The Meaningful Self

The Meaningful Self

Welcome to The Meaningful Self, a channel dedicated to helping you build a life that truly means something.

We explore the ideas that shape who you are—from meaning and identity to purpose, psychology, philosophy, and personal growth. Every video is designed to help you think more clearly, live more intentionally, and become the person you were created to be.

Here you'll discover practical frameworks, timeless wisdom, thought-provoking questions, and real conversations that challenge the way you see yourself and the world around you.

If you've ever asked...

• Who am I?
• Why am I here?
• What gives life meaning?
• How do I find my purpose?
• How do I become my best self?

...you're in the right place.

This isn't about chasing success. It's about becoming someone whose life has meaning.

Meaning. Identity. Purpose.

"Find Meaning In Your Being"-- Ahmad Blakemore






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What are you protecting, and what is it costing you?

Fear is often understood as an emotional response to danger, uncertainty, or loss.

But what if fear is protecting something deeper?

A comfort zone.

An identity.

A belief.

A version of yourself that no longer serves who you are becoming.

The first entry in The ReMembered Lexicon explores FEAR through biblical, symbolic, psychological, and practical lenses.

The goal is not merely to understand fear.

The goal is to understand what fear may be preventing you from becoming.

Watch the video and let me know:

What has fear cost you in your life?

#ReMemberedTV #IdentityReconstruction #TheReMemberedLexicon #Fear #WhoAreYouBecoming

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

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New video is live.

We talk a lot about society judging men.
But for many of us, the first judgment didn’t come from the world — it came from home.

This video isn’t about blaming mothers.
Most harm is unintentional.
And as adults, we’re responsible for who we become.

But to fix the future, we have to be honest about where shame begins.

🎥 3 Phrases Mothers Say That Create Broken Men

If this resonates, take your time with it.
This one is meant to be felt, not rushed.

7 months ago | [YT] | 4

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Community Post:
Tonight’s video is personal.
Tony Robbins shaped my 20s…
But after my fall, I had to ask a question I never expected:
Would he still believe in me?

Here’s my honest answer.
10 minutes.
Raw.
Human.
Redemptive.

7 months ago | [YT] | 4

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NEW VIDEO: “The Gift of Loneliness”

A lot of men are carrying heavy silence this holiday season.
Not everyone has family.
Not everyone gets invited.
And some of us are learning how to live with our past, our pain, and the quiet.

This new video is for you.

I talk about the deeper side of loneliness —
how it can become a gift, a reset, and a doorway to identity.

If you’re alone today, I see you.
You’re not forgotten.
You’re being rebuilt.

Watch here: (paste link)

Drop “Still Worthy” in the comments if the message speaks to your soul.

8 months ago | [YT] | 5

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Title: 💔 The Hidden Truth About Being Married to a Sex Offender

They say “love is blind,”
but they never talk about what happens when love becomes a sentence.
When you didn’t commit the crime — but you’re punished for it every single day.

This video isn’t about excuses.
It’s about the reality no one wants to touch.
The judgment. The loneliness. The whispering behind your back.
And the courage it takes to still believe in redemption when the world wants you erased.

🎥 Watch the full episode now:
“The Hidden Truth About Being Married to a Sex Offender”
➡️ [insert video link]

If you’ve ever loved someone society says is beyond saving —
Comment “Still Worthy.”
You are not alone.

9 months ago | [YT] | 6

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🆕 NEW VIDEO PREMIERE
🎥 “Will YOU Give a SECOND CHANCE to a Sex Offender Trying to Redeem Himself?”
👉 Watch now: [🔗 Link to video]

"EXCELLENT video Ahmad. This unfolding of the trials that sex offenders face everyday needs to be told to everyone and anyone who will 'listen.' This story is almost identical to the struggles that every single offender that I know... and I know about 10. Bravo!"
— @Ninja1k-h3q 💬

This video is not about excusing the past.
It’s about asking the world a deeper question:

🔁 After the sentence is over… do we still punish forever?
⚖️ Is redemption only for some, or for all?
💔 What does forgiveness look like when the crime makes us uncomfortable?

🗣️ If you’ve ever felt judged, unheard, or cast aside—this is your story too.
🙏 Let’s talk second chances, real justice, and the right to begin again.

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments.
🔁 Share with someone who needs to hear this.
❤️ And if you believe in redemption, stand with us.

#ModernDayLeper #LovesPowerPodcast #SecondChances #StillWorthy #RedemptionStory #UnseenStruggles #SexOffenderReform #ForgivenessInAction #RealConversations

10 months ago | [YT] | 4

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❤️ This is why Modern Day Leper exists…

Body:
Over the past few days, some of you have left comments that stopped me in my tracks:

“Ahmad, this is the absolute best video you have ever put out. Hardcore truths…” – @Ninja1k

“Love you. And love and understanding is what’s most important in life.” – Viewer

“Yeah I believe in redemption and integration into society… a chance to create a better identity.” – @ankitaaac

These aren’t just comments. They’re the heartbeat of a community that believes in truth, love, and redemption — even in the places most people are afraid to look.

🙏 Thank you for speaking life into this channel. Together, we’re proving that forgiveness and second chances aren’t just ideas… they’re a movement.

💬 Drop your thoughts below. What does redemption mean to you?

10 months ago | [YT] | 7

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🕊️ REMEMBER THIS:

“You are not your worst moment. You are the story God is still writing.”

We don’t erase the past. But we transcend it.
That’s what redemption is all about.

If this spoke to you, you’re not alone.

#StillWorthy #RedemptionIsReal #LoveFirst

11 months ago | [YT] | 6

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📣 A moment of gratitude…

Earlier today, a viewer left this comment on my video “Two Roads”:

“Ahmad, this is a profound video, very thoughtful and well-made. And you have a great radio voice!”
– @alexg3591

I responded:

"Alex, thank you for being here. Taking time to comment. I have been exploring other formats to have a larger impact with the message. It’s the most important thing. It is a lot to produce content that matters, for people you care for. Thanks for helping me see the right way. 'Radio voice'—yes! Blessings, Alex."

Sometimes the right words come at the right time. 🙏🏽
Thank you to everyone walking this journey with me.

#ModernDayLeper #StillWorthy #LoveHeals #YouTubeCommunity

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