Friday, December 21, 2012

Finding Answers Within


You Have All the Answers Within You

When you realize that you always have the answers within yourself, you can stop searching outside of yourself.

Many of us seek the answers to life’s questions by looking outside of ourselves and trying to glean advice from the people around us. But as each of us is unique, with our own personal histories, our own sense of right and wrong, and our own way of experiencing the world that defines our realities, looking to others for our answers is only partially helpful. The answers to our personal questions can be most often found by looking within. When you realize that you always have access to the part of you that always knows what you need and is meant to act as your inner compass, you can stop searching outside of yourself. If you can learn to hear, trust, and embrace the wisdom that lives within you, you will be able to confidently navigate your life.

Trusting your inner wisdom may be awkward at first, particularly if you grew up around people who taught you to look to others for answers. We each have exclusive access to our inner knowing. All we have to do is remember how to listen. Remember to be patient as you relearn how to hear, receive, and follow your own guidance. If you are unsure about whether following your inner wisdom will prove reliable, you may want to think of a time when you did trust your own knowing and everything worked out. Recall how the answers came to you, how they felt in your body as you considered them, and what happened when you acted upon this guidance. Now, recall a time when you didn’t trust yourself and the results didn’t work out as you had hoped. Trusting your own guidance can help you avoid going against what you instinctively know is right for you.

When you second guess yourself and go against what you know to be your truth, you can easily go off course because you are no longer following your inner compass. By looking inside yourself for the answers to your life’s questions, you are consulting your best guide. Only you can know the how’s and why’s of your life. The answers that you seek can be found when you start answering your own questions. (and they say you must be crazy if you talk to yourself - Negative)!

Happy Holidays 2012
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

HOODRICH!!

Real Quick - this was on my mind this morning...


I grew up in the hood back in KY, (yes, we have them in Louisville too.) I never really knew it was the "hood" until I moved out, in fact I didn't even know what "hood" was exactly until I moved away from there and into a more peaceful and diverse community.  I didn't take that way of life with me when my mother took us from it.  I was always focused on having a laughing and playing with my neighborhood and school friends, going to the community center, going on visits to my grandmother and my daddy's house, riding my dirt bike, playing football, basketball, or racing barefoot in the middle of the street, and every now and again a little "hide n' go get it" on 39th & River Park Drive.  There were little gangs and wanna be ballers in the "hood" that never sparked any interest of mine so I stayed away from it.

I came up a fighter, I had to, I went through a little bully phase too, - was this the "hood" in me? Probably.  Thinking about the torture and hate that I displayed to some of my vulnerable victims as I grew up, makes me feel ashamed and makes me sad every time I think about it.  And NO, I wasn't "doing what I had to do," I was acting out what I had always seen.  That's all I knew coming up in a certain environment, my mother fought physically and economically since the time I can literally remember.  It was not pretty, nothing was.....  I do remember seeing and experiencing  the nature of the hood, but I was just a kid, all that I cared about was fun, junk food, and granny's house where it was calm and loving.  Thinking back today, I can say I did a lot of "hood" shit in my life time, and I'm okay with that.  One thing I will never forget, is where I have came from - how could I.

Now I'm older, "a grown ass woman" that is, and I ain't got no love for the hood!!! Now let me get into this and if I step on some toes, excuse me, but I am speaking from my heart and my own experiences as a black woman, we all have our opinions.  What the hood has done for me is shown me how much I dislike and/or disagree with the labels that society has put on it and how "we" accept them, it has shown me that I wouldn't want to re-live, nor would I want for my children to live what me or my mother had to live once upon a time, this is all the hood has done for me honestly.  A lot of memories have been left behind.  How much love is there in the hood and how often is it displayed?  I know there is love in there somewhere, but it starts from within the home.

One of my friends told me, "L you should take it to the streets, get some shots in the hood, ya know to set the image and make it look like..."  Truth is, I've never really cared about what it looks like when it came to marketing myself and reaching for my goals.  I don't want to confuse or mislead my audience and those who fan me.  I know what "hood" is, I know what it is to be street and I am the least bit interested in following that road, I've seen where it leads, and again, that IS NOT where I am going.  I see a bigger, brighter, a more rewarding road.  I pick and choose my destiny, I create my space.  That may be good for some, but just not me.  No disrespect to the "hood" at all, but I know it goes beyond that.  It can only take you so far and there is no life longevity in it unless, it's in you.  And most that I've seen come from the hood - they've come and they've gone.

See the hood can only give me so much, so I would never settle on being "HOODRICH", I see that as chump change. I even tried to be once, but it was short-lived and filled with drama and constant commotion.  I'm talking about building empires in foreign lands and showing them the way to all around good music and enjoyment of life.  A man said to me, "Lying can save lives..." (smh) No sir, Music can. #VALUE  JAY-Z type ish, and I have to give credit to my rappers who have set this standard in the industry, I understand it.  It is right before our eyes, we can use many people and scenarios as example.  I'm on my Josephine Baker, Tina Turner, Beyonce shit, ya know.  I don't have time to play around in the hood to get some sort of street credit - F! That!  The only thing I can give to the hood is good music and hope, and I will.  I have enough friends from all different walks of life, all different races, cultures, and beliefs that have influenced me and my everything!  I have friends from many places and not one of them is more or less important than the other because of their social standard.  I'd suggest everyone to diversify their group of friends and learn something.  I don't think I could ever stuck into a certain mentality, better yet let me use my favorite, "I can not be placed inside of a box.."  I'll lose my mind and become bored with in 12 hours.  There is so much to conquer in the world and I am going after it - HANDS DOWN! Hence my motto, #GETLIVEORGETLOST 


Thank goodness we have the power over our own lives by grace of God to make our lives what we want. TAKE IT!  WHATEVER YOU WANT and you don't have to cheat anyone to get it.  You may have to use some as pedestals, but that isn't a bad thing.  I believe in karma, therefore you get what you give.  So be true to yourself, follow your hearts, and be humble all at the same time.  The reward in the end will be far beyond your imagination.  I've seen it and I want it too bad


Blessed Day to All <3




Wednesday, July 18, 2012

LIVE LIVE!

Living Life does so come with a cost.  This statement that I have made should not be mistaken or ignored.  The value of life is great and all it cost is living it to the fullest by being whole, living righteous, and giving back to our people, that is what God created it for.  I can't list a price number, of course this does not apply to this statement, that will be in another post coming soon, ("Invested Living").  Place Value on your life, place value on what it is you give to yourself and to the people of the world and see how far it takes you.  If you are not giving or living LIFE, you're dead...Live It or Lose It! Which rings bells to my motto
"GET LIVE OR GET LOST"

I have a problem with the people who complain and seek sympathy where it's not necessary, I really do.  I have an issue with people who complain about why they don't have, why they can't do or they can't be... blah, blah, blah!!  I don't believe these people, you were not created to be defeated, or to give up on yourselves.  We are built tough - to WIN everything that we reach out to conquer.  Keep that winning spirit, it lives long.  We have so much power to create and manifest whatever it is that we want.  It may take some time and developement, we may have a few failed attempts but we can not quit on ourselves.

I was having a conversation with a young lady some months ago and she said to me, "when I make it, I am going to just give people opportunities...".  I feel where she was coming from, but I had to agree to disagree.  I am not a selfish woman at all, and I have given much back to my communities and organizations.  But this is how I perceived this:  Why would you give away something that you have worked so hard for when the people you want to give back to don't understand what it is to prosper, they don't understand what it is to dig deep and to rise up!  It'd be worthless, there is a high probability that you would be let down and disappointed.  Everybody wants a chance at something and God always gives chance, it's unlimited.  I gave a homeless man a value meal, fresh and hot from McDonald's, he handed it back to me with an attitude and said, "I can't spend this...."  I want to see what you can do with what you have been blessed with.  Convince me that you are worth it!  Everyone isn't set out to take the challenges that life and career has to offer.  I want to invest in quality, I want to put my money and my own worth behind another who is going through what I have trampled through for more than 15 years.  Show me your worth. My team that I am slowly putting together will consist of these sorts of people.  Just because you do what I do, doesn't mean that were on the same level.

I hope that I have not gotten to far away from the subject here, and in no way am I here to insult or "shit" on anyone.  I love my people.  I really want to just announce to those of you who are "waiting" for your breakthrough, that there aren't many shortcuts to life.  If you find one that you feel is fit to your situation, feel free to try it out.  I'd strongly suggest to go through it all though if you're strong enough for that.  It's worth it!  Learn the in's and out's to life.  The road least traveled.. is the secret...it has made all of the difference.  No need to fear, pray that fear away and Let's Go!  You are surrounded by angels, you are the fire! SUCCESS is YOURS take it.

"AT ALL COST - I AM THE LAND OF THE FREE"
Lois "LS" Lane



Wednesday, June 6, 2012

YOU Talk Too Much..

Some things are just not meant to be shared with everyone.  Whether it be good or bad people could care less about you and what you've got going on in your life  unless it is of benefit to them - how selfish! Oh well, it is so.

I think the saying goes, don't put all of your (blank) in one bucket!  I know that is the truth, I'd be broken if that were the case.  I am a very loving and compassionate individual who glows at the sound and sight of a relative or friend's happiness.  Their great news is my great news and I celebrate those achievements proudly that anyone has gained towards their success.  You never know what they have suffered through to get to that point, you never know how they have endured. #RESPECTHEHUSTLE.  I'd even love to share with you all and my social networks all that I dream, the great deal that is on a rise, or what's NEXT.  But I'd rather creep on the come up and move quietly until I have placed all pieces that are required and then give it to the world.  I excite myself and this method works best for me, let me tell you why.

Do you know that people will wish evil and failure upon you because of jealousy, hate, and insecurities.  They will harbor in these negative vibes until they see a reason to move to the next victim.  I dance with the devil everyday, but he is such a fool to believe that I believe and trust in him enough to tell all of my secrets.  Well, they are not really secrets, but I value my stuff!  I have fought and long and strong for it all and I will not stop fighting long and strong for my voice be heard.  Everybody doesn't want good for you.  They want to see you suffer, but they don't need to see that either, so walk with dignity and your pride, but be humble.
YOu know your strengths, let your work show for it.  You ain't gotta say a damn thang to nobody about your blessings.

So my friend run your race with grace and stride, don't look back or look down on the next man.  Just stay true to your heart and no that ACTIONS SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS.  You don't need anyone's approval but The God!
#STFU

The race is not won by the who is stronger or swift - but to the one who endures.

God Bless
LS

Thursday, May 10, 2012

The N Word!




I have been insulted twice in two days by being called The "N" word by two different men coming from two different backgrounds and cultures. It was only a month ago that I flaunted so gracefully in all of my glory (natural hair) in the bathroom mirror,  where there were four Caucasian women who were a part of a wedding party, and one just felt the need to speak of how nappy her hair would get if her friend didn't fix it right.

What is with all of the ignorance, jealousy, and terror in the world.  I'd like believe it would change, but I don't think so, at least not in my lifetime.  The human race has come a long way from nothing to almost something, but we continue to hinder ourselves by trying with all of our power to restrain and belittle others.  I live by the Golden Rule "Treat Others How You Want To Be Treated", or wait for your Karma.  No matter how much I dislike a person or what my personal beliefs and thoughts may be I will never disrespect another life within my control.  My ancestors suffered immense torture and abuse for me to relive it by my actions.  It could fuck up my life and I refuse to allow anyone else's ignorance to cut off my blessings.  We need to wake up and become present, life within so that what we give and put back out into the world what it's been missing - LOVE...

This morning after calming myself from a bitter road rage war of words with a man who had no generosity to allow me to merge to prevent me running off of the road - I thought to myself.. I have many friends of different races, different cultures, many walks of life, with different views on life, religion, and politics and we still all get along pretty well.  If we disagree on a topic or a situation we can address it, argue it or talk about it, agree to disagree, laugh, and joke about it and it all be okay.  I thought, "how many of my associates would handle the road rage situation the way this white man did this morning?"  THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMMMmmm.  This man probably works with people of different races and origins, I wonder how many he has to interact with daily, who he has befriended, and if he is teaching his kids, (if any) this sort of behavior.  It really disturbs me. We can bring about life or death through the words we speak, speak life and focus on being a light, a source.  The "N" word is HATE regardless of what manor it is used in, it is ignorant regardless of your race or where you come from, it is not DEAD!  

This morning I woke up stretched high to the sky, thanked the God, and meditated.  I fell weak and allowed someone to break my spirit and my focus just that quickly.  Now I am working to recover my peace, there is nothing like it.  I hope that guy and the Mexican who called me out of my name are having a great day... (Serenity Prayer)

Thursday, February 23, 2012

On and On-CLUBMIX-MIXED

And this is how we are going to kick things off in 2012! GETtin geared up for Lois Lane album - STAY TUNED
GET LIVE OR GET LOST!!

click this link to hear new single while you can
On and On-CLUBMIX-MIXED

Friday, February 17, 2012

Counting Blessings

1, 2, 3, 4, 10 Thousand!!!


WoW!!! HAve you ever just taken a moment, especially in your times of despair to think about all that you have to be happy and thankful for..?  Well, I sure have and I tell you it certainly outweighs the bad days.  I write this small reminder today because I need to.  I know that some of you may be dealing with some things that probably shouldn't be dealt with at all, or some situations that you are not so pleased with right now.  Don't be so hard on yourself.  Let Go and Let Life run its course.  It will never be perfect, it will never be more than you can bare, but it will always be just enough (sufficient).  Take this time to reflect on how amazing our Creator is, how Great you are, and all of the good people, opportunities, and growth that you have experienced.  The storm must clear, but I need for you to be in good health in mind and spirit.


WHen we give - we receive an overflow of goodness in return.  We may not receive what we expect in the time that we have personally calculated, but it is everything that we need in perfect timing.  Give more and watch what happens. Plant seeds of hope, of love, and of prosperity.  Don't sit on your blessings - count them... Give like you're handing put golden tickets to Your Grand Event no matter what it is.  Give yourself to the world, but don't lose yourself in this world, (easier said than done huh).


Now, those who are closest to me know me to the T - spiritually, emotionally, artistically, they know my strengths and my weakness, but a lot do not know of my relationship with the God, because I don't speak it.  Maybe it's because I feel like that connection is so intense and powerful, but I should confess more.  He carries me along these highs and lows like no one could ever imagine.  He heals my brokenness and He replenishes my soul, He never stops giving, He is soooo good to me...How could I not count my blessings, He Is Awesome!!  My past month has been rough when dealing with people of the world and staying out of my head, but He has held me down like a Vet!  At the end of the day - All IS Well~It is So.  I have a God, (and a dog) who loves me unconditionally, He keeps me on my feet.  My motivation does not come from what he or she does, but it has been rooted within me.  He feeds me, provides me with everything I need,  and I blossom into what He has planned for me. I may have stressed leaves and broken limbs, but I'm Still Standing, I'm Still Growing, and I can not be defeated!!  I need for you to feel the same way okay....LEGGO!!!


GET LIVE OR GET LOST

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

A Phenomenal Woman

Phenomenal Woman

By Maya Angelou
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size   
But when I start to tell them,
They think I’m telling lies.
I say,
It’s in the reach of my arms,
The span of my hips,   
The stride of my step,   
The curl of my lips.   
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,   
That’s me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,   
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.   
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.   
I say,
It’s the fire in my eyes,   
And the flash of my teeth,   
The swing in my waist,   
And the joy in my feet.   
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.

Men themselves have wondered   
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can’t touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them,   
They say they still can’t see.   
I say,
It’s in the arch of my back,   
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.

Now you understand
Just why my head’s not bowed.   
I don’t shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.   
When you see me passing,
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It’s in the click of my heels,   
The bend of my hair,   
the palm of my hand,   
The need for my care.   
’Cause I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.