When you see that there is work to do, don’t run, don’t hide, be YOU.
When the all around you are saying it’s okay to not do, then you know it’s time to Be YOU.
When the weather is cold and dreary and you feel someone teary. Let the tears flow and feel the glow and most of all Be YOU.
In 2012 people are praying for peace, for prosperity and a better life, but in the end, it will be your rear end if you don’t be YOU.
So if you are feeling sort of down and all you seem to want to do is frown. Then you better rebound and be YOU.
This will be a year like no other. You won’t find many people calling out to be your brother. If you can hold and build the courage to grow then YOU will be YOU.
The All invites you to be brand new and through the mist, hiss and piss, Be YOU.
Bring the Being to life in YOU and face the world with a zest and joy and bring the fullness of your being to others and especially YOU.
There are times when I want to feel that my potential to thrive and be alive is endless. That is when I head to Costco. Costco is a place of endless possibilities. It’s the Disneyland for adults who with nubile offerings and hypnotic surprises at every turn. I know it may sound like a reach, but I sometimes go to Costco to simply regain and find my balance in my life. I’ve learned over time how to really shop in Costco. It’s a new form of window-shopping, similar to what I use to do with my mom as a young child. Instead of looking at the Window, I first grab a large cart, go inside, flash my card (makes you feel important) and then start looking around. I always start in the same place by going to the television section. I don’t need a new television, but it’s fun to start there.
I learned over time how to really shop in Costco. I surrender to all the possibilities and allow myself to be greedy. If I see it and think I like it, I place it in the cart. No thinking, so grab it, put it in the cart. At the conclusion of my Costco ride I then begin the purge and discern method where I start really looking at what I desire vs. want or think I need. The second purge level is budget. I decide what I want to spend or can spend and then make my necessary cuts along those lines, and finally, it comes down to essentials, non-essentials and desire. Then I head to the cash register, show my card again and pay for my items.
Costco for me is similar to how my life works. I see and experience a lot of things that interest me or I think I want or need to do. What I am learning from my Costco shopping which I am applying to my life is to become more discerning and make decisions based on my desires versus my wants.
It is exciting to sense that life is full of endless possibilities. To me that is what Christmas is really about. It’s the Crist in each of us and the hopefulness that the season brings for continues and new beginnings along with the possibilities of much more to come.
This year has been an interesting one for me. I’ve seen my dear companion Henry transition and that change has required me to be more present on a day-to-day basis. I am learning how to listen deeper, make mistakes, get up and work it again. It’s been scary and shaky at times and Costco has been a place I’ve gone to align and find balance.
Wow, I am silly. I’ve been stuck for a few weeks, couldn’t write or really feel direction and purpose. My motor was running a few spark plugs short and while the body was moving, it was moving on 4 cylinders instead of 8 cylinders and beyond. I personally have a hard time functioning on 4 Cylinders. It’s similar to watching a misfiring car chug down the road or constantly hooking the golf ball into the woods. As I tuned into the direction for my day I was thinking about the workshop/event-“Everyday is Christmas When You Are In Luvv”- that I am doing this Sunday.
After working out and doing some errands I decided to go to the putting green and putt for thirty minutes or so. My putting could use some brushing up and I would be outdoors. After putting for around 10 minutes, it dawned on me that I had been avoiding my office. I’ve been a golfer for twenty years and early on I discovered that the golf course was my office. It is the place that I go to learn, be inspired, and just relax and breath. I hadn’t been to the office for some time. I had been of the golf course last week, but not sure I was in office mode.
When I enter the office the fantasy vortex activates my being. The office is a place where ideas come to me and I get clearer direction on how to construct them. There is a greater connection to the All and my listening increases. There is an ease and trust that gets generated at a higher level. My office makes my life more fun and takes me beyond my mind.
I am sure many people have an office similar to mine. For some it’s hiking in the mountains, for others it could be tennis, running, or some other adventure. The key is to find your own office and make sure you visit it as much as possible.
When I hear this song I think of my dear companion Henry who passed away in June. He introduced me to so many beautiful pieces of music and this was one of them. It brings a tear to my eyes and lifts my heart. Luvv is All is definitely what stirs my heart and brings greater understanding to my world. This powerful song reminds me of my duty, my job and my purpose. Time brings us to powerful places. I am so appreciative that Life brought Henry into my life for the 26 years we explored together.
On this Thanksgiving remember to serve up a mighty dish of Luvv with your Turkey.
Thanksgiving is a time of conscience. A Time to listen to the small voice and go beyond the creations traps and worries to embrace the greater fun and joy in our lives. So this Thanksgiving don’t worry about the traditions of society, Wall Street or the economy. Embrace the great beyond, have some fun, work at making deeper connections with your family, friends and strangers. Move more into companionship and away from friendship. Follow your own flow and listen to the small voice.
dang who knew your first performance in 15 years whould be your last performace on earth you will be missed we got nothing but love 4 you R.I.P heavy D…youtube post
Last night I worked with someone and was able to assist them to face the day by breaking the illusion that we can express ourselves tomorrow or the next day. The presence is a Now thing. You may not be here tomorrow.
My wife pointed out to me the other day, and actually the other days, years, months, and decades, that I am not funny anymore. Her exact words were.
You use to be funny, but not as much anymore. You use to make me laugh.
I don’t see myself as not being funny, but she clearly does. So, I must not be funny. The joke is on me. So I started to think. What has changed over the past 26 years since we met? Well, I am about 70 lbs heavier, have very little hair and I changed my deodorant from Old spice to some non-alcohol based health brand. Maybe that’s it. After all that old spice guy is pretty hunky and Vegan and health food people don’t look that sexy to me. So I decided to go out and get myself some old spice in hopes to make this venerable guy funny again. Maybe the hunky guy will rub off on me and I will lose some weight, grow some hair, get bigger you know where and bring back that funny glare.
Other things I will try in an effort to be funny again is to study a book of jokes. Maybe something like the one I heard at my college reunion would make me funny again. It goes like this.
There was a Pastor of church who was in the hospital facing death. He had many visitors some he liked and some he didn’t’. In his final days he requested that his wife invite the head Deacon and the church treasurer to come visit him. She said yes, but was a little stunned by his request since he didn’t like either man. But, she honored his request and asked both men to come. They too were surprised by his request, but came anyway. Once they got there he asked one of them to take a seat on his left and the other on his right. He then smiled and said now I can die like Jesus between a liar and a cheat.
Ha, ha, I laughed when my old classmate Richard told this joke at the reunion, but again, he told the joke, not me, so it’s funny, but not a funny from me. I am desperate and my wife was in the same room, so maybe I can get partial credit for making her laugh.
So many people are stressed out about the world economy, the occupation movement, Cain’s sexual harassment issues, the Greek money system and paying their mortgage. Hell, I can deal with those things. The thing that is making me stressed and worried is being funny for my wife. I thought I was funny, other people laugh at me or with me, but around here I just don’t get that laugh meter going.
I’ve even started going on Youtube to watch Richard Pryor stand up routines.
I subscribed to Laugh Factory ,and set my DVR to old Seinfeld reruns. In an effort to reclaim my funny I intentionally hit my funny bone. Damn that hurt and it wasn’t too funny. But this bit: “Sex Hole”, was hilarious, and once again, it’s not me, but my wife and you might get a laugh or two from it. Just give me some funny points for finding it for you.
So here I am trying to get my funny on. Not trying to be funny just being me. I will keep rubbing on that Old Spice and loose some weight. No way am I getting a toupee or using Rogaine. I will continue to watch Laugh factory and hope that I can make you laugh once again, but if I can’t I will just have to rant –
I use to be funny, but now I am not, maybe I just need to go get you a robot.
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