To My Black Brothers & Sisters:
Let’s not confuse constructive feedback with gossip, slander, cruelty, “hating” and the like. The latter is juvenile and shows your own issues of being hurt and insecure. Whether anyone says something to you about it or not, everyone sees it in you. It’s neither cute nor funny to hurt someone with your words. Putting someone else down or gossiping about their struggles to make you feel good promotes negativity, it’s hurtful and has the potential to ruin lives by breaking down the mental and emotional stability of a person. We know people who have been hurt tend to hurt others. Let’s stop the cycle of verbal and emotional abuse. It continues to divide our community and sends the wrong message to our children…who repeat the behavior they see in the home and the community. Think enough of yourself not to lower yourself to a place of ugliness. And don’t allow others in your circle to speak to you or others unkindly, at least in your presence. Let’s hold one another accountable and hold ourselves to a higher standard. It feels so much better and does so much more for all parties’ self esteem when we love others, rather than hate them with our words. Just remember how you felt when someone hurt you…now break the cycle and do the opposite. It really works! And you just might discover that the very person you put down may be an asset to your life. We are all more alike than we are different. We are all flawed and have many challenges to overcome, so why point them out in one another destructively. Let’s point out the good and encourage one another through our process. What a difference it can make in your life and the lives of others. As of today, don’t look back on what you did or didn’t do, just start afresh today and speak life into your brothers and sisters. We’re all in this together. I’ll start. I see greatness in you and I love you enough to tell you. Peace and blessings to you!
P. S. I know this message is a message for ALL people; however, I just felt the need to share a word with my Black brothers and sisters today.