I’m into the wonders of the world and the truth of reality. There’s no veil over my eyes even though I can never ‘know’ everything in this lifetime, but I understand and see plenty. By the way this is a personal post of reflection.
I’ve learned that it’s impossible to please everyone and that you never will. You have to allow others to be responsible for their own feelings and karma, good and bad. You have to learn to Master Self. No one can make you happy, if you can’t make yourself happy therefore the people you’re aiming to please will never truly be happy until they are happy from within. A wise one once said:
Once you know yourself then you will know everyone in the universe
So with that being said…. I’m back to being making sure that I’m happy first before I seek to comfort someone else in their unhappiness or happiness. It’s a must that you don’t drain yourself to assist someone else especially if they aren’t helping themselves.
This is tragic to report for some but it comes of no surprise to me that our Queen Aretha Franklins has transitioned, August 16 after her long fight with pancreatic cancer. She will be missed forever and we will carry the torch beloved. Continue to live a beautiful life.
I woke up this am and hopped on my instagram to explore, discovering the post above stating that our beloved Aretha Franklin is reportedly gravely ill in Detroit; While she’s surrounded by friends and family.
My team and I send love ❤️, grace, and we appreciate our beloved queen 👑 for the barriers she broke for those who came after her. Her legacy is set in stone. As she transcends we want her to know that we love 💗 her forever and that she can peacefully transition. She’s fulfilled her destiny as a beacon of light 💡 here on earth 🌏.
BREAKING NEWS: I am so saddened to report that the Queen of Soul and my good friend, Aretha Franklin is gravely ill. I spoke with her family members this morning. She is asking for your prayers at this time. I’ll have more details as I’m allowed to release.
I’m just not going to get into all the extra shit that every other newspaper, blog, or reporter has already told you through the newswire. I wrote this with the mindset that you have already gotten the news. If not my sources are listed below.
Just got a chance to speak to Aretha Franklin. She is resting and surrounded by close friends and family. More details ahead on Local 4 News at 12pm. #ArethaFranklin#aretha
Valee and Pusha T is traveling (check out the tour dates below) on the Daytona Tour. Just leaving the House of Blues in Chicago, August 8, and Saint Andrews Hall in Detroit, August 6, blessing the markets with their art. It was a sold out show at the House of Blues and Z Money came through to perform “Two 16’s” alongside Valee, a current industry banger.
And the guy with his middle finger up is Rio Mac, Official DJ and Producer.
“Valee and Lo”Photo-Credit: 40K Productions
“Valee on Stage” Photo-Credit: Lo
“Sold Out Show” Photo Credit: Lo
“Rio Mac & Valee” Photo Credit: Rio Mac’s Aunt Toya
“Valee” Photo-credit; Ron Louis
Tour Dates
08-04 Kansas City, MO – Midland
08-06 Detroit, MI – Saint Andrews Hall
08-08 Chicago, IL – House of Blues Chicago
08-12 Boston, MA – House of Blues Boston
08-15 Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
08-20 Norfolk, VA – Norva
08-25 Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston
08-30 Phoenix, AZ – Press Room
08-31 Santa Ana, CA – Observatory
09-01 Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco Theater
10-13 Oakland, CA – Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
12-09 Copenhagen, Denmark – VEGA Musikkens Hus
12-10 Berlin, Germany – Astra Kulturhaus
12-12 London, England – O2 Forum Kentish Town
12-13 Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Melkweg
12-14 Paris, France – Le Bataclan
Photo Credits: Lo, 40 K Productions, Diamond Deshon Photography, Ron Louis
Do you know what it’s like to be a leader? Are you working on being a better leader? Some people think that we are born leaders but maybe that’s not the case.
I think that leadership is something that anyone can achieve if they’re exploring the world in search of their higher selves. For me, I am a leader and I’m working on being a better leader especially when it comes to working in groups.
I’ve taken on the opportunity to invest in self by taking a Group Communication Leadership class last semester. My intentions were to challenge myself to grow as a leader and make sure that I help others find the leader in themselves.
I have faith that everyone is a leader of self and if that’s realized or made apparent then everyone can work together. Collaboration is very important when you’re goal is to transcend, expand, or grow in life.
In class we watched, Twelve Angry Men, a live teleplay on CBS Studio One in the early 1900s. In all honestly, I watched the movie about 4 times after thinking that I was going to purely be bored. What do you think you would do as juror if you had to deliberate on someone’s life?
Zachary Stoner also known as Zack TV was shot and killed this morning at 1 AM on 700 S. Clark after leaving a concert at Refuge Live located 416 S. Clark Street. Zack was a popular vlogger on YouTube in the hip hop community who published over a 1,000 interviews and had a large social media following.
Witnesses mentioned that a group of people jumped out of a Chevy Caprice and hopped into a gold or tan car. The Chevy Caprice was also involved in the accident.
There is no word on any other injuries or no one is in custody Wednesday, currently still undergoing investigation.
“I’m hearing stories like they may have been mad at him because he did interviews with certain rappers,” friend Phor Robinson said. “But that’s not his fault for him doing his job. I don’t know why anyone would attack Zack and shoot him. He’s not that type. He shows love to everybody in Chicago.”
Reported by WGN
I would personally like to send out condolences to Zack’s family and friends. I remember this past summer him and DJ Amaris carrying me out of a pool party because I cut my foot. Zack was such a gentleman and down to earth being. A young legend gone to soon but will never be forgotten. As a fellow Hood Journalist, your work will live on through me and many others to come.
“Honoring the best in Black business” with The Black Mall’s 3rd Annual Awards at the DuSable Museum was seemingly pleasant, leading the way for how we celebrate 🎉 Black excellence.
I mostly enjoyed their talent especially Opal Staples. She touched my heart ❤️ with her angelic voice and seasoned control of the stage.
As for Limitless Soundz and MonCheri it was nothing less than expected of them to bring that 🔥 fire. I always enjoy 😊 their performances but last night I was introduced to LOSTXTRIBE, a trio: Cheri Soul, limitless Soundz & Sleepy Brotha.
This event was eccentric but its was beautifully orchestrated encompassing many aspects of contemporary African diaspora culture. It’s beautiful 😍 to 👀 see Africans be indigenous.
There’s a reason why there is a male for every female and vice versa. Have you ever thought about getting married, being loved, and loving someone else ? If you’re a normal individual you have thought about who your soulmate is at least once.
Why is it so hard to date, court, and get married nowadays if there’s somebody for everybody? Dating is a vicious cycle.
Men are supposedly the predators, yet you have more women taking that position today throwing the chemical balance off between men and women.
More men are becoming use to flocking females, thots, whores, hoes, whatever you call them because women are allowing too much inconsistency, red flags, and chilling in their life.
Knowing your worth is worth your while and can help you figure out major decisions in your life. Don’t know your self worth, spend time with yourself and figure it out.
Understand the Process and Term
. Dating
a. to be a boyfriend or girlfriend of (someone of the opposite sex)
b. to accompany (a member of the opposite sex) on a date
Dating consist of social activities between two people with the aim of assessing each others compatibility/suitably to be partners in an intimate relationship, and or spouse. Dating is a social relationship, casual and fun. So What are the protocol, rules and practices to dating ? It’s the idea of searching for your soulmate, so it applies differently according to your location in the world, sex, and interest.
.Courting
a. to seek another’s love; woo.
b. to attempt to gain (applause, favor, a decision, etc.).
Dating VS. Courting
Is there really a difference between the two ? Well you know my favorite thing is to dissect, so let’s figure it out.
Courting is getting to know someone with the intentions of building a lasting long term monogamy or polyamory relationship. (It’s called OFFICIALLY being in a relationship with actual goals and plans).
Dating is couple planned activities, scouting options that are available to you, with intentions of becoming romantically involved. (otherwise known as practice) it’s figuring things out, figuring out what you want and what you don’t want.
In my opinion yes, it’s levels to relationships., dating isn’t easy and courting is no easier but between the two dating is a lot easier than courting someone.
The only difference between courting is that you have made the conscious decision of investing in something that you’re interested in, care about, and find worth while that could turn into something worth living for.
Stages of Dating
Attraction/ Choosing
Uncertainty/ Deciding if the person is right for you
Becoming exclusive (mutual decision to become committed)
Last but not least Courting
My experience with dating these past four years has been crazy but well worth getting to know me as a woman.
This topic has been well researched and lived to back up the details in this post. I’ve become confident with what I want as a woman, comfortable with choosing my man after he has chosen me.
It’s not about being thirsty for someone but its about being appreciated and shown interest in who you truly are, while giving back what’s given to you.
Dating is fun but courting should always be your goal. From personal experience:Never settle for less than what you want, deserve, and seek, don’t waste your time.
What an amazing 😉 play 🎟🎭 ‼️ Je’Caryous prolifically pulled this together. The all-star cast ⭐️ fit the roles, and the story twist….well you’ll just have to catch the last two shows tomorrow to see what’s up. <
sed the very beginning when Stony's brother was killed and probably a bit more. It would have been nice to let Stony get away 🚶🏿♀️ the way she did in the movie, rather than the twist. I wasn't really feeling it but it wasn't outrageously altered, It was 👌🏾.
I will say that there is a lot of work that still needs to be done. After thinking 🤔 about it , they could have invested more into the props and marketing.
My favorite part of the play was the reenactment of Cleo's infamous run 🏃🏾♀️ in with the police 🚔. Yo, they had the fucking blue 🚙 car with the hydraulics G.
They sung happy 😊 Birthday 🎂 to Da Brat, who's birthday is April 14. Chicago go get your tickets and support the arts 🎭.
If you’re human, you have this thing you go through called “human error”, and while this is commonly applied to industries, we’re going to use it in the human communication industry of relationships.
Family is a global business industry. I don’t think I have to explain it to you because I know you know your history and the heritage of humanity especially before industrialism. Humans are natural resources who can seemingly do anything, just about. That main factor that made slavery so popular in the US and abroad is humans ability to regenerate even if not out of love.
What sparked this convo
My cousin shared these thoughts on Facebook:
Look 👀 up the “” words because we are about to get technical:< em>What is a relationship❓
A “relationship” is a “ship” 🚢 that stores 🏠 your “Relations”. Two people that have a relationship isn’t guaranteed to be in love 😍. You can connect by attraction, goals, or aspirations or even security. Sometimes two people connect for a short term that was simply never meant to last but only for you to receive the lesson that life has on your path to teach you. If a “relationship” makes you have these type of thoughts organically then follow your intuition. Don’t anchor⚓️ down because a ship 🚢 should always “sail”.
What is the most common mistake that people make in one ☝🏾❓
The mistake most people make is not being logical about the relationships they build or openly honest with their partner. Sometimes when you grow, it’s nothing personal when someone outgrows someone, it’s life. Be happy 😊 even when you’re growing through hell, discomfort, confusion or chaos, because when you reflect you’ll understand why things are never a coincidence. Next time be aware that your soul is sailing ⛵️ and you’re on a wave 🌊 riding to your next destination. Ask yourself: What is the meaning of this? Why is this person here ? Why am I here? Then go from there.
Yesterday at Demera Ethiopian Restaurant, I hosted 8 guest to celebrate the New Year (my new year). The benefits of dining with others is the centering of food and conversation which helps to upwardly build relations.
In today’s community or world we don’t eat with our family a lot. We’re typically always on the go, with our extended family from work, or maybe with our friends. Whatever the situation, we aren’t spending two hours a day communally eating.
Eating together and having a quintessential human experience is communal dining. You get to catch up with your peers, family, or partners. It’s a great way to learn from one another and inspire new cuisines, cultural practices, and share information.
Well I’m gone get straight to the point with you. I’m improving my life and culture, so how I bond with humans in my life is utterly important to me. It’s not about one individual but about the unit as a collective. It’s about the whole experience and learning how not to be selfish or kill the mood of others, being aware of how you’re energy (Inner G) impacts others.
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