January 10, 2008 Telling Time

I love language – This title can be read 1) as if using a watch 2) a significant time 3) a revealing time.  When I first wrote it I thought a mattering time – then I had to figure out what to say and I caught caught by the multiple meanings.

Well – This is a telling time – It matters.  I found out a few days ago that my next grandchild is a boy.  That matters -  Apparently they can now do a 3-D sonogram.

One of the things that confused me about New Hamphire (I think I’m always confused by politics) – They exit-interviewed undecided voters, many of whom said that it was a last second toss-up between McCain & Obama.  Really?  Do they have the slightest knowledge of  being for the war vs. being against the war?  of  right wing, conservative Republican and left wing, radical Democrat?  I would have (and withhold) an opinion over which of those choices they should pick, which is irrelevant — but that there’s even a last second choice between these polar opposites really blows my mind.  And it’s a telling decision.

I know life would be a lot easier if  acting out of our opinions had no consequences – it would be so much easier to make up our minds – like eating without consequence.

Does this have anything to do with my commitment to environmental stability, social justice and spiritual fulfillment?  Both of thos guys say they’re for all of that.  But I don’t think either of their advisors support any change.

October 10, 2007 Masterminding Taking Stock

As always I’m doing a lot & life is hectic.  That’s the way I want it (I write, “as always”) and no longer complain about it.  I’m trying to write a book with my brother – He sent me comments on the work so far and I promised to get back to him within a week.  That was an absurd promise, which I revoke – It will be more like a month.

Periodically I review it all and reevaluate priorities, plans and schedules… and often laugh at myself.  I believe creation is constant; when put in abeyance it waits - –  to spring up in an instant, as required and as possible.  I always wondered about writers talking about having multiple projects, as if going from story to story was easy, switching from one personality to another.  And I see myself doing that.

Last night I met with one of my mastermind groups (I have two).  I’ve ‘invented’ a product which is essentially a re-marketing of something that exists.  And they suggested that I do much more research before proceeding, because the competition would be fierce; they were very discouraging – Among other things it will mean adding more to my existing pile.  But the value of the masterminding is very clear.  Their brains focused on what mine refused to see.