April 21, 2016 we lost a musical genius. A man who crossed all boundaries, successfully producing an urban blend of "Rock & Roll" with "Rythm & Blues." A sound so distinct that it gave "street cred" to Minneapolis -

Music that gave me life! "Pop Life!" I partied, loved, married, and started my family to the tunes of Prince, Morris Day, Alexander O'Neal, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis and others.

I am stunned by this loss - it's like saying goodbye to a chapter of my life. In sharing my thoughts I say...

"Let's go crazy," in our "Little Red Corvette," as you "Do me baby," there will be no "Controversy," because "I feel for you," and "I want to be your lover!"

Cuz...

"They say two thousand zero zero party over! Oops! Outta time!"

I will continue to live my life like its "1999." I will love my family like there is no tomorrow!

Thank you Prince for your Diamonds and Pearls!

Peace... 🙏🏾

The echoes of my thoughts resonate within my soul.

I think... Therefore I am.

My thoughts reverberate as cosmic echoes in the universe.

Love... Peace... Joy... Kindness... Forgiveness... Prosperity... Strong Health...

I think - Therefore I am!

Echoes...

I love relaxing in solitude. Solitude allows my mind to roam free without focus. Solitude gives me time to reflect and I never know where it will lead.

Today I thought of auras. Beautiful, mystical auras. It is said that eyes are the windows to the soul, but auras are glimpses of the soul. Don't get me wrong. Auras are not an everyday ocurrence. I would equate seeing an aura to seeing a rainbow. Something that happens every now and then.

The first time I saw an aura surrounding an individual I was in my late twenties. The aura was purple and the subject of the aura was my co-worker. I walked in the office and there she was. Standing by my desk holding a cup of coffee. I stopped. I froze. I stared. I was stunned. I didn't understand what I was witnessing. I managed to mutter, "you look beautiful!" I collected myself and we laughed and engaged in our usual morning conversations. We have long parted ways but she remains a beautiful memory.

My second memorable aura sighting was my mother's. My mom lived with me during her illness. Her illness made her weak, so I gave her a bell to ring to get my attention. One morning as I prepared breakfast I heard the bell ringing. When I got to my bedroom it was filled with white light emanating from my mom's body. I said, "Mom!!! There's beautiful light coming from you!" She weakly looked at me and said, "baby can't you see your grandmother and auntie? They're right there!"

Of course I didn't see them - unfortunately I never got a chance to meet them in my lifetime. My mom passed on later that evening.

I kinda think that auras are God's link to the universe. A glimpse into eternity...

The company you keep is a direct reflection of your morals, principles and values.  The people you surround yourself with present an image of your self worth.  It sends a message to others which mirrors how your see yourself. 

One's world can be as small as the neighborhood one lives in. Peer pressure is always lurking in the shadows and the need for acceptance can be overpowering.

People will influence your decisions if you allow it.   It is your decision to be or not be what you see. 

Remember this... if you are the host or hostess with the most or mostest, you are definitely NOT in the company of "Like minded people."