RIP Don Cornelius...Another ICON Gone...

So many people have probably looked at Mr. Cornelius and thought, 'this man put soul music on the map and gave the Black Community a voice that was almost unheard of for the times. Why would he just up and take his own life? This is true and factual, but do we REALLY know what personal demons this man may have been struggling with? Many times, these signs go overlooked and often ignored!

NEVER Envy Anyone and What They SEEM To Have On The Outside, Because You Don't Know What Burdens They Carry On The Inside! 

I say this because you will have folks who walk around like nothing touches them, affects them, sways or weakens them, but in fact, they are existing in a living hell. There is nothing wrong with struggle, it makes you stronger. There is nothing wrong with being vulnerable, it makes you more aware the next time. It is okay to just BE...Just know that BEING can be GREAT! Yes, REPEAT that to yourself and REALLY understand the statement.

Years and years ago, I used to be jealous of what the seemingly happy & successful "Jones's" had until I realized, that they were just has jacked up as the rest of us...sometimes worse! It was then, that I decided I was not going to strive for unattainable goals just because The Jones's portrayed so!

Here is what I believe. God has a plan for our lives and no matter what we do and say, that plan WILL be carried out because it just IS! I do not believe that we have a say on any of it...and the problems we may experience? I truly believe are because we didn't adhere to the road map that was set out for us. Think about it....folks ALWAYS say: "Hind sight is 20/20"...C'mon! This simply means, you saw the possible pitfalls, you were given chances to step away...sent signs of warning and you still ignored them! Hence, there is a divine plan that cannot be ignored.

I am saddened at the passing of Mr. Cornelius in this manner, it is a tough reminder that NO ONE is beyond fear and hopelessness. But don't let those things get you to such a dark place that you feel you cannot go on.  Ask for help before it's too late, but most of all, be happy and satisfied with the blessings that God has given you!  Do you know how special YOU are? How much YOU matter? Don't let ANYONE make you feel less-than, because as this situation has shown us, no one is infallible!


RIP Don Cornelius - Sunrise: February 27, 1936 - Sunset: February 1, 2012 


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