Have you ever had some steal something from you? Even if it was a pencil or a cup or maybe even a significant item, the reaction is he same. We all say, the cost doesn't matter, it's the principle of it. The reason why we say that is because it's either the sentimental value or the time and effort put into it can't be quantified.
Let's skip the legal half of stealing or the laws in place to deal with people who steal and let's concentrate on the character of the person who steals. There is a saying, thoughts become actions, actions become habits and habits become character. Yes, I AM going there. You see the process that a person has to go through to become a THIEF is a character developing path. Just for those who don't understand the true meaning of the word thief, here it is: one who steals another person's property, esp. with stealth and without using force or violence. So given that definition, stop for a minute and think about what kind of person is a thief.
My thoughts this morning have lead me to what I feel is a perfect scenario for a thief. If you feel that what you do is honorable try this. Steal something and then go to the person in your life (they can't be a thief too), who matters most, preferable a parent or grandparent or better yet a pastor, and show them what you stole. Make sure to let them know the value (because you know what you took has value) of the item your stole, and then when they ask you how did you come into possession of it, tell them the truth. Say it out loud, Well, I stole it. That's powerful isn't it? The truth of the matter is that no one can deny that your soul stirs negatively at a confession like that.
Now let's get down to brass tacks. Who doesn't love music? It expresses everything we as human beings feel, good and bad, happy and sad...whatever!! The process of getting that music to you takes time AND is a direct reflection of what the creator is feeling. It's all personal and should be treated as highly classified material. From beginning to the end of it's conception to birth a song is someones baby, someones child. Let me make sure that I am clear on this. It's already has a parent/owner it did not want to be kidnapped or taken a THIEF.
Artist have every right to be the upset parent when their music is stolen and leaked to the public. It's tantamount to sending a child out with their clothes dirty and hair undone! The parent is NOT ready for you to see their child. Don't take it upon your self to make that decision for them.
In my personal opinion people who steal should be treated like someone who robs a bank. Plain and simple because at the end of the day the artist has just had a meal stolen. It doesn't matter if the artist is unknown or a superstar the point still remains that that's THEIR bread and butter and they do what they will with it not you.
This blog is dedicated to Ne-Yo and Kanye west who both had their children kidnapped.
Love
The Lioness
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