YODA - MY GURU: DO OR DO NOT, THERE IS NO TRY

I have read many times over about how people believe Yoda's statement of "Do or Do not, there is no Try." is a discouraging statement. That it means to do something or give up. I am posting this to state that it is 100% Encouraging to the highest degree.
  Let's think about the statement..  Do or Do not. When you try something lets say for example a piece of food, are you actually trying it?  No.  You are tasting it, as in eating it. It doesn't matter if you spit it out or not. It's already happened and the taste is in your mouth and memory. You did it, that is an action of Doing something. So in essence you are DO-ing, not trying.
 Another example, When you say you will "Give something a try..", are you actually just trying?  No, you are doing whatever it was you thought you were trying. I'll give riding a bike a try? You either ride the bike or you fall off.  Now the end result of that DO-ing will either be a success or failure.   Which in the end are the only 2 options as a result. You either Like the food you are tasting or not. You succeed in climbing the hill or not. You succeed in doing the homework or not.  You succeed in the science experiment or not. You succeed in your trial run of the new car you develop or not. You succeed in your first screening of the feature film you made or not. On and on in every aspect of activity you do in life.
 Yoda is simply posing the statement in a manner of Trial and Error. You either succeed or you don't. So you do it again and either Succeed or Fail. And again and again and again...  With Everything in life you either give up or continue working till success.  This can be applied to all things in life, especially life itself. You can live(Do) or Die(Do not) there is no Try.
 The key to the statement isn't to give up without making the attempt. The point is to go all in on what you are going to do. Don't say try because that means you aren't giving it your best shot and anticipating failure. Just be sure when you start that you don't stop. You keep "DO-ing" till you succeed. Failure doesn't mean stop, it just means you keep going till you finish. The same principle is used in The Scientific Method. You go through the process of discovery and if you don't succeed you start over again. The science experiment succeeds or fails, you start from the beginning again till you find the answer.
 Which brings us to the statement that follows.."Size Matters Not." In the move of "EMPIRE STRIKES BACK" Luke fails to lift His X-Wing out of the swamp. He states "I can't. It's to big". Yoda not missing a beat replies, "Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size do you? Hmm?" After Yoda lifts the ship out of the swamp. Luke goes up to him and says,"I don't believe it." Yoda responds with,"That is why you fail."
    It doesn't matter how big a failure it is after you start. It doesn't matter the size of the opponents or struggle you face when you do what you are doing. You keep moving forward till you succeed. For in this statement, the only thing holding you back, is you. You start the journey, it's your responsibility to finish it. To pick yourself back up after you fall and keep going.

Yoda My GURU

I am not a fan of someone that I see every day.

    Ok I have to get this off my chest because it is really starting to bug me.  I watch "Waking up with Al"on the Weather Channel every morning during the week so I can get the local weather and meteorological info. before I head to work. Now I really like the show and Al Roker really knows his stuff when it comes to weather,but over the last two-three months I have been noticing something that is bothering me.  I don't like Stephanie Abrams;  Al Roker's co-host on the morning show.  At first I thought it might because I didn't she was attractive or the way she talked or something stupid like that, but then I started noticing something the more and more I watched. It didn't hit me right away because I get up at 5AM so I'm not totally awake, but by the time my exercise and breakfast hits me(blood pumping), I noticed it.
  She is very Condescending toward people.
   I really couldn't believe it at first when I heard some of the things she was saying. I can't remember all of the instances, I just know of 3 that stick out for me.
  This morning specifically was the one that hit me the hardest.  Al and Stephanie were interviewing a young woman from NASA who was talking about the rocket launch today. Al seemed to be hitting all the major points on the launch. Then Stephanie starts in on her as to "Why should people care about the space program." Now at first I figured it was a good subject to ask about, but then halfway through the woman's response Stephanie actually interrupts her asking and  I'm paraphrasing here.."Why should we care about this program?" Now I could see that the woman was taken aback a second by the interruption, and shortly after Al ended the interview to move on.
  The second time I saw this was near Thanksgiving during the major snow storms that were happening on the east coast. Stephanie was on location  and was speaking with another weather reporter who was at a different location (both out in the field) and just as he finished up his report, Stephanie starts speaking to him like he had no idea what he was talking about, when he had actually said nothing wrong or inaccurate!
 The third time was about a month or so ago when Al and Stephanie were discussing matters on Alternate energy sources and possible other sources of energy with experts in studio and on the screen. Now it seemed like Al was very positive on many of the subject and the products. Stephanie however was taking every opportunity to judge them as ridiculous. I mean she didn't say it, but the way she spoke and her responses just seemed derogatory and reminded me of the popular girls in school who put stuff down because it doesn't look pretty or has nothing to do with her fashion needs.
  Honestly for a while I was glad when Stephanie Abrams had time off for a while and Jen Carfango filled in a few times.
 I hope I've misinterpreted  Stephanie Abrams in these events and that I'm wrong about this, but so far it keeps getting more and more obvious of the type of person she is and I don't like having this be the start to my day. I really like the Weather Channel and I especially love Al Roker and the crew at AMHQ.   Stephanie Abrams however is starting to rub me the wrong way.

Lindsey Stirling - yes son, that is a super star.

You know I have to say this because it is just one of the many things I respect about Lindsey Stirling. Something that so many other young female performers in Hollywood feel the need to do, but shouldn't because it isn't necessary.

 Lindsey, Thank you for keeping your clothes on.

Now don't misunderstand me. I have the greatest respect for women and especially women of singing, dancing and performing talent. Over the last 20 years there have been some absolutely phenomenal female performers and women with extraordinary music skills. Be it Singing or dancing or playing a instrument or all 3.  But I'm just tired of seeing so many young women feeling the need to expose themselves when it really isn't needed. There are some truly, amazing, talented and inspiring young women today. People of exquisite musical skill and beauty. Why do they take their clothes off? Why do they bring themselves to this level of exposure?
   They say it's them expressing themselves and their talent or breaking out of their shell into womanhood. I can understand wanting to do something that allows them to "Stand-Out" among the other talented women in Hollywood. Also I have no delusions of how difficult it is to succeed in that world.
  Lindsey Stirling has shown over the last 3 years that it isn't necessary to dress in skimpy outfits and exposing parts of her womanly body to be successful, talented and skilled. She hasn't swung naked on ball or worn a bikini out on stage or "Twerked" at all in her performances. She hasn't done acts of debauchery or talked down on other performers.   Yet she fills venues and sells out ticket offices every time she performs.
I truly respect Lindsey for showing real character and dignity in the entertainment world, by not stooping to the level some celebrities do. This is the kind of celebrity that kids can look up to and learn from.  I as a parent can feel safe knowing that there are celebrities out in the world that aren't exposing my son  to things he doesn't need to know about yet. Parents like me can point her out to our kids and say,"That is a super star."
Thank you Lindsey.

7 Strange Questions That Help You Find Your Life Purpose - I KNOW!!!

7 Strange Questions That Help You Find Your Life Purpose:

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I know what I want to do.  The sad part is that I don't know how to do it.
  This is because I'm already doing it, just not how/what I want it to be.
Let me clarify this for you. What I want to do is video/audio editing, which I am doing right now at a tv studio in Chicago. The problem is that it's not the kind of editing I want to do. I'm technically stuck. What I really want to do is go out and shoot video then edit it together with sound and create something that will affect people. Now I don't really want to do all the graphics and animations and stuff, but I like taking life and re-producing it on screen for others to experience. 
 I want to work with people on projects that I'm passionate about. I want to create videos and edit them into something that will cause a reaction in another person. Doesn't matter if it's positive or negative. I just want to create it.
 For so many years I did that on my own with almost no budget at all. The problem is that it doesn't produce any money. I can't survive or support my family doing what I want to do. So I'm stuck doing what I need to do to support my family. Just going through those questions and thinking about the subject of those questions brought it all back to me. The drive, the cause, the need to create something.  
 I've seen and watched so many other people produce such great products and productions on minimal budgets and for almost no money.  I want to be part of that. I want to do that and find the drive that brought me into Video Production in the first place. I have the skill and I have the drive, but I need a path. I've lost my way and I need a way back on the path I had.  
 It's so weird that only now that I think about it, that's why the last few years have felt like I was in a rut. My passion and drive is stifled and lost, but I have moments when I work on small side projects that seem to bring that passion back to the surface. But again, those side projects can't make money. They just seem to fill a temporary need/want. 
 I must find a cause or project that can catapult me back into my creative mind and inspire me to get the work done.
How do I find it? 
 Man, these are the times when I wish my muse would jump up and hit me with a baseball bat of inspiration. 

A Tri-Force of Independent Music Women.

Lindsey Stirling, Amy Lee and Orianthi Panagaris.

 I personally have listed to all 3 of these incredible women over the last 10 years. Each in their own genres of music, they both dominate and inspire in every way of musical excellence.
 Through trials and tribulations against their art, they have shown the world that they are strong, talented and will not be silenced or shutdown.
  I can honestly say that I haven't heard all of their music, but I am making a firm effort to find and listen to all their music.
 Amy Lee was my first encounter in this musical force. Her singing with the band Evanescence hooked me from the first moment it hit my ear drums. I have been hooked on her music ever since. Her ability with a microphone and a piano gives me chills and raises the hairs on my back to new heights of enjoyment that makes me thankful that my ears function properly. The story of her beginnings and where she is now, is truly inspiring.
 I was introduced to Orianthi Panagaris through Michael Jackson's movie "This is it". I can only imagine what her career might have been if the King of Pop had gone on his final tour with her. Her ability with the 6 string guitar is truly Amazing. You can name off  on one hand the top female guitarist in the world. She by far towers high above them. To see and hear the beautiful rifts that come off of her fingers tickling the strings of a "axe", is something every pair of ears needs to hear and appreciate. Her tale of discovery and continued excellence is beyond words of Divinity.
 I discovered Lindsey Stirling last of the 3 women. I happened across one of her videos on Youtube quite by chance about 4 years ago. It was astounding at the time I didn't think it was real. Then just yesterday I heard her hauntingly Awesome violin again over Satellite Radio. When I arrived home and looked her up, I was amazed that it was the same woman I had seen 4 years earlier.  I began searching the web and discovered that her playing and style was not only REAL, but Magnificent. I'm still discovering all that she is and I can say I am thoroughly impressed, especially with the resistance she originally received. When reading about where she came from and how she has succeeded in her craft is incredible.
 
 Then it struck me. 3 women, 3 string instruments, A tri-force of Music Power the likes of which no ear has ever heard.
 To combine Amy Lee's Piano, Lindsey Stirling's Violin and Orianthi Panagaris' Guitar, would be to possibly bring into creation the most epic music machine that has ever existed on this earth. If the talent of these three incredible women could be brought together for a song, a single, an album, a concert, a tour; could we possibly see .... Dare I say it... Music to tame the savage heart of mankind!

Oh what a incredible melody that could be.

Take these words as you will. Just the thoughts of a fan struck by these 3 amazing women of music.

Lindsaey Stirling - Shatter Me feat. Lzzy Hale

Orianthi Panagaris - Right Now

Evanescence - The Change

REMEMBER, REMEMBER, THE ELECTIONS IN NOVEMBER - the Senate's treason and costs!

These are the names of the Senate Representatives that voted down the "Democracy Restoration Act"or S.J.Res.19 & H.J.Res. 119 - A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

In social standings it is known as the #GetMoneyOut of politics. Proposing that large contributions to political campaigns for election can no longer be accepted by politicians running for office. Therefore preventing Corporations and upper level citizens from buying political favors. 

Remember these names this coming November. Do NOT allow them to continue destroying our government!

Lamar Alexander, Tennessee

Kelly Ayotte, New Hampshire

John Barrasso, Wyoming

Roy Blunt, Missouri

John Boozman, Arkansas

Richard Burr, North Carolina

Saxby Chambliss, Georgia

Daniel Coats, Indiana

Tom Coburn, Oklahoma

Thad Cochran, Mississippi

Susan Collins, Maine

Bob Corker, Tennessee

John Cornyn, Texas

Mike Crapo, Idaho 1

Ted Cruz, Texas

Mike Enzi, Wyoming

Deb Fischer, Nebraska

Jeff Flake, Arizona

Lindsey Graham, South Carolina

Chuck Grassley, Iowa

Orrin Hatch, Utah

Dean Heller, Nevada

John Hoeven, North Dakota

James Inhofe, Oklahoma

Johnny Isakson,

Mike Johanns, Nebraska

Ron Johnson, Wisconsin

Mark Kirk, Illinois

Mike Lee, Utah

Mitch McConnell, Kentucky

Jerry Moran, Kansas

Lisa Murkowski, Alaska

Rand Paul, Kentucky

Rob Portman, Ohio

Jim Risch, Idaho

Pat Roberts, Kansas

Marco Rubio, Florida

Tim Scott, South Carolina

Jeff Sessions, Alabama

Richard Shelby, Alabama

John Thune, South Dakota

Pat Toomey, Pennsylvania

David Vitter, Louisiana

Roger Wicker, Mississippi

The Struggle

How can one person save his family, his friends, his town, his county, his state, his country? What must they do when all governing opposition is set against change for the benefit of the whole? Why is faith they believe in perverted for the gains of a few, when it can open all to equality? Where does one start on a campaign to create change & equality for all & not just a few?

I ask myself this every day. The truth is, one person can only make change happen if others are willing to go along. We all have our view of a perfect life for ourselves & the people we love. Where they have what they need, but what about everyone else?
  Too many settle into complacency because they get what works for them & only them. They don't think about the person next door, down the street or on the next block south.
Does that make them a bad person?
Of course not.
Democracy was created to make all people equal under the law. Especially in the U.S.A. A war was fought for that equality. A Civil War was fought to preserve it. Does another war need to happen to restore the equality that has been fought for?
No one wants that, but the current political system in the U.S.A is corrupt. It took a long time to develop into this, which is why it wasn't stopped. It was subtle things that started years ago. It seemed harmless at first, but slowly it spread to the point that those in power are not working for the people's benefit as a whole. They only act to benefit those that give them the means to care for themselves and their families.
This cannot remain the Status Quo. Too many people are suffering from this. The rules that are in place that govern those who govern the people, are not sufficient. A new Justice/Policy system must be created to prevent  the corrupting of politicians, allowing them to make the proper decisions for all people, not the select few that can afford it.
This must be handled like treating a virus. You can either cut out the infected organs & hope the body can recover. Or you develop a vaccine that removes the infection & allows the body to function properly.
The governments infection is in the Presidency, Congress, Senate, House of Representatives and individual State Governors.
A new policy must be enforced on these offices to remove the corruption and preserve the offices that govern the people of the U.S.A. Most likely a branch of the Justice department that is independent of government bureaucracy and can thoroughly investigate all those in decision of political means that effect the people.