Unbreakable bonds

There is one thing that, at this point, I'm absolutely certain of: existence consists of an intricately interconnected web of beings. If an idea is felt strongly enough, It will resound with the core of your being long before your mind can even begin to fathom why.

Within the past few years, a few of the loved ones in my life have left this plane. According to what you believe, they're either back on this planet in another form, still here, gone to heaven/hell, etc. The point here is that their souls are no longer here in the form that they took or the vessels they kept.

A finer detail is that I was aware of both of their passings at around the times they happened and it woke me up. I remember, vividly, the thoughts that I had at those moments. The flood of emotion when I finally broke. The hole in my heart when I realized the truth.

Fairy Tales and A Child's World

I used to believe that the world of fairy tales was just that: a world of fairy tales. A plane of existence where anything is possible as long as you dreamed hard enough.

Not so.

The world of fairy tales is a very true place. I'm not writing, today, about dragons and monsters and unicorns. No, not today. Today, I write about the part of the world where all you have to do is believe and your dreams will come true. I believe this wholeheartedly... modified. What I believe can almost be contained in a couple of quotes.

"When the 'why' is strong enough, the 'how' will present itself."

"Faith without action is dead."

Stay Hungry. Stay curious.

If you live each day as if it were your last, some day, most certainly, you will be right.


I don't really like leading with my main point today, but it just seems right. I find that some of the worst questions I've ever asked myself started with "What if I had..."

Don't think back to any time you've ever asked yourself that question. You'll only be reinforcing negativity. I want you to think of everything you've ever wanted to do in your life. Now decide to do it all. Take a step in every direction. All day. You've got 24 hours to have the best day ever. Even less if you sleep at all.

Keep grinding away and you'll find the real gem

The following was written during the sermon on August 21, 2011 and was completed around 12:03 p.m. Yes, I was paying attention. That's why this came to be. I heard something that triggered a train of thought that led here. Here goes:

"When faced with adversity, I strategically remove the obstacle. Now that I've had a taste of success, I have to strategically remove the obstacles that have been placed in my path. Being an Entrepreneur means that I alone have to motivate myself. No one can do it for me. For now, it's me alone versus the eight years I've spent with bosses and living up to the expectations of others. I know how far I can get. I set my goals and way points towards these goals.When I get up from this place, today, I will rise with this in mind. I will be my own office, secretary, accountant, driver, cook, fitness expert, and anything else I need to be. I will put down the things that weigh me down and let go of the things that are holding me back. From now on, I will clench my teeth and press my hands on these obstacles. Mustering all of my strength, I will break down these walls with a single push. When I rise from the debris, I'll start walking. No need for the smoke to clear because I know where I'm going. No more waiting. Just Doing.

Keep your Drill turning No Matter What


[insert your own name here]"

FYI - Every drill has it's purpose. While a drill is in whatever material it was designed to drill is still turning, it will always move forward, no matter how slowly. Don't judge a fish on it's ability to climb a tree (check out Einstein)

Edit:
Don't forget that when you're choosing what to let go of, you have to remember to keep a tight grip on those things that matter the most. The ideas. The people. The things that make you who you are. Also, never forget where you started so that one day you can honestly teach others from experience that great leaps can be made.