Finally a man in uniform tells it like it is. Sergeant Shamar Thomas a decorated Marine explains the difference between a war zone and peaceful protests to the clueless NYPD. HOO-RAH

Sergeant Thomas thank you for your courage, you speak from the heart with the mind. This is WEalthy KNOWledge…

you can see all the videos at http://www.youtube.com/WealthyKnowledge

Arriving at Zuccotti Park, now known as Liberty Square.

Getting instructions from the organizers before the march to the Brooklyn Bridge.

Marching towards the Brooklyn Bridge, peaceful and organized

Everyone gathering at the entrance of the Brooklyn Bridge

Occupying the Brooklyn Bridge

Arrests and the orange fence.

NYPD letting some of us go before the mass arrests

Finally, made it back to Liberty Square and we jammed in the rain

These are just a few of the words that come to mind when I think about the experience that I had joining the movement known to the world as #OCCUPYWALLSTREET on Saturday October 1, 2011.

I have been following the story on twitter, various independent blogs, and/or YouTube videos posted by protesters because the mainstream media has seemingly blacked out this story. Personally, I felt it was my duty to go see what was going on first hand and take as many pictures and videos that my iPhone could handle. I will upload all videos to our YouTube page and put some on our blog as well.

This is the scene that I captured from Zuccotti Park, now known as Liberty Square, up to the Brooklyn Bridge shutdown. I was on the Brooklyn Bridge toward the back of the protest and NYPD were everywhere. I didn’t hear any officers warn us about going on the bridge. NYPD claims they told protestors if they go on the bridge they will be arrested and this is why they arrested 700 plus protesters.

For the record, I was on the bridge and was not arrested. I was told to turn around and walk back where we came from. There was probably 100-150 of us that were able to leave free. Everyone was peaceful and united, it was beautiful.

I want to say one more thing about this movement. The Occupy Wall Street movement is as American as apple pie. The people there are as diverse as any city in America. All ages, races, classes,  and they’re from all walks of life uniting for one reason. And whats that reason you might ask? TO BE HEARD. To voice their opinions and stand up for what they believe in, whatever that may be. That is the beauty of America, we have the right to free speech and some of us are out there protecting and exercising that right.

The revolution has started and its popping up all over the world. From Egypt to America people are demanding their countries back. They are targeting Government powers and greedy corporate interests because they control our policies. Now is the time to stand up for what you believe in, now is the time to let your voice be heard.

Thanks to MASSCANN NORML for hosting the 22nd annual Boston Freedom Rally that took place on the historic Boston Common at High Noon yesterday, Saturday September 17,2011.

This was another great event for the people who proudly support the repeal of marijuana prohibition movement. There was an estimated 30K-40k people hanging around the common yesterday spreading positive vibes and listening to a lot of good local music.

Saturday was another successful event for the Wealthy Knowledge brand too. Our grassroots movement was popped off 3 years ago at this event and has become an annual tradition for our street team since. It was such a great feeling to walk around yesterday and see so many people wearing our t shirts and having such a good time! It’s moments like these that keep us going forward.

 

We had the opportunity to catch up with a lot of old friends and made some new one’s as well. I want to thank and show love to them all in no particular order and if I forget to mention you I’m sorry, it was a long fun day

Peace  & Love to everyone who showed love and especially:

• Rick Cusick from High Times and his right hand lady with an awesome tee(above)
• Danny Danko from High Times
• Steve Epstein from MASSCANN NORML
• Keith Stroup the founder of NORML
• Erik Williams the founder of CT NORML
• The HoodChef, Butcher, and MidNite for coming all the way up from Brooklyn, NY
• Mitch from the Hempest
• CannaJobs
• The 1000 watts crew
• Janice with the medibals
• Das & Stevo from Norcal Genetics (below)

When I say this I don’t think they’re confused by where the big hand and the small hand lay. I think the problem is much bigger than that. I am talking about the fact that people are to busy focusing on the past and/or the future to fully experience the “Present.”

To me and many other like minded individuals it is not some crazy coincidence that they call it the present. It is in fact a gift, the best gift, the gift of life. This gift needs to be embraced and savored everyday during every moment. This is NOT the gift that keeps on giving for in this physical state all our days are numbered. With this in mind please embrace every moment of everyday like it is your last, because the truth is we don’t know if it is.

Let’s throw out the notion to learn one new thing everyday and replace it with the initiative to treat everyday as a new learning experience and thoroughly appreciate every moment.

Forget the past, its a wrap, finished, done, finito and it cannot be changed. Unless you have a crystal ball it is impossible to predict the future.

All you can do is be the best you can in every moment of everyday and I promise that if you handle your business in every moment of every day, you will find yourself in the exact position that you need to be.

Take this advice and go on in confidence being the best YOU that you can ever imagine.

This is Wealthy Knowledge.

WOW! What a great project, check out this version of Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me” , performed by muscisians from all around the world who play for change.

You can find out more about this cool project @ playingforchange.com