2007 was by far the best year of my life. I could write and "brag" about all the cool shit that I did this year, but that would be….self serving. Instead I thought I would write about the things that I learned.


1. Thoughts Become Things

All of the thoughts that go on in my head have become a reality. I manifested everything I wanted to this year. I met amazing people that will be life long friends. I received a free RV that our crew took full advantage of. I had so many people saying "lets go do this" and I kept on saying "YES!". I had the best year of my life professionally; I now have 9 awesome people that call me "Boss Man". I watched the secret with all of my friends, 28 times to be exact. I read books that have changed my life forever (see previous blogs). I have been able to do this since birth yet I never realized how much control I have, it's been life changing.


2. Doing everything does not make you "Happy".


I did it all this year. I went on Jamcruise, went to Hawaii, Bonnaroo in TN, String Cheese Festivals, Sasquatch, High Sierra Music Festival, Burning Man, and 100's of shows and amazing events. I was in 5th gear for 12 months. The result? I spent a ton of money, I feel un-organized and I did so much fun stuff that everything blurs together. In 2008 I am going to try and do less. Not that I won't be out dancing and smiling like normal. But I want to do more world travel, spend more weekends working on my house, and spend more time camping and more time relaxing. I want to spend less time going to festivals and general "Jamband" activities.

3. Being angry at any group of people is a waste of energy.

I used to be "mad" at the republicans and Pissed off at the Evangelical Christians. I would read the news and feel sick, upset and angry. I realized something very powerful. I was being angry and that benefits nobody. I also realized that the news is simply entertainment, and they write is to come off as "dooms day". The world is a wonderful place, and sometimes I forget that.

4. I was afraid of stupid shit

I used to be afraid of approaching strangers to chat. I used to be afraid of spiders. I used to be afraid of being alone. I used to be afraid of losing my job. I used to be afraid of getting in a car accident. I have come to realize that all of that all of this was bullshit. There was no reason to be afraid, yet I was, and I don't know why. One by one these fears just disappeared. Nothing really scares me now. Peace of mind is priceless.

5. Time goes by quickly.

I will be 30 in 30 days. Trippy. My 20's were amazing and I would not change anything about it. But when I was young and "old people" would say "time goes by quickly" I thought….bullshit…time takes forever. Well it does not, it goes really quick. I have learned to treasure these happy good times.

6. Fools Rush In.

I met some amazing women in 2007, and a few of them I fell in love with….hard…and quickly. I was so sure that I was going to meet my "Life co-pilot" this year. I now realize this can't be rushed. Damian Rice said in a song once "closer to god is the one who's in love". This is my "curse" if you will. I feel closer to god, the planet, people around me, and my soul when I am in love. Yet I don't place enough restraint on "falling in love". This should be a sacred act. So in 2008 I will slow way down when I meet an amazing woman. Will this be easy? Nope. I am a romantic and I believe in fate too much.


7. I am a spiritual being.

I am not a "meat suit" walking the earth. I am a spirit that is connected to everything. I have been here before and if I die tomorrow, I will be back. Reincarnation is real, God is real, none of this is an accident and I get to choose my fate and I can't "screw it up". Everything is up to me. Knowing this as fact is everything.

8. I am grateful for everything.

I used to take so much for granted. I learned that the best thing I can do everyday is to wake up….and simply say "Thank you Universe". Thank you for letting me have another day, thank you for this lovely food, thank you for my friends, thank you for music, and thank you for providing me everything I need.

I turn 30 on January 18th and it does not scare me at all. It's just the chapter closing on my 20's. I am extremely optimistic about the next 10 years of my life.

In the next 10 years of my life I will -

1) Meet my soul mate, my life partner, my co-pilot, and I will marry her.
2) Move closer to the City and own the house of my dreams.
3) Retire
4) Write Two Powerful Books and have them published
5) Get into the best shape of my life
6) Sleep More
7) Dance More
8) Play and Make More Music
9) Become a better business leader
10) Travel More
11) Have 2 kids (I will be an amazing Father)
12) Relax More

They say "If you want to made god laugh, tell him your plans". But I knew and told everyone that 2007 was going to be the best year of my life….and it was.

I am in control of everything.

2008 is going to be the best year of my life, so far.

Boogie On,

Matt Senechal