Too Blind to See

It is difficult

Why wouldn’t they be bamboozled? It is both comical and sad. I have been amazed at how effective America’s sordid projections about Black people have become—globally. The influence is so profound that wise observers can only shake their heads, especially when we see Somali people in Minnesota insisting they are not Black and pointing to their complexion as proof. It doesn’t surprise me when people with little or no melanin believe—or pretend to believe—such malarkey. Yet even some Black people, like Tim, Byron, and Clarence, have thrown in the towel and tried to profit from the nonsense.

Doubt

Muhammad Ali once said, “The hands can’t hit what the eyes can’t see. I float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.” Brother Muhammad mastered the art of misdirection and became one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in history. He learned how to manipulate doubt. It was beautiful to watch, though few grasped the deeper lesson.

For Black people who endured about 400 years of bondage, missing that message was impossible. When one eye is lost, the other strengthens. Likewise, when God-given attributes—freedom of movement, thought, and other human functions—are restrained, something else develops that is not visible to the naked eye. When the physical world becomes unbearable due to pain and anguish, humans shift into another dimension.

Some rely on the mental dimension; others on the spiritual. Some were blessed to understand that these two realms, though unseen, could be mastered. It appears to have been God’s will that this ability passed into the genetic makeup of their descendants. Jesus said to Peter, when Peter briefly walked on water before succumbing to the wind and waves: “O ye of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?”

Who Were the Beneficiaries?

Some say, “Follow the money,” and it will lead you to the culprit. It may be difficult for some to ponder, but who benefited from the crucifixion of Jesus? Who benefited from spreading lies that Haitian people in Ohio were eating dogs or cats? Who benefited from placing Black Africans in slavery for more than 350 years and keeping my ancestors—and me—under Jim Crow for a season or more?

Many believe the beneficiaries were white people. But that assumption is almost as misguided as believing God did not create all humans equal. Those who think this way misunderstand physical deception. Had they listened to the teachings of those who grasped these matters more deeply, they would be less misinformed. I may be mistaken, but God has granted me many seasons and the ability to gather wisdom from them. Some live only a few seasons and yet contribute profoundly to the world.

It is said that Jesus lived only 32 or 33 years. Others live much longer. Today the world is watching as some who have lived at least 79 years use illusions of wealth and power to increase both—and to project lies onto others for self-aggrandizement. Many follow them because the outward rewards are enticing. They see the physical benefits but fail to understand the consequences.

Consequences

Many missed it, but her expression said everything. Surprisingly, it was not a look of hurt, but of dismissal—especially coming from someone of Haitian descent—when he repeated, “They are eating dog, eating cat.” Some can sense things telepathically; others cannot comprehend the concept at all. Telepathy is mental, and it exists through personal experience and ancestral experience passed down genetically. Many lack this wisdom entirely. They have neither the personal nor ancestral background to imagine the power that flows from this place.

Many do not realize it, but they possess extraordinary mental acuity because of their heritage. It often takes many seasons, feelings, and deep self-knowledge to access this gift, which comes from God. I am no prophet; I speak only from eighty-one years of living and observing.

I am not easily fooled anymore. The trees no longer block my view of the forest. As someone of both Native American and African heritage, I have been blessed to view life from more than one dimension. I understand that my insights come from my genetic and personal experiences, and I am wise enough to know that much of what we observe in the physical realm is malleable—easily influenced by mental processes most people struggle to comprehend. Some sense this, but have not fully embraced it.

When we speak of consequences, many assume the reference is to negative outcomes. This is often true, but not always. Some see slavery only as a horrendous evil—and it was, especially for those who endured it. Yet there were also unforeseen outcomes that are invisible to the untutored eye. Could it be that slavery indirectly contributed to the development of AI? Consider Elijah McCoy, whose ingenuity gave us the phrase “the real McCoy.” Consider VOIP technology, which we use daily, often without knowing its origins. Countless vaccines and medical innovations created by Black inventors have saved humanity from diseases like polio and more.

Know Not That They Know Not

Some people are merely misinformed; others are ignorant. Even the misinformed feel comfortable in their beliefs because they have been programmed by the projections of a few. They accept these projections as naturally as a fish accepts water. They are like children: they know not, but they can be taught. There are great benefits to believing the projections because the physical rewards are visible and immediate. This is understandable.

The ignorant are asleep. They know, but know not that they know. They require an awakening. For many Somalians in Minnesota, that awakening is coming in the form of the threat of deportation. Those who do not believe the projections, yet embrace them anyway for personal gain, are the ones who know not that they know not. They behave foolishly. These are people like Tim, Byron, and Clarence. Yet one should not call his brother a fool. Contrarily, some believe them to be only opportunist.

Did They Fool Themselves?

With all the new technology humans possess—to uncover lies, spread lies, and deceive—will some continue believing that the physical dimension is dominant and that they can control all this technology? Do they still believe they can control other human beings indefinitely through false projections, lies, and deceit?

Did they drink their own poison? Can they truly believe they can maintain control through fear of imprisonment, illusions of grandeur, and threats of physical harm—using technologies created by the very people they now attempt to dominate?

We shall see.