tag:moralminds.net,2005:/blogs/tables-turnLive & Learn2020-04-08T18:19:52-04:00Moral Mindsfalsetag:moralminds.net,2005:Post/62765212020-04-08T18:19:52-04:002020-07-24T17:03:35-04:00Cliches : Derived from human perspectives 💡❤<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/328910/b7db46b917db59800cdde08a01e06ac8b068fffa/original/dave-dbgb9u1yf6q-unsplash.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>Words hold value to those that listen. At times we have to look deeper than what is in front of us. Cliches are nothing more than human perspectives. They don't hold weight because they don't fit everyone situation. Some people pick and choose which cliches to run with I decided to state my favorite 3 and why: </p>
<ol> <li>"Opposites Attract" </li>
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<p>I feel this is true and in order to capitalize we have to recognize our differences. If you don't know what your strong or weak points are when trying to be a union, then this won't apply to your life. My most exciting times are with people that don't share my same hobbies, simply because they can bring me out of my shell. When opposites attract in my eyes this is a time to understand balance.</p>
<p> 2. "The Calm Before The Storm" </p>
<p>Those who usually possess an optimistic view of life would agree to this. I feel like in order to enjoy the good days we have to go through some difficult ones but some would disagree. Some people feel like everything is bad luck and "why me?". We also have those that never seem to see when things are going good for them. </p>
<p> 3. "What Goes Around Comes Around" </p>
<p>They say life's a bitch but wait until you meet her sister karma. I'm a firm believer in this cliche simply because I've experienced it first hand. I feel whatever you put out into the universe comes back good or bad. Those that aren't observant to the the repetitive things they go through in life would beg to differ. We are our own worst enemy, at the end of the day I believe we control a good amount of our journey in life through our thoughts and actions.</p>Moral Mindstag:moralminds.net,2005:Post/60708262020-01-08T20:16:20-05:002021-04-21T13:04:23-04:00Religion: You don’t need it to interpret right from wrong<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/328910/3b31925c2aa60146f9162f993fcc46d5e1cdf813/original/john-towner-3kv48ns4wuu-unsplash.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />I'm all for spirituality and I don't knock religion. I remember having a discussion with someone about the word "religion" and how most associate it with the worshiping of Gods. Yet the word is defined as "an interest someone ascribes as supreme importance." For example say your a writer and that's your passion, in result of that you "religiously" write, because it is important to you. It's no different from a Christian religiously studying the bible and following commandments. </p>
<p> I find myself practicing many religions one in particular is "to treat others how you want to be treated." I've come to recognize the world is full of leaders, followers, strong minded, and passive people. Some of us need something to believe in so we can simply keep pushing. Yet some of us can dig deep within ourselves, connect with the God in us and progress. </p>
<p>You don't need religion to figure out a lot of things about life. If your really in touch with yourself and others all you need to do is bump your head to figure out where to adjust. For instance with the commandment, "Thou Shall Not Steal" I don't think we need to read that to figure it out but simply go through it and recognize. </p>
<p> Your morality is tested through life experiences. In the mist of that we develop a perspective of what we feel is right and wrong. The exciting part about that is it varies between the individual, which in return creates confusion throughout the world. The differences we have in our perspectives of morality is the product of arguments, fights, and sometimes death.The result of those differences led me to accept people and their religion. Ultimately we all have our own truth and interpretation of what is right or wrong.</p>
<hr><p>Written By: Dezshanae’ Cannon<br>Picture By: John Towner @heytowner</p>Moral Mindstag:moralminds.net,2005:Post/59957572019-12-16T17:22:13-05:002019-12-16T17:22:13-05:00I Rather Have a Peace of Mind<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/328910/182f75b12549cb82487e92934c9c445b0ecb44b5/original/adrian-dascal-jnr5qjyeo1o-unsplash.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>One day we may be up and some days we are down. It’s the time in between transitioning that you recognize the beauty in life. It is those days when your down that you recognize all you need is the simple things around you that cost nothing at all. You can’t buy love, loyalty, nor respect yet it is those things that people take for granted that fuel us when we feel like giving up. Some of us work so hard to try and obtain things that add no value to our life. Hence the reason why you can be unhappy and rich.</p>
<p>You ever think to yourself how some people don’t have much at all on the material end yet still enjoy life. Those are people who I look at as being one with themselves and have obtained peace. It is through themselves they have learned to enjoy happiness at no cost but instead gain it through energy.</p>
<hr><p>Photo by Adrian Dascal on Unsplash</p>Moral Mindstag:moralminds.net,2005:Post/59958002019-12-07T13:15:00-05:002020-07-24T17:20:58-04:00My Right Maybe Your Wrong<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/328910/73ddeaccb9caa5fc4afcbf4805f67282a17cb204/original/andrej-lisakov-r4n8obr-y-unsplash.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />At some point in time we have to learn to agree to disagree once our point is not understood. I’m not one to force beliefs down someone throat because I don’t like it done to me. At the end of the day we all go through different things in life that play a role on how we go about certain situations. I can admit, l used to let the things people disagreed with get to me.</p>
<p> Sometimes you have to put yourself in a person shoes, although the masses may think something is right, does not mean it is. Who are we to really judge what someone else think is right? I feel the definition of right is something we can only feel in our hearts and souls. I don’t know about you but I become uncomfortable or out of place when I feel I did or am experiencing something wrong. So with that being said if you can still move through life doing things and still feel peaceful and at ease, then it is “right.” So the next time you find yourself riled up and irritated with someone, just stop and think my right maybe your wrong.</p>
<hr><p>Written By: Dezshanae Cannon<br>Photo by Andrej Lišakov on Unsplash</p>Moral Mindstag:moralminds.net,2005:Post/59624242019-11-17T13:00:00-05:002020-01-02T20:04:41-05:00Karma: You Lose Them How You Got Them<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/328910/4a3a4346df903fdb2450f1fe881f080de4fa3aa7/original/c99fe38c-5d34-429c-9b53-24748d9a9089.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I'm a firm believer in “it's not what you do" but "how you do things." Of course it took some unwanted situations to occur for me to finally understand that but some people have to hit their heads a little harder. </p>
<p>I remember going through a breakup in the mist of sneaking around with someone else. Instead of just letting go and moving on I wanted to play the field. I wasn't being totally honest during my transition with both people I was dealing with at the time simply because I was being selfish. The person I was trying to break away from at the time, felt the need to try to hold on more once she figured out someone else was in the picture. It came to a point where my mind was boggled dealing with the emotions of two people who wanted commitment from me. I was forced to make a decision simply because I knew I couldn't carry on playing with their feelings.</p>
<p>I chose to move on and role with the woman I was creeping with. The problem was that I wasnt totally over my ex, so I doubled back within one year. Everything I was doing I was consciously aware of that's how I knew when I started to experience karma. You know they say it's all good in the beginning well that's just what it was in my next relationship. Granted I recieved love like no other but I also ended up getting the energy I dished out in the start of our relationship.</p>
<p>I was cheated on after almost 4 years and she got pregnant right before my birthday. Yeah that stinged and it was also many other factors that led to her making that decision, but nevertheless it was karma. It really hit home when she told me while she was creeping the feelings she endured, how she was feeling after the fact, and what she wanted to do now; all sounded very similar to how I met her when we were creeping. I lost her how I got her but after going through that I decided to end relationships the right way. </p>
<ul> <li><strong>Be Honest </strong></li>
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<p><i>Let a person know your done that's it draw the line even if you want to start seeing other people just let them know no room for surprises. </i></p>
<ul> <li><b>Be Single </b></li>
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<p><i>Get to know yourself for a little while leave the rebounds be because if you love hard like I do you need time to repair. </i></p>
<ul> <li><b>Be Patient </b></li>
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<p><i>Take your time with people get to know them on all levels before committing you cant force compatibility.</i></p>
<hr><p>Written By: Dezshanae' Cannon</p>Moral Mindstag:moralminds.net,2005:Post/59568772019-11-11T18:42:20-05:002020-01-02T20:06:02-05:00Mental Stimulation: When the conversation is good as sex<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/328910/bfeb8c3c652f4452c7229bff9be00f5a8c885070/original/harli-marten-m9jrkdxoqou-unsplash.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>If you consider yourself a sapiosexual than I'm sure you know the feeling of having a mental orgasm from a dope conversation. Even if your a person that maybe more impressed by how a person looks, you have probably got hot off the right words and atmosphere. You don't have to bring up one thing related to sex it's the elements through out the conversation that put you in a state of feeling like you have a total body high. I decided to compare the feeling of mental stimulation through words as it connects to physical stimulation through sexual intercourse. </p>
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<strong>ForePlay</strong> = <em>Charm</em>
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<p>Think of charm as the initiation to arousal that's what starts to grab your attention, it stimulates your brain as the conversation begins through genuine admiration and suttle compliments no different from kisses, rubs etc whatever that gets you going before sex. </p>
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<strong>Penetration </strong> = <em>Intellect</em>
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<p>That admiration combined with intellect creates a feeling of penetration . Conversations can become long without noticing simply because the person your engaging with is able to dissect and elaborate on topics efficiently. Think of it as that moment when you connect on a deeper level similar to the moments when you begin to slow down with your mate to feel every sensation during sex.</p>
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<strong>Dirty Talk </strong>= <em>Wit</em>
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<p>At this point we have already began dissecting information and elaborating. Now as the conversation proceeds wit is introduced its like the sauce to dialogue. Possessing the ability to make someone laugh and understanding ones sarcasm to the point you don’t feel disrespected puts me in the frame of talking dirty during intercourse. Those spicy words adds intensity as humor would.</p>
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<b>Climax</b> = <i>Empathy</i>
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<p>There is nothing like having the feeling of an attentive listener during conversation. When someone can genuinely take in all that you say and converse to understand each other, versus forcing differences of opinion is very soothing to the brain. When they simply understand how to put themselves in your shoes. That feeling alone is electrifying you feel a strong sense of purpose to the point your brain begins to have an orgasm.</p>
<p>Some people may have different characteristics they feel make a good conversation. In regardless of what they are, I feel mental stimulation does not have to be brought on by physical intercourse; and a dope conversation can be just as good if not better than sex.</p>
<hr><p>Written By: Dezshanae' Cannon</p>Moral Mindstag:moralminds.net,2005:Post/59504992019-11-05T15:53:15-05:002021-11-16T16:29:42-05:00Growing Up with Different Fathers: Feelings we may endure<p><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/328910/eb01222b6f76c7668736721f5e394d709c49dfaf/original/katherine-chase-unnvgtswftw-unsplash-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />By: Dezshanae' Cannon</p>
<p>I have two little sisters and we all have different fathers. My youngest sister dad is who we all look at as our father, he came in my life when I was three years old. My biological father popped in and out my life, sometimes years at a time. My middle sister dad didn’t start claiming her as his child until she was about six years old and was inconsistent as far as being there. I appreciate my step dad for stepping up, he set the example of a real father in my eyes but it was times when I experienced certain feelings.</p>
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<ol> <li> <strong>NEGLECT</strong><br> <em>Although my step dad took care of us he also made me realize how much my biological dad didn’t do. My stepdad made it possible for me to compare what a real dad was in my eyes and at times I would feel disappointed as to why my biological father couldn’t be there properly. </em>
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<b>FAVORITISM</b> <br> <i>When it came to affection and attention I felt my step dad gave it to my little sister the most because she was biologically his. I wanted that as a kid from my father. I can remember my step dads mother giving my middle sister and I negative energy, she felt my mother wasn’t good enough for my stepdad because she already had children outside of him. She would indulge a lot more into my baby sister simply because she was biologically her grand daughter.</i>
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<b>JEALOUSY</b> <br> <em>My middle sister felt it the most because her biological father was the most absent growing up and he also had another family in which she would feel left out often. Sometimes I would come home with gifts from my dads side of the family or my baby sister from her side of the family, which left us all feelings of resentment at times when someone didn’t get anything.</em><br> </li>
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<p>As I reflect back on the feelings I endured now that I'm an adult I see things differently. I never wanted to put myself in a position where I had kids by multiple men. I learned a lot of what not to do if I were in a position to date a man with kids and then we decide to have some. I know one thing was for sure if a family member didn’t have gifts for all the siblings just keep them because I’m all about being fair. The psychological effects of a child going through this can be a lot worst for some, I was blessed to have the mental capacity to see the good in it. Then you have some people who can’t seem to let the past go which in return hinders them but that’s another blog within itself.</p>Moral Mindstag:moralminds.net,2005:Post/57226532019-04-17T07:27:00-04:002019-04-17T07:31:57-04:00Interpreting The Message: D.U.E.C.E<p>Indie artist D.U.E.C.E is from Columbus, OH with a track titled "Ain't Forget About It". He gives us raw lyricism with a dope boom bat style beat blended with a touch of old school. The aggression in his tone of voice as he drop jewels in his bars gives us the sense that he is passionate in his words. The message we get from the this track is to never mind those who underestimate; just keep progressing and use those negative thoughts as fuel. Take the time now to listen and follow him on IG <a contents="@NoRoom2Fail" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://instagram.com/noroom2fail" style="" target="_blank">@NoRoom2Fail</a></p>
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<hr><p><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/328910/502b02ac988f0d94686780c6a2a5ef9d67c35faa/original/deuce.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>Moral Mindstag:moralminds.net,2005:Post/56674012019-03-03T14:22:42-05:002019-03-03T16:14:08-05:00Mr Pringles "Moral SpotLight"<p>Professional licensed barber and CEO Brian Johnson aka Mr. Pringles hails from Columbus, OH. He began cutting hair at the age of 13 because of countless bad haircuts from his step-dad that forced him to try it out and practice on his brothers. Before you know it Brian was cutting hair all over the neighborhood and taking his profits back home to help his family. The hobby of cutting hair later turned into a passion and after having to sit down for 5 years at the age of 22; once free he pursued barber school for his license. Brian officially began cutting in the barbershop in 2010 while still fighting the demons that was keeping him in the streets. The year of 2016 is when he began to invest all his time and energy into his craft working the east and west of Columbus. Migrating eventually helped with branding himself a Mr Pringles The Barber which originated from a client that told him "You keep me crispy like chips". We recognize the quality, skill, and marketing that Brian puts behind his brand that makes him stand out from your average barber. In the future he plans to remain consistent keep building and eventually thrive more as an entrepreneur.</p>
<hr><p>Follow Him On Intagram <a contents="@Mr_Pringlesthebarber" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://intagram.com/Mr_pringlesthebarber" target="_blank">@Mr_Pringlesthebarber</a></p>
<p>Visit his Official Website <a contents="www.crunchtimellc.biz" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.crunchtimellc.biz" target="_blank">www.crunchtimellc.biz</a></p>
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<hr><p><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/328910/badce3696a6e30cdef4d0e193da74d718f903094/original/mrpringles.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Moral Mindstag:moralminds.net,2005:Post/56393492019-02-12T10:30:20-05:002019-02-12T10:40:55-05:00Demarco Womble "Moral Mind Of The Month"<p>This month we would like to acknowledge AAU Coach Demarco Womble for his hard work and dedication to our youth. He was born and raised in Detroit, MI where he still thrives to this day to create a positive environment for our young men. Before recently starting his own AAU team The Rock Hounds with other colleagues, he has coached for other AAU teams and Cass Technical High School. Womble was even able to help aid in one of his seniors getting a division 1 scholarship. He values his kids and lives by the slogan "be true to yourself and others no matter what." His passion is to help as many kids as he can as he feel they are our future. Womble feels this is the least he can do being that he doesn't want his team to makes the mistakes he did as a student athlete, so in return he pushes them to be the best that they can be. We recognize his selfless acts through the interaction of Womble and his team it is inspiring and we wish them nothing but success!</p>
<hr><p><strong>FOLLOW HIM ON INSTAGRAM <a contents="@Coach_Marco" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://instagram.com/coach__marco" target="_blank">@Coach__Marco</a></strong></p>
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<hr><p><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/328910/48936f9cfb9665e731d668137b46015c7faf61ce/original/51966234-315380579118871-8350034842880049152-n.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/328910/d2bd010562af6ac50de8b8153c2f8fef37dc3a9f/original/51732416-384323595720564-1410033657288065024-n.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p>Moral Mindstag:moralminds.net,2005:Post/55091202018-12-18T10:30:49-05:002018-12-18T10:31:30-05:00Moral Collection "Tables Turn"<p>The more I walk through life I realize how much more I am in control of my universe. There were times I was conscious of things I was doing wrong in the past yet I still proceeded as if there were no consequences. Those moves I made caught up to me rather it be lying, stealing, cheating, etc. I had to endure the same stress I caused someone else. Once I experienced heartbreak for the first time I finalize realized I was experiencing "Karma". I started to change the way I move and exercise more positive things in my life. I have learned to love, encourage, stay true, and proceed through life as an selfless individual often putting myself in another person shoes. In all essence I learned that tables turn often and you get out what you put in.</p>Moral Minds