Inspiration!

Inspiration is elusive for some, and definitely fleeting for others. Me? I fit into both of these categories, because I am a unemployed father of six children, and a financially strapped husband.

Now it has not always been this way, yes I have road the beautiful wave of giving and sharing, and has lived in the moment of a love supreme. I guess what I am saying is money does not equate love, but it sho'll as hell feel good when you got money to take care of your family.

Tonight I had the privy of going to screenplay workshop. The story was interesting and flat, and it was just another story of a whitegirl who has to save the niggers! GTFO!... although it was mentioned in the reading by a black guy, the writer says the ever so clicheish answer: "NO, NO... that was not my intention." -like I said G.T.F.O!!!

Although I felt inspired to finish my own script: Word. Life. I am very excited about the fundraising part of it. Then after this film is "SUMMERTIME CHI," about a high school senior diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic. I love this film, because the kind of film it is...

I must add to this blog, that India is inspiring by going after what she wants out of her life. She went over to Jan Smith Studios today, and the smile she had when she came out charged my heart up with love. I am so glad that I am sharing this moment with her in this time.

I am also inspired by Po`et and Rhythm ability to do what's right. Now they show me and their mom everyday that they are not perfect, but they show everday that they are growing as individuals. They are intelligent, beautiful, kind, and exceptionally gifted. I am inspired by Noah, he learning language right now, and that within itself is just awesome. This pure little boy is about to learn and his quest for knowledge is just as soul satisfying.

I'm inspired by my mom and India's mom, they are very strong women, and I am so in love with the fact they are working hard to keep their family intact... They got that light of God in them, and I am ever grateful to have them in my life.

I am inspired by Eric Montes, Sam Greenlee, and Melvin Van Peebles, and so many other Chicago filmmakers who have come before me and they are the shining example of how to have a "don't give a damn- get it done" attitude. Thank You.

I am inspired by Atlanta, it is a beautiful city, and I feel good about being here today, because it is giving me something that I didn't feel like I was really getting in Chicago, that sheer discipline. Thank You...

Alright I'mma end this and just say this for all of you... My biggest inspiration is my dad, God. He gave me Nelson Mandela, Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright, and Phillip Bradley- geniuses... Thank you...

What inspires you? Think about it...