I will be moving out to our new farm this summer, and my wife and I (and our new neighbors) will be restoring it, and creating a retreat to help people with all kinds of needs. A place for people to enjoy nature, astronomy, art, music, yoga, etc. where they can find some peace and harmony through something more uplifting than what they can find now. It's been a long time coming, from where we've been. Weve helped so many people on a one-to-one basis for so long, that it is time to move somewhere where we can make a bigger difference in the world.
My wife and I are living a life of such love, peace, prosperity, kindness and goodwill, just by choosing to disassociate from the negativity that is so common today. We just chose to be happy, and everything we ever wanted is happening. Some here will say its all philosophical BS though, even though we are living proof it is true. Many people we know personally, say the same thing, yet wonder how we became so prosperous in such a short time (and no, we didnt win the lottery LOL).
I will be busy packing up our old house, moving, and getting back into my art. I will be leaving my job sometime this summer as well. No more computer work for me. I won't be at work (where I'm at right now) and we won't have internet access at our new home for quite a while (if ever), so I won't even have the ability to get on TB. Not that I will want it where I will be. I will be building a beautiful astronomy observatory on top of an old silo. I will have that big computerized telescope in the observatory Ive always dreamed about. The night skies out there are stunningly beautiful. I will have my dream art studio and gallery in the renovated barn. So many exciting things to do. Not the least of which is continuing to help people who want to change their lives.
I will still be playing music, but I won't be on here too much longer. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone I've met on here, including those I've disagreed with (maybe even especially because of those I've disagreed with). Talkbass has been a very enlightening experience.
I started out here on TB by asking a lot of questions about gear, and also eventually answering questions about gear, but I don't really partake in that much as I don't need much in the way of gear anymore. Off Topic has been more interesting to me in the last year, if only because so many posted questions wanting help, or the posts were thought provoking.
Part of my reason for leaving TB though, has to do with so much negativity, anger, and hostility towards people who genuinely wanted to help, or be helped. Don't get me wrong, TB is very much the same cross-section of people I encounter in every day life. These days, I find most people to be so negative about life, be it on the news, or from co-workers, friends, family, acquaintances (and on TB). Either they are angry with someone else, or they are just unhappy with their life. Misery loves company as they say. Time for me to find new company to keep.
If you ever look at my posts, you will find that when some people choose to disregard my opinions, they usually do it out of anger. Think about why this is. Of all people, I would think that artists (in this case, musicians) would be more open minded. Just browse through the list of topics and count how many threads are uplifting or positive in any way. OT is becoming a bitchfest, and a place for whiners and dare I say realists to drag people down by dwelling on the crap that is, instead of the beauty that is. The more you focus on the negative, the more you will bring it into your life. I really dont need that in my life any longer. I seek out happiness and peace, and love. And so that is where I focus my attention.
There are quite a few TBers who I will miss. Forgive me if I dont mention you. Maki and SoulGeezer, you guys have made it a lot of fun here lately. Keep those vultures circling for there will be plenty more to feed on. Cherie, keep your chin up. Life is all good if you want it to be. GreenBoy (and so many others), thanks for all your help and support in my custom bass and cab building. Vorago, thanks for lending an ear to a decidedly crazy astronomer. Major Metal, thanks for all the philosophical threads. Jive, thanks for the Packers/Bears banter. Disenchant, stay strong, you are undoubtedly the coolest woman ever to grace TB. Your outlook on life will find you in love and happiness.
I could go on and on, but there are too many to thank for sharing a little part of their lives with me here. Thanks.
I just want to share one thing with everyone here before I go...
Watch the movie, "Conversations with God", and then read the book, "The Law of Attraction" by Jerry and Esther Hicks.
It really is true. I know it because Ive lived it and I am living it. I mean in a very real Ive won the life lottery, magical, mystical way. It works.
Live your lives from a place of Love. Always. Everything comes from Love. Always. God is Love. Always.
Love everyone. They are you. We are ALL one.
Good-bye.
Love to all.
My wife and I are living a life of such love, peace, prosperity, kindness and goodwill, just by choosing to disassociate from the negativity that is so common today. We just chose to be happy, and everything we ever wanted is happening. Some here will say its all philosophical BS though, even though we are living proof it is true. Many people we know personally, say the same thing, yet wonder how we became so prosperous in such a short time (and no, we didnt win the lottery LOL).
I will be busy packing up our old house, moving, and getting back into my art. I will be leaving my job sometime this summer as well. No more computer work for me. I won't be at work (where I'm at right now) and we won't have internet access at our new home for quite a while (if ever), so I won't even have the ability to get on TB. Not that I will want it where I will be. I will be building a beautiful astronomy observatory on top of an old silo. I will have that big computerized telescope in the observatory Ive always dreamed about. The night skies out there are stunningly beautiful. I will have my dream art studio and gallery in the renovated barn. So many exciting things to do. Not the least of which is continuing to help people who want to change their lives.
I will still be playing music, but I won't be on here too much longer. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone I've met on here, including those I've disagreed with (maybe even especially because of those I've disagreed with). Talkbass has been a very enlightening experience.
I started out here on TB by asking a lot of questions about gear, and also eventually answering questions about gear, but I don't really partake in that much as I don't need much in the way of gear anymore. Off Topic has been more interesting to me in the last year, if only because so many posted questions wanting help, or the posts were thought provoking.
Part of my reason for leaving TB though, has to do with so much negativity, anger, and hostility towards people who genuinely wanted to help, or be helped. Don't get me wrong, TB is very much the same cross-section of people I encounter in every day life. These days, I find most people to be so negative about life, be it on the news, or from co-workers, friends, family, acquaintances (and on TB). Either they are angry with someone else, or they are just unhappy with their life. Misery loves company as they say. Time for me to find new company to keep.
If you ever look at my posts, you will find that when some people choose to disregard my opinions, they usually do it out of anger. Think about why this is. Of all people, I would think that artists (in this case, musicians) would be more open minded. Just browse through the list of topics and count how many threads are uplifting or positive in any way. OT is becoming a bitchfest, and a place for whiners and dare I say realists to drag people down by dwelling on the crap that is, instead of the beauty that is. The more you focus on the negative, the more you will bring it into your life. I really dont need that in my life any longer. I seek out happiness and peace, and love. And so that is where I focus my attention.
There are quite a few TBers who I will miss. Forgive me if I dont mention you. Maki and SoulGeezer, you guys have made it a lot of fun here lately. Keep those vultures circling for there will be plenty more to feed on. Cherie, keep your chin up. Life is all good if you want it to be. GreenBoy (and so many others), thanks for all your help and support in my custom bass and cab building. Vorago, thanks for lending an ear to a decidedly crazy astronomer. Major Metal, thanks for all the philosophical threads. Jive, thanks for the Packers/Bears banter. Disenchant, stay strong, you are undoubtedly the coolest woman ever to grace TB. Your outlook on life will find you in love and happiness.
I could go on and on, but there are too many to thank for sharing a little part of their lives with me here. Thanks.
I just want to share one thing with everyone here before I go...
Watch the movie, "Conversations with God", and then read the book, "The Law of Attraction" by Jerry and Esther Hicks.
It really is true. I know it because Ive lived it and I am living it. I mean in a very real Ive won the life lottery, magical, mystical way. It works.
Live your lives from a place of Love. Always. Everything comes from Love. Always. God is Love. Always.
Love everyone. They are you. We are ALL one.
Good-bye.
Love to all.
