Current mood: sad
Category: Life
"Pearlicia", I'm going to do the best I can with this one. So many people have a problem with letting go of the past. I don't. The problem is. I can't really tell you why I don't have that problem.
I can forget people at will. I don't really know how I do it.
I do know that without that skill, I would be a very angry man. Or repressed. Or just all around sad. It's sad when you can't break up. It's really sad when you can't forgive. And it's a got-damned shame when you can't grow anymore because you keep going back to the shit you used to do.
Having a good memory is great for learning and growing. If you are learning math and you have to go back to chapter 1 to be able to understand chapter 4, more power to you. But if you go back to chapter 1 and get stuck there, then you are retarded. By definition. Life is the same. Once you get stuck, you are retarded. If you want to stay back there, go ahead and get yourself a helmet and a drool bucket and kick it in retard ville.
Know that mentally retarded individuals try to learn and grow and can't. Us who hold on to old shit all the time are not trying. We CAN grow. Yet we refuse. How sad is that?
The optimist is crazy!! lol Well another great blog. I think that it is human nature(its sad) to consistently think and live in the past especially when it comes to people who left a footprint weather a positive one or negative one. I'm so guilty of this behavior. To this day I still hold resement towards people from high school even though I have grown to be friends with a lot of those same people today. I don't know why! At times I can look at them with a smile and internally think about what that person did or said to me when we were in 10th grade at Bernard's. If u have an answer GURU, comment.
BTW please erase the first post! Spelling
Aaahhh yes the blog I requested..(ur gonna have to give me one to blog about)....when u talked about no growth b'cuz of the shit we use to do....damn that hit home. I wish I could tap into ur ability to "jus forget"
I really think when there's a connection that we form (sometimes in our heads) that we try to hold on to that and still, if not anything else, have somewhat of a friendship which still feels like ur being cheated b'cuz inside you want it to b "something" else.
As for ur friend and the shhhhty ppl frm his past...that's an easy one to let go. F@$ em. They didn't mean shhh then and they shouldn't mean shhh now. My issue is with ppl you have cared about....
So much to say but I'm gonna leave it that.
Life is good. I'm sharing it with the world. So this is life the way I see it...
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
A Hans Conzelmann Quote, Christianity and Being Christian
Current mood: cultured
Category: Religion and Philosophy
"The church lives on the fact that modern research about Jesus is not known amongst the public."
Hans Conzelmann (German theologian and New Testament scholar.)
"Good Girl...", the church lives on a lot more than that. In fact modern religion, ANY ONE (Tagalog, or that one with the puppies), lives off the people's lack of esteem. Knowing the real Jesus would be like knowing the real Buddha or Mohammad. The truth will set you free but free people don't build churches.
We just spent lent improving ourselves. Some of us finally went to church for the year (at least until Christmas) two weeks ago.
Now what?
If we continue the journey we began, it's entirely possible we could leave our churches. Jesus did.
So they pimp us. From the pulpit, from the prayer/chanting meetings, from Venice Beach to Miami, from Jonestown to wherever people gather claiming to have the key to life; the goal is a captive audience. CAPTIVE.
If we accept the common rhetoric - "Man is weak", "We are all sinners", "We are not perfect"; we begin to internalize these shortcomings and lose self esteem. With low self esteem, we go right back to our religion, or we back slide and self destruct until we end up back to religion.
Take a look at the different clubs and groups within any religion. The focus is temporary fixes, socials, Vegas Trips, and investment clubs so we can get more money give. Show me the focus on lasting joy and life satisfaction. In virtually every modern religion a focus on getting the bills paid has led us away from learning to be complete individuals.
We are broken and leaking dollar signs and all the "modern gurus" are chasing after our pockets.
Just a thought.
It's rare that I comment on blogs anymore, given that I dare not do it while working, and if by some abnormal way or reason, a coworker winds up reading this comment, uh...I'm on a late lunch.
So I'm compelled to respond, not add to some would be list of haters. Thanks for your insight with this one (you know i do enjoy your blogs, even when i don't comment :)), now here's two cents worth of mine just for the sharing. I'm inclined to defend the church. Not "THE church," MY church and others and Christianity, even as our "Next Step Sunday" approaches in two days - "Next Step" representing the next step my church has taken towards their land fund, which is hiring the architect, and "Next Step Sunday" being the one Sunday that the church's members, myself included, have prayed will be the Sunday that the church will have 100% member participation with the offering, all to go to the land fund.
Anywho, LA brings up valid points here, so readers, especially those unfamiliar with God, church, religion and denominations, take it and heed, but don't necessarily group these points into all religions and churches. Seekers and lost ones and buyers beware. These systems and cycles exist and lead to questioning are they really for the greater good or their greater pockets. But don't be led astray from the bigger picture. The bigger picture being that we need to be saved. God commands us first (and I'm not talking literal Commandments, so please, no corrections), rather teaches us in His Word, that YES, man is weak and are not perfect, and we ALL are sinners, and that in addition to that FACT, we ALL will go to HELL. Yes HELL is real. It is not a gimmick. Along with that, He teaches YES WE ALL WILL GO TO HELL unless we accept His son Jesus Christ as the savior that He is, not by works of righteousness, thus us being saved. (I am more than willing to share the Gospel and its detailed information for anyone who wants to hear it too)
Once saved, we are commanded to be baptized. If you are Catholic and more than likely at this point disagreeing with me, read up on the Word, not the missilettes. God says obey His Word and His only, only the Bible, the Living Word, aka Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life and no other doctrine. He tells Christians to test the spirits and other religions in this world against what the Holy Bible says. Do that. Anywho, once saved, be baptized - Baptism, being fully dunked in water, not trickled with it. Baptism being an outward expression of your inward decision of salvation. (Read the Bible.)
After baptism, we are to Go and spread His Word, as commanded in the Great Commission - look it up - it's in the Bible.
ALONG with, not before or after, but ALONG with all the aforementioned, God says.........da da na na........find a local church. Given LA's blog, how do find the right church and a good church. First pray. Prayer works and God answers. There's churches everywhere. Research them and test their doctrine against the Bible.
LA says to "Show me the focus on lasting joy and life satisfaction." I profess, you can find it in church - don't mistake my words - you can find that in a strictly Bible believing church that puts God first before it's needs, it's Pastor, it's money, it's members, because that church will in fact show you how God can be the key to all of that in your life. They exist. Las Vegans, visit mine - www.sh-baptist.com - Southern Hills Baptist Church.
I got more to say but "lunch" is over so if I get a moment, I'll continue. Until then, LA you know I love you. Readers, LA too, God Bless, and I pray you know Christ. I pray you are saved. Feel free to message me, if you have questions or concerns with your own salvation. I promise, I'll direct you to scripture, not my own opinions or ideas.
2k's for actually pulling me to write this time.
I didn't want to start rambling but I was headed there. There will be in any religion or belief system a right way and a a right assembly. I also believe that my church has gotten it right. The key in this blog is to be careful. The bible warns and its true no. The false prophets outnumber the trues. And they are EVERYWHERE! In my church (a la the pope [Yes I'm a catholic who doesn't believe in the pope]) In Christian churches. In Moslem temples, In synagogues. At the Kingdom hall. There is even some wiccan broad out there stealing money from her coven. I saw her on Maury!
We have to believe in something, just be careful
Read more: Dave Ramsey is the Man. I should devote a blog to promoting him. SO many of us need him
I'm not anti-religion but I agree with the idea that many people cleave to religion for all the wrong reasons.
And I especially zoned in on these phrase
"The truth will set you free but free people don't build churches."
I thought this was apt after seeing the news clips and photos of the HUGE white temple that the FDLS built on their compound guarded by armed security.
"the goal is a captive audience. CAPTIVE."
Yep, there are many religious captives in this country. There are the obvious captives like the adolescent girls of the FDLS. There are the captives of guilt. There are the captives of fear.
Religion should be about freedom, not captivity.
Hummmm, I dont know where to start, especially being that me and L.A. are good friends and we have never had a conversation about religion. Personally I think that salvation and what L.A. would refer to as lasting joy and life satisfaction(great quote) comes from within. Church attendance can be an excellent vehicle to self-realization of this concept. At the same time I dont think its the only way to grasp this concept. We have to look internally to find whatever it is that tells us to be good human beings(not just Christians, etc). Once this is accomplished then move on into the world accordingly, weather it be at church, the workplace, at home, with friends and family, etc. Gods word resonates in all of us from birth, not just when u become baptized(BTW im non-denominational). We have been systematically taught that salvation comes from going to Church every Sunday and that is not true. U can be saved at home, or at work, or on the corner. NOT JUST IN CHURCH! When I have more ill post a comment!
That's MY DOG!
Category: Religion and Philosophy
"The church lives on the fact that modern research about Jesus is not known amongst the public."
Hans Conzelmann (German theologian and New Testament scholar.)
"Good Girl...", the church lives on a lot more than that. In fact modern religion, ANY ONE (Tagalog, or that one with the puppies), lives off the people's lack of esteem. Knowing the real Jesus would be like knowing the real Buddha or Mohammad. The truth will set you free but free people don't build churches.
We just spent lent improving ourselves. Some of us finally went to church for the year (at least until Christmas) two weeks ago.
Now what?
If we continue the journey we began, it's entirely possible we could leave our churches. Jesus did.
So they pimp us. From the pulpit, from the prayer/chanting meetings, from Venice Beach to Miami, from Jonestown to wherever people gather claiming to have the key to life; the goal is a captive audience. CAPTIVE.
If we accept the common rhetoric - "Man is weak", "We are all sinners", "We are not perfect"; we begin to internalize these shortcomings and lose self esteem. With low self esteem, we go right back to our religion, or we back slide and self destruct until we end up back to religion.
Take a look at the different clubs and groups within any religion. The focus is temporary fixes, socials, Vegas Trips, and investment clubs so we can get more money give. Show me the focus on lasting joy and life satisfaction. In virtually every modern religion a focus on getting the bills paid has led us away from learning to be complete individuals.
We are broken and leaking dollar signs and all the "modern gurus" are chasing after our pockets.
Just a thought.
It's rare that I comment on blogs anymore, given that I dare not do it while working, and if by some abnormal way or reason, a coworker winds up reading this comment, uh...I'm on a late lunch.
So I'm compelled to respond, not add to some would be list of haters. Thanks for your insight with this one (you know i do enjoy your blogs, even when i don't comment :)), now here's two cents worth of mine just for the sharing. I'm inclined to defend the church. Not "THE church," MY church and others and Christianity, even as our "Next Step Sunday" approaches in two days - "Next Step" representing the next step my church has taken towards their land fund, which is hiring the architect, and "Next Step Sunday" being the one Sunday that the church's members, myself included, have prayed will be the Sunday that the church will have 100% member participation with the offering, all to go to the land fund.
Anywho, LA brings up valid points here, so readers, especially those unfamiliar with God, church, religion and denominations, take it and heed, but don't necessarily group these points into all religions and churches. Seekers and lost ones and buyers beware. These systems and cycles exist and lead to questioning are they really for the greater good or their greater pockets. But don't be led astray from the bigger picture. The bigger picture being that we need to be saved. God commands us first (and I'm not talking literal Commandments, so please, no corrections), rather teaches us in His Word, that YES, man is weak and are not perfect, and we ALL are sinners, and that in addition to that FACT, we ALL will go to HELL. Yes HELL is real. It is not a gimmick. Along with that, He teaches YES WE ALL WILL GO TO HELL unless we accept His son Jesus Christ as the savior that He is, not by works of righteousness, thus us being saved. (I am more than willing to share the Gospel and its detailed information for anyone who wants to hear it too)
Once saved, we are commanded to be baptized. If you are Catholic and more than likely at this point disagreeing with me, read up on the Word, not the missilettes. God says obey His Word and His only, only the Bible, the Living Word, aka Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life and no other doctrine. He tells Christians to test the spirits and other religions in this world against what the Holy Bible says. Do that. Anywho, once saved, be baptized - Baptism, being fully dunked in water, not trickled with it. Baptism being an outward expression of your inward decision of salvation. (Read the Bible.)
After baptism, we are to Go and spread His Word, as commanded in the Great Commission - look it up - it's in the Bible.
ALONG with, not before or after, but ALONG with all the aforementioned, God says.........da da na na........find a local church. Given LA's blog, how do find the right church and a good church. First pray. Prayer works and God answers. There's churches everywhere. Research them and test their doctrine against the Bible.
LA says to "Show me the focus on lasting joy and life satisfaction." I profess, you can find it in church - don't mistake my words - you can find that in a strictly Bible believing church that puts God first before it's needs, it's Pastor, it's money, it's members, because that church will in fact show you how God can be the key to all of that in your life. They exist. Las Vegans, visit mine - www.sh-baptist.com - Southern Hills Baptist Church.
I got more to say but "lunch" is over so if I get a moment, I'll continue. Until then, LA you know I love you. Readers, LA too, God Bless, and I pray you know Christ. I pray you are saved. Feel free to message me, if you have questions or concerns with your own salvation. I promise, I'll direct you to scripture, not my own opinions or ideas.
2k's for actually pulling me to write this time.
I didn't want to start rambling but I was headed there. There will be in any religion or belief system a right way and a a right assembly. I also believe that my church has gotten it right. The key in this blog is to be careful. The bible warns and its true no. The false prophets outnumber the trues. And they are EVERYWHERE! In my church (a la the pope [Yes I'm a catholic who doesn't believe in the pope]) In Christian churches. In Moslem temples, In synagogues. At the Kingdom hall. There is even some wiccan broad out there stealing money from her coven. I saw her on Maury!
We have to believe in something, just be careful
Read more: Dave Ramsey is the Man. I should devote a blog to promoting him. SO many of us need him
I'm not anti-religion but I agree with the idea that many people cleave to religion for all the wrong reasons.
And I especially zoned in on these phrase
"The truth will set you free but free people don't build churches."
I thought this was apt after seeing the news clips and photos of the HUGE white temple that the FDLS built on their compound guarded by armed security.
"the goal is a captive audience. CAPTIVE."
Yep, there are many religious captives in this country. There are the obvious captives like the adolescent girls of the FDLS. There are the captives of guilt. There are the captives of fear.
Religion should be about freedom, not captivity.
Hummmm, I dont know where to start, especially being that me and L.A. are good friends and we have never had a conversation about religion. Personally I think that salvation and what L.A. would refer to as lasting joy and life satisfaction(great quote) comes from within. Church attendance can be an excellent vehicle to self-realization of this concept. At the same time I dont think its the only way to grasp this concept. We have to look internally to find whatever it is that tells us to be good human beings(not just Christians, etc). Once this is accomplished then move on into the world accordingly, weather it be at church, the workplace, at home, with friends and family, etc. Gods word resonates in all of us from birth, not just when u become baptized(BTW im non-denominational). We have been systematically taught that salvation comes from going to Church every Sunday and that is not true. U can be saved at home, or at work, or on the corner. NOT JUST IN CHURCH! When I have more ill post a comment!
That's MY DOG!
All My Dreams Come True
Current mood: blessed
Category: Writing and Poetry
All My Dreams Come True
Today all my dreams come true
Today I find myself with you
My journey was long
Yeah, I finally win
I find you and I
Back together again
Category: Writing and Poetry
All My Dreams Come True
Today all my dreams come true
Today I find myself with you
My journey was long
Yeah, I finally win
I find you and I
Back together again
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Plan To Be Surprised
Current mood: anxious
Category: Life
Life may not always go the way want to. But we can always be prepared and expectant for the pleasant surprises that life has for us.
That’s it...
Wait for the surprises
Oh believe that (everyone)....this is the year for change and definitely surprise (good and bad)...hopefully all good...
Will Dondre' Whitfield actually propose?
Category: Life
Life may not always go the way want to. But we can always be prepared and expectant for the pleasant surprises that life has for us.
That’s it...
Wait for the surprises
Oh believe that (everyone)....this is the year for change and definitely surprise (good and bad)...hopefully all good...
Will Dondre' Whitfield actually propose?
Friday, April 4, 2008
What I Learned In Church: 4/4/2008
Current mood: luminous
Category: Life
Announcements:
To everyone (Friends, family, and random strippers/whores and generally loose women) I got a chance to spend time with in Los Angeles, Thank You for providing one of the best birthdays and trips home ever. It won’t be so long before the next trip this time.
As luck would have it, while I was considering the logistics of attending my old church on Sunday, my sister mentions my Step-Mother is speaking at church on Sunday. What a pleasant surprise. I do enjoy the rare occasions when she speaks on more than the announcements. She possesses a wisdom I don’t think she even knows about.
A Word:
Church, the word for today is FAITH. The responorial Psalm is:
NO THING in the universe can negate the Good God has for me. Believe that. Live that. Let that make it easier for you to be yourself.
Repeat after me - "Here I am. As I am. Giving thanks THAT I am."
If you don’t know what to be thankful for, just look around. Be grateful.
Having faith means having the faith OF God instead of faith in God. Where is our faith? Are we faithful to God? Are we even faithful to ourselves? Mark Chapter 11 Jesus told a tree to die and it died. "If anyone says to this mountain, ’Go throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his/her heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. How far away are we from THAT level of faith? That’s Dalai Lama faith. That’s the Buddha’s faith.
If you say you have apply your faith. Live like you actually believe what you believe in. Ask and you shall receive. ONCE! One time quick hit and move. Pray, believe, work and wait. The key is working and waiting. We are most impatient and lazy when it comes to our blessings.
The time never existed for "believers" who don’t do shit. And pestering God won’t ever work. Who wants to help someone who doesn’t believe in them?
Anyone can attend a church but not everyone is a member. Anyone can pray but not everyone is a believer. And you can say whatever you want but not everyone has the faith their spirituality calls for. In fact, the faithful are few.
My step-mom always says practice the three Rs.
1. Release the past
2. Renew the relationship with God
3. Recognize the God power within you
No matter how much training, learning and studying, if you aren’t applying the lessons to your everyday life, you’ve only done half the work.
Take time to pray, love, live, be yourself, appreciate life and above all, believe in ALL of it.
Although I am not Christian I can see your Step-mom's advice being applicable to all people.
Release the past
Renew a relationship with the miracle of existence
Recognize the divinity within yourself
There....same concept framed outside of religious concept.
Yup! Good advice for anyone.
I don't just write for Christians you know. The truth and the light don't only shine in one's church. They shine at McDonald's, The Strip Club, Hooters, that one topless carwash in the secret location or where ever. You just have to want to see it
Pray, believe, work and wait.....I love this blog...jus recently I have been putting those 4 words into effect in my life and the results are incredible!!! To believe that you will recieve what youv'e asked for and take the responsibility of doing the work and "patiently" waiting on the results of the latter 3 is amazing and a joy....*sometimes the wait isn't very long either* Thanks for the affirmation and confirmation.
I'm working on the THREE
Category: Life
Announcements:
To everyone (Friends, family, and random strippers/whores and generally loose women) I got a chance to spend time with in Los Angeles, Thank You for providing one of the best birthdays and trips home ever. It won’t be so long before the next trip this time.
As luck would have it, while I was considering the logistics of attending my old church on Sunday, my sister mentions my Step-Mother is speaking at church on Sunday. What a pleasant surprise. I do enjoy the rare occasions when she speaks on more than the announcements. She possesses a wisdom I don’t think she even knows about.
A Word:
Church, the word for today is FAITH. The responorial Psalm is:
NO THING in the universe can negate the Good God has for me. Believe that. Live that. Let that make it easier for you to be yourself.
Repeat after me - "Here I am. As I am. Giving thanks THAT I am."
If you don’t know what to be thankful for, just look around. Be grateful.
Having faith means having the faith OF God instead of faith in God. Where is our faith? Are we faithful to God? Are we even faithful to ourselves? Mark Chapter 11 Jesus told a tree to die and it died. "If anyone says to this mountain, ’Go throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his/her heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. How far away are we from THAT level of faith? That’s Dalai Lama faith. That’s the Buddha’s faith.
If you say you have apply your faith. Live like you actually believe what you believe in. Ask and you shall receive. ONCE! One time quick hit and move. Pray, believe, work and wait. The key is working and waiting. We are most impatient and lazy when it comes to our blessings.
The time never existed for "believers" who don’t do shit. And pestering God won’t ever work. Who wants to help someone who doesn’t believe in them?
Anyone can attend a church but not everyone is a member. Anyone can pray but not everyone is a believer. And you can say whatever you want but not everyone has the faith their spirituality calls for. In fact, the faithful are few.
My step-mom always says practice the three Rs.
1. Release the past
2. Renew the relationship with God
3. Recognize the God power within you
No matter how much training, learning and studying, if you aren’t applying the lessons to your everyday life, you’ve only done half the work.
Take time to pray, love, live, be yourself, appreciate life and above all, believe in ALL of it.
Although I am not Christian I can see your Step-mom's advice being applicable to all people.
Release the past
Renew a relationship with the miracle of existence
Recognize the divinity within yourself
There....same concept framed outside of religious concept.
Yup! Good advice for anyone.
I don't just write for Christians you know. The truth and the light don't only shine in one's church. They shine at McDonald's, The Strip Club, Hooters, that one topless carwash in the secret location or where ever. You just have to want to see it
Pray, believe, work and wait.....I love this blog...jus recently I have been putting those 4 words into effect in my life and the results are incredible!!! To believe that you will recieve what youv'e asked for and take the responsibility of doing the work and "patiently" waiting on the results of the latter 3 is amazing and a joy....*sometimes the wait isn't very long either* Thanks for the affirmation and confirmation.
I'm working on the THREE
Friday, March 21, 2008
What I Learned - Inner Harmony
I’m back. I’ve come down from the mountain top. I’m feeling good. About to feast and come Thursday, I will cease to exist as you know me.
It’s Good Friday and I’ve been delinquent lately so here is what I’ve leaned so far:
"My goal is not integration but inner-harmony"
I was watching Nip Tuck and I heard this phrase. A psychologist was talking about a multiple-personality patient. It hit me immediately! What a perfect analogy! How can we deal with the many, many personalities we come into contact with on a daily basis in the outside world, if we can deal with the few that exist within us?
We don’t have to be crazy or hear the voice of Morgan Freeman coming from our pet hamster. I’m talking about the voice that tells us what we should be doing vs. the voice that tells us what we want to be doing. I’m talking about the part of us that wants to be individual vs the part of us that longs for acceptance. (We see those battles on Facebook every day.) And what about the part of us (MEN) that want to bang everything moving vs the part that wants a nice wife and some kids (boys we can raise to bang everything else we never got to bang [and some we did]). Wouldn’t or doesn’t the world seem a better place when all those conflicting urges can live in harmony.
I wrote something about settling some time ago. Settling is what most of us do. Instead of learning to work somewhere (and it’s different for us all) in between the opposites that make us who we are. It’s natural to want to avoid confrontation so what do you think we do when the confrontation is within. Do we run? Of course, we settle.
Forget that, remember, this past 40 days was about learning to resist temptation and becoming stronger inside. Every book on self help will tell you a million and one ways to be a better person. They all work at least temporarily. The better books begin or end with self awareness. They all lead back to the one thing that, if worked properly, will bring lasting happiness. That is inner-harmony.
When we are at peace and accepting of who we are, where we are and where we are going, nothing can deter our happiness. I have to quote House Party 2 – "…be yourself. If people don’t like you for who you are, FUCK EM! Fuck ’em up against the wall!" And THAT is being Christian! After all, who kept it more real than Jesus. Like him or not, believe in him or not, he did it like Sinatra, his way. Find yours.
This should be a goal for all of us. As a group, Black people would be much better off if they strove for inner-harmony instead of integration, assimilation or acceptance. As individuals, we can interact more easily with one another if we don’t have our defenses up because we are living in harmony within ourselves. So lets start the journey by learning ourselves. Let’s win by being true to ourselves.
I love it!!!!!!! It still amazes me that those thoughts come out of your head.
It’s Good Friday and I’ve been delinquent lately so here is what I’ve leaned so far:
"My goal is not integration but inner-harmony"
I was watching Nip Tuck and I heard this phrase. A psychologist was talking about a multiple-personality patient. It hit me immediately! What a perfect analogy! How can we deal with the many, many personalities we come into contact with on a daily basis in the outside world, if we can deal with the few that exist within us?
We don’t have to be crazy or hear the voice of Morgan Freeman coming from our pet hamster. I’m talking about the voice that tells us what we should be doing vs. the voice that tells us what we want to be doing. I’m talking about the part of us that wants to be individual vs the part of us that longs for acceptance. (We see those battles on Facebook every day.) And what about the part of us (MEN) that want to bang everything moving vs the part that wants a nice wife and some kids (boys we can raise to bang everything else we never got to bang [and some we did]). Wouldn’t or doesn’t the world seem a better place when all those conflicting urges can live in harmony.
I wrote something about settling some time ago. Settling is what most of us do. Instead of learning to work somewhere (and it’s different for us all) in between the opposites that make us who we are. It’s natural to want to avoid confrontation so what do you think we do when the confrontation is within. Do we run? Of course, we settle.
Forget that, remember, this past 40 days was about learning to resist temptation and becoming stronger inside. Every book on self help will tell you a million and one ways to be a better person. They all work at least temporarily. The better books begin or end with self awareness. They all lead back to the one thing that, if worked properly, will bring lasting happiness. That is inner-harmony.
When we are at peace and accepting of who we are, where we are and where we are going, nothing can deter our happiness. I have to quote House Party 2 – "…be yourself. If people don’t like you for who you are, FUCK EM! Fuck ’em up against the wall!" And THAT is being Christian! After all, who kept it more real than Jesus. Like him or not, believe in him or not, he did it like Sinatra, his way. Find yours.
This should be a goal for all of us. As a group, Black people would be much better off if they strove for inner-harmony instead of integration, assimilation or acceptance. As individuals, we can interact more easily with one another if we don’t have our defenses up because we are living in harmony within ourselves. So lets start the journey by learning ourselves. Let’s win by being true to ourselves.
I love it!!!!!!! It still amazes me that those thoughts come out of your head.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Black And Brown: Election 2008
This democratic primary is making me upset. First, Black women come under fire because some choose to vote for Hillary Clinton and not Barrack Obama. Today, minority voters are showing splits between hispanic and black voters because hispanic voters don't trust Obama to represent them once in office. That was the straw that broke the camel's back. The representation of this primary in the news has not benefited the Democratic Party. There is simply too much division! And the worst part is, the division is among under-represented groups. The saddest thing I ever see is broke people fighting over a nickel to give to the wealthy, so the wealthy can throw the poor more crumbs to fight over at their amusement. We are Bum Fights 2008. A few republicans are having a grand old time watching Black people, Brown people, and women weaken the major focus of this campaign. CHANGE (That is change for the better!)
Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one upset by this division. This is not what our leaders died for. You know I'm so upset I can't wtite any more...
Am I missing something?
Have we ever been able to come together on anything? The Browns and the Blacks has/have always been divided and will probably always will. Many of us don't know who we are, many of us don't know the promises that were made, many of us don't care that we are a chose people, people chosen by God. But will we ever see those promises come to fruition? I wonder, because we've chosen to put our selves in the dunce seat. Step N Fetchit is alive and well once again. The Black and the Browns are still a source of amusements for the Others.
Not at all. It's sad to say, but this is the reality that we live in. We are a divided people. Everyone will (hopefully) think and analyze and decide for him/herself which candidate they believe will do a better job. I think a lot of what's going on has to do with Barrack's perceived inexperience and Hillary's perceived advantagous experience. But, then again, I guess this is what democracy is about. Our leaders fought for our right to vote. As great of a tragedy as it is to see disadvantaged people fight amongst themselves and to see the advantaged in our country benefit from it, I think it is a greater tragedy if the disadvantaged didn't disagree with each other at all. For if that were the case, they wouldn't be involved in the democratic process at all. So while it saddens me to see what is going on, I have to say that part of me is content with it because at least there are most people from this demographic involved in the political process now than I can remember at any recent time. Let's just hope that whomever the nominee is, that we can rally behind them and support them through the rest of their campaign.
WORD!
No I don't think you're missing anything and the analogy of the crumbs is a good one. I was just discussing the paradigms ,that are perpetuating this divide, with my coworker yesterday.
He was talking about how the socio-econimic paradigm we live within has created divides or categories even within poverty. He pointed out white poverty versus black poverty, male poverty versus female poverty, and rural poverty versus urban poverty. I couldn't disagree with his assertions.
But I did point out to him that the paradigm is not new. It has existed since before the advent of the U.S. as a country. It is not new it is long seated and deeply ingrained.
Yet, the fact that people like ourselves are having these conversations point to the hope of change....and I don't mean in the sense of some political movement.
I think there are more of us that will rally behind either democratic candidate despite the divisive speech and childish antics some of our peers are exhibiting.
I'd have to agree with Theo on this one. The participation within the democratic party has superceded that of previous years. People do want change and they are voicing their opinions by voting. I think if Barack Obama was not running, I 'may' rally behind Clinton, but personally, I feel he is the best candidate, despite his perceived inexperience (in comparison to Hillary's years of experience - including the 4 years she played the role as the wife of the President...). One of these democratic candidates will be the primary democratic candidate. When that happens, hopefully all - inclusive of men, women, blacks, hispanics, etc.. will rally together and elect a democratic candidate. This primary campaign has proved that people DO have the know how and capability of coming out to the polls and voting. So if we combine the support gathered by Obama and Clinton, a DEMOCRATIC candidate shall be elected! This country needs a democratic president, more than it has ever before (in our lifetime). Both Clinton and Obama's plan takes into account universal health care, ending the war on Iraq, and other pertinent issues, so this will benefit the masses. Last but not least, for your Texas, Ohio, Vermont, and Rhode Island friends - cast your vote if you haven't already. This is a vital time in history. I suggest you vote for Obama because he is NOT indebted to ANY lobbyist and he is in a position to evoke change that will be holistically benefit the American people. His grassroots movement has surpassed all prediction. If you are a Texan, voting isn't enough. We need you to be at your precints by 7pm tonight. Do the Texas 2 step by voting AND caucusing.
Barack the Vote!!
Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one upset by this division. This is not what our leaders died for. You know I'm so upset I can't wtite any more...
Am I missing something?
Have we ever been able to come together on anything? The Browns and the Blacks has/have always been divided and will probably always will. Many of us don't know who we are, many of us don't know the promises that were made, many of us don't care that we are a chose people, people chosen by God. But will we ever see those promises come to fruition? I wonder, because we've chosen to put our selves in the dunce seat. Step N Fetchit is alive and well once again. The Black and the Browns are still a source of amusements for the Others.
Not at all. It's sad to say, but this is the reality that we live in. We are a divided people. Everyone will (hopefully) think and analyze and decide for him/herself which candidate they believe will do a better job. I think a lot of what's going on has to do with Barrack's perceived inexperience and Hillary's perceived advantagous experience. But, then again, I guess this is what democracy is about. Our leaders fought for our right to vote. As great of a tragedy as it is to see disadvantaged people fight amongst themselves and to see the advantaged in our country benefit from it, I think it is a greater tragedy if the disadvantaged didn't disagree with each other at all. For if that were the case, they wouldn't be involved in the democratic process at all. So while it saddens me to see what is going on, I have to say that part of me is content with it because at least there are most people from this demographic involved in the political process now than I can remember at any recent time. Let's just hope that whomever the nominee is, that we can rally behind them and support them through the rest of their campaign.
WORD!
No I don't think you're missing anything and the analogy of the crumbs is a good one. I was just discussing the paradigms ,that are perpetuating this divide, with my coworker yesterday.
He was talking about how the socio-econimic paradigm we live within has created divides or categories even within poverty. He pointed out white poverty versus black poverty, male poverty versus female poverty, and rural poverty versus urban poverty. I couldn't disagree with his assertions.
But I did point out to him that the paradigm is not new. It has existed since before the advent of the U.S. as a country. It is not new it is long seated and deeply ingrained.
Yet, the fact that people like ourselves are having these conversations point to the hope of change....and I don't mean in the sense of some political movement.
I think there are more of us that will rally behind either democratic candidate despite the divisive speech and childish antics some of our peers are exhibiting.
I'd have to agree with Theo on this one. The participation within the democratic party has superceded that of previous years. People do want change and they are voicing their opinions by voting. I think if Barack Obama was not running, I 'may' rally behind Clinton, but personally, I feel he is the best candidate, despite his perceived inexperience (in comparison to Hillary's years of experience - including the 4 years she played the role as the wife of the President...). One of these democratic candidates will be the primary democratic candidate. When that happens, hopefully all - inclusive of men, women, blacks, hispanics, etc.. will rally together and elect a democratic candidate. This primary campaign has proved that people DO have the know how and capability of coming out to the polls and voting. So if we combine the support gathered by Obama and Clinton, a DEMOCRATIC candidate shall be elected! This country needs a democratic president, more than it has ever before (in our lifetime). Both Clinton and Obama's plan takes into account universal health care, ending the war on Iraq, and other pertinent issues, so this will benefit the masses. Last but not least, for your Texas, Ohio, Vermont, and Rhode Island friends - cast your vote if you haven't already. This is a vital time in history. I suggest you vote for Obama because he is NOT indebted to ANY lobbyist and he is in a position to evoke change that will be holistically benefit the American people. His grassroots movement has surpassed all prediction. If you are a Texan, voting isn't enough. We need you to be at your precints by 7pm tonight. Do the Texas 2 step by voting AND caucusing.
Barack the Vote!!
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