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Z

I'm Z, therefore I think.

About Me

I am simply a human, therefore, I am far from flawless. However, I am doing the best that I can while on this Earth.

I generally describe myself as a divorced (five times over...please see blog post entitled Confessions of a SMM), full-time father of two teens. I am professionally employed, and I am a big, bald, harmless, overly educated, introverted, passive liberal (yet manly), somewhat perverse (yet very ethical), impulsive goofball, that thinks too much.

I believe in social justice. I am what most American's describe as a bleeding heart liberal. I am a tree hugger and an animal lover. I believe in the interconnectedness of all things, and that pure, unconditional love of all things is the only path to world peace.

Along with the blog here, I have a blog elsewhere where I express myself and share my thoughts and spiritual journey at Z's Journal of Thoughts . Feel free to visit and comment. Just please stay respectful.

Most of all, I think people just need to lighten up and enjoy life. Just be happy and stop worrying so much, especially about other people. Don't let this culture of fear bring you down and turn you into something that you are not. Stay true to yourselves.


You Are An ISFJ
The Nurturer
You have a strong need to belong, and you very loyal.
A good listener, you excell at helping others in practical ways.
In your spare time, you enjoy engaging your senses through art, cooking, and music.
You find it easy to be devoted to one person, who you do special things for.
You would make a good interior designer, chef, or child psychologist. What's Your Personality Type?


Your Personality Cluster is Introverted Thinking
You are:
Objective, honest, and credible
Intellectually curious, with many diverse interests
More inclined toward ideas than people
Fiercely independent and unapologetically unconventional What's Your Personality Cluster?


Your Hippie Dude Name Is:
Wildwind Hippie Dude Name Generator


Star Wars Horoscope for Libra
You are on a lifelong pursuit of justice and determined to succeed.
You convey the art of persuasion through force.
You always display your supreme intelligence.
You have a great talent in obtaining balance between yourself and your surroundings.
Star wars character you are most like: Obi Wan Kenobie What Is Your Star Wars Horoscope?


You are 80% Libra
How Libra Are You?


Your Dominant Thinking Style: Exploring
You thrive on the unknown and unpredictable. Novelty is your middle name.
You are a challenger. You tend to challenge common assumptions and beliefs.
An expert inventor and problem solver, you approach everything from new angles.
You show people how to question their models of the world. What's Your Thinking Style?


You Were Born Under:
You are solid, methodical, and you do things right the first time.
Even when no one else does, you always believe in yourself.
You tend to see the world in black and white, right or wrong.
A good memory and eye for details means you tend to thrive at near impossible tasks.
You are most compatible with a Snake or Rooster. What Year Were You Born Under?


You Have Good Karma
In general, you like to do the right thing when it comes to others.
Your caring personality really shines through.
Sure, you have your moments of weakness - and occasionally act out.
But, all in all, you're karma is good... even with those few dark spots. How's Your Karma?


You Are a New School Democrat
You like partying and politics - and are likely to be young and affluent.
You're less religious, traditional, and uptight than most Democrats.
Smoking pot, homosexuality, and gambling are all okay in your book.
You prefer that the government help people take care of themselves. What's Your Political Persuasion?


You've Experienced 84% of Life
You have an amazing amount of life experience. In fact, you've seen and done more than most people.
So congratulate yourself on what you've done so far. The future is only going to be more of the same! How Much Life Experience Do You Have?


Your Element Is Air
You dislike conflict, and you've been able to rise above the angst of the world.
And when things don't go your way, you know they'll blow over quickly.
Easygoing, you tend to find joy from the simple things in life.
You roll with the punches, and as a result, your life is light and cheerful.
You find it easy to adapt to most situations, and you're an open person.
With you, what you see is what you get... and people love that! What's Your Element?


Your Aura is Blue
Spiritual and calm, you tend to live a quiet but enriching life.
You are very giving of yourself. And it's hard for you to let go of relationships.
The purpose of your life: showing love to other people
Famous blues include: Angelina Jolie, the Dali Lama, Oprah
Careers for you to try: Psychic, Peace Corps Volunteer, Counselor What Color Is Your Aura?

My Interests

Composing and recording music , and writing poetry.

studying religion, spirituality, history: UUism (Unitarian Universalist), Gnosticism, Buddhism, Paganism, Hinduism, Taoism.

I am on a conscious spiritual path.

I also love music, art, poetry, reading.

Other items of interest and research:

Self-Discovery
Progressive politics
Humanism
Buddhism
Paganism
Liberalism
Atheism
Agnosticism
Polyamory
Alternative lifestyles
The history of various things
Native American Culture

I am also into photography...this is an original picture

And tattoos. These are mine in order of creation:

Right arm, son's initials:

Left arm, daughter's initials:

Dedication to my deceased mother over my heart:

Behind the right ear, Kanji symbol for strength:

Behind the left ear, the Kanji symbol for thought:

Right chest, an abstract piece representing balance:

Illuminating eye in pyramid. I was suffering from ink withdrawals on this particular day:

I also like to dance, play pool and darts, and various other activities. It all depends upon who I am with and the mood that I am in. I just do my best to follow the path that life offers.

I'd like to meet:

Everyone but most importantly, HHDL, and Celene. Otherwise, friends with similar interests, and recording buddies.

Music:

Composing my own , spiritual, rock, and danceable. Just about anything and everything. I truly believe in the power of music .

I AM MUSIC

"I AM music, most ancient of the arts.
I am more than ancient:
I am eternal.
Even before life commenced upon this earth,
I was here - in the winds and the waves.
When the first trees and flowers and grasses appeared,
I was among them.

And when humanity came,
I at once became the most delicate, most subtle,
and most powerful medium for the expression of their emotions.
When they were little better than beasts,
I influenced them for their good.

In all ages I have inspired humanity with hope,
kindled their love,
given a voice to their joys,
cheered them on to valorous deeds,
and soothed them in times of despair.

I have played a great part in the drama of Life,
whose end and purpose is the complete perfection of humanity's nature.
Through my influence human nature has been uplifted,
sweetened and refined.

A long line of the brightest minds
have devoted themselves to the perfection of instruments
through which they may utilize my powers
and enjoy my charms.

I have myriads of voices and instruments.
I am in the hearts of all peoples and on their tongues,
in all lands and among all cultures:
the ignorant and unlettered know me,
not less than the rich and learned.

For I speak to all peoples,
in a language that all understand.
Even the deaf hear me,
if they but listen to the voices of their own souls.

I am the food of love.
I have taught humanity gentleness and peace:
and I have led them onward to heroic deeds.
I comfort the lonely,
and I harmonize the discord of crowds.
I am a necessary luxury to all.
I AM music."

- Allen Inman

Movies:

Comedies

Horror

Mysteries and anything that makes one think.

Television:

NCAA Basketball

Star Trek the original series

Supernatural

CSI

Law & Order

The Discovery Channel

The History Channel

Books:

Mostly non-fiction for learning purposes. As for fiction, I like mysteries and mind benders.

My most recent read:

Examples of other things that I have read:

Heroes:

My children, HHDL, Martin, the Universe, Buddha, Ghandi, Martin Luther King Jr., Jesus, Celene, and anyone else that promotes peace...

My Blog

The Holy Bible as the Inerrant Word of God

I just finished reading Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism: A Bishop Rethinks the Meaning of Scripture by Bishop John Shelby Spong. I am currently reading, Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who C...
Posted by Z on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 03:20:00 PST

Confessions of a SMM

SMM = Serial marriage male.I have been married and divorced 5 times. Yes, 5. However, it is not as bad as it seems; at least not from my point of view.I was married the first time at age 17. We were y...
Posted by Z on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 04:22:00 PST

Burden of Proof

I just finished reading Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism: A Bishop Rethinks the Meaning of Scripture by Bishop John Shelby Spong.  This provocative national bestseller issues a daring call ...
Posted by Z on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:49:00 PST

What am I? (the sequel)

It is 3am and I am having troubles sleeping (obviously). As of 3 hours ago, it has been 7 days since my last puff of a cigarette. How long do these cravings last? I hope they don't last the rest of my...
Posted by Z on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 01:58:00 PST

To all non-smokers

I humbly and sincerely apologize. I am not real keen on the hateful attitudes of many of you towards smokers, but I still apologize.It has been 7.5 days of not smoking for me. My sense of smell is com...
Posted by Z on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 10:53:00 PST

More on Smoking

OK. I am reexamining my position as an ex smoker. By the way, I am up to counting the days now because it has been over 100 hours since my last puff. So, it has been 4 days now. At midnight tonight, i...
Posted by Z on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 07:26:00 PST

87 Hours Ago

I quit smoking 87 hours ago at the stroke of midnight, January 1 (or is that December 31). I actually finished my last cigarette a few minutes before that. But, for simplicity, we will call it midnigh...
Posted by Z on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 01:14:00 PST

To Hell with it All

This is not a defeatist post. This is just me saying that I am sick of thinking and worrying too much, and to hell with it all. I am just going to enjoy life from now on and in the way that the Univer...
Posted by Z on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 02:14:00 PST

Religion: ????????

The minister of the congregation (ALUUC) in which I am a member just became a Myspace user and added me as one of his friends. I was checking out his profile and noticed that his "Religion" is listed ...
Posted by Z on Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:33:00 PST

Seminary

I am seriously considering going into the seminary and attending the Meadeville School of Theology.
Posted by Z on Sun, 22 Oct 2006 02:30:00 PST