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Branch

To subjugate one's enemies without a fight is the pinnacle of excellence.- Lao Tzu

About Me

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Softkey Left softkey Right ....So a little about me…well this river runs very deep so only the very tip of the iceberg can be touched upon here. I was born on March 21st, the vernal equinox and the cusp between Aries and Pisces, a strong fire sign and a water sign, which the long and the short of it means I’m crazy as hell, but complicated and deep….Those that know me can tell you that I am loving and loyal, but also a pit bull off his leash when crossed. In the words of Eminem to learn the art of war don’t start a war, something I very much live by. I practice Vajrayana Buddhism, which scares many people, especially Christians as they fear what they really don’t understand, however, I have no qualms with explaining to people that my spirituality is Buddhism and my religion is Christianity. I find no contradictions with the two….I live to love, and love to live…I yearn for the day when that special someone comes into my life and I have no farther to look as I ultimately do look forward, contrary to popular belief, to the day when I can settle down, start a family and have some awesome kids. I truly work as if I don’t need the money, love as if I’ve never been hurt, and always always dance as if no one is watching. I love the opportunity to meet new and interesting people of quality and substance. I believe in the law of attraction and the law of karma, two very important ideals in my life. I invite anybody of substance and character that would like to know more of me to please come into my life and ask away…..also don’t forget to check out my personal website www.branchechols.com and be sure to sign the guestbook. Peace and All Things Auspicious. Oh and one more thing, I am addicted to HOUSE MUSIC!!!! Also be sure to check out my blogs, I've got some groovy food for thought that lies therein....Artistic MySpace Layouts Artistic MySpace Layouts

My Interests

Anything that involves the outdoors or mixed martial arts, snowboarding, brazilian jiu-jitsu, paintball, golf, sailing, wakeboarding, hiking, kyaking, canoeing, mountain biking, weightlifting, watching good movies, partying like a rockstar, football, UFC, hangin out with good people, meeting new worthwhile people, and helping those less fortunate than I.

I'd like to meet:

His Holiness the Dalai Llama, Carlos Castaneda,HH the Karmapa, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Bill Philips, Tiger Woods, HH Penor Rinpoche, Terje Haarkonsen, Jake Burton. Anyone that is true to themselves and others, intriguing, intellectually and spiritually stimulating, and generally a good person in this life. My soulmate, the one that I shall spend the rest of this lifetime together with....

Music:

House, House, and more House. I love House music, but of course trance, breaks, and drum and bass also find their way into my iPod. Can't live without some booty shakin rap and hip hop as well. However I grew up on classic rock, so that's where my roots are. Steve Smooth, DJ Mike Barnes, Armand Van Helden, Josh the Funky 1, Sander Kleinenberg, Tiesto, Steve Lawler, Deep Dish, Tall Paul, Aphrodite, Bad Boy Bill, DJ Bam Bam, Alex Peace, Delphi, James Zabiela, Sasha & Digweed, Seb Fontaine, Steve Porter, Icey, Micro, DJ Dan, George Acosta, Donald Glaude, Keoki, Oakenfold, Van Dyke, AK1200, Dave Matthews, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, U2, Van Morrison, Creedence, Steve Miller, Tom Petty, The Eagles, The Beatles, The Who, Simon & Garfunkle, Eric Clapton, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Nine Inch Nails, Metallica, Collective Soul, Silverchair, The Prodigy, The Breeders, Madonna, Kanye West, Nas, 50 Cent, Eminem, B.I.G., The Game, Mos Def, Ja Rule, Pitbull, TI, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Black Eyed Peas, DMX, Juvenile, Method Man, Mike Jones, Petey Pablo, Nelly, Sean Paul

Movies:

The Secret What the Bleep Do We Know, Down the Rabbit Hole Lions for Lambs Good Fellas The Gladiator The Last Samurai Fearless Boondock Saints The Departed Black Hawk Down Scarface Goodfellas Casino The Game The Matrix Trilogy 8 Mile Lord of War 300 Pumping Iron Good Will Hunting First Descent Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Television:

Anthony Bordain, Flip that House, Deadliest Catch, Lost, My Name is Earl, anything on the Travel Channel, History and Discovery Channels...

Books:

The Tibeten Book of Living and Dying, Sogyal Rinpoche. The Art of Happiness, His Holines the Dalai Llama. The Tibeten Book of the Dead. Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu. The Prophet, Kahlil Gibran. Wildmind: A Step by Step Guide to the Stages of Meditation, Bodhipaksa. The Power of Intention, Dr. Wayne Dyer. Transforming the Mind, His Holiness the Dalai Llama. The Active Side of Infinity, Carlos Castaneda. Essential Rumi. Eating for Life, BIll Phillips. Living the Martial Way, Forrest E. Morgan, Maj. USAF. The Art of War, Sun Tzu. The Life of Milarepa translated by Lobsang P. Lhalungpa

Heroes:

His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Lau Tzu, Carlos Castaneda, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Rumi, Sun Tzu, JFK, Bob Marley, Governor Arnold, Bill Philips, Matt Serra, Matt Hughes, Rich Franklin, Randy Couture, Terje Haakonsen, Shaun White, Travis Rice, Jake Burton, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Ronnie Coleman, My Dad, All my bro's who have fought or are fighting to keep this country free and our homeland safe from terrorists and those who's main agenda in life is to destroy what we as Americans have. THANKS!..

Softkey Left softkey Right ....

My Blog

The Buzzard, The Bat, and the Bumblebee

The Buzzard, The Bat, and the BumblebeeIf you put a buzzard in a pen six or eight feet square and entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of his ability to fly, will be an ab...
Posted by Branch on Tue, 13 May 2008 05:23:00 PST

Two Frogs

A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. When the other frogs saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they were as go...
Posted by Branch on Mon, 05 May 2008 05:25:00 PST

Persistance

August 14, 1999  PERSISTENCE  One of the keys to being successful in anything you do is persistence.  Once you have determined exactly what it is you want to accomplish, you  must ...
Posted by Branch on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:56:00 PST

Meditation builds up the brain

Meditating does more than just feel good and calm you down, it makes you perform better  and alters the structure of your brain, researchers have found. ...
Posted by Branch on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:35:00 PST

Leadership

Leadership is a choice - one you should make carefullyJames LeaOver the past 30 years or so I've collected a number of universal principles, little statements ...
Posted by Branch on Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:13:00 PST

speach is a poor form of communication, here's why

    All of you that get this message need to thank GINA, she's on my friend's list and easy to find. When I saw the subject line here, I was expecting ,more of your views on...
Posted by Branch on Sun, 18 Feb 2007 08:19:00 PST

Many Ways To Nirvana

This message I just stumbled upon by HHDL from his book entitled Many Ways to Nirvana: Reflections and Advice on Right Living. "Is it possible for an Ordinary Man to attain Enlightenment playing all...
Posted by Branch on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:15:00 PST

Let us daily examine the Stream of Our Being

May I not hurt, but help May I not take, but give May I not be immoral sexually, but moral May I not promote discord, but harmony May I not lie, but tell the truth May I not speak idly, but purposeful...
Posted by Branch on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:58:00 PST

First Runs of the 2007 Snowboarding Season a la Whitetail Style a.k.a. East Coast Ice

So my buddy Andrew and I decide to go ride this fine evening, Whitetail style, and was milling around some questions in my head about my soulmate and my beliefs thereof.  A certain show I saw rec...
Posted by Branch on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 10:34:00 PST

What Will Matter

What Will Matter Michael JosephsonFounder of the Josephson Institute of Ethics Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end.There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days. All the t...
Posted by Branch on Fri, 10 Mar 2006 06:22:00 PST