Newton had it wrong

Newton's 3rd law states for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

I feel differently about it.  Surely this law exists in some (maybe even in most) cases, as we encounter it moment-to-moment during our physical existence.  However, it could be just as easily said that sometimes there are actions based off other actions, but that those moments are mere coincidence. (I know, I know... "there are no such things as coincidence"... but that's another blog, another time!)  If this was the case, then what we've been told since we were old enough to reason (for EVERY action there is an EQUAL and OPPOSITE reaction) is a conditioning that we've received from our parents, by society.  More importantly, it would be a lie.

So let's re-start.  NOT every action has a reaction.

Consider this: a stranger cuts you off in traffic.  You don't need to flip him the bird, or mutter under your breath.  One doesn't need to speed up and try to create an "equal or opposite" reaction - as I have in the past - and cut the guy off in response.  A person wouldn't even need to brake or slow, if the person cutting in had adequate room and maneuvered properly.  With this said, some action happened... which, at least for a moment, had something to do with us - or at least held our attention mentally.  Because we create our own existence moment-to-moment, we have the ability to control our actions; deciding whether to act upon that prior action - reacting; or whether we allow nothing to change because of the action we witnessed, and make our current actions regardless and indifferent to the act that happened outside-of-us.

Many of us have different religious backgrounds or have been raised with some type of standardized morals.  To use one example; in Christianity, Jesus teaches that the Old Testament law "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" [Exodus 21:24-25] is an out-dated action (or reaction.)  Instead, he professes that we should "Love they neighbor as thyself" (he expounds a bit more on the subject, but I am not hear to preach or push Christianity) [Luke 6:27-31 & Matthew 5:38-42] which translated in layman's terms means that we should be as good to each other, and make as good of considerations for others as we do for ourselves.  There are various other philosophies and religious doctrine that reflect this same moral value: Love > hate.

In order for us to accomplish these things, we need to unlearn the precept that "every action has an equal and opposite reaction."  Replace it now.  Commit the following lines to memory and hold them as truths:

1.  Actions exist in- and out-side of themselves
2.  Actions are more purposeful than reactions.  (Action implies process and operation, while reaction denotes reflex.)
3.  Like attracts like. (The Law of Attraction)

With these three laws in mind, it holds us responsible for our experience and for our very existence on this plane.  We are aware that actions are happening all around us - caused by others, as well as ourselves.  We realize they while all these actions operate interdependently upon each other; each exists alone, as well.  We can infer from actions being more purposeful than reactions, that we should try to live a life based off actions instead of reactions - and that reactions are merely actions without as much thought, planning, and freedom.  Because the Law of Attraction states that "like attracts like" we know that positivity attracts positivity, and that doing the right thing attracts the right things happening, and that wishing well upon others means that well is wished upon us.  We always have the ability to see things just the way we want them... it's just one of the many other things we control.  Between our perception and our actions, we hold a lot of power over our condition, our experience, and our literal existence.  It should be an amazing, learning experience, that is fun, full of joy and love, and positive growth for us and all those around us.

Christmas Magic revisited

Merry Christmas, all.  What an amazing life I have... surrounded by so many positive, wonderful people.  This year I experienced the best Thanksgiving I've ever had.  I wasn't able to travel and visit family, and I was looking forward to - for once - having Christmas at home.  My daughter moved with me this year... long awaited, on my end ;) and she just turned 18 just days ago... but this was my first Christmas, spent at my own home, with her, while in her home too.  It was warm and fuzzy.  And while she missed her mom, and her siblings... and as I missed my parents (all four) and my siblings... we made it a blockbuster together.  Not much in the way of gifts this year... except for our love and dedication to building each other up and helping each other achieve.
It was spent with friends... "family".  The one we've created, outside of ourselves.  The Stanley's and Shirley-Moore's, some of the finest people, and my closest friends.  A blessed evening; shared with wine, diner, and pleasant friendship.  Love.  Love.  Love.

Christmas Magic

The universe must be directing me to shake the skittles out of my cerebellum. One message broadcasted after the next, has been a steady stream of Christmas Magic.  I'd say that one of the symptoms of aging, is sometimes loosing that special sense of creative imagination.  Imagine that!  It's what happens as we begin to take things for granted.
Lucky for me, I've been getting  major doses of reality and trying to check myself against them.  I try to live my life honorably, with respect and consideration of others, and with the common betterment of society, in mind.  I fancy myself a humanitarian; I want to help create a better world.  It has been a trying year; and the past few months have been some of the hardest.  Naturally, these are the most trying of times for us - as it is harder to project abundance, and keep a positive mindset, and share loving energy in our everyday interactions with the world - when there isn't gas money to make it to work; or cash for groceries.
The laws of the universe do not change.  Being grateful is key.  Well, actually - state of mind is key... and being grateful is the attitude I find works best.  It places me in a thankful disposition; my heart opens; I acknowledge things in my life that bring me peace and happiness (and abundance); negative thought, worry, and anxiety leave my body; then leave my mind; i project a happy presence - because I am happy; looking at life and each unfolding encounter as something positive that will help me affect a peaceful feeling, add toward money earned,or cause me to accomplish some goal.
Coming from a state of mind, where I believe I affect and create my world daily - moment to moment - I sometimes forget to appreciate the forces from outside myself.  It can be easy to get locked into one's own perspective; which is being selfish.  Failing to see the whole picture often causes us to miss out on a lot of good things.  Taking things that increase the quality of our lives for granted, only leads us away from keeping the things that make us happy the focus of our minds and hearts... when this happens, our mind is sometimes filled with other things... like where am I going to get the money for this bill?  or how come she didn't smile when she looked at me? or how can I get away with...?
Christmas Magic is very real.  The world is full of magic, and this time of year has it's own special kind.  It's the winter solstice; a traditional time for giving; song and cheer are heard on the wind; bright and twinkling Christmas lights in every neighborhood; goodwill toward men; smiles and shared laughs; love.  It's a time for love.  And what better magic is there than Love?
I put my faith into the Universe (that can read Love, or God) and the Universe provides.  I am extra thankful this season for Christmas Magic, as it has rekindled the joy in my soul and allows me to breath easier knowing that I am following the right path.  Christmas Magic proved to me that magic is always possible, and more importantly - that nothing is impossible.
The magic is that real change occurs, perceptions change, and we can experience gains in knowledge and wisdom during the times that seem the hardest.  We are better people in the end, because of them... so I want to be thankful for these times, all the more so.
I love you all; peace, love, unity, and abundance

Blessed Reassurance

It is always good to feel that I am moving in the right direction.  I try to govern my life the best I can; making the best choices for not only me, but my family, my friends, and my community.  I try to live in a way that benefits the world outside of me.  Today I was reassured by a good friend, that I am on the right track.  He tells me like I have never been off of it... but I, who know myself, as well as friends that are close enough to see, know that I've had some inner struggles lately.
Oh, I'm all good... and it's because of caring friends; my amazing partner-in-life; a daughter so incredible I can't figure out how I became so blessed; and it's the Christ or Buddha (or how-many-1000-ways-you-can-look-at-it) that I come into contact with - moment by moment - that I open myself up to it, that make it possible.
Thank you Universe for my life.  I treasure it, and I strive to create your positive influence in the world one smile; one knowing glance; one compassionate embrace at a time.  YOU prove to me that it is what's best for me.  It really works, and my life is forever changed and grateful each day.
Tonight we share our love with a brother, celebrating his birthday in Los Angeles.  I'm looking forward to a memorable time with friends and meeting new people ;)
Peace, love, and confidence.

Miracles do happen

I awoke today, as I do nearly each morning, looking at the face of my lover as we lay in bed.  "I love you" we tell eachother.  She is up and in the shower, on schedule for helping her mom get some work done this morning, and so I opt to try and catch  a couple extra hours of some much-needed sleep.  Another late night had me up toiling till 4:30am.
As I begin to pull my consciousness from my lazy dreams, I open my eyes on the cusp of a smooth, deep inhale.  Feeling relaxed and revitalized (Empowered!) I scoop myself out of bed, propelling myself into the day.  I feel I am shedding any old, unserving skin and anchoring myself in the maxims that I know allow me to create my life the way I do.  It's just after 9, and I lay in bed another ten to twenty minutes taking my time to diligently visualize the major things that I am grateful for today.  The list is long and powerful.  I then gather my thoughts about the things I'd like to accomplish today.  Not the gargantuan, rolling list of work that seems insurmountable... but quite a many tasks (both large and small) that I know are reasonable for me to accomplish in one days time. There's a list of plenty to-dos, and my happy heart begins with brushing teeth, sliding on some clothes, and making my way out into the household where the rest of my family are gathering themselves to venture out into their respective worlds.  Sarah J to work at the salon; Desi to check-in with her teacher at school.
Sarah J says to me:
"So Alan, my dad calls me this morning.  He tells me that there is something he wants to talk with me about.  He says that they haven't told me anything yet... but there is a new procedure being performed in parts of the world that have been having some positive results and are minimizing the symptoms caused by MS.  An "experimental" medical procedure.  The kind that doctors in the U.S. are not performing yet.  The type that aren't covered by medical insurance."
The procedure basically places a small inflated balloon into vessels in your brain, dis-allowing the constriction that is caused by MS, which creates the symptoms associated with the disease.
He continues to divulge to her - and she to me, "Well, there are two surgeons in the U.S. which have begun to perform this procedure.  Yesterday, in Long Beach, I had the procedure done."
Now Sarah J has been living with her dad's condition since she was a young girl (thirteen'ish.)  He has been confined to a wheel-chair, for the most part, the better portion of a half-decade; and has been living with symptoms for just over fifteen years.  His hands are often too drawn to grasp pencils or a cup.
She continued her story, "He told me, Alan, that about 1/3 of patients that undergo the surgery do not notice any dramatic results or seem unaffected.  He then told me that after the surgery, yesterday, and throughout the rest of the day and night, that he had felt no different.  No change.  Both he, my mom, and the doctor all felt a little disheartened that no differences were felt (and my understanding is, often, some change is felt immediately.)
Upon waking this morning, rather early, he got out of bed and went to the bathroom.  The difference was, he didn't use his wheel-chair... he sat, stood, and walked... like he hadn't in years.
Almost unbelieving the turn of events, he woke his wife and gave her the warmest hug.  Also, unlike the hugs of recent years - where she had been accustomed to bearing the majority of his weight upon her, during such times... this time he stood his own ground; legs steady and holding; embrace warm and energetic."

Miracles happen every day.  All around us.  Large and small.  Some we create.  This one I witnessed.  I was awed.

In the beginning

a sprout pushed through the confinds of my mind; seeking an environment outside of myself, in which it can thrive and take form.  Breaking through blood, and muscle, and skull it penetrates the universe - as we speak, it receives its first inhale... spirit kisses consiousness; Planet Gravitron is born.