What I've learned since moving to D.C. (some of which should be obvious): 0116

5751.  To get to a true sense of wonder, we have to let go of expectation;

5752.  To get to peace, we have to let go of control;

5753.  To receive the gifts our heart and soul truly desire, we have to let go of what we “think” we want;

5754.  In order to ascend to the next level of knowledge, we have to let go of what we already know;

5755.  As we ascend to greater levels of mastery, our humility and awe with respect to the power of the universe also grows.  More and more, it is revealed to us how little we actually “know” and how little our preconceived ideas really serve us;

5756.  July 21^st is Michael Fitzgerald’s (the lead singer of “Fitz and The Tantrums”) birthday;

5757.  Apparently, Ryan Tedder (the lead singer of “OneRepublic”) has a lot of relatives (living) in Virginia (i.e., Roanoke, Hopewell, Richmond, etc.);

5758.  The past is just a story we tell ourselves;

5759.  Everyone has problems.  The only people, who don’t have problems, are in cemeteries;

5760.  Problems are a sign of life;

5761.  Tolerance of intolerance is cowardice;

5762.  “The Chainsmokers” aren’t very good live;

5763.  Even the most accomplished and successful people have problems. . . . They get their hearts broken (too). . . . At the end of the day, we’re all human;

5764.  “Tritonal” is pretty good;

5765.  Apparently, if you have a TAM (i.e., Techniques of Alcohol Management) card, you can get into (Las) Vegas clubs for free Sunday through Wednesday;

5766.  Apparently, I have a loving energy;

5767.  The person who takes a job in order to live – that is to say, for the money and not for purpose or passion, has turned himself into a slave;

5768.  Don’t make out for more than three seconds at the club and, at most, only two make outs.  (You) don’t (want to) release all of the sexual tension;

5769.  The best lap dance I’ve ever had (by far) was from a redhead, named Blaze (stage name, “Chili”) (from Boise, Idaho) at Sapphire (SapphireLasVegas.com) in (Las) Vegas;

5770.  Apparently, you’re supposed to tip 25% for lap dances;

5771.  Sapphire charges $6.00 for a credit card payment;

5772.  Irish girls expect you to buy them drinks when you talk to them.  I’m guessing it’s their drinking culture;

5773.  It’s (a lot) cheaper to get club tickets in advance (in Vegas) than (it is) at the door;

5774.  Robin Schulz is pretty good (too);

5775.  Owen Cook (i.e., Tyler Durden) is (a lot more) stockier than I thought;

5776.  A woman farting in bed is not attractive/sexy;

5777.  Apparently, Jeremy Long (i.e., the porn actor) lives in (Las) Vegas;

5778.  Some girls like to be bitten on the neck;

5779.  Some girls like anal;

5780.  You must be 21 to serve alcohol in a restaurant, bar or casino in Nevada;

5781.  Nevada puts no time restrictions on serving alcohol.  It’s typically sold all day (long);

5782.  Where do you find tall, slim, swimsuit model looking blondes in (Las) Vegas?  The answer is: Working the TAM training center (front) desk on Saturday mornings;

5783.  A key fact to understand about the mind is that whatever story you decide to pick, your mind will make you believe that it’s true.  It’s how the mind works that’s making you feel that way, not what’s actually happening.  We all have this thing called confirmation bias which dictates that however we want to look at the world our brain will make us believe that we are seeing the truth.  Our mind will actively filter out information that disagrees with our beliefs and our story;

5784.  Whatever story you told yourself about the event is going to dictate your emotions;

5785.  Emotions are designed to evoke motion.  They move us and motivate us and your mind uses them as rapid response fuel to do things;

5786.  Shamans can be attractive.  Who knew?

5787.  Jordana is rather attractive;

5788.  “Breathe, feel, heal;”

5789.  “Show me what I’m too afraid to see;”

5790.  Ayahuasca is ten times as potent as LSD;

5791.  Ayahuasca can change your life;

5792.  André and Jordana are really good, loving people;

5793.  Eating a frozen grape has a similar feel to eating a Popsicle;

5794.  Ayahuasca won’t work if your mind won’t let go;

5795.  Jordana has soft hands;

5796.  Ayahuasca ceremonies can be a shit show . . . literally;

5797.  Thai (yoga) massage is amazing.  I can’t remember the last time I felt so loose/relaxed;

5798.  Old people have (verbal) fights too;

5799.  Don’t confuse fashion with style and sex with love;
5800.  As you lie in bed preparing for your nightly sleep, remember that the last thought you have in your mind can last up to four hours in your subconscious mind.  That’s four hours of programming from just one moment of contemplation prior to going into your unconscious state.  Create a reminder like a prayer or mantra to place by your bed.  Write these words and read them as you get comfortable: I am going to use these moments to review what I intend to manifest into my life.  Keep that sign there to remind you how to spend your pre-sleep moments nightly;