Bobby F. Kimbrough Jr.

I've been dealing with physical pain these past few days and here is one of the things it has made me realize: a lot of times we find ourselves in situations, and the mindset that got you into the situation cannot be the mindset that frees you from the situation. Whether it is physical pain or emotional pain - you've got to see yourself beyond the pain. See yourself healthy and healed in the midst of the pain. By His Stripes...

What you saw is what I showed you. What you are seeing is what I'm showing you. What you are going to see, you can't even imagine the future me.

People fall short. Your finger-pointing hurts you more than it does them. Less judgement. More compassion

Change begins with you. It only takes a moment to make a difference in the lives of others.

Everybody wants to cut off the limb to to deal with the problem. You can__ just keep cutting off limbs and destroying fruit. We have to become committed enough to examine the root. The root of the problem in our community, in our country is a systematic problem. And until all who are a part of the problem admit their role in the problem, we will never have a holistic solution.

This is not a Black problem. It is not a white problem. It is not a police problem. It is a WE problem. We the people, for the people. It is going to take all of us being transparent in order to transform.

Have you ever stopped to realize the disrespect that is afoot in our society? From the White House to God's House, and even Mom's house... Just remember that disrespect creates distance. How far have we strayed from home?

The objective for each individual when you are pulled over by an officer of the law is to - Survive the Stop!

A war on cops? Then the question becomes who are they warring with? Because if you look at the prison system you can tell who the Prisoners of War are. The Black Man. Words are powerful and we must stop these divisive words that tare our country further apart instead of bringing us together.

Why are the police REALLY having trouble recruiting officers - especially Black officers? We have to bridge the gap between community and law enforcement.

We all have inherent biases. All of us. The problem occurs when police officers or community members allow those biases to affect the choices they make as they do their job or have interactions with others.

The nature of your outcome or problem in large part depends upon you. The side of the road is not the time, nor is it the place to try to prove to a law enforcement officer whether you are right or wrong. That is what the courtroom is for.This is an excellent example of what can happen when we remove the biases that affect the choices we make whenever these interactions take place. The objective for each individual when you are pulled over by an officer of the law is to - Survive the Stop!

Respect has left our society in so many ways _ we don__ even respect the office of the Commander in Chief as we should. The strength of any building, organization or family must include respect. As a country, as a community, as mothers and fathers _ we must teach and act in a manner that recognizes without this noble profession our society would be in total chaos. Respect that. Period.

It is time to have real conversations. Even in high crime areas _ everybody in that area is not committing crimes. Everybody on the police force is not corrupt. Just like everybody in the hospital is not sick. Everybody in the jailhouse is not an inmate. What America and the media have to stop doing is painting the picture with such a broad stroke. We have to begin to deal with each incident and each individual as that _ an individual incident. Until then, we will continue to have the needless loss of lives and unnecessary force.

Stop reacting to the stereotypes and start responding to the individual.

Law enforcement is hired to enforce the law. You call them in to deal with situations you cannot deal with or do not want to deal with. When they arrive _ let them do their job. You know who you called them for before they got there. Enough said.

Is there a war on cops? Is there a war on the Black man? Who is going to call a cease fire?

Mindset will change your reality and destination. Are you ready? If yes, start THINKING victory. Trust me - you will win.