Freedom's Crossroads

"A sower went out to sow their seed: as they sowed, some fell by the wayside; it was trampled down, and the birds devoured it. Some fell on rocky ground; as soon as it sprang up, it withered away because it lacked moisture. Some fell among thorns; the thorns grew up with it and choked it. But others fell on good ground, sprang up, and bore fruit a hundredfold. When they had said these things, they cried, 'They that have ears, let them hear.'"

If it were foretold that a great liberation was coming, would you have the courage to walk by faith and not by sight? Or would a lack of faith, continued complaining, and refusal to do the work cause another generation to miss entering the promised land, to wander the wilderness for another 40 years?

Whose report will you believe?

We will cross this finish line, but we were never meant to run this race alone.

We stand at Freedom's crossroads

in a journey that began long before we were conceived.

We are not the inception; we are the result of a legacy and foundation

meticulously laid for our success.

The wisdom we need is hidden in the old ways--

in the parables, superstitions, and the parts of our culture

that has been most demonized.

True success will come when we understand that sustainable growth and prosperity

arise from respecting and integrating the lessons of the past,

while nurturing energy guides us toward a new future.

Do not look down on the Old Ones or treat them with condescension.

They fought their wars.

In many ways, they fought more with less.

Even the strongest soldier is not called to fight endlessly.

The wear of battle costs each of us differently.

One day, we will be the Old Ones

our actions analyzed and weighed.

We are part of a continuous cycle.

What goes up must come down.

Give the grace you wish to receive.

No war is waged without leaving behind scars of regret and actions born of desperation.

While we honor and respect those who came before us,

we must also acknowledge outdated beliefs,

toxic relations patterns,

and fears that no longer serves me as a collective.

CLEANSE YOUR MIND.

Make room for what's to come.

The shift will challenges your willpower.

STAY THE COURSE.

Know yourself--your strengths and your weaknesses.

Set clear boundaries .

Know what you have to offer the community.

Understand the subtle differences between personal and collective success,

recognize where they align and where they diverge.

This is a tale as old as time.

The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy.

The strategy is to undermine, define, and terrorize.

Together, we are unstoppable.

There are no shortcuts.

Liberation requires sacrifice.

Do not settle for the carrot on the stick.

Big Mama said, "Everything that glitters ain't gold, baby."

Those who benefit from your suffering will never hand you the keys to your liberation.

Connect to your god-source.

Move with discernment and clarity.

This work, when done right, will sustain generations to come.

Don't overextend yourself.

Know your limitations.

Run a good race.

But remember, 99 and a half just won't do.