Wednesday, April 9, 2014

What Are You Working For?

HELLO OGT FANS AND FANATICS, FRIENDS AND FOES! 

Welcome, once again, to that fabulous day we socially celebrate as Hump Day. Various theories attempt to explain the origin of the peculiar reference, ranging from fucking someone [or if that doesn't work out, fucking yourself] which is the most logical and most self explanatory, to our generation's sense of humor and that damn commercial camel who goes around asking people what day it is. Regardless, for most of us it signifies the middle of the work week and, if you're anything like I am when I'm swamped with work, today you often remind yourself that it's half way done ['it' being whatever the individual chooses 'it' to be or signify]. But what better time to ask yourself why you're doing what you're doing and exactly how that 'what you're doing' is meaningful than when you're engulfed in your work? A recent little birdy set free by the poetic JASSON C intrigued me.
Sometimes, its a real slap in the face to watch individuals seemingly waste their time, and sometimes even their lives because they don't bother to ponder the importance of what they're getting involved in. It's like, did you have to get into the car with that extremely drunk guy you met at a bar? Did someone force you to bring that gun to school and pull the trigger on your classmates? The most disappointing aspect of freedom is that the human potential can be freely influenced and wasted simply at the turn of a key or the pull of a trigger. We cannot control the randomness of the world, but we CAN control our reactions. And the hardest thing to stomach is that with this responsibility we choose our paths, and therefore we chose this human degradation. It saddens me to look around and watch as people I love sink deep into a mire because they acted just to act, without considering the gravity of their choice. And then I am led to wonder the purpose of it, for some this contagious choice to suffer and for others not, and then I am reminded of a caged animal. And I am instantly reminded of what I never want to let myself become. Thankfully, I am surrounded by folks who live for what they do because they've taken the time and put in the effort to understand exactly what their work means to them personally. They have learning their worth and how to express their inner-forces positively, which i believe is what we're all aiming for. How do you feel about freedom of choice? Whom/what are you working for?

"One's own free unfettered choice, one's own caprice, however wild it may be, one's own fancy worked up at times to frenzy -- is that very "most advantageous advantage" which we have overlooked, which comes under no classification and against which all systems and theories are continually being shattered to atoms. And how do these wiseacres know that man wants a normal, a virtuous choice? What has made them conceive that man must want a rationally advantageous choice? What man wants is simply independent choice, whatever that independence may cost and wherever it may lead. And choice, of course, the devil only knows what choice."
-Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Now onto #OGT news and updates!
I recently had the pleasure of accompanying VONPOEVII and DJSTARCHILD while they cooked up some spicy shit for #ONLYGODZRELATE which is dropping this Sunday!!! Its always enjoyable to watch the men while they work, since they are such interesting subjects to observe. Artists are beautiful, please enjoy the snapshot below of scratch and blow. Follow the litte birdy for all things DJSTARCHILD and VONPOEVII!!!

 Also, RICS RUMBLE just released a flyer for his upcoming Europe tour!!! If you're on that side of the world, I recommend following this little birdy here and nabbin yourself a spot to support your very own RICS RUMBLE. Help us bring the entire THREAT overseas! 
JOOGY JUGG is also advertising a bit of his #JOOGYMUSIC with the 'ThinkHiR' merchandise! As he's said before 'ThinkHiR isn't a clothing line its a lifestyle'. This is a beautiful example of understanding the gravity of the ideals one stands for; take note. Be sure to stay tuned for more information from JOOGY JUGG as well as new music and merchandise! Support your local OGT member! 
Well, ya shits.
Until next time,
 With Love
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