It is a tricky balance – carrying out responsibilities versus living an unfettered life…
Taking care of survival vs. pursuing dreams
Feeding the stomach vs. feeding the soul
Attending to needs vs. satiating wants
Most people seem to favor one extreme or the other. I have visited both extremes at different times in the past. Now, seeking equilibrium.
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As a man, you are either an asshole or you are gay. It is common knowledge that men are assholes, and nobody likes an asshole (except for gay men). Actually, some women like assholes because they think they can fix them. But that rarely works out.
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Thank you to everyone who extends their concern beyond their own personal well-fare.
Thank you to those who work hard to ensure that there is peace in the world and that others may enjoy happiness.
Thank you to the enlightened beings who have no need for notoriety or religious constructs, yet still uphold what is true and good solely for the benefit of others.
Thank you to all who are uncompromisingly true to their ideals and live life to the fullest.
Thank you for loving friends and family.
What are you thankful for?
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This wasn’t The Big One, but a large earthquake just hit 15 km NE of San Jose and 11km E of Milpitas. A preliminary report places the magnitude of this quake at 5.6 on the Richter scale.
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While walking back to my car downtown I saw a kid on the street who seemed to be flirting with a couple of girls. He was holding a cardboard sign. In passing I glanced at the sign which read, “Backflips for One Dollar!”
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It is a good feeling when things start falling into place. Here’s what I’ve been thinking recently (formulated for readability):
Do what you love, and even if you find yourself in a situation where you have to carry out activities that feel like an obligation, don’t lose focus on what you truly care about. Summon more energy and internal strength. Find inspiring ways to liven up mundane responsibilities. Don’t plow a rut. Every moment is vibrant, fresh and full of possibilities. Stop avoiding being who you are for the sake of practicality.
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Don’t make excuses for “having” to do the things you don’t care about. Find avenues to do what truly inspires you.
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Right now is a transitional time. Time for developing heart-felt compassion and empathy. Time for letting go of attachments and experiencing the always present bliss and emptiness of Being. Time for holding up the world while doing a handstand.
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