What Do You See?

I went to see Shutter Island recently. It is not a horror movie per se as they made it seem, although it is terrifying. The only horror is that other people in world cannot accept the reality created by the main character for himself. When it comes to reality there truly is no such thing. Humans know we all have the same exact reality since it begins and ends precisely the same as any other animal. Although humans have hubris and so are compelled to feel there is a greater existence to their being. I certainly think humans are capable of things above the standard animal world such as compassion, kindness and understanding. These things certainly feel superior during the human condition but again the real story is just the same, thus people create their own reality.

What the main character in Shutter Island fails to do is make the rest of the world suspend its disbelief and so they deem him crazy. It is amazing since we do it all the time like when reading a book you can suspend your disbelief very easily. Or when being hustled by a con when you know it is too good to be true. Bottom line whatever an individual sees, thinks and feels is their reality. This is not a bad thing at all as a matter of fact it is a very necessary thing. It helps getting over the truth of the human experience and inspires us to temporary moments of greatness for ourselves and to give to others.

What is my reality? My reality is that I clearly accept I am not a perfect person although many times I kick myself incredibly hard for not being one. I win, I lose. I laugh, I cry. I can be kind, I can be mean. I am not evil and I am not saintly. I am simply everyone one that has ever walked the face of this earth – no more different, better, or worse. Since my reality is mine and its creation is up to me, I choose to see my reality as happiness and experience it regardless of other’s perception of my reality. I am just a man living his life that I see as an honorable one which means I have a good one. Am I really that far off the mark?

Breath Taking

In order to be alive you need to a breath. Seems so simple and basic but with that breath comes excitement, wonder, thrills, and a feeling like it will always be like that. Of course we all know the downside of inhaling is that you need to exhale. Everything inside you blows away and disperses into the world until it is so diluted you doubt you ever had it in the first place - but you did. However there is no need to get stuck on the downside as all you have to do is take another breath. With that I exhale and say thank you. You will be great in this world and I will be somewhere, smiling. Cuidate siempre.

The Smell of Heaven

Recently while out I left my jacket behind. It is kinda like a sweat coat or perhaps better described as a hoodie without a hood. My friend Jesus sent me a text to say he got it and would hold it for me. Jesus is awesome - so aptly named too since he is so fine he is divine. I just got it back after about a month. I was out tonight with Russell and was wearing my jacket for the first time and all I could smell was Jesus. I am not sure if it is cologne, or soap, or detergent, or just his smell, as everyone has one, but there was no denying it was Jesus and I was in heaven!!! He always smells soooo good. I tried to be subtle - not a strong suit of mine - and and finally after repeatedly sniffing my jacket Russell finally caved and was like what the hell are you doing. "I smell Jesus!" was my emphatic reply. But I forgot to say it with a Spanish accent and so poor Russell was even more perplexed than ever with me. He said, "Dude I don't know what that means?" I replied, "It means I am in heaven!". Of course since I am my most favorite audience of all, I then burst into a fit of laughter. I finally calmed down enough to tell him all the back story. Russell rolled his eyes, which made me laugh more. He is a good man.

Funny

This made me laugh today. It is all too familiar not to get a chuckle out of LOL.

Eileen - You Are Welcome!

It is not as good as seeing a spring flower in your own yard but it is the best I can do as even I only have only so much magical ability. I clearly remember the day I saw this flower as I had never seen a hibiscus in this color combination before. I thought how great it is that I just get to walk outside and see such an amazing thing, even in the winter. But for amazing of a thing it is - it is not nearly as amazing as you. Hang in there as the first day of spring is getting closer and closer everyday.

An Idea

I think I might invest in a Scott Cam as I am convinced that people would wet themselves watching me in my kitchen trying to mimic the choreography in this video as I wash the dishes. For now you will have to click play and let your mind make the visual for you!

Can You Text on this Thing?

I was going through my checkbook - I barely use it but noticed today a wad of papers in it. Among those wad of papers I came across this picture. I don't know why it is in my checkbook. I don't know who it is of as I bought it somewhere along the line. But I do think it is a cute and funny picture. I have been thinking of a specific postcard lately and cannot locate it so this weekend I plan on cleaning my closet. Oh where is Michelle the organizer extraordinaire when you need her - lol. I can only imagine the treasures I unearth and know I will spend the majority of my weekend surrounded by them. Once I am gone for good, the only regret I will have is that I will not be able to see the poor faces of those that have to clean through my stuff. I am sure the confused looks will be priceless.