K3: Stuck in Appearances

The world that we live in promotes imagery and appearances of perfection.  It is quite difficult to be your true, authentic, self when the world tells you that you're in constant need of one thing or another.

You need the latest electronic device - because it's the best - it has 2 new features that your current phone doesn't.  You need make-up because it makes you look flawless - as your skin suffers from excessive use of it. You need THIS hair because it's the best on the market - while underneath it you're losing your hair because you're using it.

We are caught up in a world of appearances. We have fancy cars, cloths, houses, fake hair, fake nails, expensive handbags, electronic devices & credit card debt. All of these "things" are MEANINGLESS because it doesn't make you who you are. The REAL you is buried beneath the appearance that "you've got it together".

Beginning of a Solution...

Where do we go from here? This question has been asked several times. In a time of great stress and divide our thoughts (as a people) are divided, as well. One mind, one body (people) is needed.

Changing our circumstance requires knowledge of self, understanding law (your position in it), a common goal (direction) and strategy.  This is about
far more than boycotts, marches, being in the media's view and reacting to current events. It has been proven that these methods are not effective.

Knowing who you are is extremely important! When I say this....I am speaking of how you identify yourself. Examine what it means to call yourself "black". Define it (dictionary) and recognize how invalid it is to identify with a label.

Secondly, understanding law and how labels change your position in the eyes of the law.

Next, there must be a defined common goal and something to work towards for effective change.

Finally, a strategy or method must be in place to reach the goal.

Watching the turn of events plays on emotions. Learning to control emotions is critical in war....for clear thinking.

What are you waiting for?

How many times have we asked ourselves this question?
Whether you've decided to start a new business, eat better, shed a few pounds, clean a closet, finish reading a book or whatever your thing is. Sometimes we just take too long to do it! Tomorrow isn't promised. Life is going on. Time is passing.
Get up! Get moving! When one thing is accomplished it builds the momentum to do the next task!

Light Bulb Moment...

I was riding in the car listening to the road. No music.  I came to the conclusion that I've got to start "Losing some sleep for my Dreams".  I said to myself, "Self. Huh? Here you are driving to a place where you are now uncomfortable and just took a nap to prepare for the tasks."  Why did I take a nap to prepare for someone else's dream? Isn't my dream worth more? Instead of sleeping I should have been doing something for myself and my vision.

What I'm saying is: I've got to chase my dreams with everything that I have. All my energy, thoughts, vision and action.  Most of all ACTION.  There have been so many times that I've thought about my dreams and visualized them. But I have not moved in the manner which is directed towards the dream.  Boy! Have I been missing my mark.

It's amazing how information will appear when you are seeking the knowledge.

Well, one night last week I was thinking of all that I must do to fulfill my dreams.  I even visualized myself living that dream.  I then received a text message from my husband, telling me to watch a video on youtube.  It was a video collage of Will Smith in different interviews.  He was talking about believing, feeling and taking action towards your goals. He talked about much more.

I then remembered a video that I watched a few years ago.  I saw it again about a month ago and introduced it to my husband.  I was truly moved by the concepts described in the video.  It is called THE SECRET.  A must see! It's about the law of attraction. Wherever you direct your energy... that thing will come to you. It will appear, whether it's negative or positive. So be careful what you think and feel.

Ok. I said all of that... to say this.  If you have a dream, chase it. Don't give up! Give your dream the energy it deserves. You will attract it! Speak it, think it, visualize it..... Live it!!

I'm not just saying this to you.  I'm also saying it for me!
...........Because sometimes you have to be your own cheerleader.......

Peace

Make Room for the New Stuff.....

The end of the year is quickly approaching... Time to throw out some old stuff. Whether you're getting rid of old cloths, furniture, habits or even an old relationship, you've got to create some space.  

Recognizing that there are things that should be removed is an indication that you are ready for a change.   Sorting, and evaluating the necessity of the item is essential.  Material things can accumulate and cause clutter.  If you are saying, "Oh. I remember this."  And you haven't seen or used it in three months.  Chances are,  you don't need it.  As for relationships and habits, if it is not an addition to your life it's definitely a subtraction.  Why hold onto something that isn't adding to the enhancement of your life?

To acquire more positive or great things in life we must learn to discard the things that create clutter and/or chaos.  When items are discarded..... It makes room for ideas, perspective, vision and clarity.  

Make room for something new..... 

Where have I been?..... boy let me tell you

Bet you're wondering where I've been. I'm truly on a journey.  I'm growing and my goal is to have my thoughts become my words and my words to become my action.  They must all be in sync for proper balance and piece of mind.  I'm on a mental, physical and spiritual journey.  It's probably the most challenging part of my life.

The impetus has been the realization of the deterioration of the health and well being friends and associates around me.

Making the conscious choice to change is liberating.  The mere thought that this goal will transcend to every part of my life lets me know how abundant life can be.

I'll be here periodically giving updates on how things are coming along.  Follow me here... More to come.

Peace and power!!

I'm just saying....

How many of us have watched the "celebrations" of death.  How easily can we all be deceived?  How much do we really know about the incidents that led up to 9/11? How much do we know about Bin Laden? How much do we really know about the Bush Administration, ties to Bin Laden, if the picture that we've seen for the last ten years is "really" him?  What do we really know? Not much at all.....

The truth is.... we only know what we've been told.  The media is the government (govern your mentality). There is so much propaganda...... it's unbeLIEvable.  95% bullshit and 5% truth.  We have got to use our mental energy for more than getting caught-up in U.S. bullshit.  We have more compassion than those that sit and make decisions to enforce their beliefs on others by befriending and then murdering those that we think are weak.  What kind of nation broadcasts and supports the killing of one man...... then covers all the murders that they do for profit and power?......

I'M JUST SAYING......