T.F. Hodge

“Building on a bond is bankable. Building on bitterness is bankrupt.”

“In the game of life, we all receive a set of variables and limitations in the field of play. We can either focus on the lack thereof or empower ourselves to create better realities with the pieces we play the game with.”

“Perception can be one-sided or variant: "Glass half empty or half full." There usually is more than one way of perceiving. Thoroughly check your inner dialogue.”

“If you cannot find peace where you stand you shall not find it where you land.”

“For the wealthy, money is a tool. For the impoverished, it is the rule.”

“People you've known, seemingly forever, may claim to have love for you, but when gossip's tainted tongue whips you - they don't show enough love to weigh your history against false witness. Be that as it may, press forward as the dust settles. Your purpose is much bigger than their paltriness.”

“Feeling powerless is the result of yielding to fearful thinking.”

“Souls’ may be subjugated and regulated – for a time – but never terminated. They live!”

“There are two paths of which one may choose in the walk of life; one we are born with, and the one we consciously blaze. One is naturally true, while the other is a perceptive illusion. Choose wisely at each fork in the road.”

“Bravado may stir the crowd, but courage needs no audience.”

“By exchanging quality time for 'turn-up' times, what many of today's wayward youngsters have become - men and women of the village have failed them.”

“If you're a boss, and not a leader, your time is limited.”

“If you wish to transform, pretend this day until it is so.”

“Club Hate' does not admit fine people to it's membership.”

“Love is never blind; it sees with ucute clarity. A closed mind, wounded heart, and a bitter disposition surely cannot perceive love's myriad ways of communicating.”

“It takes time, patience, productivity and persistence to 'pop the oil'; just keep digging. Worthy investments take time to show positive returns.”

“You do not get what you wish for, unless it be known to the source of your desire.”

“The 'magic' is the known and unknown quiet, spiritual, invisible thread which links and reveals harmonic elements to a universe of high vibrational sensory. And our beloved Bro. Maurice David knew it's undeniable creative power, from within.”

“When spontaneous demoralizing thoughts seep into your conscience, don't trip...allowing them to fester. These are random tests of your conviction and determination. Large or small, your reaction to such intrusions is a defining moment for which no one else, but you, can mitigate.”

“When 'Dirty Mack' salts your flow, get beyond feelings of hurt, anger, bitterness, and especially vengeance. Be glad, and take refuge in knowing light has been cast on the shadow of hatred, envy or jealousy that has mocked your shine. And press forward with your purpose - allowing time and space to clear the way for karmic justice on your behalf.”