The Best Thing I've Eaten

OK.  So this is not the most profound post.  However, I'm hungry. You see, I've been starving myself for awhile on this silly diet. In fact, I've eaten apples for 3 days straight. Yes, only apples. I'm not exactly sure how I found myself doing this. Though I did.

As I sit here, I'm reflecting on all of the great food that I've eaten.  A few local favorites come to mind.  There's the #7 at Blue Bonnet (2 deep fried, ground beef- smothered Chile Rellenos).  There's the saffron chicken with capers at now defunct- Saffron. To finish, there are very few dishes that beat the blue fin Sashimi at the Sushi Den

Ah to be (Extra, Extra Large) again. One can dream. Getting ready to start eating the good stuff again.

Tell me about your best meals. Maybe we can meet there.

"Rock Bottom"

For many, hitting “Rock Bottom" has different meanings.  Some may think it is losing everything. To others, it may mean a near death experience. Yet others may never have really thought of this at all. For me, it means a reference point in my own personal history. A launching point. A new direction. A "Surrendering" if you will. 

This is where I have been recently. A place where in my conscious mind, I thought that there was little left to live for. I thought my kids, my wife and all of the people in my life would be better off without me. I've done all that I could do here. I had "done my best" and failed. Failed relationships. Failed health. Failed businesses. Pain. Addiction. Numbness and a lot of Anger. Of course, reality is. So, yes this was my reality.

This was a very sad and dark place. Fortunately, though it was where I needed to go. What I needed to experience. For me, this was not voluntary. It was forced. I had to go here. I had no where else to go. You may be in this situation now. Or you may be in this situation sometime in your life. I want you to know that it is OK to let go of the control, it’s OK to surrender your own will. Trust in your higher power. There is a greater plan for you.  

Fighting through “Rock Bottom” is where we must all go, so that we can start a new journey. A journey of great happiness. A journey of connectedness. A journey of hope. A journey of gratefulness. And a journey of peace. So please join me on my journey. 

See Additional info: Surrender

In Buddhism: Abandon any hope of fruition 

"Midlife Crisis": Midlife Crisis. 

Welcome

Greetings.  I have created this blog (web log) for several reasons. The biggest reason though, is to start conversations, to share my thoughts and to inspire growth in myself and others.  I'm not out to judge or be judged.  I'm here to support and help if needed. I'm also here to share a laugh with you or to cry with you if needed.

As M. Scott Peck said "Share our similarities, celebrate our differences."

My purpose is to get the most out of life and to help others do the same. This is one tool that some may find useful, others may not. Either way, I welcome your feedback and comments.  I also encourage you to share your experiences with me and others. Send me a note if you like what is said, send me a note if you don't. That's OK too.  So, let's get moving....