Poetry Pages and Scribes Feature last night (1.7.10)…

I cant deny it, I had a ball. Actually, I’d go as far to say this was my favorite feature performance I’ve done to date that I had the most fun doing. The crowd, through heavy snow and dangerous driving conditions, weathered it and came out to enjoy it and I cant express how honored and thankful I was for each and every one of them.

There were a group of guys in the back that really kept the show light and full of laughter. They actually kept me laughing while I performed and though they didn’t know, they helped shake off the bit of nervousness that I felt for a split moment.

I had the opportunity to meet some absolutely wonderful people after the show. Two, in particular, really really made a soul impression on me. One young lady spent some time talking to me about her new modeling and fashion venture to support cancer patients and survivors as well as domestic violence survivors. I felt a connection with her for the cause, and was honored by her invitation to have me speak and perform at the event(s).

Another young lady, that I felt a spiritual kindred-ness with, whose poetry blew me away, whose energy elevated me both on and off the mic, I felt compelled to invite her to be a part of a new foundation that I am birthing.

I’ve said all this to say…and repeat to those that didn’t hear Ber-Henda say at the show last night when she introduced me. “You never know who you are meeting when you meet a stranger. They may be the very angel sent directly and especially to and for you.”

My favorite part of performing and speaking at events is meeting people afterwards, hearing their story, building a relationship for a cause, exchanging energy with positive people. I simply love talking to people that are passionate about what they do and hear their plans to move forward and progress to higher levels.

So for last night, to all of the people I had the opportunity to meet, share with, and love on…thank you…and Peace!

-B

Good People. What’s good people?

To me. Good people are people that I can be around and be completely myself. I wouldn’t go as far as to say I am not always myself around everyone, but I don’t display all sides of me to everyone. And I think that is the way to be. There are certain places and times (and people) for certain situations and behaviors.

I have been blessed by the Universe to have GOOD People in my life. And I am grateful. So very very grateful. I recently heard someone say “ I am too old for friends. I have all the friends I need.” And the statement puzzled me. I thought to myself, is there really a point? And if there is, when does one reach it? Is there really a certain age? And what is that age? Have I passed it or am I running close to it? It really bothered me thinking about this. If I am on the way to that age, should I stop accepting friends at this point? Really, how is this decision made. I want(ed) to know.

So I continue to meet people in the various circles that I move in and I ask myself “if I meet someone, good people, and they are moving in love as I am, how can I reject them because I’ve reached my ‘cut off’ age or my friend quota?” I do understand that everyone is not meant to be a best friend, a close friend, or even a friend at all, but I just cant move in Love as I do and reject humans for numbers. (Thats so corporate…yep, I said it.)

At any rate, the subject was on my mind as I think about and thank God for the good people in my life already and those to come, that I’ve met at various seasons of life for various reasons. And even those that have exited my life at the season divinely intended. Good people aren’t scheduled. Good people aren’t tallied. Good people aren’t even numbered. Good people are just good people.

Good night, Good People.
Namaste.

-B