"A Badge of Honor"

My ground zero, my daily ops is in the hood. My justice cipher born isn't in the hood (which is where a good majority of my time is spent) yet in still  I consider my time spent in the concrete jungle i.e the "HOOD." Unfortunately, the hood is comprised of predominantly 85%ers. I mean that to say most are ignorant (or just don't want to know) about the tricknowlogy that is propagated threw out North America and all over the planet Earth. This is definitely psychological warfare that Original people are losing. This is on a grand level b.u.t if I drill down to specifics my personal experiences engaging various people in conversations shows and proves  that the dumb, deaf and blind are in abundance. We (and yes I'm generalizing) in the hood glorify negativity. Actions (wisdom) that we know isn't good for us even to the point of slowly killing ourselves. Example: waking up to a blunt (swisher sweet) and beer/alcohol. Like @ 8am. Sounds asinine however this is all to real and the norm. This is glorified like a badge of honor. I hear nigas/bitches talking how they can't eat until they smoke a blunt. Getting their mind right. Childern speaking of not going to school like they the shit and  belittling the childern going  to school like you ain't cool. This is fucked up mathematics!!! And the whole going to jail/been to jail like that makes you a man (beating my chest like a fucking gorilla). (Smfh). I just got out so I'm cool, I'm hard. I'm down blah,blah, blah. One can expect this type of attitude from a teenage b.u.t this is  grown men attitudes as well. Yea, you a rider, super-crip with no medical, no dental, no egg nest of money for rainy days, and i could go on b.u.t you get the gist of it. Also (which is more bigger then just a HOOD issue) we as men glorify how many females we hit (had sex with). Nowadays, females glorify how many men "THEY HIT!" WOW. New wave shit. Eating unhealthy foods (mentally and physically). If I got a dime for every time I've heard somebody say they don't want to think I could retire  right now. How unproductive is that? Not utlilizing the strongest computer(weapon) known to man? So your head is a fucking hat-rack huh? This young brother be checking out my eating habits @ work (small meals, oatmeal, fruit, salads, water, 100% organic juices etc) and made the comment, " if it's not fried or pork, I ain't fucking with it." The 85%ers. I won't belabor the points here, we all are familar with these type of scenarios. Outside of pork and eating terribly wrong, all the rest mentioned above I was guilty of also. Before the KOS I indulged in all type of 85% activities that I too glorified. So though it my seem like I'm passing judgment I'm really not. Only staing the facts that we all know is the truth. However once we know better, we do better or fall victim to the universal justice and deal with the consequences. In closing there's no honor in dumb down our communities/people. Destroying ourselves from within. It's a dam shame I tell you, a dam shame.................

Infinite7

Dead Prez Build

I been doing the one to Dead Prez for 6 or 7 years now. Relovutionary thought. Conscious foundation. Health conscious also. Music with a purpose. One of their bigger hits that got quality air play was "It's bigger then HipHop." Which is actually true when you see their activities are more then music. Their active in the community, lectures and books.I've now learned that Sticman (1 half of the duo) is activitely involved into fitness/health and is making knowledge born  thru music (2011 full CD on health/fitness entitled : THE WORKOUT) and the internet http://www.sticrbg.com/. Health/fitness is supremely underrated in the community. Albeit, it's in a better light then it every been in the hood. I've been going to gym's now for well over 15 years. All the major ones out here in Los Angeles, 24 hr fitness, Balley's, LA fitness. And this isn't official data b.u.t I know alot more people from the hood go today then 15 years ago.So progress is being made. Underrated b.u.t improvement. I like how Sticman infuses health/workouts with consciousness. Gets the machine going. Also the God, Jerule Allah is out here in Love Allah pushing the health/fitness agenda as well, certified personal trainer. Do the one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4StKwy0aZ4&feature=youtube_gdata_player.  Exercise the mind and body. Mental and physical fitness. Whether your a beginner or advanced vet in working out, do the one to these links and add on to your cipher(s) individually and collectively...............................................................................................Infinite7

THE BABIES ARE THE GREATEST!!!

Do the one to this excellent display of "Allah's World Manifest!!!"

My Pilgrimage back' to Mecca (S&P 2012)

This past weekend (6/8-6/10) was the "Nation of Gods and Earths" annual Show and Prove in NYC Mecca. 41 years and still going!!!I was fortunate enough to make the pilgrimage, all the way from Love Allah on the westcoast. As I've stated in many of post before I'm a critical thinker and I anaylze everything including myself to the best of my ability without being bias. My first time out there and it was excellent. All the history about the Nation, the Gods, the Earths, the landmarks.......Alot to take in however it was a pleasure to absorb the rich history of this great Nation!!! Too bare witness to the unity, camaraderie of Original people coming together for one common cause was profound. Walking down 125th st one of the things that stood out was the overall black consciousness , good, bad or indifferent it was there. And no, everybody was not 5%er's b.u.t they were conscious on their own square. Afrocentric, moors, muslims....they all were on 125th. Bowling with the Gods, Earths and babies was entertaining. The bar-b-que held in the garden of Allah's school was peace and cordial. Traveling to Medina (ft greene) for the dance @ 12am was thrilling. The actual show and prove, rapping, singing, science projects, poetry, books, food...etc was a beautiful sight to see. The power of untiy is profound. I built with some gods I've met over the internet. Other gods I've had the opportunity to meet some years back, I saw them at the S&P. I definitely advise and encourage all who are apart of this Nation to make their pilgrimage back to the root. I want to say "PEACE" to my universal family back @ the root and to name a few, Allah B, Virtuous, Life Supreme, Amar, Infinite Al Jamar, Divine, Earthly Jewels, Wise Islam, Um Allah, Hakim and everybody else that made my jounery feel like home. PEACE!!!!............................................... Infinite7

Carmelo a 5%???

Never a shortage of topics to build on.......Soooo... Carmelo Anthony posted a pic (somewhere..facebook/twitter???) with a chain sporting a medillion with the Universal Flag on it. For those who are unfamiliar with the Universal Flag, it's the official flag of the Nation of Gods and Earths. Of course there has been rumbling about whether he was right or wrong about wearing the flag. Lets do the one "objectively!" One side of the story (pros): Whether or not he knows in detail about the NGE's is nil. I'm sure somebody told him that this (Universal Flag) says," THE BLACKMAN IS GOD!" Which I'm inclined to believe he liked that. Representing and or showing support for his follow brethen was all done in a positive light. Acknowledging "unity" is of extreme importance even if his knowledge is limited. What if he wears a African t-shirt? He's not from Africa. Doesn't know to much about shit going on over there. Yet and still, wearing the t-shirt shows support for "US", Original people. Now the other side of the story (cons): He isn't from the Nation. He doesn't know enough to wear our Flag. If he knew more would he even support our cause/tradition? Our flag is sacred and take it the fuck off!!! He mis-representing it............Look @ all the "emotional" reactions to a single picture. In reality how many of us really know the real story behind this? Are we going to kick his ass for wearing our flag without the proper permission? Does a person need/have to be from this Nation to wear the Universal Flag? I know depending on who you ask, YES!!! My position is, as long as its civil done with a righteous intent, i don't see a problem. Born universal truth, if the said person is savage uncivil, anti-righteous then NOW CIPHER!!! Mis-representing any cipher with their logo/flag will have anybody taking this one person on face value to represent the whole. I know, I know, the tradition is.....If you let one person do it it'll catch on and have all kind of uncivil mofo's rock'in the Flag. I definitely see both sides of the story. Just be mindful that this Nation has grown and will continue to grow. Policing whether or not somebody wears the flag in accordance with our tradition will become...challenging. Each person will have to address this as they see with their own understanding.......................Infinite7

Religion vs Tradition

Does tradition mean "religiously" following the template of a particular cipher? Following rules and regulations? Every cipher (person,place or thing) has it's own unique guidelines to follow. It's own paradigm. The NGE's are big advocates of not "BEING RELIGIOUS" b.u.t are (some anyway) are "HUGE TRADIDTIONALIST." This fine line of religious vs tradition can sometimes become blurred. Everything we know from a macrocosm to a microcosm has an order. Rules and regulations that every particular cipher adheres too. That's actual fact. So in line with universal law, we in the NGE's also adhere to particular guidelines under the umbrella of "Allah's 5% Nation." I hear builds," Allah said this, the Elder's said that, the First born did this that way, the degree said this......." All these adages have merits in their own right and should be used as a guideline b.u.t not "REILIGOUSLY!" Not sounding or being religious like.......RELIGIOUS PEOPLE. The foundation is the foundation sacred, lets be clear on that first. The original blackman is GOD, the original black woman is the Earth, no pork, etc. Yes somethings are "religious." Again these are paradigms within the NGE's that must be followed. Period. Contary to popular belief with individuals outside of the Nation, we (NGE's) do not make our own rules and do what we like good or bad. Now cipher. That's just ignorance. A lack of understanding of this Nation in it's totality. Quoting lessons, quotes from the Honorable Elijah Muhammad is a "reference point" not my understanding as in my thoughts and experiences that manifest my TRUE UNDERSTANDING as an individual. Regurgitated wisdom is grafted wisdom, far from original. The best builds come from experience and not from what you heard. And what somebody else did or is doing shines no light on you and what you got going. What are you doing? .....................................................................Infinite7

"Humility is a Component of Civilty"

I was once deaf, dumb and blind. By all accounts I would say the former me was violent. Very. I find this violent attitude typical in the hood. For a multitude of reasons. Violence is the "SEEMINGLY" cure all/fix all in settling differences/issues in the hood. Of course from time to time some (very few) disagreements get solved with "civil" solutions. However the challenge is dealing with mentally violent people and this is all they know, the equality to build without kicking ass/getting yo ass kicked is a daily hurdle. It's easy to say,"fuck it!!! and knock the shit outta somebody. B.u.t is that civilization? Is that showing and proving the higher intelligence? Empathically Now Cipher!!! Albeit i do agree whole heartedly that there are certain situations when physical justice is the order of the day. I consider that the "expection" not the rule. When I was younger and living the destory power to the fullest, OG's that were none active I consider "pussy's!" they got older and got soft. Again that was juvenile thinking literally, I was like knowledge equality years old. Now, I know better. Yes some people get older and square up however to view them as "soft" would be and could be a grossly bad judgement. What I know now and I exercise this same frame of thought, that I know I have no fear in my heart and fighting is nothing. However, pick and chose your battles and if the situation calls for it jump into the melee and let the chips fall where they may!!! This I have no problem with. However the 85% around you may consider this to be weakness. So should I just start busting nigas in their fucking head like a savage? Absolutely not. I stand on my square of truth and fuck what others may think. Violate any section on those 4 90 degree angles and I'll show and prove fearlessness! I see the culture of I-God having to show humility to do what? to civilize. I can not teach civility if I'm praticpating in savagrey. I know for an actual fact I'm not the only God that comes across these challenges. Ones who have lived a violent life "AND HAVE MATURREEEDDDD" know the down side, the nonsense. This is a lesson that needs to be advocated more, especially to the youth. Infinite7