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Tears of Struggle

“Tears of Struggle”. Newest Painting. Juneteenth Joyting. 2020

What a Joy to create from the Heart to the Heart. It is a great time for reflection and art. It seems life itself has more value as it becomes more in peril. Music likewise, the message and substance is becoming more critical to the masses that are tired of seeing hypocrisy from each other, especially when it comes to culture versus pop culture.

 

Beginning the Joyting Juneteenth

Beginning the Joyting Juneteenth

As an African, there is a feeling that is beyond joy when I see us all united. It is a good feeling to see we are not just the entertainment but the event is geared to educate. It is important to see ourselves as Africans because it bings a geographic location of source and place, when we say “Black” we are describing ourselves by a color, in which no one else does. There is always context when the European created title “White” speaks on heritage, they know where they come from, and can elaborate. We must elaborate, and realize that Africa is where and why we are, and to embrace Africa is to embrace the Lion and the Times.  The Lion within, the Lion of Old, and the Lions of Tomorrow. Lions have represented Africa from  long time, and even though, many nations call themselves lions that don’t seem to show it when it comes to African Pride. We as Rastafari sight the Biblically referenced Conquering Lion of Judah as The Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie the First, and so it holds a Spiritual and Religious significance. The Unity of the Lion and Lamb is shown in Our works in what we call Livity.

In the process of Painting..

In the process of Painting..

Tears of Struggle

Tears of Struggle By Ras Elijah Tafari

This new piece, is done with Acrylic and Indian ink, represents the Victory and Pain of Our Walk as Africans. To paint it live was to be in touch with the collective pulse that made it vibe further, and also reminding I of the struggle we still are in as Humanity. The Struggle is to see that life isn’t about conquest and domination, and that many have to rise in true leadership. In this trod, Africans across the world have inspired the World to be better people and aspire to peaceful solutions. From Nelson Mandela, to Colin Kaepernick, countless Africans have encouraged humanity to attain the rights and dignity we all deserve. In this legacy there is a shared trail of tears. A shared African Experience. That shared journey is one in which Native Americans and Africans were mixed up and disenfranchised for multiple reasons. Many Africans in America have Native American blood and like the Indigenous of most nations, forcefully deprived of knowing their Native and African connections and families.

Still in the Joy-ting

Still in the Joy-ting

As people are learning that it took two years after the Emancipation Proclamation for Africans to learn of the end of slavery in Texas, here in New Mexico it took another 2 years after that. It wasn’t until 1867, after Congress passed the Peonage Act on March 2nd 1867 that Slavery was addressed in Territories. It specifically addressed NM having widespread slavery of Africans and Native Americans. The Humming bird in painting represents the Native Communities of the Past and present, who we share our blood and tears with, and pray that the struggle can bring us strength to continue to be beautiful warriors,  like hummingbirds, standing strong and fighting.

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Live art at Juneteenth, Albuquerque

it was a great experience to attend Juneteenth celebrations in Albuquerque this year, it was the best turn out and gathering in Juneteenth memory. Lots of new faces that truly need to  feel collective security and unity in the cause to further freedom.  Our Liberation is still in the process of truly becoming as humanity, each generation needs educating of the great ones that have come before. InI family and I met a lot of new ones, and I was able to reason on the importance of the King of Kings, sharing and making live art.  The joy-ting developed with passion and I look forward to it being shared and having a sound track for it..The original has been sold, and prints are available. The image has also be spoken for, and it will be used..trust that. Jah willing we can get some lovely posters and shirts made. I will have it in the print area soon. If you would like an original based on the same Icept let InI know.

Ras Elijah Tafari with New Joyting

Ras Elijah Tafari with New Joyting

This is an interesting and insightful time, the media and society at large has a long way to go to truly explore the the nature of the serious destruction, that is the status quo. We have a duty to make more than non bias journalism or propaganda,…we have a duty to be authentic. To be real, keep it raw and also professional. We represent all those who came before and will come after, and to lively up the area using the powers that dwell within, spark a fire of real creative culture and innovation – inspires others to open up and look within. With music and art, you’re allowed to be emotional, it’s good, and the way we deal with them, to respect the messages in the emotion is worth reminding others through artistic drive. With a Heart of Joy, I thank you for reading and checking the art. Lots more to come, and give thanks for Life. It is an honor to be here and help be a strength to those that need more art and love and culture.

 

Tears of Struggle

Tears of Struggle

Hail the King of Kings. Jah Rastafari.

Ras Elijah Tafari

lionartproductions@gmail.com

 

Vessels in New Waters: Lives after Deaths.

” FOUR QUESTIONS: How will integrity face oppression? What does honesty do in the face of deception? What does decency do in the face of insult? How does courage face brute force? Four Pillars, Integrity, Honesty, Decency and Courage. ” Let us not be confused that courage cannot be displayed by immoral people so look at the fortitude of a man or woman rather than courage for that is not enabling. Simply a thug can be courageous. Fortitude is the love inside of us that holds our own desire to confront fear and death. Only when we are prepared to die can we be ready to live fully. We are held back by fear, and that reverts and diverts us from the role and journey we are here to walk. Our fear to is actually love each other no matter what, knowing that we are a reflection of each other and Jah. Insults and deceptions cannot stop truth from coming forward.

Our ability to filter through others insecurities and inspire to be a force of good build ones own character. The Discipline to look out for the least including those harming you is what brings your character to maturity, that is fortitude. Someone who has been in chains doesn’t want anyone to be in chains, someone who has been in slavery isn’t satisfied with his own freedom, he can is only free when we all are free. His desire is to elevate himself and others by demanding that love is necessary for humanity and is the decency we all deserve.

When we unlearn to fear death then we can learn what is means to be truly a free person. Anyone who fears death is a slave. It is those who have found joy in truth that will be the truth that lives and requires love to do so. Love is not scared, Love is the fortress of fortitude. When you challenge the deception, rebel against the lack of sincerity, when they insult you, hold your countenance and celebrate that compassion is your foundation and listening and giving voice to those suffering most will of course bring ridicule and more truth in such a cruel society. Thats what is needed. Blessed are you who know that justice is an inner court where your judge will not care of how much you have acquired in wealth or what others say about you, but if you know your wealth is from your ability to be love and know love.
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In this time it is difficult to see the state of the country and world, it is polarized and limited. We must be expansive and every pushing ourselves to use our lives in its fullest capacity to help others. Not succumbing to fear but ready to be vessels in new waters, that reminds us what it means to be human, rather than races, or political parties. Define yourself by your highest virtues, and dont let someone else define you, likewise let others speak for themselves rather than be prejudged. Jah Bless you all. Be the Best you can be. Rastafari.
Give thanks for the reminders and quote from Prof. Cornel West.

Lion Warrior by Ras Elijah Tafari

Lion Warrior by Ras Elijah Tafari

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Fighting the Beast Within, The Competition That Fuels Capitalism

Fighting the beast within called competition that fuels capitalism.  After seeing it around and within myself I realize there is a sociopath jin or spirit that is encouraged in people globally. Some of it may be primal instinct yet other behavior is taught and fostered. This development of the idea of winners and losers goes right into the dynamics of religion and classism being another doctrine of set winners and losers, chosen and damned.The seed of idea of first and second class citizens that we as “progressives” seek to eliminate. I am going to speak on how things we all have seen around us concerning competition reflect  the global issue that is at the seeds of War.

Perhaps you have heard “it’s not about who wins or loses, it’s how you play the game.” This is absolutely true because it speaks about the integrity maintained, self worth and dignity, something when lost cannot be regained easily. It also serves as an example of conduct of what is considered goods sports conduct. In sports, where competition is refined, there are rules and behavior that is seen as becoming and that which is seen as arrogant. When someone thinks they are above the rules they are dealt a time out or foul. There are penalties for grievances. In the modern world, especially in business and politics, music industry to every day behavior it seems this concept is lost.  It seems that to the masses in a capitalistic thought pattern care only about winning, and do not care about who gets hurt on the way. The drive to succeed over shadows any drive to be compassionate.

Perhaps you have seen people put their business before friends and family, those who desire to compete makes it where they are never satisfied. It is linked to all kind of things, including not feeling good enough. One of the worst feelings is to be put down or mocked because you have less, and a spirit enters that wants to prove the person wrong, and be so successful you could mock them..I am sure we have laughed as actors do it in the movies..Still, what does it prove, what did it change, and is the exchange of mockery progressive. It is not kind in any way, it is a desire to be arrogant and standing above another so one could belittle another. It is to be the oppressor or the master. This inferiority complex often reflected to others as superiority complexes, over compensation and over confidence.  I could be describing someone we know or the USA government, and that is the point. This is about us, about Trump, and the history of the world and often nationalism at its worst hour. This is how the world works, by breaking rules and trying to profit no matter the cost to life, the planet, the future, or the soul. It is about a few winning, the rest losing and the winners thinking they deserve it because they have always been smarter than the rest..

This state of mind of competitive capitalistic views are interlinked with several subjects and by ones looking closely and humbly at how this related to racism, speciesism, tribalism, religious animosity and ethic divisions, ones can see that thinking we are better than others is at the heart of an inner and outer war, that leaves billions of dead bodies a year on this planet.  There is a constant “us” and “them” which is in the interest of governments, who do not represent everyone on Earth.  What governments try to be are the worst gangsters, meaning that competition leads who can dominate the other by any means. The is why the US has privatized the war as a utility for mankind. No matter who wants to prove they are better the US wins. They encourage wars as a way to profit off the weakest nature of man, competition for resources and control. They also teach it to the World as far as personal exploits and relationships. Their religious doctrines often are taught to think that there is a competition to get to heaven. I cannot go into all the religious or political avenues to show as demonstrations because there are so many and it is up to us to look and see when we are subconsciously driven to beat someone at something for the sake of winning, or more often to kill for the sake of killing. It goes from the food we eat, the books we look to for guidance and truth, to the way politicians use force over diplomacy without the desire to accept correction.  People don’t like to apologize, nor do governments, they want to carry an air of incorruptibility, which is at the heart of the issue. When rules its seems don’t apply to some, and there is no recourse, others will revert backwards and replicate those same methods against others. Not only does the cycle continue, but the eye for and eye concept still doesn’t prove what is more worthy than not in a logical manner, it is revenge based.

I wrote earlier about how Religious Theology clashes with Human Rights, and that it was more important how we react to set violations that the violators being violators. This is basis of African American Political Science when it comes to embarrassing your challengers by exposing the methods that they wished others didn’t know because they are unlawful and shameful by most peoples standards. Internationally and National Morality is a powerful. We know the success the civil rights movement had internationally because Africans and all collective races within the USA  were able to use non violent resistance against a brutal army and further the cause of peace. Likewise the resolve to not emulate the racists racism with racism, religious dogmatic thought with counter religious dogmatic thought, ect. is to study our own problem solving techniques. It is up to us to find new ways of reacting and speaking when it comes to how to reach each other  peacefully and respectfully on a stage where we share and listen. We shouldn’t be surprised, upset, and ostracize those who are bigots, racists, anti environment or sociopathic, it is part of the make up of how societies have operated for thousands of years. It is learned often beaten in psychology, a mind state, and attitude  we together must look at in order for us to hear ourselves.  Ask if this state is a form of domination without  boundaries or care to who or what is damaged.  When we pay attention,  the voiceless get noticed, and those who are helpless,  learn how to stand up to a bully, empowered not to be hindered by others insecurity or be a bully in return.

How do we get rid of the demon of revenge, that can boil and run deep in people and nations? This needs to be addressed from the start of any desire to reform and uplift a collective. Sometimes space is needed which why the respect of borders and sovereignty needs to respected, often we wish to attack a group because of the actions of their government or one person, sadly it is almost instinctual. To avoid bitterness to an entire group is to be clear who or what is the real issue rather than to chastise the whole. Collective punishment is asinine.  Many have had difficult issues with certain groups, let’s use Palestinians and Israelis to a point where they think all of one side is just wrong and evil. When the reality is that most people are pawns in a big chess game where they simply are trying to live and raise a family. The real offenders are usually blaming the others for what they have been accused of, and often are not to hard to figure out whether in front of or behind the curtain so to speak.

Here are stratagems in an effort to stay focused with resolve to find solutions and not be caught into diversions.
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First, keep religion out of problem solving. Poverty and war make ones more religious and also desperate, and that is when it used to make the people feel they have a religious crusade to accomplish. When looking at religious tensions, look at the facts, look at the money. Look at the proportionality of the reactions, and victims. Look at the laws, and understand the history.

Second, avoid affirming or denying others religious bias in order to stay focused on the future. When finding resolutions neither encouraging or discouraging religious sentiments is the best solution because the purpose is creating harmony, knowing that others will bring their sentiments with them no matter. It is useless to offer a spiritual platform if one is a mediator, our ability to be non partial is our ability to be just.

Third, Transmutation. Look at how to make things that are negative positive. What can be learned, what is savable, what changes benefit new possibilities. Whether with a friend or on an international stage, nations that learn to adapt and make the best out of their hand create new avenues never before imagined. This process can be used to overt tariffs and sanctions and punish those punishing others by freeing themselves from an economic strongholds. This is a popular method of non violent protest using the free market and public opinion to have the power to not be bullied by those ones rely on financially dominion or thru trade. It can also be as simple as using the garbage around to assist in the plantings  of trees and the building of roads. Make bad shit, high grade manure, nutrient rich ready for any garden. It just a process, Transmutation.

Fourth, The Power of Breathe. It is instinctual to get emotional and want to react in a manner that wants to bully the bully. There are few exclusions, but for the most part it is an innate in the desire to achieve a set goal, to break through resistance. Social dynamics are not the same as hunting, and yet the way societies treat employees to how they act in every level is all part of the desire to use hunting instincts rather than dignified methods based on merit and virtue. The power to Breathe isn’t simply physical, its the power to take the time to think rationally. The faster we think, the more mistakes are made. People who react quick and jump on opportunities are often rewarded but are only tools to the sharks that employ them.  Mean while those who work and think on their own time, create the environment mentally and externally to have the proper time to look at the issues one by one and be fair to themself and their judgements. Stay vigilant but don’t rush, the same mistakes we make in our daily lives governments are making in policies.  People are not as dumb as ones think, they are just pushed and then asked to make a decisions in unfair conditions.  When we breath, sometimes we can beat the game by realizing we don’t need to play it.

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DuttyBookMan Tour. AUG 3-4 Rastafari Reasoning and Art Show. NM

The New Mexico Rastafari Collective is proud to present  Brother Dutty BookMan, Jamaican Rastafari, activist, teacher, author and DJ. His books include:

“FATIDIC” Selected Duttyisms  and

TRIED & TRUE : Revelations of a Rebellious Youth (2011)

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He has worked close with the Marley family and foundation, and founded his own Arts and Culture foundation “Manifesto Jamaica” based in Toronto which is a youth empowerment non profit leadership organization . DuttyBookman will be in New Mexico for several days, making a stop in Las Vegas and Albuquerque. We will be proud to have him at “The Sector” in 122 La Veta Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 From 6-8pm. InI and Ras Zakariah will be showing Our art and will enjoy the reasoning with our big brother. Expect a High Vibe of Social and Rastafari Livity Culture. Clearly from His Name, honoring the ancestors thru Our Purpose and works to be channeled for our nation. The Event is free, any donations will be welcome so we can also contribute to the Youth programs sponsored by DuttyBookMan. He will be in Las Vegas NM Aug. 3 at New Moon Fashion back yard. 5-9pm.

AFTER THE REASONING ON AUG. 4TH we will be going DOWNTOWN to join The Hip Hop Community and we will be at 4th and Central at the Cypher that is held on the First Friday of every month. It LIVE and FREE, with DuttyBookMan spinning and live art and dancing…if you have been there you already know. If you haven’t its real, check it. 20120817_1554044271334461_1659429975_n

You can learn about DuttyBookMan and check his books and works at: http://duttyism.com

and here is a great reasoning: https://youtu.be/dHrthWCNVJE

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Thank you Ras Zakarias for all the hard work and organizing. Thank You every one at the Sector for helping the community with Culture and Art to uplift the community, likewise thank you New Moon Fashion for Itinual support! Big Up to Cyrus for bringing Hip Hop back to the streets.  Las Vegas, Albuquerque, lets get together and feel alright. Its going to be a revolutionary Sabbath. Please share and tell a friend. Roots and Culture time.

Jah Bless, One Perfect Love.

Ras Elijah Tafari.

The Law was Written before a book was.

Give thanks for the day. With Love in the meditation, when it comes to “The Bible” in which I it call the Scriptures. We have to see from the start a pagan has given the book a pagan title. A Title that marked the start of European interpretation by Greeks and Romans of African Thought. Just in case ones don’t think that the words inside have been tampered with even the word Bible comes from Phoenicia and Egypt in which they were cities, “Byble” and Byblis, a female diety and grand daughter of Apollo, well known Sun-diety of Greece. You won’t find this on wikipedia and the many online sites because there is a concerted Babylonian plan to use the Scriptures as a tool of slavery. Source: W.H. Roscher in Ausfuhrliches Lexicon der Griechischen und Romischen Mythologie vol.1 pp.839-840. and “Come out of Her My People” C.J. Koster pp. 76.
When Ones make their decisions entirely from the interpretation of the Scriptures they place themselves in dangerous waters if they miss the Golden Rule ( words of the Messiah). Do unto others as you would have them do to you. With this in mind, would Slavery be something that we stand behind because the Torah allows it, or child sacrifice. We do not, and we do not because we know what is Right within where the Law was written before a book was. Using the Scriptures to be the absolute on moral issues can lead to clear hypocrisy of which many prophets within the scriptures saw contemptuous. Examples being the Prophet Isaiah and Jeremiah to Jahshua the Messiah. InI know that the Scriptures have Mighty teachings, but that comes from Jah in I telling I that is a Mighty teaching. If ones can speak to Jah, why look to strangers telling you a story about other men who talked to Jah and just accept it. If you Know Jah you know what pleases HIM and does not. Hence why I say, that if you would not want it done to you, why do it to another? This question breaks to the heart of Oneness, and makes you think for yourself about how would you feel,…When anyone asks you something before you try to recount and regurgitate verses, think about how you would be feel being in the other persons situation and use understanding. That awareness and connection is how we build together. I have been guilty of it using the Scriptures to condemn swiftly, and I thought about what Dem-mok Warcloud said about how I don’t believe in the Bible…upset me and made me think,…because I love the Scriptures, and in truth there is no doubt I pick and choose what is good and not, and some things just ponder on.. I think we all do whether we accept that or not, and if we do follow the Scriptures word for word, then I question whether that makes a good person. His Imperial Majesty said, perfectly, was, “In pondering over the life, the goodness, humanity and sacrifice of the Savior of the World, in looking at the laws which He gave us, how much should we be ashamed to call ourselves Christian people, and yet not to follow His footsteps. Had we been Christain people, had we been worthy of the name, peace would have reigned on all the face of the Earth, and would have risen to the level of the immortal angels who always glorify the Eternal God, and the peoples of the world would no longer have remained divided into hostile camps. In very truth there are no interest or reasons, however legitimate they may be, that can justify war.”
We have all fallen short and its not because of the Bible, or Scriptures, its because of our lack of interest in PEACE.
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