I Can See 39 From Here...

20 years of awesomeness...

Today, somewhere in West Texas, a slew of people I knew in an earlier life are congregating to celebrate two decades since we reigned our little dusty morsel of friday night lights. I assume it was homecoming at San Angelo Central High School. I hope maybe won this time...

Meanwhile, 1100 miles away, my pre-toddlin' son are spending the day playing wrastlin', rakin' leaves and writin' songs off the top of our heads -- these are our three Rs here in beautiful Columbus, Georgia. Our latest musical masterpiece --  "Chocolate, Son".

OPPORTUNITY
Nothing in the world has afforded me opportunity to share everything I've learned on this long journey more than being a Dad to Kai (戒). The way of respect and interest. A loving sensei (先生).

It's the inner-peace I learned from my childhood in Hawaii, the effervescence felt at thirteen when I became "born again" and especially, the universal harmony of an impromptu jam with people you've never met before -- this is movement. This combined result is why I title: SouthernZen.

Each, peace, joy, harmony, movement -- all together, without one slipping away, is how Kai and I spent my 20th class reunion.

One month from today, I will be one year away from my 40th year in this world. Hard to believe and what a gift given!

Class of 1989, I hope your day was as fulfilling as our own.

peace-
seanrox

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My Prayer Tonight

For my family.
How I love the girl.
To be whole.

peace-
seanrox

P.S. Thanks Big Zero and One

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SoZen: Ruminator's Challenge

One whom operates as a ruminator, requires deep desire to seek the peacefulness of now

peace-
seanrox

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Every Man Develops a Doctrine. And Mine is Best, of Course.

Recently, political interviews recently revealed political doctrines. Who defines one's doctrine? Someone else? Or do you get a shot at it first?

I suppose if we get a chance at defining your own personal doctrine, we should take the time to think it through. Is it bullet-proof? Could you humble your mojo? Inflate said mojo?

IMHO, my personal doctrine simply sets a direction and defines the nature my own action, rather than limit others. It is the doctrine smiled upon by the all-pervasive CPU, the big kahuna, the alpha and omega, the almighty zero and one:

The Creative Doctrine
: We are Born Creators

In *his* own image, when we create, we live... while our destructive behavior leads to decaying and fraying of our spirits -- especially those around us.

peace-
seanrox

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Why I Like The South: Fire barrels, Barbecue and Better

The other day, someone asked me the difference between Texans and people in "The South". From my experience, living in Georgia these last 11 years, I said, off the top of my head...

From my personal experience, if a West Texan shows up at a barbecue and sees someone he doesn't like, he's encouraged to either leave or kick the unknowing offender's ass for entertainment value at some point during the festivities. In contrast, in the South, we dismiss those ill feelings... because barbecue is better, and who would want to screw that up?

Group think works both ways, but I sure do miss that mesquite-fired and rubbed brisket.

NOTE: Mowed the lawn weeds for the first time today after work... layers of leaves became dust and I'm not sure there has ever been a healthy lawn in the front. Out back, I continue to uncover hidden cement garden work under 6 inches of leaves, dirt and vines -- someone spent some time and energy to build what I'm only beginning to discover. It's really cool to finally have a place to love.

peace-
seanrox

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Inside Scalia's Chi

Supreme Court Justices are the rarest of people. Even rarer, 30 minutes look inside a person's refined thought process... enjoy!

Inside Justice Scalia's Chi (PART ONE)


Inside Justice Scalia's Chi (PART TWO)


Thanks to Leslie Stahl and 60 Minutes.

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SoZen Understanding for Cocker Spaniels

Coming to terms with a cocker spaniel is to know they probably don't have a "stay function."

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SouthernZen : The Poster. Real American Principles for Real American Life.

Boil any good message down to a poster... Like all good propaganda more complex than a bumper sticker, the poster seems the most fitting to illustrate the principles of Southern Zen. Enjoy.

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