Wednesday, December 7, 2022

BROKEN CLOCK...Active Listening

 

-Listen – to hear something with thoughtful attention: give consideration

-Active – One engaged in an action or activity.

(Merriam-Webster Dictionary)

Peace and Blessings, 

Most of us have heard the phrase, “A broken clock is right twice a day.” When I first heard it and continue to hear it, along with how I use it, it’s in the context of being dismissive of the individual speaking at the time. In short, it’s a way we’ve been conditioned to give a discounted and/or marginalized compliment/acknowledgement that the person speaking has said something correct. Further conditioning has us letting said person know that generally we don’t value their knowledge… 

It recently dawned on me that this phrase has a much deeper meaning… 

This phrase means that we should be actively listening when engaged in conversation. When actively listening, the two (2) times that the clock is right (two correct things said by person), may be jewels that could change the trajectory of one’s life. These jewels could be the pieces missing that give one a firm understanding of their purpose in life. Lastly, these jewels could catapult one to their higher level of being…The only way to find out is to…Actively Listen…I’m just saying…Hotep.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

THE INTELLIGENT IGNORANT

 According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary… 

Intelligence: 

(1): the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or trying situations: REASON also: the skilled use of reason

(2): the ability to apply knowledge to manipulate one's environment or to think abstractly as measured by objective criteria  

Ignorant:

a: destitute of knowledge or education an ignorant society also : lacking knowledge or comprehension of the thing specified parents ignorant of modern mathematics

b: resulting from or showing lack of knowledge or intelligence 

Knowledge: 

(1): the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association. 

Peace/Blessings, 

After seeing the movie, The Woman King, I posted the following. 

“Just finished seeing The Woman King…Empowering, Impactful & Great Imagery…During the movie, I turned to my 9-Year-old Princess & sad Agojie: & she responded…Woosuu!” 

“Do not Bow Your Head.” 

After posting the aforementioned post, I received pushback regarding the support of the movie…One called the title “Oxymoronic”…The summation of the pushback ranged from the writers of the movie not being a person of color, the writer’s sexual orientation, the writer being from the oppressor’s ethnic group, supporting Hollywood and white supremacy… 

Those who know me, Know what happened next… 

I politely responded…I systematically and methodically addressed the points that were presented by these individuals…As I read their points of contention prior to responding, I detected something…During my responses, I carefully worded my verbiage touching on aspects of the movie…When they responded, my detection was confirmed… 

I then asked, “Did you see the movie?” 

For the first one who called the title “Oxymoronic”…Which I addressed and was explained in the movie…I made the following comment, prior to asking the aforementioned question… 

“I want us to have the same energy about the usage of black people calling themselves Nigga & Bitch as it relates to oxymoronic titles” 

I received no response… 

To the other individual…He responded that he did not see the movie and did not need to…He then continued with a lengthy response… 

I responded with the following… 

“Peace Beloved…smh…Out of courtesy, I’m letting you know that I stopped reading your post after you stated that you didn’t see the movie, which I suspected…Would a person be correct in making an on point assessment about you without knowing and/or experiencing you?...Their research may give them an idea, but without knowing you, they would be speaking out of…ignorance…Be well my Brotha…Hotep.” 

That ended this thread… 

When doing critical analysis, one should be mindful to be in harmony with the proper context…Thus the analysis is just…chatter…Also, one should be mindful to not be in “their feelings” when presenting said analysis, which could also render the analysis to just…chatter… 

The two individuals that I highlighted had points that I understood and theoretically agreed…Their arguments crashed due to not being in the proper context… 

The most affective analysis is one that is done utilizing aspects or examples from that which they are critiquing…To do that, one must 1st Do the Knowledge… 

OTHERWISE, One will become the Intelligent Ignorant…Hotep.

Friday, August 26, 2022

DA CULTURE...Manifestation

Peace/Blessings,
When playin BBall with/against those 20/30 years my Junior and being very effective...When trainin High School/College playas wit the Fire of the Essence to manifest the Greatness within them, it's about the Culture...The respect for the Culture of the Game of Basketball...I respect Blessins of my talent from the Creator...Those who excelled/excel in the Game and the work they put into it...Those who've taken the time to pour into me to help me manifest...I DO NOT/WILL NOT SHORT CHANGE THE...
CULTURE
PIVOT...
Hiphop is a Culture...FULL STOP!...
It is what one lives...Rappin is what One does...I manifest my ways/actions (partly) through the Culture of Hiphop...
-Hip...On point...In Harmony...
-Hop...Movement
Hiphop...
On point movement in Harmony...(For me)...w/the Essence of all Creation...
One should not out grow their Culture...One should MATURE within it...
Like in Sports, I Look, Listen & Observe those who are considered the Best within any arena in which I participate...From the aforementioned, I apply the lessons to my own Uniqueness, then Manifest the Essence/Creator...
I Add on to said Culture and DO NOT Disrespect it!...I RESPECT the work put in by those Before me to Create/Maintain/Grow Said Culture...Along with applaudin those who continue to do the same...
"I'm not the run of the Mill, Cuz 4 the Mill I Don't Run!"...KRS 1
With that said...When I write...If I don't leave the listener knowin the above, then I didn't do my job...

Hiphop




Tuesday, July 19, 2022

GUNS AND/OR EDUCATION...THE CIVILIZED

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Peace/Blessings,
One of my mentors used to periodically say, "Everything is the way it should be..."
I was listening to a show on SiriusXM’s Urban View and the host, Joe Madison, quoted a statistic that the population in the US represents 4% of the World population, yet owns 46% of the firearms…
I feel I need to do a PSA at this point….
Guns are tools…When used responsibly, are beneficial to self, family, and community…
Here are some other statistics that I looked up…
-I confirmed Mr. Madison’s assertion through the Council of Foreign Relations – crf.org & worldometers.info
-US represents 44% of Global Suicides by firearms & the only Nation on the Earth where gun ownership outnumbers our population – cnn.com
EDUCATION
As of June 2022, the United States ranks 29 in education of the top 203 countries in the World – worldtop20.org
We as Americans tout ourselves as the most Civilized nation on the Earth…
One definition for Civil is “Adequate in courtesy and politeness” …
In the book, the ISIS Papers, by Dr. Francis Cress Welsing, one of her chapters (essays) addresses guns from a subconscious level. Within this essay, she points out that guns were called ‘Equalizers’…The follow up question would be equalizer for what?...Something that is missing in one’s life…Also, she gives a description of a gun, as it relates to it’s design…When examining a handgun, the loop where one pulls the trigger, resembles a man’s testicle sack…The shaft represents a man’s penis…The firing of the gun, as the bullets are dislodged, represents the ejaculation during a sexual experience…One could postulate that guns, on one level, represent that which one lacks in their lives…This country is a very sexualized one where respect is given to one’s (a man’s) sexual prowess…To be lacking, is not acceptable…Thus, the Equalizer…Power…
Does anyone want to take a guess on which group owns the most guns?
To conclude…We rank 29th in the World in Education and 1st in the World in Gun ownership and usage…The Greatness of a Nation is not based upon the potential to commit violence, it is based upon the level of education of their people…
Everything is the way it should be…Hotep

Friday, May 29, 2020

A MOMENT OR A MOVEMENT...The Re & Pro-Action...

Peace & Greetings,
We're upset, we're angry, we're emotional...We're asking questions on how is this still going on in 2020...We're diagnosing the perpetrators as demons/devils and denouncing the Systemic Racism...We're posting the history of this violence since the establishment of this country...We're putting our hopes in elected individuals to save us...We're disengaging from the political process out of despair and disgust...We're complaining...We're being scientific with our analysis...
What are we doing to stop this behavior, elevate and bring forth the society that I've read you all desire?
Emotion without calculated PRO-Action is...Well...Energy wasted...
How does this change?...Be & Support that which you desire...In my FB Friends collective, there are some very brilliant people and I'm sure in each of your FB Collective, there are the same...
Check it...The major issue, among many, the devaluing of the African in this Country and World wide...This devaluing has been manifested due to the mis-education (lies) that has/is continually depicted...We must be critical thinkers and utilize that which is present to manifest that which we want...Yes, we are facing different variables than others, yet we still here...We still standing...My Christians, whom should you fear? Hmmm?...Where your Faith & whom do you really follow? You thought only Jesus was to be tested? My Muslim Fam, what's up?...My Nation of Gods/Earths Fam, are you not God? My Philosophers/Educated/Good nature Folk, WTF?
Here the work. I mentioned the current value system based upon mis-education. yes? We need to, in our areas, start supporting individuals/organizations that promote and do the work of manifesting the society we desire. Not just on the Federal Level, but in the State & Local Levels. &&& HOLD them accountable!
We need to have the History books changed to include True and all accomplishments of Africans (be it American, European, etc.), along with the accomplishments of Native Americans, Latinos, Asians & Women). EDUCATION changes values...LEGISLATION changes behavior...
Circling back to Supporting Individuals/organizations...
Examples...My Brotha Darren Green is a Mayoral Candidate in Trenton, NJ. He is Supreme Mathematics in motion manifesting the embodiment of change that will change the value system that I speak. Yet, with all the love that is given to him on FB, it wasn't manifested at the polls in the last election?!...He has stated that he is running again in the next election, How many Trentonians are registered to vote and/or asking him what they can do to help?
My Brotha Maurice Mander, an Educator...Businessman with his comic book series with imagery needed to manifest the value system needed now...
My Sistah JusQueen Mayo is educating the Babies of Trenton manifesting the strong foundational imagery that's needed.
My Brotha Baye Kemit with his African Centered School laying the foundation of Ancestral education to provide the solid paradigm to navigate this and any time period.
My Family Monwasha Edu, the great Husband & Wife team providing the Spiritual energy to utilize and channel guidance from our ancestors.
Each of the aforementioned (& OTHERS I CAN MENTION) should be supported FULLY. When they post and/or seeking support, they should have the same excitement as the 'Last Dance' Documentary Series, along with the subsequent conversations/debates...
If you don't have anyone to support in your area, how about mentor a child...Volunteer at the Boys/Girls Club, Teach a class, etc.
Let's be the change that we desire and demand...Hotep!

Friday, November 22, 2019

I STAND...UP

For as long as I could recall, I’ve been searching for Truth and where it was located, manifested originated, etc. Being raised Baptist, I was taught that Truth was one with God through Jesus. Further research revealed that the origins of Spirituality emanated from the continent of Africa or the Land of the Sun…So I started figuratively walking towards the S.u.n. (Science Uniting Nubians)

As a descendant of African people, born and raised in America, I’ve always felt the weight of racism personally and through observation against those who share the same ancestry, which caused me to mentally arm myself with bullets of knowledge, become wise and have the understanding on when/how to use said bullets. If need be, physically lay hands.

Keeping in mind to use my third eye to have 360 degrees of sight, enabling me to discern when to stand and when to take flight. All while “doing what I can, when I can, while I can for my people”, knowing that the Essence will provide sight to navigate through the chaos to see the jewels of knowledge through the ever present darkness.

I STAND…UP

“Taking my people with me”-Together to another mind-state to the original home
Far across the purifying waters of the Essence-Do you hear Knowledge of Self (Freedom) calling. Calling U-n-I to answer, Imma keep on keepin on…I can feel it in my Spiritual Bones…

I stay woke so I can bear witness before the S.u.n. begins to shine it’s warmth of knowledge. Steady moving to not only cross the line of ignorance and self deprecation, but to be immersed in the liberating energy of the Essence. I’ve navigated through the debilitating filth of “muddy waters” that manifested thoughts of my own inferiority complex. Huh, now my Spirit/Mind is filled with the vibration of the Great I AM, through my Ancestors. “I don’t mind if I lose any blood to the way to salvation...And I’ll fight with the strength that I got until I die.”

I STAND…UP

“Taking my people with me”-Together to another mind-state to the original home
Far across the purifying waters of the Essence-Do you hear Knowledge of Self (Freedom) calling. Calling U-n-I to answer, Imma keep on keepin on…I can feel it in my Spiritual Bones…

‘I know what’s facing me now and in the future, will be challenging for I started this journey alone. I might fail, but the Creator knows I tried, as the ancestors, like stars, fill the sky.’

I STAND…UP

“Taking my people with me”-Together to another mind-state to the original home
Far across the purifying waters of the Essence-Do you hear Knowledge of Self (Freedom) calling. Calling U-n-I to answer, Imma keep on keepin on…I can feel it in my Spiritual Bones…

I’m good though, built for this...For I hear the Ancestors....”I go to prepare a place for you.”

An original piece from Greg ‘Kwabad’ Williams...

Inspired by the song ‘Stand up’ co written and song by Ms. Cynthia Erivo, from the Movie ‘Harriet’ with the phrases in quotations credited to the song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn19xvfoXvk

Monday, May 13, 2019

WHAT'S IN A WORD?...The 'N' in You


Some thought have a certain sound, that equivalent to a form.
Through sound and motion, I have the ability to paralyze nerves,
Shatter bones, set fires & suffocate lungs...
From the movie ‘Dune’

Peace & Greetings, I pray all is well with You

Let’s go in…

All things are sound/vibration manifestations of the Great “I AM”, known by many names (God, Allah, Jehovah), including the Great Silence. From the Great Silence, manifestation of anything in the Physical Dimension/Plain starts with vibration, excuse me, it starts with an inspiration which causes vibration. The vibration then channels through the Spirit, the Mind, then manifested in the Physical Dimension. I’ve written and spoken about this process in previous posts and videos.

The power of ‘Word’ should not be understated…’Word’ through the vibration that it carries, possess its own properties/powers…In short, we should be mindful of the words that we use, especially those that we apply upon self, as well as individuals in which we like/love…The power of ‘Word’ manifests the World in which One has been conditioned to call reality…

When conducting workshops within the segment called ‘The Science of Sound’, I’ve addressed the significance of ‘Words’. Specifically, the titles/labels one places upon self. I lay out the foundation about ‘Sound Manifested’ and then we discuss the titles/labels that we place upon self. Eventually, I lead the participants to the usage of the word ‘Nigger’. This tends to lead to a debate, at times emotional, defending the usage. The students, primarily African American and Latino, argue that by changing the spelling of the word from ‘er’ to ‘a’, the negativity is removed. In addition, the students argued that the word should not be used by those of European descent. I allow them to make their case…

At this point, for the purpose of being consistent, I’ve written in previous posts that 'Energy is Energy' and what determines ‘Good’ or ‘Bad’ Energy is the intent. With that said, One may state that by changing the spelling from ‘er’ to ‘a’, with the intent of making it positive, means ‘Nigga’ is positive…Good point…

I would respond by saying “Isn’t it interesting how One would argue to legitimize the usage of this word, created/used by those who have (still) oppress us, yet take issue to being referred to as ‘god, Lord, King, Queen, Brotha, Sistah, etc…Not realizing that they have taken the mental oppression from said Colonizer and continue to imprison self…Hmmm.

Two more points, If one was to apply perfume on feces, it would probably smell slightly better than feces without the perfume, but it would still smell funky…Second, what is one’s obsession to hold onto this word versus others that have more powerful/positive meanings, as well as, more applicable as it relates to terms of endearment.

POST TRAUMATIC SLAVERY SYNDROME…I digress, where was I…Oh yeah..

I then, with the use of items from the class, gave them a simple analogy…

When explaining the difference in bodily function waste to a toddler, we may say ‘Poo Poo’, Doo Doo’, Number 2, a Movement, etc., Yes?...They nod in agreement…

Are any of these designations spelled the same?...No…But yet they all mean the same thing…Changing of the spelling of the word does not change the meaning when said meaning is present in the vibration of its origin…(This may seem to contradict the aforementioned explanation about energy and intent, but does it?)…

If One was to curb their dog after it had a movement outside, their intent is to pick up all of the feces, yes?...In their best efforts, there will still be some remnants of feces left on the ground…

The Etymology of the word Nigger comes from the Latin word meaning black, Niger (according to the Washington Post)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/books/chap1/nigger.htm?noredirect=on

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as an insulting and contemptuous term for a black person. It also had good explanation of etymology, usage and chronology in dictionaries.


I’ve researched other documents, but chose the aforementioned sources due to the chronology and other items written within it.

I then asked the students, “What are the reasons that you are calling yourself and others this word?” They unanimously stated that it’s a term of endearment, like Brother/Sister, Friend, etc. I asked, what’s the reason you don’t use those words?...No answer…I’ve read to them comments from those who’ve defended the usage and their desire to reverse the negativity…I’ve asked the question, “What’s the reason one doesn’t use the words, King, Queen, Lord or dare I say, god? These words are more powerful (in the positive) than Nigga, yes?”…Silence…

What’s also interesting to me, is that its usage is not relegated to the so called uneducated (those without college degrees). I’ve heard the word thrown around in the same matter amongst the so called educated, inclusive of Christians, Muslims and Jehovah’s Witnesses from the African American Community…I’ve also heard it used by Scholars of the African History/Culture, as well as my Brothers and Sisters from the Nation of Gods and Earths…The people of which I speak are quite accomplished within their careers.

Keeping in mind my premise of Sound Manifested to the Physical Dimension and the properties transferred through vibration, how great would my people be if we referred to ourselves as gods, ONLY?…Hmmm…I’m just sayin…One becomes what they label themselves, regardless the clothing in which they are packaged…

Psalms 82:5-7 of the King James Bible states ‘They know not, neither will they understand, they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course…I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High…But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.”

Check it…What would you think if Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. was known to have said, “What up my Nigga?”…Or if the Christ Y’Shua (Jesus) said, Peace and Greetings my Niggas…Kind of ill, huh?

What would happen if people were manifesting their god essence while being in harmony with the Great I AM…Being in harmony with the truth that all things are connected and instead of focusing on the belittling of self and others, where focused on the maximizing of self within Self. Simultaneously, focused upon the uplifting of others…Interesting concept, indeed…

Be mindful of the Title/Label which You place upon self, for it will become Sound Manifested and all of the things that come with it…

I wonder what the people of Wakanda would think about this type of discussion and the usage of this word as a term of endearment. I’m sure there are people reading this post and saying, “Yo, Homie, You do know that Wakanda doesn't exist, right?...To those, I would say, “Neither did Niggers/Niggas until the European created them…

Hotep