So here it is already January 2009. Time just flies by and waits for no one. So much has transpired and manifested. AND, there's so much to come. I believe that anything is possible, anything I (we) set my (our) mind to do.
I've had a great New Year already. I can't wait for March when I can plant all my seeds (goals & aspirations) for the year. Then I'll watch them sprout, grow and flourish (manifest) over Spring, Summer, and Fall. Come next Winter, I'll be reflecting on everything that's happened.
I tend to fast forward in that way. Like life doesn't move at a fast enough pace already!?!
Houston has been great to me. Houston is Home. At this point, it's hard to believe I used to claim that I hated it here. California was everywhere I wanted to be and I've moved passed that now. I'll move along once the time comes. For now, there's so much to do. With the community, the music, the children, my art and all of my passions. Last year was the first year that I was able to DO anything I wanted to do. Life should have no regrets and I have very few for last year. That includes leaving my full time job at Valobra, starting my own business, struggling to understand myself as a young man in this crazy world and teaching others how to better themselves in this crazy world.
I've experienced live music performances (both my own and some of my favourite artist), photoshoots, new graphic media projects, traveling, minor romantic relationships and hook ups, growing my own food, cooking my own food, reunited with Mike Tate, started a few bands, made some new friends, donated my time, shook some important hands and found inspiration in some of the sorriest of situations. And I tried and learned a bunch of new things about everything! Basic survival, I suppose.
This year I will turn 25 and I anticipate looking back on my progress a decade from now. I'm proud, anxious and determined all at the same time. Best New Year to everyone!
So here it is the 11th. Getting closer and closer to 10.14.08. I'm a bit anxious. There will also be a full moon too. Adding it's own craziness to stir the pot. We'll be drawn to look at the sky already so If there should be some visitors entertaining us with a light show, I'll be sure to watch. I'm already so focused on the sky on any other given day/night.
There's soooo much we don't know...and there's soooo much we think we know. You don't know a thing!
I've been so busy and productive. Photo shoots and Mr. Aaron's Garden. Parties and social marketing. Meeting people and greeting people. Writing music, drawing murals on my walls. Riding my bike and cooking food. I've just got so many things to do! My life experience meter is off the charts. With the break down of the global economy and everything we're used to, the world is seriously changing. It's been said that 2008 is the year of CHANGE and 2009 will be the year of ACTION. I believe we're being forced to CHANGE in a sense and because of that force we will react by CHANGING our current habitual ACTIONS. Creating a new world. And, it's got to be a better world. Different and new isn't always bad. I also interpret this all as, EVOLUTION.
They're already here! It's all so interesting and exciting.
I'm a smart guy and I pay myself that compliment like a beauty queen would herself in the mirror. And, I get by better than most others who have more than what I have. I don't usually toot my own horn but, I believe we're all going through an enlightenment period that's causing us to raise the bar for everything we've been fed by outside sources. Consciousness is rising within us. The collective is moving on to another level. Everything is already new NOW! I believe myself to be right about this one.
I remain positive through all the chaos because I know that focusing on our current time and burdens aren't going to help ease any of the pressure. The future holds peace, love and light for every soul and all the energy that surrounds us.
While losing everything we know, we actually have nothing to lose and everything to gain from the changes that are commencing on Earth. We must think positively and live our lives in appreciation of what is being given to us, and give love to all others who are on this journey.
So thanks to Hurricane Ike time has really been flying by but, things (life, people & business) isn't picking up at the same speed. We've still got fallen trees and things lining our streets. This is the same story throughout the country.
Now we've all got a clear view of the sky and plenty of fire wood. Why does that matter? Well if the buzz on the internet about the first major contact from extra terrestrials on 10.14.2008 is true, then who knows what's going to happen. If you haven't heard anything about it, let's just wait it out and see what manifests. Should this ship arrive in our sky then, thanks to Ike we'll have a clear view. Should we loose electricty for an extended period of time then, we'll have firewood to burn. This is a worst case scenario of course but, times are changing. Let's just face it, either you'll make it or you'll get left behind. Pretty harsh but, it's the truth.
I find myself contenplating so many things lately. What is my plan and what should I really be doing right now. We all have a path that we're on, some just follow and some are leading the pack. Or is the plan already laid out for us and we just think we have control? Many of us think we know what's going on and hope that whatever purpose we have decided in our mind is the proper purpose for us to pursue, is the right choice. When we truly know very little and just keep on, keeping on! If the shit should hit the fan, shit pertaining to a mix of so many things we don't even know what's in it. Then everything that we've learned up until that point is all we have to apply to the security of our well being and those around us.
Often times when I think my mind is made up about something, I receive more information on the subject that totally changes my way of thinking about things and expands my consiousness even more.
When it's too late to plan ahead all we can do is pay attention and make the best decisions we can. By using our heart and our minds as well as the global collective consiousness at that time.
It's said that all of our current economic, war and energy troubles are just the tip of the ice berg. Much like the melting of our ice bergs things will break apart, crumble and melt away. This time shall pass and peace will come out of it. I think it's a nice story with all the other stories we have going on. Happy endings are always better than the alternative. Until this time comes, we all must keep on, keeping on!
