As you guys can see, it’s been a very long time since I’ve shared thoughts or even music on here. I figured, with so much on my mind, I should share some thoughts. There’s been so many thoughts running through my mind, and for a while I let those thoughts sit there. After having many negative experiences come from me speaking my mind, I figured it was better that I kept my words to myself. I was partially right. Remember that quote: “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.”? Well, for many years I thought that was a lousy cop-out to shelter the overly sensitive from the truth. Now that I’m a little older, I realize why the older generations practiced this. Sure, in some cases, this doesn’t apply. In my case, this applied. See, I was building a career off the truth, but I was being brutally rude while delivering the truth. Some people would say, “Good! Some people need it!” Here’s the thing, stepping back and looking at the world, I realize the world already has too many people who make a living off negative comments. That’s partially what’s wrong with today’s world. If I know that I have a knack for catching people’s attention through words, why am I using my gift negatively? I’m not saying I have to lie and praise things I surely don’t support, but I also don’t have to tear them down. Our world lacks compassion. Where did the compassion go?
I hear many people recently saying, “All hope is lost in
humanity. I give up on people. Humans suck.” If we as humans are saying this
about our own kind, we are only worsening the problem. Where is your hope? Even
if you don’t believe in a higher power, where is your hope for your kids,
nieces, nephews, cousins, etc.? Are you going to let them walk into a cruel
world with no hope? When did we, as people, stop caring? When did we start
having this arrogant you-aren’t-informed-enough,-you-hypocrite attitude? I keep
thinking to myself, “What is wrong with us
people?!” We point the finger at other
humans who supposedly make us lose hope in humanity, but look in the mirror. We
are no better for criticizing those people. Who’s more successful: the person
sitting on their butt complaining about the issues and whining about how doomed
we are, or the person failing, but trying? I’m not trying to come off
condescending, or even rude. I many times, fall under this category also.
I’ve come to the conclusion that our parents and
grandparents are more correct than we think. Why have times changed? Because we
stopped respecting them and what they have to say. We are single-handedly destroying
humanity. Worst part about it, we don’t even realize it. Someone once told me
if you’re invited to the grown folk table you should sit there and listen. Take
the opportunity to listen and take notes. Our parents and grandparents hold the
key to saving humanity. We even have people from overseas looking at us in a
condescending manner criticizing us. Nobody has the right to criticize anyone.
Nobody’s hands are clean. We have all lacked
compassion at one point or another.
“If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all.”
More people need to start learning this, and putting it to use. It’s golden.
Some might be saying, “You’re right. Okay, how can I start
helping to fix humanity?” My response is: be the best version of yourself. If
you are like me and have been told your strengths are giving speeches and
writing, pursue it! Be the best public speaker and writer you can be. Do it
with the best intentions. Do it with confidence. You and the world are deserving
of your talent! If you have vocal cords on you, grab a vocal coach and sing
your butt off! Inspire people through your lyrics and voice. If you are good at
rapping, rap and write your butt off and inspire others. If you are good at
being a mother, raise disciplined children and motivate them to
contribute to the world with whatever talent they possess. Some may think being
a mother is not a gift, but not anyone can be a great mother. Everyone has
something to offer this world, and the easiest way to hurt humanity is to not
share that gift you were given. No contribution is mediocre. Be the best
version of yourself and always offer your gift to others.
I realized that by not sharing my gift, I am also partially
responsible for harming humanity. I have things of substance to share, so why
am I letting them sit on my mind? Sure, they motivate me to move. But am I
using my gift to its full potential if I’m the only person I’m influencing with
it? Don’t be the only person you share your gift with. Make this world
beautiful again. Share the positives
within yourself.
Merry Christmas, and happy holidays to those who don’t
celebrate Christmas. I hope I got at least one person to think. (I shared a video at the bottom. Feel free to listen at your own leisure.)
Lils
