Wednesday
The Friendly Manager and His Harem
Workplace Problems, Solutions, Raves & Rants -- Need a Career Change?: The Friendly Manager and His Harem: He compliments his staff on their looks in a way that is unprofessional. The manager and family man enjoys flirting. He rubs the backs of ...
Tuesday
Our Ancestors - The Way We Look, We Talk, We Behave
Confused about one's identity, frequently mistaken for being a certain ethnicity, personal questions about one's heritage, it happens to those of us sensitive to who we think we are and what we hope to accomplish before eyes permanently close. Oftentimes we don't think too deeply about us. We go through our days doing what is expected of us and find ways to escape anyone or anything that makes us feel uncomfortable. Yet, there is something more to our mere existence, there is an extinction of who we are and it can be seen in the faces that look back at us in the mirror.
We have a history, a rich deep history mixed up with the identifying character traits of many who have come long before we got here. Some of you recognize the significance of performing family history research and others not so much. The lightbulb hasn't gone off yet for some because they don't find learning anything from the past meaningful due to negative past programming, personal challenges or simply a disinterest. But for those who do, you will uncover the truth that might have been hidden for years about family struggles, highs, and lows. You will feel a sense of peace as to who you really are not what others assume you to be. You will feel empowered and confident in your identity either immediately or in time (once the shock wears off). There is so much goodness to be discovered when you have a story to tell, a thought-provoking, life-changing story that helps others (even if it isn't your story, but one of a loved one). Young people respect those who are transparent and willing to talk about the good, bad and ugly about themselves and family.
As I continue this journey of learning more about family history, I am not running away from the truth, but embracing it. I have more depth in my conversations with others. I feel at peace about many things. There is no longer taking what others say and accepting their assumptions, I know my truth and some great information as to how my family got their start in America and it wasn't just slavery, end of story either. Not everyone came as slaves and not everyone had been mistreated by some white, angry slave master.
As we grow and learn more about family genealogy especially around holiday seasons, let us be like the student eager to learn rather than an argumentative defense attorney looking to get a lying or ignorant favorite relative off the hook.
Many nationalities make up who you are and the answers are right there if you are willing to seek them. Check out my book Genealogy X: What to Expect When Researching Family History by Nicholl McGuire.
We have a history, a rich deep history mixed up with the identifying character traits of many who have come long before we got here. Some of you recognize the significance of performing family history research and others not so much. The lightbulb hasn't gone off yet for some because they don't find learning anything from the past meaningful due to negative past programming, personal challenges or simply a disinterest. But for those who do, you will uncover the truth that might have been hidden for years about family struggles, highs, and lows. You will feel a sense of peace as to who you really are not what others assume you to be. You will feel empowered and confident in your identity either immediately or in time (once the shock wears off). There is so much goodness to be discovered when you have a story to tell, a thought-provoking, life-changing story that helps others (even if it isn't your story, but one of a loved one). Young people respect those who are transparent and willing to talk about the good, bad and ugly about themselves and family.
As I continue this journey of learning more about family history, I am not running away from the truth, but embracing it. I have more depth in my conversations with others. I feel at peace about many things. There is no longer taking what others say and accepting their assumptions, I know my truth and some great information as to how my family got their start in America and it wasn't just slavery, end of story either. Not everyone came as slaves and not everyone had been mistreated by some white, angry slave master.
As we grow and learn more about family genealogy especially around holiday seasons, let us be like the student eager to learn rather than an argumentative defense attorney looking to get a lying or ignorant favorite relative off the hook.
Many nationalities make up who you are and the answers are right there if you are willing to seek them. Check out my book Genealogy X: What to Expect When Researching Family History by Nicholl McGuire.
Monday
Real Quiet in the Black Entertainment Industry on Sexual Harassment?
I guess black actors and actresses, musicians, athletes and others can't band together to bring down some of the most powerful and feared in the black entertainment industry, huh? I can almost feel the story scrambling, paperwork shredding, photo safekeeping, threats and whatever else that goes on to keep certain voices hushed. "What will the public think? What if the victims start being heard--taken seriously?" Someone or many are sweating during this season of trial. "You know what happened to Cosby, I don't want to be next." So the body count rises whether victims are destroyed mentally, physically or both.
You know our people, the ones who do dirt but never want anything exposed. A simple "sorry" and money thrown at a situation or many should take care of it, right? Cursing, threats of violence, or making examples out of folks will back the cowardly in a corner. "Where is one's God now?" says the bully.
The young women and men victimized along with elders who have far too many stories of all kinds of harassment don't say enough to get anything done because elitists have them backed into a corner. They know what the stakes are, and besides their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren who want to follow the victims' footsteps will be blackballed.
The stigma that comes with being called a "snitch" is too deeply ingrained with many in the African American community especially the Old Skool. They don't believe in breaking any oaths, covenants, or swears on Mama's grave. Nope, mouths remain shut. Same sex harassment, heterosexual harassment, and more is prevalent in the entertainment industry--that's a fact. People who "almost made it" told their stories on and offline. People who were once "One Hit Wonders" shared some shameful experiences. And those who are aspiring to be the "the next..." have their concerns, but there is no banding together. No exposing names in a way that makes abusers pay for what they have done in more ways than one. Worry and fear keep fed mouths shut because somewhere there is a story that if you say something you know what happened to this star and that one. However, the good news, and some people need to know the good news...is that the child of God who shares, cares, and takes someone up on their dare, is called to come forth. Yes, we know what happened to disciples of Christ who stood firm in their beliefs, and yes we recognize the struggle that comes with exposing. Yet, we also know that beyond this life is an eternal one too--thank you Jesus! Many are called and few are chosen by an Almighty God. There are those who don't want you to know Him, because to know Him means that you become spiritually more powerful than they will ever be--Satan was defeated at the cross, remember! But if you don't believe...well, you just sit in the background and wish upon a "Star" that things will change.
The powerful voices with a story to tell are much stronger in great number and bigger than any business mogul's bank account. There is a move of the Spirit and the sooner one answers the call, the better. Tyrants will be overthrown sooner rather than later--you got the greenlight.
Wake up world.
Nicholl McGuire
You know our people, the ones who do dirt but never want anything exposed. A simple "sorry" and money thrown at a situation or many should take care of it, right? Cursing, threats of violence, or making examples out of folks will back the cowardly in a corner. "Where is one's God now?" says the bully.
The young women and men victimized along with elders who have far too many stories of all kinds of harassment don't say enough to get anything done because elitists have them backed into a corner. They know what the stakes are, and besides their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren who want to follow the victims' footsteps will be blackballed.
The stigma that comes with being called a "snitch" is too deeply ingrained with many in the African American community especially the Old Skool. They don't believe in breaking any oaths, covenants, or swears on Mama's grave. Nope, mouths remain shut. Same sex harassment, heterosexual harassment, and more is prevalent in the entertainment industry--that's a fact. People who "almost made it" told their stories on and offline. People who were once "One Hit Wonders" shared some shameful experiences. And those who are aspiring to be the "the next..." have their concerns, but there is no banding together. No exposing names in a way that makes abusers pay for what they have done in more ways than one. Worry and fear keep fed mouths shut because somewhere there is a story that if you say something you know what happened to this star and that one. However, the good news, and some people need to know the good news...is that the child of God who shares, cares, and takes someone up on their dare, is called to come forth. Yes, we know what happened to disciples of Christ who stood firm in their beliefs, and yes we recognize the struggle that comes with exposing. Yet, we also know that beyond this life is an eternal one too--thank you Jesus! Many are called and few are chosen by an Almighty God. There are those who don't want you to know Him, because to know Him means that you become spiritually more powerful than they will ever be--Satan was defeated at the cross, remember! But if you don't believe...well, you just sit in the background and wish upon a "Star" that things will change.
The powerful voices with a story to tell are much stronger in great number and bigger than any business mogul's bank account. There is a move of the Spirit and the sooner one answers the call, the better. Tyrants will be overthrown sooner rather than later--you got the greenlight.
Wake up world.
Nicholl McGuire
Friday
Business and all the Meaningless Media Distractions, Must-Have Products & Entertainment Mayhem
Your dollar is important. They look to take it to finance their government, communities, wars, education, businesses, and more. Don't say you want to start a business, because if you do, they will look for ways to keep you out of the mainstream media. Don't say that you will no longer buy their products, because they will figure out a way to get those around you to show their support and forget about you. And most of all, don't start speaking the kind of truth that exposes their favorites, breaks their bank accounts or holds them accountable, because suddenly you are deemed the trouble-maker, untrustworthy, or whatever picture they choose to paint you to be. Your enemy or enemies come in different shades nowadays and come from a wide variety of backgrounds. What is common about all foes is they are not children of light. Where there is light, there is truth, fairness, love, kindness, patience, prosperity, etc. Do you really think a wicked being wants all that for you and I?
The picture that the greedy, ungodly and prideful paint in media is one that appeals to your five senses because they believe you to be mentally weak, spiritually spent, financially dependent, and physically tired. So what better way then to get you to compromise--go along with whatever programming they conjure up, get you to like, comment, subscribe, buy whatever they create, mentally, spiritually and physically bind you with whatever you love the most--food, sex, new relationship, opportunity, places, and so on. Meanwhile, you don't think twice about uplifting those around you or within your family in business who could be competition for them. Take for instance, the independent filmmaker who is seeking to take Hollywood by storm with movies that make a difference, why would you bother to get to know his or her work when your mind is being overwhelmed by what the rich who are already rich is marketing? What about the aspiring entrepreneur who simply asks you to buy this product or that one and you scoff at the price and head on down to the local Walmart?
Once again another holiday season is fast approaching and you have already been programmed since July to start holiday shopping. In October, you were already told subtly to start using layaway. And when you don't listen to the advertisers, your media programming via music, movies, books, children's shows, products, and more tells you not only what is trendy, but how might you obtain it. Can we say credit? Celebrity XYZ has this card and that one, and why not you? Celebrity ABC is wearing...and her daughter or son is dressed up in...and you buy it. But if it isn't you, no worries, they have your show-boating family members who try to keep up with the Jones'.
Now if shopping isn't your thing, no big deal, right? So they prep your mind to be the one who volunteers time and service or accept a miserly pay for far too much work. And if you are the lazy type, don't like to work real hard on too much of anything, they provide you with ways to amuse yourself while throwing a few pennies your way via online games, surveys, searches, watching video, and more. As for those who aren't afraid of hard work, Uncle Sam is always in search of you and your children. Programmed from the time you and they were born to go after a government job from being an office assistant to a military officer. What movie might get you and your offspring excited about your future? For instance, when they want you to attend college or join the military, they make sure there is a movie that you will enjoy--might even quote a catchy line or two from, a celebrity endorsement, and of course, what better way to strike the nail in the coffin is to give you some kind of benefit for spreading the word. Same is done when using tools like books, mega ministers, strategically placed bulletin boards in your communities, and more to persuade you into buying whatever they want you to purchase.
What should be the focus other than being the buyer, the volunteer or the low paid worker in your own lifetime movie? Your spiritual calling, condition, concern, commitment, and anything else that goes beyond consumerism and pleasuring one's self. Why must one's loyalty be placed on the people, places, and things that sincerely add no benefit to our lives? Upon closer inspection you will find that you have been successfully programmed to believe that everything that is unrighteous, untrue, unhealthy, and unbeneficial is right for you while everything that is righteous, true, healthy, and beneficial is not good. The brainwashing spreads and before long an unsuspecting generation believes the foolishness that mothers and fathers believed and their kinfolk and so on.
In recent years, we have witnessed the demise of much. Once respectable celebrity role models were brought down low. R&B music along with vocalists took a strategic backseat. Spiritual attacks on all people and things related to God were in full force and continue to happen. Patriotism is a thing of the past being picked away at for any and every reason. In addition, seemingly quiet communities continue to be turned upside down with gun violence, abuse and drugs. While people walk around like zombies so grateful for the next designer drug or alcohol to touch their lips while water and food supply in undesirable towns, boroughs, districts, and other places is continuing to be polluted.
Mother nature is disrupted by manufactured events while select companies get rich off the mayhem. Media hype influences your mind to believe its all natural, but the discerning know better. Elitist groups use ignorant people to tell you your vote counts while they keep track of you and your wallet for every time you show up at a voting booth near you. The scripted news keeps telling you only what they think you want to hear while you miss the real news that real people need for you to pay attention to.
What you need now is what is in the best interest of you and your family, forget about the rest. Trust in your Creator these days, because unfortunately things are headed for the worse. Mentally ill-equipped men and women think their grandiose ideas, charm, and big bank accounts might save them in the next season, but they are sadly mistaken. Watch their downfall. As for business, another 7.0, 8.0...1, 2, 3,...flawed invention will be out next year with all the accessories and technicians to enhance or fix it while the stock market takes another dive. Safeguard your assets and don't believe any hype that targets minorities.
Distinguish the truth from the lie by being proactive, engaged, and alert.
Nicholl McGuire is the host of YouTube NM Enterprise 7 a faith based channel.
The picture that the greedy, ungodly and prideful paint in media is one that appeals to your five senses because they believe you to be mentally weak, spiritually spent, financially dependent, and physically tired. So what better way then to get you to compromise--go along with whatever programming they conjure up, get you to like, comment, subscribe, buy whatever they create, mentally, spiritually and physically bind you with whatever you love the most--food, sex, new relationship, opportunity, places, and so on. Meanwhile, you don't think twice about uplifting those around you or within your family in business who could be competition for them. Take for instance, the independent filmmaker who is seeking to take Hollywood by storm with movies that make a difference, why would you bother to get to know his or her work when your mind is being overwhelmed by what the rich who are already rich is marketing? What about the aspiring entrepreneur who simply asks you to buy this product or that one and you scoff at the price and head on down to the local Walmart?
Once again another holiday season is fast approaching and you have already been programmed since July to start holiday shopping. In October, you were already told subtly to start using layaway. And when you don't listen to the advertisers, your media programming via music, movies, books, children's shows, products, and more tells you not only what is trendy, but how might you obtain it. Can we say credit? Celebrity XYZ has this card and that one, and why not you? Celebrity ABC is wearing...and her daughter or son is dressed up in...and you buy it. But if it isn't you, no worries, they have your show-boating family members who try to keep up with the Jones'.
Now if shopping isn't your thing, no big deal, right? So they prep your mind to be the one who volunteers time and service or accept a miserly pay for far too much work. And if you are the lazy type, don't like to work real hard on too much of anything, they provide you with ways to amuse yourself while throwing a few pennies your way via online games, surveys, searches, watching video, and more. As for those who aren't afraid of hard work, Uncle Sam is always in search of you and your children. Programmed from the time you and they were born to go after a government job from being an office assistant to a military officer. What movie might get you and your offspring excited about your future? For instance, when they want you to attend college or join the military, they make sure there is a movie that you will enjoy--might even quote a catchy line or two from, a celebrity endorsement, and of course, what better way to strike the nail in the coffin is to give you some kind of benefit for spreading the word. Same is done when using tools like books, mega ministers, strategically placed bulletin boards in your communities, and more to persuade you into buying whatever they want you to purchase.
What should be the focus other than being the buyer, the volunteer or the low paid worker in your own lifetime movie? Your spiritual calling, condition, concern, commitment, and anything else that goes beyond consumerism and pleasuring one's self. Why must one's loyalty be placed on the people, places, and things that sincerely add no benefit to our lives? Upon closer inspection you will find that you have been successfully programmed to believe that everything that is unrighteous, untrue, unhealthy, and unbeneficial is right for you while everything that is righteous, true, healthy, and beneficial is not good. The brainwashing spreads and before long an unsuspecting generation believes the foolishness that mothers and fathers believed and their kinfolk and so on.
In recent years, we have witnessed the demise of much. Once respectable celebrity role models were brought down low. R&B music along with vocalists took a strategic backseat. Spiritual attacks on all people and things related to God were in full force and continue to happen. Patriotism is a thing of the past being picked away at for any and every reason. In addition, seemingly quiet communities continue to be turned upside down with gun violence, abuse and drugs. While people walk around like zombies so grateful for the next designer drug or alcohol to touch their lips while water and food supply in undesirable towns, boroughs, districts, and other places is continuing to be polluted.
Mother nature is disrupted by manufactured events while select companies get rich off the mayhem. Media hype influences your mind to believe its all natural, but the discerning know better. Elitist groups use ignorant people to tell you your vote counts while they keep track of you and your wallet for every time you show up at a voting booth near you. The scripted news keeps telling you only what they think you want to hear while you miss the real news that real people need for you to pay attention to.
What you need now is what is in the best interest of you and your family, forget about the rest. Trust in your Creator these days, because unfortunately things are headed for the worse. Mentally ill-equipped men and women think their grandiose ideas, charm, and big bank accounts might save them in the next season, but they are sadly mistaken. Watch their downfall. As for business, another 7.0, 8.0...1, 2, 3,...flawed invention will be out next year with all the accessories and technicians to enhance or fix it while the stock market takes another dive. Safeguard your assets and don't believe any hype that targets minorities.
Distinguish the truth from the lie by being proactive, engaged, and alert.
Nicholl McGuire is the host of YouTube NM Enterprise 7 a faith based channel.
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