If we continue to allow our religious beliefs, job titles, financial status, genders, and/or sexual preference, to serparate us from one another we will never truly know the oneness that we are all here to share. It is great to take pride/ownership in who we are, and what we believe in, but not so much so if we don't honor one another in the process.
No matter which category we may be placed in, or are attracted to the most, it does not define who we are, or make us any better than any one else. If we take away the walls that divide us, we will see that we are all one in the same.
In truth: we do not have to believe in the same GOD, or adopt the same means of worship, have to be of the same race, live in the same neighborhood, and/or vote for the same people to appreciate the divinity in who we are.
No matter who you are, or what you believe in, I HONOR YOU.
In oneness and love for who you are- Ricky Roberts III
Monday, October 19, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
LIVE YOUR LIFE!
I went to a friends funeral today. It was a beautiful ceremony, celebrating his life and acknowledging the positive impact that he had on so many people. Before going to the service I could not help but to think of the many people that I have personally known to pass on, from their worldly existence. The causes of their physical death varied from drug over doses, gun shot wounds, car, motorcycle, and boating accidents, fist fights, stab wounds, and heart attacks. In this reflection I could not help but to honor the many dances with fate that I have had.
I have walked away from multiple car wrecks, including one at one-hundred twenty-five miles per hour, been shot at more than once, had more fist fights than I can remember, and survived being stabbed nine-times. There are times that I think of my friends and/or family members that have passed, and although I value the divinity in all that is, I ask: why am I still here, and they are not? Am I any more worthy of life than them? Are they being punished? Do I have more purpose than they do, or did? ABSOLUTELY NOT! We are all equal in the worth we uphold for the gift of life that we have, and the importance of us being here, no matter how short or long our time may be.
No matter when the time comes for us to leave our shell, or what the cause may be, it can occur at any moment, without any warning at all. You, or your loved ones, will not get a phone call asking if you are ready to go. It happens as it does, when it does, and why it does, FOR A REASON.
Although it is hard not to question why we loose people, in the physical sense, when we do, we must remind ourselves that there is a greater purpose at work, always. There is no mistake that you are here and they are not. They are not being punished because they passed on, and neither are you, regardless of how much you may think so otherwise. We will not always know the reason for events in our life, as they happen, but we will always know the answer to one questions: "why are we here?" WE are here to LIVE! Just as the people who pass on do because it is their time, we are still here because it is ours. It is their time to leave and it is ours to stay. When it is time for you to go, that you will do, but until then you are here now, to LIVE.
The question is: "HOW WILL YOU LIVE?"
Many Blessings- RRIII
I have walked away from multiple car wrecks, including one at one-hundred twenty-five miles per hour, been shot at more than once, had more fist fights than I can remember, and survived being stabbed nine-times. There are times that I think of my friends and/or family members that have passed, and although I value the divinity in all that is, I ask: why am I still here, and they are not? Am I any more worthy of life than them? Are they being punished? Do I have more purpose than they do, or did? ABSOLUTELY NOT! We are all equal in the worth we uphold for the gift of life that we have, and the importance of us being here, no matter how short or long our time may be.
No matter when the time comes for us to leave our shell, or what the cause may be, it can occur at any moment, without any warning at all. You, or your loved ones, will not get a phone call asking if you are ready to go. It happens as it does, when it does, and why it does, FOR A REASON.
Although it is hard not to question why we loose people, in the physical sense, when we do, we must remind ourselves that there is a greater purpose at work, always. There is no mistake that you are here and they are not. They are not being punished because they passed on, and neither are you, regardless of how much you may think so otherwise. We will not always know the reason for events in our life, as they happen, but we will always know the answer to one questions: "why are we here?" WE are here to LIVE! Just as the people who pass on do because it is their time, we are still here because it is ours. It is their time to leave and it is ours to stay. When it is time for you to go, that you will do, but until then you are here now, to LIVE.
The question is: "HOW WILL YOU LIVE?"
Many Blessings- RRIII
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Enjoy the RIDE!
Whether it be in the ocean, or on the shore, we are all riding the wave of life. There are times when the swell is just right. The winds are offshore, the direction is perfect, the sun is shining, and the swell is big. Although the swell is just right, it doesn't always mean every wave will be an "easy" ride. Some waves will line up, just right, some waves will even barell, but some waves will close out on your head, gobble you up, and spit you out. Whether or not the wave is to our liking, there is always another wave behind it to give us something different.
As a surfer, I surf different swells. Some may be better than others, but I always enjoy the opportunity to be in the water! Our seasons in life are a lot like the different swells that come our way to surf. Each one is unique in their own right, and has something different to offer us each time. Although there are times they may appear to be similiar, we will always come to each one, in the way that we are when they reach us.
Years ago, when I was stabbed, I layed in the hospital bed with the thought of dieing and feeling what it would be like to pass on. There was a chaplin that came to me that night. He said, "everything will be okay." There was a peace that filled me up, that I never felt before that moment. From that time on, I knew, as long as I am here, everything will be okay, no matter how hard times may seem. He never said, "everything will be easy," he said, "everything will be okay."
Life was never promised to be "easy." NOT every swell will be epic, and not every wave will open up with perfection. We will get tossed over the falls, we will get pinned under water, and we may even get washed to shore. No matter what the wave of life brings to you, give thanks that you have the opportunity to ride it. Look for the beauty and perfection in each wave no matter how disorganized or choppy it may be. Although life is not said to be easy, it can be experienced in joy, even in the most difficult times. There is something to be said for you being here, now, just as you are. THIS day, this moment, is the gift in why you are here. YOU are above the surface, you are here to ride yet another wave, in the midst of another swell (season of your life). NO matter how it may be reaching you, be thankful that it is reaching you at all.
Many Blessings- RRIII
As a surfer, I surf different swells. Some may be better than others, but I always enjoy the opportunity to be in the water! Our seasons in life are a lot like the different swells that come our way to surf. Each one is unique in their own right, and has something different to offer us each time. Although there are times they may appear to be similiar, we will always come to each one, in the way that we are when they reach us.
Years ago, when I was stabbed, I layed in the hospital bed with the thought of dieing and feeling what it would be like to pass on. There was a chaplin that came to me that night. He said, "everything will be okay." There was a peace that filled me up, that I never felt before that moment. From that time on, I knew, as long as I am here, everything will be okay, no matter how hard times may seem. He never said, "everything will be easy," he said, "everything will be okay."
Life was never promised to be "easy." NOT every swell will be epic, and not every wave will open up with perfection. We will get tossed over the falls, we will get pinned under water, and we may even get washed to shore. No matter what the wave of life brings to you, give thanks that you have the opportunity to ride it. Look for the beauty and perfection in each wave no matter how disorganized or choppy it may be. Although life is not said to be easy, it can be experienced in joy, even in the most difficult times. There is something to be said for you being here, now, just as you are. THIS day, this moment, is the gift in why you are here. YOU are above the surface, you are here to ride yet another wave, in the midst of another swell (season of your life). NO matter how it may be reaching you, be thankful that it is reaching you at all.
Many Blessings- RRIII
Friday, July 24, 2009
YOU ARE VALUED....
YOU ARE VALUED….
We all have a value much greater than we acknowledge in our daily living, in most cases. Not only do we not honor the value in us, we do not respect the value of each other, nearly enough.
In one way or another, we are all giving and receiving from one another. The reflections that I share may give to you, just as what you do may gives to me. Often times, we forget, or don’t know enough, to validate the significance of who we are as well as that of whom someone else may be, regardless of how big, or little, we think ours or their purpose is.
Although we may have different positions in our society, within the boundaries and categories that we have created, we are equally important in the participation of our existence, for it to be at all.
Whether you are a homeless person walking down the road, a doctor in the emergency room, a clerk at the supermarket, a preacher in the church, a technician at the repair shop, a yoga teacher at the studio, a buddhist monk at the temple, a person fixing a hole in the road, a teacher, a bank teller, a tree-trimmer, a server at the restaurant, a police officer, a custodian, or the person driving the city bus, you all have the same value.
Regardless of what your perception of your value may be, or what you are made to feel like it is, because of the title, or position you may operate in; you are a person of VALUE AND WORTH- just as you are. The person who appears to be of more value because of the title they hold, has no more value than the person that doesn't hold one at all. WE ARE ALL ONE.. With out you, I would not be me, and with out me, you would not be you. In one way or another we have something to give to one another, whether it is directly or indirectly. Each one of us has a significant role to play in the midst of all that is. Just by being you, you bring LIFE to this existence, and for that you are beautiful.
Where ever you are, you have the opportunity to share joy with others and remind them of their value, and in that you will be reminded of yours.
Many Blessings- Ricky Roberts III
We all have a value much greater than we acknowledge in our daily living, in most cases. Not only do we not honor the value in us, we do not respect the value of each other, nearly enough.
In one way or another, we are all giving and receiving from one another. The reflections that I share may give to you, just as what you do may gives to me. Often times, we forget, or don’t know enough, to validate the significance of who we are as well as that of whom someone else may be, regardless of how big, or little, we think ours or their purpose is.
Although we may have different positions in our society, within the boundaries and categories that we have created, we are equally important in the participation of our existence, for it to be at all.
Whether you are a homeless person walking down the road, a doctor in the emergency room, a clerk at the supermarket, a preacher in the church, a technician at the repair shop, a yoga teacher at the studio, a buddhist monk at the temple, a person fixing a hole in the road, a teacher, a bank teller, a tree-trimmer, a server at the restaurant, a police officer, a custodian, or the person driving the city bus, you all have the same value.
Regardless of what your perception of your value may be, or what you are made to feel like it is, because of the title, or position you may operate in; you are a person of VALUE AND WORTH- just as you are. The person who appears to be of more value because of the title they hold, has no more value than the person that doesn't hold one at all. WE ARE ALL ONE.. With out you, I would not be me, and with out me, you would not be you. In one way or another we have something to give to one another, whether it is directly or indirectly. Each one of us has a significant role to play in the midst of all that is. Just by being you, you bring LIFE to this existence, and for that you are beautiful.
Where ever you are, you have the opportunity to share joy with others and remind them of their value, and in that you will be reminded of yours.
Many Blessings- Ricky Roberts III
Thursday, July 9, 2009
BE YOUR BEST JUST TO BE IT........
Often times we only do our best when someone is looking. We do good deeds for people when we will get recognition from others. We do our best at work when we are being evaluated, and/or to get a raise, we do our best in school because of the benefit in getting good grades, we donate money for tax breaks, we help the homeless because we are acknowledged as kind, we perform in sports to win a medal or trophy, and we are even good to our loved ones just to get something in return from them.
How much of what we do is simply just for the sake of doing it. Who are we when no one is looking? What if we didn't get anything in return from anything that we did? What if there was no external reward, or acknowledgment, of the good deeds that you do, the love that you give, or accomplishments that you make? How much of what you do, would you still do?
We have built our society on doing everything with the expectation of getting something in return. Whether we realize it or not, it's there. Whether it be a trophy, financial rewards, or another persons acknowledgement, we desire recognition from outside sources in order for us to do good.
Naturally, I seek the acknowledgement and appreciate it just the same as you. It feels good to be rewarded and appreciated for the efforts that we make in this world. The universe/god honors all of our efforts, all of the time, and will give back to us in the same way that we give to the world. The highest form of gratification that we can get from the goodness that we share can be found within. Although it may feel good to be noticed from an outside source, the beauty comes in knowing the only recognition that we truly need is within the essence of who we are.
Do what is right because it feels good to do it. Welcome, and humbly except recognition of your efforts, whatever they may be, but let it not be the reasons in which you do what you do. Love because it feels good to you, help because it feels right to you, do your best because you know no other way, and give freely because you know the universe gives freely to you.
LOVE/LIGHT- Ricky Roberts III
Monday, July 6, 2009
SO MANY TIMES..................
There are so many times, in our lives, that we say: “I will call him/her back- tomorrow, I will start eating better- tomorrow, I will start pursuing my dreams- tomorrow, I will start painting (or whatever else you have always wanted to try)- tomorrow, I will plan my vacation- tomorrow, I will “be better”- tomorrow, I will apologize-tomorrow, or I will tell them “I LOVE YOU”- tomorrow.
The thought of tomorrow is just that, a thought. There are so many times in our life when we think it can wait until tomorrow, but the truth is, TODAY is the only day we have to do it.
Today (JULY 6th) is my younger sister Tammie’s birthday. Tammie passed away at the age of twenty-four about 8th months ago from an overdose on oxycordone. I spoke to her on the phone the day before she passed on from this life. At the time that she called, I only made about five-minutes to talk to her before I said, “I’ll call you back later.” When “later” came, it slipped my mind to call her back. “Later” then turned into, “I’ll call her back tomorrow.” The first phone call that I got in the morning was from my mother, crying hysterically, saying: “She’s dead! Tammie is dead!” It took a few minutes for me to process exactly what she was saying, but after I did, I realized, I will never be given the opportunity, in the physical sense, to call her back “later” or “tomorrow.”
Through out my life, I have been shown time and time again just how fragile life is. This moment, right now, is all that we can ever truly know. In this moment, let all of your pain slip away, let your worries rest, and let your anger toward anyone go. Be here. Feel this breath, and know that this moment, right now, is all that you can ever truly know. No matter how this day, or moment may be reaching you, know that you are blessed for it to be reaching you at all.
Call your friends, plan your vacation, try something new, pursue your dreams, apologize to those your hurt, forgive the ones that hurt you, eat better, be better, live better, and say: "I LOVE YOU." Most importantly, do it TODAY.
Whether I ever have the opportunity to thank you directly or not, take this blog as a sign of that thanks. No matter how directly, or indirectly, you may be connected to my life, I appreciate the part that you play in it, just by being here now.
I LOVE YOU.
Ricky Roberts III
The thought of tomorrow is just that, a thought. There are so many times in our life when we think it can wait until tomorrow, but the truth is, TODAY is the only day we have to do it.
Today (JULY 6th) is my younger sister Tammie’s birthday. Tammie passed away at the age of twenty-four about 8th months ago from an overdose on oxycordone. I spoke to her on the phone the day before she passed on from this life. At the time that she called, I only made about five-minutes to talk to her before I said, “I’ll call you back later.” When “later” came, it slipped my mind to call her back. “Later” then turned into, “I’ll call her back tomorrow.” The first phone call that I got in the morning was from my mother, crying hysterically, saying: “She’s dead! Tammie is dead!” It took a few minutes for me to process exactly what she was saying, but after I did, I realized, I will never be given the opportunity, in the physical sense, to call her back “later” or “tomorrow.”
Through out my life, I have been shown time and time again just how fragile life is. This moment, right now, is all that we can ever truly know. In this moment, let all of your pain slip away, let your worries rest, and let your anger toward anyone go. Be here. Feel this breath, and know that this moment, right now, is all that you can ever truly know. No matter how this day, or moment may be reaching you, know that you are blessed for it to be reaching you at all.
Call your friends, plan your vacation, try something new, pursue your dreams, apologize to those your hurt, forgive the ones that hurt you, eat better, be better, live better, and say: "I LOVE YOU." Most importantly, do it TODAY.
Whether I ever have the opportunity to thank you directly or not, take this blog as a sign of that thanks. No matter how directly, or indirectly, you may be connected to my life, I appreciate the part that you play in it, just by being here now.
I LOVE YOU.
Ricky Roberts III
Saturday, July 4, 2009
COMMITMENT
Often times when we think of commitment, we think of our commitment to our jobs, relationships, children- if we have them, and/or teams, groups, or committees we may be on. Although these commitments are valuable, they need to be an extension of our commitment to self, not the other way around.
In most cases everything that we devote so much of our energy and focus on, is something outside of whom we are. In order for us to serve our highest good in the things that we commit to, we must first learn to commit to ourselves.
Take a moment to center yourself in where you are, right now. How do you feel about your life? Is there anything that you can do to improve it? If so, what keeps you from taking action to do them? Are you living your truth? Are you on your path? How rooted are you in your spiritual development, what ever that means to you? Are you seeking your higher purpose? Do you know how much potential you truly have?
If we are not fully committed to materializing our fullest potential, we can never be fully committed to anything, or anyone. Before you can be the best employee, husband/wife, mother/father, community/team/church member, teacher, student, and/or etc., you must first know who you truly are at your best.
When we allow ourselves to commit fully to who we are, we will come to know the essence of why we’re here, and in that we will find our true connection to GOD.
May your heart be filled with joy- Ricky Roberts III
In most cases everything that we devote so much of our energy and focus on, is something outside of whom we are. In order for us to serve our highest good in the things that we commit to, we must first learn to commit to ourselves.
Take a moment to center yourself in where you are, right now. How do you feel about your life? Is there anything that you can do to improve it? If so, what keeps you from taking action to do them? Are you living your truth? Are you on your path? How rooted are you in your spiritual development, what ever that means to you? Are you seeking your higher purpose? Do you know how much potential you truly have?
If we are not fully committed to materializing our fullest potential, we can never be fully committed to anything, or anyone. Before you can be the best employee, husband/wife, mother/father, community/team/church member, teacher, student, and/or etc., you must first know who you truly are at your best.
When we allow ourselves to commit fully to who we are, we will come to know the essence of why we’re here, and in that we will find our true connection to GOD.
May your heart be filled with joy- Ricky Roberts III
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