" Living in Knowledge"
I've always been inspired by music, life's lessons, learning, observing, writing, and rapping so I woke up one day and decided to combine them all. I want to give people something to read that would provide hope, laughter, positive thoughts, and provoke change in how we view one another. Embark on this journey to mental/individual freedom with me as I learn to let go and LIVE.
Enjoy reading the Lik..... Where Everyone Lives In Knowledge.
Tink delivers bars, drill, and that music to make you bounce to. I was first introduced to Tink's music while listening to one of my favorite female artist from Chicago, Sasha Go Hard. I shall further elaborate on Sasha Go Hard's music later but right now TINK is the truth. She is the triple package completly as she sings, raps, and is an eye catcher. The Chicago youth are finding a medium that helps keep them focused on their dreams and that seems to be delivered via music now. Tink spits bars in this video while delivering clever punchlines, metaphors, similies, and more. Check her out and when she hits the charts please remember that Milli taught you first.
This here not only gives me life but its exciting to see the love that is captured in this video. Some may say that there is a possibility that it could be unreal but who I am to judge. Beyonce is not only captivating but she also delivers that mesmerizing stare that makes it hard for you to not envy her a little LOL. It seemed as if for once she is able to let her guard down and live alot as she embraces her new journey. Glowing from head to toe with the body of a GODDESS she is the total package and definitely blessed as she cannot be stopped. The flawless Mrs. Carter has nothing to prove to the "competition" as she has alread won. She is the Aretha, Gladys, and Tina Turner of our time. From Dangerously In Love to Drunk In Love. Another great victor!
The feeling of being alone can either break you or create a better you. Malcom X said, " Usually when people are sad, they don't do anything. They just cry over their condition. But when they get angry, they bring about change." The first step is a change within oneself. Why be sad and dwell in those sorrows? My sad moments are literally moments followed by anger and comforted by my love for defeating the odds. I'm destined to be great. #TheUnveiling
Brought to you from non other than another great Chicago Artist himself..... Mr.12 Play is back and his album dropped Tuesday 12/10/13 and the features are crazy. His new album Black Panties has a host of features so you know that Kels came to assassinate all those that thought they could compete with a R&B Legend. Even though I would love to see a R.Kelly and The Dream duet album one day because The Dream, in my opinion, is creatively an amazing genuis. Yes, that would be bananas for sure.
Check this tune out and be sure to go cop that album. I shall hit the Target for the ablum after work today. You should as well and let me know what you think about it.
I've come to realize that every obstacle and struggle are merely tests. They are based upon faith and endurance in my opinion. It's as of someone is trying their best to break you so that you give in and give up. Ultimately, it is up to you to persevere and not allow these obstacles to deter you from your destiny. Each setback is a setup for a greater comeback and I truly believe this. These obstacles, mishaps, adversities, and others are only to see how strong of a soldier one is. Having the ability to overcome these setbacks is the important key because that provides faith that once can emerge out of the darkest storm alive and thriving. I recently told a friend that if we were to not have any struggles we would not be able to fully appreciate life because each teaches a different lesson. Struggles build character so we must continue to thrive until we reach our designed destiny.
For all of those who have ever thought of giving up please do not allow negativity to keep you from your destiny. I once thought about giving up because I just could not see my way out of the storm. It wasn't until I told that storm to move that I began to emerge out of that which was holding me down.
Destiny Supersedes Faith.
Just a little excerpt from Joel Osteen's Today's Word:
"Just like there are many routes on a map, God has a plan to help you reach your destination. He has detours,shortcuts and bypasses. God has already calculated the the entire route for your life"
Be blessed awesome individuals.
-Milli
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Jahzel Music
Jahzel Delivers His Chapters Via Music:
Jahzel delivers what every great emcee of our time does.... uplifting music that we all can relate to. In his track “Chapters” he says, “Started in the soil, grew up out that bit@h, we was always thinking wealthy. We was never thinking rich.” I then knew that he would for sure differ from the masses as he is speaking to the people. His music provokes positive thoughts and allows the listener to identify with his story as he gives you nothing but the real. He also says that he is sensitive about his art while dealing with his insecurities and that line let me know that Jahzel Music is more than an emcee. He is an artist.
Dope Barz:
“Ain't satisfied with local man, I'm tryna change the scenery
My life is a movie, God is the director
And in a couple scenes my dream is laying on a stretcher
Starring in the mirror, hands on the dresser
College ain't prepared me for real life with them lectures
You need to go back, get your degree they say
Well, if it's that easy, would you pay my way?
It feels so criminal, I never understand it
They like 'give all your money or you'll never see your transcripts'
Life ain't smooth, but exactly how I planned it
Glad to be alive when a lot of niggas died
Proud to rap the truth when I could be rapping lies
Get you gems with this pen, let you niggas analyze on my practice”
Before having this interview with Jahzel I sat in my onesie with my pen, cell phone, and notebook thinking of how amazing this opportunity would be. After calming my nerves, brushing my hair, applying lip gloss, and staring at my computer I realized that he would not be able to see me through my cellular device so I was bugging LOL. Gathered my being, collected my thoughts....Then dialed the number to the next great artist and victor of our time.
Jahzel Music
Milli: Who is Jahzel Music
Jahzel: “I am a creator, an artist, a writer and I use music as a medium for my craft. Specifically hip hop. A free spirited individual who likes to smile and have fun.”
Milli: What is your next project? (Exclusive)
Jahzel: “My next project should be out early next year as it is still in the preliminary stages. I am looking to title the piece Vintage but that is subject to change as I am an artist.”
They say a set back is always a setup for a greater come back! When one door closes a better always opens and sometimes we just have to be forced into the next chapter of our lives. Remaining stagnant and complacent isn't my kind of thing so I don't get mad when the unplanned plan doesn't work properly. It was not designed to but what my GOD has for me is on its way and no human can take that from me. My peace is coming. #BadMilli #Whatthelikread
"I don't want ..... I don't want none of these muthafu%@$ dream killas tryna kill ya'll dreams. I don't want none of these nigg@$ tryna tell yall how to be.... how to be" - Kanye West
Kanye has adopted me as his little sister from Chicago, but he unfortunately has not consented yet. LOL. I ,on the other hand, am already convinced that he and I are siblings. On 11/19/13 I witnessed greatness at the Barclays Center via Kanye and Kendrick. The Yeezus Tour was everything I dreamt of and more as Kanye dropped knowledge while performing and Kendrick blessed the stage oh so well. I sipped my Dusse, danced around without a care, and left feeling brand new. Having the ability to see, first hand, the creative genius behind the jewel encrusted Maison Martin and Margiela masks inspired me greatly. He performed each hit effortlessly and kept the crowd far beyond entertained. It was as if it were only us two in the room surrounded by 808’s, red lighting, and auto tune at times. I engulfed myself in his show completely and admired the way he strutted confidently back and forth on the stage. I studied the way he moved with such poise and masculinity while delivering his passions. It was as if Ye had me in a “Yeezus Trance”. He stated that he did not want any of the dream killers trying to kill our dreams and for this I left APPRECIATING artistry even more than I had before I arrived. I admire Kanye’s knowledge of self.
*** The Journey *** I asked myself today how would I feel if I were no longer here? Honestly, I don't really know as I am on the fence with not giving a fuk if I were alive or not. My sanity is supported by my love for the LORD and the anticipation to see where I actually end up in this space called LIFE. The road to the light is so dark and the adversities so unbearable that the end must be equivalent to HEAVEN. The person that emerges from the storm is always the VICTOR. I shall win this battle and I'm eager to show my opposition how I conquer and rule. #Blessed #BadMilli #QueenShyt #TheUnveiling
After meeting Sigourney and hearing her story I was convinced that this was a meeting of the greats for sure. She spoke with such grace and conviction as she led me onto the paths that marked her journey. We spoke about her styling techniques, her passions, and what keeps her motivated. One thing she said to me that I will never forget and caused me to now admire her even more concerned having faith in yourself. Our dreams and visions differ from others but we know in our hearts the passions that should manifest so we have to persevere. Remaining grounded and humble as we climb to the top was also another key topic of our conversation. I wanted to give others the opportunity to get to know the vision behind her styling of Puma, Sassy, and O Shit of VH1‘s hit show Black Ink , but also the journey of Sigourney the Style God. Another victor of our time!
Sigourney Salley: Style GDX
Millie: Who is Sigourneyand what is her passion?
Sigourney Salley:
Sigourney Salley (also known as Style GXD) is a Visionary, Journalist, Brand Consultant And Head Wardrobe Stylist For VH1 Black Ink Crew (Sassy, Puma & O Sh*t).
My passion has been the same since I was 15 years old and that is to balance myself with business and creative direction, while also remembering to give back. Ultimately, I would like to create a nonprofit program with seminars that would introduce established MUA, Groomers, Hair Stylists, Designers and Wardrobe Stylists to young adults to learn their craft while shadowing them.
My usual early morning office jam tends to consist of myself and the workstudy student playing totally two different genres of music but still rocking out. A few weeks ago I heard a song that she was playing on her Mumford and Sons< Pandora Station titled "Sail" created by the group AWOLNation. Not only is his voice enticing but the lyrics are so much more meaningful. He speaks of his A.D.D and he starts the first verse with the line "The is how an angel cries". I shall now be on the lookout for more AWOLNation new and old. LYRICS Sail!
This is how I show my love
I made it in my mind because
I blame it on my A.D.D baby
This how an angel cries
I blame it on my own sick pride
Blame it on my A.D.D baby
Sail! [x5]
Maybe I should cry for help
Or maybe I should kill myself (myself)
Blame it on my A.D.D baby
Maybe I'm a different breed
Maybe I'm not listening
So blame it on my A.D.D baby
Sail! [x5]
La lala lala, la lala lala oh [x2]
Sail! [x5]
Sail! [x5]
(Sail with me into the dark)[x3] (Sail with me)[x2]
I was introduced to "The Weeknd's" music about 2 years ago and ever since I have fallen in love with his approach to the music he delivers. With soft melodies and sensual lyrics he makes you anxious for an album and loving LOL. If you are a woman you are sure to want to be in his presence and if you are a man you may want to play this for your lady. Either way, I am sure he can smooth over any rough patch with this tune. In "Valerie" he speaks on the way his lover perceives him even though he knows she shouldn't because of his actions but it also seems like an insecurity as well. As in maybe he doesn't feel worthy of her because he is unable to give her what she needs. I am not sure but I am totally feeling this tune. Let me know what you think.
Here are some of the lyrics:
There comes a time in a man's life
Where he must take responsibility
For the choices he has made
There are certain things that he must do
Things that he must say
[Bridge]
Like I Love you
And I need you
I only want you
And nobody's goin' to know if it's true
I never thought I'd feel this kind of hesitation (tonight)
My hand on another girl
I wish I didn't have to lie
I wish I could let you know
[Bridge]
Cause I love you
And I need you
I only want you
And nobody's going to know if it's true
[Hook]
Valerie
(Oh Valerie)
I know you can see through me
(I know you can see through my lies)
Valerie
(Oh Valerie)
You just choose to never know
(No you just don’t know what I do, what I do, oh Valerie)
Valerie
(Valarie, yeah)
Why pretend to trust in me?
(I don't know why you try to trust in me baby, but I think I might know)
Valerie
(I know, Valerie)
You'd rather this than be alone
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh woah)
Tattoos are not just beautiful pieces of art on skin but they often tell a story as well. After meeting Strick Da Ruler I left not only with a dope tattoo but also with a clear understanding of the difference between Tats and Tattoos. I have many tats but this was for sure my first real tattoo as it took almost 3hours to complete. People tend to ask if they hurt and my answer is always, “Depends on your tolerance for pain”. On this day I realized that my tolerance is fairly neutral as I left feeling like a new person. I came for a tat and left with a new understanding of pain, artistry, and a new artist to admire.
Interview with Strick Da Ruler
Bad Milli: How did tattooing began for you?
Strick: I've been drawing since early childhood stealing my brother’s comics to draw from, and doodling in class textbooks. Like most consisted of graffiti in high school. My tattooing history began at 18 and I’ve been designing my own ever since. After forming an artistic and tattooing bond with my sensei “Oh Shit” of Black Ink, tattooing became the next medium to conquer after less recently developing a name in the mural and painting realms.
For now I continue to create however and wherever I can. I still love her (art) but now I'm making her work for my wealth.
So my friend kept texting me last night about an artist by the name of “KAZZIE” but I chose to ignore her as my bed was calling me. This morning I awoke to a new text about the same guy and song titled "Yeah Ok". Being that I know Sheen Been has a great ear for music I knew it would be fire, and that it sure was. His sound is different, delivery is nice, and his bars have substance as well as humor. Take a listen and let me know what you think.#Respect #NewArtist #Kazzie #YeahOk #BadMilli
"We be in the same room....We don't never say shit...Just keep it between me and you...and we're KOOL"
This joint here goes hard and after doing my research on Rico Love I am for sure a FAN. His music production and songwriting credits go back as far as 2005 and for many big name artists that we love. From Usher to Beyonce , Rico Love has worked up some hits over the years and he is now killing it as a SOLO ARTIST and I appreciate his musicality.
Inspired by my current reading I Declare:31 Promises To Speak Over Your Life by Joel Osteen
** I find that these declarations are a great way to start the day and I would like to share each day as I go through my daily declarations. I even read them out loud as I think this method will somehow embed the meaning/interpretation deep into my spirit. I plan to read this book a few times so I will start from the beginning with you. Enjoy and stay up! ***
Day 8
I DECLARE God's dream for my life is coming to pass. I will not be stopped by people, disappointments, or adversities. God has solutions to every problem I will ever face already lined up. The right people and the right breaks are in my future. I will fulfill my destiny. This is my declaration.
Inspired by my current reading I Declare:31 Promises To Speak Over Your Life by Joel Osteen
** I find that these declarations are a great way to start the day and I would like to share each day as I go through my daily declarations. I even read them out loud as I think this method will somehow embed the meaning/interpretation deep into my spirit. I plan to read this book a few times so I will start from the beginning with you. Enjoy and stay up! ***
Day 7
I DECLARE that God has a great plan for my life. He is directing my steps. And even though I may not always understand how, I know my situation is not a surprise to God. He will work out every detail to my advantage. In His perfect timing, everything will turn out right. This is my declaration.
So while conversing with my homie about fly beanies we some how moved on to kicks. He asked me to look up the Jeremy Scott joints and low and behold I discovered greatness. This sneaker is the epitome of awesome and every sneaker head should and probably does have them by now. After reading a few reviews on the Addidas website and staring at the shoe for about 10 minutes straight I have to come to the realization that I think..... For the first time. I am in love LOL!
For $220 I think this would be a great investment for the wardrobe as well as give you the title of " Mad Killi ".
Your all that matters to me! This song is definitely catchy and his demeanor is sick in the vid. J. Beiber surely creates good hits with good vibes that all can rock to. I digs it! #iJams #Jammin #BadMilli
Inspired by my current reading I Declare:31 Promises To Speak Over Your Life by Joel Osteen
** I find that these declarations are a great way to start the day and I would like to share each day as I go through my daily declarations. I even read them out loud as I think this method will somehow embed the meaning/interpretation deep into my spirit. I plan to read this book a few times so I will start from the beginning with you. Enjoy and stay up! ***
Day 6
I DECLARE a legacy of faith over my life. I declare that I will store up blessings for future generations. My life is marked by excellence and integrity. Because I'm making the right choices and taking steps of faith, others will want to follow me. God's abundance is surrounding my lit today. This is my declaration.
Inspired by my current reading I Declare:31 Promises To Speak Over Your Life by Joel Osteen
** I find that these declarations are a great way to start the day and I would like to share each day as I go through my daily declarations. I even read them out loud as I think this method will somehow embed the meaning/interpretation deep into my spirit. I plan to read this book a few times so I will start from the beginning with you. Enjoy and stay up! ***
Day 5:
I DECLARE I am grateful for who GOD is in my life and for what He's done. I will not take for granted the people , the opportunities, and the favor He has blessed me with. I will look at what is right and not what is wrong. I will thank Him for what I have and not complain about what I don't have. I will see each day as a gift from God. My heart will overflow with praise and gratitude for all of His goodness. This is my declaration.
I needed something soothing to watch before I began this week's issue of What The Lik Read forHarlem'sSaturday distribution and went straight to YouTube. It seems that Wayne Purkle videos are the remedy to my current state. That in which I can't even began to verbalize. Any who, after watching Wayne Purkle teach dance moves I stumbled upon this vid here. If this brother isn't grooving I don't have freckles on my face. Check him out and CLEAN UP!
Inspired by my current reading I Declare:31 Promises To Speak Over Your Life by Joel Osteen
** I find that these declarations are a great way to start the day and I would like to share each day as I go through my daily declarations. I even read them out loud as I think this method will somehow embed the meaning/interpretation deep into my spirit. I plan to read this book a few times so I will start from the beginning with you. Enjoy and stay up! ***
Day 4:
I DECLARE it is not too late to accomplish everything that He has placed in my heart. I have not missed my window of opportunity. He has moments of favor in my future. he is preparing me right now because He is about to release a special grace to help me accomplish those dreams. This is my time and this is my moment as I receive it today! This is my declaration.
I am in love with these all Red Pf Flyers. It's like everything I've ever wanted in a sneaker but I have a few pair of the high canvas joints. So at this point they can do no wrong. Watch how I pair these with all Red jeans and a red shirt (jean long sleeve preferably). ..... coming soon. #YeezyTaughtMe
By the end of this video I was in a full face of tears. It was so moving to see the mother not only dancing with her daughter but she was killing it. I love that the baby loves dancing and knows that she is a dancer as she tells Ellen, "I AM a dancer" in her adorable kid voice. Every part of this was inspiring and moving. Crying was the last thing I thought I'd be doing by watching a three year old dance with her mother but this made me feel some type of way.
Blessings to the mom and her family and much respect for Ellen. Her show gives African Americans to show that we are talented and intelligent.
Almost in love with this song. ( I have to listen a few more times as I like to overly analyze lyrics lol) The fact that she is an African American woman who taught herself how to play the guitar at the age of ten and her lyrics are extremely relatable is enough for me. Tiara Thomas is our new Lauryn Hill and I appreciate her originality and soulful delivery. Just what the real music lovers need in a world full of hatred and violence. Thank you Tiara for listening to what God placed in your heart.
Inspired by my current reading I Declare:31 Promises To Speak Over Your Life by Joel Osteen
** I find that these declarations are a great way to start the day and I would like to share my synopsis for each day as I go through my daily declarations. I even read them out loud as I think this method will somehow embed the meaning/interpretation deep into my spirit. I plan to read this book a few times so I will start from the beginning with you. Enjoy and stay up! ***
Day 3
I DECLARE I have the grace I need for today. I am full of power, strength, and determination. Nothing I face will be too much for me. I will overcome every obstacle, outlast every challenge, and come through every difficulty better off than I was before. This is my declaration.\
Song of the day for 10/3/13 goes to "So Ambitious" b Jay-Z featuring Pharrell
Today started off extremely well and I am certain that it shall end that way as well. I experienced a moment of another trying their best to assassinate the joy I have then realized that misery loves company. Literally. Unfortunately, I am in a better place mentally so I pulled out my Joel Osteen and began to read when this #Jam came on Pandora. Immediately the negativity that was piercing my judgement went away and I envisioned living out my dreams. I envisioned success, and reaching plateaus that once seemed unattainable. My determination, ambition, and loyalty will soon get me far. In the meantime this knowledge of self-worth is fueling my greatness.
Inspired by my current reading I Declare:31 Promises To Speak Over Your Life by Joel Osteen
** I find that these declarations are a great way to start the day and I would like to share my synopsis for each day as I go through my daily declarations. I even read them out loud as I think this method will somehow embed the meaning/interpretation deep into my spirit. I plan to read this book a few times so I will start from the beginning with you. Enjoy and stay up! ***
Day 2
I DECLARE I will experience faithfulness. I will not worry. I will not doubt. I will keep my trust in Him, knowing that He will not fail me. I will give birth to every promise put in my heart and I will become everything I am created to be. This is my DECLARATION.
Song of the day goes to this inspirational piece by ,yes non other than, Drizzy Drake. In this jam he is talking about the effects of fame on his life and family connections. I took it another route as it can provoke emotion and thought to all as it may apply to the situations/lives of many including myself. I myself am obsessed with succeeding and happiness as I have nothing else to lose. If I could just stop thinking about obtaining success as much as I do and just let the pieces fall where they are designed to ,then I can use that energy towards providing people with my heart, stories, and battles won. Don't think about it Too Much. Just Be Great. #Royalty #BadMilli #AlwaysLoveDay
Inspired by my current reading I Declare:31 Promises To Speak Over Your Life by Joel Osteen
** I find that these declarations are a great way to start the day and I would like to share my synopsis for each day as I go through my daily declarations. I even read them out loud as I think this method will somehow embed the meaning/interpretation deep into my spirit. I plan to read this book a few times so I will start from the beginning with you. Enjoy and stay up! ***
Day 1
I DECLARE incredible blessings over my life with the presence of goodness and sudden widespread increase. I will experience the surpassing greatness of favor. I will be elevated to a higher level than one I could have ever dreamed of. Explosive blessings are coming my way and today I DECLARE this.
Therapy (Latin therapīa; Greek: θεραπεία) literally means "curing, healing"
***Carol is my beautiful young co-worker whom I have decided to volunteer her services as my "therapist". She not only gives great advice but she actually listens to you. I should really start paying her lol.***
After several unnecessary events on Sunday I , in my 27 years of living , have decided maybe I should meditate and have introspective moments more often.I am a very pleasant individual, but I have realized that I cannot tolerate disrespectful beings. I truly do not understand the logic behind the saying, “Respect is earned, not given”. Just as I do not understand the logic of traffic if everyone is moving forward, but that I’ll save for bad traffic rant.
Respect is a given in my book. Why should one earn what they are entitled to? I believe this is the breakdown of not only society but also humans as a whole. The problem for me is that people have allowed their opinions to become all they have. When we began to worry about others we do not have enough time to focus on our self. If a stranger walked up to me today and said that he is Spider Man who am I to question his being? Everyone’s journey is different and it is not our right to judge another because we are all fighting the same battle: Life and The Unknown
Be Kind. Be Respectful. Be You
I was Draking and Driving at 7am when "Worst Behavior" came on. I was immediately engulfed in the passion behind not only the words but also the fact that he made the word "Muhfukah" sound so swell. It was as if I could feel the truth behind it. I caught myself in the zone saying,"Muhfukah never loved us" as if I was apart of OVO and grew up in Toronto next door to Aubrey. Since he hates for people to say ,"I feel you" I'd much rather say,"I Get It I Get It". Matriculating through Life University is not easy at all. To have the ability to go from normal to superstar has to be an awesome feeling but also overwhelming. I feel it's when you are at your lowest that you figure out who you are supposed to be in life by listening to the calling in your heart. In Drake's track titled, " Pound Cake" he says you know its crazy when you are who you think you are. We spend years trying to figure out where in society we fit in, what it is that we are good at, why we are here, where we are going, what we are going to get, and a plethora of other questions for self. How much do we spend gaining understanding of self though? We all have a purpose, talents, and wisdom that are to be shared with the world somehow but we often allow our experiences to deter us. These experiences are detrimental but they also build strong characteristics due to striving.
Now in a place where I only have myself to focus upon. Only myself responsible for gaining as much sense of self and knowledge as I can in order to keep this understanding. Those days of feeling defeated, shy, and like the awkward freckled face black girl have been buried by a feeling of,"Mufukah never loved us". Everything that I do and accomplish now are in memory of my parents but more so for my future generations. It is now up to me to become as wise and alive as he who was resurrected himself for myself as well as my family's name.
I recently read that I have the DNA of a winner. I wear a crown of favor. Royal blood flows through my veins. I am the head, never the tail, above never beneath. I will live with purpose, passion, and praise, knowing that I was destined to live in victory. Once we begin to embrace, master, and live by this then the calling comes because we can now clearly hear. Those deterring experiences that I previously spoke of are those that smother the calling.
I'm so ready I can feel it running through my veins.
" Here comes light bright ".....Says some random stranger as I entered Corner Social this past weekend. I rolled my eyes and hoped they did not get stuck from the amount of force I put into the action. LOL. It took everything in me not to respond as I would have liked to say, " It's your kind that keep US seperated". I am fairly light/yellow skinned with freckles on my face and I stand at 5'8 so I can get that I do not blend in easily, but to resort to kindergarten name calling is beyond immature. So as he says this ALOUD to his female friends, they all look, I give that "This Ain't What You Want" look, and then I began to rationalize the various reactions I could give.
Being that I had recently addressed reacting to situations that do not deserve my attention in my second issue of What The Lik Read I knew that I had to take my own advice. I myself distribute this wonderful masterpiece titled What The Lik Read in Harlem every Saturday. I either ask permission from the business to place them there for the public or I personally hand them to strangers. Rewind............
What The Lik Read: Issue 2 Rant
Slight Rant: I recently reacted out of emotion at a buddy during conversation because he called me a New Black Slave. I immediately associated this accusation with music being that recently Kanye West dropped his Yeezus Album and there is a track titled “New Slave”. In that moment I felt very disrespected because in my opinion we are all slaves to life by force. This is especially geared toward those of us who do not own any businesses, yet. Even so then, it’s your business but you are now a slave to the consumer. In other words, we are all somehow inevitably controlled by the forces of life on Earth as we must work to survive. My issue is the way I reacted with such passion but anger as well. I left the ordeal feeling like I had taken a step back on this journey to peace. My solution? Meditation and inspirational readings. *End Slight Rant LOL*
Thought for today:People are entitled to say what they want, but you have every right to not get offended. When you give that power away you are allowing them to keep you from becoming who you are meant be. When you allow someone to upset you, you’re allowing them to control you. Why give your power away?
Back to the issue at hand:
I felt two ways about the commment, "Here comes light bright" ,so I had to rationalize the best reaction and outcome before I reacted. Part of me really did want to say something because I felt a little disrespected for another who was also brown skinned to belittle his own race. Then the other part of me kept repeating,"People are entitled to say what they want, but you have every right to not get offended" in my head so that I wouldn't end up causing a scene. I opted for a simple smile that read," You mad because I'm glowing and fly as usual because my God keeps me in tune with who I am and why I am here". I tend to realize that those who speak badly of others,especially those they don't even know, are facing insecurity issues of their own. They are not sure who they are let along where they are going so when he saw me walk in like the proud light skin African American woman that I am he was astonished. That's exactly how I like to leave them. Im very proud of the way I handled the situation because Bad Milli would have lashed out at him last week and been ready to fight if it had gotten that heated. All that would have occurred because he is unsure of himself, and I gave my power away due to feeling offended. I now take his statement as a compliment. This means when I walk in I glow literally and not only from the color of my skin.
Therapy (Latin therapīa; Greek: θεραπεία) literally means "curing, healing"
***Carol is my beautiful young co-worker whom I have decided to volunteer her services as my "therapist". She not only gives great advice but she actually listens to you. I should really start paying her lol. ***
As with many issues that Carol often helps me get through, today this one was not about relationships, friendships, nor hardships of any kind. It was about confidence and my observation lately pertained to those that should have a high self esteem and confidence but they actually lack such. I wonder how is it that one cannot think that they are amazing, beautiful, capable, and awesome. I use to be one of these individuals. Having a high self-esteem does not come from attention/recognition from others. It comes from within and is solely based on how you feel about you. Opinions and criticism are apart of life but they should not cause you to think you should change who you are and conform to what they deem acceptable. Be who you are and embrace that individuality. Like Carol says, “Sé más de lo que otros esperan de ti no por ellos si no por ti mismo.” “Be More Then What You Are Expected To Be, Not For Others, But For Yourself"
Purpose: Envisioning life without happiness had once become my obsession. I stressed over situations that I had no power to change. Circumstances that could be changed but no will to push forward. Then I was in a public restroom of a bar one random day and on a toilet it read, “Where are you going?” I approached this question rationally. Where am I presently going? Or where am I going in life itself? I allowed this to linger for a few days and decided that I am aiming beyond just success. As I embrace this journey I would like to take others with me as I aspire to inspire and learn! Not only for myself but for others as well as we are all one. If we could just fully grasp this. In the mean time, I shall help keep you well informed, excited, interested, eager, confused and most importantly addicted to reading ...The Lîk. Thought for today: WHERE ARE YOU GOING?
