The Illusion of Power

'power' is not domination. It is not controlling others, ruling nor forcing respect from others out of fear and threat. That so-called power is the language of bullies and dictators. That so-called power is simply a transient mask built to disguise self-weakness, lack of self belief and the separation from the Whole.

True Power is eternal,external and internal. It is not of Us but yet it is our source and our fountain. True Power is never owned but comes with the understanding and appreciation that We are capable of more than We ever imagined and that our lives are limited only by our doubts, fears and over intellectualization of the unknown. Power comes when we have the courage and Faith to live fully in our complete potential and is made instantly available when we respect and unify with these truths.

True Power is Complete Love. ♥

This album was made with the help of my amazing fans and several incredibly talented musicians and recording personnel including the amazing Grammy Award winning team of Steve Hardy and Ted Jensen in NYC.

If you haven't already got your copy of 'Miseducated' - then here is sneak peek of the centre page with lyrics and it makes a very nice stocking stuffer ! ;)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/miseducated/id439263304
Or you can buy your physical copy direct from me and receive a personalized copy which includes a glossy 16 page booklet with all the lyrics and photos.
Christmas Special Price $15 with shipping. Contact me at info@timbennettmusic.com for the latter.
Thank you
♥

My first attempt at combination punches.
Back after 10 days with high fever and flu. I work tirelessly for 9 rounds at the Gym. Sore and aching I needed a good cardio to clean out the cobwebs.So here's me trying a combo for the first time as I move around the heavy bag.
If you're an expert then you can see that I need to keep hands up and my movement is a little clumsy.I'm a still a little weak too, but it's to be expected so I'm not going to be too hard on myself today.

Here’s an update on the 5 foot Angel wings I’m making for the Black Rain music video. You’ll notice that the left wing now has smaller feathers down the bone and I’ll add the same to the right wing. Feathers imported from Hong Kong and China.

How to Handle Christmas Drama

Christmas is supposed to be a wonderful holiday but so often it's one of family feuds and disagreements.



Here are a few tips I've written for myself to help me get through this season.



1- Accept people for who they are. That includes what you like and what you don't like about them. They are who they are and they own that , not you.



2- Don't try to change people. It doesn't work so let it go and don't exhaust yourself dwelling on it.



3- Be grateful for the things they do even if they are the tiniest things. It's better to be grateful for the small things than waste energy complaining about the things you feel they've done wrong or don't do.



4- Don't buy into anyone else's drama. You can tell them you don't want to discuss their drama and then leave them with that to think about. It's not impolite, you're just stating your needs. If they get angry because you don't want to hear their gossip or drama, then that's too bad and that's their issue and it's okay because there is nothing you can do about the way they react - which leads me to point 5 & 6.



5- You can not change how people react but you can change how you react to people.



6 - It's okay to disagree. 



7- Peace is not submission. Peace is the outcome of your choice on how to handle and react to life's situations.



8- You don't have to like someone to love them.



9 - It's an amazing fact, but changing your attitude to people's funk or people's moods is extremely powerful social tool.
To confront anger head on is sometimes the worst reaction to take.By being light and even humorous ( not sarcastic) can actually dissipate the anger in an environment and turn a bad situation into a good one.
People find it easier to be open about their faults and issues in a humorous air. This doesn't mean you have to be cracking jokes all the time of course, but finding the time as to when to be light is a good social skill.



10 - Be kind to others and give them a break. Be empathetic and know that they are trying to deal with life the best and the only way they know how to, just as you are. 
Everyone suffers and struggles. No matter what brave or sour face they put on it's a fact that they are dealing with some major things internally. So be kind and remember this and you will find that it makes things a little easier to cope with and understand when the shit hits the fan !


Have  a wonderful Christmas, Hanukkah, or Seasonal Celebration of your choice.

Much Love
Tim
 xoxo

No Happy Endings

There are so many shocking and disturbing things in the world. Sometimes it is too much to try to take it all in. The injustice in our world is incomprehensible. The cheats always seem to win ( except in the movies), there are no more leader-heroes.It seems so often that if you dig enough then you find that so many of the winners are eventually exposed as vulgar cheats.
We are in a world that is so frightening that sometimes it is easier to look the other way.

At last here are the finished wings for Black Rain - Angel scene - ( photo makes wings look asymmetrical ) I've left the wings a little sparse - as I like the rawness. I may add some smaller feathers to coat bones. Have to see how it looks on camera.

Feathers from Hong Kong and mainland China.
Bones made from lightweight flexi-plumbing piping.