The philosophy of the mind is built on the basis of free thinking without limitations or boundaries. Some thoughts are executed by the body while others remain inside the mind. Those that remain inside the mind only remain their out of fear…fear of punishment and unexpected consequences.
We’re conditioned to ‘no’ our way through life. From the moment we’re born we cry as a way of saying ‘no.’ The fear that builds within us as we journey through life – fear of risking, fear of change, fear of growth, fear of loving – creates an immense “No Factor” in us. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
“In today’s digital world, too many kids are at risk of living an unhealthy lifestyle,” said sports coach Ingram Jones, “and while others might be tempted to make poor choices, leading to a life of hardship or crime, we want to make a REAL difference at BaylorIC by providing sport and educational opportunities for our young people.”
You’ve already heard the chronic messages in your mind of limitation or doubt before; they’ve already been played (and heard) so why are you continuing to listen to those messages?!
We have the same tools to make a difference as did any other community activist in the midst of the Civil Rights Movement – two hands, two legs, a heartbeat and one brain. All we have to do is turn on the light and “be the dream.” SPEAK on it!
SAFE is accessible, relevant and essential video drama. It was produced as a resource for teachers, social workers, youth workers and everyone mentoring young African, Caribbean and Asian men.
My friends and I accepted prominent university places, and set out to embrace our bright future with the ink still wet on our glowing high school transcripts. But it didn’t take long to realize that we were failing for the first time in our lives, and we did not understand why. Inadequate public school education turned out to be the reason.
The term “ESN” was a popular label given to black children, particularly boys, and those new to British schools. As low expectations lead to low achievements, this ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’ may well have become fact had it not been for my mother’s tenacity, regular elocution lessons, and private tuition from a band of strict Catholic nuns.
Chance UK provides community-based child and parent mentoring programmes. They are committed to reducing vulnerability and exclusion by targeting 5-11 year…
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Couldn't Love You More by John Martyn
