06/05/2024
I am the conglomeration of all of my forebearers. I carry a part of each of my parents tracing back through time. I am honored to be able to carry on the lineage and even pass the torch onwards. My spirit has always known what my mind has only recently come to terms with. I am proof of triumph in the face of adversity. My children may find refuge in these concepts. They are the latest versions of the continuum. Watching them become the best parts of us is exhilarating. Knowing what we have overcome gives hope as to what it is that we are capable of going forward. Our history is self evident. We are walking talking living breathing heirlooms. This body is our inheritance so may we tread mindfully. Temple maintenance is crucial when it comes showing appreciation to those before us. Neglect is a path to destruction and this is a natural process as well. Just as the tree grows, its fruit fall. We are the apple that somehow fell far from the tree. Despite the distance, we are reminded of our truth. That same energy which allowed us to break out of our shell and grow roots in a strange land. Those same particles which make up our every fiber, hold pieces of our history. Embracing our tale is key to our successful future. History repeats itself and so by learning from the lives in our past, we are able to gain insight which may aid our efforts and increase our likelihood of prosperity. Anything contrary would contradict our very being. How could we have come this far only to be suddenly halted?
I question myself regularly. Knowing myself is an ongoing process. Exploring motives is a way to get a sneak peek at intentions. This alludes to one’s essence and that gives a better representation of who a person truly is. Peer pressure continues to persist way after you say no to drugs. Adults face some of the most peer pressure. Outside forces can persuade one’s direction. Inside forces influence a person’s perception. Essential attributes become masked when taking into account all factors. This can even be hidden from the person they belong to. The practice of reflecting is what helps to analyze habits and deduct falsehoods. In the moment, lies may seem true, darkness may seem bright, and a person may feel like they have lost themselves. Reading in between the lines of your journal helps you to read between the lines in your life. Writing in between the lines of your journal is the first step. I have moved to this digital format because the physical journals take up a lot of space in my closets. Additionally, I hope that my reflections help others to see behind disguises. That way they may live life easier. That way we may ALL live life easier. The idea of nonconsensual and artificially imposed hardships is one that I reject. I believe that viable alternatives should exist and be readily assessable. That way, we may have a higher chance of experiencing a sense of belonging. Maybe then those who feel voiceless may have a platform to speak. This is the way to having necessary conversations. Accurate communication is the way to common ground. Our similarities are what unite us. Together we are stronger, safer, and better off in general. Even the lone wolf would benefit from a pack because there is strength in numbers. Two heads are better than one and so one and selective collaboration improves outcomes. When you join our channel, we make efforts to get to know you. Through that process, we are able to test our cooperative abilities. If we agree on compatibility, then a relationship is born. This will ideally and exponentially increase rates of productivity, consistency, and prosperity within our network. For those who recognize the bigger picture and the role we all play in its continued creation… like, comment, subscribe, and let’s get to know each other!
-Jai’Kir Barlow