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Ok, so I happened to stumble on to this video which is about 6 years old. I was only 17 at the time in High School . . . Yeah, I know; I was a boy here, but I thought it would be cool to share. lol. 23 is not old per say, but the mindset from then to now is a HUGE difference, although you can see some of the early references into that who I am now. SIDE NOTE: This Myspace page that is on the video also hasn't been used in YEARS! - All is Love
- The Symbol
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I was inspired to write this, this morning when responding to a friend . . .
There was a homeless man, who made some mistakes early on in life, dropped out of school and fell in with some of the wrong people and so eventually as a young man, he wound up on the street. Twenty years went by and he was still in the streets. As time progressed however, he realized although he had much hardship, there was a lot of good that he could do. He saw his great poverty as a blessing and expected nothing for himself, but only from himself to give. He started helping local businesses clean up, not asking for pay. And he saw some other homeless in the area, and over time befriended them. He offered them inspiration and hope. When he was able to get some blankets in the winter he made sure they all had them first. When someone offered him food, he made sure they ate before he did. Everyone in the neighborhood loved him. He even served as a watchman to protect some of the families. On the other hand, there was a rich man who was very bright in school and excelled to being the head of his class. He went to a prestigious university, and became the owner of a huge Fortune 500 company. Twenty years go by, and his company had grew reliving product in countries across the world. However, he sauger only more power in the market. He bought out other companies who were his competition and purposely run them into the ground. He slowly started stripping away benefits to his employees, so that his company wouldn't have to pay for it and he could increase his own salary. His enemies in the business world hated him. Well, about 5 years beyond this one of the homeless men with the first got some help and back up on his feet. It turns out that one of the homeless that was being cared for and attended to was an ex-businessman who lost his company to the second man. Cleaned up and brought back with a new fire he started another company and ran this second man's company out of business. He practiced great business etiquette and had many benefits for his employees. He said that he had learned such things from the first homeless man, and so he went and found him back in their prior neighborhood and he gave him a penthouse apartment and asked him to found a non-profit with this first homeless man in charge to tend to the needs of their community. The second man however wound up in the street, and wound up being someone that the non-profit attended to. You see, it's all about living with a spirit of great Poverty and Charity. The second man was and intellectual, but he created many enemies and his life was a constant battle and in the end he lost. However the first man was very simple minded and he gained many friends by simply giving and in the end he won. - All is Love - The Symbol 
Myself along with some of the members of All is Love (and those who wish to join us) will be at the God Belongs in My City prayer walk this Saturday, October 26, 2013. Last year, I caught just the end of it, and I think it is something powerful for all people. We plan on going, and being in the internal silent place of prayer to offer love and light to emerge from this great city of New York City. We are in no way affiliated with the people who run it, and that is not said to be a good or bad thing but the general concept and idea of what the whole thing is, is what we agree with and are going to support. More information on the entire God Belongs In My City movement you can check them out at www.GodBelongsInMyCity.com/nyc - All is Love
- The Symbol 
As stated in the beginning of this blog, over time there will be a series of posts entitled "Definitions". I believe through a more extensive study of words we can learn to have better communication and a more common understanding. Here is a word that you may have heard many times, but may have never truly understood it from its root. We may know its usage in ways such as "She walked with great enthusiasm into the classroom." In this way we may see her as walking in excited, or happy, eager, or with a great interest, but I want to look further into the root . . . 
Above you may see that the "thu" in enthusiasm derives from the Greek word "theos" meaning God. And the "en" means "in". So in actuality the "enthus" means "IN GOD". So what if we looked at the above sentence again and saw it as she walked in such an ecstatic way, because she was living in God? . . . Now if we did it that way, the sentence has a whole new depth.
When we are asked by people to join them in tasks and it is done with enthusiasm this person's vibrating joy many times seems to come into us and inspire us to enter them in this mission. It is this great joy and fervor, despite what difficulties lie ahead that help engage teams in the work that will lead towards achieving a goal . . . What if we all lived with "enthusiasm" towards all of our daily tasks and duties? If you want to live this way and Be The Symbol, please join me in this prayer. Lord God, Heavenly Father, Help me to live completely in you. To serve you. To please you by being united with you at all times. When I go places, whether it be simple things as to the supermarket, or to school or work, may I always see you. Even if those around me are corrupt, or I am in a place where much evil or wrongdoing is committed, may I walk with an enthusiasm that shatters the walls of darkness and brings greater light. Oh great Spirit of #LOVE . . . Oh great Spirit of charity, and goodness I beg of you to transform me into your humble tool, bringing the everlasting peace that lives truly only when in you. - All is Love -The Symbol While waiting for the actual comic book work, and cartoons from The Symbol I thought I would have some fun with this. lol. . . Enjoy! 
- All is Love
- The Symbol NEW RECORD FEATURING THE HOMIE DY-VERSE FROM FOUNDNATION. #WHOOP - All is Love
- The Symbol My home . . . My City . . . My Borough . . . The Bronx.
A land of minorities, graffiti, poverty and crime. Yet I see it as a land of hope. Yes, The Bronx. The land where right under just about every train station is a Check Cashing place, a Liquor Store, and the Chicken Spot. Maybe the Chinese Food Store, the Bodega that makes them Chopped Cheeseburgers, and your Bacon, Egg, and Cheese in the morning. . .The Bronx. As a part of New York City, you would think we have the privileges connected to what they call the Capital of the World, but instead we are treated like the step child. This post isn't going to be all sad story though, because I love this place. I think the harsh conditions create a more stronger spirited people. People who are forced to focus on survival in a more deeper way, and thus birthed me from the picture. In the more decent areas of the Bronx, like up by me in the North East you have a more working class people. These are the people who hold City jobs, or decent desk positions in a cubicle trying to genuinely help their families. The people who are really doing well on the low are the small business owners. We're not a place here there are a million big franchises, or house the Fortune 500 companies. We still have room for the mom and pop shop, the Barber Shops where someone comes in to sell Empanadas, and Pirated DVD's and 99 Cent Stores, that have all of the basic needs for your household at a cheap price. What I appreciate most about the Bronx, is that you get people who are genuine. These are mostly people who have been controlled by the system, and are not necessarily trying to control it. Now as this may sound sad story to many, I see it as one of our greatest assets. In the Hoods, you have people that are gonna keep it 100, and not Fake the Funk, and in the better areas, there are broken Middle Class families, working hard. It may be sad that there is only one Barnes and Nobles Book Store that I know of around here, and that the crime rates are high, but people instead of awaiting outside forces to motivate them to move on they work on channeling inward. The Pop culture does have its effect of course. . . With people who are shortchanged certain areas of education, and are taught that its wack to go to the Church or foster their spiritual life there is a reason why a certain mentality comes down upon here. Its the reason why the black hoodies and snapbacks are the greatest fashion for many. And since the New York arts scene is more in the Lower East Side and Soho of Manhattan, or right across the bridge in Brooklyn, you are considered a Homosexual if your clothes are too tight, or you wear too many colors (unless of course, this matches perfectly with the newest kicks that dropped, then you're fresh but don't have enough cash to jump on the 2 train). This place made me . . . And I was blessed that along with going internally to reflect and channel from myself the most I can, I was exposed to the outside world by reading books, and traveling around the city, having conversations with people from all areas. It has always served as a retreat home to after running around Manhattan in the madness downtown and experiencing the fast paced NY business life, to come back to a place where people aren't concerned with as much of the Politics. And I have to say, that it is not only I, but there are many in this place being Spiritually reborn, and more Conscious of the conditions that are separating us all and a change is occurring..... more coming soon. - All is Love - The Symbol A short poetic reflection...
The embers of the fire dance together, sharing the warmth of their light together joyfully . . . But to think, it all started with one spark, and now the community has formed. #TheSymbol #allislove  Today #ChaosControl is 2 years old! Yesterday we celebrated my son's birthday... Today is another one of my babies.
This project was very instrumental in my transformation. Me being The Symbol today is directly related to the creation of this project. In fact, when I heard the words "Be The Symbol" in my left ear it was only weeks before the release of this project. Inspired by days spent with my son watching Sonic X, I realized that these characters held greater purpose metaphorically with number one who I was, and number two with the world. So, I decided to write songs in which I would personify these characters in the real world, in modern times as myself. It was very much a theatrical project, which told a story from brokenness and darkness to self-awareness, peace, healing, and light. Many records were very personal, and although the recording quality of many of the songs weren't all that great due to my budget and resources at the time, many people today still say it is one of my best works. At the release of this event, there was a HUGE proclamation made which led me to publicly in all places walking the way of the Faith I do today. This project was actually the first steps towards me Becoming The Symbol. If you check out: http://ChaosControlFeelX.tumblr.com you will be able to see all artwork and videos, along with the music to this project. - All is Love - The Symbol 
Glad to say that today I am the father of a proud 5 year old!... Boy the time goes fast. Every day this boy is growing and I am more and more amazed. I remember at day years ago in the hospital, and all of the increments in between and honestly he is teaching me.
Heavenly Father, I offer this day to you for my son. Continue to help me to lead him to being a greater light of love as he grows towards manhood. And I would like to also offer this day for Father's and son's across the world. For great healing, joy, and all necessary blessings in their lives right now. Amen #TheJoysOfFatherhood. - All is Love -The Symbol The world needs Hero's. Our society needs people to step up to the plate and put their lives at risk for the mere sake of love. What does it mean to be Super? And what is the fate of mankind without a symbol for peace. Who will sacrifice them-self for others and for love?... A small montage of the work of back when I was known still as Brandon Feel-X Morel. Its funny to me as I look back on videos like this, because many times I forget what I have done. because I always know there is soo much more to be done. Every day there are new ideas coming, and new opportunities to spread the #LOVE . . . I recently just watched back at this video, and thought it would be important to share this video here with you guys who either are just getting acquainted with me and are learning more or have been in contact for a while and like myself forgot about this video. I pray you receive much inspiration to be a Super-Hero in your own families and communities as you watch this. Much love and light brothers and sisters. Peace. -All is Love. -The Symbol 
A lost love . . .
Once treasured, must be forgotten For honor. For service. For Unity. For the greater community. As a simple act of obedience - We listened. No fight. No resistance. We all have one. An Achilles Heel. A weakness. An attachment to be shaken. Whether, person or thing This addiction becomes distraction to our purpose. We have been strong. We have held on, and moved forward. But the walk at times becomes weary as heel crashes against concrete daily. In our eyes, The Ideal Beauty. The Ideal love. Perhaps, the person of #LOVE sees otherwise for our journey. So we wait and listen. In this chapel For new light. 
Maybe you have seen the innumerable Facebook posts of daily life activities; maybe you have watched the cellphone video clips on Youtube; or maybe you have seen the quotes on Twitter and/or the pictures and video on Instagram . . . But for those of you who know me, or have followed me for some time, you may know the classic hash-tag of #TheJoysOfFatherhood . . .
My son is my pride and joy, and I am learning more every day as a Father. Many times when people ask me how Christian is doing I respond with "He's an old man... Sometimes I feel like he's my Dad!" and in many ways it is so true... His innocence, purity, and awe of the world around him is something I aspire to be more like each and every day. My goal as The Symbol is that even if it is for no one else I pray that I can be The Symbol for him. I have had mistakes and faults, and continue to do so every day But I just hope that when my son reaches maturity(which already seems like its happening too fast. lol) he will say that his Father did everything in his power to be a great light in the world. At the current moment, I do not have the greatest amount of financial wealth or power of influence but I do have my talents, skills, and a daily life creating art and living for others. I pray that this is the inspiration he observes and learns from. A few weeks ago, I became emotionally overcome and posted a Facebook status that stated "I wish only to be the Patron Saint of my son's life." This is the greatest truth of all that I hold... Just the other night I was inspired to write this prayer and thought I should share for my fellow parents. This is a personal prayer for my family, but I hope you embrace these words yourselves and are inspired to tweak it for your own situations and circumstances in your own families..... Lord God Heavenly Father... Teach me as your son, so that I may be a Father to my son. Please instruct me so that I may instruct him. Please guide me so that I may guide him. Please protect me so that I may protect him. Please embrace me with your affection so that I may give him proper affection. Shelter me so that I may shelter him. Feed me so that I may feed him. Grant me your peace. God may I always trust in you, And even in my times of fault and failure may your power overshadow me to bring me from my own darkness to your eternal light. I wish to be but a mere Symbol of you in his life, So that as he grows into his own manhood he may find you and be with you always in love, In complete peace Being a Symbol of you for the rest of the world. Holy as you are. Forever. Amen. - All is Love - The Symbol Here goes another track from The Symbol. Cool Vibes. Nice Flows. The healing sounds of Peace translated into Hip Hop. This is Cartoon World. Read lyrics HERE and Comment below.
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These are my thoughts . . . My Beliefs . . . My Actions . . . Everything I do. This is the documentation of my quest towards creating more unity in the community by authentic #LOVE.
This blog was started at: DaLyricalMiracle.blogspot.com and continued at: allislovefeelx.tumblr.com But now, as I have matured in my understanding as "The Symbol" and no longer Brandon Feel-X Morel you can continue my journey with me here. FREE DOWNLOADs
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