Slater Hayes Podcast

"seeKing", previously shared on several occasions without music, has been enhanced to bring a deeper resonance to this piece- born from historical ache, generational memory and our relentless pursuit of justice. 

This piece, which I love, confronts the moments when hope was mocked, when dreamers were silenced, and when violence tried to erase vision.

Isn't that eerily similar to what we are now facing?

If you listen unt...

They are running this race with the expectation that we will eventually grow weary-en masse. 

Their game plan is to continue to throw things at us with the expectation that we will all simply accept it as a way of life-adopt "the it is what is is" mentality and simply acquiesce to whatever they have in store for US.

Think back to your childhood. Remember that ache or that sore to which we all paid close attention. Remember,...

There is a constant, persistent and eternal HOPE in which we can place our thoughts of the future, especially as things seem to devolve on a daily basis all-around us.

"Horizon's Glow"

is my admonition to us all to not allow these daily CIRCUMSTANCES to dim our view as to how we should live our lives, project empathy, promote solidarity and remain steadfast in the KNOWING of HE who is able and willing to see US through...

In spite of all the unrelenting turmoil that surrounds us and that seems to have found its way into our everyday lives, we must continue to seek solace in the words with which I close this piece. 

You see I am convinced that even though I remain FULLY AWARE of what is occurring around me I also recognize that the LOVE of GOD will sustain us and that we must not allow life's daily happenings to force us into a place where we fai...

I must admit, I struggled with what piece to post today. The day is a day filled with celebration throughout my family. You see, January 11th is the date of my mother's birth-97 years ago. As it would come to pass, I have several other relatives who were also born on this day. 

I decided to publish this piece...

"Manifestations of a Dream"

...because I am certain that my mom possessed dreams and extended prayers regardi...

This has been a very turbulent beginning to the new year for my niece and her three children. They unfortunately lost their pet dog, Cocoa, and all their earthly belongings due to a house fire. 

I was planning to re-publish this piece in its new form prior to hearing of the tragedy, and her circumstance confirmed for me that it is indeed timely.

I sent it to her. I know that she is able to discern its meaning and is grateful to GOD t...

We look towards the HOPE contained within another year -2026.

All under GOD'S PROVIDENTIAL CARE. 

May this year be filled will each of your heart's desires.

OUR SPIRIT...LIVES!

PEACE!

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I re-post this episode, yet again, because it is my sincere desire that despite life LIFING we maintain...

"HOPE"

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I DO NOT know about you'll, but my dreams are as vivid as the time I spend during what we consider as awake.

I am aware that throughout the past five years I have broached the subject of dancing colors, hearing the sound of electricity running through the walls, and many other things that may be considered as weird.

However, this episode...

"Escapades"

is my attempt to simply illuminate what I experience at a minimum of ...

Some episodes, if you are one who finds yourself reminiscing, rather than possessing the ability to hug and love on your mother, don't require a great deal of explanation. If you are one who still possesses that ability then consider yourself blessed.

If you are a part of the latter group, I encourage you to take advantage of your situation and be certain to hug her real tight, or call her and enjoy that laughter that you only ...

"Your Brain-Enslaver or Liberator"

That special area that fills the void between your ears and that is protected by our skull is TRULY something special. 

Oftentimes, even when we seek to put our brain on pause or distract it by concentrating on something entirely different from the issue at hand-it mysteriously does what it pleases.

Even hold you hostage to feelings of enslavement-by allowing feelings of ineptitude, and oth...

The numbers-they were astounding.

The show of solidarity amazing.

The level of pushback of those not in agreement was present, but nowhere near as large as expected, nor as vociferous as feared.

The NO KING'S DAY of protests were comprised of numbers that were unimaginable throughout the land-even in so-called red states. Those states whose citizens played a large part in securing a second term for their purported savior.

Irrespective of the statement that is conveyed or the policy  that "mainstream" society seeks to implement, one of the inevitable victims of their discourse and policies are our youth.

The impact of the trauma to which our children are consistently subjected is undebatable and immeasurable.

"The Real"

highlights the fear created by the potential for physical abuse. But more importantly, it scratches the surface of ...

I must admit, the inspiration for this piece came to me as I listened to a dynamic message being delivered on last Sunday.

I know if you have attended church, even once, that you were left wondering if the preacher was speaking directly to you. 

I am convinced that the preacher, to whom I listened, was indeed speaking to me. He spoke to me by using the story of Nehemiah and how he exhorted the people of Jerusalem to pray, but also to...

The Bible in Proverbs 22:6, addresses what will happen if we 

"Train Up a Child"

Unfortunately, there are those, many more than we care to fathom, who are training up their children to HATE and encouraging them through their actions to not afford those that don't resemble them the same courtesies as those that do.

In fact, there are those who would rather afford animals more courtesy than other humans.

Unfortunately, tho...

We have STOOD against aggression and oppression again and again. It may seem that there are those among US who do not understand the history of our struggle, nor the depths of our fortitude.

However, even if the spirit of solidarity appears disjointed at this time...make no mistake 

WE WIN!

 So, conjure up all the nefarious plots that you can=GET YOUR ROCKS COMPLETELY OFF!!

For the plot line to this extended dramatic episode SHALL reac...

I was privileged to participate in a lunch with a few high school friends several weeks ago. 

It was also an honor to have one of the parents of my friends in attendance. I hesitate to use any names because I have not received permission to use his name at the time of writing this.

If the intent of the OUR SPIRIT...LIVES campaign could be bottled-what I experienced during our brief encounter is the EXACT PREMISE of what would be capt...

Yea, we are all to blame. All of my people that is. Even those who were sure to convey the messages of our past to our youth.

Why did you not ensure that that message was conveyed to little Francine, that baby from up the street who you knew was not being educated.

If you listened to this piece, then you know I laid a great deal of the neglect at the feet of my generation.

"Equal Portion" 

is my acceptance of what we did. How...

Just as it was thought that we had turned the corner and left many things that were thought never to be experienced again, that thing called time seems intent on boomeranging. 

There are many who are determined to not see time repeat itself. Just as that voice that is carried across cavernous spaces and is returned 

"Within the Echoes"

so are the actions now being experienced reminiscent to the heinous actions that once terr...