Time and time again people have told me I need to write a book, a sitcom, or even just a commercial. I've never considered myself a comedian, writer, or even a public speaker...but there are obviously some people out there that are REALLY interested in what I have to say?!?!! Sooooo...here goes!
This first insert is really about a journey...not a specific type of journey but maybe moreso the process of the journey. I've never considered myself a "deep wonder" and neither will I start now, but I will say that the entire meaning and justification of life tends to center around the process of the journey that we take through life. My journey has been a rather "over" eventful one and with hindsight always being 20/20, even though I made some really annoying (because I won't say wrong) choices, I wouldn't trade any of them for the world because they have made me the person I am today. So who am I?
I am a friend of knowledge, a thinker, a dreamer and dream builder, I am an artist of visions in my own right who is not afraid to take a blank canvas and put some color on it even if it is not the color the next person happens to be comfortable with...I am exactly who I am with no apologies or regrets, just a learner of life lessons however hard they may be. It may seem as if I am rambling, but I promise this is going somewhere so hang on for the rest of the ride...it's a process.
I read the headlines about Rihanna, Kanye, Chris Brown, and others out there who are still struggling with identifying who they are and their real place/purpose in this world and my heart goes out to them because they were thrown into this industry at such a young age, with no real direction or foundation. I wondered "where are the parents, who is their pastor, what are they thinking...ultimately...what happened?" What happened to make these young people so angry, insecure, hopeless, and full of rage? I would dare not blame the lack of parenting nor will I say the church should get involved...but what happened to the village that it takes to raise a child? Everything that I am and everything that I even hope to be I owe to my mom and the pastors that have had some part in my life over the past 20 years. When do we start holding our friends and family accountable for their actions/reactions? At what point do we just stand for what is right even if it makes us the "outsider?" It doesn't have to make us judgmental, nor should we want to be, but we should not tolerate anything less than the best for our lives and those around us. It's a part of the process...the journey involves choosing the paths we take and the terrain that comes with it. The process includes the choices and the consequences that come with them...do you give up because the road is a little narrow, dark, or lonely...or do you persevere because the passion is greater than the patience? I would love to know what you think...
Peace,
tov
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TOV - Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! I love your enthusiasm for life and all that you set your hand to. I am so glad that we have connected and want you to know that your friendship, your life lessons, your work inspire me. They say if you want to be positive and if you want to be successful, surround yourselves with those types of people...I look at what you're doing and I am inspired..inspired to write, to perform, to learn & grow, and to be better. I know we joke about "Moose" a lot, but I am even inspired by your sense of humor. Thank you for letting God shine through you. Thank you for writing your first blog and letting us get another glimpse of who you are and how you think and care for others. Keep doin' you girl and don't let no Mooses hold you back!!! LOL...Now, when is the writing party??? :)
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I'm so proud of you and this will only continue to grow. The more we write, the more others are encouraged and God only knows that we need lots of that these days. I'm looking forward to your future posts and you can count on me to support a sistah.
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