STOP...Waiting to Exhale

Take a deep breath.  Breathe through it.  This is a common reaction to the things that are stressful.  The things that are exciting.  The things that make us nervous.  The site of a gorgeous Black man!  This reaction is a response to the negatives as well as the positives.  Considering that we are constantly "inhaling", at some point in our lives, we need to take the time to do the opposite.  This will give us balance.  Letting go of the air that has over loaded our lungs and our lives will give us a sense of closure.  Loose ends can prevent us from getting to this point.  As we complete the goals that we have set in life, we have to either mend or walk away from the things that are lagging on.  Setting limits, staying within boundaries, and knowing when to say when is a sure fire way of getting to the point where we can relieve our lungs.  Waiting to exhale is something that we will continue to do if we keep "WAITING".  We must pursue what it is we desire.  Breathe deeply in our pursuit, but take a load off of our lungs along the way.  Exhale those things that you have waited for too long.  Know when a dream will continue to be a fantasy.   What God has for you is for you, and your lungs will not be overloaded in the process of obtaining it.  I am...EXHALING!   Living, loving, and loving some more.    carry on

A Personal Visual

In the midst of their frustrations, I have heard MANY people say, "I didn't ask to be born, or I didn't ask for this life."  My response to that is usually, would you really have it any other way?  When we take a look at our own reality, it's easy to notice the things that we are not happy with.  But, when we REALLY look at our own reality, we need to look at the things that are not afforded to so many people.  Our life is what we make of it, in EVERY case.  But, regardless of how hard we work, if we do not put God first, ultimately, we will not have what He desires us to have.  God will give us the desires of our hearts.  As we grow spiritually, the desires of our hearts will change.  Growth means appreciation.  We need to show our appreciation by giving thanks for the many things that we take for granted.  

For starters, someone was aborted and never had the opportunity to experience life.  That shows love.  Someone did not wake up today.  That shows favor.  Someone does not FEEL loved.  I love you!  That speaks volumes.  It is a lot easier to gripe and complain about the things we do not have, or the things we want, than it is to take time to rejoice in the things we do have.  A lot of people do not take the time to "ask" God to give them another day.  Matthew 6:1 reads, "Give us this day our daily bread."  Period!  Nothing more, nothing less.  Our daily bread consists of food for life and food for the soul.  God will supply every one or our needs, and he is kind enough to give us some of our wants.  Why do we think that He will just give us everything, but we give Him nothing?"  We may pray for our health and strength, we may pray for prosperity.  But, do we really understand the true meaning of prosperity?  

Prosperity can be viewed many different ways.  Most believe that it is associated with finances.  Money, material things, a good job.  This is not the priceless form of prosperity that I pray for.  God rains on the just as well as the unjust (Matthew 5:45).  He will Bless us, just because.  Just because He loves us.  God is not a dead beat dad, and He will continue to take care of His children.  Even when we do not acknowledge Him or say Thank You.  We should love Him, because we love Him.  We should expect nothing in return, other than what He has promised before the world began.  Loving unconditionally is something that most people are not capable of doing.  They think they are, but they are not.  When you need a reason to love someone, your love is not unconditional.  When you view yourself as something other than positive, you do not love yourself.  Loving yourself first, will make you a better lover of others.

How can you love me, if you do not love yourself?  Loving ones self does not mean that you are arrogant, conceited, or feel that you are better than everyone else.  It means that you love what God created you to be, and you love the thought He put into creating you.  Accepting yourself for who you are does not mean that you are settling.  It simply means that, you are happy with you, and unless God reveals things about you that needs to be adjusted or changed, you will continue to love YOU.   Once we are able to accept ourselves as we are, and appreciate the lives that we have been given, maybe, just maybe, God will Bless you with the ability to see yourself as you "see" yourself.  Being confused does not mean that you have no clarity!  Clearly know that God is in control.  That is all.   Any Questions?  Living, loving, and loving some more.  carry on 

Anthony Clint, Jr. Scott High School Class of 2005

This is for ALL Bulldogs, honorary Bulldogs, and all others.  One of our fellow men is really doing his thing. Class of 2005, he is producing in Atlanta.  This is his new CD.  It is really good!   Get it and show some support.  Anthony Clint Jr. is doing his thing.


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carry on

Sad

It is so obvious that we are in a state of emergency.  Being someone that has no limits is a dangerous life to live.  But, when you are a Black man, it hits a lot closer to home.  We should make every effort to show compassion for each other, especially because this type of thing is becoming more and more common among our young Black men.  Lead by example, as long as this is not the example that you set.  Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

Angry Black Woman...NOT!!!

I REALLY despise this, being called an Angry Black woman! When will people realize that being strong, confident, out spoken, and independent does not mean that you are angry? Probably, NEVER!!! It is not, has never been, and will never be in the nature of a black women to be walked all over. Until I have a man(husband), I have no choice but to stand up for myself. That does not mean that I am angry. It simply means that I agree to disagree, and will NOT argue with you. Why is that so intimidating to Black Men, well most men?   carry on

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Catch My Dust!

Hello Loves!  I have been MIA for a few days.  I have been busier than a queen bee working her hive.  God is doing great things in my life, and in the lives of my loves.  My positive attitude has put me in a state of mind where I KNOW I can do anything.  God is my strengthener, He is my empowerer, He is my everything.  Believing this is what most people do.  KNOWING this is what comes with Spiritual growth!  I am a KNOWER!!!  I am determined to stay stronger, pray longer, and love harder this year.  I will not have a repeat of last year, EVER!  I am untouchable. I can not and will not be moved. I am invincible.  My mortality is my natural existence.  But, my immortality, through God,  is what will carry me through any and everything.  Because of God, I got this!  I smile in the face of turmoil.  I rejoice in the midst  of madness.  I dance in the rain.  I Praise Him in advance!  Under no circumstances, and I mean NONE, will I sway in my faith.  God has proven His greatness to me, and I am greater because of it.  Get thee behind me satan, my dust is the only thing you will ever catch.  And, you can't touch that, or...ME!  Living, loving, and loving some more.  carry on