Can You Hear Me Now Edition

… And even after all my logic and my theory / I add a "Motherf***er" so you ignant n***as hear me...

~ Lauryn Hill/Zealots ~

I know I “act chill” in certain situations, but that’s usually cause I am. I’m about simplifying my world. I’d rather save up my energies for important things like a pre-Rona buffet (#FOE) or sleep. Plus, I say what I mean 92% of the time, thus, seeing no need to yodel or clap while making a point. If I’m mad, I’ll just say, “I’m upset right now”. If I hit that point in a relationship, I’ll say, “I love you,” in the same tone as, “I would like some butter, please” because I mean them both equally. 

However, a brotha has read half a psych book. While I like to think that logic, morals, and an appeal to overall decency should work...nah, lady bruh. That aint real. Sometimes the best communication comes from not speaking the words, but from the phrasing and actions that scream volumes.

So we can casually speak on all the -isms regarding social justice all day. However, when that conversation becomes our monologue falling on deaf ears, don’t be surprised when less than pleasant occurrences accompany it to catch the proper attention. And Ms. Lauryn Hill might just be playing in the background... #oohlalala