I appreciate
the seasons when I am so full of music less lyrics. Just as a songwriter my
many notions are driven by experiences or something my eyes capture that make
you go hmmm. I have learned a great lesson from songsters and some of my
favorite authors. Both have a story with a tune that can capture the hearts and
souls of many. Both can articulate a concept that has millions screaming “I
concur”. Sitting still turning the pages of your truth I find freedom, I find
conviction, I find hope. As a fan I then become perplexed when I am gleaming
from your liberating confession just to find out in real time you are drowning
in defeat. As a social worker, teacher, writer, and believer I have lots of
theories, philosophies, beliefs, and quotable moments. As a human being I try
not to get so wrapped up in what I am saying that I forget to examine what I
do. That is why I share and write out of season so that when I am in season I
can totally commit to self and insure I remain a class act. Although I have the
ability to smile when it hurts I declare that I shall not go home with that
smile and deceive myself. I shall find balance in what I know and what I live.
It is always
a tragedy when you see a preacher fall prey to the very thing they teach others
to live victoriously over. Some limit it to just their being human but I have
to dig deeper and assume there was not a balance of role vs. reality. The
greatest of them all understand that they must employ time to examine,
discover, reprimand, love, forgive, reestablish, and reaffirm themselves and
not make this a part of their public platform. My advice to you is to find
balance. When you spend this private time alone and with those who hold you
accountable you build up your mercy muscles and you build up your grace muscles
as you are constantly reminded that “If it had not been…”. If you neglect this
balance you then turn into the problem child that has discovered a new truth or
alternative way of living as they miraculously forget their former ways and
begin to use this new measuring stick to judge others. # diet # religion
#natural hair #smoking…. Let us all enjoy what we do while not forgetting we
should be our first client genuinely and authentically.
With Love,
Miss Ebony
#evenebony
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