single death of one shipmate and over 100 or more shipmates that were seriously injured. Those injured were airlifted back to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Hospital for treatment. The USS McMorris has to be floated and towed back to the Dry Docks in Hawaii for several months of repairing and restoring. Which was achieved with the help of a small crew myself, even though I was slightly injured i decided to stay and help tow the USS McMorris back to Hawaii for repair and restoration.

A Legacy Of Strength and Fortitude Meets Empathy and Compassion

What with the exposure to the dangerous Mustard Gas, Agent Orange, and the collision and wreckage out on the open ocean.Which resulted in Shipmates wrestling with symptoms of PTSD, i.e. Stress, Anxiety and Depression.

Fortitude became the emotional strength to face adversity and pain, with the courage and resilience to stand firm with integrity and purpose

Empathy, which allows us to feel with one to understand their pain, struggles, and joy, a bit later

Compassion that turns understanding into action via support, kindness, nurture, and care

Working together Empathy and Compassion soften the edges of Fortitude by transforming the situation from mere endurance into purposeful service

I being at that time, a US Navy Officer, obtaining Military Distinction, whose roots began in the shadow of antebellum plantations, as sharecropper’s, raised under the weight of Jim Crow Laws in Southern Louisiana, and still I rise to academic excellence, even though I did not have the opportunity to attend public school until reaching the age of ten years old, during this whole ordeal I had a focus on emotional generosity. Which was not just fortitude, but the strength and transcendence of both Empathy and compassion. This was quite a significant feat during this time to face.

Note: There shall be more blogs to come sharing this ordeal in life

Under Blog Titled: “ From Cotton Fields To Naval Intelligence-A Journey of Fortitude and Grace”

Steve Braxton, Freelance Writer, Contributing Blogger, Author, Non-Fiction Books, and National Contest Winner of: “BEST POETS, for 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025, Eber & Wein Publishing, a compilation, Library Of Congress DATA, ISBN 978-1-60880-798-7

2026-01-28T20:54:00.000-08:00

Listen Up! Everyone, espeially the 40 Days Daniel Fast Lifestyle change participants. We have reached 28 days of the cycle. Congrats!! If you're still on the Journey with us.

At this point, I wanna share some nutrients the body needs to consume daily, either from supplements or from food intake.

Magnesium is needed for per clinical research for the heart

Zinc for the prostate

Potassium for the muscles

Vitamin C for the skin

Vitamin A for eyes

Omega-3 Fatty Acid for cognitive brain function

B12 combo ( B1, B6 & B12 for the red blood cells

Vitamins Direct from food intake

Vitamin C, oranges, kiwi, and strawberry

' D fish & mushrooms

E walnuts, almonds & avocados

A carrots spinach & cantaloupes

B eggs, oats, beans & whole grains

B6, bananas, potatoes, avocados

B12, salmon, tuna, trout, eggs, yogurt & cereals

K, kale, broccoli, brussels sprouts, prunes

We shall reach 35 days next week, and then there will be only 5 days left on the fasting journey. Let's Move On Toward the finish line

NOTE: Just so you know, the 40 days of the fasting cycle serve to Detox, Cleanse, Purify and Heal the body

Steve Braxton, Spiritual Adviser, coordinator, and facilitator

2026-01-25T00:45:00.000-08:00

FOCUS: The Style Of Impactful Leadership

An enormous number of us who are considered to be impactful leaders have been around the horn a few times. Which should have been fortunate enough to accomplish a few above-average things.

However, it seems what has been woefully missing is the portrayal of any serious display of Empathy and Compassion. Such adherence shall bode well toward the advent of leaving a legacy for others to point toward as a testament that can be viewed in a positive manner

After that being said, it should be a legacy that is known to be viewed as genuine and not measured by awards and wealth. It would be prudent to err on the side of genuine mindful thought of consciousness, i.e.

~How many people who were hurt have been healed

~How many lives have been helped and restored

~What level of faith was portrayed with authentic action of empathy and compassion

It is very important to note and to be aware that greatness is not defined and/or should not be measured by levels of fame and fortune. But should be more about exhibiting selflessness, portrayed by reaching out to help others.

Steve Braxton, Author, Non-Fiction Books, National Poetic Contest winner 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025

2025-12-11T20:52:00.000-08:00

Be very observant and somewhat astute when you're looking for a mentor who is genuine and authentic. Because sometimes peeps are up to no good and may try to hurt you for no good reason. Instead of being a blessing, they may be a blocker of good deeds. Be ready to use the gifts of "Discernment", so as not to be fooled. Your " Discernment " level will help you identify the ones who will P.O.U.R into you.

P-Provide genuine concern

O-Offer you the best of their attributes & traits

U-Uplift, motivate, and inspire you

R- Refresh, rebuild, and reboot you

Go Forth As You Take It To The Limit...

Wrapped and shrouded in His Grace, Forgiveness, Safety and Protection, and His unfailing Love...

Be Blessed & Enjoy the Post

Bishop Steve Braxton

2025-11-01T11:58:00.000-07:00

Key Insights & Intel of Simply being a blessing to another:

The measure of a good leader is not about the enormity of followers, but err on the side of how many other leaders you come alongside to:

~Help Shape, Help Mold

~And pour into them the advent of creativity by simply being an encourager

Know that such is inherent in existing for another as you share Empathy and Compassion

The Outcome Realized is in the Genre of Mentorship.

Which is inclusive of the utmost Quality, Traits, and Attributes..

Steve Braxton, Founder, Marketplace Ministries, Inc., National Clergy Fellowship Initiative

2025-10-27T22:37:00.000-07:00

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To your point regarding "Agape Love," It is the most divine utterance & proclamation that gives rise to the fact that it is God's Inclusive Love. And now these three remain: Faith, Hope, and Love...But the greatest of these is 'Love" 1 Corinthians 13:13. The word agape was born in the Genre of the Greek and dotes on three utterances & proclamations: Philia, Storge, and Eros. Philia speaks to the essence of affectionate love between friends, and Storge reveals the powerful bond of relationships that ties families and friends together. Eros is the love that is a gift of intimacy and sexuality, alluded to in the Bible in the Song of Solomon. Christians took the word agape from the Greek version and gave it the meaning: "God's Inclusive Love." Amen..

2025-10-25T23:34:00.000-07:00

THE POWER OF; AND IN; PRAYER

Just to remind you, please do not wait until you need something to pray. But pray because you have something to be thankful for.

THE KEY INSIGHTS & INTEL OF THE SIGNIFICANCE OF PRAYER

P- represents Power, that is, both dynamic and divine, as it moves into action

R-ushers in Repentance, to change from evil to good, old to new, such as taking a spiritual shower, putting on new clothes, and being refreshed

A- is to ascertain Aspiration, and to identify with the purpose God has pre-ordained for you

Y-is to Yield and give rise to the power and understanding of the wisdom of God, then to be in awe of His miraculous powers

E-is a focus on Expectations, as you get up off your knees with a sense of expectancy of the petitions and requests you've asked for, and are looking for a manifestation from God

R-It is now time to Re-joice in the blessings from the Lord, the victory is at hand; it's jubilee time, a time of freedom, relaxation, and celebration.. Amen.

Excerpt from the book "Prayer For An Occasion" By Steve Braxton, Bishop {RET}

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2025-10-22T23:10:00.000-07:00

LEADERSHIP: TRAITS AND ATTRIBUTES

Pursuits of The Actualized Levels

Which shall or might it be? Good-Better-or Best, Ordinary-Excellence or Extraordinary.

What shall be the levels of Traits and Attributes sought after?

The new emerging level has a key focus on "Emotional Intelligence" (EI). A unique approach that brings forth the Mindful Thoughts Of Consciousness inherent within is a high level of motivation, EI. Which err on the side of being prudent and wise, holding a capacity for core values with a unique connection to "Emotional Intelligence," such that they possess habits to train the brain to have a rare capacity for leadership Traits.

Key Word is: R. A. R, E

R, reinforcement that leads to generosity

A, attainment to serve with humility

R, retention of joy, hope, and faith

E, Embrace hardship, painful events in life, i.e., every painful event contains in itself a seed of growth, development, and liberation, due to working through roadblocks with a sense of identity that results in transformational elements of and by exposure to life experiences

Realized Outcome:

~The Efforts put forth make those under such leadership feel valued and not used

~ Feel respected and not judged

~Feel cared for and not dismissed

feel understood and not ignored

In the final analysis, I am complicit with a quote from a favorite Poet Laureate, Maya Angelou. "People will forget what you said; they will forget what you did; but they will not forget how you made them feel"

Bishop Steve Braxton, Founder of Marketplace Ministries, Inc., & National Clergy Fellowship Outreach

2025-10-18T15:09:00.000-07:00

The Attributes and Traits Of a Genuine, Thorough, and Trusted PASTOR:

P-Proclaim the truth of the Gospel

A-Articulate God's Divine Wisdom

S-Sharing of God's Authentic proclamations & revelations

T-Telling of the hopeful belief of the enigma of the Bible

O-Obedient, Obey and Be Complicit with His Divine Word

R-Realization of the earthly realm that is the connectivity to the afterlife, whether it is Heaven or Hell. Amen

Steve Braxton, Founder/President of Marketplace Ministries, Inc., Freelance Writer, Contributing Blogger, Author of Non-Fiction Books

2025-10-15T23:56:00.000-07:00

THE EDICTS AND KEY COMPONENTS OF GOD'S WILL

Here are some important things that are part of "God's Will" as we travel on life's daily walk on the journey. As promised, this is a follow-up to many of my followers. This narrative focuses on "Lordship." This is an open door for us as believers to embrace the 'Leadership' which God gives us to pray our way through hard decisions. Because his calling upon us leads us toward opposition to the difficulty of a closed door. But is it really,,,? Sometimes the most difficult, painful, fearful, illogical path ends up being the "Open Door". The question is..? How do we know?. One answer might be..." Peace in the midst of the Storm". When you are doing what you know to be "The Will of God". When your desire is shifted toward 'His Glory!, when your goal is to participate in 'His Kingdom'. When your impatience is swallowed up in 'Surrendering' to His Lordship. You'll begin to recognize His voice above the opinions of all others. "The Holy Spirit within you, who is continually interceding for you, according to the will of God" {John 10:4}, Amen

Steve Braxton, President/Founder of Marketplace Minstries, Inc., and National Clergy Fellowship Initiative. Author of Non-Fiction Books, & Contributing Blogger

2025-10-14T23:51:00.000-07:00

A Few Key Narrative Utterances To Consider, Become Aware of, And/or Just To Know: "MUST READ"

If the sitting POTUS had only two obnoxious issues, he would never have won the presidency, first or even a second time. It was the fact that he had a Plethora of Multitudes of such issues that made him the winner. Why? Because a multitude of millions of human beings are 'toxic', therefore, it was easy for them to relate to him, in one way, form or another.

Know that it was never really about Trump himself; it was much more about the people who finally had their twisted, racist feelings brought to bear. Trump served as the catalyst to give" those people" permission to disparage and hate their fellow humans. Because he says what they are really thinking, but do not dare to speak up about it. Who knew that multitudes of millions of men of a different ethnicity felt so emasculated by women and challenged by minorities? Who knew that after years of seeming progress on race and gender, and a plethora of millions of white Americans lived in seething resentment, was waiting for a demagogue, like Trump, to arrive and legitimize their worst self, and then to channel such issues into "political power, perhaps we the people had taken too much for granted and had become too comfortable, even to get up and Go To The Polls To Vote.

THUS: In A Word, Living In a Fool's Paradise "It's Time To Get Up And Run To The Polls To Vote Come MIDTERM ELECTIONS

Steve Braxton, Freelance/Critical Writer, Contributing Blogger, Four-Time Award Winning Poet, "Best Poet" of 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025

2025-10-09T00:28:00.000-07:00

Divine Echoes Of Spiritual Consciousness

Who is first in the path of the journey of my daily throes of life

While striving to walk through the arduous travails of life’s strife

He who is my anchor, my guide, my why; the family of my reasons

Who gives me my lyrics, the tune of my rhythm for the seasons

I delight in the love of spiritual waters of the spring of the outdoors while endeavoring to Go Forth, with good energy, not to be a bore

Being a genuine believer in embracing both effort and good energy

Grasping whatever is being brought forth for the best senergy

It is an expectation to both love and give

The ought-ness of certain things bodes well just to live

Deep Sense of Empathy And Compassion

I strive to love genuinely and support deeply

By always endeavoring to put grace over ego

And purpose over pressure

Never ever to be deceiving over and by any looks

Being ever focused and seeking to be extremely down to earth

Portraying the ought-ness to be deliberatively connected

To the Creator’s God Birth

Not to focus or be deceived by achievements and looks

Just be resolved to simply see what accomplishments God has graciously bestowed and booked

Steve Braxton, Writer & Composer of the Poetic Stanza’s

2025-10-05T03:05:00.000-07:00

I am honored to receive the Recognition Certificate for the weekly trackers Award on this social media site, i.e., LinkedIn social media site

The narrative utterance of the recognition reads as follows:
"Great Work! Congratulations on exceeding the Weekly Sharing Goal."
I'm truly Honored and am Most Appreciative of the Distinguished Recognition.
The directions and achievements of this social media site are flourishing in the Genre of a platform, which is the epitome of a transformative Hub for News and professional Storytelling through the first video Lens

Steve Braxton, Life Coach, Storyteller, Narrator & Orator, 4-time Winner of "Best Poets" of 2022, 2023, 2024, & 2025, Author of Non-fiction Books, new Impending book soon to be published, Title"Cotton Fields To Command: A Memoir of Resilience, Service, and Triumph"

2025-10-02T22:53:00.000-07:00

Father Michael Pfleger, Chicago's most fearless Catholic priest, just "Eviscerated Donald Trump in a city Rally downtown Chicago this week: These are his narrative utterance proclamations: READ & LET THE WORDS OF FATHER PFLEGER SINK IN..
He began by calling out Trump’s illegal and un-American threats to deploy the National Guard against his own people. His voice thundered across Daley Plaza: “Your threats to invade Chicago…to declare war on the rights and freedoms of citizens by ordering masked men in unmarked cars and kidnapping men, women, and children… WILL be challenged!”
But what makes Father Pfleger’s firebomb so devastating is that he didn’t just resist Trump—he united the country against him. With scripture in his mouth and steel in his voice, he proclaimed: “Your insanity and intimidation will NOT intimidate us or frighten us; rather, it’s stirred up our faith and it’s a rallying call to us for together like the valley of dry bones.”
He painted a vision that Trump’s divided America could never see: “It’s connecting Black and white, brown and yellow, Muslims, Christians, and Jews, young and old. We’re coming together as an army of faith, and we will NOT sit still, and we will not sit down. We WILL Rise up, Stand up and Speak up for the most vulnerable and those at risk.”
And then—like a prophet staring straight at a false king—Father Pfleger brought down the hammer of history: “Just as God destroyed the golden calf of our ancestors… He destroyed the golden calf of tyranny and fascism. You may control your incompetent cabinet… You may control the pawns and weak-minded members of Congress… you may even control the spineless Supreme Court Justices, but you DO NOT control the "God we serve!”
“The people of faith who are gathered here and rising across this country want you to know you have met your match," he added.
Finally, in one of the most defiant rebukes ever delivered to Trump, Father Pfleger ended with the line that should be printed on every protest sign
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2025-09-29T03:05:00.000-07:00

Key Secrets For Seniors To Maintain Youth Abilities

Wall Push-Ups:

~Feet slightly apart, Lean in for 2-3 seconds and Push Back Do 15 Reps: Builds upper body & reaction time

Seated Chair Leg Lift with resistance:

~Raise Leg and hold, then sit back and lower leg, but not touching the floor. Next: raise and lower legs separately & intermittently: Boost walking speed and stair climbing

Standing Heel Raising w/Balance

~Standing Behind chair, stand on tippy as you Raise Heels, Raise up on toes and let down- Do 12 Reps and increase Reps each week: Improves circulation & fall recovery

Modified Chair Squats:

~Stand in front of the chair, Squat to sit, but do not let your buns touch the Then raise back up. Repeat for 5 Reps. Do this at least 3 times. Increase each week: Enhance daily ‘sit-to-stand' ability & independence:

Bird Dog Progression Position: Get Down on Floor on Hands & Knees:

`Raise Right Leg & Left Arm- Stretch out and hold for 3-5 seconds and release it, Do 3 Reps ~Then Switch Raise Left Leg & Right Arm, hold 3-5 seconds

This exercise strengthens the core, balances the body, brain & bone health

The Goal is to do these exercises 3-4 times per week

Which shall provide the outcome for Excellent Results within approximately 40-60 days. Then, to continue these routines to keep the body Strong and to be and stay in Great health condition

Steve Braxton, Spiritual Director & Counselor of The 40 Days Lifestyle Change Daniel Fast Program, Founder/President & CEO, Marketplace Ministries,Inc, & Executive Life Coach.

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Deliberate & Intentional Focus on Being Healthy as a Busy Executive

1. Anchor Your Day with Intention

2. Prioritize Healthy Eating Without Compromise

3. Schedule Physical Activity Like a Meeting

4. Protect Mental & Emotional Well-Being

5. Integrate Health into Leadership

6. Make It Sustainable

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