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.