The J-Spot

 Is there a right way to do it? Image courtesy of flickr and edited by the author You have to give it to the magistrates. We think how difficult it must be to exact a ruling that may change peoples’ lives forever. But is it the judgement or the act itself that really changes history? The fact is, oftentimes it’s both. I arrived at AA one evening to a guest speaker on the stand. It was the thirtieth anniversary of the night he had killed his best-friend by being drunk behind the wheel at eighteen-years-old. He recounted the incident with glossy eyes yet unwavering resolve. Later I would find out it was because he speaks on a weekly basis in schools, at luncheons, in military academies, and at recovery meetings across the country. His name will remain anonymous due to the AA creed, but a quick google search will turn up tons of similar stories that have led young offenders to a life of public speaking. They all do it for the same reason; because they may save a singl...

  It’s been said that all negative emotion is due to an ignorance of true inner nature. Ever wondered what it would be like to achieve inner harmony? Any Eighties baby who watched, open-mouthed, as Bruce Leroy scoured the Bronx in search of the Glow, undoubtedly has Inner Harmony somewhere on their dream board. The Last Dragon said that one could achieve the Glow if the body, mind, and spirit became one. Only then would they be a true master. It can be impossible to know for sure if complete inner harmony is even a thing. Of course, there are Gurus, Monks, and Priests that publicly give off the demeanor of perfect harmony, but how do they act in their private time? Better yet, does that even matter? Even when you live with someone, can you know for certain if they are always harmonious? I was watching Tom Hanks portray Mr. Rogers when the protagonist in the story asked his wife how Rogers always remained so calm. His wife said that he wasn’t perfect, and that his demeanor was ...

Is what you see joyful? Cover your eyes. Is what you hear joyful? Flex your joints to a point most unfortunate. Is what you feel joyful? You must start again. Be joyful. Jay Horne is an author and publisher out of Bradenton, Florida who has shared a genuine interest in philosophy and martial arts since early childhood. He is a husband and father of four. View all of his professional and philosophical works of literature on his Amazon author page where you will find blogs, videos, and free excerpts: Jay M Horne