PROMISING PASSIONS: DAY SIXTEEN WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?

I was told recently if something brings you tears of joy and exhilaration to your soul when you reflect or proceed with something passionate, then THAT is where you heart should focus and strive. I have a lead a life of complete exploring variety with a wide range of interests that have taken me across the worlds vast oceans, over mountain ranges, and through open roads ahead. I am blessed, I cherish, and I am fortunate to have the power of choosing faith in my abilities to seek and soar. I have lived and learned in places where I was present and aware of what I desire in life. I have allotted/prioritized wise time to completely understand what I truly find to be sacred in my life. Knowledge that gives me a sense of growth, reasoning, and energy to discover. From strikeouts to staccato and sincere animal souls, to South America and martini wide shot scenes, I have followed my heart through pandemonium stadiums, sold out theaters, drum circles, carnival cities, and La Gran Sabana. There are encounters in ones life that define and mold your character. Churchill put it perfectly, "It is not what you obtain in life, but what you overcome that defines ones character." Breaking Through, Digging Deep, Deep in Thought, On the Go, Spontaneous Shift, Focus Forward, Never Bye, Don't Use Hate or Need, Despise & Desire. Celebrate all that you enjoy on your grand journey. Realize the beauty and strength all that you spend your energy with will instill in you a powerful know how that will guide you onward. LiveNow & WorryLater. Indulge into the mix & a balanced way of living that can provide opportunities and expand your possibilities. Master a craft, play an instrument, learn a language, cook cleverly, develop your taste, dance a little or a lot, feel free flying high, glide while guiding. The Promising Passions that we hold so dear in our own world, allow us to be loud and heard, allow us to ground our being, and allow us to participate and put forth action within something we truly connect with. A wonderful way of doing it our way, at our own pace, and within our own glory with whatever we choose to manage. Mine were between competing lines, on airplanes, in the Big Newporter, or coming from my mama's cassette deck in her 1980s something Honda Accord named Emma (after one of her favorite Diane Steels novels). Remember if there are activities, people, places, or creatures that completely wow you, then create a respectful active rapport amongst what you believe in, and go bananas committing to absorbing all that they provide you. Exercise your right to ignite and add to your repertoire of all that you know and desire to DO, and then DO some more for YOU. Get to the cause root of your life and understand the source of all that you let go and let in. Your body/vessel is more than sacred. Treat yourself with the utmost respect and dignity. Constantly seek and share all that you  praise. Promise please that you will penetrate the true purpose of why you promote the passions that you pursue. Never cut yourself short with what you are willingly capable of conquering. Be Patiently Passionate and never forget all the loving gifts that seep deep within your abyss. Carve out and LET BE- RVB

OPEN THE FLOW: DAY FIFTEEN WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?

What is the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? Do you remember enough of your dream to share it or write it down? Do you encounter dreams often? How much sleep did you truly enjoy? What position do you sleep in mostly? What is the condition of your sleeping apparatus? Are you aware what your body goes through while sleeping? Heavy or Light Sleeper? Snorer, Silent,Talker or combination? Ever have to force yourself awake during a dream or feel you can't get out of a dream.? Ever think of drinking water the first thing you do when you wake up? Quality sleep is so genuine for the resting inspiring brain for its structure to be fed the right rest, oxygen, and nutrients to continue its amazing function it provides us humans. How much does your brain weigh? Do you respect it? How do you abuse it? How do you build up its strength? How do you celebrate its gifts? A well slept brain is much more capable than one drinking through the graveyard shift, or taking blows surrounded by flashing bulbs on  Friday Night at MSG. We have to understand how our bodies work, how we can assist in the re-building process, and how to maintain an on-going sustainability so that we can live a prosperous efficient life. Water is a must people. The majority of us are constantly de-hydrated due to our diet, exercise, and lack of water intake. Find a way to introduce its beauty down your throat and into your deserving body. A firm and secure base within your human structure of a well-balanced lifestyle that includes positive sleep, close to the Earth as possible diet, and a resting noodle that can realize its true potential by exploring all passions and possibilities by keeping promises and striving for the prize. What kind of prize do your eyes eye? How far is beyond the eye can see in your world? Does you world include the rest of the world? Please don't limit yourself to traditional stale easy going way of doing things that your family demands/requires/insists you follow. Lead your life with a curious & creative heart, that stands up for what you believe in, with assets that kiss ass, and an ass that is....well you make it what you desire it to be....I like mine to be as....I'll stop there, but folks life is such enormously challenging and filled with living moving obstacles. Keep the open flow of your gate though, by letting go and letting in the warmness and fluidity or newness, wildness, and the abilities that will teach, inspire and uplift your spirit. Create and Choose Happiness. Be Happy to Know & Educate. Sincere Smiling Graciously Provide Unforgettable Thanks. The Appreciation to Spread My Joy Brings a Sense of Light-Filled Love that Shines while Opening up My Gate of Fevering Desire to Receive. Share Your Signature by Supporting. Support Locally and Globally. A Global Perspective Perspires from within the Depths of the Great Valley Below. Where the paths keep on leading, the rivers run with intention, and the nearby mountains roam along side the rush to get to the top where ever that may end amongst the battle from the bottom. Bottoms Up!- RVB

ON THE BALL FIELDS: DAY FOURTEEN WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?

The art of competition is such a powerful motivator if one can instill its true element of challenge by utilizing its passion of dedication, desire, and die hard attitude towards ultimate accomplishment. I am blessed to be raised by athletes. I am a natural athlete with an aggression to excel and take myself to limits that the mind would never think the body could be taken. I started young with T-Ball and Co-Ed futbol (soccer) within the great national wide A.Y.S.O. I could throw a a direct line drive no bounce from deep center field straight into the catcher's mitt with a thump. I love to break up those toddler soccer bee-hives and take the ball in for a score pass the goalkeeper between tow orange cones. I once scored 7 goals as a center forward in one quarter and was sent back to the goal where I spent the rest of my all star years aggressively defending the honor of my team while taking out forwards with my gloved hands. There is something about scoring, shooting, serving, and sliding that drove me into the ball fields, gymnasiums, basketball courts, and pitches across my towns that lead me to a life of athletics. I never mastered one sport, but could shoot anywhere inside or way out (Bird Style) on a basketball court, hit a ball deep right-center or be the voice behind the plate on a dusty diamond, or even send aces past you as I struggled with my racket-throwing-temper between the baselines. The smell of Saturday dew morning grass, chalked up grass under the lights on Friday night, or synthetic grass in a high-tech stadium, the playing fields of high-class sports to those of our youth, there is nothing like the sights & sounds of competitive play between determined guts&glory athletes. The strategies, schedules, stats, and sunshine that layer our games and are instilled in our brains, results in the amazing bond and foundational courage that is built within our participation. Friends & Brothers for Life, Coaches that Care & are Concerned, Play that is Promising, Careers that are Chiseled, and a lifestyle/way of life that is so filled with pride and perseverance. Winning is not everything. Perfect Practice makes Perfect. Leave it All on the Field. Take Charge. Go Hard or Go Home. Play with Heart. 110%. I was a Padre, GoldenEagle, Striker, SeaKing, Tiger, Fighting Irish, Yankee, East-Valley Trojan, Dolphin, Knight, and an Indian. Loved the Uniforms, loved to sweat, loved to motivate, loved to talk shit, loved the crowd, loved the pressure, loved to shoot, loved to protect, loved to catch, loved to bear-crawl, and loved to WIN. I wouldn't have been the competitor I was if it wasn't for my brother Patrick since he taught me to fight for space, to not give up, and to not take any shit from anyone. He taught me that since he never let me win, he beat me all the time, and would make it known that that wasn't going to change. My dad taught me all the basic skills of serving, throwing a spiral, and skiing, but on my own with many long hours under the lights and in a gym I was able to master my shot and thunderous first serve. There is always room for improvement NO DOUBT, I just wished I would have continued my career of playing baseball, basketball, baseball and/or futbol(soccer) in high school, but I just stuck to the grid-iron. Attending sporting events is a true passion of mine. I have been to over 50 championships events from high school to professional and even both Olympics. What does it take to be a champion? Who is a champion? What do they eat, how do they practice, what steps do they take to get to the top, why do some lose and some succeed, how do they celebrate, what does it take to become a legend? What kind of competition have you endured? How did it make you feel? What was the outcome? What kind of preparation was involved? Have you ever survived a whole season? Would love to get back and have a regular weekly tennis match, return to the pitch as a goalie, and even get on the basketball court in a local league. I have golf clubs and desire to complete a round of golf by the end of the year. That game of patience is something I want to pursue, but never had the time to focus on. I am thankful for my heart of competing in athletics and grateful for my parents of introducing me to team sports. What I learned, who I met, and how I played, such beauty and amazing moments in my life- RVB

KID AT HEART: DAY THIRTEEN WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?

Throughout our lives there are special amazing times where our day is filled with a sense of calm, glowing, peaceful, but energetic sensation where the heart pumps, the eyes open, and you feel completely ALIVE, ALERT, and full of AMBITION. A place in your space where you can accomplish, face, and proceed with anything in your way. It can be in a relationship, alone, during the work day, or in a foreign land somewhere out there with a windy breeze or humid warm sunset. When one can create that moment, or that moment can create you, smile, take a deep breath, and go with the furvor like a pumpkin farmer during the Halloween season. Stand tall, chest out, and get in the groove. Take positive proactive action and don't forget to enjoy the journey. It has happened to menumerous times. Once while working in the 26 Wall Street Standard Oil building in New York City as I took time away from the Silicon Valley to go out East and see the Yanks v. Mets in Game 1 of the 2000 World Series at Yankee Stadium. Another time I was in a zone on the road writing and researching for my film Exploration.  These past 13 days I am feeling the feeling of complete exhiliration of doing my thang, and visualizing the creation of this wonderful project. I have traveled and put myself through a hunk of complete here and there haywire. I am fortunate, I am blessed, I am smart, I am stubborn at times, I am ambitious, I am loved, I sure am. I love to share, make others laugh, dream, believe, laugh myself, explore of course, and follow my heart. I am working on standing up to my intuition which is more reliable than your instinct. There is just so much I want to share of ME with the world. It has been my biggest struggle to focus and commit to ONE career path. So with the creation and movement of my actions in the coming years, I will strive to lay down the gauntlet with full force. I believe everyone has a true transforming purpose within their soul that they build, develop, and hopefully discover at a time that they are ABLE, WILLING, and CAPABLE to excel with its power. We all have a unique mind that is constantly energized with vast amounts of knowhow, but it is what/how you manifest from that knowledge, that brings you full circle. I want and will make a difference in this world. I will NO MORE turn my back on the abilities I possess, and do my best to expand my actions/accomplishments for the sake/goodness of others. Is that my true purpose? As of now I  have to get more deep detailed orientated, and dig into the specific root of understanding that alluring question. That is why I am here, that is why I HOPE you are here, to truly take the risks, to break down what is within, and branch out within our world and rejoice joyfully. I am IN, I am HERE, Join Me, Believe in Me, Be a part of Me the RVB. I am such a kid at heart. It will be an aspect of me that will never hinder from my being, but I have to grow up and be a COMPLETE INDEPEDENT RESPONSIBLE MAN. As of now I AM NOT. That hurts, but it is true, and I have the courage to stand up to that reality with you here. The kid in me will always keep me motivated, smiling, laughing, and moving. It is like my heart beat, which is always working, thinking, and manuvering my flow. It is just time to mold that flow into greatness. I have high visionary Aquarian blood that streams from within, that is anxiously eager to meet all my expectations/dreams. DayByDay friends. BreathByBreath. ProjectByProject. Today is Now and Now is what we focus on.

OUT & ABOUT: DAY TWELVE WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?

This is a question I ask people when we first meet. It allows me to connect to them in a deep and cultural way. IF YOU COULD TRAVEL ANYWHERE TOMORROW TO A PLACE THAT YOU HAVE NEVER DISCOVERED, WHERE WOULD YOU EXPLORE AND WHY? The answer shows me passion, curiosity, creativity, desire, interest, and the ability to seek beyond the eye can see. The reason why allows me to understand the depth of that person's soul. For example, many people have told me, "I want to to go to Italy since I love Italian food," an answer that is flat one dimensional/sensational and lacks passionate drive, but when someone told me, "I want to go into the desert of the Middle East to Petrus, Jordan since it is ancient and full of amazing unknown history" NOW that grabs my attention since that is someone who takes risk, desires knowledge, and is an energy that inspires me to know more about them and encourage them to get there. Remember the world has unlimited opportunities for all of us to endure/pursue. The Earth has vast lands, rivers, seas, forest and jungles for us humans to explore and interact with all the inhabitants. There is a place for all of us for all the right loving reasons. Everyone possesses their own unique path, but we shouldn't deprive one another of sharing those paths with each other. Just last night I was traveling through downtown on the bus with a homeless man from Boston, Massachusetts swapping traveling stories. He had seen the United States through the big open windows of a Greyhound bus and kept saying over and over again.."Keep Doing, Keep Traveling, since there is no one else out there like YOU...Have to keep moving." It is an amazing thought and gesture with a little re-assurance that what I am doing does bring out the best in ME, it allows me to share, inspire and bring joy to someone else's heart. Even if its inside a METRO bus. Remember that we are all hungry, or at least I sure am, for learning something new that grabs our interests, or sparks ideas, but we can not bring more into our lives from the outside until we break down/face our fears. Our fear of commitment, getting hurt, feeling guilty, being let down, taking things personally, failure, unknown, and many more. Life is so grand and rewarding if you believe in your own message/beliefs/aspirations, and create a plan to take the proper strong focused action to bring all that you desire to Light. I have spent many a years dreaming, visioning, talking, writing things, but WITH NO FOLLOW THROUGH ACTION. That MUST and WILL stop NOW..or else? Or else I am not leading the life that I was put on this Earth to create. A life of true abundance, a life of celebration, a life of open heart free loving, a life bringing out the best in others, a life that makes a difference, a life of the arts, a life where my passions can be explored by all that desire to KNOW and ALL that want to improve and develop a growing path. But it takes patience, reasoning, understanding, listening, and striving towards a Light I believe is right for me and all that surrounds my world. So when I speak of all the travels I have been on, a glowing matter builds inside of me as I want to travel more and more and some more, but I have to take a step back and realize my reasons for my trips. School, Work and Play I always respond, but honestly sometimes I would travel to run from responsibility, pass time within another year and just go to a new land and have this great plan to write, but I would fall into a living environment similar to the one I am currently in fixated on the TV, exercise, eating, and just being RVB. No more, my passions will continue, but I HAVE to put forth some fierce action of responsibility and accomplishment when I go out beyond the eye can see. I have to take a vision of creating this film, with intentions in mind, and discover my true self. I am so so overdue of building a life for myself. I have to put an end to this OUT & ABOUT attitude and live up to my dad's CONQUERING HERO son. Not for anyone else, but for the sake of me. It was just an example of where I want to lead myself. Out of the lally-gagging world of talk talk talk, into a universe of immense dedication and positive results. Another great day under the sun. Always grateful and thankful for this body and mind of mine. - RVB

PRIORITIZE ORGANIZE OPTIMIZE: DAY ELEVEN WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?

Taking the peaceful silence to re-collect & reflect on one's life is a challenging task, but once you arrive at the exact moment of doing so, what actions do you take? How long do you encounter this alone time? Where are you located with this contemplation? Are you at peace? What are your intentions? Are you with fear? I believe understanding what is truly within YOU (past, present, future outlook) and analyzing what you have been through, what you were given, and what are your plans of utilization, is an opportunity where you can sort out your mental health, passions, and your driving dedication of creating fulfilling happiness in your life. We are all unique souls that are dealt with a wide variety of obstacles, barriers, possibilities, potential, and set backs that define our character. I get excited when I find myself gathering, thinking, and dreaming of all the places,people, and creatures I have encountered so far, but at the same time I fill with fear, excuses, and a dragging holding back energy that creates doubt/questions/hesitation of facing with the utmost courage to just take the risk and BATTLE. I have been wonderfully proactive with my physical health, mental health, but have the desire to improve more with my relationships (family & friends), career path, and consistent confident self. This year is a journey where I will surrender to this path of daily responsibility, follow through, and celebrate all my progress with ALL aspects of my life. I will create a daily balanced plan/process where I can become fully whole in my life/universe, resulting in a quality of living where I am able, will enable others, and lead a life full of newness, goodness, and sweetness. I can't stop smiling while writing here with all of you. There is a long road ahead that is a huge roller coaster of traveling, interviews, shooting, writing, editing, and I can not and will not do it alone. This project is all about inspiring, teaching, uplifting, and motivating one another by understanding FIRST who we are, what lies within, what are our gifts, and HOW do we desire to open up and share them with the world. Yes that is IT. So please prioritize some alone time throughout your day to really put some quality thinking about those questions of self evaluation/excavation understanding your instilled feelings/emotions and DO YOUR BEST to be free/let go and carve out all that is from within. Then take the courageous steps and celebrate all that you have, all that you want to give, and all that you are capable of creating. Organize your dreams/plans, take a stand and ignite with all your effort with a positive mind and open heart. Don't cut yourself short please, indulge in your passions, educate yourself or seek education, and always create a time for YOU. We must discover that true real life our soul is desired to seek & soar in, and allow others in to support and be a part of the glory that ALL of us deserve. Take your actions respectfully, creatively, vigorously, and with a visionary energy that can make you proud and full of optimization. There is so much to discover about YOU/US/ME and strongly believe if we don't understand our power/capability with a sense of stability and clarity, then it is even more challenging/unstable to live a FULL life moving forward in all aspects of our life: career, relationships, health etc.....So GO OUT TODAY and seek the truth, make time just for you, smile/breathe and just be, let be, and so it will be. YES. I believe, and boy am I gracious- RVB

CELEBRATE VISION: DAY TEN WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?

The beauty and power of visualization truly makes my day full of Light. Breathing, dreaming, and pondering from frame2frame, AngleByAngle. ShotByShot. The opening introduction to the credits rolling away. So anxious to get busy, conquer a shot list, gather confirmed interviews, and soar ahead, store my footage, meet new people, and land an open minded, creative, loving editor that can be a friend for life. Having a daily commitment is such a wonderful, sensational feeling of drive and passion. As I run run run around town, over hills, under freeways, around the neighborhood, I teach myself, and set examples of the art of sharing and celebrating my vision with the world. Now I have to follow through and be the ultimate creator that I was born to be. My smile is endless, non-stop, and glowing with inspiration to continue and strike with vigor. I want to break down this project, as I focus on my own journey of self-excavation/evaluation by first grounding my self physically/mentally/financially: DIET/EXERCISE, MENTAL HEALTH, CAREER PATH PASSIONS, RELATIONSHIPS/RECONNECTIONS, REACHING OUT. So as I understand my path and interests, knowing my strength/courage, things will come my way as I plan to put myself in positive/optimistic scenarios where I can develop/grow within my own world of transformation/exploration. Through this way of living, I WILL/ bring/let go the best out of me to uplift and inspire others to take a similar way of analyzing their life choices. This month will focus on San Francisco, my birthday, family connections, meditation, and to create a thorough shot list where I can have a complete understanding where this project is going to lead us. Flyers, Business Cards, Website, Hat, Jacket, Release Form, Microphones, Another Camera, Wall Map, Future Reservation Research (Korea/Thailand/India/Europe...) The main focus of this project and my vision of its creation will be the ability to step back with the desirable intention to research and scan ONESELF. To have a personal CHECK-IN time where you can look at all the aspects of your life, get rid of the elements you are not happy/satisfied with, embrace all your amazing gifts, utilize your current resources, create an action plan, and take the giant leap into the newness of your life where you will be truly content with your outcome. It seem that there is SO much to DO to make this ALL a reality, but if I can stay on course and DO what I visualize and SAY, What is Your Purpose? will be a long lasting forever motivation to be GREAT. Keep Striving & Smiling knowing I am here doing the same.  RVB