The Long Road to Enlightenment

To err is human.....Ponder that for a while. To me, being human and alive means that you are going to make mistakes. But you will also make great advances in your life as well. When you look back over the events that have happened in your life, it probably has a lot of ups and a lot of downs. But look right there where those two meet. Balance. You cannot have an upswing unless it is preceded by a downswing. That is just pure science right there. Don't you remember cause and effect and kinetic energy and all that stuff from high school. So lighten up on yourself and realize that you have one of the most amazing gifts that has ever been made or created or whatever you want to call it. No matter how hard we try, we cannot buy creation. You can only experience life in all of its many forms and dimensions. Here are a few tips that may help you focus on you!

1. Stop basing your life on how other people live. You cannot be exactly like anyone else on this entire earth!! Humans are like snowflakes, we are all unique and different from the next. So, please stop judging how good or bad you are by how other people see you or by how they live compared to you.

2. Take time to enjoy every moment you can. I know it is hard to have an enlightening moment in the doctor's office or driving in bumper to bumper traffic, but trust me. Find a moment and just focus on the beauty of that given moment.

3. Celebrate any chance you get. Call some friends over or host a pot luck in your neighborhood. Anything. Life is very short and you never are guaranteed anything at all. So, every time you can, kick up your heels and embrace your life.

4. Money cannot buy happiness, but it sure makes life easier. I am not a fan of greed, so don't neglect your friends and family just so you have more. Take whatever you have been given and share it with others. But, you also need to make a living, so find that happy medium but without the baggage of greed.

5. I'm not a big fan of dogma and doing something just because, but the teachings of Christ or Buddah or Krishna, or any one of the other names we have labeled LOVE in the past, will give you a good starting point. Just don't get caught up in all the hype. Most of these prophets were just relaying what they knew about being a good person and steward of this earth.

Good luck in your ventures on this earth and remember to listen to good music that makes you feel good and dance a little, enjoy your time here, and leave this place better than when you found it. I pray you find your love and happiness in every moment of your life.