The Cambridge dictionary defines meditation as “the act of giving your attention to only one thing, either as a religions activity or as a way of becoming calm and relaxed” or “serious thought or study, or the product of this activity.”
As violence continues to erupt in Los Angeles following the senseless murder of Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle, Russell Simmons is calling for peace.
In support of Black Divinity Meditation Day — which falls on Saturday (April 6) and goes through Sunday (April 7) — the Def Jam Recordings co-founder is pushing the #BlackDivinityMeditationDay hashtag on social media in an effort to unite those who believe in equality for all.
“The purpose of Black Meditation Day is a day of self-reflection,” Simmons tells HipHopDX. “When we know the self, we know God. This self-knowledge is critical for all people. People of color all over the world have had an especially difficult time. Due to colonialism and slavery, they have been cut off from their culture, religion and, in many cases, self-love.”
Simmons noted it was particularly important in the wake of Nipsey’s death.
“Especially in light of all the things that are going on, we need a global mediation day,” he adds. “In Bali, there’s a Bali Spirit Fest. People of color aren’t included — not intentionally. It’s just a different world. Self-reflection is key. There’s no moment where we as a community can get together and mediate and share with each other that experience.”
To fill that void, Simmons is supporting the #BlackDivinityMeditationDay initiative in an effort to inspire others to honor their own state or quality of being divine.
“Black Divinity Meditation Day is a chance for people to look for their own divinity,” he explains. “People of color are often just treated as second-class citizens. People darker are treated differently. In Bali, white Indonesians are seen on the billboards.
“White supremacy is not an American-only phenomenon. It’s a European export that’s suppressed people of color all over the world. This is for everyone to participate in, everyone who believes in equality for all. It’s about personal transformation. It’s about self-knowledge.”
Simmons, who has been practicing yoga and meditation for decades, calls Black Divinity Meditation Day a “day to activate.”
“Dig inside,” he says. “This is truly a day for us to look at our own divinity. It’s for everyone. The vibration is for everyone. Everyone who wants equality for all should give us 20 minutes of meditation. Twenty minutes is a long time, but for those who meditate, they know that’s just about long enough to get into self. It’s about patience.
“Just sit and be patient and let the mind settle.”
Does he do the same for Latino divinity? What about white divinity? I love all this black racist shit being shoved down everyone’s throats. They have the nerve to say this shit Ian about equality. LOL.
Why’s it even got to be black, white, whatever? Look, I get it, race impacts people’s lives. It clearly matters on some levels, but only because there are people that continue to give it meaning. You want to find divinity? Start finding ways to let that ish go. Come together and stop the constant division.
@Checkers good point. Time out for bs
For sure. If it’s “why does it have to be about” etc, why is the event called Black Divininty. Do you just not understand what is written there, or are you lost? If it said Mel Gibson calls on everyone’s to meditate on Aryan Divinity day, you wouldn’t be babbling your cuck nonesene. You’re Yell racism. Tool.
For sure. If it’s “why does it have to be about” etc, why is the event called “Black Divininty?” Do you just not understand what is written there, or are you lost? If it said Mel Gibson calls on everyone to meditate on Aryan Divinity day, you wouldn’t be babbling your cuck nonesene. You’de Yell racism. Tool. Mel GIbson Ian a famed racist and masogynistic pig, he hasn’t been accused of multiples accounts of sexual assault yet (like Russel). Still, the point stands. Where I should husband freedom of speech hating daughter at? Is the way white kid who uses the N word from her school invited?
For sure. If it’s “why does it have to be about” etc, why is the event called “Black Divininty?” Do you just not understand what is written there, or are you lost? If it said Mel Gibson calls on everyone to meditate on Aryan Divinity day, you wouldn’t be babbling your cuck nonesene. You’de Yell racism. Tool. Mel GIbson Ian a famed racist and masogynistic pig, he hasn’t been accused of multiples accounts of sexual assault yet (like Russel). Still, the point stands. Where I should husband freedom of speech hating daughter at? Is the way white kid who uses the N word from her school invited?
WHY DO YOU CARE?
WHY DO YOU CARE?
WHY DO YOU CARE IF IT’S BLACK, WHITE, OR LATINO? YOU DIDN’T HAVE ENOUGH SENSE TO START ONE!
The fact he perceive himself as the colour of his skin, and perceived others as the colour of their skin defining them says he’s nothing more than a pseudo spiritualist who hasn’t really gained anything from the meditation he claims to practice.
we are carbon beings, how could someone be so judgemental of someone who is attempting in sincere effort to unite us? What does Russell gain from this?
How is he trying to unite us by putting emphasis on a superficial aspect of life used in no other way than to highlight superficial difference and then use those superficial differences to segregate us further. How does this unify human beings when it purposefully excludes 85% of them from being welcome?
Skip me with your nonsense. Pseudo spirituality helps nobody.
How is he trying to unite us by putting emphasis on a superficial aspect of life used in no other way than to highlight superficial difference and then use those superficial differences to segregate us further. How does this unify human beings when it purposefully excludes 85% of them from being welcome?
Skip me with your nonsense. Pseudo spirituality helps nobody.
He’s not trying to unite…he just likes to meditate and wants others to do the same…the “black” part of it is just for marketing
Damn, he the first survivor of the #metoo movement to resurface I guess.
/this is awesome Russell Simmons, let’s do it!