Pictures and Perspective

Have you ever looked at something and wondered "If I shift my perspective will it change the outcome?" I'm definitely NO basketball player and no matter what perspective i have about my athletic abilities, basketball and i do not match up. 

And take the old rubics cube. I played with that thing for hours as a kid. My son figured it out quickly, his mind thinks like that. I like this paint idea. It's...creative!

 

Now these dimensional pic's are a bit easier for me. I see the face right off and shortly there after the word pops out. My eyes can see both perspectives easily. If you can't see the word, petition some help and share this simple yet profound message of perspective.

  Now here is an interesting perspective...a play by play action of Tabby (the yellow cat) moving in on the affection of the two calico's, and Smokey (on the side) cautiously staying out of all the action. What was going on here? It's interesting. Do animals share similar feelings-- emotion as we humans?

And finally, how beautiful and inspiring this man is to shoot for the moon, hold it in his hand and frame it all up so well, as though there is no distance...no distance whatsoever between him and the moon. Remember the moon is always the moon, we just cannot see all of it at times because of the way the light from the sun shines on it.

So it is with the way life experiences are. And all life experiences bring new perspective, if we are open to seeing the entire picture.

Lyrics that I Love...

This little rascal is Lyric David Nelson. He is my nephew, and he is a pistol, just like his Grandpa was! He never knew his Grandpa, he died long before he was born. His mother Amanda is just like Lyric, another pistol, she fires off whatever is on her mind, when ever, where ever. They were inspired to name this feisty little guy Lyric because his father is in the music business and loves music like the rest of our family.

I love music...music I find is a great way to relate, with others, and with myself. I listen to music all the time, some songs over and over because I like them so much. I am also always in search of new tunes. Tunes that will uplift me or help me to express myself, with whatever type of mood I happen to be in.

I listen very closely to lyrics, if I can't make them out, I google them. I want to know the words of the songs I am listening to, for a couple of reasons, 1) so I really understand the song, and 2) so I can sing, and sing LOUD, when necessary til my little heart is content!:D

I think I feel a deeper connection to life because of music. It can move me to tears, make my heart feel like it is pounding out of my chest, make me feel more romantic, and even make me feel like running, the problem is...I haven't done that in years! I listen to the beat, the tempo, the instruments and I have playlists on my computer, iPhone and iPod all categorized under headings such as: Chicks TCS (that can sing), Easy Old School, Butt Rock, OHW (one hit wonder) Fav's, Sleep thru Snoring, you get the idea...

Music is like poetry, the words, sure, but the instruments all working together to create a sound that either it works, or it doesn't. And then in what setting does it work? How do you feel? What mood are you in? What are you doing?

So one of my favorite artists was Michael Jackson, the guy had talent beyond anything of this world. I wonder...has my brother been to a concert yet? Has he met Michael Jackson, the King of Pop? Many songs remind me of my brother, rather albums, entire albums.

Some pic's of Dave with Michael Jackson Lyrics...


I Said You Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
You Got To Be Startin' Somethin'


Born To Amuse, To Inspire, To Delight
Here One Day
Gone One Night


We pray for our fathers, pray for our mothers
Wishing our families well



Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand


Just Beat It,
No One Wants To Be Defeated


Though you're far away, I am here to stay
But you are not alone, for I am here with you
Though we're far apart, you're always in my heart
But you are not alone...

White Water Cool and Cleansing

I love the water but I am also afraid of it. I love change but I also resist it. I would say that this is characteristic of most people? Yes? I needed a change from the garish colors I hastily chose in my inexperience and excitement to begin blogging nearly a year ago (purple, green & hot pink, EWE). This template background was another quick choice and...I quite like it...a LIGHT HOUSE, with SHADES OF GREY as a backdrop.

If I had my choice I would always spend time in the mountains before the ocean, however the symbolism of a light house means something to me at this phase of life.

Happiness never comes from outside of us. We "should" (HA) know we are responsible for our own happiness. I sometimes think we expect our spouses, or our children, or our parents to make us happy. We even shift this responsibility of pseudo happiness onto friends and maybe even partying at times. We put off being happy until this happens or that happens. Until I get this job, this house, lose this much weight. I also think that we practice and then master how to be what we are not. Why do we do this? I have seen so many motivations, reasons and fears played out, why, because I think I have done them all!

A lighthouse is strong and stalwart. It stands up through all storms and leads others to them by being steady and unwavering. It knows where it is at all times.

I'm 45. I've been lost in the mountains before. I've also been down in the abyss at sea. I have resurfaced and now I want to be a LIGHT HOUSE. Lofty goal? You should meet my parents. My family, amazing people, odd beaters. And we STILL love each other through quite a few trials... Love each other LIKE CRAZY!!!!!!

I believe we are born with the right to be happy, with the right to enjoy life. I did not say all the time for I believe we learn through our trials. But what about surrendering all those ideas about being what you are not, and become WHO you really are deep inside. I think you know if there is polarity inside yourself. When you surrender to the real You, You surrender to Life.

Words adapted from a song I love...

I want to live where soul meets body
And let the sun wrap it's arms around me
And bathe my skin in water cool and cleansing
And feel what it's like to be new

I work on this every day. It matters to me that I am real.
Everything comes at a price... including Cool Clear Water.