I was determined to complete a series of things today. I was not going to give up until I accomplished it, and then I ran into a series of unfortunate events that culminated in my coming to a reality. That reality was that since I do not know what I […]
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Haters Are Your Inspirational Fuel Source
Katt Williams did a stand-up comedy special in 2008 called “It’s Pimpin, Pimpin.” In it, he gave his take on haters and discussed their value. He said, “You gotta be grateful, you need haters.” His statement seemed antithetical, but it is absolutely true. Haters serve as the best fuel source […]
Read MoreOrigin Story
Every superhero has a back story or what the comic world calls an origin story. Many of those stories begin from a painful and tragic place, but the hero is born from that pain from that pain. For example, Batman’s parents were killed in front of him, Spiderman’s Uncle Ben […]
Read MoreHappiness is Not Satisfaction or Joy: All can be Attained, but Mindset is the Key
We have heard the song “Joy and Happiness,” which almost acquaints the two concepts. A January 25, 2023, article in BetterHelp defined the difference between the two. According to the report, joy is a feeling evoked by well-being or good fortune, whereas happiness is a state of being (BetterHelp editorial […]
Read MoreExperiences Will Let You Know if You are Meant to Be a Laborer or a Creator
Have you ever felt that you were meant to do something more? Have you had experiences that, in your mind’s eye, should have been right but come to find that you were upended for some reason? It is wild, but the universe will tell you about the moves you have […]
Read MoreNo One Wants to Talk About the One Thing We All Will Experience
Death is a taboo subject in many cultures, so much so that some choose not to discuss any aspect until it happens. Death is a 100% guarantee for all of us at some point in life, yet according to a 2022 article in Statisa, in 2018, less than 6% of […]
Read MoreMen’s Mental Health Month: A Perfect Time to Repurpose Grief and Negative Energy
June is the month that Men’s mental health is highlighted. So much data shows the deadly effects of untreated mental health. It not only affects the person going through it, but it also affects everyone around him. According to data from Statista, an article on April 12, 2023, stated, “Since […]
Read MoreGrief and Depression Can Birth Creativity
The cliché “There is a fine line between genius and insanity” is so true. We have seen that fine line produce stars like Michael Phelps, Dwayne Johnson (The Rock), and Steve Harvey. These people are examples of the genius side of creativity. On the other hand, Kate Spade, Robin Williams, […]
Read MoreHuman Nature vs. Human Decision
Human action is always based on making a decision. Sometimes, the decision aligns with human nature; other times, it runs counter. It is either one or the other. Everyone knows a person who drinks too much, and they know they do, but their human decision is to continue because human […]
Read MoreSometimes You Must Die to Live
The article title is derived from a quote I heard by Les Brown. Brown said, “You can’t get out of life alive.” Some people think that their life will be forever and that they can procrastinate on doing what needs to be done in their life span. Procrastination is a […]
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