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I was recently posting about a certain celebrity and a testimonial that was posted here on FB via youtube. I was thankful to have a chance to make a comment on the post and at the same time I had an opinion that I wanted to share;
Our people are a strongly bonded people to religion or for a better choice of words what we know as religion here in America. Although we claim to have a grasp on the religious concept of things we are still hanging by the waste-side nonetheless. My question now is why? Why haven't we progressed further and at a must steadier pace? Is it the word or is it the way we are learning it and applying it to our lives.
In any event here we are; still in the same place without any significant growth or forward motion. I cannot answer that by any means, but I would like to share something with you.
Why do we not take time to look at these persons that we support and really take a look at what they are doing before we begin to claim and accept them as our heroes and leaders? Why are we stuck in the midst of their words yet we are clueless to "WHO" these people really are and more importantly what they are and what they stand for?
Is it that we are too superficial or simply that we are so used to just going with what appears to be acceptable? I'll give you another word for that; it's called pacified and we have become like junkies to the pacification of others that could care less about you and I as they roll to their luxurious lifestyle with no regards to how it affects you or I. We are drunk with the ideas of opportunism and we refuse to detox.
If this is all we have to go on then religion has failed us. Again. If this is what religion is teaching us then we have nothing to look forward to. I don't accept that because of what the word religion means. Re means to get back to and Ligion means Gods Path/Way.
With that being said I will end with this;
If you have the bread of life and you never feed the flock who are you hurting the most? You or the flock? If your words are only good on face value then so are your prayers as they won't make it past the ceiling.......
Let's stop being mystified by the woozy feelings we get from these fixation that have yet to put you on their agenda. Let's realize that if we don't count to them now we certainly can't count on them. Let's focus on getting things together as 1 unit so that we can make a movement that will not only shake the country but will change the globe.....
I'm going to leave you with this;
I have talked with several brothers that travel the globe. Some for religious purposes, some for spiritual purposes and even some for financial reasons. Nonetheless they all have come back and said the exact same thing (different words of course) the entire world is waiting on the black people in America to do something for themselves. Anything. Whether its good or bad if the black American can do one thing in outfit or together the entire world can be changed..........
When will we get it. We have to go to these entertainers and leaders (political and spiritual) and tell them ENOUGH is ENOUGH. Our babies lack everything in this world yet we find time to sit home and listen to these people of choice as they fill our minds and spirits with joy and yet they have yet to make a substantial change in our way. These politician who I like to call the (suit wearing Bloods and Crips) that continue to pacify us and tell us how much they are going to do for us and they get in these positions and forget about who put them their. We put hope in the wind beneath the wings of people who are not worthy of our support.
Now we are sitting here like that Escape song "Who Do We Run To" and again we have no answer.
I'm thankful for our President Obama. May God bless that brother and his family. I pray that God may be pleased with him and his actions. He is surrounded by people that show him little respect. Half the media call him Mr. Obama like they forgot that he is the president but what do we do? We sit there and say when is he gonna do this or when is he gonna do that. When we should try to show the brother that we support him after all we are all he has and if he does nothing that satisfies anyone one of us he still made the greatest impact on our family. You can now show your black son and your black daughter that they can become anything in this world "EVEN THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN"..... Isn't that a blessing. Just think about that.
Well it's time to realize that its not just up to him. He is an example of what we need to be doing on a smaller scale. In our communities and in our homes.........
May God bless everyone of you that reads this note and I pray that it will change one person's mind and heart so that they can change another...
Peace
Monday, July 26, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
BET Awards
With all due respect I am honored to see the Great performances last night even though I was very disturbed by some of the honorees and some of the performers. It's not that I'm so perfect myself but I sometimes wonder, by what degree do we allow these persons to represent us. By what levels do we decide who is worthy of honorable mention?
Now I'm certain that I'm not the neatest person by far but when will the time come for us to honor ourselves by dressing appropriately in public. Pants hanging down like that on National TV! Are you kidding me?
We have adapted distasteful attire and are now interchanging it with shrewdness and bottom-line tackiness. We have become drunken with the idea that it's okay to be a slob and dress like a hobo as long as I sell records and move units because they're gonna honor me anyway.
I'm just wondering if they are going to start handing out lifetime achievement awards to these buffoons years down the line putting them in a class with true honorees that have the total package- meaning image as well as achievements.
IMAGE is EVERYTHING....
Damn the have really DESTROYED the IMAGE of HIP HOP
Now I'm certain that I'm not the neatest person by far but when will the time come for us to honor ourselves by dressing appropriately in public. Pants hanging down like that on National TV! Are you kidding me?
We have adapted distasteful attire and are now interchanging it with shrewdness and bottom-line tackiness. We have become drunken with the idea that it's okay to be a slob and dress like a hobo as long as I sell records and move units because they're gonna honor me anyway.
I'm just wondering if they are going to start handing out lifetime achievement awards to these buffoons years down the line putting them in a class with true honorees that have the total package- meaning image as well as achievements.
IMAGE is EVERYTHING....
Damn the have really DESTROYED the IMAGE of HIP HOP
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Just what we needed... Actually!!
Initially I was a bit embarrassed by the image Kanye West presented to the public during the awards show. Although this was typical Kanye West we can see how bad timing and the wrong ingredients can destroy a well designed buffet so to speak. I agree that everyone is entitled to their opinion; and freedom of speech is beyond words. I have no quarrel with that by no means, however his actions were as distasteful as the combination of Brussels sprouts and ice cream (again matter of opinion).
Nonetheless there is always a light at the end of the tunnel or a candle burning in the dark for such travesties.
Growing up in NYC the Hip Hop Mecca I can recall spending ample at the school yard Jams in Brooklyn (P.S. 213 on Hegamen ave for example) and even the summertime block parties where a sea of faces mixed in a crowd embellished in a complete culture filled with expression and more importantly filled with love. The Kutis Blows, Melly Mels, KRS Ones and Rakims of yesteryear rocking what seemed to be a 50 bar freestyle that magnified the crowd (or moved the crowd as Rakim would say) have become as ancient as the B.C. era with little to no regard to the craft that they perfected recording them in history as the fore fathers of one of the richest cultures in the world. The rival gangs battled in freestyle lyrics and break dancing while the B Boys lined the circle with Kangol hats and Bally shoes or shell-toed Adidas and Pumas, lead a parade from the DJ booth to the cut open cardboard boxes that plastered any and every slab of concrete in the Big Apple at one time or another. Back then even the Sucker MC’s had their time to shine, even if only momentarily.
Indeed Hip Hop has somehow taken a back seat in the music mainstream picture. As ironic as it seems the promoting of violence and distributing of street-side pharmaceuticals (not to mention the ear piercing grammatical eras demented and intertwined with a southern draw concocted to complete a rhyme verse ) appear to be a much more entertaining and if nothing else more valuable entity to the music industry; but at what price?
Today Hip Hop is shadowed by an unwarranted, unruly and outlawed shuttle we know as Rap. Although it's towering the Earth's stratosphere with no where to go but down the hijackers are portrayed by sickening advocates we call rappers who are no equivalent to MC's. Yes I believe that Rap has Hijacked Hip Hop and embedded its poisonous thorns in the side of all music while it piggy backs the fundamentals of true Hip Hop. The proof of this is what we actually attribute and refer to as talent as far a Rap is concerned. For instance the most degrading name you could have given someone in Hip Hop is a sucker MC. And curse words were like foreign objects both forbidden and unwanted in the core of true Hip Hop. A far cry from the muddle of language that religiously claims a stake in the top 10 billboard charts today.
Oh where O where has my Hip Hop gone. Oh where Oh where could it be?
So where do we go from here? Perhaps we will find a solution that will romanticize our counterparts to believing that their perversity has run its course and finally we play renditions of "The End of the Road" by Boys II Men or even allow them to link arms to New Edition's "Is This The End" as they pull up the trousers and exit stage left with at least some form of dignity. Or maybe we can gather them by the ship load and send them Bon Voyages clear across the oceans to a land far far away. Either way the banquet should serve its purpose by ridding us of the Tale from the Dark Side.
The bottom line is that we have straddled the fence long enough with this foolishness and it is time for everyone to be held accountable. This recent embarrassment and low class level of self respect has played itself right in the direction we needed it to. Be it Kanye's ill-mannered and distasteful version of a microphone fiend or even the average heavy 808 beat covering the lack of MC talent we certainly have a bubbled scar of shame branded on the face of society via Rap music. Needless to say although many people have contributed and gained wealth from this pool of rubbish and debris and the musky aroma from the muck if compared by class would equate to no more than a bowel movement with great discuss and shame. We blame others for our lack of decency while we promote and accept filth as a means of expression.
Well there is no other level for such music to reach. I believe it is at its highest level and thanks to its unsung behavior there is only room for its reign to fall down. Surely it is not any single individuals fault the blame lays on the back of everyone of us who sit back and allow the trash to pile up in the living quarters of our homes and more importantly our minds.
Although I have never excited myself with the majority of this craft I look forward to the return of REAL HIP HOP.
Will the real Hip Hop please Stand Up!!!
Nonetheless there is always a light at the end of the tunnel or a candle burning in the dark for such travesties.
Growing up in NYC the Hip Hop Mecca I can recall spending ample at the school yard Jams in Brooklyn (P.S. 213 on Hegamen ave for example) and even the summertime block parties where a sea of faces mixed in a crowd embellished in a complete culture filled with expression and more importantly filled with love. The Kutis Blows, Melly Mels, KRS Ones and Rakims of yesteryear rocking what seemed to be a 50 bar freestyle that magnified the crowd (or moved the crowd as Rakim would say) have become as ancient as the B.C. era with little to no regard to the craft that they perfected recording them in history as the fore fathers of one of the richest cultures in the world. The rival gangs battled in freestyle lyrics and break dancing while the B Boys lined the circle with Kangol hats and Bally shoes or shell-toed Adidas and Pumas, lead a parade from the DJ booth to the cut open cardboard boxes that plastered any and every slab of concrete in the Big Apple at one time or another. Back then even the Sucker MC’s had their time to shine, even if only momentarily.
Indeed Hip Hop has somehow taken a back seat in the music mainstream picture. As ironic as it seems the promoting of violence and distributing of street-side pharmaceuticals (not to mention the ear piercing grammatical eras demented and intertwined with a southern draw concocted to complete a rhyme verse ) appear to be a much more entertaining and if nothing else more valuable entity to the music industry; but at what price?
Today Hip Hop is shadowed by an unwarranted, unruly and outlawed shuttle we know as Rap. Although it's towering the Earth's stratosphere with no where to go but down the hijackers are portrayed by sickening advocates we call rappers who are no equivalent to MC's. Yes I believe that Rap has Hijacked Hip Hop and embedded its poisonous thorns in the side of all music while it piggy backs the fundamentals of true Hip Hop. The proof of this is what we actually attribute and refer to as talent as far a Rap is concerned. For instance the most degrading name you could have given someone in Hip Hop is a sucker MC. And curse words were like foreign objects both forbidden and unwanted in the core of true Hip Hop. A far cry from the muddle of language that religiously claims a stake in the top 10 billboard charts today.
Oh where O where has my Hip Hop gone. Oh where Oh where could it be?
So where do we go from here? Perhaps we will find a solution that will romanticize our counterparts to believing that their perversity has run its course and finally we play renditions of "The End of the Road" by Boys II Men or even allow them to link arms to New Edition's "Is This The End" as they pull up the trousers and exit stage left with at least some form of dignity. Or maybe we can gather them by the ship load and send them Bon Voyages clear across the oceans to a land far far away. Either way the banquet should serve its purpose by ridding us of the Tale from the Dark Side.
The bottom line is that we have straddled the fence long enough with this foolishness and it is time for everyone to be held accountable. This recent embarrassment and low class level of self respect has played itself right in the direction we needed it to. Be it Kanye's ill-mannered and distasteful version of a microphone fiend or even the average heavy 808 beat covering the lack of MC talent we certainly have a bubbled scar of shame branded on the face of society via Rap music. Needless to say although many people have contributed and gained wealth from this pool of rubbish and debris and the musky aroma from the muck if compared by class would equate to no more than a bowel movement with great discuss and shame. We blame others for our lack of decency while we promote and accept filth as a means of expression.
Well there is no other level for such music to reach. I believe it is at its highest level and thanks to its unsung behavior there is only room for its reign to fall down. Surely it is not any single individuals fault the blame lays on the back of everyone of us who sit back and allow the trash to pile up in the living quarters of our homes and more importantly our minds.
Although I have never excited myself with the majority of this craft I look forward to the return of REAL HIP HOP.
Will the real Hip Hop please Stand Up!!!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
True Love? Fiction or Non-Fiction
True Love yeah right!
Is there such a thing as true love? Is it possible to encounter such an event that can sweep you away? Well I challenge this question because of the obvious factors that surround this momentous engagement. If there is such a great and wonderful soul grasping movement in our existence how is it that the greater ninety percent of more of the world's population never dance to the sweetness of this tune? This highly anticipated tea party scarcely invites or receives visitation equaling the magnitude of its greatness and fulfillment. Can this artifact come with a simple answer at all?
The answer is far from simple and complex is a mere understatement. There are grave differences that challenge the true love theory to be a realistic entity. We swindle around the majority of our lives expecting to run into the perfect being that will set our entire being on fire and he or she appears to be in some form intertwined in every Keisha or Jason that passes our way. Why is this so common amongst our relationships you ask? Its simple we are searching for that which we may never have. The reason for this is because we are so caught up in the "Hollywood" fairy tales about the unknown and the unseen.
Now to say that true love does not exist is not an exact statement to live by but more importantly its serves a better purpose if we detail the love episode we agree to attach ourselves with on a daily basis. Why are we fighting with the powers that are already in play when we know that at the end of the day we are going to continue with the up and down quandaries that challenge us in the so-called relationships we are already in. Is there love some where in this situation? Is there a chance for love in this situation? If neither of the two can be implemented in the outcome of the ordeal why do we continue to stay put?
The bottom line is this; there is a chance for true love in every situation if we take the necessary steps in the right direction in our quest for finding what we know as true love. When one knows totally what it is that they are in search of in a companion they turn away from misdirection of inappropriate actions that discredit that oneness of their union together. Now this change comes with a heavy burden because it no longer belongs to one of the individuals. It becomes an adaptation for the pair in accordance to their union. In other words your feelings are mines and if you hurt then I hurt, so if I hurt you I hurt myself as well. Now it's easy to say these things but it's even harder to live these actions. However if your agendas are the same then this becomes a very minute order of guidelines to follow.
Filling emptiness is a hunger driven by human nature. It is not a mystery foe the ages yet it certainly has its place in history. It is also a force that cannot be fathomed by any instrument known to man. This drive is tremendous and is capacity is greatly unparalleled and unique. Every journey is different nonetheless everyone at some point in their lives will come face to face with the challenge of finding that one True Love.
Is there such a thing as true love? Is it possible to encounter such an event that can sweep you away? Well I challenge this question because of the obvious factors that surround this momentous engagement. If there is such a great and wonderful soul grasping movement in our existence how is it that the greater ninety percent of more of the world's population never dance to the sweetness of this tune? This highly anticipated tea party scarcely invites or receives visitation equaling the magnitude of its greatness and fulfillment. Can this artifact come with a simple answer at all?
The answer is far from simple and complex is a mere understatement. There are grave differences that challenge the true love theory to be a realistic entity. We swindle around the majority of our lives expecting to run into the perfect being that will set our entire being on fire and he or she appears to be in some form intertwined in every Keisha or Jason that passes our way. Why is this so common amongst our relationships you ask? Its simple we are searching for that which we may never have. The reason for this is because we are so caught up in the "Hollywood" fairy tales about the unknown and the unseen.
Now to say that true love does not exist is not an exact statement to live by but more importantly its serves a better purpose if we detail the love episode we agree to attach ourselves with on a daily basis. Why are we fighting with the powers that are already in play when we know that at the end of the day we are going to continue with the up and down quandaries that challenge us in the so-called relationships we are already in. Is there love some where in this situation? Is there a chance for love in this situation? If neither of the two can be implemented in the outcome of the ordeal why do we continue to stay put?
The bottom line is this; there is a chance for true love in every situation if we take the necessary steps in the right direction in our quest for finding what we know as true love. When one knows totally what it is that they are in search of in a companion they turn away from misdirection of inappropriate actions that discredit that oneness of their union together. Now this change comes with a heavy burden because it no longer belongs to one of the individuals. It becomes an adaptation for the pair in accordance to their union. In other words your feelings are mines and if you hurt then I hurt, so if I hurt you I hurt myself as well. Now it's easy to say these things but it's even harder to live these actions. However if your agendas are the same then this becomes a very minute order of guidelines to follow.
Filling emptiness is a hunger driven by human nature. It is not a mystery foe the ages yet it certainly has its place in history. It is also a force that cannot be fathomed by any instrument known to man. This drive is tremendous and is capacity is greatly unparalleled and unique. Every journey is different nonetheless everyone at some point in their lives will come face to face with the challenge of finding that one True Love.
Fitness Are You Really Ready?
The majority of people seem to somehow continue to revolve around in a mental spider web in the world of fitness. They always seem to find a way to minimize or funnel their interests of fitness to oneproblem or dilemma; the weight factor. This is a major problem because most individual resort to the use of the so-called nutritional regimens that promote the use of pills and drink mixtures. The products initially seem to help the initial drive but the participants have no clue of the after affects of the products.
The advertisement of these products spare no revenue when it comes to the amount of dollars contributed to the promotion of the items but it is ironic to see the monies issued or geared towards the informative aspects of total fitness or total wellness.
Here are several objectives you should have when it comes to implementing a total fitness program;
First off all you have to have a game plan in place and it should be in direct veiw so that you can read it everyday (posted on the refrigerator or bedroom mirror etc). This means that you should have a writing or typed copy of what your goals are (make sure that these are realistic goals). Your goals should also have a time frame for reaching short term and long term goals. The very next component should be an ideal time frame to complete your tasks (daily, weekly and monthly). You need to be sure that you are able to get to your workout destinations promptly and be ready to get down to business. Consulting a trainer is an awesome thing to do because most people don't realize that a trainer can actually set you on your way with a mini tour of the facility and its workout machines. During this time the can point out the particular machines you will be using in order to complete you exercise program. They also give body fat percentage test for free or little to nothing. Personal training is not recommended for beginners and people who have not worked out before or haven't worked out in a long period of time. The reason for this is simple most of these individuals will not be prepared mentally or physically for this type of performance. Personal training is a process or a method of enhancing to another level of fitness or performance and this process should be handled as such. This is a major reason why most trainers allow people a free one time only workout (if they are at a neighborhood gym or recreational center it may vary). Ok so now you think you are ready to work out right? Well the answer to that question is no! Your next step is to check with your physician to be sure that you are able to do the exercise you are preparing for. Personal Trainers are not doctors and most are not nutritionist. WE have obtained some knowledge in these areas because of our experience but we are not responsible for health issues we are not made aware of. In other words our insurance that we are obligated to keep current does not cover medical issues we are unaware of so always check with your doctor before you begin a new program. Now this next step is very very important and in my 12 years of experience as a personal trainer/consultant this has been a major issue with women more than with men. Take your scale out of your bedroom or bathroom and place it in an attic or closet far away from arms reach. You should weigh yourself in on the very first day that you prepare to begin your work out. After that day you should not make any visits to the scale for at least five to six weeks. The reason for this is simple with all of the extra body weight picked up daily from water, liquids, foods and from muscle you are gaining throughout you program there are no accurate figures that will satisfy your eyes within that period of time however it is essential to check it atleast weekly after you have reached your five to six week mark to make sure you are able to maintain what you have already achieved.
To sum things up I will add this working towards total fitness or total wellness is a great task and it requires discipline and sacrifice. Motivation is a key factor but it will also come with the territory. There is only one personal you can count of throughout your program and throughout your life that will be totally honest with you no matter what. That person is you! Know your limits and know yourself well enough to say when and where you have reached those limits.
The advertisement of these products spare no revenue when it comes to the amount of dollars contributed to the promotion of the items but it is ironic to see the monies issued or geared towards the informative aspects of total fitness or total wellness.
Here are several objectives you should have when it comes to implementing a total fitness program;
First off all you have to have a game plan in place and it should be in direct veiw so that you can read it everyday (posted on the refrigerator or bedroom mirror etc). This means that you should have a writing or typed copy of what your goals are (make sure that these are realistic goals). Your goals should also have a time frame for reaching short term and long term goals. The very next component should be an ideal time frame to complete your tasks (daily, weekly and monthly). You need to be sure that you are able to get to your workout destinations promptly and be ready to get down to business. Consulting a trainer is an awesome thing to do because most people don't realize that a trainer can actually set you on your way with a mini tour of the facility and its workout machines. During this time the can point out the particular machines you will be using in order to complete you exercise program. They also give body fat percentage test for free or little to nothing. Personal training is not recommended for beginners and people who have not worked out before or haven't worked out in a long period of time. The reason for this is simple most of these individuals will not be prepared mentally or physically for this type of performance. Personal training is a process or a method of enhancing to another level of fitness or performance and this process should be handled as such. This is a major reason why most trainers allow people a free one time only workout (if they are at a neighborhood gym or recreational center it may vary). Ok so now you think you are ready to work out right? Well the answer to that question is no! Your next step is to check with your physician to be sure that you are able to do the exercise you are preparing for. Personal Trainers are not doctors and most are not nutritionist. WE have obtained some knowledge in these areas because of our experience but we are not responsible for health issues we are not made aware of. In other words our insurance that we are obligated to keep current does not cover medical issues we are unaware of so always check with your doctor before you begin a new program. Now this next step is very very important and in my 12 years of experience as a personal trainer/consultant this has been a major issue with women more than with men. Take your scale out of your bedroom or bathroom and place it in an attic or closet far away from arms reach. You should weigh yourself in on the very first day that you prepare to begin your work out. After that day you should not make any visits to the scale for at least five to six weeks. The reason for this is simple with all of the extra body weight picked up daily from water, liquids, foods and from muscle you are gaining throughout you program there are no accurate figures that will satisfy your eyes within that period of time however it is essential to check it atleast weekly after you have reached your five to six week mark to make sure you are able to maintain what you have already achieved.
To sum things up I will add this working towards total fitness or total wellness is a great task and it requires discipline and sacrifice. Motivation is a key factor but it will also come with the territory. There is only one personal you can count of throughout your program and throughout your life that will be totally honest with you no matter what. That person is you! Know your limits and know yourself well enough to say when and where you have reached those limits.
Is that Really the Bottomline?
`Why are we so bewildered with religious concepts and beliefs?
Identifying these major problems is critical and essential in defining our major influences and area of confliction in accordance to our faith and religious beliefs. This overbearing distress or disturbance has been the major proprietor in our unification of the One True God.
When we look at this problem, even momentarily, we can see major issues that continue to posses the minds and ideas of those who have a lack of understanding. Certainly our lack of knowledge is an even greater issue nevertheless our misinterpretation of religion and history of religion, culture, and spirituality is an even greater dilemma.
So when asked the question what is religion most of us simple relate to the popular answer; a way of living or a way of life. In a sense I can agree to this but there is another definition that helps identify this title from a different perspective. Religion is simply the organization of spirituality. This may be the most prevalent setback we have in religion. Most religious ideas and concepts have become instruments in the mental imprisonment utilized by conquerors. The religion alone played no part in this impasse, however when we study the history of the various religions of the world we see that the people who contributed to the advancement of the religions have been simply opportunists and conquerors. This does not include the God sent messengers or prophets of the religion, but certainly the mindset of those who facilitated in the expansion of religion in unjust ways are unquestionable bent and fixed in the history of religion.
Staring down the funnel of lust here in the United States we are overwhelmed with religious ideas and separatisms that rebuke simple dialog between believers because of titles, denominations, flags and messengers. Yet we all openly admit that there is only One True God. How can this be a reality if this is a true statement? Why are we so confused and mislead by the powers that be that we are not even humbled enough to agree to disagree. Looking further into this matter we scarcely admit to our ability to agree in accordance to scripture.
Here is a example in the Bible it is said that God himself created the Heavens and the Earth in six day and on the seventh day God rested. Well let us look at this for a moment. Who has set forth the commandment no work on the Sabbath day? The answer is simple; GOD himself ordered this in accordance to scripture so how is it that we continue to neglect this commandment throughout this continent and even abroad. If we start our workday on Monday we are off the course that God has set forth for us to follow, and in doing so we fall short of that commandment. Then we set Sunday as our religious day of the week. Well there are two obvious and prominent matters that reverse or dilute that which was ordained for us to follow by Almighty God himself. Well who has ordered this or said it was ok to go against the grain in this disobedient manner? Again we see several issues that play a role in the arena of religion and the way we are taught religion here in the United States.
In conclusion I wish to state that there are issues that contribute to the misunderstandings and misinterpretations of religion. A greater portion of contributing factors to these issues is the lack of understanding of the history of religion and the turning points or misdirection in the religions. We have to study history with scripture in order to avoid the repeating of historic events that have evolved into events that effected humanity in negative and ungodly actions.
Identifying these major problems is critical and essential in defining our major influences and area of confliction in accordance to our faith and religious beliefs. This overbearing distress or disturbance has been the major proprietor in our unification of the One True God.
When we look at this problem, even momentarily, we can see major issues that continue to posses the minds and ideas of those who have a lack of understanding. Certainly our lack of knowledge is an even greater issue nevertheless our misinterpretation of religion and history of religion, culture, and spirituality is an even greater dilemma.
So when asked the question what is religion most of us simple relate to the popular answer; a way of living or a way of life. In a sense I can agree to this but there is another definition that helps identify this title from a different perspective. Religion is simply the organization of spirituality. This may be the most prevalent setback we have in religion. Most religious ideas and concepts have become instruments in the mental imprisonment utilized by conquerors. The religion alone played no part in this impasse, however when we study the history of the various religions of the world we see that the people who contributed to the advancement of the religions have been simply opportunists and conquerors. This does not include the God sent messengers or prophets of the religion, but certainly the mindset of those who facilitated in the expansion of religion in unjust ways are unquestionable bent and fixed in the history of religion.
Staring down the funnel of lust here in the United States we are overwhelmed with religious ideas and separatisms that rebuke simple dialog between believers because of titles, denominations, flags and messengers. Yet we all openly admit that there is only One True God. How can this be a reality if this is a true statement? Why are we so confused and mislead by the powers that be that we are not even humbled enough to agree to disagree. Looking further into this matter we scarcely admit to our ability to agree in accordance to scripture.
Here is a example in the Bible it is said that God himself created the Heavens and the Earth in six day and on the seventh day God rested. Well let us look at this for a moment. Who has set forth the commandment no work on the Sabbath day? The answer is simple; GOD himself ordered this in accordance to scripture so how is it that we continue to neglect this commandment throughout this continent and even abroad. If we start our workday on Monday we are off the course that God has set forth for us to follow, and in doing so we fall short of that commandment. Then we set Sunday as our religious day of the week. Well there are two obvious and prominent matters that reverse or dilute that which was ordained for us to follow by Almighty God himself. Well who has ordered this or said it was ok to go against the grain in this disobedient manner? Again we see several issues that play a role in the arena of religion and the way we are taught religion here in the United States.
In conclusion I wish to state that there are issues that contribute to the misunderstandings and misinterpretations of religion. A greater portion of contributing factors to these issues is the lack of understanding of the history of religion and the turning points or misdirection in the religions. We have to study history with scripture in order to avoid the repeating of historic events that have evolved into events that effected humanity in negative and ungodly actions.
Perfect Partner; Does it Really Exist?
For many moons people have tried to define this object of affection, but most have always fallen short of the prize. How do we explain this? Have we not experienced enough time in this mystic area to get at minimum or a basic understanding of its qualities? Is there a simple or rational reason for failing to create a description of this unprecedented desire?
The answer is not a simple answer and it can present itself as a very complicating opus, however so does its solution. Thus it seems to be almost impossible for the average person to adhere to.
Let us first look at the early part of this subject in order to detect the commencing cross roads that lead to the misinterpretation of this matter. The question to ask is how can you bring detail to something that you have never experienced totally and whole heartedly? This task is impossible because you have yet to taste the finery imbedded in the core of this entity. For example if I minister to you concerning the pleasures of bathing in the clear waters of the Virgin Islands while sipping on Bahama Mamas and delighting you taste buds with fresh sweet mango and watermelon chunks your mouth would probably begin to water instantly. Although you may never have had the luxury of indulging in such an event you could almost feel the sun lay against your skin causing your pores to open and your sweat glands to almost explode due to the salted moisture build up that controls your body temperature. Even though you may have never witnessed such a delighting affair human nature delineates a near perfect picture that you begin to craze for. This craze then becomes an unwarranted and indefensible desire caused by the imagery that had become a reality in your mind.
This is the same means by which we begin to search for our better halves. We always hear these magnificent love stories and twenty, thirty, and even fifty year old marriages of yesteryear, however today certainly produces far more minuet or desolate marital outcomes.
At one point or another our so-called soul mates held the title of being almost perfect right? Well at least everyone that we became attached to or held on to suited this title. The irony of it all isthat we bypassed the key words in the above phrase; almost and perfect and the very moment we neglected to appreciate or respect these words we press the fast forward button advancing us down misery road. The danger signs begin to flash as we spiral down the funnel of WOES! Every time we do this we omit Murphy's Law and the gravitational rule; what goes up must come down.
Entirely too much time is spent channeling our energy towards this old school and holiday kind of love. Its not that this love doesn't exist any more, but more importantly its not something that grows on trees. Can you say "they sure don't make them like they used to". Well boys and girls welcome to the new real world or better yet welcome to the MATRIX!. There is no perfect love although you can make your love as perfect as it can be. In plain English what works for you doesn't necessarily work for me, however we can make arrangements and sacrifice for the betterment of us.
So when you are making these monumental and life changing decisions it would benefit and be exceptionally profitable to you if you would consider two major factors;
The first would be to know what it is that you are looking for. This means you would have to spend some time with yourself in an attempt to master the person you have evolved into. This is very important because if you don't recognize where you have been you certainly cannot plan a future containing any substance and you will remain in the sphere of greif.
The second thing to consider is to be honest with yourself. You already know what your dos and don'ts just as you wills and your will nots so openly admit them to yourself and then to you chosen partner. This will present a non biased approach for you to introduce to your mate allowing open dialog between the both of you. Once you set the stage with honesty and a presumed sense of dignity you both can begin to plan a successful journey to happiness and to a "Perfect Partnership"
To sum it all up there is a definition of the Perfect Partner and it begins with the Perfect Partnership. A marriage is just that a perfect partnership and it is exactly what you make of it so make the best of what you are blessed to have or share with someone special. If you are fortunate to apply this to you life be grateful in order to be fruitful, and enjoy your Perfect Partner.
The answer is not a simple answer and it can present itself as a very complicating opus, however so does its solution. Thus it seems to be almost impossible for the average person to adhere to.
Let us first look at the early part of this subject in order to detect the commencing cross roads that lead to the misinterpretation of this matter. The question to ask is how can you bring detail to something that you have never experienced totally and whole heartedly? This task is impossible because you have yet to taste the finery imbedded in the core of this entity. For example if I minister to you concerning the pleasures of bathing in the clear waters of the Virgin Islands while sipping on Bahama Mamas and delighting you taste buds with fresh sweet mango and watermelon chunks your mouth would probably begin to water instantly. Although you may never have had the luxury of indulging in such an event you could almost feel the sun lay against your skin causing your pores to open and your sweat glands to almost explode due to the salted moisture build up that controls your body temperature. Even though you may have never witnessed such a delighting affair human nature delineates a near perfect picture that you begin to craze for. This craze then becomes an unwarranted and indefensible desire caused by the imagery that had become a reality in your mind.
This is the same means by which we begin to search for our better halves. We always hear these magnificent love stories and twenty, thirty, and even fifty year old marriages of yesteryear, however today certainly produces far more minuet or desolate marital outcomes.
At one point or another our so-called soul mates held the title of being almost perfect right? Well at least everyone that we became attached to or held on to suited this title. The irony of it all isthat we bypassed the key words in the above phrase; almost and perfect and the very moment we neglected to appreciate or respect these words we press the fast forward button advancing us down misery road. The danger signs begin to flash as we spiral down the funnel of WOES! Every time we do this we omit Murphy's Law and the gravitational rule; what goes up must come down.
Entirely too much time is spent channeling our energy towards this old school and holiday kind of love. Its not that this love doesn't exist any more, but more importantly its not something that grows on trees. Can you say "they sure don't make them like they used to". Well boys and girls welcome to the new real world or better yet welcome to the MATRIX!. There is no perfect love although you can make your love as perfect as it can be. In plain English what works for you doesn't necessarily work for me, however we can make arrangements and sacrifice for the betterment of us.
So when you are making these monumental and life changing decisions it would benefit and be exceptionally profitable to you if you would consider two major factors;
The first would be to know what it is that you are looking for. This means you would have to spend some time with yourself in an attempt to master the person you have evolved into. This is very important because if you don't recognize where you have been you certainly cannot plan a future containing any substance and you will remain in the sphere of greif.
The second thing to consider is to be honest with yourself. You already know what your dos and don'ts just as you wills and your will nots so openly admit them to yourself and then to you chosen partner. This will present a non biased approach for you to introduce to your mate allowing open dialog between the both of you. Once you set the stage with honesty and a presumed sense of dignity you both can begin to plan a successful journey to happiness and to a "Perfect Partnership"
To sum it all up there is a definition of the Perfect Partner and it begins with the Perfect Partnership. A marriage is just that a perfect partnership and it is exactly what you make of it so make the best of what you are blessed to have or share with someone special. If you are fortunate to apply this to you life be grateful in order to be fruitful, and enjoy your Perfect Partner.
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