Allow Abundance in Life

There seem to be two different mindsets people have when it comes to abundance.  Either you believe there is enough of everything or you are worried there is not enough for everyone.  Each of these mentalities leads to a certain experience in your life one of plenty or one of lack.  We seem to experience … Continue reading Allow Abundance in Life

Fly Like an Eagle on Bloody Sunday

Nostalgic Music Month Day 22 Steve Miller Band by Jon Hilton The Steve Miller Band has provided the soundtrack for the lives of anyone our age. They put out some of the most iconic songs of the 70’s but then never really recaptured that magic.  As they tried to switch from cool rock band to … Continue reading Fly Like an Eagle on Bloody Sunday

Small Town Johnson

Nostalgic Music Month Day 19 John Cougar Mellencamp by Jon Hilton One of my constant companions, as I grew up and became an “adult” in the 1980’s, was John Cougar Mellencamp. His music was easy for a rural kid from Maine to relate to.  The themes of small towns and simple stories seemed to be … Continue reading Small Town Johnson

Christmas Should Be the Cure

Why Christmas should cure people. It is easy to see the problems with the world today, life’s issues seem to force themselves into our consciousness.  There are those without enough to eat, no family, no home and no hope of anything any better.  This is impossible to fix completely but Christmas gives us our best … Continue reading Christmas Should Be the Cure

Avoiding the Negative Media

Avoiding the Negative Media It was about four years ago that I had had enough. No matter what was happening globally, it seemed the media had to spend its time spreading fear, unhappiness or promoting programs on their network of stations that even further spread fear and unhappiness.  Enough was enough, and I tentatively started … Continue reading Avoiding the Negative Media

Operator, Every Little Thing is Gonna Be Alright

Day 13 – Nostalgic Music Month Bob Marley- by Jon Hilton One of my hidden talents in life is being one of the world’s preeminent dashboard musicians. That is, no matter where I travel, the time always goes faster, and is more memorable when you have good music to sing along with.  I have given … Continue reading Operator, Every Little Thing is Gonna Be Alright

Round and Round In Your Eyes

Day 12 Nostalgic Music Month Peter Gabriel by Jon Hilton The college years in a person’s life are transitional as you move from the foolishness of youth into the “seriousness” of adulthood. You need to learn to balance the fun quotient of life with getting tasks completed.  The music of Peter Gabriel reminds me of … Continue reading Round and Round In Your Eyes

My First Reading List

A reading list is quite important. Over my recent history, I have been on a mission of learning, a quest to improve myself and to understand why life works the way that it does.  I wish that I knew the wisest man in the world, who could simply relay all of the vital information I … Continue reading My First Reading List

Quotes For a Happy Friday

Quotes for a happy Friday. One of the great things about life is that it always shows you situations that challenge you and force you to react.  Quite possibly for you, it is the first time that you have experienced this particular emotion or activity.  The best thing is that almost without exception, someone, somewhere … Continue reading Quotes For a Happy Friday

The Wise Taoist Awakes

A Taoist awakes and for no reason decides to go for a stroll.  He walks for a while, and with his stomach growling, he stops to meditate.  His thoughts are clear as he sits upon a well-used rock.   He “just is” happy because his days are fruitful when the wind takes him to this well-worn path. In … Continue reading The Wise Taoist Awakes