“VICE OR ADVICE?” THE ADVISED COLUMN

There are so many people that want to occupy the very seats of authority they aren’t qualified for.    Those same people are self motivated and driven by accolades and acknowledgments. They need the praise and noteriety to feed their insecure needs which fuels their faux sense of power and relentless ambition. I can point them out in any room, long story short.. they bore me.  Seems harsh but when it’s all said and done the mark of a true leader is one that doesn’t even know that they can lead. Most great leaders don’t even want the responsibility and they shy away from the spotlight every single time. They are keenly aware of who they are but often times are so uncomfortable within themselves that they feel almost inadequate when sharing wisdom. Their immense need for knowledge keeps them hungry and humble making their motives pure when dealing others.  Naivety. There’s something miraculous about a naive person. Most will tell you that they are inexperienced but the...

Has society tactfully created a thriving environment for followers?  I was on YouTube the other day and listened to a mother express her dismay over getting a phone call from her son’s teacher. The teacher called the mother concerned because her son and two other children had played a ball game where there was no teasing, hackling or over competitiveness just a fun game resulting in her son winning.  Well, the young man who lost took offense and complained to the teacher who called the parents of the other students.. I’M SORRY BUT WHAT? What has this generation and life itself come to when you can no longer win? I can only blame the parents of this child because it is clear to me that they are not instilling ANY real life values within him. The teacher in this scenario probably felt bad for the child and wanted to help but in all honesty all she did was coddle the child which further enabled him.. so although she is apart of the problem, she didn’t create it.  This scenar...

First and foremost, I would like to dedicate this post to my darling Vikki. You have become such a symbol of deep empathy for me.. All while you exemplifying this illustrious softness.. one that I strive towards daily. Your hugs fill the voids when I don’t have the words. One look from you clears the clouds in my auric field and allowing me to see clearly again. You are so gifted spiritually and deserve every bit of recognition as you continue on in our journey.  I guess its easier to feel defeated in a society that is centered solely on how we view ourselves. Back then, most people dealt with their insecurities and traumas by ignoring them however today, many individuals choose to display their defeated attitudes via over sensitivity and entitlement. Everyone is in therapy with the status quo being “Woe is me”. What was the paradigm shift that occurred to successfully move society move from extreme to more extreme? And how can this be used to benefit us?  Well, you can’t answ...