OPEN MINDFUL

Lately, I've noticed the mass number of sheer people, that have been moving to my humble city and hometown. I am no stranger to heavily and well populated cities as NYC was #1 in America and Austin is now #11. That's fine in this corner. So how do you feel about these large societies? Do you notice people? Or are you a small town soul? Do enjoy human interaction and people watching? Or are you more introverted and avoid human social contact? Would you consider yourself a harmless drifter, whom stays to themselves? Perhaps your level of People Notice, may depend on your occupation. For example, I'm guessing accountants and engineers require very little "people skills" yet, there are a number of occupations that rely on the ability to assimilate and work within society. For example these jobs may include sales people, politicians, advertising and marketing folks, hospitality and even more so, healthcare and medical professionals. Curiously, are you one to stri...

What do you love about your current neighborhood? What do you loathe and hate? Describe a perfect neighborhood for us readers please! Let's remain, OPEN MINDFUL and share our favorite neighborhood ideals and best wishes. In my personal experience, I have previously lived in 2 to 5 neighborhoods for the majority of my life. They are as follows; Old Enfield Austin, Texas 18 years West University of Texas Campus, 4 years Sevilla Spain 1 summer West Austin, 2 years. Hell's Kitchen, New York City, 5 years Clarksville ATX 2.5 years. Miami, South Beach 2.5 weeks. I think we can learn something about life, and living from each different neighborhood. For example some of my favorite elements in a quality neighborhood are safety, proximity and location to the "center" of the city, walk-ability and ease of transportation. In addition a high level of attractiveness in neighbors & visitors is embraced. I mean who doesn't like to be around beautiful people?...

Is Finding the Perfect Mate a myth? Is it possible? Are we as humans often guilty of "settling" when it comes to romantic partners, girlfriends and relationships? Do you have a type? Or are you like myself, and try to remain OPEN MINDFUL to the wide variety and ample number of "fish in the sea" For example, I recall visiting with one women at a fashion show, whom specifically was attracted to the dark skinned, muscle-builder type of man. For example she spoke of Vin Diesel and the Rock, as her celebrity crushes. So do you have a romantic type? Do you have age limits, requirements? Do you discriminate based on height? Hair Color? Eye Color? Level of Intelligence? Level of wealth? Sometimes I am guilty of restrictions, BUT yet honestly overall am genuine & believe we should all be OPEN MINDFUL To varieties in love! Do you agree? For example, as long as your happy, it should not matter if your romantic partner is of a certain religion or even of a certa...

Lately, I've been watching television, the news, and of course I have been living in our modern American society. Personally, I have noticed a spotlight and showcase, towards these "HUMAN INTEREST & FEELINGS" stories. For example, the kids who volunteers for the homeless shelter. The stranger who donates a kidney to his neighbor. The university educated professor, whom teaches poor city youths part time. The Artist whom gives a free lesson and class to the public. Etc. Etc. Etc. Here is my inquiry and question for you, our loyal OPEN MINDFUL reader. How much should we care? How much do you care? I sometimes have a hard time finding these human interest stories compelling and usually would rather skip to a fresh entertainment story or watch some comedy or action. What do you think? Is this blinding of me? Also, another reason for this personal numbness to the human interest article, is that all of these "human interest" stories are BORING . Yes, the...

Recently I returned from an epic, paradise like 2.5 week filled vacation in Miami, Florida. It was a fantastic time, and I did much better there, than even I or any human probably should. If you care enough to hear about the details, adventures and stories, just give me a phone call. Moving on. One thing I noticed while in Miami, was the very evident "different walks of life and culture" that were displayed in the citizenry and streets. There is a very pronounced difference in ethnicity there. Myself as a Caucasian with blonde hair and blue eyes, at 6"1, was a minority. I appeared of Swedish, Norwegian or Danish ancestry. There were some very real cultural and human differences that seemed pronounced, for example..... 1st, The women were exotic, sexy and beautiful! 2. The men were heavily geared towards European & Latin descent & also the stereotypical Guido male. From my knowledge and real observations, a guido male, drives an expensive Masserati brande...

Are you a rigid person? Stuck in your own ways? Well, don't be. As each moment and day lies in the balance, let's try to remain O PEN MINDFUL to others' suggestions. Often times your life SUCCESS depends upon it. If people, family, friends, lovers, and co-workers take the actual time to think and give you verbal suggestions, listen! Digest the suggestion, understand the source and point of view it came from, and if you desire, MORPH to incorporate the suggestion and improve your own life! What do you think of this idea? Are you able to listen, be open minded, and morph to suggestions? Or, are you closed minded, as an obnoxious "know it all" type? Do you care enough about others to give your HONEST OPINIONS, and suggestions? You should. It will selfishly enhance your own surrounding environment. One specific example that comes to mind, was a suggestion my former real estate manager made to me. At the time, I working as a realtor in NYC. Although my heart ...

Are you Mr./Ms. reader OPEN MINDFUL to granting FORGIVENESS? Yes? No? Maybe? Sometimes? Depends? Leave us a comment, will ya? Personally, I think it depends on each individual case, and the circumstances, timing, people involved, environment, level of sobriety, and other numerous factors. Yet forgiveness is something we should be open mindful to. Whether you are the individual granting forgiveness or the party that is seeking forgiveness, both sides are worth understanding. People do make mistakes, some are more honest and innocent than others. Some mistakes are large, and some are minuscule. There are probably cruel people on this earth (i.e. death row inmates) that are-cold blooded, and deserve zero leeway and sympathy. The category of forgiveness has a wide spectrum Personally, I have forgiven a parent for spanking and rearing me as a child. In the future event of potential parenthood, I am unlikely to repeat this rearing practice. Another example of granting forgiveness ...