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It’s a Wonderful Life

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I was talking to my manager about good Christmas movies yesterday, and he said he watches “It’s a Wonderful Life” every year and it never fails to make him cry.  So, I said to him that I would keep my eyes out for it and give it a whirl.  Sure enough, I caught it on TV (thank you universe) and sure enough, it made me cry.  Its old school acting at its finest; really cheesy and overacted like all the great ones, but with an open mind and an appreciation for art it really is a classic.  I think I’ll pick it up and watch it every year as well, just as a great reminder about how wonderful life really is.

A short synopsis of the movie is that its about a good man who tries his best to do good deeds for himself and for the people of the town he lives in.  However, its not so easy, especially in the tough economic times they are facing (Its actually eerily similar to present times).  But nonetheless, he tries and tries and turns down money, power, and greed for the greater good.  Again, its HARD, as it is in real life.  He struggles and sometimes gets really sad, frustrated, and depressed as he continues to be down on his luck.  It takes an angel to show him the way and really appreciate what he has; His loving family and supportive friends.  I would definitely recommend you watch it.

I wonder if you realize how wonderful your life is.  Do you have a loving family and supportive friends?  I know I do.  Sometimes it may not seem like it, sometimes life can get you really down, but don’t forget about what you do have and focus on that.  Don’t forget the things that make your heart beat.  Do you have an angel watching over you?  I most definitely do.

Merry Christmas y’all.  Don’t be bitter, don’t be sad, let all of the negative gunk go, and I mean ALL of it (complete and utter honesty with yourself is a must).  It’s a Wonderful Life.  Enjoy it!
Its a Wonderful Life

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give it up.

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Happy Thanksgiving to our friends across the border.  We are approaching that time of year where things can get a little bit consumer crazy.  things like being grateful, being thankful for what we have and for being thankful for where we are can sometimes be overlooked.  don’t let it.  now is the time of giving, moreso then any other time of year.  however, not that kind of giving.  you don’t have to spend boat loads of money on gifts for people that probably, if they are anything like me or you, would much rather have the gift of spending time with you over anything else.  or the gift of a phonecall. the gift of laughter.

can you give to complete strangers, the same way you would a loved one?  can you give without expectation of receiving anything in return? when we reach that point, abundance will flow through us.  cause we get what we give.  so go ahead and give it up, and be thankful for the life that you share with those around you.

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“When you are grateful fear disappears and abundance appears” – Tony Robbins

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yesterday i was very sad.  i found tears running down my cheeks at work.  it was difficult talking to people but i managed to get through it.  i went home and let it all out.  it felt good.  i had a meeting at 7 to work on The City Bee, a project that has been taken up a lot of my time and am excited about, so i had to get my act together.  i had to go to the bathroom twice to wipe away some tears.  i made sure i was smiling the entire time.  i came home after the meeting and let out some more tears.  it felt so liberating, so peaceful.  i laughed at feeling alive again.  i went and looked through some photos of friends.  boy am i a lucky dude.

i wish i could open my heart and show you all how much gratitude i have for the things that i have touched my life.  this year, there was one person in particular who i am so grateful for.  she touched my life in a way i’ve never been touched before.  when i was down and broken, she picked me up and assured me everything would be alright.  she helped me make sense of things that seemed senseless.  for that, i am forever grateful.  there’s no possible way to show how truly grateful i am for everything i’ve experienced this year, good and bad.  these experiences will only make me stronger.  your experiences will only make you stronger.  so be grateful for it all. let the inner joy rise within you. you can be sad, you can be angry, you can be scared as you react to life’s craziness, but underneath it all let the joy rise.  be like the ocean and experience the vastness within you.  the winds and the storms on the surface can create some large waves.  but the storms and the wind cannot disturb the stillness that is the depth of the ocean within you.

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – JFK