Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 2, 2010

We are here, in this moment and in this time. Yes, the fact of life is the amazing thing in the Universe. That life exists at all and that we are a thinking and creating being. What an amazing miracle in the Universe. Now the trick of the Gods, the energy of all things, is with this gift, we are here to seize the opportunity and the moment. To get up and out, and to live, spectacular and amazing risky lives. To focus our thought, our sight of the mind, on the prize of the Universe, existence. To see it as a positive and a blessing to enjoy and share with grace and gratitude. Now the odds that we exist at all is the most amazing creation of the Universe, greater than winning the lottery or being hit by lightening. Yes, from the fiery and atomic explosions of the cosmos, here we are. To wallow in fear, hatred, regret, worry, resentment, or any other negative thoughts is a pure waste of mind time. It will simply bring you that what you think. It is within each of us, the lottery winners of the Universe, to be, to create, to love, and to share the blessings with all. We are all sisters and brothers, and we share this world as one.

Now, who is crazy enough to plunge into Skaneateles lake in January but people that are creative and living life to the fullest. Yes, my crazy, outrageous, and spectacular friends, and to name only a few included Vitaly, Andy, Todd, and Edilika. I was invited  to take a plunge into the Skaneateles waters this weekend, and share in the first annual Skaneateles polar bear plunge. Yet I was unable to make the frigid event since I was playing in NYC,  not quite as cold nor white with snow. The five degree Fahrenheit air temp with the sun shining, ice chipped and an opening made for the 18 participants to enter the cool, crisp, yes frigid water. This was a creative moment to share in the joy of life and to collect some donations to assist the Skaneateles Fire Department, Skaneateles Ambulance Volunteer Emergency Services and the Skaneateles Education Fund. The first two on hand to assist medical needs and the second contributing to our smarts. This is helping us understand why we take such a plunge in the first place: to recognize that we can do anything, if we simply set our sights on it. Yes the event was a success, because some amazing people had an idea, and brought it to reality. And with that they also brought in some cash, $2200. Check out www.skanpolarbear.com for some great pics!

The ability to step into the frigid waters is an example of mind over matter, which is simply placing the sight of our desires into thy hard drive. Once there, we are able to create that which we think. Practice this each day with the thoughts of what you want and not of what you do not want. Worry and thinking of the what ifs is the first step to the creation of that you do not desire. A simple practice is the key that we bring to the Universe, and showing love and kindness to all is the opening up to all possibilities. Blessings Dr. Rob.