The Corner (BEWARE)
So I'm at work when I noticed something disturbingly odd about everyone's (the employees) seating arrangements: they sit in cubicles with their seats facing a corner. What's the purpose of that? I thought...so then I began to think...and eventually it all made sense. Personally, I view work, or any sort of supplanting, intellect-deadening job as a mode of slavishness. Anything that stifles genius and forces people into a state of dependency is, in my opinion, sinister. And given my present thought process, I came to my own conclusion about this whole sit-in-the-corner seating arrangement in the workplace: back in the day when you misbehaved you were either, probably, spanked, punished, or...you sat in the corner. And what was the purpose behind sitting in the corner? To think about what you did -- correct? Remarkably, this same disciplinary measure, has become a beneficent practice in the workplace: Keep the people in corners so that they can think -- think about their families, their bills; lose hope (almost) but not so much that they kill themselves, but become inured to the system and dependent upon it. That's the purpose of the corner, so that you keep coming back to work! All the time spent in the same cubicle, facing the same corner, will have you stuck in a job until infinity, shattering dreams and thrawting all plans and personal agendas! So today, people, recognize the corner's detriment to your existential lives, and turn away before it's too late! ...Go!
What is Love?
Through our many discourses, my friends and I have always encountered, particularly, the topic of "love" with some need: Love, already, is difficult matter to discuss, let alone trying to indetify whether its natural or learned. And personally, based on personal experiences and observances, I believe love is a natural/learned emotion, a borderline disciplinary emotion, that instructs one to "commit" to someone or something. And just like any natural emotion or behavior, it can be tweaked, meaning: one has the ability to love or not love. Just like someone has the ability to fight or not fight; get mad or not get mad; cry or not cry.
N1993R-Itis
I once thought that the feeling of uncontrollable fatigue after a meal was a paradigm among the black culture. People have referred to this as "Nigger-itis" or "ethnic fatigue" for centuries. The stereo typical hour lunch outing being completed with a 15 minute power nap was a sight that employers have seen for quite some time. It has become so common it's written into your contract when you’re hired, "Anything more than 15 minutes "itis-time" is docked from your pay". It turns out there actually a scientific reason for all of this and its not exclusive to members of the darker nations, we just don’t hide it as well. Apparently, large amounts of blood are diverted away from muscles to the bowel to aid digestion. This would make it unwise for us to try and run and as a defense we feel like resting. Hunger keeps us awake, while sleep aids the digestive process. This is probably the most useful information I’ll ever write.
Does Religion Put a Limit on Human Potential?
Christianity is the monotheistic doctrine of the New testament though the word of Jesus Christ. Originally a Jewish sect in the mid-first century, Christianity evolved into a dominant religion in the Roman Empire. Christianity also was responsible for shaping the foundation of Western civilization starting in the 4th Cen. Now...in 313 Constantine issued the Edict of Milan that proclaimed religions toleration throughout the Byzantium empire which heavily propelled the Christian faith. This essentially in my understanding,is the forceful indoctrination of a faith onto the people, and a direct contradiction in the "separation in church and state" that reverberates with fervor throughout the Western world today. Its pretty clear that the separation of church and state is non existent. Not with politicians campaigning in churches, using certain Christian beliefs sway a vote one way or the other. Not with for years people having to put there hand on the bible and swear to God they are telling the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
It is understood and no secret that Christianity was used for social control but not necessarily in nefarious manner, because in some fashion, there has to be order. But now, a group of people in the 4th Century who may have been poor, uneducated, so on and so forth are dedicating their lives to solely getting into heaven. With the advancement of humans mentally, physically, and emotionally, is buying into an ancient "story" hindering your ability to reach your human potential? Does it make sense to live under laws that were applicable centuries ago, in completely different context? Just my thoughts...not necessarily my beliefs....
New Roots, Talib, and John Forte!!
Black Thought, Talib Kweli, & John Forte Jr. from Okayplayer on Vimeo.
Video Courtesy of Nahright.com
The Obama Deception?????
Andre and I have had a few posts that have acknowledged president Obama for his success so on and so forth. I purposely have been somewhat objective and left and any thoughts about coercion and corruption out of my writing on any level because that isn’t the purpose of this anthology. The Obama Deception video is rather interesting. It not so much a conspiracy theory as it is factually based information by individuals who pay close attention to detail...Assuming this video is 100% accurate, how do you feel about you government now?
Blu & Exile- Blue Collar Worker
As you know we support L.A. Based artist Blu. Here's a video from 2006...Blue Collar Worker. The soung touches on being a broke artist with a regular blue collar job, which is the case for most artists. It's just uncool to talk about such truths.
KRS ONE Spits about Democracy
Krs One spits a freestyle about true democracy founded in 508 B.C. Athens by Klisthenis and the end of this "true" democracy in 322 B.C. with the conquering of Athens by Alexander of Macedon. Apparently we havent seen democracy since.
Don’t Quit Ya "Day" Job
Here's some positive, encouraging music for all those out there working a 9-to-5: Consequence's "Job Song" should be a morning "hymn" for every aspiring entrepreneur, rapper, DJ, musician, writer, dancer, designer...whatever, that's currently working, solely, as a means to an end. Though we shouldn't despise small beginnings, let's always remain antagonistic to the systematizing measures of the "industry", and mindful of our dreams and ultimate goals.
Remember: Sometimes you have to "starve" yourself, just to stay hungry.