Black Men Thank You

This picture of Morehouse graduates drenched in rain [during their graduation ceremony] this year has surprisingly caused quite a stir. Many are saying it's indicative of Morehouse not having the money or common decency to implement a rain plan. If you see that when you look at this picture, I'm going to politely take the liberty to call you a cynic. To me this picture symbolizes the journey that so many black men endure everyday of their lives as they face countless obstacles yet continue to pursue success with unwavering determination. It is cynical to ignore the fortitude and thirst for knowledge in these men's eyes for an opportunity to knock/shade/read Morehouse. Rain can't stop the House, & life's obstacles won't stop these men. - Kia Speaks

FYI: Grads from major universities are soaked like this all the time with no controversy.

Well said Kia. Black Men I thank you, I appreciate you. You are wonderful. 

Is there a Power in Pausing?

"Pausing allows you to take a beat - to take a breath in your life. As everybody else is rushing around like a lunatic out there, I dare you to do the opposite." -Maria Shriver

In a world where we are always connected, through social media, texting and constant cell phone usage. It seems to always be a race to be next, to be first, to be new. Everybody wants to be different. To win. Tis the season of graduation. And people are reflecting and processing and asking themselves "What am I gonna do?" And somehow someway you are trying to find the answer. And just when you begin to find the answer you realize that everybody is on to the next thing. Rushing to the next big phenom. It gets to the point to the point where you are constantly rushing to the next thing. This happens and then you realize that you are not enjoying what you are doing Now. So you get overwhelmed or depressed because you cannot answer the question for people or for yourself. Trust me I have been there. But like Maria Shriver said "Pausing allows you to take a beat - take breath"..... We always hear that we should enjoy the moment. But you really should. ReThink your day to day activities. ReThink how you approach opportunites. ReThink how you communicate, how often it takes place, and what you can do to use communication as a change agent. ReThink how life happens around you. Pause enough to take time to find out what's important to you, and what's important to the world around you, Pause enough to care about the world around you, Pause enough to love endlessly and unconditionally. Pause enough to care of each other.

 ReThink a little it just may help.

Peace and Love. XOXOXO

Hello Monday.

Good Morning Dudes and Dolls!

Happy Monday. I hope that your weekend was swell. Mine was eventful. I renewed friendships. Rethought some things and as always refocused my energy into a positive space. What is going on in your life? What do you need to renew this week. Where do you need to start over? Begin this week renewing your vows to yourself. Mondays don't have to be a headache. They can surely become a beautiful journey. Just take it as a new beginning. Peace Love and Happiness. 


To change one's life:  Start immediately.  Do it flamboyantly.  No exceptions.  ~William James
xoxoxo 

-Ashley 

Chart your own Course

I just want to pause for a moment on the word 'invent' because the phrase isn't 'succeed in the future,' it's not 'plan for the future' or 'do the best you can in the future.' It's 'invent the future.' And with those three words comes a simple message: a call to chart your own course and live life on your own terms... In the end, it's up to each of us to define ourselves. It's up to each of us to invent our own future with the choices we make and the actions we take.

- Michelle Obama