http://www.pleonast.com/user/psyreality recent pleonast.com entries by user psyreality en-us http://www.pleonast.com/user/psyreality?l=5&entryID=571698 I am officially tired of the assertion that Republicans (as compared to Democrats) are righteous and only concerned with what is best for our country. I've been getting emails in support of the Republican candidate that would make the Nazi propaganda machine proud. Seriously people.... I have no divine knowledge of who will make the best president- I admit that. But if you think for a moment that both sides aren't riddled with lies and half-truths to make you move in a certain direction, you're wrong. Obviously the same goes for the Democrats, but I don't hear quite as much "We represent Jesus" from them. Bible Verse(s) for the Day: James 2:5-7 Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? But you have insulted the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court? Are they not the ones who are slander... 2008-09-05 http://www.pleonast.com/user/psyreality?l=5&entryID=559957 Psalm 6:6 by Ethan Laurence Here in my head, inside the pain I'm trying to make sense of astroplanes Of whether Newton had purpose before he found reason behind an apple core See, I've been singing this for some time attempting to make hope appear from rhyme Believing if I could just be -beautiful- You would care for me God, if You're there, hear my call and answer my persistent cries and give me life ...before I fall... There was a time when I felt You move the very continents were shifting views Somewhere along the way I lost the key to feeling Your heartbeat inside of me See, I've been thinking about my crimes and whether the sins dissipate the ties If I was to end it all right here, would You love me enough to bring me near? God, if you care, be my all cause I can't stand to watch the world bleed ...and slip from my hands... My breath is still and the sky is dark I'm staring at the hole where there used to be a heart but I'm still reaching for You to show me what You say i... 2008-08-07 http://www.pleonast.com/user/psyreality?l=5&entryID=530244 MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo. 2008-05-20 http://www.pleonast.com/user/psyreality?l=5&entryID=525112 B-Flat by Ethan Laurence This life is getting old and this shame is getting to heavy to hold cause some secrets never sleep As it stands I'm just watching days disappear into empty months and bleeding years abiding in fears that I'll never speak I always understood that time was wasted on the weak But it's time to recognize the hopeless states and tired debates that never did a thing to change the sickness and the solitude into separate points of view that I can live with....that I can live in This life is getting cold and the blame is running out of places to go since the fire burned all desire to see how rapidly I can lose control I don't care about all I'll never know Just let me sleep...just let me go And remember the heartaches I gave you no more Cause I can't disguise the inward pain that comes on my selfish name Which has made my eyes too blind to find where any consistent hope lies ...I will never have a reason to be alive... So let me slip away... Let me slide away....... 2008-05-06 http://www.pleonast.com/user/psyreality?l=5&entryID=523840 If it be your will That I speak no more And my voice be still As it was before I will speak no more I shall abide until I am spoken for If it be your will If it be your will That a voice be true From this broken hill I will sing to you From this broken hill All your praises they shall ring If it be your will To let me sing From this broken hill All your praises they shall ring If it be your will To let me sing If it be your will If there is a choice Let the rivers fill Let the hills rejoice Let your mercy spill On all these burning hearts in hell If it be your will To make us well And draw us near And bind us tight All your children here In their rags of light In our rags of light All dressed to kill And end this night If it be your will If it be your will. End this night... ~Leonard Cohen 2008-05-02 http://www.pleonast.com/user/psyreality?l=5&entryID=479113 “I am the product of a master, and I’m fueled by fire from the skies” ~Intrust Hello, my brothers and sisters… I find myself wanting to say a whole lot… but possess some amount of trepidation when I think about opening up about all that’s been happening in the land of Ethan. This last year has been the second hardest year of my life (the first being 1995 when my best friend Alan died). It’s been an absolute unrelenting battle- on every front (mental, physical, and most importantly, spiritual). Maybe I’ll save all those details for another post… I did want to take an opportunity to share a custom made blessing that the Lord sent my way. I’m in a band. Now, I know what you’re thinking… “Yeah, Ethan, that’s news. Next you’re going to tell me that oxygen exists. Woohoo”. And you’d be right- it isn’t news. Anyone who knows me on the slightest level knows that I’m always connected to other musicians in one way or another. It’s not possible for me ... 2008-01-11 http://www.pleonast.com/user/psyreality?l=5&entryID=477242 I think I might rather look like Steve Buscemi... 2008-01-06 http://www.pleonast.com/user/psyreality?l=5&entryID=395544 Hey Guys... It’s your friendly neighborhood Ethan here just wanting to share some (in my opinion) encouragement with you... My roommate (Chris) showed me a video a few minutes ago that really spoke to my heart, and obeying my whim I decided to compose an email to tell you about it. I’m sure several of you might have already seen it (I’m looking your way Russ... You’re always ahead of me on the internet knowledge :-), but on the off chance that you haven’t, I think it might bless you. It’s a video that has to do with a real person’s quest to give away “free hugs”. For those of you who know me, I’m sure you already know why I love this video (seriously... I now consider this dude to be my spiritual twin). When I see this video, I see Christ. For example, this guy never forces himself on anyone... he lets them decide what they want (Christ-like). I also see Christ in that his hugs aren’t for one specific group of people, but to EVERYone. The sign doesn’t specify... 2007-06-18 http://www.pleonast.com/user/psyreality?l=5&entryID=388550 The studio work is now (for all intents and purposes) finished and I’m almost done moving (only a few days left to go). I’ll look forward to catching up with y’all next week. Until that time, enjoy Shirley Q Liquor’s thoughts on poverty. 2007-05-31 http://www.pleonast.com/user/psyreality?l=5&entryID=383471 Brothers and Sisters... I extend much love to you from the land of Ethan. The last several months have been absolutely crazy, thus I haven’t responded to any of your comments. BUT, that will change, Lord willing, in the next couple of weeks. I just have to make it through May (I’m moving AGAIN and the band I’m playing with is going into the studio to record an EP). After those two endeavors pass, I’ll look forward to catching up with each of you. ...And since I have your attention I would like to give a plug to an absolutely AMAZING band. They are called Red. PLEASE, PLEASE check them out. They are Christians AND they actually rock (a rare combination). Yes, I own the CD and I can attest to its awesomeness should you like the samples on their website/MySpace page (Listen to the track "Let Go"- it's equal parts rock \m/, beauty, and meaning). Click here for Red’s website Click here for Red’s MySpace page A NOTE: While the members of Red are Christians, you’r... 2007-05-17