Sha-la-la-la-la-la

There's something about her...
Go on and kiss de girl! :)

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T

I always say 'respect' is one of the greatest attributes in this life for our fellow men.

Treat people how you wish to be treated; and if you have morals/values/spiritual beliefs, then really mold your lifestyle within those core beliefs, don't be a hypocrite or un-kind. If people don't respect your feelings, your love, your time, your being, then they don't deserve your time, energy or respect either. It goes both ways ~ Respect your fellow man. It's the one thing you shouldn't settle for, if you indeed respect yourself!

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It was while watching one of my favourite Wallace & Gromit films: A matter of Loaf and Death; that it occurred to me a few things. One indeed, that I felt like Gromit, in that everyone around me was giggling, happy and in love. My parents just celebrating their 27^th wedding anniversary (I'm truly quite happy for them); two of my dear girlfriend's getting married the following month of July; and well through the walls of my new place there sure was a lot of giggling or could that be 'thumping sounds' happening on the other end! Oh bother! The second thing that occurred to me was that in life we always want MORE. Never are we satisfied with where we're at and what we've got. We always want MORE. Be it material things, new gadgets, a dog, a child, or money. Surely human beings don't tend to be content in the least; there is always just that one more thing we can have that will give us that extra oomph!; that extra bit of happiness we earnestly crave! We can safely say though that after achieving what it is that we want, the elation wears off quite quickly…it doesn't take long till you tire of that gadget, or the Apple corporation invents the new and improved version of what you already have. I suppose the only thing that won't ever tire, that should always be exciting is your mate, your friend, your true love…for 'every bread surely has a cheese!' I just suppose I may be a tad too cheesy for any bread at all! Oh Crumbs! J

Try to focus on what it is that you have already. Your family; parents (even if they live far away and you rarely see them); a job, even if it isn't the dream job; your health, your strength, friends that entertain you or make you laugh, no mariachi bands playing outside your window (amen to that), sunshine, great sneakers, a snazzy car, suitors…even if they…hey you're liked! Focus on these things and what it is that you desire will be sent, and your already good fortune will be multiplied, you must be grateful for where you're at. Wherever you go, there you are, and it is exactly where you're supposed to be. So if it's in a dark hole, stay there! Hahah j/k But seriously, embrace and accept wherever it is that you are. If you're going through some sort of struggle, inner or outer, your mind racing with thoughts a mile a minute because of it; calm yourself, breathe, put on a lovely tune, or some good ole' Wallace & Gromit, it'll be sure to put a smile on your face and enlighten you to realize that whatever it is you're going through is only for a moment in time, opposed to the grander scheme of things. Seasons in life, seasons of emotions, friends that visit for seasons too; and love…well, it is the greatest thing, so don't dismiss it, embrace it too, with all its squalid brilliance! Just remember it takes two to tango, and if the other person very well doesn't care to take your hand and dance with you…then they most likely won't like to accompany you on the dance of life either! Be patient with yourselves and where you're at. Be patient with your heart and the timing of the Universe.

Awaken and become aware that with life there are always miracles waiting to happen! The impossible is always possible, and what may be up now, treasure it, because it just may be down tomorrow. And people that are sensationally dreadful to you, and they say things that prick your heart and soul, know that they indeed may be jealous, un-aware and actually quite likely hurting themselves and because of lack of education or morals or upbringing they act out and do things they one day most certainly will regret. Let them be! Let it be! Keep smiling; keep doing the right things, showing kindness and you'll be sure to ace the test!

For yes darlings, this is only a test, and death, which is also a part of life, is the final. The final test, the moment you are able to review your life on earth, and the moment you return from whence you came. And how exciting would that be as well. Enjoy it for now, the good, the bad, the cheesy…because tomorrow just may be your lucky day! Live with that hope and expectation! J

Bless-up!

Jair

The Way of Love

While doing some light reading on some one of my nights, I saved this in my mobile telephone to remind me of the truth. So that no matter how badly cars try to run me off the road, and get me off my path to my destiny and dreams, that I will stick strongly and attentively to these words. I know that staying on the right track and not giving up in my dreams, will bring me closer to my destination becoming a true reality. The truth is promised to you, and I, and there is no need in thinking negatively or giving up; otherwise you just might miss out on one of the greatest moments/opportunites of your life! You're almost there ... pat yourself on the back. Your team of angels and the heavenly realms are rejoicing, they see and hear you; will you be silent and listen to them? Will you continue believing?

"...if I speak in tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing...

...love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away...

...when I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I resoned like a child When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love..." :)

** My final thoughts:

Without love you have nothing -- therefore you don't even have life.

Continue spreading love and joy to all you meet, and you will attract more of that into your life.

Do not dwell in your past and do not worry about your future; now is the most important moment. For surely, it is easy to let the mind wander, but if you have un-wavering faith in the truth promised to you, you only need to take the next steps in the dark, knowing full well, that a path will be lit for you to follow; leading you to recieve all your heart desires in divine timing. Sometimes it's difficult, the road is unforgiving and you have many questions as to why things happen the way they do. Continue serving and giving without question, never put a question mark where the Universe has answered you with a full-stop. The time is now, the rewards are soon; you're almost there...with everything in life, add love to it; don't try to eliminate it. It is the greatest lesson and the main purpose of your mission here on earth...

Bless up! :)

Jair

Iron Lion Zion

Lioness
By Jair Ananda Massiah

06/10/2011

Lioness I am

But thick mane I wear

I tend to hunt

Rather than sit and stare

Prowling yes

But silently

For nothing worthy

Invigorates me

I shall not pounce

Or roar and run

For beguiling tracks does not attract

And humming bees that lead to nests

Although sweet of honey

Prove only pests

And so I hunt

With all my might

For a reflection found

With elephant light

Though handsome and strong

And smooth he be

Charm and fun and flattery

It is not this confusion that I need

Instead refreshing and pristine

A drink of water in healthy streams

We need not den, cave, nest or grove

Only touch, taste, smell, melting eyes

And the thump, thump, thump of our souls...

And yes I hunt

Its you I seek

A love divine

Finally...my peace.

Perspective

I've been wanting to write about this topic for quite some time. How shall one truly appreciate or respect something they have differing perspectives; or a skewed point of view?

Let's take this first example; what does truth mean to you? Some say, that truth hurts, according to Improv experts, they say that truth is funny, others swear that speaking the truth only backfires? But I find that it may depend on what exactly this truth is.

Life is all about different perspectives, how is it that an elephant be afraid of a minute mouse? Some of you may think, "Oh but that's a story!" Well, how is it that adults are afraid of spiders? (I'm one of those, and it isn't because of the size, but maybe the fact that they've got multiple legs and EIGHT eyes!!!) Which is more superior? The elephant or the spider? Or are the mouse and human in fact equal?

Christians believe to have just a mustard seed worth/equivalent of faith, and it can certainly move great mountains or create grand miracles in one's life. So is it possible then also to have little money and try to feed an orphanage? For some, that's bullocks! And for others they can see it happen with brilliant budgeting skills!

Another example still, some people greatly dislike policemen, they groan in disgust if they see one nearby y, or make donut jokes. Yet when people are in danger's way or a victim of some unexpected dilemma, the policemen are the first people we expect to give us remedy!

The elderly are using up our tax money and our time. They drive slowly, they speak slowly, and they're suddenly senile and unworthy, thanks to one, two many wrinkles. But these are people just like you, who've worked hard their entire lives, and been married successfully even through the World Wars, Great Depression and Civil and Racist Wars, and all they get from their social security to survive on each month is $135.43 cents, which can't even cover lodging at a room in a senior home, medical assistance or a decent meal.

All days one should be grateful. For life, sunshine, or rain that waters our mountains, shelter, decent health, a job that pays the bills. However even on the greatest days, some days just turn out tremendously fanatical! One can only try their best to keep it together and still wear a smile, when their flight crew is arguing, when the captain says we don't have any water for our 4 hour flight, and you have to work first class, and everyone wants coffee, and they're upset they didn't get their first meal choice, when some people have no food at all. Or when because you're from another country of different languages and speech patterns, a disgruntled passenger mimics you by saying, "Excuse me darling, don't you ever tell me that it's not your fault!" while waving their index finger two feet away from your face. Then someone asks what did you do on your layover, asking if you went shopping and expecting this kind of fun and grandiose experience, when you know you used your last penny to bail your sister out of an enormous ticket. And, to add icing on the cake, just when you're thinking things are looking up because a man compliments you and says you should be a model, and you say, thank-you but my passion is writing and I study film, they respond with, "Listen, your life would be so much easier if you were a model. You're so beautiful and all men want is regular sex and cooked meals…in fact I'll make it simpler for you, they want a 'hoochi-mama' and a mother, so just tell them line up and take a number!" And he goes on to guffaw and stare at you like a pin-up doll for the rest of the flight wearing with a nasty grin.

Its days like this you can't have a melt-down; its days like this you've got to have a strong and positive perspective. Remember to have a reaction that pacifies and doesn't stir up more of what you're trying to get away from.

And you ask how? How can one possibly hold it together when, they just ripped a large hole in their stocking/pantyhose in the beginning of the day and everyone onboard is angry because they're going to miss their connections to Hawai'i? How do you keep it together when that summer course you've been planning to attend at NYU for months gets cancelled because your car breaks down and now you have to use the money to fix the car instead of furthering your education and dream career? How do you keep it together when the person you loved and married, cheated on you and had a child with a stranger instead of you? How do you keep it together when you give someone new a chance despite you being fearful of hurt and rejection and then after many months of bliss, the person suddenly disappears?

My darlings, we keep it together by remembering that whatever we go through is a lesson; a test and luckily not the final. It's a prerequisite to see how resilient, compassionate, loving and understanding we can behave in times of great stress.

So even if you are the one that sends someone poetry or an animated heart sms to brighten the one you fancy's day. Or perhaps you've been pleasant and fair and someone lashes out in an aggression-filled attack. And maybe if someone flirted with you incessantly to get your attention and you send them love and appreciation by giving them a box of chocolates and they say that it was delicious but they rather have less communication between the two of you because you seem too passionate. You wonder how will you ever keep it altogether!

Well, don't be afraid of giving up your control…remain mindful, share unconditional love, and remember the truth, but please darlings, let go! Just put your trust in the other person and whatever the situation is, for although their actions of life's situations may be unkind, unforgiving and upsetting. You are gaining your greatest lessons yet! Whenever someone is closer to greatness, obstacles are thrown in their way to try to make them give up or go off course. Stay on course my darlings; you're almost at your reward. Understanding that all you went through and had to go through was just to make sure you could withstand a higher altitude of surprises.

What perspective will you have when you're dished life's absurdities? For things fall, shatter and spill all over, but what shape does the liquid bear? Does it bear a heart shape by any chance? Do you sometimes have strangers remind you what a great person you are? Does a baby smile at you when you pass by? Do animals become more playful or follow you around? These are reminders that you are loved, by the Universe/God and by others you are too busy to recognize. To them, you are the world! A unique and precious being of light and love, their shoulder they'd be honoured to have you cry on, their hands, wanting to hold and give you warm strength and love…

Carry a positive perspective, remember the truth promised to you, stay on track, and always, always have compassion and unconditional love…

Bless-up! J

Jair

No Woman No Cry

For my ladies out there -- this one is for you.
You're a goddess ~ don't forget it my darlings ... respect your temple, kiss your hands, don't settle, and keep smiling with your radiance -- you're blessed and you are LIFE! :))