"Chief" is an updated calling to our narrative as co-creators of our reality and an invitation to connect through shared experience as we evolve in life/art. In an era where everyone is a "boss", a chief serves rather than commands and shares through communion so that elevation can begin within. The esoteric is presented through the daily challenges, practices, and observations of our current gritty, contradictory, beautiful, urban landscapes. Similar to the guidance a shaman provides through song when one experiences entheogens, "Chief" chariots the listener through many portals of experience expressed in the world throughout time; ritual, sacrifice, prophecy, reflection, and even ascension all through a very Brooklyn, "God body", indigo-child, stoner lens. "Chief" is urban shaman meets stoner sophisticate with a message that everything you do has meaning and context gives this meaning purpose.

THE LISTENING SESSIONS

The stage show is designed to be on par with an encounter with a shaman or guru.  It is a shared experience where tone is set and intention proposed before any action is taken. Through the intention and the art(craft) a portal is opened where we dimensionally cross into a shared space of experience. Candles are dedicated and aromatic senses are activated through incense, sage, and spices. Smoke is shared to carry prayers and wishes up to the sky and the songs are contributed perspective for our collective story. Garb is nearly ceremonial and our chief is at times accompanied by a coven of trusted women.

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The Spirit Science of 9/9

The spiritual significance of the 9th letter of the Hebrew Aleph Bet, the letter "Tet"(ט)

Shalom to All, before I delve into the Hebraic meaning of the letter "Tet" ט, I'd like to share a very important concept pertaining to the numeric sequence of the letter "Tet" ט. First and foremost, in order for us to truly comprehend the letters of the Hebrew Aleph Bet, we must always bare in mind the numeric equivalence of the letter we wish to analyze and comprehend. Letters within any given language, are not the only avenue for expressing a thought or concept. Numbers play a major role as well in the way that information is conveyed. The only difference is that letters convey information which is intelligible to the mind, while numbers convey abstract thoughts/concepts. As research in science confirms today, a single strand of D.N.A. contains encoded information within numeric combinations. The way that our "abstract" minds convey and receive information from our D.N.A., is purely mathematical in origin. Each D.N.A strand contains "Billions" of encoded information, arranged via encoded numeric combinations, which the brain translates through language "Letters/Words" !! 

The Hebrew language is quite unique and distinct in that it conveys thought the same way that our D.N.A does, which is essentially intelligible/un-intelligible abstract thought. In fact, the letters of the Hebrew Aleph - Bet are seen as the D.N.A of Creation, in that their distinct "letter" and "numeric" combinations, are encoded (Gematria) in every living thing! When I "finally" finish sharing my thoughts on All 22 letters of the Hebrew Aleph Bet, I'll conclude with revealing the nature (D.N.A) within the words of the Torah and compare and contrast them with the works of Creation !!

Now, as the 9th letter of the Hebrew Aleph Bet, "Tet" ט , first and foremost signifies the "Highest" level of thought itself, just as the number "9" is the highest number, as a single digit number, so does the letter "Tet" ט signify the "Highest" spiritual concept in the entire Torah - which is "Good" טוב (Tov in Hebrew). From the opening verses of the Torah, to the completed thought in all of scripture, "Good" טוב appears to be the very "Cause" of All Causes and the ultimate reward for all spiritual work we labor in under the sun. Let's immerse in the Waters of the Torah for a bit and explore these Truths...

From the very first chapter in the Torah, we are introduced to the very "premise" of Creation! We are taught that G-d created the World with Wisdom, when the Torah says: בראשית ברא אלוהים את השמים ואת הארץ which can be read: B'Rashit בראשית - With Wisdom, God created the Heavens and the Earth !! The Torah then goes on to define each day of creation beginning with the very fist act of creation, which is G-d revealing Light, the light of the Torah that is! For the words "saw the light" (Et HaOr את האור) in Genesis: 1:4 are numerically equivalent to 613, the number of commandments in the Torah, even as it is written in the book of Proverbs: "For a commandment (Mitzvah) is a lamp and Torah is Light" Proverbs: 6:23. The Torah then goes on to enumerate each day of creation and sealing the end of each day with a "Spiritual Letter-Head" - "Good!" 

As the Torah completes each day of creation, a Divine Stamp is set which seal the creative acts of each day, this Divine Stamp is contained in the words: "it was Good (Tov טוב)", of which the initial letter is Tet ט, or the Number 9!  Why does the Torah feel the need to share with us that "G-d Saw" each of His creative "acts" were performed in perfection, and therefore "Good". The Torah seems to be teaching us here that attaining "perfection" is synonymous with accomplishing "Good" טוב.  So much so, that even G-d Himself, who is the very Image of Perfection, is also said to be "Good", as it is written: "Hashem is Good" Psalms: 100:5. So then, if the world was "created" with Wisdom (The Torah), for the sake of Man who was created on the 6th day of creation, then the purpose of creation was for Man to attain perfection (Via Torah observance), the Ultimate "Good" טוב, which represents his (Man's) ability to discern the "image" of G-d.

So then, God created the Universe/World, to allow a being, namely Man, to draw so close to Him (G-d), that he (Man) may discern the "image" of G-d, which is the Highest realization of Perfection, termed "Good". This is why the psalmist says: "I have NO GOOD, but you (G-d)" Psalms: 16:10. You see, the highest realization of creation is the very essence of G-d, to know and discern Him. This can only be achieved via "Torah Observance", for Torah is "Light", a Divine Light which illuminates the very essence of G-d, making Him (G-d) visible to Man! Do Not, I repeat, do not get lost in metaphor! G-d is an "incorporeal" being! He has No limitation, His essence can not be contained by the "corporeal" (mind/eye)! Yet, the Torah teaches us that through Righteousness (Torah Observance), one "Can" attain a Glimpse of

Yet, the Torah teaches us that through Righteousness (Torah Observance), one "Can" attain a Glimpse of the Divine Image of G-d, as it is written: "and I in "Righteousness" (Torah Observance) shall "See" your (G-d's) face; upon awakening, I will be satiated by your "Image" Psalms: 17:15. The Torah is trying to teach us that the very purpose of creation is to allow us to "See" G-d! Which is defined as knowing and discerning Him (G-d) in the closest way possible! Yet, since G-d is an incorporeal being, having no Shape or Form, how does One "See Him".... more importantly, how can one shed "Light" (Torah) on that which has No Temunah (Image) ? Easy, the "Light" of Torah is a Light of Truth, as it is written: "Your Torah is Truth" Psalms: 119:142. So then, the "Light" of Torah allows us to Discern Truth, it allows us to "See" the Very Essence of Divinity, which having No shape or form, is yet still a Perfect Image of "Discernible Truth"!

In conclusion, the letter "Tet" ט represents the Highest concept of Creation - Good טוב! It is therefore represented by the Highest numeral - 9. The numerical equivalence of the Hebrew word "Tov" טוב (Good) is 17, 17 x 9 = 153, which is the numerical equivalence the Hebrew term: אני יהוה אלהיך "I am the Hashem your G-d". Righteousness allows us to "see" G-d! 

As always I pray that the words that I've shared have touched someone and may G-d Bless our endeavors and edify our every step towards Him! 

Avdiel Ben Levi

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The Planetary Science of 9/9

9/9 marks the first full day after the Pisces Full SuperMoon...
With the moon still in the watery, intuitive, imaginative, healing and creative Pisces about to move into fiery, passionate, warrior Aries.  This is the mark of the place between the ending and the beginning.  This is the void where creation happens and the alpha and the omega meet.  The number 9 is a number of teaching unconditional love and the power and deep healing that comes from compassion and love.  The power and healing that comes from love will be what changes ourself and therefore changes the world.

Cavalier X Friends at #BrooklynPatch

Day 1 | Friday
We woke up and managed to have help in whipping up some breakfast from some small things we scored on the late food run after the show.  It was time to make intro with the team from The Patch who were coming through to do an interview.  After that, time to test out what was available in the studio.
 

Day 2 | Saturday
We saw that the space had a couple of missing elements, but the fact that we were able to send the signal for help from one hub made it easy for some of our cohorts to come through with what we needed.  Suzi Analogue, DJ EZRAKH and J.Stylez came through with some accessories, gear and good vibes.
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Day 3 | Sunday
We wanted to get people together who would be excited to catch all of us in town before shipping out.  It was also Quelle's last night at The Patch and his birthday!  We got some homies to bring out a screen so we could use the projector to debut some up and coming music videos of ours while Iman and Quelle played some of the latest beats and tunes.  
Moruf screened "Togetherness/Compromise" 
I screened the first visual from my latest, "Watch and Learn". We even had the directors of both videos in the house!
Loooovely vibes on a Sunday evening in Brooklyn.

Day 4 | Monday
It really was good to feel like we could rest and create in the same space, especially while in between cities.  Even with the downtime we didn't want to waste a minute in The Patch, there was something special in the air from us being together there and we wanted to capitalize.    

Day 5 | Tuesday

Last full day at The Patch and it's finally hitting us that our time here is coming to a close.  It's been surreal already and now we're just trying to fit every last bit of it in.  This has been an incredible think tank, creative hot spring and home for the last few days.  Looks like we are going to break night.  We're still excited about what we're working on and how it's brought us all together.