It's only a few hours away before Kanye West's "Yeezus" drops, and I'm sure hard-core Kanye fans will be buying.
Kanye's rants in the past have put him in the "Crazy" section according to "critics" (Who made these people critics anyway) However, he kept trucking. In MY opinion, the debut of his "New Slaves" projections marketed in different cities throughout the U.S. was some pretty dope creativity. No paper used. No posters. Just projections. What a way to get the word out. He thought OUTSIDE of the box. Imagine what social change could be affected if people thought outside the box. People talk negatively because, they themselves are afraid of their own greatness.
I am not a Kanye West fan but, I give credit where its due. He is controversial, confident, and not afraid to say what's on his mind. He is changing the way people operate. Old systems and traditions have crippled people from moving forward in their GOD ordained greatness. People fear what they do not understand. People fear the abnormal. Because of that fear, bullying has grown into a giant of hate. It has taken the lives of some great people who will never know how they could've impacted their communities, and the world. Because we are in a sensitive age, it has truly gotten out of hand. People bully because, they hate what they cannot become. They seek the sensitive and compassionate ones who they can bully because, they feel inferior within themselves.
Kanye West is just who he is. We don't have the right to judge, but we do have the right to speak love and compassion the way GOD intended. We do have the right to operate in our purpose, in our destiny. If we pushed love the way negativity is pushed in this world, wow! That would be amazing.
People can say what they want about him or any other person who is not afraid to operate outside of the box. His life is not my business. What is my business is how did I treat those GOD put in my life? Was I a better person today than I was yesterday?
Monday, June 17, 2013
CHECK UPON IT...
With summer around the corner, practically in a few days there are a lot of "new" things that people look forward to. I look at June as a "Happy New Year" all over again because, it's the half of the year, 2nd part of the year, whatever you would like to call it. New body. New you. New this. New that. And New Love.
Those summer nights, outdoor concerts, and new summer music has a way of making folks hormones swim fast speed ahead. Lots of conception and "relations" is going on...if you know what I mean...HOWEVER, the baby-making outweighs the family-building.
Courting is a beautiful process that I still believe in. It is actually a time where you get to know someone. Find out about them. I remember if I liked someone the first thing my grandmother would ask me is: "Who are their people?" Grant it, you can't judge a person by their family background, but you sho' know what you're up against. If there are children involved the question is: do they spend time with their children? How is the relationship with the other parent? How do they discipline their children? And this important question that for some reason gets overlooked: Do they pay child support? I've heard some of my girlfriends say that the child support payment doesn't affect them. THINK AGAIN. If you plan on marrying this person, every penny that goes out of your household into expenses that are not accumulated by you TOGETHER, affects you, your future children, and your financial goals.
This is not a post to bash men. This is a thought for men AND women. It is also important to learn what happened in their last relationship. If that person is putting more of the "hurt emphasis" (is what I like to call it) on the other person, SERIOUS NOTES. There are two sides to EVERY STORY. I know, "Oh, he had a bad relationship. He's just a great guy and it didn't work out." NO! Can a person look at themselves to take responsibility as well?
GOD always, ALWAYS shows us red flags. Sometimes we just don't see the STOP signs. There is a yellow light for a reason before it turns red. The yellow light says, "SLOW DOWN. Red's about to show up." Don't just keep driving through that green light. Take heed. Don't let the summer's fun cause you to choose a lifetime headache.
Do they have a relationship with GOD? Study their financial habits. Do they talk about family? How do they feel about their parents? Do they demonstrate love? What is their outlook on life? Of course, folks will try to give you answers that they know you want to hear, but guess what...the beautiful thing about this..is that YOU HAVE A CHOICE. STUDY them like a calculus test.
If that person says you're moving too slow or they want to come over your house at booty call and drop it like its hot hours, then you know what's on their mind. Your body is an investment. Your time is precious. A wolf can't stay in sheep's clothing long. It's not in their nature and habitat. ANYBODY can demonstrate good behavior in the beginning. Remember you're valuable. Know your worth. Know what character you're choosing.
Those summer nights, outdoor concerts, and new summer music has a way of making folks hormones swim fast speed ahead. Lots of conception and "relations" is going on...if you know what I mean...HOWEVER, the baby-making outweighs the family-building.
Courting is a beautiful process that I still believe in. It is actually a time where you get to know someone. Find out about them. I remember if I liked someone the first thing my grandmother would ask me is: "Who are their people?" Grant it, you can't judge a person by their family background, but you sho' know what you're up against. If there are children involved the question is: do they spend time with their children? How is the relationship with the other parent? How do they discipline their children? And this important question that for some reason gets overlooked: Do they pay child support? I've heard some of my girlfriends say that the child support payment doesn't affect them. THINK AGAIN. If you plan on marrying this person, every penny that goes out of your household into expenses that are not accumulated by you TOGETHER, affects you, your future children, and your financial goals.
This is not a post to bash men. This is a thought for men AND women. It is also important to learn what happened in their last relationship. If that person is putting more of the "hurt emphasis" (is what I like to call it) on the other person, SERIOUS NOTES. There are two sides to EVERY STORY. I know, "Oh, he had a bad relationship. He's just a great guy and it didn't work out." NO! Can a person look at themselves to take responsibility as well?
GOD always, ALWAYS shows us red flags. Sometimes we just don't see the STOP signs. There is a yellow light for a reason before it turns red. The yellow light says, "SLOW DOWN. Red's about to show up." Don't just keep driving through that green light. Take heed. Don't let the summer's fun cause you to choose a lifetime headache.
Do they have a relationship with GOD? Study their financial habits. Do they talk about family? How do they feel about their parents? Do they demonstrate love? What is their outlook on life? Of course, folks will try to give you answers that they know you want to hear, but guess what...the beautiful thing about this..is that YOU HAVE A CHOICE. STUDY them like a calculus test.
If that person says you're moving too slow or they want to come over your house at booty call and drop it like its hot hours, then you know what's on their mind. Your body is an investment. Your time is precious. A wolf can't stay in sheep's clothing long. It's not in their nature and habitat. ANYBODY can demonstrate good behavior in the beginning. Remember you're valuable. Know your worth. Know what character you're choosing.
Sunday, June 2, 2013
STOP. SMELL THE FLOWERS
It's been awhile since my last post. Lots of changes. In the midst of those changes, I realized that I get so busy that I forget to appreciate the simple things around. Last Sunday was the triangular form of three planets: Mars, Venus, and Jupiter. Between my Mom and sissypoo, we were on the phone trying to compare who could see it first. What I did see was the brightest star, and somehow while gazing at that beautiful star, I began to admire the night sky and see how beautiful it is. Then I began to look around, and appreciate the quiet, and stillness of the night.
The next day I stopped for a MOMENT. Just a moment, to look at GOD's beauty around me. The flowers, grass, and the simple things that are taken for granted. I also made it a point. I MADE myself turn off my phone, play my jazz music, open the screen door, turn off the Internet. No email, social media, nothing. Just enjoying the moment. It wasn't easy getting to that point. I had a battle with myself. I found myself negotiating why I should turn my phone off just for a few hours, and actually that few hours ended up being longer than expected.
I have friends that I have yet to see since I've been back, and though I wanted to catch up and see them, talk, laugh...I found that someone needed my attention as well, and that was ME.
It is important to re-fuel, re-charge, and do what YOU have to do for yourself. Sometimes you have to say, "no" to others so that you can say, "yes" to yourself.
Appreciate the simple things. You deserve to STOP, and SMELL THE FLOWERS.
Friday, March 29, 2013
RESET
We are just a few days away from April, the fourth month into the year. As with anything new, there is always excitement, and new goals set. It's like a new pair of shoes, a new outfit. Just that word "new." The New Year brings about new goals, new attitude, or a new look, but then there's the BUT. Somehow as the days continue, things in this beautiful space called, "LIFE" tend to happen. Sometimes it kicks us off our "new" path, and hopes, dreams, and even faith sometimes dwindle. It's time for a "RESET."
I know I needed one, badly. Actually, really badly (I know these two words do not connect, but that's how bad I needed a reset). When you are going, going, and going further away from your purpose, your faith will be tried, tested, and even fried. Some days you will question GOD and those questions bring about frustrations. It's ok. GOD is always there to LISTEN and LOVE. After all the rambling, tears, and going through the emotions from anger, sadness, confusion, and folks testing your patience...did I mention testing your patience? We have a clearer mind, bolder actions toward Purpose Avenue, and we are RESET.
Never let anyone tell you that it's too late to reset. Successful, purpose minded folks understand that resetting doesn't mean giving up. It means NEVER GIVING UP. It just takes a moment to breathe, re-focus, re-charge, re-group, and keep it moving.
This process sometimes includes making some really tough decisions that will sting a bit, but in the long run where GOD is taking you these decisions were necessary. It could mean old friends, complacency, bad health habits, any person, place or thing that leeches the very life out of you has to be removed. You never know who you are destined to be connected to. Just like the Earth has seasons to reset its beautiful resources for all elements of life, so do we.
So...are you ready? Are you set? Let's go! It's RESET time!
I know I needed one, badly. Actually, really badly (I know these two words do not connect, but that's how bad I needed a reset). When you are going, going, and going further away from your purpose, your faith will be tried, tested, and even fried. Some days you will question GOD and those questions bring about frustrations. It's ok. GOD is always there to LISTEN and LOVE. After all the rambling, tears, and going through the emotions from anger, sadness, confusion, and folks testing your patience...did I mention testing your patience? We have a clearer mind, bolder actions toward Purpose Avenue, and we are RESET.
Never let anyone tell you that it's too late to reset. Successful, purpose minded folks understand that resetting doesn't mean giving up. It means NEVER GIVING UP. It just takes a moment to breathe, re-focus, re-charge, re-group, and keep it moving.
This process sometimes includes making some really tough decisions that will sting a bit, but in the long run where GOD is taking you these decisions were necessary. It could mean old friends, complacency, bad health habits, any person, place or thing that leeches the very life out of you has to be removed. You never know who you are destined to be connected to. Just like the Earth has seasons to reset its beautiful resources for all elements of life, so do we.
So...are you ready? Are you set? Let's go! It's RESET time!
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Thought...
I thought about you today...
Wondering what you are doing and what you had for lunch
Wondering if you are smiling the way I am
Beacons of light shine through the pores of my skin
My eyes are like the bright blue clouds that hold the suns rays
Reflecting GODs light...that's what our love is
Through GODs grace and mercy I'm granted access to HIS place of kingdom authority my heart full embraces
My mind dreams of your hand to behold as we walk into unity and watch our love unfold and take on this world to magnify HIS glory
And let our union be told as a story
To ears that want to listen and minds that want to glisten to manifest a destiny that only GOD can give through HIS lessons -
Wondering what you are doing and what you had for lunch
Wondering if you are smiling the way I am
Beacons of light shine through the pores of my skin
My eyes are like the bright blue clouds that hold the suns rays
Reflecting GODs light...that's what our love is
Through GODs grace and mercy I'm granted access to HIS place of kingdom authority my heart full embraces
My mind dreams of your hand to behold as we walk into unity and watch our love unfold and take on this world to magnify HIS glory
And let our union be told as a story
To ears that want to listen and minds that want to glisten to manifest a destiny that only GOD can give through HIS lessons -
Where is the Love? - Donny Hathaway
What a Super Bowl 47! Congratulations to the Baltimore Ravens! (Maybe next year New Orleans Saints)
For me it wasn't really the game that I was excited about it...ok. I was excited about that awesome play made by Jacoby Jones. However, my eyes were glued to the Queen Bey! Beyonce is just...FIERCE. I was and am proud of her. I was really excited to see Kelly and Michelle joining her onstage. They all looked so beautiful, and their performance was awesome. On the contrary, I read some harsh comments about Michelle, even by a musical colleague allegedly made a comment.
Grant it everyone is entitled to their opinion, but why are Black women so hard on each other? I am not going to say that slavery plays a part in it because, we know better. I would love to see those same people making negative comments about Michelle get up on stage where millions of people are watching you, and perform. Because of perfection, sure you wouldn't miss a note, dance step, swing hair cue or smile cue, right?
There is no way I could get up in front of a large audience and be able to do that. I admire people that can. When will we as Black women learn to lift each other up? We have enough to deal with in our daily lives, do we have to add the insults to our sister? Is it that one is not happy with self, so the attack is put on someone else?
We have to support each other. We have to stop making comparisons and appreciate each others talents, gifts, and contributions made. If we spoke more positive things to and about each other the way negative things are spoken, my LORD....what could we accomplish!
As women, we have so many wonderful and beautiful gifts. We can do some remarkable things. We can carry life. We can build our king up, raise our children, prepare a meal, and do whatever we put our minds to. We are the carriers of the multi-task gene. We are strong, yet soft. We are beautiful, unique, loving, and giving.
So the next time negativity is spoken against another sista, remember you are speaking about yourself....
For me it wasn't really the game that I was excited about it...ok. I was excited about that awesome play made by Jacoby Jones. However, my eyes were glued to the Queen Bey! Beyonce is just...FIERCE. I was and am proud of her. I was really excited to see Kelly and Michelle joining her onstage. They all looked so beautiful, and their performance was awesome. On the contrary, I read some harsh comments about Michelle, even by a musical colleague allegedly made a comment.
Grant it everyone is entitled to their opinion, but why are Black women so hard on each other? I am not going to say that slavery plays a part in it because, we know better. I would love to see those same people making negative comments about Michelle get up on stage where millions of people are watching you, and perform. Because of perfection, sure you wouldn't miss a note, dance step, swing hair cue or smile cue, right?
There is no way I could get up in front of a large audience and be able to do that. I admire people that can. When will we as Black women learn to lift each other up? We have enough to deal with in our daily lives, do we have to add the insults to our sister? Is it that one is not happy with self, so the attack is put on someone else?
We have to support each other. We have to stop making comparisons and appreciate each others talents, gifts, and contributions made. If we spoke more positive things to and about each other the way negative things are spoken, my LORD....what could we accomplish!
As women, we have so many wonderful and beautiful gifts. We can do some remarkable things. We can carry life. We can build our king up, raise our children, prepare a meal, and do whatever we put our minds to. We are the carriers of the multi-task gene. We are strong, yet soft. We are beautiful, unique, loving, and giving.
So the next time negativity is spoken against another sista, remember you are speaking about yourself....
LET IT SHINE
Every gift GOD gave u
Let it shine...
Don't keep it within
The world needs to see and feel GODs love
No matter the storm...shine
You are equipped with everything you need
Don't let the gift die by listening to negativity
There are people waiting on you
Unfold those gifts and let them shine...
Let it shine...
Don't keep it within
The world needs to see and feel GODs love
No matter the storm...shine
You are equipped with everything you need
Don't let the gift die by listening to negativity
There are people waiting on you
Unfold those gifts and let them shine...
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Beyonce's Star Spangled Banner On Her Own Terms....
First and foremost...we all know that Beyonce is one bad lady from performances to conducting her own business deals. Since my President Barack Obama's inauguration, Beyonce seems to be the recipient of a drink I like to call "Green-eyed Envy."
Why can't the woman just get ready for Super Bowl 2013? Who cares if she lip synced or not? She showed up (and may I add looking gorgeous as always) to pay her respect to President Obama and First Lady Michelle. She was classy, genuine, and a lady. There are other things to concern ourselves with besides whether or not she lip synced the national anthem.
She owes no one ANYTHING. As long as she wasn't hurting anyone, it doesn't matter. People have their minds on the wrong thing. Let's talk about how we can support President Obama to keep moving this nation forward. Let's talk about the gun issues, education, jobs, organic food, supporting our farmers, health, air, you know...stuff...remember those issues?
Whether she did or didn't, it's her prerogative. She has nothing to prove to anyone. Beyonce, please continue waving your star-spangled banner to the bank, and forget what folks are saying.
Let's keep the USA train moving, so this can continue to be the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Why can't the woman just get ready for Super Bowl 2013? Who cares if she lip synced or not? She showed up (and may I add looking gorgeous as always) to pay her respect to President Obama and First Lady Michelle. She was classy, genuine, and a lady. There are other things to concern ourselves with besides whether or not she lip synced the national anthem.
She owes no one ANYTHING. As long as she wasn't hurting anyone, it doesn't matter. People have their minds on the wrong thing. Let's talk about how we can support President Obama to keep moving this nation forward. Let's talk about the gun issues, education, jobs, organic food, supporting our farmers, health, air, you know...stuff...remember those issues?
Whether she did or didn't, it's her prerogative. She has nothing to prove to anyone. Beyonce, please continue waving your star-spangled banner to the bank, and forget what folks are saying.
Let's keep the USA train moving, so this can continue to be the land of the free and the home of the brave.
LUV The FILM...Support Indie Film Life
So I saw "LUV," and all I can say is STELLAR. Actor/artist Common's performance is nothing less than raw and riveting. Michael Rainey, Jr. is fantastic! I will not be surprised to see this young man at the Academy Awards accepting his Oscar in the future. What a wonderful cast of Dennis Haysbert, Danny Glover, Lonette McKee, Meagan Good, Charles Dutton, and even the character of "Lil' Baby" served his role, too.
Director Sheldon Candis put his heart and soul into this story. Yes it may deal with the stereotypes associated with Black cinema such as prison, drugs, murder, etc. HOWEVER, the way Candis was able to include the subjects, but maneuver into a totally different angle was phenomenal. He showed the relationship between "Uncle Vincent" (Common) and "Wood" by (Michael Rainey, Jr.) through manhood. Uncle Vincent gave Wood a different education from how to walk like a confident man to being dressed in a business suit to present one's self in a professional manner. One of my favorite scenes in the movie is the bank scene. I will not reveal too much, but I love how Uncle Vincent told Wood to "sit up straight" and "get your feet right." Usually we hear those correction antics from Big Mama or Granny, but it's very rare to feature an uncle being a disciplinarian.
Now please don't get it twisted, Uncle Vincent was not a saint. In some scenes I disliked his character, but I understood it. The ending of the movie was totally not how I thought it would end, in which I would say is a great story. Keep the audience attention with the twists and turns of the story.
If you haven't seen LUV, I highly recommend you do. Support independent film. There is a dynamic surge of amazing directors alongside Sheldon Candis such as Ava Duvernay, Pete Chatmon, Matthew Cherry, Talibah Newman who are creating their own green light.
In the words of Kanye West: "Flashing lights....lights..."
Director Sheldon Candis put his heart and soul into this story. Yes it may deal with the stereotypes associated with Black cinema such as prison, drugs, murder, etc. HOWEVER, the way Candis was able to include the subjects, but maneuver into a totally different angle was phenomenal. He showed the relationship between "Uncle Vincent" (Common) and "Wood" by (Michael Rainey, Jr.) through manhood. Uncle Vincent gave Wood a different education from how to walk like a confident man to being dressed in a business suit to present one's self in a professional manner. One of my favorite scenes in the movie is the bank scene. I will not reveal too much, but I love how Uncle Vincent told Wood to "sit up straight" and "get your feet right." Usually we hear those correction antics from Big Mama or Granny, but it's very rare to feature an uncle being a disciplinarian.
Now please don't get it twisted, Uncle Vincent was not a saint. In some scenes I disliked his character, but I understood it. The ending of the movie was totally not how I thought it would end, in which I would say is a great story. Keep the audience attention with the twists and turns of the story.
If you haven't seen LUV, I highly recommend you do. Support independent film. There is a dynamic surge of amazing directors alongside Sheldon Candis such as Ava Duvernay, Pete Chatmon, Matthew Cherry, Talibah Newman who are creating their own green light.
In the words of Kanye West: "Flashing lights....lights..."
"Don't Let It Go To Your Head, NO..."
One of my favorite songs in hip hop is Brand Nubian's "Don't Let It Go To Your Head." Powerful words when you think about it.
The two words that seem to stick to our minds like a bee to honey is "I can't." The minute that the "t" is finished from the mouth, it paralyzes our dreams. The next thing you know your feet are cemented into what coulda, woulda, and shoulda. Once harden, cement is a hard thing to break. It may crack over years and years, but who has that kind of time? Whatever it is that you dare to do, whether it is swimming, starting your own business, running a marathon, don't let the words "I can't" go to your head. Don't even let them take residence in that beautiful mind.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood in front of the entire world on a speech that we live out daily. It is more than a speech, but when the words rolled "I have a dream," rolled off his tongue, he put peace and love into the atmosphere. His vision for all cultural backgrounds to sit on the same bus, drink from the same fountain, and sit in the same restaurant is lived every second of the day.
Guard your thoughts. Even when someone tries to tell you that you can't finish college or you're too old to start a business, or you can't travel the world, be ready with "I can." The only difference between you and the Oprahs of the world is that they are living it because they didn't let someones negativity go to their head and stop their destiny.
The two words that seem to stick to our minds like a bee to honey is "I can't." The minute that the "t" is finished from the mouth, it paralyzes our dreams. The next thing you know your feet are cemented into what coulda, woulda, and shoulda. Once harden, cement is a hard thing to break. It may crack over years and years, but who has that kind of time? Whatever it is that you dare to do, whether it is swimming, starting your own business, running a marathon, don't let the words "I can't" go to your head. Don't even let them take residence in that beautiful mind.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood in front of the entire world on a speech that we live out daily. It is more than a speech, but when the words rolled "I have a dream," rolled off his tongue, he put peace and love into the atmosphere. His vision for all cultural backgrounds to sit on the same bus, drink from the same fountain, and sit in the same restaurant is lived every second of the day.
Guard your thoughts. Even when someone tries to tell you that you can't finish college or you're too old to start a business, or you can't travel the world, be ready with "I can." The only difference between you and the Oprahs of the world is that they are living it because they didn't let someones negativity go to their head and stop their destiny.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
THE LOC NAZIS
When I started my locs, there was no Internet. No support groups or products geared towards locs. It was just plain ole...plain ole...using what worked for me. When I started way back then, I maintained my locs with Always Castor Oil pomade.
While out minding my own business a lady approached me about my locs. She was also a loc wearer. It was that "loc" connection of conversation. I was use to the usual questions of care & maintenance. That sisterly love changed when I mentioned two words: "Shea butter." She went into a hoopla and a holler. She said, "No! Sis! No! You're not suppose to use shea butter on your locs. It causes build up." I said, "Who said I wasn't suppose to use it?" She looked around. Then responded, "Well, they say..." I said, "Who is they?" She was speechless. I said, "I don't have build up, and I know MY hair. I use what works for me."
I'm so glad to see information on locs that can help people who are interested in starting locs. I think it is a beautiful thing. HOWEVER, I can see how confusion creeps in. It can be a bit overwhelming, but the most important thing is...knowing what YOUR hair likes. Remember just because you have locs, doesn't mean that you forget the texture of your hair. Your hair has a pattern, a texture that responds good to some products and bad with others. Your texture is just matted into beautiful, patient, and unique strands of hair called locs.
Don't listen to the "Loc Nazis" on what you are NOT suppose to use. You will go bald listening to these folks. Listen to the strands on YOUR head. Trust me...those strands will matte into a beautiful story.
While out minding my own business a lady approached me about my locs. She was also a loc wearer. It was that "loc" connection of conversation. I was use to the usual questions of care & maintenance. That sisterly love changed when I mentioned two words: "Shea butter." She went into a hoopla and a holler. She said, "No! Sis! No! You're not suppose to use shea butter on your locs. It causes build up." I said, "Who said I wasn't suppose to use it?" She looked around. Then responded, "Well, they say..." I said, "Who is they?" She was speechless. I said, "I don't have build up, and I know MY hair. I use what works for me."
I'm so glad to see information on locs that can help people who are interested in starting locs. I think it is a beautiful thing. HOWEVER, I can see how confusion creeps in. It can be a bit overwhelming, but the most important thing is...knowing what YOUR hair likes. Remember just because you have locs, doesn't mean that you forget the texture of your hair. Your hair has a pattern, a texture that responds good to some products and bad with others. Your texture is just matted into beautiful, patient, and unique strands of hair called locs.
Don't listen to the "Loc Nazis" on what you are NOT suppose to use. You will go bald listening to these folks. Listen to the strands on YOUR head. Trust me...those strands will matte into a beautiful story.
LOVE'S TRAIN....Con Funk Shun
I read an article about Seattle hip-hop artist Freddy E's apparent suicide, and my heart was heavy. Another young man who cut his own journey short. Another young man whose dreams are shattered. There has been a rise of young men who have fallen into the pressures of life, and taking their life into their own hands. Suicide is NOT the way OUT!
I don't care what has happened, but life is not over. As long as GOD wakes you up to be a breathing vessel, you OWE it to HIM and yourself to be the best you that HE created you to be. You owe it to yourself to put whatever gifts, talents, dreams, goals that you have into ACTION.
This is MY opinion....suicide tells GOD that HE is not GOD. When Leonardo da Vinci created "Mona Lisa" she was beautiful in his eyes. It didn't matter what other people thought of his work. The most important thing was what mattered to HIM. So, when GOD created you, HE saw you as beautiful, and unique. HE gave you your own gift, your own DNA. You may be imitated and duplicated, but the gift that HE gave you is yours! NO person, place, thing, circumstance or situation is worth giving up your gift.
If you feel like life is over, PLEASE seek help. It's out here! Don't leave your family and friends in heartache. Stay encouraged. There is this lyric in "Love's Train" by Con Funk Shun that I truly love.
Sometimes heart strings can be broken, but you just got to keep on goin'
That's the way it goes on Love's Train....
Get on your Love Train. Love yourself....
I don't care what has happened, but life is not over. As long as GOD wakes you up to be a breathing vessel, you OWE it to HIM and yourself to be the best you that HE created you to be. You owe it to yourself to put whatever gifts, talents, dreams, goals that you have into ACTION.
This is MY opinion....suicide tells GOD that HE is not GOD. When Leonardo da Vinci created "Mona Lisa" she was beautiful in his eyes. It didn't matter what other people thought of his work. The most important thing was what mattered to HIM. So, when GOD created you, HE saw you as beautiful, and unique. HE gave you your own gift, your own DNA. You may be imitated and duplicated, but the gift that HE gave you is yours! NO person, place, thing, circumstance or situation is worth giving up your gift.
If you feel like life is over, PLEASE seek help. It's out here! Don't leave your family and friends in heartache. Stay encouraged. There is this lyric in "Love's Train" by Con Funk Shun that I truly love.
Sometimes heart strings can be broken, but you just got to keep on goin'
That's the way it goes on Love's Train....
Get on your Love Train. Love yourself....
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Pink Cookies In A Plastic Bag…Getting Crushed By A Building
Of course when we hear the words pink cookies in a plastic bag, getting crushed by buildings, you can only think of one of the greatest MC's, LL Cool J. One of his classic songs released in '93 from his "14 Shots to the Dome" album. Even though the song may describe some different type of "cookies," but in this scenario, the "pink cookies" are words.
Picture it: You are excited about your day. You are just excited about life, and it shows in your smile. You're smiling not because you received great news or just got a promotion, or just received something tangible. However, you are just excited just to be…ALIVE, and you are in a moment of thankfulness. When suddenly…here comes that building. A grumpy, negative thing trying to crash on your cookies which offer nothing but sweetness, and positivity.
Some people are just like that building. They want to crash on your dreams, hopes, and discourage your faith. They can speak a negative word, and it goes haywire crazy looking to attach itself to shatter someone else's light. It's amazing how quickly negative words and images can be easily recorded in our minds. On the contrary, positive words and images can sometimes struggle just to have a seat in our brain.
What happens if you leave a plastic bottled water in the car in hot weather? When you pick up the bottle, it loses its shape and form. If you drink that water, it will taste like plastic, right? Because the heat has melted the plastic, and that's not good to consume in your body. That good, fresh water that was good for you, is now bad because it wasn't released from the bottle, and it was left in the heat.
It's the same thing that goes for cookies. If cookies are left in a plastic bag for too long, soon the sweet taste of those cookies will lose its freshness and quality. Just like your positive words, hopes and dreams, if you continue to keep them bagged in, bottled in, they will lose their freshness. The more you speak positive and healing words, the more that building gets crushed. Let your words be seeds of life. Your words shape your life.
Words can heal, and words can break. Be a word healer. Don't let the building crush you. You crush the building by speaking words of greatness and positivity. Get out that plastic bag, put it in the recycle bin and keep your beautiful self moving. "Pink cookies out the plastic bag, and its crushing the building."
Picture it: You are excited about your day. You are just excited about life, and it shows in your smile. You're smiling not because you received great news or just got a promotion, or just received something tangible. However, you are just excited just to be…ALIVE, and you are in a moment of thankfulness. When suddenly…here comes that building. A grumpy, negative thing trying to crash on your cookies which offer nothing but sweetness, and positivity.
Some people are just like that building. They want to crash on your dreams, hopes, and discourage your faith. They can speak a negative word, and it goes haywire crazy looking to attach itself to shatter someone else's light. It's amazing how quickly negative words and images can be easily recorded in our minds. On the contrary, positive words and images can sometimes struggle just to have a seat in our brain.
What happens if you leave a plastic bottled water in the car in hot weather? When you pick up the bottle, it loses its shape and form. If you drink that water, it will taste like plastic, right? Because the heat has melted the plastic, and that's not good to consume in your body. That good, fresh water that was good for you, is now bad because it wasn't released from the bottle, and it was left in the heat.
It's the same thing that goes for cookies. If cookies are left in a plastic bag for too long, soon the sweet taste of those cookies will lose its freshness and quality. Just like your positive words, hopes and dreams, if you continue to keep them bagged in, bottled in, they will lose their freshness. The more you speak positive and healing words, the more that building gets crushed. Let your words be seeds of life. Your words shape your life.
Words can heal, and words can break. Be a word healer. Don't let the building crush you. You crush the building by speaking words of greatness and positivity. Get out that plastic bag, put it in the recycle bin and keep your beautiful self moving. "Pink cookies out the plastic bag, and its crushing the building."
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Saying Bye, Bye….
2012
So you're leaving me, huh?
2013
Yeah. Got some gifts GOD gave me, and I don't wanna disappoint HIM by not using them.
2012
Well, take me with you.
2013
Sorry, pal. No passengers allowed.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF WORDS BY LA SHAN….
I don't like to use the word "resolution" so let's just call them…hmm…"promises." I know all types of promises have been made as we embark on 2013. And by the third or fourth day, those same promises stay locked up until December 31, 2013. Promises kept shows growth, wisdom, and discipline. Promises are bonds, not made up of artificial dyes, chemicals, and all other man-made stuff, but they are spiritual bonds that are constantly growing. When you keep a promise, you keep a bond. The saying during nineties hip hop was, "WORD IS BOND." And yes, WORD IS BOND. Once the words roll from the tongue, speak through the mouth, they release a connection. Words are connected to your feelings, emotions, and your heart. So, when you speak something, remember those words are out there flowing, flying, and free.
Any goals, objectives, mission statements that pertain to being a better person, remember they are out there flowing, flying, and free holding you accountable. Stay focused, and make it not only a great year, but a better you.
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