“If you had hope, maybe you could find a way to make things change,. Because if you thought about it, there were so many reasons to try.” ~Suzanne Collins
I Affirm, Declare, and Demonstrate... The power of my thoughts to spread and grow like seeds, to birth beautiful creations, living manifestations, and a world that works for all!
“...after receiving the Nobel Prize for Literature, author Toni Morrison discussed the dangers of ‘oppressive language [that] does more than represent violence; it is violence; does more than represent the limits of knowledge; it limits knowledge.’”
Our lawmakers should be focused on passing policies that keep us safe—but instead, they're considering legislation that would gut our life-saving gun laws. I just sent a message urging my lawmakers to oppose it: etwn.us/3DGVCCY @Everytown
“When we resist change, it’s called suffering. But when we can completely let go and not struggle against it, when we can embrace the groundlessness of our situation and relax into its dynamic quality, that’s called enlightenment.” ~Pema Chödrön
I Affirm, Declare, and Demonstrate... My Metaphysical Culinary skills which enable me to enjoy the deliciousness of life in ways that transform all other ingredients as well!!
“Before his passing, the comedian Dick Gregory was quoted as saying, ‘You cannot expect to grow up in a white racist culture and not acquire a white racist mentality . . . even if you’re Black.’”
“We are involved in a struggle for liberation: liberation from the exploitive and dehumanizing system of racism, from the manipulative control of a corporate society; liberation from the constrictive norms of 'mainstream' culture,...” ~Toni Cade Bambara
The Science of Mind and Spirit 4.0 gives us the means to ... Glow Up, we Show Up as the body of Love, Justice, Equity, and Liberation ... We have everything we need to create a world that works for all. The question is, are we ready to gather and make it so? ~Rev. Ray
I Affirm, Declare, and Demonstrate... My sacred ability to receive joy, love, support, and assistance. And my willingness to ask for what I want and need.
“What if you made it clear to yourself that the inner light that dwells within all of us that Holmes speaks of is your realization that Spirit IS you and you ARE It! ... Knowing that all that we are, the totality both comes from and is the Source, the Divine ItSelf ... ~Rev. Ray REMIX
“Art can stir people in ways that make them feel fear or fight for freedom. Art can heal as well as hurt which is why the artist is cautioned to be an effective steward of their power!” ~Rev. Dr. Raymont Anderson
“Right action means that every legitimate and constructive purpose I have in mind shall be successfully executed. It means that I shall know what to do, how to think, how to act, how to proceed.” ~Dr. Ernest Holmes “Richer Living”
“Director Ryan Coogler did an amazing job of presenting a positive portrayal of traditional practice permeating the film. This was refreshing given the plethora of negative depictions found in popular media…”
“A lingering colonial mindset has created a powerful disconnect from African culture and perpetuated the demonization of traditional spiritual practices both on the continent and across the Diaspora. ...t.”
“I will never, never be the same. I have seen stars. Real stars.” ~Beth Revis, Across the Universe Today, I recognize and honor some of the ways I have changed over the years.
I embody the willingness to see in ways that forever change me!
I Affirm, Declare, and Demonstrate... My ability to look at things from a different perspective. Changing my vantage point always affords me a more expansive awareness.
“The transatlantic moment in African history brought with it cultural obliteration, enslavement, colonialism, and fragmented identity. A significant hallmark of this moment was the advent of Christianity and forced conversion,...”
“And I speak of spiritual suffering! Of people seeing their talent, their work, their lives wasted. Of good minds submitting to stupid ones. Of strength and courage strangled by envy, greed for power, fear of change. Change is freedom, change is life.” ~Ursula K. Le Guin
I Affirm, Declare, and Demonstrate... Rational Revelatory Reasoning, as demonstrated by my critical thinking prowess. I mindfully assess, discern, and then act.]
