Thinking back it's been a busy but tranquil year for me. Yes, I am still with Big Blue. As a matter of fact, this is my 33rd year there. I just got a new assignment as a product manager for IBM's Tivoli ITCAM product, which probably means I am going to be at the Blue Zoo for a few more years. How many? I am going to shoot for at least three more years.
My financial planner told me I could hang it up now, or in a year. With what is in the piggy-bank, my pension, and the shaky outlook of social security, she says at my rate of spending I can live until 93 and that will be a good time for me to kick the bucket. Not bad, I guess for someone on the enlightenment path--which means I am becoming more and detached from materials goods (at least I am trying) and becoming more light (enlightened, pun intended) and especially not being weighted down by my wallet.
I am talking about my Avatar path, something hard to explain. Maybe I will just sum up my enlightenments path by describing my New Year resolutions:
I will be mindful and deliberate about the way I live my life;
I will be appreciative of all things as they are;
I will be humble and grateful;
I will be compassionate to all beings and all things;
Everyday, I would like to be able to say: "I am Happy to be Me".
I will take total responsibility of anything that happens in my life without drama, blame, or judgment.
I have a long way to go to be enlightened. But in 2006 I had taken a couple of courses that helped me on my way. In March, I was in Sante Fe interning there, with my wife. The interning experience helped me to work on my mental skills and strengthen my sense to serve others. In October, I was in Orlando, on the Pro Course, which enhanced my ability to connect, be more empathetic with others, and hardest of all--accepting and appreciating me.
To continue the journey in 2007, going to Avatar Wizard in a couple of weeks will be a good start. And 2007 will be a lighter year than 2006--at least that's my belief. And my belief always leads to realization.
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Avatar Intro
We will be doing an Avatar Intro on Friday at 7PM. Here is link to a little bit of information about the Intro.
Friends and neighbors are welcome to come. eMail us or give us a call.
Friends and neighbors are welcome to come. eMail us or give us a call.
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Last Day
The morning we were leaving Dayton Bean beach was a beautiful day, especially after the previous couple of days of heavy rains. I had a little bit of time to kill before having to catch the taxi to the airport and I was lucky to capture a few really nice shots and this is one of them.
Sunrise
From our hotel room, we had a view of the Atlantic Ocean. Through our room's window porch sunrise was stunning.
Wizard Hall
Donna and I had a wonderful time in Daytona Beach attending the Avatar Wizard Course in February. The first photo shows how some of our friends were having a great time at the course.
The second picture, taken from inside the Hilton Hotel that we were staying, opens up to across the street the convention center where the course took place.
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