Comments on: Energy

By: Mitch

Mitch — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 04:08:59 +0000

wow...been thinking what to say. I have followed you from almost day one, but have only posted like three times.

Alex, you were in a no win situation. Having been re-married for the past 22 years but dealing with ex's I could not figure out how Guinns father let her go. The few things you mentioned in your last two posts proved to me that he tried to make things as difficult as possible, and guilt Sam as much as possible. Any parent that has the means will fly around the world to see there child. And any parent worth half there worth would pay some sort of child support!

Your heart has been ripped in half, possible you might feel it will never heal, but you have something that so many of us drean and want...to be out there!!!! The sea will heal you, in time. Being out there is better than anything you can do right now. Continue to be yourself.....continue to update us, so that we can live the dream through you.
In a sense, your ship has been knocked down, but in true alex fashion, I expect you will get your ship in order soon. The sea has always held magical theraphy for me, I expect it does for you also.
you are spot on with how our society is now, I don't need to be gone for years to see what you saw upon your return. your energy will once again be aligned with the sea.......

By: rguffey

rguffey — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:53:54 +0000

Alex,
Thank you, Thank you Thank you, for opening my eyes to the sea, to a life I know I can’t live, but I love dreaming about. From the frist time I found your web site, I ‘ve been hooked. Your first DVD was my brithday gift, your second DVD was my Christmas gift. Now I’m waiting on a new DVD, which I know you want to build. Life has shown me things about myself that no one person could do, the same with you. Life looks us all in the face and say’s, “Well are you ready” because here comes a test. I’ve watched you travel place I’ve always dreamed of, I read your words of strength, I hear your followers speak their minds, but in the end, This has been your baby from the get go. “Project Bluesphere” is your and no one elses. Alex, grib this thought, we’re writting you on your site, not ours, and lets not forget all of the followers you have touched thru your travels, your words, your DVD’s, and most of all your life. I simply Thank You, for opening up to me, for my life has been enridhed by your “Peace, Love and Coconuts” as well. You are the man, The first thing I do everyday is see if you’ve wrote a new blog, or given us a new picture or maybe a short clip of video. You have became a part of my life that I live thru, So go sail the seas, go kill the fish, go thru another Ubber Death cloud, so we can sail again with you once again. I will wait for the day I log onto Project Bluesphere and see a new blog of you taking off to a new adventure, thats my wish for you. Alex, “NO ONE” knows you better than you do, so live it your way and sail the big blue waters. Know one thing from me, Thank you for sharing your words, your thoughts, your life, your dreams, your goals, but most of all your soul. How go back to “Peace, Love and Coconuts” when ending your blogs…..

By: Annie

Annie — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:26:13 +0000

Oh Alex,
I am so sorry to read of your losses. I'll not address the custody and control issues between Sam and Guin's father, nor your actions in the situation. Those, my friend, are a moot point and not within your influence. Our perfect lives are often interrupted by the reality of those we love. The length of time we devote to the disruption is certainly necessary to heal our souls and hearts, but we do heal. We may never be just as we were before, but remember, all things in this life happen for a reason. Whether it's our personal growth or the maturity of our souls; I cannot know the answer.

In March 2007 I was planning my departure, sold my worldly possessions and prepared to embark on the journey of a lifetime - a new life at sea! My father became ill, mother needed help to care for him and I stepped up to be "the adult". In November 2007, Dad died. My brother's death came shortly after in January 2008. I drank myself into a 363 day stupor before I came to see their departures were not the problem, I was. Now, 20 months later, with clarity of head and heart, I have buried my mother. With great peace I look back on this journey to "adulthood" I traveled.

We cannot control the forces of the wind, we only redirect them and use the power to propel us in the chosen direction. I feel the pain this journey has placed in your heart. Reflect on the good, the bad and the indifferent - and be the person you are meant to be; whoever that is.

Thank you for sharing your story. As much as I wanted to be at sea these last few years, life changed my course. For that I am thankful. Please don't dwell on the "what ifs" or the coulda-woulda-shoulda's and just be.

Wishing you peace, love and many tomorrows,

Annie

By: CaptPaul

CaptPaul — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 09:42:48 +0000

Alex:

Well way to go. You are on the right track as far as I'm concerned. Love is all there is. We all live in it all the time, the sea, marine creatures, people, places... It really is all about Love.

You did exactly what you needed to do at that time of your life. You experienced what it had to offer you and now you move on a better man for it. You are a master teacher as well as a master student.

Congratulations.

Continue continuing on Amigo. It was all good.

Capt. Paul
s/v Panacea

By: Nathan

Nathan — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 08:00:50 +0000

Writing is not just something we do to communicate with others, but with ourselves as well. There is a catharsis to writing, as you have clearly shown. But there is also a realization of the similarities and an understanding that we are not alone in these thoughts when we have the privilege to read the personal feelings and thoughts of others.

I am indeed interested in your wiring projects, your fishing exploits, your interesting destinations, and your little projects as you struggles to make a dream come true in a world of practical realities. But just as important and interesting to those of cooped up ashore are the emotions and thoughts that go along with making the dream a reality.

Thank you.

By: Brandon Snider

Brandon Snider — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 06:58:11 +0000

Strong words man. I’m glad you didn’t delete the post, very inspiring. I haven’t checked in for awhile but like a lot of people here I have been following you for a long time, since I saw Namaste in Charleston SC. You have a lot of friends, Roll on brother!

By: blowinganddrifting

blowinganddrifting — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 06:03:32 +0000

Wow, I really don't know what to say........I feel kind of wierd, it feels like I have known 2 Alex's......the one that was half way around the world, and by the way, what about that dark haired girl in the photos with you back then? The Alex that put up videos all the time and on and on. Then there is the Alex that, lately,(for a year maybe) has not really been the same old Alex. I have been happy for you, cuz you appeared happy, I didn't loose my inspiration thoug, that you had given me a couple years earlier, I tried to keep on course and get out "there". HEY MAN, YOU ARE STILL THE ALEX OF PEACE LOVE AND COCONUTS!!! And I am out "here" on my way !!! Ya know, not just because of you, we have hoped for this for 12 years but the kick in the ass I got from you a few years ago WE ARE OUT HERE ON OUR WAY, WE ARE ON THE ERIE CANAL AND HEADED FOR THE HUDSON RIVER AND THE STATUE OF LIBERTY AND THEN FLORIDA AND BEYOND, WITH A BOTTLE OF MAPLE SYRUP WITH YOUR NAME ON IT !!! Maybe a bottle of wine if the 70 I brought hold out.

Anyway, you are you and I hate to say it , but , if it is gonna happen, it's gonna happen out there!!!

sorry to end with such a sappy line but, hey, go kill a fish!!!!

"WE" still love ya too :)

Dean,ooops, (now)Capt. Dean, peace love and coconuts from all of "US"

www.sailblogs.com/member/blowinganddrifting.com/?xjMsgID=143645

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 03:49:55 +0000

On fighting to win, fight for what you believe. Then, regardless of the outcome, you have remained true to your heart.
Now, speaking of sulfation, check thus stuff out:
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By: Dave from Austin

Dave from Austin — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 02:23:33 +0000

Cool man. Glad you took my meaning the right way, it was difficult to write.

I like what SpottyDog said, "Don't fall in love..." Find the right girl, then JUMP in love. Hollywood would have us believe that love is something we can't control. That's BS!! Love is the decision to commit yourself to someone. I don't think of it as an emotion, but rather a choice. The emotion comes from the happiness and pride of making a relationship work. It's heaven when it works correctly. That's my philosophy anyways...

The Pacific sounds nice. Someday, we'll bump into you out there....
Cheers,

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 23:06:54 +0000

Alex,

A couple of thoughts.

Everything you say about Sam and Guin is so true! In the hour and a half we spent over cheeseburgers in Stuart I could tell.

You are one of the most self-reflective people I have ever known. That is a BIG-TIME sign of a mentally healthy individual. You are far from being an unhealthy egoist. Confident---Yes! Cocky---No way.

Your assessment of the law enforcement scene in the US is spot on. Individual liberty and privacy is vanishing here quickly. I see it even though I am here full time and the rate of change is slow. Most people here DON'T see it. (Frog in the pot of slowly heating water theory). You see it so clearly because your prolonged absence makes the rate of change obvious. You are in a better place for the life you seek.

Re: Internal Energy. 10 years ago I would have said you were full of BS on that topic. Today, I could not agree with you more! (I like to think I am capable of evolving my views). Get you internal game back on and everything else will fall into place.

It is so easy to fall into the self-doubting trap. Have faith. You know how great life is when you do.

I will see you one day underway and we will pay tribute to Neptunus Rex together.

A-Man