So today, I was at the hairdresser, fiddling while waiting for the "cooking of the hair color" to be done...and I picked up the closest magazine I could reach, and flipped through EBONY MAGAZINE.
I thought, "cool, never read this before" I'm interested.
I read about Bill Cosby. This was most informative. The article started with "yes, he was known as a comedian, but he is now controversial to his own Black Culture". I kept reading...what were they saying?
Today Bill Cosby tours the US preaching to Black communities about RESPONSIBILITY, and SELF RELIANCE. I found this fascinating, because the article quoted that some in the Black community were angry with him for pointing this out, and encouraging people to make better choices, no longer taking the victim mentality. He inspires others to take an honest look at themselves, and their attitudes, and "step-up" to do it better and different. Primarily for the sake of leading by example, the children are watching, and learning at every moment.
What I liked about the article was really the value of the point being made, which is SHOULDN'T WE ALL BE RESPONSIBLE & SELF RELIANT? He asks, Why blame others for our circumstances? Most people blame, because it is easier....it is harder to have courage, stand up and do "what is right", have integrity, dignity and a healthy balance of humility.
Yes, Bill directed his tour to the Black community, but isn't this a worldwide message for everyone? BUT no one wants to hear about it....he gets shunned for his honest message and the feedback he is giving.
Bill's interview helped me reflect on the choices we each have, and that it is important for us to recognize our choices. No one is controlling you, that only happens if you let it. I reflected on some of the things I have made a priority in my life, and that it is that simple that anyone can make changes by knowing their priorities.
I work hard at surrounding myself with really good people. We feed off of each other's positive energy and forward momentum, it is soo much fun! One my biggest lessons in life is that life is a weeding out process, weeding out what is not so good for me, and letting in what is good for me. I can choose who to get my info from, what to believe, what direction I am going in, who I spend my valuable time with, and who I share myself with.
Life being full of choices is cool!
What are you choosing today?
ACTION OF THE DAY: smiling and saying hello to a stranger & striking up conversation is a great choice, try it, you might like it!
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