Shared Heart ColumnNew Dimensions of Relationship
March 2009
with Joyce and Barry Vissell “Lack or Abundance?”
Everywhere we look, there are signs of economic challenge: companies going out of business, houses not selling, rising unemployment, more and more people complaining about less and less money. This is one picture, an external reality based upon money. Is it the only picture, the only reality? Joyce and I don’t think so.
I remember first moving to Santa Cruz, CA in 1975. We wanted to rent a house with land outside of town, with quiet and seclusion for the hours of meditation we were doing each day (that was “bc,” before children). There was nothing even close to what we wanted in the local papers. We had a vision of what we wanted, and every place we saw fell short of that vision.
We visited a friend and teacher, John Lawrence, in San Francisco. John was a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, the author of “Autobiography of a Yogi.” We told him about our difficulty finding the right place to live. He led us in a meditation and prayer. Together we did the inner work of finding our home. Then he gave great advice. He told us to place an ad in the local paper, asking for exactly what we needed. “But,” he said, “the ad is not enough. Surround the ad with your prayer, hold the ad in the great light of the universe, and visualize it reaching the eyes of the right person.” The message was clear. Neither the inner, spiritual work nor the outer material work alone is ever enough. They must be combined to achieve the highest results.
The day after placing the ad, we received calls from not one but three property owners, all with great places to show us. It was actually difficult to choose. Even the rent was acceptable: $100/month.
Then we faced our next dilemma – earning a living. We wanted to set up a “spiritually-oriented” psychotherapy practice. Every therapist we met warned us about the difficulty of starting out in an area saturated with therapists. We were told there were more therapists per capita here in Santa Cruz than most places in the world. We were told we would fail. We were met with doubt, fear, and opposition. We received unwelcoming phone calls from people we didn’t even know. One therapist, standing solemnly with hands on hips, told us in no uncertain terms to leave town.
We looked inside our hearts. We meditated and prayed for guidance. The message was again clear. What we have to offer is not being offered. We are unique. There is no one else quite like us, offering the same gifts we have. We stayed in Santa Cruz, and our practice thrived.
We all have a choice every moment. We can choose fear, but F.E.A.R. is “False Evidence Appearing Real.” There is an illusion of not enough money, just as there was an illusion of too many therapists in Santa Cruz, the lack of a quiet country home available to rent, the right partner, job, mortgage or whatever it is you want. The appearance of lack is false evidence. And when it seems real you become afraid.
We can also choose love, faith, abundance and peace. Wouldn’t it be great if the morning paper had more inspiring stories than negative ones. Wouldn’t it be great if each one of us could remember daily who we really are: souls on a great journey called life, with unlimited potential to make a real difference on this planet.
Regardless of the economic climate, we can choose to serve, to really be of help. My personal prayer each morning is simply to be of service throughout the day, to find ways to help those who need help. I love the first line of St. Francis’ famous prayer, “Lord make me an instrument of Thy peace.” There are infinite ways to be of service. Taking an extra minute to more deeply connect with the people you encounter, saying something positive or looking into their eyes to see the beauty of their souls; calling someone you don’t need to call, just to say hello; volunteering to help those in need; tithing to people or causes you believe in, even though you are worried about money. Remember, you are serving when you keep your thoughts positive, or still your mind in meditation, or take care of yourself spiritually.
When times are tough (like now) our natural tendency can be to worry, to stop generously giving, and to close in on ourselves, like hermits in a cave. If you commit to making this world a better place, you WILL be supported. Joyce and I have proved this to ourselves over and over again. We have learned that there actually is an abundance of all things available to every one of us – call it God, call it Good, call it Infinite Source, Great Spirit or whatever you like. We have learned there is sacredness to giving and receiving. If you give from your heart and soul, you will actually receive more, no matter whether you are giving money or love. Generosity opens the door to receiving. And, just as important, if you open your heart and soul to receive, trusting your worthiness and innocence, you are in fact giving more than receiving. When I receive Joyce’s love, really let it in graciously, I can see how happy it makes her. True, the giving does makes her happy, but the deeper I receive her gift of love, the happier she becomes. My receiving gives her greater joy.
When Joyce was pregnant and in labor with our three children, there were moments when she felt overwhelmed by the intensity of feelings and exhausted by the mountainous waves of contractions. She has told me that what helped her most was my reminding her that a baby was coming, a precious bundle of love would soon be in her arms. So engrossed was she in the moment that she was unable to see and feel the bigger picture.
It is the same with our current moment in history. If we can enlarge our vision, we will see our world is also in a birth process. The labor pains are not in vain. Something truly wonderful is coming. A precious new world will soon be in our arms.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
I MOVED TO L.A.!!!
Damn it's great to be back in L.A.
Everything is so welcoming, in such a warm way.
I feel that I now have infinite room, room to play
"It's great to be back" is all I can say.
The feeling I have is unfaultering, just, "right".
Everything is happening seamlessly, just- tight.
Within the crazy heavy buzz of this city, I'm just- light.
Will I take it to a WHOLE new level??.. I just.. might.
Everything is so welcoming, in such a warm way.
I feel that I now have infinite room, room to play
"It's great to be back" is all I can say.
The feeling I have is unfaultering, just, "right".
Everything is happening seamlessly, just- tight.
Within the crazy heavy buzz of this city, I'm just- light.
Will I take it to a WHOLE new level??.. I just.. might.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Me, Myself, and the Fire.
I was sitting by the fire one night at my grandma's place, and got inspired. I love watching the flames as they smoothly dance around the sun-like glow of the embers within. I started to see many parallels and applicable metaphors between the fire and life; in particular, things I've been pondering lately. I turned off and unplugged all the lights that were still on, so that the only essence you could see or feel in the room was myself and the fire.
It was almost as if the fire was talking to me.. I appreciated the "cycle" of the flames... how they are so small when you first put a log on, then it catches completely and bursts into a loud, windy, crackling inferno, until it slowly melts down into the calm normal fire it once was. After that it reduces to the mere embers playing tag with colors of orange and yellow on the different pieces of what was once chopped wood. Incredible...
I relate this to the cycle of many things in life, but in particular for me, I relate it to the flow of creativity. It's a funny concept. Unlike a fire in a fireplace, you can't simply throw a "duraflame" log of creativity on your chosen medium and strike a match. It comes and goes randomly; you have no control. But how this fire DOES relate to creative flow is explained below.
As weird as it may sound, and as sane as I think I am, the flames seemed to have a voice. I heard the words loud and clear, and they did not come from a cognitive place in my mind. Whether or not the words actually came from a couple pieces of inanimate, brainless wood lit on fire, I felt a strong message that left as fast as it came.
I was feeling frustrated about sometimes being brilliantly creative to the point where I truly surprise myself, and other times where I feel about as creative as a soggy napkin.. There were many more feelings and scenarios branching off of this thought-tree, but that is the root of it. Just then as I was blankly staring at the fire, it said- "You should be more like me. Sometimes my flame is low and barely noticeable, and other times it's roaring like there's no stopping it. Either way it just happens, and I'm never bent out of shape about it. Just let it come, and let it go.. Be content either way..."
And in about a tenth of the time it took you to read that, it came and left. The message was not told to me in real-time.. It was as if I downloaded a file and unzipped it faster and more clearly than anyone could have explained or worded it. It felt like there was no linear time, and the fire just communicated that to me in an instant, and I fully understood it.. A truly magical experience, yet at the same time, it was no big deal. All of a sudden I felt very relaxed. I felt as though I had a much better understanding of how many things work in the world, and that there's no reason to react so strongly either way. Just let it flow.
Right then, I was inspired and got a pen and pad. I wanted to write down the feeling I got from the fire's power and perseverance. Here's what I wrote:
I sit at home
with no lights on.
The day has come,
the day has gone.
The time is late,
to where it's early,
yet (the) fire still burns,
not ready to yawn.
I awoke a few hours later, awkwardly positioned laying in the dark next to an empty fireplace. I shivered but still thanked the fire for the enlightening experience. I looked down at the few lines I had written, and started to judge it, because my mind said it wasn't finished, and it wasn't enough.. Just then I realized- like the fire itself, the creative flow for my poem had come, and it had gone... and that was perfectly fine.
It was almost as if the fire was talking to me.. I appreciated the "cycle" of the flames... how they are so small when you first put a log on, then it catches completely and bursts into a loud, windy, crackling inferno, until it slowly melts down into the calm normal fire it once was. After that it reduces to the mere embers playing tag with colors of orange and yellow on the different pieces of what was once chopped wood. Incredible...
I relate this to the cycle of many things in life, but in particular for me, I relate it to the flow of creativity. It's a funny concept. Unlike a fire in a fireplace, you can't simply throw a "duraflame" log of creativity on your chosen medium and strike a match. It comes and goes randomly; you have no control. But how this fire DOES relate to creative flow is explained below.
As weird as it may sound, and as sane as I think I am, the flames seemed to have a voice. I heard the words loud and clear, and they did not come from a cognitive place in my mind. Whether or not the words actually came from a couple pieces of inanimate, brainless wood lit on fire, I felt a strong message that left as fast as it came.
I was feeling frustrated about sometimes being brilliantly creative to the point where I truly surprise myself, and other times where I feel about as creative as a soggy napkin.. There were many more feelings and scenarios branching off of this thought-tree, but that is the root of it. Just then as I was blankly staring at the fire, it said- "You should be more like me. Sometimes my flame is low and barely noticeable, and other times it's roaring like there's no stopping it. Either way it just happens, and I'm never bent out of shape about it. Just let it come, and let it go.. Be content either way..."
And in about a tenth of the time it took you to read that, it came and left. The message was not told to me in real-time.. It was as if I downloaded a file and unzipped it faster and more clearly than anyone could have explained or worded it. It felt like there was no linear time, and the fire just communicated that to me in an instant, and I fully understood it.. A truly magical experience, yet at the same time, it was no big deal. All of a sudden I felt very relaxed. I felt as though I had a much better understanding of how many things work in the world, and that there's no reason to react so strongly either way. Just let it flow.
Right then, I was inspired and got a pen and pad. I wanted to write down the feeling I got from the fire's power and perseverance. Here's what I wrote:
I sit at home
with no lights on.
The day has come,
the day has gone.
The time is late,
to where it's early,
yet (the) fire still burns,
not ready to yawn.
I awoke a few hours later, awkwardly positioned laying in the dark next to an empty fireplace. I shivered but still thanked the fire for the enlightening experience. I looked down at the few lines I had written, and started to judge it, because my mind said it wasn't finished, and it wasn't enough.. Just then I realized- like the fire itself, the creative flow for my poem had come, and it had gone... and that was perfectly fine.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
ABC Bartending School Review, Tips on Finding a Bartender School
Today marks the end of my second day at ABC Bartending School. I'm doing an "intensive" program, to get the school done in half the time. They have a 2-week course, a one week, and weekend courses. For all of these they have morning, afternoon and evening classes. Lots of options for all schedules.
Tip: If you're thinking about going to bartender school, search around a bit within ABC's locations. For whatever reason, they have different prices in different geographic locations. (i.e. Palm Springs- $700, L.A.- $400, San Fransisco (San Leandro)-$200)
Tip: Try to go to a school in the winter. Go now if possible. I got a great deal since I signed up before the end of February. Closer to the summer, the price rises significantly for the same course due to increased demand.
Yesterday (Day 1) we went over lots of basics, and were mixing drinks within 20 minutes. (They have every bottle you can imagine, but each bottle/mixer is just colored water.) I understand how expensive it would be to use real alcohol, but throughout the day I kept wanting to try the drinks to see if I've made a decent concoction, or something you'd only drink if someone paid you.
We learned "the perfect pour" where you pour a perfect 1 ounce shot without a measuring utensil, and learned many, many basic drinks.
The entire time you're at ABC, except for a few short lectures, you are behind a simulated bar learning by doing. (the best way.)
Today we got into the nitty-gritty, and learned more technical drinks like cream drinks and the martini/Manhattan. After going over many technical tid-bits on making these drinks, we got to watch the instructor create each one ever-so-fluidly. (no pun intended.)
Note: The instructors can range from slightly knowledgeable bartenders-in-training, to veterans of the art who are currently employed.
Tip: What's great about this school's layout, is once you've signed up, you can take any class on any day that you like. SO, let's say you sign up for the first week of March. You can go on the first day, sit through all three classes they have that day, (one will be a repeat) and find which instructors you like, and which ones really know their stuff. This way, if you really wanted to get the most out of your bartending school experience, only come when that person is teaching.
As well, if you don't know enough or don't past your tests (written/practical) by the end of the term you signed up for, you can always come back that next week, and for as long as you need to so you pass the course. Even if you graduated years ago, bring in your proof of enrollment and you can come to refresh your skills.
As well again, they will help you with job placement for life, in any location possible. If you're in my situation, that REALLY helps. I can go to school in one area, and move down to L.A. next week and still have job placement assistance. Pretty nifty.
BUT, we'll soon see how much they help with actually getting you interviews. The term "job placement" is a general term and seems to be used pretty loosely among these schools. They may do no more than show you a newspaper listing that you could have seen yourself. I'm not knocking them or praising them YET... I'll let you know by next week how much they helped ME get a job.
Tip: Bring a LOT of water, and LOTS of food / snacks. If you're like me and eat A LOT, your gonna want lots of munchies while learning. Especially if you're doing an intensive course, (8-hour days with 1 hour for lunch) you'll need consistent brain food.
Tip: Bring a pillow or cozy hoody so you can comfortably take a quick nap in your car after lunch.
Tip: Bring at least two pens, you'll need 'em, and have a lighter on hand. I don't smoke but many of the bartending type do, and if you plan on becoming a bartender, you NEED to have a lighter on you at all times.
Today we also learned about your liability as a bartender. You are the face of the operation, and need to conduct yourself in certain ways. For example, if you can see that someone has had enough to drink, you should ask if they have a ride home, give them anything but more alcohol, and watch them carefully. If they go out and harm someone, it could result in a multi-million dollar wrongful death/injury lawsuit if you don't exercise extreme care.
Once you've learned your way around the bar, know where certain alcohol is and understand how to make drinks, the biggest/hardest part about becoming a mixologist is retaining each drink recipe and being able to make them quickly... most of the time, TWO at a time.
SO, you have to remember the drink recipes in the first place, then remember each one you need to make at the same time, (so you can multi-task, have both hands occupied, and double-pour when applicable) and keep your calm, cool poker face on while keeping an eye on everything around you. (loud music, people's interactions, which alcohol is low etc.)
All-in-all, I'd advise the average person to take the course over a two-week period, because even for those who think they can absorb everything in 5 days, will have a hard time, AND you must be 100% dedicated to retain that much information.
Until tomorrow.
Tip: If you're thinking about going to bartender school, search around a bit within ABC's locations. For whatever reason, they have different prices in different geographic locations. (i.e. Palm Springs- $700, L.A.- $400, San Fransisco (San Leandro)-$200)
Tip: Try to go to a school in the winter. Go now if possible. I got a great deal since I signed up before the end of February. Closer to the summer, the price rises significantly for the same course due to increased demand.
Yesterday (Day 1) we went over lots of basics, and were mixing drinks within 20 minutes. (They have every bottle you can imagine, but each bottle/mixer is just colored water.) I understand how expensive it would be to use real alcohol, but throughout the day I kept wanting to try the drinks to see if I've made a decent concoction, or something you'd only drink if someone paid you.
We learned "the perfect pour" where you pour a perfect 1 ounce shot without a measuring utensil, and learned many, many basic drinks.
The entire time you're at ABC, except for a few short lectures, you are behind a simulated bar learning by doing. (the best way.)
Today we got into the nitty-gritty, and learned more technical drinks like cream drinks and the martini/Manhattan. After going over many technical tid-bits on making these drinks, we got to watch the instructor create each one ever-so-fluidly. (no pun intended.)
Note: The instructors can range from slightly knowledgeable bartenders-in-training, to veterans of the art who are currently employed.
Tip: What's great about this school's layout, is once you've signed up, you can take any class on any day that you like. SO, let's say you sign up for the first week of March. You can go on the first day, sit through all three classes they have that day, (one will be a repeat) and find which instructors you like, and which ones really know their stuff. This way, if you really wanted to get the most out of your bartending school experience, only come when that person is teaching.
As well, if you don't know enough or don't past your tests (written/practical) by the end of the term you signed up for, you can always come back that next week, and for as long as you need to so you pass the course. Even if you graduated years ago, bring in your proof of enrollment and you can come to refresh your skills.
As well again, they will help you with job placement for life, in any location possible. If you're in my situation, that REALLY helps. I can go to school in one area, and move down to L.A. next week and still have job placement assistance. Pretty nifty.
BUT, we'll soon see how much they help with actually getting you interviews. The term "job placement" is a general term and seems to be used pretty loosely among these schools. They may do no more than show you a newspaper listing that you could have seen yourself. I'm not knocking them or praising them YET... I'll let you know by next week how much they helped ME get a job.
Tip: Bring a LOT of water, and LOTS of food / snacks. If you're like me and eat A LOT, your gonna want lots of munchies while learning. Especially if you're doing an intensive course, (8-hour days with 1 hour for lunch) you'll need consistent brain food.
Tip: Bring a pillow or cozy hoody so you can comfortably take a quick nap in your car after lunch.
Tip: Bring at least two pens, you'll need 'em, and have a lighter on hand. I don't smoke but many of the bartending type do, and if you plan on becoming a bartender, you NEED to have a lighter on you at all times.
Today we also learned about your liability as a bartender. You are the face of the operation, and need to conduct yourself in certain ways. For example, if you can see that someone has had enough to drink, you should ask if they have a ride home, give them anything but more alcohol, and watch them carefully. If they go out and harm someone, it could result in a multi-million dollar wrongful death/injury lawsuit if you don't exercise extreme care.
Once you've learned your way around the bar, know where certain alcohol is and understand how to make drinks, the biggest/hardest part about becoming a mixologist is retaining each drink recipe and being able to make them quickly... most of the time, TWO at a time.
SO, you have to remember the drink recipes in the first place, then remember each one you need to make at the same time, (so you can multi-task, have both hands occupied, and double-pour when applicable) and keep your calm, cool poker face on while keeping an eye on everything around you. (loud music, people's interactions, which alcohol is low etc.)
All-in-all, I'd advise the average person to take the course over a two-week period, because even for those who think they can absorb everything in 5 days, will have a hard time, AND you must be 100% dedicated to retain that much information.
Until tomorrow.
Friday, February 13, 2009
How to Get Better Sleep
There's many things I've learned over the years on how to get better sleep, but here are a couple to focus on that have made a big difference for me:
1.) Eat dinner at least 1 1/2 hours before bedtime, especially if it's a big meal. (I always have big meals..) When you are still digesting in your sleep, it takes away from getting that 'deep' sleep, and makes you uncomfortable.
2.) Stretch before bed. Make sure to at least stretch your hamstrings. These are the 'large' muscles of the body, and connect to other muscles that run from head-to-toe, and can relieve a LOT of stress right before bed.
I like to stretch sitting down, because touching your toes while standing can put too much pressure on the lower back. MAKE SURE you go easy while stretching. You want to stretch enough that you feel some healthy pain, but not enough to pull a muscle. Here's my nightly stretching routine:
-Roll on your back with knees tucked in 10 times, letting your spine relax and naturally re-align after that long day. Breathe out on your way down, in on your way up.
-Reach for your toes. Hold for 10 long, deep breaths.
Tip: For a deep stretch, point your toes toward your head, keep the backs of your knees on the floor, and to REALLY sleep well, drop your head lightly towards your knee-caps. This can be VERY painful in a good way, and gives you a rush of endorphins which also supports deep sleep.
***Breathing deeply and fully while stretching is VERY important. This lets your nervous system know that what you're doing is OK, and you are also much less likely to pull something.
-The Hurdler Stretch. Hold for 10 full breaths on each side.
-Stretch the hips: In a squat like a frog, (in a squat with your hands on the ground between your knees) put your elbows into the insides of your knees, lean forward so the majority of the weight is on your hands, and push gently outward with your elbows. hold for 10-15 full breaths.
-Sit on your knees, put your head and hands on the floor in front of you, then slowly roll forward on your head, so when you push off your knees, more weight goes to your hands, and a small amount to your cranium. Your chin will tuck in to your chest at the end of the forward motion. This stretch has been such a savior for me to let go of all the tension I hold in my head and neck.
-I like to finish with an even deeper stretch of the first one - touching your toes. See if you can get that deep stretch by letting the head drop and pulling the toes toward you.
After that, crawl up into bed and enjoy a great night of sleep!!
**I'm a 'night-owl' and can have un-ending thoughts running through my head in the late hours. If you're the same way, what I like to do is stand up and let myself have my thoughts. It's almost like a punishment for thinking. Roll your head in slow circles while letting go of thoughts. If I need to remember some things, I'll jot them down so I can let them go for the night. When I'm through with thinking, I find it much easier to sleep.
The point is, you want to separate you work, thoughts, and things like computer time from your bed. Use your bed only for sleep. If you sit on your bed to do homework or anything intellectual, you may become conditioned to thinking while on your bed, which is the opposite of what you want. Try these things, and let me know how they work for you! I'd love to hear about your experience.
1.) Eat dinner at least 1 1/2 hours before bedtime, especially if it's a big meal. (I always have big meals..) When you are still digesting in your sleep, it takes away from getting that 'deep' sleep, and makes you uncomfortable.
2.) Stretch before bed. Make sure to at least stretch your hamstrings. These are the 'large' muscles of the body, and connect to other muscles that run from head-to-toe, and can relieve a LOT of stress right before bed.
I like to stretch sitting down, because touching your toes while standing can put too much pressure on the lower back. MAKE SURE you go easy while stretching. You want to stretch enough that you feel some healthy pain, but not enough to pull a muscle. Here's my nightly stretching routine:
-Roll on your back with knees tucked in 10 times, letting your spine relax and naturally re-align after that long day. Breathe out on your way down, in on your way up.
-Reach for your toes. Hold for 10 long, deep breaths.
Tip: For a deep stretch, point your toes toward your head, keep the backs of your knees on the floor, and to REALLY sleep well, drop your head lightly towards your knee-caps. This can be VERY painful in a good way, and gives you a rush of endorphins which also supports deep sleep.
***Breathing deeply and fully while stretching is VERY important. This lets your nervous system know that what you're doing is OK, and you are also much less likely to pull something.
-The Hurdler Stretch. Hold for 10 full breaths on each side.
-Stretch the hips: In a squat like a frog, (in a squat with your hands on the ground between your knees) put your elbows into the insides of your knees, lean forward so the majority of the weight is on your hands, and push gently outward with your elbows. hold for 10-15 full breaths.
-Sit on your knees, put your head and hands on the floor in front of you, then slowly roll forward on your head, so when you push off your knees, more weight goes to your hands, and a small amount to your cranium. Your chin will tuck in to your chest at the end of the forward motion. This stretch has been such a savior for me to let go of all the tension I hold in my head and neck.
-I like to finish with an even deeper stretch of the first one - touching your toes. See if you can get that deep stretch by letting the head drop and pulling the toes toward you.
After that, crawl up into bed and enjoy a great night of sleep!!
**I'm a 'night-owl' and can have un-ending thoughts running through my head in the late hours. If you're the same way, what I like to do is stand up and let myself have my thoughts. It's almost like a punishment for thinking. Roll your head in slow circles while letting go of thoughts. If I need to remember some things, I'll jot them down so I can let them go for the night. When I'm through with thinking, I find it much easier to sleep.
The point is, you want to separate you work, thoughts, and things like computer time from your bed. Use your bed only for sleep. If you sit on your bed to do homework or anything intellectual, you may become conditioned to thinking while on your bed, which is the opposite of what you want. Try these things, and let me know how they work for you! I'd love to hear about your experience.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Something CRAZY Happened
I was feeling incredibly inspired, with an intense jump in heart-rate all of a sudden... Sitting here late at night at my step-dad's, I knew I couldn't play a beat and freestyle like I wanted to. (I get loud, and BIG.)
At the same time I knew from past experience that if I didn't do something about this energy rushing through me, I would be sitting in bed for hours trying to count sheep jumping over a fence, except the sheep would be wearing gangster clothes and bling while they rapped about all the ideas I was having...
I was about to shove the flow of juices somewhere deep down inside of me, slowly sucking away at my energy like a homeless person on the verge of death that lived in me, (which I just now realized is something I have done a lot in the past) and then some new synapses fired in the "think outside of the box" segment of my brain, and I decided to use a different medium for my expression.
My mind told me it would be boring, but I poofed my ego out of the way and let the creative wave take over my presence... Below is that wave... May it take over your senses... Ride it all the way to shore.
At the same time I knew from past experience that if I didn't do something about this energy rushing through me, I would be sitting in bed for hours trying to count sheep jumping over a fence, except the sheep would be wearing gangster clothes and bling while they rapped about all the ideas I was having...
I was about to shove the flow of juices somewhere deep down inside of me, slowly sucking away at my energy like a homeless person on the verge of death that lived in me, (which I just now realized is something I have done a lot in the past) and then some new synapses fired in the "think outside of the box" segment of my brain, and I decided to use a different medium for my expression.
My mind told me it would be boring, but I poofed my ego out of the way and let the creative wave take over my presence... Below is that wave... May it take over your senses... Ride it all the way to shore.
The Lion Inside Me
THERE'S A LION INSIDE ME
And I use him as I wish...
Any type of EXPRESSION CUISINE,
I DEMOLISH, name a dish.
I am an ENTIRE MENU,
Pick chicken, beef, or fish.
I'll flow inside you, grab ahold, then ride too,
YOUR ESSENCE WILL SPEAK: "...delish..."
Don't be scared, you adventure-impaired.
I'll set you down gently, your scale will be tared.
You'll hardly remember, and as if I cared,
Your life will be the same, except your ENERGY will be squared.
So pay close attention, and feel my beat drumming..
And WATCH OUT SMALL WORLD, IT'S ME. I AM COMING.
Here's a poem
say words, don't slow 'em
gimme a galaxy of lawns,
and in one day I'll mow 'em.
gimme a bible of words,
and on the spot, I'll FLOW 'EM.
I experiment
with temperament
as if I'll never see again
Live in wild I need no tent
What Matrix? My spoon's been bent
What sidewalk? There's no cement
What money that I just spent?
Hang up and talk to my agent
I have no room to pay my rent
Have you seen it? or where it went?
Do me now or soon repent
It's hollow through
I'll follow you..
Tell me now how tall are you?
Bite size? oh, I'll swallow you
I'm white just like marsh-mallow goo
Oh you need a towel too?
Make sounds just like an owl, "hoo"
I see that little scowel, you..
What's that in my bowel? poo.
My word, what play!
Ask me soon, and yes you may
What's here tomorrow is gone today
Don't pull too hard or I will fray!
I'll light you up in every way
Eyes and Ears are all you'll pay
Between your words of "no" and "way"
I'll take your mind and tow away
Don't worry now, it's safe to say
Everything soon will be OK.
I have gay friends but me-no-gay
Give me words and ground I lay
You: Grade B and I: Grade A
Who layed me?.. Oh no, oy vay
Who made blue? probably Jay.
You fade too? Duh, I from Bay
Give me light, and call me Ray
No black or white, just call me gray...
Subscribe to me if you want more.
You have no idea what's in store.
Energetically, I have no poor, (btw..)
I AM THE LION. HEAR ME ROAR
And I use him as I wish...
Any type of EXPRESSION CUISINE,
I DEMOLISH, name a dish.
I am an ENTIRE MENU,
Pick chicken, beef, or fish.
I'll flow inside you, grab ahold, then ride too,
YOUR ESSENCE WILL SPEAK: "...delish..."
Don't be scared, you adventure-impaired.
I'll set you down gently, your scale will be tared.
You'll hardly remember, and as if I cared,
Your life will be the same, except your ENERGY will be squared.
So pay close attention, and feel my beat drumming..
And WATCH OUT SMALL WORLD, IT'S ME. I AM COMING.
Here's a poem
say words, don't slow 'em
gimme a galaxy of lawns,
and in one day I'll mow 'em.
gimme a bible of words,
and on the spot, I'll FLOW 'EM.
I experiment
with temperament
as if I'll never see again
Live in wild I need no tent
What Matrix? My spoon's been bent
What sidewalk? There's no cement
What money that I just spent?
Hang up and talk to my agent
I have no room to pay my rent
Have you seen it? or where it went?
Do me now or soon repent
It's hollow through
I'll follow you..
Tell me now how tall are you?
Bite size? oh, I'll swallow you
I'm white just like marsh-mallow goo
Oh you need a towel too?
Make sounds just like an owl, "hoo"
I see that little scowel, you..
What's that in my bowel? poo.
My word, what play!
Ask me soon, and yes you may
What's here tomorrow is gone today
Don't pull too hard or I will fray!
I'll light you up in every way
Eyes and Ears are all you'll pay
Between your words of "no" and "way"
I'll take your mind and tow away
Don't worry now, it's safe to say
Everything soon will be OK.
I have gay friends but me-no-gay
Give me words and ground I lay
You: Grade B and I: Grade A
Who layed me?.. Oh no, oy vay
Who made blue? probably Jay.
You fade too? Duh, I from Bay
Give me light, and call me Ray
No black or white, just call me gray...
Subscribe to me if you want more.
You have no idea what's in store.
Energetically, I have no poor, (btw..)
I AM THE LION. HEAR ME ROAR
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