Adamant Voice

My Dad had the strongest voice I've ever heard in my whole life. It wasn't always pleasant to be around but you could feel his strength through it. Until he was diagnosed with throat cancer. He slowly lost his voice, it was hard enough to witness how a man lost his natural gift. He underwent a tracheotomy, and his whole larynx was taken out. It did stop cancer from spreading but it also made him numb. He cared for nothing no more. 

Now he is 68 (turning 69 in October) years old and that surgery was 4 years ago (now in the 5th year). He seemed to be well in the first three years but 2020's COVID-19 and the double vaccination in 2021 got him. Since this year began, he slowly got worse. His appetite and mood got lower than the lowest lows. His mind was full of depression, his body got tired, and his soul wanted to leave.

What I constantly tried to tell him was that if one misbehaves towards others, then it backfires. If one wants to heal his/her body, then he/she has to start inside. One can't expect it from God or the doctors. My Dad lost his trust in the doctors, so now I'm trying to get him back to God. To help him pray. He still can use his inner voice to talk to God.

Why I decided to write about this personal subject was to help anybody out there struggling with losing his/her voice. You have to stop cursing! You have to stop gossiping! You have to stop hurting people with your voice! Use your natural gift to change this world into a better place! My Dad tried, but he thinks he failed. All he got wrong was this: when you get tired of the life you have to take a break but you can't quit! Nobody can decide about that. God is going to end our lives, but we can't make it quicker. 

My Dad had an adamant voice and he could do magic with it. I'm able to still hear that voice instead of the microphone he is using. I've already forgiven him everything because he couldn't do better at that time. He did horrible things but he also created wonders (a writer like me). God punished him by the laws of nature (karma), and I can't help him with that. What I can do is tell him how to move forward daily and how to pray honestly again. God knows everything. You can't trick the Supreme Personality who knows everything. You shouldn't even want to. Play nicely!

your soul voice-over,

Kata The Nomad Writer Photographer

W-Instead

What do you do when most people around you wish you to fail to secure their daily gossip in their drama field? Do you give up your talent to shine a light of a shooting star in their sky of boredom? No, you don't. You WIN instead. Yes, it takes time. Yes, it is hard work. Yes, you do this no matter what. Any further questions? I believe not.

Most people who belittle your dreams and goals are doing this because they have none. It scares them how you can see this world and the other. You are experiencing more than they are. You came to material existence to be the bridge between the two worlds. They can not understand your level of thinking. Actually, they don't really have to. There's a reason for each tiny spark.

Ray Liotta. First saw him in 'Cop Land' or 'Operation Dumbo Drop'. I thought his face, voice, and character is something to look out for. I was just a kid, a teenager, yet I've felt his mojo in acting. After I gathered some knowledge and taste in the field of cinema, I saw him in 'Goodfellas' 'Unlawful Entry' 'Something Wild' 'Kill The Messenger' 'Blackway' 'Shades of Blue' and many more. He was a badass. A true rascal. I'm glad he did what he loved. Keep going on his next adventure! Life does not end with death. You only go to the next round.

your soul surfer,

Kata The Nomad

Love of the Future

Why are we so obsessed with the future? Why is the catchy phrase 'be in the now' so famous, yet nobody is fully capable of living like that? Maybe the monks. I mean, maybe. Human beings are crying about the past and dreaming about the future. One can hardly be just present in the moment. Perhaps love can do that to you. Real love. Unconditional love.

I'd like to start my day with a Cannes Film Festival photocall for fun! Wondering when my time is going to come. As a screenwriter, I'm a work in progress. I have had a passion ever since, yet the knowledge is a step-by-step program. Coverfly and fellow screenwriters are helping me a lot. I'm genuinely more than grateful. Your efforts won't go unnoticed. 2022 is the year!

The future is a matter of karma, intentions behind actions and words, luck, and faith. What do you believe in? Do you have anything to go forward for? Do you have that push? Do you have energy and recharge?

I think I do now. Yoga is my new companion. I was trying to avoid this gymnastic circus as I thought of it. Now I have become one of the yoginis and I enjoy it very much, thank you. It has great effects on both your physical and mental health. You must connect with Mother Nature. 

your soul friend,

Kata The Nomad

Maverick Can Save Me

The word maverick has a few meanings. I've just checked it and my title means the wanderer of the world(s). That's who I am, and that's who I'm looking for as a companion. The Narada Muni lifestyle is completely mine. I'm the happiest when I'm on the road, yet I can enjoy the warmth of a home with a fireplace and dogs. Writers are strange human beings. We like being alone, and totally having fun creating universes. Our characters are our best friends, lovers, haters, family, and enemies. A material mind is a heavy tool. But if you can control it then it becomes your best friend. Constant learning can tame the beast.

I miss Chester Bennington. His voice is one of those that I listen to and get peace with myself. He was so special, yet I can't find the right expression on how to call him and what he meant to me. He still means a lot. I drive myself crazy sometimes, he is the reason why I can come back and carry that unbearable weight of my massive talent (just kidding, it's a new movie, check it out - Pedro Pascal!). Being powerless is not true because we all can stand up and walk out of pain. Anytime can become the right time. We all have that power. It's a matter of decision and action. Now is the time.

Burn down the ego and all you're going to have left is love. Pure and unconditional. I wish for all of you out there to experience this kind of love - real love - in this lifetime! I'm building it up right now, starting with myself by accepting my feelings. It's simple and possible. Tested and true. Leave the fake ego and find real love! Raw to the bone, shaker to your very existence. That's the only thing that matters. What can be better than love? Human life is about love. Find yours, or let be found by it! Freedom starts with that.

your soul buddy,

Kata The Nomad Writer Photographer

Wipe Out Negative Energies

Mantra meditation makes you more robust against the negativity around you or inside you. Mantras can wipe out negative energies. All you have to do is take the time, have the focus, and say out loud the mantras you need. Sanskrit is a wonderful language. Indians have all the gifts from God, and we all can use them in our daily life. We have to embrace the cleansing power of the Sanskrit mantras. I did and my life has changed big time for the better, of course. 

Music is one of the keys to the human heart. I think we all should try to sing or play some instrument, to create music. That's the language we all understand. I admire those who have the real talent to take us higher. Songs that can uplift the spirit, lyrics that can speak right to the soul. I believe being a musician is one of the greatest gifts.

                           Om Namah Shivaya

Out of the 4 Vedas, it comes from the Yajur Veda. This is the invocation/greeting mantra to Lord Shiva. This helps any soul to start their self-realization. It has one of the greatest cleansing power. Higher thinking starts with this mantra, just like facing yourself. I like being in its chill mode. 

Mantras and music truly have magical powers on everybody. We are souls inside a material body. We don't have a soul, we have a body. The sooner we live our life consciously about this fact we are going to meet our destiny and enjoy being here. It's not our final destination but a station. We have to be wise about picking our company. It matters a lot with whom we spend most of our time.

My life is at one of those points where something new is coming. Something great is on its way. God controls the timing. Faith is all I have. 

your soul friend,

Kata The Nomad Writer Photographer

Pulse Hammering

Classic energy drink is gulping down my throat. Not healthy, this time is the last. I mean, who wants to enter hell willingly with something this toxic? Even if Bruce Willis is their commercial face. Damn, I feel so sorry for that man. He is one of those 80s-90s-2000s idols who shaped action cinema and our world. He had great choices with movies, hats off for the lifetime of art. Favorite bold baldie.

Who would be your 'nine perfect strangers' to be stuck with on an island? Or just guests at your dinner party? Or go on a trip to a forest with? Mother Nature can force everybody to reveal their true selves. I have a few names. Going to tell you if I get anywhere near to hosting an event for them. Planning on this year, 2022 sounds good.

I like the new 'Top Gun: Maverick' song by Lady Gaga - Hold My Hand! Great lyrics, perfect music. The beginning seconds are a bit weird but then it turns into something that speaks from my heart. Amazing artist! Can't wait to see the movie! I don't care what others say about him, Tom Cruise made so many epic films. He is also one of the icons from the 80s-90s-the 2000s cinema. I hope he can stay for more.

Saturdays are for gardening and painting, yet here I am at the keyboard, listening to that kind of punk rock music that can take me back in time. Wait, may-be it's flying me into that bright future. Or just being sharper in the present? Feels bloody good anyway.

Love that expression 'bite me'. It sums up how I roll in this life sometimes when this world seems too much. Dare to love me, yet I know you won't back down. Honestly, I have to survive until you arrive. There are days when I'm not okay, the rest is heart-racing and laughter. Kisses are magical especially when this world is ending. I wonder if ever gonna kiss like that again. 

Faith is here with me to keep me going forward. Spiritually uplifted, yet felt too gifted to navigate between the lines. 

your soul friend,

Kata The Nomad Writer Photographer

May-Be

Friday the 13th has always been lucky and fun for me. This year it looks like going down the same way. I'm having a great one! I have something to say to you all. Maybe I'll be gone before I had this written down. Butterfly-effect, so it's on! 

I'm ready. I was born ready. This life is may-be the last. I don't want to spend another day wondering. I made up my mind. Being human is the way to build. I'm here to create with you. Time to team up! Don't be wasted space! God sent us down with a plan. You don't need any religion to have faith. At least, have faith in me as your channel to the Big Boss. Life is still good.

Writing is one way, my way. Never regret my decisions. Wasn't looking but I saw you. May-be can turn into something beautiful. We are not too bad, nor too good for this. I've got things to say to you. Let's end the dream and start living it! Yes, we all have that sweet secret we would love to die for. Living is the hard part but we are strong. 

Flying, I miss you so much! The skies were always there when I needed them, so where are they now? This pandemic took my wings away. Time to grow them back! I can't ignore my longing anymore. It's a good day to confess. I'm a lost girl and this is a lost world. This ain't no home for me. I have to find where I belong.

your soul writer,

Kata The Nomad Writer Screenwriter Photographer

Abuse VS Balance

Reflection on the world outside. It's the actual 'Mission: Impossible' for me not to reflect on what's happening around me. People suffer from so many kinds of abuse, yet what they don't see is the main reason. Karma is there too, for sure. But the absence of balance is the key. When you are in the now, focused on your duty in life you can't be abused that easily. But when your daily mood is depressed and full of anxieties then indeed you are about to fall. What causes that depression and anxiety? Something is missing, am I right? Or someone is missing? Most definitely.

What's that relationship which can fix you? Is there any human being out there who can heal you? Why do you expect it from the outside?

Love for God and faith in God's plan give you the power you wouldn't even dream of. Balance comes from knowing that you are dependent on God's will. You are only an instrument. You are a tiny spark of God. You are unique in the way that every other living being is. Be patient, be humble, and start serving others! Human life has to be more than just material things. You have to find the purpose behind your breathing! Balance comes from the higher ground. Abuse can only be part of the lower state.

I must write again about the 'Johnny Depp - Amber Heard case' ('defamation trial') because it's a fresh example of what I'm telling you here. They both abused each other that's pretty clear now. They both had /have/ huge fake egos which can lead to acting like a control freak or an abuser. They were clearly no good fit for each other in this life, yet lust made them choose this inhuman relationship. They both knew what they were stepping into. Every sane person knows that by now. Miss Heard and Mr.Depp are the perfect examples of what I just have told you. They were not in balance during their relationship. Abusements came because of that feeling of missing something. Their union was just not the right one. Letting go would have been a better choice but lust simply bound them.

To get your balance you must find your thing. To practice keeping your balance in heated situations you must have faith. This is the way.

your soul friend,

Kata The Nomad Writer Photographer

Rise of the Madden Art

Music can take you far away from where you actually are. Movies are the same. The right kind of scenes, sometimes even just the dialogues you needed to hear. A way out. A way in. Depends on you and your current life situation. Raw art, real art, bloody art can do that to you. After engaging with the 'madden art' as I call it you won't be the same. Human life was meant to evolve. You all have to become something more, something else. Constant learning and challenge can help you with that.

Most of us have to deal with one personality but the artists are capable to pretend and step into the world of fantasy. We can see things and hear things, and create anything we want from dirt. What are we up to? Why are we so eager to do more? What allows us to do so? Who is the master behind our play? I'm writing to tell you the truth.

We need somebody to save us from the things that are hard to believe. An artist's faith is one of the greatest things on planet Earth. Afterlife is one thing. This life is another. The last breath comes sooner than later. Better be prepared. Count your sins first, the blessings are known anyway. Don't make me sad with the way you feel. It's arrivals time.

What I'm looking forward to is meeting fellow dark passengers. Artists who paint their colors beyond natural. I'm ready to rejoice over the unknown.

reach out to me, your soul friend,

Kata The Nomad Writer Photographer

Unbreakable Split Glass

One of my favorite early (2000) superhero movies /and Bruce Willis's role/ was 'Unbreakable'. I enjoyed watching him in this movie again and decided to make a weekend movie night of the other two of these characters: 'Split' and 'Glass'. Heavy pieces, yet genius storytelling and acting. Not to mention the photography and editing! Holy Shaft! M.Night Shyamalan did an epic awesome job! Hats off. Gives you the bloody chills, makes you think further and forces you to re-direct. Human life can become way more than you first might think of it.

James McAvoy as Kevin Wendell Crumb /+ the other colorful personalities of him /protectors and nurturers// is amazing. Hate to write this about a male actor /it might cause some havoc/, yet he is exceptional in these two movies. Both 'Split' CU shots and 'Glass' CU shots gave me the experience why I decided to make movies, and write screenplays. James has all the capabilities to take you to places you might not go alone. I don't know how he did this. Would love to ask. Mr.McAvoy certainly has some marks from the dark side inside of him. That is the sign of a real actor to me. Just like his 'The Beast' character mentions: blessed are those who went through deep pain and suffering. I can't agree more with that. We can see all the shades and colors of raw beauty. This is how you can create art. All the others are just visiting.

I can't be more grateful for this instinct to watch these movies again. I saw them when they came out but now is the time to really go with it and appreciate them. Inspiration and motivation came out of this weekend. Thank you to each and every cast and crew member! Truly great piece of cinematography. The legacy is going to live on.

your soul beast,

Kata The Nomad

Kata The Writer

Life of Odin the Dog

Odin is the newcomer to my world. He is an 11-year-old rescued doggie from a shelter where they have 240 dogs. Well, now 239. I hope the number is going to get lower and lower. As far as I know, most people choose puppies instead of grown-ass dogs because they think a puppy is easier to handle or to control, teach, whatsoever. In my way of seeing this, an adult dog from a shelter knows this world far enough to fully live the new life given. Odin's love seems limitless and his gratitude shows in every move he makes. It's interesting to learn what being grateful truly means. 

The word dog is god in reverse. I've always found that extremely amusing. I've been surrounded by dogs all my 37 years so it's not a surprise that I love them. They are pure love, no doubt about that. Yet, it's a must to keep them from overbreeding. I think their castration is the most human act one can make. Love is about the other one and these poor creatures can't stop their instincts which leads to chaos and catastrophe. This world can not handle more stray dogs. That experience in the shelter was anything but pleasant. I felt their pain and their disappointment. It's on us, humans. We can make a difference, they can't.

Odin has made a change in my life and I can't be thankful enough for that. When you have a 'helpless' creature around you certainly think twice before doing anything. Time also became an issue. You can't leave a dog alone in a huge garden for too long because it's positive that he will find (mostly) dangerous entertainment. Had to become more active outdoors again. The only challenge is going to be the summer planning, now that he is here. We'll see.

your soul friend,

Kata The Nomad

Top Gun: Best (Wo)Man on a Wedding

Don't know about you, but becoming the 'best man' a few days before the wedding is both an honor and a terrifying fact. Let me get this straight! I have no proper clothes, no fitting dandy shoes - basically better go naked. Nah, ain't ever gonna happen, yet it gives me the giggles to imagine all the faces! I just threw a bachelorette party for my college friend and thought that was it. All I have to do is attend her wedding solo, which itself gave me headaches. Don't misunderstand it! I'm fine going solo but the stupid questions and the commiserating looks tire me out. I don't want to talk about my private life in front of 40-50 people. I prefer staying mysterious and unreadable to complete strangers. Maybe I'm single, maybe I'm not. Why do you care in the first place? What do you want from me? Mingle talks do not start with that. Being older than most of her female relatives (except mothers, godmothers, etc.) and friends is enough for a challenge. Society wants you to live your life according to that invisible big book. Well, I've never been able to fit into that. Not going to start now. I am who I am, and I'm happy for being me. Constantly changing but in my way.

It feels like a 'Top Gun' VS 'MI:6'/'Mission: Impossible' quest being the 'best (wo)man' tomorrow! For God's sake, I'm only mortal! I have to get up early to get a proper breakfast, quick shower, do my hair and make-up, pack my pretty clothes, and dress up in blue jeans and a white T-shirt for the road. I travel by train (transfer 1 time, use 2 trains), and walk a little. Arriving before the ceremony to change clothes and talk the bride down from running away. Then sign their marriage paper to help them get legal. Go to the lunch venue and give the speech (act like both a stand-up comedian and a blues singer) then eat the lovely vegetarian menu designed for me. Then a little dancing (having high hopes for some good ROCK music) and the bloody cakes! But the challenge is the meanwhile when you fight for survival! Muhahaha. Just kidding. It's gonna be epicawesome.

Anyways, wish me luck! Some stories and feed is going to be uploaded tomorrow during the quest, so stay tuned! @katathewriter @katathenomad

your soul buddy,

Kata The Nomad Writer Photographer