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Answer the "50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind"

A goal of David Powell on their 101 Things in 1001 Days list with a status of Not Started.
How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
45 or 12
Which is worse, failing or never trying?
never trying
If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do? I do what I need to do ...sometimes integrity makes us have to do what we don't want to do.
When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? yes but only because I continue to make up new adventures. I have done a lot of my bucket lists....but I will never stop getting new bucket lists and new ideas for new projects.
What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world? eradicating evil....but only Jesus can do that.
If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich? Making art and Films. somehow I feel like I have missed this question....coming back to it. Spending time with my daughter and grand child....making new children and repopulating the earth.
Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing? I am doing the best I can to stay in line with God and praying to Jesus to help me find clarity and purpose. I am striving for a film making career.
If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently? Have a lot more kids early.
To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken? near complete control....freedom is important to me

Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?
both....but Jesus tells me not to worry.
You’re having lunch with three people you respect and admire. They all start criticizing a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend. The criticism is distasteful and unjustified. What do you do? I do not respect people who talk shit about other people so this would not happen. but if it did I would defend her and tell the people they are being shitty and judgmental. and they are better than that.
If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be? let jess guide you little person. god is real and he loves you.
Would you break the law to save a loved one? of course!
Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity? Vincent Van Gogh is a great example. I think people see me this way sometimes. but its only because I have greater freedom of thought than most people.
What’s something you know you do differently than most people? I love really hard and I can fall into love pretty easily. I attack life with creativity
How come the things that make you happy don’t make everyone happy? seeking happiness is a sure way to never find it.
What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? What’s holding you back? go to Oklahoma and hang out with hidalgo descendants for a month or more.
Are you holding onto something you need to let go of? being captain save a hoe.
If you had to move to a state or country besides the one you currently live in, where would you move and why? somewhere where I can get or use a lot of land for cheap. horses and cattle.
Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster? haha often but I am rarely I an elevator anymore
Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton? being a genius is painful. but I would rather be me.
Why are you, you? god made me this way.
Have you been the kind of friend you want as a friend? I have never had a better friend than me.
Which is worse, when a good friend moves away, or losing touch with a good friend who lives right near you? when the love of my life moves away.
What are you most grateful for? Jesus being so real....and showing himself to me.
Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new ones? I don't like either of these alternatives and I wish I could fall in love like I have never fallen in love ...except I think I actually do that now.
Is is possible to know the truth without challenging it first? truth. is subjective based on your point of view....
Has your greatest fear ever come true? yes. when my marriage ended...
Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset? Does it really matter now? yes....
What is your happiest childhood memory? What makes it so special? I usually remember when my dad helped me decorate a kite I made for a Cub Scout challenge. I won the challenge.
At what time in your recent past have you felt most passionate and alive? when my little feral kitty lets me catch her.
If not now, then when? soon. when I am ready and when it is responsible
If you haven’t achieved it yet, what do you have to lose? I refuse to lose ground....I just keep winning creatively.
Have you ever been with someone, said nothing, and walked away feeling like you just had the best conversation ever?
Why do religions that support love cause so many wars?
Is it possible to know, without a doubt, what is good and what is evil? Yes Jesus gives us all he guardrails that we need.
If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job? no I would continue my life work.
Would you rather have less work to do, or more work you actually enjoy doing? more freedom to do my work. money bring freedom.
Do you feel like you’ve lived this day a hundred times before? no every day is different.
When was the last time you marched into the dark with only the soft glow of an idea you strongly believed in? feels like I do that every day.
If you knew that everyone you know was going to die tomorrow, who would you visit today? my daughter....
Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous? no...
What is the difference between being alive and truly living? self determination.
When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards, and just go ahead and do what you know is right? whenever the opportunity presents itself
If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake? mistakes are the fastest way to success...I am not afraid.
What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you? speak openly and loudly.
When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing? just now....usually when I realize my breathing is too shallow.
What do you love? my daughter and grandson Jesus and God, my dog and cats. the little lizards I save from my cat every week.
Have any of your recent actions openly expressed this love? every day.
In 5 years from now, will you remember what you did yesterday? yes...I caused my daughter to. do a seminar ....it was an important day in her life that will have ramifications. What about the day before that? Or the day before that? I try...usually I do things that help people. I try.
Decisions are being made right now. The question is: Are you making them for yourself, or are you letting others make them for you? God grants me grace....I am trying to see and hear how he wants to use me.
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