Jason Alan Griffin :: The Blog

You want to do something? Do it now, while you can. Do you feel the urge to speak? Spill before it's too late. Face it, you'll never be ready but don't let that slow you down. Is there something you hoped to see while you're still young enough? What are you waiting for? NOW! Do not assume that those Opportunities and freedoms You currently neglect. Will be there waiting for you. Life has no guarantees; Liberties stolen in the blink of an eye. So don't be quiet, don't wait and see, Don't hold out, procrastinate, Forever plan and fantasize. Do it. Don't not do it, now. Do it now. Now is the only time that's real. Now is the only time to act. Remove the phrase, "I can't wait to..." from your lexicon Don't wait to savor life. Remove the phrase, "It can wait." waiting is a losing game. In the future things may not exactly be the same. In one moment your entire life could change. And then what??....

two tables at a restaurant. two CUSTOMERS are seated at one table and a WOMAN is seated at another table, waiting for her blind date to show up.  He’s late. DINA: You're a contrarian. DANNY: No, I'm not. DINA: Well you gainsay everything. DANNY: No, I don't. You're just being a bitch. DINA stands up, throws her napkin down on the table and storms out, leaving her date alone. WAITER (has seen this and stops her as she's leaving): Do you want me to call the PC Warden? DINA: Yes! WAITER: Yes, ma'am.  (turning to the WOMAN at the other table) And how about you, you've been sitting here for twenty minutes. Do you think you're FINALLY ready to order?! WOMAN:  No, not yet, sorry. WAITER storms off in a snooty huff. In the meantime, a MAN enters with another official-looking man following close behind. They approach the other table. MAN (to her): Are you Stacy? WOMAN: Yes, David? MAN: Yes, Hi. Have you been waiting long? ...

Belief is a block So hard to rock Open your mind Dogma can blind ...to c0nnect1on; to sp1r1tual1ty; to free th0ught; to p0ss1b1l1ty; ...to unanswered questions being more powerful than unfounded answers ...to being all right - okay with not knowing to the end--to meaninglessness ...to peaceonearthtogethernessonenesshealingwholeness and all that entreats and entails  enlists involves inspires and incorporates for one and all - forever and ever - amen ...to your 'nner truth your truth yourself ...to happ'ness. All the good connection- real spiritbeing- deepest thought -richest rewards come from seeing searching asking wondering, considering and pondering and doing it again and again and again, even then still not knowing. Organized religion is mind control (spirit off) "god is my autopilot" cruz control, (spirit off) Get out of the bible verse and into the universe Swim in the fables, don't tread water in the book. Science is real...

For years I'd worn contact lenses, but about two years ago, I had a very strong instinct that I shouldn't put them in again.  And without ceremony, I simply never wore them again.  Not sure if that's related to this, but I'm putting it out there. I guess it all started with gusto when I was living at a new Motel 6 every day.  Sometimes, I'd wake up and one of my eyes (whichever one was closest to the pillow if I slept on my side) would be terribly itchy and sometimes to the point of painful.  It felt like there was an eyelash (or a piece of straw, or a needle or a boulder) under my eyelid.  I'd rinse it with water and get on with my day. I was concerned that my vision was getting worse, too. It seemed as though I was occasionally trying to look through a thin layer of oil. I would blink furiously, trying to wash it away, to no avail. It was an off and on problem, so I suffered through it while it was exacerbated and ignored it while it was in re...

I'm grateful for the pain of others, but only if they share. To Phoenix, we must first be challenged, burnt, hurt, broke. We never try to improve what's running perfectly smoothly But those who've survived through the fire have built the best bulwark. Thanks Scott, Debbie, Jack and Jill for setting your journey alight. you ignited your trials and blazed a path to your success Generously affording me the fruits of all your labors Without my suffering from the original distress. Someone without asthma never has to learn how to breathe right. Your battle with scoliosis has taught me perfect posture. I'm intimate with my shoulder thanks to your inner journey of rehab and recovery from a bad dislocation.  We've been given a wealth in the form of our imperfections Obstacles we overcome can be our greatest offering. Please let us share and revel in each other's struggles in life The gift of your handicap was meant to strengthen everyone. ...

The years of accumulation Trap me in a prison of strife Surrounding and protecting me From experiencing my life. Now all the things I had once owned Rotisserate me on a skewer; Demanding regular upgrades And maintenance, keeping it newer. Electronics need updating Wardrobe the same, plus washanddry. As I practice for mastery Toys take up my time nightandday. But the biggest captor of all Is my pet; a highly strung hound. I sought a companion and pal But now have a headcase profound. Every day I'm on red alert. Danger ambulates with megrim. Myself, friends, family and strangers Are jeopardized by his wild whim. The question is, who's owning who? Who is in charge when we go traipse? Dog on offensive, I'm defense I find myself plotting escapes. Oh to be unhampered from stuff. I think I'd do well being free From those collected things and junk Psychologically undoing me. I could live without much of it But some things are deeply ingrai...