In life you have to know when to say when. Too often we attempt to make things work only causing ourselves more pain in the end. You must first love yourself in order for someone to truly love you. Honestly, you have to love yourself more than you love that person. If you do not, you can destroy everything you have built for yourself, chasing something never meant to be. You have to decide who you love more….them or you. Madea gives perfect relationship advice. I know this clip is old but the advice is everlasting.
Why are people enticing and perpetuating hate? It’s not like our country has a rosy picture perfect race relation past. At a time when there is the ability to heal open wounds, people are pouring alcohol onto them. I understand that there are some people that harbor hate in their heart that the GOOD LORD couldn’t remove. However, do not spread your hate and create situations that can stimulate a racially segregated environment. We have evolved a long way…but taking one step forward and having someone push us three steps backwards will not allow us to progress as a country. We are all Americans; we all bleed red, inhale O2 and have beating hearts. Stop building a hateful climate and country. People have lost their lives in an attempt to destroy the boundaries and hate you are trying to re-cultivate.
When racism is brought to anyone’s attention, one will be immediately accused of playing the “race card.” However, do you actually know what the playing the “race card” really means? Playing the “race card” means capitalizing on an opportunity through race. Simply, identifying perceived racial bias isn’t playing the race card. If we are unable to identify what’s wrong, how can we repair it to make it right? We cannot blame every black and white incident on President Obama’s America. There were incidents long before he obtained office; therefore he can’t be held accountable.
So, you have a president that doesn’t look like you. It feels weird to be on the other side doesn’t it? However, President Obama is half-white and half-black. He has just as much of you in him as he does me. You may not agree with his position on policies or his genuine desire to aid people in need; however you must respect his position. HE IS THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Right now, I am absolutely enamored with Maxwell. He's music is the epitome of sexiness, sophistication and soul. Maxwell has been in the music game since 1996. His debut album was entitled, "Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite" and is my favorite album of all. BLACKsummers'night is his current project that was released this past summer. I love this particular album for its musicality, as well as, its sensuality. Currently, my favorite title from this album is, "Bad Habit." His falsetto is hypnotically soothing; furthermore, the horns and drums make you groove involuntary. This song is so passionate…here are a few of the lyrics:
"This is the highest cost, Take you and make you off Love you and leave you lost Will you forgive me? Asked out all over town Drags you and keeps you down Two times in a day around Will you forgive me?
[Verse 1:] I can't control the feeling Girl cause I know you're here I feel you from the floor to the ceiling Girl, I'll feel you when you comb your hair
Lady, when we lock it low (ah, ah) We get together, it's an overdose I'm slippin', I'm here, I'm on my knees I feels my heart's about to explode"
Check out the video below:
If you have the opportunity to see Maxwell while he is currently on tour, you should definitely take advantage of it! During the Essence Music Festival this summer, Maxwell put on an outstanding performance that left us wanting more and feeling well...ummm excited.
"Ooh I can just make you understand, that love is not a fairytale in a melody, if you want it you can have it girl, maybe you will see maybe you will see" - Maxwell
