Thoughts of Akili

100 years ago today...

2008-12-26T08:43:00.000-08:00

Jack Johnson became the first African-American Heavyweight Champion of the World on December 26, 1908.

100 years later, we have the first African-American President of the United States. Look how far America has come. Let us keep making progress!

HealthDecision '08

2008-09-20T20:03:00.000-07:00

I was watching Bill Maher’s show on Friday night, when Will.I.Am said:

I’m not saying that the government should bail you out, but the government should put regulations on banks so that banks have rules on what kind of loans they give to the people.

I agree, and although the discussion was sparked by the current financial services meltdown, the philosophy of strict regulation apply to the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries as well.

There’s no denying that there are inefficiencies built into the infrastructure of our current healthcare system. If you saw Michael Moore’s “Sicko”, you probably have an opinion about the short-comings of our nation’s healthcare industry.

But opinions aside, the facts are:

Healthcare costs are spiraling at 2-3 times the rate of inflation, according to the National Coalition on Health Care.
47 million Americans or uninsured, and millions more are “underinsured”.
Prescription drug costs are skyrocketing.
Employers are continuously dropping or lowering coverage because of rising healthcare costs.

And rising healthcare costs usually lead to a greater number of uninsured people in the long run.

So, healthcare reform is obviously a hot topic for this year’s election season. With this in mind, Healthcare.com sponsored an initiative called HealthDecision ’08, to inform citizens of each candidate’s proposal, and to gather public opinion.

The focus of the Obama plan is on providing greater health insurance coverage using a system of “managed competition” that places greater regulations on the industry.

The focus of the McCain plan is on lowering health care costs using “free market competition”.

The choice seems to boil down to whether you believe government regulation is good or bad.

In my opinion, free markets without checks and balances, too often increase opportunities for greed and corruption. I’m not saying capitalism is bad, per se. As a business administration major in college, I was trained in ROI, SWOT, and break-even analyses. But other than a few lectures on ethics, altruism was never part of the overall curriculum.

The Obama plan is a “pay-to-play” system that would force employers that don’t provide an employer-sponsored plan to contribute additional payroll taxes. This, in itself, is not good news for small business owners; but to counterbalance, the plan provides a small business tax credit as an incentive to offer employer-sponsored plans to employees.

The McCain plan is a change in tax code to make health premium benefits paid for by your employer count as taxable income to you. The goal is to provide financial incentives for families to purchase health insurance in a free-market system.

In contrast, the goal of the Obama plan is to provide guaranteed coverage for anyone who wishes to purchase a plan, while mandating increased regulation, and giving financial incentives for small business to offer employer-sponsored health coverage.

To be fair, the McCain plan does provide some level of coverage to individuals who are priced out of private market insurance.

Although I work in the healthcare industry, I don’t presume to be a healthcare expert. On this subject, I am guided by the philosophy that we deserve a system that heals without the threat of bankruptcy and financial ruin.

"Self-governance” is a great ideal. But until our society evolves to a point where it is not driven by avarice, rules and regulations will need to be in place to keep the lower nature of greed in check. Greed usually leads to corruption, and corruption erodes the quality of the lives of most people.

According to an AARP commercial:

Every week thousands of Americans file for bankruptcy related to medical costs.

This kind of thing can happen to almost anyone in this day and age. This is something we should all think about when we go to the polls on November 4^th.

So which plan is better? I’ll just reference what Bill Maher said comparing Finland's healthcare system to John McCain's plan:

The Fins have free healthcare for life. As opposed to the McCain plan which is a tax credit and a bucket you can throw up in.

When you focus on the issues and put everything else aside, Obama's plan seems to be a better deal for the average American. But that's just my opinion, you should decide for yourself.

GOP Views are Archaic

2008-09-05T16:57:00.000-07:00

Now that the Republican National Convention has officially ended, we all can breathe a sigh of relief; because the negative energy that they left behind, like a carbon footprint, is slowly starting to dissipate.

Not only were the attacks on Barack Obama in poor taste (and untrue), they show that these people would rather mock a decent man than to address the real issues that effect real Americans. We are facing a worldwide crisis as a result of the current administration’s policies, and all they seem to care about is character assassination. I wonder if people are really buying what they’re selling, especially in this time when the Internet offers free, ubiquitous and verifiable information.

Their views do not reflect the will of the people, and Sarah Palin’s extreme stance on abortion, sex education in schools, gun rights, and the war in Iraq are prime examples that the Spanish Inquisition-type mentality is trying to make a comeback. They are stalwartly attempting to maintain the status quo, but it’s not going to happen this time. The times are too trying. The stakes are too high. If McCain and Palin win this election, we better brace ourselves because this country and the entire planet are potentially doomed.

In spite of the overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the conservative base of the Republican Party believe that everything is just fine. We can not afford this elitist, “let them eat cake” attitude to determine our destiny. We are at a crossroads and the entire planet is changing, because change is inevitable. We have two choices: either change with it, or die!

But what do McCain and Palin want? They want to prevent the change, and take us back 50 years where people rarely questioned authority, and when there was limited power for a woman to choose. They say that republicans want limited government, but the Bush administration nearly doubled the size of the federal government in the past eight years! Let’s not forget, John McCain has historically agreed with George W. Bush 90% of the time.

As mayor, Palin tried to ban books from the library. She opposes comprehensive sex education in public schools, and believes that creationism should be taught in public schools. This way of thinking often leads to ignorant youth, pregnant teens, and right-wing religious fanatics who don’t accept scientific facts that conflict with their own limited belief system.

I just don’t understand why anyone would want to elect leaders that would take us backwards, while the rest of the world is moving forward. As the saying goes, either you’re part of the solution, or you’re part of the problem.

Obama/ Biden ‘08

Let's Talk Truth

2008-04-30T21:36:00.000-07:00

It is my belief that if Barack Obama doesn't become the next president of the United States, our civilization is doomed. Not just our nation, but the entire civilization. I'm not necessarily saying that he will definitely save the world, but at least with him we have a fighting chance. I can't say this about the other two candidates.

At this moment, there is a food crisis going on around the world, driven by this government's alternative fuel policy. We are at war with Iraq and Afghanistan, and are planning to go to war with Iran and Syria. Our military is stretched too far, and soldiers who have fulfilled their tour of duty are being called back again and again (back door draft). The climate is changing so drastically we are having massive tornados, hurricanes, and earthquakes in places where this is not the norm. People are frustrated (or as Barack said, "bitter"), and angry because they are loosing their homes and jobs at record levels, and all the current administration wants to say is that we are not in a "recession"... Well they better think of another word for it because in summary, we are fucked… especially if we continue on this course of action.

And I haven’t even mentioned the prophecy of biblical and other ancient texts. We are at a crossroads, and we still have time; but the window of opportunity is becoming narrower as each day passes, and we must move swiftly. Will we go right or left? The time to decide is now.
The pettiness of this campaign season only proves that there are a mass of people who continue to buy into the nonsense of propaganda, and would rather see the world destroyed than to vote for a Black man, no matter how brilliant and promising he is.

The Wright Shenanigan

2008-04-29T12:30:00.000-07:00

Obama says he's 'outraged' with pastor's comments

Like the saying goes, "Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger..."

Those who are on the fence will use this as an excuse to switch to Hillary, or even worse, to McCain. Those who are against Obama will hate him for whatever he does. But those of us who are for Obama can see his genuine character through this smoke-screen of negativity and support him now more than ever.

I wouldn't be surprised if Reverend Wright is getting paid under the table by the Clinton campaign. I didn't have a problem with him until his little performance at the press club yesterday, where he showed what an arrogant ass he truly is. What type of true Christian takes the center stage at a time when it is morally imperative to stay out of the spotlight? This was clearly ego, and Rev. Wright, in spite of his past accomplishments, has proven that he is no more than an average sheep in the flock (far from an enlightened individual).

As a true Christian, it is important to always ask what Jesus would do in any given situation. Didn't Jesus say "turn the other cheek"? It appears that, despite his impressive credentials, Rev. Wright does not truly understand this basic tenet of the man he claims to follow.

Stay strong Obama! You will not only get the nomination, you WILL become the next President of the United States.

Barack Obama = Frederick Douglass

2008-02-09T18:58:00.000-08:00

It's just a thought... Something tells me that Barack Obama may be the reincarnation of Frederick Douglass. They both are/were great orators, and the most inspirational African-Americans of their time. Of course, I have no proof of this, but it is something that just came to me from another realm.

Obviously, I am a Barack Obama supporter... not just because he is a black man, but because I believe he demonstrates excellence in every field of human endeavor. I agree with him on about 80% of the issues (it's impossible to agree with someone 100% of the time). The most important issues are the Iraq war, the economy, and the greenhouse effect (aka, Global Warming). He is a natural leader and is very presidential. In summary, he is the best person for the job.
I just wanted to share my opinion. What do you think?

Quiet Rage

2007-11-15T00:30:00.000-08:00

As I stare at this blank page
I contemplate and set the stage
To release myself from this bodily cage
I'm not talking about suicide or death...
So what's left?
Taking this life on a rise
I try to open my eyes
But in disguise
Is a man who sleep-walks through lives
Repeating the same situations
Over and over again
Not receiving my blessings
Taking my time to learn lessons
And struggling to remain conscious
Of my thoughts and feelings
Projecting a new reality
Within this moment
I must improve my state
Without having to exacerbate
Those negative experiences I create
I am saying that it's my fate
To change my life for the better
By following my own advice to the letter
I will make myself more aware
Because there's no such thing as fair
And some people just don't care
In this world where there's no community
So by giving myself spiritual immunity
I will flip this rage on its back
And create a world that's impervious to attack
Within me
Cause life is what you make it!

The Circle of Life

2007-11-04T12:59:00.001-08:00

Death is often a time of strife
Yet it also creates more life, from a higher perspective
Because death brings a family together, as a collective
It allows us to demonstrate how strong we truly are
In spite of leaving long-lasting scars
Because it cuts deep…
And although we weep
It reveals how important we are to each other
And in a strange way, it helps us to uncover
The truest part of ourselves...
We find that we become better individuals
During this time of grief
By sticking together as a unit
This helps us gain some sense of relief
And in time we understand
That life goes on…
It is a continuous process
Birth, life, and death
It helps us to appreciate the simple things
The birds, the trees, and fellow beings
As we travel this journey
Family helps us to see the similarities
Passed down by generations
Information that helps us to connect the dots
In this challenging, and sometimes brutal test
We must put the pieces that fit together
While discarding the rest
And family helps us make sense of all this mess
We find answers to questions like
"Where do we come from?"
And "Why do we do what we do?"
Each revelation gives us a much needed clue
And family helps us to move through this cycle…
Birth, Life and Death
Then back again
Like a circle
There is truly no end
And FAMILY is the key to this link
We are the original circle of friends
Because family is where it all begins

My Declaration of Independence from Hip-Hop...

2007-07-29T23:19:00.000-07:00

I must say it... As much as I love "real" rap music (i.e., introspective lyrics and clever rhyme schemes), I have grown to hate today's culture of Hip-Hop. We have taken something good, passed down from the ancestors, and prostituted it for the sake of materialism (sex, drugs, money and violence). This whole mentality must be turned around, for it is destroying not only the moral fabric of our youth, but submerging our vibratory levels to that of lower echelon animals.

There is very little love in Hip-Hop. Love don't live there anymore. We look at virtues like love and empathy as weaknesses, while celebrating the "get money at all cost" mindset. I read an article recently, where a reporter referred to Hip-Hop as a prison culture. This is interesting because in the 'hood, young men are often put on a pedestal for doing time. I've never done time, but I have relatives that have; and as far as I understand, there is nothing glorious about it. It is an atmosphere of kill or be killed, stimulating the fight or flight response; which is nothing but a reminder that we as a people have yet to evolve.

The ancestors of these young black men and women are certainly rolling over and tumbling in their graves at the sight of modern day "coonery"; parading around wearing jewelry, saggy clothes and gold teeth. These costumes supposedly add entertainment value. What's next-- black face?

I am thirty-six years old. I grew up to the likes of Boogie Down Productions, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest... even N.W.A. had something of value to say! It was all about expression. Today, it is all about ignorance, materialism and lack of respect. This public display of debauchery cannot continue!

I hereby declare my independence from the culture of Hip-Hop. I no longer want to be a part of anything that continues to erode the progress that took generations to build. I no longer want to be a part of a culture that continues to perpetuate the degradation of women, the assault on the intellect, and the restriction of free thought.

This is my Declaration of Independence from the culture of Hip-Hop. From now on, I create my own culture.

What Am I?

2007-04-18T18:26:00.001-07:00

Let’s see…
At the very least
I consider myself a teacher
At best a philosopher
And poetry is the vehicle
That I use to deliver information
Into this sector
Like a vector
I carry divine inspiration
Causing genetic mutations
Meant to transform
The minds and hearts of nations
Shaking up foundations like a storm
I inform
Shape minds like clay into form
To elevate the consciousness of many
By spiraling the pattern of thought that’s in me
Projecting out truth to the youth
Putting the spirit of ancestors in motion, to use
Creating waves like the ocean, as proof
Yeah, I’ve been through it
As a teacher/ philosopher I Am a conduit
Of Energy
Of Feeling
Of Light
Information
What Am I to you?
That depends on your station

The Ascended Master

2007-03-21T12:39:00.000-07:00

I have always felt-- and still do-- that someone was guiding me from behind the scenes. It's like being in a fog, then having a huge, glowing hand point to your destination. You don't know where the path leads, but somehow, it always takes you where you're supposed to go.

I consider myself a student of life. I have studied various religions and philosophies including Islam, Zen Buddhism, Hatha Yoga, Falun Gong, and Sacred Geometry. Because I have an open mind, I thirst for information. Yet, I do not feel that I have progressed according to my full potential.

"What about your heart?"

The voice in my head whispered softly, as I browsed through the metaphysical section of Borders bookstore. This voice, although it had been with me my whole life, was just becoming familiar because I spent so many years ignoring it. Many people, I believe, make the same mistake in thinking that the voice they hear is just them talking to themselves. In fact, it is often intuition, a gift from heaven.

As I continued to browse, a small book entitled, The Human Aura, jumped out at me. The subject matter caught my attention and so did the design of the front cover, a silhouette of a human body with seven colorful wheels spinning from the energy centers of the body, known to us as chakras.

"Interesting," I thought. Something worth reading to quench my perpetual thirst for knowledge. But I would soon realize that this book was something far greater. As I sat and scanned the table of contents, reading through the first few pages, I realized that this book was not information for the merely inquisitive. I knew that this book was something that I needed at this particular time in my life.

WHEN THE STUDENT IS READY, THE MASTER APPEARS

I didn't choose this book. This book chose me. Filled with esoteric secrets of antiquity, this book would open my mind, heart, and soul to the energies that surround our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies. These energies, the human aura, are the link to embracing the power and love of the Holy Spirit.

It is this book that helped me awaken to the presence of these divine energies. It is my intent to master the control of these energies, and eventually rise above this mundane world by raising my frequency level and increasing the vibration of each atom in my body. Infused with divine Light, it is inevitable that the ascension process will occur.

I AM of the Light. I AM an Ascended Master (in training)…
Let us define Ascended Master. I sat down at my computer and typed "define: ascended master" into Google.com. This is what came up:

· One who, through Christ and the putting on of that Mind
which was in Christ Jesus, has mastered time and space and in the process gained
the mastery of the self in the four lower bodies and the four quadrants of
Matter, in the chakras and the balanced threefold flame. www.washingtondcteachingcenter.org/teachings.html

· One definition of an ascended master is an individual
who has undergone the process of ascension. Throughout history, there have been
stories of these individuals who have reached a higher state of spiritual
awareness and placed themselves in service to humanity. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascended_master

These definitions should serve as a guide, but are by no means the complete Truth. One thing that I now understand is that in order to achieve unity with the Mind of God, I must get out of my own way. I must climb out of my head and step into my heart.

I contemplated on the time spent in the past satisfying my desire for logic and reasoning, but not so much on practice. I realize now, there can be no perfection in theory. Perfection exists within the application of knowledge, not the collection of facts and figures. The application of divine knowledge is manifested as wisdom.

As I sat there, I felt compelled to write a poem:

It is my philosophy
That divine alchemy
Allows us to transform
The path is clear
By releasing fear
We step outside the norm
And rise above
Where Light and love
Keeps us aligned with spiritual
And all around
There is a sound
That manifests true miracles
OM…
OM…
OM…
Do you hear it?
It is the Holy Spirit
The Feminine aspect of God
The fire, the essence
The invisible presence
That guides us against the odds
Of this mundane
Hostile and insane
Existence similar to hell
But as we enter
The heart center
We rise from where we fell…
It's harvest time!

I took a deep breath and read what just poured out of me. If this is true, and I know it is, then by having faith and following a set of specific instructions, we are assured to ascend, just as Jesus did.

There is a subtle shift that is currently affecting everyone on this planet, but few people seem to notice. The shift, triggered by a down pouring of Light, is steadily rearranging the atomic structure of this material world.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE ASCENDED MASTER?

The role of the Ascended Master is to spiritualize the material. In other words, we are to raise the frequency of Planet Earth to that of L.O.V.E.

Limitless Oscillating Vibrational Energy

L.O.V.E. is all there is. As we enter the Aquarian age, we must rid ourselves of the authoritarian, patriarchal views of the Piscean age. As we receive more Light, we empower and guide others to do so as well. It is extremely simple, but very difficult if we continue with the Piscean attitudes of competition and separateness. We must substitute negative ego thinking with spiritual thinking.

I AM an alchemist. I receive "manna from above." I gain my true nourishment from Light. Light from my inner Self. Light from the Creator Father in Heaven. I follow my inner guidance, through the Light that exists within the hidden inner chamber of my heart; the threefold flame of God's love, wisdom and power.

When God revealed himself to Moses as the "burning bush" (that divine fire), he simply said,

I AM THAT I AM
(EHYEH ASHER EHYEH)

What does this mean? "I AM" is the act of awakening to the Self. Not the individual self, but the true Self, the Cosmic Self (also known as "The Higher Self"). When you say, "I AM," followed by any statement, you are speaking that statement into existance because you are aligning your intent with all that is. This is the essence of creation. This is the power of the spoken word, rising from the solar plexus chakra through the heart chakra, and released by the throat chakra.

"In the beginning there was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…" – John 1:1

It is my belief that when God said "I AM THAT I AM," he was saying "I AM AWARE THAT I AM;" or "I THINK, THEREFORE I AM." In other words, he is giving us a hint as to our true being (as his children, made in his image and similitude); co-creators and potential masters of all existence. Who am I? I AM THAT I AM.

AS ABOVE, SO BELOW

By stating I AM THAT I AM, we are acknowledging the oneness of everything. You see, on the physical plane there is an illusion of separateness. We often feel that as "individuals" we stand apart from everything else in existence. Physics, however, has proven what the mystics and divine messengers have been saying since the dawn of time: Everything in existence is connected…the Universal Field theory.

It goes deep, and I still have so much more to learn. However, when the student is ready, the master appears... At this moment, I feel the presence of Master Djwhal Khul. Can he be the one guiding me from behind the scenes? – The glowing hand?

I have no doubt that I AM of the Light. My intention is to gain mastery in this lifetime, and naturally ascend in the process…and then the real work begins.

Welcome To My Universe...

2007-03-06T12:28:00.000-08:00

Check out my book of poetry:

The Quest (ions)

2007-03-06T12:24:00.000-08:00

What is my priority?
Is it poetry, writing screenplays, or IT?
I can do it all, but what's in it for me?
Is it happiness? Is it money?
Is it freedom from drudgery?
In this mundane world of slavery?
Where people act more and more...
Like whores?
The fire's getting higher and hotter
A spark of desire, like water
Is what I need to quench this thirst
Before it gets worse
It's certainly not my fate to embody hate
But I have a lot of influences pulling me disparate ways
Why do I still feel afraid? I'm supposed to be brave
The future's like a store, I'm about to go shop
I have a good feeling that shit's about to pop
All I have to do is let my barriers drop
As these talents, seeded at birth
Reveal slowly but surely, and as I unearth
These jewels and precious metals when
I settle in a ready state
Then ask, "Why do I hesitate?"
Is it because I don't have faith?
In my ability to co-create
And define my destiny? Profess my fate?
I sit up straight and contemplate
My quality of life I must inflate
On this subject I will meditate.

Positive Vibrations

2006-09-21T11:59:00.000-07:00

Keep sending positive vibrations

For those who don't know

And those who don't care

Because higher frequencies cancel out the low

The state of the world is at a delicate balance

There are rumors of war

And false prophets among us

Focus on Truth, and IT shall set you free

What is truth, you ask?

No, it is not relative. Truth never changes.

Truth is universal.

Truth comes from the Divine Source

The Primary Source

Embedded in each and every individual

Truth exists in the heart

Limitless

Oscillating

Vibrational

Energy

Awaken the Christ within

Through positive vibrations

And we will do more than survive this mess

We will ascend...

Peace, love, and happiness to all.

We have struggled enough!

The Midnight Wind

2006-08-23T20:30:00.000-07:00

Through various experiences and acts of contemplation, I resolve to commit to the Divine Destiny that has been chosen for me.

This acorn has been planted into the soil of infinite possibilities; and this acorn will grow into an Oak Tree of poetic vibration. Yielding stories and lessons patterned after the Divine Plan of awakening through Christ Consciousness, the only begotten son of God, the Father. It goes deep, like a theoretical Rabbit Hole, that takes us into another world. In science, this is called a wormhole. We will refer to it from this point on as a portal.

It was during meditation that a thought impulse manifested through my third eye. And at this point, I felt a oneness with all around me.

A flash of light struck before me, and then the feeling of serenity as if I existed in a void, came over me. And then, I opened my eyes; and Lo and behold, a beautiful young woman sat across from me. She was lovely-- olive skin with dark, wavy hair. Her eyes were soft like a gentle breeze blowing away a cumulus cloud after a light shower. A light like I have never seen emitted from her essence, giving her a heavenly glow like an angelic being.

And then she spoke, through a vibratory tone...

Welcome to my Universe…

2006-07-22T13:37:00.000-07:00

No anxieties
Just a gentle breeze
While I, Akili
Quietly
Approach with sincerity
Becoming what I was meant to be
I’m talking about destiny
The ability to fulfill God’s fantasy…
A willing me is all I need
To become one with prophecy
I stare with my third eye
Where man cannot see
Externally, with physical sight
Focused inwardly
I approach an atom of light
And realize within this particle
Exists a complete universe
Where stars explode
And galaxies collide
I close my eyes
And enjoy the ride
Into infinity…

Welcome to my Universe-city!

Artist's Prayer

2006-07-15T16:44:00.000-07:00

Dear Lord,
Help me to help myself grow
Nurture my spirit, my guide, my intuition
No fear, No doubt, No anxiety
Nothing but confidence and happiness
I move along my path swiftly
But steadily
Never looking back
Help me to breathe properly
And never feel negativity that may surround
My creativity flows magnificently
Like water
Happily
I know what I have to do
Help my will to remain strong
And I shall remain strong as a result
The mind
My mind is growing stronger each moment
Help me to release my old habitual ways
Into the atmosphere
Universal truths fill the environment in which I belong
And you shall help me to ascend to my destination
It’s a journey, and I shall take it one step at a time
Thank you for my life
And my spiritual progress
Amen

Forever

2006-06-07T23:42:00.000-07:00

This Ebony breeze
Gently moves leaves
Of unshakable trees
It’s time for an Awakening…
I call forth the Spirit
Of the Cosmic and Planetary Hierarchy—
Led by Christ, Melchizedek, and Metatron
I embark on a journey of compassion…
A sudden shift of perception
Like death, a prerequisite to resurrection
We must die to be reborn
Through elimination of EGO
We go, the way of spiritual heroes
Who came before us
Dwelling in the present time
Existing for eternity as the universe unwinds
The intensity of light
Stimulates Divine sight
For illumination sparks creation
And destiny brings forth manifestation
Of thinking
But reality keeps sinking
In this strange place
Where we sing amazing grace
Yet destroy members of the human race
This utter hypocrisy
Is steadily tearing us apart
But by tapping into the heart
The chief domain of Spirit
We can live life to the fullest
And no longer have to fear it
It is not the brain
That keeps everyone sane
But Divine Love and Insight
Expressed through the beat of the heart
So let us all make LOVE tonight
Let us do our part
To create a better world
So that we can step into
A supernatural existence
Without hesitation
Fully prepared
Without trepidation
Because everything within our reach
Is but an extension of each
One of us!
Now, would you be afraid of your own shadow?
Because this is what happens
When Divine Light is cast into the battle
Objects that have been there all along
Suddenly appear
The environment becomes clear
All because spirit lives right here
The heart…
It is just an optical illusion
That leads to all this confusion
What appears to be real
Is only a mirage
How do you feel?
Upon recognition
That everything you once held in awe
Is merely superstition
Life has true meaning
And the universe has a plan
Let us try to understand
This while we still can
You see, everything—
I mean everything
Is in the process of evolving
You are in the process
Of becoming…something new
What shall you become?
The choice is yours
Most have always known
That there is something greater
Yet, we still call it the unknown?
Now, let your mind roam
For a while
Set it free from this culture’s totally defiled
Definition of success and style
For you are God’s child
And He is calling you home
Like the prodigal son
You thought you were here all alone
But that, my friend
Is nothing but an illusion
All dust eventually gets scattered in the wind
Society is changing
And the wicked cannot comprehend
Nor can they win
Cause in the blink of an eye
You can become something new…
You too!
And you
And you
And you
The kingdom of an anticipated land
Is at hand
So, I remind you
As I remind my Self
Don’t keep worrying about the little things
Like appearances and material wealth
Because the time is near
For us all to see clear
And I wouldn’t want you
To be made blind
By this Divine Light
All because you kept your eyes
Closed a little too tight
During a period of darkness and weakness
When families were shattered
Into little broken pieces
A period of contamination and diseases
Both of the mind
And of the flesh
So when you weigh your options
What do you have left?
You’ve got your soul…
The true you
The primary astral entity
The soul carries on a continuous existence
Apart from this bodily case
In a different time, and a different place
Yes, the soul marches on
To begin life anew
But if you could just awaken
Into the Consciousness of Light
What other miracles would eventually take flight?
Let me think…
Living for more than one lifetime
In a conscious state of awareness—
Hmm, that’s better than mink
Better than all the furs, jewels and cars
That money can buy
Better than things that go bling
In the midnight sky
It is the unseen
That are true diamonds and gold
Cause like the scripture says:
What good is gaining the whole world
And loosing your soul?
I implore you to seek deeply
Into your heart
Without external influences
Listen to the voice of your Higher Self
And create your own culture
Cause this life is harsh
And there are already enough vultures
Ready to devour the dead
So wake up!
Emancipate yourself from mental slavery instead
Only then can we truly live forever
And forever, will we continue to evolve ahead.

Be Whole

2006-05-25T22:15:00.000-07:00

The Lords of Light are watching
Scouring the Earth
In a timeless search
For the chosen few
Who choose to be chosen
Yet bravery stands frozen…

Or at least it appears
In this land that seems forsaken
But the Children of Light have slowly awakened
To unthaw the hearts of frustrated masses
While time continually passes
And we move closer to the Light of the Pleiades
An evolution of mind, body and soul
Approaches a turning point
The clock strikes noon
Boom!
The harvest reaches full bloom
And we manifest our thoughts...

Let us walk the walk
And end this curse
Because it's time for a rebirth
And corruption, like hate and fear
Must disappear into the atmosphere
There is a cure
For this self-inflicted disease
I pray that we learn to put ourselves at ease
Here we stand, chasing down a dream
Based on wealth, it seems
And destruction is at hand
When we don't love our Self
But contact with the Divine
Will give us the energy
To become Kings and Queens
And seize the day with confidence
And claim this divine thing
Called Eternal Life
Let us under...
I mean "over"- stand
That life is a balance of opposites
Positive and negative
North and south
Hell-bent and Heaven-sent
Within and without
Masculine and Feminine
Brings creativity, no doubt
Opposites attract
Like the Yin and Yang
We bring forth the Light
And darkness no longer has might
When we live our dreams
And understand this dance
In Spanish, to dance is "bailar"
In other words, balance
Left and right
Like the hemispheres of the brain
You need both halves
To make a whole
This is the message that comes through my soul...
Be Whole!

Thought Quality

2005-12-06T10:31:00.000-08:00

I've been pondering my existence lately, and here is what I understand thus far:

The universe is creative, and corresponds with mental energy. There is an exact correlation between the quality of one's thoughts, and the quality of one's life. I have determined this to be true using empirical research. When I think happy thoughts, bullshit doesn't bother me. When I think sad thoughts, bullshit messes with me all day long. I realize that positive thinking doesn't stop bullshit from happening; but it does shield me from self-sabotage so that I can move forward in a constructive manner. As the saying goes, "shit happens”-- and it happens regardless of whether a person is naughty or nice. However, thoughts are like the immune system. If thought quality is poor, it cannot defend against spiritual, mental and emotional ailments. If thought quality is strong and pure, it can fend off any viral attack.

What's going on with your thoughts? Are you making this world a better place, or are you just adding to the chaos?

One (wo)man can make a difference! It happens slowly and steadily, one thought at a time.

Inspiration

2005-08-26T14:28:00.000-07:00

I am inspired by the way life unfolds. When you are unprepared, the unexpected often happens. It can either make you or break you. We have the power to split atoms. Why not manifest our destiny with our will power? The power of Will, will instill divine blessings from the essence of creation. Without hesitation, I take a step forward. Toward my future, without fear. I sense that my destiny's here, but when will it appear?

I am my own creator. I am my own savior. I keep my heart instilled in the midst of the divine; but I know that when shit happens, I am the one that must step up. I am the captain of this ship.

I put my game face on, and wear it like a mask. I must keep the faith, in order to keep pace with this world as it accelerates. This climate is unbearable to the poor. Who the fuck wants to be poor? Nobody, that's who!

Fuck this! I have to get back on the grind. I'm not going to allow anyone else to determine my destiny. I am the captain of this ship.

My inspiration is what carries me through the trials and tribulations of daily living. Like a lithium-ion battery, I am rechargeable. Everyday is a new day.

What have I done today?

2005-08-20T12:25:00.000-07:00

Besides sleep until noon
And carbonize a little boom
Upon waking
I vowed to maintain a subtle buzz
Throughout the day because
I know how to operate altered
And I have never faltered
In my quest to discover a new reality
When I collaborate with T-H-C
I'm not saying it's the only route to my destination
But I have encountered many situations
Where I've performed at optimal expectations
And today is Saturday
My favorite day
Where I experience a freedom that seems crazy
And the influence of the "real world" cannot faze me
Today my 8-to-5 day job doesn't pay me
So creative thinking is my vocation
And this job, I swear, is like taking vacation
I simply hang a sign-- "Do not disturb"
Then navigate around this perpetual curve
As the world spins out of control
I comprehend my thoughts on a much higher level
And create my universe without weight of the devil
I relax and breathe with the mind of a rebel
Then I take another toke...
Making contact with my inner child
The part of me that loves without question
And lives without a hardened heart
It is my soul that I choose to jumpstart
And IT paints my day like a work of art

Let Go...

2005-08-15T14:59:00.000-07:00

The majority of the world's problems exist because of ego
When will we just learn to let go?
The need to be right has a firm grasp on our mentalities
Casting a shadow over our already skewed realities
I pray to God that we one day understand
That we will never have the upper hand
Until we learn to breath, relax, and let it all go
Then we will learn the true purpose of ego...

R.A.P.

2005-01-31T17:39:00.000-08:00

RUDE ASS PEOPLE
Do not get served
Although they're equal
They feel they deserve
Some special treatment
Like king of the world
But it's impeachment
That comes in a whirl
Like a gust of wind
When they step out of line
'Cause pride's a sin
And arrogance a crime
By design, the universe
Will cash the check
Of inflated self-worth
And will justly collect
What's due in time
So I just laugh
And keep that in mind
As I walk this path.

The Empire Strikes Back

2005-01-21T08:31:00.000-08:00

Today the country celebrates the re-crowning of its king. But as the pundits sing, Mother Earth quakes. For this reign of hypocrisy will soon meet its fate.

I bow my head, as I witness propaganda spread like mayonnaise over molded bread.

The media is a tool for the ruling class. Their deceptions are reflections of a tumultuous past.

But this is a new day! So I pray, in the name of God, that we do not be led astray.

We must discover our own truth by resonating with the Divine. In other words, Be Still and Know that I Am God. Seek within and you shall find.

I cringe when disciples of this Amerikkkan regime talk about freedom, but that's not what they mean.

It does not take a genius to realize that the government is up to their same bag of lies.

This synthetic authority has a track record of violence, injustice and greed. Those who have been subjugated to unfair treatment can see this clearly. But can't anyone else see the insincerity of our so-called leadership? Or is the majority just hypnotized by white noise?

Don’t be victimized. Surrender to the Most High that resides within. Realize that this is not our battle to fight. This battle belongs to God, and He will be the victor. There is no doubt.

However, we must choose the right side in order to divert disaster, for no one can serve two masters.

I choose the side of Christ, because the institutions of Earth are firmly opposed to the Light.

Emotions

2005-01-07T19:59:00.000-08:00

Today, I'm feeling a little depressed. Is it because of the rain and gloomy weather? Is it because I know that my funds are at record lows? Is it because I’ve been reminiscing about missed opportunities lately? Is it because my country is involved in an irrational and unjust war, led by a group of greedy war-mongers? Is it because I know that Earth changes are imminent, and they are closer than we think?

I think it may be all of the above.

Half of me can't wait for life as we know it to end. I don't believe in death, for the soul is eternal and I know that after this life we will migrate to a new world with a new set of challenges and objectives.

The other half of me wants this world to continue on, business as usual. Although I know it is impossible for society to carry on in such a decadent state, it would still be nice if I could enjoy a piece of the prosperity pie before I leave this place.

The half that wants it to be over is the rebellious side that hates the status quo and wants to buck the system. The half that wants everything to stay the same is the passive side that wishes we can all live happily ever after, like a fairy-tale.

Will life improve, or have we all worn out our welcome on this planet?

I'm still here...

2005-01-04T19:44:00.000-08:00

After about two weeks of hibernation, I've decided to resurface.

It is in solitude that we discover ourselves, and through this unearthing we discover the universe.

I humbly pray for the tsunami victims, and their friends and family members. This natural disaster has affected us all. We have all been shaken, and must do our part to heal during this time of uncertainty.

But what if this is just the beginning?

As I write this, we are still soaking from a record storm in Los Angeles, and are preparing for another. Not just rain, but a storm. A major one!

Whoever said it never rains in Southern California should seriously reconsider.

...I've decided that in 2005, I'm going to write more. The cultivation of my writing is now a top priority. I'm not writing according to structure anymore either— nope, that's dead. I am now amorphous. I am all and nothing, simultaneously.

Writing is prayer to me. I become a vessel of Truth, where inspiration takes my hand and leads me down a road less traveled.

I have been chosen and I accept. I am still here.

Psalm 37: 34-36

2004-12-19T14:40:00.000-08:00

Wait on the Lord,
And Keep His way,
And He shall exalt you to
inherit the land,
When the wicked are cut off,
you shall see it
I have seen the wicked in
great power,
And spreading himself like a
native green tree.
Yet he passed away, and
behold, he was no more;
Indeed I sought him,
but he could not be found.

Have Faith

2004-12-18T11:42:00.000-08:00

We may have our doubts at times; it is part of the human experience. But "have faith" is an axiom that has endured trials for aeons.

I reached for my Bible the other night, and for some reason it was bookmarked on The Book of Haggai. I opened it, and my eyes landed on verse 6 of chapter 1:

You have sown much,
and bring in little;
You eat, but do not have
enough;
You drink, but you are not
filled with drink;
You clothe yourselves,
but no one is warm;
And he who earns wages,
Earns wages to put into a bag
with holes.

The Lord of hosts goes on to tell his messengers to be strong and work, "for I am with you." These were the times of societal decadence, and the Lord was telling his messengers to have faith.

I took this as a portent, an omen that I must do the same. Then I remembered my training...

It is all Mind over matter. We must reflect God through our minds and bodies. We must realize that our success revolves around the ability to experience God in partnership.

Let us all come together in Spirit, and have the Faith of God.

And let us be reminded just how powerful we really are!

Failure Is Success Spelled Backwards

2004-12-12T11:10:00.000-08:00

Today is a new day. Everything that happened to me yesterday is history... so why do I still feel like shit?

The bills just keep coming, but the revenues crawl by at a perpetually slow pace. Why can't it be the other way around?

Look at me. I am the epitome of resilience. Every entrepreneurial endeavor that I have undertaken has failed miserably. I know that my writing talents surpass those of many top professionals, yet no third party will validate them. Yesterday, I received another rejection letter from the Disney Writing Fellowship program. It seems that there's no market out there for the kind of material that I write.

Jesus died at age thirty-three. I’m thirty-three now, and have yet to blossom. It seems, based on my experiences in this life, that I might as well be dead.

But I refuse to quit. I will not allow this world to get me down, and neither should you. We all go through rejection. We all have fears of the future, and are haunted by ghosts of the past. There is no reason to feel that we are alone in this treacherous quest for self identity, because even the best of us go through it.

Look at me. It seems like all I can do is fail— yet I keep going with the hope that one day I will be blessed with success. Yes it sounds pitiful. Yes it sounds depressing. As a matter of fact, it is. But I keep on keeping on, because it ain't over until it's over.

When I got my Master's degree in Information Technology, graduating with a 4.0 grade point average, I thought opportunities would just fall out of the sky... but they didn't. The only job that I was able to secure was that of help desk technician, where I would have the honor of carrying heavy CRT monitors, and crawling under desks where filth and dust dwell, to run cables and check network connections. Yep, for the last two years, I've been trying to build a foundation in the I.T. world, yet forsaking my true talent— that of writing and communicating.

But no more! Life if short and I could be dead tomorrow. I have therefore decided to live. Not just merely survive, but to live.

To all you fellow failures out there, take a look in the mirror and marvel for a moment at the beauty that reflects back. Remember who you are. Recognize the magnificent being that God created you to be. It may take a slap in the face to get you back to reality, so go ahead and slap yourself a few times if need be. The world needs you. We are in desperate need of peaceful warriors to make a change in this desolate existence.

Forget what you've been told, because most likely it was all bullshit anyway. Pray, meditate, and listen to inspiring music—whatever it takes to get out of this rut. Remember, failure is success spelled backwards. So when you hold failure up to the mirror, success will be reflected back to you. Now take that success and run with it.

Is this positive thinking? Hell no, positive thinking is bullshit! This is certainty. Certainty, that the Light of God will uplift those of us who open our hearts. Certainty that we’re not meant to be mere pawns in the game, but to advance to the status of Kings and Queens.

Will I give up the I.T. game? Nope. I realize that this knowledge enhances who I truly am. It has helped to polish this diamond in the rough. My perspective has grown over the last two years. Instead of trying to land a job, I will utilize my knowledge and skills to create jobs. I no longer have the employee mentality, but that of the employer. I have played the apprentice long enough.

Fuck being a slave! I hereby declare that I am a Master.

Why Do I Write?

2004-12-09T17:23:00.000-08:00

Writing to me is like a prayer
A continuous communication with God
A stream of consciousness
From right to left, and back again
Creating new layers and layers
On top of a supernal foundation
Singing, chanting, dancing, and stomping
Like a fraternity step show
My mind wreaks havoc on these pages
Each one ascending from previous stages
Leading to the destiny that I have always endeavored
I am literally on a mission!

Spiritual Food

2004-12-08T16:03:00.000-08:00

From the depths of my soul
I have learned to nourish myself
To manifest perfect health
Techniques taught by a visitor from heaven
Yet the true lessons came through personal experience
Release, Relax, and Breathe
Live! Have no fear
Because you are protected by God’s essence
Believe, and your life will never be the same
At first it will feel rather strange
To not care about this so-called authority
Man made laws, protocols and rules
All a ruse!
Deceptive tactics to keep us distracted from the real
In this game of chess we have been pawns
But my eyes are now open
Thanks to my special diet
And they will never close again.
God illuminates the way
With love, grace and wisdom
I am an Ambassador of His Light…
Seekers pay attention!
Ancient wisdom outweighs modern deception
God will surely point us in the right direction
For the road to truth is near
Like light from the morning Sun
It breaks through the blind
So that all can see
Illuminating everything in its path
And it is imperative that we believe
This means no fear, no doubt, and no anxiety
Get out of the way
Let Spirit do its magic!
The time is now
Don’t think, just do!
Take deep breaths
Be open to love
Reject all thoughts of hatred
For this is the downfall of mankind
Resolve all issues that keep us in sin
Express creativity that resides within
It’s easier said than done, you say?
You may find that it’s easier done than said
Go ahead
Don’t think, just do!
Forget everything you thought you knew
For your cup will run over with divine wisdom…
Sure, we all slip and fall
Sometimes crash into a brick wall
Where do we go wrong?
Not following our heart for one
We cast ourselves into a deep pit of despair
And become overwhelmed with frustration
When still waters quickly stagnate
And negative thoughts swiftly propagate
The solution: defeat the Satan within
Get up, stand up!
Like Bob Marley said
Fight the good fight
Get out of your head
Think with your heart
Refuse the urge to freefall
‘Cause falls ain’t free
They tax you like the I.R.S.
An acronym for: I Rape Slaves
Emancipate yourself from mental slavery
None but ourselves can free our minds
Mental sanity has been greatly diminished
And the torture is only finished when we say it is
We do have the power
To shine light bright as the darkness dissipates
To rise above the mundane
To touch heaven with our soul
And watch her touch us back
This is the secret of fortunes untold
And the seeker becomes the bearer of spiritual gold
Precious medallions
Worn around the heart
The seat of the soul
We can take back control
Of our mental, physical and spiritual nature
If we have the gall to stand up
And through the workings of the Holy Spirit
We’ll realize that it’s not our own feet that carry us
But an infinite number of God’s soldiers
Armed with wings, light and love
We can all be new
We can all reinvent ourselves into something greater
Like a mother with a new born son
A new life has just begun
It is a new world
And we are co-creators of reality
Be still and just be
Let the Spirit of God take control
Through the interface of the soul
We can accomplish any goal
And we will be happy.

CIA Paints Bleak Iraq Picture...

2004-12-07T08:49:00.000-08:00

No shit!

Regardless of what DICK Cheney and George W. BUSH would like us to believe, the true situation in Iraq is beginning to surface.

In the latest news, American troops challenge Donald Rumsfield about their safety. Most of our soldiers don’t even have proper armor! Where are our tax dollars really going?

Many soldiers have had their tours extended. Others have been called back when they thought their service was over. This shows that once you sign those papers to join the military, you sign away your rights as citizens. Your ass now belongs to Uncle Sam.

I've spoken to a few veterans who told me that they would rather go to jail than be called back into the military.

We are in the beginning stages of World War III. In my personal opinion, this will be the war to end all wars; but then again, they said that about the last two world wars.

So what can we do about it?

The first thing we can do is to be aware of the mindset that got us into this mess in the first place: The false sense of superiority, arrogance, and the belligerent attitude toward people who are not like us. We must allow this false sense of identity to die, in order to be reborn into the similitude of our Creator.

The second thing we can do is to read and sign the Declaration of Cease-Fire Petition.

Manifest destiny, a phrase coined in the 1840's to explain expansion as a sense of "destiny" for Americans, has been the guiding philosophy of the U.S. Government ever since; and is nothing but white supremacy in disguise.

We must end this war, before it ends us!

Be Diligent

2004-12-03T01:02:00.000-08:00

The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting,
But diligence is man's precious possession.

Proverbs 12:27

We must be diligent in our quest for independence. And we must know that the Lord is always with us. We must be diligent and not lazy, for it is ultimately our choice if we succeed or not. This means that we must not shirk away from working, studying, teaching, learning, loving, living, and being true to ourselves. This means that we must hunt; knowledge is valuable, but we must do something with the knowledge that we gain and refuse to let it become stagnate.

Stagnation is our enemy. It is an enemy of productivity. We must continue to move forward. We must always seek a better view of the situation. We must always focus on God, the true and living cause of everything good. We must remain centered, and not fall by the wayside. We must live our dreams.

Life is our right!

Bodhi Sativa

2004-11-30T08:20:00.000-08:00

Justices fear medical marijuana could be abused.

Let me make one point clear: smoking is bad for you, period! Regardless if it is tobacco, marijuana, or maple leaves, the smoke from any burning plant contains chemicals that could have damaging effects on the lungs.

However, marijuana contains one key ingredient that the powers-that-be (PTB) don't want us to harness: Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, better known as THC. This chemical is known to increase creativity, and diminish respect for authority by making one think outside the box, among other things.

An increase of independent, free thinkers would be the result of widespread THC usage! Cannabis opens mental floodgates, helping to connect the dots and draw links between apparently unrelated ideas. This is what I mean by thinking outside the box. Too much of this may lead to a revolution of thought.

And I don't think this is such a bad idea.

Therefore, for the sake of a more progressive humanity, I hereby propose a national "Joint a Day" campaign. Just imagine how much violence would be curbed if more people smoked marijuana daily; especially in the prison systems. Who wants to fight and kill when they are stoned? There should be Cannabis factories, blowing Sativa smoke in the air, blanketing our society with good cheers. Instead, humanity continues to tumble into an abyss of frustration and confusion.

Contrary to popular belief, marijuana is not a brain killer. Short-term memory is affected, but over the long-term, there are no adverse cognitive effects from smoking Cannabis Sativa.

In fact, a study shows that moderate marijuana use has no detrimental effects on intelligence. The key word here is "moderate." According to this study, heavy use can actually lower IQ. Like the adage goes, too much of anything is bad for you.

Imagine how many more innovations our society would have if more people smoked herb. What if world leaders emulated the Native American Indians, and took a few tokes of the peace pipe before convening at international summits? There would be a whole lot more harmony and brotherly love floating around, that’s for sure.

Okay, enough playing the devil's advocate here… Marijuana use is not for everyone, I admit. I'm not advocating that ten year olds pick up the habit, or that pregnant women begin a daily regimen of hitting a bong. This would no doubt have detrimental health effects. However, we must examine the criminal attitude that exists behind this mystical plant.

The point I am making is this: marijuana is not a neurotoxin, unlike some legal drugs on the market.

So why don't the feds legalize it? There are several answers to this question: One, marijuana produces an altered state of consciousness, which poses a threat to the national group-think mentality. Two, they cannot control the production of this gift from the Creator, and therefore cannot tax it. Three, they are just plain evil.

The PTB are not trying to protect us, they are only trying to protect their own interests. They want us to continue to be slaves to their plan, without thinking about becoming the architects of our own. As long as we are pawns in their game, we are expendable to them. Fuck that! It is time to buck the status quo and play by new rules.

Like Bob Marley said…

Don't let them fool you
Or even try to school you, Oh! No
We've got a mind of our own
So go to hell if what you're thinkin' isn't right
Love would never leave us alone
In the darkness there must come out to light

Let us now take a peek into our social history of marijuana. Before the Civil War, marijuana cultivation was a major source of revenue for America. Between 1850 and 1937, marijuana could be easily purchased in pharmacies and general stores as a medicinal drug.

Fast forward to 2004…What happened? Why have we regressed? Why have the references to Cannabis in the bible been ignored by the masses. Since we are such a God-fearing, Christian society, why are our minds so empathetically closed?

The war on drugs is racist to the core, starting with the resentment against Mexican immigrants in the early 1900s-- who popularized recreational use of marijuana-- and continuing with coercive penalties and jail sentences for poor people of color who primarily used the drug; It wasn't until more white people (the Hippies) started getting stoned in the 1960's that the feds relaxed the stringent penalties a bit, only to tighten the reigns a couple decades later under the guise of the "War on Drugs", thanks to President Ronald Reagan.

It’s time for the federal government to lighten up on the antiquated drug policies— then light up a fatty and chill out! We will all be better off.
…
P.S. For a copy of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws’ (NORML) 22-page report entitled “Your Government Is Lying To You (Again) About Marijuana”, please click here. This is a .pdf, so you must have Adobe Reader to view it.

Cold Turkey

2004-11-27T13:52:00.000-08:00

Now that Thanksgiving Day is officially over, let us get down to the nitty-gritty. What is this holiday season really about? I think it's primarily about shopping.

But aside from the mass consumerism, what is it about Thanksgiving that triggers so much hysteria? Why is this the busiest travel day of the year? Why not Christmas?

May we all understand the truth behind the Thanksgiving Holiday, a fixture in American culture.

I hate to burst the holiday spirit bubble- I have been accused of being a bit of a Scrooge by some- but it is my goal to spread Truth. Once you know Truth, IT will set you free, and you can never turn back. We have been living in the midst of chicanery our entire lives, but with the recent development of real-time information, this illusion has begun to dissipate in favor of Truth. We are experiencing this process at this very moment, where we can click a link and information that we never knew existed comes to us instantly— potentially life-changing information.

Before the invention of the Gutenberg Press, information was only available to the privileged few. Most people were illiterate. I don't mean functional illiterates like this man, I mean real illiterates. This era corresponds to Europe's Dark Ages, when people were in the dark about true knowledge because they lacked information.

Here is some controversial, yet relevant, information: When we celebrate Thanksgiving, as decreed by the United States federal government, we celebrate the genocide of Native American Indian people.

Don't believe it can be true? Don't believe this country— that sponsored slavery, lynchings and thousands upon thousands of crimes against humanity— is capable of designing a national holiday around murder and deception, then having the nerve to call it "Thanksgiving"?

Think again.

The moment we realize we are victims of brainwashing and mind control, we will begin to allow new information, that is often contradictory to our present beliefs, to flow in. When this happens, we are changed forever.

Don't get me wrong. I am not on a crusade against the essence of Thanksgiving, a time when families come together to feast, spread love and bond together as a unit. Thank God for this time, for we need it more than ever now.

And it is definitely a bonus for those of us who are fortunate enough to have jobs that pay holiday time, encouraging us to be with our loved ones.

But we must understand history and symbolism.

Know thy self and celebrate thanksgiving everyday, for everyday there is reason to give thanks.

In the Holy Name of the Almighty Creator, YHWH, we thank you for this moment in time.

Amen.

L.O.V.E.

2004-11-24T21:19:00.000-08:00

Limitless
Oscillating
Vibrational
Energy
Free like oxygen
Available to all
Utilized by few
Unable to see the value
Of this most important commodity
More important than anything material
Yet disguised behind this veil of illusion
...
Negatively charged ions
Is what the world needs more of
Egotism is what the world needs less of
But when we surrender to the power of L.O.V.E.
We loose our ego naturally
By understanding that today is a new day
And darkness can not exist in light's pressence
Like wrong cannot fight against right's essence
...
Ice melts
Water evaporates
Steam rises
And becomes one with the ether
Never loosing its original energy vibration
IT forms a cloud
And showers down
Freezing during the winter
...
This cycle repeats itself
IT contributes to humanity's wealth
While remaining stealth
Unseen by the eyes of the mundane
Too busy being programmed by reality TV
Distracted by illusions
Contributing to confusion
But if you make an effort to strive for fusion
And make the decision
To eradicate thoughts of fission
You will open your eye and improve your vision
And see that the world spins in reverse these days
...
As I sit in trenches bearing witness to carnage
This garbage that they spew in the media
Via satellite, coaxial cable and fiber optics
I often wonder-- where is the L.O.V.E.?
Is IT right here?
For only the open heart to discover?
...
This planet levitating in space
Is due to evolve at any moment
I’m talking about ascension y’all
The tension falls with an influx of L.O.V.E.
Light, knowledge, and feminine energy
Mother Nature is talking to us through the songs of the wind.
The chirping of birds
The transitioning is happening
And there is no need to fear.
What we have here
Is a failure to communicate
So contemplate
And tune your mind as the energy vibrates
Pray and meditate
Information is all around us, waiting to be discovered
Beauty is all around us, waiting to be uncovered
Recognize and understand
Spread TRUTH
For it is our duty to destroy misinformation
And create a new vibration
Elevate our mind states
Spread love and squash hate
Levi-tate
Motivate
Frustrate the beasts
Rise above the evil
Then have nothing to do with it.
Don’t allow this bullsh*t
To engulf your presence
Spark your intellect
And receive Divine Consciousness
You are blessed!
All you have to do is recognize
...
GNOSIS
Know thy self
Know who you are
A god in training
And earth is your classroom
Learn to keep your head
And prepare for the final exam
Together we will pass through the eye of the needle
The doorway to Heaven is open and through it we will sail
With the power of L.O.V.E. it is impossible to fail.

The Ukraine Theory

2004-11-24T15:19:00.000-08:00

International election observers have accused Ukrainian authorities of conducting a ballot riddled with fraud.

Of course the United States Government is involved in this debacle; threatening economic sanctions against the Ukraine if it does not investigate claims of fraud and abuse. Why? It is because the looser of this election, Viktor Yushchenko, is a pro-westerner with U.S. and European Union backing.

The U.S. has been jockeying for power in the former Soviet Union since the Iron Curtain fell, and do not intend to let it slip through their hands without a fight. The Cold War may not be dead after all.

Why does the U.S. government insist on fighting fires all over the world, as its own house burns to the ground? This is ironic, to say the least.

The Bush Administration rejects the election as undemocratic. Can you see the hypocrisy in this? We are a society that has yet to examine its own history of voter fraud, yet feel the need to denounce it elsewhere. How can we insure democracy across the globe when we don't truly practice it here?

If the United States wants to continue to lead the world, it must lead by example, not coercion. This new breed of colonialism, where the U.S. Government installs puppet regimes in order to protect its interests, is not going to fly any more. What's happening in the Ukraine is just a small example of the shakeup that's going on around the world.

Have you ever tried to carry too many items, all at the same time? If one item slips, everything else can come crashing down with it.

To our government leaders: It's time to learn to let go. You can't control everything. The more you try, the more you loose. The time of your rule is over. Atone for your actions, and you will be spared. Continue on your course of greed, pride, arrogance and deceit, and you will be destroyed... Is anyone even listening?

The Ukrainian people are protesting. There are rumors that this could lead to a civil war.

Maybe this is a lesson for the American people. We can no longer afford to be passive!

Hate's Goin' Round...

2004-11-22T21:26:00.000-08:00

And the temperature's rising. We are slowly but steadily reaching a boiling point, and have definitely reached a point of no return. Where do we go from here? Consumed with thoughts of hatred and anger, we can go nowhere but down. Enveloped with feelings of love and compassion, we shake off the constraints of gravity, and rise above.

People are fighting all around us. Soldiers. Basketball players. Fans. Students. Hurting one another. Killing one another. The pressure is increasing. Tempers are flaring. Hatred is in the air. Can you feel it? I sure as hell can.

It's thick. It's hot. It's suffocating. It's contagious.

Like the basketball brawl between Detroit and Indiana, our hatred has gotten totally outrageous!

Our world is changing, and as a result, so are we. The energy vibrations of Supernova 1987a are being felt. We are reacting to an influx of photon energy. There's about to be a shake up.

Our nation, the modern day Babylon, is firmly entrenched in World War III (a.k.a. the third crusades). People are gripped by fear. Heads are hot, brewed by frustration. Hatred is back in vogue. Irrational minds are in control (mind control, that is) of the masses, and we are being led into a burning slaughter house.

But we can still change courses. It's not too late. One person can make a difference. Each of us has got to believe that we are doing some good with a pleasant smile; a happy go-lucky attitude; a random compliment. We must apply our talents with confidence, because like a star, we were born to shine.

Help us uncover the jewel within our hearts.

Because, like Stevie Wonder said, Love's in Need of Love Today.

The power is ours, but we must seize it. I'm not talking about political power, that will come in due time. I'm talking about spiritual power, in partnership with the divine essence most of us know as spirit-- specifically, the Holy Spirit.

I Am talking about ascension. The time is upon us. Let love surround our hearts and minds.

As the temperature continues to elevate, let us evaporate, and rise above like steam. We change forms, but never die.

Mind over matter. Soul before flesh. We do create our own realities. Quantum Physics has proven it.

Now repeat after me:

Everyday and in everyway, I Am getting better and better.

According to The Science of Mind, by Ernest Holmes:

2004-11-20T13:57:00.000-08:00

There is One Infinite Mind from which all things come. This Mind is through, in, and around man. It is the Only Mind there is and every time man thinks he uses It. There is One Infinite Spirit and every time man says “I am” he proclaims It. There is One Infinite Substance and every time man moves he moves in It. There is One Infinite Law and every time man thinks he sets this Law in motion. There is One Infinite God and every time man speaks to this God, he receives a direct answer. ONE! ONE! ONE! “I am God and there is none else.” There is One Limitless Life, which returns to the thinker exactly what he thinks into It. One! One! One! “In all, over all, and through all.” Talk, live, act, believe and know that you are a center in this One. All the Power there is, all the Presence there is, all the Love there is, all the Peace there is, all the Good there is, and the Only God there is, is Omnipresent. Consequently, the Infinite is in and through man and is in and through everything. “Act as though I am and I will be.”

2004-11-19T22:51:00.000-08:00

Stay strong!

Rice Pudding

2004-11-19T13:17:00.000-08:00

A radio talk show host in Wisconsin called Condoleezza Rice "Aunt Jemima".

Let's look at this in further detail. Aunt Jemima was used by white men to sell pancake mix. Condoleezza Rice is used by white men to sell bullshit. Which would you buy?

Okay, we all know that the image of Aunt Jemima has negative connotations; being a stereotypical docile servant who would do anything to appease her master. And then there is Rice, anything but stereotypical, but still in the business of pleasing her master-- at any cost.

There are people out there who feel that this is a sign of progress. Ostensibly, it seems that the Bush cabal is a friend of the "minority." After all, she is the first African-American woman to be nominated for the third-highest seat in the nation. There's got to be power in that, right?

But dig deeper. Although it's easy to be fooled by what seems like forward motion, everything is not what it seems.

We must ask the question: Who really pulls the strings?

Do you know the history of the real Aunt Jemima? In summary, white men needed a novel way to sell their product, and employed a bright, articulate black woman to do it. This is no difference from what they're doing now.

But whatever they're selling, I ain't buying!

I don't care if it's pancakes, pudding pops or propaganda. Most of what they tell us is pure bullshit...

And if it doesn't fit, you must acquit!

Why do you think Colin Powell resigned? Forget the media hype. Why do you think he actually threw in the towel? Despite his prestige and expertise as a war strategist, the Bush Administration would not listen to him. Why? Because they had their own agenda from the start, and it didn't matter what anyone else said.

Colin Powell was treated like a non-entity. More specifically, he was treated like a prostitute. They sent him to the United Nations to do the dirty work of spreading the now infamous lies of weapons of mass destruction. After that, his credibility was shot.

Am I offended that a white man compared Condoleezza Rice, a genius, to Aunt Jemima? In this case, I couldn't have said it better myself.

All that brain power gone to waste. What an utter disgrace!

Condoleezza Rice left the academic world- as former Stanford University Provost- to help create a more twisted world. For what? Power and greed? Please don't tell me she wanted to serve her country. My response to that would be...

See my previous post, "The Toilet Bowl."

But please, let us agree to one non-negotiable rule: Never sell your soul!

And let us never forget that a mind is a terrible thing to waste. With all that intelligence, you would think Dr. Rice would choose to help build bridges to a glorious future. Instead, she's helping to destroy them. Is the lust for power that serious?

Fuck it! President Bush can have her, along with his scrambled politricks and gritty foreign policy! I just hope she's not serving his breakfast too.

The Toilet Bowl

2004-11-18T11:52:00.000-08:00

I'm appalled by the state of the world. The United States Government is leading us into utter destruction; but according to the right-wing, neo-conservatists, everything is just fine. One thing that has been crystallized in my thinking over the last several months is, history definitely repeats itself.

What do I mean? Our liberties are being eroded, little by little, and the mainstream pretends not to even notice. Check out the Patriot Act. If that is too theoretical, check out what is going on in California, with the proposal to mandate the installation of GPS on all cars, in order to tax people based on how much they drive. What the fuck?

Let me remind you, taxation without representation is not okay. Any proposal to introduce a new tax should be struck down immediately. It is not that the governments don't have enough money. It is that they mis-manage the funds they do have. We should demand accountability for every dollar spent. They often tell us that the money will go toward education, but this is just publicity (i.e. propaganda) in order to appeal to our hearts. We should know by now that they lie all the time in order to cover their real agendas. Lies, lies, lies are all around us. Where is the love?

I'm not advocating a physical revolution, but a spiritual evolution. We are living in a toilet bowl, where excrement floats all around us. The biggest problem is, we are so immune to it-- the lies, deceit and violence-- that we don't realize that we are about to be flushed with the rest of the filth. The best way to beat this situation is to rise above it. I'm calling for a paradigm shift. The governments and bureaucrats are dinosaurs. They claim to know what is best for us, but they don't. Do you really believe they have our best interests at heart? They say that we need more cops on the streets, but how much crime do cops actually stop?

My experience with law enforcement is that they do more to antagonize citizens than to actually protect them. Even after being victimized by a crime, the only function they seem to provide is that of keeper of records. What about investigation? It depends on how high profile the crime is. For example, my home was burglarized a couple years ago. The police came out and collected fingerprints, shoeprints and other evidence. Our next door neighbor had just moved out and we were convinced that he was the perpetrator. Everything that was stolen was in a strategic place that would be known only by someone who had been inside our home; and this guy had a history of dealing with stolen electronics and DVDs (I know I should have known better). Sure enough, these were the exact items that came up missing. The police filled out a report, and we were assigned a detective. We gave the detectives the prime suspect on a silver platter, and explained the reasons why we believed that he perpetrated the crime. We even managed to get a copy of his driver's license from the apartment management company. After several weeks, the only response we were able to get from the detective was that the suspect said he didn't do it... Huh?

Isn't that what suspects do? Isn't it human nature not to incriminate one's self? When we asked about the fingerprints and shoeprint found, we were told that the lab would not investigate it further because it was not a priority. They had more important crimes to investigate like rape and murder. Now I agree that those crimes are more important than the theft of a few personal items (by the way, a handgun was one of the items taken); however, isn't that why detectives are categorized into specific units (homicide, vice, etc.)? Doesn't this insure prioritization? I am sure that my case was assigned to a detective that deals with burglaries, not murder! So doesn't that mean that the system does not work? Either way, the detective did not do what she was paid by taxpayers to do. She did not properly and thoroughly investigating my case.

But go five miles over the speed limit and they are all over your ass. Why? Because tickets and infractions bring in revenue.

This is just one small example of why the system sucks. I'm sure that each one of you reading this can think back to at least one instance in your life where the system has not worked when it should have. If you can not, and you are over the age of eighteen, I have two words of advice for you-- Wake up!

The purpose of this blog is to open the eyes of humanity. We are caught in the midst of a world that will not last. Either we evolve, or be destroyed with it.

With love and light,

Akili Hight

Hello

2004-08-23T15:51:00.000-07:00

This is my introductory post. I am a 33 year old black man, living in Los Angeles and I'm pissed...