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The greatest modern day alchemists have to be comedic geniuses. The greatest comedians come from some of the greatest pain and turmoil. To be able to take some of the deepest physical, verbal and mental pain and then not only share it publicly but make you laugh and work through your pain is a true feat of greatness.

I heard today on NPR that in work, we all seek to have a positive influence on someone’s life. no matter what we’re destined to do, like to do or have to do, we all share a need to see the “fruits of our labors”. Whether in the service industry, tech, education or manufacturing, seeing the “product” used is what we all seek on some level.

Deep down we want to know our “customer” is happy with what we did. As for me, I’ve struggled with getting better jobs as I get pushed further away from my “customer”. I truly thrive in the satisfaction of seeing the impact of my work on someone. It’s pushed me into training and public speaking. Both instantly provide me with the feedback of my efforts. It’s a great feeling.

In following my passion, I find that my path must involve people and the personal interaction and sharing of what I have to give.

Years ago, I thought I wanted my own studio to be the boss and have my name on the door. I’ve just realized that I wanted a studio not to be the boss but to have the power to influence people and share what I have to give. This is also the reason I push to create a non-profit tech/art/education entity to fulfill me and ensure that I never “work” again.

this is me wiping out! at 1:40 in the video. enjoy.BYOBW 2009 wipe out!!

Ken Starr and others are validating Prop 8 due to “the majority should not be overturned” and citing that “we shouldn’t overturn the ‘traditional’ definition of marriage in California because it’s been that way for over 150 years”.

Because many agree, a few can suffer??

So, why is this okay? Many agreed women shouldn’t vote. Many agreed slavery was a good thing. Many agreed “colored” drinking fountains were okay. Many agreed that this should be a white christian nation with a white christian president.

Siding with the majority is a way of not looking at the morality. It’s a way of not seeing others as human.

Regardless of your religious, ethic, economical, racial, gender or cultural background or status - moral is moral and just is just. The famous ‘Letter from a Birmingham Jail’ states,

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,”

In determining if a law is just the letter further states,

“How does one determine whether a law is just or unjust? A just law is a man-made code that squares with the moral law [or the law of God] (we can discuss God later). An unjust law is a code that is out of harmony with the moral law. To put it in terms of St. Thomas Aquinas: An unjust law is a human law that is not rooted in eternal law and natural law. Any law that uplifts the human personality is just. Any law that degrades human personality is unjust.”

The law is controversial, yes. The law is civil and religious.

The question is …. is it just?

how well do you know me?

The Obama’s and the Bo-bama’s.

obamas vs. bobamas

To reinforce and solidify the commitment to all of us as Americans, there is a website of the President-Elect that is empowering all of us to be builders of and not victims of our country.

There were never truer words: Yes We Can!!

got this link this morning. Just awesome. Look at the series of photos.