acceptance
Don’t Fight Life Today
I have made great strides in allowing things to be, nevertheless, I was one sick puppy at one time. In my youth (i.e., yesterday) large parcel of my consciousness housed thoughts of control. I was absorbed with force, accepting reality was not an option; there was always something I could do about it. I thought F&#K going with the flow. I am the damn flow. You silly silly man! I fought many needless battles with this jaded contraction of awareness.
Tracy Morgan and Black Homophobia
Black Christians and non-Christians are more similar than opposites in my experiences. For instance, both groups lie, steal, cheat, commit adultery, and ask God for forgiveness, and both on the other hand does some good. In fact, there exists no proof that a pious person will obey their religious mantra faithfully: Not even the fear of God will hold some back from their hidden vices.
“Stick With It” The Formula to Achievement
The formula to inner success is the ability to “Stick With It”. In 1980 as a freshman in college (Eastern Illinois University) the environment of intercollegiate athletes was overwhelming. I was lost, confused, and befuddled on the humongous campus. In addition, Charleston, Illinois was night to-day to Chicago; its personality resembled Dixieland, Mississippi. I [...]
12 Things about the Tao and I
Taoism is a philosophy crafted by the consciousness of the individual. As such, The Way does not need a guru or master to learn its wisdom. In addition, you cannot fall or rise to an imaginary pious status with The Way.
Depressive Rumination: Stopping Negative Thinking
“You’re going to worry yourself sick”, was my mother’s ring tone. Those seemingly meaningless words crashed softly to the ground in my youth and young adulthood. Unfortunately, in 2005 with my life completely unmanageable did the phrase make its way home. After suffering from major depression and depressive rumination for over twenty years, I learned [...]
