ILLDRM© Saturday Shout Out: 'In Retrospect' by Sherika

"In life people come and go, but sometimes the things that matters most are the not things at all. Everything about life has to do with people, situations, and various reasons of the why’s and why nots. The purpose of these issues is what’s at stake, whether they are people, situations, etc…. Sometimes in life we have to understand that we cannot depend on others to share our joys, visions, interpretations, etc… about life. When at the moment, there are no sometimes and what we have are the moments. They help us grow, prosper, but most importantly expand. Expand on the knowledge that others constantly and consistently take for granted. Now, I am human, but what does that mean to be human. A shell with a lot of organs and tissues, combined with thoughts that evoke the person I am supposed to become? Evoked by the individuality that we have and constantly challenge the dreams and mindset that others have. SO yes, I am human. I am a person who has become human, but more importantly become who I need to be. Practice what you preach and explore what you know yet understand the things that we value most aren’t things at all. I still struggle, I still need, I still want, I still grow. Into a flower that I often lose on the account of things that people normally take for granted. But what is it that I really want. What is it that we all search for in a sense? Is it love? Yes it’s love. We all want to feel something that we cannot control, yet so powerful that we can’t reach. Something that can’t be touched, seen, heard, smelled, even thought about. Or is it? Is it physical? Can we tremendously take something so evident and mix it into a blender to manifest into something magnificent. Well I think we can. I think we can do it if we all try to be this evident with our work."

Symbolically Yours,

Sherika

ILLDRM© Saturday Shout Out: REALITY CHECK by Jordan Wilson

"Freedom of jail, clips inserted, a baby is being born same time a man is murdered, the beginning and end as far as rap goes, it's only natural I explain my Plato and what defines my name."
Let Nas Down - J.Cole

Either, Or... Believe.

Simple as that.

Not every key opens a door, so best believe, when no doors seem to open, find the nearest window and jump. Take the leap of faith. God will recognize your courage and faith in him and grant you an opportunity that was never available behind a door (or, obvious way to 'success') in the first place.

Win, Lose or Draw

Competition in life is normal and natural, however, do not result in trying to prove your self worth post-victory or defeat. To brag is not Godly. Respect is still to be given, to those that endure the challenge. Success is to be recognized, even amongst those who fell short.

It's all LOVE with IllegalDream©

I know you see the shirt, though. Shout out to @TrevEnglish

ILLDRM© "ALLDAY" Throwback: Mary J. Blige

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Mind over Matter

Dear Mike

Your positive and loving spirit was definitely a huge part of who you are. Seeing your smile amongst those who loved you, we shall forever miss. Please, look over those who are lost and misguided, and shed your love and helpfulness on them. May you rest well. You are in a better place now. 

#RIPMikePeezy

Time vs Size

True & Proper

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship."

‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬ NIV