Author Archives: donalddeanchambers

We compete, rather than collaborate. We think superiority, rather than equality. Or, we feel inferiority, rather than equality. We wish the worst, rather than hope for the best. We malign, rather than align. We celebrate their demise, rather than celebrate their success. We withhold congrats, rather than shower praises. We go solo, rather than goContinue reading “The Evil of Unbridled Comparison”

Rising from enslaved graves. Rising from Indentured graves. Rising from graves of plantation injustice. Rising from graves of indentured servitude. Rising to Emancipation. Rising to political Independence. Rising to Nationhood. Rising to a new destiny. Buried again in the hulls of regional air travel. Buried again on the plantations of regional airports. Buried again inContinue reading “Will we rise again?”

I should have done this. . . I should have done that. . . I should have known that. . . I should have figured that . . . I should have predicted that . . . I should have warned you. . . I should have been careful. . . I should have thoughtContinue reading “I should have”

“Here I am, a woman of 90 now realizing that I am the foolishness of God, that this foolishness began in my Mother’s womb. She was not even aware that that little girl child had any special meaning; she thought that that little girl was not measuring up to her expectations. . .” (Gloria Bertrand)Continue reading “Foolishness of God”

Why? Why is it that the male hormone testosterone decreases with age? Why is it that muscle mass dwindles with age? Why do the sexual drive muscles slow down with age? Why do we lose those body parts – hair, muscles, skin tone – that we use to attract people physically?  “Why does the abilityContinue reading “Meaning of Sexuality”

Deep inside, there’re volcanic desires rumbling, roaring, and restless, pulsating, pulsing, and pushing. Deep inside, there’re volcanic desires waiting, weeping, and wanting connection, completion, and company. Deep inside, there’re volcanic desires lonely, listening, and lusting, for companionship, community, and communion. Deep inside, there’re volcanic desires sending signals to the surface testing, tempting and tasting. DeepContinue reading “Volcanic Desire”

(This blog was inspired by a brief stay on the Dutch Caribbean Island of Saba; the capital is named “The Bottom.” Like the bottom of a cup, the capital is nestled at the bottom of three hills, one of which is volcanic). Encircled by the Wind of God, the Saban rock, majestically rising from theContinue reading “At The Bottom”

Think of a profoundly memorable and pleasurable moment with someone or some persons to whom you are deeply attracted. What were those electric feelings? Perhaps . . . What were your thoughts?  Perhaps . . . Stay with these feelings and thoughts. Sleep with them. Hug and cuddle them. Ask yourself these questions: At thisContinue reading “Pleasure and Spirituality”

What’s it about sexuality that we are afraid to discuss it with our children? What’s it about sexuality that we skirt around it and hide it under the proverbial carpet? What’s it about sexuality that we imprison it with numerous religious and moral dos and don’ts? What’s it about sexuality that we learn about itContinue reading “Sexuality”