Thanksgiving is time of where a lot of Americans get together and share a meal and thank everyone that means something to them. They partake in over rated and turkey. Even fall victim to the pressure of not having a relationship or making a plate of food for someone they barley know. In the spirit of thankfulness , when's the last time you were thankful for yourself? 

A lot of times we find ourselves in situations we put ourselves in. We hope things will get better , only for them to get worse. We want to conform to other peoples ways so much that we lose who we are or never figure out who we are suppose to be. We let people pressure us into do things we know we do not care for. So quick to blame everybody but ourselves for folding under pressure. Its time to stop folding under pressure and stand firm , so we can discover who we are and live a life truly meaning to ourselves

In all honesty Nov 11 2012 is really the precursor for a lot the values Illegal Intellect stands on. One man was able to show Q the love God offers to all. Most importantly instilling a new way a living life that strives to reach the abandoned with love. We find ourselves with way more technology and insight on how to live as true followers of Christ. Yet we seem more divided and judgmental than ever. The church use to be a pillar in communities. A lot of faith is proclaimed but without the works. We say we love God but we don't have love for one another. Why are Gods people just sitting back and doing nothing? When are Gods people going to stop hiding and start loving?

Stop putting so many things before rest. Take the time to schedule more sleep in your life. Rest from bad eating habits , social media and the pursuit of money from time to time. Your mind , body , and spirit will thank you. We as people convince ourselves that we will miss out on something important if we take a much needed break. We are really missing out on performing at a higher level. Rest is a very necessary part of life. Do yourself a favor and get some rest.

Red flags seem to be all fun games until its time for you bring yours to the table. We often find ourselves claiming we bring all this positivity to the table , but our table is just as broken as the person in front of us. Its time to build a new table to bring us back together in love. Stop pretending and express yourself in truth for the sake of understanding. 

Equality seems to be something that everyone is fighting to have these days. We all want equal treatment for the betterment of the people. This pursuit has caused us to exclude people from progression. We have lost our compassion and the will to help those in need. If we simply cant see ourselves  in other peoples shows we look the other way. When we will do all we can to bring true freedom to all people?

Homecoming week is one the greatest celebrations you can ever attend in at an HBCU. A celebration rich in tradition that brings together so many generations of people. Q gets the chance to attend his first homecoming as an alum, and is in awe celebrating the love of the great Alabama A&M University.

There's many things to be afraid of in this life. Deadly spiders , heights , airplanes , even new beginnings. What about the things your afraid of that are only in your head. The fears that you let drive your entire life. At what point do we stop being afraid and just live life. Q goes on to discuss his thoughts on fears, and even how one fear in particular shaped the direction of his life.

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Wealth is something a lot of people aspire to have in life. In a cultural where generation wealth is a leading buzz word, creating a mindset of having as much money as possible. Q finds it odd that health is not actually leading the wealthy conversation. Bad health has caused physical , mental , and financial problems for a lot of people. Q goes on to discuss how getting his health in order gave him the mindset to better in all areas of his life.