As a flâneur, I experiment with different creative mediums. In 2009 I was making my own music and directing my own videos. In this completely underrated music video I directed, after the economic collapse in 2008-9, I was undergoing a radical transformation, and realizing that corporations were not the answer to my needs. I was making the shift away from companies, and towards being more self-sufficient.
In this music video I burn a $100 dollar bill. Was this something that I predicted? After the recession, I noticed that rich people who found themselves now broke (like real estate agents) were paying attention to me because they could tell I was not upset or ruined. I was poor, so i lost very little in the recession. But I gained a deep understanding that the system was somehow rigged. It was a big shake up in my consciousness.
This video represented that time in my personal shifting consciousness, away from corporations, and towards creating my own future. Burning the dollar bill signified this shift in me, and oddly, I am now living without being part of the dollar economy. Bitcoin was just born around this same time I made this video. That's weird to think about.
I was taken aback by the video. I love your liberal vibe. I could see lots of freedom in your expressions.
I'm also moving away from Fiat money and I'm all crypto now. I see Fiat money as being flawed right now and there are some people stealing wealth from everyone under its system. I mean, why would a dollar bill be worth less than it was a generation ago, when the people using those dollar bills have grown in value and quantity? Why should my value be in someone's hands (called a bank) when they can do with it as they please? My value should be mine and I should decide when, if and how it is used. It's just one of those things that doesn't feel right. 2008 was when the veil was lifted, for some at least, and the flaws became visible for a while.
Thanks for sharing this. It got me thinking :)
😁 I'm a dedicated Steemian... I write poetry... And I could use a little support 😁
Ah to step back in time, we all love to do it.
Was that a real $100? isn't defacing money illegal? good for you, down with money.
upvote & resteem
I love the video. All the eccentricities and face painting. It's marvelous 🌞
thanks for your nice comment!
AaaaaaaaàaÄh C'mon @stellabelle you don't have to than me. 👩🏻💻😘🌞🌞👽One question though! Did you leave that burnt $100 bill in that statues mouth?!? And where was that trippy place? It's my kind of place. 🍄😊
Totally agree! So free and colorful. Beyond boundaries.
@stellabelle - It is an amazing coincidence that you burned a $100 bill at around the same time the Bitcoin was born. Perhaps you had a bit of a clairvoyant experience at that time
I am also wonder struck to see your creativity and passion. The face paint, hand gestures and the music all create an impact in your video. Nicely done!
Thanks for sharing this aspect of your life. Upvoted.
I am experimenting with creativity in my blogs - from serious stuff about the meaning of Red color (and a message of unity) to funny stuff about riding hippos. However, it is all finally limited to my passion of wildlife awareness. Nowhere near as creative as you!
Regards,
Very interesting video lol.
@stellabelle you are correct (great video haha) due to blochchain technology we will move more to digital currency and avoid the debted USD ..you saw the light early on-great lady indeed. In addtion to my comment , am impressed on your post about scam hence why I referenced you in my latest post -check it out and more successe
imagine if you put that hundred into bitcoin ;)
https://steemit.com/bitcoin/@jimbojones/usd100-of-bitcoin-in-2010-is-now-4-3m
There is your answer :)
Seems legit. :)
indeed it does:)
yeah, well, this was made around the time i cashed out my 401K and just sort of said, "Fuck it."
Nice
Hahaaa it's really funny video!!Lolz
I Loved it
Interesting concept in video..upvoted!
I never heard of Bitcoin until 2011, but sadly, i didn't buy any then!
I know what you mean. I discovered it way too late to make a bundle. Wish I knew then what I know now, I'd be sitting pretty!
Just like you Im starting to be engaged with Bitcoin I have burned some money before too and lose in a business but it happends for a reason because I wouldnt meet steemit if it didnt happend.Cool talent of directing you are not only a bitcoin mentor but also a cool director :)
This is a good post, I really like it. Hopefully the next post is better than this. Thank you already share. And thank you too, If you get time, to see my post today about a life and the meaning of life and upvote and love it i very grateful.
love the face paint
you definitely predicted right! not to mention how captivatingly abstract your brain (and mine ) work lmao. never stop making these priceless works of art.. in the end, its all we'll have left. stay awesome flower child :)
Video was awesome, @stellabelle.
I also had to look up flaneur, lol. Good phraseology there. Will there be more music videos?
I just read somewhere (can't find it right now) that Satoshi was urgently inspired to create bitcoin because of the 2008 recession.
like music
Did you burn it all the way, or just the corner?? 😄
all the way
I like it. I also was poor and know someone who lost 30 thousand because he had lehman brothers. I didn't feel anything. Property and expensive things are terrible because you have to watch that ty don;t break or get stolen, without anything life is more natural and you only have friends who kike you for what you are.
Ha ! It was definetelly a prediction 100%.
Wow @stellabelle great job 👍.I have followed you and upvoted..kindly hoping for your encouragement as well (Blessings❤)
"Bitcoin was just born around this same time I made this video. That's weird to think about."
Lol! Its really weird to think about dear, just imagine you had bought bitcoins then. Huh!
Its cool dear...
The message was so vividly clear. Im glad I am already aware about the reality. For the world to be save we should
Wounderful painting on his face
Wow, that's very enjoyable. I liked it. Let's create a new world ☺️!
I love the color blend in your video but burning $100 in this part of the world is like burning 15000 Nigerian Naira as at 2009. But still your foresight on the use of crypto against fiat has paved way for you. Thank you for sharing this part of your life.
Well I think you will earn it back on this post for sure! :) Very creative and different!
the more I discover about you @stellabelle more I get impressed. Your creativity spectrum seems not to have limits.
You have found yourself and that seems to be the ultimate happy spot.
And you've earned your independence - which is amazing too!
Well, it was in 2008 that I basically lost everything including my carefree life in California by the beach. The recession changed me and it was at that time, I cashed out my 401K and began to live as a "free" artist, with emphasis on surrelism, and acting from spontaneous thought. Then I ran out of money, but you see, freedom was planted inside me in 2008, so I never forgot. It took me another 7 years to figure out how to claw my way out of the system that I felt was not made for me.
you've made it now! )
nice post... I am a new steemians, maybe i should study first with you, regards know me
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I followed and upvoted.Would you like to follow and upvote me.
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Hi friend, thanks for the the positive message, to the community. You are so powerful and genius friend your post carry the message of hope and expectations towards life. Thanks for sharing.
Pure prophecy @stellabelle pure prophecy. But also magic manifestation & your true power of intention.
Such an interesting video @stellabelle.
Just as I'm not being a part of the naira economy now.
Nigeria is experiencing the worst form of recession and I lost almost nothing, cos I had nothing before now.
Thanks to steemit for changing the world.
Those of us who had nothing before finding Steem are particularly grateful.....When I said, "I had nothing" I only meant money....I have a community and family, so I wasn't that bad off in reality.
Was it a real bill @stellabelle? Well you could have used fake one though! This was really a prediction of the end of fiat money!
That's my secret.
i love it this video
If you vote me, you will not be able to leave anybody with you, you will vote as you go ahead but we will give support to each other
Hahaha, i love the video. BTW, you do a jugar predicción, the Fiat and corruptos económico, designed only for a rich people, nos is dying slowly, and Cryptos are most alive than ever.
I'm confused with what I just watched. However, it looked like it was great fun to shoot the music video. With everyone being so free and alive.
It seems like there are some good principles behind the music video. I can't believe you have wanted to build a new Hollywood since 2009 and now it is 2017, and you have been able to develop and grow on this amazing platform which is the beginning to a new hollywood.
Coincidentally I made a post about do you need money to be happy, and it seems like that isn't the case with you. Money doesn't drive happiness but the feeling when you accomplish your plans and desires, and that is clearly seen from how you have been preaching and discovering this new monetary system.
It seems like you were able to see the future @stellabelle since if it were me or anyone else I don't think anyone would be willing enough to burn a 100 dollar bill as we are scared into trust and getting sustenance from this failing fiat system.
In true reality, it is just paper that is continuously printed to bail banks out as well as to cover more government expenditure. The biggest person it hits is ordinary citizens like us as we have to suffer from inflation created by this.
@stellabelle Very entertaining haha... Couldn't stop watching... :D
So, did the $100 burn to ashes or did you just burn a corner of it... or do you prefer not to say XD
burned the entire thing.
That was awesome!!! :D
https://steemit.com/money/@dobartim/how-did-i-earn-from-usd-40-79-btc-for-8-months
Dance is the answer! hahaha great video... It makes me remember i have few days to do mine for the Steemfest! Nice day darlin'
Excellent you have talent I loved theatrical painting
Very entertaining video. Those were some rough years with the economy for sure.
@stellabelle , I love this music video. The Face Paint is grandios.
We just made a music video as well and shared it on Steemit - it is really tricky to produce a good music video. But your clip is burning with self confidence!
Love it! upvoted
xx
Elena & Ale
Good information brother, as always I follow all your post, a big greeting from @joserc.vzla
Hi, burning it on LSD has such a profound impact on the psyche although it can piss many people off.......................
In 2008 I asked an investment banker I was working for what options some like me had and he said, "casino"......Lol
That year, I believe, Satoshi released the White Paper......
Unfortunately, I balked in 2012 when I went to my first Bitcoin meetup.....
We'll see..........
love it.. FREAKY :D
Your video is probably one of the most interesting things that I have seen in quite a while. Powerful words. Let's learn. Let's share.
And the BEES! YES! The BEES!
Upvoted, Resteemed, and Followed!
thanks for your comment.
Trippy works @stellabelle, thanks for sharing the some of the contents of your mind back in 2009 :)
The KLF burned a million pounds in 1994 (reported later as 900,000)
I think your $100 is a statement, and these guys were just a bit silly!
Why did you burn the bill? I dont under
because the recession made it very clear that our system is rigged. I cashed out my 401K, there were like zero jobs in Southern Cailifornia and i read about people abandoning their mansions....rich guys who lost it in the recession killed themselves. i lost everything too....but I was poor, so that wasn't much.
probably the oddest thing i have ever watched and totally loved it! You are right, The dollar is very sick and on it's last legs. People need to detach from it in a hurry.
You're crazy Stella! But in g good way, I like it! Really. This kind of content make Steemit more alive: it adds some diversity, and humanity to the platform.
I especially like the reverse effect. The last videos I made were exclusively made in reverse motion, that's a really funny concept to explore.
I would love to see more of these. :)
Cheers!