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Nia — The Deep Roots of Purpose

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Nia — The Deep Roots of Purpose https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nia-the-deep-roots-of-purpose--71364217 The wind is coming. Can your roots hold you? We spend so much time worrying about the "weather" of our lives—the politics, the economy, the daily drama—that we forget to check our foundation. We’ve been conditioned to believe that "purpose" is something we achieve by doing more, earning more, and being more. But Nia (Purpose) isn't about the branches; it's about the roots. It’s about the Divine objective that remains once you've scraped away all the noise. Today, we're challenging the Tribe to stop "building" and start "shedding." Are you ready to find out what's left when the illusions are gone? Call to Inaction: "The heavy load only breaks the back of the one who refuses to set it down." Take a moment today to release the unnecessary. What "branch-work" (performing for others) can you stop doing immedi...

Django - Controversy

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Here is a response to an article that I read about Spike Lee and the Movie "Django Unchained" The article can be found: Morris W. O'Kelly This was my first time writting a response on Huffington Post and I was not aware of a word limit, so I figured hey this is a post on my blog. Check it out but first check out the excellent article by Mr. O'Kelly I was not  aware of all the controversy that surrounded Django, and Spike Lee. I am glad I did not hear about it until after I seen the movie. I do agree with  with Mr. O'Kelly about Spike's commitment to our community, that I feel can not be questioned. All anyone has to do is look at Mr. Lee's track record and see the love affair he has with Black people and our history. By understanding his love affair it makes it easier for others to understand his anger when it comes to Tarantino and his film making. I have seen many of Tarantino's films, and often wondered why he felt it so necessary to riddl...