THE ROOTS - DEAR GOOD 2.0

The Roots Album entitled 'How I Got Over' is truly a work of art. As much garbage we have coming out of the music industry, album's like this restore my faith in hip-hop and reminds me why I fell in love with it to begin with.

Young men, pause your pretty boy swag, young women, quit puttin ya pussy on their side burns.. and get acquainted with real music.

Here's the music video to 'Dear God 2.0'

Dear God from Okayplayer on Vimeo.

Music Speaks The Words...

the heart can't say....

Letting Go

"..letting go isn't about winning or losing, to let go isn't to forget, not to think about it or ignore, it doesn't leave feelings of anger, jealousy, or regret, it's not about pride or how you appear, it's not obsessing or dwelling over the past, letting go isn't blocking memories, or thinkin' sad thoughts, it's not giving in or giving up, it's not about loss or defeat, to let go is to cherish memories, but to overcome and move on, it's about having an open mind and confidence in the future, it's accepting, learning, experiencing, and growing, to ...be thankful for experiences that made you laugh, made you cry, and made you grow, it's all about all that you had, all you have, and all that you will soon gain...letting go is having the courage to accept change, and the strength to keep moving, its growing up, to let go is to open a door, and to clear a path, and to set yourself free...life is too short to be mad at the world or hold grudges..time is free, but it's priceless, you can't own it, but you can use it, once you've lost it, you can never get it back...so say whats on your mind and do what makes you happy...live laugh and love...judgments prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond appearances, we can never really judge the life of others because each person only knows their own pain or experiences, it is one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but it is another to think that yours is the only path.."

- C. Garcia

P.U.S.H

I know you all have heard me speak about strengthening my spiritual side this year. I’ve done more praying this year than I probably have my entire 21, almost 22 years, of existence.

I have to put faith that everything happens for a reason. Life isn’t easy, and for each hardship, comes a lesson learned. Slowly but surely things are looking up, but there’s still a lot of work to achieve all my goals.

I’m so grateful for all the opportunities I’ve been granted this year. I’m trying my best not to take advantage of any blessings that are coming my way, but I have to be honest with myself.. I can’t accept them all. That would be greedy of me; would it not?

Until then, I’ll continue to P.U.S.H.

PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS

The human race regardless of how far we've evolved, really has not changed. The saying "History repeats itself," still stands true year after year, and all that really changes is our way of living with the tactile things in our life.

But what about those things in which we cannot obtain with money? Two of the most important things in life that society desires is LOVE, immediately after that, would be POWER.

Individuals are constantly competing to be "the best", to hold all the "power" that they possibly can in their position, and are willing to do almost anything to get it.

You constantly hear stories of crime, deceit, betrayal, and scandal. You think to yourself, what could possibly drive anyone to willingly disregard their morals? Power.

But when and where do we draw the line? How far do our morals and beliefs have to be pushed?

The lust for power is overwhelming especially for those who have constantly yearned for it. It's something many have dreamed about and only a few have been able to achieve.

I've come to conclude that if everyone were equal we'd be a very boring society. Diversity is what makes us. Power comes to those who are destined for it. So keep one thing in mind, everything that shall be, shall be.

Perceptions

I don't know if it's just me, but I have a strong liking for in-depth conversations. I like to think outside of the box, see things that might have been right under my nose, and really have an "open-mind" about anything and everything.

In-depth conversations compare to a mental-sex-session for me.

What I've noticed is that you usually get the best conversation from the people you'd least expect. Within a group of friends you more than likely have the same opinions about a lot of general things.
Find a total stranger that could be your complete opposite and be taken for a wild ride.

I've never been too keen on talking to strangers but I might need to do it more often. Perhaps my desire for these kinds of conversations has been fed by my activity on a message board that I've been an active member on for the past 2 years. So many different folks from all over the world.. All with a different opinion. Although you may not agree with it, you can definitely respect it.. To each his own.

I'm in one of those moods.. Feel like cookin a good meal, havin a drink or two, and gettin' stimulated; mentally.