Star date: 7102009

So we're in the new spot ... and apparently we've moved out of one house of ignorance to another. It was well-hidden when we looked at the apartment and even while we moved our items in ...Seems obviously karmic [Something to learn and overcome here for certain]. I'm not a fan of this pattern, but I am determined to an off-the-charts-degree to overcome it, God-willing.

The upside is the landlord doesn't play the nonsense emerging from the "neighbors", so *fingers-crossed*. We are looking to leave the area though next July or August for reals. Enough is truly enough. If a sistah has to rent a house next, it may be the move. Who knows maybe I'll buy a fixer-upper in a peaceful area.

In good news ^_^ The library is 5 minutes away. Close enough to fulfill the book jones so I can focus the coinage on a mammoth savings meant for truly greener pastures. I'm also courting the idea of volunteering some time to put together some kind of program at the library. The Ymca is money-hungry like hell out here and the kids need options, as many parents are barely putting food on the table with current conditions.

Also good news, more Modern Mythos is en route. Details forthcoming with a possible contest for the greenies.

Posting may be a tad sporadic as I play catch up [we didn't have the internet for a minute there during the move and the email box was nightmarish to wade through *_^, etc...).

The next issue of Purple Mag is all about Dream Definition [our dreams define who we are, and how we commune]. Define your dreams in exalted symbolisms and send them our way purplemag@gmail.com [Submission guidelines link via the post @ purplemag.com

High plans are in the works for the next issue. Shiny shiny plans. Modern Mythos for the underrepresented as always is especially desired for Purple issues. We thank you for the light you shine in the community.

Until next time.

#CountTheStars Meta[mind]s *_*


P.s. Apparently Twitter has restored my ability to be seen in search, along with other #tooblack microbloggers. Some say it's a glitch, others point to Twitter reserving the right to block a user without explanation [classy]. Only God and Twitter know for sure. Whatever it is, Twitter has left a permanent bad taste in my mouth and I won't use them directly for microblogging/texting any longer.
You can find me at Friendfeed or read my Friendfeed texts that auto-post onto twitter [only because I've made connections w/ people I cherish who haven't converted from Twitter to a superior microblogging platform yet *_^].

Is it possible to be commercial and indie? [Yes.]

The answer to that question is dependent upon how you define 'Indie'. It's a matter that has the makings
of a heated debate in certain circles, but two of the main definitions can be agreed upon (if begrudgingly)
by those wishing to ensure the honoring of a correct Indie definition. They are:

Indie: (Indy) 1: independently created. DIY.
Indie: (Indy) 2: independently-minded creation.

By both of the definitions, it's certainly possible to be a commercial success with the right branding,
enthusiasm, and of course... patience. We can't expect that commercial success equates to sacrificing one's vision.
Everyone has to eat in this particular realm. Business isn't necessarily evil. Whether your indie venture is run
with the right mentality at its root or not is easily revealed by asking yourself why you're doing it and to what
end? 'Selling out' is only shameful when indie artists/merchants sacrifice their vision for popularity
and perceived wealth.

When did selling one's vision/soul become a pitfall to avoid? It always has been in societies
where wealth, and status lorded over others by insecure people posing as the elite has been a concern,
but the focus on maintaining one's artistic integrity became especially important in the 20th century
when payola radio and other cheating systems of business threatened to compromise the arts and the message
that came from our most profound minds.
The problem in reality is fairly grave, especially because the corruption in the system went one further and branded
'selling-out [one's soul/vision for wealth/fame/etc]' pridefully; placing garlands around the heads of artists willing
to create a false culture of lower-to-middleclass-

pretending-to-be-upper-class fantasy role-players that managed for
a time (until it could maintain the charade no more) to fool listeners into buying records, films, merch, and junk lit pushing
the same ideals. How did they do it? With the mass' collective help no doubt, but there's a reason some of our number
helped the machine shut-out worthy culture and replace it with the equivalent of sonic/artistic astro-turf.

A number of us simply didn't know better. Didn't know about indie radio, indie magazines or the indiestream in general.

The Indie Machine wasn't loud enough or technologically powerful enough to easily reach large numbers of people
before the end of the 20th century. In a way that seems fated, that has changed however, and while there is room
to celebrate the instant-access nature of the internet's natural indie focus for purveyors of purely-rooted artistry,
creation, design and etc, many have no idea how to go about becoming successful commercially with even the internet as a tool,
and quit after taking one or two steps. Others are afraid to 'become the problem' and do very little to brand themselves,
hoping for grassroots magik that will effortlessly lead people to them, even without them doing shows
or sending out product samples.
There's been a seriously pervasive lack of know-how interfering with our ability to get good indie offerings
out to the masses, and a question many indies struggle with regarding artistic/indie integrity. It's a problem
that may take some time to solve, but it shouldn't take too much time. Already the desire of the people en large
to enjoy original, unique [non-formulaic] artists has caught the attention of The Machine's main rig operators,
and they've begun to collect authentic 'hipsters', while also packaging more controllable hipster clones
[because even after the basic collapse of the record business they haven't truly learned].
If we're not careful, we could miss a serious opportunity to create an Indiestream that isn't compromised
by financiers with agendas far removed from cultural-empowerment, and frighteningly close to cultural sabotage.
The Indie movement has a real opportunity to come together and create buzz that is paid for with talent and effort,
rather than fluffed-up formulaic illusions.

All it will take is making friends with the notion that business can be ethical. Indie artists should respect the time
of those who support them. Respect the interviewers who express interest. Return calls and emails within
7-14 business days at least. Put a notice up at the project site if there won't be customer service available
for a designated amount of time. Avoid arrogance, temper tantrums when reviewers can't accomodate a project soon enough
(the best move is to send samples out 4 months in advance of release like the pros to give time for review), and strive for respect
and punctual service. The ones a person burns are usually the ones they end up needing the most in the end.
Branding can be done very effectively by a small, even one-person team, but it takes heartlight to fuel it. An
indie has to love what they're doing, respect their audience/market enough to be sure the service (and customer service)
is reasonable for their customer base, and they have to be willing to work. Without a team of illusion-makers rallying around
an artist on the machine's very shiny dime, creative consciousness is not only imperative, but truly becomes its
own reward and route to freedom. The excitement of an indie's vision should be apparent in the logo, and in the smile
of the representative or artist. An indie should be excited about what they're doing/saying. If they love it, the love will
be infectious and catch on in their audience.

And really, without enthusiasm and heart-felt motivation why would an indie bother to extend an offering?
It's all in the motivation.

Biline: PurpleZoe a.k.a Dazjae Zoem is a Blackbean burger flipping (Herbivore), Motherland Faery whispering cheerleader

for the indie movement and underpresented culture in general. Her writings can typically be found via www.tinyurl.com/Zambarau

and purplemag.com

Note: This piece was previously published here in a form slightly different than the original version posted in today's entry.

In other news of the independently-minded variation: #freemumia
Today is the day his freedoms were stolen.

Monthly Mass Meditation

Happy July good people *_^

Join us today in envisioning a world where everyone's basic needs are met, and safety is assured. Chant, visualize, meditate, dance, and/or pray to raise positive energy for the planet. Do what works best for you.

15 minutes or more of your time can change the world. Details are here.


Monthly affirmation: I embrace and accept my strength as evidence of respect for my true voice.


Monthly totems: Bear (Awaken the power of the conscious and subconscious)

and Jade (Reduce your negative thought, increase tolerance of others, and receive love).


Factoid: Today is PZ's bornday *_^

Am I Not Human: Stand For Troy Davis

How is it possible that in a country that claims to fight for freedom and justice, a man that is likely innocent [after 7 out of 9 witnesses recanted their testimonies against him advising they were coerced by police to testify a certain way] sits on death row after rejected appeals to be seen in court to have new evidence looked over? And why would the state of Georgia refuse to allow the press to see him, though it is his right? It is a twisted rejection of justice that must be undone. I believe with enough of a spotlight upon the State of Georgia, the pressure will bring about the only satisfactory change- a true reexamining of Troy Davis' case and his subsequent and inevitable release.

The NAACP has joined this fight, launching an Iamtroy.com website to collect petition signatures and raise public awareness of his case, alongside Amnesty International who have been fighting for Troy for sometime now. Please take time to familiarize yourself with this case if you haven't already and add your voice to the growing number of voices demanding justice for Troy Davis and others like him who do not belong behind bars for a crime they did not commit.

On behalf of Troy Davis we ask:

We hope to see Troy speaking with the press very soon about his pardon, and release from an 18 yr. imprisonment that was exacted against him without any physical evidence, and with the testimonies of witnesses who recanted in large when they were no longer under the pressure of renegade officers forcing them to make untrue statements against him. It seems to me there are fraudulent law enforcers on several levels that should be locked away for their criminal behavior against the innocent. Hopefully when this is cleared up, they will be made to atone for their crimes.

Rest in peace MJ

You will be missed.

Rest in Peace Micheal.

You changed the face of entertainment.
And though your innocence was misunderstood and exploited, you will still be remembered as the King of Pop. A title you rightfully earned. Bless you and your loved ones. May all be set to rights where you're concerned.


note: Something doesn't seem right about the whole thing (I'm very bothered at the core by something I can't put my finger on).

Michael Jackson - Thriller
by hushhush112

The Original Thriller

The Indian Thriller

Thriller (Lego edition)

The Wedding thriller

#Loa is basically love-beaming

via




I've noticed in recent hours [because the 'feeling-place message relayed by Esther Hicks and The Secret finally gave me a needed aha! moment] that manifesting or intentional attraction are all about the feelings you surround your desired outcome in.

This is crucial. It's been said before of course, and the first #loa book I ever read was Shakti Gawain's Creative Visualization when I was 14 [this was sometime ago about 19 years], but it took a while to really take hold of my understanding.

I was in that somewhat asleep- mostly waking place last night thinking of some issues that have been of concern to me (a.k.a the move coming up, etc) and decided I wouldn't give anymore worry energy to it. Period. From that point in a very natural progression I thought of 'the move' issues and [rather effortlessly and of a sudden] felt an intentional joyous happiness. That's when it clicked.

All of this time [ I've had some success with #loa but have been pretty self-denying by nature so have asked for little...] I've thought I had to have the 'perfect' visualization/feeling place to match the desired outcome every time I worked with #loa. It's silly and more involved than it needs to be. It caused me to procrastinate my #loa sessions for a time when I could 'picture' things more clearly, but We don't all picture things. I learned this when I was studying for my Hypnotherapy certification. We're not all visualizers. Right-brain people tend to visualize easily, but left-brain types 'need to pretend' rather than actually 'see', to work with their imaginations. Different methods can bring successful outcomes.

The bottomline is very very simple and incredibly effective.
The two hemispheres of the brain (a.k.a sun and moon, masculine and feminine, left and right brain) need to work together for us to be our complete selves and function as we're able to. Operating out of only one hemisphere gives us a fragmented experienced.
By combining good feeling (right brain) with desired outcome thought schematic/planning (left brain), we achieve manifestation.

We've become so conditioned to being at the mercy of our reactions it seems impossible to create a feeling-place at will, but it's completely possible. You can tune into your inner happiness on command and then surround your desired object with it in your #loa practice.
Try it.


note: (The #loa hashtag can be searched for via Friendfeed.com, twingly.com (hashtag search), TweetScan.com, or if you must, the Twensoring (They do censor arbritrarily y'all) Twitter platform).

Props and Magnanimous thanks to The Creator (The Universe/Source/'Insert your preferred name for God here' --- We're Interfaith 'round these parts so chill with the evangelism in the comments... God is in everything. Some call God Chi (lifeforce)... Follow your heart. Love is stronger than any fear.) for the intel.

Melvin Gibbs Elevated Entity 6/25 NYC

Click the image for extended intel.

Props to BoldasLove.us

The Out-of-box Celebratory Issue has arrived ^_^

Please enjoy the boxless delights of URB ALT community members, affectionately called URB ALtians in an extra issue extended to our readers for the 2009 schedule. Bright lights such as Rob Fields, Melvin Gibbs, Ed Marshall, Fresh Nancy, and Dwayne White (to name only a few) lent their wisdoms, arts and stardust to the pages of this issue that celebrates the alternative mind and the URB ALT community nurturing out-of-box thinking.

Click the image to download a complimentary copy, or acquire a print issue.

Keep an eye out for future celebratory issues celebrating out-of-box and alternative wise dome's, as well as our Fall issue in October *_^

Remember to check the URB ALT fest if you'll be in the NYC area on June 20, 24, 26, and 27.

More intel is available at the UrbAlt ning, and also through BoldAsLove.us via the flyer below (click to visit).

Abandon your boxes.

Has Twitter censored you yet?

Well, I think it's now official. Nearly a week (6 days and 1/2) after working with other members of the African-American community (and a few members of the European community who stepped forward), to honor the Ancestors who endured the horrors of the Middle Passage by raising awareness about the #Maafa ocean ritual held annually by Medgar Evers College, my hashtags have been shut down.

I had strong suspicion that I was being censored and sent two tweets to Twitter to ask why, but received no response. Mind you I have been a serious Twitter cheerleader and love the idea of micro-blogging (no matter which company hosts space for it-- there will surely be many as time goes on), but it seems the Twitter company feels it has the right to shut us down when it sees fit. After all, the #Maafa Ocean Ritual awareness raising was for a good cause. We cannot forget the past if we intend a balanced world for the future. The ancestors must be respected and given due justice so they can rest in peace. How is recognizing them offensive?

Is the honoring of the Ancestors so revolutionary an idea that Twitter.com can't handle an average of 900 tweets from African-Americans who wished to revere their ancestors and help other members of the community and other communities who may be interested, to become aware of annual rituals that honor the ancestors who suffered and fought for the freedoms diverse society enjoys?

For obvious reasons my microblogs ( I'd rather not call them tweets and further empower a brand that censors its users unnecessarily) now come through Friendfeed.com and I am steadily on the look out for other microblogging solutions because factually, if Twitter censored my hashtags for organizing an honoring of Ancestors, they will censor the next person for whatever reason they choose.
6 1/2 days later, it is clear that the censoring of my hashtags is not an API issue.

If you're as disturbed by their censorship as I am, why not ask them why they choose to shut down hashtags that members use for the cause of honoring Ancestral/Cultural ties, and if this is a practice they plan to use against other members arbitrarily and without question or warning moving forward? It could be you or someone close to you next. Better to check them now before their ego becomes too massive.

They may not ever win me back as a loving 'Twitterer' [my entries come through Friendfeed.com and repost on Twitter only because there are still people I dig communicating with that haven't joined Friendfeed or another feed like Laconi.ca or others yet], but they can redeem themselves by cleaning up behaviors that have resulted from taking the wrong turn down the road of misused influence [or interpretation of power]. They are very popular now, but Myspace was also extremely popular at one time, before an able competitor arose...

If my Twitter profile mysteriously disappears after this writing, you can find me at Friendfeed.com/PurpleZoe . I've backed up my Twitter-based microblogs with Tweetbackup.com and Tweetake.com, so I can repost them elsewhere if need be [I strongly suggest you back-up your Twitter microblogs even if only because they've been known to lose 'tweets' when they're working on the site. Friendfeed automatically retweets your microblogs on its feed if you set it up, so they're also a decent option for online back-up but I do recommend both tweetbackup.com and tweetake.com to be extra safe].

I truly appreciate the beautiful people that fuel the Twitterverse, but I am quite disappointed with the 'keepers' of the internet dimension itself. They should be ashamed and know, no good comes from abuse of influence. It always comes back to haunt.


If you're as concerned as I am, please RT:

' Mass RT Why do you censor members for honoring their Ancestors and Culture through #Maafa? #censorship @Twitter '

Continue to shine your light and raise your fists for what you believe in. In a world sorely needing a reality check about priorities, censorship of important community focuses have suspicious motives and can't be tolerated. Anywhere.




note: If you know of other #mibl sites [Microblog sites] spread the word. You can drop it in the comments and I'll spread the word too.


There are other options for #hashtags: Search hashtags through Twingly.com See the right sidebar for various microblogging platforms you'd like to have show up in results.

Update:
http://purplezoe.blogspot.com/2009/07/star-date-7102009.html

Grungecake's Bake Sale June 26th

Visit Grungecake for details.

Truly Melty Vegan Cheez?

Yes. It's arrived and apparently restaurants are stocking it (see above photo... Teese can't compete with that).

The movement lives . With a product like Daiya cheez, the mainstreaming of vegan cheez and condiments like Vegenaise and Vegan coffee creamers/various creams will be here before we know it. I've been doing my visualizing, but it will be much easier to envision easily available cheez products now with Daiya on the market. Putting together sample kits to bring to local pizzerias and markets will be very easy now.

For now you can order it at Veganstore.com or visit the website for more intel here.

I haven't tried this yet, but I do intend to return with a review after the move *_^ I have a few reviews to impart to you green lovelies actually (like Bayou, Ancients&Immortals, Vegan Guide to the galaxy, The Ecstatic [a born classic], and the list goes on....), just after I get some of these recent challenges squared away *_^

Shine your beautiful lights and join me on Friendfeed.com for more goodies (Friendfeed.com/purplezoe).
At the very least Friendfeed will back up your Twitter entries. We all know Twitter isn't stable, even if you can deal with the censorship. It backs up many other streams as well). With custom backgrounds added they will do very well.


Thanks Happycow for the intel.

UU turns 2

Ultraviolet Underground turns 2 today *_^

Thankyou for coming through, supporting and sharing your light. You are appreciated.