Not a story

Sorry I haven't posted a story in a while, I'm also sorry for many other things. I could rap on about how many intentions I have regarding new stories, thousands of them perhaps, but as it's said 'roads cannot be paved with intentions; intentions exist, but only the same way that mathematics does or perception. Intentions aren't the same thing as their material outcome.' I believe that, I have to. Instead of a new story so, I've decided to publish some words of wisdom that help me through various times. A percentage of these observations and wise-bitz come from Buddha and stuff, others from philosophy and yet others from my own temporary musings. Read on and transcend...


1) Everything and nothing may or may not be.

2) To hold onto anger is like throwing a hot rock at someone.

3) Don't spend too long on the internet, you don't get as many things done as you want to. Only check your emails and facebook updates but don't get bogged down chatting to people or refreshing the page.

4) Make sure to eat fruit and vegetables even when you don't want to. Just stuff them into your mouth and imagine they taste like sweets.

5) Do what you can to hold onto relationships that matter such as long-term friends and family. The rope which holds these together is stronger than the Tesco Value twine that binds you to prostitutes or funny people.

6) When you're having sex, do your best.

7) Excitement is made of a more brilliant element than happiness, but is nevertheless a cheaper and less valuable one. Imagine excitement as made from foiled tin and happiness from titanium silk-gold.

8) Don't drink or do drugs and then drive.

9) If you feel depressed be open minded about cures. Remember that time operates in such a way that there will be a present which isn't this one and in that present you won't feel terrible.

10) Pick the right choice.

11) If you're talking to a boy or girl you're attracted to; don't fart audibly; don't lick your teeth; don't ask or tell them about the weather; discuss music in terms of genres rather than groups; try remain elusive and mysterious yet friendly; if a child is near be good with it; don't discuss medications your on; highlight any good facial features you have, i.e., stare if your eyes are nice, aim your ear at them if that's nice, hide spots etc.; smile - but don't force it!

12) Open your post slowly.

13) Read more than you poo and wee.

14) Accept that sometimes the light is red.

15) Don't buy a Bluray player just yet.

16) Remember that fame is merely loads of people knowing who you are, while being cool is some people thinking your good.

17) Say hello and chat to people you really don't want to. But don't do it to people who are dangerous.

18) Buy yourself the odd gift to remind yourself that you deserve plenty of love.

19) In fact, love as many people as you can as much as you can. Except dangerous people, give them a summons (if you're a guard).

20) Make your dream a not-dream. Imagine what you want to be doing and do that instead of the things you don't want to do.

21) Watch your lying, if it takes up over 10% of your discourse with others plan a reduction.

22) In an argument with someone else remember that there is no such thing as truth and you are both merely swapping guesses.

23) Don't try and imagine what's outside the universe for too long.

24) Help other people more than you actually want to. But not for yourself, do it consciously because you want to beat the paradox of altruism.

25) Avoid pain, but only to the extent that your not chasing pleasure.



Oh I hope these suggestions have an impact in my conception of a good way.