Da'shon Is. : FINDING ALIGNMENT: June 2009

Peace Yall!
I know it’s been over two weeks, but I promise it’s with good reason. It seems the stars are aligned and good fortune smiles upon me! Because of that, my attention and time has been in high demand (9thTemple Inc). And I’m not complaining. But some of you are, because I’ve kept you waiting. Hopefully this will make up for lost time. Enjoy. And thank you for your continued support.

True,
da’shon is.

"That just happened!"

Words to Live By
So one of the reasons I’ve been offline for a minute is that something fortunate just happened for me. Three years ago I created a dope t-shirt line called MantraBrandTees. I stepped to one of the coolest businessmen I know to partner with me, and we set it off. But because of schedules and other life-stuff, the brand just sat there. Until one day a friend (and the first official ‘fan’ of my Selecta skills) stepped to me on some “you still got that clothing brand? I’m trying to get into sales.” As per my horoscope, my prayers were finally answered that day. -Mantra is coming soon to a store near you!

Loungin’
The other thing that’s kept a brotha busy is the sexual kung fu event I’ve been working on, SKF Lounge. I was building this PowerPoint deck that spells out for potential promoters, venues, and sponsors what this thing is all about. It’s my aim to take this around the world. I get to spin my favorite music, show some of my digital art and talk about sex. Life is sweet! The first event is in LA on July 16th. It’ll be a night to remember! I promise to get a lot of pictures! BTW, it’s not a sex party so get your mind outta the gutter. –Sexual Kung Fu, coming soon to a city near you ; |

Ready to Rock
Next, mastermind Kembo King is about to do it again! The new GTM office is the now site for a gathering of coolpeople™. Rock Garden is a monthly cool-out that will launch during Castleberry Hill’s Art walk. DJ’s, live music, art, wine & beer, and the flyest people in the city. What more could you ask for? See you June 26th!

Bless Brisenia
A lady named Sayuri sent me this info. Honestly, I didn’t read the whole story for the same reason I don’t watch the news. At this point in my journey I recognize that the best way for me to serve is to give my full attention to what I’m here to do. Just knowing someone brought harm to this little girl and her family is all I need to hear. From what I’ve observed, the world cannot find lasting peace and justice by rallying for causes. I believe it comes from individual evolution. I’m awake and doing my part. What are you doing? http://www.AmericasVoiceOnline.org/Brisenia

Something I wanna address…

See My Dreams As a Matter Of Fact

I recently faced a challenging dilemma that I’m sure most people can relate to. I’ve been feeling the desire to drastically increase my income. When I expressed this to a friend, he offered me a job. Now although the gig would take care of some neglected bills, it would not be satisfying in any other way. On the other hand, I’ve recently been experiencing promising movement in areas of my life that bring me joy. So the challenge became: take the garaunteed gig for quick monetary relief or stay focused on catching my dream.

Now as the resident “Sage” advisor, I don’t often ask for advice. Not because I’m above it though. Actually, most of my life, I longed for someone to bounce things off of. But oftentimes my weirding way fell on deaf ears. So early on I learned to rely on myself and trust my instincts. Still, I find that talking things out with friends I respect allows me to get it out of my head and see a thing from different angles.

So I did that and I got the answers I expected. Because people generally operate from ego, they will offer advice based of their autobiography. We are all guilty of that. Even though people mean well, we can’t afford to internalize their sentiments. So I just listened. And it was good. I heard everything from “you better get that money” to “you’re gonna regret not pursuing your goal”. And I truly appreciated every heart-felt opinion. But in retrospect, I knew my answer before I asked for counsel.

A while back, it occurred to me that I had to start seeing my aspirations as a matter of fact. I know that it’s the only way I win! At my age I realize that things aren’t just gonna change without me doing something different. Although I believe that we are basically who we are, I know that beautiful things manifest when we begin to think differently. The only reason I was conflicted about which way to go is because I was temporarily stuck on an old path. Our feats get used to moving in the same direction. But with PRESENCE we give space for paradigm shifts. I was taking a shower when the epiphany slapped me upside my head: “I don’t have to take that job!” What I aspire to do, have and be is far more valuable to me. Indeed, my worth is infinitely more than the 3 stacks I would have made on that job. What’s more, the man I want to be and the life I was born to live is a matter of fact. I’m living it right NOW! (Give Thanks for your encouragement Dameon)

Corny, politically incorrect, or just silly-ass stuff!

This is what American fried food does to our youth. -Big up Sum! You a fool for this one.

“The most I can show you is Love”.

Jealousy is a Bitch

I have a friend who’s going through it, again. He had another dramatic episode with his lady. You know the kind: two people who obviously care about each other, but instead of saying what’s real, they say things that belittle and hurt the other. As he’s telling me about the argument I had to point out that the real issue was jealousy.

When I was 15, heartbreak forever changed how I would deal with this emotion. My first ‘love’ cheated on me with her ex. After crying about it and smashing shit I had an awakening. First I recognized that I didn’t do anything to deserve it. I’m a good guy who’s honest, and extremely loyal. So if she felt the need to be with someone else, then maybe I didn’t have what she wanted. Either that or she was just shortsighted. I also recognized that there are billions of women on this planet! I’ma always be all right. Trust.

Anywho, I suggested to this friend that people who are overly jealous have issues that only they can work out. In some cases they’ve been cheated on and never learned the lesson I was blessed with. And more often than one would imagine, people are jealous because they are living a lie themselves. Perhaps they’re being dishonest about their own fidelity. I’ve seen that one played out countless times. Either way, we can’t take another’s jealousy personally, and there’s not much we can do to fix it. It’s on the individual to deal with their on esteem.

Jealousy is very natural human emotion that visits us all at some point. Despite how I learned to deal with it, I still feel it on occasion. But it’s never had as dramatic effect as it did when I was a kid. When it comes knockin’, I acknowledge it, but I don’t let it stay long. No time for it.

By the way, the first love (and the girl I kicked with after her) found me on facebook a year ago. She said that I’ve been on her mind for 20 years. Says I remain one of the best people she’s ever known, and she’s always felt bad for how carelessly she treated me. Coincidentally, the other girl found me that same week and said the same thing. I thanked them both for the sentiment and assured them that I’m blessed for the lessons I learned. No hard feelings. There are other women! And we all have the ability to have what we want, so long as we don’t depend on the other to give it.

Give thanks!

Points of interest…

THIS IS A QUARTERLY EVENT, SO IT'S NOT TO BE MISSED. DON'T READ ABOUT IT TOMORROW, BE ABOUT IT TONIGHT!

Remember Mushroom Jazz?! MARK FARINA @ THE MARK, TONIGHT.

CHICAGO HEADS>>>

It’s about that time!

Stereolove –Will be host SKF Lounge next month!!!

He doesn’t just pulverize chicken!

http://www.reverbnation.com/themilky

Thank you’s and shout-outs…

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