Missing In Action: an update and a thank you

August 18, 2010 | Filed Under Random | 5 Comments

Without much notice or explanation, I sort of disappeared. No blog posts, few tweets or updates otherwise; life has taken me away from the computer. In all honesty, this was a good thing. As a writer and an Internet junkie, I can really spend a lot of time isolated in my own world and in my thoughts, sitting in front of a computer screen wreaking further havoc on my eyes (if you have glasses, wear them!). Periods of solitary refinement are necessary for us all. And sometimes, so are immersions into life—the good, the great, the gritty. That’s precisely where I’ve been—away from the computer and the virtual worlds I’ve made myself home in and submerged in the real thing, walking my talk and gestating ideas.

Thank you, my readers, for checking in on the blog and checking in on me. I’ve gotten emails, direct messages, and tweets questioning my whereabouts and urging me to post something new. Not once had I forgotten about you or the blog; I just had to live. I suppose I should publicly say now that I’m working on a book. My first book! Ever the idealist, I have a vision I’d like to materialize as close to what I see or better, so I’m being careful to test my ideas and theories on myself in my life first. I want it to be great because I want it to inspire millions of people to be great and to continue to become greater and grander versions of themselves.

I’ve missed posting and I see that so have others. I hear you. I’m here.

Exploration

April 17, 2010 | Filed Under Random, The Visual, Thoughts | 1 Comment

For the past few weeks, I’ve been sitting back, watching and analyzing: myself, people, life. I’ve gained some insight and direction in the process. I spent some time walking around the city and in the burbs along Fox River thinking and seeing. Soon, but not quite yet, I’ll be ready to share more of those insights; I’m still processing. I encourage everyone to change scenery at some point for a bit–alone. Embrace your be-ing. Dissect your patterns. Explore your growth, or the lack thereof. Oh, and do something that just simply makes you happy.

Brief reminder

April 6, 2010 | Filed Under Challenge, Moment of Truth, Random | Leave a Comment

be courageous.

phoenix

April 5, 2010 | Filed Under Random | 3 Comments

I don’t write poetry often, but every once in a while I will. It feels a little unfinished and I might regret posting it a bit later, but I’m not a poet and such is life. The mythology of the phoenix has been on the forefront of my mind for a while now. More on that later. For now, think about this:

phoenix

i set fire to myself
and bellowed sounds of agony
burned in degrees unmeasured
as the passersby passed by
unflinching
bothered only by my position
surely this should be done out of sight
not when ripe
but convenient for the crowd

burnt skin curled up aginst itself
exposing flesh
revealing my â€œiâ€™m like youâ€-ness
but i burned publicly
those who saw thought it a display
art or gimmick
it was neither
i just stopped where i was to light the match

A little bit of random: recent epiphanies/reminders

March 30, 2010 | Filed Under Random, Thoughts | Leave a Comment

The dictionary will, unfortunately, never fully capture all the language we use.Â
E. Badu’s video reminds me not to self-censor.
Additionally, allow others to be themselves.
Exchange energy with others intentionally.Â Always go for the thank you, you’re welcome.
Trust yourself. If you don’t, start. If you do, keep on.
Just being in Whole Foods makes me happy. Celebrate the little things in life.
We all want what’s rare, so why do you appreciate common beauty more than uncommon beauty?
Note: stop comparing your uncommon beauty.
The internet and all of its social networks are microcosms of a microcosm. Don’t take it or yourself so seriously. It’s not real. Share space, air, and eye contact.
Live in love&light.