Lay It Down

 

We all have that song that lifts our spirits, and improves our outlook on life. For some it's rap and/or hip-hop, others it's that old-school soul/R&B music. This song does it for me every time I listen. The song title Lay It Down (get your mind out of the gutter) helps me do just that, Lay It Down. Lay Down my worries, trouble, etc. What's the use of carrying trouble on your back? It's not going to make life easier for you. In many cases, all that worry you carry on your back is just going to wear you down more & more; until you finally decide to lay it down. I feel like this, if something's out of my control, I put it in God's hands because only he can work it out. That doesn't mean I'm not going to do my part in the natural; I am, but trust God to do his part in the supernatural. You know, it bothers me that some people are too prideful to let go of their worries. For them, letting go is too much like relinquishing control. Many people believe if you can prevent troubles, than do so. To an extent, they are correct because if you see danger ahead, why would you move towards the danger zone? No, you're going to detour around it because you don't want no worries. Most challenges we face are of our doing, so because we got ourselves in mess, it's up to us to get ourselves out. For challenges we face that are out of our control, remember one thing: We live in a fallen world, so at times life is going to be unfair. In the times that life is unfair, you have to Lay It Down, and Let It Go (into God's hands).



Keep Your Head Up

For everyone who's feeling discouraged, because they believe they won't accomplish their dream(s), read this amazing encouraging word from Tanya Ware (Facebook friend):

 

Have you ever wanted to do something really great? Maybe you had a big dream; maybe you believed you could start a business. Maybe you wanted to lose some weight or go back to school. Now, it’s been so long. You tried and it didn’t work out. The loan didn’t go through. The medical report wasn’t good. Now, the “never” lies are playing in your mind... “I’ll never get well.” “I’ll never get married.”... “I’ll never accomplish my dreams.”
 Today is the day to get your fire back. Today is the day to get a new perspective. The Creator of the universe has already set the completion date for the dream He’s placed in your heart. And, just because it hasn’t happened yet doesn’t mean that it’s not going to happen. God has already lined up the right people, the right breaks, the right answers. Everything you need is already in your future. Now you’ve got to shake off the doubt; shake off the discouragement. Whether it’s been a year, five years or fifty years, what God promised you He still has every intention of bringing it to pass. Keep standing, keep believing, keep hoping and keep moving forward. Get your fire back and let Him fulfill every dream He has placed in your heart!

 



Why?

 

 

 

Some years ago, Jadakiss dropped a song called Why. He touched on a lot of social issues. This is MY version of Jadakiss' hit song, Why?

Why are some children born with the odds stacked against them?

Why is your family the main ones to hurt you?

Why get married, if you're going to cheat on your spouse?

Why do people smile in your face, then talk smack behind your back?

Why does it seem like the wicked are prospering, whereas upstanding people are struggling to get by?

Why can't black men and women get along?

Why do some people suffer with disabilities?

Why are prisoners treated better than homeless folks on the street?

Why does it seem like the black community leads in negativity, rather than positivity?

People are quick to quote Jesus, but don't live what he preaches about

Why do some women have an entitlement complex?

Why do men and women badmouth each other, then expect to be treated like Kings & Queens?

Why do people complain about one bad break, when they overall had a good start in life?

Why is a man considered a simp if he's respectful to women?

Why do people catch feelings if you give back what they dish out to you?

Why do deadbeat fathers abandon their child(ren)?

Then come back once the child is prospering?

Why do some men concern themselves with a woman's approval?

Why do people sell out for fame & fortune?

You post your drama online, then get upset when people judge you

Why are some of the best TV shows cancelled, and replaced with garbage?

Why do people get caught up, then expect others to bail them out?

 

The End.

 



No Woman=No Life?

 

 

Today's message is going to be titled "No Woman, No Life". Few things I dislike more than a man that bases his whole existence on woman companionship. He can't eat, sleep, or breathe without a woman. Every move a man makes, he gauges how it will garner a woman's approval. That's flaw to me, because a woman isn't centering her life around some random man. I would expect this behavior from clingy women; they don't know any better so that's why they hang on their man's every word. Wherever he goes, she's beside him. She has to ask for permission to even have a life. Most women wouldn't go for that, so by default a man should keep it moving. Men should be indifferent towards a woman noticing him; good if she does, good if she doesn't. A man that's secure with himself does not need a woman's validation. He knows who he is, and what he stands for, and won't settle for less. The quote "Having a woman in your life is worth it. A real man will accept her moods regardless." First, having the right woman in your life is worth it, because she will bring out the best in you, and vice versa. Second, a real man will check his woman if she's getting beside herself. If a man allows his woman to use her moods as an excuse to be disrespectful, that signals doormat. People do what you allow, so if someone mistreats you, it's because you let them. People will respect you if you lay down the law immediately; that way, they'll know where you stand. When a man is secure with being single, he doesn't see a need to chase after women. His life goes on with(out) a woman in his life. A woman will compliment a good man, and will be able to multiply what he brings into her life. Under no circumstances, should a man sell his soul just for women's approval.

Simping For Acceptance

Last weekend, I discussed Simp Or Die. The concept of that topic was how some men will simp so hard for a woman's approval, that it's a life or death situation. If a woman doesn't approve of him, his life is over as a man. Today's subject is Simping For Acceptance. What is Simping For Acceptance? A man is anti-simp around men, but pro-simp around women. Let me explain: A group of men are discussing how some men have become so indocrinated with feminist ideology, that a man will go against his fellow man for the approval of women. One man is rah-rah around the fellas, but if you get him alone with a group of attractive women, he changes his song. One minute he's speaking out against simping, the next minute he's going hard for a woman that's not checking for him. That's what I mean by simping for acceptance. It's a matter of time before his true colors show, because men know when another man is a simp; it shows in his speech and conduct. I feel like this: If a man is going to be a simp, own that. Don't be anti-simp around men, then pro-simp around women. It's comical for a man to fight against another man for the approval of a woman. Who does that? There was a time where men stood together for a common cause (that's true to an extent), but that's long gone. Today, you have men buttering up to women for her approval (which I understand if he's courting her, but even that comes with limits). That's clown mess. A real man doesn't fight for a woman's approval, she approves of him or not. That's part of a man's security with himself. He doesn't have to simp for acceptance, he knows who he is and what he stands for. If people don't accept him, that has no bearing on how he lives his life. I've heard it said that a man who fights another man for a woman's approval is a real man. This is what I mean by simping for acceptance; going to bat for a woman that most likely wouldn't pour hot water on you, if you were on fire. These men don't realize how they're being used, and if they do, they probably don't care because a woman's approval means EVERYTHING to him. Stop it men, seriously. Go hard for what and who's important to you. The interesting thing is women will co-sign each other, but men can not/will not unify on important matters.

I'm Confused

 When it comes to life, I echo Bill Cosby's confusion on many matters. Here We Go:

 

 

 

 

 



Simp Or Die

 

Like the murder rate in Chicago, simping has risen to epic proportions. I've never seen so many men sell their soul for the approval of women. Men doing this & that for women that aren't interested in him, just so he can change her mind. Listen men, no matter how much you do for a woman, if she's not checking for you, SHE'S NOT CHECKING FOR YOU. It makes zero sense to give your best to a woman that won't reciprocate. That time is better spent on a woman who will reciprocate. The largest progenitor of simping is men who co-sign women's foolishness just to retain her favor. Have men lost their fortitude when it comes to women? See, back in the day, if a man's woman acted out of pocket, he would check her on the spot. She understood that she's a reflection of him, so the woman had extra pressure to represent him well. When a man is raised by a single mother, he doesn't have a strong man to teach him about manhood, so he grows up thinking it's okay to simp for women's approval, because that's all he's ever known growing up. Some women love simps, because they will advocate for their foolishness instead of checking & charging them. If a simp grows a pair and calls a spade, a spade, here comes the woman with the following rhetoric: You hate women, you have mother issues, some woman must have hurt you, you're gay, etc. So what does the simp do to avoid that? Tell her what she wants to hear. I've never seen so many men with no backbone in my life. I wish the stand-up black women would speak out along with black men, when it comes to calling out bad behavior instead of setting quiet, and letting brothers take the amount of the heat. The simps don't know how to roar because they have been neutered, and have fallen to the wishes of today's jezebels. I've noticed that the majority of men (simps) who co-sign women's foolishness are the main ones who have women friends. These men don't hang with fellow men because a man is quick to check another man if that guy is getting beside himself. Think about it, a simp wouldn't last 5 minutes with a thorough group of men that would chin-check him about his simp behavior. Today's man has no backbone when it comes to handling women. He will say any & everything just to gain her approval. With all this simping going on, it's Simp Or Die with some of these men.