http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVi4rUzf-0Q

“Its almost like God has put me in this limbo of neutrality and I’m just here waiting. Waiting for my break, waiting for my time. I know this person and that person, but name calling means NOTHING if you’re not doing that shit yourself! Its frustrating. Because as an artist, I want to create, I want to be inspired, I want to inspire others. However, I have a feeling that something is holding me back.”

There are SO many things I could say about the above, but there isn’t time to break it all apart (I actually want to go out, explore the world, and create something - if even just a moment of peace - today!). Thus I’ll just say this:

The only thing holding ANYONE back is themselves. Oh sure, I know there are economic, social, and factors otherwise that can make achieving what we desire difficult and often times seem impossible, but those factors should not deter one from doing everything in their power to move forward. Looking at the circumstances and standing daunted is, to some, a sign of weakness. The truly successful people I see are those that see the challenges, and choose to forge ahead regardless. They refuse to accept things as they are, instead reinventing as many wheels as they need to in order to change, or circumvent, the obstacles in their way. It is these types of people that inspire others, that bring about lasting change, and that shape the world’s future. I cannot recall the last time that I was moved to action by someone that chose to b*tch about their own lack of action, and blame it on those things they find to be below par with their own supposed goals, ideals, and beliefs. So here are a few thoughts:

**STOP WATCHING TV.**
Step out into the real world instead of lamenting about reality TV and the like. (Oh, and stop exposing yourself to things you find appalling, i.e. said TV shows, blogs about “what’s hot,” etc.)
**STOP BLOGGING AND GO OUTSIDE.**
If you don’t realize that there are endless things going on in our world to discuss and explore our emotions about, how they affect our personal lives, and how we can personally affect the issues, then, well, not really sure what sort of miracle you’re looking for to spark some sort of creative genius in you. We live in tumultuous times. Every day a new realization hits me about the world around me.
**STOP JUDGING.**
To complain about the content of what others are creating (and though their form or method of creation may be different than yours) is completely counterproductive to growth. We all find joy and connection in different places - for some of us it IS fashion (perhaps including what Kanye wore…), for others it is music (and mixed tapes have a place in this…), and for others countless other avenues. To each his own, and for his own reasons.
**STOP WHINING.**
Period. Get up, get out, and do something.

IN CLOSING…
From John Mayer’s “Waiting On the World to Change”:

Now we see everything that’s going wrong
With the world and those who lead it
We just feel like we don’t have the means
To rise above and beat it

So we keep waiting
Waiting on the world to change
…

It’s hard to beat the system
When we’re standing at a distance
So we keep waiting
Waiting on the world to change

Which, frankly, is BULLSH*T. I get pissed off every time I hear that song, and I got pissed off reading your posting. I don’t know what is really holding you, or Milah B. back, and I certainly can’t judge your situation or lack of action, but take a serious step outside of yourself and think about your excuses and why you’re making them. We all owe it to ourselves to do this, try to understand why we’re holding ourselves back, and then MOVE FORWARD.

not to start any more drama or anything. i’m happy the situation was resolved.

James: Done It.
Niko: Done It.
Izza: Done It.
Skillz: Done It.

whos next?