I met a gypsy and she hipped me to some life game,_x000D_ _x000D_ To stimulate, then activate the left and right brain._x000D_ _x000D_ Said, 'Baby boy, you only funky as your last cut._x000D_ _x000D_ You focus on the past, your ass'll be a has-what.'_x000D_ _x000D_ That's one to live by, or either that's one to die to.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of staying current and not dwelling on past successes.
In this quote, Andre Benjamin shares insights he received from a gypsy about life and creativity. He illustrates the necessity of stimulating and balancing both sides of the brain to foster creativity and adaptability. The phrase suggests that one's relevance and success depend on their ability to continually innovate and move forward, implying that fixation on past achievements can lead to stagnation. By stating, 'you only funky as your last cut,' he stresses the transient nature of success in the arts or life, urging individuals to embrace change and remain proactive.
In practice
In a motivational speech about embracing change and innovation in your career.
I bet you never heard of a playa with no game, Told the truth to get what I want, but shot it with no shame. Take this music dead serious while others entertain. I see they makin' they paper so I guess I can't complain...or can I? I feel they disrespectin' the whole thang. Them hooks like sellin' dope to black folks, And I choke when the food they serve ain't tastin' right, My stomach can't digest it even when I bless it.
We believe that salvation is to be found in wholesome work in a beloved land. Work will provide our people with the bread of tomorrow, and moreover, with the honor of the tomorrow, the freedom of the tomorrow.
You yourself may not be luminous, but you are a conductor of light.
Criticism is easier to take when you realize that the only people who aren’t criticized are those who don’t take risks.
A technique can only work if it is in harmony with universal principles. Such principles need to be grasped through Mind, pure consciousness. Selfish desires thwart your progress, but Mind, not captivated by notions of victory or defeat, will liberate you. Mind fixes your senses and keeps you centered. Mind is the key to wondrous power and supreme clarity.
Remember, in the vast infinity of life, all is perfect, whole, and complete... and so are you.
Imagination though it cannot wipe out the sting of remorse can instruct the mind in its proper uses.
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