Christmas @ Starbuck's

Happy Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Welcome to the dream. It's here, finally, Christmas at Starbuck's, it comes every year. I have seen it. This year its understated. Thank you great Starbuck's overseers. But the Christmas music? Circa 1952? It is like being in a Macy's movie. Thankfully, I have this new fangled apple thingy. It plays music for my ears. In fact, I can even create music on my laptop, if I don't like the sound of Bing Crosby in November. Big angry beats, if I am really feeling frustrated. I digress. One artistic expression at a time, please.

The dream, that is what we are living here. The dream. I had this thought and low and behold the dream has unfolded. It is our dream. How we live in it is up to us. We, more than any outside agent, define our own reality. There are many examples of people who have persisted in the joyful pursuit of individuality, even after crushing events have occurred in their lives. Beyond that, however, is the truth of the dream. Bringing into our lives, that which we desire and that which we dwell upon is the manifestation of our dream state. Some call it karma or kismet. That indefinable substance of the universe.

People say, but I did not want this terrible thing! The psychoanalyst in me says, "Hmmm? Really?" Clearly, some people have genetic disadvantages. However, many "smart" people are depressed, anxious examples of the human life. A life we would not wish for. Many people are born into states of poverty. However, many wealthy people are depressed, anxious people as well. No amount of intelligence or money can bring us that manifest life. The one we seek. The one with the power to bring the joy to otherwise grey days. That is a skill, a practice, if you will. Each adversity becomes an opportunity. Kind of like snowboarding, each bump is another chance to practice your jump tricks. The borderline between the spiritual practice and the mental discipline of joy, is full of humanity. Examples of those who can, experiences of those who did. That is what we want. We need to see it.

So bring on Christmas at Starbuck's. I am not afraid. My dreams are incorporative. Seeking to promote space in my life for others and their dreams, has been the object of my growth curve. Finding that reality that I seek, has been the product of each day of my life. Each one brand new, another chance to bling up my space. Sending sparkles in the dark. Eyes that dance. Feet that move to some other beat. One that only they know. The possibilities are endless. I dream it to be this way. And it is. Dream it to be that way. And it will be. They're your dreams. Lift your sights. Expand your horizon. Dream it up. Focus on your heart beat. It feeds your dreams. Dream state reality, that is what we get. It's up to us to create the state that we want. So create. Start today.