Truth + Humor

True confessions of a neophyte blogger.

As non-fiction book elements began flowing - a blog became a next best step.
Sounds a bit 'means to an end-ish'. Truthfully, it was - at first. Publishers apparently want writers with readers.  Welcome to the 21st Century Antoinette! I used to promote other people's creations - if Film and Television product qualify. Dude Where's My Car? Doogie Howser? Hmmm.

Here we are looking at 'means to an end'. Named by Eckhart Tolle as one of three incessant assassins of Here and Now. Paraphrasing a teeny bit with his 'Power of Now' wording, here's all three:
-Making the moment into a means to an end
-Viewing it as a problem
-Treating it as an enemy.

Overnight  this blog became a nurturing entity. Never a problem or enemy. An opening up, an allowing, an invited learning curve. Coming back to life offered similar benefits. Interesting how 'challenging' circumstances  offer benefits. Feel like a few drifts of snow?

Whilst blogging - a useful timer on microwave helps Curb My Enthusiasm. Every thirty minutes it buzzes.
I get up, walk away from keyboard. Relax retreat renew. Breathe, stretch out blog cramped muscles.
Then pick a five+ minute iPod tune and DANCE.

Buzzzzzer just went off. See you in five.

Back after six minutes with Tears for Fears -"Sowing the Seeds of Love". Lyrics popped out.  

"Time to eat all your words...swallow your pride...open your eyes..."

More truth. Losing all your bodily functions is a great initiatory rite. I could neither eat or use words, at first. Just because I was humbled by an extraordinarily humbling experience - prideful-ness lingered. My eyes where opened as Third Eye energy awakened me. I looked closely at pride. It stunk. Blocked Flow.

Thankfully-due to oppressive circumstances most of what I pridefully coveted was lost. Or I chose to leave it. The rest Spirit is soulfully simmering, melting away. Like the Wicked Witch of the West's ending cry- 'I'm melting I'm melting'..it too whimpers and whines.

Admittedly as brain functions rebooted ego-mind slithered back in. Insidious bugger! Gremlin's best friend. Offering twist and turns that strength my daily resolve. A watchful eye compassionately monitors all. No-thing left to do - simply Be. Here. Now. I breathe. I give thanks. Deeply...and often.

And blog...HAHAHA!!!

See you soon. Peace filled blessings be with you.