In all seriousness, it’ s been a year packed into the last couple weeks. When the engine in the Rv died, I decided I would have faith and trust where I was led. Within two days, a miracle occured!  Someone that I met in a bar two years ago found me on facebook and added me as a friend. He saw my status about finding alternate transportation and offered me a car! (FOR FREE!!!) It was such a blessing!  So, back on the road, I”ve been able to keep to the schedule of getting Cody involved with summer day camp, and keep the Show going! Speaking of shows, Sub Rosa: The Gypsie Courtyard has really been growing exponentially every week! It’s so amazing to see so much local talent coming together to make it what it is! Check out the recent interview that I didabout Sub Rosa and my other projects on Derby City Film Chat by clicking here.

I’ve really been finding a new found trust and faith in what Spirit has spoken to my heart. Everything that I have needed has come into my life with record speed lately.  I was speaking with a friend about it last night and it really comes down to a few simple steps.

Ask.

Surrender.

Be Willing to hear the answer.

Be Still enough to see the answer.

Receive.

Follow.

When we approach life in a state of surrender and service, we find our cups running over with boundless blessings to help us accomplish our goals.

I’m in the process of getting my video camera cleaned, so I have not made a new video for this week. However, I wanted to share a video I made of my friend Ulysses Jess Sandidge in  my RV before the engine died.
Enjoy!

I also wanted to share some random quotes from this last month’s journal, as I haven’t done that in a while.

“It really is great to be reminded that all that exists is this moment and we choose in every moment which way to travel with our thoughts.”

“Who am I to hold back anything? I am human and our purpose is to give to each other.”

“Strobe light sky with lightning.Mother nature gives it to me hard and fast in quick spurts. The rain is coming down.”

“The seeking soul will find a hole from one place to another in search of what they wish to know.”

“I look back over the journey I’ve taken – the trials, the tribulations, the rites of passage – and I realized: I asked for it. I asked for it all, and here I am something new, but still me.”

“Here we are in Heaven, surrounded by beautiful people.”

“Don’t trade your soul for a pebble

Or play games with that ole’ devil

Just stay true to your heart,

and you’ll win right from the start.”

“This past year has really led me crawling, clawing my way to creating my own boundaries – to close down to being an individual again – full of my passion, full of me. For I am a world, and what I allow into this world changes me.”

“Sometimes, I cry.

When I take a look at what you said

And hear the ghosts within my head

and realize I don’t have a bed,

Sometimes, I cry.”

“The first step to life, is to realize you’re dead.”

“What we are at our core will ripple outward into our life.”

What about you? What miracles have you noticed in your life in the last year? How have you grown? What revelations have rocked your world?

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Hurray! It was tough editing it down – Taylor did a great job really catching the entire day, but I’m trying to keep all my videos under ten minutes, so I tried to keep to the funnies.

So, Here’s the video! Enjoy! (don’t forget – if you’re reading this in your inbox, you’ll have to come over to the blog to see the video at www.doggeddreamcreations.com/divinityrising

On another note, I’m mourning the engine of my RV. The engine locked up last night on my way back from taking a load to my new studio.  So, we had it towed back to it’s parking space at the studio. I’ve got a mechanic looking for another motor for me at junkyards, but I’m waiting to see cost on that.  In the meantime, I’m looking for a cheap alternative vehicle.  Poor poor Rv. It was quite an adventure in itself! The engine locked up while we were on the expressway, so I’m very grateful that we are all safe. We also noticed a cracked manifold, so it may just be time to say good bye to this RV.

There’s not really a whole lot I can do right now except try to be still and listen.  I find that moments like this are a great opportunity to reflect and check our inner road maps.  So, I’m maintaining faith that all works out for the best and trusting that all works together for good And, I’m enjoying getting the new studio set up.

On the upside, the Gypsie Courtyard events continue to do well and are growing.   They’ve been more fun than I ever hoped for, and I’ve really enjoyed the last couple weeks.

When following your dream/the path you feel is laid out for you, it’s pretty troubling when you hit road bumps. However, seeing these road bumps as opportunities can really help you learn to fly over them.  What difficulties are teaching you to maintain your focus this week? How is your faith and trust being tested  in your ability to make everything work for your benefit?

Leave me a comment…let me know I’m not alone. Share the video with a friend or two. Give me a hug.

Thanks… I needed that.

I’ve really been on the go the last couple weeks, and I’ve got some great news to relay.

I’ve really been blessed in the last few weeks with PROGRESS.

I’ve been quietly paying attention to what I see unfolding in my own life and all around me….That’s how dreams work, you know. They percolate within us and then begin to flow forth once we give them the freedom to do so.

What is that I see?  A beautiful dream -

1) In our city….

I see a beautiful dream  unfolding in Louisville – I meet so many amazing people with such beautiful individual dreams that this past weekend was even more powerful as I met with many in one place who are willing to embrace and support each other.  It is so good to see more people realizing the importance of celebrating and supporting local business and creating a strong community.  It is so important to be a part of a strong community that can sustain itself.  Are you a part of  Mighty Kindness?

Check out this short video to get a feel of what a beautiful day it was:

And in case you didn’t know, May 15th has been declared “Bike to Work Day”

2) In the lives of my friends:

My friend, Jason, got his insurance and is branching out more and more with his own roofing business! Congratulations! Also, major props and a Happy Birthday to my friend Mike Wright, who has  completed his first experimental short film, Transcendence. I was honored to perform in it (and so was Cody!)

Check it out:

3) In my own life – After a year of hosting The Speak Easy, I’ve changed the name to Sub Rosa: The Gypsie Courtyard. In commemoration of the old name, we gave out almost 100 Makers Mark mason jars etched with the words “Speak Easy Social”. The kick off at our new venue, Diamonds Pub and Billiards, was a huge success. You can read more about it and see a video of some of the acts at the Sub Rosa blog, where I also post and pass along Louisville arts and entertainment news/opportunities. Everyone had a great time, and the acts that turned out were all amazing. An array of comedy, magic, music, poetry and even the Great Baldini showed up to hammer nails into his face.

Check out this small sampling of the featured poet, Danny O Day, and featured music group, Serpent Wisdom ! Everyone also enjoyed the featured movie, Fangs for the Memories.

Rv Update: I got the brake pads replaced on the RV – HOORAY! It still needs some more brakework done, but it is mobile again. I’m almost ready to begin accepting sponsorships.

So, what’s been up with you? What evidence have you seen that your dream is unfolding all around you? What kind of dream are you allowing to billow forth from the very core of your heart? Please leave me a comment and let me know what evidence you’ve found (no matter how small)… Then cling to that evidence and plow ever forward!

First, let us go up, shall we?

I was able to shoot an experimental film with a friend for my poem “Keys to Broken Dreams” – it was a lot of fun and I’m really looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

Donavan is a wrestler, and he  was great to work with.   We shot at the waterfront park  near the Tumbleweed.

Donavan was a really good sport. The set up for this scene really took a lot of patience from him just laying there as we set up everything around him.

Cody was my assistant, and he did a great job.

My pal Norm (from last week’s video) was kind enough to let us use his apartment and mirrors for this  scene.

Now, everybody hold your hands up and scream as we take the roller coaster downward!

The brakes went out on my RV. I haven’t been able to drive it and won’t until they are fixed. My super mechanic has been too busy to be able to look at it.

Now lean back as we head up again: I have a friend coming to look at the brakes . In the meantime, I’ve been busy planning and have completed the cast and crew for an upcoming Doomsday Lover video to be shot next month. Oh yeah! Be prepared to be amazed.

And back down again: Due to the brakes being out and other circumstances, Cody and I missed Thunder over Louisville this year.

If you aren’t familiar with the term, it is the huge air and fireworks show that kicks off two weeks of Derby festivities every year. 7-800,ooo people turn out for it.

The fireworks last for half an hour, and the show is the largest in North America. Here’s just a small clip shot by my friend Anna A.K.A. Super Geek ( ohhh, she’s a super geek, super geek, she’s super geeky):

upside: To make up for it, we made our own personal thunder.

And terrifyingly downward: I was working yesterday on the computer when I heard Cody screaming outside like he was being attacked…I thought for sure a dog was mauling him. I ran outside to see what was going on, and I couldn’t find him anywhere… I yelled for him a couple times… Turns out he had taken his dog next door into the neighbors yard where Chase found a small kitten and picked it up in his mouth before taking off with it. Thankfully, the kitten was fine – just really pissed off…and with good reason.

Sooo, in the ups and downs where are you? Are you enjoying the ride? Where do you keep your focus? On the ups? On the downs? Or do you run around in a tshirt that says “bissfully unaware”?

SPILL IT! (and then click the share button below )

We headed down to Lagrange, Kentucky to check out a farm for our upcoming video, “The Dead Walk the Earth”.  This is the first video that will be released on Diaries of a Godling. We’re all uber excited. You are, too. I can tell! My super psychic senses are tingling.

You can get a summary of our trip and the mapping skills of the great I-Phone  with this enlightening video.  What’s your favorite technological obsession? What is your biggest frustration with technological obsessions?  Do you look forward to the zombie western?

I give you: The Manly Obsession with Gadgetry

Also, we started stripping wallpaper in the RV only to decide that we want to replace some of the walls.  Cody ripped a miraculous critter shaped patch! His comments further express manly obsession.

(If you’re receiving this by email, you’ll need to click on the title above to come see the videos!!)

Don’t forget to hit the button below and share this with others, and may your day be filled with blessings as Divinity Rises within you!

I’ve been so busy that I’ve been running to keep up!  I

1)had repairs done to the Rv on a couple different days,

2)moved all of my stuff into storage in my friend’s garage,

3) sold a bunch of stuff I didn’t need/want on Craigslist ( I love Craigslist- it paid for the engine repairs).

4) Went to three children’s birthday parties (including Cody’s which I had to buy the supplies for, set up, host, etc)

5) cleaned out a refrigerator that has probably not been cleaned in over a year at least.

6) Scheduled some very exciting upcoming video shoots

7) gave the boy a mohawk (the boy is my love term for Cody)
Entered a poetry fellowship contest for $15,000 (Cross your fingers, light a candle, say a prayer!)

9) all the usual life stuff

10) actually did get some sleep

11) broke down on my way to Carly Rae’s to host the Speak Easy

After replacing the throttle cable and fuel pump, it was still breaking down.

Check out what I look like frazzled and sans make up in this misadventure when the RV  stalled followed by *insert dramatic music here* the death of a battery.

I took it to the mechanic the next day and he replaced the fuel filter and fuel line for me. He didn’t even charge for labor! I am so blessed! It’s been running great ever since!

By Friday night, I was in the middle of a nervous break down, but after Cody’s birthday party Saturday, things returned to a slightly slower pace…for about two days. Coming up this week, I’m acting in two short films, visiting an awesome poetry/film festival at the University of Louisville, and Mike Driskell will be starting the renovation of the inside of the RV….and I’ll be taking some video of it!

Oh! A nice little surprise to add in to it all! I won this great little prize package from my blog pal, Jake over at his Blog :)

March Madness @ JakeCpuNut from Jake Leftwich on Vimeo.

Has your week been as manic as mine?  I sure hope that things are unfolding in your life that bring you an abundance of joy as you realize your wildest dreams!

Leave me a comment or two about a misadventure of your own 

The great news is I have obtained a sponsor who will be doing the inside renovation for me! Driskell Home Repair Service! (Stay tuned for the video of the conversion!)  Mike Driskell is an awesome guy who really puts his heart into his work and has been known to support artists on more than one occasion.

Turns out the inside of the Rv needed more than the wallpaper stripped.  There had been a previous leak, so we’re going to completely replace the walls, cabinetry…and the flooring needed replacing as well…although we’re keeping some of the framework, the bathroom, the appliances, wiring, because they’re all great!

The engine needed some work, too! I found an awesome mechanic who is living his dream as he opens a shop this week! He was tired of working for people that ripped others off, so Chris and Daniel are  opening D and S Auto Repair! Congratulations on creating your dream! I can’t believe the awesome price they  gave me for all the work he’s done so far:

Timing was way off, he fixed it.The vaccuum system needed to be rerouted, the throttle cable was replaced, the fuel pump needed to be replaced – all this for less than $150 (including new parts!)

They are extremely passionate about what they do and he really knows his stuff, especially with older models.

Next, I need to replace the windshield wiper motor, the blades, have the oil changed, and replace the fuel line, which we’re going to have to hunt down in the junk yard! WHOOT! That should be fun…heh…. a huntin’ we will go…a huntin’ we will go…

In addition to moving a bunch of stuff into storage, we’ve been hunting for an office space and added a member to our family.

Meet Chase:  I can’t say he’s the brightest dog I’ve ever met, but he sure is loving! He was a narcotics force trainee reject…

Now, I see why. It took about twenty minutes to get him to hold still for this photo.

I like to look at him and say “You got hooked on the goods, man! You’re off the force!”

He is so full of love and hyper..he’s extremely friendly..but he is dense.

He was a birthday gift to Cody, and they’re perfect for each other..They run each other wild and wear each other out.

Thanks to your help, I will be naming the RV “Divinity Rising”, which really suits it. My story is the story of Divinity rising within me and I want to use the Rv to travel to meet and work with other people who follow their dreams as Divinity Rises within them.  I’ll be featuring those travels right here.

Three years ago, I had a vision of my life purpose. I had a vision that I should get rid of as much as possible and hit the road to meet, gather, and show off pure hearts with a video show as I performed, home schooled my son and sold my creations. It’s been a long and winding road, and I think I about got to the point of thinking the day would never come. I still kept the promise in mind and followed where I was led, but I also found myself running here and there trying all sorts of different things to “make” it happen instead of making it the primary focus and just doing it. I also faced the fears and blocks that I had in place that would keep me from doing it. Looking back, I think I really expected it to come from somewhere else. I was waiting for someone to show up and say “here ya’ go” and hand it to me.

The last three years were shifting as I tried to find others to help me accomplish this vision, and had excuse after excuse for not doing it, such as needing the perfect bus, needing a bunch of sponsors, needing a camera crew. In addition, I still had worries over what others would think (mostly family), and if things would be “okay”. Well, I finally came to a point of realizing I didn’t need any of that, and if I was doubting, I wasn’t truly having faith in where I was led. Those were just excuses. As soon as I decided to “just do it”, I was blessed with an amazing opportunity!

My faith has paid off…finally!! The day has come!

Thanks to Bill Sprangler at Roseislandphotos.com for the photos!

I think Cody had given up on the dream, too. His face was awesome when he realized it was ours. He screamed and couldn’t believe it.

I found this baby on Craigslist, and trekked all the way to Salem, Indiana to check it out and buy it.

The first thing we did was run out of gas. Just as Cody and I were giving each other high fives and reveling in our glee, the engine sputtered out. HA! This is going to be a lot of fun!

Lexington performer Mike Wright Conquers the roof at the Louisville Speak Easy

It is old, and it needs cosmetic work, but the engine is great! So, the first few episodes of our web show will be fixing it up!! I hope you’ll enjoy them!

Party in the RV- Roni Jonah, James Tackett, Avri hanging out at the RV unveiling at Louisville Speak Easy

I will be posting my web show here, while Cody will have one of his own at his site.

Here’s the thing. Our chariot needs a name. I’m asking YOU to vote! Vote for one of the options below OR make a suggestion of your own in the comments!

May we be a constant reminder to remain loyal to the truth your heart whispers to you. Our visions have no time line on when they will be realized. We often have certain blocks within ourselves that must be released before the visions can flow from our hearts into the world around us. Always follow your dream. I believe in you!

What is your suggestion for a name? Do you have a dream that you are creating? Where do you think our first road trip should be?