Brandon Lee
Bio
I feel like I have a lot to say, but not always sure how to voice it. So here's me putting my voice to "paper". Anyways, my name is Brandon, and I enjoy spilling my guts to anyone willing to listen or in this case read!
Stories (6/0)
Leaning into Uncertainty
I remember being about 12 or 12.5 years of age (because the distinction was necessary to distinguish full teenager status) when I realized that mental health was something that I wanted to do, for lack of better terms. At that age, I did not know the official name for it; however, I did know that I wanted to help people. I remember waking up and diving into shows like Dr. Phil, Maury, The Doctors, and then reading magazines like GQ and Psychology Today. You could say that 12-year-old, excuse me, 12.5-year-old me was profound and searching for any deeper meaning.
By Brandon Lee3 years ago in Motivation
More than Mattering
Black Lives Matter; we hear this sentiment daily and absorb the message to the fullest extent (well, those who care and believe so). I am so damn sick of hearing my life matters. I know my life matters, and everyone else's too. The problem is that Black lives do not just matter; they are vital. Not only did most of the United States get its infrastructure from the Black lives stolen from Africa, but we built this country for free, might I add. So please spare me the niceties. Black lives are of utmost importance. We equally enrich the environments we inhabit.
By Brandon Lee4 years ago in The Swamp
In the Midst
Growing up I always had an interesting relationship with my blackness. I never necessarily thought about it as a hindrance or something disadvantageous. I obviously knew I looked different from most of my classmates, rightfully so growing up in a predominately white suburb. Then going through catholic, and private school systems only made that distinction more apparent and noticeable.
By Brandon Lee4 years ago in Humans
Loneliness within Quarantine
Ever since this quarantine came into effect it feels like we've been stuck in a dystopian nightmare that is stuck on replay, and if you have ever read The Giver, you know that when things get worse they continue to get worse before they inevitably get better. It kind of feels like we are in the beginning of the end with limited to no knowledge of when we will see "better".
By Brandon Lee4 years ago in Longevity
Stay Gracious
In ode to the illustrious Queen Yoncé, and the messages/power spread through each one of her songs - I felt compelled to speak on one specifically. As we know Formation, is a powerhouse bop that addresses many issues that were/continue to occur amongst the African-American community.
By Brandon Lee4 years ago in Motivation
Consistency
As I have continued to grow through life, I've found that the struggle never really ends. That's one theme that seems to remain constant in life. I don't mean that in a, "please be sympathetic to my situation", but in a when will it end kind of way. I have had a multitude of occupations where I have absolutely loved what I'm doing or the exact opposite, where I wanted to gauge my eyes out. Either way, each of those jobs has led me to where I am now. Stagnant. With 28 years under my belt, I feel like I could write a book on this, with said title (don't steal my title, I have a special set of skills, and I will find you). It all just feels the same at this point. You start acclimating yourself with your surroundings and environment and boom the iron fist drops. Time to find a new place of employment, and whether that be going through a temp agency, contract company, or permanent position, the process is daunting and endless.
By Brandon Lee4 years ago in Motivation
