Stillness
from this morning’s walk 😂
Yo! Just checking in. How are you doin? I know a lot of people have things goin on or going through something of their own at the moment. Allow this blog entry to be a safe space for that. Feel free to comment whatever you may be going through and I’ll be sure to reply.
It’s been a minute since I got up here and gave my open thoughts or updates in general. I felt “what better time than today.” At a time where things may seem uncertain, foggy, and weird I believe it’s most important to stay grounded. To connect with self, to reflect, and to not only be physically present, but mentally too. As humans we go through things, mostly things that we can’t control. At times we become frustrated/upset because those things are uncontrollable, but we have to learn “what is” and how to deal with “it.” This past year I’ve had my own battles. For awhile now I haven’t felt good. Abdominal pain come and goes. Through recent ultrasounds and CT scans my doctors have found the root of the issue as well as an enlarged prostate. I will be ok though, I’m due for surgery soon. Just about every day I’ve been reminded of this issue. At times I can’t sleep, im constantly tired, and several other things. But, I find myself just about every day fighting through this shit, because what else am I going to do? Nothing really comes from complaining, shit I hardly even like talkin about it with others, because it isn’t something I want to focus on or expect people to understand. Im doing my part by living through it and getting the medical attention needed.
Aside from physical health, Mentally shit can be all over the place. From just recently, with this election, and just the strength it takes to not engage in any of that bullshit. That’s a whole other blog post lol, but yea, energy is just weird with that whole thing every 4 years. Once I peep weird energy or bad shit in general, I just don’t engage or I remove myself. Family relationship dynamics begin to change, because I just don’t tolerate disrespect. Especially when the point isn’t valid. Always been a firm believer in “I love you,” but I got to love you from afar. You can no longer be “over here,” because what’s “over here” is real, it’s authentic, and you are what you hang around. We can’t be hanging around no weirdos, that energy rubs off on others. That goes for friendships too. If you ever feel some type of way, speak on it. If not, then we good. I come from, “If you got an issue, let that individual know.” You ain’t ever heard me talk bad about a homie behind their back, I never operated like that, and that’ll never change. It’s so easy to be upfront and honest. Go direct to source. Everyone is to be respected until they get disrespectful. There’s just too much going on in the world and with people in general, to ever give energy like that the time of day.
For brand updates though, currently Wise Mind has the Dodger World Series Tees in production. We have a project with an artist, James Vader, out of Fayetteville, NC. This project has 4 items, 2 of which are finished & ready. The 3rd item is giving us some issues, but we’ve worked that out this past week with our manufacturer. That should be ready within 2 weeks. Outside of that i really want to get out this Gallery 13 collab and a separate project exclusively from Wise Mind Collyn that we’ve been sitting on for some time now. Other than physical product I’m lookin to launch a side Wise Mind project titled Kazoku. Very excited to get that off the ground, it will provide you with a whole other view from the brand. An energy per-say.
I’ve been working for a long time man, been hustling my ass off for years now. First job at 15, at times worked 2-3 jobs, and operated 1-3 side hustles at the same time. If you have ever felt like I became distant. It isn’t anything personal, it’s because I really get after it. Many people won’t even understand that statement, except for my people really hustlin their ass off to make somethin shake for them and theirs beyond the 40 hours a week. At a time where my physical and mental health is being pulled all over the place, I’m still finding a way to strap the shoulder pads on and face these things head up. I’m able to tap into that mode because I have a great understanding of self and what it takes. We all go through things, but ultimately it’s up to us to decide how we handle those things. Do we find solutions and next steps to persevere or do we dwell and complain in the moment? It is so important to find that balance and sense of stillness when we face chaos. To just know, everything will be alright, we will find our way through this. Until next time, appreciate yall always, Stay Wise ✌️