By exchanging quality time for 'turn-up' times, what many of today's wayward youngsters have become - men and women of the village have failed them.

Bling is not an indication of riches. It is a product of value-based spending, to enrich the pockets of those outside of ones sphere of influence...the haves' bleeding the have-nots'.

Any relationship (friend, romantic or business) that's one sided isn't one; it's a one way street headed in one direction nowhere. Cultivation requires input from willing participants.

What you are, and who you are should provide greater clarity about where you have been and where you are headed.

My People: Prepared and never scared, fueled by faith in a sea of despair – we rise and we shine, ‘cause it’s like that’!

When ‘Dirty Mack’ salts your flow, get beyond feelings of hurt, anger, bitterness, and especially vengeance. Be glad, and take refuge in knowing light has been cast on the shadow of hatred, envy or jealousy that has mocked your shine. And press forward with your purpose – allowing time and space to clear the way for karmic justice on your behalf.

Why play, lounge or labour in a social wasteland? It’s toxicity is contagious, and no respecter of persons. Fall back!

The ego lusts for satisfaction. It has a prideful ferocious appetite for its version of “truth”. It is the most challenging aspect to conquer; the cause for most spiritual turmoil.

Perception of one’s life journey does not, always or necessarily, have to be judged as good or bad. It certainly demands that one take responsibility for all aspects of it, however.

Trauma is a rude awakening, but also an opportunity to edit the script from believing to knowing. Self define for destiny’s shine!