The Monkey and I attempt to understand our attraction to violence in film, an attraction well-manifested even in supposedly sane, spiritually-inclined, and well-balanced human beings, like us, for instance.
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Here is a video I produced for NYC-based “Imagist” Melissa Zollo. I have used two of her audio programs with pretty amazing and immediate success.
Wayne Dyer has just released “The Shift,” a fascinating little book based on his unique docu-drama film of the same name (formerly titled “From Ambition to Meaning”). The Monkey and I have read it (and watched the film) and offer this humble book review…
The Monkey and I are not advocating doing anything unsafe while driving. In fact, we’re advocating extreme presence and awareness, thereby promoting road safety, among other things. So there.
I went off on Steve Pavlina but perhaps I should have instead viewed it as a wakeup call asking whether or not I am up to the task of deepening my intimate relationship. If I believe what I said in my response to Steve then my job now is to walk my talk. I realize that there is no better crucible of change than a marriage. Either you change and grow and live happily, or remain the same and live a life of misery. Hopefully if we chose the latter we have the strength and courage to distintegrate the unhealthy marriage…
The third meditation in U.S. Andersen’s THREE MAGIC WORDS closes the discussion on the topic of MIND, in which Andersen explains that the human mind is dualistic in nature, comprised of the Subconscious and the Conscious Mind. The sole purpose of the Conscious Mind is to ensure the survival of the organism. The Subconscious Mind, on the other hand, is composed of the substance of infinite creation and is our connection to the divine…
“…What holds true for all great masters is that they were humble in nature. Humility is the core virtue of a true master. Giving up on your ego is the logical next step after having mastered conscious acting. Steve had progressed very far but he missed out on this challenge. The higher you rise, the deeper you fall…”
“…I simply understand that the law of creation is bigger than I am and that I cannot help my thoughts and beliefs from becoming real in my experience. Therefore I hold my thoughts steadfastly on the good. I do not do this with effort, as if I were commanding something to act. I simply relax in contemplation of the good, secure in the knowledge that everything rests with a power much greater than I am. I trust this power. I have complete faith and confidence in this power. I rely upon this power for guidance in all my daily affairs. I refuse to accept evil, and evil is gone. I accept good, and the supply and love of the universe are mine…”
“…I am confident. I am serene. I am sure. No matter what obstacle or undesirable circumstance crosses my path, I refuse to accept it, for it is nothing but illusion. There can be no obstacle or undesirable circumstance to the mind of God, which is in me, and around me, and serves me now…”
The Monkey and I once again dive into the murky world of the MSNBC to Digital Tier on Comcast Conspiracy. Verdict? Here’s an excerpt: “In short, the Monkey and I now agree that MSNBC is totally in on this deal. I think that they wagered a bet, a fully researched wager, no doubt, supported by a team of economists, ad sales execs, and Nielsen numbercrunchers…”
The Monkey and I examine our priorities. What are they, how do I choose mine, how do I know if I’m doing the right thing?
What exactly am I envisioning for my life? No wonder the universe is having trouble delivering my vision. My vision is convoluted! In my old desire statement I seem to be asking to be in the “process” of something. Who wants to be in the process of something? Screw process! I want to live in the manifested present.
The Monkey and I discuss the power of “desire statements” and how we used one to amplify our “ideal business life.”
It is with all-encompassing gratitude that I recognize all of my readers for their support, comments, and overall readership this year. It is so wonderful to hear from many of you in the form of comments, emails, and personal congratulations. It is a truly magical experience to reach out to other like-minded souls and I continue to welcome you into the peaks, valleys, and plains of my Monkey Mind.
Several November 2008 polls confirm something that most of us already knew: with a disapproval rating ranging from 65%-76%, President George W. Bush is one of the most unpopular Presidents of all time. …
