Explorations of Conscious Reality Creation, Mindfulness, and Other Matters
Some challenges are better than others. As I have mentioned before, the reason why this blog is called The Ramblings of a Titanium Don is due to two reasons. A title I get to assume from the Society for Creative Anachronism (the medieval re-enactment society I’ve been a part of for over 25 years); and the three titanium plates holding together my right clavicle. In case you missed this: On the last day of November, 1999, I was struck by
You learn something new every day. This is not just some cliché phrase, it’s literally true. Some things we learn are huge and life changing, but most are minute and easy to overlook. One of the greatest joys of life is that there is always something new to be learned. Because there is always something new to learn, virtually no situation is impossible or irreparable. We simply may be lacking in the necessary knowledge. Learning is often tied in with
Negativity only seems easier than positivity because we are absolutely inundated by it. Don’t believe me? Look how many of the news articles we read begin with a message that’s negative. How many politicians focus more on the negatives of their opponents rather than their own positives? How many people on your social media accounts are complaining about it being Monday? Everywhere we turn we are bombarded by negative messages. We are constantly being showered with this is failing or
My faith is being tested. I am facing a test of my belief in conscious reality creation. Do I believe in myself, and my own ability to consciously create the reality I want to live in? Do I believe I am manifesting the life I really want to experience? I have always been the best at sabotaging myself. There is no need for anyone else to interfere, I can do it just fine, thanks. I always manage to find the
Where do you find your path? This can be a daunting question. Finding the path you want to walk is a matter of necessity. No two paths are the same. Similar in some respects, but not the same. For example, it is my personal goal to become a bestselling author. While there are lots of bestselling authors out there, each of us will traverse different paths to that goal. Knowing my path, where did I find it? The simple answer
What is an attitude shifter? An attitude shifter is something you can think about or focus on that will make you feel good. Shifters can come in any number of forms. A picture of a person, place or thing that makes you feel happy. A song or movie dialogue or comedy routine that puts you in a good mood. A scent, the smell of something that brings your mind to positive thoughts. Pretty much anything that stimulates your senses in
What do I want? I have been asking this question of myself for most of my adult life. It is both the single most basic question I can ask, as well as massively loaded. This is a question that can be rooted in the past, awareness in the present, or looking to the future, which complicates things further. One of the more complex issues I encounter with this question has long been its opposite. I was less sure of what
You cannot help the world if you don’t help yourself. Pathwalking is about seeking out your own destiny. Walking your own path in life. Pathwalking is about living life to the fullest, striving for the best experiences. It can be very hard not to feel that this idea is selfish. It is even more difficult when you see the state of the world today. The constant deluge of information, specifically negativity, greed, and selfishness, can be disconcerting. I try not
The world needs more positivity. Why? Because when we feel positive, we feel good. When we feel good, we enhance the ability to draw more good to ourselves. As such, we empower ourselves. When we are empowered, we are capable of almost anything. Unfortunately, we are living in a fear-based society. We are inundated with negativity, we are told that there is lack and scarcity, and that we should fear the unknown, the untested, and the unfamiliar. We sensationalize things
If I don’t bother to decide, I leave my fate up to my subconscious. Sure, I could blame outside influences or circumstances or what-have-you. But the truth is that when I don’t make conscious decisions, my subconscious is driving the bus. This can be a particularly complicated concept to grasp. Probably the biggest reason why is because we live in a society that lacks accountability. Our government is the perfect example of this fact. At almost every level, nobody takes