One of the old sayings we had in the late eighties, (yes I am dating myself) was Keep It Moving or K.I.M. (yeah I like it for obvious reasons), made popular by hip hop groups like De La Sole--Yes I admit it, I am a closet O.G!
I would like to resurrect that saying for today's entry, I know some of you may be a little bewildered in the job market by the wave of inconsistencies, disparities, ambivalence, and out right discrimination that seems targeted at you as an educated and ambitious African American student or graduate...but Keep It Moving.
Talent is talent, and excellence is excellence, people can attempt to debate, deny, and try to redefine you all they want, but when the day is over it's all about who can deliver... Keep It Moving.
Stop distracting yourself with the delusional, toxic, and small-minded agenda's of the socially, professionally, and spiritually misguided, who's agendas are a reflection of their self-preservation, self-interest, and self-glorification. It doesn't matter if they are on Wall Street, Main Street, or Your Street, a snake is a snake, if they fit the profile, don't eat their "apples." Look to the real champions of our past and present for wisdom, counsel, strength and direction, and Keep It Moving.
This summer take a vacation from the "lifestyles of the rich and ridiculous," and the "reality" they are trying to sell you. Take a time out from the socially irresponsible "products" of the self-proclaimed social architects, and misguided "idols" of the media. Remember the "idol mind" is the devil's playground, so don't get stagnant, get strategic; give your dream, spirit and mind a chance time to heal, reveal, and refresh. Forgive those that violated your dreams, forgive those that don't believe in a better tomorrow, tell them you love them, and you can sort it all out with them in time, but for now...you must Keep It Moving.
Carve out a rich and vibrant future, design your own distinct brand of happiness and success. Yes future leader...its time to leave some "childish" people and behavior behind, and put some of those "toys" back in the toy box, haven't you lost enough time playing "soldier" its time to be one. Like millions of African American leaders before you its time to transition, transcend, and transform your gifts, your world, your family and the many who are waiting on you to show up...Keep It Moving.
If you are wise you will embrace your journey and learn to face your fair share of bumps, dumps, and the many social and professional "punks" along your personal road to success. But rejoice and emerge yourself in the rich moments, relationships, victories, places you will encounter, inspire, and transform along the way. Receive the precious gifts of counsel from loving, wise, and accomplished people into your life, serve the less fortunate, look to the hills, stay on your knees, and Keep It Moving.
Kim R. Wells
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