Tyrell Clark

Tyrell is 37 years old and currently resides at the El Dorado Correctional Facility. He is a genuinely polite and kind-hearted individual, gifted with a natural talent for writing and poetry. Tyrell has a remarkable ability to inspire those around him to strive for their best selves. A true music and family enthusiast, he often speaks warmly of his mother and grandmother. His talent of being able to look at the bright side of a situation is contagious. He is a gentle soul with so much to give to the world, and anyone would be blessed to connect with him.

Becoming Your Ultimate Self

by Tyrell Clark

My Uncle John once said to me "You can't get clean by just using soap and water, because, once you dry off with a white towel- you'll see dirt".

At first I didn't understand what he meant at the time. I wasn't too young, but I was ignorant. Now, at 38 years old, I understand its wisdom.

To remove dirt or grime, you have to scrub the soap into your skin with a rag. Then with a proper rinse, you can be clean and fresh.

When we learn or retain information that is good for us, we have to breathe it, think it, speak it, and live it. We must bring what we know to life, to the point people can smell it's fragrance on your skin.

If what you know and practice does not bring prestige to your honor or character, then it's wrong.

Don't reinvent yourself, redefine yourself.

Becoming Your Ultimate Self- Part 2

Every day you should wake up with a purpose, and if you don’t know your purpose, find a purpose.

I start each morning with self-encouragement. I refine myself through aphorism.

Aphorism: A short phrase that expresses a true or wise idea. A maxim that will add value to your everyday living.

So strive to bring your ultimate self by seeking positive opportunities.

Becoming Your Ultimate Self –Part 3

There’s a song by Tim McGraw called “Live Like You are Dying”. The lyrics in that song speak about a man dying from cancer. But with his last days, he accomplishes some great things.

Understanding those lyrics empowered my aspirations. And then I read a book titled “ Can’t Hurt Me”. which instilled confidence within me, to be able to conquer any and everything. Making me feel indomitable to any negative situation that may come my way, which inevitably will, because problems will come. Though it’s not about how I react, but how I respond.

All road blocks are nothing but challenges. And I see every challenge as a workout.

So to whoever is reading this, through any setback or stressful situation that may come your way, just live like you are dying, and make the best decision.

Don’t reinvent yourself, redefine yourself.

Becoming Your Ultimate Self-Part 4

Integrity.

This is something that we all must examine within ourselves. We all hear these phrases such as "keeping it real". But how many of us, is keeping real to ourselves?

Faking it until you get what you want is nothing but self-deception. Manipulating yourself to become the very lie that you conjure in your head.

Yes-we may have been born into sin, but we do not have to live in it.

Think real.

Speak real.

Act real.

Without integrity in oneself, then there is no honor.

The Rose Without Light

by Tyrell Clark

Be strong, as you are fierce,

you are a formidable spirit

that nothing can pierce.

Never bow your head, but

keep it high.

The stars that shine, bow

to you in the sky.

Protect your energy, never

let it go cold.

Love remains in your heart,

pure as gold.

Time always heals, and

those results will show,

for even without sunlight,

you are the blooming rose.

Becoming your ultimate self- part 5

“Those who seek me diligently shall find me”, knowing that passage makes me reflect on love from within myself, it leads me to 1 Corinthians 13 ( the way of love).

For a while, I was confused as to what love is. I used to link it to beauty and lust. And when i did that, it destroyed relationships, though revealing true intentions. Once pondering and reflecting, I realized that the only reason why I failed at love or recognizing it was because I didn't know love. And that was because I truly didn't love myself. When you truly understand how to love yourself, then you stay away from thinking patterns, people, and things that can be a detriment to becoming a better person. You have to know how to love yourself. You can't fully love no one else until you know how to do this. When you start to understand that it is vital to take care of your well being, then everything falls into place, when you love yourself, you become a better son to your mother, a better sister, a better father. It will make you into a better sibling, cousin, uncle, aunt, grandchild, grandparent, and then a better friend. Learning how to love yourself will make you a better lover to your soulmate. There is nothing more powerful than the understanding and expression of love, so work on yourself to become love and give it.