2026 AND NEW THOUGHTS!

NOT #JusTHOUGHTS…but then again.

Of some of the greatest differences between animals and humans is the ability—our ability—to create worlds. Humans are capable of perceiving the world to imagine and reimagine then to work towards creating and manifesting those thoughts—those…ideas and concepts. We can perceive and critically think about those things around us—physical and non-physical. We can create our worlds where we’re truly free to do so. Without manipulation and influence, we have the power to create our own spaces and places that not resemble and represent who we are but also influence us for the future.

In light of all that has occurred in 2025 and even currently, we as a business are engaged in developing products and activities to further appreciate, encourage and inspire Black and Brown individuals, entities and communities for the future. We believe in conscious work. We believe in conscious and intentional work to create the worlds we need and deserve. It may not seem like what might be needed but it’s what we’re providing based on what we believe and are coming from…and that’s that the Melanated deserve more than what’s ever been given!

INTELLIGENCE. ETHNICITY. INNOVATION.

---

*While there are many things going on, we must not forget to take time to look within to see where we are as a people in order to move forward. Keep in mind that all that’s being done is because of fear—their fear. This was an important time for them to gain power because the landscape has been changing and changing quite quickly. Black and Brown and other People have been able to see progress and success via technologies, knowledge, information and access to new kinds of markets. With all this chaos, we become entrenched and encompassed in thoughts and ideas about self-pride and identity in the form of freedom and rights. We must not forget to look beyond the today and the ideas of today about the future. They’re already looking towards the future where they are supreme. They feel unburdened by issues and obstacles and oppression. They and theirs will feel empowered and free and that “empowerment” and “freedom” allows for room and space for thought.

We must continue to think of ourselves beyond the confines they’re continuing to try to burden us by. Some of us must think further and further into the future because the future deserves for us to. Let us be further encouraged, inspired and empowered by our adversities to build and build better upon what was before. While we continue the fight for today, let us give a way for the next to fight for tomorrow…today and always into their tomorrows.

---

CONNECTED: 2026 AND NEW THOUGHTS.

LIAM IAN™ - LIAM IAN LLC™ - LIAM IAN-Ai™ - www.Liam-Ian.com - © 2026 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC) - © 2026 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)⩀ All Rights Reserved.

TWO CONSULTATIONS IN ONE WEEK.

Jean-Michel Basquiat (Self-Portrait), 1982

SIMILAR CONVERSATIONS BUT BOTH HIGHLY ENLIGHTENING…as the Consultant.

LESSONS

Never underestimate the need to be heard and the feeling of connection.

Two consultations this past week and upon review and assessment, l've come to the conclusion that I limit my own self sometimes. I limit myself by thinking I need to be seen or heard. Sometimes we get in our own way of creating when trying to create to appeal...when what we really need to do is to create for ourselves.

Learn to create for yourself. Take yourself out of the commercial, corporate and capitalist mindset of doing for money and do your thing by creating to express yourself. Create to manifest the version of yourself you want to become. Create to not only communicate but to also grow.

We lack adequate development sometimes because we're only facilitating growth as defined and directed by our environments. True growth-the catalyst to true powerful impactful growth-comes from making the decision to change and change in the way of refusing all that is and has become normalized within our families, friendships and communities. Question who you are and what you have done and test the waters in doing things different than the regular scheduled programs.

When you "do"—when you act for change--act for yourself and NOT for others. Truly, it will always be others that after yourself will serve as your most difficult obstacles yet powerful lessons.

—Liam lan

*Fact is that some can actually produce with an intent and pursuit for some financial gain taking on the agendas or commissions of others but then there those who rely on pure mental and emotional inspiration. It’s not my advice to not create or produce for profit but there’s much ore value in those works that represent a moment, perspective, or experience that fuel the creative process.

---

CONNECTED: TWO CONSULTATIONS IN ONE WEEK.

LIAM IAN™ - LIAM IAN LLC™ - LIAM IAN-Ai™ - www.Liam-Ian.com - © 2025 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC) - © 2025 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)⩀ All Rights Reserved.

FROM BEGINNING TO END!

It’s all a process and some things just take time.

Often times there’s the inclusion of conversations within the planning and development processes of some projects and works while others are the sole domain of me, Liam Ian. The idea is to stay true to the identity of Liam Ian as much as possible keeping with a specific and targeted focus of creativity across the creative categories; Art, Design and Photography. Sometimes journal writing and a review of the current societal status and the associated situations down to very personal thoughts and ideas on what to communicate, there is thoughtfulness applied within the process that cannot be replaced.

As I’ve taken time to have written more and explore my creativity thru poetry, I’ve found a sense of self that I lost long ago. At time and place where I dreamt of all I would do because of all I would have. Young and passionate and in despair and need. Angry yet wanting to stay honest and true. Aspiring to become something beyond complicated and difficult but sophisticated and nuanced. I found myself looking back upon myself because I’ve had to reckon the newer ideas of my mortality and the possible returning limits on being not only “Black” but also Human.

The urgency I feel now is more about moving beyond the issues that have served to confine me and to reach my very personal ideas of my Higher Self—my Sovereign Self. As I’ve given attention to the maters of who I have been to become who I need to be, I’ve come to a place of greater understanding of what I believe my purpose is and what my existence is for; a journey of discovery. I am an aspect of the Living Universe looking back upon itself to learn itself even more. Creativity is the conduit for which I am to live.

---

CONNECTED: FROM BEGINNING TO END!

LIAM IAN™ - LIAM IAN LLC™ - LIAM IAN-Ai™ - www.Liam-Ian.com - © 2025 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC) - © 2025 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)⩀ All Rights Reserved.

JusTHOUGHTS

WORDS ARE THE INITIAL STEPS TO MANIFESTATION.

JusTHOUGHTS: Juste Thoughts — Thoughts that have merit and right within them and their meanings. Thoughts that contribute to a just society and state of being. Justice and Fairness especially for and towards those who truly deserve them.

Art is just one aspect of being Creative. Words and Thoughts are truly the initial structures, ideas and concepts to bringing Art and Creativity to light and reality.

This project proposal is for the development of a custom IP Product the convey positive and reaffirming messages to “Black” Men and People of Color, Ethnicity and Culture within American society.

This project is to develop a multiphase product series starting with special IP Publication Products leading to Apparel and other peripheral items.

---

CONNECTED - PERSONAL NOTES OF LIAM IAN BLACK - © 2023 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC)