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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Master/Teacher/Father
Master/Teacher/Father;
three very important and significant terms; which all have different
associations and meanings. Many will prefer to call a person ‘Father’ because
that involves forgiveness; so we can continue in our mischievous ways but know
that our ‘Father’ will still always love us and forgive us over and over again.
Other’s associate the word ‘Teacher’ with knowledge, respect, but discipline;
we may be forgiven but not after a good scolding and lecture as to why we
should stay on the path. And ‘Master’ well, most don’t use association with
this word at all. We know of Masters in slavery terminology, and also in
Martial Arts, as well as dog owners letting their pets know who is Master at all
times. This is more of, let me take control of your life, because I am in
charge and know what’s best for you. You disobey, you suffer, you trust, you
succeed because you can’t see or understand all that is ahead of you. Many find
the latter, the harshest of them all; because we prefer to be in control of our
lives.
In
life we’ve all been in situations that are beyond our control. Why did this
happen? How did I get here? That’s not fair! When will it end? I can’t take it
anymore! We are NOT IN CONTROL. The sooner we realize this; the more humble,
accepting and grateful we’ll become. Just as man has made many things, all that
is natural also has a creator; something much greater and beyond our realm of
understanding; then why deny, ignore or pretend that we are in control of
everything in our lives? We are in control of our mood, reactions and
point-of-views. But because you don’t believe in something, doesn’t mean it
doesn’t exist. We can’t see love. We can’t see air. But we know it’s there and
that it subsists.
Therefore,
instead of fighting all the time, and battling against life-situations and
elements, realize that once you succumb to the simple fact that everything is
not under your control, the more peace, joy and comfort you’ll have in trusting
what your Supreme-Being/Universe has in store for you. When you feel cold and
un-sure, filled with anxiety and fear because you are being pushed in a
direction that is foreign to the norm; smile, because change is ALWAYS a good
thing! We may not see it now; but we will one day and be grateful for it. Let
God/Universe take the reins in your life; let him be your ‘Master’; complain,
whine and worry not. He’s in charge at all times; let him take control of your
life, because he knows what’s best for you. Change may be scary and un-certain
but prayer is your communicator and he’ll enlighten you and take you to rewards
and beauty more lovely than you could ever imagine.
Bless-up!
Jair J
Under the Influence
Many
will think ‘Under the Influence’ of alcohol but what I’d like to bring to your
attention is being ‘under the influence’ of positive things in life; a high
worth pursuing in life! It’s easy becoming ‘under the influence’ of drugs, sex,
alcohol, and even relationships, but should this be what runs our being?
Drugs
and alcohol are temporary earthly pleasures that numb pain when our
life-situations go awry; and people often-time try to project their realities
or fears unto you, when you take what they say to heart; in turn they succeed
in making you a victim of needless suffering.
STOP!
Become
immune to the opinions and actions of others if you know they are negative or
puts you in an un-pleasant place. Become ‘under the influence’ of true love, of
the Universal love, of your Creator/Supreme Being. Whatever dreams you have in
life, know that they are possible but when you dedicate your all to the one
that gave you, your all, they can dream a bigger dream for you! Trust it! Trust
the truth; be patient in joy because this is the greatest high and bond you can
ever achieve in life.
Spend
your precious time and energy with those who share in genuine kindness; for
those that are positive and uplifting. And the others…fear not darlings, let go
peacefully…surrender, knowing that your heavenly realm and team of angels are
always available for your joy and comfort. Trust them, for they are always one
step ahead of you; guiding you through the sometimes harrowing maze of life.
They will lead you to the right people, take you to a better path, give you a
better dream.
BELIEVE!
Now is
the time to be ‘under the influence’ of something worthwhile.
Bless-up,
Jair J
Monday, May 21, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Behind the Scenes
I
remember 19 years ago when I first began playing Trinidad & Tobago’s
national instrument the steel-pan (drum); I started a love relationship with
music that would speak to me on all days for the rest of my days. But I started
on a pan that wasn’t exactly as I wanted; I played the ‘Guitar-Pan’ a bulkier, heavy,
pan, standing close to the over-powering Bass pans, and only offering hypnotic
harmonies. It was the tenor pan I wanted to play earnestly. They danced up
front, playing the more intricate and meaningful melodies to the ecstatic
crowd. At that time, I hadn’t realized why I initially played there, but looking
back now I see that in life we may be put in or born into circumstances and
situations that our desires don’t match with. We wonder why we start this way
and how we’ll ever come out of it; it’s not because we’re meant to stay there,
it’s because we’re meant for greatness. God/Universe is always working behind
the scenes to make sure your desires overcome your fears, and that your
struggles and dreams are not in vain.
We
must remember that we can take steps always towards prominence, and just because
we fall doesn’t mean that we will stay there. God/Universe always has steps in
place to restore us to where we need to be – to our true destiny! What we need
to remind ourselves of is to continue
with un-wavering faith and joy in knowing that your creator is the one that is
in control and often-times when you are on your way to success and victory,
there are moments of negativity that try to deter us from continuing to strive
upwards. We come from the Supreme Being, not to our parents, but through our
parents and therefore any bumps in our roads in life can be altered and
repaired through the one that created us to complete our destiny.
Fear
not, God/Universe always goes before you, always knows what’s up ahead and
always knows how to get you out of those sticky situations! Your
Creator/Supreme Being is working constantly behind-the-scenes to make sure that
you are ready for your dazzling destiny. Trust that his timing is the best
timing; that the story that was written for you is better than one you can
dream for yourself; trust that it’s the greatest thing, better than even your
most magical desires. If people or situations are negative in your life and don’t
wish to add or share in it, that they and these circumstances are just not part
of your destiny in life! Allow them to leave in love; forgive the falls and the
pain and the hurt, don’t hold on to them, hold joy and hope knowing that when
it’s time for your ‘In-front-of- the-Scenes’ moment that everything you have
gone through would be worth it in carving the stronger and more confident you.
Because
one day, despite it being years later; you’ll be standing on stage among the
beautiful tenor pans, playing your heart out to the crowd, your heart singing
and your pores raising to the sweet melodies you knew from the beginning that
it was yours to play from the the start! J
I’ll
leave you with the lovely calypso song from the wonderful 'Baron' of Trinidad
& Tobago about pan’s sweet melody in the streets:
Dark Shadows
Johnny
Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green, Chloe Grace Moretz
all wrapped up in a dazzling Tim Burton film; what’s there not to like? Tim
Burton has had ample practice at making films and with his wife Helena Bonham
Carter and Johnny Depp at his side, he’s undoubtedly created his method for sensational
films.
This
2012 hauntingly beautiful, fantasy comedy was orchestrated right down to all
the ‘Collin’s Mansion’s’ secret pathways. The camera angles and techniques were
remarkable, special effects marvelous but the make-up on Johnny Depp at times,
a little too much. Depp’s seductive and serious acting is always wonderful to
watch, and Helena Bonham Carter and Pfeiffer also portrayed great comic timing.
The young blonde Moretz that has been in scores of film lately, showering her
pristine talent also did a commendable job of being that ‘non-interested-angst-to-the-world
type character. French Eva Green was a delightful villain and I’m sure others
agree with me when I say she gave a lovely and unforgettable smashing
performance during the film’s final scene; an also introducing Aussie Bella
Heathcote coming on the scene in 2010, and rising steadily alongside these
hard-working film stars.
Despite
it being rated PG-13, I felt that there were many scenes I would not find
appropriate for children of this age. Sensuality, seduction and several sexual innuendoes
reigned high throughout the film. From the way Johnny Depp slowly raced his
long fingers over things, to steamy red dresses, and plenty of pent-up anguish
and long-lizardly tongues of lust. All well for an adult audience, but a tad
too much for children to even beginning to worry about.
Writers
Seth Grahame-Smith and John August set a beautiful tone for a beloved story, of
un-requited love, lost love, witches, vampires and werewolves. Burton who loves
the dark side took this story in his hands and turned out a fantastic feature.
You haven’t begun to see what a dysfunctional family looks like till you’ve met
the Collin’s family. It was extraordinary to see how they could mix such dark
and serious content with incredible comedy and groovy 70’s music! J
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Tick of the Clock
And an astronomer said, "Master, what of Time?"
And he answered:
You would measure time the measureless and the immeasurable.
You would adjust your conduct and even direct the course of your spirit according to hours and seasons.
Of time you would make a stream upon whose bank you would sit and watch its flowing.
Yet the timeless in you is aware of life's timelessness,
And knows that yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream.
And that that which sings and contemplates in you is still dwelling within the bounds of that first moment which scattered the stars into space.
Who among you does not feel that his power to love is boundless?
And yet who does not feel that very love, though boundless, encompassed within the centre of his being, and moving not form love thought to love thought, nor from love deeds to other love deeds?
And is not time even as love is, undivided and paceless?
But if in you thought you must measure time into seasons, let each season encircle all the other seasons,
And let today embrace the past with remembrance and the future with longing.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Paradise - NOW
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