Off leash

So i moved to my garage and here i sit...

That's where 'footloose' - the name of this blog came from.  I have to be off leash when it comes to life.  I discovered the itch that I've always had and recognize the desire to glide on my own, stumble, and see for myself.  I want to 'keep a beat' while skipping along making it more challenging for that force to reach me with the clasp of dictation and authority on the invisible collar we all wear.  I was totally unaware of it as we've grown up with it.  The art I'm trying to master is just barely dodging it each time to keep me aware and in check at all times of my realities and what's true.   I have discipline, manners, and lessons I've been taught which will aid me in flying through this radar undetected and in the privatized zone.  The goal is to stay from the confines of bureaucratic philosophies and set cultural or economic norms we cement ourselves within. 

Change - I want change in the way I've been shown to live.  It's a good and traditional way, but  I want to live outside the norms of this society and the daily rituals.   I've just reached the point to where I am a wanderer and will not work for large corporate companies anymore - unless the invisible collar shocks me -then I may conform.  I'll have to be running one if I do.  Entrepreneur at heart for sure! 

Somehow 'keepin a beat' will help you to stay off leash, on your toes, and in rhythm for diverse and surprising situations that jump out in which you could otherwise fall victim.  Following the main stream and set parameters life becomes a never ending escalator.  You'll find yourself in routines that are opposite of your dreams.  Gotta keep the bubble floating... ever so hard!

"Footloose" - the movie with 'Rin McCormick,' or Kevin Bacon I should say is by far one of my all time favorite movies!  Another reason for the blog name.  I think I relate to that character (Rin) in many ways.  The heart, passion, rebellion - all of it!  Now if I could just dance like that.  Jerry McGuire too - gotta make it happen, but yet know your priorities and heart's desire too - another good character!  Tommy - well done.

The recession is causing and demanding people change the way they live and alter their norms and routines.  I think this could be a positive way to live and could possibly be the spark for another round of innovation.  The shift in time and the ways of the world are before us.  It's time to take deep breaths - like actually take them (I'm speaking to myself here) and figure out new ways to live and make money.  Maybe we need to look south of our borders - to the Southern America and witness the way they are living.  It's always good to stop and take a look around, view other perspectives, and teachings.  That's what sparks new ideas, inventions, and new routes.  We sure did see a lot of happiness down south.

Practically the entire outlook spread through the media is causing not only fear and panic in our society, but stressing everyone out to the point of which no one can think straight - influencing poor decisions and insecurity.  That's never good for business.  Get Murphy out of here!  We all can still make the money we need to have a good life.  Get the jobs we need - maybe getting the job now days is making the job!  We just need to focus and engage in new approaches and recognize where many of our models, impressions, and beliefs had their influence when growing up.  People magazine for example (I love People magazine by the way) just a good example of growing up viewing something and subconsciously being taught that's the way we need to live and that's the good life.  Our thinking can easily become warped through so many mediums.  Look around your house and at your bills.  Do you really need that?  When's the last time you used it?  How much better would it be and space would you have if you gave it away to people in need or sold it on craigslist for $30.  Why do you want that gym membership so bad?  You go twice a month.  Put that amount in your safe and start running along with push-ups, sit ups, and pull ups too if you want. 

After seeing how happy, genuine, and less stressed people are in South America - it makes me realize how much simpler things seem to be down there and how nuts they are here.  It also showed me so many ways to enjoy exercise while getting and staying in great shape.  We could do so much with so little -throw a soccer ball in the mix.  You guys know Bear Grylls (Man vs Wild) - look how little he has to work with - I wonder how much money he makes?  That's what I'm sayin' - see how he makes a living?  Time to do things differently.  Endless options are before us to make money and change the flow.  Take your eyes off your television for 1 month and see how much better things are and how much more was accomplished.  Did you make more money?  Do something special for your hunny bunny more than the month before?  Holy cow you cooked that many times, had awesome meals, and what?  You saved how much by cooking??  Geez - I need to do that!

So much busy-ness and rushing in our culture our whole system is starting to go haywire!  It's getting fried!  Start paying attention more to your heart - really - try and feel what it is in your heart that makes you less irritable, annoyed, impatient or what thoughts start to soothe when they begin entering your mind. Once your realize that and that your breathing is good in response to those thoughts and emotions in your mind - search that area for a type of job or career that's similar.  One step closer at that point in living the way you want and making money traveling towards your passions.

Onward and upward, 

AA

So i moved to my garage and here i sit...