One of my songwriting partners, used to tell me that I carried the weight of the world on my shoulders. He even wrote me a lyric about it, to work on with him. 3 or 4 years ago, I was hanging on to my way of life so tightly that I wouldn’t co-operate to write a song that was primarily about me, and my personal growth. My co-writing buddy knew I’d spent way too much time noticing what I didn’t like about the world. It took me years to understand just how much I did this, but I’m getting thru it. However, those years (decades) of being angry with the world enabled me to see the contrast that the first half of my life was about. Now, all those events and emotions I noticed, have become part of my compassion for the world. I just don’t need to fix everything anymore, because neither I, nor anyone else can fix everything. And the funny thing about perspective is, some things don’t need fixing.

I’ve become 100% committed to changing my thoughts that create results I no longer am willing to put up with. After my family, MY personal growth is a big frikkin deal now. Every single day, I seek and find new ways to clear blocks that prevent me (and therefore, all of us) from living the life we deserve. Of course these blocks are all in my head, I know that. But changing one’s patterns, is not as easy as simply saying you want to do it. Part of why this blog was created was to help Sue and I clearly define what we want to do with the rest of our lives. The redefining part is going well. There are still times I have to drag myself out of negative, counter-productive thinking and habits. I still get angry or bummed about relationships or greed or politics. However, the constant refocusing of my thoughts is having the desired accumulative effect.

Which brings me to this little YouTube video my friend John posted on the Taxi forum today. When you watch it, imagine the thoughts going thru this guys head. Is he showing off? Is he happy to carry bricks for a living? Does a different vocation or life, even occur to him? And while we’re watching his amazing balancing act, is he really any different than you or I? When I watch him, I see myself, and my entertaining jones, my balancing act, & my complaining about my lot in life.

I am so grateful, that I have become able to witness his MAGIC, and it reminds me that I have magic too. So do you. Enjoy it.

Steve