Hearts Of Fire: The Call of Springtime

I am going to write on a matter that is not so typical of this blog. Love. So many people read about it, experience it, and yearn for it in all its forms. With Spring right around the corner here in North America; What better time than now to discuss how people use love as a tool and corrupt the hearts of so many of us.

The Easter bunny is renowned for the hiding of eggs and ushering in the time of love and the beginnings of relationships.  The bunny is also synonymous with reproduction and so many babies out there that were conceived in the Spring. The act of reproduction, itself has become more a form of communication than an expression of love. Music, film, and television have turned sex into a contest rather than the sacred act that so many people now take for granted. The corruption lies in the corporations tactics to sell products and services using sex as a tool. I am not some religious zealot, either. I am just stating facts.

Look at the young ages that children are becoming sexually active. Boys are now in rap videos slapping half naked women on their asses and "spittin' rhymes about bitches and ho's" long before their voice has even started cracking. Women in the music industry use their beauty and overall sex appeal to sell their songs. This is no new strategy, however, the messages they are relaying are becoming more and more pervasive and go against many morals and values. This has proved a s a catalyst for young boys to try and manipulate women into sex long before they are ready.

Technology has also played a huge role in this trend with the advent of video and photo sharing via texts. Cyber-bullying has become so prevalent it is a wonder the rate of teen suicide hasn't skyrocketed as of yet. It is only a matter of time before the speed and price of this technology has become so fast and cheap, respectively, that 95% of the northern hemisphere owns 4G smartphones with unlimited data. When this happens; the rate of cybercrime is sure to get a huge jolt.

More pressure and steeper penalties should be enforced for people proven to be cyber-bullies. Young women and sometimes men sending nude photos to their mate, only to have their trust broken by seeing that photo sent to hundreds of schoolmates is enough to send anyone reeling into a spiral of despair and depression.

On the more ethical side of the love equation; The act of sex, itself, is now looked as being something with far less meaning and purpose than it was even five and ten years ago. The days of chivalry and romance are dwindling into such rarity that the ripple effect could eventually morph into drastic loss of emotion between human beings. This could make lasting, detrimental impressions upon the up and coming generations of youth to come.

Most everyone wants to have companionship or some form of love in their lives. Too often, people find themselves alone and hurt with life passing them by due to the malice they hold in their hearts for the person who betrayed or hurt them. Trust is the gateway to the love which resides in our hearts. Once we lend someone the key to that gate; It is then their choice how well they protect it. If they choose to steal your trust and therefore your heart, make no mistake that the sting often leaves a lingering venom in your veins. My advice is to forgive, never forget, and move on with your life more intuitively and wisely.

Holding hurt and malice anywhere in your emotional or physical body leads to worsening health and social environments. I know this from experience. Hell I am literally writing a book about my life filled with such pain and trials. I am now far more inclined to remove the person who caused the pain from my life and forgive them while turning the malice into pity. This allows me to heal emotionally, while giving myself more room to grow in ways which do nothing but benefit me by way of adding to my reservoir of wisdom. Rather than exacting your revenge; streamline your emotional radar.


By Christopher Storm
-aka- "The Stormcaller"

Calling Out the Fakers

Ever notice how much people go out of their way to try and befriend you only to end up having some sort of ulterior motive? I learned that lesson many times over the hard way. Most people are manipulative to an extent anyway. It's those who who are manipulative as a way of life who disgust me to the point of revolt. Countless people in my life have came and gone who only wanted something from me. This is how I learned not to trust anyone except myself in life. People usually only expect to get some benefit for themselves when attempting to befriend someone.

People from my past have contacted me later in life who didn't want anything to do with me when they knew me originally. They disliked me because I stood up for myself or a close friend who they tried to pick on or bully. Men and women both resent being "called out" when they have done something wrong. They often make that exact same tragic mistake when they become angered for being exposed. They allow their rage to encompass their being. When this happens, they become unfocused and often allow themselves to fall into a negative, downward spiral which sends their life askew in the wrong direction.

Even as I write this blog, there is an "acquaintance" from my past who likely believes me to not know who he is. He is also likely attempting to spread rumors about me based solely on assumptions. Why? Simple. Because he  has some sort of image in his mind of what type of man he believes me to be. Does it anger me? No. Does it annoy me? Yes. It's alright, though.

But I know I am on the right path to achieving success in my life. I have far too many talents to remain unnoticed in life. I have many trades that I possess years upon years of hands-on field experience in. Other trades I know; I have taught myself. I can perform skilled HVAC work, have extensive plumbing expertise, welding ability, wood and metal working skills, obviously I can write. I have many other talents and abilities as well. But it's not the point of this entry I am writing.

One skill I will tie into the point of this blog is my ability to people watch. I can watch someone's movements and glean at least one, dire fact about them. If I'm within earshot; I can glean far more than that. I have an excellent memory. Sometimes too excellent. I see how people present themselves to different people in different situations. I worked as a doorman at many clubs in my early 20's. This piqued my interest in people watching. It's truly amazing what all people do and say when they are convinced that no one is paying attention. Whether in front of my eyes or where I can hear them. If someone believes you to be naive or gullible; they veritably will commit self-destruction before your very eyes without a second thought.

It puts a smirk on my face at times just knowing how much people talk behind my back and then smile in my face. Hence my inspiration for my "faker" subject on this blog post. It's not exactly a corruption topic. Certainly not on any kind of grandiose level such as government, but definitely goes to prove what people will do that compromises basic human decency, to say the least.

"Gorgeous" women who could not care less about a guy like me who still has "a few pounds to lose" bend, stoop, flex, and even writhe in attempt to obtain a look from me. It bothers me that so many people find it disturbing that I refuse to ogle them just to make them feel better. Why should I? When they get the look from me, they will simply go about their merry way. I will not give women such satisfaction. I have been on both ends of the spectrum in terms of attractiveness in life. I have battled my weight more times than I care to discuss right now. This time it's for keeps. When I reach my goals this time I will not go back to being overweight. I am not an unattractive man at all. Matter of fact, I am very handsome when I trim down. I've got "piercing blue eyes" that make women weak in their knees. I have seductive, skilled, kissable lips and a "clean dome" which of course is a matter of taste from woman to woman.

All I ask is for people to be genuine with me. If you don't like me or have something against me, fine. But please have reasons other than "you look like trouble" or "you're fat". Please have some depth, some tact, some intellect. I get bored easily. At least give me a run for my money, so-to-speak in the debate department. I am also not an unintelligent man, despite my lack of college degree that so many people love to point out.

In closing: Never underestimate anyone about anything at any time. You never know when they might be paying MUCH closer attention than you realize. Don't portray yourself as someone you're not. You will get caught or called out on it one day. I promise. All it gets you is a reputation as someone with poor character. A con, poser, faker. Don't be such a person. The only one who gets fooled in the end is yourself.


By Christopher Storm
-aka- "The Stormcaller"