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InSpire Enterprise, LLC is the patent company to several initiatives designed to positively heighten the human spirit with inspirational and motivational initiatives. The initiatives include: InSpire Magazine, InSpire Us Foundation, ILEAD Institute, InSpiring Scholarships (Nancy Jones O’Neal Memorial Scholarship, Ms. Constancia Stewart Scholarship), Be-InSpired Publishing, InSpire Attire, InSpire Film, Your Voice TV Talk Show, B-InSpired Talk Radio, Aspire Motivational Messages Calendar, Soul Search Newsletter, etc. Our number one goal is to provide our constituencies with tools that will enhance their lives as they enhance the lives of others.
InSpire Magazine
InSpire Magazine is the growth and development resource of choice for individuals committed to bettering their lives and the lives of others We produce a highly interactive and quality publication designed to provide our readers with constant positive and motivational messages that will uplift the human spirits to pursue proactive steps toward holistic approaches that ultimately lead to happiness and ultimate peace of mind. www.inspiremag.org
The InSpire Us Foundation
The InSpire Us Foundation offers an array of initiatives designed to InSpire The Human Spirit to live out its true purpose in life. The foundation was founded on the fundamental principle to InSpire people beyond what they think is possible for their lives. Some of the initiatives under the auspices of the foundation are: ILEAD Institute, InSpiring Scholarships (Nancy Jones O’Neal Memorial Scholarship, Ms. Constancia Stewart Scholarship), Mentoring Program and Elder Care www.inspireus.org
ILEAD Institute
The ILEAD Institute provide critical skill development that will create a burning desire within to withstand the joys, the toil, the strife, and the beauty of providing leadership to all of those who wish to lead--with the ultimate goal to serve! The Institute provides boot camp experiences through the country. www.ileadinstitute.org
InSpiring Scholarships
The Nancy Jones Memorial Scholarship The Nancy Jones Memorial Scholarship was established in the Fall of 2006 to honor the memory of one of InSpire’s most staunch supporters. The goal of the scholarship is to honor high school seniors who are on their way to college. The students must not only embody personal ambition, but a desire to contribute to the larger community. www.inspireus.org
Ms. Constancia Stewart Scholarship
Ms. Constancia Stewart Scholarship was established in 2009. The goal of this scholarship is to award high school students who are on their way to college. The students must be highly focused and have an ultimate desire to pursue entrepreneurial goals. www.inspireus.org
Be-InSpired Publishing
Be-InSpired Publishing is the official publishing medium for InSpire Enterprises; LLC Our goal is to assist our readers with developing their ideal book from idea to completion. Be-InSpired Publishing has a three phase process that will assist writers as they complete their books. www.beinspirepublishing.org
InSpire Models
The purpose of the InSpire Models is to provide a unique runway experience aimed to enhance the quality of life for all those who participate. The InSpire Models desire to provide each model an opportunity to develop their overall character and personal development. Our goal is to provide each person who witnesses our fashion shows with the ultimate runway experience. www.inspiremodels.com
InSpire Film
The InSpire Films is the latest edition of InSpire Enterprises, LLC. The Films department provides aspiring actors and writers with an opportunity to enhance their skills as they ascend to the next level of their careers. The Films deal with real issues that affect the daily lives of people are aspiring to reach the pinnacle of their success. www.letyourhatersbeyourmotivators.com
InSpire Attire
Your Voice TV Talk Show
The mission of Your Voice T.V. Talk Show is to provide the viewing audience with responsible television production aimed at enlightening the community with current and relevant topics that affect a global world. Your Voice aims to present multiple topics that will be addressed in a formal, yet relaxed atmosphere. The show is designed to increase discussion relative to diversity. We create a forum where the viewing audience and the show’s guests are engaged in each topic. www.yourvoicetvtalkshow.com
B-InSpired Talk Radio
B-InSpired Radio Talk Show is an hour weekly urban talk show format. The show focuses on topics and interactive discussion aimed at enlightening the human spirit by engaging the listening audiences with consistent positive messages. The show is high energy and interactive and will appeal to audiences of any racial background. The show will present an array of topics all geared toward assisting the viewers in realizing their innate purpose and potential. www.b-inspiredtalkradio.com
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InSpire Attire is the official clothing line of InSpire Enterprises, LLC. The clothing line will highlight creative urban and business attire and will also highlight Dr. J’s Bowties. www.inspiremodels.com
InSpire Greeting Cards
InSpire Greeting Cards provides our constituencies a card for every season. Te InSpire Greeting cards capture the essence of inspiration through words and graphics. www.inspiremag.org
InSpire Soul Search Newsletter
The Soul Search Newsletter is a compilation of inspiring thoughts and stories designed to motivate. Additionally our Soul Search Newsletter provides our subscribers and friends with upcoming initiatives/events and happenings within InSpire. www.inspiremag.org
JANUARY If you are not on the way, then you are in the way.
There will be times in your life when you feel you are pulled in many different directions. Always strive to be when you are. If friends turn their backs on you , know that you never really needed them in your life way. When people talk about you, know that their small talk is just an indication of just how important you really are. When family just does not understand, only time and love will heal the misunderstanding. When it seems that the only thing you have is a rope, just tie a knot and hold on until help comes. When despair and helplessness seem to become your companions, know that help is on the way. When your enemies have called a meeting and you are the agenda…know that there is a God who says the “battle is not yours!” When you look in the mirror and you really do not like what you see, know that this is simply a temporary state and love is on your side. When greed and bitter hatred capture your attention, remember our ancestors who, through the heat of oppression, had a desire and faith to hang strong! When people tell you what you cannot do, remember we have a history and a lineage that say we can! When time seems to beat you up…know that you simply need to stand still and remain yourself…for you are God’s most beautiful gift!
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Everyday we live is a Gift from God to be a Blessing to someone else. This is why InSpire Magazine exists! Dr. Lee Jones, Professor, President & Executive Editor InSpire Magazine
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FEBRUARY If you believe ever ything you read about African Americans, then it is best not to read. -W.E.B. DuBois They take my kindness for weakness They take my silence for speechlessness They call my language slang They see my confidence as conceit They see my mistakes as defeat They consider my success accidental They minimize my intelligence to “potential” My questions mean I’m unaware My advancement is somehow unfair My praise is preferential treatment To voice concern is discontentment To stand up for myself, I’m too apprehensive I’m deviant if I separate; I’m fake if I assimilate My character is constantly under attack Pride for my race makes me “TOO BLACK” Michael Wynn
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I do not wait for moods. you accomplish nothing if you do that. Your mind must know it has to get down to work.
You must give yourself permission to let go of the negative stereotypes You must give yourself permission to release yourself of self doubt You must give yourself permission to believe that you are deserving of all that life has to offer You must give permission to accept that you were born gifted and you are moving from gifted to greatness You must give yourself permission to stand-up for what is right You must give yourself permission to fulfill your visions to be better than the best You must give yourself permission to honor yourself at all cost You must give yourself permission to bow to the elderly and crawl with the children You must give yourself permission to set examples by your deeds and not your words To know true love and to feel true love you, yourself must be love. You must give yourself permission to accept that you are blessed!
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I have learned to never be afraid of people who are more powerful than I am...for life is truly mind over matter.
There was time in my life when I really felt that life consisted of a destination as oppose a journey. I would function in life as if once I got to the end of a task there would be a silver lining. Well after getting a taste of life’s experiences. I have fully recognized that life is indeed a series of actions. The key to success then is finding ways to enjoy the process of achieving small victories. In between each victory there should be a plan, but know that even with the most well thought out plan there will be some challenges. Some people who try to deter you from your vision. Still, other people will not understand the vision. Affiliate yourself with those people who believe in your vision!
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MAY
The best of all things is to learn. Money can be lost or stolen, health and strength may fail, but what you have commited to your mind is yours forever. Life is Challenge but we have to Meet it. Life is a Gift and we Must accept it. Life is an Adventure ..but we must Dare it. Life is full of Sorrow and we must Overcome it. Life is full of Tragedy…and we must Face it. Life is a Duty and we must Perform it. Life is a Mystery and we must try to Unfold it. Life is a Vision we must Understand it. Life is a Journey and we must Complete it. Life is full of Beauty…and we must Praise it. Life is a Goal and we must Achieve it. Life is a Puzzle and we must Figure it out. Life is a Game and we must be willing to Play it. Life is Love…Know it! Find it! Live it! Love it!
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I never knew what the formula for success, but I know you fail when you do not try.
In the quest for happiness we often look to man for assurance, admiration, and love. What we soon discover is a world of confused people who really are just like you trying to find their way in the midst of confusion, pain, frustration and impatience. I realized that true peace is when God, the universe, and the person are one! I also realized the “Dream” for so many African Americans has been a nightmare. I he accepted the reality that in my lifetime I am Black In America and A Ph.D is Still Not Enough! I offer the following for those who are navigating their way through the academy:
• Commitment to a spiritual force higher than life
• Understanding the social, political, intellectual,academic, and psychological
• Development of a personal vision statement outlining the multiple steps and strategies needed to accomplish your ultimate vision.
• Realities of african american life in america.
• Assessment of the technical skills needed to excel in your academic discipline.
• Development of a personal conceptual framework that facilitates the actualization of spiritual balance, mental stability, physical conditioning and internal peace.
When It is All Said and Done, The Bottom Line Will Be Results, Anything Else is Rhetoric!
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JULY
What seem to be a great loss or punishment turns out to be a great blessing. I may not know much, but I know through my own experiences that God never closes one door without opening another.
I asked God for strength, that I might achieve. He made me weak, that I may obey. I asked God for health, that I might do greater things. He gave me infirmity, that I might touch more lives. I asked God for riches, that I might be happy. He gave me poverty that I might be wise. I asked God for power that I may have the praise of men. He gave me weakness that I might enjoy life. He gave me everlasting life. Despite my sins, my disobedience, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am, like all of us. RICHLY Blessed!
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Deal with the faults of others as gently as your own -Chinese Proverb
If we live, we will make mistakes. The bottom line is we live fallible lives. The key is to try to minimize them by always trying to put our best foot forward. We have to strive to be conscious participants in the game of life. We must act as if it is impossible to fail, but know that we will! The first peace, which is most important, is that which comes from within the souls of men----when we realize our relationship, our oneness with the universe and all its powers. This is real peace. And all others are but reflections of this. The second peace is that which is made between two individuals, and the third peace is that which is made between two nations. But above all we should understand that we will never know peace until we know God!
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Life is like an enormous darkened room in which somebody keeps moving the furniture: you cannot tell from moment to moment whether you are about to plop into your favorite easy chair or a potted cactus.
There was a time when I truly believed that all one had to do is work hard and one will live the “American Dream!� The American Dream is one that suggests that working hard one would have a house on a hill with a white picket fence: one would love apple pie, American baseball, have a dog named Spot, and have 2.5 kids. Well guess this only works for people who fit into the dominant paradigm of America! Well, I do not have a house on a hill, my house is on flat land. I do not have a white picket fence around my house. I happen to have a gate around my house. I do not like apple pie. I like sweet potato pie. My dog is not name Spot: my dog is name Malik. I never really knew how one might have 2.5 kids. So where do I fit in this place called the “American Dream?: One of the things I try to tell my students regardless of their color or gender is to be who you are, and if the world turns its back on you, stand tall. Be who you are and if the society gives up, stand strong and live the life you want for yourself.
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OCTOBER Seek first to understand and then to be understood. -Ashanti Proverb
This particular quote is one of my favorites. It is one of my favorites because I use to be a complete pessimist. If you told me the sky was blue, I would say no, “it is gray.” If you told me the glass was half full. I would say, “No it is half empty.” If you told me today is going to be a beautiful day. I would say. “No it is going to be a very ugly day.” This was my thinking. Now I have found my life’s purpose. I have found true love in the stillness of the night. I have found true peace my life’s storms. I know calmness during turbulence, and I know where to seek strength when I am weak. My list of life’s requests has dwindled down to three things (1) Health (2) Happiness and (3) Peace of Mind. God has given me a gift, as he has all of us, and I am determined to use it to transform lives and make a difference! Hold yourself accountable! Clean up your own yard before trying to tell others what their plans ought to be for their lives. Always strive to be the change you want to see in other people. Anything short of this is organized rhetoric!
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NOVEMBER
When leadership calls will you be ready?
Despite what America tells us, Black men have achieved major strides in the soils of this unknown land. Despite what America tells us, Black Men have conquered the world in every form of human endeavor. Despite what America feeds us Black Men are the most envied species on earth. Read Black Men know: The Best Leader has not yet led The Best Teacher had not yet taught The Best Singer had not yet sung Best Orator has not yet spoken The Best Doctor had not yet performed The Best Lawyer has not yet entered the courtroom The Best Scientist has not yet discovered The Best Orator has not yet Spoken The Best Actor has not yet acted The Best Basketball Player has not yet played The Best Screenwriter had not yet written The Best Times for African Americans are ahead of us Keep The Faith and Never Quit!
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DECEMBER
I will dream big , but when my dreams fall apart I do not press the panic button, but I keep on pressing. I dare You To Be Different when all around you seek conformity
I dare you to encounter obstacles when all around you avoid conflict. I dare you to see the possibilities, when all around you see only the impossible I dare you to seek new and greater challenges when all around you are content with the status quo
I dare you to remain steadfast when all around you are quitting Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in, forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day, begin it well…When it is all said and done, The Bottom Line is Results, Anything Else Is Rhetoric!
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Kwanza Begins
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Thank You First, I give honor and all praise to God, for he has spared my life and gave me a purpose with a plan. I pray everyday that I am in accord with His will! To my parents, the late Levi and Carrie Jones, I send my very special love. Although you are not physically here with me, your love, your teaching, and the beauty of your spirit continue to guide me everyday. My siblings have been the backbone of my existence. It is through their patience, understanding, and guidance; I have been able to mature from a little boy growing up in Newark, New Jersey to a man with a plan. To our ancestors, many of whom died in the middle passage, I say Shem Hotep! To my Brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. thank you for setting the benchmark of Achievement for us all! To the Brothers and Sisters of the Academy, thank you for supporting this important and timely calendar of motivational messages. I thank God for true friends! Ms. Jeanett Castellanous, you, my friend, are God’s special jewel. Where would I be without mentors like Drs. James Scott King, Frank Hale Jr. Brenda Jarmon, Na’im Akbar, Freddie Groomes, Cornel West, Irving P. McPhail, Charles Rankin, Joseph White, Patricia Russell McCloud, Marvelena Hughes and countless others, too numerous to name? Mere words will never be able to express my sincere appreciation to Mr. Don DuBose my friend, colleague, and graphic designer. This calendar was not only graphically designed by Don DuBose, but inspired by him as well. His energy, insight, persistence, and long hours of work helped to bring this calendar to fruition. I will forever be indebted to Don for his friendship and support of my personal quest to inspire and provide hope for the hopeless. I sincerely hope that you have found this calendar to be inspiring and useful, in some small way, in your quest for excellence! As you go about your business to constantly improve yourself, and thus improving our communities!
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