world hold on
flying standby internationally and being bumped off 2 flights can be fun - especially when you're stuck in Greece! I had the option to fly to any other EU destination for 200 euro and try my luck getting back to the US from there, but why would anyone do that if they could relax on the beautiful beaches of the Aegean Sea for an extra day? I decided to return to the quaint yet modern inn hotel my mother and I stayed in the night before, in the Greek coastal city of Artemis. In Greece for 5 days with no phone and limited internet, its been amazingly relaxing - I could get used to this! The best part besides being coastal is that I'm in Europe, it feels so good to be back here and using Euros again, and surprisingly seems very European minus the non-western character set, and despite the pockets of unique local culture. World Hold On - I'm on my way!
Yesterday my mom and I rode the bus down to the shore, and spent time on a small beach, reminiscent of the local beaches throughout Brazil. We ate Greek salads and fresh fish with oil and lemon as we watched the sunset and basked in the breeze along the beautiful coast. Today I returned to the sea, but rode a bus through the town and to a different beach, much larger and much more populated. Nearly every sandy stretch was lined with palapa-style umbrellas, each area a private bar or restaurant. As I walked towards the end of the crowded strand deciding which one to plant myself at, I heard one of my favorite songs, World Hold On by Bob Sinclair. They were playing house music, and the people there had a good vibe, many around my age (late 20's early 30's, although I'm horrible at telling people's ages). I spent a few hours there, enjoying the Aegean Sea and its environment, swimming, sunning, reading, talking to a few people, and listening to European house music, which I absolutely love!
Even though I have been traveling with my mom for about the last 10 days and playing tourist, art historian, and Biblical scholar, I have spent a lot of personal time reading and reflecting. From the lyrics of the song World Hold On, "Open up your heart, what do you feel? Look inside you'll find a deeper love, the kind that only comes from high above. If you ever meet your inner child don't cry, tell them everything is gonna be alright. World hold on, instead of messing with the future, open up inside. Everybody in the world, love, peace for everyone" This song is about soul-searching, and being grounded in yourself, in your own personal truth - to the extent that the ridiculousness of this world should hold less weight than the deeper love which can be found within yourself and from God. This theme is echoed in the New Testament, as well as in a book I am reading right now called "The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship" by Don Miguel Ruiz. I've read it before, but its truths merit repetition, so essential for any person regardless of their relationship status. It's about loving yourself and finding peace within, regardless of how people treat you, abuse you, project their problems onto you, and generate negativity around you.
In addition to my own personal inner quest, I have tried to check the international news online every chance I have had while traveling. World Hold On, things are changing FAST in the global sphere and we have even more excitement on the horizon. Keep your eye on international trade, especially the USA's relationship with China. And don't be surprised if China cuts the US off soon because of its inconsistent political stance on global affairs - as per Nancy Pelosi who thinks she runs the country. She refused to sign an agreement which expired last night (June 30 2007) that would allow the US to continue its international trade and commerce with other countries. She thought that by not signing/renewing the agreement, people in America would somehow have better lives. Whether you are in America, Greece, or China, YOUR world and your life will be what you make it. Be aware of the world around you and the ignorant people's influence, but take care of yourself and your inner child no matter what.
Yesterday my mom and I rode the bus down to the shore, and spent time on a small beach, reminiscent of the local beaches throughout Brazil. We ate Greek salads and fresh fish with oil and lemon as we watched the sunset and basked in the breeze along the beautiful coast. Today I returned to the sea, but rode a bus through the town and to a different beach, much larger and much more populated. Nearly every sandy stretch was lined with palapa-style umbrellas, each area a private bar or restaurant. As I walked towards the end of the crowded strand deciding which one to plant myself at, I heard one of my favorite songs, World Hold On by Bob Sinclair. They were playing house music, and the people there had a good vibe, many around my age (late 20's early 30's, although I'm horrible at telling people's ages). I spent a few hours there, enjoying the Aegean Sea and its environment, swimming, sunning, reading, talking to a few people, and listening to European house music, which I absolutely love!
Even though I have been traveling with my mom for about the last 10 days and playing tourist, art historian, and Biblical scholar, I have spent a lot of personal time reading and reflecting. From the lyrics of the song World Hold On, "Open up your heart, what do you feel? Look inside you'll find a deeper love, the kind that only comes from high above. If you ever meet your inner child don't cry, tell them everything is gonna be alright. World hold on, instead of messing with the future, open up inside. Everybody in the world, love, peace for everyone" This song is about soul-searching, and being grounded in yourself, in your own personal truth - to the extent that the ridiculousness of this world should hold less weight than the deeper love which can be found within yourself and from God. This theme is echoed in the New Testament, as well as in a book I am reading right now called "The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship" by Don Miguel Ruiz. I've read it before, but its truths merit repetition, so essential for any person regardless of their relationship status. It's about loving yourself and finding peace within, regardless of how people treat you, abuse you, project their problems onto you, and generate negativity around you.
In addition to my own personal inner quest, I have tried to check the international news online every chance I have had while traveling. World Hold On, things are changing FAST in the global sphere and we have even more excitement on the horizon. Keep your eye on international trade, especially the USA's relationship with China. And don't be surprised if China cuts the US off soon because of its inconsistent political stance on global affairs - as per Nancy Pelosi who thinks she runs the country. She refused to sign an agreement which expired last night (June 30 2007) that would allow the US to continue its international trade and commerce with other countries. She thought that by not signing/renewing the agreement, people in America would somehow have better lives. Whether you are in America, Greece, or China, YOUR world and your life will be what you make it. Be aware of the world around you and the ignorant people's influence, but take care of yourself and your inner child no matter what.
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