honesty & inspiration

How many relationships (friends or couples) have you been in where you were completely honest? No hidden intentions, no secret motives, no ulterior designs, just up front with everything? I highly recommend it. If I've learned anything from bad trips on mushrooms, it's that paranoia really really sucks. Even the slightest bit. Got feelings for someone? just tell em. Wanna touch someone... ya know.... down there? Bring up the topic and be straight forward. Someone making you uncomfortable? They'd proabably really appreciate you letting them know. Why lie or hide who you are? In the end, you're only lying to yourself. I mean, unless you find stress an aphrodisiac. If you don't feel you can tell someone exactly what's on your mind, then what's the point, ya know what I mean? Life is so much more relaxing when you've got nothing to hide.


A Tale of Chain-Reaction Inpsiration

So Trina told me a few days ago that I've inspired her to believe in who she is. She was so inspired that she decided to pass it onto her friend, who was horribly depressed, as usual. In an incredibly articulate rant, she convinced him to stop putting himself down and start taking care of himself. This in turn inspired him to walk down to the payphone on the corner, and call his dad just to let him know he's there for him. And I have a feeling that wasn't the end....

Go tell someone how you feel about them....

So inspire someone. Start something. It'll make you feel great about yourself and it's good karma too. Don't get in someone's face, tell them how much you love them. Don't smack someone upside the head, let them know they can count on your support. If you're friends are suffering from any of the modern day diseases, most likely depression, then it's your responsiblity to exercise the friendship they've trusted you with. In the end, it's up to everyone to save themselves, but I think we could all agree that sometimes we just need a little help? A smile and a kind word goes a long way, but how about something more. Sit down with someone, send them an email, make them a CD, take them for a walk. But always use love as you guide. Love as much as you can, from wherever you are.

Here's what I told Trina today:
"Walking through this desert called society, I often see mirages, mirages of hope, mirages of substance. Eventually you learn to stop getting stoked every time you see water.Trina, you're an oasis, you're full of life-sustaining essence, and the green of palm trees is reflected in your pools of positive energy. If you feel yourself evaporating, take heart, the cycle will once again be renewed"

I'm not even sure where that came from, but there's some energy that's summoned when your intentions are pure and benevolent.

go inspire someone....


Music:
Deville - Honesty
Tsunami Bomb - Say it if you mean it
Pep Love - Pacific Love
Sweatshop Union - Little Things