Needless to say my Mother is the Greatest ^_^ We just spoke for about an hour talking on different subjects such as religion, relationships, spirituality, school and my plans for the future. There’s what I want to do and what needs to be done. I alone will have to figure them out for Self but it’s always encouraging to bounce ideas of of someone who can unbiasly provide input although our ideas may differ.

One thing we concur on… interracial relationships are not only permittable but acceptable! I havn’t brought an african-american woman home since I graduated highschool. “Different strokes…” ^_^ I’ve read “compelling” arguments that basically state when you date outside your race it’s because you have a subcontious hate for yourself (as an individual within a collective group) which includes other factors such as intent, respect and cultural differences or short comings. She not only agress with my views on Love as a universal concept but likes the idea that one day she’ll have a mixed grand baby. Unfortunately for her if 1 comes… 7 more will follow because my 8th child WILL be named Octavian/Octavia. Hopefully I’ll be able to call here again this evening before she goes to work.

We also agree that I’m a bundle of Love with s 60s State of Mind ^_^

I am not a Hipster. ✌

 

For those who care to know the United States government is currently seeking approval for an agreement with Afghanistan stating that it will remain “present” in the country for atleast 10 years after the Troop draw down in 2014. The entire article can be read here : http://news.yahoo.com/us-defend-afghanistan-decade-drawdown-112505244.html

To be noted as we speak US Forces are being deployed to Iraq to “aid” in tensions between the Shi’ite, Sunni and Kurdish as well.

Although not considered a “conflict” don’t be so naive to think AFRICOM is America’s attempt to “help” people. American Military Policy is chess. Not checkers. EVERYTHING happens for a reason.

Besides my obvious adornment and appreciation for Human Life as a whole my question is simple. ”Why continue to burden other countries when clearly you haven’t taken care of Home?”

Prayers and Positive Thoughts go out to all my Brothers/Sisters in Arms. Fortunately for me as of October 7 I won’t have to deal with it anymore…

Peace, Love, Light

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It’s official…. and sadly the comrades I’m currently deployed with are already are on cycle to return here next fall. #PayAttention

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/obama-afghanistan-speech-live-video-202315178.html 

A Lover, Dreamer and Soldier. Just another King with a Potent, Poetic, Passion for Peace.

Feel free to hit him up: http://www.facebook.com/johnmichael.clark

“There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot love ourselves, we cannot fully open to our ability to love others or our potential to create. Evolution and all hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life.”
— John Lennon

Michael Bowling - hope is the only motivation stronger than fear

Michael Bowling - it’s about male bonding. haven’t you even seen wild hogs. Movie reference

Johnmichael Sanders Clark - Humbleness begets trust.

 

Johnmichael Sanders Clark - We must control our minds, and not allow our minds to control US> I think that it is the key to finding our purpose.

 

Johnmichael Sanders Clark - The All-Knowing knows all because HE sees through us.

 

 

Johnmichael Sanders Clark - @‎Richard Wilson – I must get out of the Army first and at least be a resident back in the STOCK for 30 days. Right now. I am waiting on my Medical Board to be completed. God willing, if I get home in time, I may run.

  

 

I’ve decided I want another camera. Yes… I already have the Nikon Coolpix but I would like something smaller and faster with a slightly easier learning curve. If I had to rate myself pertaining to the skill of photography I would give myself a 3 out of 10. I have good ideas, vision and the willingness to learn more about the art. Okay… a 4.2 ^_^ 

I’m trying to decide from the list below but if you know something better please share.

Your comments/suggestions would be most appreciated ^_^

Sony NEX-5 or 7

  Has the biggest scensor in a compact frame but also would come with a higher learning curve. Most of what I’ve read indicates it is the best camera. Just not for beginners…

 

Nikon V1 / J1

 

Nikon’s attempt at the compact camera market. Although it has the smallest image sensor, pixel count and no touch screen/rotatable LCD screen is has the newest and most innovative features including the ability to shoot 60 frames per second!

 Olympus PEN E-P3

 

Pretty much the best of both worlds. Some innovation with an image sensor and features that compate with all the others. To be noted this camera’s little brother (PEN E-P1) was voted the best camera for beginners in the compact system camera class in 2010/11.

 

If I make a decision I’ll be sure to let the world know ^_^

 

 

Currently I’m enrolled in the Astrology Career Institute pursuing certification as an Astrologer. My instructor Samuel F. Reynolds (The National Astrologer for Ebony Magazine) makes a very strong point at the beginning of our first lesson. As always I thought it would be fitting to share. Not only for general knowledge but for those who allow the celestial plain to encourage/influence their daily affairs.

“Most people incorrectly assume that their sun sign is the most important thing to understand about their horoscope. For instance, if you are a Sagittarius, you may be known for being blunt, direct, and sometimes tactless. You also may be known as someone who understands people intuitively, making you a good counselor or even salesperson. And you are also known as being a bit restless. Right?

But get this: Your sun sign accounts for maybe only 10% of what you are. Far more important is

your moon sign,which can account for as much of 40-50% of what you are. The other planets

(including the Sun) account for another 30% of who you are. Your ascendant sign (the sign that

appeared on the horizon when you were born) represents the final piece.”

Personally I believe this to be 100% true pertaining to a horoscope. Prior to attempting to interpret my own birth chart I originally was under the misconception that my birthday fell on a cusp between Scorpio and Sagittarius (Nov 22.) I perpetuated this because I feel and display core characteristics from both signs and most websites differ between start dates pertaining to Sagittarians. Some state it starts on Nov 22 while others state Nov 23. After researching it turns out both dates are true, it then becomes a matter of the time of day and the actual positionof the Sun. After speaking with Sam about it he confirmed my findings:

“Now the astrology about 11/22. Now, I don’t believe in cusps. Cusps exist forpeople who don’t know when they’re born. Otherwise, the planets have particular placements in particular signs at particular times. That’s it. We’re always blending energies that relate to some dimension of all 12 signs of the zodiac.In your case, it so happens that you are blending two signs that do capture the essence of you being on a “cusp,” because you have a Sun in Scorpio and a Moon in Sagittarius.”

Taking things further, when you look at my birth chart I actually (Astrologically speaking)have  4 planets in Sagittarius and 3 planets in Scorpio. That on top of my Ascendant being Scorpio makes 8 celestial influences between Scorpio/Sagittarius alone.

In conclusion if you read the paper, Yahoo or random websites concerning your horoscope that’s wonderful. If you want a more personal and holistic understanding of what is in the stars for you I would encourage you at the least to get your birth chart read professionally or learn how to interpret it yourself.

alabe.com/freechart/ – Astrolabe is a website that provides free birth charts as well as an interpretation of the chart presented.

astrologycareerinstitute.return2thesource.net/ – ACI is the certification program I am currently enrolled in. There are many more available but this one meets all my needs and also provides 1-on-1 mentorship via email and phone.

I wish you all well on your journey with the stars. Not just for insight, but inspiration towards a New and True “You.”

Peace, Love Light

☮ ♥ ☼

 

Being an advocate for the “greenest” holiday of the year I’d be lying if I could tell you it’s origins and why/how it came to be. Thanks to google and wikipedia I was able to gather some information. What good is knowledge if your unwilling to share!? ^_^  Happy 420. Be Safe and Fly High ☮ ♥ ☼

Today being April20, you may have heard a passing reference at the office, online, on the radioor television commenting on it being 420 (“four-twenty”), perhapsaccompanied by a brief snicker. That’s because the date has long beenassociated with smoking marijuana, and has been celebrated and mythologized inpop culture and by stoners for years.

Why the association? A number of myths abound, perhaps the most popular beingthat 420 is the police code used to signify possession of marijuana (it’s not).

The term was actually coined in 1971 in San Rafael, Calif., by a group offriends who met outside their school each day to search for a rumored plot ofabandoned pot (nice alliteration, right?). Their chosen time to meet? Youguessed it: 4:20.

Reporter Ryan Grim, in The Huffington Post article “420 History: The Story Behind April 20 Becoming’Weed Day’” documents the “true” story behind theassociation at length. Grim quotes Steve, one of the original purveyors of theterm:

We’d meet at 4:20and get in my old ’66 Chevy Impala and, of course, we’d smoke instantly andsmoke all the way out to Pt. Reyes and smoke the entire time we were out there.We did it week after week. We never actually found the patch.

But, Grim notes,they did find a useful codeword for their pastime. According to Steve:

I could say to one of my friends, I’d go, 420, and it wastelepathic. He would know if I was saying, ‘Hey, do you wanna go smoke some?’Or, ‘Do you have any?’ Or, ‘Are you stoned right now?’ It was kind oftelepathic just from the way you said it. Our teachers didn’t know what we weretalking about. Our parents didn’t know what we were talking about.

Thegroup had associations with the band the Grateful Dead, and it’s been assumedthat the band began using the term, spreading it among their followers. Laterit was picked up by marijuana magazine High Times, and it wasn’t long before itwent viral.

So there you have it. No, 420 isn’t a police code for possession of marijuana.Yes, it is the date of Adolf Hitler’s birthday. No, it isn’t the number ofchemical compounds in the drug celebrated on the date. Yes, it is, sadly, thedate of the massacre at Columbine High School in 1999, as well as the 2010explosion of the Deepwater Horizon, which led to the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history.

It also happens to be the date that Michael Jordan set a post-season scoringrecord in 1986, putting up 63 points in an NBA playoff game against theCeltics.

http://www.mlive.com/living/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/the_history_of_420_why_is_apri.html

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/420_(cannabis_culture)

 

 

As any other being of Energy I have my highs and lows. The past few days have been lower than any the past 2 months. I’ve figured out a few of the reasons why…:

1. I miss home. This is unusual as it rarely happens but to ignore the fact currently would be insanity.

2. Censorship of the web. Thanks to RC South’s overnight software update any website outside of Facebook (including Xanga) for the most part is blocked or censored. How am I typing this weblog now? If I told you they would block it ^_^

3. Nicotine… My battle with smoking began in Dec 2010. Since them I’ve been on and off. It’s physically mentally and spiritually exhausting because I can’t seem to get my 3 “self’s” to concur on the issue. To make things worse I promised Trini I would quit 2 weeks ago.

4. Negative Energy. There’s a lot here and I guess it’s starting to get to me. I weather this storm.

Ironically a fellow dreamer felt my “low levels of motivation” and sent a message to ensure I stay on the path of Love and Light ^_^

Subject: Yo Muh Fuggah!

Whats really good brother! I was just sending you an email to let you know I miss you bro and I can not wait until you get your peacfully radical ass back here. Do not let those simple minded lost souls consume your “insane” (as they would call it) mentality. Stay strong and never feel alone brother….there are fellow dreamers, such as myself, who will always be fighting the good fight. You are not alone. To your safe return!

 

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http://www.omegatechgaming.com/About-Us.html 

On a Lighter note I got mail today! I received “Russell Grant’s Astrology” for my Nintendo DS and “Astrology – A Cosmic Science “written by Isabel M. Hickey. I also slept for 9 hours which is A LOT for me. In the midst of chaos I remind myself of 2 things: Life is a Gift and Love is Eternal. So now that I reflect have I been inconvenienced? Yes. Has that affected my ability to continue Life or stop Loving? No. Despite my “discomforts” today was a good day. Regardless, I still can’t wait to get home!!!

Peace, Love, Light

  

Amidst Midnight and fog I see flashes

The Nikon D90 in thesky is exposed

Angels and Demons take pictures of each other naked

Not out of perversion… they just don’t wear clothes

Disagree? Refrain from letting yourself known

I could care less. For only God knows

Alas… Once again I contradict my intent

For we all are a source of the Source. Exist.

Back to the darkness. Such solace in silence

The storm slowly brewing is growing more violent

I see pictures in clouds, yet their all painted black

Or grey mixed with dark hues of violet

The wind begins to dance as the rain falls for certain

My guess? The spirits don’t use shower curtains

Or maybe the Earth is silently crying

The majority of society is a menstrual sickle. No end tothis cycle of pain.

As for the rain… I do not complain

Peace, Love & Lifepouring down on my frame

As soon as I smile the thunder comes rumbling

My chakras align from my base through my spine

A sound so distinct, horrific yet humbling

The Love and the Fear. The lows and the highs

I weather this storm. I feel so alive

“Moment of clarity.” Enlightenment defined

As I watch the sun rise the moon’s at high noon

I stand soaking wet. The feeling? Devine

 

It’s my 99th post. A long time coming considering I’ve officially been apart of the Xanga community since 2006.  I guess this could be like that other blogger’s 100th post ^_^ 

A momentous occasion for me because the number 11 is as sacred  as it is meaningful. In Numerology the number 11 represents an emphasis on Spirituality. It’s positive influnces include cooperation, adaptability, the consideration of others and the ability to be a diplomat not only amongst the physical plane, but emotionally and physically as well. Its negative influences include fear, shyness, timidity, self consciousness and depression. To be noted in Numerology the root number do not include the number 10. Only 1-9,11 & 22. 
 

I figured I would share something that not only invokes inspiration/motivation, but has definitely helped me  find balance between the positive and negative moments over the past year or so. Peace, Love, Light  ☮ ♥ ☼

Inspired by @TrainTrack (A Gentleman and a Dreamer)

 

I have come to realize… Love is the only thing that matters

I am listening… to America‘s sons & daughters play hack-n-sack

I talk about… things that personify Hipsters and Dreams

My best friend… is a Singer, a Dreamer and a Cancer

My first real kiss… happened in 3rd grade

I love… need I say more?

I lost… my inhibitions in Germany

I hate it when people… comment on my shoe size lol

Love is… enough said ^_^

Marriage is… an idea I struggle to agree with (personally, not in general)

Somewhere, someone is thinking… Astrology and Astronomy are the same thing

I’ll always know… what I believe to be true. Nothing else matters…

I have a secret crush on…. A fellow Xangan. I want to fly to Jersey and make her breakfast ^_^

The last time I cried… was in February. Sometimes it hurts more letting go

My cell phone… is a sidekick 4 with no reception -_-

The moment I wake up… I wake up my Soldier and get ready for War.

Before I go to sleep… I meditate. I also encourage my brain to remember my dreams

Right now I am thinking about…. what I will write for my 99th post ^_^

Babies are… “grown ups” as well as infants

Today, I… will do the same thing I did yesterday, as I will tomorrow

Tonight, I… will speak to a Queen (My Mother)

Tomorrow I… finish my Business Management class so I can focus on Astrology

I really want to have… A Happily Ever After. Not to be confused with a fairy tale

I am… learning to deal with the struggles and beauty of being an individual