FROZE

Saint-Étienne,France,2022
Saint-Étienne,France,2022
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FrozeMagazinewasfoundedin New York City, 2021-2022alongwith Froze; TheCollection, foundedinParis,France.Bothprojectswereinspiredbythedepressionthat wasunveiledtous as the human race endured a colossal freeze of social interaction, known as the Covid-19 Pandemic. As ice is quite difficult to see completely through, we were stuck straining to envision what the future held All that wastrapped under the ice stayed blurred, deformed, and unknown With the unfortunate reality of war taking place all around us, a thick frost coveredtheheartsof many,leavingthemshiveringandpleadingfor change
Now that thePandemicissofteningup, so isthefreeze. Theiceisslowly startingto melt into it?s most powerful form, water; an incompressible liquid that moves freely while keeping a fixedvolume, but nofixedshape. Two atomsof hydrogen andoneof oxygen upholdthebasis of all organismson Earth,continuallyformingandreforming.It'sinevitablethat themolecules attract one another. The human mind, body and soul mimics nature so gracefully that our energy, aswell asEarths, can neither becreatednor destroyed; only convertedfrom oneform toanother.
Fromlookingat thePandemicasice, andthereemergenceof ?normalcy?aswater, weareable to seeaclear reflection of what happened right beforeour eyesin theearly 2020s Water can begentle, but it can also bedestructive. It?sup to usto utilizeourselves, aswater, in order to hydrateour marvelousworldandcleansethefilth off of our helplessplanet In contrast to the frightful melting of our Earthsmost beautiful glaciers, we, ashumans, must melt right along side them to combat our destruction This Magazine & Collection are products of my very own, most inner workings, making use of my individuality and analytical perspective Froze'sultimatemissionistosendLove& HopeToAll.
Warmly, AvaRoseDomolkyThebrainismost susceptibletoabsorbingenergiesright asyouwake.Thishabit disruptsyour organicthought patterns,provokingstressandanxiety.In other words,doingthisdepletes your mindof helpful brainchemicals,cloudingoverall clarityandmotivation.
Thisharmsyour lifeasit directlyagitatesyour bodiesdesiretoalignwithitscircadianrhthym, whichisjust your bodiesnatural clock Bywakinguplate,youareconfusingyour nervous systemwhichwill eventuallyslow downyour metabolismandoverall executivefunctions.
Positivesocial interaction hasbeenlinkedtoanarrayof benefits,but if you'reonlyallowing yourself todosobyabusingsubstances,youmight becounteractingthoseaffects.Substances doagreat jobof maskingunderlyingproblems,andinturn,worseningthemlater on.
Cookingallowsyoutoprepareyour meal fromstart tofinish.Just fromparticipatingin this small act of self-care,youcanbecomemorecreativeandmindful Cookingstimulatesyour brainandcanalsopromoterejoicingwithlovedonesthroughpurposeful sharing.
Althoughit'seasier saidthan done,peopleprioritizingtheir healthtendtoreachtheir physical goalsmuchquicker andavoidtherisk of disordersor depression.Themoreyoufocusonyour overall health,themoreyour imagewill follow suite.Begentlewithyourself.
Originating from the description and creation of wine, the term vintage is used to describe the year or place in which wine of high quality was produced Now in modern day, the term vintage is used to describe the time of which truly anything was created, but is most commonly used in the world of fashion As it holds on to a mere reflection of the once present, once reality, once norm; I suppose we can call it the past.. Vintage is a fashion-lovers best friend and worst nightmare This concept of ?vintage?could be referring to haute-couture, ready-to-wear, street style, or any common day garment. Oddly enough, this term "vintage" can also refer to a person?s own fashion journey
As a young girl in the 2000s who?s fashion icons consisted of Paris Hilton, My Mom, and Hannah Montana, the ?vintage?style relative to my own life refers to low-rise jeans, cotton scarves, baseball hats, arm socks, Limited-Too, and a whole lot of sneakers. Most of my untamed and bizarre behavior as a child, matched perfectly with my tacky wheelie shoes and long sleeve under a short sleeve get-up. I felt most powerful in long shorts and a spaghetti strapped tank top with bedazzled writing on the front These small memories remind me of where I once found my love for personal expression. Think back to when you were a young fashionista What caught your eye?
As the 00s made their way to the 10s, I started dressing in low rise True Religion jeans and a weathered baseball hat, only because it reminded me of what my mom would wear as she ran around making sure everyone was where they needed to be. This made me feel as though I was just as strong as she was! Today, I wear turtlenecks, rustic boots and bohemian jewelry, to remind me of my her as she works
hard to run her own business. Of course, I do not wake up every morning trying to look or dress exactly like my mother, but it's the subtle touches of inspiration that tend to stick with us for a lifetime Lets face it, inspiration is what allows us to curate an ever-evolving style and uniqueness of our own.
At least that?s how it happened for me. So as Paris Hilton, My Mother, and Hannah Montana grew older and wiser, so did I. I started to choose my own preferences based on my own life, incorporating my modern expression with a hint of my vintage taste and past style roots The more I live, the more inspiration I receive, the more character I build, and therefore, the more fashionable I become It was only when I recognized this, that I was able to envision how the life span of any one of us has the power to represent a complete fashion rev or ev oltution Although I cannot deny it, the more unique and evolutionary one's fashion sense is, the more remarkable their fashion footprints will be. Therefore, a singular person will always have the ability to cultivate an entire style tree, relative to their own personal battles, breakthroughs, and awakenings. All great collections withhold an intricately deep purpose by resembling a valuable idea that the designer has strategically sprinkled throughout their cohesive masterpiece
Well..what brings all of these abstract purposes together?
So the real question is, ?Can a hum an represent an entire high-fashion brand without being the designer??M y answer is yes.
For a simple example, let?s take a look at Princess Diana as a high-fashion brand label. We would have Princess Diana; Haute Couture, representing and inspired by the most powerful, most swift segment of her life. We would have Princess Diana; Avante Guard, representing and inspired by the most modern, most innovative part of her life. We would have Princess Diana; Ready-To-Wear, representing and inspired by the most active and
fast-paced portion of her life. Lastly, we would have Princess Diana; Vintage Apparel, representing and inspired by the utmost beginning of her memorable expression, the utmost past of her life. There would be a team of designers, not just one. There would be endless possibilities within that simple example. Now, think about all the, not so simple, examples. What will the future hold?The fashion industry can? t stay still forever..Or can it?
The snow crumbles beneath his feet
Every step encased in the concern of his own death Every sound, even the ever so gentle ones, are amplified beyond reality. Landmines lurk under the very feet that keep him running, ticking and tocking, ready to explode at any given moment His brain twists and turns, yet remains focused on one thing; his survival
A rumble comes from the snow He thinks about his mother for what might be his last second alive. A loud and forceful blast ruptures from the snow in front of his eyes, even though they are tightly shut His heart punches him in the chest, beating him up. His veins bulge through his shaking body with great despair His skin drips with anxious sweat
His eyes creep open. Shocked that he was still breathing, he sees a rabbit through his blurry vision. How could this be?Was it just a little bunny?The deadly bomb that he?d been anticipating, the one that he, for a split second, believed just went off, was a bunny?Indeed, it was His journey was not over He waits for his nervous system to settle down and his brain to neutralize. He quickly becomes aware that he was not going to calm down anytime soon, so he heads for the river anyways Having to swim across a river did not seem like the most relaxing activity to do at this time, but he had no choice He wanted to live Now, in fact, he was determined to live. With lungs still filled with fear and pain, his arms swung viciously to keep him from drowning At last, he touches land
Sixty years later, he sits at a long wooden table with his family to celebrate his birthday Through his thick accent, he tells his first and oldest granddaughter about the time he escaped Hungary through Austria to reunite with his sister, Lídia. He said he dodged landmines and swam across a river He tells her he is scared of bunnies Her curious and innocent mind ponders how such a tall and sophisticated man could be afraid of such a small and dainty animal He tells her just why he is so scared of bunnies and that he even has nightmares about that specific moment in time She thinks about his story a lot, asking him to tell her more and more each time she sees him. As the years go on, his granddaughter starts to develop into an
intelligent young woman who looks up to the strength, resilience, and fearlessness that her grandfather has displayed throughout his life in becoming a successful American Perhaps it is obvious, but his granddaughter is me
My grandfather, a courageous and triumphant man, fled Hungary during the chaos of the Hungarian Revolution and not long after the catastrophe of World War II He did this with the help of his fencing visa which allowed him to attend Stanford University. He has dodged bullets to get to where he is today, and that is not a metaphor My role models and relatives, George and Lídia Dömölky, both, have empowering stories of great substance, starting from escaping their home land and attending some of the most respected institutions in America, to going on to win Sabre National Championships and Olympic Gold Medals Their stories remind me that we, as humans, are constantly faced with new challenges As large as they may seem at the time, there is not a single obstacle that can stand in the way of a true dreamer who's dedicated to achieving transcendence The most amazing part is that after all that they have done, they are both still here today, fully capable of sharing their wisdom and experiences with their ever-so-intrigued grandchildren. This is the compelling and soulful journey of my Hungarian family that I have grown up asking and learning about. I will make sure that the immense amount
of history they made in both Hungary and America lives on forever
Now it sounds all good and great. Doesn? t it?Though, it is not all good and great I cannot avoid the seriousness and true terror that I have touched upon in the beginning One might ask, why did they want to escape?What was the last straw or the final push?Years prior to my Grandpa escaping, Europe was faced with the worlds largest, most gruesome genocide in all of history; The Holocaust The mass killing of people who were Jewish or had Jewish blood mostly occurred in the years 1941-1945, thus being while my Grandpa was still just a young boy As one might think it was only Germany involved with Hitler and his authoritarian anti-seminism, it was not; It was much more Hungary joined Germany in the invasion of Yugoslavia while the Jewish population in Greater Hungary had reached 725,007, not including about 100,000 Jews who had converted to Christianity, but were still racially considered to be ?Jews?. My grandfather and his family were part of the 100,000 Jews who converted as anti-semitism was
rising in Hungary and across Europe. Approximately half of Hungary's Jewish population lived in Budapest, where most of them were very acculturated and a part of the middle class The extremely sad, but true, history of the world is remembered in the reflection of times like May 15 to July 9, 1944, where Hungarian officials, under the guidance of German SS officials, deported around 440,000 Jews from Hungary
This specific deportation of Jews was before my Grandfather escaped, though he was not deported He made it onto a selective list of Jews who were eligibale to receive "fake papers", comparable to Shindlers List This allowed him to hide from Nazis by attending Catholic school Though he was considered safe and hidden from the monstrosities there, at times he was forced into a convent where he witnessed several nuns getting raped by Natzi offcials His father and uncles were put to work in Yugoslavian copper mines with inhumane conditions Most other Jews were deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau where upon arrival and after selection, SS functionaries killed the majority of them in gas chambers. By the end of July 1944, the only Jewish community left in Hungary was that of Budapest, the capital, where my grandfather lived and where most of my Hungarian relatives still live today. Though this was a terrifying and morbid part of Hungary's history, it was not directly what drove my grandfather and great aunt out of their home country
As years passed, more trouble hit the land of Hungary. After World War II, the Soviet military occupied Hungary and gradually erased the elected government that they had once obtained. They instead, created the Hungarian
Communist Party This radical and fierce nationalization sculpted by the Soviets, produced economic stagnation, lower standards of living and a nationwide depression Hungary became a communist state under the strongly authoritarian leadership of Mátyás Rákos and began a series of destructional purges in which thousands of Hungarians were arrested, beat, tortured, and put in concentration camps to be executed
Russian culture and language study, as well as Communist political instruction, were made mandatory in the Hungarian education curriculum Under Rákosi, Hungary's government was among the most repressive in Europe
The first to voice their concerns about this type of leadership were writers and journalists, which then sparked the interests of Hungary's most active intellectuals to revolt against it What is now known as The Hungarian Revolution of 1956, was a spontaneous revolt against the Communist government of Hungary and its Soviet imposed policies From about October 23 until November 10, 1956, university students initiated thousands of Hungarians to march through central Budapest and to the
GeorgeDomolkyworkingonhisfamilieslandin Hungary,1940s GeorgeDomolkyasayoungboyinBudapest, Hungary,1940sParliament building As they were demanding their rights outside, shots were fired by the State Security Police from within the building The news spread quickly causing much disorder and violence to erupt throughout the capital, instantaneously.
Like many wars do, this internal battle within Hungary was displayed right in front of everyone's eyes at the Olympic Games At the Melbourne Olympics in 1956, the Soviet control of the Hungarians led to a boycott by Spain, the Netherlands and Switzerland. At the Olympic Village, the Hungarian delegation tore down the Communist Hungarian flag and raised the flag of ?Free Hungary?in its place, a flag with a hole cut out in the middle where the Communist Party was represented
State Security Police and Soviet troops These troops would imprison or execute Pro-Soviet communists, and while doing so, release former Hungarian prisoners They fought hard to detach themselves from the control that the communist party had on them and demanded political changes After weeks of combat, the new government formally pledged to re-establish free elections. By the end of October, fighting had almost stopped, bringing a sense of normalcy back to Hungary
The Hungarians also insisted that the banned "God, Bless the Hungarians" (Himnusz) be used as the national anthem during medal ceremonies A confrontation between Soviet and Hungarian teams occurred in the semi-final match of the water polo tournament This match was outrageously violent, and was stopped in the final minute to settle fighting between spectators. This match, now known as the "Blood in the Water Match," became the story line of a 2005 documentary film called Freedom'sFury The Hungarian team won 4-0 and later went on to win the gold medal The revolt spread like rapid fire across Hungary, and the government went to shambles Organized militias were forming, battling against the
Not so fast, though The Revolution was not quite over. On November 4, a large Soviet force invaded Budapest, killing thousands of civilians and, once again, mass arrests began An estimated 200,000 Hungarians fled as refugees during the chaos in 1956, my grandfather included By January 1957, the new Soviet-installed government had suppressed all public opposition. These Soviet actions strengthened their control over Central Europe, cultivating the perception that communism was both irreversible and monolithic. This was a failed Revolution, perhaps
While Hungary was battling with these internal struggles, George trained diligently as a fencer with the Hungarian National Team until 1956, which was the year of the Olympic Games. As Craig Harkins states, ?Sword fighting as a sport has existed since ancient Egypt ?The winning points are made from contact with the opponent using one's sword, but it is not as simple as it sounds. It is a martial art of classical Europe which uses traditional skills of swordsmanship. In the
sport of modern fencing, there are three forms that a fencer can compete in, those being foil, épée, and sabre, all utilizing a different weapon. In most cases, though, a competitive fencer will choose to specialize in just one weapon For example, my grandfather focused primarily on Sabre Fencing, where he used a long sword to defend himself
Fencers are trained to use specific discipline and follow the exact combat rules to do so In Hungary, fencing is the most popular and glorified sport of all, becoming particularly popular in the XIXor 19th century Paul D Bowket explains, ?Each point is over in a matter of seconds as the two combatants lunge at each other with swords honed in on making a hit tracked by an electronic system Footwork on the competition strip is quick And lunges are often accompanied by loud shouts in both men?s and women?s competitions ?George and Lídia, living in Budapest at the time, picked up the brilliant sport of fencing as many other Hungarians did Though many Hungarians fenced and were fascinated by its nature, not all of them turned out to be as legendary
Due to the discussed political unrest of that time period, George left the University of Budapest, where he was studying, and fled to America in hopes of reuniting with his siter, Lídia. Just a year after his arrival, he ended up celebrating a victory at the 1957 USNational Sabre Team Championship alongside his teammates Dan Magay and Tom Orley. He was also a finalist in Sabre Individuals, and placed fourth in the 1959 USNationals Sabre Individuals. My grandpa writes in the Stanford Fencing Blog about how warm and welcoming the coach of his fencing team was He says it was people like him that he remembers and appreciates most during his abrupt arrival to a foreign country while facing such hardships The team did well and became very respected, as they were not previously before My grandpa says that he does not look at fencing as just a sport, but an art and strategy that has enhanced his life dramatically. He became such an honorary athlete in the fencing world that while back in Hungary as a young man, he was chosen to be the model for a statue and ceramic figure made by the Herend Company (seen on the first page of this article) A smaller version of the figure is placed proudly in my living room (seen on the last page of this article) giving us all faith that we can overcome any battle that we are faced with and push to achieve what we have always wanted.
Now that we have discussed my grandfather, let me
now introduce my Great Aunt Lídia, George's sister This is the one he dodged landmines and swam across a river to reunite with in America Lidia is also a fencer, and a phenomenal one at that
She is a confident powerhouse whose divine femininity seeps from within. Love is certainly what motivates and carries her heart places that she would have never gone otherwise Her love for fencing and great talent led her to travel the world, earning herself a Gold and Silver Olympic Medal Love also changed her life when she fell for fellow fencer, Jozsef Sakovic As a young dreamer, Lidia was only 19 years old when she obtained her first World Champion Title. After they both defected to the USin 1956 while on a fencing tour, they couldn? t find a sustainable way of living in this foreign country and decided to go back to Hungary to be with the rest of their family Lidia won Gold in the Tokyo Olympic Games and Silver in the Rome Olympic Games for
LídiaSákovicsnéDömölkyatthehairdresserinToykoduringthe1964 OlympicsGamesHungary, her home land Joe, her love, became the coach of the Hungarian Men?s National Team and led them to victory, obtaining four gold medals in Tokyo. With great sadness of his family and close friends, Jozsef died in 2009 at age 81 My incredibly brilliant and loyal Great Aunt Lídia still lives in the same apartment centered in Budapest that she and Jozsef had shared for 52 years She is my complete and utter inspiration I strive to take on her raw tenacity for hard work as not only a fencer, but as a unique and enlightened person Her beautiful aura and selfless nature led me to believe that she was not just carrying Gold around her neck, but in her heart as well
After all was said and done, the fall of the communist regime finally came around, but even so, it was much later than it should have been Taking longer than anyone could imagine, the Republic of Hungary was declared on October 23, 1989, the 33rd anniversary of the Revolution It took until 1989 for Hungary to be free, only about 10 years after I was born Like many other places, Hungarians are still not nearly as ?free?as Americans are today. October 23rd is a Hungarian national holiday, and for good reason To know that my family was faced with this type of oppression and obstacle gives me the strength and motivation to avoid becoming malaised by minor setbacks Coming from the ground up is what makes us feel liberated. We are fighters, not quitters, and that is how I was raised to be
In honor of my family's resilience, my resilience, and my Hungarian heritage, I cherish the Hungarian word ?rugalmasság?, translating to ?resilience?or ?flexibility?in English This word captures what kind of durability it takes to pull ourselves out of the fierce ocean storm with just our bare hands and have our own backs while doing so This word reminds me that I will always carry myself in a resilient manner, not quitting because of fear or any challenge at all, for that matter To be resilient, I will focus on moving efficiently, effectively, and to the best of my ability while utilizing the resources around me George and Lídia Dömölky have brought out the fighter in me, the need to accomplish greatness, and I will one day make them proud with all that I am able to achieve
After obtaining several National Titles and years of fencing in The States, my grandpa retired from fencing in the 1960?s to focus on his career as a businessman In the Stanford Fencing Blog, he shares how he is 80 years old and working full-time managing mutual funds at Fidelity Investments, recently retiring at 90 He says his life motto is ?just keep running ?We know that as the snow crumbled beneath his feet, he just kept running Every step he took was encased in the concern of his own death, but he just kept running. Every sound, even the ever so gentle ones, were amplified beyond reality He just kept running Landmines lurked under the very feet that kept him running, ticking and tocking, they ready to explode at any given moment His brain twisted and turned, yet remained focused on one thing; his survival. So I will do just that;
just
JasmineBarbarin,the Arabic/FrenchModel,has emergedintothespotlight.She's awarrior,she'sanicon,she'sa transwoman,andshe'sthe worldsnext topmodel.
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A:"I hadthechancetotravelto somanyplacesthatI probably would'veneverhadthechanceto ifitwasn'tformodeling.I spent alotoftimeinParisand London,butI reallyenjoyed travelingtoScandinaviancities
likeCopenhagenand Amsterdam.Lifetherefeelsso peacefulanddreamy.I alsogot thechancetogotoBarcelona, Poland,Budapest,Milan, Germanyandprobablyafew otherplacesthatI can't remember,butI feelvery gratefulandlucky."
A:"Myfavoriteplacetowork wouldbeLondon,forsure. Peoplethereareso open-mindedandcreative,. Anythingcanbefashionable there.Theylovepeopleand theyloveinspiringstories.It's aplacewhereI havereally goodmemories.You'dthink peoplewouldalwaysbeina rushasit'ssuchabigcity,but they'resocalmandcare-free.I loveit."
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Fashionisoften mistakenasthe flauntingoffancy clothesandvanity. Thoughthisperception isunderstandable,it is completelycontraryto theinternal workingsof theart formitself.
Fashion goes far beyond the finished garments, expensive prices, and daunting catwalks. Fashion can be a friend, a shoulder to lean on, a canvas for expression,a creative outlet, and a pathway to passion.
Fashion can becheap, expensive,classic, unique,simple,or extravagant.
Fashion, essentially,has no limits;no authority, no restrictions.
Behindeverygarment isareasonandbehind everycollectionisa representation.Thisis whystudyingspecific designerscanbring their creationstolife.It becomespersonal. Peoplewill tryto,but noonecandeemyour individual expression
asstylishor unstylish becausestylehasnot just onefixedshape, but infinite.It?s ever evolving, while still staying somewhat motivated by time and culture. I?ve recently been
studying the life and work of Yves Saint Laurent, in particular.For an unknown reason, I resonate with his explained aura most, out of all the designers.Having theopportunity to seeTheDior House Museum with my own eyeswastruly illuminatingand if you ever get the chance,GO! Only 8?! So,for all the fashion-lovers,never apologizefor having uncontrollable passion andbefore you?resosureof the transparencyof an idea,aperson,or a surfacelevel image, think afew layers deeper.Spreading lovethroughart;
Disclaimer..Heroinisdangerous;verydangerous. Lethal,infact Drugaddictionisan extremelyserious diseasethat shouldnever betakenlightly.Inmost cases, it?snot takenlightlybyan addict or their lovedones Duetotheenormousamount of risk andpain that?s associatedwithdrugslikeHeroin,theworldputs endlesseffortsintoraisingawarenessand,of course, stayingawayfromthedrugaltogether We?veinstilled fear amongyoungchildrenthroughout thenationwhen it comestodrugs We?veeducatedthemthrough respectedprogramsinschool that sharestoriesand show visualsinregardtotheseriousdangersthat come alongwithmisuseandabuse.
Thereasonthat thetitlesstrikesas?WhySocial Media isMoreDangerousthanHeroin?isbecausetherisksof misusingandabusingsocial mediaisnot taught theway theydoother harmful obstaclesayoungpersonmay face It?screepingintothe?normalcy?of everydaylife, whichisfar moredangerousthansomethingthat is shown,andknown,tobebad Duetoit'scapitalistic profitability,social mediaispromotedtobegood! It?s strategicallyset upsothat everybodymust "stayactive" inorder toremainonthecutting-edgeof culture, trends,andinfluencesnationwide Social mediamakes usfeel asthoughif wegot ridof it,we'dbecome unawareof theworldaroundusor at someother imaginarydisadvantage.It?snot onlyusedfor enjoyment anymoreeither,it?susedfor businessesand marketingcampaigns.Social mediahasdugtheir claws indeep,without usevenassociatingthepain withits shiestytalons.Heroinwearsadark cloak withlotsof
cautiontapearoundit,screamingdanger at all ends Social mediawearsaplethoraof intriguing fabrics,furs,dazzlingaccessoriesand never-seen-beforestylesthat catchtheeyesof anyonewholooks.Underneathbothattiresisa dangerous,yet alluringtrap.Theonlydifferenceis that HeroinhasawarningsignandSocial Media hasjust theopposite.
Duetoitsprevalenceintodayssociety,social media istakenverylightly Thereisalight sideof social media,but wecannot forget that thereisavery serious,dark side Youngchildrenwhoareat their most malleableanddevelopmental stagearenot beingtaught thedangersof everydaysocial media Theyarebeingtaught cyber-securityor how to avoidpredators,whichisstill absolutelynecessary, but we?remissingalargepart of wherechildren get suckedintotheevil It?saveryeasytraptofall into, withsideeffectsthat cangounnoticeduntil somethingseriouserupts Whether weliketo admit it or not,social mediaignitesstress throughout our wholebodywithout useven realizingit.It perpetuallystimulatesour minds withvisuals,updates,notifications,likes, comments,etc..all fromjust afew clicksor swipes.
Thisisknownasalow-effort,highrewardactivity. Thistypeof activitypromotesinattentivenessand boredomin other areasof lifeasit demolishesour imagination,creativity,andnatural dopamine receptors,similar towhat abusingdrugslike marijuanadoes.Thechildren that aredeveloping thoughthesescreensbegintoseek out digital or electronicrewardinsteadof puttingtimeandeffort intoreal lifeachievements.Commitment becomes increasinglydifficult for themandtheyfindless pleasureinpartakingineverydayactivities,suchas takingcareof themselves.Soundfamiliar?The clinical termfor thisiscalledDepression.
Not onlydoessocial mediacorrupt your brain chemically,it alsohaslastingeffectsonself-esteem. Wearealwayspushedtoupdateourselvessothat wefit thecurrent criteriaor identifywithone thingor another inorder tobecomerespectedin thosespecificcommunities.Social mediadrives children andyoungadultsintoexperiencing?loss of purpose?intheir actual life.Doyouwant the futuregenerationstolook back andseethat we, GenZ,just let thisattack gosoeasilyunnoticed?I thought wewerefighters Let?sdothistogether andstandupfor ourselves.What will it take? Whenwill wequit?It?stimefor aRevolution
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New York City;acityfilledwith miraclesandtrash.Asironicasit sounds, movingtoNew York Citywasabreathof freshair for me Onemight disagreeand claimtheopposite,asNYCisfilledwith automobiles,buildings,pollution,an abundanceof people,noise,andorderly chaos Nothingwasstill andnothingwas bland,but first,let merepresent real quick I comefromaboroughjust west of Boston, abeautiful placefilledwithmybeautiful family.Mymother'sparentsandtheir familieswereIrishimmigrantssettlinginto blue-collar Boston Theywould'vegiven metheclothesoff their back andthefood ontheir table;andtheydidjust that.My grandmother,Mary,bornandraisedin Brooklinealongwithmygrandfather,born andraisedinWest Roxbury,worked diligentlyfor their family.I mean,they nearlyraisedmycousinsandI whenour parentswereat work andwerehappytodo so.Godrest their souls.I loveandmiss themsomuch;myheart throbs.They taught metheimportanceof community, loyalty,family,anddedication.Theytaught metheimportanceof sillinessand laughter;how tonot takeeverythingso seriously Ever heardan Irishfamilysing HappyBirthday?Well it alwaysendswith, "Get plastahed,youBastahd!".TheStuart's taught mehow tobeatrueBostonian.So, themoral of that story
YankeesSuck
Asidefrommylovingfamily,thisarea constantlyremindedmeof thesame shelteredloopof lifethat everyoneintown wasconsumedby.It wassewedintomy veins.Oncethat loopwasdisrupted,the patternwasannihilated Thethreadwas slowlypulledout of myflesh.I becamea blank canvas.I felt awaveof reassurance knowingthat I coulddecidewhat I wanted todonext It wasthesamereassuranceI felt throughmyart,knowingI couldfreely createandexpandin anywaydesirable.
Right whenI steppedfoot inNYC,I felt a senseof homeawayfromhome. Coincidently,myrootsdo,indeed,travel
back totheBigAppleasmyGran'ma, SerenaFisher of Ukrainian descent,was bornin TheBronx.Her father wasa respecteddoctor inthearea,owninga medical practiceonGrandConcourse,a 52-mile-longroadrunningthrough several neighborhoodsinTheMightyBx. Hediedof aheart attack ashewasdriving alongThePelhamParkway,aroad beginningat theBronxRiver Parkwayand U.S.Route1.MyGran'ma,Serena,went ontopursueballet in Pennsylvaniaand waseventaught bythemagnificent, BarbaraWeisberger,founder of the PennsylvaniaBallet.Weisberger wasa protegeof choreographer,George Balanchine,whowasconsideredthefather of American ballet andco-founder of the New York CityBallet.BarbaraWeisberger enabledmyGran'matopassher audition for theNew York CityBallet School where shetrainedalongsideiconicballerinasin themost profoundinstitutionof all.As yearspassed,shewent toattendBerkeley School of Law Shepassedher BARexam andwasacertifiedlawyer inatimeperiod wherepeoplecalledher crazyfor doingso, just becauseshewasawoman.Shethen receivedher mastersat HarvardUniversity inCambridgeandsoit was;Bostonat last. Althoughaloyal andtrueBostonian,my familyisveryproudthat I'mcarryingon thelegacyin NYC I'mthankful for my familyeveryday.Bothsideshavesculpted meintowhoI amtoday;adreamer.
Mypaintbrushmadeitsfirst strokeonthe blank canvaswhenI went tothecityfor a weekendtoshoot ashort filmthat I had plannedanddirectedduringmytimeat homein 2020.Shortlyafter,I wasenrolled at FordhamUniversity,locatedon FordhamRoadinTheBronx AsI readthe admission decision,I felt likeSimon Cowell just said,"You'regoingto Hollywood!!",except evenbetter..The Jungle Thehistoryandsuccessof thecity inhabitsthepeoplethat respect it most,all typesof people.Thiscityisawork of art andI amjust an unfinishedcanvaswaiting tobepaintedon I will makeamark onthis communitybecauseI aspiretopromote
evolutionandpositivechange WhereI'mfrom, peoplefear ayoungfemaleinnovator with persistence,confidenceandcreativity,but inNew York,theybreedthem.
Beingat FordhamandlivinginTheBronxhas taught memorethanamathclassever could.Using thecityasmyclassroom,inadditiontothe classroomitself,I'veseengreatnessandI'veseen horror.Of course,everycityhasgoodandbad,but New York Cityisbuilt immenselydifferentlythan most Therearepartsthat dazzlewithwealth; glistenandreflect off of themost exhilarating skyscrapers.At thebaseof thoseveryskyscrapers arepeoplewithmuchtodoandlotstosee,arms filledwithshoppingbags,handsgrippingtightly ontotheir scaldinghot coffees.
Thesepeoplemight beonalunchbreak or visiting anoldfriend,but just ablock over therearepeople withnolunchor friends.Layingonthepavement, their naked,starvingandwoundedbodystays pressedupagainst thesideof abuildingfor,what seemstobe,warmth.When theyturntheir head,all theyseeisfeet.Thisisadescription of someoneI've seenwhoishomeless,most likelyaddictedtohard drugsandhasalmost nowill toliveanylonger. Thereisalights-camera-actionsideof New York, but it'snot all glitzandglamour.Of course, ordinaryNew Yorkersarenot pressedupagainst a wall,bloodyandnaked,but moreoftenthannot, NYCisfloodedwithpoverty,dark painful nights, drugaddictions,viciouscycles,unethical conflict, gangviolence,domesticviolence,brokenhomes, sadisticrelationships,emotional abuse,rodent and buginfestations,foodfamine,highratesof crime/murder/mental illness,highratesof suicide, low ratesof graduation,low fundingfor educational facilities,wronglysentencedjail-time,police brutality,racism,minimal accessto car/life/health-careinsurance,andageneral lack of awarenessinregardtofeasibleresources Thislack of justiceleadstodebilitatingsocial norms,directly harmingpeoplesqualityof life.
Facingall of thesechallengesforcesthebodyand brainintoresortingtothesurvival tactic,knownas "Fight or Flight " Thisisasubconsciousstatethat is triggeredwhenwefeel asthoughtherecouldbe danger.Our brainsreact withchemicalsand adrenalinethat compromiseour awareness.It createstunnel visioninwhichour primitivebrain canonlygraspontothelimitedamount of protectionperceived.Thispromotesthebrains justificationof wrongdoinginorder tosurvive, causinggoodpeopletodobadthings Everyonehas aheart;theproblemisthat someheartshavebeen
tormentedfor solongthat theydon't operate throughloveanymore.Inother words,people start "finessingtolive" Fightingor Flightingwill offer immediaterelief in thesensethat,insome way,theharmonehasforeseenwill beacted against.Someonewhoisinfight or flight mode will havehighlevelsof thestresshormone, cortisol,andwill alsohaveimpairedreactivityor impulsivecontrol.Themaingoal of someone whoisin fight or flight wouldbetoget out of thesituation that ispresentingitself as dangerous.Dependingontheexact circumstance,onewouldreact inawaythat is directlycombative(fighting),or inawaythat is directlydismissive(flighting) Thisisaresponse that canbecomemoreandmorefrequent asthe bodybecomesmoreandmorecomfortablewith resortingtothisformof ?safety? .
Theresponseisautomaticandphysiological.It triggerstheperson'ssympatheticnervoussystem andisan evolutionaryresponsethat humans haveadaptedtosecuresurvival inhighly stressful situations,whichNew Yorkersfaceona dailybasis Theproblemisthat if thisis
someone's?go-to?responsetoanydifficult situation,it cancausetheoverproductionof harmful brainchemicalsthat areclinically detrimental toahumanbeing'sphysical and mental health Beingin "Fight or Flight" modefor elongatedperiodsof timewill causeimpairments of all fivesenses,digestionirregularities,frequent sickness,andhormoneimbalancesthat provoke chronicmental illness Therearetoomanybodily consequencesof beinginan overlyactivefight or flight statefor it tobedeemedasahelpful wayto deal withday-to-dayobstacles,especially involvinginterpersonal relationships It takes time,effort andfunding,but it ispossibletoheal thiscityandretrainthemindbyfocusing diligentlyonmanagingstresslevels.Bydoingso, I'mconfident that thelivesof thepeople strugglinginconstant survival modewill become substantiallybetter sothat resortingtotacticslike gangviolenceandopioidusewill becomeless prevalant
Thereareaplethoraof reasonsastowhypeople joingangs Ultimately,it stemsfromthe fundamental humanneedtofeel asenseof belonging.Most often,youngchildren that join gangsaredoingsoin order toprotect themselves andtheir familiesfromtheviolencethat isalready intheir area.Peopleactuallymayfeel that bynot joiningagang,they'll beputtingthemselvesat a higher risk of danger Beingapart of aganggives peoplehopewithinastructuredenvironment wheretheycanmakethosearoundthemproud. Theycanreceivepraiseandrespect fromother gangmembers Social mediahasglorifiedgang membershipandforgot tomentionhow painful, abusive,andexhaustingit isfor thoseinvolved. Misguidedchildrenarejust lookingtofeel acceptedandloved,but might befacingtrauma that limitstheir perceptionof how toproperlydo so.Everybodywantstobeapart of somethingand alot of thetime,thegangwill act asor even replaceachild?sfamilyrole,creatingan attachment that maybehardtoextinguishasthe member movesforward.Ganginvolvement ends upbeingcounterproductiveinachievingtrue acceptanceor loyaltywithinacommunityandwill eventuallyexposepeopletolargeamountsof trauma,causingall sortsof problems,suchas PTSD andschizophrenia Adequateresourcesto mental healthcareinareaswithhighratesof gang violencemaybemoreimportant thananything right now.Most peopledon't feel it'sintheir true naturetohurt oneanother,but feel asthoughthey havetoinorder tosurvive I will fight intheir corner for meaningful change.
AsaNew Yorker,youwill seeall typesof inhumanityeveryday Youaretoldtokeeplooking forwardbecausewecannot helpeverybody,so that'swhat wedo.For example,whileI was walkingtothestoreonemorning,next tomy apartment,I saw ahomelesscouplebecoming violent andwitnessedtheman abusingthewoman. Noonewashelpingbecausenoonecould.This incident provokedsomanythoughts I wishedI could'vehelped,but I know that if weweretohelp everyoneinanegativesituation,wewouldrun ourselvesdry.Thisexact concept iswhat formsthe ideathat New Yorkershavean "everymanfor themselves" mindset.Thismindset isutilizedout of protection for onesself;another humaninstinct. When I got tothestore,I wasgreetedandhelped bythemost caringandbeautiful women.It wasa full-circlemoment becausethesewomenallowed metoseeexactlywhythisplaceisnot all evil The peoplethat havewithstoodthecorruptionaround themwhilestayinggroundedandinternally peaceful arethekindof New Yorkersthat keepthe cityat itsbest It'sthesetypesof peoplethat have workedsodiligentlyonnurturingtheir aurathat no external negativitycanknock themoff their feet. Nothingcanmakethemact out of character becausetheyhavebuilt themselvesupfromthe ground;inthedark.Peaceisnot about birds chirpingandoceans.Althoughthat ispeaceful,that isnot internal peace New Yorkershavetowork 10xharder thaneveryoneelseintheworldtofind internal peace,makingthemthestrongest groupof individualsthroughout anycityinAmerica.New Yorkersmust keeptheir composurein order to succeed;andwiththechaosthat thecityinhabits, that'safull-timejobinitself.I admireandrespect Bronxnativessodeeply.I know that bygoingto school here,I'montheir stompingground Having theheart that I do,I will continuetospread admirationandlovewherever I can.
Andastimewent on, somestill weren't quitesure whyI fell in lovewithNew York City.Maybeit was becauseof destinyor fateor theendlesscreativity seepingfromthecement,ballets,skyscrapers,and cigarettes.Didyouhear about therosethat grew fromacrack intheconcrete?Thisatmosphereis cold,dark,tough,andmiserable Thisatmosphere isvibrant,thrillingandpeaceful Thisatmosphere will giveyouconfidence,thenhumbleyouright after.Thisatmosphereistoodangerous,yet I feel mysafest within it ThisisTheBigApplethat most peoplearecontent just admiringfromafar Us, risktakers,hadsomethingelseinmind.Onlysome areabletosurvive,let alonethrivehere...sopick your headup but don't holdyour breath
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Why do people hate on the visionaries?
Because they?re able to envision a world so incomprehensible to those living merely on the surface?
Because their minds are so untamed that no one has the ability to control it?
Because they threaten the ideals of normalcy at all costs?
Because they withhold a certain amount of courage that many around them deeply envy?
lthough it can be, most of the time, bullying is not what we see in the movies Bullying can be subtle, yet still feel razor sharp to the target That?s why I don? t like the term ?bully?anymore. It has the wrong stigma and is often taken as a joke. Don? t get me wrong, I believe kids need to be mean to each other, here and there In order to evolve and speak the truth, we all need to fight with our friends and our family. People cannot excel if they cannot express their emotions, whether they be good or bad ones That is much different from what I am referring to with the term ?bullying? Instead of the term bully, I will call them ?the inferior?.
subconscious coping mechanism, making themselves feel less inferior They are always sensible enough to recognize that the person they feel a malicious emotion towards has abilities that have the potential to overshadow their own. As a result, the inferior tries to tear the target down in hopes of weakening their stride or interfering with the power of their energy. The inferior has an overwhelming feeling to make the target doubt themselves or tame whatever it is that the inferior is threatened by Gifted people often receive light and attention, but that?s not always the case Sometimes an inferior can just sense their target's gifts without any light being shined on them at all, leading to an even deeper and more demonic feeling of jealousy and hatred
These types of people target others, using them as personal punching bags or projections of their very own insecurities They often target people that they feel internally inferior to, hence the term inferior instead of bully. The inferiors are usually sensible and tend to attach themselves to an emotional fixation that fuels an intense desire to remind the target of their differences or what makes them special They do this in hopes of belittling the greatness or potential they sense within the target. Fortunately, uniqueness can be seen in many forms such as intelligence, empathy, creativity, physical appearance, athletic ability, etc Unfortunately, even some of the most beautiful forms of uniqueness can be twisted and seen as ugly to an inferior. They can even rewire their own brain and thought process as a
This is exactly why the most creative and talented people are often disliked by their surrounding peers that do not know their true nature, but simply the energy that radiates from them Most creative or intellectual geniuses feel quite different than most people and always have They know they don? t fit in, but how that is handled is specific to the person, of course Some isolate, which unfortunately makes it easier for them to be seen as a target Some overcompensate, making it easier for them to be seen as a target. Some hide who they really are and end up with low self esteem, making it easier for them to be seen as a target and some even express signs of pain, making it easier for them to be seen as a target All these walls that are put up, all these coping mechanisms, are very often used against them, making matters even worse.
Most often, this leads to a blockage of the throat chakra. The throat chakra is located at the center of the neck It acts as the individual's force of expression and authentic truth, both internally and externally A balanced throat chakra helps to set us free from the fear of judgment or need of approval from others. So it is true, the inferior causes doubt within the target and by doing so, they have done their job They have accomplished their task. When someone?s throat chakra is blocked, they will have trouble with proper communication and creativity. They will have an unbearably hard time finding their own truth or speaking it into existence They will have difficulty expressing their thoughts in a respected way, leading to an array of unhealthy forms of communication It can also lead to physical illness in the throat or neck. This feeling of being trapped or unable to express themselves can lead to misuse of drugs and other substances, the emergence of unhealthy or abusive relationships with friends, partners, and sex in general, as well as a constant struggle with mental illness or chronic stress. There it is, the inferior has won; so it seems
The target will be forced into a feeling of hopelessness, with the legitimate belief that they are lost and can not be found. This period could go on for any amount of time before the ice is cracked One crack in the ice could cause an eruption of water, an explosion of movement; a dangerous environment to get in the way of This crack in the ice is usually sparked by an outlet of expression. Whether it be intentional or not, the target finds an outlet of expression that,
slowly but surely, balances their throat chakra. This annihilates the agony they had been battling with previously. Due to the blockage of truth, of talent, and of creativity, once that is ice cracked, the target is more powerful than ever before. Infused with exhilaration and a sense of rebirth, all of the brilliance that was blocked, gets released Great news, in fact, this is the stage that the target transforms into a genius This is the most influential phase a genius will go through They transform from a caterpillar into a butterfly; a target into a genius They?re utmost truth and creativity is expressed in such an explosive manner that it overpowers any inferior's ability to place doubt onto or inside of them. Once they begin to honor themselves, those who are not Inferior start to recognize their gifts Superiors begin to sense the triumph, the greatness protruding out of the young genius For example, possibly one of the greatest examples of all time and my personal favorite, Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurent. Dior sensed Saint Laurent?s spirit almost immediately. And there they went; historians, revolutionaries, visionaries, geniuses. ;
Now with all said and done, the inferior is not always truly demonic, of course The inferior has their own problems that go into much depth causing their individual hiatus. We cannot forget that It?s a classic tale that the ?bully?has a terrible home life or is part of an abusive situation; and it is often true. If it?s not true, it means that the ?bully?has an internal wreckage taking place, so deep that it bruises the skin of those around them. They are also vulnerable; they are also lost. But today, I am here to talk about the genius; the passionate outlier