In this world of abundance, it is a pretty well-known fact that no idea is original. Every night, or while in the shower or in the morning on our way to work, millions of people get a sudden thought, an inspiration to create or do something original. However, out of those millions how many of those ideas are the same? Millions. Thousands. Hundreds. Dozens… are the same exact idea. We can reason to say, the more original or creative the idea probably lesser the probability to find an exact equivalent – however, the fact of the matter remains, no idea is truly original. Someone somewhere or at sometime has come up with the same exact idea that you have.
So what if its not original? What will you do to make it UNIQUE? There are millions to billions of combinations of interdependent and associated ideas that can make a grand idea UNIQUE. So how do we make a t-shirt idea, or a tea cup idea or a new business endeavor unique? Its simple…give your idea a story and TAKE ACTION! Everyone has a story that is unique to them, so when creating a product, business, services it is important to align your business with your story. What inspired the business or product idea? What is your emotional or mental attraction to this idea? Whatever it is, find a story that is true, sincere and tell it. On the other hand, even if someone has the same idea as you..and idea is just an idea until its actually put into action. So if you have a so-called original idea, another way to make that idea unique is to put it into action - just do it! And just like that my friends, you now have a UNIQUE IDEA. Creative ideas mixed with action is like human DNA.. its the only thing that makes us one-of-a-kind
“Live to Change Something” – This is our idea, principle, life and the ether for everything we do.
This Morning, I was sitting on the train meditating and got a flash of inspiration to write some ideas down in my journal – which I now would like to share with you. My ideas are related to the subject of desire - the seed of creation.
As long as we desire things of quality and work toward their actuality, we are alive, inspired, and motivated in our life experience. To desire is to express the ether of life. We must remain motivated or we will lose our vigor. For this reason we set goals; have dreams; develop intention with our efforts.
There is nothing more disconcerting than seeing someone lose that vigor. That swag. That enthusiasm in life. We see this with our families all the time. Our parents (or any other love ones) who may just give up hope and aspirations, as they feel the urge to conform… Settle for the life they feel is “realistic.” But is it truly what they feel? Or is it what is impressed upon them by educational institutions, media, and social norms? Perhaps! I believe reality is what you make it. Someone else’s idea of “normal” or “success” shouldn’t be your own, unless you truly value that same understanding. What do you want? What do you desire?
We must not run out of desires. If you deliberately plan to be less than your vast number of possibilities, then you are sabotaging your own potentiality. This is what may inhibit one from success. Its inevitable. To quote Earl Nightingale: “Your success (or rewards) in life are in exact proportion to your service.” And that sums it up. Your success already exists, it just waits for you to accept it as your own and walk toward it. By doing the opposite, you are rejecting it, and keeping your self further away from your true desires.
I suggest we use our imagination more often. Imagination inspires creativity, creativity is transmuted into effort, and effort results in creation!
Lets create! Lets continue to inspire each other to create. Create until we do not have a single breath left. Making use of our life experience by becoming living examples of our desires by expressing our true potential.
Its funny how life works at times. The day of the CDT Artshow back in November, the guy that was supposed to video capture the event for us, pulled some funny business and didn’t show up. As annoyed as I was, I just brushed it off and continued to host the exhibit without a hitch. Regarless, We had pictures gallore, but no footage…. Until now! Thanks to Lichiban!
Reasons Why?
He’s a dope Emcee!
He has progressive and positive content..
He is working with some of the best producers in the game…
He lives in Brooklyn..lol He’s about change!
Panelist:
SeeOne
Alice Mizrachi (YOUnity)
Alzo Slade
Stephanie Land
Suncadm Bey
Dahkil Hausif (sunshowah films)
Kanene Holder (VONY)
Rueben King
Overview of the Discussion:
This discussion panel will focus on the artists featured in the exhibition, who are all Brooklyn based, and art organizations that promote artistic development of the community, as we will attempt to go deeper into the theme of the exhibition and explore the artists’ creative process. The purpose of the panel is to discuss how artists can use their creative talents to inspire change: socially, politically, community, and personally. What effect does art have on the community? Why should we encourage art in the public school systems and in the inner-city?
About the “Live to Change Something Through Art” Exhibit:
This exhibit features work that is reflective of the current Brooklyn arts movement and underscores Coup d’etat’s thought-provoking brand principle, “Live to Change Something.” Highlighting a multicultural collective of artists across several disciplines, the exhibition encompasses painting, photography, and sculpture.
A brother who continues to maintain his integrity while on a mission to live to “change” the reality in HipHop with honesty. Gotta respect that! More to come from M.Island (Mislandmusic.com) …
Coup d’etat Brooklyn In Collaboration with Littlefield Present:
“Brooklyn PAINTDOWN New Year 2010″
Description:
Coup d’etat Brooklynin association with LITTLEFIELD collaborates on the 2010 New Year Bash. However, this year we are bringing it back home to Brooklyn. Littlefield is Brooklyn’s new hot spot for music, art and performances. We are merging talent from the alternative Music & Art Community, and the coup d’etat Brooklyn to create a night of art and music at the perfect venue in Brooklyn.
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation Presents The Coup d’etat Arts Collective “Live to Change Something Through Art” ExhibitionExhibition Dates: November 21, 2009 – January 31, 2010Artist’s Opening Reception: Saturday, November 21, 2009 (4 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
Peace Comrades,Its that time of year again: The 2nd Annual Coup d’etatArtshow. This year’s artshow features works form artists who represent the Coup d’etat Art Collective. Here is some quick history about the Coup d’etat Arts Collective:Coup d’etat Arts Collective is a Brooklyn-based collaboration of highly respected artists who produce various art-related events throughout New York City. The Collective’s annual exhibition features a never-before-seen assembly of New York City’s most sought after visual artists. With music as the backdrop, the Coup d’etat Arts Collective provides a unique platform for creative synergy while filling an undeniable void in the arts community. About The Exhibit: (BROOKLYN, NY) November 12, 2009 – Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Center for Arts and Culture, PUMA, and The Coup d’etat Arts Collective are honored to announce the opening of “Live to Change Something Through Art,”a mixed media exhibition of works created by 23 local artists. Please join the artists for the opening reception on Saturday, November 21, 2009, from 4 p.m.– 7 p.m. at the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Skylight Gallery, 1368 Fulton Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, New York. This event is sponsored by Karen’s Body Beautiful, Puma & KUSH. “Live to Change Something Through Art” features work that is reflective of the current Brooklyn arts movement and underscores Coup d’etat’s thought-provoking brand principle, “Live to Change Something.”Highlighting a multicultural collective of artists across several disciplines, the exhibition encompasses painting, photography, sculpture, video and installation.Artists that were hand-selected to participate in “Live to Change Something Through Art” include:Molaundo JonesSuhail SmithSam WilsonLichibanRob FokusedAlice MizrachiStephanie LandBrian “Deka” Paupaw SeeOneOne9Alzo SladeAna BravoBermanFenelusJen One Reuben KingAmanda DivaNelson RivasKwesiAbbensettsPaul DeoRobert TrujilloAjamu Walker Suncadm BeyIbrahim andYang-Chi. For nearly four decades, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation has served as a fertile ground for emerging and established artists throughout Central Brooklyn. Through its Center for Arts and Culture, Restoration continues to present, promote, and preserve the artistic legacy of artists from the African Diaspora. About Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation: Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, the nation’s first community development corporation, partners with residents and business to improve the quality of life of Central Brooklyn by fostering economic self sufficiency, enhancing family stability and growth, promoting the arts and culture and transforming the neighborhood into a safe, vibrant place to live, work and visit. The Skylight Gallery is open to the public Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Skylight Gallery exhibitions are made possible by the generous support of the New York State Council on the Arts, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Brooklyn Community Foundation, andBloomberg, Inc.,
So what if its not original? What will you do to make it UNIQUE? There are millions to billions of combinations of interdependent and associated ideas that can make a grand idea UNIQUE. So how do we make a t-shirt idea, or a tea cup idea or a new business endeavor unique? Its simple…give your idea a story and TAKE ACTION! Everyone has a story that is unique to them, so when creating a product, business, services it is important to align your business with your story. What inspired the business or product idea? What is your emotional or mental attraction to this idea? Whatever it is, find a story that is true, sincere and tell it. On the other hand, even if someone has the same idea as you..and idea is just an idea until its actually put into action. So if you have a so-called original idea, another way to make that idea unique is to put it into action - just do it! And just like that my friends, you now have a UNIQUE IDEA. Creative ideas mixed with action is like human DNA.. its the only thing that makes us one-of-a-kind
Coup d'etat Art, Word from The Creators | Rasupreme May 20, 2010 | 
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