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Sometimes you reflect on things present and sometimes you reflect on your past. This is a moment I am reflecting on where I came from. Who would think a person from Westwood (Memphis, Tn) would have a moment in time such as this? To my family and friends from the past, please keep striving for God’s best in your life.
When I was growing up, I thought a lot about what I wanted to do for a career. But I never saw acting as one of those career goals. I was so shy, I would rarely voice an opinion concerning my aspirations; too worried about what other people might say. Growing up in a dysfunctional household with several problems was just one issue that made me withdrawn to protect my inner thoughts and feelings.
Although I didn’t struggle making friends, I always saw myself as different because I was a little dark-skinned boy surrounded by all of my light skinned friends. In the South that wasn’t a popular look in the 1960’s. It seemed as if my light complextion friends had it all… money, friends, girls, and status. All of the things I didn’t have. Don’t get me wrong, I had my fair share of one of the items on the list; you can use your imagination to choose the one that applies.
I struggled in the classroom to make the grades that were acceptable to me and with my peers or adults that might ask if the conversation came up. I felt if I just kept quiet, I would fly under the radar, not drawing too much attention to myself, then I could fit in and hang with the popular people. My saving grace was my ability to play sports and my musical talents; that’s where I fit in like a glove. Sports and music unlocked so many doors for me and elevated my social status. Although most people really didn’t know I was extremely shy, I just overcame my fears in those two areas.
I said all that to say this…in spite of your insecurities, lack of confidence in your appearance, financial situation, and sometimes loneliness, there is something that God created in you that is unlike anyone else. You just have to find it. When you discover what that is, latch on to it and don’t let go. Sounds easy huh. Well take it from me, I know it’s not. Take one step at a time and as you start to move you will gain the courage to take the next step and before long, you will have done something far beyond what you could have imagined. Game on now baby, the world is your gold mine waiting for you to pick up each piece, polish it and cultivate it until you can cash in on your dreams.