A Peace of Mynd

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Soothing the Soul

There is truly nothing that can compare to the sound and feelings derived from live music. It has a way of altering moods in both positive and negative ways. The vibrations through your entire soul can snap your mind out of the funk you have been living in, giving you that feeling of "living" again. Being reborn from the passions and talents of others is a gift that everyone has the ability to capture.... all it takes is your time and a ticket.

(photos are of Nickelback live at The Idaho Center Arena 6-13-12)

Monday, June 11, 2012

Port in the Storm

     How do you handle the storm of emotions that sometimes sweep in like a tsunami who's strength is enough to be life altering? If it was one emotion, easily managed and understood it would me so much simpler. Life though is not simple. But the cacophony of feelings is at once magical and terrifying. How can one heart hold things like love, longing, spite, bitterness, contempt, desire, lust, fascination, wonder and thank fullness without simply causing it to implode?
     I have decide that I am going to continue to leave all of the negative ones by the wayside and follow with abandon the ones that make me feel, feel good, feel alive! I am excited by the light that shines in my eyes again and the tripping of my heart in finally a calming way. I have found that gifts can come from the most unexpected places. The most unexpected times from the most unexpected people.
    I am thankful for the gift of light a friend has given me through my time of darkness. The fact that all that happiness came from someone I had the (wrong) impression had thought me "Satan's mistress" at one time makes me have faith that good things can come from anywhere. And I should be open to it at all times because you never know who will matter to you in the future. And who from your past end up meaning nothing at all?  Treasure things while you have them..... when its time to let go, let go softly... take a deep breath and step forward. You never know who will be waiting with open arms and open heart to envelope you.

Be thankful for the blessings in your life. No matter where they come from.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

The Rant of the Year

In the last year I have been through a lot. To put it mildly.

There have been times when I wanted to pull my hair out and scream, cry, throw myself to the floor with the enthusiasm of a 3-year old being withheld the worlds most awesome toy. I am proud to say that I refrained (for the most part) to give into my child-like cravings of emotional display. Though through all of it I kept picking up the pieces anytime one was knocked from me like a decaying mummy 'zombie-walking' through life, the daily flotsam and jetsam carelessly being swept away with the tide.
I must say that my spine is a bit stronger now. Some may even have the nerve (right) to say that I act as though something is stuck up my ass. In an essence something is (haha). All of the bullshit that has been tossed at me, all of the cruel words and heartless actions have cause an increase in my level of "Bitch" that the general population gets to behold. Once only reserved for the few and the special I now unleash the bitch in me whenever I feel the need and I offer no remorse. In short, I no longer care how I make YOU feel. I am living my life and unless I come by your house and add salt to your morning pot of coffee or bite your dog I really feel like no one has any right to even voice their opinion of me or mine.
Through the last year in observation I have gathered that this opinion of mine, newly found, is not an original idea but one the masses seem to be sharing. It is unfortunate that so many have stopped caring about the people who live together on this planet and the planet itself. If more people cared more often in one day about another human being as opposed to what they would gain or acquire in one day I believe that the whole world would see a dramatic shift in consciousness. And the result would be staggering.
With that, I will make it my personal challenge to be a better more loving and caring person to the people I come in contact with today. Perhaps I can start a ripple effect. Or at least open someones eyes to the global epidemic of "Not Giving A Shit".

Who's with me?