Recognize the Good
I'm Yolanda J Crump, and I'm the founder of Recognize The Good.
Growing up amidst challenging circumstances, I broke free from unconscious conditioning, conquered anger, and pursued unconditional love. At 14, I found myself pregnant; by age 17, I was a mother of two and a high school dropout. Undergoing an awakening and confronting the realities of two
failed marriages, toxic friendships, and the hustle of society's rat race, I realized my life had been shaped by unhealthy relationships being the norm and survival being the motive.
Embarking on the path of self-discovery, I recognized that my life had been molded by fear, doubt, and insecurities. Two years of healing, introspection, self-forgiveness, and the realization that the conditioning had nothing to do with me empowered me to take control. I understood that creating the life I desired was my responsibility. Since then, I was dedicated to becoming the best version of myself, embracing self-love, self-awareness, and living authentic.
I shed the old me:
- No more people-pleasing
- No more seeking validation
- No more fitting in to meet others' expectations
- No more fearing rejection
- No more addiction to pain and conflict
- No more proving a point
I am a creator, who is living, doing, knowing, feeling, and recognizing the good!
I established this non-profit organization to spread the newfound discovery that life is about acknowledging the positive aspects to recognize the good.
Many religious teachings historically have emphasized looking for God externally—through institutions, leaders, or sacred texts—rather than recognizing the divine within oneself. This external focus has often been used as a form of control, reinforcing dependency on religious authorities to interpret God's will, dictate moral behavior, and maintain social order.
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By directing people to seek God outside of themselves, many religious systems have discouraged personal spiritual empowerment, keeping individuals bound to doctrines, rituals, and hierarchical structures. This can create a dynamic where followers feel disconnected from their own inner wisdom and power, relying on external validation for their faith and morals.
God dwells within us. Verses like Luke 17:21 ("The kingdom of God is within you") and 1 Corinthians 3:16 ("Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?") suggest an internal connection to the divine. Yet, these teachings have often been downplayed or reinterpreted in ways that maintain institutional control.
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Recognizing that God is within us can be liberating, leading to a deeper sense of personal responsibility, self-awareness, and spiritual freedom. It shifts the focus from seeking validation or direction from external authorities to cultivating a direct relationship with God, guided by intuition, wisdom, and integrity.