MisterNine "Failure" and "can't" are the crutches of a fractured mentality. T.F. Hodge @ http://www.fromwithinirise.com - May 01, 2011 add/view comments (0) |
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Welcome to PLANET9. Welcome to the 'GOoD' Life! A SECRET HELD for OVER 20 YEARS! From innocent, spoiled man-child, to wayward youth, to gangster men affiliate, to troubled man, to Internal [True] Self Realization!
A message from the 'Divine Presence' as experienced by personal, powerful, critical life changing episodes. There is nothing but love for you! Welcome to the 'GOoD' life! "When there is freedom from mechanical conditioning, there is simplicity. The classical man is just a bundle of routine, ideas and tradition. If you follow the classical pattern, you are understanding the routine, the tradition, the shadow - you are not understanding yourself." --Bruce Lee
The Message, From Within I Rise, I've written will tell more about me than I can here, briefly. It's my true story of triumph over 'mine own understanding'. Check my blog, below left column, to read a few excerpts from the book. The digital (eBook) version is available now at: www.fromwithinirise.com To order the printed paperback version online, go to amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and publishamerica.com and enter the book's title and/or author's name.
What friends, family and associates have to say about the author and former Senior Assistant to the Offices of the Budget Director, Deputy Chief, and Chief Financial Officer(s) of the second largest school district in the United States [the Los Angeles Unified School District - LAUSD]:
"T.F. has always bounced back, rapidly, from any and all setbacks - mental or physical. Relentlessness is in his nature, although he seems to portray an easygoing attitude. He has a natural ability to express himself in public and always makes a good and lasting impression. He's always been good with the pen and has taken way too long to start letting us all in on his knowledge and wisdom. Sometimes he can be way too humble.
Always energetic and a great conversationalist, this man will have you thinking about what he said for days, weeks, months and years to come. He does not pull any punches. T is direct and straight forward with his truth. He is a born seeker of new, unusual and challenging subjects. An ultimate risk taker, he may be fearful inside, but you'd never know it. He rolls the dice, focuses his energy and allows divine forces to answer his call. In return, he never hesitates to aid those in need - spiritually.
Born on the third of February, T is a typical philanthropic humanitarian by nature. His typical optimism and positive outlook, combined with idealism and the need to break new ground can lead him into unfamiliar territory - not that it bothers him, for he is willing to follow any new lead to its conclusion! Some of the most original, creative thoughts have been born by this giant of a spiritual being. The bearer of originality, idealism and cosmic consciousness, he intends to drown materialism and tedium and injustice. Like other iconoclastic visionaries, T's style often reflects social trends that will become the standard far in our future. He has, no doubt, walked and survived his journey through the fire.
Born and raised on the west side of Los Angeles, California, T has seen the best and worst of what life can be. He's a survivor, a pioneer, friend, guide, loyalist, artist, writer, free- thinker, teacher and protector. He's a man of God and he's seen and survived the harshness of the underworld. His story is full and uplifting. We joke and call him many things, but he is indeed a 'Willing Water-Bearer' who has submitted to self and the will of divinity [God, The Divine Presence, Source]!"
"T, thanks for blessing me with your manuscript. I always knew you were a cool brotha, but I had no idea how thoughtful, insightful and provocative you are. I agree wholeheartedly with you that our thoughts and attitudes determine our fates. Once I started reading, I couldn't stop. Keep up the good work. Two thumbs up!" --Frank Mitchell (L.A. Unified School District)
Thanks for stopping by and spending time on my part of BP. I'll be honored to add any who have good intention and a 'real' picture/profile. I care not about your past, your exterior dress, or your ego. I care about magnifying positive collective consciousness for the glorification of that which gives and gives and gives and gives and gives! My intent, among other positive things, is harmonic flow with others who choose 'The GOoD Life!'
The music selections on Planet-9 have been chosen with deliberate intent. In other words, I consciously chose these, and any future titles, with respect for my well being and yours. Music has, and always will be a holy blessing to me. I also thank the 'ancient ones' for looking internally for the gift of artistic expression. The evolution from their desire of expression, to speech and language, and finally to song is humbling. The beat of the percussion (drum) is my pulse.
I also recognize that music, in large part, reflects how I feel, to some degree behave, and visualize my past, present and future. Because of my awareness of divine spiritual law, and the powerful influence of these elements, I am mindful [conscious] of the thoughts I have, the words I speak, the actions I take. Music, therefore, is bound by the same conviction.
The vast majority of the music selections you'll hear contain very little, to no offensive language or subject matter. However, if such language or subject matter is presented and is offensive to anyone, know that the selection was chosen based, moreover, on general theme and context. If your focus is only on particular words that are offensive, you're misunderstanding my motivation for selecting a particular song or spoken word. I value 'the message' and 'content' over single elements in this regard.
Simply, these music selections are, most importantly, an explanation of who I am or what I've experienced - in poetic metaphoric form, a cooperative message that will perhaps positively influence or bless you, and a tribute to the artists' that have influenced, challenged and inspired me. Although beats, rhythms and melodies have been my first draw and emotional response to music, these days, the lyrical content (message) is more valued. So, enjoy the music, but pay closer attention to the words/lyrics/poetic content.
"There's a message in the music", as it is the case in all forms. "All energy is constant, it just changes form." So if you 'feel me', send the 'add' and hop on board! If you want to know more about who I am feel free to leave a message, or check my flow at www.fromwithinirise.com. ~T.F. Hodge
GOOD MUSIC CAN NEVER BE DATED. GOOD MESSAGES LIVE!
  
  
WE ARE ONE WITH ALL THAT IS!
   
THE CONTRASTS OF THE PERCEPTIONS OF LIFE IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA:
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR SON, MOMMA? ARE YOU PAYING CLOSE ATTENTION? HOW MANY BACK TO SCHOOL/PTA MEETINGS HAVE YOU ATTENDED? BEWARE OF THOSE WHO WISH TO CLASSIFY YOUR SON AS ADD/ADHD. I'VE SPENT ENOUGH YEARS WORKIN' FOR GROUP-HOMES, SCHOOLS, HMO'S, AND COACHING/TRAINING ATHLETES TO KNOW THAT LABELING OUR SONS (NEGATIVELY) IS PROFITABLE! MAKE THE NECESSARY SACRIFICES IN YOUR SOCIAL LIFE, FOR HIS SAKE, OR YOU WILL REGRET NOT DOING SO! REPLACE HIS DIET OF THE SUGAR DRUG WITH WHOLE FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND NUTS - TODAY! LIMIT THE NUMBER OF HOURS IN FRONT OF THE TV AND/OR VIDEO MONITOR. HOW MANY DAYS ABSENT FROM SCHOOL DO YOU HAVE TO MAKE EXCUSES FOR? YOU SAY IT'S HARD, BUT WHAT IS HARDER: RAISING HIM WITH INTEGRITY OR VISITING HIM IN PRISON, THE HOSPITAL OR SIX FEET DEEP AT THE GRAVE YARD? DO YOU CARE? ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS. DON'T LET THE SMOOOV TASTE FOOL YOU. SOME OF OUR SONS LIVE TWO LIVES; ONE MOMMA WANTS TO SEE AND ONE THE STREETS WILL CULTIVATE IN YOUR BLINDED PERCEPTION. AFTER MY PARENTS DIVORCED IN 1983, I CHOSE TO LIVE TWO LIVES AND ASSOCIATED WITH 'BASTARDS OF THE PARTY' (KNOWN AS THE BLOODS AND CRIPS). THANK GOD FOR SPORTS, HIP-HOP, EDUCATION AND THE MARINE CORPS! IS YOUR SON A 'BASTARD OF THE PARTY', OR THE PRINCE OF POSSIBILITIES? DON'T GUESS, MOMMA.....BE ABSOLUTELY SURE ABOUT THAT.....AND PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING TRAILER, WHICH AIRED ON HBO: BASTARDS OF THE PARTY
THANKS FOR SPENDING TIME EXPLORING MY 'PEACE' OF THE PLANET! - T.F. HODGE @ WWW.FROMWITHINIRISE.COM
TESTIMONIALS:
"Hello, I just finished reading your book. It's an interesting, riveting, and provocative perspective that has been a true blessing. You are a beautiful man who has certainly been tested by family divorce, gang violence, death, and negative energetic episodes. Due to your strong and eye opening perspectives about God, spirituality, consciousness, faith and the illusion of the perception of fear and suffering, I'm sure your readers will appreciate hearing your incredibly powerful testimony. As a single mom, it's the best help for those struggling to deal with life's challenges; particularly pertaining to 'at risk' youth and manifesting positive outcomes. I am not a book reader, but I couldn't put it down once I got started! I also read your online article about "Michael Jackson: Cosmic Alien" - awesome! Please keep writing and find a way to make your book into a movie!" R. Gates - Antelope Valley, CA (Thankful Foster Mom)
"Tony, even though I am only 20 pages into your book, I'm amazed at your insight and sensitivity to life and 'The Giver of Life'. I could just picture you in your powder blue dress suit in church (smile). Man, your outlook on what happened to you, so tragically, and your 'just plain FAITH' was simply off the map. The Scripture says that "without Faith it's impossible to please God." Tony, the Father, the Giver of Life, must be very pleased with you. Just know, Tony that I'm enthralled with your story. I can't wait to get back to it. It was a very generous gift and a gift of love, which now that I'm getting to know you, doesn't surprise me one bit." Jerry L. Masters - Jackson, MS (Rock and Roll Icon - Recording Engineer)
"This self-help revelation traces Hodge's progress from gang-affiliate to spiritual victory. The outcome is an insightful and inspirational memoir about his triumphs over several negative life-changing episodes. Hodge filters his own experiences into refined and contemplative sentences that inspires his audience to discard contemptuousness, embrace humility, and carve a path back to the internal you." The Passion of Self-Realization by MF-G0I (BarnesandNoble.com Reader Rating: 5 Stars - Educational)
"Thanks for blessing me with your manuscript. I always knew you were a cool brotha', but I had no idea how thoughtful, insightful and provocative you are. I agree wholeheartedly with you that our thoughts and attitudes determine our fates. Once I started reading, I couldn't stop. Keep up the good work - two thumbs up!" Frank Mitchell - L.A. Unified School District (Former Colleague)
"I just finished reading your book. Thank you for sharing! I'm counting on another one of these from you. I feel like I need to give you a big hug, especially after reading about your birthdays as a little kid. I remember you telling me about that, a long time ago. What I found most insightful was your section on Intimate Relationships, talking about the egoic self. For someone who's never thought about that concept (speaking about me), I found myself whispering, "wow, sounds familiar." Because you are who you are, T, your words make a person look deep down into the soul." V. Reyes - Los Angeles, CA. (Huge Fan)
I'M ON THE 'HUB' GENERATING INCOME FOR MY THOUGHTS!
T.F. Hodge - Writer/Author/Blogger
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