Looking Back from Where I Came (Especially for My Girls)
Not Quite a Landowner……..
Posted on May 30, 2018
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Looking Back from Where I Came (Especially for My Girls)
Serendipity – Striking Close to “Home”?????
Posted on May 30, 2018
As I continue on this journey, my belief that Destiny employs Serendipity as our tour guides for life grows ever stronger. In reflection, odd coincidences are made to look completely connected. String enough of these seemingly disconnected pieces and moments of your life so far together and you can see a path forming. Be open to them and look for them in the future and they will be a compass. There must be a reason why such serendipitous events occur. One of my most recent and revealing brushes with Serendipity strikes very close to home – literally. Over a year ago, I purchased a bottle of Laphroaig Scotch without knowing very much about it. I bought it just to try another bottle. The purchase of the bottle entitled me to the opportunity to join the Friends of Laphroaig. Said membership would include a small 1 foot by 1 foot plot on the Laphroaig property assigned to me. The thought of having anything associated with me actually in Scotland was enough to cause me to sign up. In the above photo, you can see the Lat/Long position of my plot. Unbeknownst to me, accepting this offer tied me even more closely to my roots and destiny than I could have imagined. Thanks the the gentle education of the Scotch Siren, I came to realize that my family name traced back to the Isle of Islay – and specifically, the Clan MacDonald had a ancestral castle on the southern end at Dunyvaig. Imagine my happy surprise when I realized how close my chosen plot at the Laphroaig property was to Dunyvaig. I can not begin to tell you how thrilled I was at that moment and continue to be amazed at the happy fortune of these two separate, yet conjoined, events.
In this time of reflection and revelation about myself, I have come to realize that my judgement of the quantity needed to prepare for a meal may be ……. well, off. No matter what the circumstances, I have this subconscious neccessity to prepare enough of whatever dish I am making as if I have the sole responsibility to feed Napoleon’s Army all the way to Moscow with my dish alone. I do not think my mental state can even handle the possibility of prepping JUST half an onion for any reason.
Scotch - Warming the Heart and Liberating the Soul
Scotch – Personality Traits……
Posted on May 19, 2018So, I was in a textersation with a delightful young lady the other day. She asked me what drink best described me. I responded: Scotch – complex, aged, with subtleties. I then received the “You mean OLD” response. Of course, not being able to accept that situation, I then responded: “I’d prefer fully matured benefitting from time to acquire the necessary components to bring enjoyment to those willing to partake. Smooth and velvety with a smoky sensuality reflecting a character well-formed.” Digital and silent mic drop followed…….
Emotions from Romantic Notions
Serendipity……First Stop on Path to Discovery…..
Posted on May 19, 2018
Much like The Police’s Synchronicity album which contained multiple tracks of the album title as songs, this will most likely just be the first of my contemplations on serendipity. I start with a reference that I believe both captures the concept of serendipity and also provides additional insight into me. The image above is from the movie Serendipity starring Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack. The primary theme behind the plot is that experiences of seemingly happenstance could in fact be road signs pointing to our true destiny. The problem is that for most of us, we do not open ourselves up to guidance by serendipity along our journey. It is not until we look back in reflection that we see that along the long path behind us there were opportunities – some subtle, some apparent, to make different decisions that would have affected where our destination would be today. However, either out of fear or stubbornness, we determined that we knew better how to shape our destiny. By doing so, we expose ourselves to the risk of winding up with a life less than what it could have been. It is only with the release of fear and pride that we can become sensitive to these opportunities and free ourselves to act upon them. Serendipity is Destiny’s tour guide – be attentive and act accordingly…..
So now for something a little less deep…..from a personal standpoint, the above image and scene caused me to recognize something about myself. The female form of exposed midriff, resplendent with sensual flat abdomen, has an infinitely greater passion-inducing effect on me than the most well-executed prostate massage.
https://goo.gl/images/kQNykU
A Real Flower arrangement in the 15 Floor Lobby of the Nagoya Marriott Associa – They change these arrangements regularly. But they also maintain the one on display daily. This is not a pleasantry only practiced by the Nagoya Marriott. I have found these large floral displays in most hotels I have visited in Japan.
From ancient times, seducing sailors and men with lyrical, mesmerizing enchantments
Luring even the strongest of wills to fates unkind
The Siren has been reborn
In Her discourse, more melodious and rhythmic than words and syllables
As alluring as ever – yet with an effect now of enlightened insight, not dark despair
Image: https://goo.gl/images/YGa4cu
In life, you can either Participate or Capitulate.
Gifts given from a place of Love should never be asked to be returned regardless if the current place is Anger, Hate or Disappointment. The Gift you give from a place of Love not only enriches the object of your affection, but even more so, enriches you by manifesting the sincerity and passion you hold within.
Many people have tried to make a admitted wrong situation good enough…….how do you tell that a more than good situation just isn’t right……
For a moment, walking out of the shower and finding the Zen Master striking a majestic Sphinx-like pose, I find myself feeling like an Egyptian God. Then two painful realizations enter my mind. One, the Sphinx is a feline representation, not canine. The second, and more applicable, a quick glance in the mirror provides ample evidence that I am not Egyptian God.
So, while taking time to stop and smell the flowers, I happened upon two separately but connected lessons. Don’t judge me, but I have come to enjoy having flowers in the kitchen. They do tend to brighten the room – and have the added benefit of covering up last night’s culinary attempt from an olfactory point of view. I have become particularly fond of these lilies. In addition, to a fault at times, I am also fond of analogies – metaphor, and to a lessor extent, simile, have been my go to tools for describing emotions, situations or just the ideas I have. These lilies have provided me another such opportunity to open the analogy tool box. When these lilies bloom, they have the most amazingly beautiful petals spreading out like welcoming arms – pulling you toward them with their allure and attractiveness. However, as is always the case, eventually, these beautiful petals age and fall away. It is not until then that you notice that there is a center still present and strong. Upon reflection, you realize that the center was always there from the beginning – patiently and unassumingly existing amongst all the beauty. The life lesson metaphor – keep yourself centered at all times, while age may strike blows against the appearance, a strong center can withstand the onslaught. The second lesson this little episode provided me was one of patience – waiting for nature to take its course to capture these two images without my intervention.
