I'm telling you that technology is a blessing and curse. I love it, for I can communicate with people that otherwise I would not (i.e. Facebook 'friends'), but I feel it takes away from the human connection. Yesterday I talked to a friend, and she said she missed me. I told her that the phone works. Her response to that was "I follow you on Facebook." Yeah, that's cool. It's nothing like hearing a person you care about voice or sitting in their presence. I've always longed for human connection. I love to enjoy others' company as well as spending time with myself. I do not want to be a hermit and internalize everything. I cannot understand how some people just do the 'Internet thing.' I love hearing from my friends. I love the conversation. I love going to a bar and watching a football game. (Thanks Wayne for yesterday).
We often get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, and sometimes we forget how to just live. We can work and work and get 'material things,' but we will miss out on living. I love just 'being still.' Sometimes we have to rest the mind, body and soul. We have to hibernate to rejuvenate. That's why we need vacations from work. It doesn't have to be an elaborate vacation. It can be a drive to friend's house that lives 4 hours away. It can be just going to a hotel downtown and becoming a tourist for a few days without any worries of home or work. Just being free.
Technology again is a blessing and curse. I'm happy that I've gotten in contact with some people from my past (i.e. Melanie Williams, Lysa Cage and Letitia Carter) with the use of the Internet. I do not like that we are dependent on this technology for everything. This just reminds me that I have to call one of those before mentioned persons, for we've been texting for the last two weeks. I haven't talked to her on the phone. I have heard her voice in a minute. I want the human connection. I will do my part. Will you?
Monday, September 28, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
I Walk the Walk to be Great!
This morning I woke up and realized that I want my dreams to come true because I want to be great. Money does not motivate me to fulfill my dreams. Yes, I like nice things. However, I don't envy others because of their material things. I want to fulfill my dreams because I was born to be great. I was born to accept my life as God designed. I'm becoming more aware of my gifts and talents. I'm shining more brightly every day. I regressed at times, but I need to learn from those regressions and keep moving on. We all have things about ourselves that we want to change. But most accept as is, but I cannot do that any longer. That's tearing me away from the person I was born to be.
I know my worth. It's not what Starbucks giving me, but I'm here for the meantime. That's all. There's so much more to my life. I have a million and one ideas that can create a million and one dollars. It's time to put these ideas to action. I've met so many people that can help me. I have to help myself so they can see the potential become a reality. It's only then that everyone will be on my coattails. Haters, I know you're out there. It's ok. I'm motivated by you. I want to prove you wrong, for I know my way is right. It's my God-given right. I'm not a malicious person. I want you to get yours, too. If you have your own, you're not looking at what I have.
We are in a capitalistic society that reveres money. I revere greatness in the form of the ability to change as in Jay-Z, transcending greatness through intelligence and charisma such as Barack Obama, or loving oneself without limits such as India.Arie. Jay-Z left the game of hustling (drug-dealing) behind to become one of the greatest MCs and businessmen in hip-hop. Barack Obama brought people together in a time when uncertainty and fear reigned in our country. India.Arie has remained true herself despite the popular perception of beauty. She transcended beauty to include 'strength, courage and wisdom.' These are celebrities that I admired for their inner strength not their money, clothes, houses or cars.
Now I wake up and realize that I can do it, too. I can transform my life to anything I want it to be with persistence and strength. I can do this. This is my time. I walk the walk to be great.
I know my worth. It's not what Starbucks giving me, but I'm here for the meantime. That's all. There's so much more to my life. I have a million and one ideas that can create a million and one dollars. It's time to put these ideas to action. I've met so many people that can help me. I have to help myself so they can see the potential become a reality. It's only then that everyone will be on my coattails. Haters, I know you're out there. It's ok. I'm motivated by you. I want to prove you wrong, for I know my way is right. It's my God-given right. I'm not a malicious person. I want you to get yours, too. If you have your own, you're not looking at what I have.
We are in a capitalistic society that reveres money. I revere greatness in the form of the ability to change as in Jay-Z, transcending greatness through intelligence and charisma such as Barack Obama, or loving oneself without limits such as India.Arie. Jay-Z left the game of hustling (drug-dealing) behind to become one of the greatest MCs and businessmen in hip-hop. Barack Obama brought people together in a time when uncertainty and fear reigned in our country. India.Arie has remained true herself despite the popular perception of beauty. She transcended beauty to include 'strength, courage and wisdom.' These are celebrities that I admired for their inner strength not their money, clothes, houses or cars.
Now I wake up and realize that I can do it, too. I can transform my life to anything I want it to be with persistence and strength. I can do this. This is my time. I walk the walk to be great.
Monday, September 21, 2009
To give or not to give...
"Having been given, I must give." - Paul Robeson
Yesterday I went to my mom's house and work in the yard. I hadn't cut grass in years because I live in apartments without those responsibilities. However, I went by my mom's house and I made a promise with my brother to cut the grass on Sundays. I used to do the yard by myself every week because that's what my grandfather used to do it every Saturday. He had less than I did. I had a lawnmower with a bad so I didn't have to rake up and pick the grass. I had a weed eater. He had a a machete to line the edges.
I always respected and loved my grandfather. As I get older my admiration grows. I'm not idolizing him. He had his faults, but he was a man. He raised seven children in a house he bought. It was not a mansion, but it was his. My grandfather was not big as far as height, but he was a big to me. He was a man of consistency and routine. Every Saturday (unless it was raining) he woke up and did the lawn and worked in his garden. Then he would take a shower and get his hair cut. I didn't have much hair, for he was balding. He went every Saturday to get his hair cut and lined. Then on Sunday he would wake up, get ready and walk to church for 8:00am. If it was football season, he went to every home game for the New Orleans Saints. Then he went to work at 6:00am and get back around 4:00pm.
I remembered my grandfather, for he was my father figure. He was my Paw Paw. I wanted to be like him. I'm not without faults, but I aimed to work as he did. I aim to live as he did, but giving with being myself. Giving shouldn't be something I do to get attention. Giving should be a part of who I am. My grandfather gave me consistency and love. For that I am giving the world my best. My best hasn't been tapped into yet. I give you J. R. Williams Consulting, LLC. This was named after the man who gave me so many examples of what a man should be, James Royal Williams, Sr, my Paw Paw.
Yesterday I went to my mom's house and work in the yard. I hadn't cut grass in years because I live in apartments without those responsibilities. However, I went by my mom's house and I made a promise with my brother to cut the grass on Sundays. I used to do the yard by myself every week because that's what my grandfather used to do it every Saturday. He had less than I did. I had a lawnmower with a bad so I didn't have to rake up and pick the grass. I had a weed eater. He had a a machete to line the edges.
I always respected and loved my grandfather. As I get older my admiration grows. I'm not idolizing him. He had his faults, but he was a man. He raised seven children in a house he bought. It was not a mansion, but it was his. My grandfather was not big as far as height, but he was a big to me. He was a man of consistency and routine. Every Saturday (unless it was raining) he woke up and did the lawn and worked in his garden. Then he would take a shower and get his hair cut. I didn't have much hair, for he was balding. He went every Saturday to get his hair cut and lined. Then on Sunday he would wake up, get ready and walk to church for 8:00am. If it was football season, he went to every home game for the New Orleans Saints. Then he went to work at 6:00am and get back around 4:00pm.
I remembered my grandfather, for he was my father figure. He was my Paw Paw. I wanted to be like him. I'm not without faults, but I aimed to work as he did. I aim to live as he did, but giving with being myself. Giving shouldn't be something I do to get attention. Giving should be a part of who I am. My grandfather gave me consistency and love. For that I am giving the world my best. My best hasn't been tapped into yet. I give you J. R. Williams Consulting, LLC. This was named after the man who gave me so many examples of what a man should be, James Royal Williams, Sr, my Paw Paw.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Putting It Out There
"It's easy to be independent when you've got money. But to be independent when you haven't got a thing, that's the Lord's test." - Mahalia Jackson
Many of us have fallen victim to materialism. Often it's the have's versus the have not's. I've noticed how some look at the have not's with disdain and contempt. I am a have not. I have a lot though. I have an eduation (B.A.), family and friends, God-given talents and gifts and experience. I have a lot, but monetarily I am struggling. I don't have what I know I can. I've stopped hustling like I used to, but that doesn't mean I don't have a fulfilling life. I have an imagination. I have dreams. I have faith in a HIGHER POWER that these dreams will become my reality. But I have looked at family members and friends (the have's) and wished it was me. I cannot lie. I won't lie.
So I will not be a slave to capitalism. I have to understand my needs and my wants. I have to differientiate them, for I have enough for my needs. I have to save for my wants. They cannot go before my needs. My needs are essential to my existence. I will falter at times, but it's about achieving the goal. It's not about the new kicks or new gadget. It's about living happily and fulfilling. I cannot tell you how many times that I've given up. I cannot anymore. My dreams depends on it. Hell, my life depends on it.
I'll tell you this. I want to be debt-free in five years. I have a lot of work to do, but I think I can do it. I'm going to get with an accountant and find out the best ways to achieve this. Yeah, that's the ticket. I have to put it out in the universe. I have to work its magic and act. It's my time for action. I'm putting it out there.
Many of us have fallen victim to materialism. Often it's the have's versus the have not's. I've noticed how some look at the have not's with disdain and contempt. I am a have not. I have a lot though. I have an eduation (B.A.), family and friends, God-given talents and gifts and experience. I have a lot, but monetarily I am struggling. I don't have what I know I can. I've stopped hustling like I used to, but that doesn't mean I don't have a fulfilling life. I have an imagination. I have dreams. I have faith in a HIGHER POWER that these dreams will become my reality. But I have looked at family members and friends (the have's) and wished it was me. I cannot lie. I won't lie.
So I will not be a slave to capitalism. I have to understand my needs and my wants. I have to differientiate them, for I have enough for my needs. I have to save for my wants. They cannot go before my needs. My needs are essential to my existence. I will falter at times, but it's about achieving the goal. It's not about the new kicks or new gadget. It's about living happily and fulfilling. I cannot tell you how many times that I've given up. I cannot anymore. My dreams depends on it. Hell, my life depends on it.
I'll tell you this. I want to be debt-free in five years. I have a lot of work to do, but I think I can do it. I'm going to get with an accountant and find out the best ways to achieve this. Yeah, that's the ticket. I have to put it out in the universe. I have to work its magic and act. It's my time for action. I'm putting it out there.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
MY NEXT STEP
"Life is preparation. What does that mean? Live! And you will find out." -Barbara Body
Many times we stop living because we allow stress, money and 'others' to define our lives by what we have materially. I have to get away from that. It's not what I have materially. It's about my God-given gifts and what I do with it. It's about waking up and going running to feel good. I have to get away from the quick fix. There's no quick fix for anything. It's about preparation for the future. Every successful person dreamed, prepared and executed. Preparation is not perfection. There will be setbacks. Success comes when you don't get sidetracked and continue to push on despite all of the distractions and challenges that come your way. It's easy to give up. I've done it too many times. Then I look at others who've made it. They are not more talented than me, not in the least. I have to be consistent and persistent in my approach to life. I have to live without regrets. I cannot have regrets in life. I have to live like it's my last. It is my ONLY life that I get.
I have to venture in the world. I belong in this world. This is as much as mine as the next person. I don't have to bow to anyone. I cannot let myself down. I'm the only one that matters. You have to understand that I used to put people on pedestals. I've realized that they come crashing down, too. I cannot look at anyone's life and think his/her life is better than mine. I don't care how much money or how fabulous he/she looks. Insecurities are a bitch. We all have them. Oprah Winfrey, yes! Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, yes! Beyonce Knowles, yes! Halle Berry, yes! Barack Obama, yes! We may think they have everything they want, but it's usually the thing we have they want like privacy, intimacy, love, and true friendship.
We can be envious of others, or try to get our own. I respect all of the before mentioned celebrities. I've realized that my talents aren't theirs. It's ok. Mine are unique and were made just for me. I haven't tapped into them as I should. It's time to go back to the lab. I have to pray (talk to God) and meditate (listen to God) and come out with my new plan. I will keep this new plan close to me. Only a few will know. I will move around like a ninja in the night. Pun intended. Now you know my next step.
Many times we stop living because we allow stress, money and 'others' to define our lives by what we have materially. I have to get away from that. It's not what I have materially. It's about my God-given gifts and what I do with it. It's about waking up and going running to feel good. I have to get away from the quick fix. There's no quick fix for anything. It's about preparation for the future. Every successful person dreamed, prepared and executed. Preparation is not perfection. There will be setbacks. Success comes when you don't get sidetracked and continue to push on despite all of the distractions and challenges that come your way. It's easy to give up. I've done it too many times. Then I look at others who've made it. They are not more talented than me, not in the least. I have to be consistent and persistent in my approach to life. I have to live without regrets. I cannot have regrets in life. I have to live like it's my last. It is my ONLY life that I get.
I have to venture in the world. I belong in this world. This is as much as mine as the next person. I don't have to bow to anyone. I cannot let myself down. I'm the only one that matters. You have to understand that I used to put people on pedestals. I've realized that they come crashing down, too. I cannot look at anyone's life and think his/her life is better than mine. I don't care how much money or how fabulous he/she looks. Insecurities are a bitch. We all have them. Oprah Winfrey, yes! Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, yes! Beyonce Knowles, yes! Halle Berry, yes! Barack Obama, yes! We may think they have everything they want, but it's usually the thing we have they want like privacy, intimacy, love, and true friendship.
We can be envious of others, or try to get our own. I respect all of the before mentioned celebrities. I've realized that my talents aren't theirs. It's ok. Mine are unique and were made just for me. I haven't tapped into them as I should. It's time to go back to the lab. I have to pray (talk to God) and meditate (listen to God) and come out with my new plan. I will keep this new plan close to me. Only a few will know. I will move around like a ninja in the night. Pun intended. Now you know my next step.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Goodbye Procrastination... Hello Action...
Procrastination is my friend. I met 'Pro' back in high school. I would put off my assignments until the last minute. I get it done, but it wouldn't be my best work. However, it was good so I continued to get A's and B's. I guess I thought I didn't have to work for anything because I was that good. But life is not like that. I have to work for it continuously. I have to be the first one up to catch the worm. It's my worm. I cannot allow 'Pro' to deter me. I cannot allow that. I have to get up and just do it. I'm not trying to advertise for NIKE. There will be no more blogs until I start working towards my dreams and goals.
If you don't see anymore, I've allowed 'Procrastination' to take hold of me. I am taking accountability for my actions. The working out begins TODAY. My day job will not be the front runner in my life. My dreams are. These dreams can become a reality if I stop procrastinating. I'm tired of working hard. It's time to work smart. It's time to open up the Pandora's box of possibilities. These are endless.
Now if you don't see my blogs, it means 'Procrastination' has taken a hold. You should call me. Text me. Tell me to get on my shyt because maybe I need that. I'm ready to take off. It's time. And 'Pro,' you really are not my friend. I have to cut you loose. Goodbye Procrastination. Hello Action, my new best friend.
If you don't see anymore, I've allowed 'Procrastination' to take hold of me. I am taking accountability for my actions. The working out begins TODAY. My day job will not be the front runner in my life. My dreams are. These dreams can become a reality if I stop procrastinating. I'm tired of working hard. It's time to work smart. It's time to open up the Pandora's box of possibilities. These are endless.
Now if you don't see my blogs, it means 'Procrastination' has taken a hold. You should call me. Text me. Tell me to get on my shyt because maybe I need that. I'm ready to take off. It's time. And 'Pro,' you really are not my friend. I have to cut you loose. Goodbye Procrastination. Hello Action, my new best friend.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Change...
It's been about a month since I written my last post. My last blog was about action. Well, I haven't. I've stood still for about a month. Last night I was disgusted and upset with myself about my inability to act. I'm stuck in a rut. Why? I cannot understand it. I see others doing what I should. I cannot get down on myself, but I cannot live like this anymore. I cannot live with one foot inside and the other outside. I have to bust that door wide-open. I had a few things going as far as the promotions and then it stopped. I got frustrated and downright angry at others not looking at myself. I have to call a spade a spade. As of right now I am a failure. I've not lived up to the abilities, intelligence or talents. God gave me all of these, and I am wasting it. I cannot live or lie to myself anymore.
I have to wake up and smell the coffee. I have to understand that this is it. I have to live each day like it's my last. I cannot have any regrets. I have to own my decisions. I have to love wholeheartedly. I have to be honest with myself as well as others. I have to understand that I cannot be afraid to be great. I cannot blame others for not going forward. That is my choice. I have to continue to fight for what I want because everyone else is. I have to understand that I can change my fortune. I've been given all of these gifts from God, and I haven't used them. That is blasphemous.
I am angry not anyone but myself. Now it's not the time to get down on myself. I cannot because that won't help matters. I have to get this started today. I have to stop talking. I have to work it out. I can sit around and feel like I've been left behind. I have. I don't belong in the circle of friends I have because I am not doing shyt. Potential is nothing until it's realized. The only person that needs to realize it is me. I'm tired. It's time for CHANGE.
I have to wake up and smell the coffee. I have to understand that this is it. I have to live each day like it's my last. I cannot have any regrets. I have to own my decisions. I have to love wholeheartedly. I have to be honest with myself as well as others. I have to understand that I cannot be afraid to be great. I cannot blame others for not going forward. That is my choice. I have to continue to fight for what I want because everyone else is. I have to understand that I can change my fortune. I've been given all of these gifts from God, and I haven't used them. That is blasphemous.
I am angry not anyone but myself. Now it's not the time to get down on myself. I cannot because that won't help matters. I have to get this started today. I have to stop talking. I have to work it out. I can sit around and feel like I've been left behind. I have. I don't belong in the circle of friends I have because I am not doing shyt. Potential is nothing until it's realized. The only person that needs to realize it is me. I'm tired. It's time for CHANGE.
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