Monday, February 12, 2007
Know The Ledge
Ever since I caught wind of Eric B and Rakim's 1993 anthem, it secretly became my rallying call...pushing me, daring me to realize my own truths internally, and turn them into something tangible. What have I learned from it?
I'm speaking from a man's perspective of course, but I've learned that it's okay to admit my fears, my resistance, and importantly...admit where my 'edge' is. I don't know if this goes for all persons, but it's true for me and ,I believe, guys in general that everyone has their limit, their capacity to grow, and in turn their own destiny.
What's not okay is for any one man to lie to himself, or others about his real place. He shouldn't pretend to be more enlightened than he is, nor should he stop short of being on his real edge. The more a man is true and real to himself and his capacity, the more valuable he is as good company. He can be trusted to be authentic and fully present. Where his true edge lies, is less important than where he's truly at with respect to his edge, rather than being lazy or deluded.
Posted by Heavy Jumbo at 3:37 PM
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Saturday, February 10, 2007
Your Woman Isn't Going To Get Any Easier
Okay guys (and/or girls that love girls: I'm actually referring to the masculine entity of those in relationships), I'm going to lay down the gauntlet here and perhaps cause a bit of polarity...or maybe just finally shed some light.
A woman often seems to test her man's capacity to remain like a rock in his truth and purpose. She'll test him to feel the depth of his love, and to know he is trustable. Her tests may look like complaining, challenging him, changing her mind, doubting him, distracting him, or even undermining his purpose directly or indirectly.
It is difficult, but men shouldn't think his woman's testing is going to end nor that his life will get easier. Instead, he should learn to appreciate that she does these things to feel his strength, his integrity, and his openness. Her desire is to experience her man's deepest truth, and his deepest love. As he grows, so will her testing. It's a wicked catch-22, but if you keep the intent of all of this at the forefront of your mind, who knows, eh?
Posted by Heavy Jumbo at 10:45 AM
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