Rookie in Tolerance

Still amazes me how far one can go without knowing the true definition of the word tolerance. Yup, talking about myself too. I thought I was tolerant but this mad max pandemic clearly showed me that I'm further away than ever. Another thing, when you can't tolerate the pain, suffering, and hardship of human life then you can not call yourself humble. To quote my dearest Guru Maharaj, HH Bhakti Rasamrita Swami:

,, If one is humble then one has to be tolerant. Humility and tolerance go together. "

Well, we have to work on that. Brought up as a soldier, a survivor, a fighter. It's not an accident that I am a Leo in Vedic astrology, nor that I feel deeply close to Nrsimhadeva. To protect the devotees is one of my duties but I have a long way to go. Secretly, I was hoping for a short run, like Yamaraja mockingly gave me signs of age passing me by /grey hair, shorten breath, cardiac arrhythmia, etc./.

We can not decide the time spent here, we can only choose the path on which to walk. And the companions to walk with. How to deal with this tiny chance to change the way others think, feel or act. Planet Earth is surely doomed as hell, yet we have to take that next step, each and every morning. Otherwise, we are truly lost. And what's the reason behind giving up? You have to come back if you throw it away. Better to accept and deal with it. One day at a time.

your cheerful soul friend,

Kata The Nomad

Kartik month, Damodarastakam दामोदर अष्टकम

From the 20th of October to the 19th of November, there is a month where we can go deeper into our relationship with God. Damodara is one of the so many names of God. He has this sweet and wonderful pastime, a childhood pastime, where His mother Yasoda punishes Him for stealing the butter and yogurt by breaking the pots and sharing it with the monkeys. Mother Yasoda tries to bind Him at the waist to prevent Him from another mischief - but Damodara has already been up to one - all the ropes His mother brings seem to be 2 inches short. Finally, God lets His mother bind Him while crying crocodile tears from His lotus eyes.

One can be from any region of this world, can come from any kind of religion - the holy times are open to everybody. Kartik month is very spiritual, the holiest month of the year when you all can make extra vows, perform extra spiritual activities, think about your lives extra carefully with much more inner light! 

To light a candle, a lamp, or a tiny lampion - up to you and your budget - is always heartwarming. To welcome the light itself into our lives - that is a holy activity each and every time. These daily offerings are voluntary and trust me on this, many people love to dedicate their time, love, and energy to make God happy. The effort is always seen. Sense control and prayers are too.

You don't have to be religious to do this. All you have to understand is the month-long opportunity to open your heart and let God in.

your ever well-wisher cheerful friend,

Kata The Nomad

The Tragedy of MacNomad

Yup, Shakespeare or not, I caught that darn cold. Not the one which is involved with the lungs or respiratory tracts, sadly the one which is in connection with the much less ladylike bladder. Well, seasons do change and our body needs to be protected against the vicious dark side of the fall. I'm not yet having my invitation in hand to any 'London Premiere' but taking my hats off for all cast and crew who are participating in the 'The Tragedy of Macbeth'. I so wish to see it soon! One of my favorite stories from good old William!

'Dune' is getting near, aye! Also a movie for us, fans, to wait on the edges of our chairs /or better say - as a dark fantasy quadrology writer - our thrones/. Not to mention the 'Puffins' in Rome, which I thought were Scottish?!

Being forced to stay in bed most of the time for days now. Could have been worse, I'm aware. Yet, as a highly active person, this is my kind of 'killing me softly'. Thank God, I have enough things to write about and translate! I can stay cheerful in the eye of this storm, and I have to learn my greatest lesson - patience - easily. Haha, no other choice. Preparing funny Oscar speeches and imagining articles like 'The witty 37-year-old nomad writer steals the screen with her surprisingly dark and emotionally grueling cameo.' Not sure in what context this would approve though. /Or when can I get to work with Mark Strong? Like waiting for it ever since the beginning of time./

Human life has never been better. /Or bloody harder, yet most challengingly wonderful./ Keep going, my dear devotees and friends, this is just the beginning! God's soldiers are getting the very needed wind under their wings, ye can trust me on that, aye!

your cheerful soul friend,

Kata The Nomad

Green RocknRolla

Old friends, new friends, family, and colleagues keep on asking me about how drastically my life has changed in the past 5 years. How can I still live like a true RocknRolla without drinking alcohol, eating meat, and having free love? These things are not Rock and Roll to me. I believe in freedom for the soul to choose what role to accept, and what things are no longer fitting the picture. /Not to mention those which has never fitted for me./

I grew out of that uniform where I gave extra care about what the crowd wants from me. My faith kept me going in the hardest times when nobody noticed how deeply hurt and exhausted I was. I have always trusted my gut that's how I have survived all the unimaginable things. Had my fights with doubt and fear but I learned how to stand up and walk tall again. Do you want to know how? 

I am in the Team Light. Team Knowledge. Team Love. Team Compassion. Team Open-Mind. Team Humor. Team Bravery. Do you want to join? It's the easiest. All you have to do is believe. Afraid of the words god and religion? Shouldn't be. Faith is your loving relationship with God in the way only you can have it. You don't have to force anything on yourself, it is going to come at you naturally.

I'm still a bloody RocknRolla, living this human life as the greatest melody to entertain God and you all. I'm a vegetarian, sober, and devotion means a great deal to me. I encourage you all to try my way! Let's show the rest of this world how we all can turn the tide around! Never too late.

your cheerful soul friend,

Kata The Nomad

Decaf and The Black Phone

Never thought 'decaf' is going to join my dictionary. As a writer it seemed essential to drink coffee daily. Mornings were not mornings without it. Now I tried. First day, the body said: 'What do you mean there is no coffee?' and gave a headache like never before. Second day was a lot better, just more jawns but could be 'cause of the foggy-gloomy weather. Third day, I found out there is 'decaffeinated coffee'. So, now on the 4th day, drinking my emotional support beverage without the drug part. Actually, it was my teacher's suggestion. The taste is different but not bad at all. Basically, thanks to this tiny thing, I can still look like a human to my family and friends. Aye!

'The Black Phone' literally gave me those chills /body - mind- soul/. Just the trailer I saw, and have to tell you all: I am not a fan of horror movies. Yet, Ethan Hawke made me curious. He did something to me during 'Taking Lives' /2004/, and that still lingers around. He freaks me out totally, the way he can transform is pretty amazing. Ethan Hawke is one of those guys I don't want to stuck in any dark and small place with. Sorry not sorry. Telling you, Troy Dyer had it in him.

Meditating on writing a movie about our 30s. Not going to say anything more, because WGA haven't answer yet.

Shed your layers but don't wrap yourselves in new ones! Accept your dark side because that can save you from criticizing others! Faith is always there for the taking, advice for myself also. .)

your cheerful soul,

Kata The Nomad

Rocktober Skies

Rocktober has so much to offer: colours of fire and earth, freezing winds and golden apples. Autumn has officially begun. As a child of the fall season, I am the only one still standing. Life gives me jabs I've never ever thought I'll be able to withstand. Yet, believing and going forward is my only option. God is in my team. That should be enough.

I am human with a tiny soul inside who is guiding my actions like Grogu does with Mando. /Yup, I'm a Mandalorian hardcore fan who is waiting for the 3rd run with Bright Eyes and Brown Eyes!/ .)

Mondays are the hard days, is that true to you and your life? Or each and every day is as hard as the other? Or does none of them seems that hard to you? Can be, there are a few lucky ones out here who came to just watch the game.

We are all good at something and we should make a living with that. Sounds about right? Then why do you think it's not happening? Is it us? Others blocking the energy? This world is a crappy place? The list of excuses can be long enough to run the marathon on.

I've decided to gather my soul-balls once again and go out to get what I'm worth. One has to believe in oneself too. That's what human life is about. Faith. Sometimes you need the greatest adventure to cleanse the bitter taste of everyday life from your soul.

October sky. That's what I am leaving you with. Stare at it and you are going to know. Take a deep breath and remember who you are and what were you born to do.

your ever cheerful soul friend,

Kata The Nomad

Craig Bond

At first, I thought 'I'm not going to like this guy playing James Bond' because I had my good old memories of Sir Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan who both set that bar pretty high. I wanted no changes. Yet, I gave the new man a chance. 'Casino Royale' had moments when I was wondering what can come out of Mr.Craig as this 'newborn Bond'. Not going to list the evolution of the character as hopefully, you all are familiar. /'Skyfall' remains my personal favorite which is the greatest appreciation I can present to the blondie./

As part of my professional life - writing movies - I need to watch movies. Cinematography has always played a huge role in my life, learned a lot from it, and presently training myself to speak through future motion pictures too. Not easy, if you ask me, but if it would be then everybody would do it. 

We are the few, watched by the enormous amount of envious eyes. Everybody wants you to fail and give up, yet they are eager to read your mind. Funny moments of this crazy duality all around us in this tight industry.

James Bond has made a name. Everybody knows who he is. I think to get in those shoes is a huge responsibility and an amazing opportunity which I'd love to be a part of. I believe I can add to the game. Of course, we are all bloody curious who is going to win the chance of portraying him next. 

As a screenwriter, I'd fly to the moon and back if I could give lines to the dreamy mouth of that upcoming fellow. God knows the path to get there, and if it is meant to be, it is going to happen. Sooner than later. Fingers crossed, prayers tossed.

your ever cheerful soul,

Kata The Nomad

Red Eye (and Broken Flowers)

 These two words can mean so much. Not just a movie, nor a sleepless night. As I reached the 100th blog post, I wanted to write about something with a deep message. Not to impress you, no. Hopefully, I have already done that. Rather, to wake you all up - in that case, if you are still dreaming. I know how often I warn my readers about the speed of human life, how fast it goes by. Red-eye is what you get when you see this in present. 

Bill Murray is one adorable dude. He never disappoints with his choices of movies. When you need a good old laugh or just an absurd situation shown for way too long, he is your man. 'Broken Flowers' did not exactly go down as I expected, yet gave me a thought to wonder about. (And an argument on the ending which didn't deliver.)

Another week has begun, October is here! I try to boost my generator (meaning: my heart) and write on, as much as I can, as long as I can. I have so much more to say to you! Fingers crossed it will be heard soon enough!

Mondays are great if you see them in a different light. I am trying to do that, keep my health strong with worrying and going mad much less. Passion is so famous, yet damn tricky, if you ask me. Most people think it's a must for passion to drive them, yet I favor goodness over it! Have you ever tried staying humble and calm under the greatest pain and pressure? Well, I did and it worked.

The red-eye is just a station you need to move forward from. Once you have seen what you had to. 

your cheerful soul friend,

Kata The Nomad

Empowering Women

In human life you have two choices each day: build or destroy, encourage or discourage, help or attack, open or close, etc. As simple as that, you follow the light or you stay in the darkness. A person's character can be defined by his/her actions. Anytime can be Day 1. The change is always reachable. In my way of seeing material things, one can only deal with today, living one day at a time. It's not just an AA slogan with common encouragement, it has a very deep meaning to it. Even if you've never been through any kind of recovery. Human life is pretty enough for a reason.

I believe that women need more empowering, especially nowadays. We have to face so many kinds of attacks and discouragement. Simply because of our bodily complexion, we have to face double judgment. It's urgent for us to stay vigilant, to give our attention to issues that matter the most to us all. Unity and peace come from women, anyway. Funny to state this, yet getting older for me means understanding the duty of my birth. To face the 3 modes of Nature daily, to stand my ground when everything seems to go against it. 

Faith gives us unlimited power, yet we all have to surrender at one point to be fully able to use it. Being humble is not a catchy phrase only, it is humanity itself. Not taking other lives, not harming nor disturbing anybody, not taking things that are others - few of the 'should be basic principles of our lives'. 

Dear Fellow Women, I believe in all of you, and in your potential to bloom where you were planted! Keep on rockin'!

your cheerful soul,

Kata The Nomad