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Black Music Month 2025

Black Music Month 2025

Vinyl albums- Public Enemy, Duke Ellington, McFadden & Whitehead

Music is a universal language. Jazz, rhythm and blues, rap, gospel, house, soul, rock and roll, disco and go-go. Some of these styles of music are a fusion from multiple genres. While some don’t want to admit that, just read the credits and you will discover. Groups that you thought might have been considered a “black” group, have some origins from other cultures.

Nonetheless, June is Black Music Month or African American Appreciation Month. President Jimmy Carter declared it in 1979. However, it wasn’t until 1998 that it was officially acknowledged.

Music has a way of getting a message across in song. Some people use it as a way to express their feelings. A way to release and purge. Music also brings about feelings of happiness. Others use it as a way to promote consciousness or bring awareness to the injustices going on in the world. Music has a way of uniting and bringing people together, no matter where you come from. It is so uplifting to hear the right song and it gets you singing along or dancing.

It amazes me how much music has changed over the years. New styles and artists emerge. Languages change too. Meaning the way artists enunciate in their music, sometimes you can’t understand a word. Some songs sound like the chorus is just on repeat and not many lyrics to it.

The one thing that I noticed is that songs in today’s time are much shorter. Back in my day, songs were an average of 8-12 minutes. Today, songs are averaging less than 5 minutes. To me, that is a snippet! Oh well, what do I know right?! Music can make you dance, cry, sing, smile and so on.

What is your favorite genre of music?

Thank you for reading. Stay well and be blessed! 💕🙏

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Self Awareness Topic Words of Wisdom

Tears of Understanding-A Poem

Tears of Understanding- A poem about judgments and cultivating relationships. Building relationships with people can sometimes be hindered by unfair judgments. We can avoid assumptions about each other by taking the time to have a conversation or simply asking a question.

Tears of Understanding- A Poem video message
Please don't misunderstand
what's that you hear
yeah, smothered 
tears tears tears

Please don't misunderstand
not being heard, but seen instead
seeing me me me

Please don't misunderstand
seeing me is not my clothes
not my hair
and definitely not my face
nah nah nah

Please understand
my brotha, my sista
Black woman I am
Boricua I am

My complexion mine
your complexion yours
my inflection mine mine mine
your perplexion yours yours yours

Please understand
you will never understand
the whys, I give benefit of doubt
because it was not given to me

Underestimated
Misjudged
Misunderstood
Even hated

Please understand
my silence, my strength
to the underlying slick tongue
the slick tongue that takes jabs at my person

Please understand, no overstand
my shoes you cannot walk in
they were not made for you
your shoes not made for me

Even still, you hold your truth
I hold mine, the same but different
tears tears tears, of not sadness

Tears for you you you
Judgments you hold for me
are really for you you you
Understand?!

Thank you for reading and watching! 🙏

As always, stay well and be blessed💖

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Morning Affirmation

The affirmation for this morning is choose happiness and have a good day.

Yesterday is gone and today is here. Whatever happened yesterday, don’t let it weigh you down today. It was in the past and is now behind you. Now is the time to look up and look at today and ahead. We can choose to be happy. We can choose to have a good day. You decide on the fate of the day you want to have.

Thank you for reading! Stay well and be blessed🙏💞

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Men’s Health Awareness Month

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month

Take a moment to think about where you are in your health journey.

🏥 Medical- Has it been over a year since your check up? Need to schedule a physical? Take time out to schedule that appointment.
Remind men in your family and your friends to get a check up as well.

🍲 Diet- this is a good time to think about the foods you eat. Are there things that you can remove from your diet and substitute for a healthier choice?

⛹🏾 Exercise- are you getting enough? Small steps can be the start of making better choices for longevity and a better quality of life.

❤️‍🩹 Mental Health- Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? If so, try to remove those stressful things or delegate those overwhelming tasks.

Don’t forget to do something that you like and makes you smile.

As always, thank you for reading. 🙏🏼
Stay well and be blessed! 💕

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Caption The Photo

Caption The Photo

Two Geese Together

Caption the photo. Can you come up with a caption for this picture?

The photo shows two geese together and 1 of them is on the grass, eating. The other standing by, waiting so patiently.

My caption is below:

Would you hurry up. You just had to come back for seconds, my feet hurt. Let’s go. 😉

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Try Something New for The Brain

Try something new

Trying new things does wonders for the brain. It helps us to grow and challenges us to break out of the comfort zone. Adding new skills helps to keep our brain sharp. Also, it can be scary to try something new.

All kinds of thoughts go through your mind. You question,
can I really do this? Why do I even think I can do this? Am I crazy, I can’t do this. Be careful not to talk yourself out of it. If you are thinking about changing your mind about trying something new. Just ask yourself, what is the worst that can happen?

If you succeed, great! If you fail, at least you know and can say that you at least tried. The failure is only when we do not try. Discovering whether or not we can do something is valuable information.

What happens when you learn something new

  • A feeling of accomplishment that you were able to do something you thought that you could not
  • You gain knowledge that you can use for the future
  • It opens new opportunities and sparks new interests
  • You can overcome fear and release that doubt in yourself
  • It helps our mental health by boosting your brainpower
  • Improves self-esteem

Things to try to give your brain that work

  • Drive a new way to and/or from work. Change your route so that you don’t have the same route home. If you know where all the potholes are and it is second nature, it numbs the brain right?! It requires no brainpower, where is the fun in that. A new route will require the brain to be more alert, and it will require you to think about where you are going
  • Learn a new language. This is fun and your brain will thank you. You get to have new conversations and make new connections. Even if you do not become fluent in a new language you have learned a new skill
  • Like to dance? Try to learn a new dance. It makes you smile, it is exercise and improves mood. Join a dance class if there are any in your area. Also, check out the many videos on the internet and try these at home too.
  • Try crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles as well. These give the brain practice too. Playing cards is another way to help boost memory.

Conclusion

As you can see, you don’t have to try something that is outrageous or outlandish. Start with something on a small scale then expand it to as big as you want. The important thing is to enjoy yourself and expand your brainpower.

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He Can Take It Away

He Can Take It Away

The video message is about showing humility when blessings come our way. Be humble and grateful for all your blessings. Boasting and bragging is not the way. Just as quickly as God blesses us, he can taketh away. Celebrate and be happy for others the same as you would want them to be happy for you in return.

If this message resonates with you, please share with someone who you think may like the message as well. If it is on your heart, please leave a comment on how this message has changed you in some way or given a new perspective.

Video Message- He Can Take It Away

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Self Awareness Topic Words of Wisdom

Morphing for Mind, Body and Soul

Transformation
Taking those pieces and
Remnants from life's experiences
And using it for 
New purpose in life's journey
Shapes the way
Forward and forges 
Opportunities for growth
Rebirth of the mind and soul
Makes room for the body to
Adhere to its natural order
To fall in line with the trio
In which all alignment 
Originates and keeps everything
Nice and smooth

The acrostic poem, Morphing for Mind, Body and Soul, is written in response to the W3 Prompt #156: Wea’ve Written Weekly – The Skeptic’s Kaddish 🇮🇱. Thank you, David and Carol Anne.

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Dark Wooded Night

Dark Wooded Night

A Tanka

So calm and serene
Only the sounds of nature
Leaves rustling beneath
Twigs snapping under my weight
Ambient, soft, like cashmere

Dark Wooded Night is written in response to Sadje’s prompt. As always, thank you for reading 🙏💕😊

Image credit: Image Credit; Marko Blazevic @ Unsplash

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Funny Thought of The Day

I was going to stop all my bad habits then I remembered- no one likes a quitter.☺️

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Doses of Happiness

Doses of Happiness

How do you get your doses of happiness? Whatever brings a smile to your face and puts some joy in your heart; do that! Life is hard enough.

Video message- Doses of Happiness
Canopy of Protection. Where Do You Find Peace?

Thank you for watching! I have attached a previous article titled, Canopy of Protection. Where Do You Find Peace? Hopefully, you can find something that will help you if you need calmness in your life. As always, thank you for reading🙏💕😊

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True Self

How do you connect to your true self?

Do you get back to an old hobby? Maybe do the things that once made you feel most alive. The list below are some things that come to mind. Can you relate to any of these?

Saying no and not being a people pleaser

Taking time out for self care

Checking in on how you are feeling, really

Being intentional about nurturing relationships

We have to be connected with ourselves before we can begin to connect with others in a meaningful way. ☺️

Stay well and be blessed🙏💖
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Thought Of The Day

Thought of the Day

“Hate is too great a burden to bear. Hate injures the hater more than the hated. “-Coretta Scott King

Life is so precious. Why live with hatred in your heart?!

💕 Stay well and be blessed🙏

 

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Being Stumped By Change

—Romans 12:2

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will. —

🦋🦋🦋

Change is upon us every day. Whether we are ready for it or not. It happens. Sometimes in that changing, we get stumped. We may not know what direction to take or what exactly we need to do.

It is not easy to change things about ourselves. The uncertainty and not knowing what will happen next. I just implore you to follow your heart. Love yourself and others.

Stay well and be blessed. 🙏❤️

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Delicate Flower, She Be

Delicate Dandelion

Delicate Flower, She Be

You see her walking down the street
Purpose in her eyes
Meaning in her walk
Strut like you have never seen
Delicate flower, she be

Wearing her armor of protection
The look in her eyes lets you know
Back up or I will cut you
A face that tells you she means business
She ain't here for the games
Delicate flower, she be

Like the weeds that grow in your garden
The dandelions that grow in the empty lot on the corner
Growing in between the cracks in the ground
She rises up
Delicate flower, she be

Having the nerve to go where you wouldn't expect
She stands tall and firm
There are years that ask questions and years that answer
Looking at her reveals both; question and answer
Delicate flower, she be

Hard pavement of the concrete
Matches the hard look on her face
Meeting your gaze she stares back
Not a smile anywhere to be found
Delicate flower, she be

Inside she is just waiting for someone 
Someone that sees her and brings out the smile
Simultaneously holding her delicately and firmly
In full bloom as delicate as can be
Delicate flower, she be

Delicate Flower, She Be is written in response to the W3 Prompt #148: Wea’ve Written Weekly. Violet Lentz asks us to write about elements of the human condition and include at least 1 of 3 quotes in her guidelines.

Human condition elements I wrote about are emotions, social interaction, resilience and growth. How people can look so hardened on the outside but are really loving and kind on the inside. A smile is just bursting, waiting to come out at the right circumstance.

The quote I chose is by Zora Neale Hurston, “there are years that ask questions and years that answer.”

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As always, thank you for reading! 😊💖🙌