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Happiness. Happiness is easily one of the most sought after "things" in the world. Everyone wants to be happy. Very few of us know how to be happy and we question it when we have it. There doesn't seem to be a secret, but if the answer is available to everyone, why aren't all people happy? I think the answer lies with our fears.
Our fears prevent us from enjoying the moment. We become preoccupied with avoiding mistakes made before and preventing future problems. We are so stuck working to prevent, contain, avoid, caution, protect,...it is amazing that we even have the time to breathe. Taking care of oneself is fine, but when it becomes our obsession, we are taking our own lives. It is far greater to have a short life spent fully than a full life spent shortly. Let me point out our greatest examples, children. Children are free of the restraints that they will live by as adults. They learn through exploration and with great joy. Now, I do not suggest that people give up their fears, rather I think we should not give in to our fears. We are the masters of our own destinies and should not and can not deter ourselves from happiness. We cannot become prisoners to our own fears. Life is a grand thing and one immersed in living brings joy to all.
We must be aware that we should not compromise our integrity nor ignore our morals. It is still possible for people to act and react to situations with an open mind and see the beauty in every situation. Try it right now, just think about your day, your week, your month, any when and see all of the good that you have done. All the good done to you. Remember "everything in life is only for now" (For Now Avenue Q). So, appreciate it all.

A Great Idea?

As we appraoch St. Valentine's Day, we consider ways of expressing affection for others. We see sales of roses and chocolates. So, while I have no one to give a present, I do have a brilliant idea for a gift. Now, this gift can only go to someone that really has a good sense of humor and lives a bit of a distance away.

Buy a box of chocolates and a teddy bear, nothing too fancy, but definitely nice. Now, open and eat most (half to three-quarters) of the box of chocolates, make sure to hold on to the plastic wrap. Smear some chocolate onto the muzzle of the bear and pack both chocolate and bear in a box (make sure the plastic wrap for the chocolates is included). Send to your Valentine. When they open the package, they'll find a half eaten box of chocolates with a bear having chocolate on its lips. This will lead to a "What the..." expression. When, they ask you about it, you get to respond, "That fucking bear, I knew I shouldn't have trusted him alone with all that chocolate."

This should lead to at least one person's total amusement. I know I'm amused. If you try it, tell me how it goes. I know I'll be doing it next year.

Only One Blessing Per Pilgrim Per Ticket

I'm not entirely certain what this post is about, yet. I think it might be about the importance of being spiritually sound and how that effects your life or maybe Stephen Sondheim.

I get a lot of spam telling me I have a small penis and asking if that is a problem to me. I feel like that is overly presumptuous for a complete stranger to say. Regardless of the validity to this statement, it seems very rude to tell someone you've never met that they are poorly endowed. It is a messed up world we are living in, when that is acceptable.

This month's Playboy has, quite possibly, my favorite cover since I've started subscribing two years ago. It is tasteful and uses color very well, not to mention Adrianne Curry looks stunning. Also, the cover is clean enough to be seen on store shelves, without hiding anything. I find this very intriguing. Overall, the issue felt like most issues, some interesting stuff, lots of blah. The interview with Al Franken was great, the stories so so. Just thought I'd put you in the know.