Life has a way of teaching us things with or without consent. The best thing I heard in a long time was that beliefs do not tell us who you are behavior does. I am not here to defend myself in anyway. Sometimes I sit back and find it entertaining how people have this set notion of who they think you are. They have built so many assumptions, preconceived ideas and judgments in their heads. The biggest suggestion I have in getting to know someone is to drop all judgements and assumptions. Then and only then will you get to know someone. If you don't, you will constantly be frustrated and wondering why they don't fit into your own selfish agenda. Embrace someone that is different from you. Accept it. We do not have to immediately attempt to repress, control and discipline others based on our own fear and ego. Entertaining.
The Dalai Lama tells us to stop expecting life to be easy. Life is full of suffering and is ultimately unsatisfying; The only way to be happy is to train your mind to want less and to train your mind to penetrate the ultimate reality. I am rolling into the year with new hope and ideas. I have been invited to be one of the inspirational speakers at the L.A. Union Workers, "Womens Month Program." I am excited and nervous, but it feels good to be part of a great cause. My dreams have been vivid and seem to be telling me stories of my past. I've been writing like maddd. I feel the birth of a new poem! I've also been invited on a poetry performance tour at the end of the year. I'll have to string you along before I tell you my biggest project of the year. So stay connected. Indubitably, Indigo Lounge is going to be delightful on February 7th. The line up is SSicK! Join us for love and Black History Month. Get in contact with me if you would like to perform. We do th
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