Skyfall

Skyfall is the title of the newest James Bond flick. And in the movie, it is a place and a feeling and a legacy. Overall it's not a bad movie. I'll give it three out of four stars. The humor was a bit sparse and dry (or perhaps a wee bit too subtle is a better way to put it), but the action was pretty decent and fairly well distributed.

The story though was actually a bit too simple and rather pointless, given the outcome--well, unless keeping in mind the intended change in direction for the Bond franchise. Still, I expected a bit more sophistication in the plot for a Bond movie. It does have its moments and we get to know more about Bond the man, his past, and his relationship with M, played here by the wonderful actress Judi Dench.

The cure for loneliness is unconditional love. Love for myself and for all others--reaching out to others, being outward in my contribution. Seems simple and straightforward, and it is. But of course the ego mind--my ego mind--wants to think and believe otherwise.

Luck. randomness, concidence. The ego mind wants to make something out of it all--when in fact it is all completely meaningless until I give it meaning.

Insanity--expecting different results

If you believed that Obama would win re-election, you were right. Enough of America voted last night for more government and a shared misery born of less freedom and less prosperity. Congratulations to you.

The good news is that we each can still take a stand for learning, teaching and walking in the light of truth--which is the only pathway forward to realizing the greatest good.

Peace, love and light

Numbness

I voted early Tuesday morning. I'm so glad I did. But, I'm numb right now--stunned that Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney lost the 2012 presidential election by more than a million votes in the popular vote and quite handily and decisively in the electoral college. My hopes for a return to limited government, or at least, for less government--a lot less government--with lower taxes and more reasonable regulations, for a President who executes far better in so many areas and in so many ways, are dashed.

I have no idea what will happen now, but, I know a lot more trouble lies ahead. And I fear for my future and for the future of the country.

Seth [H] spent the evening hanging out with me watching the election returns. And I'm really glad he did.  I appreciate his friendship. More than he knows.

I went to see Andrew [R] today at his work place--cold stone creamery. He gave me my ice cream for free which was very nice of him. Since it wasn't very busy, we were able to talk for a bit before I had to leave.

I have some really big issues and challenges ahead in my personal life I will get to face and deal with shortly. And I get to act soon instead of continuing to stay stuck where I am. I am not a victim. I believe I am a powerful creator. I get to consider all of my options and all possibilities, declare my intentions and start taking committed action on those intentions. I get to dig deep into my heart and spirit to find the motivation and the will to do it.

Getting the balance right between stated intentions and the actions required by those intentions, while using my ego mind and not letting it get in the way will take some serious focus and committed effort.

Peace, love, and light . . .