A note on humility...

I once read in a book that "trees full of fruit bow low"...

I don't think much more needs to be said on this matter.

Blissful Depression...

Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross wrote a book on the sequential stages of grief which include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. They are commonly referred to as the "grief cycle. "

Although she was referring to stages of physical death, it seems the same feelings apply to emotional and/or spiritual deaths as well. My experience has been that if I fully go though a depression all of these feelings are processed. However, it is hard...very hard...the more common tendency is for people to get stuck in denial, anger, or bargaining...maybe hit depression, not want to feel it, and go back to denial and anger before they ever get to the glorious stage of "re-birth", and acceptance. Depression does have a purpose. It often occurs during stages of letting go, change, and growth. So here's my plea...don't run from depression, but also don't get stuck in it. Find its' purpose, knowledge and growth, and move through it. Get support if you need it, and I promise you will find deeper peace, more meaning, and blissful understanding on the other side.

"Right Sizing" our lives...to help others "Live Right"...

Let's talk about possessions. Those things that we own, we buy, and become a part of our identity. They define who we are in the world because we think they are a part of us. This car makes me look like this, this house says this about me, this coat, even these sunglasses make some sort of comment about what my value or status is in this world...especially in Hollywood!

I would like to ask the Urban Samurai in the world to shift their thinking about these "things" just a bit. You are not what you have or what you own. Done. Period. Bottom line. You are just you, and nothing will ever make you more or less then what you already are...a beautiful soul living an amazing life in this unbelievable world.

That said, I'm starting a movement called the Urban Samurai Movement...where we "Right Size" our lives to help others to "Live Right". Most people know I'm not a fan of having many possessions, abhor buying things, and basically try to stick with only what is needed. I have actually noticed it makes me happier, makes me feel closer to my authentic self, and keeps things simple and worry free in my life. I would like to make it "cool" to own as little as possiable...

Recently I have been helping friends of mine sell things that they don't need on Craig's List, and having the proceeds go to an organization which helps orphans around the world get off the streets, and live the life of their dreams. For example: you don't need that coffee table in your garage? Sell in on Craig's list for $100 to someone who does need it. Have them donate on-line to a non-profit (in my case www.constantinachildren'sfoundation.com) get a receipt that the money went through, and have them pick up the item. This is tax-deductible for them, clears physical and emotional space for you, and feeds 4 to 6 children in a third world country for a month.

Pretty cool, huh? And don't worry my friends...I will always love you even if you are without a thing...perhaps I can love you even more because you will have more space to love... ; )

God is Sexy...

An oxymoron only from a quick glance.

God IS sexy...the source of all creation...

What could be sexier then that?

The Ultimate Samurai

"We, the unwilling, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much, for so long, with so little, we are now qualified to do absolutely anything with nothing. " - Mother Teresa

Don't even get me started on Mother Teresa, it will never end, this woman rocks the world.

Urban Samurai: Helping the over-privileged since 2010

Hollywood: one of the wealthiest and most over-privileged communities in the world...with some of the most unhappy people. Why? Something that I have often tried to understand. Why people who have so much seem so sad, often die at young ages, have trouble in relationships, can't sleep, can't eat, need all types of pills to get by on a daily basis, and often suffer from terrible depression. And, why is is that every time I go to an "impoverished" or third world country I come back inspired by theirs hearts, their depth, their community, their work ethic, their dreams, their love, their hope.

Rich or poor we all need something more...what is that more? A purpose, a passion, a meaning, a way to contribute, a way to progress, a way to feel connected to others, love, peace...a way to help the world become a more noble place. Impoverishment has many faces, be aware of all of them, and make a commitment to true fulfillment. True peace comes from the inside and we must seek to feed people in the core of their soul as well as in the core of their belly.

Samurai Sword

"The samurai sword is only as powerful as its' master...."

Harness your thoughts and use the power of your divine will to
align with universal truth to create anything and everything.