PEACE OF MIND: DAY TWENTY THREE WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?

How many of you go out into your day with your optimistic feelers open wide and eager, with a cool calm perspective of embracing all that surrounds a wonderful and beautiful living environment, that creates an aura that you are proud to possess? Do you realize that the elements that are presented to us each day determine your reaction mode, your way of thinking and your energy level throughout your day? What motivates you to maintain a positive outlook on life? What uplifts your soul to keep on seeking and giving? What must your world consist of in order for you to feel just right and allow you to take your ideas and strength onward towards a new day? There are so many factors that can build this foundational mindset that will make you smile and sigh with amazement. It could be a roar of a city, a rushing river, or a park filled or empty, but with potential. Throughout the years my ideal desired living or day2day living environment has surely transformed. I have learned that I don’t always have to be entertained or always put in a city/home that is constantly  on the go. I would have to say that I have always maintained an ambition to never be bored, create an environment/day where I can be satisfied even alone at times, or enjoy a day JUST filled with exercise or meditation. I have grown up in a society where I always believe we are judged on what we become, or what we have, or how much we have accomplished. I like to focus on how I have done it; with those I have enjoyed it with, and what type of style I have pursued in completing my days. I have so much more to pursue and accomplish, and am so so not satisfied with my life at this point. I want to TAKE MORE ACTION, I want to LIVE MORE FULLER, and I desire to TAKE LIFE A LOT MORE SERIOUS. I will continue to develop my visionary plan based on my passions, my purpose and my peace of mind. When I arrive in that realm of my life where I am truly in the grooving flow of doing, doing and doing a whole lot more, then that’s where I will shine the most. It is taking ongoing patience, focus, and this YEAR COMMITMENT.  I recently just discovered the California Central Coast in Mendocino County while passing through the towns of Bodega Bay, Point Arena, and Fort Bragg. These are towns with character, heart, and a sense of community where its folk have a passionate interest in the well being of those that grace its presence within their borders. They are those that show curiosity, offer a lending hand, and have the ability to build, let go, and be a quality neighbor. I felt good about myself discovering the coastal roads and the valley inlets along the Russian River delta, and the Redwood Forrest near Navarro. There was the powerful crashing sea and the unforgettable evening sunsets. Drives along Hwy 128 in the Anderson Valley Wine Country, and daily eats at local produce stands and general stores. I built up my own General Store filled with dried fruits, vegan toffee, organic apple juice, and amazing delicious pico de gallo guacamole corn chips. I discovered a lot of me and who I desire to be within my visit and there is a huge possibility struck down upon me in returning some day and calling it home. What exact city it may be I cannot say at this moment. Point Arena is a full town full of life and comfort, Bodega Bay a seasonal sea life with great accessibility to the region, or Fort Bragg with a variety of those elements I seek in my life that are the foundational piece to keep me grounded and Living Life with Loving Thoughts- RVB

OUT IN FRONT: DAY TWENTY TWO WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?

I have always considered myself a leading man. I am one that takes charge, speaks up, and enjoys taking the reins when it comes to planning, guiding, and giving advice. As I deeply analyze my actions through the years hoping to discover all my proactive accomplishments, I have concluded that in order to LEAD a fulfilling life along the desired path I want walk, I MUST do a better focused job on leading with my heart. I desire TO DO MORE with my gifts while being that leading man I THINK I AM. There is so much I have seen and done so far in my life, but a true leader shows/lead by example right? What are the attributes of a leader? How does he/she wake up each day? What are the priorities of a leader? What are the different styles of leadership? What are the elements of excellent leadership? How does one justify a leader or follower? I believe a leader must possess the passion to lead, listen/learn from those they are leading, and provide inspiration, guidance, and the ability to take charge in all facets of his/her actions.  Thinking about that, I HAVE THE POTENTIAL and DESIRE TO LEAD, but at this moment I am not the true leader I will be. I have to take the committed leap, plan/prepare/prioritize my life in a way that when given the chance to be that leading man out in front, I will have the tools, energy, and motivation to soar and shine amongst all that I will have by my side. As I take this year-long journey and do my best to breakdown all that I am, all that I can be, and all I will be, I visualize a loving supportive family that will surround me looking up at me for the answers. This will be a family that will consist of people from all cultures and all ages with the determination to energize me along the way and understand my vision to make a difference in this world. I am truly excited to be the leader of this vast global family where I will constantly be following my heartfelt ideas/projects by seeing them through to the end assuring that what I say I will do, what I see I will create, and what I feel I will share. I am a visionary, I am a dreamer, I am an explorer, I am Aquarius YES, but I can do as I please and do what I want NOW. My world at this moment TODAY is a complete OPEN BOOK to write. The only one that is stopping me is myself. I have all the power to create/choose my happiness. I just have to take a firm and dedicated stand within a world that I can see/feel I can make an impact in. I will put myself within a crowd of listeners and seekers spreading my message of discovery, creation and exploration. I want others to understand their inner self by taking the steps of self excavation and indulge in letting go in order to open up the power of their gifts. I strongly believe that all of us have beauty and courage within, but many allow past burdens, judgments and fear to hold us back. I know that I have deprived my true potential throughout the years of not facing head on all my inner demons/barriers. With an everyday is a new day attitude and being openly proactive, I strive onward with a happy/determined heart of reaching out and living2give.

VICTORY LANE: DAY TWENTY ONE WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?

Throughout my day my mind finds the time to fantasize and visualize a sense of beauty and idealization of what I am capable of creating. There is amazing loving potential that lies within my soul. I have wonderful gifts to give, and ideas to share. I have high hopes for passionate outcomes with dreamlike scenarios that are a future away. What I have found myself doing is giving in to distraction and running away from responsibility of creating a grounded secure life with a consistent play-it-by-the-rules lifestyle. Will I ever be able to provide that secure path for myself? I am taking this year and this project to assure myself and all of you that MY TIME IS NOW. It is my time to cement my focus, get to eye level, and excel with life changing results. I spend way too much time giving in to my distracting cravings and not enough time on ME. I am not a selfish soul completely. At times I use, abuse and exploit. No excuses. But one of the best qualities of mine is the awareness and desire to transform NOW. It is not my age, where I live or that I don’t have a career, house, car, lady, or kids, but it is a action filled lifestyle that I deserve and overwhelming capable of producing. I have the passion and purpose to give, share, and live in an environment where I can maintain a consistent healthy mental/physical well-being, and establish/maintain a strong reliable respectful support base that does what WE say. A life that leads into a victory lane where the day2day operations is constantly growing, sharing, giving, learning, teaching, and believing in the daily grind of creating. Life is too precious to waste, and too precious to deny its potential. I must improve my time management, my interpersonal communication, and my ability to stay focused with my ADD mind. Even though I feel down at times, I can’t stop fighting for the cause, collecting footage for this film, and understanding I am A GREAT LOVING SOUL.  A lover of the arts, film, sports, music, children, travel, animals, creation, newness, and a life that is wonderfully bright. What lies ahead is promising, but I must understand that I have to fight, dedicate, and commit to a lifestyle of following through. I know I can’t do it alone. I will struggle with all the distracting demons that desire to hold me back, and I reach out to all of you asking for advice, welcoming encouragement, and vowing that I will create a FINAL PRODUCT that will be entertaining, and hopefully filled with the inspiration to motivate all of you to follow your purpose filled path with a similar determination and spirit full of Light.

SUNNY SIDE UP PLEASE: DAY TWENTY WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?

The way we all eat, our taste palate preferences, and how we indulge in our daily lives is something that follows us around while determining the progress of our daily energy. Our ability to be influenced from family, friends, and even our observances ,have allowed us to establish a living style that either stays stubbornly stable/idle or has the willingness to transform and explore. Many of us buy into myths of what effects certain things have on us. In my world I certainly have many things that I refuse to eat, refuse to inhale, refuse to drink, and even at times of my day refuse to think. I would encourage though through the advice of my mother, is to create a balance for yourself where all your beliefs are met, where your health is strong, and that your motivating heart and mind are willing and able to accomplish all that you desire to pursue. Lead life with an open mind, curious ear, and a creative soul that will take a stand and do its best to listen/learn, read/recollect, and prepare/prioritize.  More action and results is a must in my life. I put much pressure and expectations on my psyche, but have to peacefully breathe and do more at a steadier pace. Through exercise, a vegan diet, and a respectful way of living to the fullest,  I have made the choice this year to finally stand taller and take advantage of all the amazing opportunities/possibilities this year/world have to offer. I am engaging in a full life scan of understanding me from the inside out which I hope will result in some major life changes in my living environment, relationships, career path, mental health, physical health, passions, and spirituality. I strive to be true to my heart, lead by example, and create a new outlook soaring onward. I smile wide and proud, while sharing and giving. Reach out with all that you have done and become, realize that all that surrounds you is for the taking, and believe in your choices. Whatever those choices or preferences may be stay focused with vision, and take the faith-filled proactive actions on time and with completion, SunnySideUpPlease- RVB

BREAKING THE BUDGET: DAY NINETEEN WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?

How many of you ever think about exactly where your money comes from, how you generate it, and how does your spending effect your daily lives? Do you have a tendency to save ever? Live paycheck by paycheck? Or do you pursue a life in survivor mode where you tensely are always striving to create a quick fix to get you into the next month, day or sunset? What kind or relationship do you have with your wallet or purse? What has been your journey with your finances? Do you fear its existence? Does it drive you to succeed? Do you over emphasize its power and priority? What kind of management skills do you enter into the mix of your pursuit of happiness? What comes to mind when you hear the word money? I would have to say that money and finances has always been in the forefront of my path. Being a child of divorce and dealing with custody, every other weekend encounters, and child support, surely put a damper on my outlook towards the financial support/survival throughout my life. As I matured and realized that one has to have a face2face and eye2eye bond with money, I have decided money will always be present in my life, I will never fall short of it in my surroundings, and will do my best to bring in funds where I can distribute the wealth according to my passions/interests/abilities to celebrate in my life. I am not rich, I have debt, I have declared bankruptcy, the IRS wants me to pay them, and I am constantly putting out and setting fires in the art of distribution of my earnings. I also have found a way in my life to weasel money out of situations where I either don’t earn it, or taking an easy way out in life where cash is available for the creative and eager. I am completely legal and legit, but just not utilizing the best of my ability all that I am capable of producing. I truly have to lay aside all my tricks of the trade, all the ways of making it easy, and all the time/energy I waste on making ends meet. I will lay a foundation that is worthy, strong, and full of life that I can be proud to pursue with all my heart. I have to take the risk of creating a lifestyle of money making and production where it is consistent, abundant, and always flowing forward without no guilt and games. I have to learn to let things go and walk away from my impulse buying and traveling in times where I have to hunker down and focus on what I should be doing. No more running away from responsibility, running away from the possible future, and no more running from all that is from within. Decisions have to be made, acted upon, and completed. I have to be disciplined, and do my best to not break the budget anymore. Or maybe I should at least create a budget? I don’t work well with restrictions that create deprivation. Many may think my vegan way of living is deprivation, but I think it’s completely exhilarating full of delicious nourishment that is fueling my ability to energize my day. A focused budgeted world just has to be a prioritized one where one can sit back and contemplate the total cost and value of one’s decision which hopefully results in effective positive results that will affect you long term. Focus on aspects of your life that will plant trees that will bear fruit for 10-20 years. Live in the Now with a Vision for the Promising Future- RVB

DEEP & INTENDED BREATH: DAY EIGHTEEN WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE UP Y'ALL. Look around all that surrounds you. What do you observe? How does the energy feel? What was the last time that you moved things around or unearthed all the staleness that may lie within you? Clean & Conquer. Organize & Open Up. I surely have issues to pack things in. Physical objects and mental images that hold me down, BUT I don't approve of this downer feeling, and I can't put up with its drain any longer. I will organize a day within this recent journey to locate and track down all my possessions and rally them  together for a FIRST TIME FEAT. A feat that  will allow me to have ALL my things ALL together with me at ONE location. I have always had two households. My things here and there and over there. Its time for my independence and be on my own. Wake up in a living environment and completely feel free. Free to walk around naked, free to sing out loud, free to cook and shower with all the food and products I enjoy using. A world just for me, created by me. I know it will be a wonderful relief and satisfying accomplishment where I can finally be home. Close your eyes please, look within, smile and let go. Go deep within with an intended breath and allow yourself to wonder with a focus to ground yourself near a watering hole, rushing river, calm sea, or a quiet creek where water seems to hold the fort down. Get yourself wet, feel the water, and cleanse a place in your body or another's body while allowing the water to just flow through. Visualize strength and courage arriving to that intended spot. Be patient and keep breathing. As you completely clean, now bring in the Light from above, Light that Loves, Light that lingers, Light that never Limits what you want, how you want it, and what will become of your actions. As you slowly open your eyes continue breathing and choose peaceful happiness for a day that can say you traveled to an environment where you celebrated, cleansed, and became a part of something you believe in. Keep sharing your joy. RVB

PATIENCE IS THE KEY: DAY SEVENTEEN WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?

Here in the Western world life has evolved so much on speed, consumption, enormous quantities, and the size of everything. How big is your bank account, house, car, circle of friends, wallet, and even the size of calf muscles. The amount of time waiting in line for latte, lawn furniture, and laundry is quite absurd. Everyone is go go go, now now now, me me me, but is everyone really enjoying the journey? Taking the time to truly absorb one's surroundings? Where has the quality of work ethic, respect and patience gone? You know it only takes an extra 2 minutes or less to wait at that red light, or to arrive at work driving the speed limit. I know I can relate with my ADD mind that I am constantly being interrupted with my day with the notion that I have to DO more, at this pace, at this hour, under this time limit, and always am anxious thinking I just haven't done enough. Through the years I have discovered yoga, meditation, long distance running and a way to release and just let go of that eagerness to please others and myself. What I do is change up the routine, put the breaks on, get in my Tai Chi way of doing things where I open up my awareness, breathe and really just sloooow ME down. Doesn't mean I can't be efficient and pursue all that I desire to do, but I drop the blood pressure, think a little lighter, and move with focused grace. Through this way of my day I am allowed not to be so hard on myself, not misplace things as much, which results in less anxiety, more enjoyment, and lots of peace. We can't do it all just this minute. Even though everything happens within a minute somewhere, someday, somehow, but if you can create an aura for yourself where you open up your space and your senses to let in all that is around and beyond, I think life is a little more fun and you feel so much better & free. What are your intentions when you act? Are you  acting before you think? How is your reaction level? How often do you restrict before you act? What do you do to prioritize your time? How effective and efficient are your methods of time management/organization? What state of mind are you in when you go to sleep? Please understand all that we do spends inertia and it is how & what we do that allows our brain to sustain its flowing mobility to function with style. So be good to yourself and praise one another for quality diet, sleep, smiling and we got to laugh more and even cry. Get out there and sweat. Don't fear of getting in the groove of things and dance away into the night. Do things that you never thought you would ever imagine doing. Discover newness and expand your horizons. Dress Up or Dress Down. Sleep in. Learn to cook and share your favorite meal with favorite company. Chew not Wolf down your Food. Remember though everything is temporary in all that we encounter so please turn around once in awhile, stop and sniff the sunflowers. Indulge in the moment and just be you. BuenDia- RVB