Category Archives: My Thoughts
This is a place for my random thoughts and musings. Enjoy..
Beauty
Some people take longer to recognize the beauty of who we are, but that doesn’t change the fact that we are beautiful. From this moment forward, let us reject the ugliness that others project ON us while embracing the beauty that God placed IN us.
How Could It Be?
Do you know what sucks?
What sucks is spending your whole life
chasing that elusive thing you believe
will make you happy
That relationship
the acceptance letter
that scholarship
the degree
that job
the house
that marriage
the steps on the ladder
and those kids,
All perfectly laid out
right in front of you
each forward move
promising to make you happier than
the place you were previously at
Each new accomplishment
guaranteeing a greater level of joy
than the last thing you did
You pursue,
eyes closed and focused;
mouth open and charging;
eyes straight ahead reaching
for your prey – err your dream
So close!!
A tweak here,
a change there and you’ll have it
that elusive thing called happiness
Almost catching your dream
spawns new hope,
making you believe
that you’re on the cusp of reaching
all that you’ve worked your whole life for…
And then “IT” happens
you finally catch your dream
you’re standing on the plateau
of your life’s work
all that you have fought against
has been defeated
all that you have fought for
is in your grasp as you stand
basking in the glow of your accomplishment
The only problem is
you feel empty inside
confused, because you’ve done it all
and still lack that feeling of
Happiness
How could it be?
Reflections on Trayvon and America
The story of Trayvon Martin is yet another tragic event in the disturbing history of America, and a prime example of why a country with great ideals has thus far failed to step up to the platform of greatness.
The unfortunate truth is the inequity of opportunity, the history of slavery and failure to deal with the ongoing issue of racism, the existence of classism and sexism, the decreasing focus on education, the rise in ignorance, the lack of effort to grow and protect our youth, and our ongoing love affair with violence and belief that we can reach a peaceful place through violent means are just some of the things holding us back.
Can we be the great we say we are? Yes, but there is also a likelihood that the dynasty will fall like all before them have. Something has to change.
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