It's more then make believe.

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Some say it's simply make believe, while others live it out every single day of their life.  There are times when things seem almost too good and other times when you wonder if things could get any worse.  We often live on opposite sides of the spectrum and wonder how to get to the other side and experience, or in some cases stop experiencing, things we would rather not have to go through.  I remember as a younger kid always wanting to have straight hair, but having to contend with my curly mop that drove me nuts almost daily.  Truth be told I'd give almost anything to have that curly mop today as opposed to having little hair, but I digress.  I say all that to say this:  there are so many things that people want in their life, yet they feel as if they will never ever be able to have them.

There is hardly a day that goes by that I don't get a phone call from some scheme that claims I can start making five figures a week.  You can't turn on the television without being bombarded with commercials about this wonder product or another.  There are times when one just doesn't know who or what to believe.  Let me fill you in on a little secret; all you have to do is believe in yourself and let the rest take care of itself.  Problem with most people is that they have given up on believing in who and what they are, or in some cases have never come to the realization of who and what they are.  There is greatness in everyone, maybe it's time to start accepting it and then begin to walk in your greatness.  Certainly there are people who will poo poo on the idea that there is greatness in everyone.  These very same people are the ones who think that the "Great Unclean" are only being true to their fate in life.  After all, there have to be the haves and have nots, right?  The only reason we have the have and have nots is because we allow it.  If you cannot see that everyone deserves the best in life and that everyone has the potential to be great, then you have already failed.

One of the things that drives me absolutely nuts is looking at people who make a habit of looking down at other people.  You know who I'm talking about.  The people who feel as though money or position in society is the only marker of success and if you are not one of the privileged then you are actually one of the "Great Unclean".  I feel pity for these people because I can't see a time when they will ever have real peace in their life because they will always be going after something that is just going to be an inch out of their reach.

I spend years trying to figure out my place in this world.  There have been moments when I was keenly aware of who and what I am, yet there was still something that kept me from being in the place that I knew I was destined to be in.  It wasn't until I finally was willing to step out of my comfort zone that things began to change.  Now in my case, my comfort zone was nothing more then believing what I had been conditioned to believe.  When I began to rid myself of Man's Conditioning, that's when things began to turn around for me.  When I said no to Man's Conditioning, that's when things began to get going and I began to see who I was and was no longer afraid to walk in my destiny.  You have to believe in you first and foremost, or quite frankly the rest really doesn't matter.

Being great is not something only held back for a select few.  Having all you desire and being what you have always wanted to be is not something that just the elite of the world get to have.  Having the ability to create reality with your own words is not something that only happens in the movies, it is something that happens each day.  Problem is most words we speak are negative and then we wonder why things are so negative in our life.  I'm here to tell you that believing in who you are is going to change your world forever, and once that change comes then you will have the opportunity to begin chasing the rest of the world.

Yes it's sometimes hard to believe that you can have it all, but most of the time the reason we don't have it all is because some lame brained idiot told you that you couldn't have it all. Hear me now: you can have it all.  Not just a little bit, not just a trace, a tease, but you can have it all.  As I've said so many times in the past, as created beings, we were created to create.  I'm not sure why so many people have a problem with this concept, but rest assured those who do not believe in their creative abilities are going to be the same people who end up wondering where did life go and why haven't they been able to grasp the best in life.

Life is now.  Who you are is now.  Why you are here right now should never be an issue.  You are at the right place at the right time because there are no mistakes when it comes to the universe.  The sooner you can accept the perfection of life, the sooner you can step out and be what you were designed to be.  Of course you have to believe first, and sometimes that is the hardest thing you will ever have to learn.  If you can believe in who and what you are, then you will see change.  Change in yourself, change in those around you, and finally change in the world.  After all, isn't changing the world something that each of us would like to do?  Think about it and then get out there and be and believe in you.

It's so cliche, but it's true: Don't worry, be happy.

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If you've been around this planet for almost any amount of time you've been exposed to this saying at least once.  Sadly, many, many people have yet to get to the point where they are able to really live a life full of happiness and void of worry.  I guess the question that comes to mind is why!  Why so much worry?  Why so much concern?  Why oh why can't we just all get along and live life to the fullest?

We are entering the holiday season, and for many this is a time of year that they would sooner run and hide rather then participate fully. The holiday season is anything but happy for quite a few people, and the reason for this is that they have allowed life's circumstances to dictate how they are feeling, instead of them dictating what they feel like.  What I'd like to do today is encourage you to change the way you think, and by doing this, change how you see things, and by changing how you see things, change the way that your life may be headed.  Confused yet?  No worries, when we get done you just might have a change of heart and things just might seem a little less threatening.

First and foremost:  as a created being, we were created to create.  To some this may seem like a foreign concept, but that's only because they haven't realized the significance of being here in this moment.  One of my idols is the late Dr. Wayne Dyer.  He was fond of saying that if you can change the way you think, you will change the way you live.  If you are constantly worried about the other shoe dropping, then it's only a matter of time until the shoe does drop. It's a self-fulfilling prophesy.  If on the other hand you can see success, see happiness, see joy, then odds are pretty good that you will be living a life full of success, happiness, and joy.  I can sit around and bemoan all the bad that is going on in the world, but if I do that, then all I'm doing is focusing on the negative and that leaves very little room for anything good to happen in my life.  I've known people who worry all day long.  They worry if the coffee pot is going to work in the morning.  They worry if there is going to be a traffic jam on the way to work.   They worry about this, that, and the other thing.  The energy they expend on worrying could power a small city.  How often do you spend time worrying about something, and when all is said and done the thing you were worrying about never ever manifest itself?  That's an awful waste of time and energy.  Worrying can never lead to a good result. Worrying tires you out, stresses you out, and ultimately will shorten your life.   Now given the option to walk free from worry, or to continue to carry it around with you, what would you choose?

If we were created in the image of God, then doesn't that mean that we should be able to do some of the things that God has done?  According to ancient scripture and text, God spoke this universe into existence.  God's words created it all.  If our creator can create with words, and we are in the image of our creator, then shouldn't  we be able to create with our words?  Now there are many who will never believe this, but they are the same ones who don't recognize that they have already created their current reality with their own words.  Here's a simple truth:  you are living the life you have thought about, talked about, and believe in.  If you can't see yourself as successful, happy, or joyful, then I don't think you will ever have to worry about being any of them.  If all you see is worry, concern, dread, and a bleak darkness, then should it come as a surprise if that is what you are walking around in?

There's a song I love during this time of year.  Who am I fooling, OK I love this song all through the year.  It's called "Let there be Peace on Earth."  This song talks about peace and how it should begin with each of us.  If you can't see peace, feel peace, speak peace, then there will never be any peace in your life.  If on the other hand you are able to hold peace in your heart, speak words of peace, display acts of kindness and peace, what type of life do you think you will have?  These simple actions are what will drive your very existence.  If we will "take each moment, and live each moment in peace eternally"  then your life will fundamentally change forever.  Those things you focus on will be the things that will be front and center in your life.  Doesn't it make sense to focus on the good things, and not the bad?

Trust me, if you're living with concern, worry, then you're not experiencing peace, and without peace it's almost impossible to be happy.  Find stuff that will put a smile on your face.  Do things that take your mind off the negative.  Refuse to fall prey to the rest of the naysayers and simply create your own zone of happiness.  If you will refuse to succumb to the pressure of others to conform to what others say is normal, then you will rise about all the crap that others choose to contend with.

Life is too short to be taken up with things that bring nothing to you but misery and unhappiness.  Focus on peace, focus on happiness, and focus on joy.  If you will think about it, feel it, then I promise you that you will live it.  It's impossible to walk around with a smile on your face and not have an effect on others, let alone yourself.  Let there be peace on earth, and when there is there will no need to worry and then all will be happy.  Think about it, and then get moving.

The Road to Independence.

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The Road to Independence is not always straight.  The Road to Independence is not always just a one-way road.  The road that each of us takes to our own independence will be as varied as the sands of a beach.  The problem that most people experience is that they are trying to take someone else's road and not their own.  Today I want to encourage you to forget what others have done, what they might be doing, and follow your own road.  It is in following what has been ordained for you that you will get to the place where you will be the person you were always intended to be.

When I was younger and very impressionable I would try to emulate others around me.  If I knew someone who was popular or successful I would try to be a mirror image of them.  Sadly what this did was cause me to loose my own identity.  My personality is perfectly suited for the things that I am supposed to do in this life.  There is no need to change who I am, because who I am is the person that I was created to be.  When we try to be something we are not we will get into all kinds of trouble.  When we try to fabricate a life for ourselves and not be satisfied with the life you were placed into, that is the time that you are going to run into trouble.

Everyone's road to their own independence will be marked with signs.  These signs will always tell you what to do, when to do it, and how to do it.  Our challenge is being aware of the signs and then when awareness comes, do something with the information.  You can sit around and do nothing, but then you have no one else to blame when things are not the way you desire them to be.  I've had periods in my life when I wanted others to do for me the things I should have been doing all along.  There have been moments when I felt as though the world owed me big time and I was going to wait for what was owed to me to be deposited in my lap.  Trust me, most of the time all you will be doing by waiting is wasting a huge amount of time.

There will be days when your own road to independence might seem almost impossible to travel.  A dip here, a crest over there, a detour, and just maybe a road block with no alternative route to travel.  Trust me when I tell you that your road is perfectly suited for you, and if you will be mindful of this fact, you will be able to navigate the changes that might be in front of you.  I've traveled many roads in my life, and I am so thankful that I didn't give up.  I love my life.  I love who I am and what I do.  I love that I have had the opportunities I've had, and I look forward to more opportunities in the future.  Had I tried to travel someone else's road I can assure you that I would not be where I am at today.

Your personal Road to Independence is just for you.  What you were created to do can only be done by you.  If you are the only one who can do what you were created to do, why would you want to travel someone else's road and not your own?  If you desire the freedom to be who you were intended to be, why would you subject yourself to being tied down to others expectations?  If you desire to walk in your destiny, why would you allow yourself to be pigeoned holed into being someone or something that you are not?  It's easy to ask these questions.  What isn't easy is answering them truthfully.  That being said, the only way to live life to the fullest is for you to be open and truthful when it comes to being yourself.  I've purposely held back sharing some of my dreams because I was almost embarrassed by them.  I'm not embarrassed because they are crazy or stupid but rather because my visions are so huge.  I let my fear or concern of what others might think stop me from moving full speed ahead on those things that I really wanted to do.  You see, I allowed myself to travel someone else's road and not my own.

Please, please, please believe me when I tell you that you are the only one who can accomplish those things you were sent here to accomplish.  Certainly there may be others who will do things similar to you, but it won't be identical because you and others are totally different people.  I have an identical twin brother and although we share the same DNA, his destiny is different then mine, and mine is different then his.  We may look the same, sound the same, have identical mannerisms, but our destinies are different, and the roads we travel will be different.

You may have started down your Road to Independence, and if you are like most people, you will not be able to see the end.  What lurks around the next bend is something that you will have to wait to see until you get to the bend.  The end of your road is way to far down the horizon to be worried about when or if you will get to the end of the road. Trust me, the end of the road is never the prize.  The prize is in navigating your own road, and doing it in your own way.  There will be people around you who can help, but the wise will understand that this is just a helpful hand and not intended to be your life jacket.  I encourage each of you to take a step back and try to identify if you are in fact on your own road or simply occupying someone else's space.  It may be more comfortable to occupy a road that has already been explored and conquered, but it will never be the road that will take you to your destiny.  There are no short-cuts when it comes to discovering and walking in your destiny.

Your Road to independence is just waiting for you to take a stroll down a very exciting and fulfilling path. I promise you that once you begin to take this journey, there is very little that will stop you from wanting to complete the journey.  I wish you well on your travels and I look forward to hearing about what gates or doors may have been opened for you as you trek across this magnificent universe.

Life after the storm.

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Boy was it was howling last night. Wind, rain, thunder, lightening, a mess to be sure, and now the clean up.  They say there's a silver lining to every black thunder cloud, do you agree?  For those who are forced to clean up after a major storm there is always a bit of trepidation as one never knows what one is going to find when they wake up after a big storm.  What I want to provide you today is a different way of looking at the storms of life, and maybe then you  might pick up a new way of seeing things, thereby picking up a new way of doing things, and then a new way of receiving things.

Storms, for the most part, are never fun.  I've been in blizzards, rain storms, wind storms, and without exception there is always an element of concern.  Concern over damage, concern over being displaced, and for some the worry that this might be the end.  Although storms may come and go throughout your life, there is a way of countering the effect of these storms, and that is what I really, really, really want you to look at today.  There are so many people who automatically claim that storms are bad in general, and they will never see the benefit to any of them.  There are others who look at a storm, be it actual or simply an example of what many go through in life, and they see it as a challenge to be won, and because of this mentality, most of the time they do win the competition.

You really have only two choices when storms come.  You can sit back and let things play out, or you can be proactive and take measures to keep damage as minimal as possible.  For those who sit back and do nothing, they have no choice but to wait things out and let the chips fall where they may.  If you are the type to take things on, they you are already looking for an exit strategy, safety aspects, and life after the storm.  Which type of person are you?  It would be great if we never had to face the storms of life, but just like you will never be able to stop mother nature from unleashing her will upon the earth, you will have to deal with the storms of life.  I've run from these storms more times then I would like to admit, but I have learned to face the storms when they come, and more often then not the end result is not nearly as bad as was first expected.

Let me give you a little golden nugget to chew on this morning, and if you are wise, you will use this information for all future storms be they from mother nature, or just life's way of keeping you on the straight and narrow.  If you can find the newness that arrives after each storm, embrace the newness, and openly be thankful for the lessons learned, then you will be able to face each storm, and in some cases stop the storm before it is able to form.  More often then not we look at the damage that might come from a storm: tree limbs down, power outages, and general malaise for those who are suffering the effects of a large storm.  The mistake most people make is they are looking at the past, and not the future.  Face it, if a tree limb has been brought down, is there anyway for you to put it back up?  If the city or town you live in just got 36 inches of snow, are you going to be able to snap your finger and make it all go away?  The answer to both these questions is no.  No the limb won't go back on the tree, and no, there is no way you are going to rid yourself of 36 inches of snow over night.  Instead of looking at what you can't do, look at those things you can do.  There is something beautiful about walking outside after a big storm and seeing the sun out and realizing that as bad as things may have been the night before, you are still here, and you get the chance to fix up a few things.

Maybe that tree that came down is going to provide you with all the wood you need for the wood stove in your home that is there to provide heat to you and your family throughout the cold winter months.  That flooded basement?  Maybe it will help you get rid of stuff that has just been sitting around for years collecting dust.  You can look at these things as blessings, or you can look at them as curses.  If it were me, I like to look at things as opportunities to do something different.  The universe has a way of forcing you into action.  This action is something that should have taken place before hand, but because we are human we put things off.  Trust me, if there is something that needs to happen, the universe is going make sure it happens.  Each storm is an opportunity to learn, and if you fail to learn the lessons, you will find yourself going through the storm time and time again until you learn the things you need to learn.

There is certainly life after a storm, the key question is this:  will you be a willing participant in the life or will you be the one who simply complains and ends up waiting for the next storm to hit?  I know people who live in a perpetual storm.  Everything is always a mess, always a major project or undertaking, and always, always a something to complain about.  If you are the type to always think that things will get worse, then I will tell you that you can expect storm after storm in your life.  Why in heavens name would anyone want to go through storm after storm is any one's guess.  You would think the after the first two or three you would grow tired of it and change things up a bit.

If you are ready this blog then you have already won and you have proven there is life after the storm.  Maybe recovery was slow, but recovery came and you are better for it.  Look at storms as an opportunity to put rest the notion that only bad can come from such events, and instead rest your head on the good that is there.  There is good in every storm, sometimes all you need to do is look a little deeper for it.

To each his or hers own; just make sure it's what you really want.

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There are all kinds of wishes out there today.  Some hope for a healthy long life, others dream of riches beyond the imagination, while others simply want to change the world.  There is no limit to what one desires or on what one dreams or wishes for. What is important is that those dreams and wishes are what you really want and not something that others have said are for you.

There have been people all my life who have been there to encourage me along my path of enlightenment.  Sadly there have also been others who have mocked, laughed, and even ridiculed me for my beliefs and for my desire to change the world for the better.  I've changed my mind so many times as to what I wanted to do in life.  When I was much younger I was going to be a lawyer, a priest, a businessman.  Things obviously have changed and I never became any of those, but I wouldn't trade what I do now for all the Tea in China.  People will always be evolving and with each evolution comes more clarity, more direction, and if you're listening more truth.  The key to all things is being true to self, and never settling for anything that you simply don't want.

If you had the opportunity to change things up right now and do something completely different, would you?  If someone gave you the option to stay put or to go out there and really experience life, would you go?  If all of a sudden you were granted one wish, what would your wish be?  When push comes to shove the truth usually comes out, and more often then not, we find ourselves in situations that we never planned, that we never wanted, and sadly can't find our way out of.  If you wanted to define "Personal Hell" that would have to be working a job that you hate, and I mean working it year after year, after year.  Living in a place that never really felt quite right no matter what you tried, yea I'd say that's personal hell as well.  Here's a simple question:  if things are so bad, if you hate what is going on around you, why haven't you made the decision to move on?  Now I know the answer that most people would give.  Some say they have invested too much.  Too much time, too much effort, way way too  much money.  I get that, but at the same time is that really truth.  Truth be told if there is something that you really want most people would go the length of the world to get it.  If you had a loved one who needed help to save their life you would go round Saturn's Rings to save them.  Why is it when it comes to our own dreams and desires we do so much less to get there?

There comes a time in every one's life when they are going to have to take an inventory of their life.  More often than not it's towards the end of a life cycle, and to be quite frank, that's just a little too late to change things up.  If you are thinking that things need to change up, chances are you are right on the money.  The question then becomes are you going to stay where you are at, or will you make the necessary changes so that you can experience real life?  The joy that comes from doing what you were intended to do in this life is priceless.  Why in heavens name would you settle for less?

There's a saying, "To thy own self be true".  We have been conditioned to believe certain things in this life and sadly much of what has been stuffed down our throats is anything but truth.  People are trapped in things that they never wanted, and many feel as though there is no alternative.  Let me lay the ax to the root and tell you that that is nonsense.  You have it within your own self to be the person you are supposed to be and not simply something made up by someone else.  Being trapped in an unwanted situation sucks, and yet there are countless people in situations that they feel they will never escape.  The time has come to change and with this change comes a freedom that many thought they could never experience.  My happiest place is sitting in front of my computer doing what I am doing right now.  I absolutely love writing, and I love talking to people, be it a small group, or five thousand people crammed into an auditorium.  When I am talking about destiny, talking about dreams and visions, I am aware that I am one with the Universe and the Universe is one with me.  When I am writing, be it this blog, or another book, I know that I am doing what I was intended to do.  Are you doing what you know you're supposed to be doing, or are you trapped in something that others have designed for you?

You may in fact have all the signs of success.  You may live in a big fancy house, drive a magnificent car, and have tons of money in the bank, but these are simply things, and there are plenty of people with things that will never discover or walk in their destiny.  I will take destiny over things any day of the week.  I choose to experience true peace, joy, and happiness, when I choose to do those things that I know are meant for me.  So yes, to each his own, but to each of you may you finally discover what is really important, and begin to only accept what you really, really want.

We will never know when our life will end, but how much better would life be if you were doing the one things that would bring you endless joy?  If you feel trapped, it's time to cut away the shackles and free yourself from others expectations and step into your own world.  Trust me, when you are doing the "One Thing" you will never look back, and I dare say you won't give two hoots what others think or say about you.  Think about that and decide to make a move.  It will be worth everything.

Are you going to be scared, or are you going to do something about it?

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So are you the type who is scared of things that go bump in the night?  Are you the type who faces down challenges and laughs in the face of danger?  As you are well aware there are all kinds of people, and even though you might be able to face the giants one day, that doesn't mean you are going to be able to do it everyday, at least not with a little help from others.

We have allowed fear to take center stage for far too long.   We, and I include myself in this statement, have allowed our fear of what might be, stop us in our tracks so that what might be never has a chance to appear.  And just so you don't think that I'm crazy, what might be just might be the one thing you've been waiting for your whole life.  What I want to do today is inspire you to forget about those things that go bump in the night and press forward with what you know to be truth, what you know is in your heart to do, and quite frankly move forward with those things that you were always intended to do.

I am not immune to fear.  I hate Snakes, run from Wasp and Hornets, and don't have a desire to go swimming with a Great White.  That being said, there isn't a whole lot of other things that scare me, at least when it comes to daily living.  I can assure you I am not afraid of death, and I pretty much go where I want to go, but that's because I have friends in very high places who can swoop down in an instant to provide protection, thank you Angels.  Sadly there are literally millions of people who are frozen in time and motion out of a fear of the unknown, or what they perceive as the unknown.  However, let me ask you a question:  if you are following what is in your heart, is there anything that can ever be listed as unknown?  We have allowed fear to dictate our lives and we have lost countless opportunities because that fear was present.  It is time to put fear to bed, and step out and do what you know you're supposed to be doing.

Let me say that there is a huge difference between being cautious and being afraid. There are always going to be situations where caution is called for.  On the opposite side of the coin, there will be times when fear is very present, but few ever ask the question as to why the fear is there. If I were climbing up the face of Half Dome in Yosemite, I can assure you I would be very cautious, that after all is wisdom.  If fear were my co-pilot then it's doubtful I would ever attempt such a climb.  How many times has fear stopped you from doing something that you really wanted to try?  How many times has fear stripped you of any desire to move forward?  How many times has fear made you run away from something that you really, really, really wanted in life?

Experts will tell us that when faced with a life or death moment that our instinct of fight or flight kicks in automatically.  The human experience is such that almost all living humans will fight for survival.  Try as you might to be brave there will come a time when you will have to decide do I run or do I fight.  Well it's time to stop running and it's time to face your fears.  There was a time in my life that my greatest fear was success.  Even though I knew I had a few books inside of me there was something that always stopped me from pursing my destiny.  It wasn't until I took some time away from everything that I was able to discover the real me.  That time spend in absolute solitude was the changing point for me.  I began to see things as they were truly supposed to be and not anything based on what others said or expected of me.  I stopped running away from those things that seemed to frighten me and I embraced what had always been inside of me.  Maybe this is the moment you should embrace what is inside and forget about all the forces around you that want nothing more then for you to run in fear.

There will always be an element of uncertainty when you begin a new journey, after all we are human and as much as we would like to rid ourselves of man's conditioning, we still have a few things to learn.  I want to encourage you to take a chance and instead of running away from things, hit them head on.  More often then not what you experience in real life is not nearly as bad as those things you conjure up in your mind.  Do you remember how scared you were when you went on the huge roller coaster and how your life nearly flashed before you as you were climbing up the initial climb?  After the ride you were ready to go on it again, and again.  Well simply put, that's how we handle the fear that might try to grip us on our daily walk toward our destiny.  When all is said and done you will probably come to the conclusion that things weren't as bad as you first thought and you are ready to take on the next event or situation.

So will you let fear grip you, or will you simply move past it and occupy that victorious space that has always been meant for you?  I am forced to look fear in the face almost daily, but after years and years of facing those things that frightened me, I have learned to look past the fear and depend on the truth that resides in me.  I encourage you to take up this stance and when you do, things will change.  Fear is the absence of peace.  Peace is a product of love.  Love is the great equalizer.  When you love what you are doing I dare say that fear will never rear its ugly head in your presence.  It is time to live with love and peace and tell fear to take a leap.  Trust me, you will thank me later for sharing this wisdom.

What is going on?

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What is going on in the world right now?  Are we running out of time?  Have people gone mad and because of this madness are they just doing unthinkable things, in ways that boggle the mind?  I've been watching the television coverage of the latest killing spree that has taken place in Las Vegas, Nevada.  I am saddened by the events of last night, and while saddened I am also outraged at some of the people who are trying to politicize this awful situation.  I am not going to go into the political side of this conversation, rather I am going to give you what I think is a fix action.  Sadly this fix action is nothing that can be done, or even orchestrated by governments or organizations.  The fix action I am talking about is completely on the shoulders of the individuals themselves.

When I see situations like the one in Vegas, I am so mindful of those who choose to walk away from them because they have become such a daily occurrence in the world today.  Hardly a day goes by where you don't hear of another killing or attack, and most of these attacks are carried out by individuals who simply have never discovered the reason for them being here.  Today's blog may sound like a broken record, but I would be extremely remiss if I didn't mention that Destiny,  understanding your destiny, accepting and walking in your destiny, is the simplest way of fixing what is wrong with our society at the moment.

Now many people might think this is an over simplification, I mean stating that walking in your destiny could fix all the problems of the world, you must think I've gone nuts or something.   But if you look at those people who have caused all of this destruction, is there any other way of looking at it?  Face it, if every individual was aware of destiny, and accepting of destiny, then they would not be focused on hurting others, but rather being a help to the rest of humanity.  Hate and discontent is a by-product of a failure to accept that being alive today is in fact a blessing and not a curse.

I was sitting on my back porch this morning just thinking about what had taken place the previous night, and all I could ask myself was why.  Now I know the why, what I don't know is the when.  When will people begin to realize there is so much more to life then simply going about our daily task and never asking if there is more?  When will people come to the conclusion that life is not simply what's in it for me, but rather what can I do for others?  When will we finally decide that we have had enough of the mediocre and only accept the bounty of what is truly ours?  I will tell you that until such time as an individual discovers their true purpose, things will never change for the better.

If I could snap my fingers and instantly the entire population of this planet knew their destiny, I would do it without reservation.  If I could snap my finger and magically every living, breathing individual thought about goodness, peace, and joy, and never held on to past hurt, past loss, or past failures, I would do it in an instant.  If I could snap my finger and poof, all is well in the world, I would do it.  There is something special about desiring goodness and not simply thinking what's in it for ""Me".  Even though you have a destiny, that destiny is not focused on your own needs and wants, but rather the needs of the rest of the planet.  Trust me, when you finally discover and begin walking in your destiny you will find that those things that you thought you've always needed seem to vanish without a trace.  Your focus begins to change, and with that change comes a freedom that once experienced will always leave you wanting more freedom.

Many have turned their back and walked away from their destiny.  Many have given up hope, because quite frankly, so many people have given up on them.  When you walk in your purpose, when you begin to see the wisdom of your dreams and how these dreams bring you closer to your destiny, then you will begin to see and know that hope is never lost, and helping others reclaim that hope becomes a central task of your life.  If this very damaged man who committed this awful crime in Vegas had known of his destiny, of his true essences, then this terrible event would never have taken place.  Once again many people are unable, or maybe just unwilling to accept the truth that destiny will in fact change the face of this planet.  I will tell you that I for one am very ready for others to step out into their destiny, because with each new step comes new freedom, and we need a whole lot of freedom I can tell you that.

If you are asking yourself the same question, what is going on, then I invite you to take a much deeper look into your being, and begin to walk in those things you were always intended to walk in.  We live in an age where most people can have pretty much anything they desire.  Problems arise when what you desire is in direct opposition to what you know to be in your best interest, or when you know it contradicts with your destiny.

The time has come to recognize that the although many people around you, myself included, are not perfect, the universe is.  If you were not intended to be here right now, you would not be.  In the perfection of the universe comes perfection of purpose, perfection of dreams, and perfection of you.  If we were all to accept the perfection of the universe we would soon see an end to the senseless killings like Vegas, and far too many others to list here.  I hate what is going on in the world right now, but even though I cannot change what has already taken place I can change what I do today and tomorrow, and if I am strong and brave, then I will attempt to help others see their own perfection.

It is time to change the world, but you have to be the first person to change.  Once you do, then others will follow your lead and change as well.