A lack of self control is far more burdensome than people have been honest about. I have observed people saying, “I do what I want and don’t care what anyone thinks.” I have said it and been so invested in what everyone thought. I see false freedom. The most liberating thing for me is emotional control. The worst person to lie to is yourself. Peace and purpose have carried me beyond moments that once had me entranced in bitterness, resentment, and anger. I am aware of myself in the ways that I need to be. Observing myself so that I recognize when I am burdening others with my problems. Self control is liberation. Positivity is the seed of life. There is nothing more dangerous for our freedom than being totally emotionally driven. The root of many CRASH OUTS is emotions that went unchecked. We are in a time where people will allow you to feel justified about your poor decisions. People amplify negativity. Ignorant about how to support what’s positive, but naturally know that when something negative happens they must gossip about it. If you don’t like something keep it to yourself rather than communicate it in a healthy way. Tell everyone, but the person the moment concerns. If someone hurts your feelings smack them. I had more references for failure than success at different points in my life and I leaned into them when my emotions were charged up enough for destruction. The fight brought temporary satisfaction. Cursing the person out brought temporary relief. The peace became hard to find and when I found it, I had no space for peace inside.  

I joke about the limited vocabulary I had for my emotions. Limited vocabulary brought limited choice in responses to what I had experienced. I was either happy or sad, fine or mad, good or bad, angry or glad. I didn’t operate in joy. I was unaware of bliss. Short on gratitude with plenty attitude about how others should live. Freedom came from knowing myself and knowing our God. From knowing my purpose. From playing my part. I am grateful. Gratitude is liberating. Forgiveness brought me freedom from my past. Grace given to myself and others brought me peace. Don’t allow people to sell you falsehoods. Principles that spoil your peace and chain you to pain. The enemy…is closer than you think. 

Peace

One day made better is many days made greater.
I am uplifting you to be in a world that cares.
If I keep it to myself I think that that is unfair.
The joy I’ve been given is best when shared.

Visionaries Never Die Legends Survive
Through the seeds we sow daily
We get better with time.

Be Love. Love Baltimore.
Bip Bip.