That’s what a note says that I taped to my bathroom mirror. I put that reminder to myself there because I know that whatever I’m thinking about, I’m bringing about, especially when I attach emotion to it. For so many years I didn’t realize that. I was a victim to serendipity, to chance, to coincidence, to luck. Now, because of my 40 years of metaphysical practice I fully realize that I am not a victim. Rather, I am very powerful and I am fully responsible for everything about my life. I am responsible for it all, positive and negative – good and bad. I am not guilty, but I am responsible. That goes for everyone.

I don’t think I’ve mentioned it, but I am a recovered alcoholic. On March 28th of this year (2021) I celebrated 40 years of sobriety. I hang out with sober people. They are my best friends – my family. We spend a lot of time together, and I talk about certain things a lot. One of the things I talk about is being in present time. As Baba Ram Das used to say, “Be here now!”

I talk about these things: Be here how. Be grateful, no matter what. Have an attitude of, “YES!” Never say, “I am,” followed by a negative. The words, “I am,” are infinitely powerful. “I AM,” is God’s name. All of God is everywhere all at once. Therefore, all of God is right where I am. In the beginning, before the “big bang,” God was. God always was and will always will be. Whether or not I believe in God, doesn’t matter. God believes in me. God doesn’t care if I believe in Her/Him/It. I spend lots of time during the day saying, “Thank you!” “Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank YOU!” Sometime, when you’re alone and won’t be disturbed just do that. Say, “Thank you,” over and over and over and over again. You don’t need to say, “Thank you, God,” or “Thank you for ———-.” Just, “Thank you!” Notice how peaceful and “high” you feel. I get “ripped” when I do it.

Nikola Tesla said, “If you want to understand the Universe, think in terms of Energy, Vibration and Frequency.” Quantum physics points out that in the quantum level, there’s nothing there. Nothing but Energy. The particle is actually a wave (energy) and has no mass. Unless you look at it. When you look at the wave it becomes a particle. It’s like whatever you pay attention to becomes “reality.” Whatever we focus on we create. So focus on the good stuff. Be here now, forget about yesterday and don’t worry about tomorrow. I tell newly sober brother and sisters, “You don’t need to stay sober for the rest of your life. You just need to be sober today. Just for today. Sometimes, just for this moment. I’ve been sober for a little over 40 years. There is no way I can stay sober for 40 years! That’s IMPOSSIBLE! I can just be sober today.” That’s what I’ve done 14,677 times as of today. I can do it again tomorrow and by then, tomorrow will be today.