The Spiritual Gangster: The Original Gangster of Kindness, Compassion & Gratitude

A friend called me a “gangster” one day. I was like what?! I told my coach. Yes, even a coach has a coach. I told her a story of when I took my nephew to get fitted at Nordstroms. It was his first time. I wanted someone nurturing and kind. The guy in the men’s department did not fit that. I saw a woman walking through the department, I stopped her and asked her if she could help my nephew. I even whispered in her ear that this was his first time to be fitted. She said well I don’t want to step on anyone’s territory. I told her, well I CHOOSE YOU. She helped my nephew and I told her I was grateful. We bought 3 dress shirts that day. My coach said to me, Ming, did you hear yourself just now?!!!

Picture a gangster. Tough, unyielding, all about their crew, their neighborhood, their turf. Now, reimagine that image. This isn’t your stereotypical street hustler, this is a gangster of a different breed. They’re all about their tribe, their universe, their inner peace. This gangster embodies kindness, compassion, and gratitude. Meet the Spiritual Gangster, the original gangster that wins not with force, but with love.

It’s high time we reclaim the term “gangster”. It’s not about rule-breaking and rebellion in the negative sense. Rather, it’s about breaking the norms of societal apathy and indifference, rebelling against ignorance and hate, and building a global tribe that’s bound by love, acceptance, and spirituality. You, too, can embrace this energy and become a part of the change that the world desperately needs.

Kindness: Your Greatest Weapon

You’re a Spiritual Gangster now. Your first weapon? Kindness. It is simple, powerful, and yet so underused. A random act of kindness can change a person’s day or even their life. Offer your seat on the bus, pay for someone’s coffee, or just share a sincere smile. You’re not just brightening someone else’s day; you’re enhancing your own spirituality and connection to the world. In this gang, we fight not with fists, but with gestures of goodwill.

Compassion: Understand, Accept, and Love

Compassion is understanding someone else’s pain, accepting them despite their faults, and loving them unconditionally. It’s not about pitying or feeling sorry for them, it’s about empathizing and standing with them in their struggle. Spiritual Gangsters see people beyond their physical and social facades, they connect on a deeper, spiritual level. To be a true OG (Original Gangster), you must learn to wear others’ shoes, understand their journey, and offer your support without any judgment.

Gratitude: The Attitude of the OGs

The Spiritual Gangster understands that gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s about appreciating the little things and acknowledging the good in your life. Rather than complaining about the traffic, be grateful you have a car. Instead of feeling defeated by the rain, appreciate its life-giving nature. Gratitude turns what we have into enough and more. It turns chaos into order, confusion into clarity, and brings peace to your day-to-day life. It’s the secret handshake of the Spiritual Gangster crew.

Embracing the Spiritual Gangster Energy

So, how do you cultivate this spiritual gangster energy? How do you join this crew of love, acceptance, and peace? You start by being kind to yourself. Appreciate your journey, your strengths, and even your weaknesses. Understand that you’re a work in progress and that’s okay.

Next, extend this kindness, compassion, and gratitude outward. Share your light with the world, without expecting anything in return. Remember, the OG’s power isn’t in conquering, but in empowering. Your mission is not to defeat, but to uplift.

To live as a Spiritual Gangster is to embody kindness, show compassion, and express gratitude, every day, with everyone, in every situation. This isn’t the path of least resistance; it’s a journey of constant growth, self-improvement, and love. But the rewards are infinite. You’ll find a deeper connection with others, with the world, and most importantly, with yourself.

So, throw up those peace signs and spread some love around, because you are a Spiritual Gangster – a badass of kindness, compassion, and gratitude. You are the Original Gangster, not of violence and fear, but of love and acceptance. And that, my friends, is the most powerful gangster of all.