I hate crime dramas. More on that later.
On the agenda today:
1) Finding new housing accommodations (without the support of the Crisis Center -- they are not willing to continue working with me)
2) Healing my various traumas slowly but surely (today I'm going to be spending time in the "James Brown Celebrity Hot Tub" -- that's what I call the Holiday Inn, Gaithersburg hot tub. For obvious reasons -- whatever that means.) Specifically I'm healing my plantar fasciitis in both feet, as well as getting over Rose a day at a time.
3) Looking forward to receiving calls and visits from loved ones as I sort out my options and next steps. (Stop by or call anytime before I check out tomorrow morning -- Monday -- before noon).
BTW, I would love to go down to the Inauguration if anyone is willing to help me make that Dream come true.
Love,
Brotha G
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Breakfast at the Victory
Dear Readers,
Just had a big cheeseburger at Denny's, courtesy of the Distinguished Congressman (metaphorically speaking) from New York (R), alias: Brother Forte.
We shucked and jived with the best of them, including the Distinguished Mr. Z, and the Ritz-Carleton of Congresswomen, the wondrous Ms. M.
All in all, a good time with plenty of cherry Coke.
Love,
Brotha G
Just had a big cheeseburger at Denny's, courtesy of the Distinguished Congressman (metaphorically speaking) from New York (R), alias: Brother Forte.
We shucked and jived with the best of them, including the Distinguished Mr. Z, and the Ritz-Carleton of Congresswomen, the wondrous Ms. M.
All in all, a good time with plenty of cherry Coke.
Love,
Brotha G
LIfe is Scary
But Beautiful!!!
Looking forward to some Mickey D's. What's more American than Jesus and McDonald's?
I know that the Universe is a friendly place -- and it helps when you approach the Mystery with Friendliness first! The Mystery is feminine, and it's important to listen to what She says -- otherwise, she might have to get a little rough with you. Love the Mystery, and She will Love you right back!
And She still scares me a lot sometimes. Is that part of the Mystery?
Boo!
Looking forward to some Mickey D's. What's more American than Jesus and McDonald's?
I know that the Universe is a friendly place -- and it helps when you approach the Mystery with Friendliness first! The Mystery is feminine, and it's important to listen to what She says -- otherwise, she might have to get a little rough with you. Love the Mystery, and She will Love you right back!
And She still scares me a lot sometimes. Is that part of the Mystery?
Boo!
Thunder Road
For now, I am focusing on Thunder Road, the company I would like to grow slowly and steadily.
As I proceed through this spiritual emergence, I would like to find a gentle balance between work and play, making money and being a responsible philanthropist.
It gets a little easier as I go along. The spiritual scouring will take time to heal up, but it seems like I'll be good to go as things come along.
As I proceed through this spiritual emergence, I would like to find a gentle balance between work and play, making money and being a responsible philanthropist.
It gets a little easier as I go along. The spiritual scouring will take time to heal up, but it seems like I'll be good to go as things come along.
Moments of Clarity
As I go along, I am learning to let go of things that are no longer useful to me: like running for U.S. President.
I am letting go of that dream because it is interfering with my peace of mind.
My spiritual emergence is in the process of scouring that dream out of me.
Wow!
I am letting go of that dream because it is interfering with my peace of mind.
My spiritual emergence is in the process of scouring that dream out of me.
Wow!
Let's Talk About This Bipolar Thing
Dear Readers,
Labels can be useful. If anyone finds it useful to label me as bipolar, that's OK.
The same man can appear differently to different people. That is to be expected.
I would like to build a strong base of people who have positive projections about me, rather than labeling me as disabled (i.e. bipolar).
I invite all readers (regardless of how they might view me) to contribute Comments on this blog.
If I fight a label, I just give more power to it, so I am putting aside my defenses for the time being.
Brother Geronimo by any other name is still Brother Geronimo.
Love,
Brotha G
Labels can be useful. If anyone finds it useful to label me as bipolar, that's OK.
The same man can appear differently to different people. That is to be expected.
I would like to build a strong base of people who have positive projections about me, rather than labeling me as disabled (i.e. bipolar).
I invite all readers (regardless of how they might view me) to contribute Comments on this blog.
If I fight a label, I just give more power to it, so I am putting aside my defenses for the time being.
Brother Geronimo by any other name is still Brother Geronimo.
Love,
Brotha G
First Tentative Steps
Please bear with me...
I'm figuring this thing out as I go along.
The only way I can relate this in a way that feels OK to me is to call what I'm experiencing a "spiritual emergence". Please check out Stan Grof's work on this subject if you'd like to learn more. This book in particular was helpful to me as I began my spiritual emergence journey around 1996.
In layman's terms, basically, I'm experiencing the divine spark within me, and Honest to God -- it hurts like Bloody Hell. That spark is giving me a gigantic spiritual enema. Sand-paper style. It really hurts.
So, there's a big metaphorical Hole in the middle of my (for lack of a better word) soul -- which will pass, when God has finished his work on me for the time being.
I'm just trying to surrender to His will while He...prepares me (or whatever it is we would like to call it). I'm not set on any terms in particular, I'm just doing my best to allow this thing to pass. I know that this experience is for the best, but it really hurts quite a lot.
And we all go through this in our own way (apparently). That belief brings me great comfort. I really need to know that there are other people who go through this type of thing. And that is why I am very grateful for the work of Stan Grof. Others have walked this path before me. I am not alone.
I'm figuring this thing out as I go along.
The only way I can relate this in a way that feels OK to me is to call what I'm experiencing a "spiritual emergence". Please check out Stan Grof's work on this subject if you'd like to learn more. This book in particular was helpful to me as I began my spiritual emergence journey around 1996.
In layman's terms, basically, I'm experiencing the divine spark within me, and Honest to God -- it hurts like Bloody Hell. That spark is giving me a gigantic spiritual enema. Sand-paper style. It really hurts.
So, there's a big metaphorical Hole in the middle of my (for lack of a better word) soul -- which will pass, when God has finished his work on me for the time being.
I'm just trying to surrender to His will while He...prepares me (or whatever it is we would like to call it). I'm not set on any terms in particular, I'm just doing my best to allow this thing to pass. I know that this experience is for the best, but it really hurts quite a lot.
And we all go through this in our own way (apparently). That belief brings me great comfort. I really need to know that there are other people who go through this type of thing. And that is why I am very grateful for the work of Stan Grof. Others have walked this path before me. I am not alone.
thank you for this therapy
It really hurts to be Brother Geronimo sometimes.
And it hurts to be anyone else human too.
Thank God I'm me, and at the same time, please be gentle with me, Lord.
I break easy (from time to time).
Turning 40 is quite a landmark. My 40th is this February 20th.
I think John Lennon was 40 when he was shot. I miss that man, basically to the point of tears, but I need to conserve my tears right now because I'm channeling that energy into other areas.
Lovingfriendliness,
Brotha G
And it hurts to be anyone else human too.
Thank God I'm me, and at the same time, please be gentle with me, Lord.
I break easy (from time to time).
Turning 40 is quite a landmark. My 40th is this February 20th.
I think John Lennon was 40 when he was shot. I miss that man, basically to the point of tears, but I need to conserve my tears right now because I'm channeling that energy into other areas.
Lovingfriendliness,
Brotha G
The Simplest Way I Can Put It
The part of me that is God is currently burning a hole through my soul. And it's really scary. And I'm really glad I could put that into words.
Ouch.
Ouch.
Welcome, Readers of Suelo's Blog
Shout out to any reader's of Suelo's blog who are joining us for the first time.
Suelo's blog is at
http://zerocurrency.blogspot.com
Daniel Suelo is one of my inspirations, and I regard him as both an Elder and a Brother on our common path of what I would like to call "The Economy of Generosity". I hope Suelo does not object to that particular name for a concept that is still emerging (as far as I can tell). Suelo, feel free to weigh in below in the Comments. Thank you!
Lovingfriendliness,
Brotha G
Holiday Inn
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Room 116
Suelo's blog is at
http://zerocurrency.blogspot.com
Daniel Suelo is one of my inspirations, and I regard him as both an Elder and a Brother on our common path of what I would like to call "The Economy of Generosity". I hope Suelo does not object to that particular name for a concept that is still emerging (as far as I can tell). Suelo, feel free to weigh in below in the Comments. Thank you!
Lovingfriendliness,
Brotha G
Holiday Inn
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Room 116
Second Pass
Dear Readers,
I've made a second, more detailed pass through my previous posts.
I believe we are Golden as far as being G-rated. Please gently correct me if I happen to be incorrect.
Love,
Brotha G
Holiday Inn, Gaithersburg
Room 116
I've made a second, more detailed pass through my previous posts.
I believe we are Golden as far as being G-rated. Please gently correct me if I happen to be incorrect.
Love,
Brotha G
Holiday Inn, Gaithersburg
Room 116
Making an Effort
Hello, Dear Readers
I have deleted several posts with strong language in the titles. As I have the inclination, I will review other previous posts and delete them according to their "rating."
My goal is to be completely G-rated by the end of January. You can help me by bringing to my attention any language that you find objectionable (especially you, Mom and Ivy Ross Ricci).
I am not promising to remove a post (or edit it) in response to your Comments, but you have my word that I will review very carefully (as I have the time) any dialogues that go on here at Liquid Steel Magnolias.
BTW, if anyone would like to know what LSM (Liquid Steel Magnolias) means to me, and why I have chosen that title for my blog, just ask.
Lovingfriendliness,
Brotha G
Holiday Inn, Gaithersburg
I have deleted several posts with strong language in the titles. As I have the inclination, I will review other previous posts and delete them according to their "rating."
My goal is to be completely G-rated by the end of January. You can help me by bringing to my attention any language that you find objectionable (especially you, Mom and Ivy Ross Ricci).
I am not promising to remove a post (or edit it) in response to your Comments, but you have my word that I will review very carefully (as I have the time) any dialogues that go on here at Liquid Steel Magnolias.
BTW, if anyone would like to know what LSM (Liquid Steel Magnolias) means to me, and why I have chosen that title for my blog, just ask.
Lovingfriendliness,
Brotha G
Holiday Inn, Gaithersburg
A Bit of Truth
Dear Readers,
No one has answered my straw poll, and I have come to a decision:
I want my blog to be rated G, so I'm going to delete some posts that are too over-the-top.
I don't want to hide my strength, and I also want to be your "Friendly Neighborhood" Brotha G (FNBG).
Please forgive me for not being Perfect once again.
Pretty soon, I'm going to stop apologizing so much.
Jesus just built me this way, so please find it in your hearts to accept with without my asking for Forgiveness so frequently.
Love, and One Last Apology (for now),
FNBG
Holiday Inn, Gaithersburg
http://higaithersburg.com
Room 116
Staying under the name "Matthew Pflantzbaum" (at least for now)
No one has answered my straw poll, and I have come to a decision:
I want my blog to be rated G, so I'm going to delete some posts that are too over-the-top.
I don't want to hide my strength, and I also want to be your "Friendly Neighborhood" Brotha G (FNBG).
Please forgive me for not being Perfect once again.
Pretty soon, I'm going to stop apologizing so much.
Jesus just built me this way, so please find it in your hearts to accept with without my asking for Forgiveness so frequently.
Love, and One Last Apology (for now),
FNBG
Holiday Inn, Gaithersburg
http://higaithersburg.com
Room 116
Staying under the name "Matthew Pflantzbaum" (at least for now)
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