A Star is Born

"In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will." Ephesians 1:11

Perched on the 34th floor of a luxury high rise with 180 degree views of Manhattan.

Hope has found me....

A mormon raised, turned Assembly of God fanatic, now atheist gay handsome lad from Utah who I call my friend expressed his disdain for Christians who believe they will get every little thing their hearts desire and minds dream upon because they believe in God..(i.e. Joe Blow will become a famous screenplay writer without putting pen to paper strictly because of his faith.)

Mmmm.

Surprise, Surprise, I gave him my following opinion.

"Good things come to those who wait, but only the things left over by those who hustle.” Abraham Lincoln

Our dreams of yesteryears are still the dreams we have today. We are all destined to be and do specific and satisfying work. Life certainly does not unfold the way we think it should, nor does it happen on our ticking time clock. The pursuit of our true happiness wains, sometimes is modified and regrettably derails from year to year. But more importantly, resting on your laurels and waiting for it to come is not an option. Ambition should and will ultimately reign with steadfast discipline. And we gain the strength to tell ourselves to not forsake our dreams. Yes, the ones people laugh at, question, deny, and discourage you from chasing. Those dreams. Never give up on those dreams!

With all of that said, our dreams for us, may not be God's plan for us. But I earnestly believe with every fiber of my being as I march proudly down this passionate path, I will find my

starring part in the quirky performance piece called LIFE.

----ESTHER: Don't you realize that I would be giving up everything I ever worked for?
NORMAN: Yes, but it's served it's purpose. A career is a curious thing. Talent isn't always enough. You need a sense of timing; an eye for seeing the turning points; for recognizing the big chance when it comes along and grabbing it. A career can rest on a trifle, like us sitting here tonight. Or it can turn on someone saying to you, "You're better than that; you're better than you know." Don't settle for the little dream. Go on to the big dream.-----

(A Star is Born 1954)

Aside from the very addicted meth man that paces St. Mark's shaking his confused head...

Is everyone else living the life you're meant to be living, or do you need a gentle reminder?