I attempt to approach life's trials with a spiritual point of view. I think that most people can give introspective concepts and ideas. I thought when I write, people are on the same page as me. But I have been wrong, one too many times, lately. I never said anything with malice or contempt unless I intentionally do it with strong statements.Lately, I have had to tell someone I have not met in person and only known on the internet that "I hated him, period". Then he started lunacy about calling me "mental unstable"... Maybe I should be grateful, because he will not mess with me if he thinks that...Then, I had to read some lunacy that we need to wholeheartedly forgive convicted child pedophiles because some "parents raise their children to be cute, and when they sit on a pedophiles' laps and how that might around him or her". First, I am shocked a Pastor of God would say that. Second, I did not merit a retarded comment like that from anybody. Third, when questioned, the logic and comments made by this "man of God" attempted to justify why we have to forgive--not mentioning how a convicted sex offender ought to be an adult and say, no, I cannot stay with you...Lastly, my first love when I was a young adult has been my Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. I have been an active member for almost 20 years. I PLEDGED when it was legal, above ground. It was hard for me to join Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. when I did. But I chose to be resilient and hold on to my dreams and joined when I was college. I have served at several levels for my Sorority since I joined and I have been grateful for the experiences I have received. However lately, due to financial circumstances, I can not serve at a local level and ONLY at the International Boule level. Which is fine for me right now. Eventually, I might go back to my local chapter.My issue is how is ANYONE who is NOT a member of my Sorority is going to speak about any membership related activity after all the stuff I have done? WTH? Too many interjections by the peanut gallery. Bears no relevancy to the organization overall. People are too concerned about what is on someone else's plate than what is one their own! Or, to make it relevant, how can you say to another, let me take that speck out of your eye when you have a board in your own...Lately, it just does not seem that these "negroes" are to swift or they aren't the sharpest tools in the chest... The are too worried about keeping up appearances rather than serving the community, by rolling up their sleeves and making the critical changes needed. And this is not a one-time deal. This is supposed to be once a week helping people. More than just reading a story to disadvantage kids every now and then... About confirming passing state exams so they graduate. More than just moving dirt around one day at Habitat for Humanity, how about those engineers, like NSBE, designing "green" structures for them as a challenge. More than just testing blood and pee for diseases. How about, making sure people have the facts about these diseases and coaching them to making better health choices. More than participating in that random cancer walk for one day. How about serving on the walk committee?I have hyper-extended myself to communicating these issues to these "negro organizations" and I am fed up!If we want a place at the table, no amount of protesting is going to help. Not even our President Barack Obama or First Lady Michelle Obama is going to change the exorbitant amount of work that needs to be done for all Americans--which essentially means, we get left behind--unless we start busting out butts and get out there just like we did for the vote. Not this election, but ALL elections. Maybe running election centers and installing election devices... How about that. Over and beyond!!!I am tired of "negroes" taking credit for areas they only bought a bootleg sticker for today. What happened to the "trailblazers"? I guess they got old, like Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowrey or the Tuskegee Airmen... All of those older gentlemen fought and died so that we could have a PRESIDENT OBAMA!!!Neither brother or sister is getting this, until it is too late. But there are a few of us. Some call us the 5 percenters. Some lead us to newer and rarer Earths. Then some, like myself are left alone, biding there time, when one day, somebody "discovers" the quintessential changes that I discovered in my areas of expertise, and maybe I might get lauded. Then, bandwagoners or groupiesm starts... However, my task put before me is NOT about fame or fortune, while that would be nice, it is about doing right for those I serve and pursuit of perpetuity.Mind you, the path I have chosen in my life is daunting, but if I don't do it, who will? If not now, when? If not me, then who? Why wait? I know I am not the smartest, the brightest, the most faithful or "holiest". I am not the prettiest, the fastest or the loving kindness-nest. But I have passion and desire to seek justice for my cause. And I will do whatever it takes without soul compromising, to ensure that justice.And if I am judged by "negroes" who have done little but to talk about others rather than ideas, then hey, I get judged and I cannot let that deter me on this quest!For, as Roman 8:31 says, "if God is for me, who can be against me"?Just keep ordering my steps, Lord... You know I love you.Nameste',Dr. G-Ariafya LLCFounding Member & PresidentMental Zeal for Spirit & Well-BeingWithin Unity There Is Strength
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