Patience

I have no idea...my fingers just pushed the buttons and out came P A T I E N C E. Many times throughout my life I've wanted to rush to the good part. I've wanted the dessert before I could really be done with the meal. I wanted to know the ending before understanding the beginning and some times I'd anticipate the punch line before all the details of the joke are even told.

So when I type Patience, it's not meant for you, it's meant to remind me. Now if you can use that today, by all means go right ahead. But for me it means stopping to breath and understanding that living in each moment will bring more happiness than guessing what the outcome will be and rushing through it.
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Silence

The more I live the more I understand what I like and what I don't and well I must say it's liberating to know the difference. What I do like is silence.

Growing up I was a latch-key kid living as the only child in my household.  I always felt the need to have the tv on to keep the apartment from being so damn silent. I wanted to feel like I wasn't alone and adding the noise of a television seem to give me that feeling that I was surrounded by life. If it wasn't the tv then it was the radio but something had to be going or else the mood just wasn't right.

I guess it took a whole lot of unwanted noise throughout my life to understand the true meaning of silence and what it means for one's peace of mind. Now I enjoy every moment of silence I can find as if it were something to be cherished..and it is. I am never bored, with every moment I find something to do,think or write. But in silence is where I find ME waiting patiently to be heard.

Quiet the world, you deserve to be heard by YOU.

Silence

The more I live the more I understand what I like and what I don't and well I must say it's liberating to know the difference. What I do like is silence.

Growing up I was a latch-key kid living as the only child in my household.  I always felt the need to have the tv on to keep the apartment from being so damn silent. I wanted to feel like I wasn't alone and adding the noise of a television seem to give me that feeling that I was surrounded by life. If it wasn't the tv then it was the radio but something had to be going or else the mood just wasn't right.

I guess it took a whole lot of unwanted noise throughout my life to understand the true meaning of silence and what it means for one's peace of mind. Now I enjoy every moment of silence I can find as if it were something to be cherished..and it is. I am never bored, with every moment I find something to do,think or write. But in silence is where I find ME waiting patiently to be heard.

Quiet the world, you deserve to be heard by YOU.

today

My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition.


Indira Gandhi

If women didn't exist, all the money in the world would have no meaning. Aristoteles Onassis Eighty percent of married men cheat in America. The rest cheat in Europe. Jackie Mason

Live Everything

I want to beg you, as much as I can, to be patient toward all that is unresolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves like locked rooms and like books that are written in a very foreign tongue.

Do not seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them.

And the point is to live everything. Live the question now.

Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.

Rainer Maria Rilke
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Beauty

17 Beautiful Photographs of Sand Dunes
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Life

Believe it or not YOU are not the reason to live. The "Why" to live is beyond anything you can imagine. The simplest way to explain this premise is God not only dwells within but You in fact are God. Every act of kindness that emanates from a place of love is God working.

What happens when you water a plant consistently or when you nurture a child or relationship giving endless love and attention? Ask yourself, how can I help and serve another and then watch the God in you grow and expand beyond even your own comprehension. Therein will be every reason, not to just exist but to truly live.
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You Must Have What?

Good morning devoted sisters and brothers! I woke this morning with the thought of "what must I need to be happy?" It would be wise for you to work this out for yourself as well, seeing this is your life and you're the only that can demand what you want and need.

What do you need? Of course there are many things you may need if you broke down all the aspects of your life. Relationships, friendships, and work. I'm sure there are needs for your spiritual growth, some need praise & worship to feel closer to the source (GOD). Some need quiet & mediation. All some may need is The Good book and time for prayer.

Whatever it is that you require to be the best you, make sure YOU go after it. It could be a simple but invigorating walk that some may need to get their day kick started and have nature help them get it done. Some require quiet time to project what they would love for their day to amount to. Others need to work out and get that adrenaline flowing while some may yearn for their morning coffee and simple newspaper.

Get what you want and take what you need. No apologies....this life is YOURS!
God Bless : )
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Club Vice Superbowl wknd

ESPN invited me to play for their Saturday celebration this wknd and I had a great time spinning.

Players in the house included Reggie Bush, Kam Newton and Andre Johnson. I started with beautiful and melodic songs recorded by Neyo, Faith and Robin Thicke. Soon after all the party people arrived I ramped it up to Chris Brown's Yeah 3X and Usher's OMG. Overall is was a great night for playing and I had a good time.

Also got news from Reggie he's spinning now, look out ladies here he comes!
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Club Zouk in Dallas

Saturday from 2 to 5pm I took everyone on a hiphop journey through time. I dipped in out of the 80s and 90's, we had a blast!

DJ Mick Boogie rolled through to show support and 30 of my Sigma Gamma Rho sorors were in the house!!

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University of Kentucky

Thursday eve I had the pleasure and honor to speak to an auditorium of students who attend the University of Kentucky. I addressed the audience about 7pm and spoke for 45 minutes ending with a cool informative Q&A. I told of my story as a music lover and hip hop icon. I spoke of hardships and adversities all the while instilling how one's thoughts are most important to their destiny. I gave kind words of encouragement and the harsh reality of what it will take to excel in any field of employment.

After wrapping up a great discussion of music, life and dedication to being one's authentic self I spent time with my sorors of Sigma Gamma Rho. We took pictures, ate and had good laughs all in the name of sisters showing love to one another.

I look forward to seeing what those young students will make of their lives. I stressed each moment counts because indeed it does and I'm hopeful they will make the best of every second of their journey.

Jordan partners with Inglewood High

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to represent for Jordan's "Wings" program at Inglewood High. Wings partners with high schools around the country in hopes of not only boosting students attendance but also their morale.

The students who attended learned by being in partnership with Michael Jordan they would receive new desktop computers, graphic programs and a new basketball court, just to name a few of the many things that was soon to come.


Today marks the beginning of Jordan’s WINGS for the Future program, a new effort to motivate and inspire youth within our communities with the pillars of education, sport and creativity in mind. The first school to partner with Jordan for the WINGS program is Inglewood High School in Los Angeles, CA.

For the next six weeks, Jordan employees will make weekly visits to the high school to conduct workshops and take part in special activities. Among the events planned are workshops on graphics and design, an essay contest, and a career day panel with employees from across the brand. We’ll also be helping to refurbish their court and various classrooms, and get the school hooked up with new computers for their design lab.

Inglewood High School gave us a warm welcome today with a pep-rally like atmosphere in the gym. The band was playing, the cheerleaders were performing, and the crowd was buzzing with excited students. Former Inglewood High School students D’Wayne Edwards (Jordan’s Creative Operations Manager) and Lawrence Jackson (professional football player) spoke with the students about how their education helped get them to where they are today. MC Lyte also made a appearance and even dropped a freestyle to begin her speech.

There are definitely big things to come for Inglewood High School, and we’re happy to be there to help. Stay tuned for more updates on the WINGS for the Future program in the coming weeks.