Monday, August 8, 2011

It Eventually Balances Out

First off, I'd like to thank Danielle LaPorte, over at White Hot Truth, for pulling this out of me.  To say her words are inspirational is an understatement, so I'll let you be the judge of that.

But, basically for about a year now, there has been this underlying current of feeling that has me thinking I am behind.  Things, in my life, simply have not manifested as quickly as I'd like them to.  I guess this is a typical case of wanting what you want, well before it is time to get what you get, or something like that.  But I still feel my life is in queue for much more.

After reading the above mentioned post, a relaxation occurred.  I didn't feel as bad about the slow procession my arrival at my life's goals seems to be taking.  I am just happy to feel like it's coming.  I think the negative or downward spiral things has taken in the past can now only mean an "up" is approaching.

Just today, out of nowhere, I received a call for a job interview.  This wasn't even a job I applied for.  But the fact that this offer has manifested itself invokes the possibility of the positive.  I am eagerly anticipating the future.  Again.  I'm laughing right now, because it seems I need several of these moments to embrace the good I see coming, in order to simply move towards them.  But I think that's okay too.

I love this quote:

"In the depths of winter, I finally learned there was in me, an invincible summer."
                                                          ----  Albert Camus

No matter how cold, or how barren, things seem, there is always a fire burning within, fueling us to do those things, which ultimately must be done.  We will not freeze in these winters.  Eventually, we will shine, as flames.

I am ready to shine.  But I am also patiently waiting.

Marcus Jamison, the Rare Poet

I Wanna Lollapalooza



Okay, so I dropped the ball on this one, since it ended yesterday.  But I am officially adding Lollapalooza to the list of things I'm going to do next year.  I mean where else can you get Arctic Monkeys, Cold War Kids, OK Go, Foster the People, Ryan Leslie, and Kid Cudi all thrown into the mix?  Add some Cold Play, Foo Fighters, Eminem, Nas, Elie Goulding, Bruno Mars, and you've got so much music to offer that you're bound to find an overwhelming supply of good tunes.

This years event kicked off on Friday at Chicago's famed Grant Park.


If you're like me and you wished you could have been at this venue, taking in all these bands, then you'll be thankful for the Chicago Tribune's daily wrap ups:  Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3.

Next year, wherever it is, I will be at Lollapalooza!!  Here are a few pics from this year's festival, courtesy Billboard and the Tribune.




Marcus Jamison, the Rare Poet