I am actually doing this as a mirror project to an endeavor that I began surrounding my work. By trade I am a mortgage & investment banker. I am a partner in a small firm and for all intents and purposes, run my practice almost completely autonomously from any large "institution."
I have been approached to write a book about Mortgages,Consumer Credit,and Homebuying, etc. In the process of this, I began to explore the idea of the 501(c)3 to create an institute for people who normally would not qualify for a mortgage or ever think about buying a home. This would provide FREE education to members of the local community. My wet dream is to have enough funding in the 501(c)3 to offer downpayments to underprivileged people who could really benefit from it. (Then I woke up and she wasn't there in the morning. Oh well...)
The book that I discussed in my post is not the type of book that I think that there is much of a market for and, frankly, I've told my f*ck*ng story too many times to need to "TELL THE WORLD." On the other hand, I do not think that writing a book based on philosophical interpretations of lyrics will ever be a best seller.
That is my point. I am not writing this for anyone but me. I don't care if anyone ever reads it. I just need to write it. I get very passionate about very few things, but man, when I focus on those things, I feel that I am in synch. with my purpose. Without purpose, my experiences become of no value to myself or anyone. The pain and suffering that I endured has to motivate me towards good, otherwise the resentment, anger and hate will destroy me like it has the best of us.
I don't need to tell anybody about my experiences. I just need to write to sort out my thoughts and get a better perspective on some of the new insights that I have gained over the years.
You are probably right. Until I get an advance check for my PHILOSOPHICAL JOURNEY TO EXPLORE THE QUESTIONS THAT HAVE NO ANSWERS, I best not get my hopes up. In fact, if I keep them down then I don't need to suffer disappointment upon the realization that most people could care less. Anyhow, I think that I am realistic in my expectations and I apologize if I gave anyone the wrong idea.
Happy Holidays!
Jeff :silly: