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excapethematrix · 6 years

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“Your Behavior Diminishes Your Message”

This past Thursday night was the season finale of Braxton Family Values and we saw the conclusion of their intense family therapy session with Iyanla Vanzant. Over the years the sisters have had squabbles, like most siblings do, but they can never seem to get on a path of true growth and mature communication. We’ve watched them to go counseling multiple times on this show and even go to Bishop TD Jakes for help, but nothing seemed to quite stick. They often say that they’re trying to get back to “where they were,” but after watching the show for years, I wonder how successful their communication was before their issues with each other grew. This time the sisters called on the help of Iyanla to help them, but not everyone was prepared for her brash and in your face type of counseling.

It is important to note that for this particular family, a lot of their communication problems stem from their parents. This is true for many of us, whether we want to admit it or not. A lot of our parents didn’t have the necessary tools or methods to teach us about a number of different things. And it doesn’t make them bad people if they didn’t know. They just didn’t know. No one taught them those skill sets. It’s not to excuse their behavior, or even the behavior we learn from them because at a certain point there has to be accountability across the board. These women, for example, are all over forty years old, and not saying that age guarantees you will be smarter or wiser, but along the way of living you should gain certain tools. A lot of adults still communicate or behave as children – and not diminishing their feelings or their points of view, but the fact that they haven’t matured their ways of thinking is a problem. They can’t handle disagreements without yelling. A dissenting opinion is act attack on their character. Every time someone disagrees or shares their feelings they’re starting an argument. How often do we encounter people that do these things? How often does that infuriate and enrage us that they haven’t learned the communication skills that we have? But, how many of us are these people? Or how many of us don’t use these moments with others to try to show them a better way? Is that even our job?

The Braxtons have and will always be entertaining, at least to me, but we should all remember that one person cannot fix your life. And it shouldn’t be their job to. It’s up to each and every one of us to do our own work towards our own healing. Iyanla can only give them the tools, which she openly states, that the real work begins after she leaves. It’s up to them whether or not they apply they lessons, but for us the viewers, after we finish live-tweeting and discussing with our friends, are we making the steps towards being and doing better? We all have things we haven’t fully gotten over. We all have things that we’ve been afraid to deal with, but what would our lives look like if we confronted those things and attained true peace? Iyanla told Tamar Braxton that “her behavior diminishes her message.” How many of us act out without realizing that we’re hiding our insecurities? How many of us are loud and in your face because we feel like we have to be defensive? When we will tell that little boy or girl inside of us that we don’t have to protect them anymore because they’ve survived? Healing isn’t easy. And it’s not meant to be, but it’s necessary.

#braxntonfamilyvalues #thspodcast #excapethematrix #cultureofpop

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excapethematrix · 6 years

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100 FOR 30 CHALLENGE (DAY31)

Writing 100 words for 30 days was not easy. The truth is I came up short quite a bit during the month of March. However, I consider it a blessing that I did it anyway. I proved to me where I am, and how far I have to go. I knocked out my 30 days, but the fact that I didn’t achieve this daily, shows me what I need to work on. I’m grateful to my dear friend, Chavez for challenging me, especially because he believed I was still writing daily. This awakened something in me, something I needed deeply.

#100for30challenge #ETM #excapethematrix #Ravolution #ravolutionmultimedia #peace #love #light #senseiraven #ravo38

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excapethematrix · 6 years

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100 FOR 30 CHALLENGE (DAY28)

The 3rd installment of #TheHealingSpacePodcast Black, Queer and Unapologetic series is now available. We discuss how our queerness is viewed by society (positively and negatively), some of our mental health healing practices, our favorite Black Queer authors, and so much more. We’re joined by George Hill and @iamcanade. Click on the link below and enjoy the conversation. Don't forget to leave a comment on our website or on #SoundCloud. Also, if you have Apple Podcast, please leave a review and rate us as well. Thank you to those who continue to spread the word about us, it means the world.

http://wearethelovemovement.com/podcasts/ths-podcast-ep-27-black-queer-and-unapologetic/

#100for30challenge #excapethematrix #ETM #Ravolution #ravolutionmultimedia #thspodcast #thehealingspacepodcast #black #queer #unapologetic #blackqueerpodcast

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excapethematrix · 6 years

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100 FOR 30 CHALLENGE (DAY30)

How often do you focus on the positive things in life? Ask yourself that. When situation after situation arises, how often do you find yourself leaning heavily into the darkness? How often do you connect deeply to your light? Do you find happiness and joy in more things than you find stress and anger? Are you centered physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually? Do you trust your gut, or do you ignore it? How often do you do the work to get back to the middle? How often do you ask yourself these questions? How often do you have the answers?

#100for30challenge #ETM #excapethematrix #Ravolution #ravolutionmultimedia #balance #seekbalance #yinyang

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excapethematrix · 6 years

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100 FOR 30 CHALLENGE (DAY29)

Laughter is healing. Nobody understands that more than The Misfits of #Storytellers. 2018 would’ve been ST’s 10 year Anniversary. All year long we’ll be celebrating by showing videos and pictures from 2008 to 2011, as well as our two shows we had in the years that followed.

Here you’ll see a pic from our photo shoot with Daryl Taylor. This photo shoot was in preparation of our 2016 Storytellers event. We had an absolute blast shooting it.

To check out our videos from past ST performances, head to our YouTube channels:

www.youtube.com/ravenekundayo and/or www.youtube.com/ravolutionllc

Share vids/pics by using hashtag #ST10

#100for30challenge #ETM #excapethematrix #Ravolution #ravolutionmultimedia #storytellers #openmic #misfits #misfituniverse

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excapethematrix · 6 years

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100 FOR 30 CHALLENGE (DAY26)

People carry lifetimes in their eyes. The one they’re currently living, and many lives that came long before. Their joy, their pain, the light of what has been let go, and the darkness of what they cling to. It’s true that people can look you directly in your eyes and lie to you, but they can only get away with said lies if you don’t care to know the truth, their truth. Therefore, I make it my business to always look people directly in their eyes. For their eyes will always tell a truth, that one’s lips and actions won’t.

#100for30challenge #excapethematrix #ETM #Ravolution #ravolutionmultimedia #eyes #lies

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scorpiyogi · 6 years

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In 2006 I created @ravolutionllc and in 2017 I continue to find ways to make my brand fresh and relevant. I give thanks to God for that. I also give thanks to every Misfit who has either been a part of any movement or a much appreciated supporter. I may have the vision, but my vision is nothing without the love and support of others. This year I taught Yoga every single week of the year, a first for me. Even the week I was sick with food poison I taught, lol. This passion is serious, @wearetlm means everything to me. Also, this year I took The Healing Space to a new level with @thspodcast. Thank you to @nomoreotis for joining me on this journey, and for the wonderful Misfits who continue to support this journey. Also, thank you to all of our guests for being a part of the Healing process. I’ve endured a lot this year, but with only two days left in the year, I’m @ a place of peace. I give thanks for the many blessings I’ve received this year, and the continuation of my company and my brands are definitely a continued blessing. Onward to 2018... • - ******************************* #2017 #ravolution #ravolutionmultimedia #thelovemovement #tlm #wearetlm #wellness #healing #yoga #blackyogasuperstars #Yogaeverydamnday #Fitness #thspodcast #TheHealingSpacePodcast #podcast #blackpodcasts #misfits #misfituniverse #misfitsrule #excapethematrix #etm #freeyourmind #wakeup

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scorpiyogi · 6 years

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@ravolutionllc: The one that started it all. On November 26th, 2006 I decided to start my own magazine. I’d paid my dues and written for other publications and decided to create my own. It would be an E-zine (Before E-zines became a thing) that dropped once a month. I named it eXcape the matriX. Ravolution was created the same night. I felt that my magazine wouldn’t be the only thing I planned to create, and I wanted a home for all of said creations. But more importantly, I wanted to show positive images of people of color. Ravolution was my way of doing that. I’m blessed, so many people have seen my vision over the years, and wanted to be a part of it. These amadamaphus Misfits have all gone on to do amazing things. Published Authors, Singers, Photographers, Radio Personalities, Business Owners, Parents and so much more. I bring the vision and the passion to see things through, but the blessing is I’ve had so many people stand beside me and help make these visions a reality. I always said ETM was OURS. It wasn’t until the magazine ended that I ever called it MINE. I always wanted my staff to know that it was about US, not about Me. Though I see TLM as my greatest achievement, it wouldn’t eXist without Ravolution. My Multimedia company is very special to me. It has allowed me to travel all over, to meet so many amazing people, interview folks I never thought I would get to connect with, and impact the minds and spirits of 1,000’s upon 1’000’s of people. My company is 11 years old...and I still yearn to create, to Free Minds...to help others eXcape their matriX. The journey continues... • - ****************************** #ravolution #misfits #misfituniverse #misfitsrule #excapethematrix #etm #freeyourmind #thefuture #wakeup #thebizarre #media #melanin #thelovemovement #wearetlm #tlm #tlmyoga #Yoga #thspodcast #thehealingspace #TheHealingSpacePodcast #popculture #blacklivesmatter #blackvoices #pocvoicesmatter

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scorpiyogi · 7 years

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with some of my Misfits (journalists for my magazine) back in 2008 for one of our annual photo shoots. So many wonderful artists who have gone on to do amazing things. #excapethematrix was definitely ahead of its time. • - ************************* #tbt #ravolutionmultimedia #misfits #misfitsrule #etm #magazine #ezine #baltimore #memories #journalists #writers #artists #creatives #poets #artreprenuer #scorpiyogi #nerdculture (at Baltimore, Maryland)

#writers #tbt #nerdculture #ezine #artists #journalists #poets #etm #misfitsrule #artreprenuer #memories #ravolutionmultimedia #scorpiyogi #magazine #misfits #baltimore #creatives #excapethematrix

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scorpiyogi · 7 years

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With the beautiful, @ndambi, after interviewing her for my magazine, #excapethematrix. She has such a beautiful spirit, and is so honest and transparent. I loved getting to know her. • - ************************* #tbt #ravolutionmultimedia #ndambi #music #journalism #journalist #memories #baltimore #teavolve #Yogi #peace #love #light #smiles #singer #Namaste #melanin (at Teavolve Cafe & Lounge)

#yogi #smiles #namaste #baltimore #love #excapethematrix #music #singer #teavolve #ravolutionmultimedia #ndambi #light #melanin #journalism #memories #journalist #peace #tbt

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scorpiyogi · 7 years

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With the editor of the first magazine I ever wrote for. At this point in life, most people don't know that I'm a journalist. I focus so much on @wearetlm that I seldom mention #ravolutionmultimedia. But back in 2005 I was a writer for M magazine in Baltimore. I'll never be able to thank Jill Henry enough for opening a door for me to use my passion to make a difference. If it wasn't for M magazine, #eXcapethematriX would've never eXisted. • - **************************** #tbt #memories #mmagazine #baltimore #Ravo37 #TheYearofNoeXcuses #Scorpiyogi #peace #love #light #gaynerd #MelaninWarrior #handsomenerd #caramel #BlackYogi #namaslay #blackqueermagic #handsomebrother #Yogi #journalist #editor (at Baltimore, Maryland)

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scorpiyogi · 7 years

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From meeting up with old friends, to bottomless mimosas, to doing yoga in a field full of yogi's and yogini's...this was an awesome weekend. #ravo37 #theyearofnoexcuses #atlanta #excapethematrix #dinner #brunch #mimosas #gordonbiersch #kalidescope #friends #yoga #kingofpopyoga #martini #yogisofcolor #memories (at Atlanta, Georgia)

#dinner #excapethematrix #mimosas #martini #yogisofcolor #atlanta #brunch #yoga #ravo37 #gordonbiersch #kalidescope #kingofpopyoga #friends #theyearofnoexcuses #memories

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excapethematrix · 6 years

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100 FOR 30 CHALLENGE (DAY27)

Because I’ve been treated like shit, I can treat others like shit.

Because I’ve been oppressed, I can oppress others.

Because I’ve been bullied, I can then bully others.

My pain trumps the pain of anyone else.

I’m no different from those I claim to hate.

Blind and insecure rage.

This toxic way of thinking has eXisted for far too long. And instead of people speaking out against it, they champion it. A colosseum full of broken people, throwing souls into the center to see who will tear the other apart first. Hypocrisy is lauded and disguised as being “woke”.

#100for30challenge #excapethematrix #ETM #Ravolution #ravolutionmultimedia #woke #coon #fauxtep #bamboozled #broken #hypocrites

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