Paul Kilmon: A Life Illustrated in Words & Photos: From India To Indiana

Welcome!

Through my writing, photography, career, and personal challenges, you will discover I am just like you, a person on a journey. My goals are simple, to be healthy and happy. You will learn I have many interests. The driving force for all I do is communication, the sharing of ideas and my passion for laughter. It really is the best medicine and a great stress reducer.

I consider myself a down-to-earth guy, who is just making it up as I travel through life, adding a virtual laugh track here and there to amuse others and myself. I have a friendly personality, which is expressive, warm, upbeat, fun, and positive. I love meeting new people. I thrive on communication, organization, diversity, creativity, and laughter. – Paul Eric Kilmon (paerki)

Sunday, March 29, 2015

From India To Indiana

Holi

Today is the day! Holi (The Festival Of Colors) awaits me. Here’s to spring... to the end of March... to April (hopeful that spring weather will show up, sooner than later), and to universal brotherhood. Here’s to celebrating differences – our diversity. We are all different, and yet remarkably beautiful.

Let's ponder the following as we enter a new week:

When all else fails, seek a new day. It’s hard, I know, but that’s the right choice – the only choice, as far as I am concerned.

There is so much more we can do as individuals, but just think about what we can accomplish – together, as a people united for the good of all humanity. Do your part to make a difference. Share the truth in order to find your real happiness.

Life without thankfulness is devoid of love and passion.

Tell the truth, or someone will tell it for you.

It pays to look back in order to move forward. It can help anyone make sense of his/her life, thus respecting the journey even more. When I look back, I am reminded how I got here. It’s at this time when I feel my confidence has been restored, which keeps me on my path. Stay on yours because through all the ups and downs, you just might like where you end up, in the place where you were meant to be, and wherever that may be, dear friend – find your joy, thrive and walk away from that which doesn’t grow your spirit in order to keep the momentum going, and you happy.

Live love – every day.

We need to stop defining love and begin living love, and the only way to do this is to realize love is love. It doesn’t matter who you love, but that you love and feel it in return, and when it’s conditional, being brave enough to walk away from that which doesn’t grow your spirit (I know this all too well).

As always, shine like the sun... Shimmering, Warm and Bright. Cheers! – paerki

Indiana

For the people of Indiana and those individuals who want to bully the gay community: The difference between your God and mine is there are no judgments, and I can always find forgiveness when I yield. This is accomplished through learning, not making the same mistake twice, being prepared and with the understanding that everything has value, especially humanity, which so many have lost.

Too all, stay vigilant in seeking the truth for liberty means nothing without responsibility. Stop being seduced by politicians as if they really have your best interest at heart. Beware of the un-Christian Christian. Let’s start a revolution, and it begins when we take it upon ourselves to weed out the hypocrites. As always, I am never without hope for a new day. – paerki

What would life be like without memories? It’s fair to say, there would be no life at all. Memory is our communication, reason, coherence, our action and more importantly, our feeling. Memories create our path in life, developing our psychology and leading us emotionally.

One of the best ways to create and store memories is with video. These simple effortless little snippets of time create diaries and become perpetual time capsules, which justify our walk on earth, telling all with great enthusiasm… I was here! I mattered! I lived! Please, don’t forget me.

Share your views, thoughts and opinions in the written word. Snap photographs so your eyes can travel back in time, remembering the happy and sad moments that made you the person you were, are and became in life. But, whenever possible, capture video to enhance the memories you leave behind, so that others may pass the essence of your life on to future generations. – paerki

I love photographs! They have this amazing ability to tell stories of fun places, special moments, memorable events, and exciting places. They give us reason to pause and remember friends, family, coworkers and so many others. One photograph can conjure up a flood of memories taking us on a journey. They help us remember the past, enjoy the present and ponder the future.

On a cold and rainy day I love sitting in my living room with a roaring fire, a glass of wine, classical music playing in the background and my many photographs scattered about me. I love sifting through what I call my special collection, which refers to my favorites. They remind me of the saddest and happiest moments of my life. They remind me of challenges and overcoming.

My large collection of images are a testament to a life lived. Life happens all around us so it’s important to collect special memories, and what better way than with a photograph. – paerki

It’s hard to believe I’ve been blogging for more than 12 years. This art form has allowed me to showcase and express my creativity. It has bolstered my confidence (not that is was lacking). At times it has been therapeutic, but more than anything it has given me a much deeper view of the world and how I see myself in it.

I use my insights as a barometer for self-change, which helps me reconcile the past, adapt to the present and navigate carefully into the future. I have enjoyed the roller coaster ride of thought as my hands write it and my eyes see it. As always, I hope you can relate to my stories, appreciate my views, savor the wisdom, reflect on the concepts and, more than anything, respect my friendly and genuine interest in connecting with others.

Find you own voice. Think about writing your own blog. Learn your style, share your views and open a whole new world of possibilities for you and your readers-to-be.. – paerki