tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:/blogs/gratitude-and-the-life-worth-living?p=1Music. Life. Love. Arts. Culture. Travel. 2023-12-30T03:32:57-05:00Jordan Patterson Music falsetag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/73260342023-12-30T03:32:57-05:002023-12-30T17:11:41-05:00Why Does Christmas Matter. By Jordan Patterson<div dir="auto">Because christians believe the most important moment of all was the death and resurrection of Christ. It was in this moment that marked the redemption and reconciliation of humanity with God. The birth of Jesus, which we come together and celebrate, marks the beginning of his divine rescue plan. It’s a time when people gather with loved ones, and reflect on the message of peace and goodwill towards all. To celebrate the birth of Christ is more than an opportunity to decorate our homes. It’s a chance to pause and reflect on the love found in our friend. Why is it that we’ve chosen to love each other on this day? It’s because Christmas serves as a reminder of the simple yet profound message of love and compassion that our savior brought into the world. Why can there never be greater or lesser importance of love towards one man and not another. Because in the eyes of God, every person is equally worthy of love and compassion. </div><div dir="auto"> </div><div dir="auto">The spirit of Christmas prompts us to recognize and celebrate the inherent worth and value of every individual, encouraging us to extend love and compassion to all, just as Jesus did during his time on earth. It’s also a time to spread joy and generosity to those around us, reaffirming our bonds of love and compassion with our communities. Recognizing and supporting those in need becomes a priority, as we seek to embody the kindness and generosity exemplified by his birth. </div><div dir="auto"> </div><div dir="auto">And you ask why does Christmas matters? Because it inspires hope, kindness, and unity, bringing people together in a spirit of love, giving, and caring. Here’s wishing you and your families a safe and wonderful holiday season. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone who wishes to celebrate. </div><div dir="auto"> </div><div dir="auto">- Jordan Patterson </div><div dir="auto"> </div><div dir="auto">Please, Like, Love, & Share! </div><div dir="auto">Date: December 23, 2023 </div><div dir="auto">#christmas #christ #savior #love #compassion #care #help #forgiveness #kindness #jordanpattersonmusic</div><p><br> </p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/73188572023-12-13T18:44:06-05:002023-12-13T18:44:07-05:00The Blessing of a Woman’s Love. By Jordan Patterson<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/611691/7760c39c774cc4af28c8af490bdffd2b1fcb0596/original/28bf43eb-0b28-40e6-b231-2ed9b8397ef0.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The thought of her love brings courage to my heart and a sense of invincibility to my soul.</p><p>With her by my side, I feel like I can conquer any challenge that comes my way, for her love is the fuel that ignites the fire.</p><p>United in our devotion and bound by an unbreakable bond, we face all challenges, never faltering in our determination to protect her.</p><p>She’s the fire that fuels our courage, igniting a passion deep within our souls.</p><p>The memory of her face lingers in our minds, casting a radiant glow whenever we close our eyes.</p><p>Her smile, like a beacon in the darkest of times, guides us through uncertainty and lends us strength we never knew we had.</p><p>The sunshine on her face illuminates the path ahead, leading us towards a future filled with hope and possibility.</p><p>Her womanly sensibilities are like a gentle breeze, comforting and soothing in the most tumultuous storms.</p><p>I know of no greater reward than the receiving end of her smile - the way her lips curl upward, revealing a glimpse of sunshine that warms my heart.</p><p>In those precious moments, the world fades away, and all that matters is the connection between us.</p><p>Both lover and friend, she brings solace to my soul and laughter to my days.</p><p>As I quietly cry. I ask how lucky can one man be, I am overcome with gratitude for the love I have found in Her.</p><p>- Jordan Patterson</p><p>PLEASE LIKE, LOVE, & SHARE!</p><p>Date: December 13th, 2023<br>Photo: Jordan Patterson</p><p>#jordanpattersonmusic #healing #healingjourney #forgiveness #lovepoems #lookingforyou #love #sadness #truelove #Romantic #romanticstory #romancebooks #mylove #ilovebeingblack #blackmenheal #poems #mentalhealth #woman</p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/73188262023-12-13T17:32:25-05:002023-12-13T17:32:26-05:00The Road to Salvation. By Jordan Patterson<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/611691/a06e182a1a71db47e24796f1656614c761d4ee88/original/image-original.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong>A broken soul in need of redemption on a treacherous path, marked by trials and tribulations. Many had faltered along the way, consumed by doubt and despair. But for those who persisted, their unwavering faith proved to be an anchor amidst the tempest, guiding them toward the light at the end of the tunnel.</p><p>As they journeyed onward, the weight of their burdens seemed to grow heavier, threatening to crush their spirits. With heavy feet I walked lost in the storm fearing that each step was dragging me deeper into darkness. The road ahead stretched out endlessly, winding through valleys of uncertainty and mountains of despair.</p><p>Needing the feeling of home and an experience of peace, they sought solace in the small gestures of kindness along the way - a smile from a stranger, a helping hand offered without expectation. They savored these fleeting moments of connection, using them as beacons of hope to carry them through the darkest hours.</p><p>Reminded when life brings you a storm, it is easy to lose sight of the road ahead, wandering lost in the unknown questioning whether it even exists. With the sun on my face I continue forward, determined to conquer the doubts that threatened to consume me.</p><p>With every hill was a mountain to climb, every obstacle a test of resilience, their faith grew stronger. With every breath, I fortified my resolve, summoning my inner strength to withstand the trials that lay ahead. But there, amidst the darkness, a flicker of hope remained, a glimmer that whispered of a journey towards healing and peace.</p><p>With unwavering faith I’m reminded that every setback was a test of resilience, challenging my commitment to the path I had chosen along the road to salvation.</p><p>- Jordan Patterson</p><p>PLEASE LIKE, LOVE & SHARE!</p><p>Date: December 13th, 2023<br>Photo: Jordan Patterson</p><p>#jordanpattersonmusic #reallife #mylife #ourlife #gratitude #forgiveness #life #healing #healingjourney #friends #blackmenheal #mentalhealth #love #listening #redemption #salvation #poetry </p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/73188252023-12-13T17:23:58-05:002023-12-13T17:23:59-05:00The Quiet Sadness Of A Forgotten Cheer. By Jordan Patterson<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/611691/f50ab815f4e626f1d36779da9ae4725cde364c13/original/b0e5781e-2521-4431-8aaf-80a4e70a0951.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />When the rain is pouring in your face. When your heart says, Stop, before the end of the race. When no one is left to dry your tears. When the crowd is gone and there's no cheers. When the doubts run strong rent free in your mind. When you dream so much of just one last time. When your courage is challenged beyond your belief. I'll whisper my love and provide relief.</p><p>When the challenges you face go all uphill. When you feel like you're no longer part of the thrill. When there is no final kiss to say goodbye. As you sit alone crying in search of why. When your dreams of greatness lose all their hope. And the life you imagined becomes one of unknown. When you feel your dreams have all slipped away. I'll come running with my love and your worthy praise.</p><p>I'll never again let you stand alone. I'll call your name in the darkness to see you home. I'll do my best to make your dreams come true because of the love I feel for you. We'll rise above and break through the sadness. As we face all challenges on the path to greatness. Know in your heart I'll never let you stand in fear. In the quiet sadness of a forgotten cheer.</p><p>Have I told you about all the beauty I see? And how I love to sit and just hear your dreams? Tell me again about those moments of greatness. Because you speak it so well it's part of your brilliance. Tell me about when the crowds would cheer. When you were the best with not an ounce of fear. When your confidence was strong and soared like a rocket ship. And your greatness went unchallenged because you were simply the best.</p><p>- Jordan Patterson</p><p>Please Like, Love and Share!</p><p>Photo: Jordan Patterson <br>Date: December 13th, 2023</p><p>#jordanpattersonmusic #healing #healingjourney #forgiveness #love #sadness #mylove #ilovebeingblack #blackmenheal #poems #mentalhealth #lovelife #woman #lovepoems </p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/73044092023-12-01T10:00:00-05:002023-12-13T17:15:42-05:00God’s Love. By Jordan Patterson<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/611691/c29ebab630774f0eb0765381c03da1e626183005/original/jordan-just-waking-up.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>When the sun comes down and warms your face you’ll feel a sense of peace and comfort, it’s God’s love and it’s always with you. It’s like a gentle breeze that whispers through the trees, reminding you that you are never alone.</p><p>Time has changed my perspective and age has changed my understanding of many thing’s, but one thing remains constant: God’s love for me.</p><p>- Jordan Patterson</p><p>PLEASE LIKE, LOVE & SHARE!</p><p>Date: Nov 3rd, 2023<br>Photo: Jordan Patterson</p><p>#jordanpattersonmusic #reallife #gratitude #forgiveness #life #healing #healingjourney #mentalhealth #love #redemption #salvation #god #godslove</p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/73044052023-11-24T10:00:00-05:002023-11-24T10:00:01-05:00The Greatest Gift Ever Received. By Jordan Patterson<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/611691/f9b14dfb6699dca305bc7f140c230fa958c14ab1/original/jordan-momma-lap-original.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Though it has been years since my momma died, since she moved on without me, I never stopped thinking about her and the influence on my life. She left behind a legacy of love and wisdom that still resonates within my soul.</p><p>As a child my momma told me that suffering comes with love, and that one doesn’t exist without the other. She said “Jordan, you need to find a place for your suffering, it’s not a curse, it’s a blessing.” She said, “you’re sensitive and a lover, and it’s always going to be like this.” Those words, spoken so long ago, have stayed with me and guided me through every stage of my life.</p><p>So before my aunt Joan passed away she started reading me my momma letters that these two women exchanged over the many years of their lives and one where my momma described her plans to adopt me. It was then that I realised the depth of love my momma had for me, even before I came into this world.</p><p>I felt a surge of emotions as I listened to my aunt's trembling voice, weaving the stories of the letters together with a tender nostalgia. Tears welled up in my eyes as I realised that the greatest gift I had ever received was not something tangible, but rather the profound love that I felt my entire life.</p><p>In that moment, surrounded by the words of love penned by my momma and the heartfelt narrations of my aunt, I knew that this gift was real and mine to keep forever. I share this because My momma would tell me as a child that she’d been searching for me my whole life. Oftentimes she would ask “do you know how much I love you?”</p><p>With tears streaming down my face, I responded to my momma's question, "No, Momma, I don't think I'll ever fully.”</p><p>It is heartbreaking to think but it wasn’t until the end of her life that we had one of the most important conversations together. She held my hand tightly, her eyes brimming with wisdom and a lifetime of experiences. She sat in front of me weeping. My momma thought that being mistreated and abused by my family members meant she had somehow failed me in life.</p><p>In that vulnerable moment, I reached out and reassured her, "Momma, please don't blame yourself.”</p><p>I was quick to remind her of all the wonderful books she read to me as a child, and how The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe had inspired my dreams and sense of adventure. I told her that her love, guidance, and nurturing had shaped me into the person I had become. I told her that I love because she loves me.</p><p>In that tender moment, I watched as a wave of relief washed over my momma's tear-stained face. She took a deep breath and a small smile formed at the corners of her lips. As She said “I love you Jordan, you’re the greatest gift ever received.”</p><p>- Jordan Patterson</p><p>PLEASE LIKE, LOVE, AND SHARE.</p><p>#nancyloupatterson #motherslove #gratitude #love #myfoundation #family #supportblackwriters #mother #goodpeople #kindhearted #artist #finearts #professor #friend #loved #motherslove #jordanpattersonmusic #blackmenheal #ILoveBeingBlack #forgiveness #healingjourney #blessedlife</p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/73044042023-11-17T10:00:00-05:002023-11-17T10:00:02-05:00A Spiritual Revelation Is The Evolution Of Me. By Jordan Patterson<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/611691/e5bd03016227d12f43e34968916fe6e1911f5671/original/20230803-194659-4-copy-copy.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>A Spiritual revelation is the Evolution of me. It's a journey of self-discovery, where I unlock the deepest mysteries of my soul and unearth a newfound understanding of my purpose in life.</p><p>Through this revelation, I embrace the interconnectedness of all things and recognize that my existence is woven into the fabric of the universe, each action and each thought. It’s a transformation and journey towards a greater faith, sense of freedom and inner growth.</p><p>I delve into the realms of meditation and mindfulness, embracing the power of stillness and silence to connect with the divine energies that reside within me. At every breath, I feel the divine presence guiding me, whispering messages of wisdom into the depths of my being.</p><p>It’s my future, a daily conversation I’ve chosen to have with myself. In this ongoing dialogue, I explore the depths of my own beliefs and question the limitations I once imposed on myself. I wake up each morning, eager to embrace the infinite possibilities that lie ahead on my spiritual path.</p><p>Realising that true fulfilment comes from within, I let go of my attachments. I make time to breathe, and I find comfort within myself. As I sit in stillness, I feel the gentle embrace of silence. I listen intently to the whispers of my soul, as it guides me towards a deeper understanding of my purpose.</p><p>I can no longer be found in those places that don’t bring comfort to my soul. My yearning for love is both the beginning and end of each thought and conversation with myself. I know that my journey towards self-growth and evolution requires me to constantly reassess the relationships in my life.</p><p>In this process of self-evolution, I have learned to let go of external expectations and societal pressures. Instead, I focus on connecting with my own values and passions, forging my own path in life. With each step I take, I can feel the weight of judgement being lifted off my shoulders, replaced by a sense of freedom and authenticity.</p><p>A spiritual revelation is the evolution of me. It's a journey of self-discovery, where I unlock the deepest mysteries of my soul and unearth a newfound understanding of my purpose in life.</p><p>- Jordan Patterson</p><p>PLEASE LIKE, LOVE, AND SHARE!</p><p>#Pasadena #California #love #lovelife #healing #traumasurvivor #jordanpattersonmusic #healingjurney #forgive #selflovematters #goodvibes #revelation #spiritualjourney #spiritualgrowth #faithoverfear #faith #grateful #comfortzone #mentalhealth</p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/73044012023-11-15T21:46:07-05:002023-11-15T22:02:49-05:00Beauty Is. By Jordan Patterson<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/611691/f4d1cfb604dc8dcd96a9136288cd16a678327ff5/original/df747c14-6191-41c5-a543-b25671dfb15c.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Beauty is in the way you carry yourself, it’s in the way your laughter dances through the air. It’s in every smile that graces your face, it radiates like beams of sunlight.</p><p>Beauty is in the gentle touch of your hand that brings warmth and comfort to a broken soul. It’s in the kindness that flows from your heart. It’s a reflection of the love and compassion that resides within you.</p><p>Beauty is the way you embrace your authentic self, when you stand up for what you believe, when you lend a helping hand to those in need. It isn’t just a physical attribute, but a state of being that comes from within you.</p><p>Beauty is reflected in the way you appreciate the world, creating laughter while finding joy in the simplest of things. It’s the way you see the world through eyes full of wonder, finding magic in the mundane and inspiration in the everyday.</p><p>Beauty is the way you always come with grace, embracing your uniqueness and the flaws that make you human. It’s in your willingness to forgive, it's your ability to see beyond imperfections.</p><p>Beauty is in the way you treat others, striving to uplift and inspire. It’s in your soul, it's in the way you love. It’s in your self-acceptance. Your beauty is very special and comes from deep within - you.</p><p>- Jordan Patterson</p><p>PLEASE LIKE, LOVE, AND SHARE!</p><p>#Pasadena #California #love #lovelife #healing #traumasurvivor #jordanpattersonmusic #healingjurney #forgive #selflovematters #goodvibes #revelation #spiritualjourney #spiritualgrowth #faithoverfear #faith #grateful #mentalhealth #blackmenheal #beauty</p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/68538082021-12-28T19:15:41-05:002023-11-15T21:17:59-05:00Because Dreams Come True. By Jordan Patterson <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/611691/1ce778c187f86b59c738171ebe574cb17da1a912/original/jordan-patterson-because-dreams-come-true-poem-dreams.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/68521862021-12-26T16:14:27-05:002023-11-15T21:26:41-05:00The Correct Answer. By Jordan Patterson<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/611691/953828a051a23441345d3c500b9c50d97f91974f/original/the-correct-answer-jordan-patterson.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/68521832021-12-26T16:10:46-05:002023-11-15T21:27:10-05:00Envy. By Jordan Patterson<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/611691/008494612a8f8e0dad065d3862618621b5205567/original/quote-post-personal-envy.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/68521822021-12-26T16:09:55-05:002023-12-10T11:57:57-05:00Passion and Power. By Jordan Patterson<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/611691/28fac5fb270a77640e37fec72fe0c9706a024bd7/original/quote-post-passion-and-power-of-a-great-love-song-personal-my-life.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/68521812021-12-26T16:00:53-05:002023-11-15T21:28:02-05:00The Compassion Of Their Love. By Jordan Patterson<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/611691/62bc199948198599bed94e5375934b589c29a0bc/original/quote-post-compassion-of-their-love-personal-quote.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/68521792021-12-26T15:57:12-05:002023-12-10T13:09:20-05:00Love On The Run. By Jordan Patterson<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/611691/8b1d973aec0b439fce6ca8857e08d4900f15c9d6/original/love-on-the-run-poem-redtype.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/68521782021-12-26T15:55:48-05:002023-11-15T21:29:04-05:00Nubian Queen. By Jordan Patterson<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/611691/fd31bcf50ebb3c39e8097631441f649ad47beb9d/original/jordan-patterson-nubian-queen.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/68521772021-12-26T15:53:12-05:002023-11-15T21:30:01-05:00My Dreams Of Love. By Jordan Patterson<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/611691/96bb048137bdf85bcc349a5f1253573d9cd35b5a/original/my-dreams-of-love.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p> </p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/68521762021-12-26T15:50:49-05:002023-12-10T13:08:24-05:00To Think I'll Never Love You. By Jordan Patterson<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/611691/7106b25b3a750e8f47ead3b98e3527409d4782d2/original/jordan-patterson-to-think-ill-never-love-you-poem-to-think.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/68521742021-12-26T15:48:11-05:002023-11-15T21:33:20-05:00A Women's Understanding of Life. By Jordan Patterson <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/611691/52abebc4907120ab46ca367a1c3ff4c664995318/original/aunt-joan.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_right border_" />Some relationships are for a lifetime...and others are just long enough to remind you of the importance you play in each other’s lives. They arrive with perfected timing in what feels like a never-ending exchange of smiles, all in design of your mutual approval and shared principles. Then there’re those other relationships that require just a feeling; it’s a feeling of immediate trust and in need of no greater approval than the exchange of words being spoken. </p><p>This picture is of me and my most glorious and terminally-beautiful Aunt Joan on my first of two visits, as a child, to see her at her home in Seattle, Washington. My Aunt Joan is my momma’s youngest and the last living of their four siblings...and even though we had thousands of miles with many years between visits, some relationships are just right and meant as a reminder of not only their importance, but of how things could have been if those relationships had not actually happened. </p><!-- more --><p>If you’ve ever been lucky enough to have an Aunt Joan or that person of most unexpected influence… well, I’ve learned to always have respect for those who know things, for those who’ve done some living and for those who actually care enough about you and know when and how to say, “Are you done?...because I love you and I’m your Aunt Joan and it’s time for you to listen.” Just like my momma, my Aunt Joan can create quiet when needed in a conversation between two people. </p><p>It’s that rarest of rare quality of human being...having the diplomacy and inner strength for listening and doing so kindly, without the need to be judgmental. You look up from the facedown, head-in-hands feeling of shame, to only ever find the consistency and the kindness of their smile, as you try to negotiate with the feelings of vulnerability created by the story or information their love has helped you find the strength to share. </p><p>Their personal design is unlike others; their importance to the world is greater than most, and their daily lift of life’s responsibilities is heavy...and long. So each conversation goes a bit deeper in its intended purpose and steers you towards that inner path of redemption, while helping to open your heart in a way that feels like a cleansing of the soul. They come with a sensitivity...with this innate willingness to care, while slowly empowering you to have the much-needed, hard conversations that others have spent a lifetime trying to avoid or have been afraid to address. </p><p>My Aunt Joan has unselfishly occupied that huge void left in my heart since the passing of my momma...who is so greatly missed. She’s helped me see things for what they are; she’s helped me to better understand the politics of fear within any and all families and, most importantly, she helped me to see who and what I am and where and how it is that I fit in moving forward. </p><p>And as all the great women do, she chose to do so with this most forgiving heart and an unbelievable amount of patience, exemplified in her “no-rush, no-hurry” willingness to listen, while still using that most incredible womanly gift of influence...planting the seeds of change to help me make sense and let go of a lifetime of fear, shame and the sadness that’s forever filled my heart. </p><p>Regrettably speaking, my Aunt Joan is now challenged with the negotiation of placement and what comes next in her life… when and/or how long she has is unknown to me. My Aunt Joan has not only changed my life but she told a family member recently, that my life was one of the responsibilities of her life. I’ve had some most incredible women come through my life, two of whom are my Momma and my Aunt Joan... and there’s another waiting for me back in Detroit!!... </p><p>I think sometimes people come into our lives hard and fast but do so to ensure that there’s no chance of ever forgetting their importance or the power of their love. Well, I love You, Aunt Joan!... Thanks for entrusting me with the secret of knowing what you do, because… It’s Real-life and unlike others. </p><p>- Jordan Patterson (Your Nephew & Nancy-Lou’s son) </p><p>Please LIKE, LOVE, & SHARE! </p><p>#jordanpattersonmusic #love #respect #family #forgive #acceptance </p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/68521732021-12-26T15:47:10-05:002023-12-10T12:00:10-05:00What Comes Next. By Jordan Patterson<p>I wanted to respond and bring people up-to-date on some of the cool questions or inquiries that I’ve received over the last few days. Most of the questions were about my post earlier in the week, regarding the afternoon I so happily enjoyed sitting in a chair, telling my story. </p><!-- more --><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/611691/218642fe755d5797ef909c5c127b5830b84890d1/original/jp-video-production-shoot-3.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_right border_" />I’ve spent a great deal of my life living with the dial turned to wild, fueled with this “all-in” attitude and foolishly convinced that I was special and could somehow negotiate or make friends with my bottled fears. </p><p>However, most of those fears weren’t new, spanning a lifetime in their design and my failed attempts at their negotiations were fairly normal at best. </p><p>When hiding in denial, the shameful and/or regrettable truth is in choosing to believe that soft landings are real when you know that your disappointment is the only guarantee. And the cost of “trying to hide” or “wishing for different” is world-class in its emotional drain on your soul. </p><p>The truth is that...in the beginning of my life, I grew up in a home with an overflow of anger, that was powered by a perfected delivery system, who stood two feet taller than me and outweighed me by forty pounds, which quickly taught me how and what to fear. </p><p>Because of that fear replacing the protection so needed in my family home, I was forced to try and smile while in search of the kindness buried deep within my heart... always living fearfully but in hope of finding acceptance and much-needed protection in the homes of others. </p><p>But I’ve lived most of my life knowing that there’s a positive to every negative and it’s out there if you’re willing to try and find it. For me, the positive to this negative was music and all those who lived in my neighborhood or the surrounding community where I grew up. </p><p>I’ve always said that our individual stories have lesser value than trying to get people to believe and simply understand that the way you FEEL is REAL and it’s the way that we feel that is comparable in who we are as human beings. This is how we find the compassion in one another that connects us, bringing us together as people. </p><p>Knowing the limitations for true success which many people saw in my early life or possible future growing up, and somehow always being made to feel as having a deficiency of any comparable human excellence, is the way those same people actually see me today. Well, the positive in this negative was believing in my dreams, while not falling victim to believing in the limitations of what people saw for me. Because my life has been unlike others and taken me around the world and provided the opportunity for a great majority of my dreams to come true...and I’ve done it all with KNOWING what’s possible and under MY name. </p><p>I’ve always believed that life becomes real the moment we find out what’s actually possible, and my willingness to dream and believe in what's possible, has meant I’ve never been a person able to contain all the things that inspire my thinking. </p><p>A sincerity in caring has given me the opportunity to save people’s lives while providing the opportunity for others to care for and save mine. I’ve lived my entire life with a willing approval for and acceptance of others while having zero tolerance for ignorance or divisional thinking amongst other people or various social groups. This history is a personal thing which has made me most proud in my life, and become something most people have grown to expect of who it is I truly am and the way I carry myself as a man. </p><p>My Momma was a huge and unique influence in my life. My Momma taught me how to see past the fears of not knowing, and to identify the value of true excellence in both myself and in others, respectfully. And my recent loss of her physical self, shamefully humbled my preparedness of her passing, and the feeling of mourning was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced in my life or could’ve possibly prepared for. </p><p>However, the unforeseen beauty that quite often follows our reflection while in negotiation of these feelings, and the positive to every negative has gradually shifted and come to life. Because the very thing that once felt as my defeat, has with time become a most wonderful reminder of her love. I could with time, once again see the approval in her smile and feel her kiss, I could hear her voice and life lessons of love and learning, which have all in one way or another helped shape my thinking. </p><p>My Momma once said. “…Jordan, I wish you would stop trying to fit in, because you don’t fit in, you never will fit in, and nor are you supposed to fit. You’re more like me then you know, Jordan, I wish you would stop trying to fit in. Jordan, you’re an artist, you’re an artist of the utmost kind. And if you want any chance at happiness in your life, you’ll stop trying to fit in, and you’ll go back to what you love, to what you are, and be an artist. Jordan, your life is unlike others, and it’s in design for conversation. Jordan, your willingness to share your life, your feelings and your thoughts with others, will be the very way you contribute to the world…” – Nancy-Lou Patterson </p><p>I have never in my life claimed to care and not actually done so, never closed the window and turned up the TV rather than going next door to see why people are screaming for help. </p><p>Life is most unexpected but if open and willing, it’s full of learning moments with opportunities to feel respected and to offer gratitude and respect to others in return. The truth is that I’m a pretty lucky guy and nothing in my life would have ever been possible without the caring compassion and the concern of others. And The kid, who many said was unable or notable, labeled with expressions of “Jordan can’t read and can’t write” or at times described as “slow”...is now the focus of a DOCUMENTARY!!... Wow!! = Gratitude!! </p><p>Life isn’t easy nor is it fair but it doesn’t have to be complicated. I love music...I love what’s possible...and I’ve learned to LOVE LIFE!!...and for that I’m grateful.<br><br>Sincerely - Jordan Patterson </p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/68521722021-12-26T15:44:59-05:002023-11-15T21:36:11-05:00The Importance of Knowing. By Jordan Patterson <p>Early on when I was a kid in search of the next great song and or musical artist, I figured out that a majority of the information and learning needed was quite often hidden in the liner notes of the albums I purchased. And it was this revelation and moment of learning that introduced me to enjoy reading for the first time in my life, and completely changed how I would now make the decisions related to the albums of musical artists in which I would now search to learn more about. </p><p>This unplanned education and changed way of making musical purchases also inadvertently opened me up to learning about world history. In taking the time to read why and or who it was that these artists or musical acts considered to be the influencers or foundation of their self-creation, I suddenly found myself immersed with an unforeseen path or book of instruction to global race relations, world history, and the associated politics that most certainly helped to first start the musical conversation now being had in this song. </p><!-- more --><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/611691/9c74bea18251776e79152ed679faf3cbbbc133d4/original/jordan-mother-nancy-lou-patterson.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_right border_" />This unexpected need to know suddenly took me around the world to new and different places, in a way that classrooms were unable to do in my life. It not only gave me an appreciation for learning about the development of human culture, but it did so in a language I understood that helped shape the beginning of what would become my thinking related to world issues and my concerns about varied types, levels, or areas of injustice. And in retrospect, regardless of the geographical location of where the story or artist was based or called home, it was the consistency and similarity of the story being told, which unknowingly put forth my life path around the importance of another person’s integrity, and the personal character in which I believed they claim to carry themselves. </p><p>In many ways, it even helped me better understand and find my place in the public argument appreciation and personal belief that my momma Nancy-Lou Patterson tried to display in her steadfast credence about the importance of equality within world cultures, in that forever long list of issues of race relations and the independence for freethinking and the must-have liberal acceptance within the worlds various religions. </p><p>This unconventional path to buying albums not only gave me a greater understanding around the appreciation for music overall, but the music I found myself now listening to was no longer straight-ahead blues, but a straight to the vein addiction disguised as a need to know that would eventually morph into genres of Rock, Jazz, Soul, Country, various styles of Funk, Disco and even Gospel. And just like that, I’d created my love for learning, and this never-ending or slowing need to know. </p><p>I’ve often wondered when listening to music if others musicians, artists or listeners ever experience this same instantaneous feeling of being at peace that’s almost reminiscent of daydream, suddenly being able to see and feel the music as it runs throughout my entire body, which for me is always sure to be right in step with the introduction of some new and cool style of music I didn’t know about before this. </p><p>It’s as if I’m immediately filled by a workable feeling of emotion that now suddenly becomes part of my inner soul, while it flows comfortably throughout, in the reaction of the intensity of your listening at that moment. Or quite possibly, it’s just me, and I could be completely wrong in my portrayal or understanding of this individual experience for others. And it’s only myself that experiences this transformational moment of learning, which leaves me with improved self-confidence, and the feeling of this renewal in my superpowers. </p><p>Nevertheless, I’ve always at times found it to some degree frustrating to know the number of cool musicians or artists, who haven’t cared to look past a particular artist or song or music in which they’re listening to at that moment of wow. For whatever the reasons might be, they don’t see the significance of discovery in the actual musical journey which most likely took place in the creation of that melody or lyrical content which has now changed their lives forever. </p><p>I’ve always felt that learning the importance of other musical influences, is best understood as a secret weapon of sorts. For me, this new way of learning allowed me to hear the music differently, and see how any number of amazing albums introduced to the world, completely changed the direction or shaped the sound of so many great artists and or albums, in some cases they would eventually deliver. </p><p>I say with great humility, that when I sometimes listen to the music or read some of what it is I’ve written, the various storylines, or the personal life quotes that I openly share. All of which come pretty easy and are written about the various matters that hold interest or importance to me in my life. It’s in those moments that I’m quick to remember or remind myself just how nice it is to have created something that people respond to positively. </p><p>I’ve learned to never forget how their reaction has made me feel, and what I owe to myself as a creative artist to live deep within the reminder of that feeling, and how I need to make sure that it finds its rightful place in my heart. It’s important for me to always remember that that very same space which now inspires my thinking, was once filled with this ever powerful and consuming fear of not knowing. </p><p>Because the brilliant world of Music and Visual Arts is so incredibly diverse in its culture and powered by this mixture of human emotion and is infused by an unsegregated variety of ways to communicate, such as dance, literature, music, photography, sculpting, painting and even film. Most people don’t fully understand the amount of effort put forth to develop or design these various imaginative platforms that come to life, inspire thinking, and if lucky appeal to our human senses, and provoke the positive reaction by those on the receiving end. </p><p>My momma was a Fine Arts professor with an open mind and a vast interest in the human condition and world culture overall. Her need to know was powerful, the importance she put behind credibility was even greater, and the depth of her wisdom was equal to the most brilliant sun. She loved the very things that made people and or places special, and lived with a keen interest and need to know what inspired their thinking. </p><p>She told me how the experience of working alongside her mother, who by chance was also an established artist and instructor in her own career. How this guidance and early life experience helped mature my momma’s skills and further develop what would become her renowned ability as an artist and scholar in her genius to communicate the significance of her intended message. </p><p>My Momma once told me that life was about knowing and not knowing. And how there were only three ways to communicate the importance of those essential elements in the description of the art. </p><p>She said first there’s the creator or artist, the artist who expresses imaginative, conceptual ideas, or technical skills that brings their idea and or vision to life, which is then presented as a piece or body of their work. It is an extension of them, it is who they are, and it’s deeply personal. </p><p>And secondly, she said there is the teacher who inspires or explains through some level auditory or visual instruction, about the history of the work itself, and explains its style, while sharing its secrets, and the significance or place it now holds within the genera or medium in that it compares or finds its acceptance within. </p><p>And she said lastly, that there’s the reviewer who speaks or writes of its importance to the listeners or readers, along with the consumer who then excitedly tells all their friends about its comparable excellence to anything that has come before or might possibly someday follow. </p><p>She explained how all three are equally significant to the creation, importance, promotion, or continued growth of the world arts community. I loved and lived for any opportunity to speak with my momma and or sit and listen to her explain the significance of something she felt I needed to know. Her explanation of significance was Godly in its design, and her delivery never spared or withheld the very things which inspired her thinking. </p><p>“Life is about Knowing and Not Knowing Jordan, and you need to know which one you are. Are you the Artist Creator, the Teacher, and or the Reviewer Consumer?” She said “most people are only one, but some of us, as in you and I, we're all three.” - Nancy-Lou Patterson </p><p style="text-align:right;">- Jordan Patterson</p>Jordan Patterson Music tag:jordanpattersonmusic.com,2005:Post/68521702021-12-26T15:41:04-05:002023-11-15T21:36:57-05:00Gratitude And The Life Worth Living. By Jordan Patterson <p> I wish I could say that I was perfect...that I was loved by many, favored to win, and that I'd never been involved in some best-described-as-regrettable life moments. No bad deed goes unpunished...but knowing my regret and the slow-in-my-sorrow to be real, it is "those" life-learning moments that I wish I could finally catch a receipt on and find a way to close that chapter of my life. </p><p>I wish I wasn’t in ownership of a long list of regret; things which I pray to God that you, among others, will hopefully never someday find out...things which I pray could be somehow changed and in one way or another, forgiven. But just how much it is, of my personal debt, that God feels is still outstanding...seems to be ongoing and yet-to-be decided. But then again, I’ve learned that as people, we're more the same than we are different. We all have a past...but it’s equally important to always remind ourselves that we have a future, too. </p><!-- more --><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/611691/c8b4000a8d632c5a33c475b699a6ab1dc268ab0d/original/jordan-5th-bday.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_right border_" />Everybody’s personal life journey is different and the same or similar experience that might affect or impact my life may have a completely different but equal impact and outcome in yours. I’ve learned that life isn't easy and most certainly isn't fair, nor is it meant to be. The only guarantee that comes by way of life is that you will learn the entire time and your limits will always be tested. As you stand on your path to greatness, remember that...and just as death and taxes are two facts of life you can assuredly count on, peoples’ comments and opinions about you, whether solicited or not and/or accurate in their description, are as much a guarantee, as well. Although assumed greatness is a guarantee for the lives of many, the benefits of "true" greatness are only visible in the lives of those who’ve chosen the preparedness of its possible delivery someday into their lives. </p><p>My life has taken me to places which weren’t even thought possible or in any way expected by most of those who held influence over the beginning stages of my personal journey. But the blessing of “chance” and its arrival into one's life is real...and knowing that to be true, you need to be careful what you wish for or what you say you’re willing to do because it means that one day, you just might find yourself standing in the middle of your most desired dreams. It’s in that moment, when your ultimate goal, the very thing you've dreamed might someday be possible, now has you suddenly standing face-to-face with your future. Preparation for that moment is a key element in determining if and how you will move forward. </p><p>We all have a particular purpose in life. Oftentimes, however, if we haven’t been given adequate guidance, we find ourselves floundering in trying to understand exactly what our life’s goals and objectives are or can be. Without some semblance of direction, we can’t seem to determine our reason for living or find the necessary resources to create a life of success. In general, we most often start out with a specific plan and we might even share our dreams with others on where we’d like to see ourselves. Yet, sometimes, due to ill-planning, indecision, not knowing how, procrastination or missed opportunities, we wind up falling short of ever achieving what we aspired to do...just as those dreamers with a lack of legitimate experience, who always have that one “absolutely-guaranteed-not-to-fail” plan and oftentimes throw caution to the wind, putting everything on the line. When the bottom eventually falls out, they slowly become consumed by failure and a lack of self-worth. This would even include the once-successful but now destitute person, who most of us have no problem walking past, as they stand on a corner asking for help. </p><p>Subsisting without support and never given any positive reinforcement, some people often find themselves spinning out of control. Their reality quite often turns into a life of hopelessness, desperation and the feeling of inadequacy. And how do we reward them? We turn our backs on them because so much in today’s society affirms that “everyone loves a winner and success”. Yet, if you’re on the unfortunate flip-side of that coin, then shame on you for your awful and disgraceful misfortune. Sadly, their emotions can best be understood only by someone who has experienced that same despair and the humiliation that generally accompanies it. On the other hand, for some of those who have been born into wealth and privilege and have been provided the vast luxuries and trappings that affluence can provide, how they learn to respect their prosperity is often telling of who they will become and how they will choose to respond to others. Sadly, as we too often see today, many people of privilege and entitlement have lost sight of their ability to care about the plight of those who are less fortunate and whatever natural feeling of empathy and goodwill they might have had at one time, if ever, has since been replaced with snobbish disapproval and criticism. </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/611691/3cd3cb414ff9567a061d79725e00dba7824cdfa8/original/jordan-again-at-18.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" />There is nothing that creates a greater frustration for me personally than when I witness what I describe as the “privileged ignorance” of others. The ignorance of those who not only think but believe that life is fair and that we all have the same opportunities as those who live next door, down the street, or in some cases, under the same roof which we call home. In most cases, without knowing the circumstances that might have led to a person’s insolvency, we tend to close our eyes to the fear and desperation someone in need feels in asking for assistance. </p><p>We act as if the cries for help aren’t real and the problems which they face are not only deserved but solely created by their own actions and we respond in ways to ensure that they know themselves to be of lesser importance than the very people they’ve come to for help. For many of us, it’s much easier to assume that a poor soul’s misfortune was caused from a lack of effort, know-how, bad decision-making, or by choice. And, in a nutshell, as long as it’s he or she that’s crippled by tears, the one begging on the corner and not us, it becomes strictly their problem for which we don’t need to bear any sense of compassion or responsibility. </p><p>I don’t look to lecture or be one of these people who consider themselves of greater importance than others. However, the fact is that we’ve created a new low and become at ease with what we once considered to be intolerable in the actions or behavior of others. In doing so, we've adopted this willing ignorance to somehow accept or make excuses for these individuals...or we actually listen and give our time to the line of those waiting to defend the very things which we know to be inexcusable. Have you ever taken the time to stop and really consider how your actions or the things which you’ve said could possibly affect someone else’s life? Perhaps, you might be the kind of person who tells the world what you’re willing to do and gloatingly boasts when you say, “I always do my part". You might even say, “Give me a call if you ever think there’s something I can do", as you emphasize with a wink-of-the-eye, to ensure that those in listening distance have been put-on-notice about your greatness. Then ultimately, when called upon and you fail to follow through, you shrug it off. Regardless of the impact your lack of participation might have had on someone else’s life, it’s not a big deal for you to know that you didn't or couldn’t deliver...and no matter what inconvenience or disappointment you may have caused someone after all your boasting and showing off, your attitude is “they’ll get over it”. But will they? </p><p>The one commonality that we all experience, whether we are rich, poor, or in-between, is how we handle the various pains that automatically come with being alive. Even though status in life might determine how pain is dealt with, when it comes to the aching loss of one’s dignity and the associated short and long-term damage that tend to follow, it’s then that life statuses tend to become equalized. In those life moments, I have learned that you can’t win the argument of suffering. During one’s pursuit up the ladder of success, forgetting those we might have intentionally and maliciously crossed along the way can be a dangerous recipe for an eventual lifetime of retaliation and long-term failure. Therefore, we should refrain from living selfishly and being driven by the “need to have" and we should adopt a lifestyle with the intention of caring and the will-to-do-good. This “will-to-do-good” allows everyone the opportunity to enjoy life’s good graces, as they go about making seamless, pleasurable and unselfish efforts in the enjoyment of achievement for themselves and others. </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/611691/c29ebab630774f0eb0765381c03da1e626183005/original/jordan-just-waking-up.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_right border_" />I’ve always believed that personal achievement is meant for reflection and to provide direction in our next plan of action. It is also the opportunity to dream about our ultimate goals. It’s been said and I fully agree that “life is much better when shared than polished and held back for one’s personal enjoyment". At times, we become discouraged because of what we perceive to be the limited impact of our lives or in the lives of those we look to change. However, this untruth happens by reason of forgetting that we're influenced most by our own dreams and internal drive. It’s that same drive and the unrealistic expectations in the measurement of what we consider to be our success that causes us to doubt or fail to recognize those moments created by us, which have allowed forward movement and the consideration of acceptance by something we spoke. In our pursuit of acceptance, we make the most critical decisions in life alone and fearfully... in hope of how it is we assume those who matter to us will respond to our attempt to gain their approval. </p><p>It’s the people who know and understand us that truly matter and it’s those same people who remind us of the importance we play within each other’s lives. Knowing our imperfections to be real and the vulnerability we all have as people to make regrettable decisions...serves as a reminder that we sometimes create unnecessary sadness or suffering in the lives of the very people we claim to love. And knowing us to be more the same than different as people, the question should always be whether or not we can accept or handle what it is that others will introduce into our lives. There is no such thing as a small moment of acceptance or understanding by those you hope to influence or in some way change when your goal is to lessen the divide of misunderstanding. However, the very change itself, which we look to pursue, will only come by way of our own example and acceptance of others. </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/611691/803f2f18b2149ad65fb061b93a36ced7af4f4afc/original/jordan-patterson-humen-talk-pic-2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" />I have often said that there is nothing wrong with not knowing. It only becomes a problem when you claim that you do. We’ve become people afraid of not knowing or simply being wrong, which makes our ignorance about having to be right so incredibly lethal in who it is we claim to be. Being right doesn’t just come with the assumed privilege of speaking. Being right comes with understanding the importance of your information and having the diplomacy of knowing the way in which your message should be shared with those in need of hearing it. It’s imperative to our individual stability, self-confidence and mental health, that we make the time to forgive and let go of the suffering and deep sadness within our hearts and that we do so honestly and with compassion for those that we believe contributed to this profound feeling. The depth of this acceptance will only find its truth while in reflection of self and in pursuit of our true purpose. It is equally important that we make the time to identify and remind ourselves of the actual difference we’ve already created in the lives of those we’ve shared our acceptance with. </p><p>I can say with great confidence that the change we want for the world will come slowly and will never be easy...but our measured success will be delivered in the unexpected reaction of acceptance. This most unexpected moment of acceptance will be provided through the very hearts of those individuals who we’ve helped to shape and to influence. The consideration of acceptance, which leads to learning, will only start happening when you’ve established trust and a safe place for it to begin. Ultimately, a readiness for compromise, through our willingness to first listen, is the very beginning and will aid in the creation of our much-needed change. </p><p>“Gratitude”...is the very essence of my soul and the foundation, freedom and inspiration of my personal thinking. Gratitude is that special type of appreciation shown by those who understand the importance of not ever forgetting the very things which changed their lives. I’m grateful to those who’ve made the decision to accept me for who I am...and in doing so, they also look to understand my true motivation and the things that matter to me in life... And for that, I'm grateful. </p><p style="text-align:right;">- Jordan Patterson | Music, Life, Love And the Arts</p>Jordan Patterson Music