Who Am I?

We were all created for a divine purpose. Your purpose may be to impact the life of someone who will grow to become a revolutionary. You then, were purposed indirectly to be the contributor of someone great. Last night I watched a programe with my mom. This group reached out to youth at risk.Children who would otherwise be on the streets,dealing drugs and getting into trouble, were learning crafts -they were even baking/decorating cakes more beautiful than the average person could do on their own. 

Individuality is important. Would these children ever know such beautiful potential had they not stepped away from negative and overbearing influences and tap into their great and talented selves?

Throughout life, we are so busy trying to fit in somewhere,that we die-having not made the significant contribution that only we could have made. How do I know that? I just do. 

In one working and thriving society-you will have those who work the "desk" jobs and those out in the fields. I'm not hinting to any sort of Babylonian enslavement here-No. In simpler terms,all I'm saying is that,people serve different purposes so that we can live comfortably. We need the people who contribute to the articles in the morning paper. We need the people who ensure that we have water flowing through our pipes. We need the people who collect our rubbish. We need the Bus drivers. We need the people who work at the fast food businesses( for those of us who occasionally enjoy a calorie bomb here or there). We need people. All of them and most times we're so busy trying to be "big", we're not acknowledging the benefits of being small.  Businesses embrace a niche market. Mice delight in small spaces.Ants love small crumbs.

Often times and I have borne witness to this- persons forgo themselves at the expense of being other people. Talking like other people, walking like other people,behaving like other people,even frequenting the places other people would go-that they otherwise would not have gone. This behaviour was easily tolerable at a primary school level. There would be this "top girl" who would have a passe of mindless followers. Where she went,the others would follow. They gave up their voice, just to echo the already loud tune of someone who wouldn't stop belting out hers. Unfortunately, behaviour like this still remains unshakeable when persons reach ages far past that of reason and discernment. For instance- You have a friend who dresses in a particular way,call it provocatively,if you wish. Deep within yourself, you just feel like its not for you and not your style. However, you would quicker out your intuitive flame for something with little benefit to you.

I recall, going out with friends- at first,alcohol was a relatively new thing..a new taste-you know.( or you don't ..thats fine too). When you got to a certain event,where drinks were suppose to be-you HAD to have a drink-you broke the ice that way. I will admit,some tasted "okay" but generally, alcohol consumption is outside myself and no longer and essentially never was my thing. I had the occasion whistle wetting drink and more to set the tone. You needed to show you were "down". I've grown up since then. I  don't fancy alcohol and if I do indulge-its not due to pressure or in excess. Now,when I say pressure. I didn't have friends who were like "asiay, drink a ting gassuh-check you"..naa. It just seemed to be the vibe which made you feel like you had to. Listening to that vibe was like shooting myself in the foot. 

My mom ...and I know I mention her a lot,but she makes sense, even when she thinks I'm not listening- I'm hearing her loud and clear and implementing at best. Whenever I found myself taking a new interest -She was quick to ask- (inserts nickname here) "you doing dis for friends?...which of your friends in it already...somebody pressuring you...so you like it?..why you like it"..My mom has raised me to be a woman of my own mind. I am, as I am. for who "I"- on my own , have made will,a midst all external pressures to be.

Let's say this again.

I Am

as I Am

For who I, on my own (with God of course)

have made will,

 a midst all external pressures to be.

I take hobbie in eagle eye-ing the behaviour of people who have recorded tremendous success. These people made resolve with in their hearts to be themselves. To chart ways, dig holes, invent and therefore discovering and becoming innovators of things which they all now are greatly respected for. You respect them and you don't even know it. See how fast your parents run to pay electricity if they forgot to pay and get notice of disconnection. They acknowledge the importance of something they themselves cannot do. Candles will not illuminate a room like a bulb would.

To build yourself. You must know yourself. You cannot build a great structure on the fundamentals of another's character. Every time you reach a mile stone-you will crumble. You will find yourself scrambling for the answers as to where all your effort has gone. You exist in concentrate. Any addition to yourself, not truly by your own will is too add water. Too much water is bad. Too much water to concentrate equals glo-vap (its a creole term).

Be as much of yourself as you can possibly be. People will talk at first and think "who you think you are/who you feel you is" but then-they will have no choice but to sit,admire you and then start to do their own thing.

So who are you?When people look at you-do they love you and enjoy your presence because of the concentrated aroma that you bring.Do they love you because you are genuine? 

This may sounds like I have wasted time over analysing-however, take your age into perspective. Do not waste YOUR life being someone else. Make a contribution which is genuine and of your heart. Whatever you do-let it be because you love it...not because it is under the overbearing influence of someone else or due to weak mindedness and fear of your own potential.

Have faith in yourself. God had-has and will always have faith in you. A life changing moment...only takes a moment. Remember- You were destined for greatness-the hairs on your head,counted. Do not sell your uniqueness to try to be..something you will only be at the expense of your happiness.

Keeping it Soulful..

Soulfully Yours