About Me

I was born with the audacity to think I can make a difference.  So naturally, I reject this demented dystopian future that these so called “world leaders” have planned for us.  But for the longest, I felt defeated, helpless, and small.  I became a full time resident in a province called “Victimhood,” where I wallowed in my own despair.   But my Mama didn’t raise no victims and she taught me that ‘to despair is to turn your back on God,’ so I knew I had to break thru.

Break Down or Break Thru?

With my nerves on edge and handcuffed with indecision, I demanded the universe answer the age old question of “What am I suppose to do with my life?” I wanted to know how to carry on in a world that has run amok.  Then this question came to mind,  “What would the great men of the past do if they were living today?”  Now what I’m about to describe next may have just been my imagination running wild, but the information I received was sound so it matters not.

Meeting of the Master

To get answers, I summoned a mastermind meeting consisting of myself, Michael Alvarado, Napoleon Hill, Michael Jackson, Muhammed Ali, JFK, William Wallace, John Lennon, Malcolm X, Abe Lincoln, Gandhi, and John Wooden.  Oh, Jesus joined mid-session and to no surprise summed up everything in just a few words.  But everyone contributed and the meeting was a big success.

Michael Alvarado suggested, “We can be the generation that learns how to love.”

Napoleon Hill proclaimed, “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and bring himself to believe he can achieve.”

Michael Jackson cried, “We are the world, let’s make it a better place.”

Muhammad Ali recited a short poem, “Me.We.”

John Lennon chanted, “All we are saying is give peace a chance.”

William Wallace pleaded, “What would you do without freedom?”

JFK said, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for country.”

Abe Lincoln reasoned, “The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.”

Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.”

John Wooden offered that, “You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for another.”

Malcolm X caused a stir when he said, “By all means necessary.”

Then Jesus entered and the room fell silent in attention.  I couldn’t help notice Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X bow humbly with the most sincere respect and admiration.

Jesus spoke softly and said,
“Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.”

Everyone nodded in collective agreement of the wise words just spoken but I felt out of place, unworthy to sit with these greats because I had no idea what this really meant or how to apply in the real world.  I did muster the courage to raise my hand and He called on me and asked, “Yes Samuel, how may I rest your weary head?”

The kindness of his voice instantly calmed my nerves and bolstered me, “These are all nice words and all but ..um.. how does this solve the real world problems we are facing today?” I looked around the room for approval and was met with only compassionate smiles.  “You know the powers that be have just about everything locked up… they got the media, the judges, the guns, and the minds of the masses, so how do we defeat them?”  I rambled as half the room looked down and stopped smiling.

Jesus replied, “There is no such thing as ‘Them,’ there is only Us.  Worry not and have faith my child for to unlock the control that binds you, ponder these questions:

“Where does your energy go? 

Into whose pocket does it flow?

Do you know?”

Without really pondering I blurted, “But no one really cares where their energy (or money) goes these days, as long as “they” get what “they” want… so how could this be the solution?”  

He replied, “The time is ripe for these questions to be asked for it shall cause a spark of civic duty. The duty to channel your energy and resources wisely. This spark shall ignite into a flame and create ‘men of fire’ who will do great things for their community. You will recognize these men for they glow with courage, compassion, and carry a sharp sword of the will. Their light cannot be extinguished by displays of indifference and mediocrity. To the contrary, their touch will burn the desolate outer layers and expose the pilot light within us all, including the ones you call “They.” The simple act of redirecting goodwill will fuel these flames and keep the fire going. This, my son is your calling. To create and maintain a ‘campfire’ where one can fuel their pilot light and where all can warm up to its glowing. For you are a man of fire. Do you shine dimly or ‘like the sun?’ He boomed!

“I should like to be more like the sun,” I answered earnestly and then was hit with the revelation as I repeated, “I should like to be more like the Son.”   Satisfied with my answer he said,

“Your understanding is enough to begin your great works. Thy kingdom awaits you.  Build your castle on a foundation of these four cornerstones: 

1. Unity:  Bring people together.
2. Brotherly Love:  Lend a helping hand when you can.
3. Joy of Work:  Make the first two a labor of love.
4. Keep a Sharp Sword of the Will:  Never Capitulate.

“I will be with you All Ways.”

(meeting adjourned)