…and be grateful. That you aren’t the turkey
Join me for some serious DIY…
So, my buddy Nate is an interesting guy. Not because he’s a huge MOVIE CAR buff or that he drives an exact replica of the original BATMOBILE. Street Legal.
Nate is interesting because he GIVES in special ways. His website is filled with tremendous inspirations for those so inclined to visit, but with his car and STAR CAR CENTRAL, his group travels to shows for free to give them glimpses of cool Hollywood Icons. (Be sure to check out the website) Whether it’s parades, hospitals or car shows, Nate’s group makes an impact.
Before you can give back to anyone, you have to truly find what you love to do. Don’t get me wrong, everyone can use a helping hand, but the one thing that people need most is inspiration. Seeds that help internally to grow prosperity, health and the true things that make a difference.
Big kudos to Nate and all those out there that are working to give their time, work and devotion to people less fortunate. Like attracts like. Give and what comes back will be 10-fold. Nate is “AUTOINSPIRATION.”
I hope he gives me a ride in that beast…
Man, life can be like a sucked out orange. You get swooped up in what you think is important, only to realize (if you’re lucky), that it’s not important AT ALL.
Life changes in such small increments that it’s almost imperceptible. But one thing is for sure, the Law of Growth keeps things growing. And you grow whether you like it or not.
Many people in this world believe that if they live a good and honest life, they’ll go to heaven. Sorry folks, hate to burst the bubble, but life is heaven or hell RIGHT NOW. God, or the great Almighty whatever it is, is no preceptor of people. It doesn’t care whether you’ve been good or bad, black or white, green or purple. If you’re life is good now, it’s because you think and act good. If your life is hell, it’s because you’re in fear and lack, caused by your thoughts and expressed in your life realization. If you actually take the time to think about this, you’ll realize that those who spent their time complaining about what they doon’t have, are actually keeping what they want from them.
But this is good news. It means that your life can be whatever you choose it to be. YOU, have the power of choice. Now, that doesn’t mean you aren’t going to get challenges, deaths, bummers and bad thoughts. They come. And they come to help us grow and become more. But it’s not those things that are important. It’s how you look and deal with them. If you allow those bummers to control you, your life can become a living hell. Mentally AND physically. And those that continue to try and control everything, including others, find that their lives cease to be enjoyable. They end up have physical ailments and bring more of what they don’t want.
Thinking positive isn’t just two words. It’s not as simple as it sounds. It’s tough to maintain your thoughts positively. But it’s so worth it.
Learn to appreciate what’s important. NOW. Don’t say, “Boy won’t it be great when blank happens?” (I may look like a dork in the above photo, but my Dad and my wife are the most important people in my life and I love them dearly. Despite my silly hat.)
I don’t care how you get the following book. But get it NOW. Joseph Murphy’s “THE POWER OF YOUR SUBCONCIOUS MIND.” I’m not linking it, because I want you to discover it on your own. I’m not screwing around here. It WILL change your life and help you to realize “the truth.” Your life CAN be perfect.
I love my family and my friends. I love those that come here to read this blog because they feel that it might be enjoyable for them. There might be something of value. I appreciate that I can do that for someone. Anyone, and I thank you.
Replace thoughts of fear with their opposites. Banish them. Think health. Think growth. Think prosperity. Think LOVE. It may not have anything to do with cars, but it’s the most important thing in the world, and you need to realize it now.
Have a great week, all.
Walking the shop this morning at CVS, I can’t help thinking to be grateful. Grateful that there are cars here. Any cars. And with all the “economy” talk, people are in a lot of fear.
But it’s important to realize that things are what you believe they are. If you believe that the economy sucks, then it does. But if you believe that things are ok, then they are. So, what should you believe?
What makes you feel best, of course. That’s my answer. And that’s a choice. Choose to have a good day, and you will. Choose to spread cheer and hope, and that’s what you’ll give. Choose to treat people with love and respect and that’s what you’ll get back.
Go on. The world is waiting for you to make a choice. So, choose what propels us forward, not what keeps us locked in fear. Just for today, choose something positive.
I choose to go have a venti. Maybe a treat, too. And have one on me…
Ouch. My brain hurts. But in a good way…
Thoughts are things. We know this, right? But if they ARE things, then everything I think actually manifests. So, I have to guard my thoughts and the way I think.
If I worry about something, that something will come true. If I have faith that the absolute best thing for me will happen, then THAT will come true. Hmmm. Kinda stupid simple, eh? But, it’s true.
Case in point. A client decides to pay with a bum check and I immediately go into worrymode. I have to pay MY guys! How will I do that without funds? So, I decide… The universe wants me to succeed, so I’m not going to worry about it because it ALWAYS works out because that’s what I BELIEVE.
And so, …it did. Exactly the way I decided in my mind that it would. And that my friends, only proves one thing… Believe in the truth. Seek the truth and the truth will appear. Thank God.
I think I’ll have dinner now. And as for the photo? …It’s one of my sponsors…
…to make today perfect? Yea, I know what you’re thinking. “What the heck is Fireball talkin’ ’bout??”
You have a choice to make. Are you going to live today just like yesterday, with all your problems and woes piling on you? Or are you going to “think different?” As with all things, what we think determines our outcome. So, if you know what you want your outcome to be, then think ONLY those things that support it.
Me? I’m going to the Pumpkin Festival to see cool movie cars. Yes, a car/pumpkin show in about 2 hours. I’ll post what’s there later, but you’re gonna dig it. Then, I’m back to record Episode #12 of THE HOLLYWOOD CAR SHOW. Then, help my wife, Kathie, build some really cool costumes for a new TV Show. (I’ll post those when we’re finished, too.) But, I’m going to do ALL those things while thinking positively because I want my outcome to be a day filled with excitement, fun, adventure and love. …And that’s EXACTLY what I’ll get.
Try it yourself. Close your eyes and say, “My day is perfect and full of great things, great people and fun.” But FEEL IT and BELIEVE IT!!! Then, be grateful and watch what happens. Let me know!!!!
We all know this, right? In order to truly get anything in life, you have to give first. What you get in return will be a hundredfold in so many ways.
But, like most people, a lot of us think that we don’t have enough to really give in the way we need or want to. But here’s a secret… Giving gives you what you need, …to give more. And the more you give, the easier it will become.
Take Christmas. I always wondered why we only really give once a year? I mean, look at someone’s face when they receive a gift from you. Doesn’t that make you feel like you’re on top of the world?
This banner is for The Humane Society. And $5 can go miles for little faces like this. Please give. If not here, then go right now and give your pet some love. See how it makes you feel, and them too. You don’t know what something means until it’s gone.
…In order to move forward.
It’s hard sometimes to get perspective. I believe that life is viewed much like sitting at a certain point on a tree. At the base, it’s hard to see clearly what is around you in order to get answers. But, as you climb higher, your perspective changes and you can see better, thus making a better judgment. But in order to climb, it takes effort.
I’ve been a Martial Artist since 1969. Chuck Norris being my first instructor, then many others over the years including Bob Burbidge, Benny Urquidez, Brett Gold and Billy Blanks. I became a black belt in 1991. Yea, it took a long time as schools opened, closed, instructors passed away and some went to the pokie. No kidding. But the journey has been worth it… and the next step has been revealed. My style was Tang Soo Do originally. But I now have a new Master,… and a new style of traditional Tae Kwon Do. A new Master, quite extraordinary as well. Master Simon Rhee in Woodland Hills. The style is a bit different, so I needed to remove my black belt and humble myself in order to grow. Kathie and I have joined as Blue Belts. Intermediate belts, in order to catch up and become better. Below is Master Rhee instructing one of his students.
Simon is also a professional Stuntman, Actor and Fight Choreographer in Hollywood. I’ve seen him do unbelievable things and this student is a good indication of how he trains.
Taking a step back allows you to get perspective, become humbled and help others. This, I am grateful for. Never thought I’d feel this good about going backwards. But, it really isn’t that at all. It’s the natural progression of my journey. I’d recommend it to anyone. Lose the ego and see how you can shift your perspective to help others. Oh, and see if you can find some cool cars along the way…
Just imagine it. One minute, you’re fine and dandy. Lickin’ chops, runnin’ on the beach, sniffin’ butts at will. And the next? You’re somehow just a wee bit lighter and in serious pain. And,… something’s missing.
Not a good day for pooches happened last week. My pooches. Bug and Sammy. Bug, the boy Cockerpoo on the left. Now ball-less. And Sammy, the Licorice Girl on the right. Both, went to the doctor to be snipped.
It’s a tough thing for an owner that really loves his dogs. Since the death of my last CockerPoo, Bandit, we’ve dealt with a lot of new things. Things you wouldn’t deal with having just one dog. Everything’s doubled. Bones, toys, snippings. And $500 later, the kids came home with sorrowful faces. Now, it’s one thing to understand what’s happening to you, but for two little tykes like these guys, …just imagine? “HEY WHAT THE HECK IS GOIN’ ON HERE!!?? ARE YOU INSANE?? GET YOUR HANDS OFF MY PRIVATES!!!”
But here they are now. Back to their antics and all healed up. Amazing how fast that happens.
I love my dogs. And if you’re lucky enough to have one for yourself, or a cat, a bird, an iguana or a chinchilla. Enjoy it. They make your life worth living…
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