Agent White Hawk

Black Elk wisdom

2011-03-02T00:46:00.004Z

Black Elk: "The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of men when they realize their relationship, their oneness, with the universe and all its Powers, and when they realize that at the center of the universe dwells Wakan-Tanka, and that this center is really everywhere, it is within each of us. This is the real Peace, and the others are but reflections of this. The second peace is that which is made between two individuals, and the third is that which is made between two nations. But above all you should understand that there can never be peace between nations until there is first known that true peace which, as I have often said, is within the souls of men."

The Tibetan Book of the Living and Dying, page 20

2011-01-21T22:10:00.003Z

“Sometimes I think that the greatest achievement of modern culture is its brilliant selling of samsara and its barren distractions. Modern society seems to me a celebration of all the things that lead away from the truth, make truth hard to live for, and discourage people from even believing that it exists. And to think that all this springs from a civilization that claims to adore life, but actually starves it of any real meaning; that endlessly speaks of making people “happy,” but in fact blocks their way to the source of real joy.

This modern samsara feeds off an anxiety and depression that it fosters and trains us all in, and carefully nurtures with a consumer machine that needs to keep us greedy to keep going. Samsara is highly organized, versatile, and sophisticate; it assaults us from every angle with its propaganda, and creates an almost impregnable environment of addiction around us. The more we try to escape, the more we seem to fall into the traps it is so ingenious at setting for us. . As the eighteenth century Tibetan master Jikme Lingpa said: “Mesmerized by the sheer variety of perceptions, beings wander endlessly astray in samsara’s vicious cycle.”

Obsessed, then, with false hopes, dreams, and ambitions, which promise happiness but lead only to misery, we are like people crawling through an endless desert, dying of thirst. And all that this samsara holds out to us to drink is a cup of salt water, designed to make us even thirstier.”

— Sogyal Rinpoche, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying - Page 20

Technology vs Humanity

2010-12-29T12:09:00.003Z

As much as technology in terms of communication has created new & wonderful possibilities, it has also destroyed something very very vital about being human & our interactions. The only sense of COMMUNITY we truly have is via things like certain club/music/social scenes, or facebook. I've always felt it in the back of my mind, but it truly hit me earlier this year when I went to a small quiet retreat bang in the middle of the countryside. The local community was so tight. Everyone had their own trade, people traded locally. No such thing as going to the supermarket regularly. Even things like shampoo and soap were made locally by a lovely lady who used natural herbs, plants and flowers to make these products. And they were SO good for the skin/hair and smelt amazing. Same with the food, all grown locally, and everything they used was made and disposed of in harmony with the Earth. No chemical toxins, or rubbish, everything was recycled in one way or another. People didnt spend their days at home chilling out on facebook, looking at photos of someone on their friends list taking photos of themselves on a drunk night out or other peoples holiday pictures or commenting on some random, irrelevant status. THESE ARE DISTRACTIONS. When was the last time you read a book? These people in the community spend quality time with the ones they love in front of big fires/fireplaces, looking at the stars at night, laughing, joking. Yes, u may know most ppl on your friends list but should u really be knowing how they're feeling, what events they;re attending, seeing photos of their weekend?? Don't you have your own life to live? 90% of the shit I see on twitter or facebook is so pointless.

Id rather live life.

Flying Lotus - Zodiac

2010-12-08T13:32:00.001Z

Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching Ch. 59

2010-12-04T15:42:00.002Z

“The mark of a free man is freedom from his own ideas. Tolerant like the sky, all-pervading like sunlight, firm like a mountain, supple like a tree in the wind, he has no destination in view and makes use of anything life happens to bring his way.”

2010-12-01T15:42:00.000Z

The battle within

2010-12-01T14:17:00.002Z

An elder Cherokee Native American was teaching his grandchildren about life. He said to them, “A fight is going on inside me…It is a terrible fight, and it is between two wolves. One wolf represents fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, pride and superiority. The other wolf stands for joy, peace, love, hope, sharing, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, friendship, empathy, generousity, truth, compassion and faith. This same fight is going on inside of you and every other person too.”

They thought about it for a minute and then one child asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?”

The old Cherokee simply replied … “The one I feed.”

Orion Correlation Theory

2010-11-30T13:21:00.002Z

“The Orion Correlation Theory is a hypothesis in pyramidology. Its central claim is that there is a correlation between the location of the 3 largest pyramids of the Giza pyramid complex and the three middle stars of the constellation Orion, and that this correlation was intended as such by the builders of the pyramids. The stars of Orion were associated with Osiris, the sun-god of rebirth and afterlife, by the ancient Egyptians. Depending on the version of the theory, additional pyramids can be included to complete the picture of the Orion constellation, and the Nile river can be included to match with the Milky Way galaxy..”

2010-11-12T12:20:00.000Z

"Don't bend it, don't water it down, don't try to make it logical: Don't edit your soul according to the fashion. Rather follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly" -Franz Kafka

The Doors of Perception

2010-09-20T14:37:00.004+01:00

I've been having very interesting and crazy dreams lately. It's got to the point now where I know I'm dreaming yet it feels like I'm not. So what I've started to do is pinch myself and touch things around me to see if I wake up, but I don't. Kinda feels like I'm physically in another dimension if that makes sense. This image sums it all up.

MOONDOG

2010-09-09T15:08:00.007+01:00

Moondog was a blind American composer, musician, poet, and inventor of several musical instruments. He learned to play drums on a cardboard box when he was five and sat on the lap of Chief Yellow Calf and played a tomtom made from buffalo skin when his father took him to an Arapaho Sun dance. It was this exposure to Native American instruments and rhythms that would shape his music.

He removed himself from society through his decision to make his home on the streets of New York for approximately twenty of the thirty years he spent in the city. He could be found on the streets of New York wearing clothes he had created based on his own interpretation of the Norse God Thor. Because of his unconventional outfits, he was known for much of his life as "The Viking of 6th Avenue".

His song titles include names like: Tugboat Toccata, Ostrich feathers played on drums, Moondog monologue, Crescent moon march, Elf dance, Sea horse - Piano, Wind river Powwow, Cosmic meditation, Wildwood...

SPEND TIME ON THIS MUSICIAN

Genius Party

2010-08-16T00:37:00.001+01:00

Kobyz

2010-08-13T00:39:00.002+01:00

The Kobyz is an ancient Kazakh string instrument. It has two strings made of horsehair. The resonating cavity is usually covered with goat leather.

Traditionally kobyzes were sacred instruments, owned by shamans and bakses (traditional spiritual medics). According to legends, the kobyz and its music could banish evil spirits, sicknesses and death.

In the 1930s, when the first folk instrument orchestras were established in the Soviet republic of Kazakhstan, a new kind of kobyz came into existence. It now had four metallic strings and thus became closer to a violin. Such a modernized kobyz can be used to play both Kazakh music and the most complicated works of violin literature. One of the few western musicians to use the kobyz is Trefor Goronwy.

The kyl kyyak is a stringed musical instrument used in Kyrgyz music. The instrument is carved from a single piece of wood (typically apricot) and typically measures 60-70cm. It has 2 strings, one to provide melody and the other resonance. The kyl kyyak is played vertically with a bow and can be played on horseback. The strings and bow are normally made from horse hair and many instruments feature a carved horse's head. This all reflects the importance of the horse in Kyrgyz rural culture.

I love how the ending of the song sounds like a wolf howling.

Celestial Lights

2010-08-13T00:34:00.002+01:00

Just watched the meteor showers. Kinda puts things in perspective. It was amazingly beautiful

♥

2010-08-10T12:00:00.001+01:00

2010-08-03T23:37:00.002+01:00

"Why did we replace artisans, mystics and learned architects of form, function, craft and construction with numbers, noise and bright glowing screens, where industry brought us a great powerful opportunity to provide and enslave the masses, as its downfall slowly rears its ugly head, how will we now maintain the humanity that is diminishing?" -Ben Francis

Flying Lotus - MmmHmm

2010-07-13T18:23:00.006+01:00

The Science of Conciousness

2010-07-02T00:10:00.001+01:00

The Subversive use of Symbolism in the Media

2010-07-01T20:58:00.005+01:00

Humans are destined to rise to the level of cosmic consciousness. Each of us is destined to actualize the level of the “Meta-Human.”

This Ascent from the present “embryonic” state cannot, however, be activated by will, desire, or any other conscious force, for it comes as a necessary predicate to human organic existence and is circumscribed by the inviolate laws of nature.

Its impulse lies seed-like within the deepest strata of the Being.

Check it out here

Crystal memory allows efficient storage of quantum information in light

2010-07-01T18:19:00.002+01:00

Light makes for a terrific carrier of information—witness the prevalence of fiber optics in telecommunications—and the realm of quantum communication is no different. Photons are key quantum objects that can carry information over large distances and that can be entangled in relatively large numbers.

Continued here

The 7th Sign

2010-06-08T16:44:00.001+01:00

Hopi prophecy: "You will hear of the sea turning black, and many living things dying because of it."

Gholamreza Takhti

2010-05-26T00:55:00.002+01:00

Gholamreza Takhti, August 27, 1930 – January 7, 1968) is the most famous wrestler in Iranian history. He was most famous for his chivalrous behavior and sportsmanship, and he continues to symbolize the essence of sport to the Iranian people. Takhti's family was poor, leaving Takhti with only 9 years of schooling. But he was recognized as a natural athlete and was taken into the Poolad gymnasium for further training.

In 1961, a terrible earthquake occurred in Boein Zahra in western Iran, killing 45,000. Takhti was deeply touched by the suffering. Already one of Iran's biggest stars, he began to walk one of the main avenues of Tehran, asking for assistance for the victims. He inspired other champions to follow in his footseps, and thousands gave to alleviate the suffering.

Another example of his character comes from a match in Moscow. After defeating the then-world champion Anatoli Albul, Takhti saw the sorrow on the face of Albul's mother. Takhti went to her and said, "I'm sorry about the result, but your son is a great wrestler." She smiled and kissed him.

In another instance, he had a match with Russian wrestler Alexander Medved who had an injured right knee. When Takhti found out that he was injured, he never attacked that leg. Instead, he tried to attack the other leg. He lost the match, but showed that he valued honorable behavior more than reaching victory.

Alexander Medved, out of respect, has visited Takhti's grave many times in Iran over the years.

Fars Funk

2010-05-25T19:15:00.002+01:00

Persian Funk!

Iran was once a colourful, dynamic and exciting country. Even the Queen of Iran appeared frequently on the front cover of magazines for her grace and beauty.

During the revolution,the government ordered all households to be raided and any records that were found were destroyed. They also put a ban on female solo singers! We will not see this wonderful music die.

I showed my dad the first video and he laughed. Turns out the singer was my grandads homeboy and used to come round their house regularly when my dad was a little boy :)

Listen and enjoy!

join fars funk on myspace or find the page on facebook. If you like this music, cop Pomegranates, a collective of some of the best tunes here

One

2010-05-19T22:28:00.003+01:00

"All matter is merely energy condensed to a slow vibration, we are all one consciousness experiencing itself subjectively, there is no such thing as death, life is only a dream, and we are the imagination of ourselves" - Bill Hicks

To all my Hip Hop lovers, here's a sick Tribe Called Quest mix

2010-05-19T18:24:00.000+01:00

http://www.mixcloud.com/blitzmixes/a-tribe-called-quest-salute-dec-2009/player/

Salvador Dali's dying words

2010-05-19T15:06:00.002+01:00

"When you are a genious, you haven´t got the right to die because they are neccesary to the developement of humanity. Long live the king, long live Spain and long live Cataluña." -Salvador Dali

Volcano

2010-05-13T22:18:00.003+01:00

The awesome manifestations of the fiery power contained deep within the Earth.

Survival International

2010-05-12T01:13:00.002+01:00

There are over 150 million tribal people worldwide, and almost all suffer relentless persecution.

Government oppression and corporate exploitation tear tribal peoples from their lands and threaten their very existence.

Since 1969, Survival has persuaded governments to recognise tribal land ownership, forced companies to abandon harmful projects on tribal land and helped draw the eyes of the world to the issues tribal people face. But there is much still to do, and many tribes face extinction.

Get involved, you can still make a difference without donating, just by writing to embassies and governments. The website provides online letter writing tools, which makes it easier and quicker. These last indigenous peoples of the world live in harmony with Earth, relying on their land for the basis of their existence.

http://www.survivalinternational.org/

Illusion & Reality

2010-05-11T23:10:00.004+01:00

The daily life we perceive with our 5 senses is not reality.

Nuclear war

2010-05-11T23:02:00.001+01:00

"they talkin' about nuclear war
it's a motherfucker, dont you know
if they push that button, your ass must go
they'll blast you so high in the sky
you'll kiss your ass goodbye
radiation, mutation
hydrogen bombs, atomic bombs
what you gonna do without yo ass?"

-Sun Ra

The power of pure meditative awareness

2010-05-11T22:58:00.005+01:00

An 83-year-old Indian holy man who says he has spent seven decades without food or water has astounded & confused a team of military doctors who studied him during a two-week observation period.

Prahlad Jani spent a fortnight in a hospital in the western India state of Gujarat under constant surveillance from a team of 30... medics equipped with cameras and closed circuit television. During the period, he neither ate nor drank and did not go to the toilet.

"We still don't know how he survives," neurologist Sudhir Shah told reporters after the end of the experiment. "It is still a mystery what kind of phenomenon this is."

"If Jani does not derive energy from food and water, he must be doing that from energy sources around him, sunlight being one".

The HipHop Declaration of Peace

2010-05-10T13:05:00.002+01:00

The HipHop Declaration of Peace was presented to the United Nations
Organization on May 16th 2001. It was signatured by various
organizations such as: Temple Of Hip Hop, Ribbons International, UNESCO
and also by 300 Hip-Hop activists, pioneers and UN delegates.In
the first place this document recognises Hip-Hop as an international
culture of peace and prosperity. It is also a set of principles which
advise all Hip-Hoppers on how to sustain the peaceful character of Hip
Hop Kulture and to form worldwide peace.Additionally this
declaration is meant to show Hip-Hop as a positive phenomenon which has
nothing in common with the negative image of Hip Hop as something that
corrupts young people and encourages them to break the law. KRS One,
Pop Master Fabel, Afrika Bambaataa, Ralph Mc Daniels and HarryAllen
were some of the people who had their share in creating the declaration.

The HipHop Declaration Of Peace

This Hiphop Declaration of Peace guides Hiphop Kulture toward
freedom from violence, and establishes advice and protection for the
existence and development of the international Hiphop community.
Through the principles of this Hiphop Declaration of Peace we, Hiphop
Kulture, establish a foundation of Health, Love, Awareness, Wealth,
peace and prosperity for ourselves, our children and their children's
children, forever.

For the clarification of Hiphop's meaning and purpose, or when the
intention of Hiphop is questioned, or when disputes between parties
arise concerning Hiphop; Hiphoppas shall have access to the advice of
this document, The Hiphop Declaration of Peace, as guidance, advice and
protection.

First Principle

Hiphop (Hip'Hop) is a term that describes our independent collective
consciousness. Ever growing, it is commonly expressed through such
elements as Breakin, Emceein, Graffiti Art, Deejayin, Beatboxin, Street
Fashion, Street Language, Street Knowledge and Street
Entrepreneurialism. Wherever and whenever these and future elements and
expressions of Hiphop Kulture manifest; this Hiphop Declaration of
Peace shall advise the use and interpretation of such elements,
expressions and lifestyle.

Second Principle

Hiphop Kulture respects the dignity and sanctity of life without
discrimination or prejudice. Hiphoppas shall thoroughly consider the
protection and the development of life, over and before the individual
decision to destroy or seek to alter its natural development.

Third Principle

Hiphop Kulture respects the Laws and agreements of its culture, its
country, its institutions and whomever it does business with. Hiphop
does not irresponsibly break Laws and commitments.

Fourth Principle

Hiphop is a term that describes our independent collective
consciousness. As a conscious way of life, we acknowledge our influence
on society, especially on children; and we shall forever keep the
rights and welfare of both in mind. Hiphop Kulture encourages
womanhood, manhood, sisterhood, brotherhood, childhood and family. We
are conscious not to bring any intentional disrespect that jeopardizes
the dignity and reputation of our children, elders and ancestors.

Fifth Principle

The ability to define, defend and educate ourselves is encouraged,
developed, preserved, protected and promoted as a means toward peace
and prosperity, and toward the protection and the development of our
self-worth. Through knowledge of purpose and the development of our
natural and learned skills, Hiphoppas are encouraged to always present
their best work and ideas.

Sixth Principle

Hiphop Kulture honors no relationship, person, event, act or
otherwise wherein the preservation and further development of Hiphop's
culture, principles and elements are not considered or respected.
Hiphop Kulture does not participate in activities that clearly destroy
or alter its ability to productively and peacefully exist. Hiphoppas
are encouraged to initiate and participate in fair trade and honesty in
all negotiations and transactions.

Seventh Principle

The essence of Hiphop is beyond entertainment: The elements of
Hiphop Kulture may be traded for money, honor, power, respect, food,
shelter, information and other resources; however, Hiphop and its
culture cannot be bought, nor is it for sale. It cannot be transferred
or exchanged by or to anyone for any compensation at any time or at any
place. Hiphop is the priceless principle of our self-empowerment.
Hiphop is not a product.

Eighth Principle

Companies, corporations, non and not-for-profit organizations, as
well as individuals and groups that are clearly benefiting from the
use, interpretation and/or exploitation of the term Hiphop, (i.e. Hip
Hop, hip-hop,) and the expressions and terminologies of Hiphop, (i.e.
Hip Hop, hip-hop,) are encouraged to commission and/or employ a
full-time or part-time certified Hiphop cultural specialist to
interpret and answer sensitive cultural questions regarding the
principles and proper presentations of Hiphop's elements and culture;
relative to businesses, individuals, organizations, communities,
cities, as well as other countries.

Ninth Principle

May 3rd is Rap Music Day. Hiphoppas are encouraged to dedicate their
time and talent to self-development and for service to their
communities. Every third week in May is Hiphop Appreciation Week.
During this time, Hiphoppas are encouraged to honor their ancestors,
reflect upon their cultural contributions and appreciate the elements
and principles of Hiphop Kulture. November is Hiphop History Month.
During this time Hiphoppas are encouraged to participate in the
creating, learning and honoring of Hiphop's history and historical
cultural contributors.

Tenth Principle

Hiphoppas are encouraged to build meaningful and lasting
relationships that rest upon Love, trust, equality and respect.
Hiphoppas are encouraged not to cheat, abuse, or deceive their friends.

Eleventh Principle

The Hiphop community exists as an international culture of
consciousness that provides all races, tribes, religions and styles of
people a foundation for the communication of their best ideas and
works. Hiphop Kulture is united as one multi-skilled, multi-cultural,
multi-faith, multi-racial people committed to the establishment and the
development of peace.

Twelfth Principle

Hiphop Kulture does not intentionally or voluntarily participate in
any form of hate, deceit, prejudice or theft at any time. At no time
shall Hiphop Kulture engage in any violent war within itself. Those who
intentionally violate the principles of this Declaration of Peace or
intentionally reject its advice, forfeit by their own actions the
protections set forth herein.

Thirteenth Principle

Hiphop Kulture rejects the immature impulse for unwarranted acts of
violence and always seeks diplomatic, non-violent strategies in the
settlement of all disputes. Hiphoppas are encouraged to consider
forgiveness and understanding before any act of retaliation. War is
reserved as a final solution when there is evidence that all other
means of diplomatic negotiation have failed repeatedly.

Fourteenth Principle

Hiphoppas are encouraged to eliminate poverty, speak out against
injustice and shape a more caring society and a more peaceful world.
Hiphop Kulture supports a dialogue and action that heals divisions in
society, addresses the legitimate concerns of humankind and advances
the cause of peace.

Fifteenth Principle

Hiphoppas respect and learn from the ways of Nature, regardless of
where we are on this planet. Hiphop Kulture holds sacred our duty to
contribute to our own survival as independent, free-thinking beings in
and throughout the Universe. This planet, commonly known as Earth is
our nurturing parent and Hiphoppas are encouraged to respect Nature and
all creations and inhabitants of Nature.

Sixteenth Principle

Hiphop's pioneers, legends, teachas, elders, and ancestors shall not
be inaccurately quoted, misrepresented, or disrespected at anytime. No
one should profess to be a Hiphop pioneer or legend unless they can
prove with facts and/or witnesses their credibility and contributions
to Hiphop Kulture.

Seventeenth Principle

Hiphoppas are encouraged to share resources. Hiphoppas should give
as freely and as often as possible. It is the duty of every Hiphoppa to
assist, whenever possible, in the relief of human suffering and in the
correction of injustice. Hiphop is shown the highest respect when
Hiphoppas respect each other. Hiphop Kulture is preserved, nurtured and
developed when Hiphoppas preserve, nurture and develop one another.

Eighteenth Principle

Hiphop Kulture maintains a healthy, caring and wealthy, central
Hiphop guild fully aware and invested with the power to promote, teach,
interpret, modify and defend the principles of this Hiphop Declaration
of Peace.

By signaturing this document we declare our support and membership
to the one and only, real Hip Hop Kulture which is based on rules and
values presented in the aforementioned declaration. We also reject the
wrong image of Hip-Hop Kulture which is often linked with violence and
aggression or is a falsely created stereotype spread by mass media and
commercial pseudo-Hip Hop icons of pop-culture.

This document
presents the intentions of Hip Hop Kulture. When the good name of Hip
Hop Kulture will be threatened by negative actions of people who
identify themselves with Hip-Hop but do not obey the principles of this
declaration, the document (including a list of collected signatures)
shall be sent to the government institutions and mass media.

http://www.declaration-of-peace.com/en/

Christian the Lion

2010-05-06T12:42:00.000+01:00

And this, is what we call an excellent vocal musician

2010-05-04T23:39:00.001+01:00

Walking home

2010-04-29T10:08:00.001+01:00

I dont think many men out there realise what women have to go through every single day. This video is an experimental piece about women ritually facing street harassment as they walk home.

A Third World Newsreel Workshop Production
in collaboration with Messages in Motion
Directed by Nuala Cabral

Cycles of Balance

2010-04-27T10:56:00.001+01:00

2010-04-21T18:15:00.000+01:00

Sun Salutations

2010-04-21T11:11:00.001+01:00

p e a c e

2010-04-20T09:18:00.002+01:00

There is not a single instance in history where hate has brought joy to human beings. Hate destroys those who hold it in their mind and bodies. If humanity released all hate, fear and resentment, then no dictator could ever rise and we would have Peace on Earth. Peace on Earth can only occur through Peace within each of us.

2010-04-16T10:42:00.002+01:00

When the soul wishes to experience something she throws an image of the experience out before her and enters into her own image

Learning about Vortex energy spiral Earth grids at 8.30am.

2010-04-16T08:47:00.002+01:00

Sometimes I catch myself and cant help but laugh.

Vatican Paedos

2010-04-15T09:16:00.003+01:00

After comparing criticism of the Roman Catholic Church over abuse allegations to "the collective violence suffered by the Jews", the Vatican 'clarifies' cardinal's homosexuality abuse by linking homosexuality with paedophilia.

Vatican 'clarifies' cardinal's homosexuality abuse link

Real Talk

2010-04-14T16:21:00.001+01:00

Zoroastrianism

2010-04-13T09:37:00.002+01:00

The philosophy of Zoroastrianism is based on the cosmic struggle between asa (truth) and druj (lie).

it is interesting to note that the two kinds of spirits are named ahuras and daevas, similar to the asuras and devas of Hindu mythology.

The resulting conflict of truth vs faslehood involves the entire universe, including humanity, which has an active role to play in the conflict.

Active participation in life through good thoughts, good words and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep the chaos at bay.

Zoroastrianism is of great antiquity. In some form, it served as the nation of a significant portion of the Iranian peoples for many centuries before it was gradually marginalized by Islam from the 7th century onwards. The political power of the pre-Islamic Iranian dynasties lent Zoroastrianism immense prestige in ancient times, and some of its leading doctrines were adopted by other religious systems.

Although older (roughly early first millennium BCE), Zoroastrianism only enters recorded history in the mid-5th century BCE. Herodotus' The Histories (completed c. 440 BCE) includes a description of Greater Iran society with what may be recognizably Zoroastrian features. The Histories is a primary source of information on the early period of the Achaemenid eran(648–330 BCE), in particular with respect to the role of the Magi. According to Herodotus i.101, the Magi (followers of Zoroaster who had the ability to read the stars, and manipulate the fate that the stars foretold. This pejorative meaning survives in the words "magic" and "magician") were the sixth tribe of the Medians (until the unification of the Persian empire under Cyrus the Great.

Whether Cyrus II was a Zoroastrian is subject to debate. It did however influence him to the extent that it became the non-imposing religion of his empire, and its beliefs would later allow Cyrus to free the Jews from captivity and allow them to return to Judea in 539 BCE.

Many sacred Zoroastrian texts were lost when Alexander the Great's troops invaded Persepolis and destroyed the royal library there.

Two decrees in particular encouraged the transition to a preponderantly Islamic society. The first edict, adapted from a Arsacid and Sassanid one (but in those to the advantage of Zoroastrians), was that only a Muslim could own Muslim slaves or indentured servants. Thus, a bonded individual owned by a Zoroastrian could automatically become a freeman by converting to Islam. The other edict was that if one male member of a Zoroastrian family were to convert to Islam, he would instantly inherit all its property.

Under Abbasid rule, Muslim Iranians (who by then were in the majority) increasingly found ways to taunt Zoroastrians, and distressing them became a popular sport. For example, in the 9th century, a deeply sacred venerated cypress tree in Khorasan (which Parthian-era legend supposed had been planted by Zoroaster himself) was felled for the construction of a palace in Baghdad, 2000 miles away. In the 10th century, on the day that a tower of silence had been completed at much trouble and expense, a Muslim official contrived to get up onto it, and to call the adhan (the Muslim call to prayer) from its walls. This was made a pretext to annex the building. Another popular means to distress Zoroastrians was to maltreat dogs, these animals being sacred in Zoroastrianism. Such baiting, which was to continue down the centuries, was indulged in by all; not only by high officials, but by the general uneducated population as well.

Despite these economic and social incentives to convert, Zoroastrianism remained strong in some regions, particularly in those furthest away from the Caliphate capital at Baghdad. In Bukhara (present-day Uzbekistan), resistance to Islam required the 9th century Arab commander Qutaiba to convert his province four times. The first three times the citizens reverted to their old religion. Finally, the governor made their religion "difficult for them in every way", turned the local fire temple into a mosque, and encouraged the local population to attend Friday prayers by paying each attendee two dirhams. The cities where Arab governors resided were particularly vulnerable to such pressures, and in these cases the Zoroastrians were left with no choice but to either conform or to migrate to regions that had a more amicable administration. Among these migrations were those to cities in (or on the margins of) the great salt deserts, in particular to Yazd and Kerman, which remain centers of Zoroastrianism to this day.

James Brown dancing lesson

2010-04-02T14:21:00.001+01:00

Shine

2010-03-18T21:11:00.001Z

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It’s not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

2010-03-06T02:34:00.001Z

Extinct: Andaman tribe’s extermination complete as last member dies

2010-03-05T16:27:00.003Z

The last member of a unique tribe has died on India’s Andaman Islands.

Boa Sr, who died last week aged around 85, was the last speaker of ‘Bo’, one of the ten Great Andamanese languages. The Bo are thought to have lived in the Andaman Islands for as much as 65,000 years, making them the descendants of one of the oldest human cultures on Earth.

Boa Sr was the oldest of the Great Andamanese, who now number just 52. Originally ten distinct tribes, the Great Andamanese were 5,000 strong when the British colonized the Andaman Islands in 1858. Most were killed or died of diseases brought by the colonizers.

Having failed to ‘pacify’ the tribes through violence, the British tried to ‘civilize’ them by capturing many and keeping them in an ‘Andaman Home’. Of the 150 children born in the home, none lived beyond the age of two.

The surviving Great Andamanese depend largely on the Indian government for food and shelter, and abuse of alcohol is rife.

Boa Sr survived the Asian tsunami of December 2004, and told linguists, ‘We were all there when the earthquake came.

Director of the charity Survival International, which is a charity that works to protect indigenous tribes all around the world said, ‘The Great Andamanese were first massacred, then all but wiped out by paternalistic policies which left them ravaged by epidemics of disease, and robbed of their land and independence.

‘With the death of Boa Sr and the extinction of the Bo language, a unique part of human society is now just a memory. Boa’s loss is a bleak reminder that we must not allow this to happen to the other tribes of the Andaman Islands.’

Camouflage : Shapeshifting Octopus

2010-03-04T11:35:00.002Z

Noble Savage Myth

2010-03-02T01:13:00.001Z

The concept of what civilizations are built on is and always will be an ongoing and evolving subject. The late American mythologist Joseph Campbell maintained that civilizations are not based on science, but on myth. “Aspiration,” Campbell explained, “is the motivator, builder and transformer of civilization.” Our technological society has been built on Francis Bacon’s myth of the New Atlantis.

Competing with Bacon’s vision of a scientific society based on intelligence, knowledge and innovation, is an older, more persistent fable: the Noble Savage. The Noble Savage is not a person, but an idea. It is cultural primitivism, the belief of people living in complex and evolved societies that the simple and primitive life is better. The Noble Savage is the myth that man can live in harmony with nature, that technology is destructive and that we would all be happier in a more primitive state.

Before Christ lived, the Noble Savage was known to the Hebrews as the Garden of Eden. The Greeks called it the lost Golden Age. In all the ages of the world, otherwise intelligent and learned persons have fallen swoon to the strange appeal of cultural primitivism. In the 16th century, French writer Michel de Montaigne described Americans Indians as so morally pure they had no words in their languages for lying, treachery, avarice and envy. And Montaigne portrayed the primitive life as so idyllic that American Indians did not have to work, but could spend the whole day dancing.

Your gr/attitude determines your latitude

2010-02-19T05:38:00.003Z

It's important to be grateful for everything in your life. Many people focus on one thing they want and forget to be grateful for all the things they have. Without gratitude you can't achieve anything, because if you're not emanating gratitude, then by default you're emanating ungratefulness. Be proactive... and use the frequency of your being to receive what you want.

The Gaslamp Killer

2010-02-18T13:04:00.001Z

2010-02-17T00:43:00.001Z

Crackdonalds

2010-02-17T00:36:00.002Z

"Light-Echo" from an Exploding Star

2010-01-25T03:07:00.004Z

Imagine a camera-flash in space ... it's an expanding sphere of light.

In this photo we have a star which has exploded. We are seeing the light-burst traveling outwards in all directions as it illuminates dust and gas previously blown-off by the star.

Size comprehension -
our entire Solar System would fit easily inside the red aura around the star, look again at the dates on the images and remember that light travels at roughly 186,000 miles per second and these pics span 6 months at that speed.

SCALP DEM

2010-01-25T02:02:00.000Z

Kalash tribe - Pakistan

2010-01-21T22:29:00.006Z

2010-01-18T17:08:00.000Z

"A belly dansah, a snake chaaaarmah"

2010-01-12T00:13:00.002Z

Happy 2010

2010-01-03T17:22:00.001Z

balls

2009-12-29T17:48:00.004Z

I would happily rock this

The Crystal Master

2009-12-21T00:41:00.010Z

"SWAG"

2009-12-15T16:31:00.003Z

Free The Robots : Roam & Urth - From Elsewhere

2009-12-02T01:18:00.006Z

I remember buying a couple of Tees from Bond (Carnaby street) back in 2006 when the guy behind the till popped a cd into the bag with interesting artwork on it, which turned out to be by Mr Shephard Fairey. I didn't take much notice of it and had it laying around in my room for a good few months until one time on a stoned evening in by myself I decided to stick it on. The result was a journey through sound.

Since then, I wouldn't be exagerrating if I said that this album acted as a catalyst in my evolution of self from that point onwards. Every occasion that I've stuck it on when I've been in the company of others has always been a very sparkly intense one, let alone when I'm by myself whih is just SOMETHING ELSE haha... From Portishead, to Eazy E, random turkish folk singing, Mos Def, Gangsta Boogie, Gypsy Woman, Muse, Roy Ayers, ODB, wild woods, Fela Kuti, The Specials, lounge trumpets, J Dilla, Outkast, Radiohead, The streets, to skits from movies like Nacho Libre, to all kinda crazy psychadelic acid jazz funk mad ska rock punk skater GOD knows what else it's like a cocktail of magnificent goodness moulded into a trippy story. It gives your mind the same feeling that those Maoam sweets give your tastebuds. Ear Nectar if you will.

I suggest that if you're into eclectic music check out Obey records & The Brainfeeder massive (which I've banged on about before) it's like vitamins for your mind. If, or shall I say when I take acid it will be to this.

*don't download it, COP that shit, support real art & true artists*

http://www.myspace.com/fromelsewhere

inspiration

2009-11-26T21:08:00.006Z

John Arnold & Jeremy Ellis Dilla tribute

2009-11-25T17:57:00.004Z

Funny how my ipod shuffle has been selecting nothing but Dilla beats today. His spirit lives on in his magical beats. Here's a John Arnold & Jeremy Ellis tribute :-)

Mind Game

2009-11-24T18:50:00.007Z

By the same people who made Tekkinkonkreet, this movie grabs you right from the beginning with its crazy, bizarre, unique visuals and storyline. As an artist myself, I almost felt intimidated with the sheer talent and imagination of the people who made this. Personally, the movie tapped into many dreams, thoughts & beliefs on life that have always been tucked away deep in my conciousness from my childhood; the type of stuff that tends to come out in dreams. The overall message of the film is about the true meaning of life itself, letting go, and the power of the mind. There are certain scenes in it that are just pure genius, literally leaving me breathless. No movie has ever done that to me and I can quite easily say it's now my personal favourite movie of all time. It's just some next level shit.... Watch it!

Louis Vuitton sue charity

2009-11-21T17:35:00.004Z

Louis Vuitton is suing a charity initiative supporting Darfur!

Louis Vuitton demands $24030.76 in daily fines if the Darfur supporting project do not stop the sale of their t-shirts with a poor black boy with baloon stomack and a designers bag and a Paris Hilton dog under his arm.

They claim the drawing is too close to their design, and will thereby shut down this non-profit initiative to support the poor people in Darfur.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=12685622005

Fools Gold

2009-11-20T14:22:00.003Z

Image and Hype will only get you so far. Substance and the consistent progress of self realization is essential for true self affirmation. Just because you're a character doesn't mean you have character. On that note I shall leave you with Mr Bowie to finish off my rant for me. "Homosapiens have outgrown their use..."

Oh you pretty things....

Not everyday you meet a real Dragon Wizard...

2009-11-19T22:40:00.007Z

Conrad Heironhantal Chief Priest and Lord Primal Dragon master of the official legally recognised Dragon faith, craft and race for the whole of the British Isles. Thats a title and a half. I've seen him around before and always thought he was a nutcase walking around with his long dark velvet capes and robes and with his crystal wizard staff. Certainly didnt look like it was from a fancy dress shop though. I saw him today sitting outside a coffee shop and decided to walk over and have a chat. After talking to him for a while, he actually seemed pretty normal and the more I looked at him, the more I listened to him, I realised that he's actually not messing about.

"So are you a wizard or something?" I said and he went on to explain his title and what he does. He even had burn marks on his robe which were certainly not from smoking crack and a few people walked past and very respectfully greeted him. He handed me a flyer, with a red wax seal, that he'd made with his gothic handwriting for his familiar; a raven-black kitten by the name of Adramelech who had been stolen. The flyer went on to say "...the young female instigator of this evil action does not realise what they have incurred upon themselves, the threefold law of return, for what goes around comes around, she will rightfully reap what she has sown, the law of karma she has set in motion means she condems herself to the second death total Armialation and Oblivion at the will and Ordinance of the Gods which strike anytime within a year of the time of the offence..."

I looked him up on the internet and it turns out he won a courtcase to carry an ornamental knife with a dragon head around with him for religious purposes. He said the knife, known as a athame, was essential to his religion and that he couldn't live without it as it has essential uses in magic.

Anyone who steals a raven black kitten who goes by the name of Adramelekh, who happens to be the familiar of a dragon wizard and wears the Pagan star round its neck has either lost the plot or wants it for other reasons. Funnily enough, he had another black cat stolen from him by the name of Zagan a couple of years back, who was then returned to him. The missing poster was signed off with 'H.D.G Conrad, Lord Azubakin of Draconia'. Adramelekh by the way is a Samarian Sun God and in Paganism known as the Chancellor of hell and supervisor to Satan's wardrobe.

I'll never forget our converstaion about how he dealt with being who is throughout his childhood! I'm not one to suffer fools or nutcases but Lord Conrad was certainly a real Dragon Lord!

Money is the root of evil

2009-11-10T20:24:00.001Z

Thoughts become things

2009-11-07T12:34:00.003Z

Your mind thinks thoughts, and those thoughts are broadcast back to you as your life experience. You not only create your life with your thoughts, but your thoughts add powerfully to the creation of the world. If you thought that you were insignificant and had no power in this world, think again. Your mind is actually shaping the world around you.

Meet me at the pomegranite tree

2009-10-21T19:52:00.000+01:00

One of my favourite James Brown performances

2009-10-15T15:18:00.002+01:00

Nuff said

I have

2009-10-09T00:31:00.002+01:00

Officially lost my marbles.

Opium

2009-10-08T23:08:00.004+01:00

"Opium creates a psychic screen between the mind and the body of the smoker, so that pain becomes an abstraction, without the sharpness of physical sensation...The anesthesia produced by opium may be described as a sort of cerebral intoxication, a psychic fog between oneself and external reality that diminishes the outer world. The smoker forgets he has a body. His mind escapes the prison of the flesh and the material world, and is removed to the periphery of reality by the centrifugal force of opium. He escapes not only his own body, but also the physical world in which his body exists. Opium plays a siren's tune on the piano off his nerves, and as he listens, the smoker forgets about the passage of time, and he also forgets about hunger, thirst, fatigue and sleep."
Nguyen Te Duc
(Le Livre de l'opium)

hello autumn

2009-10-05T20:56:00.004+01:00

Somewhere over the rainbow...

2009-09-25T21:25:00.002+01:00

Andy Warhol in Drag

2009-09-24T13:49:00.005+01:00

Lightworks

2009-08-07T03:47:00.006+01:00

What is the magic that makes one's eyes
sparkle and gleam, light up the skies

The name of the game is Lightworks

The Gaslamp Killer showstopper

2009-08-04T17:51:00.001+01:00

Two Moons

2009-07-24T19:12:00.004+01:00

Michael Jackson was murdered

2009-07-01T13:19:00.000+01:00

RIP Michael Jackson

2009-06-26T18:11:00.006+01:00

Pygmy Jerboa

2009-06-10T01:21:00.001+01:00

The sound of Persia

2009-06-09T17:11:00.006+01:00

Hypnotic drumming, brilliant vocalizes, and haunting modalities reflect a centuries-old art. The pieces here represent the modern form of an ancient tradition, performed by Faramarz Payvar and his ensemble—some of Iran’s most distinguished musicians.

Beautiful music.

Chuck Norris Action jeans

2009-06-06T13:27:00.003+01:00

Fuck copping the latest Nikes, Louis Vuittons, or whatever rubbish that's 'fresh' right now, I'm copping these badboys muthafucka. Just look at that crotch.

"Music is...

2009-05-17T01:15:00.003+01:00

transmissions of recorded heart and spirit essence in sound signals that mix with our own experiences triggering an emotive response

Graffiti Grandad

2009-05-16T18:16:00.006+01:00

I was with my boy Inkfetish when he was painting Cargo, when an old pensioner pulled up and started screaming. We couldn't tell what he was saying & thought he was cussing at first. Turns out he just wanted his little motability vehicle painted. Check out Mr Inkfetish's artwork, he' badass. www.inkfetish.co.uk

An Irish Lullaby

2009-05-16T17:17:00.006+01:00

The Mongolian Eagle Hunters

2009-05-15T21:40:00.003+01:00

Ghetto Weaves

2009-05-13T21:46:00.004+01:00

Just because you're a character doesn't mean you have character

2009-05-12T21:43:00.005+01:00

Most of you probably haven't heard of this dude. I'm not hating, but 'How to look good naked' presenter/stylist Gok needs to step off his high horse and feature in a George at Asda campaign.

Dick or Destiny? (Siddhartha)

2009-05-09T04:14:00.006+01:00

It doesn't matter how much two people love each other. Realistically, 9 times out of 10 relationships between people who have nothing but pure love and adoration for eachother don't actually end up working. With love comes passion and misunderstanding. Love is love, but in everyday life, when shit hits the fan and the honeymoon period fizzles as reality settles in, love is simply not enough to make it work. Man and Woman, although both human, are very different and the balance of these species is crucial. When this is imbalanced, it causes frustration and can be very, very draining on your energy levels and wellbeing. One loses oneself into this moulding of two people that was based on love. This vital energy can be used as a catalyst for our personal synchronisity and path towards our Destiny. The book Siddhartha by Herman Hesse is an excellent book that kinda puts this whole subject into a very positive perspective. Although the relationship between woman and man only plays a small part in the book, it is a real eye opener for how unique each persons path in life is to another. It is the most inspiring book I've read to date.

Louis Vuitton tries to go Tribal

2009-05-07T01:31:00.005+01:00

Excuse my french but FUCK Louis Vuitton. This is pure horror. No amount of money can buy you character and you certainly can't fake the funk.

A Spiritual Pandemic

2009-05-06T19:37:00.002+01:00

A letter to humanity from The Star Elders
through Aluna Joy April 23rd. 2009

Pandemic! What a great and powerful word to awaken humanity to the fact that the collective is now thinking globally and acting locally. It is remarkable that something as simple as the fear of a little germ can link together the people of Earth. Humanity has taken another step toward being a global community. There is no doubt now that you have anchored within your consciousness the reality that you are all connected, interdependent and recognize the importance of being self-responsible. This is not a time to fear. It is a time to celebrate.

Your collective experience and explorations living in the third dimension have come full circle. This is a time where you will begin to rethink and renegotiate everything. Much of what you knew to be true you will discover is out of date. Realities that you dreamed about you will soon discover is the new reality you are now entering. These current times are causing a spiritual pandemic. This means that the boundaries between physical realities, cultures, religions, dimensions, social statuses and educational levels have been compromised and are breaking down. This spiritual pandemic means the entire world is waking up. Humanity is moving toward unity and oneness with all living beings of Earth. This spiritual pandemic will naturally evolve all life into a global community. Our actions will be a grand orchestrated collaboration focused on the well being of all living things. You can see symptoms of this transformation in every direction of your reality. This is the completion of ancient prophecy that you wrote about a long time ago.

The pandemics in your Earth's environment, your economic systems, your political systems, your consciousness, your physical realities and even your immune systems are morphing right before your eyes. You are now having a full on experience of what we like to call the Earth's stimulus package. You share the same planet . . . you breathe the same air . . . you even share the same viruses and bacteria! This is not new. You were never separate from each other. You just forgot you were always connected to all that lives.

The Earth's shifting environment is stimulating you to change the way you interact with Earth, the solar system, and the universe. This is showing up as the acceleration of using green technologies . . . including using solar power to recycling. Many of you are getting closer and in touch with Earth once again. Your gardens are sprouting in your environment, but also your internal gardens are flourishing.

Your shifting global economic system is impelling you to move toward one that is based on service and sharing. You will see a huge shift in values. You are evolving from a self-centered "What is in it for Me?" mentality, into a reality that you act from the knowing that you are a part of a global community. You recognize that everything you do affects every other living thing.

These times are compelling you to trust spirit over your physical and monetary assets. You were never meant to trust that which is outside of yourself. Your true nature is knowing that you are a 100%, self-contained, creative being with all the tools needed to live abundantly. It was never your destiny to toil to make a living. There is freedom right out in front of you.

Your physical body is morphing so quickly to the arrival of the new energy that you have to let go and let it be. This is causing you a lot of strange physical symptoms. The shifts are coming without delay and it takes your breath away. Even your immune system is evolving quickly so as to be able to adapt to the evolving energy of all life on the planet. Every single living thing in your environment is changing on a molecular level. From your body, to the earth, trees and plants, minerals, even viruses and bacteria are all evolving together to stay in harmony. This is not something to be feared. It is something to be excited about. Remember your body is an amazing self-healing vehicle. You constantly underestimate its regenerative power and forget it is evolving with everything else on this Earth. Disease is not why you drop your body to move on; it is just your human excuse. You leave this world when you have completed your mission and that is it. Let us remind you that you are not done yet!

Your consciousness is expanding to accept the utter vastness of magical and powerful new realities. You are beginning to live within these realities. You are enjoying the challenges and wholeheartedly except the huge void of unqualified energy out in front of you. It is an exciting, fascinating and highly creative time for you. It can also be a confusing time as you let go of the old and bring in the new all at the same time. Remember you are not going crazy . . . you are just waking up! This is something to celebrate. You are beginning to realize that the only way your life flows in these days is to be truly authentic to yourself and true to your heart. Many of you will be asked to make bold moves in your life. Others will stay more behind-the-scenes fine-tuning everything around them. You all are working toward the same goal . . . if you know it or not.

Do not let fear rob you of this incredible moment. This is why you came to Earth at this time. You are experiencing a huge evolutionary leap of the soul. Only the brave and courageous could be here at this time. You may not feel brave today, but we assure you, you are incredibly brave to take on and assist with the Earth's final step into oneness with the solar system and our multi-dimensional universe.

Do not let fear of global health issues, political unrest, economic challenges, war and terrorism stop you from being the truth of who you are. Your old, outdated, human nature naturally wants to cast blame on others for what is going on in your world today. This is not a conspiracy or diabolical plan by members of an elite group who we think are in power. This is propaganda that puts you in fear. Know that everything that is happening on this planet is happening because you allowed it to be so. It is a time to take full responsibility for the reality we have manifested in this dimension. Each living being will experience this evolution based on their own belief system. Ask yourself "What do you believe today?" All the issues your world is facing right now are just part of the Earth's stimulus package to help you stimulate your evolution . . . and it is working.

Evolution is a messy process. It always has been and always will be. Change and evolution is about tearing down the old and creating the new. Nature does this every moment. We do not know why humanity forgot that you are a part of this. But you did, and this is why you struggle and suffer sometimes during evolutionary pulses like the one you are in today. The cycles have come full circle and you are ready for the quantum leap to a new reality.

Remember that the best defense to the challenges of these times is to have a good offense. Your offense is acting from the authenticity of who you are. You may know this as your inner light, awareness, consciousness, etc…, but the fact is that there are only two choices you can make: You can choose fear, which is a lie and not who you are. Or you can choose LOVE, which is the truth of who you are, and you can keep on keeping on with the evolution. Fear will stop your evolution in its tracks. Love will not only accelerate your path, but it will make it an exciting adventure for you. Be positive, fearless and bold. Love is the unifier of all life and a protector of anything that you conceive could cause you harm. You are safe . . . you always have been.

Quit pretending your cool and calm on the outside, when on the inside you feel like you are going crazy. Let your support groups around you know what you are going through. We assure you that they are feeling the same things. It is insane to execute this evolving by yourself. There is a great sanity gained when our extended families come together in support of each other. It is another step toward global community and living in non-judgment. Remember there is an insidious, un-spoken rule that to be spiritual we must honey-coat the things we do not like. Honey-coating any part of the experience of this world is just a way to avoid the blessings and gifts of evolution of the current issue. When we avoid different aspects of our experience, we are also judging the greater divine plan that was set into motion by the Creator and our collective consciousness.

When you experience a peaceful moment, drink it in and enjoy every second of it. Do not worry that you are feeling stuck or not evolving. This is merely a rest stop so you can recharge and prepare for another leap into the next reality. Rest is good. Enjoy its rare and welcomed appearance of quiet and calmness.

There are many that will not like this message. They will criticize it and fight against it. These are the ones who teach us compassion. These are the ones that we must love and support . . . because you have been in their shoes more than once or twice yourself.

We realize that what we are asking you to do is a huge step of faith. We are asking you to take a leap into a void where you cannot see its destination. We are invite encourage you to put your fear addictions behind you, and to begin to act from the love and truth that you already know in your heart. If you do this, the path will unfold in front of you with each step you take, and you will be traveling in good company!

We are always here with you.

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Music to my ears : The Quantic Soul Orchestra

2009-05-05T00:25:00.008+01:00

I've been a bit bored of my ipod playlists lately and looking for something fresh. I was introduced to the Quantic Soul Orchestra a while ago at 4am in the morning on a big messy night that was coming to an end, people were falling asleep and I was ready to do the same. Then somebody stuck on Apricot Morning (my favourite album of theirs) and I just had to get up and dance by myself. It's a certain sound I've never quite heard before but always longed for as a sucker for live funk, jazz, soul & breakbeats. I kid you not, these motherfuckers are pure FUNK. I could picture bboys breaking, to people dancing in carnivals with the smell of barbecued chicken in the air. Simply put its like a trumpet acid trip.

In the end is the beginning

2009-05-05T00:11:00.009+01:00

A dear friend of mine once said:

"When the wings of change come calling, fear not. For on these wings come closure, freedom & opportunity. Use this time to establish YOUR 'new' journey"

Letting go is hard and some people never even do. But it is only by letting go that we can evolve and experience new and wonderful things that are waiting for us out there. False hopes of travelling to distant lands with a special somebody, walking through bazaars and markets, hand in hand, feeling the earth under your feet... These were hopes of mine that are now nothing but faded promises.

A very special thank you to a very special friend of mine, who's unconditional love and guidance is always there. They want nothing in return and don't just listen, but they hear. They don't give advice for the sake of talking by coming up with cliches and "I'm here if you need me". I've come to realise that so many people who proclaim to be there for somebody are actually doing it for themselves to make them feel like a good person. Then there's those who actually care. Beautiful people. There's some real superheroes out there. Decent human beings put my faith back into humanity - y'all need capes!

Salvador Dali

2009-04-29T23:19:00.004+01:00

"I don't do drugs, I am drugs" -Salvador Dali

METALLICA!!

2009-04-21T01:33:00.004+01:00

Just heard Enter the sandman for the first time in many years. I used to have a massive poster of them on my wall when I was 11 and my dad would always rip it off and be like "Who are these freaks???"

"Exit light, enter night, take my hand, off to never land"