Beautiful October

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I decided to come back to blogging on this month of October because, not only is it my birthday month, but it is also the month of change and new beginnings.  This month embodies many things.  It’s the month that Mother Nature chose to let us know that winter is upon us, the leaves continue to change, the weather begins to get a little cooler and the holiday season goes into full throttle mode.  It’s also a time when  most of us begin to reflect on the changes that we may want to make in our own lives.  As I look at the social climate of today, the one thing that I wish everyone would embody more of is Love.

Love is a powerful entity…THE most powerful in my opinion.  Love is what this world needs more of, and with so much devastation going on in the world right now, empathetic hearts and souls are needed in multitude.  We have to cease hating ourselves, our lives, our choices, and our environment.  Ceasing in projecting that hate onto others is needed as well.  Hate, like fear, is a powerful thing; but nothing and I mean nothing is more powerful than Love.  If you believe that God is Love, then you should understand just how powerful and merciful Love is.  The more we stray away from God, the more we stray away from Love.  I hear people say all the time, ‘I’m not into religion’ and I can understand that.  However, we must remember that God and religion are not the same, so never confuse the two.  Therefore, don’t hesitate to get in (or back in) touch with your spiritual selves and become more Loving today than you were yesterday.  When you Love yourself, you Love others…and you begin to show Love toward others.  Giving someone a smile, a polite compliment, a nice gesture or any act of kindness doesn’t cost a thing, but you will be surprised how it can make such a difference.  We use the word Love all the time, but how many of us consistently  live in Love, think in Love and act in Love?  I can honestly say that I am not one who does it consistently and for that I am ashamed, but I do it more than I use to.  I often smile at strangers (an unusual thing when living in New York),  assist a multi-tasking mother with her stroller and I think the best act of Love I am beginning to show on a daily basis is patience.  That is challenging to do when living in this fast pace society, but having patience is a beautiful thing.  I wish that I could exercise patience in other facets of my life, because if I did maybe I wouldn’t feel as unaccomplished as I sometimes do.  But I do understand the importance of patience and how it can be life changing.

I challenge all of you to become more conscious on your thoughts, words and actions.  Put Love in your heart and watch it manifest in your life!

Published in: on October 2, 2017 at 4:44 pm  Leave a Comment  

Guess Who’s Back?!

It’s been a long time coming, but I’m back and better than ever!  I’ve taken a necessary hiatus from this blog, but due to the current social climate I’ve decided to relaunch this blog.  Starting in October, I will go back to writing articles based on that Third Eye Point of View.  I have so much to say and so much to share.  So stay tuned and go tell your friends about it because things around here are about to go galactic!

Published in: on September 3, 2017 at 8:04 am  Comments (2)  

Happy Birthday Bob!

Bob Marley would’ve been 70 years old today had he lived.  His spirit and the spirit of his music however, will live on forever. And the wisdom of his words are needed now more than ever.  I discovered the music of Robert Nesta ‘Bob’ Marley at a very, very young age and as a teenager I learned more about the man behind the music.

Needless to say, I’m a fan and as the years go by, it disturbs me that many people only see him as this ganja smoking, philandering icon.  Many have forgotten the principles that he stood for, the sacrifices he made and the message of Love that he spread. He was a musical pioneer, a revolutionary, a Soul rebel and most importantly, a lover of, and a provider to his people.  He always spoke his truth, he always stood for what he believed, and regardless of the hatred that he endured, he continued to represent Love.

Vivien Goldman, a British author who has written two books about Mr. Marley, posted an in-depth article to commemorate his 70th Birthday. She speaks about her time spent interviewing Bob, and what we can still learn from the message he spread over 30 years ago.  So, please click here to read the article, and in the mean time, start Jammin’ to celebrate the day this legend was born.

Published in: on February 6, 2015 at 5:46 pm  Leave a Comment  

Happy International Women’s Day!!!

I want to dedicate this to all of the women out there who have inspired, paved the way and given hope to many.  Enjoy this day, because like all days, it belongs to you!

Published in: on March 9, 2014 at 12:09 am  Leave a Comment  

Are You Ready?

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Behind closed doors, many people have always claimed that Christianity was a ‘man-made’ religion.  but on October 19, 2013 some of the world’s leading Biblical scholars will state (and try to convince all) on an open forum in London that the myth is real.  So are you ready to have an open mind to the possibility of this?  If you are, how many people do you know who are not ready?  Click here to read the article.

It’s a very interesting article, but I thought that Bill Maher proved this theory in his 2008 documentary Religulous.  Did people not pay attention because he’s a brilliant comedian?  Also, he’s not the first person to bring this issue to the forefront.  I just wonder how many times this subject matter will be discussed before it is understood that people will believe what they want to believe.

Regardless of what is ‘proven’ I know many people who will still flock to Cathedrals during Mass.  Many people who will continue to light a candle for his or her patron Saint.  Many people who will be in Churches this Sunday to receive the “word”.  When something is deeply rooted into your consciousness and the very fabric of your everyday life, it’s very difficult to break away from it, much less believe that it was never true.  It’s hard to convince people that Global Warming exist, so how are scholars going to convince them that Jesus doesn’t exist?  Read the article and tell me what you think.

 

 

Published in: on October 9, 2013 at 11:41 am  Leave a Comment  

A Self-Righteous, Holier-than-Thou, Self-Loathing Bitch!

I’m talking about someone I know and I want to warn my readers to be aware of, and stay away from other self-righteous, holier-than-thou, self-loathing and know-every-damn-thing bitches.  You know those people who are so good at bullshitting, they can actually explain why the sky is blue?!  Now if you don’t know what to look for, I’ve provided a warning list below.  Look out for these characteristics and if you meet someone with one or more of these characteristics, run like hell!  These are the type of folks I’m speaking of:

  1. Those who have such a tough exterior, but are nothing but insecure mush on the inside.
  2. Those who claim they never cheat, but stay in over-lapping relationships.
  3. Those who can clearly see others mistakes and mishaps, yet have blurred vision when looking at their own.
  4. Those who pretend to walk on water, but know damn well they are falling down a flight of stairs.
  5. Those who stay ‘getting money’, but are always broke when it’s time to go out.
  6. Those who are worried about their ‘image’, yet are not even on the status of a local celebrity.
  7. Those who stay talking shit but are never doing shit.
  8. Those who pretend to be one step ahead of everyone else, but are actually 5 steps behind.
  9. Those who borrow money & never pay it back, yet tell you that you’ve never helped them with anything.
  10. Those who when told about the problems they have listed above, they tell you “too late, I’ve already solved them!”

And if you happen to have one or more of these characteristics, please start some fucking introspection and start watching “Iylana: Fix My Life” because you have some work to do.

Published in: on September 24, 2013 at 3:10 pm  Comments (3)  

5,4,3,2,1…Make that Ass sound Like a Gun!

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Not too many people know this about me, but I’m a huge, huge fan of Southern rap music…ALL southern rap music.  Especially, that New Orleans Bounce music and those New Orleans rump shakers.  For those who don’t know, I’m from the south, but I now live in Brooklyn and living in Brooklyn means that  southern rap music, especially underground southern rap music, gets little if any, local radio airplay!  I truly miss hearing that ass shaking music and believe me, Pandora can be of little help.  So when I found out via Facebook that the New Orleans bounce artist, Big Freedia (The Queen Diva) will be in NYC tomorrow to set a world record bounce/twerk attempt, I said to myself, “Awww shit now, you have to be a part of this!”  So tomorrow at 12:00 noon on 34th Street Herald Square, I will be there bouncin’ to that New ‘Awlins sound I grew up on and know oh so well.    I will be there to pay homage to my Southern roots, I will be there for all of the bounce artists who hoped for this mainstream moment, but are no longer here with us (R.I.P) and I will be there to support Big Freedia.  But most of all, I will be there to shake my ass!

To learn more about Big Freedia click here.  Also tune in to Fuse TV on October 2nd to watch Big Freedia’s new reality show “Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce”.

Published in: on September 24, 2013 at 12:24 pm  Leave a Comment  

And Just When You Thought It Was Over….

So, I know that I’ve been gone for a while, but summer is ending and it’s time to get back to business.  For these past two months, I’ve been brainstorming and trying to figure out how I can make this blog better, livelier and more interactive.  Even though there were so many topics in the news that were to be discussed, for some reason, I was still feeling uninspired.  But it’s always the unexpected occurrences that leads to the most profound inspiration.  With that being said, my creative and inspirational juices are flowing once more. 

Therefore, I would like to let you know that the format of my blog will be changing a little.  I will still continue to discuss subject matter from a third eye observation, because that’s just who I am and what I love to do.  For me, discussing things from a non-traditional point of view is second nature to me, almost like breathing, therefore that aspect of my blog will never change.  However, the format of what I discuss will change, as well as how I discuss it.  Most of my topics are serious, but strangely enough, I find humor in the most serious subject matter.  This is what I will start to inject in some of my discussions.  I just hope that when I do, no offense is taken, because most times, the truth is funnier than fiction. Also, if there are any topics that you guys would like to get my opinion on, let me know.

So please note, that I will be blogging more and bringing interesting stories to the masses, all the while giving my honest, serious, yet funny third-eye point of view. 

Published in: on September 10, 2013 at 12:56 pm  Leave a Comment  

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

After George Zimmerman was found not guilty of the murder of Trayvon Martin, a dear friend of mine, said that famous phrase to me.  A phrase penned by the late Gil Scott-Heron.   A phrase  that many have heard growing up, a phrase that faded, but a phrase that has now been brought back to the forefront. In the aftermath of the verdict, a spark of demonstrations and conversations about gun control, race relations and societal obligation have ensued all over the world.  But now that the dialogue has begun, I will not ask anyone how they feel about race relations in America. I will not ask anyone what they think about race relations in America.  I will not ask anyone about gun laws in America.  I will only ask everyone, what will you do to change race relations in America?  What role will you play in the  solution to help stop the killing of innocent children and young Black men in America?  What changes will you make in the way you treat your fellow-man?  These are the questions that I too am trying to answer, because I know that unless I become a part of the  solution, I like many of you, will remain a part of the problem.

Dialogue is needed for action and action is needed for change.  One definition of a Revolution is:  A sudden or momentous change in a situation.  There are many situations in America where changes are needed for the betterment of this country.  And not all revolutions are violent, not all revolutions are peaceful, but all revolutions are needed for momentous change to occur.  As I stated before, I have started to ask myself what part shall I play in the revolution that’s now needed.  Maybe, writing this article is my first step.   But now I ask you, what will be yours?  If you don’t know, figure it out because as the phrase states, The Revolution will not be televised…The Revolution will be live. 

Published in: on July 15, 2013 at 4:53 pm  Comments (2)  

Just saying…

When common sense becomes uncommon in your life, do not be surprised if failure becomes a common theme. –Spiritual Truths

Published in: on May 19, 2013 at 9:58 pm  Leave a Comment  
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