Happy Comic Book Day! It’s also One-Hit Wonder Day, World Maritime Day, Cooking Day, and Lobster Day. My laptop told me that it was also Dream Day, but that didn’t readily come up on the site that I regularly use, so I tagged it. I looked it up, it is on the site, they just didn’t offer it up front like the other 5. But, I included it, since I think it’s important. I didn’t look it all the way up, so I don’t know if they mean “sleeping” dream, or “goal-oriented” dream. That’s another one where I think the words should be different. I mentioned a little bit ago that “love” between a person and a thing, or another person should be different words. I feel the same with “dream.” Without context, someone might think Martin Luther King Jr. was talking about something his mind concocted while he was sleeping, as opposed to his “goal-oriented” desire for change to occur. I think both are important. I celebrate both. I am often saddened by the idea that some people don’t have “GO” dreams. Making it until Friday shouldn’t be a “dream.” I suppose most of the time when we’re talking about “dreams,” the listener would have the context to know whether you’re talking about when you were sleeping or not. Sayings like “teamwork makes the dream work,” steals a little of the importance of both those things. People rarely say that with a smile, as if they mean it. And, I’ve also noticed, that people don’t seem to talk about either type of dream very much. Sometimes it seems like it’s almost taboo to talk about your “dreams,” especially with people that you don’t know that well. Obviously, some people share too much, and talking about their fucked-up dreams fills one of their narratives about how weird they are. But, I do think it’s important to know what your mind is “thinking” about, when you’re subdued. I think being given the gift of remembrance should be cherished.
I know it can be awkward to talk about,
given that most of the time they don’t even make sense to the dreamer
initially. But, I also understand that talking things out, especially with
another person, can often offer insight to the dreamer, that wouldn’t have been
picked up, had they not taken the time to verbalize the images they remember.
And, just as importantly, as I have read several times, is stating your other
types of “dreams.” Say it out loud! Tell another person. I’ve even heard: Write
it down! If not even just for yourself, and to lay claim to your intention for
the Universe to experience. So, as I drastically wish to switch from “thinker”
to “doer,” I’ll try it. As of this moment: It is my dream that my wife and I
find adequate employment. Something we enjoy doing, without too much sacrifice.
It is my dream that I start auditioning for voice acting jobs, and learn to
make a business of it. It is my dream that as I figure that out, I’ll gain enough
money, and experience, to understand how to get my games published, or sold.
Then, having achieved those, it is my dream that I’ll gain enough resources,
experience, and wisdom, to be able to publish the book I’ve been working on for
26 years! Then, after having followed my heart, and the resources I’ve gained,
be able to travel, giving talks, playing games, and helping like-minded people
realize that this is all possible, if we get out of our heads, put our feet on
the ground, and “do” the things that we “dream” of doing, because I will have a
real time example of what it’s like to go from “thinker” to “doer,” “agnostic”
to “knower,” and “closed-off cynic” to “loving, open-minded optimist.” Well,
there it is. That is my intention. And, hopefully, you’ll stay with me on this
journey to see what happens. I start this Autumn with a new sense of urgency, sobriety,
and dedication to the cause: My Life!
Wow, that was sure a mouthful about something
I hadn’t even planned on saying. Not that I ever really “plan” on saying anything.
I was a sailor, so Maritime Day holds a special place. Most people have no idea
what it’s like to be on a vessel in the middle of nowhere, and the closest
ground is a mile beneath the water. Let that sink in for a sec… I never really
was into comic books. I read Popular Mechanics. My mom always gave me crap
about that. My wife and I are trying to get up to speed on the MCU, and we’re enjoying
the journey, but it’s almost too much to keep up with. Cooking Day! If I had
started with that one, I’d probably still be typing about it. I love cooking. I
just finished the lunch I cooked! I rarely take a break from cooking. It’s nice
to go out, but I’m getting so good, most of the time I wish we did stay at
home. I love lobster. If we were in a different situation right now, I would
probably definitely used this as an excuse to get some. But, alas, I’ll pass.
However, we are going to dinner with our daughter tonight. I’m excited! I haven’t
seen her in a couple of weeks. We usually get together around the Equinoxes, as
I believe I told you before. And, today happens to be the day we can do it. Nothing
really all that special, but getting to spend time together is all that really
matters. Lastly, One-Hit Wonders! Our lives have been shaped by one-hit
wonders. And, I often wondered, as I’m sure many a musician/songwriter has,
would that be cool? Playing the same song for the rest of your life? It’s often
looked down on, as if you could only write that one good song. Insinuating that
the rest of your discography is crap. And, a lot of times, it does seem that
way. How many times have you got an album because you like “that” song,
and have the rest of it disappoint you? Maybe that’s why albums don’t do so
well anymore. But, if you’re able to tap into a point in time, and your creation
is something people think about in their memories, you’ve won!
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