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This blog is purely a forum for me to speak about the ironies in life, the things that piss me off, and to quote Peter Griffin of "Family Guy"..."things that grind my gears". Please feel free to visit my website thevirtualsoapbox.com to chime in and read more controversial editorials. I have just released my first book "Twisted Thoughts From a Spotless Mind", it is a collection of several of my poems and editorials. It's for sale right now for $9.99, and I have free shipping. If you would like to order a copy of my book click on the "Buy Now" link below. Thx, UrbanJournalist

Monday, June 21, 2010

Comet vs Meteor

Love is one of the most powerful forces in the universe. Many people believe that their creator is the embodiment of love, and that we were created because of it. We all were created in a moment of love. Whether it was shared or selfish, short-lived or slow-burning; love is love none the less and at least one of our parents was feeling it at the moment we were conceived. When you are in love it seems so rare that when it burns out we feel like we will never find it again.

Love can be only be defined by how long it lasts. Is it a comet or a meteor?

Comets are made of dust and gas and need to orbit a star, but ironically as it gets closer to the star it sustains damage. This destructive cycle can continue for millions of years until the star totally destroys it.

Meteors are not dependent on any orbit. Meteors are random. As they burn through the earths atmosphere, life giving elements are exposed and deposited on earth. Scientists argue that building blocks of life on this planet were brought by meteors.

Comets are born on the edges of the universe.

Meteors can be found in comet trails and debris fields.

Is your love a comet or a meteor? Is it destructive or does it give life?

Are you on a vigil awaiting love's grand arrival or are you finding new life in the pieces that lie in love's wake?

I am anxiously awaiting the meteor shower that will follow the comet that just blazed thru my orbit.

Life is about the experience, evolution is the key to longevity.

UrbanJournalist

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Carpe Diem

I woke up this morning worry free for the first time of my adult life it seems. It's not that I dont have problems; it's just that I think ive finally learned that the only thing I can control is how prepared I am to deal with a problem. Once its here I can only use what I have to face it. Shoulda coulda wouldas dont help now so why bog myself down with those. If I havent prepared as well as I could then I get a chance to face it with my limited arsenal and give it all I got; if I find success that's awesome, if I run out of options today, I can put together a plan to increase my preparedness in the future based on the lessons I learned in the battle today. Either way success will be had...eventuallly. Carpe diem...seize the day!

UrbanJournalist