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I'LL GET OUT OF YOUR WAY by: Ju liu s P. Hall

There comes a time in everyone?s life, when one must part, With some of the things he loves or even cares about.

Foolish was I, to believe that you?d be with me always, Love comes from the heart not from the mouth of what one says.

Silly was I to think that I could depend on you time after time, But that?s the price I have to pay for having a one-track mind.

I guess I can?t complain, you were by my side for a little while, I must remember, I?m a grown man and not a little child.

But isn?t the definition of care, ?To be concerned after,?

Remember, I was there in your sadness, as well as in your laughter.

I?m not asking you to drop everything and tend to my needs, I only asked that you do for me, according to my past deeds.

Did I request too much in a visit, a few dollars, or a letter?

Are you having trouble caring now that my life is in the cellar?

Some have written me off for dead, but I know that I?ll be back, God will change the laws, especially the ones concerning crack.

Here?s your break, no more excuses, no more hiding and no more lying, No more disappointing me, without even trying.

You didn?t write, visit, or send me money like you always say, I?ll save you the trouble of a new lie, I?ll just get out of your way.

TO: MY SO-CALLED FRIENDS WHO MEANT TO WRITE, VISIT OR SEND MONEY, BUT FOUND SOMETHING ELSE TO DO.

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August 22, 1791- Januar y 1, 1804

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The Hait ian Revolut ion by: An der son Ar ies

Th ou gh t h e Hait ian Revolu t ion , m ar k ed in h ist or y begin n in g 1791 an d en din g in 1804, is docu m en t ed as t h e f ir st su ccessf u l slave-dr iven r evolt r esu lt in g in a cou n t r y 's in depen den ce, t h e h ist or y of Hait i is an ext r em ely t r agic on e. Th e m ach in at ion t h at w as com m on ly r ef er r ed t o as t r ade in t h e east er n w or ld is w h at in it ially w on dom in an ce in t h e w est er n t er r it or ies. It w ou ld be an age-old desir e f or in depen den ce t h at pu sh ed back . Th e cost s, it t u r n s ou t , can n ever be r edeem ed. Becau se alon g w it h t h e t r agedies t h at claim ed Hait i, ar e t h e u n en din g t r each er ies of h u m an gr eed an d con qu est .

It is on ly a goal t o som eh ow r ef lect u pon t h e advan cem en t s of t h is cou n t r y t h r ou gh it s st r if e, t o speak of it s h er oics, an d n ot becom e m ir ed by t h e cou ps f or pow er an d ot h er w ise at t em pt s t o m ain t ain a st r at egic h old over Hait i an d it s r esou r ces.

Qu isqu eya. If I've discover ed n ot h in g else t h at I cou ld possibly sh ar e of im por t an ce, it is t h e n am e t h e t h en in h abit an t s of t h e islan d, a m ix of Tain o an d Cibon ey people, or igin ally called t h eir h om e.

Wou ld it st r ik e you as sh ock in g t o lear n t h at an It alian explor er sailin g on beh alf of Eu r ope lan ded u pon it s soil in 1492 an d n am ed it Españ ola, lat er t o be called Hispan iola? Tw o gu esses w h o t h at It alian explor er 's n am e w as. Bu t t h at on ly m ar k ed t h e begin n in g of w h at w ou ld becom e Span ish r u le an d t h e r edu ct ion of over 500,000 Tain o people t o less t h an 500 in a lit t le m or e t h an 50 year s.

Over t h e cou r se of t h e n ext 120 year s, f r om 1570 t o 1697, Af r ican slaves w ou ld be t r an spor t ed t o t h e islan d in or der t o m ain t ain w h at w ou ld becom e a t h r ivin g cocoa, cof f ee, cot t on , in digo, an d su gar m ar k et . On ce Qu isqu eya w as n ear ly deplet ed of it s gold by Span iar ds, Spain t h r ou gh it s t r eat y t u r n ed over it s claim s t o Fr an ce. Th e m ix or com bin at ion of Eu r opean set t ler s, Tain o an d Cibon ey in h abit an t s, an d im por t ed Af r ican slaves w ou ld even t u ally m ak e u p f or m or e t h an 550,000 people r esidin g on t h e sit e of f u t u r e Hait i.

Sain t Dom in iqu e, t h e n am e best ow ed t o Qu isqu eya islan d by t h e Fr en ch , w ou ld begin it s t u r n t o in depen den ce sh or t ly af t er w or d t h at a n ew law , r ecogn izin g t h e r igh t s of m an , w as r ef u t ed an d den ied. Th e Fr en ch Revolu t ion spilled in t o t h e Hait ian Revolu t ion . Bet w een 1791 an d 1804 a vast am ou n t of over t u r n s t ook place t h at w ou ld even t u ally lead t o t h e islan d gain in g it s in depen den ce. In 1825 h ow ever , Fr an ce dem an ded r epar at ion s be paid by t h e n ew ly liber at ed people of Hait i t o it 's en slaver s an d t h eir depen dan t s, a debt t h at w as paid f or t h r ou gh h igh in t er est loan s br ok er ed by t h e Fr en ch , t h e U.S., an d Ger m an y u n t il 1947.

Th is am ou n t exceeds t h at of t h e Lou isian a Pu r ch ase, w h ich in volved at least t h ir t een U.S. st at es,

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continued a poin t n ot able du e t o t h e f act t h at Napoleon Bon apar t e on ly decided t o sell h is in t er est in t h e st at es t o f u r t h er pr ot ect h is asset s abr oad du e t o t h e in su r r ect ion t ak in g place in Qu isqu eya, Hispan iola, Sain t Dom in iqu e, n ow Hait i.

Payin g r epar at ion s t o it s en slaver s ar gu ably cr ippled t h e n at ion s w ealt h an d it s abilit y t o gr ow. If it w asn't a bid f or it s n at u r al r esou r ces, ir on ically, it w ou ld be a ser ies of n at u r al disast er s claim in g t h e st at u r e an d w ell bein g of Hait i u n t il pr esen t day.

Th e f igh t f or in depen den ce an d accept an ce h as pr oven t o be w or t h m or e t h an an y m at er ial f ascin at ion t h e w or ld pr odu ces, an d yet it is t h e acqu ir in g of asset s t h at seem s t o con t in u ally dr ive w h at is con sider ed w ealt h on ou r plan et , aside f r om bein g capable of com plet in g essen t ial act ivit ies of daily livin g (ADLs).

Wh en I begin t o r esear ch in f or m at ion lik e t h is, I ask m yself w h at w ou ld I h ave don e t o ch an ge an y of it ? Th er e is a good ch an ce I w ou ldn't even be h er e if n ot f or t h e t r agic t u r n of even t s t h at m ade possible t h e n at ion of Hait i. We do n ot w an t h ist or y t o r epeat it self , an ot h er w ipin g of t h e lan d of h u n dr eds of t h ou san ds of people an d it s in h abit an t s. Sadly, it s exam ple m ak es m e w on der t h e f at e of t h e w or ld if t h e f ir st t o w in in depen den ce f r om f or eign r u le is on ly m ean t t o f ail becau se of it s au dacit y.

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Maintaining balanced and healthy relationships is a constant journey that requires effort, understanding, and the cultivation of essential qualities such as energy investment, kindness, and patience. In this article, we will explore the significance of these elements and how they can be quantified to foster harmonious connections. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of developing plans to support one another when energy levels are not at 100%. Let's dive in!

En er gy In vest m en t : Givin g Ou r Best Energy investment refers to the emotional, mental, and physical effort we put into our relationships. It's about showing up, being present, and actively engaging with our loved ones. To quantify energy investment, we can use a scoring system that helps us gauge the balance between positive and negative contributions. For instance, the kindness score measures the number of times we authentically express kindness divided by the sum of unkind acts and artificially kind acts in a day. By tracking our energy investment, we become more aware of our behaviors and can strive to increase our kindness score.

Kin dn ess: Th e Fou n dat ion of Healt h y Con n ect ion s Kindness is the cornerstone of any thriving relationship. It involves demonstrating genuine compassion, consideration, and empathy towards others. Acts of kindness create a nurturing environment where trust and emotional well-being can flourish. By quantifying kindness using the scoring system, we become more conscious of our actions. The number of authentically kind acts we perform in a day contributes to our kindness score. This practice encourages us to prioritize acts of genuine kindness and cultivate a positive impact on our relationships.

Pat ien ce: Nu r t u r in g Gr ow t h an d Un der st an din g Patience plays a vital role in maintaining balanced relationships. It is the ability to remain calm, understanding, and tolerant in the face of challenges, disagreements, or difficult situations. Patience allows us to listen, empathize, and gives space for growth and development in our relationships. It nurtures understanding and fosters an environment where conflicts can be resolved peacefully. Though patience cannot be quantified in the same way as energy investment or kindness, it is an indispensable quality to cultivate and prioritize in our interactions

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Developin g Plan s: Su ppor t in g Each Ot h er In any relationship, there are times when both partners may not be able to reach 100% energy investment.

During such periods, it becomes crucial to create plans that support and uplift each other. A partnership is about understanding and acknowledging that we can carry each other 's burdens when needed. This involves open communication, empathy, and straetgizing ways to prevent hurting one another. By proactively developing plans, we ensure that our relationships remain balanced and nurturing, even during challenging times.

Here's a valuable example of how a plan can be implemented in such a situation. Let's say one partner is going through a challenging time and can only invest 70% of their energy. The other partner can step in and carry the additional 30% to maintain balance. They might take on more household chores, offer emotional support, or plan activities to uplift their partner 's spirits. It's all about finding creative ways to be kind and understanding.

Con clu sion : Balanced relationships thrive when we invest energy, prioritize kindness, and practice patience. By quantifying energy investment and kindness, we gain insight into our contributions and can make conscious efforts to increase positive engagement. Additionally, developing plans to support one another when energy levels are not at 100% fosters understanding and prevents harm within the relationship.

Remember, nurturing balanced relationships is an ongoing process, and it requires continuous effort and dedication. By embracing the power of energy investment, kindness, and patience, we can create connections that flourish and bring joy and fulfillment into our lives.

When both partners cannot reach 100% together, it is essential to come up with a plan to be kind to one another. A partnership means supporting each other and carrying the load when needed. When energy levels are not at their peak, having a plan in place ensures that no one is hurt, and that the relationship remains strong. By focusing on energy investment, kindness, and patience, we can foster healthy and balanced connections that stand the test of time.

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2. Nor malize walk ing some pat hs alone, because goals ar e per sonal.

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