The Miracle of Being Alive

"Many people are alive but never touch the Miracle of  being alive,"  Thich Nhat Han says this in an Interview with Oprah Winfrey. I am deeply intrigued by Buddhist monks and their profound serenity. Their way of living inspires me. A study comes to mind when I contemplate this interview. The study depicts a monk and his ability to alter his internal body temperature in order to spend the night in a freezing cave. To me this is absolutely impeccable. It just reaffirms the impact that our thoughts space has on the physiology of our body. It is so imperative to be conscious of our thoughts because they truly mold who become as human beings. We have the ability to change our world through our thoughts. In fact you can change your world within this next sentence if you really truly desired too. Desire is what truly motivates us as human beings. We desire things in this world whether it be the desire for another being or the desire to better ourselves and our lives. Realistically we should have the desire to internally change and live better because external gratification is never sustainable. As human beings we are intelligent creatures, whether or not we use this intellect is personal choice. We have logic and we have emotion. There is an old adage that goes logic over emotion. Typically an intelligent human being functions with logic over emotion and an individual functioning at a lower level of consciousness uses emotion over logic. Be conscious of this simple fact and break this inferior behavior. Constantly strive to better yourself with each new day. Grow like a flower in nature so you may blossom into the beautiful bright soul that you were destined to be.

It's not about the Money, It's about LOVE

Living in Southern California, it is easy to get distracted by monetary persuasion. Guys are constantly throwing what they own around as a means to show dominance or alphamale-ism. Little do they know that alphafemale-ism dominates in every aspect.  In any case I have pretty much seen it all and heard it all from living in Vegas. This isn't my first rodeo so I understand that money can't buy me love and trust me at one point in my journey I believed that it could. That only led me into getting engaged to the wrong man at the wrong time. At the time I was in love with someone else and I unfortunately hurt both of  them deeply. In one situation I should have had the strength to say no and in the other situation I should have had the strength to not give in so easily and I shouldn't have been so readily available. In any case, I hurt both of them deeply and one word changed everything for me. However, I don't regret that one word because I believe that everything happens for a reason. Every choice we make, every person we meet, and every avenue we choose to walk down it is all meant to be. It is important to have clarity of mind when making decisions. Each decision whether big or small alters our life in some kind of way, whether we realize it or not. Decisions ripple into our future, in the same way that an ocean wave ripples upon the shore. It is important to be conscious of this simple yet profound fact. Be present in the moments of your life, practice listening to the words your hear and integrating them into your mind. Stay connected to your heart because it will never lead you astray. Avoid letting outside opinions or superficial distractions influence your decision making. In the end these things will only cause you more grief and adversity. If your intentions are pure and you treat those around you well, you will live a beautiful life and even more beautiful legacy behind I promise you that.

Energy Flows Where Attention Goes

It is a proven scientific fact that energy flows where attention goes. With that being said where is your thought space. Does your mind wander in the positive arena or the negative arena? "The Secret," unveiled ancient knowledge that previously was only provided to the elite. Knowledge unlocks the chains of ignorance, and expands the mind to limitless levels of consciousness. The majority of society exists in the lower levels of consciousness. The general consensus of consciousness is what we typically equate to be the standard definition of normal. However, normal is a stasis term which has the possibility to evolve with human knowledge and conscious expansion. At the very core of our existence each human being is united by a common truth, a common understanding of our soul's consciousness. Have you ever noticed the similarities between another human being's experiences and your own? Well this is the very truth in which I am talking about. This truth is the truth that unites all of our journeys. The struggles and the adversities that we consider to darken our paths are the very things that unite our consciousness. These perils that we face are our greatest blessings but for some reason we still consider them to be our biggest curses. It is all a matter of perception; a way of looking at our particular situation. If we fail to see the dimensions of our existence, we will fail to see the dimensions of our existence. If we can not face our struggles, we will never see our joys. We must have the strength to face the tough times, in order to truly have the perspective to appreciate the luxuries of the sweeter times. Face yourself, stop looking outside of yourself for a solution that can only be found within yourself. Until next time be good to yourself so that you may be good to others.

Celebrities Can't Live Without Them

He tells me he watched the UFC fight. I let him know my friend Arianny is the ring girl. He shows me her face that is tattooed across his body. It is strangest thing to me to see her face staring at me from his body. She stares at me like the twilight zone. It so amazing to watch someone grow up and then become famous. Arianny is such a sweet girl and she has become internationally known for her work in the U.F.C. I am so proud of her, she has was worked hard to get where she is. I have noticed she has even evolved her brand name into a jewelry line. This topic has led me to me think all of the famous people I have met over the years growing up in Vegas. If I named all the people from working at the Wynn this blog would drag on. However, the list is pretty phenomenal. One day I was suppose to meet Yoko Ono but unfortunately her flight was cancelled. That would have been one of my highlights. I think the most phenomenal person I was ever in the room with was the Dali Lama. I never had the chance to meet him but I saw him from the distance and that was good enough for me. It so interesting the type of presence that famous people bring into the room. I mean they are only  human beings but the dynamic they bring is like a whirl wind of cosmos. Speaking of famous people I grew up with Julianne and Derek Hough were my neighbors in my childhood years. I only met them once at a neighborhood block party on the fourth of July. Their parents always had them out of the country dancing. Looking back I wish that they had been home more often. That way I would have been able to play with them. However everything happens for a reason and I firmly believe in that. Nothing in God's universe is a coincidence. The people we meet, we are meant to meant, the events that happen are meant to happen. So make good choices and good things will come your way. Chase your dreams and live a life beyond your wildest dreams.

Leaving A Legacy of Love Even After Death

            Written by Sarah Grace Windham My Best Friend....................................................

      I've never been afraid of death. Even as a child, I've been able to view the cycle of life in a most objective manner. From the moment of birth, we are dying. Death is simply the price of life. I have felt a certain pity for those who cannot stare death in the face and embrace it.

     Tonight I took my daugther on a late evening stroll. She loves the moon. She loves for me to tell her stories about the moon. She loves to tell me stories about the moon. And as I walked hand in hand with her, her little hand squeezed mine and she looked up into my eyes and she smiled her sweetest smile. 

    I felt my heart tighten just a little and in that very moment I was afraid. I was afraid of death. Afraid I wouldn't get to see her grow into the beautiful woman I know she will become. Afraid I will miss even one of her 'firsts.' Afraid of her finding her way in life alone. Afraid. It is amazing how love transforms us. It changes how we think...how we feel....what we become....it changes the course of our life.

       I realized tonight that I must live every moment 'in the moment' and stop worrying about the crap that truly doesn't matter. Life is a collection of moments...a breathe within eternity. I have to teach my daughter the life lessons that are truly important and show her - not just tell her - what love truly is. And if I am successful, the love I have for her will live on in her long after my time on earth has passed.

We're Not Going To Take It

(CELEBRITY LOOK A-LIKES FOR MY FRIENDS YOU WOULD BE SHOCKED AT HOW CLOSE EACH ONE OF THEM RESEMBLES THESES ACTRESSES)

Laughter infuses our conversation. She says John get back in the car and the she tells him you can take that check and shove it up your ass unless your going to double it's worth!! I am shocked but amazed at this new found strength. My best friend is blossoming each day into this new woman with so much strength and attitude. From fierce pumps to setting healthy boundaries, she is expanding her horizons. This blog is meant to define the ways in which we used to tolerate our incompleteness. The ways in which we use to settle for the less version of ourselves versus the best version of ourselves. I don't know about you but I refuse to not evolve towards the best version of myself. I want to function at my full capacity, to grow and learn a valuable lesson with each new day. I want people to respect me, to listen to what I have to say. I don't want people to disregard the words that are coming out of my mouth. I mean what I say when I say it.  You better believe I have a voice and it will be heard. As I write this blog a dear friend comes to mind by the name of Loyce Bowman aka Tone Loc. She was as fierce as fierce could be. In fact, if Webster's dictionary could have a contest entry for an individual photo for fierceness her photo would certainly BE it. This bitch was off the hook. Each friend comes into our lives to teach us valuable lessons. Mrs. Bowman taught me how to be fierce. I will always remember a specific conversation Mrs. Bowman and I had in a hotel room in San Diego. We promised each other we would never let any man walk all over us. Well I can confidently say that I have upheld that promise and there is no doubt in my mind that she has too. I hope that our paths will cross in the near future and I am sure they will soon. She will probably fly out first class with her nails done, hair done, a fierce outfit, and some fierce pumps because she just has it like that. My only hope for her is that at this point in her journey she is the strong independent woman that she has always deserved to be. Until next time stay true to yourself and be kind to others.

Becca inspires FOREVER YOUNG

                                       

Becca so full of life, so full of knowledge, like a young surfer girl ready to ride the wave of life. Last night I hung out with a young girl named Becca. At the age of twenty she was so full of life, that it made me go inside my head and remember my early twenties. What a beautiful and spontaneous time, music was everything and the attention of boys came second in line. Friends of course was the next of motivator of my time . Attention seeking motivation was everything that I did. I was also seeking spirituality. My friends called me a modern age hippy and everything was a groovy good time. I feel like an old fart writing this blog. In any case I know Becca and her friends were fun last night. I felt alive last night, like really alive. She was much was much more confident that I was at her age. She was fierce!! She interacted with others and people were drawn to her. She was happy to be around her friends and take everything in. Oh to be young again, what a beautiful thing. A girl can always daydream always daydream about her early twenties, but all in all I thoroughly enjoy being in my late twenties because of all of the knowledge I have acquired from the mistakes. It was nice hanging out with Becca I look forward to more fun times of feeling alive.