Currently I was listening to the cherubic melodies and symphonic sounds projected out of India.Arie in her song titled Beautiful. This piece is a jewel to hear but what caught me in particularly this time around were the lyrics. In this song she describes 'beautiful' as a place, which in other words means, she changed an adjective to a noun and that is highly clever in my opinion. So after a few hits of replay I was left pondering on where exactly it is that I would wanna go if I had the choice to do so.
My word of choice was and is ELYSIAN.
Before I go any further I want to begin by dedicating this piece to Ms. Arie for giving me the inspiration and motivation I needed to do this one. I challenged myself greatly and it took quite a bit of research and study on my part but I must admit I enjoyed it fully, so I thank you. I can only pray that I did justice to her masterpiece. So without further delay, here is my version of the song Beautiful, which I have graciously titled "Beautiful Elysian."
Time has no measure and
I haven't a single bag to pack
Pursuing my spiritual journey down the road.
Cause I've made it up from the abyss and
I see that familiar shining celestial body up ahead
Inviting me to exist within its radiance.
Yeah.
I wanna go to place where I am placid and repose
The place that exists between 'NOW'here and here'AFTER'.
I wanna got to a place where bliss has no consequence and
The sky accepts each of my prayers.
I wanna go to Beautiful Elysian
Understand that it's because I've cared all too much
But now the pressure has barricaded me in
I have grown to love suffering more than I have loved the life of enjoyment itself.
But I need to find a place where
I can live
I can laugh
I can dance
I wanna go to a place where I can grab hold the hand of freedom
And let go of subjection with all my might.
I wanna go to a place where I am suspended in blessedness
Some where between light and lightheartedness
Where wrongs don't have a right.
I wanna go to BEAUTIFUL ELYSIAN
I know where it is that I wanna be, so I ask you, where is it that you wanna go?
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
24 thing to ALWAYS remember
1. Your presence is a present to the world.
2. You are unique and one of a kind.
3. Your life can be what you want it to be.
4. Take the days just one at a time.
5. Count your blessings, not your troubles.
6. You will make it through whatever comes along.
7. Within you are so many answers.
8. Understand, have courage and be strong.
9. Do not put limits on yourself.
10. So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
11. Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
12. Reach for your peak, your goal and your prize.
13. Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
14. The longer one carries a problem the heavier it gets.
15. Do not take things too seriously.
16. Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
17. Remember that a little love goes a long way.
18. And a lot..goes forever.
19. Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
20. Life's treasure are people together.
21. Realize that it is never too late.
22. Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
23. Have heart, hope and happiness.
24. Take time to wish upon a star.
DO NOT EVER FORGET HOW SPECIAL YOU ARE!
2. You are unique and one of a kind.
3. Your life can be what you want it to be.
4. Take the days just one at a time.
5. Count your blessings, not your troubles.
6. You will make it through whatever comes along.
7. Within you are so many answers.
8. Understand, have courage and be strong.
9. Do not put limits on yourself.
10. So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
11. Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
12. Reach for your peak, your goal and your prize.
13. Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
14. The longer one carries a problem the heavier it gets.
15. Do not take things too seriously.
16. Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
17. Remember that a little love goes a long way.
18. And a lot..goes forever.
19. Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
20. Life's treasure are people together.
21. Realize that it is never too late.
22. Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
23. Have heart, hope and happiness.
24. Take time to wish upon a star.
DO NOT EVER FORGET HOW SPECIAL YOU ARE!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
speakin' WORD
Sister was SNAPPING and fortunately for her, so was her crowd. This message was absolutely stunning. We as women have all at one time or another made our attempts at making "him" the one but You, my Lord, are the only One.
I Praise Yahweh that Your daughters are being raised up in such a way. We love You Abba and like it was so elegantly put here, I too will Wait for You.
I Praise Yahweh that Your daughters are being raised up in such a way. We love You Abba and like it was so elegantly put here, I too will Wait for You.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
note to SELF: be YOURSELF
A new month and what better way to kick it off by just being my natural AUTHENTIC wonderful self. I'm excited too because I'm being me to the max whether anyone likes it or not (although I'm sure there won't be too many complaints.)
I've just decided that I've had it! R.I.P to the people pleaser that lived in me.
No more of being what people think I should be or do what people think I should do or look how people think I should look or feel how people think I should feel. I'm sure you get where I'm going with this. No longer my friends, if it isn't or doesn't sit well with me, then I'm not shrinking back and accepting it any longer. The hard truth is that everyone isn't going to like me but I'm cool with that. And if folks aren't into accepting me being myself, then I really don't need them that close to begin with, feel me?
TRUE STORY: So lately I've discovered a new love in fashion and what I have come to find out is that I love vintage clothing, I mean, love it, love it, love it. I enjoy the way it looks and feels on me.
Side note: this look is not for everyone, (so don't go out trying to find some retro/vintage clothing and age yourself just because you read this blog) but anyways, it works for me. The other day I showed my mother a few of my pieces and of course she had her comments about it. She said that I have no taste....
Hilarious!! Right??
Just because it isn't her "taste", doesn't mean that it isn't mines. Remember when I told y'all in my fasting blog that I have been being shaped and molded for most of my life? Well, that was just a bit of what I meant. In order to have taste, I guess I have to do what everyone else is doing. It makes me wonder if that's why she began perming my hair, I guess it was important to keep others comfortable.
Well, now it's about MY comfort and I'm comfortable with my napptural hair, I'm comfortable with my chocolate brown skin, I'm comfortable with my style and my taste in any and everything that I like. Heck, I'm comfortable with me. And I ought to be, I've been living with myself for the last 30 years now. And that's a long time; a long time also to learn and understand that Yahweh didn't make any mistakes when He created me. So this month, I'm starting it off by being thankful for who I am and I'm appreciating my own uniqueness.
There is no one else on this planet that is like me, and if anyone tries to learn my ways in order to replicate me...it will NEVER be done because I can NEVER be duplicated!
I close by saying, if there is a mold shaping you to be something that isn't you then I suggest you break it and just be yourself. Because when there is no one else around, you gotta be good with you.
I've just decided that I've had it! R.I.P to the people pleaser that lived in me.
No more of being what people think I should be or do what people think I should do or look how people think I should look or feel how people think I should feel. I'm sure you get where I'm going with this. No longer my friends, if it isn't or doesn't sit well with me, then I'm not shrinking back and accepting it any longer. The hard truth is that everyone isn't going to like me but I'm cool with that. And if folks aren't into accepting me being myself, then I really don't need them that close to begin with, feel me?
TRUE STORY: So lately I've discovered a new love in fashion and what I have come to find out is that I love vintage clothing, I mean, love it, love it, love it. I enjoy the way it looks and feels on me.
Side note: this look is not for everyone, (so don't go out trying to find some retro/vintage clothing and age yourself just because you read this blog) but anyways, it works for me. The other day I showed my mother a few of my pieces and of course she had her comments about it. She said that I have no taste....
Hilarious!! Right??
Just because it isn't her "taste", doesn't mean that it isn't mines. Remember when I told y'all in my fasting blog that I have been being shaped and molded for most of my life? Well, that was just a bit of what I meant. In order to have taste, I guess I have to do what everyone else is doing. It makes me wonder if that's why she began perming my hair, I guess it was important to keep others comfortable.
Well, now it's about MY comfort and I'm comfortable with my napptural hair, I'm comfortable with my chocolate brown skin, I'm comfortable with my style and my taste in any and everything that I like. Heck, I'm comfortable with me. And I ought to be, I've been living with myself for the last 30 years now. And that's a long time; a long time also to learn and understand that Yahweh didn't make any mistakes when He created me. So this month, I'm starting it off by being thankful for who I am and I'm appreciating my own uniqueness.
There is no one else on this planet that is like me, and if anyone tries to learn my ways in order to replicate me...it will NEVER be done because I can NEVER be duplicated!
I close by saying, if there is a mold shaping you to be something that isn't you then I suggest you break it and just be yourself. Because when there is no one else around, you gotta be good with you.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Are you ready for some..
KICKBALL!!
Hey Ladies.
It's time for the annual kickball season to start and I'm recruiting for my team. You do not have to be a professional at all! All that I'm looking for are those that want to have a good time and kick around some balls (smile). You must be 21 and over and pay the $125 per person registration fee. If you or anyone you know is interested, please let me know as soon as possible because the registration deadline is April 15th.
For any other information, post a comment below or send me an email and I will forward you the flyer directly.
Hey Ladies.
It's time for the annual kickball season to start and I'm recruiting for my team. You do not have to be a professional at all! All that I'm looking for are those that want to have a good time and kick around some balls (smile). You must be 21 and over and pay the $125 per person registration fee. If you or anyone you know is interested, please let me know as soon as possible because the registration deadline is April 15th.
For any other information, post a comment below or send me an email and I will forward you the flyer directly.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Perfect Couples
Becoming one of my new favorite television shows. Check 'em tonight on NBC at 8:30p. Cute cast, real funny.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
RARE BREED
My all time favorite human being on the planet right now is the MARRIED MAN. There is something quite special and rare about a man that is married. I'm interested in his creed and I want to know why and what made him take such a courageous leap.
As Valentine's Day has come and gone, I've noticed that there were an unusual amount of engagement commercials being shown. I also couldn't help but to notice that out of the many advertisements being aired that there were no black men featured in any of them.
Does Jared and Kay know something that we don't know? Are there no black ad executives working the board to get our faces seen in their commercials? Or are White, Asian, and French men the only ones finding and keeping the women that they love? I can't put my finger on it but, nonetheless, that married man is still a standout human creation in my sight.
I see them as a league of their own...HONORABLE, JOYFUL, and most importantly FAVORED by YAHWEH.
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving HONOUR unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. -1 Peter 3:7
Live JOYFULLY with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun. -Ecclesiastes 9:9
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth FAVOUR of the LORD. -Proverbs 18:22
It takes a man of obedience, discipline and direction to place himself in such a role of responsibility and for that I tip my hat off to you. I can imagine that committing to a woman isn't the easiest of choices because sometimes we can be a bit much to handle. But you have agreed to forever agree that this is the ONE person that makes your life livable.
I smile just at the thought.
Today, I come not to burden you but to ask a simple favor. I ask that you spread your truth to others, especially to our Brown and Black brothers. The crown of wisdom has been placed upon you and as you stand King it is now your call of duty to dub other Knights with the Holy Sword.
I admire what you have done and what you represent to do all the days of your life. You are truly the rarest of breeds and everyone who knows of your power and beauty, knows this to be true.
As Valentine's Day has come and gone, I've noticed that there were an unusual amount of engagement commercials being shown. I also couldn't help but to notice that out of the many advertisements being aired that there were no black men featured in any of them.
Does Jared and Kay know something that we don't know? Are there no black ad executives working the board to get our faces seen in their commercials? Or are White, Asian, and French men the only ones finding and keeping the women that they love? I can't put my finger on it but, nonetheless, that married man is still a standout human creation in my sight.
I see them as a league of their own...HONORABLE, JOYFUL, and most importantly FAVORED by YAHWEH.
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving HONOUR unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. -1 Peter 3:7
Live JOYFULLY with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun. -Ecclesiastes 9:9
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth FAVOUR of the LORD. -Proverbs 18:22
It takes a man of obedience, discipline and direction to place himself in such a role of responsibility and for that I tip my hat off to you. I can imagine that committing to a woman isn't the easiest of choices because sometimes we can be a bit much to handle. But you have agreed to forever agree that this is the ONE person that makes your life livable.
I smile just at the thought.
Today, I come not to burden you but to ask a simple favor. I ask that you spread your truth to others, especially to our Brown and Black brothers. The crown of wisdom has been placed upon you and as you stand King it is now your call of duty to dub other Knights with the Holy Sword.
I admire what you have done and what you represent to do all the days of your life. You are truly the rarest of breeds and everyone who knows of your power and beauty, knows this to be true.
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