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Surnamed Marlon Mitchell, Renazance is from Florence, SC born in the early 70’s with a
passion for reading. Before first grade I had already fallen in love with books, and along my
educational journey it was inevitable that becoming an author would fulfill childhood dreams.
After a brief career in broadcasting, I left the microphone for the classroom. English was the
subject I began to instruct with and furthered my love as well as students.During this 16 years
process journals became integral within my strategies for creating lifelong learners. Their
devotion encouraged me to write poetry and release my first book Outlook, a collection of
inspirational poems. Then they inspired me to catch the flow, and I wrote my first novel book
called Flo in 12 Steps. This led to other writing and publications in various genres including
Opt-ed, curriculum adjuster, and other writings. The love for authors such as Langston Hughes,
Nikki Giovanni, and Zora Neal Hurston, birthed a desire to share these words with the world.
Now I write and perform poetry, speak at events, and host other events to use the arts as a tool
for breaking down barriers and inspiring others with words of life.
Table of Contents
Foreword
I Chronicle-False
II Chronicle-Evidence
III Chronicle-Appearing
IV Chronicle-Real
Recapitulation
FEAR-the Greatest Show on Earth
Foreword
I Chronicle-False
Today is not the end. We have more than enough time to
counteract whatever decision and consequence that exists. The
truth is a beautiful picture of a life that gives you a freedom
and sense of peace. It is the voice that tells you to buy a car
that you need versus a car that gives you status or acceptance.
Those lies are saying this will make you better, when actually
you already are more than enough. You have always been;
they just told a million lies about why you are insufficient. The
sadness is we believe it and we share the same lie to others
causing them to feel inadequate. Stop listening to those
outside voices that tell you what is beautiful, what’s important,
or what’s best for your life.
II Chronicle-Evidence
These wonderful nuggets are not the entire loaf, but it is
evidence of what is to come. If we maintain our simple
pursuit of excellence all will fall in line. It only happens if we
take the time to develop our necessary skills for our unique
creation. We live life on meager levels not to upset the status
quo, so like sheep we run to the shearer. I believe that ALL
have greatness in our DNA composition. My desire is that you
tap into it one time and test the feeling of freedom that
surrounds you. It may feel uncomfortable since we have been
just maintaining, never reaching maximum altitude.
The initial step may sting a bit, but I believe if you are
reading this then you are ready to proceed. That agitation in
the center of your body, sometimes referred to as gut instinct,
causes a discomfort that makes your mind stop. It gets your
attention creating that curiosity about this sudden feeling.
Some may ignore the prompts until later and trouble is in your
presence, usually then hindsight has no value. It does have
merit when you never forget the lesson and choose differently
on the next occasion. This is like slowing down when others
drive dangerously or driving only during peak hours 3-4 times
per month. It sounds basic, but you now create time to gather
the breadcrumbs and have a mini-feast.
III Chronicle-Appearing
After Dorothy really saw the Wizard for who he was she
and the others realized they had the answers. The fear of some
strange powerful being causes them to go on an unnecessary
mission. After almost losing their lives, the dog in his simple
mind state found the hidden room and the man posing as the
wizard. They found that courage, heart, mind, and home were
already within them. Now choose your role or not, but
remember to look behind the veil, your adversary is not what
you believe. This is how you first overcome your fear, and learn
that nothing can harm you unless you believe it to be true.
Follow your path, whether it’s paved with yellow bricks or
brown mud. The truth appears to help you not destroy you or
anyone. We must change our beliefs and the results will obey.
Several leaders in our time have fallen from their
elevated place and then treated like a plague. Their friends
and family disassociate themselves to avoid unwanted
punishment. It is time for these leaders to forgive themselves.
Their intentions were pure, initially, but then ego, greed, and
power consumed their actions. They were lying to themselves
as much as they lied to the people who listened. Now these
people use this leader’s misguidance as an excuse to continue
living irresponsible. I beg to confer with you that many people
allow themselves to be fooled so the blame can fall on someone
else. I respectfully disagree. Peer pressure is defined as a good
lie. I know it cannot hurt me, but I choose to believe in its false
power. False power yields false hope leading to unhappiness
until you choose wisely. We can follow a leader, but we must
study and work for our own moments of inspiration. They are
waiting on you.
IV Chronicle-Real
Life is meant to be lived not just hovering over the seas of
life waiting on a gust of wind, but soaring to majestic heights
right now. The truth is already within you if we can stop and
listen to the first voice. It shares a truth that is uncomfortable
to our flesh, but one that will strengthen your wings. Now
when our opportunity to flee appears we fly at a level that is
known as ecstasy. Freedom is the reward for the turbulence we
experienced. Use this force to go higher than even you can
anticipate with a protection that is built upon the quality of
love.
Recapitulation