OPEN MINDFUL

Ahhh...The winter time and season is upon us in Manhattan. Are you a fan? Adversary? Does your city and region of the world experience this, courtesy of mother earth and our galaxy?? For me, like most items in life feel winter is a mixed bag. By no means, am I a doctor or scientist, yet somehow think the crisp, cool air is refreshing, while the limited sunlight is healthy and preserves our skin. Each person carries their own opinion. One individual's PERFECT weather may contrast distinctivelty with others. Individually, we each view the world, and its weather patterns and seasons differently. The phrase "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" comes to mind. Yet I would translate this to "the perfect weather and season is in the eye of the beholder." I've joked recently with a few fellow New York City residents and those outside of our busy, competitive, diverse streets, that the winter season was self created by the fashion and retail companies, in order for ...

The Whirlwind of time ceases to pause and continues its movement. It seems like just yesterday that my birthday was approaching, and it has already come and gone on the calendar. My younger brother has recommended, a five year plan? He may have a good point, as fantastic as my past, present and life has been, I guess planning for its future and continuation, could be viewed as an intelligent and wise choice as well? Yet perhaps to me, it is a little too much pondering. I keep living in the present, with daily, weekly, and monthly goals and aspirations. The phrase, "Be Here Now", comes to mind. My current location in New York City, may be a cause? It is such a fast paced and instant gratification environment. Whether its friends, girls, work, the weather, social itinerary, and all, the lifestyle is, what are you doing right now? What is the happening, positive, beneficial or fantastic thing for this pending moment. It seems as though people, and citizens of this dense, fun, d...