Getting Your Life Back

When I was twelve I knew I wanted to be this:

As time has moved on, I still am, and do desire to continue to be, an artist.  The level and notice that comes my way always changes.  Absolutely fine with me.  I am an artist creating daily with words, with ideas with love, and with my life. 

Many years ago I allowed the Matrix (corporations, people, religion, and more) to convince me that I was not an artist or someone wired with a lot of imagination and creativity.  It whispered ever so softly that I needed put the "art" away and remember the importance of security. It almost worked, but I wanted and got my life back.  I write the following with great emphasis:

    Get your life back!  Whatever you must do, get your life back.

Now, here are the lessons I've learned in this motion picture:

1. Go slow and start small.  One more time, go slow and start small.
2. Most people are not going to like you beyond the surface.  Your life is not about the surface, so get on with it.
3. Ask for help.
4. Know what's most important to you, not to anyone else, as be commited to those things.
5. You can't make people happy or ok, even those you love deeply.