#InMyMind: What is understood doesn't need to be explained. We waste a lot of time entertaining those that don't give us a second thought. As for those who are with us we don't need to spend any extra time, energy or effort trying to convince them of anything...they get it! They're all in!

Going back to what my grandmother told me years ago, "follow your first #mind," i.e., follow the vibe and that was some of the best advice ever. I don't really spend much time going back and forth with people anymore about anything. If I'm not feeling it, I don't do it and I have peace of mind because of this.

It ain't easy going through life based on following your initial thought but often times we get jammed up by overthinking, but following your first mind puts a stop to that. Besides, you get real life experience, which is always the best teacher. And like school, those teachers are led by universal principles...get it?! Lol. Anyway pay attention now and follow your first mind so you don't have to pay the cost later. #Message!

#InMyMind: What is understood doesn't need to be explained. We waste a lot of time entertaining those that don't give us a second thought. As for those who are with us we don't need to spend any extra time, energy or effort trying to convince them of anything...they get it! They're all in!

Going back to what my grandmother told me years ago, "follow your first #mind," i.e., follow the vibe and that was some of the best advice ever. I don't really spend much time going back and forth with people anymore about anything. If I'm not feeling it, I don't do it and I have peace of mind because of this.

It ain't easy going through life based on following your initial thought but often times we get jammed up by overthinking, but following your first mind puts a stop to that. Besides, you get real life experience, which is always the best teacher. And like school, those teachers are led by universal principles...get it?! Lol. Anyway pay attention now and follow your first mind so you don't have to pay the cost later. #Message!

#InMyMind: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. “ - Lao Tzu

“God will show you the destination, but he won’t show you the distance. How far you go is up to.” - C. Will. Holla

I just hit 1,500 plays in 2 months! It may not be a big deal to you, but it’s a milestone for me! I set a S.M.A.R.T. goal for my podcast and I hit it! I wanted to match and surpass the number of times my podcast was played last month and I did it...we did it. I wouldn’t have been able to do any of this with y’all. Thank you! I’m so glad you decided to #press #play to #listen to #inmymind #everybodyknowschris #notetoself #betonyourself #themenshow #motivate #empower #nurture #inspire #live #laugh #love oh yeah and #buy my boys #album because he’s #still #weightin’ songs by #Blanchard #brick #problems #feelinlike

#InMyMind: Man one hard lesson I had to learn, in life, was to listen to the "little" voice in my head, because it always made a big difference. The difference was usually tied to the amount of pain and suffering that I was going to experience if I didn't adhere to what it was saying.

My grandmother always told me to' "follow my first mind" and my granddad always said, "obedience was better than sacrifice" neither one of them never told no lies...

Now, since I am out here on my own in the wild amongst the thorns and thistles nibbling on locust and wild honey, I might as well tune in to what's goin' on in my mind....and pay attention to those voices because I am sure they have something to say. Message!

#InMyMind: If you knew better, you'd do better...right! Well didn't cha know that?! Life is easy but we constantly make it hard. We make it hard by fighting against our better judgement and that better judgment comes from knowing who we truly are.

One of my favorite people left us too soon, my cousin Corey was truly one-of-a-kind. He was always himself and comfortable being just that. And he never gave any apologizes about it either. It took my some time to learn this about myself, but once I learned this, I stopped trying to make people feel comfortable about me being me. Hell...they'll figure it out and decide how to handle it and, if not, oh well. They'll be okay and so will you but you got to do you.

So today, I implore you to do the same, find out who you truly are and be honest because in the end is death. And the life you lived is going to preach your funeral. The people you knew, the lives you touched and the work you've done are going to speak for you...since you can no longer speak for yourself...MESSAGE!

#InMyMind: Even though the album has dropped, Blanchard said he's, "Still Weightin'", and I said, " nall my brotha the weight is over!" I know this podcast is 1 hour and 40 mins long, but it is more than a podcast, it is a movie! A movie shot with words, and Still Weigthin' is the soundtrack. This podcast is special because I was there from the album's conception until it's fruition. It was made with pure creative genius through the lyrical mastery of puns and pomp to paint a visual picture with words to describe what goes on "In The Mind" of He Is Blanchard. This album doesn't need my support because as a work of art it will stand on its own, but as a patron of good music, I do support this album because it is good. And yes, I also support it because it was created by my good friend He Is Blanchard. Tune in to hear what @HeIsBlanchard has to say about the creative process and influences that contributed to his latest album, Still Weigthin', and where he feels his music will take him. You can download the album on the following platforms: Spotify, iTunes, Tidal, Pandora or anywhere that allows you to download music.

#InMyMind: Even though the album drops tomorrow, Blanchard said he's, "Still Weightin'", and I said, " nall my brotha the weight is over!" This podcast is special because I was there from the album's conception until it's fruition. It was made with pure creative genius through the lyrical mastery of puns to pomp to paint a visual picture with words to describe what goes on "In The Mind" of Blanchard.

Tune in to hear what @HeIsBlanchard has to say about the creative process and influences that contributed to his latest album, Still Weigthin' and where he feels his music will take hi.

It is written, "greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." With that said, one thing that should come with a commitment such as this, support. I really enjoy doing these podcast because I get to support those that have shown support to me. Not support in their words, but in their deeds.

This album doesn't need my support because as a work of art, it will stand on its own, but as a patron of good music, I do support this album. And yes, I support it because it was created by my good friend, Blanchard.

You can download the album on the following: Spotify, iTunes, Tidal, Pandora or anywhere that allows you to download music.

#InMyMind: We all remember that one scene from that one movie where we "see" the hero is getting their ass kicked, but we "know" they are going to survive. We don't think anything else is going to happen! Ands we went from paying $0.99 at the Dollar Theater to paying $25.00 to see this same story in IMAX theaters. And we still go! Why is that? I'll tell you why, it is because deep down inside we want to be that hero. We long to be that hero. In fact, we pretend to be that hero, but is it pretend?

There is something deep in our core being that identifies with these tales of adventure and discovery, the epic battle between good and evil, light and dark, right and wrong. And you want to know what that is? It is our internal turmoil. That eternal conflict brewing inside us every time someone cuts us off in traffic. Every we see someone "doing wrong" and we have to fight the urge to "make it right". Yeah what happened to that?

Before you pick up your quest, I have a question for you. Is it in you? Is it in you to "do the right thing" when no one is watching? Is it in you, to pick up that wallet and return it with all the money and cards inside? The answer is yes, yes of course it is in you. The real question is, when the call comes, will you answer?

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#InMyMind: Everybody loves a winner...right? So, why are there so many losers in life? We have all enjoyed a solid victory and walked away with "the win" and we've all experienced agonizing defeat and lost, so what actually defines a win and a loss? Well that answer is simple...YOU DO! You determine if the win was worth it and you determine what the benefits, lessons learned and opportunities that will come from the loss are as well. You see, you too can be a winner in the game of life, but you can't win unless you play!

#InMyMind: Everybody loves a winner...right? So, why are there so many losers in life? We have all enjoyed a solid victory and walked away with "the win" and we've all experienced agonizing defeat and lost, so what actually defines a win and a loss? Well that answer is simple...YOU DO! You determine if the win was worth it and you determine what the benefits, lessons learned and opportunities that will come from the loss are as well. You see, you too can be a winner in the game of life, but you can't win unless you play!

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