Vee’s Inspiration April 25, 2023
I don't interact daily with many people who knew the former version of Vecus. So the comments that were made by someone who I have interacted with on several layers in the past impacted me differently.
When I was in my late teens and early twenties, I was different. We all go through stages of development and hopefully mature as we experience the different phases of life. But it still can be surprising to others who were involved in our lives during our less mature years and then reemerge back into our lives after many years of having life’s lessons shape and develop us.
I was a stubborn, brash, unapologetically confident, tough, tenacious dude from The Bronx who because of all the above only applied to one college. Imagine that, I only applied to one college, talk about confidence or maybe it was stupidity, or maybe my parent's way of allowing me to sink or swim, but more likely, a hand guiding me. Dear ole Morehouse, Dear ole Morehouse I pledge my life to thee, 870 miles away in a state I had only visited one time opened her esteemed gates to me. In this realm, I was stupid, but in a higher realm, which I was not fully aware of or could appreciate, I was blessed and favored.
During my time at Morehouse, I was into everything. I met people from all over the world, I met women so beautiful I had to redefine my definition of beauty, I experienced so many different cultures and social norms and started to look at life differently. I joined different organizations, participated in different projects, and somehow graduated in 4 years. (Not somehow, I apologize, It took a Village, and I appreciate that Village more than I can shape words to express)
Fast forward 30 years to current. One of the people that knew me back then told me yesterday how proud he was of the man I am today and how he would have never imagined the young man he pledged, mentored, and gave a hard time 30 years ago would become the patient man with the ability to navigate different terrains seamlessly today.
That was a huge compliment coming from him, a guy I looked up to and respected during my college years and after.
Ow Ow Big Brother. I appreciate your words, your support, and your encouragement, we have more sands to cross.
Tenacious X - Solo91
Have a great Tuesday!
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