The same parents who travel long distances to help/ grieve/ celebrate their friends?
The ones greeting almost everyone from church to the market? They model alot about community and friendship. Alot of us think we're too good for mundane things.
Let's be serious please.
Ppl do be asking why you not in a relationship like it’s a drivers license or something ..man you know how many things have to align for a relationship to happen lol
I’m not dating anyone who sees me as a come up. If you’re not taking care of yourself, buying yourself nice things, traveling, staying at nice hotels, or splurging on yourself we’re not a match.
You reduce crime by eliminating poverty. The reason so called nice neighborhoods have lower crime rates is because people’s basic needs are being met. It is not because of police, alarm systems, or neighborhood associations. Poverty creates crime.
Do not let the illusion of urgency in this world deceive you. Slowness is sacred, and honoring your own pace is medicine. There is no rush to arrive. Take your time and allow life to meet you wherever you are.
I love that Michael documented moments throughout his career that capture his unprecedented success because he knew that if he didn’t have the evidence for it, people today would rewrite history & deny a Black man ever reached those heights.
this moment was beautiful, when they managed to get Michael Jackson to the 2003 BET Awards to present the trophy to his idol, James Brown.
Michael draped James in his cloak, danced for him, and then gave a very emotional speech thanking him for all the inspiration he received.
James Brown once fined his band $50 for missing a single cue
He ran the tightest ship in funk.
Rehearsals were brutal, and Brown would signal with his fingers to call out anyone off the beat
His response when someone complained?
“I’m paying you to be on time and on the one”
That was such an emotional moment. Seeing a father be moved to tears speaking about his son moved me in ways that I didn’t expect. Although my father won’t see me get married, start a family, etc. I’m grateful to know that we achieved that 4th stage… even for a little while ♥️
I recently officiated my first wedding. The father of the groom (who was also the best man) made a toast. He talked about the 4 stages of parenthood.
He mapped out his son’s life stages and when he got to the 4th stage (friendship) EVERYONE was in tears.