I am the creation of a Black Rastafarian Jamaican Father and a White/Native American Pagan Mother. I was raised with great consciousness and political/social activism. I was taught that Love, Respect, Acceptance (not just tolerance), Justice and Peace are all noble and attainable goals. I saw this in my own home. I was raised to know my own greatness and to encourage others to embrace the greatness within themselves.
I volunteer with 'at risk' youth in my community. I show them by example that success is achievable. I try to instill in them that they are not merely the descendants of slaves, but the descendants of ROYALTY, Power and Grace. I impart to them all the great achievements of their predecessors that they are never taught in school. It moves me to see a young man or woman come in with a slave mentality, low self worth and self destructive behavior and see the growth and transformation as they learn. To watch them change into strong, self confident, proud and socially active individuals is highly rewarding.
Over the years I have worked with youth that were gang members, drug/alcohol users, criminals. Youth that had been abused and neglected. I saw them turn their lives around and go to college or technical schools. They now help others to rise up from self defeat and become successful. I have seen them exceed their goals.
I am Alpha and Omega. I was the first man to rise up and will be the last man standing. I am the original man. A son of JAH born of Mother - Goddess Earth.
My Philosophy
LOVE is the favored 'religion'.
What Gives Me Hope
A child who hasn't yet been taught to hate. An adult who refuses to hate.
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by
Colonialism and the policy of racism impose soul searching questions of human rights, weighing equally on the conscience of all men and nations of good-will. History amply shows that the freedom enjoyed by the many becomes fragile when the denial, even to the few, of basic human rights is tolerated. - His Imperial Magesty, Emperor Haile Selassie I, Speech on Human Rights
"Even if you blend many flavors together, one will always stand out." ~My Father~
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Hey, Alpha? If this lady looks like your mom, then IMHO, your mom looks ALOT like Stevie Nicks! No doubt, your mom is a beautiful woman! btw, did she partake of the sacred herb? Have a spectacular weekend, my friend! Be well and be at peace! A friend always, The Old Hippie
Hello, Alpha! Thanks for the friend's request and welcome to Care2! Thanks, also, for joining the Med.Marijuana Experience. I look forward to getting to know you better. Be well and be at peace! Tim Redfern