We all have a journey big or small. We must also remember that each one of us has a purpose in the other persons life. We must learn not to put others down for we all have a weakness and not one of us is perfect. We must work together to wake up those that are sleeping. Wake up the ones that are constantly looking in the mirror at nothing but a shell that can’t hear the cry of the hungry and the homeless. Robots that move to the sounds of the materialistic maker. Machines that breed without emotion. ….while only thinking of dollar signs. Seek the ones with a higher message.
I did not do too much for New Years. I cleaned my space to get ready to do some spiritual work. I usually do spiritual work to start the New Year. I did spend some time looking at pics of my parents at their wedding. This had me thinking hard about past failed relationships and the hope my parents marriage had given me. They have been together since they were 19. They traveled the world together and both of them were highly involved in working with the Black Community. My father as an African Historian did some side projects of teaching in the Prison system (sometimes he would bring my sister and I). My mother as a politician well she was the woman people would call if their black son had problems with Police Brutality. They both worked together and were never really competing with one another. Now a days a lot of young black folks can’t bond on issues of the community. They are always fighting with one another or looking for whats better until they end up all alone. My father used to have my sister and I give money to folks with leprosy when we were traveling throughout Africa. I used to be scared as hell walking up to a person in the street with a tin cup all covered up looking like the grim reaper. He tryed to instill in us not to forget those that are less fortunate regardless of how well you may be living.
By the time Christmas would roll around i had my own thing down. I would rap up all my old toys and clothes and bring them to the local shelter and I was not even 17. I just felt the need to give and not forget. My parents always had plenty of new things for us. I was never one to hold on to alot of stuff nor do i like alot of clutter around.
There were times when my father would drive us to NYC and show us neighborhoods that were kind of broken down. He told us to look very hard and know that there are many folks that need help. I did not get what he was doing at the time but now I do. At the age of 19 I left home and decided to work with the church and the homeless. I did spend time volunteering at homeless shelters during Christmas and New Years Eve.
This New years I thought how can I become that person that will be able to give more and make a difference in the lives of those who have no families and no one to really turn to. I believe that through my own spiritual journey these thoughts will become clearer.
I ask the Ancestors to continue to surround me with brothers and sisters that have the same desire. I ask the ancestors to keep me healthy and strong. I thank the ancestors for sending me good friends that will not try to hurt me or be passive aggressive. I thank the ancestors for showing me that there are people that are not intimidated by my own personal spiritual growth but instead show me how my growth can help others in need to grow as well. I especially thank the ancestors for these folks. ..for they are rare in a world of spiritual pretenders and predators. These are strong brothers and sisters that look at how we can work together and grow together. We as a people must not forget…community.
These next seven days I give thanks for the jewels in my life. My true friends will understand for the next seven days I am resting my soul (for I am very tired). I can continue to give and give and give and never forget those…that need love. I Pray and chant to continue to walk with the guidance of the ones that have come before me. I pray and chant for a family to give my love to and a true King that is strong enough to only bring me love and friendship.
