Anyone else like a good funky beat? Who’s familiar with Kool & the Gang’s 1973 classic, “Jungle Boogie”? Surely a lot of people know that awesome tune. If you do, recall some of the main lyrics: “Get Down Get Down, Get Down Get Down!” That’s the tune I want you to keep in mind as you read this post. Hear the drums, the bassline, the electric guitar, the horn section, the voices, the phrasing, the overall dynamics of that distinctive groove. Consider how magically it all comes together.
If there’s one thing the universe keeps telling me, it’s to take action on my ideas. I’ve heard and read this so many times now, it’s amazing. I was always pretty good at doing this, too. But, after being raw for so long now, and after truly committing myself to a life outside of the corporate paradigm, I’ve finally understood the remarkably abundant nature of the world, glimpsed the absolute freedom available to those who really want it. As a result of this, I’ve taken the mantra of “take action” to heart like never before. It’s decisions, not just desires, that really drive the world on all levels. You can’t just want something (e.g. a nice physique), you have to decide that you’re going to go for it. (I was just reading that exact sentiment in Tony Robbin’s book, Awaken The Giant Within.) It does begin with wanting, but you also must decide.
So, anyway, I had this crazy notion to start a “push-up video blog.” I thought, “Why not do 100 pushups every day (5 days/week), and do videos about it?” What a strange idea… I’m not sure where exactly it came from. But, I instantly liked it for many reasons. I thought that committing myself to doing a short “vlog” every day would provide me with all of the motivation I’d need to actually DO it, and to stick to it. So, right then I decided. Instead of thinking it all through, I simply recognized this as a positive thing, and took action. I immediately ordered a $50 Flip video camera from Amazon and told myself that the day it arrives is Day 1.
Day 1 was June 23, 2009. I hope others will be inspired to join in, or to join in with some other modification (e.g., making it situps or some other daily physical exercise goal). There’s nothing to sign up for or register for. It’s basically just a personal commitment. I did start a YouTube channel for the vids, as well as a quick and dirty blog site (this site) to house all of the videos. I hope it’ll both inspire others and also introduce some new people to the power raw foods (demonstrating that you can definitely be athletic and raw!).
The Synchronicity Affirming This
Ever hear people telling stories about how synchronicities are the Universe’s way of nodding to us that we’re on the right path? Well here’s something pretty neat. I subscribe to a daily newsletter from TUT.com. Basically, it’s a free service that sends you a daily “message from the Universe.” They’re pretty neat (all very positive and empowering). Here’s the one that came to me the day before I launched this site:
If you can understand, dear Jim, that the 3 greatest obstacles between you and the life of your wildest dreams are actually imaginary, a product of your mind alone, I do believe we’ll blow the wheels clear off this popsicle stand.
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“Push-Ups” for everyone,
The Universe
Now, I know that they meant “push-ups” as in the ice cream, but it’s still pretty cool, eh?