The MJB Experience

I am not sure if you have heard the phrase that "music is the great equalizer." Ever since purchasing Mary J. Blige's new CD called "The Breakthrough", I have found myself waking up from yet another bad dream. Track two has been the most additive and meszmorizing to me. The words flow as if though she's reading my mind, feeling the beat of my heart, the imprints on my soul. The entire collection of songs are speaking directly to me, to my frustration, to my revelations.

Every morning when I step out the front door and start my journey into work, Mary's CD plays in my CD player. With every track I find myself standing taller, walking stronger. I didn't realize how deeply hurt I have felt by others' past actions. Good Woman Down speaks to me. The line, "went to the edge of the ledge but I didn't jump" resonates strongly in my mind. I am, I was one of those troubled sistas Mary was speaking to, speaking up for through the songs. There are so many words I want to speak to those who discarded me like used tissue. I will now speak them without fear. This is my next immediate goal. I am inspired by her music to be strong, remain strong.

My struggles will always be there. However, the difference in me now is I can respect my tears, wipe them away when i'm supposed to, and move on. I now know I am a good woman in every sense of the word and nobody is going to keep me down anymore. Rock on!