"SPIRITUAL" MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR OR mentor NEEDED

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To Our Followers, Patrons and Readers:

Insight and the practical application of principles has been our primary goal throughout the years we have been writing these posts. However, at this time by following the same spiritual principles we espouse to all readers it has become obvious to "me" that "I" myself am in need of emotional, mental and spiritual assistance. TD Jakes or Dr. Phil would be the counselors of choice but they are sure to have their hands full at this time of increasing national stress. Recognizing a problem is the first step to resolving a problem; and yes, today is the day for "my" individual personal reckoning. From time to time It is important that we share our deep seated problems publicly, not to be regarded as brave or heroic but for the mutual benefit of our collective consciousness and the power of prayer within it. Many private matters are kept quiet or secret and as a result are never fully resolved. This should not be the case. It is time to get beyond committing "the sin of silence" again and again. In part, this is an effort to share mutual situations that others might be experiencing too, but mostly to alert everyone to get beyond the shame of our mistakes and resolve them in spite of it. Being willing to deal with problems is neither brave nor heroic, but it is commendable. Before we begin highlighting "my" personal problems let's get one thing straight. The next step in resolving personal problems is accepting FULL responsibility for whatever the problem is, no matter how or through who it manifests. This may be tricky because the untrained ego is sure to want to paint a picture that keeps its reputation intact through placing the blame on others. 

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This will be one of the few time "I" will be expressing through the "first person." The reason that most of our posts are written in the third person is because our issues and problems are mutual as well as our responsibility to act. "WE" ARE THE NEW "THEY." Everyone has a part to play in all aspects of human endeavors. It's not up to the leaders, the politicians or those in charge, it's up to us. Although we may not have a plan or know the way each of us still has a say! Most of our readers know that we wax poetic at the drop of a dime because retention is greater if put in a rhyme. We've made the choice to raise our voice and hope the price won't cost our life. But "truth" come with the caveat of honesty. If the foundation is not based on the honesty and integrity of truth eventually the structure built upon it will reveal the flaws. "My" own predictions have resulted in "me" also becoming a victim of this newly emerging mental health crisis. So many minorities like "myself" generally seek mental health through a mirror. The mirror represents the ego of self or someone just like us that co-signs our position. In "my" case "thou art the man" as Nathan told King David who attempted to hide the acts of adultery and murder. "My" mental health mirror mirror on the wall showed "I" wasn't on the ball. No matter how "I" tried to get by the truthful mirror wouldn't lie. Told me "I" need more than self, to be in the best mental health. So rather then continuing to lie to myself I have chosen to expose this "lying Spirit" before it deceives "me" again. We could go the route of listing and illustrating all of the circumstances and conditions (causes) behind the present situation we find ourselves in or we can take a different type of pathological approach.

This is a call for HELP! Here are the facts. "I'm" finding it increasingly difficult not to hate. Most people are unaware of the history or impact of racism. It seems that many people today either ignore or don't recognize the face or the signs of racism. There is little need for defining and redefining the obvious. RACISM IS WHAT RACISM DOES! The apathy and ignorance displayed by so many of "my" "privileged" acquaintances is maddening and has salted my reopened wounds. Why am "I" so mad "I" ask myself. Upset with "my" parents, upset with "my" in-laws, upset with "my" brother, sister, wife and anybody else that's close in "my" life. Here's what ego says: when "I" saw what was coming and warned everyone, when "I" used "my" meager resources to insure the survival of "my" family and friends, when "my" offer to help in the most urgent way was spurned, when "I" didn't get the thank you's or the amount of appreciation "I" felt "I" deserved, when "my" wife's physical health and my mothers mental health continues to deteriorate before "my" eyes and when those closest to "me" failed to heed "my" warnings or take "me" seriously. Oh me oh my, "I" now have the right to be mad, get mad and stay mad. "I" have the right to be mad at them and anybody else that "I" feel is in violation of the way they should be behaving. "My" righteous indignation is justified by the sacrifices "I" made for them all. With all of these eyes (I's) why is it that "I" can't see the forest for the trees?

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Here's what the real deal amounts to. Once we recognize what the issue is we should also realize that singularly we cannot solve it. When the fire department arrives at a fire, they immediately evaluate it to determine if they are capable of handling it all by themselves. If the first responding engine cannot contain the fire, the protocol is to strike a second alarm. Sometimes, even in the midst of fighting a fire they discover that it has grown and is larger then it was upon arrival. They then continue calling for more help by striking additional alarms. The goal is to extinguish the fire as quickly as possible and minimize its damage. There is nothing wrong with over reacting under these circumstances. We should all practice erring on the side of caution. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. Whenever we feel like or even imagine hurting ourselves or anyone else it's time to strike that second alarm. Cursing and yelling or striking and destroying things are the "tell tale" signs of losing it and must be regarded as physical assault and emotional abuse. Assault begins when fear enters in by threats or actions. Battery carries out the act of assault. Remember all causation has some spiritual energy behind it and thoughts become things. It starts in the head and afterwards spreads, sometimes we need help to put it to bed. Only the "spirit of pride" will have us wait until it's to late to mitigate a worsening fate. So there it is. Do YOU know a spiritually minded mental health professional capable of dealing with an informed and intelligent "angry black man?" If so leave the information in the comments section below. "I'll" be sure to let everyone know how it turned out. Keep in mind that the building hasn't burned down yet but its obvious to "ME" that the house is on fire!

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