I got up first thing this morning and made note of all of the things that I am grateful for. 1. Waking up this morning 2. Having my health and strength 3. Knowing the true God 4. Knowing thy Self 5. Staying conscious 6. Having a great support system i.e. family and friends 7. Being capable of loving 8. Helping others 9. Being able to laugh, sing and dance! 10. Knowing what is real and what isn't Dr. King Jr. Stood for something. He lived his life, making concious choices. He preached the importance of judging one by the "content of their character" - not their skin type. That is deep. Thank you, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and those before you that paved the way so that I can try and make this place a better space... I got up this morning, got all dressed up and listened to some Stevie Wonder and had a glow and an inner smile in my heart. My friend Debbie came by my office and we went to lunch - Italian food. She brought me a flower, to celebrate MLK's B-Day. We, as friends, are living the American MLK Dream. She and I smiled and reflected on the fact that not so long ago, 30 years ago or so, we could not have shared the same table. Today we can. Now that's progress! Life is a gift - own it! C
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - The Visionary
I got up first thing this morning and made note of all of the things that I am grateful for. 1. Waking up this morning 2. Having my health and strength 3. Knowing the true God 4. Knowing thy Self 5. Staying conscious 6. Having a great support system i.e. family and friends 7. Being capable of loving 8. Helping others 9. Being able to laugh, sing and dance! 10. Knowing what is real and what isn't Dr. King Jr. Stood for something. He lived his life, making concious choices. He preached the importance of judging one by the "content of their character" - not their skin type. That is deep. Thank you, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and those before you that paved the way so that I can try and make this place a better space... I got up this morning, got all dressed up and listened to some Stevie Wonder and had a glow and an inner smile in my heart. My friend Debbie came by my office and we went to lunch - Italian food. She brought me a flower, to celebrate MLK's B-Day. We, as friends, are living the American MLK Dream. She and I smiled and reflected on the fact that not so long ago, 30 years ago or so, we could not have shared the same table. Today we can. Now that's progress! Life is a gift - own it! C
Friday, December 26, 2008
The Best Is Yet to Come in 2009
Yes Dear,
It is exactly 5 days until the New Year, and I am so glad to be able to surround myself with people that I love.
Do me a favor and take a moment of your time, just 5 minutes or so, and reflect on what your expectations of other people are. What is it that you can do to make this world a better place? Let's start with the person in the mirror. If we each take a moment to think about what it is that we contribute to this place we call home, and then take the necessary measures to ensure that we are, in fact, making some kind of positive contribution - then we are good to go!
There are several questions that I have asked myself. What kind of person am I going to continue being? Are you a giver or a taker? Because if you are the one always on the receiving end, instead of reaching out and giving/helping others, then perhaps in 2009 that is something one can work on...I'm just saying....
Laugh a little harder. Close your eyes and take a deep breath and try loving a little deeper. Just try it. It doesn't hurt. It heals!
Until next time,
C
Sunday, November 30, 2008
A Year to Remember
It's a nice crisp day here in Sunny California. The temperature is a smooth 62 Degrees and the sun is out.
I was just in Chicago where it was considered a heat wave for this time of the year - 33 Degrees; chilly for me, but nice, crisp and clean. It was a nice change for a few days.
We celebrated what we were grateful for (we gathered in a circle and each mentioned what family branch we were from, and said two things that we were grateful for) and completed the circle of life by having funeral services for my favorite Great-Uncle JR., the day after Thanksgiving.
My Great-Aunt Birtha called us all to her table. She is the Matriarch of our family, and lives in Chicago. She and Uncle JR. were married for 50 years.
We came from California, Michigan, Ohio, Nevada, Louisiana and Bermuda. All to bid Uncle JR. farewell. We will truly miss Uncle JR.,
and continue to treasure our Great-Aunt Birtha. Life truly is a cycle...
I'm hoping that you and yours get a chance to reflect on what it is that is important to you, and tell those that you love, that they are truly valued.
Then get out of the house and do something fun!
Truly,
C
I was just in Chicago where it was considered a heat wave for this time of the year - 33 Degrees; chilly for me, but nice, crisp and clean. It was a nice change for a few days.
We celebrated what we were grateful for (we gathered in a circle and each mentioned what family branch we were from, and said two things that we were grateful for) and completed the circle of life by having funeral services for my favorite Great-Uncle JR., the day after Thanksgiving.
My Great-Aunt Birtha called us all to her table. She is the Matriarch of our family, and lives in Chicago. She and Uncle JR. were married for 50 years.
We came from California, Michigan, Ohio, Nevada, Louisiana and Bermuda. All to bid Uncle JR. farewell. We will truly miss Uncle JR.,
and continue to treasure our Great-Aunt Birtha. Life truly is a cycle...
I'm hoping that you and yours get a chance to reflect on what it is that is important to you, and tell those that you love, that they are truly valued.
Then get out of the house and do something fun!
Truly,
C
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed
I feel so thankful to live in a time and age where we as a group of people have decided to work together for a common cause. We have all had a chance to watch the news and look around and see how our country is wavering. We each must have taken a moment to see that our concentration must be that of the business of healing this country. The business of providing jobs for people so that they can have a decent place to live and food on the table. Everyone you see needs food, clothing and shelter. I have to eat and you have to eat. Remember that...
Luke 17: 6 says that if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, anything can happen. To say it better, Mark 11:23 "Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it will be granted him."
Barack Obama is living proof of that.
I'm going to say a prayer and get some rest. You do the same, now.
Yes We Can!
C
Luke 17: 6 says that if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, anything can happen. To say it better, Mark 11:23 "Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it will be granted him."
Barack Obama is living proof of that.
I'm going to say a prayer and get some rest. You do the same, now.
Yes We Can!
C
Yes, We Can!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Allensworth, CA - You still have time!
Good Morning!
If you're thinking about getting up to the 100th Anniversary of the all Black Township in Southern, CA, that was made into a historical park, please, by all means, get on the train - Amtrak (http://www.amtrak.com/), and leave the driving to them, or, better yet, grab your Grand-parents and children, put on some sun sreeen and a nice hat, get up and go to Allensworth!(http://maps.google.com/?q=from:%20512%20Grace%20Ave.%20%233%20Inglewood%20CA%2090301%20to:%2034.0559505209715%20-118.236382544324%20%28Los%20Angeles%20-%20Union%20Station%20800%20N%20Alameda%20St%20Los%20Angeles%20CA%2090012-2902%29)
Hope to see you there!
C
If you're thinking about getting up to the 100th Anniversary of the all Black Township in Southern, CA, that was made into a historical park, please, by all means, get on the train - Amtrak (http://www.amtrak.com/), and leave the driving to them, or, better yet, grab your Grand-parents and children, put on some sun sreeen and a nice hat, get up and go to Allensworth!(http://maps.google.com/?q=from:%20512%20Grace%20Ave.%20%233%20Inglewood%20CA%2090301%20to:%2034.0559505209715%20-118.236382544324%20%28Los%20Angeles%20-%20Union%20Station%20800%20N%20Alameda%20St%20Los%20Angeles%20CA%2090012-2902%29)
Hope to see you there!
C
Friday, October 10, 2008
Stevie Wonder's - KJLH Radio - Inglewood, CA
I listen to this radio station every single day. I love getting up in the early mornin's dawn and listening to Dominique DiPrima on the Front Page( 4:30am - 6:00am - M-F). She's an intelligent, beautiful, insightful, funny woman. In my opinion, she is the 21st Century Harriet Tubman on the airwaves. She is soulful and deep. She speaks volumes of truth and shares her knowledge, awakening those who are ready, and will make one take hold of their conscious minds... I also listen to the Mid-day Massage, given by Kevin Nash ( 1:10 pm - M-F). It's beautiful...
Please take a moment to visit Stevie Wonder's Radio Station - KJLH Radio. I've mentioned it before, but now I'd like you to visit it, when you get a chance.
http://kjlhradio.blogspot.com/
C
Please take a moment to visit Stevie Wonder's Radio Station - KJLH Radio. I've mentioned it before, but now I'd like you to visit it, when you get a chance.
http://kjlhradio.blogspot.com/
C
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)