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Crisis and Diversity

The United States embodies the definition of diversity.  From race, to ethnicity, to gender, to religion, to age, the U.S. provides a context where diverse groups can function within a common society.

And yet with all of the diversity, there are some basic needs that Maslow says binds us together. We all require clean air to breathe.  We need food for nutrition and water for hydration.  We all want to be safe, and we all need love and affection.  These are what we call the Human Factors.

So when a crisis hits it is these Human Factors that take precedence over any differences we may possess.  When disaster hits, you don’t see one group of citizens refusing to help another group of citizens.  You see people from all demographics coming together to help each other.  Partisanship no longer matters.  Extremism has no place.  When humans need help, humans come to help.

Maybe it is through disaster and crisis that Providence is trying to guide us to be better.  The Master commands, “Love ye one another, as I have loved you.”  When crisis hits, we do not hesitate to follow that commandment, but as soon as some sense of normalcy is restored, we go back to our prejudices and biases.

Something tells me that we’re missing it.  We were put here to love and live and care for one another.  The Master asks nothing else of us.  It shouldn’t take disaster or crisis for us to get that.

 

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Are you experiencing challenges and is just basically dealing with thechallenges sending you for a spin? You must remain focused regardlessof what you’re dealing with.

The road to women’s empowerment will involve holding on to two words:

Tenacity:Tough minded persistency non yielding…and tireless effort regardless ofobstacles, opposition and or other’s opinions.

There are so manyobstacles that come before you and hinder you especially during theeconomic times of challenge. You must have tough minded persistency andbecome a woman of tenacity. You must be if you’re going to achieve yourdreams, live an empowered life, be an extraordinary woman leading anextraordinary life. You have to have a non-yielding and tireless effortregardless of obstacles. That’s something I want you to hold on toregardless of obstacles and opposition and we have great oppositionespecially women of faith and/or other’s opinions the opinions ofothers the opinions of the world, the opinions of society where itconcerns our faith. Tenacity, hold on to that.

Another is the word resolve; unwavering committed mindset adhering to a bold decision and strategy.

SoI want you to hold onto those two words as we move on. It takes muchcourage to continue in the midst of crisis. It takes passion, faith andmotivation.

I looked up the word crisis and there are a couple of definitions and they include the following;

Acrucial or decisive point or situation a turning point. A traumatic orstressful change in a person’s life; it’s also a term meaning a testingtime or an emergency event.

What I’d like you to answer is howdo you respond to crisis or what should your response be? If you’regoing to embrace any level of empowerment you’re going to need to havetenacity and there should be a resolve. It’s also important to have theright mindset in order to keep moving forward during the time of crisisduring a testing time. There will be continuous testing times as youmove along your journey towards an empowered life. There’s no questionabout it, you will have testing times as you move up to new levelsthere will be new testing. Build safeguards so you stay focused and youstay along the course that’s been set for you and given the fact I’mtalking about focus in crisis, learn to focus.

One of thehardest things to do in life when an unexpected change orcircumstances, disappointment etc. come your way is to stay focused.You are either experiencing so much pain or you’re so overwhelmed thatthe event tries to take your full attention. So how can you continuealong your path so the goals that you’ve set the action steps you’veset that will lead you to that goal long term, short term? The eventtries to take your full attention. One thing for sure is that therewill be unexpected situations, and that’s just the way it is. There arechanges and disappointments that are sure to come your way. Theessential thing is to learn how to remain focused during these timesand it is a learned state. Losing your focus can immobilize you, bindyou and make you ineffective in your life.

Here’s one thing not to do:



Don’t panic!

Thisis number one here as this may be the natural response by most and thatis to Panic. When I heard the call from my daughter saying “mommy Ican’t see” my first inclination was to panic and then I gave the callto my husband so that I could regroup and reach into my Faith. Panicwill send you spiraling down a staircase of many emotions sending youdeeper and deeper into a mode of gloom and defeat. Below I share otherthings you must do to stay focused that you also must do that will fuelyour ability to resist the panic stage. Unless you make an agreementwith yourself that you will not panic the other keys may not be aseffective in your endeavor to learn skills to help you stay focused in crisis.

Ifyou’d like to know more about how to stay focused in crisis I inviteyou to secure a copy of my special report “How to stay focused incrisis.” I share many more tips and insights in this area. Learn more by clicking here.

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SERIES - 001sponsored by : www.jusmcc.org creating your financial legacyNo other recent recent economic crisis better illustrates the term "When America catches a cold, African America gets a pneumonia" then the subprime mortgage meltdown. Family financial assets play a key role in poverty reduction, social mobility, and securing middle class melt-down. With a gloomy future and an unemployment rate of 30%, the highest since the great-depression, how can Blacks continually look for jobs that are not there.We are becoming a nation in the US that you will be either self-employed or unemployed. There is no longer something in between. It is projected that buy 2011, Africans Americans buying power will increase to over trillions of dollars. Still yet today only 3% of those dollars actual help the black communities. What has happened to reason? Certainly every child that grows up will not be a rapper or sports player. Why are we so focused on materialistic things rather then assets of value.Although we have come a long way but still lag to far behind on financial stability compared to other cultures. But could it be that someone has broken the "Financial Code" for blacks and if so how do we as a people change the mindset to promoting, empowering, educating, nurturing lifting up Black Business Owners.The vehicle of change is called the African American Connection and Visionary and Activist Charles Bowlds has broken the Code to the financial failures in the Black Community! Corporate Affiliate and Marketing Strategist, Carolyn Simmons of E-Business Solutions along with others create the spark, and starts the engine of a hidden treasure that now has come out of hiding! As she debates politics and and stirs a vigorous conversation on what the African American Connection, one realizes and is surely intrigued by her aggressiveness on the subject while being a delight as she speaks with soul and conviction on these pressing issues.GET MORE INFO AT WWW.JUSMCC.ORGEMAIL: JUNIQUES@YAHOO.COM
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The Heart That Keeps On Beating

THE HEART THAT KEEPS ON BEATINGIt has the most important job. Wounded yet it never skips a beat. There is no gluing or stitching involved, it just continues to work, as if oblivious to attacks.It’s a wonder and many are in awe of it. It’s the pumper of life.Sometimes it’s carelessly handled and is crushed easily.Many are not conscious of its fragileness. It is the holder of emotions and takes a direct hit when trampled upon.Shattered, broken and cracked in many places, however never giving up. It’s as if it has hope that tomorrow will offer it a chance to mend itself.The actions of it are involuntary and are easily taken for granted. There can be times when one is not aware of it, yet it continues to perform its duties.It pumps life and must pump on in spite of circumstances.Second by second, minute by minute, day by day, week by week, year by year, it keeps on beating, refusing to succumb to the blows of life.Copyright © 2009Brenda Farrar-Ejemai(Author of: The Family in the Car, A Revelation)CEO, Favor Blooms, LLCwww.TheFamilyInTheCar.comwww.youtube.com/thefamilyinthecarISBN: 978-1-58909-485-7
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You Alone

You AloneYou wish to move that block of stone,to make an opening,to pave a way.You steadily push it before you.Sometimes you tire.But somehow, within, you find the strength to push.Your walk is like beach sand.IT IS ONLY YOUCopyright © 2009Brenda Farrar-Ejemai(author of: The Family In The Car, A Revelation)CEO, Favor Blooms, LLCwww.TheFamilyInTheCar.comISBN: 978-1-58909-485-7trailer: www.youtube.com/thefamilyinthecar
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Existing

ExistingNoises, curses, poverty all aroundThere’s hardly a moment when there is no sound.Sad faces, stagnation, ambitions low.Nothing is fast, it all seems so slow.Copyright © 2009Brenda Farrar-Ejemai(author of: The Family In The Car, A Revelation)CEO, Favor Blooms, LLCwww.TheFamilyInTheCar.comISBN: 978-1-58909-485-7trailer: www.youtube.com/thefamilyinthecar
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A Blank Sheet

A Blank SheetThey enter blameless into this world, like a blank sheet of paper.New, fresh, clean, spotless,Just waiting to be written on,Who will be the first to write?Will it be Ms. Incest, Mr. and Mrs. Poverty, Madam Rape to name a few?Or, maybe Sir Death will sign in before the others do.Copyright © 2009Brenda Farrar-Ejemai(author of: The Family In The Car, A Revelation)CEO, Favor Blooms, LLCwww.TheFamilyInTheCar.comISBN: 978-1-58909-485-7trailer: www.youtube.com/thefamilyinthecar
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How Do You Really Feel?

How Do You Really Feel?Good morning.How are you?I’m fine.How are you?Are you always fine when you say those words?Or are you being repetitious in your everyday greetings.If you stop to say how you really feel,Your morning greetings might turn into evening goodnights.Copyright © 2009Brenda Farrar-Ejemai(author of: The Family In The Car, A Revelation)CEO, Favor Blooms, LLCwww.TheFamilyInTheCar.comISBN: 978-1-58909-485-7trailer: www.youtube.com/thefamilyinthecar
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Holding On

Holding OnReaching, reaching I can’t stop now.I have got to make it no matter how.Stepping stepping, I’ve got to keep the paceGrace, more grace to run this race.Copyright © 2009Brenda Farrar-Ejemai(author of: The Family In The Car, A Revelation)CEO, Favor Blooms, LLCwww.TheFamilyInTheCar.comISBN: 978-1-58909-485-7trailer: www.youtube.com/thefamilyinthecar
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Caged

CagedFreedom to dwell wherever I treadNot confined to locations with boundariesZoning, districts, busingUnleash me so I can roam freeTo see mountains and rivers and trees of all sortsTo open up and breathe in fresh airSomewhere where the sky is not blockedbut in plain viewUncage me so I can go FREE.Copyright © 2009Brenda Farrar-Ejemai(author of: The Family In The Car, A Revelation)CEO, Favor Blooms, LLCwww.TheFamilyInTheCar.comISBN: 978-1-58909-485-7trailer: www.youtube.com/thefamilyinthecar
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THE STORM BEFORE THE CALM

The Storm before the CalmSirens blowingPeople rushingHorns blowingAccidentsViolenceBody partsWhole bodiesGuard dogsCrack vialsWindow barsCar alarmsCries for helpPit bullsHomelessnessDon’t careCouldn’t carStray bulletsAmbulancesEmergency roomsBody bagsOh! So many body bagsNo timeOn timeToo lateThe world is sick and is in need of a physician.Copyright © 2009Brenda Farrar-Ejemai(author of: The Family In The Car, A Revelation)CEO, Favor Blooms, LLCwww.TheFamilyInTheCar.comISBN: 978-1-58909-485-7trailer: www.youtube.com/thefamilyinthecar
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When Night Falls

When Night FallsWhen night falls, do you have a place to lay your head?Or do you search for a cubby hole or a card board box to crawl into?Maybe you’re blessed enough to have relatives or friends,Or maybe you’re not.While it is day, it’s okayYou can walk the streets or seek shelter in a mall or restaurant.But when night falls,It’s natural to find a place to lie.While others are going into their abodes and shutting the doors,You seek a safe, warm, refuge just to lay your head.Copyright © 2009Brenda Farrar-Ejemai(author of: The Family In The Car, A Revelation)CEO, Favor Blooms, LLCwww.TheFamilyInTheCar.comISBN: 978-1-58909-485-7trailer: www.youtube.com/thefamilyinthecar
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Public school system in crisis, how do we fix it?

It is widely known that the American Public School system has many problems that affect the quality of education resulting in low outcomes of our students ranking at the bottom of the list academically when compared to students in other industrialized countries. As a parent, I have a measured confidence in our public school system and frequently feel that there is no attainable solution to correct it. If you are low to middle income, you may not be able to afford a private school education or be available to educate your children at home. It does not hurt to bolster whatever work they are doing school with extra study assignments.

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President Barack Obama’s mother woke him up at 4:30 a.m. to study before she went to work because that is the level of education she wanted for him, we have no excuse for not studying with our children so they get the most out the education that is available to them. Our children will model the behavior we demonstrate about education, if we do not value it, they will not see the importance of it either.The alternatives to public school education are home-schooling or a private school. If you are feeling stifled with dissatisfaction about the conditions in your public schools funded by the taxes you pay, you must do take a stand. The anxiety that borders on helplessness can empower you to create a new interests in the education of your entire family, including yourself. Most working families are hard pressed to spend time at their local school beyond Parent/Teacher conferences and seasonal programs or sports events. Read moreOmitunde, Publisher of African American Family ConnectionAn online magazine about African American Family values and community.Visit AAFC for the latest issue each month and a copy of "The Ripple Effect".http://www.africanamericanfamilyconnection.com
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The Benefits of Owning vs Renting

Purchasing a home is an intimidating process without the news reports about the current mortgage crisis, repeating terms like sub-prime lending and balloon payments. Families are losing their homes at an alarming rate and it has been reported that African Americans have been the target of mortgage lenders processing high cost loans by qualifying those with poor credit scores for high interests rates and hidden costs like balloon payments. Sub prime is a type of loan that is offered at a rate above prime to individuals who do not qualify for prime rate loans.Dedrick Muhammad co-author of a report from United for a Fair Economy called “Foreclosed: The State of the Dream 2008, cites the sub-prime mortgage crisis as the source leading to the greatest loss of wealth in modern US history for people of color who stand to lose over $200 billion dollars. Dedrick Muhammad is senior organizer and research associate at the Institute for Policy Studies.It all seems overwhelming to our desire to own a home and have our own piece of land to cultivate overshadowed by the anxiety we all feel for those families that are victims of foreclosure due to predatory lending practices. We dread the thought of losing a home before we even purchase one. If you have ever lost a home is it a paralyzing experience. The feeling of shame, blame, and guilt to feel your home slipping away can be devastating.Read moreOmitunde, Publisher of African American Family ConnectionAn online magazine about African American Family values and community.Visit AAFC for the latest issue each month and a copy of "The Ripple Effect".
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