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Learn about Transition: Breaking Through the Barriers - written by Allen Paul Weaver III - and it’s growing impact, across the country, in the lives of men, women and teens within the African-American community and beyond! Receive information about its Message, Products, Events and more! Discover the tools for your journey towards purpose, meaning and significance. Thanks for stopping by. Make yourself at home. Purchase the book online by CLICKING HERE.
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(NOTE: This writing serves to give a general overview of my experience in Burundi.)
“Does a waterfall stop falling? - Does the wind stop blowing? - Does the sea stop flowing? - Does the sun stop shining? - Does the bird stop flying? - Does the world stop turning on its axis? - I spend so much time - Trying to figure out: - Who - What - When - Where - and Why? - Without taking the time to enjoy the wonders of this life. - Just taking the time to enjoy the journey…” (Allen Paul Weaver III, Transition: Breaking Through the Barriers, IUniverse, p. 68)
LEAVING FOR BURUNDI
(NOTE: This installment serves as an account of my experiences and as a highlight to the tragic event of the Genocide in Rwanda. To write about the Genocide’s complete history would take too much space here. I am in no way an expert on the many facets of this event. However, I have learned a lot through interaction. There will be resources linked to this writing which you can access for more information. What you are about to read may not be easy… but please read it anyway. - Allen Paul Weaver III, New York, )
(NOTE: Thankfully, our three-person team made it to Rwanda, Burundi and back to the United States safely without any major incidents. Personally, the trip to Rwanda and Burundi was a lot for me to process. However, I didn’t want to write anything lengthy until I had time to “sit” with my thoughts for a bit. At the time of this first writing - I’ve only been back in the states for just under 48 hours hours. Yet I realize this is an opportunity to give you a sense of my experience and thoughts. So what you are about to read is still somewhat of a work in process. Feel free to leave comments. And “Thank you” to all who prayed for us while we were gone. - Allen Paul Weaver III, June 4, 2008, New York, 6:53am E.S.T.)
WHAT IS YOUR NAME?
Who am I? What is my purpose? Everyone struggles with these thoughts. Even if we do find answers to these questions, there are still barriers that prevent us from discovering our true identity and living free. Some barriers we put up ourselves, while some are erected by others. Once we trust in God and discover how to break through these barriers, we become so much stronger.
An anthology of poetry, short stories, and essays, Transition recounts major moments and observations from the last ten years of author Allen Paul Weaver III’s life. He shares many deeply personal aspects of his journey to self-discovery. He writes candidly about his suicide attempt and life struggles. Allen also seeks insight into the issues we all wrestle with: family, life, death, education, career, prejudice, relationships, society, the nature of God, and our destiny. No matter your gender or ethnic background, the profound thoughts in Transition challenge you to improve yourself and give you courage to break through the ever-present barriers that we all face.
I love my mother and don’t mind letting the entire world know about it. Watch this video and share it with the “moms” in your life.
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My good friend Donna “Blue” Powell is attending Drew University’s Theological School in Madison, New Jersey. She also hosts the school’s Sunday morning Gospel Radio talk show, The Honeycomb Hideout. She is truly a remarkable, gifted person who has a passion to impact the lives of those she meets.
I was blessed to be a guest on the show (which airs at 7am -8:30am on WMNJ 88.9FM) on April 6, 2008. We had a great time talking about my book, Transition: Breaking Through the Barriers and the impact it’s having, my childhood experiences, college, graduate school, mission work in Ghana West Africa and other things. The hour and a half flew by very quickly. You know what they say, “Time flies when you’re having fun!”
Below you will find the audio link from the show if you would like to listen to the interview and music.