<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Octavio Cesar Martinez:  Do Good.  Dress Well ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I teach people how to forgive so they can be free from their past, no matter how long ago or how big the offense was.]]></description><link>https://ocmartinez.wixsite.com/website-1/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:50:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Learning From the Dead: Tradition and Traditionalism ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now I embrace tradition, and the willingness to embrace “the democracy of the dead.” ]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/learning-from-the-dead-tradition-and-traditionalism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eaa308c95580600176b263d</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual]]></category><category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:47:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f72d_2c8ff41955214c5e9660defb36a75aa1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_683,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Heart Wants What The Heart Wants ]]></title><description><![CDATA[And that's the problem.]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/the-heart-wants-what-the-heart-wants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5dd0b04c2dc45f001772e2a0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:25:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_287ab86b466c430bb3b06d21cc11e337~mv2_d_1776_2048_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Vote Like Jesus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which political party does Jesus belong to?
Obviously He belongs to the party we belong to.]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/how-to-vote-like-jesus</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e2a59304b425600178a5a16</guid><category><![CDATA[Jesus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vote]]></category><category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category><category><![CDATA[America]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2020 03:00:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f72d_09b8e93ba7fe46e09133306e2da47e4e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_899,h_599,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Does Evil Live?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nothing can eradicate evil from the hearts of individuals and individuals alike except for an authentic and potent encounter with Christ. Even in such encounters, there is uncertainty. It is important to recognize that we cannot legislate evil out of people, as evil is not subject to legal restraints. Evil does not seek permission or care. While reasonable individuals may agree to attempt to restrain  evil, our efforts often only drive it underground. Evil persists in individuals. It remains...]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/where-does-evil-live</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d5c43a7e60a9b001690a54d</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual]]></category><category><![CDATA[Forgiveness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Theology]]></category><category><![CDATA[Influence]]></category><category><![CDATA[Love]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2019 03:01:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42eefbb52e4f4da4b1afad9753976598.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[If Books Were Lovers, I would Be a Whore.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello, My name is Octavio. I am a Bookalholic. My parents initially read primarily newspapers and magazines, occasionally delving into books. I distinctly recall stacks of LOOK and LIFE magazines scattered throughout the house. My mother transitioned to Readers Digest magazine and subsequently condensed books. She adorned her home with books and engaged in crafts using them. My parents gifted me my own books when I was approximately seven or eight years old. They would occasionally read to me...]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/if-books-were-lovers-i-d-be-a-whore</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d5c4ed5bd74d600164313e7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2019 03:02:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f72d_d829a2e93f3e4700a20c6b9f4b94360c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_341,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I Have Learned So Far - l]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best religion is living like Jesus did; the rest is just showmanship. The best way to beat depression is to look for beauty, so do it! True love happens when you’re completely known and still loved. The best way to get over a broken heart is to have a big bowl of ice cream. What we do with our bodies affects our religion, so take care of it. Being clean and tidy is a courtesy to others; being polite is too. Buy less, but buy the most expensive thing you can. Take care of the things you...]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/what-i-have-learned-so-far-l</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d5c3f560588450016dffb90</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Influence]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2019 03:33:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19660f6c6e0436e9d2f00362db46eef.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Two Ways Through Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2011 film, Tree of Life  opens with a one of my favorite dialogs. Here it is: Brother.  Mother.  It was they who led me to Your door. The nuns taught us there are two ways through life. The way of nature and the way of grace.  You have to choose which one to follow.  Grace doesn’t try to please itself. Accepts being slighted, forgotten, disliked. Accepts insults and injuries.  Nature only wants to please itself. Get others to please it too. Likes to lord it over them. To have its own way....]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/the-two-ways-through-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d56f33da80b590016bbd8f9</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual]]></category><category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Jesus]]></category><category><![CDATA[God]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2019 18:33:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f72d_903d059f973a4ea795989a8fa1572aba~mv2_d_5751_5751_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Simple Way to Be Productive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The straightforward path to productivity lies in answering two fundamental questions: Identity:  Who am I? Potential:  What can I accomplish? Once these questions are addressed, the potential for action, or the tasks that are rightfully assigned to you, even for the short term, becomes evident. Understanding your identity and your purpose empowers you to make informed decisions. By declining commitments that hinder your progress, whether personal or professional, you can effectively achieve...]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/the-simple-way-to-be-productive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cedb4d8d451d10015715cb9</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships ]]></category><category><![CDATA[HABITS]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Influence]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 23:26:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f69baa2e569449fe845a45992d9890db.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[There’s Something About Mary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protestants believe Catholics place too much emphasis on Mary, and therefore will ignore her all year, except during Christmas when every Pr]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/there-s-something-about-mary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ce1b2bb1df41c002aaedab6</guid><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spiritual]]></category><category><![CDATA[Jesus]]></category><category><![CDATA[God]]></category><category><![CDATA[Women]]></category><category><![CDATA[Theology]]></category><category><![CDATA[Father]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mother]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2019 20:05:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f72d_4af47cf1819745c7bd6e9666b02b9d23~mv2_d_4000_6000_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultimate Guide to True Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[True Love: An Observation True love is a profound concept that we all aspire to experience. However, what truly constitutes true love? True love encompasses two fundamental elements: mutual recognition and genuine affection.  It is essential to understand that true love can only be experienced when one is fully known  and cherished by the other. Conversely, if one is loved but not fully known, they cannot truly experience the depth of love. Therefore, if you are loved but not completely...]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/ultimate-guide-to-true-love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cb157a50204460015079d0e</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Love]]></category><category><![CDATA[Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men]]></category><category><![CDATA[Women]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 23:41:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ba07a302a5e4645a0d7d06a1718cad6.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[13 Ways To Be a Better Leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Darwin Vegher on Unsplash In 2014, I had the privilege of delivering the keynote address at the California Association of...]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/13-ways-to-be-a-better-leader</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ca96161d3298500153d79d0</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships ]]></category><category><![CDATA[HABITS]]></category><category><![CDATA[Influence]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2019 03:04:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f72d_0c56f3822800466c91df6151a5ee5bdb~mv2_d_3200_2133_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Do Marriages Die?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kristina Flour on Unsplash Marriages end by silence. They end in silence. It all starts when couples stop caring enough to talk...]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/why-do-marriages-die</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c8f07293d86c5001c931945</guid><category><![CDATA[Relationships ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family]]></category><category><![CDATA[Women]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 03:08:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f72d_837d5654bfed49459153c21e78beae52~mv2_d_4820_3084_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Terrible and Awful Are Not Mysteries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why do we engage in terrible and awful actions? The answer is not mysterious. We possess inherent flaws and tendencies towards negativity and evil. Without formal instruction, training, conditioning, or the imposition of consequences, our default state is one of negativity and evil. Little by little, but this is our default mode. To transcend these limitations and achieve personal growth, we must undergo rigorous education, training, discipline or transformation. Depression, corruption,...]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/terrible-and-awful-are-not-mysteries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c7373be8c3cd0001c3269db</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Forgiveness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Freedom]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2019 04:59:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f72d_bac0dee638074575aa1c4e574d3ab0f2~mv2_d_3744_4992_s_4_2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Should I Forgive? – ll]]></title><description><![CDATA[The short answer: It’s good for you. When you don't forgive others, you transfer old injuries to new or current relationships....]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/why-should-i-forgive-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c69c818f6fd56001c8ad73e</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Forgiveness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Freedom]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 21:19:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f72d_cee0cd81271e4b3f8eeab5fc1a8b6871~mv2_d_3161_4470_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Story My Shoes Tell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is my top picks for boots: the Chippewa 6” Service Boots for Men with Vibram soles. I got them back in March 2014 from Rob Roda, the...]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/do-your-shoes-tell-a-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c68e18c3a1182015dbd5fb9</guid><category><![CDATA[Relationships ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Freedom]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 04:22:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f72d_233aaaad5d714974a24459e80b41f06e~mv2_d_3264_3264_s_4_2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death Comes to a Black Suit]]></title><description><![CDATA[On January 16, 2010, I made my inaugural appearance in my sole black suit. I officiated the nuptials of my esteemed friend, Cindy, to her...]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/death-comes-to-a-black-suit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c68e4b544a7e1013699f17f</guid><category><![CDATA[Death]]></category><category><![CDATA[Funeral]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Fashion]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 04:36:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f72d_65793f1223ef4842a881b5cc2ec1ed4f~mv2_d_3024_3024_s_4_2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 3 Types of Apologies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash Here are the three different kinds of apologies. Each one has its own unique feel and purpose. If I...]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/what-are-the-three-types-of-apologies-and-how-are-they-different</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c6795c43a1182015dbb4615</guid><category><![CDATA[Forgiveness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 04:47:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f72d_c4b580031f664ebfabc5b5b8cfee6c33~mv2_d_4345_6518_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Should I Forgive? – l]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forgiveness allows you to remember the event without reliving the pain. ―OCM Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will...]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/why-should-i-forgive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c678d28d3399a001ccb3fce</guid><category><![CDATA[Forgiveness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2018 03:11:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f72d_15b2a1cbd3304dc3a814b08829bd46cf~mv2_d_5232_4000_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Ways to Avoid Emotional Vampires]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best and worse things usually happen in the company of someone else. We’re not wired to be alone for too long. We’re just not built...]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/5-ways-to-avoid-emotional-vampires-in-your-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c69960f3b9abe001c08ad93</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men]]></category><category><![CDATA[Women]]></category><category><![CDATA[Freedom]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 16:13:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f72d_84ba4b3d03754f89be654a58fe2c4ad8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_970,h_545,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is God Not Expected or Not Welcomed? – ll]]></title><description><![CDATA[What does it mean for God to “show up”? One popular notion is God “shows up” to fixe our problems, e.g., cancel or minimize the ...]]></description><link>https://www.octaviocesarmartinez.com/post/is-god-not-expected-or-not-welcomed-revised</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c68ca4745fa23001c92848c</guid><category><![CDATA[God]]></category><category><![CDATA[Jesus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Theology]]></category><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2018 01:44:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f72d_d24f6a163ae64d39a8803f53c916914b~mv2_d_5184_3456_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Octavio Cesar Martinez</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>