I am so happy that I am alive, in one piece and short. I'm in a world of shit . . . yes.
But I am alive. And I am not afraid.
- Joker (Matthew Modine),
Full Metal Jacket
Open a
new tab in your browser. Google “power is a state of mind”.
What’s the top result?
Cool
huh?
Although
cool it may be, I now have a responsibility to make it mean
something. If you scan through this blog, you’ll see it’s the
place to visit for info on social media, celebs, book reviews,
creative writing and Manchester events and night life. Is it really
about using your state of mind to bolster power?
Not
greatly. But maybe it should be. Seeing as that’s what people are
searching for when they find this site, I should incorporate it. I
obviously really like the phrase. I really want to believe it and
prove it by doing something- by wiping out my fears living a more
fulfilled life. I could even use that mentality- in part- to
springboard this blog from unknown to a popular Manchester reference
point. I could make more money, have more success with women and, in
theory, get my name known in Manchester- all through having a more
powerful state of mind. After all, guys- how many times have you been
in this situation: You meet a hot girl. She introduces you to her
decidedly average-looking boyfriend. Your first thought: She could
get a lot better than him. But then you hear him talk. Nothing seems
to faze him. Maybe he’s not afraid of taking a kicking. Maybe he
always speaks up when he’s not happy in an awkward situation.
Case
in point- a floppy-haired barman I used to work with- a kid with the
beginnings of a pot and- for some reason- the beginnings of a ‘tache-
was in a long-term relationship with a beautiful blonde 18-year-old.
They were quite an odd couple, who’d been to college together.
Let’s call him R and her L. R & L studied drama at one of the
colleges in Oldham. In their class, there was one student who had
learning difficulties. The tutor would apparently make an example of
this young man, frequently asking the group to help him out whenever
the group was together.
R
described objecting, not liking the way the tutor picked on him.
“That’s
what I’m looking for from you all,” the tutor had said. “Step
forward and act when you’re not happy.”
It was
probably 2004 when R told this story. Ryan already had power as a
state of mind before the tutor gave the group this dubiously
constructed lesson. I’m only just learning this now.
Expect
a few changes on this blog. My friend and local zoological consultant
Fluffy Oakes has agreed to contribute with a few articles which I’m
sure will back up the theme. Fluffy is tough. Fluffy acts when he
needs to. Fluffy will not let us down. Hell, I might even learn
something from him. I’ll be writing a lot about women, overcoming
my fears, and the growth of this blog. But I can only do that by
acting and stepping forward. No theoretical bullshit. Only action.
Power
is a state of mind. Hold that thought.
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