What's on your horizon?

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What's on your horizon?  What do you want to see?  Do you want to see?  Most, if not everyone, knows someone who has been going through a trial, a tough time, a hardship.  Many might be going through one right now, especially considering what the world is going through at the moment.  No matter what might be happening right now, what's important is how you set the stage for what is coming next.  Sadly many, many, many people will discount the notion that we have anything to do with what transpires in our lives.  The sooner you come to grips with the truth that you do indeed create your own reality, the sooner you will be able to look out over the horizon and see nothing but blessings, peace, love, joy, and happiness.  Sadly I know so many people who will poopoo on the idea that nirvana is simply a nice word, and that there is zero chance that they will have any control over what transpires in a life.  Today I want to encourage you to take another step, look in a different direction, and know that what you see on the horizon is meant for you.

Some of what I am going to write about today will be repeating what I have written in the past, but sometimes we need to hear things over and over until such time as they finally sink in to our hard heads. Trust me, there are many people out there with hard heads.  One of the most important aspects of keeping your eyes on the horizon and looking forward, is the you are not wasting a whole lot of time fixating on the past.  So many people get bogged down with concern over what has happened that they forget to look forward at all the things that can happen.  So what do you desire for the future?  What are some of the things you are hoping to see on your horizon?  It's doubtful that there is even a single person who hopes for calamity, who prays for disaster, who cries out for desolation.  Yet, there are people who are manifesting these types of events in their life simply because they are fixated on them.  All they can see is death and destruction.  All they know is death and destruction.  All they expect is death and destruction.  I can certainly understand why someone who only sees death and destruction does not see anything of worth coming or waiting for them on the horizon.  It's a very sad existence when all one can think about is all the bad that can happen, and not on all the good.

Would you agree with me that you can never change the fact that you have a biological mother and father? It's impossible to separate yourself from those who birthed you.  Yes, you might not have a relationship with your natural parents, or they may have moved on to another existence, but they are still your parents.  In the same way you can never separate yourself from that which created you.  There is a tiny bit of God in you, and that is the focal point of my blog this week.  If you can never separate yourself from your parents, then how would it be possible to separate yourself from God who is also a part of you?  Contrary to what others might tell you, you can't.  All that you are, you got from your parents.  Your eyes, your nose, the color of your hair, the mannerisms.  It all came from them.  Certainly you picked up certain mannerisms from others around you, but if you think about it, there are things that you do, exactly like your parents did.  If this is true, then you must also be able to pick up certain characteristics of the Creator, since the Creator resides in you.  When this universe came into being, it all started with what?  God, Spirit, Source, however you want to identify with the Creator of the Universe, spoke it all into being.  We have been conditioned to believe over the generations that we no longer have the ability to speak things into being, when in fact, that is exactly what we should be doing.

In this time of pandemics, would you rather focus on what others are worried sick about, or focus on your ability to create what is on your horizon?  You can have all the bad, or you can walk in the good.  You can worry til you make yourself sick, or you can accept the truth that you are divine, and simply not accept what ails the rest of humanity.  Don't misunderstand me, I'm not advocating that you simply deny the existence of all the crap out there.  Do your part and do what is right.  Wash your hands, keep away from large crowds.  That being said, you can soar above it.  We have so lowered our understanding of who and what we are, is it any wonder why there is so much discontent and agony going on around us?  When anyone abdicates their position of divinity, they are forced to deal with every manner of blight and pestilence.  We must, as a collective, begin to walk in our true nature, our true abilities, our true selves.  If we can see ourselves for who we really are, we can change all of humanity, and trust me, humanity could use some changing.

This change of thinking, the process of knowing, is not going to come over night, but I assure you, the more you focus on your divinity, the moment you realize your true abilities, the sooner you will be able to manifest into your life those things you truly desire.  Given the option to have it all, or go without, what do you think is the best option?  Your dreams, your desires, are simply waiting for you to accept them.  If you want to launch into the perfect life that you were destined for you are going to have to begin create what is on your horizon.  Your words, your thoughts, and your feelings are all going to play a role in having what was meant for you.

I leave you with these words of encouragement this morning.  When everyone else around you is loosing their head, you can be a beacon of light for them.  Stand in your power.  Walk in your divinity.  Stand firm in the knowledge that you are master of your domain and no one can rob that from you.  We live in challenging times, but other people's challenges don't have to be your challenges.  See and be the good that is meant for you.  You have a power that up until now may have been shrouded in other peoples miseries.  You must accept the perfection of your design, and walk in that perfection.  Then and only then will you be able to see the horizon and know that what lies ahead is simply magnificent and oh so beautiful.

Be a lion.

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It's a Sunday morning, and as is my custom, I'm sitting here with my cup of coffee, our dog at my side, and Meditation Radio from Pandora playing in the background.  What is unusual today is the place we find the world in today.  You'd have to be a complete idiot not to realize that things are just a tad different.  Many are coping, or trying to cope with the Corona Virus.  Many others are trying to figure out if this thing is real, or just a bunch of hype made up by the press to create hysteria.  Some, like myself, are trying to figure a way to help others cope, help others worry a little less, and help others understand that this too shall pass.  I do believe that we as a nation, we as a planet will come out of this better than ever before, but with a few scars.

What I want to do this morning is give you a new hope.  Provide you with a, let's call it, a crutch.  A means to get through all of this and not lose track of who and what you are, what we are as a human beings.  It's real easy to forget the simplest facts, or truths, when you are faced with what appears to be insurmountable odds.  It's even more difficult to remember who and what you are when you are out of work, bills are mounting, and there are no real answers being given as to when will all of this end.  Just clear your mind for a few moments and let what I am about to share to sink in.  When you can find rest in the place you are at, then things will change even in a period of rest.

I love lions.  They are one of the, if not the most, majestic animals I know.  They really don't take crap from anyone, and if anything has free reign, it's the lion.  Go out into the wild and try to tell the Head of the Pride to do something.  If we are going to get through this crisis, and we will, then we are going to have to become the head of our Pride, and own things like the lion owns things.  One of the reasons that a lion is so incredibly suited to be the King, is that the lion is extremely confident in who he or she is.  There's no doubt in the lion's mind who is King.  There's no doubt in the lion's mind what they are capable of.  When you no longer doubt your capabilities, when you no longer think of yourself as something small and insignificant, then you will take your rightful place as Head of the Pride.

We are in uncertain times, and I get how much worry and strife might be trying to settle into your life.   What I need you to do is take a step back and try to remember all the qualities you have that separate you from those who will never understand the significance of their creation.  It's so easy to fall into the trap of fear and uncertainty.  It's even easier to fall into the mindset that you have no choice but to accept what is going on all around you.  Hey I'm not immune to any of this, and I have to remind myself daily that I am a majestic creature, just like a lion, and my kingdom is any place my feet take me.  We are reminded that we hold our head up high, even when we are walking in the midst of a storm.  Do you think a lion is going to go out for a hunt with its tail between its legs?  The success of the lion's hunt is all dependent on the mindset of the lion before the hunt begins.  The lion knows it will bring home the kill, and you need to know that you will bring back the spoils of war.  Not everything in life is going to be a battle, but when you enter the fray, you have to expect that you are going to come out of it victorious.

My main point this morning is to get you to stop looking at what is on the television, what is being said all around you, and simply believe and hold on to what you know to be truth.  You are a lion, you are able to walk above all the worry, all the strife, all the fear, and all the doubt.  You do not need to accept what others feel is certainty.  You can stay clear of all the worry.

I know I talk, or write about, who we are as created beings.  I do this because without this solid foundation of knowing the real you, you will fall for all the garbage that is being thrown out there for everyone else to consume.  Jesus, as an illuminated being, knew who he was, what he was, and what he had in terms of power.  I don't mean power in the sense of what others do to trample over other people, but power in the ability to create anything and everything.  Just as the lion is aware of his/her ability, you must also understand what has been placed in you.  You must come to terms with your divinity.  You must begin to accept the truth of your existence, and why you are here in this moment.  There is no such thing as coincidence when it comes to the universe.  Things always happen for a reason, and you being here right now is in the perfection of the universe.  We must begin to take our rightful place, and begin to act as if we finally believe in who and what we are.  Trying or perilous times call for clarity of vision.  When we face a crisis we have to step into our role as Head of the Pride.  No one can make you take a position you don't want, but at the same time no one can take a position that has always be meant for you.

I often wonder what is the best way to end my blog each week, and each week I try to share a thought that I feel will keep you centered for the week ahead.  This week I just want to encourage you to go deep into yourself and try to feel the lion in you.  You are a majestic creature, and you do have reign over all things around you.  Once you step into your role as Head of the Pride there will be very little that will deter you from doing what you know has to be done.  Once you accept your role as Head of the Pride doors will open, opportunities will appear, things will change.  Once you honor yourself for being the Head of the Pride, ego will go away, fear will subside, and confidence will flow from you like the water from a stream.  Be a lion my friends.  Stand in your power.  Walk in the knowledge that you are a creator.  I promise you this: when you understand who and what you are, things will never be the same.  Stand in this knowledge, walk in this truth, and begin to change those things around you that have perplexed others.  You are divine, majestic, and unstoppable.  Now go out there and tame the world.

Don't always believe what you see with your eyes.

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These are crazy times that we are living in.  It seems like the entire planet is fixated on so many things, and making decisions that affect countless other people.  What many are not doing however, is seeing what is real verses what is pretend, what they know to be truth and not be moved simply by what is being shown to them by others.  I know it's difficult to not believe in something that you see right in front of you, but those things in front of you are most likely something that is absolutely contrary to the real you.  Let me break this down a bit, and then you will see where I am heading with all of this.

First and foremost, you are spirit.  Spirit is not moved by forces outside of itself, as it is infinite, unchangeable, and thereby the only real thing there is.   Too many individuals are being swayed by the fears of others, the uncertainty of what is next, and more importantly, failing to realize that you have control.  I run into those who are running around fearful, not knowing who or what to believe, and simply afraid to do anything.  I see others who want to take a stand, but feel it would be an act of futility since the world is coming to an end.  OK, I'm being a little facetious.  If all we do is make decisions based on what we see, and not on what we know to be truth, we will find ourselves in dire straights.  I know how hard it is to look past what seems to be real, but in these times, we have to do just that.  We are created beings, and we need to begin to create the life we desire.  There's an old saying that it is difficult to continue to drain the swamp when you are up to your butt in alligators.  Well it's difficult to walk in your power when all you see around you are people who are doing just the opposite.  Running around scared to death of what  could happen, what might happen, is nothing more than giving up on knowing who and what you really are.  Trust me when I tell you, that the first step in getting over a hurdle is realizing that you can clear the hurdle.

I feel bad for all those who are currently suffering because of what is happening in the world right now.  If I could single handedly turn things around for them, I would do that.  If I could magically wipe the Covid-19 off the face of the earth I would do that.  Sadly, even if I could snap my finger and it would be gone, someone, somewhere would manifest it back into existence because it is what they are creating for their own reality.  I know that some people will discount what I am saying this morning, but those people are the very ones who are running around scared and uncertain about the future.

Of the Seven Billion plus people on this planet, how many of them do you think can accept the fact that they are powerful beings, able to walk above the fray?  We have been conditioned over generations to believe that we have to accept all that is bad in the world.  We have forgotten, or maybe never realized, that we have dominion on the earth.  I know there will be a point where I will leave this earth, this temporary body, and move on to another existence.  Until such time, I am, committed to teach others just what real power looks like, and how walking in your power will change your life and the lives of those all around you.  I see doors being opened to create an awakening, an awakening that is long overdue, but at the same time is right on time.  If you believe in the perfection of the universe, then all things happen at the right time, for the right purpose.  We have to step into our power.  I know it can be difficult, but it is something that you must do, or forever be thrown about by everything that is out there which desires to harm you in some way.

I struggle with fears just like anyone else.  My husband was just told that he would be out of work for the next few weeks.  Others around have been told the same thing, and for many that could be catastrophic financially for them.  What we all need to do is accept that this is nothing more than a smoke screen and that we need not fear what lies ahead of us.  When things get a little dicey, simply step back and know who you are.  When fear wants to overtake you, step back and know what you are.

If all you do is believe what you see with your eyes, or hear with your ears, then you are going to struggle I assure you.  If you will begin to stand in what you know to be truth, eventually you will rise above all the things that others are fighting with, and life will take on a whole new perspective.  I recommend that you stand in your power.  I recommend that you shy away from listening to all the bad, and instead focus on the truth of your being.  You still may struggle with things, but over time the struggles will be less frequent and far less in duration.  If you could see what I see, feel what I feel right in this moment, you would know that you are a supernatural being, loaded with supernatural talents and strengths.  If you fail to realize this, then you will leave all that power just sitting there, and then you will be forced to do what everyone else is doing, and that is expect the worst of things to happen.

My encouragement to you today is for you to take a step back, toss off all the fear, and simply rest in your truth, walk in your power, and be the real you.  Trying times require strength in purpose.  Trying times require fortitude.  Trying times will allow you an opportunity to walk in your Power, if you choose to do so, thereby, propelling you to new heights of awareness.  When you walk in your power, discount what your eyes see, you will overcome.  I encourage you to make a shift, see the importance of your being, and change your life and the lives of those around you.

STAND IN YOUR POWER!

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Maybe it's time for a little reminder of who and what you are, just in case you have forgotten.  So many people have been swept up in all the panic and frenzy of what is happening around the world.  I get how some might be over wrought with all the press about the Covid-19 Virus.  I understand the need for precautions, but let's not forget, you are an infinite being.  You are a creator. You are not just a mere mortal.  Now, in light of what everyone is feeling, I want to encourage you to take a step back and think about the real you.

The real you is infinite.  As such, you have no beginning, you have no end.  You have been, and will always be.  You have a power within, that very few people truly understand, and even fewer completely walk in.  I've watched in amazement, over the last few days, as people are hoarding items from the grocery store.  I've wondered why so little effort has been made to get people to take a step back and simply encourage them to stand in their own power.  The answer is quite clear, but also very sad, most don't understand the power they have, let alone stand in it.  I guess maybe that is why I do what I do, and why I write, to open the eyes of those who need to see the truth.

Here's the simple truth: you are much more than any virus.  You are so much better than the person who has to empty the shelf of items out of fear of some pandemic.  You are you.  You are power. You are infinite, infinite, infinite.  I don't know how many more ways I can say it, or write it, or express it. When you begin to stand in your power you will never fall prey to what others are worried about, are running from, and quite frankly don't fully understand.  When you stand in your power, you are inviting others to experience your magnificence.  When you stand in your power, you are changing the things round you.  When you stand in your power you are freeing the world from all that ails it.

When you were young, you thought as a youngster.  As far as you were concerned there for very little that you couldn't do, and even less that could hurt you.  Most of you were daredevils, not worried about trying something new, and excited about what could be done.  Sadly we have allowed the world around us to stifle those feelings, those thoughts.  We have morphed into a society of can't, won't, shouldn't, and don't even think about it.  We have allowed the world around us, and those who don't understand the significance of their being, to rob us of our power, our true identity.  If ever there was a time to step back and capture what is yours, now is that time.

I think we have gotten to a point in our society where we have abdicated our true place to those who say one thing, but do something different.  We have settled for what others tell us we have to be, and forgotten to be, or decided to walk away from, who we really are.  In this time of worry, this period of uncertainty, don't you think that things would be just a little better, a little easier, if you actually stood in your power?  I make no apologies for not being worried about all the things that people are worried about right now.  I make no apologies for standing in my understanding of who and what I am.  I certainly make no apologies for standing up and telling someone to relax, take a deep breath, and maybe look at things from a creators perspective.

If you believe as I do I can assure you that people are going to think you have jumped off a cliff, or into the deep end.  I can promise you that others will think you're the crazy one, and not them.  I promise you that you will loose friends over your beliefs and feelings, or as a minimum they will look at you differently, and most likely decide you are too far out there to want to associate with.  Sadly, that is their loss, not yours.  The day is coming when others will be banging down your door to have what you have.  They will be asking, and asking, and asking, how you do it, and how do they get it.  These people will be hoarding your time and energy just like they are hoarding toilet paper right now. Sadly, they already have what you have, they just don't want to, or can't acknowledge it because it doesn't seem real, or possible.  There's an old saying that even atheist believe in God when the bombs are falling down on top of them.

I encourage you to get ahead of the rest of the crowd and begin to walk in your power. Recognize the significance of your being, and the fact that you are a creator.  You are not a mere mortal, you are so much more.  Yes it's hard to fathom, it's hard to accept, and hard to walk in, but once you do fathom, accept and begin to walk in the real you, things will be different.  I can't force you to take the next step.  I can encourage you, hope for you, wish for you, and to a degree proclaim things for you, but ultimately it is your choice.  You can choose to listen to all the doomsayers out there, or you can choose to walk in your power.  You can choose to hold up in your homes and do nothing, or you can walk in your power.  You can allow others to dictate your mood, your feelings, your outlook, or you can walk in your power.  The decision rest with you, and only you.  I can encourage, extol, even bagger you to make a choice, but I can't choose for you.

If ever there was a time to dig deep, look deep, and step into the real you, now is that time.  Things may not change over night for you, but they will change as you change the way you see things, the way you think about things, and the way you feel about things.  As creators, we are walking in what we have created for ourselves, all the good, the bad, and even the ugly.  There is a power in you, it's time to stand in it.  There's a power in you, it's time to release it.  There's a power in you, and it's really time to finally embrace it.  It is there for you, because it is you.  Hold to your truth, and stand in your power.

The calm after the storm.

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We've all gone through storms in life.  Whether it's Mercury in retrograde, or full moon madness, or simply Friday the 13th, there are times and days when the storm seems to want to overtake us, yet we survive.  How do I know that you have survived the storms of life?  Easy, you're reading this.  What I want to focus on today is the simple fact that each of you have within you, all the ability to survive any storm in life.  Now it may not always seem like it while you're  in the midst of a trying period, but rest assured you will come out of it.  So many times in life we are told all that we can't do, so today I want to tell you about all that you can do.  Maybe this week's blog won't change your life, but I bet it will make it a little more tolerable when you face the many challenges that could come your way.  So get a cup of coffee, or tea, and simply rest in these words, and know the power you have within to combat all things.

I'm sure all of you will agree with me when I say that there is always a calm after the storm.  Face it, storms don't last forever, and if actual storms did laster forever, well then, we're all screwed.  Storms come and go, but how you handle them, well that's the conundrum.  Now you could bury your head in the sand and simply refuse to acknowledge the existence of storms in life, but what would you learn if you did that, and what would it get you?  Storms, trials, failures, all teach us valuable lessons.  We may not want to hear that, we certainly don't desire to go through them, but learning will happen.

Now I'm about to say something that some may not want to hear, but it has to be said, and you need to listen.  Truth be told we create many of the storms we deal with.  Now it's not always intentional, but we let it happen.  Storms have a way of waking up our senses, and when it's all said and done, that may not be a bad thing.  Each time we navigate a storm in life we grow.  Just for a moment think back five or so years.  My guess is that each of you are in a very different place, and quite sure that there were a few storms that occupied your life during this period.  You faced your storms, you grew, and now look at you.  Certainly there are scars from time to time, but battle scars simply mean you have something to show for your victory.

We can focus on storms, or we can focus on the growth that each storm brings.  We can focus on what we perceive we are lacking, or on what we have to be grateful for.  Life is all about making choices, and you have to decide what choices to make.  If you choose to accept challenges as opportunities, then you will definitely enjoy the calm after the storm.  If on the other hand you simply refuse to learn from things, then you are going to find yourself in a constant state of storminess, and quite frankly that would suck.  I would love to say that I have never had a storm in my life.  I have struggles just like every one.  What I won't do is give up on my passions, my dreams, my desires.  What I won't do is blame others for what I am going through, or what I may have gone through.  I have to own my life, because I have created my life.  If you always see yourself as the victim, you're always going to be a victim.  If you see yourself as a creator, well then, life starts getting to be a real adventure and a whole lot of fun.

Will there ever be a time when there are no storms in life?  Nope, but then again, that also means that there will always be a period of calm.  I love my moments of calm.  I love my moments of knowing that I am in the right place, at the right time, doing what I was created to do.  You see, walking in the calm after the storm, is walking in a knowledge that you are who you are.  Calm is knowing the perfection of your design, and the perfection of your destiny.  Calm is accepting all that you are, and nothing about what you are not.  Calm is experiencing joy, happiness, peace, and love, and sharing it all with others.  If you will begin to focus on all that happens in the calm, then soon, there will be much less storminess.  If on the other hand you focus only on storms, well life is going to be a complete "Shite" show.

To walk in calmness is to walk in the knowledge that you are unique.  To walk in calmness is to walk in the knowledge that you are special and gifted.  We all have talents and those talents were placed in you so you can accomplish went you were sent to accomplish.  Be joyful and accept the fact that you are equipped with all you will need to walk this journey called life.  I experience total calmness each time I sit here to write.  Look for opportunities to do those things you love most.  Your passions are your stepping stones to calmness.  When you are enjoying the company of friends, the thrill of trying something new, are you focused on any storm?  What we focus on will be manifested in our life.  This being a true statement, what does that tell you?  Focus on the good, the fun, the love, peace, joy.  Focus on all that is good.  Light brings more light, and love brings more love.

There is a calm after each storm, and the key is to stay in the calmness, focus on the calmness, and most assuredly, enjoy the calmness.  Life can be tricky, there's no doubt about it, but there will be times when you have to choose.  My advice is choose wisely.  I've always said that there is good and bad, why not stay in the good?  You can either focus on the storm, or focus on the calm, which one is the better choice?  I leave it up to you, but I encourage you to choose the calm, and watch as things smooth out, and then it's smooth sailing.  Love and light to each of you.  

Ever been told you're full of hot air?

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I'm not quite sure where the phrase "you're just full of hot air." comes from.  I personally think that someone was probably not in agreement with what someone was talking about and just decided to make it personal.  I think we have all been guilty at one time or another of saying something that wasn't quite right, or wished we could take back, but thank god we were shown grace and mercy for our slip of the tongue.  Being full of hot air to me signifies someone who is full of themselves.  When you walk around thinking you are the best thing since sliced bread or super crunchy peanut butter, it is then that you become the one filled with hot air.  Ego is one of the greatest setbacks to walking a spiritual life.  Ego is not interested in your destiny.  Ego is not interested in your heart.  Ego only cares about surface issues, and if you think your ego is a true friend to you, you have another thing coming.

What I'd like to share today is my belief that all people have a worth.  I believe that all people have a destiny.  I also believe that everyone, if they are being truthful, desires to know what is really important in life, and what they need to do to walk in their passion.  The person who only sees the physical, the surface stuff, is the person who quite frankly is the one full of hot air.  I don't say these things to be mean or spiteful, I say these things as an encouragement of what to shy away from.  We've all been around those people who act as though they are all that.  You know, those who walk around with their nose up in the air.  Sooner or later we are going to have to acknowledge that we are all just flesh creatures who happen to occupy a flesh body.  This body will eventually turn to dust, but our true essence will last for an eternity.  It is when you can  recognize your true self that you begin to realize that walking around trying to be top dog really has no value whatsoever.

One of the things I've come to realize as of late is that my desires are centered on being my highest self.  I'm not motivated to live in the biggest house, or drive the fanciest car.  As far as I'm concerned I simply want to be the best me I can be so I can help others be the best they can be.  Whether I leave a Hundred Million Dollar Estate, or just a knowing that I was a friend to many means the same to me.  I'm not motivated by having more then someone else.  I'm not motivated to sell a million books.  Certainly selling books means I'm getting my story of destiny out to the world, but if only one person changes from what I have written, then all the hours spent at my keyboard will have been worth it.  I was thinking back to the time when I started writing this blog.  It's been about 8 or 9 years, maybe 10, I've really have not tracked it to be honest.  What I've attempted to do is simply provide my insight into what it means to discover and walk in your destiny.  I've never thought of myself as the Master of Destiny.  To be quite honest, I'm never sure what I'm going to write about until I sit down to write, and even then, I have to go back and read each blog the day after.  I am truly blessed to have been given this gift, and this opportunity to write each week.  I look at what I do, and I am truly honored that I have been given this task.  What I want each of you to do is find your place of honor, and do what you were created to do.  Life changes when you remove ego from the equation and simply follow your heart, and your passion.

I will promise you this:  when you begin to walk in your passion, you will soon forget the ego, and you will be anything but full of hot air.  Can you even imagine a world that is free from ego?  I mean really, a place where truth and joy, faith and happiness, love and peace are what govern our lives, it would be magical.  Is this possible?  I believe it is, but the key is that you believe it for yourself.  If you can't walk in truth, in joy, in faith, and in happiness, then what's the purpose of living?  Your purpose is why you are here.  I will bet you that those who are really filled with hot air, haven't the foggiest notion of what life is really all about.  I will lay you odds that the person who is filled with hot air couldn't hit the center target of love and peace, if their life depended on it.

Growing up there was a song about looking for love in all the wrong places.  What about people that are looking for success in all the wrong places?  There is nothing wrong with success.  I like being successful, but my success is not measured by the things I acquire.  My success is not based on where my books might end up on the New York Times Best Seller list.  My success is nothing more than being the best me I can be in order to help others be the best they can be.  People who bloviate about how great they are have missed the mark completely.  People who have to tear others down so they can feel superior have missed the mark.  People who measure their success against other people's success have also missed the mark.  Hot air is hot air.  Bloviating is bloviating.  Measuring yourself against anyone else is simply a waste of time, and it is really just filling yourself up with hot, hot air.  A hot air ballon will go up in the sky once it has sufficient hot air in it, but you can bet your bottom dollar that eventually it is going to come down back to earth.  If someone is filled with hot air, it isn't an issue if they will come back to earth, it is really about when they will.

I'm not quite sure why I took this path today, but I know that someone somewhere needed to see this and read it.  I hope that as you pursue your passions you will learn what is important and what isn't important.  In the end hot air is going to cool down and many will be left deflated and not knowing what to do.  If you will focus on the real you, on what is truly important, and will follow your heart, I promise you that you will never fall back to earth in a gnarled mass.  There is so much more to life than simply acquiring things.  Life is journey of discovery.  I encourage you to discover what is important, what is purposeful, what is at the center of your being, and pursue it like you've never pursued anything before.  In the end those who are simply filled with hot air will discover that nothing they can do is going to prevent the inevitable fall to earth.  Do yourself a favor and keep your feet on the ground, and know that being the real you will show others just what can be accomplished as you reach your destiny.