Prostelytize Here and Only Here.

[gaminwench]

tatonka, that is awesome! Thank you.

[tatonka]

tatonka, that is awesome! Thank you.

no problem

[ygmir]

tatonka, that is awesome! Thank you.

seconded. *bows*

[Simon of the Playa]

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[lucky420]

^^^ Especially if she wore a sleeveless dress while uttering this blasphemy...

[Simon of the Playa]

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[Simon of the Playa]

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[Ugly Dougly]

John 8:44

You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

[Simon of the Playa]

https://twitter.com/jreganwilliams/stat ... 49153?s=20

[Simon of the Playa]

“There will be a leader over the land who will not help the ones who are dying.

He will not go looking for the young who got lost, or care for the children.

He won’t help the ones who are sick or broken, or even give nourishment to the hungry ones who are still healthy.”

– Zechariah 11:16-17


https://www.benjaminlcorey.com/could-am ... edictions/

[Perpetual Burn]

https://youtu.be/zmVF7_plIUo

Know thy self and thou shalt know, the universe and God

What does it mean to be in the world but not of it?
It means you want the cars the cash the jewels the house
But you don't love it, it means to taxes regulation state law you live
Above it, it means you a free hip hopper, you ain't nobody's puppet

You don't see no money on me, you see it up in the cupboard
You see me up in toys'r'us, with my seeds 'cause they love it
You see insurance flash out, if my kids pass out
You see seven acres of land where we can all spaz out

To all my fathers that fathered, hold your head up for starters
Teach your toddlers, not to be thieves and robbers
This that other kind of rap, that leads to true hip hop
There's other kinds of raps, but they lead you to get shot

The choice is yours, you gettin' older now
You got a kid comin', how you gonna hold it down?
It's one thing to be iced out and rocked up
What's the point if you're gettin' locked up?

Know thy self and thou shalt know, the universe and God
God is the mother, the father, the friend
Know ye not that ye must be born again?

It's really time we separate the young men from the big men
The young girls from the women, whatever the title that fit them
My style designed to open a child's mind when I spit them
I only got a little bit of time to really rhyme and uplift them

You see them brothers talkin' about that crime, forgive them
It won't be long before they words manifest and they live them
Sometimes you gotta go back to the beginnin' to learn
After fifteen years I'm just beginnin' to burn

To all my true hip hoppers, that pay bills and live proper
Never allow a negative thought to stop ya
Correct ya posture, stand upright not uptight
Don't be scared of the light, just prepare for the fight

We say, "Criminal minded", 'cause our thoughts are illegal
We represent the very thinkin' of, inner city people
Real people, people that take care of thyself
They need health, love, awareness and wealth

Not to mention, knowledge of God
Not college, the job then dead, if you agree nod your head
It's one thing to be iced out and rocked up
But what's the point if you're gettin' locked up?

C'mon c'mon yo, tonight is it
We gonna steal away together, through these rhymes I spit
When the student is ready, the teacher, shall appear
So I'm here, but are you really ready to face your fears?

Mo' money, mo' money, is that your credo?
You've been livin' in a dream world Neo, power to the people
Nobody's equal, everybody's diverse and different
My lyric'll never cheat you, my verse is gifted

So manifest what you believe is God Almighty
It could be Allah Jesus Krishna Buddha Aphrodite
It could be nefretire come hear me you never fear me
It's like at some point in your life you gonna have to hear me

I represent them teachers preachers comin' through your speaker
Manifestin' another lesson to them true believers
Instead of pickin' up our women ready to mistreat 'em

You better get yourself a wife and kid and never leave 'em
You better teach 'em you better read 'em you better feed 'em
The system will defeat 'em if you don't teach 'em the cops'll beat 'em
The style that I be kickin' quick is edutainment
Hip hop culture needed a teacher quick so I became it

Instead of rhymin' about my history and what I been through
I'd rather rhyme about awakening the God within you
Yo, it's one thing to be iced out and rocked up
But what's the point if you're gettin' locked up?

Know thy self and thou shalt know, the universe and God
God is the mother, the father, the friend
Know ye not that ye must be born again?

-KRS One

[tatonka]

I sought my soul, I could not see...I sought my God and He eluded me...I sought my brother and found all three.

[FIGJAM]

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[Perpetual Burn]

"By forsaking any deliberate, patterned, physical, verbal or mental action in which we have been immersed like innocent children in their uncertain, never-ending and pointless games in the playground, we may stretch out in the pure pleasure of immense relief like an old man basking in the sun with no intention to do anything at all."
-Longchenpa

[^Rhino!]

Agree or disagree with me, I care not as my purpose is but to assist in making lives better.

There are three ways I've found to create community resilience and love in the world, especially if shared.

Tatonka is one of the masters of the first, He shares good music. Thank you, tatonka! You show the way for many.

The second is by creating and sharing good food, Potluck dinners and theme dinners are always full of the best intentions of all. No one person who participates is a loser. All bring something tasty to the table. If someone cooks with someone else during preparation, so much the better because understanding of humanity is created. Ten years ago, I didn't even know about poutine (Canadian yummy), or tagine (Mediterranean beef or lamb stew, also yummy!) Now I know why I like many chefs who share the knowledge, techniques, seasonings, tools, and tricks of the trade. And, thanks to my immersion in BRC I will always remember to love and appreciate bacon.

The final way to bring people together is competitive sport. It should be competitive most with our selves. I appreciate being a spectator or as a participant if the skill of the game and the sportsmanlike conduct is admirable.

Thanks for reading, and may I have at least given you a thought to ponder.

[gaminwench]

Making music.
Making food.
Making art.

These are *my* three.

[Perpetual Burn]

Music, food, art and sports are things that transcend culture, nationality and language... ways for us to connect with strangers across the world and bond in ways that promote good health of heart and mind.

That's what's beautiful about the Burn, we celebrate these amazingly diverse karmas with universal commradery.

~Burn Bright~

[^Rhino!]

Perpetual Burn and gaminwench, I humbly thank you for your thoughts, because you have begun to validate a positive way for community participation and cohesion that I think will be both sustainable and fun. Again, thank you.

[tatonka]

https://scontent.fhio2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/ ... e=60E86C9D

[Simon of the Playa]

if you are doing that thing...

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