The most striking difference between living in your shadow versus living in the light is the clarity of mind it brings… Just because I can operate at a high pace doesn’t mean I should. Not all problems require a superhero.
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The most striking difference between living in your shadow versus living in the light is the clarity of mind it brings… Just because I can operate at a high pace doesn’t mean I should. Not all problems require a superhero.
Time Is Not the Measure—Meaning Is A philosophical reflection on leadership, resilience, and the human condition. By D. L. Dantes | November 8th, 2025
Time Is Not the Measure—Meaning Is A philosophical reflection on leadership, resilience, and the human condition. By D. L. Dantes | November 8th, 2025
Elizabeth Blake Thomas on Creativity, Loss, and Intentional Living
Elizabeth Blake Thomas is a filmmaker, author, and creativity mentor who lives and creates with deep intention. As the founder of Mother and Daughter Entertainment, she has directed powerful films across genres—from romantic comedies to action thrillers—while guiding others to overcome fear and step fully into their purpose. In this heartfelt conversation, Elizabeth shares her philosophy of living with intention, the creative practice she calls medicine with words, and the profound love that shapes her life and work. From the stages of TEDx to the quiet moments of loss and presence, this is a soulful exploration of creativity, connection, and the love that continues to guide us forward—even when everything changes.
Time Is Not the Measure—Meaning Is
𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳?💫 If you are anything like me, you have a bucket of hopes for the world and a lot of big ideas. Some more feasible than others, but for the most part, you pick good goals, set them, and get them. There’s not much room for fear of failure when you’re busy making things happen, and you might even get into a successful flow when 💥BOOM💥 “Earth to Briana…” ☎️ reality hits - a family or work emergency, a sick child or pet, a broken appliance, car trouble, bills piling up, crazy gas prices, nobody can afford eggs, women’s rights, systemic racism, corporate greed, you name it. The stress builds, sleepless nights of worry add up, and the panic ensues. It is so easy to feel discouraged at this point and it certainly doesn’t help when others do not see your vision the way you do. Defending one’s dreams and protecting one’s work is a challenging, but also very passionate and fulfilling part of life. To be a visionary is to see beyond the failures and defeats in order to reveal the possibilities of your destiny. It takes a great deal of energy and self-discipline to maintain belief in oneself and their mission, and to move forward after experiencing rejection and dispiriting opinions. Not everyone will get it, nor will they all have immediate confidence in your plans of action, but if I’ve learned anything this past year it’s that when something doesn’t work out, it’s because I’m supposed to be doing something better. I would be doing myself a great disservice if I closed myself off to the expressions of my loved ones so I try my best to explore criticism and guidance from another perspective, choose to push past any defensive feelings at the moment, and ask myself, what needs to change? “Discouragement has never caused me to give up. But once I’ve had my fill of it, it always causes me to step up.” Luckily, stepping up my game is what I do best. 💁🏻♀️✨ #dreambig #livingwithintention #goals (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CneXj9NLTkh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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STAY DETERMINED !!! ( Duet w/ @justdeanrva ) Determined Everyday I'm growing and learning Even as the worl gets crazier And keeps on turning I continue to create As I focus on earning Your respect and admiration Cause I'm never procrastinating I'm determined... Determined to live Determined to survive Determined to tell my story While I'm still alive... I'M DETERMINED... Written By: Tony B. Conscious 2021 ALL RIGHT RESERVED Jump over to my tik tok, (https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJEuWEyG/) gimmie a follow, share, listen and a like... 🎤🎙🤴🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 * If you REALLY like it, buy me a vegan plate or a seamoss drink, wit a tip 💰 at cashapp @ ($tonybconscious) Ashe, NAMASTE TONY B. CONSCIOUS (323)251-4969 #tonybconscious1 #livingwithintention #focus #nevernotworking #musiclover #jamsession #empoweringothers #bethechange #blackman #tonybconscioussings #mindsetchange #shinebrighter #instagod #blackexperience #bigdog #dailymotivation #fromgodwecome #tonybconsciouspoetry #everyshadeofbrown #selfawareness #revolutionary #tonybconscious #consciousness #soul #sundance #musicfairness #blackculture #tonybconsciousmusic #blackentertainment #blackstreamlive (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRZrOVzj4N7/?utm_medium=tumblr