Lasting Fruit

      Photo Credit: Yajaira Reynolds

     It's so difficult to always know who is walking in authenticity regarding the different people that you interact with. But a simple test regarding this issue, is to look at the lasting life fruit of a circumstance or person's actions.

     Today, once again, I'm surrounded by the top music performers in the world. Their contribution to their craft is highly regarded. Some of these performers may be a highlight in Time magazine 25 years from now, or simply a vague, "Oh, yeah. I remember that guy..."

Wisdom's Knocking:

Many seeds are planted, but for different reasons not all fully bloom.

The High Drama Society

 Photo Credit: Yajaira Reynolds

     What may be drama for you, may not be drama for someone else.

     What may be deemed as a high class emergency for you, may not be for all parties involved.

     Sometimes we become so wrapped up in our own worlds, that we don't dare to think about the emotions and circumstances of others. Yes, we all affect our atmosphere in some way--either negatively or positively.

Wisdom's Knocking:

In relationships, before demanding your rights, evaluate them first, make sure they weren't given to you as privileges instead.

The Familiar

 Photo Credit: Chris Molitor

     It feels good to put on a favorite sweatshirt and to simply cuddle by the fire with a hot chocolate (Mixed with french vanilla creamer) and a good book or album.

     Well, I'm not able to do just that right now, but I almost have that same feeling. I'm currently working one of my favorite live shows of the year. It feels so good to no longer be the "New Kid" backstage.

     There is truly something to be said for paying your dues.

Wisdom's Knocking:

Perseverance holds the prize of breakthrough.

True Touch

     Photo Credit: David Whitlow

     I think my physical affection tank is definitely on low. But please, no pervert e-mails describing how you would be able to remedy this situation. But instead of simply honing in on the lack of physical affection in my life, I'd rather highlight the ways in which my emotional affection tank has been filled as of late.

     And for those that don't know what an emotional affection tank is, just picture the feeling you have after having the best coffee/tea/hot chocolate with your best friend at your favorite spot (for at least 2-3  hours) and the sense of well-being you feel after wards. That would be considered an emotional affection tank fill-up.

     Well, in the last few weeks there have been a couple of individuals that have breathed life into me, regarding encouragement and their prowess towards showing me kindness in the most intentional of ways. At times, it may be a simple text, at other times it may be a small gift, given to me for the simple reason of, me being me.

     Oh, how love reaches and changes us, through the touch of simple kindness.

Wisdom's Knocking:

Kindness goes along way.

Almost, But Not Quite

     Photo Credit: Yajaira Reynolds

     You know, those times when you wait in anticipation for something good, or even bad for that matter. Only to find out, it was not all that you had hoped and waited for it to be.

     Expectations are a tricky thing. On one hand, you want to maintain strong hope, but on the other hand you want to consider reality.

     I think we all find ourselves evaluating and reevaluating our own expectations. Just as death is the Great Equalizer, time is the Great Revealer. And sometimes the validity of the thing hoped for will not fully manifest in either its good form or painful mediocrity until sufficient time has passed.

     Sometimes I think that I have reached the pinnacle of my heart's hope in a particular area, ready to give up, but then a sneaky whisper stirs me to believe once again.

     My heart knows, that in waiting, something beautiful is to be revealed. But my mind tries to convince me that it may not be what I've really wanted after all.

Wisdom's Knocking:

And when you've done all that you can...Just stand.