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The Locked Door with No Key: Why Ohio’s SB 153 Threatens Our Voting Rights

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The Locked Door with No Key: Why Ohio’s SB 153 Threatens Our Voting Rights Imagine being told you must enter a building to access your rights—to speak, to be counted, to shape the laws that govern your life. The door is locked, and you're told you need a key. But no one will tell you what kind of key you need. Some folks bring house keys. Others arrive with driver’s licenses, birth certificates, even passports. They jiggle them in the lock—nothing works. They aren’t denied because they’re unqualified. They’re denied because the rules changed without explanation. This is the danger behind Ohio’s Senate Bill 153 (SB 153)—a bill that hasn’t passed yet , but is already knocking on our community’s door. What Is SB 153? SB 153 is a proposed law—not yet passed —currently being considered by Ohio’s state legislature. It would require all voters to prove their citizenship before casting a ballot. That may sound fair on the surface—but the bill doesn’t define what “proof of citizenship” ac...

Mastering Consciousness: Overcoming Unbalanced Passions

Mastering Consciousness: Overcoming Unbalanced Passions



Welcome to today's discussion. We're diving into question number six in our ongoing series, and since we're on a roll, we might as well tackle question seven too. These questions build on our previous exploration—"What must the warrior do to become great?" The answer was clear: They must be willing to die. But die to what?

The answer lies in dying to unbalanced passions—those forces that cloud our judgment, trap us in cycles of negativity, and keep us from achieving true greatness.

What Are the Unbalanced Passions?

The unbalanced passions are:

  • Fear
  • Envy
  • Pride
  • Greed
  • Sloth
  • Lust
  • Anger

These are not just abstract concepts; they are real forces that, when unchecked, can dominate our lives. They fuel chaos and keep us from seeing reality for what it is. Passions should be tools, not masters. When we let them take control, they distort our consciousness and limit our power.

The Enemy of Consciousness

Why must we die to these passions? Because they are opposed to Consciousness.

Not just woke consciousness—not just surface-level awareness—but true, deep, powerful consciousness.

When we are conscious, we are awake, aware, and able to act with clarity and purpose. But these passions work against us:

  • Fear keeps us stuck.
  • Envy makes us bitter.
  • Pride blinds us to wisdom.
  • Greed leads to emptiness.
  • Sloth robs us of discipline.
  • Lust distracts us.
  • Anger clouds our judgment.

And here’s the thing—our enemies know this. They feed our fears, pump up our envy, and stroke our pride. They nurture our greed and sloth while fueling our anger. Why? Because if we are ruled by these passions, we cannot act with power in the present moment.

The Power of the Present Moment

All of our strength, wisdom, and ability to shape reality exist in the present moment.

If we are stuck fretting over the past, we have no power.
If we are paralyzed by fear of the future, we have no power.
But when we are fully in the now, we are unstoppable.

That is why consciousness is the first step to greatness. To be great, to be wise, to be a warrior for your destiny, you must be present, awake, and conscious.

Let’s continue this journey together. Stay conscious. Stay powerful. Stay ready.

Brother ha2tim

Chilling with the Fam


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