Media Pawns The truth exist out there somewhere in the midst of media manipulations for clicks I disdain injustice and racism and hate just as much as the next person. Therefore, articles that hint at such injustices get my attention. I also find click and bait to be extremely irritating. However, diguising the truth as sensationalizes headlines in order to invoke strong emtions resulting in a click on an article is even more disturbing. We cannot  and should not take anything for face value. Investigate everything because there are too many fake news articles , distorted truths and blatant lies disguised as real news out there. Sites that we knew as satire are blending in with sites that just do not really care about the message being pyt our. The media giants as well as up and comers want is to get your clicks, get more viewers, and make more money. Journalistic integrity seems to be flailing in the wind, held together by precious few. Do not react too quickly before i...

There are times when you have good intentions but those intentions do not translate into action. I am well aware of my own guilt in this. Sometimes it is because I am ignorant. Sometimes it is because I am protecting myself. Sometimes it is because I am not as risky as I would like to be. Nevertheless, if your thoughts and intentions are not lined up with what you are actualy doing then we are not living a fufilled life. We are in essence cutting our selves short. We often discount the words of others when their actions do not add up. We may get dissapointed by the person who says they love us but then turn around and treat us like we really do not matter to them at all. However, what about when we do similar actions to ourselves? Do you have goals? Are there dreams that you would like to see come true? Dreams that are within our grasp if we just made a little effort. Our words and thoughts can be powerful tools for change and actions and motivation or they can be duds. I do not w...

Need instant stress relief. Laugh a little or a lot. Laughter is medicine. I enjoy watching Toby Baker's voice overs. They always lighten up my mood. This one below was one of my first ones. Do a search for Tony Baker on Facebook for more. Fun stuff.

Make your dreams reality. Take action. Get to work.

J. Cole's 4 Your Eyez Only is ... wow. A quick internet search will show a lot of results attempting to explain the "deeper" meaning of the album, but I do not see how that is really neccessary. All you have to do is listen to the album with your ears and heart open. It is what it is but with layers upon layers of strong lyrics, stronger imagery, and a sad but hopeful message at the same time. Lately, I have been cutting down on listening to music in the car when I'm riding with the kids. We do financial flash cards from Boyce Watkins, go over prominent Afican/Haitian/American hsitorical figures or talk. However, I think I am going to bump this album for a little bit. It is worth the listen in comparison to what has been playing on the radio lately. It can also be a good basis to foster further conversation. Not too mention, it is quite melodic which I enjoy and appreciate. Lyrically, there is enough variety to enjoy while understanding a community engaging mess...

Do not be afraid to be original. Do not be afraid to be yourself. Do not be afraid to be unique. Know that you are magical, beautiful, mysterious, powerful and awe inspiring.

Sometimes we have to say not today! With a finger waving, neck twisting, eye rolling attitude. Put that hand up and stop those negative thoughts where they start. You know those days. When you are feeling good, looking good, and on a natural high about life. Your heart it light. Your mood is right and your smile is bright. Then that one thing can happen or that one thought tries to creep in a take it all away. Not today! Negativity is not going to kill my joy to day. Take your murderous intent elsewhere because today, I am walking in my divine glory. I am nodding my head to the beautiful melody of my beating heart. Step.

How you feel about yourself can greatly impact how you deal with life's stressors. Self belief and love gives us an extra drive, boost, and zest for life. Know that no matter what you go through or what hardships may fall upon you, inside you were created to handle them and they only add to the beautiful tapestry of your life. Day to day we experience emotional ups and downs. Life is not withouth pain and sorrow. Take those times and let it motivate you and drive you to keep on going because it is about living through those experience to enjoy the love of family and friends and making new connections. Love yourself enough to know that your life is worth living. Love yourself enough to know never to give up. Love yourself enough to know that all of these things add to  your beauty. Know that you are beautiful, scars and all. Check out Alessia Cara's - Scars To Your Beautiful below. Perfect song for some self love today.