New Becomings

Transformation:  -a complete change in the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that that thing or person is improved. I woke up today realizing a few things that seem obvious to me, but that I haven't actually put into words before about the 'transformation' I'm consciously trying to invoke. Look around and notice all the "transformations" taking place - it's everywhere - advertisements, blogs, vlogs, shows, movies, books, articles, seminars... Many people are going through many changes, in a sort of Chrysalis of humanity. I believe there are myriad ways these changes are occurring, depending on where each of us are in our individual and collective journeys. At its most visible are the physical transformations people focus on - the diets, workouts, weight loss, strength conditioning, appearance... Personally, physical transformation is low on my list; however, physical health and well-being are important for energy, so I do what...

“I am learning to live between effort and surrender. I do my best and hope for what I want but do not resist the direction of the wind.” Anonymous   The problem with words is that they can have various meanings, and then when a sentence is put together, the message can branch out in different ways. I try to use sentences succinctly when direct information is being communicated, yet there's the creative side that likes to meander with meaning, where phrasing is just as important as the essences being conveyed. This is why songwriting and poetry are beautiful ways of expressing multiple ideas in simple formats. The title "Fighting for Surrender" is one of those paradoxical word-plays. Obviously, I'm not talking about picking up a sword and battling for the ability to raise a white flag in defeat. I'm talking about the internal conflict between 'action/reaction' and 'acquiescence' - that struggle back and forth with taking life by the horns and allo...