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Conservatism, Reaction, and the Elder's Responsibility: A Message to My Age Grade

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Conservatism, Reaction, and the Elder's Responsibility: A Message to My Age Grade Great Day, Fam. This one right here? It’s not for everyone. If you’re not at or approaching Eldership—defined in our tribe as about 55 years old and up—you might not feel all of this. But if you’re curious, or if you’re one of those younger souls already walking with wisdom, you’re welcome to keep reading. This message is for the Elders. For those of us who should know better. And yes—I’m including myself. Let’s Start With the Mirror I’ve got to confess something. I’ve been guilty. Guilty of being reactionary. Guilty of falling into the trap of conservatism. Guilty of romanticizing the past. Guilty of looking at our young people and calling them “soft”—as if we were born warriors, as if we didn’t have to become who we are through fire, failure, and guidance. Many of us Elders are stuck in a loop. We remember only the highlights of our youth—the toughest times we survived, the boldest moments ...

The Power Of Your No

Peace Fam:
Today we had a powerful segment leaning toward you and your personal power. In my time on this planet one of the hardest things for me is telling people no. Usually I feel guilty, and feel I have to explain my reasoning behind the no. I know that I am not the only one having this issue, many of us have ruined our lives, or may have put ourselves in compromising situations because we don't feel good about sharing our NO. I want you to understand that when you say no, you are sharing. You are sharing who you are and your values, and should stop allowing individuals to pull you from that. We all have boundaries and we need to learn how to enforce them, and using the "power of no" is one of our weapons for doing this. When we say no, we are being honest about our thoughts, and being true to our feelings, but we feel that we need to justify them. I am here to tell you that you do not. Those that can not accept your no, are revealing something to you. Something that you need to begin to notice, and understand. When someone can not accept your no, they are disrespecting you, and giving you a hint about how they feel about you. When they can not accept your no they are beginning to show you who they really are when it comes to you. A true friend, relative, or etc., would appreciate your no, and move on, not sit in your face and demand an explanation. The question that you have to always ask first yourself, and then the person you are dealing with is "why is your no not sufficient". My friend it is important that you understand that your no is sufficient, and requires no explanation. Stop attempting to justify your personal boarders to others who are trying to invade your space.
Basically I go more in depth in the video, but I think it will be a good listen. For those that want to jump to the discussion go to to about the half way mark and enjoy. I would love for you to leave a comment, as well as subscribe to keep up with what we are doing in GNJ. Also please take the time to sign up for this blog, as well as take the 21 Day Nguzo Saba Challenge. The challenge is free plus you get a discount on any products that are available as well as get plenty of free material. Change your life, or at least begin to change your life. Lastly begin to use your No, it will help you get some extra weight off of your life, and maybe your body.
Nuff said
I wish you Peace, Power, Joy & 1hunidyears

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