Oct 9, 2009

If You're Not Apart Of the Solution... You MIGHT be the Problem

Its crazy how people find anything, even the most positive things, to scrutinize, hate & complain about. It was announced that Pres. Obama has won the Nobel Peace Prize, for”his efforts in strengthening International Diplomacy” b.k.a. “contributing to improving international climate”. This is a very prestigious award comes without the caucusing or approval from the US, so why in the hell are we(Americans) in such an uproar about an award that was given to someone else?… Why the hell does it matter if its only 9 months into his term?… Isn’t the point to “get the job done by any means necessary”?
Who really gives a damn if YOU don’t like what he’s doing/saying?… When YOU can do a better job, THEN you comment. Apparently the Norwegian Institute (who made a unanimous decision) has seen a different result from the actions of our President. If other countries and foreigners can recognize our President and his ambitious efforts to grab this raggedy country (thanks to G.W. Bush) by the bootstraps and pull it up to par, why can’t we, as Americans, do the same instead of HATING?!!… I’m uber sick and tired of people constantly bringing up how long he’s been in office and trying to put a stopwatch on his actions. PEOPLE UNDERSTAND- the presidency term is for 4 yrs, NOT 6 months!!! God didn’t even make the earth overnight, he spread it out over several days…. hell, Bush’s ass didn’t drag the country to hell up in 6, 9 or 12 months. With that being said, I’mma need everyone to get their mind right!!! >:-@

So in the words of the beautifully talented Jill Scott: “no matter where I live, despite the things I give… you’ll always be this way, so go on and hate on me HATER, now or later, cuz I’m gonna do me… you’ll be mad baby!” 
you can marinate on that one for free…   #getfreetoday

Oct 1, 2009

Frustrated? There's Another Outlet...


With today's economy and the growing unemployment rate, its no wonder people are resorting to the most extreme feeble attempts to survive and provide for their families. I know first hand, what it's like to go without... have to struggle... cry and pick yourself up to start all over again. Even now, with GA having a 10.2% unemployment rate compared to the US national rate of 9.7%, I sometimes find myself being frustrated, and even angry at my employment status, considering I graduated with a good GPA from a pretty renown Liberal Arts Film school. And sometimes that energy is passed off in my day-to-day interactions with my partner and others who love me. So recently I started back reading my bible and having, 1 on 1 time with GOD. I notice in the Bible, Psalms 23, it talks about the Lord being our Shepherd and how we shall not want- no its not saying the we would never WANT for anything, but that the Lord is our supplier (a.k.a. our Shepherd) and we are his sheep. If you know anything about sheep, then you know that they are VERY timid, meek & indecisive, therefore they NEED a sheep herder (or Shepherd) to navigate/direct them. The scripture goes on to say how "HE (the Lord) makes us to lie down in green pastures and restores our soul..." The green pasture" it's referring to are the times of peacefulness and tranquility. Often times our souls are ravaged & used up from the day-to-day burdens of life, and so it is important that we find quiet time, or rest time for ourselves and for God... to "restore" us for the next day, or thing, or triumph, or obstacle we must overcome. So the 'green pastures' are our peacemakers, for example: reading a book, going to the park, taking a walk, singing, taking a bath or whatever. For some, they allow their peacemaker to be a vice: cigarettes, drinking, weed, pills, abuse, sex, porn, etc... Although truth be told, God wants us to make HIM as our only source we turn to for any kind of peace. So I offer this tid bit to whoever reads this... Next time you have a minute, read Psalms 23 (the Lord's Prayer) and then ask GOD to help you lie down in green pastures (give you peace... of mind... in your home, job, or school... with your friends/ family... with your enemies. Then BELIEVE and THANK him for it everyday (even when you don't see it cuz thats what FAITH is), and watch and see him give you peace when the storm is raging.... Be Blessed...  #getfreetoday