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Due to recent posts on this tribe, I want set some things straight about me and the Hunab Hookah Lounge.
I had NO IDEA what I was getting myself into. I felt like I was flowing with the universe and was being guided to do this thing. I knew that my portable hookah lounge was really enjoyed and I knew that I could create a cool place that people would enjoy. I was running out of money and I thought that this was a way I could "make it" - not just money, but make my mark on the world - bring my philosophy to life and really create something.
Well, I did it. I made it through what I thought was the toughest part - opening the hookah lounge. And it turned out all right. It is cool and people tell me so all the time. I like it, too.
I had started, and helped to start, to varying degrees, other businesses. Everything I learned about starting this business I learned from helping to open the Boulder Co-op Market. (Oh, I pissed some people off there, too, and I was not the only one.) I knew that if I ever started a business again - since no matter what business you start you spend 16 hours a day 7 days a week doing it - that it would have to be a place I really want to hang out. I was not looking for the fancy car, big house and corner office. I wanted a lifestyle I could live with and be happy with. And it worked - not just for me (I mean I'm there the most), but for others who feel so completely at home hanging out at the Hunab Hookah Lounge. It's a wonderful manifestation!
Then, just when I thought the hard part was over, I realized I had created a venue that a lot of people want to play at. And here I am in the role of venue manager, booking talent and trying to please everyone. My general reaction to people that want to play there is... "let me get the calendar." And in general, the people playing there have been exceedingly patient and generous. I owe them all my deepest, heartfelt gratitude.
I am learning so much - and the lessons don't come easy. When things go easily, there's not usually a good lesson in it. It's when things fall apart and are crumbling around my ankles is when I have the most to learn.
So, this goes out to everyone that is supporting me in this wild adventure. Hunab Hookah is not "mine". It's ours. We make it what it is. I really feel that way. If it weren't for the support of - just to name a few - Silence and MorningStar, Justin George, Meat the Vegans, Ronnie Ray, Catt/PISHKESH, Maurice, Brenna, Isaac Barbosa, Mark Chavez, Rev, and of course, Dr. Blue and Chance, this Hunab Hookah thing would just be another store front in some random strip mall in Aluquerque, NM. I know that I'm not perfect and I have a lot to learn - please know I am trying and am so thankful to those that share in the vision. I know I will probably piss some people off along the way, but I hope the strong friendships and alliances that form will far outweigh the petty bickering that is sure to ensue.
Peace, love and light,
Brian
I had NO IDEA what I was getting myself into. I felt like I was flowing with the universe and was being guided to do this thing. I knew that my portable hookah lounge was really enjoyed and I knew that I could create a cool place that people would enjoy. I was running out of money and I thought that this was a way I could "make it" - not just money, but make my mark on the world - bring my philosophy to life and really create something.
Well, I did it. I made it through what I thought was the toughest part - opening the hookah lounge. And it turned out all right. It is cool and people tell me so all the time. I like it, too.
I had started, and helped to start, to varying degrees, other businesses. Everything I learned about starting this business I learned from helping to open the Boulder Co-op Market. (Oh, I pissed some people off there, too, and I was not the only one.) I knew that if I ever started a business again - since no matter what business you start you spend 16 hours a day 7 days a week doing it - that it would have to be a place I really want to hang out. I was not looking for the fancy car, big house and corner office. I wanted a lifestyle I could live with and be happy with. And it worked - not just for me (I mean I'm there the most), but for others who feel so completely at home hanging out at the Hunab Hookah Lounge. It's a wonderful manifestation!
Then, just when I thought the hard part was over, I realized I had created a venue that a lot of people want to play at. And here I am in the role of venue manager, booking talent and trying to please everyone. My general reaction to people that want to play there is... "let me get the calendar." And in general, the people playing there have been exceedingly patient and generous. I owe them all my deepest, heartfelt gratitude.
I am learning so much - and the lessons don't come easy. When things go easily, there's not usually a good lesson in it. It's when things fall apart and are crumbling around my ankles is when I have the most to learn.
So, this goes out to everyone that is supporting me in this wild adventure. Hunab Hookah is not "mine". It's ours. We make it what it is. I really feel that way. If it weren't for the support of - just to name a few - Silence and MorningStar, Justin George, Meat the Vegans, Ronnie Ray, Catt/PISHKESH, Maurice, Brenna, Isaac Barbosa, Mark Chavez, Rev, and of course, Dr. Blue and Chance, this Hunab Hookah thing would just be another store front in some random strip mall in Aluquerque, NM. I know that I'm not perfect and I have a lot to learn - please know I am trying and am so thankful to those that share in the vision. I know I will probably piss some people off along the way, but I hope the strong friendships and alliances that form will far outweigh the petty bickering that is sure to ensue.
Peace, love and light,
Brian
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Re: Gratitude
Wed, March 21, 2007 - 7:55 PMHugs!
More Hugs, Brian!
Get those arms up, here come more hugs!
Brian, you touched my heart with your gratitude post. It makes me love you more than I already do. It confirms the wonderful person that I think you are. I can relate to what you are saying, and I always can use reminders like this to view life in this light when things become a struggle. I agree with you. I am going through a tough and scary time in my life faced with the challenge of wanting to be with my wonderful new friends, including you and juggling different obstacles that comes my way in other areas of my life, including financial and plus being backed up with homework and the term is almost over is quite scary for me. It is forcing me to learn and grow while having wonderful experiences to be grateful for, including coming to the Hunab Hookah Lounge. I have friends who are planning on coming there soon! I always talk about your place to the point, people makes jokes about the word "Hookah".
You are inspiring to me, which encourages me to reflect on the words you have expressed in this post and think about what does those words mean to me in my own life. Wow, I wish you would read this post on Poetry Night - this coming Monday Night! You express yourself so beautifully because it is from the heart!
Hmmm... I was wondering on some DJ night, you could introduce New and Upcoming DJs and give them a new start and opportunity to grow too. Just a thought. You know I don't know anything about DJ-ing.
By the way, I can testify that I am experiencing your manifesting when I come to the Hunab Hookah Lounge!!! I do feel like it is our place. Hey, if you ever need me to serve drinks to your customers, hey, just hand me a cup and tell me where to put it down. It's home and we are family, so I don't mind serving our relatives when you need me to. You are awesome! Thank you for having the courage to be creagous enough to live your dream and blessed us with a place to hang out and call home!
Spread the Kindness,
Flower
