Saturday, April 11, 2009

you probably don't meditate daily. Thats ok. Think carefully about your daily routine. Is there a particular time where you find yourself waiting with nothing urgent to do for at least 30 minutes? During this time you can meditate. I use this term loosely. I I define meditation here as any conscious effort towards any form of better understanding of yourself, or even yourself in relation to others. Try these:

-music -writing -reading poetry -knitting -breathing, focusing on your breath -wondering -thinking -letting your mind rest on particularly nostalgic or important memories -being honest with yourself about your current state of mind, needs, feelings.

And feel free to mix and match these.

I do NOT recommend:

-video games -Books that tell a story that doesn't reflect on your life, desires, feelings -Tv -Movies

Friday, April 10, 2009

Good times, with your friends.

a new song, you love.

a new romance.

a road trip.

Ive got a desire to chase these.

Being a musician might get me there.

It feels great to meet new people, do new things, go to new places, hear new songs. The rush that comes from possibilities, maybe that's one reason I'm here.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

-go to any art or music event, especially things which are DIY or youth associated.

-make a sign hang it anywhere:
-you are not alone
-someone loves you
-find peace
-etc

-Be open, kind, welcoming, and joyful towards people, especially those you have just met.

-Make things for people: mix cds, art, clothing, homemade food, fix something they broke... etc. anything tangible. listen to what they need.

-most of what people desire is never stated clearly, or with words. Do your best to sense the nonverbal stuff, and just do your best. Be satisfied that you are trying.

Monday, April 6, 2009

-Take some time to make sure that who you are and what you believe is reflected as best as you can in your appearance.

-When an idea, a piece of art, sex, a conversation, or anything you take in with your senses fills you with emotion, express it in a way that gives it a kind of permanence. This could be music, painting, drawing, sculpting, knitting, associating a song with the event, sex, a change in how you treat someone, whatever. Just DO something with it that you will remember.

-Be honest with yourself... dont be afraid of questions. questions will lead you to truth.

-Share these tips with people you think will benefit from them.