J’essays

These short pieces of spirituality from the streets are my j’essays, a mashup of “journaling” and “essay.” I’m honored you’re here and hope you enjoy the experience.

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The ca$h money dance

Everybody do the cash money dance (dance dance)

The cash money dance (dance dance)

The cash money dance (dance dance)

Obama do the cash, cash money dance

Yo mama do the cash, cash money dance

We all do the cash, cash money dance

Obama! (Obama, Obama, Obama)

Yo mama! (yo mama, yo mama, yo mama)

The cash money dance (dance dance)

The cash money dance (dance dance)

The cash money dance (dance dance)

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Views

Each of us is a unique expression of God with a unique vibrational signature that drives our perception. Most of us believe that the way we view things is the right way to view things because that’s how we view them. This is a classic example of lower-minded egoism.

Viewpoint chauvinism is responsible for most of the conflict throughout human history. We’ve been having the same basic argument with each other since God expelled us from paradise: “I’m right. Therefore, you’re wrong.”

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The vibes are off

I’ve always voted in presidential elections, even when I didn’t care for the candidates. My mom told me to cast a ballot for “the lesser of two evils,” which, for her, meant voting for the Democrat. I loved, trusted and admired my mom, so I’ve followed her advice for nearly 30 years.

Things are going to be different this cycle.

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Horseshoes

There’s not much difference between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

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Love wins

The more you know, the less peace you can possibly have. Wisdom transcends knowledge.

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Trap muzik

My aunt’s a social justice warrior, and I love her. 

She said Donald Trump lacked a redeeming trait to love. 

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Gross is gross

I’m not voting for Kamala Harris for president because I’m a sexist.

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