Sunday, October 14, 2007

What I want the WORLD to know

Pac was certainly courageous. His ability to tell it both ways displays the shifting balance with which we all struggle. He resonated with so many because they could all find themselves somewhere within his work. His courage was to be himself, without shame or apology. He showed people who he really was, and the sincerity garnered respect.
I AM SO CONTRADICTORY! I know so many things I don't like. I preach so much that I can't accomplish myself. I wish I could always do what I know is right, but I consistently find myself doing what I know is wrong.
Few people know me know me, maybe ten or so, and most of them are missing pieces. I
want to tell the WORLD all the knowledge, lessons, and revelation I've gathered. I want the world to see what I've learned, and even some the bad things about me. I want to shed light, but from a human place, from a person conflicted, scared, imperfect, and average. I want to tell my stories and have them resonate the way that Tupac's did. I want people to relate to my strengths and use my example to struggle on, or to overcome their troubles. I want people to recognize my weaknesses and feel comfortable with themselves and their insecurities.
If the world knew me, really knew me, I'd be vilified, hated, loved, and respected. I don't want the world to know me. I'm not about fame. But, I would want people to know what I know, to have the chance I have. I want people to take a shot at becoming better, kinder, less prejudiced, less programmed. Really though, there's nothing specific about me I want to tell the WORLD.

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