The Christmas Mindset...

Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas to all! It is truly a time to relect and look deep inside. To rise above pettiness and to give to others to fulfill their needs.Recognize that which you have denied but know what's truly heartfelt. Better to give to others than to receive. This is a season of loving and nurturing with our fellowman. The heart cries tears of joy and love to fulfill others emptiness. Dreams can come true now, finally, if you only open your heart and minds to it. Be all that you can be so others can likewise do the same. Time to let that special person out to do their thing. Have a wonder Christmas with your loved ones!

Good stuff's like a boomarang...

Guess what just past? Thanksgiving, of course. Some wonder why all the fuss? Others know the truth, their truth.

It's a time to give thanks to those who have helped us, even if we were completely unaware. Perhaps when something great happens to us, it may be in part due to another's help. Thanks to whomever you are for you help and understanding.

On the other side of the coin, what did you do to help someone? It could have been a smile, a compliment, a nod or even lending an ear even though you may not have said a thing. It's so nice when someone smiles back at you, acknowledges you, or says something that just makes your day. You can do that for them too. Just try it.

It doesn't hurt and it comes back when you need it most. Believe me. Love to all. Heaven knows we need it...

I just don't know "WHY"?

Sometimes I wonder how come and why? I'm doing all the right things, I think. What else can I do? Did I step on someones butterfly, cut in front of someone, not yeilded when I should have? What what what?

I tell you, I'm scratching my head for answers and then it dawns on me.

I'm probably being tested. I'm just that one millimeter away from "yes". I need to just keep on keeping on a little longer and I will have success, right? I surely hope so.

I am an optimist so I must stay within character. Time will tell but I'm sure it will turn out "fantastic", as expected. If not, I'll erase this entry.

Have a fantastic day!

Help! The big bad "A" thing is after me!

"Adversity"

What is adversity? It has hounded me and followed my footsteps for which I ask why? Why me, why now? There must be a solid reason as there is for everything.

I have decided not to partake in it. I will not succumb to it. I refuse to let it drag me nor my aspirations down. It is nothing but a wake up call to make a change in course. That is what I will do now.

If I continue doing what I am doing, nothing will change. Only change will change things. Why didn't I realized this sooner? Perhaps lack of vision or just plain stupidity. Regardless, it is now behind me. My new mantra is to steer my destiny in the direction of my choosing, now!

Could you fly your plane a little lower?

Oh yee of little faith. I sometimes wonder why you do not look further than your nose for the answer. That which you seek is indeed at arms length. You need only to go the extra distance.

Too often one gives up before the end. Lack of persistence and continuity are the culprits here. If you only knew. Just to push a tad farther and with a little more effort would reap benefits beyond your wildest dreams.

Perhaps dreams are what you lack. The drive cannot exist with a goal in mind. Too many of us are wandering about aimlessly. It's like brains. There are tons of brains in the slaughterhouse but they're useless. Many of us walk about without a clue also.

What cha gonna do about it? That my friend, is totally up to you, which reminds me of a saying, "if it is to be, it is up to me". Go forth and make your mark, now...

Return policy is "no return"...

It's so hot here in the SF Bay Area. Unseasonable triple digits. I know, I know, it's worst where you reside. Maybe it is and maybe it isn't.

Kinda like life. Our situation always seems to be worse than our fellowman. Believe me, it is not. If we were to spread our problems on the table before us, we would undoubtedly pull back our own. Everything is relative but sometimes we seem to think we can escape with another's.

Hey, it doesn't work that way. We sow our seeds and harvest them, along with the weeds. It's our job to feret out the bad stuff.

And yes, you can. How? Now that's the $25,000 question. Simply put, there are many ways but which road you pick is your karma or whatever. If one path doesn't work, try another, instead of beating up yourself unless you have not given it a healthly effort.

So with that, let us step out the door to the world before us and embark on today's exciting adventure. Do something worthwhile so tonight you can look back on the day and smile with your involvement. Till we meet again...

Don't Take Dad's So Lightly...

When I was:

Four years old: My Daddy can do anything.

Five years old: My Daddy knows a whole lot.

Six years old: My Dad is smarter than your dad.

Eight years old: My Dad doesn't know exactly everything.

Ten years old: In the olden days, when my Dad grew up, things were sure different.

Twelve years old: Oh, well, naturally, Dad doesn't know anything about that. He is too old to remember his childhood.

Fourteen years old: Don't pay any attention to my Dad. He is so old-fashioned.

Twenty-one years old: Him? My Lord, he's hopelessly out of date.

Twenty-five years old: Dad knows about it, but then he should, because he has been around so long.

Thirty years old: Maybe we should ask Dad what he thinks. After all, he's had a lot of experience.

Thirty-five years old: I'm not doing a single thing until I talk to Dad.

Forty years old: I wonder how Dad would have handled it. He was so wise.

Fifty years old: I'd give anything if Dad were here now so I could talk this over with him. Too bad I didn't appreciate how smart he was. I could have learned a lot from him.

A Day to remember...

It's a day to remember those who gave of their time, life, blood, sweat and tears for America!

It takes a very special person to give unselfishly for others. How many would extend a hand to a stranger in need? I cannot imagine how they felt nor what drove them to the extent that they went. They are indeed special people and it is with that we should thank them, time and time again.

They give us a flicker of hope for mankind, for there will always be those who step to the plate to take a swing not knowing what outcome lies ahead. How many times have you stepped forward? It does not matter if you strike out. What matters is your willingness to be counted.

Lets give it a big try and make someones day!

Leaky faucet...

"Sometimes it's better to be lucky that good". Huh, what does that mean? If you don't know, you don't know. Maybe you don't even care.

Well then, too bad for you. Do you ever feel that you missed something? Happens everyday and if you're not in tune, it's just passing you by.

Opportunity knocks incessently in yet many are not even aware.
And then they complain about things not going their way. Perhaps you're going the opposite way. It's a matter of perspective my dear. The glass is half full, or is it half empty or is it not even there? Go figure.

It is up to you in the end. A play on words? Words play us and we play others and in the end it all messed up. It's your choice to rearrange things to your advantage and the sooner you realize that, things will come your way, over and over again...

I'm Number 1, in case you did not know that!

Yes, you are numero uno in case you did not realize it!

It's about time to stand up and take a bow for a job well done. No one else giving you that much deserved pat on the back? That's not unusual at all. Everyone is too darn busy and self absorbed to even realize nor recognize your accomplishments.

Don't beat yourself up. Raise up your head, shoulders back and walk tall and proud, for you know what you've done and been doing. If you haven't been doing much, ever, this does not apply to you. Just go about your narrow business and please, don't rain on our parade, at least not for today!

Otherwise, enjoy the fresh air, the sunshine unpon your face, the song of the birds and animals, and your evere present peace of mind and harmony with the universe. It can't get much better, or can it?

Ready, set, go...

Nothing irks me more than somtimes losing my direction, direction in life that is. It seems that sometimes I get caught up in the daily stuff and forget my inner compass. Does that ring a familiar bell?

I find I get behind in my goals and have to scurry to get back on the right track once again. I better get a hold of things quickly. Time to focus on the basics once again and become centered within. I'm really disappointed in me at the moment but I guess that's life. How else could we measure our ups and downs?

Ok, I feel much better now, a load has lifted. Hope it lifted yours. Lets go out and make it a great day. The sun's a shining, the birds are chirping, the air is cool and crisp and there's people to see and help. I'm rip roaring to go...

Rotten Easter eggs are China Eggs in disguise..

It's Easter but what does it really mean?

It may be a time for new beginnings. Things that didn't quite pan out now arise from nothingness. Those forgotten items in the closet now take on new meaning. So called dumb thoughts now are thought provoking banter. Everything seems unbelieveably unique and interesting.

What in the world is going on here? Hum, just think about it. Everything given time come up smelling like roses. The moral here is to give things adequate time to simmer and mature. You just might find a gem here.

So what's your great idea long ago abandoned?

Your girdle's showing !

Lets put things into perspective...

Take a moment to reflect upon what you may have taken for granted. Look
around, really look and see with unjaded eyes. What if the things you now
enjoy were to vanish into thin air?

You own nothing, you have little food, no money, perhaps no roof over head,
no freedom of speech, no fair government, no rights. You have nothing,
nothing...Yank! It was only a brain fart, a bad daydream, not really
reality, or was it?

Don't think it couldn't happen. Maybe our life as we now know it is really a
dream after all and reality is our living nightmare. Hmmmm...Don't forget
about the people that have provided us with the gift of freedom and the
"good life".

"Is Life Too Loud?

Ever wonder why things are happening, good or bad? Some say it's karma, some say it's bad or good luck. I truly believe it's all of the above but we do have some say so in the matter. Our destiny is laid out for us, at least somewhat. Otherwise, we might as well just sit back and let what happens occur, right? We have the ability to alter our destiny as the saying goes, "It's all in your hands". We can do pretty much anything we want but we are going to be held accountable. So with that in mind, go out and do your thing but be mindful of possible repercussions, good and bad. I do believe that what you reap you sow and things come back one thousand-fold! Oh my, so much responsibility. I wish I were a little kid again where you just eat, sleep, play and whine. Those were the days my friend. Make it a great day...

One precious moment...

Ever lost someone special or someone not so special or so you thought? Every person you encounter, touches your life and influences you. Maybe it's not apparent now or maybe never, to the best of your knowledge, but believe me, they do.

Life is too short to take things lightly. You can never go back to the moment. Therefore, seize ech moment with gusto and treat today as if it could be your last.

Think that might put things into perspective? If not, slap yourself hard and repeatedly. It's not going to cause any brain damage. Can't damage a rock..

Knock knock, is anybody there?

Sometimes you speak and nobody listens, or do they? Sometimes you do something thinking you are by yourself and nobody is watching, or are you? Sometimes you say something aloud to yourself and supposively no one's around, or are you?

Ramblings of a self-conscious overly obsessed individual, I don't think so? What does this all mean, is there an answer? I do not know. Sometimes it happens for good reason. Perhaps teaching from afar reaching out to us to snap us back to reality. Yes, I think so.

Am I weird? No, I don't think so. Just wonder somtimes. I think I better heed these feelings as I know it definitely means something. You should too...

No umbrellas necessary...

Ever wonder why, when, really? You know what I mean? If you don't, you haven't. In which case this is not directed to you. But to those of us who nod "yes", read on.

Sometimes things just don't make sense. Is it karma or what? You think you do all the right things in yet the unthinkable happens. Doesn't have to be life threatening thing but a real downer. You just want to pull the covers over your head and hope the scenery will improve by the time one emerges again.

Sometime I wonder if it's a signal to get back on course. One could wander off track and not even know it. Yeah, that must be it. I truly believe in cause and effect. Just have to have more good cause to offset the bad effect.

Ok, I think I have it figured out, the rest is up to you. We'll see if I'm correct. In the meantime, go out and do your thing and look out for all the good blessing raining down upon you...

Is it time to get up yet?

The New Year is upon us and Chinese New Year is but a short week away. Year of the Dog, but more on that to come.

What have you done so far to set yourself above and beyond? It's not too late. The New Years gym enthusiasts are just getting warmed up so you aren't out of it, yet.

Better hurray, the blessings are in short supply. Time to sow so you can reap the harvest.

What better time to take yourself by the collar and give yourself a swift kick in the rear. Time is a wasting and they're out there waiting for you which reminds me that I need to run also. So,...