Snippets from 'The Outlet' when it was but a single post page at Letting Go of Gone
Tuesday July 15th, 2014
LIVING IN THE BALANCE
Outwardly, we not only strive for, but we crave comfort, validation, knowledge and power. But in the manner of what true virtue is;
If we are to find comfort, we must learn discontent.
If we are to find validation, we must learn our faults.
If we are to find knowledge, we must learn to recognize the boundaries of ignorance.
If we are to gain power, we must learn the servitude of submission.
Friday July 11th, 2014
LIVE CONSCIOUSLY
Though you and I both may see at the same time, the same strip of cloth, in the same light, in the same context...if I see with my eyes and you see with your eyes; then the one strip of cloth is seen twice in two different ways.
There is a nagging diablo who sits in wait at the gates of our mouths to cause the intention of our thought to be misconstrued. But when there is no thought at all, he humors himself with light words that are forever stained upon our lips.
In other words...Think before you speak; don't allow your words to make a fool of you.
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Friday July 4th, 2014
We must not allow the wiles of stupidity to convince us that ignorance is acceptable.
It is not.
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Wednesday June 25th, 2014
There's a strange energy in me today...A very cautious gathering of emotions:
No joy, but contentment.
No sorrow, but strong ponderance.
No inhibition, but an eerie mindfulness.
To God be the glory.
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Tuesday June 10th, 2014
There's a strange energy in me today...A very cautious gathering of emotions:
No joy, but contentment.
No sorrow, but strong ponderance.
No inhibition, but an eerie mindfulness.
To God be the glory.
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Tuesday June 10th, 2014
EMPOWER YOURSELF
Criticism is not a negative thing.
When someone cares about your success, they will not allow you to make mistakes that will cause your downfall. Always pay attention to the things people say, even if they are not praising you. People who do not like you only see your negative traits. As a result, your haters give you an opportunity to empower and further yourself and your craft everyday. Do not open your heart to negativity, but open your ears to it. Remember; for every dark cloud there is a silver lining. For some of us; we are the light behind the cloud that creates the silver lining! People may never see you…But never fail to empower yourself!
#LiveConsciously
***************************************Wednesday May 14th, 2014
My heart weeps...
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Friday May 9th, 2014
ABOUT THAT LIFE
You can tell by the things that people say - or by the way they look at other humanoids when they say or do dumb shit - that many people are becoming more aware of the destructiveness that popular culture causes...despite the fact that ignorant people are constantly making excuses for it.
There comes a time when we must have the courage to move beyond just talking about living a more conscious life, and be about it!
Knowing is only half the battle...action wins the war.
#LiveConsciously
You can tell by the things that people say - or by the way they look at other humanoids when they say or do dumb shit - that many people are becoming more aware of the destructiveness that popular culture causes...despite the fact that ignorant people are constantly making excuses for it.
There comes a time when we must have the courage to move beyond just talking about living a more conscious life, and be about it!
Knowing is only half the battle...action wins the war.
#LiveConsciously
Tuesday April 29th, 2014
Fight.
Fight because you don’t want to loose.
Fight because you don’t want to be left behind.
Because you’re proud of who you are.
Fight because you don’t want to hurt anymore.
Fight because you need to survive.
Unless of course; you don’t mind loosing or being left behind because you enjoy hurt and life means nothing to you.
We’re all born strong…live strong.
*********************************************Tuesday April 22nd, 2014
What is the value in information kept to ourselves? Or, how can wisdom be determined if not shared?
I find it probable that a person who withholds information of any sort does so for the underlying reason of not comprehending the value of information or the principal of wisdom.
Sharing begins with a thought.
…Just a thought.
**********************************Tuesday April 15th, 2014
GIVE A LITTLE TAKE A LITTLE
It amazes me how often people fail to see other people as people.
There's nothing wrong with being selfish. Putting self above all else is very important because only an individual can convey his character. Being thoughtless, however, is entirely different and in poor taste, in my view.
My principal in dealing with people is this: I never give what I cannot accept. I will not accept what I would not give. What I do give is always the best of me. When I withhold, I do so for reasons that reflect the fact that perhaps, an individual does not appreciate kindness in the same way as I do.
Do unto others, only as you would have them do unto you.
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Thursday April 10th, 2014
STAYING CENTERED
Everything in life happens for a reason. Sometimes, when we stray too far from our goals and our objectives, the universe (God) will put barriers in our way to remind us to return to our center. Not all barriers are meant to be broken down or wondered around. Overcoming a boundary is not always a victory, sometimes, it's a failure. A failure to see the purpose that God has already given to us.
When we happen upon obstacles, it is important to remember our motivation in where we are coming from and our focus on where we are going because the only way to fulfill our purpose in life, is to stay centered.
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Monday April 7th, 2014
Truth is not only found in the joy of laughter or in the warm embrace of a lover's promise. It is also found in the sorrow of tears. It is found in the bitter curses of neglect and the raging fury of anger. Truth is not defined by those actions which are "appropriate" to show, it is defined by those emotion which are necessary to convey.
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"What is morale when faced with survival?
What is principal when compared to life?
Are the ethics of virtue as they are in all circumstance?"
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Monday March 31st, 2014
TOUCHED BY ANGELS
Both of my daughters are thinkers. My eldest daughter, although not as vocal as the younger, speaks with a timely wisdom. For 11 years, she has been a sure light in any darkness that I have faced. So much so, that I have learned to depend on her luminosity.
My youngest daughter holds no deliberation with her curiosity. I find that I become worried when she does not ask questions. Her clear perspectives on life often exceeds those of which I expect from most adults. They are both pranksters and continuously in search of the next big joke!
These girls are the cause of my faith, the purpose of my fate and the source of my inspiration. I often pray that whatever it is that their fathers and I are doing right in our teaching; we continue to do so. But my sincerest prayer is that I am afforded the time in this life to meet the resplendent women that these two spirits are destined to become.
This is love...unconditionally.
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| matumaini |
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Wednesday March 26th, 2014
How can I be pained by the self indulged girth of my own worries when around me my brothers and sisters they crumble under the unbearable girth of other peoples’ indulgences?…
*************************Thursday March 20th, 2014
THE VALUE OF PURPOSE
It is impossible to measure our purpose, when compared to our value to others. All that we are and all that we give to others, will not determine our value to others. The best measure of our value to others, is our value to ourselves (self worth). Because where the virtue in other people's heart may not compare to the virtue in our own hearts, there will never be fairness in our judgement. Don't give kindly of yourself in an attempt to persuade others to also give kindly. Instead, give kindly if that is the virtue of your heart and expect nothing...because this is the desire of the universe (or of God, for those among us who believe on His power). The reward of your worth will always be determined by the measure of your virtue.
"And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to your virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things are in you and around you, you will neither be barren nor unfruitful."
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Thursday February 27th, 2014
PRAYER WORRIER?
Matthew 6:5-6
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START WITH TOGETHERNESS
"Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him that is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. And again, if two lay together, there is heat; but how can one be warm alone? And if one prevails against them, two will withstand him; and a three fold chord is not easily broken.
Better is a poor and wise child than and old and foolish king who will no longer be admonished."
(Koheleth) Ecclesiastes 4:9-13
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Thursday January 23rd, 2014
WHAT YOU SAY?!
Somewhere between who we say we are and who we show we are...a strange illusion occurs. Somehow, all of the conviction we speak with dissipates.
....You know what...I'll leave that right there...
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Tuesday January 21st, 2014
"Acceptance of one’s life has nothing to do with resignation; it does not mean running away from the struggle. On the contrary, it means accepting it as it comes, with all the handicaps of heredity, of suffering, of psychological complexes and injustices."
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Saturday January 4th, 2014
PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY
There is no harm in identifying the origin of a problem, dilemma, quandary, predicament, etc. But we should be careful to not focus so much attention on the origin of things that we forget the fact of things--or in other words, we forget the current situation. We cannot change the things that were done in the past, we can only learn from them or suffer of them.
The longer it takes for us to determine a solution to an unwelcomed situation, the more intricate it becomes. Of course, solutions are not very easily spoken into existence. As it was it high school, name calling and finger pointing are both childish and pointless.
The best to be done is to assume a position of personal accountability. Stand against the things we are not convicted to stand for. An individual is not always the entire effect of a solutions, but the solution must undoubtedly begin with the individual.
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