My Short Reminders...

"remember..."

First: shut up, listen and observe those you're unsure about. Watch how they treat people that can do nothing for them. Never commit to invest any energy (good or bad... maintain indifference) until you know for sure. Just be mindful to take notice if they are being "kind" for your benefit. Some know when they are being "seen". I've written this one out before but for some reason... I perceive it requires repeating. 

Secondly and this is a BIG one: When the "powers that be" cannot convince you (or the civilized) to do evil for the sake of evil, be mindful when they try to get you to do evil for the sake of "good". Always reason out your newfound "cause". Ask yourself what the endgame is of those championing it. Then ask yourself; if they had not presented it in a way that got you to jump on (appealing to your sense of fairness, "justice" or passion) board... would you support their endgame? If not?... Jump off & quickly change your mindset. Never allow anything or anyone to provide justification for evil under the guise of "fighting injustice". You are fooling yourself if you think you're doing any good. I've seen too many "good" people get swept away by mobs droning for things they would never in a million years normally accept for the sake of being on a "right side of history" defined by manipulators and liars.

Lastly but most definitely not least: Remain honorable to who you are. Beautiful with eyes wide open, strong yes, but soft in all the right places, loyal to what is worthy of it, caring to those you love, hopeful to a fault, faithful to what is true... and passionate for the salt of life. All the wonderful things that make for a good man or woman. Always remember that although value is measured by money and "stuff" today, that such things are an illusion. They can and are often used as a mask to hide insecurities... or even evils. Stay mindful that value is in fact measured by wealth but that the only wealth that carries the most weight... is of the soul. The richness of all that you are is what keeps you loving, kind and forgiving. Even in the midst of pain. Remember this as your circumstances improve. Hold this to heart. Make it a daily insistence to become greater than you are. Beyond anything you can own... NOTHING will outdo a beautiful soul. Remember that my beautiful, phenomenal, pretty people. Much love... I'm out.

~moses apollo