Destined for Greatness from the Cells to the $treet$ was a Mindset & Life$tyle I created because, at the beginning of the bid, so many assumed my Life was over when I was sentenced to 28 years to Life at 22 years of age. I Vividly remember being in the courtroom adding up the time as the judge delivered it. Fifteen years to Life, plus a 3 year gun spec for the aggravated murder charge and 7 years plus 3 year gun spec for the felonious assault charge, which totaled up to 28 years to Life. I processed it for a minute or two and said to Myself I will be the Live’ Est 50 year old in the World when I’m released. I Always had a $trong Mind, $ense of Humor mixed with the Desire to be Great and the ability to transmute a negative & destructive into a Positive & Constructive. I didn’t know what I didn’t know at the age of 22, so being naive, curious, eager to learn and grow no matter the time, day, place or situation served a Unique Purpose. In the beginning I used working out, writing poetry, listening to music, smoking weed and reading ‘hood novels as an escape from the madness, sadness, inhumanity and insanity that surrounded Me at every waking & sleeping moment.
There isn’t a manual or tutorial on how to do a Life bid, so I just observed, felt, processed and learned how to navigate in real time second for second. In 2007-08 I made an Intentional & Conscious Choice to break Myself down and rebuild Myself up according to my Instincts, Intuitions, Intellect, Understanding, Perspectives & Experiences because prior to prison I had been impacted and influenced by my parents, family, peers, associates, environments, music, movies, etc. and had to get to my Root & Core.
I started Fresh & New, Built Myself up one day, one step and one brick at a time. I Developed a Closer & more Intimate Relationship & Bond with God. I Knew in my $pirit that God doesn’t make mistakes and All Things—not some Things—Work for the Greater Good if I was to $urrender to Him and just Trust & Believe. I started to read books like “Battlefield of the Mind” by Joyce Meyer and almost all of T.D. Jakes’ books to get more familiar with different scriptures.
I also started reading books such as “Think And Grow Rich–A Black Choice” by Napoleon Hill & Dennis Kimbro that was all about how Blacks who have so many Trials & Tribulations but still Overcame and became $uccessful, despite their hardships, challenges and adversity.
I knew that the struggle was a part of the Grind & Process in regards to being $uccessful and Great so I told Myself I have to Master The Art of Difficulty before I can Master The Art of Living. I Embraced & Channeled all Vibes & Energy and used them as Fuel to Mature, Elevate & Evolve on Every Level. I used to watch interviews of celebrities who had the monetary, meaning millions of $$ and materials, meaning cars, mansions & accessories and still weren’t Happy, didn’t have Peace of Mind or Joy in their Heart. That’s when I realized it’s Never about where You are at and it’s Always about who You are as a person and being Thankful & Grateful for the Hand I’ve been dealt and play it to the fullest.
I’ve had $o Many Beautiful, Awesome & Phenomenal Moments while being incarcerated and I’ve also had some heartache, pain and hurt from the sudden death of my first born on January 16, 2022 from a fatal car accident. I had to Channel my Grief and Transmute it in Helping others get through tough times and uncomfortable situations.
I’ve resided in a cell for over 20 years and have Activated my Greatness inside these cells and will continue to Exercise & Execute it ‘til I’m on the streets and from there ‘til the casket drops.
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