REAL Expressions

My life has been filled with many indifferent experiences when it comes to an 'ideal' lifestyle. I know that everybody has a different purpose but it is extremely difficult to understand what seems to be our collective purpose as human beings. People don't even understand another person's self-value much less their own unless associated with obvious material splendor... Which basically presents a distinct distraction.

It is already almost impossible to ignore hence the reason it is called a distraction, but there must be a reason why it doesn't just disappear. Whatever rotating thought you hold in ur head is possibly the dominant reality you will experience, which must be why we ask questions like... Why is it that we always get what we don't want?

In reality it seems that the only certainty in life is essentially doubt. We always question things even when society frowns upon thinking outside the box, but no one likes to admit that we don't really know shit. That, in my honest opinion is a perfect example of a serious distraction.

In essence, distractions are most definitely not easy to deal with and they'll take a lot of energy out of anybody. So how do we find efficient methods to deal with these real life problems we face daily? Unfortunately, I don't know the perfect answer to that question but that is the purpose of writing this expressive piece. Questioning events and ocurrences in this life may just be the first step towards feeling a little better. Distracting ourselves from what is infront of our eyes or from what we feel doesn't seem like a good solution either, but trying to understand our own situations and the issues we face can probably help us to accept things for what they are. Who knows... the common issues we face might even be that way because of our own mentalities as well!

So with all that good stuff being addressed, it could be a new vibe we can spark up with a fresh buzz, then keep it flowing and use those distractions to keep us focused on what we find out about our own self-worth. That might just be the reason why we have the capacity to think... Right? ;)



‎"Thought means life, since those who do not think do not live in any high or real sense. Thinking makes the man." - A.B. Alcott

There is so much new energy to share around this time every four years... and this time around, the African continent is the ones sparking up the all the joy and excitement.

I had to do something to show my appreciation and even though it's been a while I did something like this, I couldn't pass up this opportunity ;-)





This world cup has already been noted from arguably everybody that it is FILLED with surprises. Absolutely no one expected Italy and France to be already knocked out of the world cup, Spain to lose their first match, England and the US to struggle to get out of their zone and then worst getting knocked out of the round of 16. If that is not unorthodox, I don't know what is... but I love it!

There are a number of issues that dwell in our thoughts as one goes about living a normal life, and there might even be at least one that seems to get stuck on repeat in our heads. These issues can most of the time be psychological, if not all the time and when it is psychological, finding the strength to erase that issue is like pulling a tooth that is no where near ready to be extracted.

However, there is one fundamental element that often eludes people either by deception or straight forward ignorance. This element is a key principle in visualizing different ideas to help simplify any necessary complications that anyone can stumble across at any time, anywhere or by any means. It can be referred to or expressed as Spiritual Truth as it basically embraces the concept of Natural Law. Natural Law is simply what makes us feel good or true to ourselves; whatever we think is good, forms the basis of Spiritual Truth which every human being can relate to on any level... better yet, all living beings.

The more simple we choose to live or complicated lives, the more light-weight we can and should feel... and that's why I have this vibe doing what I do, bringing that sunlight, flowing with that energy that keeps the world spinning and this Universe's mysteries calling out to us to uncover new discoveries.



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Making things easier is something that anybody can do... just ask Uncle Bob.

Keeping things cool in our lives is probably what the average person wants to think about on a regular basis. We might even intensify that feeling if we get REALLY pissed at whatever we shouldn't be thinking at that particular instance. When we don't realise that we're not keeping it cool, you might just find yourself in an unfortunate situation probably looking something like this...





The term "keeping it cool" therefore does not mean trying to be humourous or going all out to gain attention for the sake of popularity; it however implies keeping a relaxed state of mind by placing ourselves in harmony with our ability to obtain what we require for growth from each experience. Thinking, discussing and visualizing conditions of disharmony and discord of every kind is the exact opposite of what the term mentioned above implies and it will eventually lead to situations similar to the unfortunate dude in that video clip sponsored by two websites promoting personal growth and development and the other emphasizing that "It all comes back to you".

Desirable conditions are secured thankfully by entertaining desirable thoughts and that we reap what we sow is mathematically exact. For this reason Insight is something we should practice mentally so that the thoughts we entertain entail mental, moral and phisical vitality which we definaitely should want objectified in our lives. Living a life without this truth is a reality which I'm not very sure I want to even fathom... shit, I think I'll just let this performance by Jay-Z give you a cool perspective on what a dude like me could possibly be thinking right now;)

Entertainment is a phenomenon which includes people who want to find an agreeable occupation for their minds. Their thoughts automatically gravitate to whatever feels good to them and they continue engaging that vibe depending on the intensity of that person and the amount of energy they have left to enjoy it. However, the level of entertainment can vary from country to country or the towns within the countries... but where I'm from, there's always more than enough energy to burn when it comes to entertainment. It is a huge part of the JA'can culture that branches off into several aspects.

To name a few is still a lot, but here is a clip showing an example of what this interesting culture's dancing is like. The video clip was done by a couple of good friends of mine who share a similar passion for creative expressions as myself. The location of this clip is in Waterhouse, Kingston; a well known inner-city/ghetto/garrison where our culture is very raw, but authentic...


Proverbs 24:10 from Rickards Bros. on Vimeo.

That's just a piece.

Another unique aspect is an uncanny ability to express thoughts in a comical, aggressive, spiritual or silky-smooth manner using music with lyrical rhymes. We call it dancehall/reggae.

Check this out... the following clips feature performances of some of Jamaica's leading dance hall and reggae artists, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley and his big brother Stephen Marley sons of the late Bob Marley. This next video is an example of the comical expression I was talking about>>>




This is the aggressive side>>>





Here we have the spiritual side>>>




... And of course, the silky-smooth side ;) >>>>>





Well as the title implies, this is just an introduction... so stay tuned homies!!!

Doubt has a lot of faces and it changes impressions as the situation differs from one to the next. These situations occur when you are confronted by a scenario where the choice you make determines the outcome of an important action that can or will affect the rest of your life... pretty straight forward, huh;) However straight forward it might sound, that feeling of doubt is not just a piece of cake, nor is it a challenge that can be quickly analysed and brought to a conclusion. Even if you decide which decision to make, there might still be a feeling of doubt.

With that said, a new perspective can now make its way into this creative or expressive piece. A new mode of thinking that can only be applied if one is aware of them self and their environment, possesses a reasonable sense of humour, and is familiar with the Jamaican expression, "buil' nuh!" This term simply means to be patient. Nothing should be done hastily or in a rush, especially when one is in doubt. "When you are in doubt, wait (buil'). Fall back on the contemplation of your vision, and increase your faith and purpose; and by all means, in times of doubt and indecision, cultivate gratitude." - Wallace D. Wattles, 1910.

Who said gratitude wasn't "the shit"?! That stuff is as good as the highest grades of marijuana on the island paradise of Jamaica or even better, and is super easy to obtain or access. All that needs to be done is to think of something that makes you feel really good, something special that makes you realise how lucky you are to be alive and energetic... the list can just keep going on and on. Finding something different to be grateful for every time the word GRATITUDE comes to mind, makes those faces of doubt turn into a big fat grin which actually makes life seem like its only purpose is to make sure you never fail to strengthen your faith until you eventually find your dreams.

That's why it may be worth it to just 'buil' or hope and pray.