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Great post, Chris. Thanks for your writing. I think the future is Art. Not to say there will only be “artists,” but that we will be focused more on creativity and fulfillment, and less on success as it is defined today. Real joy is found in the struggle to achieve, and not in the achievement itself. That struggle is best enjoyed when creating from the place we burn.
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Well said man
I think some people long to create more than others, you’re obviously like me and have that deep urge to make something out of thin air like I do
I’d go crazy if I didn’t write
It’s like I NEED to do it, if I miss a day I feel off
thanks for chiming in Ryan
ReplyThis is a very timely post. So much that applies to my life in this moment. But then again, the more I try to live more authentically, the more I notice how timely things appear on the path, almost as if I am moving in slow motion, and watching from another perspective, outside of myself.
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Hey holly, it’s crazy how once were open and ready, the answers just come flooding in from all around
ReplyGreat post. You are a gifted writer.
Congrats on identifying and living from where you ‘Burn’.

You are quite the wordssmith, Chris. Another great post. I’ve always been on that preached self accountability. But you’ve given me even a new insight that makes it stronger. Passing the blame gives away the power to make a change. I love it!
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thanks Big James
when I first heard the phrase “Wordsmith” in my 20’s, I was like “Damn I wanna be one of those”
I think it was Henry Rollins I first heard it from
always loved that phrase
ReplyChris,
Once again, right on!
@ Holly, you got it, makes me think of that quote about Committment by Goethe and that once your are truly committed all sorts of things appear in your path to assist you.
@ Ryan- the struggle is the beauty, so true brother!
“Sometimes the boot works better than the key”- Love it!
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Big C-as usual you continue to blow me away with your blogs. This one is about as good as it gets my friend. Can’t put in words as I board my bi-weekly flight how inspired and uplifted I feel; I dreaded this weekly ritual but as usual you have given me HOPE and a belief that we can choose our own paths in this crazy thing called life. As I have told you many times Brother-you continue to help me fight the good fight, live mindfully and stand for something and above all else-be the best human being one can be to oneself as well to our fellow man and womankind. Thanks friend for all you do and be great!
Erik
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and hey man, a seriously thank you to you too Erik for leaving such a thoughtful comment
“live mindfully and stand for something and above all else-be the best human being one can be to oneself as well to our fellow man and womankind”
that’s what it’s all about right there brother
ReplyNot a future of eventual destination. But the journey forward we create in the here and now; through our imagination, words, and actions. And hopefully, from where we burn.
That line really sticks out for me Chris, very thought provoking, I’ve been listening to Eckhart Tolle’s ‘The power of now’ on your recommendation and this echoes the messages in there. Ill be honest, it was a bit deep for me to start with, but im listening to it second time through now and really changing my whole perspective and approach to everything I do, Thankyou
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hey thanks Jamie
Everything Eckhart says rings true with me, it’s like he just reminds me of truths I’ve known since before I was born, but somehow the world made me forget
ReplyBEAUTIFUL CHRIS….TO-THE-POINT AND TOUCH THE SOUL BEAUTIFUL.
THANK YOU FOR EVERY POST YOU WRITE.
LOVE,
MAUREEN


thanks Lana
looks like you’re doing great things ( judging by your website)
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Wonderful post – very timely for me – am selling my beautiful dream home in OP (which carreid a $1400 a month mortgage that I would have still been working to pay off in my 80’s)… My new man and I bought a foreclosed rehab 1.5 hours outside of Kansas City at a lake – it has 3 acres of trees (my first love is trees) and once we no longer have a mortgage the possibilities are endless… finally go back to grad school? work at a park? teach zumba? finish my book(s)? Most importantly stop working in coprorate America out of fear that’s plagued me since my first husband died! If you have ever rehabbed a home that far away, while selling a home, working full time and still trying to work out eat healthy and stay sane… well it just isn’t possible – the worst of me is rearing itself almost every day right now as we get closer to it all and I am low on sleep and all the things that make me sane (hiking, yoga, reading, quiet time, alone time, dancing)… I know we can do this, I know its so much of what I have always wanted – I can feel the physical pull of my soul in this direction – but my head keeps fucking up my daily handling of it all… The road rage I had rid myself of years ago is back – granted I keep it to myself and don’t express it to the other drivers but having that in your head is some nasty shit. And I keep calling the whole thing off about every 3 days, my poor man knows my past and my pain and is trying to be patient and supportive but he’s a fiery fucked up one too, so on many days it feels this whole shebang is hanging by a thread. But, last night I got a good night’s sleep finally (his teenagers make most things harder right now) and today I feel like I can do this, that I will do this… I just have to say no to the fear and yes to creating the future where I burn… Thank you for your words!!!
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So AWESOME Kristi
sounds like you are on one helluva an exciting path
and opening all kinds of doors
Teenagers huh?
I’ve got 4 little ones, who are all heading towards those years faster than I thought
crazy how time flies
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anyhow, excited about your journey, keep me posted (=

You tell it like it is with the voice of a poet. There’s a lot of stuff out there telling people how to do it better, live better, blah blah blah. But your posts are the only ones I’ll read — for two reasons: because they ring so true and because they are just such art. Keep it up.
ReplyHey Big Chris love te writing and the insight brother. You keep it real and simple. Most if not everyone knows why they are miserable but sadly few of us are willing to get down to brass tacks and put in the work to make it better or all we have dreamed our lives could be. Well said
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thanks steveO
very true
and “brass tacks”, one of my favorite phrases, have loved it ever since I saw Reservoir Dogs
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wow, damn CJ
I’m humbled by this and honored to have you as a reader
you just stoked me out, thank you so much (=
ReplyI just got turned onto your writing this week, and it is wonderful. I love the way you boldly speak of personal responsibility, while flirting with the idea that we create our reality…end result leaving the reader to take responsibility for the reality they have created….and then uplifting them! More so, I am incredibly impressed that you respond to your reader’s comments, and I want to leave one before you get so fantastic, you don’t have time to respond to them all!
Replyso, first I read your blog (from a link shared on fb) and responded before reading “about” you…your writing is so fun, and your story so fascinating, the quotes…but especially the piece from the comedian. I am going to have to find it so I can share…but I am sharing about your writing, too….your ripple is full of magic!
THANK YOU and namaste’

ah hey thanks Kristi
if the comedian you’re referring to is the guy at the end of my about page in the youtube video
that is the late great bill hicks
that bit is called “Just a ride”
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ha ha, thanks Kristi
that last part made me chuckle
If I can do this:
“leaving the reader to take responsibility for the reality they have created”
I’ve done my job (=
ReplyI couldn’t help but share this. One time I was driving along and saw a bumper sticker that said “Jesus loves you, everyone else thinks that you’re an asshole.” Hahahahahaha!
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