April 15, 2013
A few shows I was blessed to be in
Good afternoon family I would be honored if you made the purchase of this amazing DVD and Soundtrack Combo I was blessed with the opportunity and privilege to perform in this amazing piece from the Writer/Director Brandi Burks please visit her website http://www.happy4show.com/ click on the "online store" tab and there you will be able to purchase it. I truly believe the play is an uplifting piece that will give you and those you watch it with an opportunity to converse about an issue that plagues far too many of cities in the United States and abroad. I thank in advance for taking the time to read this message and I hope that you will share it with your friends and family. God Bless!
Also be sure to visit { http://www.blackfamilyunited.org/shop.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.v5.tpl&product_id=47&category_id=8 } you can purchase a DVD copy of a Play/Movie I was in.
January 20, 2011
Moments...
In light of an email I recently read which I received from my agent—which you can find on the representation tab of my website—I was moved to share the message with you. Moreover, it centered on a message I have heard time and time again; in fact, I have attempted to apply the aforementioned theme more aggressive as my life continues to move forward.
So without further delay the message was about “moments”. Furthermore the aim of the message was to encourage the reader to value the everyday moments of their lives more than they had prior to reading. Therefore, I was compelled to take a “moment” and share with you.
I am knowledgeable that we find ourselves busier than years before as the influence of “e-life” bombards our lives more than ever; consequently, consider life before “mobility” became more of an infringement than an influence. I chose influence because we can all decide whether or not an “influence” becomes a part of our lives directly or indirectly. For example, some have attributed the political climate to the sorrowful events that claimed the lives of innocent bystanders in recent headlines; however, I am a firm believer in choice. Therefore, I do not believe that anything dictates our lives unless we “chose” to allow it.
Moving forward to matriculate moments I digress to a more meaningful examination of my “blog”. The main purpose for this exposition was to ponder on the events in our lives that touch us on conscious as well as subconscious levels. For those of us who live in metropolitan areas or work in one, sometimes “moments” are hard to come by. We spend a great deal of our lives in traffic. In fact, we coined a term to “classify” our inability to be “human” and “switch modes” or in some circles “switch hats”. The term or phrase I am alluding to is “road rage”.
For a brief “moment” just remove yourself from your “device” by which you may be reading this and recall a moment that you created or experienced whether directly or indirectly where you or someone you observed “allowed” road rage to influence decisions in their personal lives. A husband or wife gets into an argument and has no idea how it originated, or a son or daughter—yes children are affected also—yells at a parent because the car ride home they felt ignored or neglect because you were too busy to even acknowledge them. I have seen that many times in children proud of a scholastic accomplishment and beaming with pride attempt to tell their story over and over just hoping a parent might share the same joy… BUT they tell the child to just be quiet and allow them to concentrate. Concentrate? As much as we all might hate to admit this but, if a business call or even a very important social call interrupted us just like the child did we would take the time to “concentrate” on them and ignore the child.
I want to change directions here. I spent sometime focusing on not acknowledging moments; I must follow suit with acknowledging moments. This is a personal anecdote that you may find boring or useless in your “e-life”; however, for me this “moment” will always put a smile on my face. I recall this past summer leaving a business meeting and coming to a stop at what might have seemed like a “regular-old” stop sign; however, after what transpired there I can no longer refer to it as such. There was a homeless man who asked me for money—I can feel someone clicking the close button as I type—which I normally don’t carry because I prefer debit transactions; however, quickly after I told him no I looked down on the passenger floor mat and grabbed the Gatorade I had for “later” and graciously gave it to him. Of course those of you who are still reading this are completely aware he needed that beverage more than any of us; however, the JOY with which he grasped that Gatorade brought me within tears. The way he clinched that Gatorade reminded me of what might occur if someone told us we were the new recipients of a billion dollar prize. Words could not express the JOY I felt from being able to “make his day”.
Consider for a “moment” if we just took one moment to make someone’s life. Because of my upbringing I ponder whether or not he was an angel commanded to be placed at that intersection of my life to “test” me. I pray you find yourself looking within to ponder the “moments” you may have missed for whatever reason. I am currently asking myself what moments have I made you miss reading this “long-winded”, “overly analytical” exposition of mine. I sincerely pray NONE!!!!
~~carving a statue of snow
January 10, 2011
First Entry... Who Am I...
Who is Brian D. Epps? I believe this is a question that will never have a concrete answer... Maybe if are you reading this the easy question" Why?" arises... I believe if we ever have concrete answers as to who we are we don't allow ourselves the great experience of self-growth. Granted we all have concrete elements within our makeup; however, the best part of being human is the ability to learn new stimuli and use it accordingly. A great example of the constant struggle of being human in my opinion is the GREAT game of football. My example stems from watching a game that leaves you on the edge of your seat. This becomes more visible as coaches make adjustment after adjustment in an effort to attack and counter-attack the opposition. By now you are asking yourself what does this have to do with the person, human being, the artist...
Its simple really I truly believe that to be human is similar to being like water? Water unless frozen has no true structure it adjusts to the means by which it is restrained or contained. Although I am not perfect I aim to grow each passing day into a better human being. The parameters for the measurement are created by myself. Although I admire and accept the words from people with wisdom, I believe that the ultimate test of being an adult is to look yourself in the mirror and be able withstand the barrage of negativity you encounter from external influences as well as those you create within...
Being an artist in any genre of art makes you pretty self conscious; therefore, if you are not grounded you can easily falter, for an example just look at the infamous stars of shows like TMZ and other celebrity following forms of entertainment. For me this grounding comes from my belief in a higher source of power more affectionately known as GOD... As I previously stated I am not perfect but I am a believer in GOD being the father to a son named JESUS... I am not here to discuss your views or force mine upon you but merely to provide you with more insight into who I am as well as who I am continuing to become...
I will pause here for the moment I believe I have offered enough rhetoric for the evening feel free to subscribe and share with others...
PS... PRESIDENT BARRACK OBAMA!!!! Fellow LEO brother remain strong despite the pundits that attempt to attack you!!! I have your back in TEXAS... Hey when you go back on the campaign trail I will introduce you if given the opportunity!!!
~~carving a statue of snow
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