Wednesday, April 27, 2011

thank god for the BSC

when i was in 3rd grade i got hooked on these books

they inspired me & yes, i am a giant nerd if u didnt know.
these books inspired my love for hustlin' & keeping a journal
so i wish you many many blessings ann m. martin
thank you thank you thank you for planting that awesome
little business model in my head as a youngster.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

PHOTOBOOTH pics

shoutouts and thank you!
Thoshography
Solstice Saturdays featuring Senbad & Salaz &
DJ Element the after party was so much fun - photobooth pics!


if you're on Facebook go to: http://www.facebook.com/gjewelry
& "Like" it

thanks again to Thoshography
check him out on fb: http://www.facebook.com/Thoshgraphy
& "Like" that too

to see the photos click here

Saturday, April 23, 2011

asu pow wow saturday

we are in at the ASU soccer field in the corner on the north east side. come check us out!






Pow-Wow INFO: http://powwow.asu.edu

AFTERPARTY info:

RSVP via facebook

Thursday, April 21, 2011

things to remember

some of my favorite entries from my old blogs....
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1. We are discovering again that we live in a deeply mysterious world, full of sudden coincidences and synchronistic encounters that seem destined.

2. As more of us awaken to this mystery, we will create a completely new worldview - redefining the universe as energetic and sacred.

3. We will discover that everything around us, all matter, consists of and stems from a divine energy that we are beginning to see and understand.

4. From this perspective, we can see that humans have always felt insecure and disconnected from this sacred source, and have tried to take energy by dominating each other. This struggle is responsible for all human conflict.

5. The only solution is to cultivate a personal reconnection with the divine, a mystical transformation that fills us with unlimited energy and love, extends our perception of beauty, and lifts us into a Higher-Self Awareness.

6. In this awareness, we can release our own pattern of controlling, and discover a specific truth, a mission, we are here to share that helps evolve humanity toward this new level of reality.

7. In pursuit of this mission, we can discover an inner intuition that shows us where to go and what to do, and if we make only positive interpretations, brings a flow of coincidences that opens the doors for our mission to unfold.

8. When enough of us enter this evolutionary flow, always giving energy to the higher-self of everyone we meet, we will build a new culture where our bodies evolve to ever higher levels of energy and perception.

9. In this way, we participate in the long journey of evolution from the Big Bang to life's ultimate goal: to energize our bodies, generation by generation, until we walk into a heaven we can finally see.

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1.You will receive a body.
You may like it or hate it, but it will be
yours for the entire period of this time around.

2. You will learn lessons.
You are enrolled in a full-time informal school called Life.
Each day in this school you will have the opportunity to learn lessons.
You may like the lessons or think them irrelevant and stupid.

3. There are no mistakes, only lessons.
Growth is a process of trial and error: Experimentation.
The “failed” experiments are as much a part of the process as the experiment that ultimately “works”.

4. A lesson is repeated until learned.
A lesson will be presented to you in various forms until you have learned it. When you have learned it, you can go on to the next lesson.

5. Learning lessons does not end.
There is no part of life that does not contain its lessons.
If you are alive, there are lessons to be learned.

6. “There” is no better than “here”.
When your “there” has become a “here”, you will simply obtain another “there”. That will again look better than “here”.

7. Others are merely mirrors of you.
You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects something you love or hate about yourself.

8. What you make of your life is up to you.
You have all the tools and resources you need.
What you do with them is up to you.
The choice is yours.

9. Your answers lie inside you.
The answers to Life’s questions lie inside you.
All you need to do is look, listen and trust.

10. The love you fail to share is the only pain you'll live with,
and if you're not careful, the only pain you'll leave with.

11. You will forget all this.

12. You can remember it whenever you want.
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What it means to love Oneself and accept Oneself



It's a strange phenomenon how difficult people find it to love themselves. One would think it is the easiest thing in the world, because we're constantly concerned with ourselves. We're always interested in how much we can get, how well we can perform, how comfortable we can be. The Buddha mentioned in a discourse that "oneself is dearest to oneself." So with all that, why is it so difficult to actually love oneself?
Loving oneself certainly doesn't mean indulging oneself. Really loving is an attitude towards oneself that most people don't have, because they know quite a few things about themselves which are not desirable. Everybody has innumerable attitudes, reactions, likes and dislikes which they'd be better off without. Judgment is made and while one likes one's positive attitudes, one dislikes the others. With that comes suppression of those aspects of oneself that one is not pleased with. One doesn't want to know about them and doesn't acknowledge them. That's one way of dealing with oneself, which is detrimental to growth. Another unskillful way is to dislike that part of oneself which appears negative and every time it arises one blames oneself, which makes matters twice as bad as they were before. With that comes fear and very often aggression. If one wants to deal with oneself in a balanced way, it's not useful to pretend that the unpleasant part doesn't exist, those aggressive, irritable, sensual, conceited tendencies. If we pretend we are far from reality and put a split into ourselves. Even though such a person may be totally sane, the appearance given is that of not being quite real. We've all come across people like that, who are too sweet to be true, as a result of pretense and suppression. Blaming oneself doesn't work either. In both instances one transfers one's own reactions to other people. One blames others for their deficiencies, real or imagined, or one doesn't see them as ordinary human beings. Everyone lives in an unreal world, because it's ego-deluded, but this one is particularly unreal, because everything is considered either as perfectly wonderful or absolutely terrible.
The only thing that is real is that we have six roots within us. Three roots of good and three roots of evil. The latter are greed, hate and delusion, but we also have their opposites: generosity, loving-kindness and wisdom. Take an interest in this matter. If one investigates this and doesn't get anxious about it, then one can easily accept these six roots in everybody. No difficulty at all, when one has seen them in oneself. They are the underlying roots of everyone's behavior. Then we can look at ourselves a little more realistically, namely not blaming ourselves for the unwholesome roots, not patting ourselves on the back for the wholesome ones, but rather accepting their existence within us. We can also accept others more clear-sightedly and have a much easier time relating to them.
We will not suffer from disappointments and we won't blame, because we won't live in a world where only black or white exists, either the three roots of unwholesomeness or their opposites. Such a world doesn't exist anywhere, and the only person to be like that is an Arahant. It's largely a matter of degree in everyone else. These degrees of good and evil are so finely tuned, there's so little difference within the degrees in each one of us, that it really doesn't matter. Everybody has the same job to do, to cultivate the wholesome tendencies and uproot the unwholesome ones.
Apparently we're all very different. That too is an illusion. We're all having the same problems and also the same faculties to deal with them. The only difference is the length of training that one has had. Training which may have been going on for a number of lifetimes has brought about a little more clarity, that's all.
Clarity of thinking comes from purification of one's emotions, which is a difficult job that needs to be done. But it can only be done successfully when it isn't an emotional upheaval, but clearcut, straightforward work that one does on oneself. When it is considered to be just that, it takes the sting out of it. The charge of "I'm so wonderful" or "I'm so terrible" is defused. We are neither wonderful nor terrible. Everyone is a human being with all the potential and all the obstructions. If one can love that human being, the one that is "me" with all its faculties and tendencies, then one can love others realistically, usefully and helpfully. But if one makes a break in the middle and loves the part which is nice and dislikes the part which isn't nice enough, one's never going to come to grips with reality. One day we'll have to see it, for what it is. It's a "working ground", a kammatthana. It's a straightforward and interesting affair of one's own heart.
If we look at ourselves in that manner, we will learn to love ourselves in a wholesome way. "Just as a mother at the risk of life, loves and protects her child..." Become your own mother! If we want to have a relationship with ourselves that is realistic and conducive to growth, then we need to become our own mother. A sensible mother can distinguish between that which is useful for her child and that which is detrimental. But she doesn't stop loving the child when it misbehaves. This may be the most important aspect to look at in ourselves. Everyone, at one time or another, misbehaves in thought or speech or action. Most frequently in thought, fairly frequently in speech and not so often in action. So what do we do with that? What does a mother do? She tells the child not to do it again, loves the child as much as she's always loved it and just gets on with the job of bringing up her child. Maybe we can start to bring up ourselves.
The whole of this training is a matter of maturing. Maturity is wisdom, which is unfortunately not connected to age. If it were, it would be very easy. One would have a guarantee. Since it isn't it's hard work, a job to be done. First comes recognition, then learning not to condemn, but to understand: "This is the way it is." the third step is change. Recognition may be the hardest part for most people, it's not easy to see what goes on inside of oneself. This is the most important and the most interesting aspect of contemplation.
We lead a contemplative life, but that does not mean we sit in meditation all day long. A contemplative life means that one considers every aspect of what happens as part of a learning experience. One remains introspective under all circumstances. When one becomes outgoing, with what the Buddha termed "exuberance of youth," one goes to the world with one's thoughts, speech and action. One needs to recollect oneself and return within. A contemplative life in some orders is a life of prayer. In our way it's a combination of meditation and life-style. The contemplative life goes on inside of oneself. One can do the same thing with or without recollection. Contemplation is the most important aspect of introspection. It isn't necessary to sit still all day and watch one's breath. Every move, every thought, every word can give rise to understanding oneself.
This kind of work on oneself will bring about deep inner security, which is rooted in reality. Most people are wishing and hoping for this kind of security, but are not even able to voice their longing. Living in a myth, constantly hoping or being afraid is opposed to having inner strength. The feeling of security arises when one sees reality inside of oneself and thereby the reality in everyone else and comes to terms with it.
Let us accept the fact that the Buddha knew the truth when he said everybody had seven underlying tendencies: sensual desire, ill-will, speculative views, skeptical doubt, conceit, craving for continued existence, ignorance. Find them in yourself. Smile at them, do not burst into tears because of them. Smile and say: "Well, there you are. I'll do something about you."
The contemplative life is often lived heavy-handedly. A certain lack of joy is compensated for by being outgoing. This doesn't work. One should cultivate a certain light-heartedness, but stay within oneself. There's nothing to be worried or fearful about, nothing that is too difficult. Dhamma means the law of nature and we are manifesting this law of nature all the time. What can there be to get away from? We cannot escape the law of nature. Wherever we are, we are the Dhamma, we are impermanent (anicca), unfulfilled (dukkha), of no core-substance (anatta). It doesn't matter whether we sit here or on the moon. It's always the same. So we need a light-hearted approach to our own difficulties and those of everyone else, but not exuberance and outpouring. Rather a constant inwardness, which contains a bit of amusement. This works best. If one has a sense of humor about oneself, it is much easier to love oneself properly. It's also much easier to love everybody else.
There used to be a television show in America, called "People are Funny." We do have the oddest reactions. When they are analyzed and taken apart, they are often found to be absurd. We have very strange desires and wishes and unrealistic images of ourselves. It's quite true, "people are funny," so why not see that side of oneself? It makes it easier to accept that which we find so unacceptable in ourselves and others.
There is one aspect of human life which we cannot change, namely, that it keeps on happening moment after moment. We've all been meditating here for some time. What does the world care? It just keeps on going. The only one who cares, who gets perturbed, is our own heart and mind. When there is perturbance, upheaval, unreality and absurdity, then there is also unhappiness. This is quite unnecessary. Everything just is. If we learn to approach all happenings with more equanimity by being accepting, then the work of purification is much easier. This is our work, our own purification, and it can only be done by each one for himself.
One of the best aspects about it is that if one remembers what one is doing, keeps at it day after day without forgetting and continues to meditate, not expecting great results, little by little it does happen. That too, just is. As one keeps working at it, there is a constant chipping away at the defilements and at the unreal thinking, because there is no happiness in that and few want to hang on to unhappiness. Eventually one runs out of things to do outside of oneself. The books are all saying the same things, the letters have all been written, the flowers have all been watered, there's nothing left except to look inside. As this happens again and again, a change takes place. It may be slow, but when we have been here so many lifetimes, what's a day, a month, a year, ten years? They're all just happening.
There's nothing else to do and there's nowhere else to go. The earth is moving in a circle, life is moving from birth to death without us having to move at all. It's all happening without our help. The only thing we need to do is to get to reality. Then when we do, we will find that loving ourselves and loving others is a natural outcome of that. Because we are concerned with reality and that is the heart's real work -- to love. But only if we've also seen the other side of the coin in ourselves and have done the work of purification. Then it is no longer an effort or a deliberate attempt, but it becomes a natural function of our inner feelings, inward directed but shining outward.
The inward direction is an important aspect of our contemplative life. Whatever happens inwardly has direct repercussions on what takes place outwardly. The inner light and purity cannot be hidden, nor can the defilements.
We sometimes think we can portray something we are not. That is not possible. The Buddha said that one only knows a person after having heard him speak many times and having lived with him for a long time. People generally try to show themselves off as something better than they really are. Then, of course, they become disappointed in themselves when they fail, and equally disappointed in others. To realistically know oneself makes it possible to truly love. That kind of feeling gives the light-heartedness to this job in which we're engaged, which is needed. By accepting ourselves and others as we truly are, our job of purification, chipping away at the defilements, is made much easier.

by Grandmaster Zeysan-teacher of Tai Chi in Arizona http://www.templeofthetwindragons.com/

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Unofficial ASU Pow-Wow Afterparty

woo alright, jump on the lightrail after the ASU Pow-Wow
and ride it down to Bar Smith for the best after party

♥ Come sport your NEW NEW supa fly earrings and get your pics taken for free, beautiful! ♥



SOLSTICE Saturdays

RSVP via facebook

Time: Saturday, April 23 at 9:00pm - 3:00am

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Location: Bar Smith
130 E. Washington
Downtown Phoenix, AZ

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[upstairs] Pete Salaz -Senbad

[downstairs] Mane One - Robby Rob - Bigie & Special Guest: DJ Element

9pm-3am | 21/up | No Cover before 10:30pm
VIP & Bottle Service: edson.madrigal @gmail.com

FREE Giveaways from G Jewelry DreLynn Design & MeaBFly
with live PHOTOBOOTH by Thoshography!

Monday, April 18, 2011

lots of fun stuff in the works



GON unofficial after party at NOB HILL w/ DJ ELEMENT & DJ OHM

NO COVER CHARGE

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Date: Friday, April 29
Doors open at 9:00pm

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Location:
NOB HILL Bar & Grill
3128 Central Ave. SE
Albuquerque, NM

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RSVP via facebook

hey girl heeeey u know u wanna come out and show off ur new earrings!
plus a chance to score more!
FREE GIVEAWAYS from:

G Jewelry

DreLynnDesign

MeaBFly

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another event going on that weekend in albq.
i wanna check this one out for a min if i can

for more info check this article

Sunday, April 17, 2011

asu pow wow

woo it was a great weekend
now this week we will be getting ready for

http://powwow.asu.edu

we are only going to be vending saturday, so if u see something u like....
u know what to do ;D

i like asu pow wow, alot of young people, sharing good energy



coffee, cookies & crafts



yes we love jobot coffee
and cookies, yes pls
with crafts? yeah yeah lets go!




the scene at braggs pie factory



egg decorating extravanganza



i had to get me some vinyl hearts from the homegirl xappa
check out space cadet jewelry on etsy ;D




also got me a lil hand made scrump stuffie
check out sighfoo on etsy too ;)


that was fun. see u next time!

Saturday, April 16, 2011

g jewelry/Culture Fresh 04/15/11



G Jewelry @ Culture Fresh Boutique Downtown PHX
3rd Street & Van Buren inside the Arizona Center

























Thursday, April 14, 2011

pac div - taste

comin from the city where no pity is shown
and everybody wants to be a G when they grown

damn thats a dope video

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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Gathering of Styles

Gathering of Styles 2 RSVP via facebook


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FREE EVENT - Bring the whole family it's ALL AGES - FREE TO VEND
MORE INFO CONTACT
Kim Smith - missindigenous@gmail.com
Grace Horne - girlaboutcamp@gmail.com

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Location Native American Community Academy
1100 Cardenas Avenue S.E. · Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108
Time Friday, April 29 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm

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Info:
Gathering of Styles is a combination of showcased artwork and an art “get down”. Our goal is to bring the essence back into the “Gathering of Nations”. Powwows are supposed to be a social gathering that is backed by community support, traditional song, dance, creativity and self-expression.

Unfortunately, Indians are romanticized and exploited and Gathering of Nations is no exception. As young folks we see the need to come together and bring the flava back, bring that essence of powwow back but do it in a beautiful and authentic way. Our hope is to create an event that is not the typical "Gatherings" shin-dig.

There will be an art exhibition to honor the Kiowa 5. This year we are recognizing the Kiowa 5 for laying the foundation, paying dues and paving the way for indigenous art. In appreciation for all their hard work and accomplishment we will show our love and respect through artwork & self expression with an indigenous flava.

Other events will include artists showcases, live music, live art, dance exhibitions and a red (community) market.

We want to provide space for indigenous hustlers. The idea behind the "red market" is to provide a conscious indigenous marketplace not a corporate one. The goal of red market is to provide a space for the community to come together and support one another.

Lastly this is a FREE event we are not charging to vend or get into the jam.
If you have homies that would like vend please spread the word.

FOOD, THREADS, JEWELRY, CDS, MUSIC, ART, QUILTS, YOU NAME IT, BRING IT!

BARTERING IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED ;) (yes! barter harder)

Hope to see you out there!

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This is an amazing opportunity for everyone get out and get involved.
Getting to know your self by getting involved with the community is an
awesome way to grow.
Nobody is going there to judge, its just a place to be open and share. love it!
Just bring what you have and shareit, even if its just your presence.
because your presence is always appriciated. ;D

Sunday, April 10, 2011

sticker phiends 4 & sunday funday

on friday i went to check out sticker phiends 4

i like stickers. i love to collect em,
we got a good collection going on our fridge & meter box
it was going down at cartel coffee lab in tempe



it was pretty packed up in there

i really just wanted to throw down some g jewelry sticker cards

mission accomplished.

this was my favorite sticker of the night (by obey):

ladies should be leaders. we are strong in our own unique ways.
show the girls & boys how to act right.
be a good example let your light shine bright.

brez was outside getting down outside on this dodge dakota. it was dope





more pics on facebook

& then today Sunday Funday - we went to go check out this afternoon shindig at acme scottsdale

the whole rhyme & reason fam was chillin up in the spot
(http://rhymeandreasonradio.blogspot.com)
mattlocks was killin it on the tables

while dominos and uno ensued



lol 2 hour game of uno after dark. good times.


Acme Bar & Grill in downtown Scottsdale. You can catch DJ's Madd Rich, Matt Locks and Ernie Djec doing it from 3pm-8pm every Sunday. Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul, Reggae. Check it out some time if you feel like chillin'. It's FREE. They got food and a $2 you call it drink special. What more can u ask for.