so I am not sure if I will end up here in the long run, but in the short term I can now be found here -
www.roykeely.com
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
faith to faith
somehow it got lost in translation.
now that I have come to faith, in a certain sense, I could coast. I don't really hear that at the church I go to, I don't read that in the bible, nor does the community of people I hang with feel that way - I feel like it's a subtle implied thing that I either came up with on my own or that it's wired in there somewhere. I don't think I am alone in it. In school if you found out you could make a 99 without doing one more assignment would you still do one? side note: Given my grades I didn't care if it was a 79 or a 99, so long as it wasn't a 69 (failing).....what killed me was that my college did the whole B- thing.....for some I am sure it helped, but for those of us who barely got by with B's it killed us.
We look at our "conversion" as this huge thing, which it is, but why don't I look at each decision for life, God, true pleasure the same way, with the same emphasis. I relish in new believers, as I should, but what about by roomies faith, who has "converted", overcomes a certain thing or or chooses glory over rubbish......I typically have, "duh - that's what you should have done" response while I should be rejoicing that he still chooses Life, Glory, God.
In short, every decision requires faith - just like the first time you exercised your option to faith. It's nothing short of that. For some, and I am apart of that some, it feels like that puts a huge burden on you and now there is this huge weight on every decision. At that point you have lost it once again. Faith is by no means a burden - and so long as it feels like a noose it's not faith. As a community we must remember that. I need you to help me remember that, vice versa.
thoughts spurred from Romans 1
now that I have come to faith, in a certain sense, I could coast. I don't really hear that at the church I go to, I don't read that in the bible, nor does the community of people I hang with feel that way - I feel like it's a subtle implied thing that I either came up with on my own or that it's wired in there somewhere. I don't think I am alone in it. In school if you found out you could make a 99 without doing one more assignment would you still do one? side note: Given my grades I didn't care if it was a 79 or a 99, so long as it wasn't a 69 (failing).....what killed me was that my college did the whole B- thing.....for some I am sure it helped, but for those of us who barely got by with B's it killed us.
We look at our "conversion" as this huge thing, which it is, but why don't I look at each decision for life, God, true pleasure the same way, with the same emphasis. I relish in new believers, as I should, but what about by roomies faith, who has "converted", overcomes a certain thing or or chooses glory over rubbish......I typically have, "duh - that's what you should have done" response while I should be rejoicing that he still chooses Life, Glory, God.
In short, every decision requires faith - just like the first time you exercised your option to faith. It's nothing short of that. For some, and I am apart of that some, it feels like that puts a huge burden on you and now there is this huge weight on every decision. At that point you have lost it once again. Faith is by no means a burden - and so long as it feels like a noose it's not faith. As a community we must remember that. I need you to help me remember that, vice versa.
thoughts spurred from Romans 1
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
muxtape
so this is an experimental site that is pretty rad.....def up my alley as it is mostly electronica in a certain form. maybe you will like something.
www.muxtape.com.
one quote: Using an incredibly sophisticated algorithm developed by Muxtape’s expert scientists early this morning, the home page now features muxtapes you might not have heard yet.
thanks lynton for passing the word.
www.muxtape.com.
one quote: Using an incredibly sophisticated algorithm developed by Muxtape’s expert scientists early this morning, the home page now features muxtapes you might not have heard yet.
thanks lynton for passing the word.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
steadfast
I camped out in Psalm 51 this morn. a word that is louder at the moment is the word steadfast.
We, I, seem to be up against the wall when it comes to being this in our lives. This generation, my formation, has hearts/souls carved out for things other than the Lord. Sure it's true of other generations, however I pay particular attention to the generation I am apart of - fore in it, living and breathing, is an unquenchable notion of entitlement and pleasure for things unlovely. Let me first blame ourselves, myself, and the bad within that searches these things out. It shall not be blamed solely on the media or the arts or academia, (or the devil for those people who like to blame him for everything, theologically whack if you ask me) for all these things are made up of the sum of it's parts - you and me. We have led ourselves down this path, this path that circles back and back again, there is no end on this path, there is no higher ground.
In Psalm 51 there are adjectives, verbs, and nouns all rightly placed. All strongly placed. It is the reworking of these adjectives, verbs, and nouns that will lead us to the path of despair.
I pick weeds from this path daily, confusing it for the other "way", the other path. Typically I have to do a few loops before I even realize I am on it - or a brother/sister has to shout from higher ground so I can again gain bearing.
We, I, seem to be up against the wall when it comes to being this in our lives. This generation, my formation, has hearts/souls carved out for things other than the Lord. Sure it's true of other generations, however I pay particular attention to the generation I am apart of - fore in it, living and breathing, is an unquenchable notion of entitlement and pleasure for things unlovely. Let me first blame ourselves, myself, and the bad within that searches these things out. It shall not be blamed solely on the media or the arts or academia, (or the devil for those people who like to blame him for everything, theologically whack if you ask me) for all these things are made up of the sum of it's parts - you and me. We have led ourselves down this path, this path that circles back and back again, there is no end on this path, there is no higher ground.
In Psalm 51 there are adjectives, verbs, and nouns all rightly placed. All strongly placed. It is the reworking of these adjectives, verbs, and nouns that will lead us to the path of despair.
I pick weeds from this path daily, confusing it for the other "way", the other path. Typically I have to do a few loops before I even realize I am on it - or a brother/sister has to shout from higher ground so I can again gain bearing.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
far inbetween
my blogs are just that.
i would say i am prob busier than my normal busy - which means I have also been sick, reading less, thinking less, etc, etc.....list goes on. Things just tend to apply to the 2nd law as more and more 'stress' (stress not as commonly defined, however it being pressure exerted from multiple directions on an object that will eventually lead to break down or "chaos") is added to the equation.
the thinking I have been doing for work has been along the lines of collaboration, basically communication.
one thing that strikes me is that the issue of communication is nothing new (and either is that statement). wherever a system is in place, basically meaning greater than, but not equal to one part, has the potential to break down. hence communication, as it presupposes information flowing bi-directional between two or more different parts in a system (ie. two people sharing a cup of 'jo). as i survey people in their jobs, relationships, family, normal day affairs etc - communication seems to be the chief issue amongst them all. or so as the perception goes.
I have paid particular attention to not the parts in the system but rather the noise that exists around, during, before, or after the system takes places. ie. An individual was hurt by another individual who has a similar makeup therefore inherently distrusts much of what leaves this person's mouth based on previous notions.
This exists in all systems, NOISE. Whether it be a system where mechanical pieces are involved or where people are involved NOISE must be considered. Given the law mentioned at top, it will find the path of least resistance, where non-equilibrium is found, so it can enter there and break down the system. That being said, as a broken, frail person I must assume that I am chief of where any system can break down and therefore must proceed with humility as apart of any system i hope to flourish.
not always the case.
much love.
i would say i am prob busier than my normal busy - which means I have also been sick, reading less, thinking less, etc, etc.....list goes on. Things just tend to apply to the 2nd law as more and more 'stress' (stress not as commonly defined, however it being pressure exerted from multiple directions on an object that will eventually lead to break down or "chaos") is added to the equation.
the thinking I have been doing for work has been along the lines of collaboration, basically communication.
one thing that strikes me is that the issue of communication is nothing new (and either is that statement). wherever a system is in place, basically meaning greater than, but not equal to one part, has the potential to break down. hence communication, as it presupposes information flowing bi-directional between two or more different parts in a system (ie. two people sharing a cup of 'jo). as i survey people in their jobs, relationships, family, normal day affairs etc - communication seems to be the chief issue amongst them all. or so as the perception goes.
I have paid particular attention to not the parts in the system but rather the noise that exists around, during, before, or after the system takes places. ie. An individual was hurt by another individual who has a similar makeup therefore inherently distrusts much of what leaves this person's mouth based on previous notions.
This exists in all systems, NOISE. Whether it be a system where mechanical pieces are involved or where people are involved NOISE must be considered. Given the law mentioned at top, it will find the path of least resistance, where non-equilibrium is found, so it can enter there and break down the system. That being said, as a broken, frail person I must assume that I am chief of where any system can break down and therefore must proceed with humility as apart of any system i hope to flourish.
not always the case.
much love.
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
whirlwind
life has been a whirlwind as of late. hectic both personally and professionally.
ever wonder why nothing seems easy and straight forward? I think I am the chief reason, actually I know I am.
I clutter my conscious with so many ancillary items, it begs not to rid itself of all these items - however to see them in proper light is in high demand.
ever wonder why nothing seems easy and straight forward? I think I am the chief reason, actually I know I am.
I clutter my conscious with so many ancillary items, it begs not to rid itself of all these items - however to see them in proper light is in high demand.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
results are in
Roy sucks at skiing!!!!
have pretty much decided that if I... a) want to live b) want to relax duing my "vacation" c) want my body to maintain a peach coloring - I need to hang it up.
So Roy will now be exploring the city of Steamboat Springs, CO over the next few days.
"gotta know when to fold them"....
A good read:
I read this article from one of my favorite magazines a few minutes ago, it has landed well. While i am not privy of the political atmosphere within the catholic church, I find it hard to believe this situation still runs rampant. Link Here
have pretty much decided that if I... a) want to live b) want to relax duing my "vacation" c) want my body to maintain a peach coloring - I need to hang it up.
So Roy will now be exploring the city of Steamboat Springs, CO over the next few days.
"gotta know when to fold them"....
A good read:
I read this article from one of my favorite magazines a few minutes ago, it has landed well. While i am not privy of the political atmosphere within the catholic church, I find it hard to believe this situation still runs rampant. Link Here
Saturday, February 09, 2008
ski ski ski
leaving to go skiing in about 30 minutes. no email (perhaps) for the next few days excites me. no cell phone excites me. smoking my pipe and reading my books excites me. hanging with my roomie d-willy excites me. snow falling excites me - it's been two years since i have been in a snowfall. It feels like the world stops when it does.
will post pics soon.
will post pics soon.
Monday, February 04, 2008
Mos Def
Why did one straw break the camel's back? Here's the secret:I have been listening to more and more hip-hop. Attracted to it being a culture that I am not regularly exposed to even though I live in Atlanta. Either way, while I think the quote above is an obvious statement it's still a simple yet complex truth. whether your discussing fiscal policy or the life of black males as it pertains to prison statistics (which most of that particular song references). In my sales life as well as everyday life I tend to discuss the "straw on top" - however underlaying the latest straw is tons of others that are perhaps heavier than the last on the pile.
the million other straws underneath it - it's all mathematics
-mos def
so it goes.
Saturday, February 02, 2008
create cool - don't let the dryer win
why let the dryer win. seriously, it has stolen socks for years. who knew it was trying to help you be cool.
Friday, February 01, 2008
another terrorist post
if you know me at all i stay out of the whole war thing and political thing pretty well. it has gotten to me more as of late. it gets to me that these people think they are holy, even in the slightest. the latest is that they booby trapped two mentally disabled women and detonated the bomb remotely in a popular street market (aka - not soldiers, but most likely Muslim brothers and sisters).
More found here - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7221639.stm
perhaps in 50 years or so Islam will be as non-cool as Christianity is currently. we have the crusades and abortion clinic bombings to thank in part of our "extremist" identity. they make our crazy Christian nut brothers/sisters look like humble, pacifist Hindus.
More found here - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7221639.stm
perhaps in 50 years or so Islam will be as non-cool as Christianity is currently. we have the crusades and abortion clinic bombings to thank in part of our "extremist" identity. they make our crazy Christian nut brothers/sisters look like humble, pacifist Hindus.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Rumor has it....Opium
so I thought it somewhat strange when someone told me how the Taliban funded their wars via opium sales. While I cant quite nail down any information that confirms that - I can tell there is something going on. If it's true thats pretty crazy that islam extremists find if okay to sell opium. below is some brief information found from wikipedia.
Opium poppies have traditionally been grown in Afghanistan, and, with the war shattering other sectors of the economy, it became the number one export of the country.
The Taliban have provided an Islamic sanction for farmers ... to grow even more opium, even though the Koran forbids Muslims from producing or imbibing intoxicants. Abdul Rashid, the head of the Taliban's anti-drugs control force in Kandahar, spelled out the nature of his unique job. He is authorized to impose a strict ban on the growing of hashish, `because it is consumed by Afghans and Muslims.` But, Rashid told me without a hint of sarcasm, `Opium is permissible because it is consumed by kafirs in the West and not by Muslims or Afghans.`[103]
But in 2000 the Taliban banned opium production, a first in Afghan history. In 2000, Afghanistan's opium production still accounted for 75% of the world's supply. On July 27, 2000, the Taliban again issued a decree banning opium poppy cultivation. According to opioids.com, by February 2001, production had been reduced from 12,600 acres (51 km²) to only 17 acres.[104]north Waziristan in 2003 they immediately banned poppy cultivation and punished those who sold it.[citation needed] When the Taliban entered
Another source claims opium production was cut back by the Taliban not to prevent its use but to shore up its price, and thus increase the income of poppy farmers and revenue of Afghan tax collectors.[105]
However, with the 2001 US/Northern Alliance expulsion of the Taliban, opium cultivation has increased in the southern provinces liberated from the Taliban control,[106] and by 2005 production was 87% of the world's opium supply,[107] rising to 90% in 2006.[108]
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Expelled
Have to admit I am pretty excited about this film....some are calling it propaganda, but what isnt?
Defined: "information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause."
It's even propaganda to define propaganda......kills me how most people's arguments break down after simple logical tests.
See more here
Defined: "information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause."
It's even propaganda to define propaganda......kills me how most people's arguments break down after simple logical tests.
See more here
Monday, January 28, 2008
Saturday, January 26, 2008
this or that
A saint or a brute: that, ultimately, is the only choice, and everyone, sooner or later, consciously or unconsciously opts for one or the other" - Richard Baxtersounds extreme, sounds emotional, sounds a bit irrational.
however thanks to logic it is completely rational.(Law of Excluded Middle; everything must either be or not be)
fuzzy spiritualists promoting self will continue till the end of time to promote moderation as not only the means but also the end. i can see moderation being a means in many areas of life, but never the end. so it is with roy, that these thoughts cause much turmoil. i often find myself between this brute and this saint - which ultimately means i am on the side of the brute. wearing their colors and fighting their wars my conscience atrophies.
i believe both christ and community calm the chaos caused by the poles represented here.
here i sit
at inman perk coffee, a great place if you are looking to get away from some bustle and settle in with some great coffee. all atlanta people should visit.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
slacking
i am slacking some on posts right now, been a little busy and been a little sick. headed to vegas for a few, which always means i have time to think on the plane. hoping to have a blog when i get back.
Friday, January 04, 2008
escape
if i could, i would
i would run as far as my legs would let me
i would look back
i would fret knowing no grace live there
i would wail having no one to love or love me
i would never forget what i left
i would forget what i never left
i would never stop running
scared i would be
hate i would feel
love i would never feel
turmoil my soul
lost my soul
silent my soul
- - - -
I am very conscious of the opportunity I have to make a shipwreck of my faith. I am in deep prayer that He keep my rudder steady and sails in good form.
i would run as far as my legs would let me
i would look back
i would fret knowing no grace live there
i would wail having no one to love or love me
i would never forget what i left
i would forget what i never left
i would never stop running
scared i would be
hate i would feel
love i would never feel
turmoil my soul
lost my soul
silent my soul
- - - -
1st Timothy
18Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, 19holding on to faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and so have shipwrecked their faith. 20Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.
I am very conscious of the opportunity I have to make a shipwreck of my faith. I am in deep prayer that He keep my rudder steady and sails in good form.
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