Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

We All Look Alike Justice is often blinded by the truth.

A famous old statement made by the white community in older times was that they all look alike. It, of course, is another residual of racism. In this statement, it creates a record in many people's minds that we don't just look alike. But we are alike in attitude in morals, and in many other... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 28, 2020

We are left to carry on.

In football when the quarterback hands the ball off to the running back he basically puts the responsibility of moving the ball in his hand. When our loved ones pass away. They basically hand off the ball to us to carry on. The past few months have created an enormous amount of transfer in a short... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, June 27, 2020

When I leave this earth will someone shed a tear for me?

Recently I attended the funeral of my wife's youngest brother. A resident of the earth for only 53 years and 6 mths. He was free-spirited kind hardworking and loved by his family. His funeral was postponed several months in the midst of the coronavirus. The cause of his death was an accident while... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 25, 2020

America through the eyes of a Black Man

We all see the world through our experiences good or bad. Now, these experiences form our views of the world. It is important when forming an opinion to get all the facts. This is my record of how I grew up as a Black Man in America. When I was in 1st and 2nd grade I attended an all-black elementary... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Living Black in America

What is really incredible about America is that some of us still don't understand. Millions still don't believe that there is injustice towards Black Americans. When the Black Lives Matter movement started someone put out White Lives Matter. This is the reality Black Men have faced forever. The... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, June 20, 2020

A Fathers work is never done

Fathers support is always welcome. Now I am not talking financially. Wisdom is an essential part of fatherhood. Encouragement is also a necessary part of fatherhood. Communication is very important. The most important one is Love. Without it the other elements fall short. What we wish for our... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 19, 2020

What Would the World Be Like If Everyone was Like Me?

I don’t remember when I first heard this question. It may have been a self-help conference. Or it may have been a Sunday sermon. It left an everlasting impression on me. The question is such a great question. It is representative of the impact that a great question can have. You see the question is... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 15, 2020

Where your life starts and where your life ends.

Where we start in life and where we end is a very important question that we should all ask ourselves. Strangely many of us have not truly recognized how important this question is? For those who have seriously considered the answer to this question. Your actions provide the answer to this question.... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 12, 2020

Our Mental Health are you Healthy

When it comes to mental health we might as well put up a sign saying "Who Really Cares". Did you have a class in school that covered mental health? If you did you are indeed one in a million. Do you have a job where they give you a mandatory mental health check? If you do I would definitely keep... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Dad my super hero.

My father was one of a kind. He left a legacy of kindness, community, faith, and brotherhood. If there ever was a story about someone who overcame adversity it was my dad. Teaching our children how to master the skill of conquering adversity will sustain you for a lifetime. My father suffered mental... Sign in to see full entry.

About this Blog

Michael's Lessons from life is my view of the lessons I have learned from the simple to the complex. My father and mother, blessed me with a simple, non complicated way of living and loving life. In a world where it seems the negative has taken over. I want to share a positive, enlightened view of the world as I have experienced it. Including my view of what is happening today.