King K Unfiltered

Today is Ash Wednesday . And no, it’s not just the day you see random people walking around with a smudge on their forehead and think, “Did they forget to wash their face?”  That cross of ashes is intentional. It’s symbolic. It’s uncomfortable. And that’s the point. It marks the beginning of Lent— 40 days of reflection, repentance, discipline, and spiritual recalibration leading up to Easter. Lent isn't commanded in Scripture , but it also isn't rooted in pagan worship. Historically, it's a season Christians have used to fast, repent, and refocus their hearts on Jesus as Easter approaches. Like any tradition, Lent isn't about the practice itself.  This is in BOLD for a reason! Let’s break this down properly. Why Ashes? The ashes represent two things: Mortality – “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Repentance – A public declaration that we need God. Period. The world is obsessed with flexing success, status, watches, cars, hous...

There’s a strange pattern in life. When you’re building? Grinding? Trying? Silence. Then you win big — or worse, you die — and suddenly everybody was your “day one.” Funny how that works. Let’s talk about it. People Don’t Celebrate Effort. They Celebrate Evidence. You can wake up at 4 a.m. for years. You can study, fail, rebuild, sacrifice, discipline yourself into becoming dangerous. Nobody claps. But the moment you land the deal, publish the book, drop the hit record, or get the headline? Now you’re “inspiring.” Look at figures like: Steve Jobs Nipsey Hustle Bob Marley All respected. All iconic. But during their rise? Critics. Doubters. Resistance. The world doesn’t reward potential. It rewards proof. And proof takes time. When You’re Alive, You’re Competition Here’s the part nobody likes to say out loud. While you’re climbing, you’re a threat. Your growth forces people to question their own comfort. Your discipline exposes their excuses. Y...