THE LETTER PURPLE

Have You Seen Your Feathers Lately?

2010-11-14T06:20:00.000-08:00

What's goodie my purple family? I hope you all have been living your life like each minute is a world premiere because it is! I'm sure we all know the old saying "birds of a feather". When was the last time you checked your flock? Purple living in part is about being an individual, but it also about helping the flock around you find their color as well. When you set goals for yourself sometimes it's hard for people around to see your vision, but when your flock is purple they may not see it but they'll show the support the same! I wouldn't suggest you stay flying around with them if they don't. As much as we can't control anyone else we can control ourselves and who we choose as a circle. Being that it is now autumn you may notice many different colors on the leaves, but you also notice that they are all growing from the same tree! Nature shows us that we don't have to be the same to be apart of the same growth. Negative people are necessary, they are the ones who make us realize what we don't wanna be.

We should each try and surround ourselves with those who have like minded goals or at least inspire us to reach ours. If you are living an uninspired life what would it benefit me calling you friend? It would be easy for you to pull me down, and just as hard for me to pull you up. Those are the ones who I tend to kindly remove from my circle and I suggest you do the same. Not out of ill will, but the company we keep speaks volumes about who we are. I choose to seek out people who try and live inspired lives and add to my purple. In turn I try to encourage what ever dreams and goals my circle desires to achieve. It's give and take. You can't possibly to go through life taking while offering nothing of yourself and hope to grow. Sorry to tell you, but you would have better luck getting my dog, Sade, to rap along to a Marv and Cash song.

One of the most powerful and influential people in the world said "you should treat your circle of friends like a dart board, each one getting smaller and smaller and you should deal with them accordingly". I don't think Ms.Winfrey could have said it any clearer. There's nothing wrong with having friends who don't always see the level of water in the cup as, half-full or half-empty as long they allow me to acknowledge that there is a cup! A person who doesn't even acknowledge there can be a full cup could not be someone in my inner flock. That is someone who will never drink, they will never taste a whole drink or even a half empty drink of that juice we call success how ever you define it. A friend would not hamper my vision, no matter if they believe or not. Find a support system of like minded people and you'll be surprised to see your goals eventually begin to materialize. So before you get ready to take flight, check around and make sure your feathers are beginning to turn the same colors. Purple...

QUILL
MARVANDCASH.COM

What Do You Think?

2010-11-01T15:38:00.000-07:00

What's up my purple family! We're back yet again for another small tip on living a purple life. Believe it or not, everything we do in this life we actually do two times. Once in thought and then the action. So my question to our family is "What do you think"? It's hard enough staying productive with all the distractions we have available to us, but throw the hustle and bustle of day to day tasks on top of it and it's a wonder how we have anytime to think about the things we're passionate about. Our thoughts for the most part dictate what kind of state of being we're in. Think purple, be purple! If you don't like the condition you are in, try changing your thoughts and you might be surprised.

The president and CEO of Inner City Broadcasting Company Percy Sutton said "If you could pray for only one thing, let it be for an idea." When we at least find some time to occupy our thoughts on the things we want they become more tangible. Instead of putting energy and thought on what someone else is thinking let's concentrate on our own idea's and light bulbs! We purple people love thinking and acting on our behalf and it all starts in the mind my friends.

So from now on let's remember that what's on the inside is reflected on the outside. Therefore if you spend your day with useless things on your mind it's a good chance you're having a useless day. It's not our job to preach to you, after all these are things we all struggle wit but as purple people we feel change is necessary to grow and evolve. So till next time people, stay purple!

Quill
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1 of 1

2010-10-24T10:25:00.000-07:00

I know the last thing any of us want is someone telling us what to do, for the most part we would like to think of ourselves as independent thinkers. So why is it we spend most of our time following somebody else's lead. Most of it is sub conscience we don't even realize who much our choices are influenced by others. Dress, style, and even some habits can be credited to the people around us. As much as we try and be individuals we have a need to "fit in." That piece of our DNA keeps us trying to be "a part" instead of "apart". We all know being purple is being apart! Let's face it, the majority of us are followers to our heart and what stands out more than someone who is willing to stand up! A word that scares me to my core is CONFORMITY all though on some levels we all conform in our on way. The problem comes in when we can no longer recognize ourselves because we have assimilated into the herd.

Most of our time is spent following guidelines that have been set for us. Granted this helps keep some kind of order in our day to day but doesn't it sound kind of boring? I know, I know, it's not suppose to be all fun and games but in the words of the great Jimmy Hendrix "I don't give a damn what others say, it's okay to color outside of the lines". Mr. Hendrix could not have been more correct keeping order is fine, but there is room for a little scribbling every once in a while.

Me and my team try to live a purple life, we would like you to join us, not become us. It's crazy to even take what we say and blindly follow us! Although we do offer any one who is also searching for that feeling of a little liberation in your day to day, your welcome to come rite along and join in the purple! No more getting along just to get along, later for keeping up with the Jones, when you're purple you tend to sweep around your own front door. By no means are we elites or claiming to only accept a certain mold or type, on the contrary most of our purple family comes from all walks of life with one common theme. To find out what that theme is join in on the journey into a whole new page, a purple page..

QUILL
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Back To The Beginning

2010-10-07T15:10:00.000-07:00

I know, I know, it's been way to long since we had a chance to share with you our purple family, but I trust you all have been living life as purple as possible. Now for those who aren't that familiar with what exactly I mean you’re in for a treat, because I feel as though before we can move on to our future we must recognize our past. So with that being said, as we recap the most sacred thing that I would like us all to remember is to be purple is to be your complete self. Sounds easy and it should be if it was the only key to being purple, but alas it's not, my purple friends. Not to worry, we're going to pick up right where we left off, all the while welcoming new purple people to the life! I want you to understand that in no way are we claiming to have the key to a fairy tale existence, but this existence can be just as fulfilling when we all try to strive and live our passion. Not everyone has a passion for the arts, music, poetry, dance, etc. but you should still want to go hard at the things you are longing to become.

It seems like it all comes down to what makes each of us tick. What is that one thing you do that gets you to totally become engulfed or consumed by it? I know for me, music is the one thing that I lose myself in. Not from a performance stand point, just from a overall love of how it's created and brought together. But that's enough about me and my purple dreams; this is about you, our purple people and you chasing yours! We want to be clear and remind you this is a journey we're all on, so feel free to comment, suggest, disagree, whatever you feel, this is an open chapter in a book of discovery that we're writing as we learn and discover with you our people. Me and my team are on a mission to create a world of individuals who think, act, and even create outside of the rules the establishment and the status quo.

So in closing I just wanted you to know that we're back and the timing couldn't be better as we reconnect with old friends and gain new ones. As I said before we are all on a journey of discovery so feel free to hit us up and leave your comments. Let's get ready for a whole new chapter of purple living!

Quill
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What better way to satisfy those who support your music then asking them help create your music!!!

2010-02-16T19:05:00.000-08:00

MARV & CASH are working on their highly anticipated mixtape that will be a free download on several online sites. The mixtape will be a fusion of pop, hiphop, and rock. We are giving upcoming producers the opportunity to participate on the project. The duo is looking for unique production and will be very particular deciding what production is used. If interested send all material to themarvandcashproject@gmail.com.

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The Fourth Rule to Living a Purple Life:

2010-01-19T07:46:00.000-08:00

"The Other P Word"

So far we've been giving you all some of what we like to call "rules to living a purple life", but this time I wanted to share an unofficial rule that we all struggle with from time to time. By now we have all seen the devastation that has taken place in Haiti, and aside from feeling sorrow and sadness for the residence of the country, it made me wonder about the other p word, purpose. We all know that standing out of a crowd is one of the most important rules to living purple, but more than standing out you have to stand for something worth being notice! Doing something for the sake of being different isn't enough. You might wanna ask yourself is what I'm doing going to be worth the possible ridicule, possible failure, or even the possibility of laughter, but when what you do has a purpose that you believe in these questions will almost answer themselves.

The beautiful thing about purpose is that it is self appointed. People will often want to question it, but when you are truly passionate about what it is the purpose will easily show itself. Another wonderful thing about purpose is, not only is it self appointed meaning you yourself know what the purpose for a certain thing is, it also can be given meaning you can also give something a purpose. I awake every morning at 5 a.m. to a job that granted I am blessed to have but let's just say it's not what I pictured myself doing as I roamed the halls of Nansemond River High School, but recently when I realized that this is how I have been able to contribute to a mortgage, drive two vehicles and rip threw H&M ( one of my favorite things to do by the way ) it dawned on me I had given getting up at 5 a.m. a purpose which kinda makes it easier to do. Only you can seek and find this other p word in your day to day tasks as well as in your dreams.

People can question value, credibility, or even your reason but only you know your purpose. That's why it's so important for us to have one! This life of our's is relatively short so I feel it is our duty to scramble to grab hold of something and make it mean something. Of course this won't be as easy as it sounds, people go there whole life searching for it and wondering if they even have one. I for one believe that we all have one, but finding it is up to each of us as individuals. No one can put a purpose on us ( even though our parents sometimes try and give us one) purpose doesn't work that way. If it did how happy would we be living out someone else's purpose for us? As I said in the beginning being different isn't enough, purple is cool but purple purpose is the coolest. Smokey The Bear used to say "only you can prevent forest fires" and I'll say "only you can find your PURPOSE". So my friends find some passion, find some purpose,....find some purple.

-Quill-
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HELP HAITI

2010-01-18T18:10:00.000-08:00

ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE TAKING DONATIONS TO HELP HAITI

American Jewish World Service

American Red Cross

AmeriCares Disaster Relief

CARE

Catholic Relief Services

Direct Relief International

Food for the Poor

Habitat for Humanity

International Relief Teams

Love a Child

Medical Teams International

Doctors Without Borders

Mercy Corps

Operation USA

Project Hope

Project MediShare

Samaritan's Purse

Save the Children

The Salvation Army

Shelterbox

U.S. Fund for UNICEF

World Concern

World Food Programme

World Neighbors

World Water Relief

Yele Haiti

PLEASE TELL A FRIEND TO TELL A FRIEND TO TELL TWO MORE FRIENDS....TO HELP HAITI!!!

Marv & Cash Staff
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HAITI NEEDS THE HELP OF US ALL.

2010-01-14T08:15:00.000-08:00

You can help Wyclef's Organization Yele Haiti bring relief & rebuilding to Haiti. Text "YELE" to 501501 for instructions.

Or you can Click here to visit Wyclef's Yele Hati foundation website where you can make a donation to help those in need. Thank you. As always...LIVE PURPLE.

2009-12-26T01:59:00.001-08:00

The third rule to Living a Purple Life:

2009-12-22T15:26:00.000-08:00

"Now hiring Dream Killers"

"Marv brand new now. Why is Quill wearing a mohawk, and what is up with Cash dressing so weird? OP act like he know it all. This purple thing they doing is just so lame." Just a few of things I hear when it comes to my team and I. Few years back I would had been a on mission to confront each person with something negative to say. Of course, that was long before I begin to live purple.

There's something I'm sure we all have in common, a dream killer. For those who are unaware of what a dream killer is allow me to explain. Its a person who supposedly hates any and everything about you. They spend countless hours telling others how much they disapprove of you and your actions. Notice in the description of a dream killer the word "supposedly" has been used. I hate cheese. I don't eat it on my burgers, salad, sandwiches, or anything. Its a food that I care nothing for. When ordering take out I skip over anything on the menu that has cheese. Again, I hate cheese. So how can a person hate you but spend so much time being concern about your involvement in whatever it is you do. Things you hate you have no part of. Like cheese.

Living purple isn't just about how you think, its also about how you translate those thoughts into actions. And the purpose of each action should be a benefit to you and those around you. We've been taught to turn the other cheek when confronted by hatred. Why? There is a positive in everything, even negativity. The importance is using that negativity to your advantage.

On the typical resume the applicant puts "references available upon request". Why? Isn't it the job of a reference to tell this person how great you are at doing your job? No one cares about how good you think you are. Its the opinion of others that matter. Whether their opinions are good or bad. For example, when is the last time you've seen a Starbucks television commercial? You haven't, you know why? Because the multi-million dollar success of Starbucks has been created strictly by its consumers telling others how overrated Starbucks coffee is. Or how Starbucks is the greatest coffee ever invented. Either way it leads the person they were discussing the matter with to see for themselves. In the purple world of business this is called the use of a sneezer. The importance of people talking about you.

If you meet a stranger on the street and their a good person, then that's all they are. They're nothing more than a good person. You never had an impression of them to begin with. Now upon meeting this stranger lets say I told you how evil they were. That I told you not to trust them because I didn't like them or how they act towards others. When they turn out to be the complete opposite, they shine so much more because of the preconception that I had given to you. In the end you can't stop talking about how confusing it is to you that people hate this stranger so much, being that they're the most respectful person you ever met. The things I said only led you to appreciate their kindness even more.

Whether you own a fortune 500 company, sell shoes out the trunk of your car, or work a traditional 9 to 5, dream killers are key to the success of what you do. They send you prospects. Most importantly, they give to you everyday the opportunity to show how great you are truly are. Its not the hatred that's a concern its your actions. You can either prove them right or prove them wrong. They did their job. They sent you a prospect. They made sure you were noticed. "Is what they say about you true or are you capable or working the position you applied for?" "I heard about this place but let me see for myself what the food is like." "They said she two faced but not to me, I think they just jealous of her." You get my point? If it wasn't for dream killers...doing the job of a sneezers (spreading the word)...your prospect would never notice you in the first place.

All sneezers aren't dream killers. A sneezer simply tells the next person they come in contact with about you, your services, or product. Dream killers follow this same process in what they think to be, a negative way. Fortunately they become to consume with you to realize how much of an asset they truly are. So the next dream killer you come in contact with...thank them. Tell them how much you appreciate the effort and hard work they have put in. Then sit back and watch how many prospects doing that brings you...lol. Live Purple.

-Marv-

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The second rule to living a purple life:

2009-12-19T05:40:00.001-08:00

"Go Get It"

So today I texted a female friend of mine. The text stated the following, "I bet that either you are A) blowing kush B) at the crib just chilling or C) bored with nothing to do." She responded via text by saying "ALL THE ABOVE!! How did you know?" The answer is simple. She will spend tomorrow doing the same thing she did today which is the exact same thing she did yesterday. NOTHING!! Don't get me wrong people, its nothing wrong with relaxing. I'm sure its one or two single mothers (or fathers) reading this that know relaxation is key when it comes to keeping your sanity. However, if you spend everyday relaxing it might be a problem. And if she is reading this, sorry to put you on blast ma but I'm proving a point here.

Its 24 hours in a day. Most of us give 8 of those hours to our employer. In exchange they provide us with just enough of a pay check to keep us clocking back in the next day. In other words,...just enough to pay bills and live miserable. In order to do our absolute best at this job we spend a good 8 hours sleeping. We spend about another 4 hours paying bills, taking care of the kids, doing our day to day routine, and etc. This leaves you 4 hours of what I like to call "me time". 4 hours to do whatever you like. You can relax sit back and do nothing if you want. But what if you did do something with those 4 hours? Better yet what if you split them in half and did something productive with only 2 of those me time hours? Something you are passionate about? Something that would improve your life? Stick with me purple people we're about to do a little math. Its 365 days in a year. Which means by giving yourself 2 hours a day to do something productive, that's 730 hours per year you've dedicated to becoming a better YOU!!

Still not convincing enough? Okay, well look at this way. You spend 8 hours a day 5 days a week making the CEO of the company you work for filthy rich. Most likely this guy has no idea that you even exist. With that said, you give him about 1,920 hours per year faithfully. Just look at your next pay stub, its all there. Almost two thousand productive hours of your time making somebody else rich. Imagine how successful the CEO of your employer has become off your eight hours a day. I wonder what 2 hours a day could do for YOU? Is that convincing enough?

Those who have no interest in bettering themselves stop reading this blog a long time ago. We lost them right after the text message story, trust me. But you, you're still reading. You're still here. Which means you're interested. It means you do want better for yourself. It means you're willing to take that chance. It means your becoming purple. And don't be confused. I'm not telling you quit your job. Its a recession for Pete sakes, that would be crazy. What's not crazy is investing a little of your time towards the improvement your life.

We can all say that we believe in ourselves. We can parade around all day screaming to the top of our lungs that if you believe it you can achieve it. Then its my favorite cliche of all time, the sky's the limit. The truth is, if you don't put in the work it takes to better yourself, it will....hold on let me make this as clear as possible....IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN!! Ten years from now you will be in the same position saying "I can do anything I put my mind to." Which is my second favorite cliche.

Am I rich? Far from it. Do I have all the answers? Not even most of them. But I do know this. No one person has accomplished any goal in life by waiting for it to happen on its own. Something had to be done in order for that goal to be reached. Not only did they start believing, they started doing.

This isn't for everybody. Some people are satisfied with where their lives are and that's not a problem. They feel that being average or mediocre is what's best for them. They told themselves a long time ago that the buck stops here. They're extremely happy with where they are in life. They're the ones that will one day say to you "yeah I worked there for thirty something years and for my retirement look at this nice mug they gave me, ain't that nice of them." To quote Quill's last purple blog, "they rather play it safe." I'm not saying that they're wrong. I'm just saying that thirty years from now I would like to have more than a mug to show for my life's work.

So who is this blog for? Its for those who dare to take the risk of having something in life. Its for those who will sacrifice a small portion of their time to make a huge difference for themselves. Its for those who want more. Its for those who understand being purple isn't just believing you can achieve something, but being willing to go out and actually get it as well. That's who this blog is for.

Look, I'm not a motivational speaker nor am I a life coach. Myself or no one else can tell you what to do or how to do it. All I can say is do it. Stop talking, stop dreaming, stop wishing and go do it already. Will it happen tomorrow? Probably not. It may take years before whatever your trying to accomplish is finally accomplished. I can't tell you how long it will take to get it. But I can tell you that you'll never have it if you don't begin to go after it. The journey of a thousand miles starts with one single step.

So let today be different from yesterday. Do something today that changes tomorrow. Invest some of your time in you. You deserve it just as much as anyone else. If you want something then go get it. Its that simple. Act, become, and live....PURPLE.

-Cash-

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2009-12-17T19:50:00.000-08:00

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2009-12-11T17:16:00.000-08:00

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Why so scary?

2009-12-09T14:40:00.000-08:00

When was the last time you did something totally out of your routine? As big as applying for another position at work or as small as wearing something that's not exactly your favorite color. Now if you didn't apply for that job because you were just not interested,that's cool or if you just can not stand that color,I understand but if a co-worker told you there was no need to apply because so and so tried and he or she didn't get it, and they are WAY more qualified then you or if your friends said that color makes you look fat or that pink is for girls, my friend you are not living a purple life.

I'll give you a tip maybe sooner than I should, but to be purple is to be fearless. We give way to much power to others over our own day to day lives. Some where along the lines we have gotten afraid to break the status quo. When did being unique or seeing life a little different become a bad thing? So what if they think that color makes you look a bit chubby, some people love a little extra. I'm sure the first plus size model wasn't afraid to wear any color the designer brought to her. And as for men being told pink is for girls, tell that to Ralph Lauren who earns millions of dollars every year for his colorful Polo's for men which are pink,yellow,mint green,and all other so called girl colors.

The point is if you never want someone to talk about you, and listen to this part very closely, simply DO WHAT EVERYBODY DOES. It's the only way to play it safe, and as for me and my purple people, safe is lame. Actually being safe is a routine and how boring are some of our day to day routines become.

I'll use myself for a quick example, I'm 32 years old and when I decided to cut my hair into a mo hawk you would not believe (or maybe you would if you are one of those stay in-line types) the kind of criticism I received. "You are to old for that mess on ya head" or " that's for kids". At first I began to feel like I made a mistake, then it hit me. Why? When my barber cut my hair there was certainly no age requirement, and how does a hair cut speak to my level of maturity? Does it mean I can not perform my job as well, or be the head of my house hold, or be a leader in my community for that matter. So you are saying if Mr.Barack Obama, the leader of the free world had braids he would not be as competent or brilliant? or if the great heart surgeon Dr. Ben Carson had a box he would not be able to save your life? I almost had become scary, the worst way to be. Stand out. Be purple...

-QUILL-
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WELCOME TO 'THE LETTER PURPLE"

2009-12-06T19:40:00.000-08:00

Over the past few weeks, you have noticed facebook posts referring to the color purple. There has been 'thinking purple" "purple baby" "LIVE PURPLE" and etc. The question what is purple has become just as big of a mystery as wondering who built the Tone Loc page. (By the way whoever built that page please let me know, I'm f*cking dieing to find out!!!!!). We never thought that the topic would become as intriguing as it is.

With that said, my fellow gang of Purple People and I have decided to welcome you into the pentagon. This is our domain. This is where purple isn't a color, but our way of life. A life that we would love to share with you. And to show our appreciation for you coming by, we have created "The Letter Purple."

The Letter Purple, isn't just to explain what purple means to us. It's also a way for you to explore the thoughts of us and other inspiring Purple People. Whether the topic is religion, sex, or politics....its all here. And you're welcome to respond as you please. Regardless of how brutal, how vulgar, how harsh, or how honest your response may be.....we welcome it.

So what is purple? It's an experience. It's a journey. It's to much for us to explain in one damn blog! It would take to long to read. I would be writing all night long. And personally I'm tired so that's just too much typing. Instead I have an idea. How about every once in while we give you a small portion of what it is to be purple. Maybe every other blog or so. Between all the weird topics we will discuss, how about we create a blog giving you a purple rule? A commandment on what it means to Live Purple. Agreed?

Well by now you're either one of three things. Bored out of your mind, tired of reading all this ish, or waiting for the first rule. Regardless of which one you are, I'm glad you continued to read this much. You're really interested huh? Well this is what we'll do. As promised, we'll begin "The Letter Purple" and through it we will reveal to you what this entire purple frenzy is about. Just not right now. If you really want to know......just look for "The Letter Purple" it'll explain everything.

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