Re: The Loneliness of the Journey

I may have pondered - meditated - on this subject before. The struggle with loneliness, isolation, learning to be in the company of self. A relearning. It is not difficult the pursuing of one's dream. The difficulty lies in....

Re: Re-examine

How do we interpret, "There should be a band among you...?" Where this calls the group to a moral obligation, what about the call beyond common sense to a good sense? Before the collective can orient itself, the individual has to come to define the influences that impress the multiple selfs that exist in his domain. It is fair to know the universal principles that govern nature; however, in what epoch do we use as a model; or, do we define our own. Do we study history or make it? Similar to the body, we must recognize the symtoms of those inherent germs that can contribut to a greater disease....

Organic Intellectual

I've recently finished a seminar where theorist; such as, Gramsci, Barthes, Foucualt, and other brilliant minds, were studied. I'm becoming more drawen to the notion of the organic intellectual which would represent a more Gramscian notion. How is this character defined? Where the masses can, and do, yell truth to power, what are they without that brain; that nucleus? I know this to be lacking in the Black community, the idea to develop minds. Not for the sake of a job, but for the purpose of challenging old concepts and developing new ones. Moving the group beyond the primitive philosophy of religion, and moving them to a higher realm of conceptualization.

Fighting Through Ignorance...

It's amazing that someone would approach me about taking a special interest in a young kid. We're not talking about in any type of pervert'd way, but a genuine concern for a young African-American kid. Reminding him to stay focused, and instilling in him the notion of endless possibilities. That someone would say to me, "Maybe you shouldn't do that. That it may be a bit awkward." I can't recall on one hand the people that suggest'd I strive to reach my zenith as a person; nor, can I remember any parents questioning me about my intent with their daughter. There was no special interest; no genuine concern. Interesting!

The Death of Osama

I had to reflect, without being emotional, on the death of Osama bin Laden. Do I look at this from the lens of an American, Muslim, or American of African descent? I came to the conclusion that, although this represents a psychological victory for America, this so-called Judeo-Christian place; and I applaud our Commander in Chief President Obama and that this was accomplished under his watch, for me, the bigger war is represented by the systematic attack on the African- American male youth. I know the challenge that existed, and still does, for me to come to some type of constructive thought; to come to know and understand the 15th Amendment and the privilege that comes with that; and until this is brought to the forefront of the consciousness of these youths; then, the fight, the war, the violence of the letter, still exist. How do we bring these kids truly to know the idea of endless possibilities? To know that the minority are those that strive for excellence and not settle for mediocrity like the masses.

Re: Preparation

I'm up reflecting on are we truly preparing our kids - as well as ourselves - for the future and what that entails. If we're sending them to school with the antiquated idea of getting a job we're setting them up for failure....

A Reflection

I'm thinking a lot more about Psychology of a Mark. It's like Naipaul's father is talking to me. It's becoming the only object to enjoy dialogue with....