"Dear Kid"

God is a "no brainer"

2009-06-02T14:51:00.001-07:00

Dear Kid,

Ever wonder if God is so great, why are so few people following the rules?

I mean it's all laid out for us in simple terms and we're promised (by God) that if we follow said simple rules we will live a life of peace, happiness and abundance.

But oddly enough, for whatever reason, the vast majority aren't minding the rules, expectations or commandments of God.

It's intriguing because the people that are actually following God are the only happy people I see and they have everything they want, including peace, joy and comfort.

So if this be the case, why don't more people try this path?

Why all the fuss over what to believe and what to follow? Why all the confusion and debating?

From what I've observed, if you follow the well lit path set before you, your journey will be miraculously satisfying, fulfilling and rewarding.

If you don't, it shall be filled with recurring problems, hardships and suffering

And the beautiful things is, God's way is by far the easiest path to follow.

Here's an interesting question to ponder...

Would you rather live your life as if there is a God and find out there isn't...or, would you rather live your life as there is no God and find out there is? Eternity is an awful long time.

The choice to go with God is a no-brainer.

Choose God, live peace.

The Guru

The Purpose of Life

2009-06-02T14:31:00.000-07:00

Dear kid,

What is the purpose of life?

Although this question may sound like some deep philosophical question that only academics pondered back in the age of enlightenment while walking in robes and lose fitting sandals, it's certainly much more than that.

This question is not just for people of olden times, it's for you, me, him, her…and especially that guy.

It's the most important question of your young life and you need to think about it with frequency and focus.

If you are nine years of age or older, it's high time to get started answering this all important question.

Unfortunately, many people live 30, 4o or 60 years before they figure it out; and sadly, some go an entire lifetime and never latch on to their purpose.

Imagine, investing an entire lifetime in something and never once knowing the purpose.

Does that seem like a good idea to you? Do you want to be one of them?

The "Apparent" Purpose

If the purpose of life is to run around like chicken with our heads cut off, bouncing from sports practice to sports practice and school activity to school activity, eating on the go, never having any time for self or solitude, running errands, frantic scheduling, short nights, long hard days, too much stress, not enough money and a never ending supply of unwanted and unforeseen problems...then almost everybody has it right.

But most would agree that the above craziness is not the purpose at all - and that life is supposed to be this joyful, peaceful, mysterious, miraculous and fulfilling experience.

Then why pray tell, is such a small minority actually living a life that is even remotely close to its intended purpose? Why do so many have it wrong?

This question is yours, and yours alone to answer.

The answer, as usual, starts with focusing on the question.

Yours in life,

The Guru

A Thought to Ponder

2009-06-02T09:09:00.000-07:00

Dear Kid,

When nothing is working...
Rethink Everything.

The Guru

The Solution to War

2009-05-25T19:52:00.000-07:00

Dear Kid,

War is hell - but only for those who are in it.

People dying all over the place...families ripped apart...good men and women lost forever...cruel and unusual punishment...maiming and torture, innocent people falling all over the place, including the soldiers.

Have you ever thought about why wars happen?

A little research will tell you one of the main reason wars are fought is because of "religion".

How ironic is that?

Something holy like "religion" is the cause for all this killing and suffering.

How can this be?

Most "God's", or the God have the basic premise that one should treat one another with compassion, right? I mean what kind of a God would promote the killing of others?

Killing others in the name of religion doesn't sound at all "religious" to me.

And most all religions bow to some sort of God; and those that don't are not the ones making war.

What if, there was a single solution that would put an almost immediate end to all wars?

Wouldn't that be a miracle?

Do you suppose it's possible there's an easy solution to end wars that would be welcomed by almost 100% of the people involved?...each and every soldier, all their families, all the citizens in all the countries?

Is it possible that such a solution exists?

It wouldn't seem so, but it must be possible because all things are possible with God, right?

So if all things are possible, then we must conclude that such a solution exists. It just takes the proper focus, perspective and thought process.

As in any idea of great significance, it was derived from thinking outside the box. It's created by knowing what's possible and finding things that aren't there - rather than those that are.

One of the great lessons of life is that you need to learn to see what isn't there. Anyone can see what is there. The trick is in seeing what isn't and as of right now, there is no solution to war in sight.

Don't you think it's high time we start looking for it?

As we've discussed in earlier letters, often times the only reason we don't find solutions is because we don't think it's possible, but only because it seems like it isn't, because we've been programmed over time to assume it's impossible so almost nobody bothers to look.

And yes, believe it or not,there is such a solution that would solve the insanity of the global problem of war.

This solution would definitily have the world leaders think twice about starting trouble with another country.

It would make rulers more attentive, empathetic and compassionate...it would make them more sensitive to the needs and beliefs of other leaders and countries, and it would greatly slow their oft itchy trigger finger.

The Solution to War

When the leaders of two or more countries have a problem with the other and want to resort to violence to solving it, here's the protocol.

1. They fight there own fights.

Sure, they attempt to talk it out as they do now - but if no solution is met, they, the leaders of the country, battle it out to the death.

Could be guns, could be sword or spiked clubs - but whatever way, to the death...just like it's been for all the other people involved in war.

It's high time we put the shoe on the other foot.

People tend to be less heroic when it's their life that's on the line.

If you and I go out blathering, making trouble and finally somebody stands up in offense, do we shove our buddies, who've said or done nothing to provoke anyone in front of us while we hide behind them?

Do we call up our kids and ask them to fight our fights?

Of course not, that would be cowardly and pathetic.

So why do we let our esteemed and "brave" leaders" do that?

Why should you and i be made to put my life on the line with a man who lives on the other side of the river just because our "leader" has a problem with his?

And by the same token, why should we be asked to harm a man we have no quarrel with? If we had met the man under different circumstances, we might be friends.

Moreover, how and why can they expect us to break one of the Ten Commandments of our God who've we pledged our conviction,loyalty and love and subsequently guarantee us an eternity in hell?

Our love for God is much deeper than our love for country as it should be; God is at the apex of the hierarchy and governs our country - and every other country for that matter.

Wars have been going on for thousands of years, but that doesn't mean it need be that way.

Wars rarely solve anything so if they don't work, why are we still using them as a means to solve matters?

It makes no sense.

I strongly encourage you to get off the beaten path, pause, reflect and...
Rethink Everything.

If you do,you can change the world; and putting an end to war is a good place to start.

Yours in peace,

The Guru

The Purpose of Life

2009-05-17T16:56:00.000-07:00

Dear kid,

What is the purpose of life?

Although this question may sound like some philosophical question that academics pondered back in the age of enlightenment while walking in robes and sandals, it's certainly much more than that.

This question is not just for people of olden times, it's for you...and me...and him and her...and especially that guy.

It's the most important question of your young life and you ought to think about it sometime.

Oddly enough, many people live 30, 4o or even 60 years before they figure it out their purpose; and some go an entire lifetime.

Imagine, working an entire lifetime at an endeavor and never knowing the purpose.

If you're anything like me, it doesn't make much sense.

Do you ever wonder "why" they never figure out their purpose?

The answer is overly easy...

The reason they never found their purpose is because they were never asked the question.

And do you know "why" they never asked the question?

This is also an easy answer.

It's simply because nobody ever told them to ask themselves the question.

Let me explain something to you...and please listen closely.

If you go about your way in this thing called life, and do not identify your purpose, you will soon be living a life void of meaning.

It usually takes anywhere between 21 - 45 years to discover you're unfortunately missing the most important part of life - but make no mistake, it will eventually hit you when you least expect or welcome it.

And usually, by the time you figure it out, things have gotten remarkabaly off course.

Why?

Because without a purpose, you won't have any direction home, ergo you'll be floating around at the mercy of the wind like a ship on the ocean. Your ship has no sail, and a ship with no sail, rarely if ever, lands a favorable destination.

A purpose gives you direction, command of wind and a steering system that keeps you on course and involved. A purpose is not an option - it's an absolute essential if wanting to live a decent life.
If you do, you will go far, if you don't, you won't...it's that simple my friend, it's that simple.

What is the purpose of Life?

The purpose of life is to find your purpose.

Sincerely,

The Guru

The Insanity of the Status Quo - by Albert and the Guru

2009-05-16T07:07:00.000-07:00

Dear Kid,

If you go to school, talk about normal things, sit through normal classes, listen to regular teachers, eat the regular lunch, take part in the general flow of the social stream, perhaps attend an extra-curricular activity, come home, eat the normal food, watch the regular shows, think about the regular topics, work on the regular homework, follow the standard bedtimes and dream the normal dreams...quite surprisingly, somewhat ironically and very unfortunately, you will be...

abnormally equipped, irregularly advised and totally unprepared to live and thrive at the game of life. Following the status quo will guarantee that you won't experience life the way it's intended to be experienced.

Similar to bike paths through the woods, you are at the mercy of the path's direction and final destination. Even if it's a wrong and dangerous path, if you follow it, and never bale off into the sticks and stones, you will sooner or later end up at the end, and in a totally unfavorable destination. There's no two ways about it.

How do I know? It’s easy. History tells me that.

The Bible tells me that.

Mathematics, patterns, probability and tendencies all tell me that.

Human nature, paradigms and observations tell me that; heck, my entire world, and all of reality tell me that.

It’s elementary.

Irrefutable, in fact.

What is the "status quo" I sometimes wonder if anyone cares to know the status of the "status quo"?

I'll go ahead and tell you but have to warn you though, it’s not pretty.

Sometimes the truth is not attractive.

Two and half years ago, while in the heart of my search for truth, enlightenment and almighty inspiration, I made the following observation about the world in which we live.

Fasten your seat belt and hang on to your hat because it might startle you.

Dated material 11- 22 - 06. ~Guru On the Mass of Men.

The mass of men in America have become a motley crew of ignorant, self-destructive, dishonest, manipulative, lazy, angry, fearful, violent, naïve, misguided, uninformed, unhealthy, polluted, perverted, drinking, smoking, unappreciative, lethargic, tranced-out, rude, tattooed, irresponsible, disillusioned, disrespectful, selfish, impatient, greedy, blind, dimwitted, misguided, insensitive, self-absorbed and underachieving fools.

Please accept my profuse apologies for the bluntness my friends, but I warned you a short while back that I speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God.

See kid, the truth always keeps things interesting…please write that down and always remember that.

Certainly, the above list of unfavorable traits doesn’t paint a favorable picture. I’m reminded what my “Uncle Sheila" once said to me when discussing something we didn’t want to be true...but we had to face the music.

She said to me: “Guru, it is what it is”.

After she said that to me, I wrote it down and always remembered it.

This simple, short, gem of wisdom has been a personal guide of mine in several occasions since that day.

And if your still don’t see the dismal situation of the "status quo", go out and conduct an experiment and find out for yourself.

Take a poll of 10 girls over the age 21 about their experiences with men and see what kind of response you get.

If you decide to do this, I strongly encourage you to bring two pencils, extra paper and hang on to your hat because it will be one of the most interesting, illuminating and educational experiences of your young life.

If, for whatever reason and far beyond my comprehension, you want to become the long list of negative traits, habits and characteristics above, simply do what everyone else is doing.

Follow the "status quo".

Eat the same packaged food and at the same fast-food restaurants, drink the same amounts of pop and eat sugary snacks, watch the same mind-numbing television, view the same violent and sexually charged movies, talk about the same meaningless drivel, learn a unnatural aversion to reading, writing and arithmetic and celebrate self sabotage, ridicule and disrespect.

That is where the status quo will take you and you won't even realize it. The writings on the wall and graffitied all over your world. The only reason you can't see it is because it's right in front of you.

Albert Einstein was one of the few identified geniuses and one of the 10 persons I hung around with most for the last five years. Einstein was a brilliant scientist and considered among the top 10 brightest, most influential, contributory and vital humans in human history…suffice it to say, he knew his stuff.

When commenting on the definition of insanity, Einstein said this “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results”.

Is it me or is America clearly and categorically behaving insanely?

Seems to me and according to one of the most brilliant minds in human history, we absolutely are.

Einstein’s telling us if we go along with the "status quo" - that we all clearly know will lead us to headaches, heartaches and despair, and expect anything but the same, we're behaving in an insane way.

Take it from Einstein...and the Guru...The "status quo" is no way to go".

All our best,

Albert and the Guru

Who Are You...Not?

2009-05-02T06:54:00.000-07:00

Dear Kid,

What is the best question?

The question of “Who am I” is no longer the all-powerful question it once was.

At one point in time, this question was all that was necessary to reach a level of consciousness, truth and subsequent peace.

Sage Ramana Maharishi told followers that this question would lead them directly to deep and higher levels of consciousness.

But as it is, and due to reasons soon to be identified, the old question has been put in storage to make way for the new, upraded and modernized question.

Truth be told, the new question is not a better question.

It's just that we the people who use the language have changed so fundamentally and dramatically, that we must change the question - a lot.

Due to the societal decline sustained as a result of my "growing down effect" as I wrote in an essay and subsequent 5th Chapter from the book Inspiration 101, we need to sadly change it to it's exact opposite.

The new question that will begin your journey to the “real you” and all the natural and even supernatural talents, faculties and abilities that lie patiently in wait for you is just one word longer.

The new question that allows you to look inside yourself and successfully find the answers that will effortlessly release yourself from and unto yourself - and, to the rest of the world, is now…“who am I not”?

Due to the way things are, and the fallout from the long-standing practice of the systematic and relentless abuse of the people by the people, we as a society have failed to become what we were meant to become.

Consequently – you, me, our children, their children, our parents, their parents - everybody is therefore unfortunately - and I offer downright depressingly and totally bizarrely, denied all that is needed to become what we’re meant to become.

It's a totally losing proposition.

It's a very serious situation my friend - it's all messed up.

It's become completely inside out, upside down and backwards and has us all moving at breakneck rates of speed in exactly the wrong direction!

Better slow down. Better change direction.

In order for you to become who you are meant to become, you need to first imagine what the world was meant to become.

Then go back in time and substitute in all the information that you missed with the best information on the planet -- that's what I did.

Sometime, I'll show you how I did it.

Find out not who are - by finding out first, who you are not.

Then fill in the space.

Seek and ye shall find.

Peace out,

~The Guru

Material vs Spirtual

2009-04-30T21:11:00.000-07:00

Dear Kid,

Live in the spiritual.

The material counts for nothing.

Remember that always.

With compassion and love, as always and forever.

~The Guru

The Value of the Brain

2009-04-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

Dear Kid,

Have you ever heard that we humans use only 20% of our brain? Well, if you haven't, "Poof", now you have.

I know, it's like magic around here. Truth be told, it's a lot like magic around here.

Anyway, it's true, we really only use 20% of our brains, and for some strange reason, we let the lions share (80%) go untapped.

Hhhmmm. Something seems amiss.

A question...

Have you ever wondered why no one has ever solved this little problem?

Do you think it would be a good idea to learn how to access the brain's other 80%? Doesn't it seem kind of silly to go through life using only 20% of your capability?

It sure did to me.

Another question...

Do you think God would have put a whole brain in your head with the idea that you only use a small portion of it? Of course He wouldn't - that wouldn't make any sense.

That's like giving us two arms but letting us use just one. Or like giving us ten fingers and meaning for us to use only two.

It's totally propostorous.

It lacks prefection and everything God makes, as far as I can tell, is perfect and complete.

Nothing by God's hands is 20% good or 80 % incomplete.

God is indivisable.

If our brain runs everthing - and I mean everything - including how we think, feel and behave - our emotions, intellect and health systems - and dictates our level of happiness success and peace, then don't you think someone ought to figure out how to access the other 80%?

I mean what are we waiting for?

Shouldn't tapping into the other 80% be priority # 1?

So guess what I did?

That's right.

I did it myself.

You know what they say, "if you want somthing done right, do it yourself".

And after I figured it all out and activated the other 80% of my brain, my I.Q. (Intelligent Quotient) as I suspected (while still at 20% activity, mind you) skyrocketed like nothing before -and now stands at an incredible 301.

And you know what else?

It's still climbing.

See, I perform these daily mental exercises that give it a workout - just like the body - that keep it young, fresh and operating at it's optimal level. I'll show you some day.

There's so many things you can do to improve your brain. And guess what the good news is?

I'm going to tell you all of them.

The brain is the most miraculous, extraordinary, unique thing in the universe besides God.

Of all things natural or not, only God is above the brain.

Because of course, God created the brain.

In my humble opinion, the human brain is God's most precious work - it's God's masterpiece.

So after uncanny amounts of research, study, analysis and working with numbers that have many, many zero's, I came up with the real value of the brain.

Brain for Sale.

What if you somehow lost your brain?

Not just the marbles either, but the whole thing.

How much money do you suppose it would it cost to replace?

If there was a store that sold brains, and you were in the market for one, what would the price tag read?

The answer?

Hold on to your hat but don't bother reaching for your wallet.

The value of the brain is $300 trillon dollars - give or take 50 billion pending on the quality of the nuerons and synapses.

That's a lot of money.

$300,000,000,000,000

The number 300 followed by 12 "0"'s

See, it's priceless.

All the money in the world couldn't get you even half of a brain. It's too complex, intricate and beyond our level of current understanding.

All the egg heads in the world with all the money in the world could not even come close to making something that does even a fraction of what the brain is capable of doing.

During my five year journey to enlightenment I learned a few things. One of them is about appreciation.

Perhaps you recall that one of my previous posts touched on "appreciation".

Appreciation is a very powerful thing. It can enliven.

Lack of appreciatation is even more powerful. It can kill.

Anything not given the proper appreciation - ergo, the proper attention, nurtuing and care, will inevitably wither away and die.

Makes no difference what it is - could be a plant, could be pet, could be a human.

Could be a brain.

I believe a long, long time ago, way before this country was even formed, people used a lot more of their brain.

But over time, it's beauty, power and magic have slowly been getting less and less appreciated by it's owners - and when you stop utilizing something, not matter what it is, it loses its ability.

You would be wise to understand and appreciate the miraculous piece of machinery in your head.

It's a $300 trillion dollar piece of energy that you paid absolutely nothing for.

It's the best gift you will ever receive and I suggest you learn about it.

And I also suggest you learn how to care for it and optimize its performance.

You can either read and listen to countless books and dvd's on the subject or simply read my blog and get my forthcoming book which will teach you everything you need to know about how to maximize your brain and make your life a virtual heaven on earth.

Yours in brain activity,

~The Guru

Short and Sweet

2009-04-30T06:36:00.000-07:00

Dear Kid,

Three words.

Two that rhyme, and a short one in the middle.

"Attitude of Gratitude"

Learn this and you shall be glad you did.

Talk soon,

~The Guru

Find Your Inspiration

2009-04-29T05:26:00.000-07:00

Dear Kid,

Ultimately, the key in life is to find your inspiration. Inspiration is your definate major purpose in the game of life.

The above two sentences are indicative of this blog - uniquely potent and if absorbed properly, a sentence or two will change your life.

Good information is "good", if and only if, it simplifies things.

See, simple stuff, like knowing what the point or purpose in the game of life is - is 90% of the task.

Most people, odd as it may seem, go through their whole life never hearing, discovering or knowing the point or purpose of it.

We float around aimlessly like a ship on the ocean, at the mercy of our surroundings with no direction home. The navigation system has been destroyed rendering us out of control; and the the difficult, dangerous and dark places we end up, prove it.)

Amazingly enough, if you seek inspiration, you will automatically and effortlessly navigate successfully around all the unecessary dangers in the game of life.

Seeking and subsequently finding your inspiration will set and keep you straight. Moreover, you won't have to fight yourself like all the late-comers do. Start early and make it easy. It's the biggest and best life decision you can make in your...well, life.

All the information you'll ever need to know in order to become inspired, is in this blog and in my forthcoming book, Inspiration 101 "How to Become Inspired, Develop the All-Seeing Eye and Live the Life of Your Imagination."

The information in this blog, in conjunction with "The Book" has been specifically designed for your extreme abundance and benefit.

See Kid, we've been where you've been, we know where you are, and we see where you're headed.

We all do.

It's all the same.

Within this divine matrix of thoughts and words, you shall be granted all the information we adults wish someone would have given us when we were your age. How do you like that?

I know, I know...it's perfect. But long overdue. It's long, long overdue...generations and generations overdue!

But better late than never though, right Kid?

What I'm offering you is the answers to every test that you'll ever take your whole life - the teachers' edition - one that shall single handedly catapult you to the highest of ground.

Would you like answers to every single test you'll ever take for the rest of your life?

Do you want to know how you can do, be and have everything you want? The whole time moving forward with zero resistance?

And would you like it all compiled in one place, in clear and concise terms, and laid out in a refreshing and entertaining style that makes it fun and convenient to read?

Yes, I thought you might. I know for a fact I myself would have loved, appreciated and benefited from such insightful information.

With certainty, I would have been very grateful for the valuable guidance.

I wonder how will you be?

See, after the five year journey to enlightenment, I've learned a few things.

Not regular things like everyone else knows but truly powerful and beneficial things that make everything go your way.

And I've taken the time to take copious notes, both mentally and physically, on everything I've learned for the express reason to share it with others.

One of the many things I learned - unfortunately the hard way - is that life is profoundly simple.

And since the collective collection of adults in this country have already gone through it all, and subsequently made all the possible wrong moves, we, through real life experiences, are painfully aware of all tricky traps, hidden pitfalls and slippery slopes that await you in the game of life.

In short, you need to learn from our mistakes.

You've heard of history, yes?

The reason we study history is so we don't keep making the same mistakes.

In the game of life, we the adults, are the "history" and you kid, are the "future".

The key is that the "future" needs to learn from "history".

History is a natural teacher because it has the bests teacher in the world in it - experience.
Experience is truly the best, and perhaps, the only way to truly learn something for certain.

Kid, if you want to skip over all the negative drama in life, read this blog.

I promise you, it will make you ten times better, twenty times wiser and infinitely more capable.
People from long before you and me, and up to this point in time, have tried every path possible.

Everyone already knows what "does" and "doesn't" work.

The answers are, as usual, right in front of us.

All you need is to know "where" and "how" to look.

All you need to know is where and how to "see".

Mentorship

Everyone needs a mentor, teacher or guru.

Ask yourself this? Who is your guide in these important matters?

See kid, there are very few people in this world who can lead you to your inspiration, develop your all-seeing eye and live the life of your imagination.

You're job is to find people in your life who can.

The Five People You Hang Around Most

I read somewhere that: we become the five people we hang around most.

I can say with certainty, via personal experience that this single sentence is 100% true and I explain it in great detail in my forthcoming book, Inspiration 101.

One of the five people I hung around most for the last five years was Leonardo da Vinci.

He is considered by the elite to be the most dynamically original, creative and genius man to walk the face of the earth. He himself is considered a triumph of human kind.

In one of my favorite books, The Book of Genius, Raymond Keene and Tony Buzan, make the world's first objective attempt to rank the greatest geniuses of history.

Rating their subjects in categories including "Originality", "Versatility", "Dominance in Field", "Universatality of Vision", and "Strength and Energy", they offer the following "top ten".

10. Albert Einstein
9. Phicias (architect of Athens)
8. Alexander the Great
7. Thomas Jefferson
6. Sir Isaac Newton
5. Michelangelo
4. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
3. The Great Pyramid Builders
2. William Shakespeare

And the greatest genius of all time?

That's right, Leonardo da Vinci. How many of you would have guessed him?

I've read many books and notes by da Vinci, seen and studied his paintings and sketches and imagined how his mind works.

One of the best books I've read on this great man is by Michael J. Gelb - How to Think Like Leorando da Vinci - "Seven Steps to Genius Every Day".

It's amazingly cool and at some point in your life, I think you should read it.

Anyway, while reading about this amazingly talented man, I came across one if his quotes that made a profound impact on me - here's what he said.

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."

Imagine that.

The smartest, most dynamically brilliant and the "genius of all geniuses" says, "simplicity" is the way to go. "Simplicity" is what we should seek in our lives. "Simplicity" is the answer to the test.
Talk about irony.

A question from me to you.

Now, that you know this gem about "simplicity", how would you say that we as a society are doing in this particular area of life? What kind of grade would the great Leonardo give us?

Do you see "simplicity" in the lives of the adults today?

Or, do you see frantic and hurried lifestyles filled with difficulty, stress and chaos?

The second one?

Me too.

Turns out however, if we focus on the right things, everything is much simpler than we thought.

We're just looking at things in the wrong way - it's a simply a matter of perspective and knowing how to "see".

Saper vedere was one of the mottoes and cornerstone of Leonardo's artistic and scientific world.

Saper vedere means "knowing how to see".

In referencing the miraculous power of the human eye, da Vinci said, "Who would believe that so small a space could contain the images of the whole Universe".

See, he see's things different. He lives in a different world.

He see's everything better.

We should listen and learn from Leonardo.

If you know how to "saper vedere" things become simple.

When things become simple, you'll have the time, clarity and energy to raise your level of consciousness and find your inspiration.

The whole transformation is made easy.

It's like simple stepping stones moving gradually upward and onward made purposely and conveniently with small and managable steps.

Never big, always one by one and poetically incremental.

It's easy and breezy. A walk in the park as they say.

With each step, you gain a little something. You get smarter, life gets easier and you become closer to your final destination.

It's a building project of sorts and "you" are the project.

Per logic and personal experience, as you go up in elevation, you get a better view, a bigger picture and more information.

Being that the ultimate goal in life is to find your inspiration, take some steps today toward finding yours.

Take personal responsibility for it.

One of the other great men I hung around with most was Confucious. He said, "The journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step."

Reading this blog is your single step. Your almost to the end. Once again, you've passed with flying colors.

Congratulations. Wasn't that easy?

I told you it was easy.

Read my words, think about them, let them guide you in the game of life.

Allow them to help you find yourself, your purpose, and ultimately your inspiration.

Continue your journey - and always - keep the faith.

Yours in inspiration,

~The Guru

The Value of Health

2009-04-23T08:19:00.000-07:00

The health of your body and mind is where it all begins. The health of your body and mind will dictate your destiny.

Health is your first and last concern and you need to care for it as your life depended on it - because it does.

Good health is absolutely the most valuable thing you own, or will ever own. And with each day, it becomes more precious, ergo more valuable.

If you’re not sure, just wait - heaven forbid - until you lose your health and suffer some degree of pain or discomfort.

If you ever get really sick, ask yourself what you "would" or "wouldn't" sacrifice to have your health back.

Truth be told, there are very few things, if any - that you "wouldn't" give up in exchange for your good health.

Health is like everything else that comes to us for free: air, water, life, etc., we don't appreciate it until it's gone.

The Reason

The reason you would give up just about everything you own in exchange for your good health is because if you think about it, if not healthy, you're unable to enjoy anything...period, end of story.

You could have the coolest car, coolest games, coolest friends and coolest family but if your sick, you can't enjoy any of them.

Nothing is fun or enjoyable when you're sick and nothing can take you out of your game so suddenly or completely as poor health.

Kid, health is your # 1 priority.

Logic Reasoning and Rationale

The above "logic, reasoning and rationale" is more "logic, reasoning and rationale" than any one human being needs in order to become a new student of health and get immediately on the proper path.

The question is will you skip by it like the "status quo" or, will you actually let the idea of health significantly enter your life and take hold of your thoughts to the point of action - which by the way is known as the "moment of truth".

And, if my some odd, unforseen, chance that you aren't already driven by the above potent "logic, reasoning and rationale" to adopt a life full of health, rejoice and be glad as there is yet another reason - a really big reason - one that you will most certainly like and shall give you the support necessary to positivily make the switch to health.

Ready for it? Well here it is.

Health = Wealth

That’s right: Health = Wealth.

Long ago, when we imagined a rich man, he was fat, wearing a nice suit, perhaps a tuxedo, with a cigar in between two outstretched fingers - like the banker man in Monopoly.

Not so anymore. That was a bad and inaccurate image. If you line up all the rich people in your life, 9 out of 10 will be trim, lively, energetic, vibrant, health conscious people, who workout regularly and eat real food.

Obese and overweight find it exceedingly difficult operate with sustained energy. No offense intended. It's just, I mean, how can they?

Many are carrying around the equivalent of two people on one set of legs.

Imagine for a moment how energetic you'd me, both physically and mentally if you had someone riding piggy-back all day, everyday. You'd be exhausted by 9:00 AM.

In order to become wealthy, you have to have energy and energy comes from proper nutrition and ample exercise.

Truth be told, the reason people get "wealthy" is because they are "healthy".

Health actually precedes wealth; health is a prerequisite of wealth.

If wanting wealth, the first step is adopting a plan of health. Health will lead the way and take you where you want to go.

The practice of good health grants you all the benefits one gets like a sound body and swift mind - these are the required ingredients for financial success.

Do yourself a favor Kid. Read Inspiration 101 and learn everything you need to know to optimize the performance of your brain and body via the best information available on the planet.

Do this and you shall be glad you did.

Yours in good health,

The Guru

Questions are the Answer

2009-04-18T10:44:00.000-07:00

Dear Kid,

Truth be known, every great answer since the beginning of time came at the hands of a wise question. It will serve you to remember that.

Questions are the mother of all knowledge and should be seen for the miraculous tool they are especially if one is hoping, praying or planning on moving forward in life.

I say to you -- question yourself often.

Yes, to periodically check and ensure you are keeping straight with your core values, beliefs and standards but also beyond that.

Ask yourself questions about questions. Ask them often. Answer them if you can.

If you can't answer them directly, ponder on them at your convenience; stew on them, let the thought stir inside your beautiful mind and see what comes.

I respectfully request that you simply write your question onto your paper and subsequently, into your life allowing it to live freely in the background of your priceless mind and imagination.

I say to you with an overage of glow that this one, simple act will work miracles into your life.

My child, the secret to life is that the answers are oft much simpler than you think. As in this situation, the secret's actually in the simplicity. The "simplicity" is the very thing that makes it genius!

Leornardo DaVinci said "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication". Leonardo was a smart man. I believe him.

Ask yourself questions about what you know, what you don't know, what you think you know, and what you think you don't know and see what happens.

One last point.

Always question "why" you are doing something - don't just follow the heard like the rest of the people.

Make sure you're not just following along randomly like a leaf blowing in the wind because if this the case, by default you are following the "status quo".

And kid, allow me to close by letting you in one one very powerful, enlightening and well-kept secret.

Ready for this?

The status quo is no way to go!!!

Always remember that Kid.

Yours in inspirational questions,

The Guru

The Game of Life

2009-04-17T14:59:00.000-07:00

Dear Kid,

Life is a game; it truly is - and like it or not you're playing. And that's okay because it's the best way to look at it.

Have you ever wondered why "The Game of Life" doesn't come with a Game Plan?

I mean it's by far the trickiest, most confusing, complex, mysterious and potentially dangerous game you'll ever play – nothing else comes close.

Life's unique matrix and combinations of pit-falls, trap-doors and slippery slopes are equalled only by its mounting temptations, massive misguidance and a seemingly bottomless pit of never-ending and progressing challenges.

Life, throughout the ages has caused many men to live lives of quiet despartion. It's driven many men mad. There have been many losers in the Game of Life.

To be sure, The Game of Life is not easy.

Given the irrefutable fact that life is the biggest game you'll ever play in your...well, "life" why is there no plan? Where are the written directions? Where'ss the necessary Owners Manual?

You get a written list of objectives, instructions, guidelines, rules, strategies, techniques, trouble shooting ideas for every other game, activity, class, or sport that you ever play.

Why not "life"?

Every toy, gadget and electronic device you own came with a list of directions, didn't it?...full of information on how to use or play with it successfully, how to best care for it, prolong and optimize it's "life" and performance.

Does something seem amiss?

I ask you again: Where is Life's Game Plan?! Where is the set of rules, guidelines and goals?!

Without debate, clear to all and sad to say, we prepare you better for a little league baseball game or a new activity in gym class than we do for "The Game of Life".

Does that make sense to you kid? It doesn't to me.

Do yourself a favor Kid - stick around this blog, and when my book Inspiration 101 comes out, get two.

For it's the ticket to all you seek - it's the missing Game Plan for Life - it's the the Ultimate Game Plan for Life!

If you want to know the way to go Kid, become wise and...

Go with the Guru.

Peace out,

~The Guru

The Status Quo is No Way to Go

2009-04-17T08:28:00.000-07:00

Dear Kid,

In the near future, I will read to you a excerpt from up and coming book "The Status Quo Is No Way To Go".

This unique book stands on its ear everything you take for granted in your mind and demands your undivided attention.

I'll share with you in great detail all the interesting "how's" and "why's" our society has fallen off and how our life has become literally a movie, hi-jacked by perversion, violence and evil - just like in the Theatres, but for real.

The Book also lists a virtual googleplex of reasons why if you choose to go with the norm, or the - "status- quo" - you will not surprisingly end up in a totally unfulfilling, unrewarding and unexciting life.

Going with the status-quo virtually guarantee's a life filled with heartache, repetitive negative drama and high levels of confusion, frustration and despair.

There's evidence of it everywhere you look in all kinds of people including adults and possibly your parents.

Guru's Life Changing "Adult" Tip of The Day

If you don't think there are screwed up parents walking around out there, then we need to have a little talk.

Later on, I'll share a few mind blowing stories of my own that will send tingles down your spine and stand your hair on end.

My intent is to give you all the information you need to live a great life. Sometimes the smallest piece of information will change your life.

If someone would have told me that adults are sometimes screwed up, my life would have been much better so I pass it on to you.

You need to evaluate the sources of your information. Do not just take people's word for things - check it out for yourself.

To be clear, I am not wanting you to be disrespectul to parents, teachers and adults in your life.

I'm saying watch and listen closely and if they don't make any sense, don't take on their views, beliefs or information.

The amount of bad information out there put out by adults is staggering and just knowing that is a very valuable navigational instrument that will serve you well.

Observation

The reason there are so many misdirected adults out there is simple.

I would have never been able to see this had I not went on my five year journey of enlightenment.

In other words, very few have this information because very few have the time, interest or ability to take off five years and study the meaning of life and all it's secrets.

Over a five year enlightening journey, I've studied life. It's meaning, purpose and Truth.

I've learned and will much of it with you. I've made many observations that are unknown to the many.

Look at all the oceans and oceans of screwed up little kids out there. The ones who can hardly talk, think or concentrate.

Now, sadly realize that not one of them is going to grow "up" like we like to think.

In Inspiration 101, my forthcoming book on "How to Become Inspired, Develop the All-Seeing Eye and Live the Life of Your Imagination", I'll share with you how and why the mass of men and women actually grow "down" in all area's of life - not "up" as we believe.

Given this "Growing Down Effect", all the little kids out there that are currently "screwed up" due to no fault of their own, only get more and more screwed up because of their screwed up surroundings.

If you doubt my words, turn on a television, listen to the radio, walk down the street or step inside a school.

And then, all those poor wayward kids become official adults without testing, standards or certification of any kind and are granted this immediate credibility of "adulthood" but have done little more for their development of "self" than a piece of cheese or a bottle of wine.

"Aging" is not a reason for credibility or authority - everyone and anyone can age. You couldn't stop it if you tried.

It takes more than aging to be an adult.

And so, this unevolved, misdirected, untrained population, who become with the passing of time, often more reminiscent of an "animal" than a "human" venture out and embed themselves into the blindness of society and eventually find a place.

This position of authority - no matter how big or small - grants them power and influence over our children, especially the meek, naive or innocent ones - as they less likely to be able to see through the hood in "adulthood" - in other words, the wolf in the sheep's clothing.

And so it goes and goes.

Stay far away from the status quo. If possible make a new one but no matter what, please remember that "the status quo is no way to go".

Yours in Truth,

The Guru

On Appreciation and Inspiration

2009-04-17T07:16:00.000-07:00

Dear Kid,

Quick note for you to remember...

"No one will appreciate you - until first you do".

After you learn to appreciate yourself, you will be able to find your all-important inspiration. Finding your inspiration is your definate major purpose in life and the reason for you being on this planet. Find your inspiration.

All my best,

The Guru

The Genius in U

2009-04-07T13:26:00.000-07:00

Dear Kid,

By now, you've probably figured out that I'm effectively and efficiently giving you all the answers and secrets to the Universe. Congratulations!

You passed the first task with flying colors and obviously have a keen sense of awareness. This skill will come in handy during our forthcoming journey so keep up the good work!

As you'll soon discover, all tasks that've long been planned for you are of the same level of difficulty as the one above, so as you can see, it's not rocket science - it's actually quite simple.

Upgrade

To make this as simple as they are, at this point of the experience, we need to perform a quick upgrade and make a few, key, strategic enhancements.

We need to install, using only words and their conjured up images, a brand new, super-charged, tweeked out, high-performance engine - under your hood in your head.

The slight changes we are making shall allow us to move at warp speeds toward your soon to be created secret destiny that awaits your presence.

Our task, (remembering that I'm the teacher and you're the student) denoting I'm the one bearing most of the responsibility and work, is to turn you into a bonefied genius! How does this sound so far?

My hope is that it sounds extraordinarily good! When is the last time someone offered to turn you into a genius?

If becoming a genius when according to the world, probably including you - and perhaps all your teachers! that you are clearly and categorically NOT a genius sounds difficult, then stick around.

If the task of turning a non-genius to genius, or in other words transforming water to wine seems like a ridiculously difficult, uniquely complex and arguably impossible task...I again encourage you to stay tunes as you are in for an extraordinarily enlightening experience.

Even though you thought changing a person of normal IQ into a genius was a difficult task, do not fret...it's okay --nobody cares about your mistake - nobody expects you to be correct all the time - heck, you're not even a genius yet, right?

The reason it's so easy to turn you and other followers into a genius practically over night and without proximity, is because of one reason and the reason is this:

Every person here is already a genius! Yes, that's right, that's what I said...you and everyone around you is already a genius!

A recent Harvard study by the top people in brain work concluded that 98% of children are born into genius! 98%!!! This is extraordinary and madly vital information for you and I to absorb.

Before coming across this information, i concluded, and still maintain, that Harvards study is grand but 2% off. I personally believe every body - bar none - is a genius.

You're a genius, he's a genius, she's a genius and I'm a genius - we're ALL genius'!! How cool is that?!!

Truth be told, the only reason you don't already know you're a genius is because the people around you are... (Scccrrreeeeeching Stop!! Beware!! A BIG, bold Truth is coming up!!!

Last chance to turn back!!!! If you are fearful of "truth", stop reading and turn back at once! I repeat, all ye fearful of the Truth should stop immediately and turn back - this is your last warning!!!

Still here? Super!!! I'm glad you made it - I was hoping you would!

Remember, we're talking the truth and to some people, this is totally unfamiliar territory and therefore can be very scary. Better proceed with caution; remove all loose objects, tie your shoes tight and hang on to your hat!

Here it comes!

The truth of the matter is, the only reason you fail to know you're a genius is because the people who surround you...(LAST CHANCE TO RUN!!!!) are too dumb to realize you're a genius!

There, I said it. Good to get that cat out of the bag. And yes, the reason is due to the inadequacies of the people around you.

Due to their blinded eye, their chinks in armor, the reflection you receive of your "self" back from them is based on their ability to see and appreciate the beauty in you--not yours.

So, if they are in the vast majority and have missed the boat, if they've failed to become, if they've fallen short and acquired a negative look at the world, then guess what?

That's right. Your genius goes out the window undiscovered, undeveloped and unappreciated both by you and the world that surrounds you. It's a lose, lose, lose situation and what you call a full blown tragedy. You lose, the people who surround you lose and the world loses.

Kid, let me be the first to tell you, begin to know yourself, trust yourself. Become self relient. Count on nobody else.

My good friend and great writer Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote this to me: "Self trust is the first step to success".

While eating lunch the other day and playing "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader" in Athens, Greece, with my friend Plato, he said, "The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depend upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living".

And last week, while with sculptor Michelangelo's playing Zbox 2012 and taking a peak at some marble statue he's working on called "David" (which I think is kind of a boring name), he said "Faith in oneself is the best and safest course".

And just today, while meeting at the Barnes and Noble for our Writers Club, my German buddy Johann von Goethe said to me, "As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live".

I admire the opinion of these friends very much. It seems they are always right so I pass their wisdom onto you.

Take the advise of my smart friends. Take matters into your own hands and out of the hands of others.

How can it be?

If you're wondering the reason the people who surround you cannot see your genius, it's because the people they grew up around couldn't see theirs!

Moreover, the reason that group failed to see the genius in themselves and subsequently those around them, is because they, like you, were surrounded by yet another group of uninspired people who, of course could not see anything either.

It's a long-standing, self-perpetuating, ever-declining endless downward spiral that just keeps going and going - faster and faster with no change in sight.

Look Inside

For all key matters that involve your "self" and your future like knowledge, guidance, wisdom and truth -- look only to the inside of things.

Good places to look are inside are your mind, heart and soul - other places include the inside of books, seminars and minds of enlightened people.

Do not! I repeat do not look to the outside world for these things.

You will not find any of them there. Beware as you will find only greed, corruption, perversion and evil.

Two Boxes, One Prize

In this matter, there a two choices but only one prize - the prize is a beautiful life, one that you truly enjoy each and every day.

As often the case in life, there are usually to choices from which to choose - let's say two boxes.

Remember, if you choose the one without the prize, that is your decision and to be sure, no matter how long or how hard you look into the wrong box, you won't find it - ever.

I see the hour is getting late. We can continue this discussion at a later time.

Until that time, ponder about my assertions that you are already a genius! Everything is ready and waiting for your command.

Imagine what it feels like to be a genius, imagine what they stand for in the theatre of your mind. Focus if you can, on the images that pop into your mind when you think "genius".

All we need to do is bring it out. The good news is, bringing out people's genius is an accomplishable task, the specialty of the house and I'm personally looking forward to it.

Make each day your masterpiece,

Talk soon,

The Guru

Who Should Read this Blog?

2009-04-06T15:38:00.000-07:00

The answer to the question of "who should read this blog?" is 134 pages long and takes approximately 5.75 hours to read pending on your quantity and quality of light.

Given this fact, let's take a different approach - one that will be much easier on both your daily schedule and your eyes.

Let's instead look at this a different way and ask ourselves a much more effective question - one that is asked, answered and understood in a much simpler and timely manner.

As always in questions, if we make a small change, a tweek of sorts, we can generate a much more managable and potent answer.

With questions, it's all in the details.

After a little reworking, the new question becomes...Who should not read this blog?

Not a very big change.

As a matter of fact, a very small change...a change of only one word.

But astonishingly, the answer to the question is miraculously condenced from 134 "pages" to 19 "words" - and from 15.86 hours to a matter of seconds.

Isn't that a beautiful thing?

Now watch this.

The people who should not read this blog is anyone who has no desire to do, be or have anything else than you already do at this time.

That's it - final answer. I'ts short, sweet and totally accurate.

If you have no hopes, dreams and goals to do anything else with your life from this point on, you shouldn't read this blog, AND, you and I need to have a little talk...so do yourself and the world a favor, read the information that's been specifically contrived for your benefit.

Part of the lesson today is that often times the "opposite" is much more illuminating and vastly more efficient than its counterpart.

Probably because of an over generalization in math , most assume it's always a 50/50 split.

We study this at great length in my upcoming book, Inspiration 101 "How to Become Inspired, Develop the All Seeing Eye and Live the Life of Your Imagination" - A Course of Action for Kids Age 9 - 99.

To be sure, sometimes what is not said says more than what is. Remember that Kid.

Stick around, read my words, think on it a bit.

I guarantee you'll find some answers to your questions - perhaps more than you can possibly imagine.

Have your best day,

Talk soon,

The Guru

The "Art" of Conversation

2009-04-06T11:45:00.000-07:00

Dear Kid-

To be a skilled in communication is in your best interest. In many ways, perhaps more than you think, your future depends of it.

The art of conversation is nothing more than your ability to express your true feelings. It's the most natural thing in the world and every person is a complete master if given half a chance.

The trick in conversation - as in life, is to chip away the excess and unveil the masterpiece that dwells within. Chipping away the excess allows for life's sweetest escape and grants you the voice that is yours.

Figure out who are. Find thyself. Learn thyself. Know thyself.

Then by way of the information you acquired while studying your "self" begin to work your "self" as an artist works his masterpiece.

Create, develop and refine. Be original. Be an artist. Be the masterpiece.

As always,

The Guru

Introduction

2009-04-05T20:39:00.000-07:00

Dear Kid,

Welcome and thanks for allowing me the opportunity to change your life!

I am the Guru. The Guru I am.

Very honored by your presence and hope to make your time here the most exhilarating, refreshing and favorite part of your day!

Soon, we shall meet in person but until that time, I look forward to being at your service as your honored guide as you move through the spectacular journey known as "life".

It's safe to say you have never met anyone like me...nor will you again. Mark my words.

My purpose here is of great importance and has everything to do with you. If you wish to become; if you wish to truly become all that you are - then you would be wise to listen and learn.
I am here for you. For you I am.

Peace out-

The Guru