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My religious words – are they an architectural framework for the above ground railroad – the Afrofuture? Linguistic architecture – like the tower of babel –

How is this related to the infamous note On Publishing?

If money is the vehicle – and the black body is the driver – I said The Geoveritas is the map – the path – the way. Amen – It is the road.

And in this way, the composting devotional [will be] a tangible handleable version of The Geoveritas. Perhaps, the basic spiritual rhythm of the philosophy - orienting one’s heart.

Composting is a reflection on how life is horizontal, not vertical. It speaks to the Sun God and cycles. It is love – it is patient and kind. It is not in a hurry. It does not grow angry.

How am I going to find the right words, God? Should I start with the words I already have and try to organize them? Should I figure out a story? See – this is how I thought the religious words might help –they structure what it is I’m trying to say.

Come, let us sit under a tree. Truly, I tell you –

See – everything has in fact already been said – but Negros everywhere still need a word – and they, more importantly, need to know that the word is alive, especially in this hour. A fresh revelation of God. I know I’m not the only one – but, perhaps I can make a unique contribution – there – what is it? What is my point?

And where is my evidence?!

If I can give you God’s words –

A prophet sees.

If I can comfort you on your journey –

If my economic principles help you order your life. Help you see where we must go –

A segregated mind – accept where we have been – like the decomposing leaves…

Devotion denotes Love.

Principles and Mantras

Truth               Comfort

Like a cattle prod – strait is the way and narrow is the gate.

What is the answer to climate change? The household – love the trees around you.

Sanctity of life – learn to see what is alive. Honor the role death plays –

Have the right understanding.

From My Year (2020-21)