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The bad word: politics.

Everyone seems a little too interested these days in knowing exactly what each of us believes when it comes to the issues the media is determined to have us care about.

As more content is brought to this platform, I simply ask that you keep this in mind before jumping down my throat about something that was said – my belief is simple: the two-party system is failing us in the United States. It is up to the younger generations to prove that point, and establish a different option of value to those we care about. Therefore, my comments and criticisms often tend to involve all sides of a debate – because more often than not, I find myself in the middle asking everyone “Where Is The Love?” like my crew BEP did back in the day.

At the end of it all, I want what I say to come across with how I feel – that with enough love and self-sacrifice, we can restore hope to every part of this current situation that makes most of us unable to sleep at night.

Don’t forget, as my Nana often reminds us… if there isn’t anything nice to say, you probably should keep your mouth shut.

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Society is depressed.

A Star Is Born is depressing as can be. A horrifyingly beautiful modern translation of “Walk the Line” – Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga ace their performances… and people walk away dumbfounded at the way the story ends. Is it really a surprise to you that for once, a Hollywood story doesn’t end in love happy ever after the way Walt Disney taught us growing up?

We, as a society, seem to be stuck on this idea of “wow… this definitely ain’t it chief” without a real suggestion on what the solution to the problem should be. Take mental health, for example. Everyone seems to agree that taking one’s own life is out of the question – but is there really a legitimate path for those who have reached that level of exhaustion? One that gets promoted in the right way, anyway? 

Oh yeah, Logic wrote this song that was on the charts for forever because it made everyone feel good. Know what else happens in music? We continue to “honor” those who have passed by constantly cherishing their memory when we pull up their playlists. Imagine being a musician who reaches the conclusion that “at least they’ll remember me in this way” – and that sound more appealing than continuing to live on and create more incredible memories for years to come.

Not saying I have an answer to any of this, just merely suggesting that we as humanity talk about it more openly rather than brush it under the rug as previous generations have done.

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Turbulence.

Transparency In Turbulence? You’ve got my attention…

My friend and mentor over the last several months was quick to have me clarify when I told him what I wanted the name of my platform to be. As I kept diving through the year of 2018 riddled with personal obstacles, there was one thing that seemed abundantly clear: I have an unusual gift of seeing things with nearly 20/20 vision, even in the midst of the largest storms my 30 years of living had ever faced.

To that end, I felt that the theme would keep me on track with what commentary I put up on the platform. After all, there are PLENTY of voices online for people to listen to when they feel like it – what makes mine any different?

In the first 3 decades of life, I have experienced feeling wealthy and feeling broke. Established and successful, as well as irrelevant and worthless. Feeling closer to God than ever before, and yet ever so far away. Heartbreak of the puppy love kind, and heartbreak of the this-could-make-you-suicidal kind.

Sure, it might sound like any other 80’s kid mantra… but too many seem content to simply Netflix binge rather than share life’s stories and reflections in hopes that they may one day be of help to someone who can no longer see the light at the end of the tunnel. This is the fruition of hard work in overcoming some of the challenges I can only pray life never throws your way – but perhaps, by hearing some of my experiences, they can aid/ease that pain and present opportunities for clearer understanding.

Happy reading.