Last Day On Earth

All this hype about the world coming to an end…  Those that think we will ever be able to predict the day and time obviously haven’t been reading their Word.  When will they get it?  We have been living in the “Last Days” for more than two thousand years.  I am not here to dismiss what we have been taught, but rather to help bring clarity to the real point.  Christ came to deliver us through a powerful proclamation.  “A new command I give you:  Love one another.  As I have loved you, so you must love one another.  By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:34-35 NIV-New International Version).  Coupled with the thought of Christ’s return, the message is clear:  LOVE URGENTLY!  There are no guarantees and tomorrow is never promised, so we should live each day as though it is our last.  But more importantly, we should love others each day as though it is our last.  What if the clock strikes and your time on Earth comes to an end?  Are you happy with your life and the path you have chosen?  Do those that matter to you know that you love them?  Is God’s love reflected in you and the life you live?  Days like these, where people want to focus on God’s judgment and swear that the world is coming to an end should never shake you.  If anything, we should take them as opportunities to check ourselves and reflect.  What if today really was my last?  My suggestion, take full advantage of the life you have been given and live it through love and integrity.

P.S.  I hear tomorrow holds a beautiful sunrise.  How about we all look forward to that!

~Lorenz 

*Artwork by Renzy Harris Bryant III

The Call

Transition.  Movement.  A life in motion pulled towards the unknown.  How does one prepare for greatness?  Is it innate…somehow woven into the fabric of our being?  Is it possible that our lives are not our own?  That perhaps some are destined to rise above the masses while others never really have a chance?  What causes a soul to become restless with the status quo…panicked at the thought of mediocrity? 

It is but a sound.  A faint tune that when heard takes root and refuses to let go.  The call is likened to the sweetest love song with promises of triumph and victory.  However, those blessed to hear it are often burdened to sing it alone. 

So how does one prepare for greatness?  Embrace change and welcome moments of transition.  Life is nothing more than a performance and the call is the rhythm to which we move.  Be guided by the melody.  Allow the sound to lead you to others that hear the song as well.

~Lorenz 

Who I Am

Deep inside, I have hidden my greatest dreams and aspirations.  Not for fear of failure, but for fear of rejection.  Prior to moving to LA, I had created a world that was safe.  I was an assistant manager at a retail store, I made a decent amount of money, and I was able to live pretty comfortably.  But I felt lost, trapped within myself.  For as long as I could remember, I had played it safe, and I was beginning to see just how unhappy I was going to be for the rest of my life.  I am not afraid of failure.  Exploring new things and taking chances excite me.  However, I am afraid of rejection.  What will people think if they really know me?  Will they laugh if they know the person that I want to be?  I have never really felt special.  I do consider myself talented…but I have always felt my skills were mediocre at best.  The world is full of talented people.  What makes me different?  My family is full of creative people.  Some who are better singers, better writers, better artists, better at business, and better at commanding a room.  I have allowed myself to hang out in the shadows.  I have allowed myself to take a backseat to those I see around me.  I am twenty-four and I have lived a great life.  I achieved honors in high school, went on to obtain my bachelors degree from a prestigious university, and began “making it” in the “real world.”  Yet none of that compares to the life that I see in my dreams.  I have taken the first step in changing my world by moving to Los Angeles; however, I have even played it safe in this move.  I have cloaked my true desires under the disguise of wanting to pursue higher education.  The cover story has been that I am getting my associates degree in recording arts and will then go on to get my masters in fine arts once I have residency in the state of California.  Although this is true, it is really secondary to the desires that truly burn within.  I want to be an icon in the worlds of entertainment, art, and literature.  Every since I was younger, I have been in love with music.  I love the way it makes me feel and the way that a single song can trigger an entire walk down memory lane.  I want to create music that touches people and will forever change their lives the way that music has changed mine.  I want to tour the world and visit new places.  I want to paint, draw, and release every emotion that I harbor within.  I want to write and create stories that help others to envision a world of endless possibilities.  I want to leave a legacy of love and integrity.  And I fully understand that none of my wants will become reality unless I am wiling to open up and share the gifts that God has given me.  I am the greatest story that has yet to be told.  I am a living, breathing, walking legend in the making.  I am more than capable of bringing all of my dreams to fruition.  I am intrinsically connected to THE GREAT I AM which means that I am all this and more. 

I am Lorenz.

Dreams, Fantasies, and Things Left In-Between

It's odd to think that I've only been in LA for a week.  It feels like so much longer.  It's a strange feeling to enter a place that instantly feels like home, yet still feels so foreign.  Hollywood is an entirely different beast than anything I've ever encountered.  Although everyone here has their own history and background, it seems that most share common dreams of fame, stardom, celebrity, or power.  The talent in this city is undeniable; yet it begs the question: "What does it really take to make it?"  It is obvious that talent alone cannot be the deciding factor.  It seems that drive and tenacity play a larger part.  It can be both inspiring and daunting to find so many talented people in one location.  Everyone wants to be an actor, model, singer, musician, writer, producer, etc.  However, it is clear that not all will see their dreams come to fruition.  For some, the fantasy of what they want their lives to be will never become reality.  So how do you cope when the passions that seemingly give you life cannot sustain the life you want to live?  I cannot speak for anyone else; but as for me, failure is not an option.  Failure is the acceptance of defeat.  But life is not a game of win or lose.  We are the architects of our own future.  With Gods grace, mercy, and favor...my empire awaits my arrival.  Stay tuned...the best is yet to come.

~Lorenz