In celebration of Women’s month, I wanted to speak with a powerful voice in the Territory. I got the opportunity to sit with the phenomenal Kishmet Brookes on her spiritual walk, aspirations for her children and the future of the Territory.
BB: Who is Kishmet Brookes
KB: I am a woman that stands and operates in the capacity of Serendipity, Faith, Destiny and Love. A mother of 10 children, a teacher and a hardworking woman.
BB: Share with us the journey to becoming the Phenomenal Woman you are.
KB: The journey to becoming the phenomenal woman that I am took place in the humble beginnings of being raised by grandparents who instilled values in me. They raised me and taught me to be strong. They corrected me when I was wrong. In those corrections, I continue to love them and not hold malice and grudge.
BB: Talk with us about the importance of knowing yourself. How does the thoughts of others impact who you are? What do you see as the journey to knowing oneself.
KB: The importance of knowing oneself give you a stand as to not be like others, but to be yourself. When you know who you are, the opinions of others are not of importance. The thought of others help me to understand the type of person I am around. People that build and never breaks.
BB: Let us talk about some of the many facets to Kishmet Brookes.
A strong disciplinarian that instill values in my children. I am a mother that never encourages them in wrong, but teaches them to work hard. I do not only teach, I live the life for them to see.
Kishmet the Political Advocate.
I continue to make a huge contribution in this country. I will always be a voice for all that cry in the wilderness. Politics was heavy in my house growing up and I feel it important for me to take on the responsibility to speak out and reach out.
Kishmet the fashion designer.
I love sewing, love creating, as well. I love to design and bring the things I seek to fruition. During my pregnancies, creativity flowed from me. I remember wanting to learn how to sew. I reached out to my district represent, Honorable Julian Fraser, who made it happen for me. I now sew and help others. I knit clothes as well. I am beautifully shaped. When I wear the clothes I make, I display to women you can cover yourself and be beautiful. Men can die without going to your haven, without you exposing your haven to them. I show in my designs that having 10 children, you can still be beautiful, sexy, young, and wonderfully shaped.
Kishmet the Tourism and Culture Icon
My mom, Rosie Smith, was one of the best waitresses in this country and she is alive to see her daughter carry the torch. I love the guests and I love service. I make sure the guests have the best experiences when they are in my care. I become a mother to them. I love them and they feel my love in the way I serve them.
Kishmet the Poet/Song Bird
I love singing as well, and that’s another one of my mothers gift that is passed on to her children.
BB: Women are coming to the forefront in politics and taking their rightful place in advancing causes and countries. How important do you think the “Rise of the Women” is at this time in our history and in our Territory? How important are our voices?
KB: It is imperative that the man should allow women to stand in this time. We have proven that we are strong, loving and have patience. We are the providers, nurturers, and we are the ones that do everything to make sure our household run right. Our voices are important. As Bob Marley sang , No Woman, No cry. Women voices are the ones that cries out in the wilderness. We give the ancient cry that God hears. It’s time for women to rise up and take our place in writing history, for we have already proven our strength. Our children knows this as well. We however, have to distinguish that inside of the woman lies the spirit of a woman and not the serpent. The serpent has no gender, but it is a great pretender.
BB: When people see Kishmet, what do you want them to see?
KB: I want them to see strength, endurance, honesty, love, kindness and if Kishmet can do it, so can they. I want them to see all this, and just add to what I have done and continue to grow.
BB: You are often heard quoting scriptures and bringing clarity to their meaning. How important is your spiritual walk and how does it impacts and shape who you are? What is your philosophy and what guides you on your daily journey?
KB: My spiritual work is important for the Cosmos would give a word day by day, and I would share the message to all so that people could see where the Lord is coming from and what is he is saying. This impact and shape who I am for I know even before I know. I see and hear even before it happens, so I am not alarmed by anything. God is in front, cutting and clearing the path.
The philosophy is the teachings of his Majesty. The love for God and salvation is what guides me on my daily journey. The realisation of knowing that I am only here for a time is what motivates me every day to work for God. God guides me on my daily journey.
BB: You have a clever and unorthodox way of seeing things and calculating your insights. You always say “I’m a mathematical genius”. Explain a bit about this to our readers.
KB: I love math, so I love showing the geometry of who I am. As a child, not having friends, just being around family, books became my friends. I created crossword puzzles and different things to keep my mind busy. Having Honorable Andrew Fahie as my Algebra Teacher in high school, exposed and expanded my mathematical capabilities. I then realised that my affair with numbers started at Ebenezer Thomas Primary School with Teacher Jackie, Teacher Syntie, Teacher Sybil, and Mrs. Braithwaite. They allowed me to see things differently and I never stopped studying. During my pregnancies, I would always be in a book. I see things from an angle that many can’t see.
BB: What do you think is the source of your inspiration, energy and drive?
KB: The source of my inspiration, energy and drive is God. I am determined to show the world who he is.
BB: What do you wish you had known as a child?
KB: As a child, I wish I would have known that I would have 10 children. I wish I would have known so I could have been more focused in school, and be the things my classmate thought I would have been. But God worked it out. He had so many ideas it couldn’t be just one. I can wake any day and be a different person, but still yet be the same person. A mother, a teacher, a waitress, a business supervisor/manager, a seamstress, a knitter and so many more! I would have more prepared myself for these plans God had for me.
BB: What would you most want to instill in your girls?
KB: What I want to instill in my girls are already in them. For them to keep pushing and never give up. To be strong and believe in themselves.
BB: What is your desire for the children of the future?
KB: My heart’s desire for the children of the future is for them to know that they are the children of the future and they would take teachings and prepare themselves for the what’s to comes. I wish they would understand who they are and stop focusing on what’s out there. Just be themselves. So, my young man put down the gun. Be a…G-U-N, Good, Understanding, Nurturer. To our young ladies, I want them to see themselves as beautiful and embrace who they are. Know that beauty is who they A-R-E …. Amazing, Real, Energy.
BB: What are your wishes for our Territory?
KB: My wish for our territory is that God take control and put the right people in place for us to move forward. This country is full of a lot of secrets, lies and darkness. I want God to set everything right so that we all walk in the light.
BB: Your words ring wide and deep. Many are going through hardships, depressions and sometimes see no light at the end of the tunnel. What would you say to bring them hope?
KB: My words in the struggle is never give up. Keep pushing and going even when you don’t know where you’re going. Just trust God and be strong. Smile when you are going through times. Remember, there is a God.
BB: Words of wisdom to leave with our readers
KB: Words of wisdom is never stop, keep going, do as much, help as much, give as much, love as much, encourage as much, just be honest.
BB: What’s next for Kishmet Brookes
KB: There is so much I see in my future. God controls my next move, but he said I must write a book entitled “How God Keep Me”
BB: What do you want your legacy to be?
KB: My legacy to be that I existed. I was here. My legacy will be in my children, I will always be here. I ain’t got nowhere to go.
BB: Would you say your are free and living authentically who you are?
KB: I am free and living my true authentic self. Who I am is because God in me. He controls everything. This is a spirit that is destined to be free.
Kishmet desire for the Territory is that God will take control and guide the right persons into leadership. Persons that will embrace their position and operate with integrity to take the country and its people forward. She had one final message to the parents of the Territory, “Be role models to your children. Feed them with love, not material things. Build their spirits and teach them how to survive. Bring them up in the fear and love of God. Let God be their Brand – Holy Emmanuel I Selassi I Jan Rastafari!”
Kishmet voice is ofter heard daily on radio talk shows across the Territory as she continues to spread hope and love to all, as she intrigue listeners with a splash of mathematical decoding.
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