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THE GOAL
It’s like reaching for something far away. If you keep on reaching and running without stopping, you will obtain what you are reaching for. Persevering, not quitting, but going after it with all your might, as though you have to have it; that’s the driving force. Don’t look at time
as a barrier. Look at it this way, the years are going to pass anyway, so why not accomplish what you wish.
The battle starts in your mind, that’s where it is. It is a war between your spirit and your mind. (Your mind being your common sense) Once your mind is working in cooperation with your spirit, the struggle ceases.
It is almost like going down a long tunnel. You don’t see anything on your right or on your left. You only focus on what’s straight ahead.
You are determined to get to the end of the tunnel because at the end of the tunnel the light appears. The sun looks like the dawning of a new day, with new opportunities. Nothing distracts you; you are staying on course.
The word procrastination is not a part of your vocabulary. Most of the time that is the problem, people don’t act. Whatever needs to be done should be completed and taken care of in a timely manner. As a matter of fact, it should be done before the required time to make sure there are no slip-ups.
Some people would say, “I’ll start when the kids grow-up, or when I attain a certain amount of money”. “I’m too old, or I will wait 2,5,10 years from now”. Well, those years are going to come and go and then you will think about the things that you could have accomplished but didn’t. Why not look back and be able to say you have attained your goal and dream.
Another way is to go at it one day at a time. Instead of looking at it as a long haul, look at it as taking little leaps. You will be surprised at how, in time, you will be closer to your goal.
You must understand that no one else controls your destiny. A lot of times people confide in others and ask their opinion on what they should do. The person or persons they confide in may not have any ambition to succeed, and jealousy steps in. They discourage and cause them to remain immobile. Stay away from those types of people. As soon as discouragement is thrown at you, throw it back. Don’t allow it to seep into your thinking and bring back the battle in your mind.
Success is determined by your actions not anyone else’s.
Brenda Farrar-Ejemai
ã 1998
ISBN 978-1-58909-485-7
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Why Is Black History Important?
Without Black History there would be no American History. America was built by the hard work of Black people.
The contributions of African Americans to these United States have been innumerable and have benefitted America economically, as well as, culturally.
Black History must not be forgotten, lest we blend into the melting pot of America.
If black history is no longer celebrated, Black people will have been forgotten, swallowed up and put in the background of this country, while others take the forefront and succeed.
Black History should be honored throughout the 365 days of the year. Without Black History, there is no history.
BLACK HISTORY IS NOT A PASSING FAD.
BLACK HISTORY IS HERE TO STAY!
Brenda Farrar-Ejemai © 2008
CEO, Favor Blooms, LLC
Board, United Black Writers Association
Author of: The Family in the Car
www.TheFamilyInTheCar.com
www.youtube.com/thefamilyinthecar
ISBN 978-1-58909-485-7
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WORRY
Worry is to feel or express great care and anxiety, to fret. To worry is to have something constantly on the mind and agonizing over it. It can give a sick feeling. It can also be expressed through speech and action. The mind is agitated and there are complaints, there is impatience and irritability. In other words, there is no peace.
Sometimes worry can consume hours, days even weeks out of your life. You try to throw it off, but it clings like static. It clings like a tick on an unsuspecting animal.
Then “What If” enters. When “What If” enters, peace leaves. You yearn for peace, but the “What Ifs” overpowers and takes control. It keeps a question on the mind. You’re constantly wondering, what if this, what if that. You want to stop worrying, but the mind seems to find comfort in it.
Has worry every visited so strongly that when the situation was resolved, you were angry for worrying about it? You worried for hours, days, weeks or even years. It consumed your time and energy. All wasted. You had sleepless nights. You suffered muscle tension, and stress you didn’t need; and all for what? It was for no reason at all. The situation came and went without incident. Your “What Ifs” never manifested and your fears never materialized.
You want to kick yourself for what worry put you through. You say within yourself, you’ll never do that again. But does it work?
Before you know it, there’s worry knocking at your door. It’s pleading to be let in again. It wants to be your buddy, your companion, your friend.
Worry takes up time, saps energy and replaces peace. It leaves you with nothing in return. Nothing is gained. You are no better for it. You’re only left with less.
WORRY
We can all do without a companion like that.
Cast it down and cast it out.
YOU DON’T NEED IT!
Brenda Farrar-Ejemai
©2005
Author of: The Family in the Car, A Revelation
www.TheFamilyInTheCar.com
www.youtube.com/thefamilyinthecar
ISBN 978-1-58909-485-7
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HANG UP THE PHONE!
10 to 15 years ago, the number of people who owned a cell phone was much less than it is today.
I can remember having a cell phone when many people didn’t. However, post-9/11 has made having a cell a necessity. I know this is true, being a person born and raised in New York City.
Cell phones should be used while driving only in the case of emergencies. They should be used with hands-free devices such as earpieces or Bluetooth equipment. There should never be a time when a driver is holding a cell phone and talking for extended periods of time.
If calls are received while driving that are not emergencies, the driver should offer to return the calls later or have their cell on vibrate and listen to messages at a later time.
I was shocked at the number of people using cell phones while driving in the state of Maryland. I have seen people laughing and enjoying calls as if they were sitting on a sofa in their living rooms.
What is going on here? What could be on people’s minds? What could convince them that driving is the ideal time to talk on the phone? Must I be involved in this scene? Must my family?
I draw the conclusion that people don’t give a hoot about me or my family. I can’t speak for anyone else; I can only speak for myself.
I don’t want to look in my rear view mirror and see someone grinning and talking on a phone, while driving behind me. I am on the road to reach my destination safe and sound.
I am not performing on a stage. I am living real life. There are no second or third takes in case of mistakes.
The tragedy of this is that others become the victims of these people’s careless mind-set. Is this fair? No. It’s not fair for someone to think that they have the right to injure or take the life of another. The nerve of them!
My question is what are the lawmakers doing or going to do about this increasing, dangerous situation on Maryland’s roads?
What is it going to take to come down on this?
Who else is noticing this situation? Is there anyone else out there, or is it only me?
Brenda Farrar-Ejemai
(Author of: The Family In The Car)
CEO, Favor Blooms, LLC
Board, United Black Writers Association
www.TheFamilyInTheCar.com
www.youtube.com/thefamilyinthecar
www.ebookstand/Books.grp/BR2191.html
ISBN: 978-1-58909-485-7
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A ROLLER COASTER RIDE
Up and down, up and down
It’s the pull of gravity isn’t it?
You’re down longer than you’re up
Isaac said it best
It’s easier going up
Slow, steady
But coming down is frightful
Fast, quick
No time to prepare
Up and down, up and down
The unsteadiness is making you sick
You’re screaming
It’s uncomfortable
You wanna get off
But you can’t (you know what I mean?)
There’s no where to go
YOU HAVE TO RIDE IT OUT!
Copyright © 2008
Brenda Farrar-Ejemai
(author of: The Family In The Car, A Revelation)
CEO, Favor Blooms, LLC
www.TheFamilyInTheCar.com
ISBN: 978-1-58909-485-7
trailer: www.youtube.com/thefamilyinthecar
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JUST A FOUR LETTER WORD
Just a four letter word with powerful meaning
Something to hang onto when there is no rope left
Nothing tangible, nothing you can touch
Yet we cling to it, some for dear life
REALLY!
HOPE, the little four letter word
It has kept many holding on to it,
When there was no reason to trust its magic,
Nor its ability to keep them from falling
Can’t imagine the multitude of folk who depend on its ability to deliver
What would it be like without HOPE?
What would happen if it had an expiration date?
No doubt, a thunderous sound there would be
As those who were holding on, hanging on, to the last miniscule of a thread
EXPECTATIONS!
HOPING FOR THE BEST!
Now in mid-air with nothing left to hold onto -
THUMP, THUMP, THUMP, THUMP, THUMP, THUMP, THUMP, THUMP,
THUMP, THUMP, THUMP, THUMP, THUMP, THUMP, THUMP, THUMP…
Brenda Farrar-Ejemai
© 2008
(Author of: The Family In The Car, A Revelation)
www.TheFamilyInTheCar.com
www.youtube.com/thefamilyinthecar
ISBN 978-1-58909-485-7
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