iPad over life? . . .smh
In this experiment he “tortures” and iPad. The purpose is to make a statement addressed towards the value of human life. He shows how many people will be immensely upset by this destruction of technology which is an inanimate object but do not hold the same value for living organisms and their fellow mankind.
The purpose is not so say technology is bad. The purpose is to show that we need to discern the weight certain things hold in our lives. Respect your fellow man.
-Feel-X
Inspiration of the Week – Nas
http://www.mediafire.com/?j3t2zztrndx
-Feel-X
Inspiration of the week – Siddhartha
Here at Lethal Inspiration we consider ourselves to be a school of thought, meaning that we have a mentality that we promote as a way of living.
So this week’s Inspiration of the week is Siddhartha Gautama or the man later known Buddha. For those of you who don’t know his original intentions was not to start a religion. So with that in mind see this example of his life and see how we it will relate to our brand in the years to come. . .
Born at about 583 BCE,in or near what is now Nepal, Siddhartha was born into the family leading a large clan named the Shakya. At a few days old, a holy man prophesied that Prince Siddhartha would be either a great military conqueror or a great spiritual teacher. Since his father preferred the first outcome, he prepared his son accordingly by keeping him in great luxury and shielded him from the knowledge of religion and human suffering. By the age of 29 Siddhartha had little experience of the world outside the walls of his palaces.
One day he became curious and asked a charioteer to take him on a sees of rides throughout the countrysides. On these journey’s he became shocked with what he saw. He saw an aging man, a sick man, and a corpse. These realities sickened Siddhartha and he began seeking out renowned teachers, who taught him about the many religious philosophies of his day as well as how to meditate. He still had many doubts and questions.
Here he sought out finding release from suffering through physical discipline, enduring pain, holding his breath, and fasting nearly to starvation with 5 other companions. He was still not satisfied! It occurred to him that in renouncing pleasure he had grasped pleasure’s opposite which is pain and self-mortification. He realized there had to be a middle ground and/or balance to life.
He remembered an experience from his childhood, when his mind had settled into a state of deep peace. The path of liberation was through discipline of mind. He realized that instead of starvation, he needed nourishment to build up his strength for the effort. But due to this acceptance for food his companions abandoned him feeling that he had abandoned their cause.
After that he went through something known as his enlightenment while sitting under a fig tree. After a long time of reflection and discernment he came to the point where he needed to teach people what he learned. Although he felt that what he learned needed to be lived out on each’s own accord he tried to bring people to what he learned through things called “the 4 noble truths” and the “8 fold path”.
Understand these small things . . . Do no evil – Cultivate good – Purify your mind
Lethal Inspiration – A School of Thought
Squeaksz and me just had a conversation and he said . . .”When you’re a kid you use and abuse. Once you’re over that you learn that abusing is bad. You reach a next level after getting back on the right path and you use without abusing. Overall you learn maturity and moderation”
-All is Love
-Feel-X
Few Words That Describe L.I.
Family Ties
I just wanted to take some time to shed some light on what our fam is doing. Take a look at the photo below,
To some this photo is familiar. To those Those who are new to Lethal Inspiration, This was our Summer 2008 banner on the front page. On the Right is our Bro Chris. Chris is apart of a Lifestyle group called The Red Ribbon Army. They are making a lot of noise in the streets. As a collective they’ve put together some good photo shoots released a pin and styled some important people.
RED RIBBON ARMY PIN
RED RIBBON ARMY PIN featured in Bet’s Rip The Runway
Last weekend The Red Ribbon Army had a sale on 14th Street, Union Square.
They have made some good moves lately and I know they have more in store
Check out the Red Ribbon Army Here
PEACE LOVE AND POSTIVE VIBES,
Squeaksz
Inspiration of the Week: Alexie Torres
So we’re back on the inspiration of the week posts, and we wish to present to you guys some community figures as well as artists, activists, and public leaders that all mirror and represent the essence of what we are with Lethal Inspiration.
This week is Bronx Community activist Alexie Torres-Fleming.
Just as myself and Squeaksz she is a Bronx native who has a passion for social justice. As a child coming up in the 70′s in the Bronx, she was heavily affected by a “burning” environment. During this time the South Bronx was decimated by public policies that closed down police stations, fire departments, schools and hospitals. The idea was that “planned shrinkage” would spur urban renewal. No thought was given to the poorest of the poor who lived here. Building owners and store owners would burn down their own properties to collect the insurance. Young Alexie Torres was influenced to believe that her only hope for success was to escape the “burning hell” known as the Bronx at the time.
However, as she grew up and moved out of her neighborhood holding a corporate position in midtown Manhattan she realized that she didn’t find complete fulfillment without providing some kind of service to uprise the community. In 1992 she moved back into the Bronx and started by participating in her parish’s Community Action Group. In the process of volunteering at her parish’s community action group, she found herself one day leading an anti-drug prayer march in front of the crack houses in the neighborhood. Two days after this, a group of drug dealers from this area retaliated and broke into the church to commit vandalism, smash statues and they also started multiple fires. “Determined not to let the drug dealers win, a second rally mobilized 1,200 people and resulted in national press attention and the ultimate closing and rehabbing of those crack houses. Soon thereafter Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice (YMPJ) was founded as the first and only youth center in a neighborhood of more than 15,000 youth, 50% of who live below the poverty level.”(straight from the website)
“Guided by a prophetic faith, YMPJ’s purpose is to transform both the people and the physical infrastructure of blighted South Bronx neighborhoods and change the systems that negatively impact them.” This is the mission of YMPJ which was founded by Mrs. Torres and does it not sound similar to the purpose of Lethal Inspiration through clothing? YMPJ also has various programs including Arts for Activism, Education for Liberation, Wellness, and Community Justice Programs which provide venues of expression as well as providing information not common in these neighborhoods. Lethal Inspiration implements our social change through the expression of art and clothing. Evoking images of change and empowerment as well as providing information for urban youth.
I would like to take this time to thank Alexie Torres-Fleming for providing this service for our people. This is why she is this week’s Inspiration of the Week.
Check out Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice at http://ympj.org/
-All is Love
-Feel-X
RIP B.I.G.
He still and forever will be missed
REST IN PEACE Biggie Smalls
The Dominant Underground Show
This is the first of many events that will
be held by The Dominant Underground Brand.The Dominant
Underground Show is an artistic gathering to showcase what TDUB is
all about. TDUB is a collective of young and artistically talented
Entrepreneurial Intellects bound together for the uprising of financially
deprived comunities. Each member of the collective owns his/her
own artistic skills and/or companies. The products and services of these
companies currently reside in music, film, photography, creative writing,
fashion, culinary arts, finances, technology, event planning, web design,
graphic design, motivational speaking,and more.
Come to this event to enjoy some musical performances, spoken word,
and view the artwork which will be displayed around the venue. Not to
mention the food supplied by our catering company.
Show some love and support and network with us
Gift bags will also be handed out while supplies last
Tickets:$10.00
Email: TheDominantundergroundbrand@gmail.com
Playground Nights
A Lot of people haven’t seen this shoot. These photos were taken right after the Fall08 shoot
Click image below to view them
All is Love
-Squeaksz
Christmas Cheer
Hope Every one enjoyed there Christmas. This holiday brings out the most joy in everyone, from exchanging gifts to the big familiy dinner.Â
I for one, every year kick back with the family ,and reflect and give the thanks for the Birth of Christ.
“Jesus is the Reason for the Season!”
In what ever way you celebrate the holidays, I hope alot of Love and family is involved all all aspectsÂ
Happy HolidaysÂ
All Is Love
-Squeaksz
