Cheers To That

Too much has happened in these past ten years to viscerally encapsulate/articulate here, but my writing has grown from it, so I offer it as proof. SO much has happened. SO much yet to come. And for the first time in a long while, I feel-not think-that what is to come, is well worth the wait.



Just saw Avatar with the family, as we like to make it to at least one movie in theatres at Christmas time (Netflix in the off season). My disbelief was suspended to dizzying crescendos (the most it has in ages), and I enjoyed every moment of it. As with all mind-blowing triumphant adventures, it was meant to be had when I was meant to have it, and seeing this film dynamically coincided with my musings for the coming year. My very being hums with it's message, and I'm so thankful to receive it.



James Cameron deserves all accolades, awards and back alley BJ's he gets from this movie. Go see it immediately, and not because it's the hot button movie of the moment, or a technological groundbreaker (both are reason enough, mind you). It's an astonishing, moving, piece of art, one that toiled diligently, in true patient visionary style to be illustrated adequately. Such epic loyalty can be agonizing, harrowing and cost you many relationships and trifles of sanity. In the end, you have to execute to the best of your ability, damning any wreckage thereof. Inspired creation is always worth it, even when you don't see the direct effect.



I'm not one to make hollow resolutions. Not the "quit smoking" or "hit the gym more" kind of way. Those are awesome as a jumping off point to self improvement, but in light of the world (and my world) these days, those don't cut any kind of mustard. Last year, I resigned myself not be "afraid" anymore. That notion evolved to me communicating, thinking and living without fear of repercussion. It's working out better than any nicotine patch in existence, and it's health benefits are far superior to any treadmill.



This year I've landed on Belief. The true, abiding kind. To my loved ones, to commitments made in deed and spirit and in myself. No doubt or anguish over the immediate immediacy. Just joy in the journey, strength in what I do have in this moment. The plan I set in motion a long time ago, by just jumping in. To be happy, create, and love life enough to trust it.



As the Na'vi and their creator fought and believed in their path, so shall I. As cheesy/dramatic/any other pessimistic term as it sounds. And if you are one of those nay-sayers, may you embrace the silver lining. It is there, in abundance. Do yourself a favor and chuck the blinders.



2010 will rock the casbah, as we design it to. Let's stride on, brushing off all lingering momentary defeat as we go. Let us not be making resolutions, but ourselves be resolute.