tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12054232012846463122024-02-07T00:28:32.580-08:00Thoughts of a LionessTru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-53439741137721471772016-02-03T08:38:00.001-08:002016-02-03T08:38:26.733-08:00In Pursuit of Self<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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rising everyone! I do hope you are enjoying 2016 thus far ( I sure am!). I realize that I have been on the
self-improvement kick since before the New Year (or assumed New Year). I
literally sat down and wrote out areas that I needed to work on. My finances
need an entire over haul, my personal relationships needed improving, as well
as how I take care of myself. A wise woman once said that “self care is not
selfish; it is a matter of preservation”. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a truly strong and genuine individual can look themselves in the mirror and address
their flaws and shortcomings. Most of us are more egotistical than we believe;
choosing to focus on our great qualities than the negative. By avoiding the
things that we view as faults, we have chosen not to grow. I have learned that we
need balance. What defines light if there is no darkness? Muhammad Ali once
said “The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30
years of his life.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light","serif";">I have
become addicted to progress in every area of my life. Life itself can be a
battlefield. Why not use the struggles to become a better version of yourself? I
have learned that we will continue to experience the same struggles until we
have mastered the lesson.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light","serif";">As I
reflect on my growth as an individual, I am in awe of how much more calm,
centered, and balanced I have become. I was a known worry-wart , now I am
simply a “warrior”. I am true to self and wise enough to know that I have much
more to learn. I said all of that to say to you that life is a gift; an
opportunity to grow beyond our expectations. We all change as change is
inevitable. Let us change for the better.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light","serif";">Peace,
Love, and Light, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light","serif";">Andre’a
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Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-77566124548571488652016-01-29T07:24:00.003-08:002017-08-18T13:18:00.658-07:00Once in a Lifetime Meeting <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Peace, love, and light to everyone on this beautiful
Friday. I am in the most wonderful mood after having the pleasure of being in
the presence of one of my personal heroes Sister Souljah. Just writing that
sentence makes me smile! She was everything I imagined that she would be—eloquent,
genuine, real, warm, and most of all loving. Her divine essence was pure light
and definitely was a blessing to my spirit.
The event was held in a public library. As I made my way into the space,
I noted Souljah standing on the left at the podium. The energy of positivity,
love, and admiration filled the space as well as the eyes of all who were
present. As Souljah took questions from the attendees, I noted how she spoke
with truth, with fire, and actually “listened” to the questions, took the time
to think about her responses, and never rushed anyone who had multi-layers to
their questions. Her compassion was apparent in each phrase that she spoke. I
watched as she looked the attendees in their eyes, how some were brought to
tears as they attempted to frame their question, how her heart remained open to
us all. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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look of appreciation on their faces as she took time to take pictures with
them, hug them, and sign autographs. The knowledge that she shared was
absolutely inspiring and truly has left an indelible mark upon my mind, spirit,
and my heart. You can never be in the presence of such greatness and not be
changed. As I listened to her describe her craft of writing, I realized how
much is possible; how a turn of a phrase, a sentence, a paragraph can
absolutely change someone’s life, even if the work is fictional. I also
realized that there are many stories that are left to tell, that need to be
told, that we must put into the universe. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Sister Souljah is a modern griot, a masterful
storyteller, a gem to us all. I have been changed by this experience. May she
continue to provide a voice to the voiceless, inspiration to the forgotten, and
the soothing salve of storytelling to the brokenhearted. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-90547009239588941072016-01-20T10:30:00.001-08:002016-01-20T10:30:36.075-08:00Be the Peace You Seek<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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everyone. I hope this message finds you all in peace and harmony. I notice I
say peace a lot these days, more so than I used to. Is it because of the lack
of peace that I have in my life? Is it because of the desire to see more peace
in this world? Is it because I am a bit of a hippie? I do believe it is a little
bit of all of these things. Albert Einstein once said ““Peace cannot be kept by
force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” I am finding me;
ever-evolving, transforming, transmuting, vibrating, and becoming. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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revolutionary thoughts and actions never supersede my ultimate desire and also
my manner. I am a very peaceful person and find myself seeking it more and
more. Planetary alignment and Mercury retrograde aside, I have always been very
comfortable being with myself. Not a lot of people can say that they enjoy
solitude. It is in solitude where one can truly make inquiries to the universe and
actually receive a response. I am known for being lively and social but I am
actually a bit introverted. I would much rather be to myself, reading,
creating, and thinking, than being in a
large loud crowd. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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said all of that to say this—life is tough and sometimes it is hard to turn off
the noise inside of ourselves. However, it is so necessary to learn to still
our minds and find peace within. Revolution begins in the mind. I have learned that
the things that we seek externally are actually representative of that which we
need internally, well outside of the necessities. We fill our lives with stuff that
we actually do not need, waste time doing things that are not feeding our
spirits, and with people who are literally draining the life out of us and
why?? We have no peace within. We do not love ourselves as we should. We have
no comfort. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light","serif";">So,
what is next? Take a look in the mirror and find out what you really and truly
desire. Do you really need another television in your home, another purse? Do
you really love him or is he just a distraction? Can you be alone with yourself
and not go crazy? Then think about your level of peace. Do you have peace
within? Like my girl Lauryn Hill said “How you gon win when you ain’t right
within?” Think about it. Be gentle and loving
to yourself. You deserve peace, joy, happiness, and love. Raise your vibration
so that the true revolution can begin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-82376803111537078682016-01-14T05:28:00.002-08:002016-01-14T05:28:58.344-08:00Take Care of You<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #474747; font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 31.5px; margin-bottom: 2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-break: normal;">
Peace, love, and light everyone! We are already halfway through the month of January. All I can say is Wow! My grandmother used to say “Time waits for no man” and that is so true. I often think that I am wasting time but I realize that the work I am doing is more internal. These days, I am spending my so-called “free time” reading, meditating, researching, exploring, reflecting, and learning more about myself.</div>
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I have not always taken time for me, quiet time in solitude, truly alone with my thoughts. I realize now that the time of solitude is necessary for my own sanity. We all need time to recharge, to be with ourselves, to tend to ourselves. I know that as a mother /daughter/sister/friend, I have often sacrificed myself and my well-being and comfort in order to be there for others. However, I now know that I was not helping them at full capacity because I was not taking care of myself as I should.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />There is an old saying that goes “You cannot serve from an empty vessel”. I know that my life as a servant of the people requires that I refill myself. I need love, I need joy, I need peace, I need quiet, I need music, and guess what? The things I need in order to feel balanced and at harmony and peace with self is perfectly A-Okay!</div>
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I used to fill my life with “things” that were not meeting any particular need. They were filling physical space in my home but never the spiritual and emotional spaces in which I actually yearned to be filled but did not overstand my own need. I now know and overstand that everything is energy and vibration and that I am a spirit first and foremost- a wonderful spirit that requires nourishing from a different perspective. And so are you. I want to encourage you to listen to yourself. If you need to step outside, take a few deep breaths—do it. If you need to take a day to just walk in the park—do it. If you need to take a weekend and be with yourself—do it. Resonance is a message from yourself to yourself to do what your true (Spirit self) wants, needs, and desires. Take heed. It’s absolutely fine to let go!!</div>
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Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-32502531353477077762015-10-09T16:06:00.001-07:002015-10-09T16:06:21.820-07:00Thoughts of a Lioness: Hush Money, Reward, and Progress<a href="http://trulioness.blogspot.com/2015/10/hush-money-reward-and-progress.html?spref=bl">Thoughts of a Lioness: Hush Money, Reward, and Progress</a>: Peace to all of you. As I write this, my mind is all over the place. I sat in a brief meditation this morning, reflecting on the murders of...Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-31906898419500875972015-10-09T16:03:00.001-07:002015-10-09T16:03:05.240-07:00Hush Money, Reward, and Progress<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Peace to all of you. As I write this, my mind is
all over the place. I sat in a brief meditation this morning, reflecting on the
murders of our people by police and the cycle of repeated events and the
results sickened me. In the majority of high profile deaths of Afrikan people
in Amerikkka at the hands of law enforcement, the cycle is :<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">4. Either the police officer is charged or found to
be innocent by way of lack of substantial evidence or assumed guilt by the
victim (He went for my gun and so on), but
never any conviction or even admission of guilt by them<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">5. The family of the victim receives huge amounts
of money from the city the victim lived in, often before the criminal case is
tried, but certainly after. The latest settlement is in the case of Walter
Scott who was murdered by an officer in North Charleston.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">6. The officer often is paid by either their own
departments , as in the case of Kerrick or by GoFundMe accounts established by
their supporters. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In the latest case of Randall Kerrick, he is being
rewarded, in my opinion, for shooting an unarmed Jonathan Ferrell in 2013. I
watched as a representative of the Fraternal Order of Police Officers express
his feeling that Kerrick deserved "more" than his settlement of over
$100,000. More of what? Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
"negotiated" with him for a resignation and paid him. It makes zero
sense at all but this is white supremacy at its finest. What has he suffered
that he deserves to have his resignation negotiated in the first place and then
paid severance as if he actually served
in any capacity for those who are the hunted. In the KRS-One song
"Black Cop", he calls the officer -- overseer and that is exactly
what they are. Overseers were paid to inflict pain, power, and dominance over
our ancestors and to keep the “nigras” in line and these "officers"
are doing the same; they injure, they intimidate, they abuse their power, and
if they kill, they are smiled upon, paid for the collection of black bodies. In
our communities, the sight of a police car is a constant reminder that we could
be the next hashtag on Twitter, the next one with our name in lights, one of
the ones whose life could be stolen, with justice never to be had, our families
paid hush money, and our names added to the seemingly neverending list of people
murdered unarmed by the police. The actions of these men and women in blue is
at best atrocious and has caused for the community to view them as a constant
threat and a menace. There has not been any reform for these police
departments, no true action taken against any who have unjustly murdered our
people, and no true blueprint for what should be done when it happens again. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Our communities are in dire need for
transformation. At this time, we find ourselves at the bottom of the totem pole
in most areas—economically, educationally, and otherwise. The remedy is not to
be found in Washington or any other legislative or judicial body within the
stolen nation named Amerikkka. The movement should be to establish independence
and unification amongst ourselves. We need to police our own neighborhoods. Our
people are dying at the hands of each other and it is high time that we seize
our circumstances from those who devalue their own people. We need to establish
economic initiatives from every state within this nation in which we shop with
our own, create our own, and only support our own. I know some may feel the
things I speak about may be a bit lofty but our very existence depends on our
unity and collective action. No one is coming to save us. We all we got!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-44266344170193664472015-09-30T07:20:00.001-07:002015-09-30T07:20:39.792-07:00Thoughts of a Lioness: Continued Atrocities and What Is To Come<a href="http://trulioness.blogspot.com/2015/09/continued-atrocities-and-what-is-to-come.html?spref=bl">Thoughts of a Lioness: Continued Atrocities and What Is To Come</a>: Peace to you all I recently ran across an article about the infamous George Zimmerman retweeting a photo of Trayvon Martin's lifeless...Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-18411720673923656152015-09-30T07:19:00.002-07:002015-09-30T07:19:46.165-07:00Continued Atrocities and What Is To Come<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I recently ran across an article about the
infamous George Zimmerman retweeting a photo of Trayvon Martin's lifeless body
lying on the grass after the murder. Soon after, a social media storm occurred
with people expressing their anger and disgust over his actions. As I sat on my
couch on Monday evening, I meditated on how I would feel if I was Trayvon's
mother as well as how I feel as the mother of four Afrikan sons. The continued
downplaying of the murders of our sons and daughters, the lack of empathy and
compassion for our losses, the insensitivity of mainstream AmeriKKKa, and the
onslaught of continued violence against our people, coupled with the mass media
criminalizing the victims is overwhelming. We live in a country that was built
upon the backs of our ancestors and yet has a short memory as to what was truly
done. Our people were stolen from their homelands, forced to change their
names, forget their religion, and treated as animals. We, as a people , have survived
through slavery, wars, Jim Crow, and terroristic acts all of these years. And
to have our murders placed on social media sites for white inferiority , which
is illogically named white supremacy, cuts to the core of my soul. For George
Zimmerman, Daniel Pantaleo, Darren Wilson, and so many other murderers to walk
free, to gain riches off their barbaric and murderous acts, is a slap in the
face of our warrior ancestors. These acts are less than humane. They feed into
the machine of oppression because the images are a constant reminder that death
can occur by their hand at any given time. The messages are clear and constant.
Our lives matter , but not to them. We are simply tools to keep their pockets
fat, their country flourishing--it is all tied to economics. We have secured
the lifestyles of the rich and famous and we continue to do so. We work for
pennies on the dollar in the prisons, which at this time are plantations,
cloaked as correctional facilities. We attend their schools and are trained to work
for them in their corporations, again to profit them. We are widely segregated
into ghettos and slums, where we die in squalor. We run into religious
buildings to worship a god that has neither loved us or protected us and looks
just like the men who came on the ships over 400 years ago.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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realize these words are necessary. This is the age of information. We have
access to more information than we ever have before and now is the time to
harness the information and free ourselves from slavery once and for all. There
is a revolution going on right now. More and more of our people are waking from
the comatose state and realizing that we have been in a war for 4 centuries.
Now is the time for us to unite and take the head off of the beast once and for
all!! As our vibrations rise and align, more and more of us are creating lives
outside the matrix. They are hearing the rallying cry . It is my sincerest
desire to see all of Afrika unite-- to live amongst each other, to raise free
thinking children, to do business together, and to be truly liberated. And it
will happen! We will never forget what has been done however, we are not
looking back! As our dear ancestor Marcus Garvey once said "What do I care
about death in the cause of the redemption of Africa?...I could die anywhere in
the cause of liberty: A real man dies but once; a coward dies a thousand times
before his real death. So we want you to realize that life is not worth its
salt except you can live it for some purpose. And the noblest purpose for which
to live is the emancipation of a race and the emancipation of posterity."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-54592015923539206962015-09-10T08:35:00.001-07:002015-09-10T08:35:59.234-07:00Thoughts of a Lioness: James Baldwin once said "To be a Negro in this cou...<a href="http://trulioness.blogspot.com/2015/09/james-baldwin-once-said-to-be-negro-in.html?spref=bl">Thoughts of a Lioness: James Baldwin once said "To be a Negro in this cou...</a>: James Baldwin once said "To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time. ” No word...Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-61044000558626586422015-09-10T08:29:00.002-07:002015-09-10T08:35:02.153-07:00<br /><br />James Baldwin once said "To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time. ” No words ring truer at this particular point in our history. We live under the constant threat of attack and possible death, if not by our own people then by those who wear and badge and drive cars emblazoned with the phrase "To protect and to serve". These tools of "white supremacy", coupled with the continual reporting of worldwide injustices against our people, the lies of the media, the systems of control, and the silence of those who should be working towards change, are at times overwhelming and too much to bear. <br /><br /><br />Each day we rise to yet another story , another murder, another loss. It is so disheartening. We are at war and have been in this war for so many years, the majority of us think that our lives are "normal" . I myself dream of liberation for all Afrikans. I dream of a time where we can educate our children, have our own systems of commerce, education, and healthcare, our own self-sustained communities, and are no longer subjected to the whims of oppression and those who support it. But, I realize that idealism has no place in the life of a revolutionary. I am a dreamer but I had to wake up from the dream because my people are living in a nightmare. From the shores of Amerikka , to the islands of West Papua, to the terrain of Australia, to the cities of Europe, my people are all suffering. <br /><br /><br />It is the duty of each of us of the Afrikan diaspora to do what we can where we are . If each of us in our respective communities would do the needed work in those communities, we would see systemic change. But, we need to start. I am inspired by some of the actions and initiatives of some of my comrades throughout the US. Many are purchasing land (or aspiring to), some have youth groups, some have homeschooling programs,teaching on economics, outreach programs, some are fighting their local governments regarding human rights violations , and so on and so on. These are the every day heroes that the world doesn't recognize. I see you!<br /><br /><br />I could go on and on but I won't . Instead, I will get back to work. No one is coming to save us and we have to deal with the fact that those who should care do not and the ones who should have our best interests at heart do not. We are the solution. Every day , more and more and facing the harsh reality of life as an Afrikan. We come from greatness. We will return!<div>
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Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-58557742329723186822015-08-17T09:21:00.001-07:002015-08-17T09:21:33.786-07:00Remembering GarveyToday marks the 128th birthday of one of our most beloved ancestors, Marcus Mosiah Garvey. He has left an indelible mark upon the lives of every Afrikan living , as well as the world at large. I wanted to take this time today to reflect upon his life and to share some interesting facts about the man.<br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr. was born August 17th, 1887 in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica to Marcus Mosiah Garvey Sr., a stone mason, and Sarah Jane Richards, a domestic worker. He was the last of 11 children and only he and one of his sisters lived to adulthood. Garvey was largely self-educated. He became a printer’s apprentice at age 14. He traveled throughout Central America working as a newspaper editor and writing about the exploitation of migrant workers before traveling to London and attending Birkbeck College (now the University of London). He worked for the African Times and Orient Review.<br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>In 1914, Garvey along with 5 other associates, created the Universal Negro Improvement Association. One month after the first UNIA division was established in New York in 1917, the organization reached 2 million members in the U.S. By 1914, the UNIA had 4 million members. He also created the Negro World newspaper, which at its peak had over 200,000 subscribers. Garvey held meetings and rallies as well as conventions, the largest being held at Madison Square Garden with over 25,000 attendees.<br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Garvey also launched the Black Star Line, a shipping company that would establish trade and commerce between Afrikans in America, the Caribbean, South and Central America, Canada, and Afrika. In addition to the Black Star Line, Garvey also established the Negro Factories Corporation in 1920. They opened a chain of grocery stores, restaurants, steam laundry shop, publishing house, doll factory, and millinery store. He was a staunch believer in us “doing for self”.<br />
Garvey died in 1940 in London after suffering several strokes. Garvey was exhumed and taken to Jamaica, where the government of Jamaica proclaimed him national hero and re-interred him at a shrine in National Heroes Park. The accolades for Garvey could go on and on as he influenced so many of our leaders such as the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm X, Patrice Lumumba, and many others.<br />
Let us do as Garvey spoke, “We are going to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery, for though others may free the body, none but ourselves can free the mind. Mind is our only ruler; sovereign.”<br />
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Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-75216961764370296042015-07-30T06:50:00.001-07:002015-07-30T06:50:19.488-07:00Thoughts of a Lioness: What Are We Dealing With?<a href="http://trulioness.blogspot.com/2015/07/what-are-we-dealing-with.html?spref=bl">Thoughts of a Lioness: What Are We Dealing With?</a>: I remember growing up and hearing my grandmother say "We don't hate people, we hate their ways. Some people allow themselves to be ...Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-52168556190827869842015-07-30T06:49:00.000-07:002015-07-30T06:49:18.482-07:00What Are We Dealing With?I remember growing up and hearing my grandmother say "We don't hate people, we hate their ways. Some people allow themselves to be ruled by devilish things and behave in hellish ways." That sentence and its sentiment mean so much more to me now than in years past. My grandmother was a devout Christian however, many of her ideals and ways of conduct were direct from her Afrikan roots. She knew and understood vibrations, higher and lower self, etc , though she never used the terms.<br />
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These acts of genocide that are occurring are not new. We have been victimized for so many years by the same groups of people. There is a rationale to the behaviors, though it is not clear to so many people. These groups of people have been conditioned, not for years, but for centuries, and they are the offspring of the same people who lynched, burned, raped, stole, and tortured our people without regard or empathy. We need to overstand that people are spirit, then body and since spirits have no expiration date, meaning that they do not die, these same low vibration, Set-mentality driven beings, continue to be reborn over and over again , influencing new generations of people. There is a war that is being waged that has been happening for years but we are so consumed with the lies of the media, the overall busyness of the world, that we are missing so many important things.<br />
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The blessed ancestors desire for us to truly awaken, ask for their assistance and guidance, and operate on a higher level. We have to find our way back to the old ways. People speak often about being "conscious" and "opening their third eye" but once you have the knowledge, how do you apply it? Are you studying just to know or are you studying to actually do? I am always seeking ways to progress, improve myself, and cause change through my actions. I realize the importance of having a right mind and how thoughts manifest.<br />
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We have no more time to waste. We have lost 5 of our sisters while they were in police custody, we have our children being attacked, we have our men being murdered as well. Each one has a duty to work toward our liberation. We have to play for keeps. Time is of the essence. Vibrate higher and focus all of your energy towards this cause!<br />
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Andre'a The Tru LionessTru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-6709202813355156392015-07-15T10:48:00.001-07:002015-07-15T10:48:16.914-07:00Thoughts of a Lioness: Pain & Peace<a href="http://trulioness.blogspot.com/2015/07/pain-peace.html?spref=bl">Thoughts of a Lioness: Pain & Peace</a>: Peace and many blessings to each of you! I have been wanting to write for some time now but it seemed as though the words would not formula...Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-47052060606335738312015-07-15T10:45:00.001-07:002015-07-15T10:45:32.512-07:00Pain & Peace Peace and many blessings to each of you!<br />
I have been wanting to write for some time now but it seemed as though the words would not formulate and I just was feeling simply "uninspired". Anyway, life happened, as it will and I felt overwhelmed. I lost a dear family member, ended a relationship, felt consumed by all of my financial responsibilities, all the while I pretended that all was well and I had it all under control.<br />
These past few weeks have been difficult to say the least but, as I sit here , I can feel nothing but gratefulness for the trials. Each experience, negative or positive, can be a very useful tool. First of all, these trying times will reveal people's true intentions towards you. People tend to get very fickle when the sun stops shining and the torrential rains pour.<br />
Secondly, experiences have the ability to build your resilience. For example, many people know that I have had a lot of loss in my personal life. I lost my father and my younger brother in a 2 week time span in 1995. I lost my grandmother in a horrific manner in 2001 and so on. However, I did not allow their passing to hinder my growth. Those terribly sad moments were integral in my development into the Tru Lioness. I was not born strong. I was not born with this unyielding resilience. These character traits are a different response to life experiences.<br />
Lastly, these experiences allow you to become more personable and to more easily relate to others. Everyone has lost someone, everyone has had some type of difficulty in their life. However, some people do not possess the wherewithal to actually successfully overcome the battles to win the war. Some turn to drugs, some turn to relationships and those relationships are usually unhealthy, some become violent. We all have calling in this life. You can inspire others. Your battles can free someone from the mental and emotional prison they have built due to not being able to withstand the pain.<br />
We all desire peace from the woes of life. You may find solace in music, work, art, dance, whatever. I encourage you to pursue those things that bring you peace and joy. Our world in its present state is tough to navigate and tough to survive in. We have to find balance. I myself have to literally make myself slow down and remember that I have one life to live. I do not want to just survive, I want to thrive. Trials and tribulations will come, but joy, peace, love, happiness can also happen. We have to rise the occasion, raise our vibrations, and cherish the precious moments.<br />
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Mad Lion, TLC, KRS-One, and Boyz-2-Men. We stopped and ate at fast food spots,
got drinks and gas at convenience stores, and rested at rest areas. Everything
was going as planned and we were, as my mother said “making good time”. When we
reached Florida, we were both hungry for a sit down meal so we pulled into Ryan’s
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the scorching hot parking lot. As we walked, I began to notice people looking
at us strangely. I wondered what the issue was. I looked down and noticed my
shoe was untied so, I stopped to secure the strings. I ran to catch up to my
Mother and she said “It’s cool out here. I feel a breeze.” I did not. I
happened to catch a man looking at my mom’s rear end and I followed his eyes to
her bottom as well . Mommy’s entire a#$ was out. Her shorts had somehow torn
down the seam and her pink Hanes briefs were in full view. I began to laugh
hysterically. Mommy still did not know what was going on—that is until she
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">“Oh my goodness! My whole butt is out!!” She
screamed in horror, while I convulsed in laughter. After I got myself together
we walked to the car. We went to a local store where Mommy bought a new outfit and
threw the old one in the trash. We have laughed about this many times down
through the years and this is just one of many travel stories we have. I never will forget that outfit or the view in
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Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-23328798828134890872015-06-11T10:09:00.003-07:002015-06-11T10:09:35.683-07:00Writers Block<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Peace and blessings fam! I am suffering right now with something I thought would never happen---writers block. As I sit here and stare at the screen, I realize that my creativity is being blocked by life and I cannot allow this to continue. Writing, drawing, painting, singing, dancing, every "artsy" aspect of life has been my life for as long as I can remember, I created my first mural on paper my mother was given from her job at the local school. I drew with various colored chalks an underwater scene--my very own world under the sea, complete with sea horses, sea turtles, sharks, and all. I wrote my first poem at age 5 or 6. It was all about my red wagon and the books I loved to read. And Mommy always told me that I danced in her belly the entire time! Dance is so freeing!! But now the words seem to be caught up at the end of my pen and the inspiration has flown away like a bird heading South for the winter. I do not feel like inspiring others, I have no witty stories or anecdotes, I have no words of wisdom, and it is killing my spirit. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> But, what I am realizing is that when one's heart is in pain and Sun doesn't seem to shine as brightly, your creativity can be held up. I realize that I am only human and only one individual. I have a terrible habit of putting more on my plate than I could ever eat, but at least I have identified this as an issue. Once upon a time, I would never, ever, ever admit that I was overdoing anything, overwhelmed, or over-extended. I would work 16 hour shifts, run errands for mom, go and read books at my son's school, and still hang with my sisters after hours. But today is a new day. I know I cannot do all things. But, I still struggle with saying no and I digress.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> So, at this point in time, I am feeling absolutely uninspired and I know why but now I must determine what course of action I need to take. I have always been a reader and lately I have been reading a book written by Queen Afua named "Sacred Woman". That book has certainly given me a new perspective on my situation. Remember, knowledge without application is not helping anything. So, I am learning about how a woman's womb is directly connected to her creativity as well as her heart. I am also learning how important my heart is to my creative process so, I am getting back to basics. Meditation, healthy eating, exercise, affrimations, dance all have been helpful in the past. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> We have to find our peace within our situations and life and we cannot allow circumstances to stall our progress into greatness. I am saying "we" because I have to remind myself of the same thing daily. Negativity gives birth to self doubt, decreases our confidence, and incapacitates our creative stream. Negativity can be a cancer but we have the solution. Keep moving!! I see greatness in the future. Can you see it?</span><br />
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Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-22113953071934319282015-05-13T12:58:00.003-07:002015-05-13T12:58:39.354-07:00Revolution Peace and blessings to all!<br />
On this journey of mine, I have seen, heard, and experienced much but what is now becoming more and more apparent, is the fact that the revolution has not come to fruition yet because the people have not revolutionized their minds. When one begins to speak about revolution, people in to think of guns, blood, and death and that is partly true. I will not sit here and say that any revolution that has occurred, such as the Haitian revolution , occurred without bloodshed. It most certainly did and it is necessary for people to attain the freedom they so desire. But, before that part of the revolution occurs, the people must have a total change of mind. The mind is a powerful thing. It has the ability to create our universe. But, until we can actually "see" ourselves free, we will not have it. Our people are slave to the ideals of our slave ancestors. They have lost all knowledge of self and any inkling of desire to be self sufficient. They are fearful of change and do not see any value in nation building or even having cultural pride unless it is Black History Month. <br />
I am pleased over some of my brothers and sistars awakening and sharing knowledge but we must continue to push for more to awaken. We have to make every effort that we can to unify the people as well as unity is necessary for revolution. The task is arduous but it is a matter of life and death. Our children, their children, and all of our descendents deserve more . They deserve to be free and we should not look to the next generation to fight this fight. We are more than capable!<br />
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One last thought, in the words of Fred Hampton, "Why don't you live for the people? Why don't you struggle for the people? Why don't you die for the people?Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-49952595317919049172015-04-12T06:33:00.000-07:002015-04-12T06:33:07.410-07:00Life Lessons<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting";">This past
week has been one of extreme stress, loss, pain, death, and tension. Although
not all of the incidents happened to me personally, they all affected me
greatly. Let me begin by telling you a little about me. I am a sponge that
soaks up the emotions and vibes of others. Being this way at times has served
me well, especially when the individual was in need of an encouraging word, a
hug, an ear, a shoulder---I am naturally a nurturer. But, being this way can be
very taxing on me spiritually and emotionally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I sat and thought about where my life is headed and where it currently
rests and have come to realize that the life cycle is very cyclical in nature,
as is the universe and in order to move from the current wavelength, I have to
master the lesson at hand. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting";">When I was
growing up, my grandmother used to tell me that if you “travel the same dirt
road, you will end up at the same place”. She was so right! In reviewing my
life currently, I realize that in some areas in life, I have not progressed
because I have traveled the same road. I felt unlucky, used, stupid, all at the
same time but, none of those things hold true. I have been misguided and simply
needed to change paths. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting";">Life itself
is a series of events, some beautiful, some scary, some painful, some mundane.
And with life, there will be lessons that each of us must master before
progressing to the next level in life. The tricky thing is when you are living
life, is the fact that the lesson is learned after the event, almost in what we
see as reverse. But, as we navigate, we must analyze each situation and not
only see the lesson but apply the outcome. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, you are probably thinking: what lesson
did she learn? Well, I learned that in matters of the heart, always follow your
gut instinct about a person, you should only allow a person once to correct a
major issue, repetitive benefits of the doubt are a sham, and always identify
and address red flags. If I had only read the writing on the wall, I would not
be in this predicament. But, again, now I know and to know is to be free.
Mastering a lesson provides peace of mind, even if you are not totally free of
the situation, and to have peace is be powerful. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting";">Ase’</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting";">Andre’a “The
Tru Lioness</span></div>
Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-73891848047628712942015-03-24T10:56:00.002-07:002015-03-24T10:56:42.101-07:00Unsympathetic....<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This morning, I saw a brief summary of a situation that a
white man is going through that truly made me think and in turn, of course,
write. Basically, he is dating or married to a Sistar. Now they want to have a
child. He works in a restaurant and while at work , he enjoys playing music.
Apparently he was listening to some rap music and someone he works with
mentioned “Niggers, that’s what they say all the time right? Nigger this,
nigger that.” Well, this white man was offended and is thinking of taking some
type of action against the individual. I
know you are probably thinking that I would say that we should boycott the
restaurant or take some action to bring this racist to light, however, I am
thinking something a little deeper. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Would the guy be as offended if he was not involved with a
Sistar? Would he have defended an Afrikan stranger against the same type of
abuse? What has he done to effectively combat and address racism as it exists
in his community? I can answer for him. The answer is a resounding no. I will
take it a step further and say that he has heard white people call Afrikans
nigger before and it probably did not bother him , not until he had a Queen on
his arm and is considering having a baby with her.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What White Amerikkka needs to understand is that we are not
going to be sympathetic if you only show interest when the issue at hand is
dealing with your personal issue. We need you to give a damn ALL THE TIME—not just
when it inconveniences or hurts you. Your sympathy is not needed. If you really
want to help out this racial issue in this country, how about challenge your
people to deal with us fairly. How about asking the school system to change its
policies when dealing with our children? How about lobbying for our people to
get reparations that are so justly owed to us? How about providing resources
for us to establish our own sustainable communities? Work with us for the
greater cause for ALL of us-not just when it affects the one you love!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The racial divides and the oppressiveness of the systems in
place in this country and abroad is deplorable.
We are significantly under-education, mis-educated, victimized, murdered,
etc. We are told to “forget”, “to move on”, to “let the past go”. We are blamed
for our condition when our condition is a direct result of the atrocities of the
past. I could go on and on and on about what was done and how we are still
suffering from “post slavery syndrome” but, I will not. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I do challenge white people who claim to care about our
condition and who are not blind to the injustices that they see to stop being
complacent and be truthful about their position. No you do not own slaves, but
you benefit from the wealth that slaves built. Having a “black” friend does not
mean you are not racist—face it! Stop feeling like Afrikan people should “move
on”. Do you ask Jews to forget Hitler? And most of all, when you see injustice,
do not be so quick to assume the Afrikan is guilty of something to cause this
to befall them. Do your part! Stop
pretending to be “legally blind” every time you see the people being done wrong
and encourage your people to do the same. Realize that the Amerikkka that you
know is NOT the Amerikkka that truly exists.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hotep,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Andre’a The Tru Lioness <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-23002698703520513472015-03-13T06:35:00.003-07:002015-03-13T06:35:30.928-07:00Lately, I have had some very interesting conversations with Sistars on their relationships. And what I have seen is that their situations mirror my own life in many ways. They are dealing with men who refuse to acknowledge their feelings. The men continue the same behavior thus leaving the woman feeling disappointed, hurt, and betrayed. I have had to realize that I am speaking to myself when I provide them insight on how I view the situation. Relationships are tricky things and have periods similar to high tide at the beach, highs and lows. What we have to do is learn to ride the waves. But, there also lies the decisions that can be most difficult--is this relationship worth it?<br />
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I was married for 7 years and was with my husband for a total of 10 years-- a whole decade. In retrospect, I realize I shortchanged myself ; denied myself the things that I needed as a woman--affection, attention, and most of all, genuine love. I had to come to the conclusion that I was merely a convenience to this man and that at the end of the day, our marriage was a farce, a beautiful illusion, complete with children, family van, and holiday fare. I lost who I was trying to please him. Once I decided I was done, I began to see with different eyes. I realized that a relationship is not supposed to drain you, it should enrich your life. It is the deepest of partnerships.<br />
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So, when I hear how much pain my Sistars are in, when I hear the depth of love they have for their men--it pains me. What our community lacks is strong, black families and I for one, hate to see us disjointed. But, a Sistar should not deny her feelings and the man she is with, should acknowledge those feelings. I feel that if your mate truly wants to be with you, they will do whatever is required. When you love, you love purely and the happiness of your mate becomes of the utmost importance. Will there be disagreements? Most certainly. However, the "hot button" issues will be laid aside and the level of consideration will be present.<br />
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Sistars, I implore you to search your heart and be strong enough to walk away if that man is not the King for you. Brothas, I implore you to soul search. If this is the Queen that you desire, treat her as such. We need each other. Anything other than unity would be uncivilized.<br />
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Peace & Blessings,<br />
Andre'aTru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-56496266771675845272015-03-05T06:51:00.000-08:002015-03-05T06:51:26.284-08:00Nation BuildingEach and every morning, I read the top stories on Atlanta Blackstar and The Root , and each and every day, the weight of oppression seems to hold me hostage. We have people in Flint, MI who do not have access to clean water, we have a DOJ who refuses to hold police officers accountable and have the audacity to attempt to pacify us with rhetoric regarding racist routines of officers, we have people who remain deaf, dumb, and blind, who are consumed by shows such as "Empire" , unknowingly supporting terrible stereotypical images of who we are as a people. Our children are miseducated and labeled, our health suffers due to lack of insurance or money as well as poor choices. We are in an absolute mess. Our community lacks substantial leadership from our men; so many of them slaves in the penal system. Many of our people are zombies, totally brainwashed and conditioned by the oppressors. <div>
It is high time for a total and complete transition and return to our roots. We must strive to first unite and then build. We desperately need our own communities. There has been an increase in the number of our people who are homeschooling their children. We need community organic gardens so that we can eat healthy foods free of GMO's. We need to build a nation. Nation building begins at home. We are all responsible for the children. We know better so we need to teach them appropriately. They need to not only know of the atrocities of slavery but of the glory of Kemet, Nubia, Kush, etc. We need to be accountable for our elders. They should be held in the highest esteem. We need to care for our homeless and our sick. We have people dying from HIV and AIDS. Each one needs to teach many!! </div>
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For those of you who are "conscious" and working to awaken and unite the people, much love and respect to you! I need for each of you to think of what you can do to help build the nation. Our forefathers and mothers have written the blueprint--we only need to follow and apply the knowledge. Land purchase, wealth generation, boycotts, proper nutrition, Afrikan-centered lifestyle, and resuming Afrikan spirituality are priority. The knowledge is free and many Sistars and Brothas are more than willing to lend a hand and help you find your way. We are not going anywhere! There are many of us coming forth every day. We are waiting on you. </div>
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Andre'a The Lioness</div>
Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-58624932478733531102015-02-25T05:48:00.000-08:002015-02-25T05:48:44.735-08:00Play Your PositionPeace everyone. The importance of each of us in this fight against racism and the oppressive forces that be must be looked at on a case by case basis. We must know what our position is and where we are best able and equipped to perform. Some of us are born leaders and have strength in motivating others to be active, some of us are marchers, some of us are speakers and powerful orators, some of us are strong administratively, but we all have a role. You must be willing and able to identify where you fit and go hard at the task at hand. Often we get caught up in the titles and the limelight; just because you don't get any press, does not mean you are not valued or valuable. We need security for events, we need people writing and petitioning, we need strategists. There will always be "grunt work" but as long as we are reaching our goals, we should find satisfaction. Ancient Afrikan civilizations functioned as a community and that is why they were so successful. We must reclaim our Afrikan consciousness and properly apply the principles of our people. We will see more progress when we attack as a group! Remember, true unity is key. So, the idea that you have had and that is being held hostage in the recesses of your mind may be your role. If you feel inclined to go out and feed the protestors--do it! If you want to speak to the youth about their history--do it! Find your niche because everyone has a position in the nation !<br />
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Peace & Blessings,<br />
Andre'aTru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1205423201284646312.post-10570491115629002262015-02-08T07:34:00.001-08:002015-02-08T07:34:44.989-08:00Being WealthyAccording to Dictionary.com, wealth is defined as "<span><span class="oneClick-link">a</span> <span class="oneClick-link oneClick-available">great</span> <span class="oneClick-link oneClick-available">quantity</span> <span class="oneClick-link">or</span> <span class="oneClick-link">store</span> <span class="oneClick-link">of</span> <span class="oneClick-link">money,</span> <span class="oneClick-link">valuable</span> <span class="oneClick-link">possessions,</span> <span class="oneClick-link">property,</span> <span class="oneClick-link">or</span> <span class="oneClick-link">other</span> <span class="oneClick-link oneClick-available">riches", as well as </span> </span><span><span class="oneClick-link">"an</span> <span class="oneClick-link oneClick-available">abundance</span> <span class="oneClick-link">or</span> <span class="oneClick-link oneClick-available">profusion</span> <span class="oneClick-link">of</span> <span class="oneClick-link oneClick-available">anything;</span> <span class="oneClick-link oneClick-available">plentiful</span> <span class="oneClick-link oneClick-available">amount". Lately, I have been feeling overjoyed because the reality that I am wealthy. I have also come to the conclusion that although my money may not be "long" as some people describe monetary wealth, my relationships and position in the world has made me wealthy. Over the past few years, I have met and developed relationships with some of the most intelligent, wise, and dynamic people in my life. They are activists, writers, poets, philosophers, etc. They have opened my eyes to the things such as African spirituality, ancient texts, living life in a more healthy manner by eating correctly, etc. I have also reconnected with some people in my past and realized that they were most important to my development into who I am today. There were some things that had been brewing under the surface for many years,but because of these individuals, I have allowed myself to come fully into myself. I am who I am--a multi-talented, loving, emotional, strong, opinionated, educated, intellectual. I think the thing I am loving most about my life right now is that I have found Andre'a and I love her. I have not always loved her as she is. But, she is a great person, flaws and all. I had to learn to accept the things about myself that I hate and as a result I have found strength in my weakness. We all must learn to truly love and accept ourselves. And once you love yourself, you can truly love others without condition. </span></span><br />
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<span><span class="oneClick-link oneClick-available">Peace to All,</span></span><br />
<span><span class="oneClick-link oneClick-available">Andre'a The Tru Lioness </span> </span>Tru Lionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08214295553889463375noreply@blogger.com0