Jack Be Nimble

I was invited to attend a lunch time barbeque but hesitated to accept the invite on account of my workload. I already knew I was suffering from web script fever. For those who don't know ... well how could you, (I just made that up), it's a little like cabin fever except it's caused by an inner saturation of web code? I'm sure some web masters know what I mean. Combine this with several pressing deadlines and a build up of domestic and social responsibilities ... whew!  Just thinking about it can make you feel tired. I went to that barbeque and had a great time. It could have been on Mars. Great company combined with a picturesque setting and excellent food and for a few hours my tether was loosened.  Moral of the story is this: Burning a candle at both ends is one thing but burning four candles at each end and you are sure to end up with a Brazilian.  How many times do we say? "I just can't take a break right now." I know that feeling well. Pressures, duties, deadlines, lack of time and more - it can all come together in one giant to do list anvil. Breathe!  I tell others to do this but so often forget about it myself.  It is so important, however, because your entire system will function more efficiently with an adequate supply of oxygen.  In addition to this, the act of “pausing” can be a boon to stress levels. These micro-breaks give you a chance to catch up with your thoughts. Living in the here and now is so important. We’ll come back to this later but for now, remember to take those breaths. Taking five minutes to stretch your legs, going outside for a breath of fresh air or just to have a short break in the sun is also a good idea. You will think and feel better and simple techniques such as this will pay off in the long run, in both increased productivity and better health. Even the great Napoleon Hill, author of master pieces such as Law of Success and Think and Grow Rich, discussed the importance of refreshing the mind and body. Sometimes, stepping back from a problem or getting out from behind your desk (situation, schedule, expectations, rut, etc) can shine a whole new light on things. Candles are great for a romantic evening but don't burn them at both ends. Instead grab a rechargeable torch! So, how was my barbeque? Wonderful! And so I returned to my workload - the one wild horses couldn’t drag me away from – revitalised and enthusiastic ... for another barbeque J It's amazing how the world looks different from a distance! I will return to this subject later, especially on the part about living in the now. But for the moment - as George Burns used to say when asked the secret of his longevity - “keep breathing!” In the meantime ... watch this space!

Slow Down ... You move too fast

Is it me ... or is time speeding up?

I've been thinking about it for some time now.

In fact, I've made some useful observations from "time" to "time".

Our lives are like computer processors and our workloads and pressure - the things we have to get done are like the software - always being upgraded so we need faster processors to handle the tasks.

And memory ... now let's not joke about that one. As we get older, we need all the RAM we can handle. Ah, I remember when I was a young ram.

Sorry, I was lost in some distant portal for a moment.

I have a fascination with time and physics.
I wish I had been as gifted as Einstein or Isaac Newton or Tesla or ... I'll stop here.
It's a very long list.

There are lots of theories. Many have come and gone ... but some?

Hmmm ... what if space moves and time stands still?
What if everything happens simultaneously everywhere at once?
What if every possibility that ever existed did happen and is happening right now?

Time can be your best friend and ally or your worst nightmare - if not managed.
I speak from experience. I spend half my day running about like a chook with it's head cut off and the other half trying to figure out what job I was at when I lost it.

I've been trying to write a novel since 1992 and finally, oh yeah ... it's coming out of mothballs. Why? Because it's time.

One of my big things in life is to not die with my music still in me!

They say everything happens for a reason. They also say things about chaos and randomness too but we won't get into that just now because that might take the impact off what I am about to tell you.

Which is? Here's that RAM thing again.

Perhaps this blog is for a reason. Perhaps it will help me to focus on all I have to do.
To focus on my dreams and goals, success, money, sex, power, love, sex, spirituality ... did I leave out sex?

In other words, my dreams, my personal growth - my essence as an individual.

Perhaps, I was meant to write this ... for you!

Maybe as we move through time and space together, we will both evolve in to something much better than we are right now - in this second.

Tip for the day:
Take a big, long, slow deep breath every time you think - "I just don't have time!"

Over the next few blogs, we'll really begin our journey of discovery, so please come back.

In the meantime - Watch this space!

First a bit about me

First a little about me?

Damn, I hate talking about myself. Well ... OK, only if you insist.

I'm ... well, me I guess. No better than you. I have an underlying belief that we are somehow all part of something greater.

From the age of six or so (don't panic, I'm not going to tell you my life story) I believed I was destined to be a great writer and film maker.

Am I? Um ... not yet. How and why that hasn't happened yet is what I'm here to work out.

I believe in dreams - our inner belief that we can be something better - achieve something greater and at the same time, give back to humanity in some way.

I have many dreams and desires (no I'm not talking about Carmen Electra here) just waiting to be fulfilled.

Do you have dreams? I am not going to die with my music still in me ... neither should you.

Well, I've said some stuff about myself and I really hate starting sentences with "I" ... (unless it's iPhone or iPad or something) ... but I've left out most of the juicy bits, so you'll just have to come back, won't you.

So, watch this space!

In the beginning was the word

In the beginning ... was the word ... hmmm

Well, I have to start somewhere. I know that line has already been used ... very successfully, I might add.

How about Star Date 2011.9.19?

Yeah I know, don’t say it. That’s been used too.

Hey, did I ever tell you William Shatner has always been one of my greatest heroes? No, I guess not – otherwise I wouldn’t be looking for a great opening line now would I?

Ok, how about? No, that’s been said too.

Alright, let’s start like this!

Hi, my name is Rick McLaren and I’d like to welcome you to my new blog.

I will always speak the truth and will try to make it as interesting as possible. It may get a little deep from time to time and sometimes funny or even sentimental.

I am interested in a variety of subjects but never profess to know everything about any of them. Even though I celebrated my “Hawaii 5-0” birthday last year, I still have a raging hormonal twenty-seven year old locked up inside.

Over the coming months (perhaps years, if we’re not all killed off by an asteroid in 2012) I will discuss, life and its meaning, love and passion ... (sorry, I got sidetracked thinking about the passion bit), physics and the true nature of reality, films, a touch of philosophy, wealth and success and a whole lot more ... and I’m working on one universal “theory of everything” that ties it altogether. Yep, even M&M’S.

I promise not to bore you and I’d love to hear your feedback ... especially the nice stuff.

I know it will be a trifle random at first but if you stick with me, it should all come together to form one big ... er, something. The true meaning of life will be made clear to you ... then perhaps you can explain it to me J

Just hang in there and I hope you enjoy it.

See you soon.

Rick

Watch this space!