Give it a visit!
How To Disarm A Passive Aggressive Douchebag
Click above Title or Click HERE
A Definite Must Read!
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
How To Disarm A Passive Aggressive Douche Bag! A Definite MUST Read!!!
I love Melody's blog, Deliberate Receiving !!
Give it a visit!
How To Disarm A Passive Aggressive Douchebag
Click above Title or Click HERE
A Definite Must Read!
Give it a visit!
How To Disarm A Passive Aggressive Douchebag
Click above Title or Click HERE
A Definite Must Read!
Our Missing: Never Forget! Never Giving Up!
People are seeking loved ones from all over the world. Someone out there knows something! Could that someone be YOU?
Below are just a few of the sites that have listings of Missing Persons from all around the world.
Thankfully, quite a few missing persons have been found safe! But so many, many, many more haven't! And then there's the cold cases, the unsolved deaths and murders, and so on!
If you have information on any of these cases...SHARE IT! There is Hope your one small tip can lead to solving a mystery.
The more people aware and looking--the better the chances are for our Missing!
*Outpost for Hope* NEWLY ADDED
http://www.outpostforhope.org/
Charley Project
http://www.charleyproject.org/
The Doe Network
www.doenetwork.org
stilltheyspeak.com/
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
www.namus.gov/
North American Missing Persons Network
http://www.nampn.org/updates.html
Below are just a few of the sites that have listings of Missing Persons from all around the world.
Thankfully, quite a few missing persons have been found safe! But so many, many, many more haven't! And then there's the cold cases, the unsolved deaths and murders, and so on!
If you have information on any of these cases...SHARE IT! There is Hope your one small tip can lead to solving a mystery.
The more people aware and looking--the better the chances are for our Missing!
Please be sure to Share the sites below
on ALL your
Social Networks!
PLEASE CHECK BACK OFTEN!
I WILL BE ADDING ADDITIONAL SITES FROM TIME TO TIME!
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PLEASE CHECK BACK OFTEN!
I WILL BE ADDING ADDITIONAL SITES FROM TIME TO TIME!
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*Outpost for Hope* NEWLY ADDED
http://www.outpostforhope.org/
Charley Project
http://www.charleyproject.org/
The Doe Network
www.doenetwork.org
Still They Speak: Bringing Hope to Cold Cases
stilltheyspeak.com/
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
www.namus.gov/
North American Missing Persons Network
http://www.nampn.org/updates.html
TWN's MAN Issue is out!
Woooo! Hooooo! The MAN issue is out!!
Check out Today's Woman Now!
Click HERE to be transported to the MAN issue!
Or copy & past URL: http://www.todayswomannow.com/p/the-magazine.html#.Ufjxx9K1GON
Enjoy!!!
Before, After, During and WAY After
Thanks to EVERYONE for all your Birthday Wishes and gifts!
A very special Thanks to my daughter Michaela who made my 53rd Birthday a Great Day!
One of the presents I received was a new hair do! I cut off ALL my hair! But that's not all, I won a make over from Today's Woman Now (http://www.todayswomannow.com/); a local women's magazine. I will be one of several other winners featured in their September 2013 edition. I'll be keeping you posted! For Sure! For Sure!
I'm not ashamed to say that I am very happy to be in the 50+ crowd. Hells Bells! I'm just damn happy to have have made it past 30!!!!
Nothing like waking up each morning ALIVE!
Like all years before, I did a mini life review. Looking back on all I did, all that I wish I hadn't done, all that I wish I could have done, but didn't. All those things I wish I took the time to say, but didn't. All the things I did say and wished I hadn't. And so on.
Not too many regrets really. Just a bitter-sweet remembrance of a year that came and passed too quickly.
Interestingly enough, there was a blast from my past. I don't know how it all come about. Maybe it was some crazed curiosity, twisted nostalgia or insane need for self torture that brought it all about. Sufficient to say, I decided to check out some of the people who have come and gone from my life over the last few years.
In all honesty, I was a bit disappointed in what I found. Not sure why. We didn't part friends. In fact, there's one that I still consider my nemesis. With that said, You would think I would have rejoiced knowing they hadn't gotten any further than the last time I had seen them. But I found it rather sad really. There is one thing, however, that even now, after all these years, I still have a small measure of respect for any man or woman pushing waaaaay past 40 and still living with their mother! I truly believe that accounts for something. *LOLOLOLOL*
This trip down memory lane was a wake up call for me personally. While I have had some successes along the way, I need to really kick it into the next gear. Which is why I believe I won the make-over contest. This was the Universe's way of giving me the green light!
Like I stated up above. I will be keeping you posted on the events and will let you know when the issue is out!
Until then...
Live, Laugh and Love more than you did yesterday and as if there's no Tomorrow!
A very special Thanks to my daughter Michaela who made my 53rd Birthday a Great Day!
One of the presents I received was a new hair do! I cut off ALL my hair! But that's not all, I won a make over from Today's Woman Now (http://www.todayswomannow.com/); a local women's magazine. I will be one of several other winners featured in their September 2013 edition. I'll be keeping you posted! For Sure! For Sure!
I'm not ashamed to say that I am very happy to be in the 50+ crowd. Hells Bells! I'm just damn happy to have have made it past 30!!!!
Nothing like waking up each morning ALIVE!
Like all years before, I did a mini life review. Looking back on all I did, all that I wish I hadn't done, all that I wish I could have done, but didn't. All those things I wish I took the time to say, but didn't. All the things I did say and wished I hadn't. And so on.
Not too many regrets really. Just a bitter-sweet remembrance of a year that came and passed too quickly.
Interestingly enough, there was a blast from my past. I don't know how it all come about. Maybe it was some crazed curiosity, twisted nostalgia or insane need for self torture that brought it all about. Sufficient to say, I decided to check out some of the people who have come and gone from my life over the last few years.
In all honesty, I was a bit disappointed in what I found. Not sure why. We didn't part friends. In fact, there's one that I still consider my nemesis. With that said, You would think I would have rejoiced knowing they hadn't gotten any further than the last time I had seen them. But I found it rather sad really. There is one thing, however, that even now, after all these years, I still have a small measure of respect for any man or woman pushing waaaaay past 40 and still living with their mother! I truly believe that accounts for something. *LOLOLOLOL*
This trip down memory lane was a wake up call for me personally. While I have had some successes along the way, I need to really kick it into the next gear. Which is why I believe I won the make-over contest. This was the Universe's way of giving me the green light!
Like I stated up above. I will be keeping you posted on the events and will let you know when the issue is out!
Until then...
Live, Laugh and Love more than you did yesterday and as if there's no Tomorrow!
Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience.
In the style comparable to Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way!
Unless otherwise specified, ALL articles on this Blogger are the property of Julia K. Cole. The ZEN of Duct Tape™, it's name, teachings, modalities, and all excerpts; the nicknames The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape™, The Duct Tape Diva™; Putting Reality Back Into Spirituality™, Reality back into Spirituality™ are the property and trade marks of Julia K. Cole and are protected under Copy Right Laws both here in the USA and Around The World.
All Rights Reserved©™
Unless otherwise specified, ALL articles on this Blogger are the property of Julia K. Cole. The ZEN of Duct Tape™, it's name, teachings, modalities, and all excerpts; the nicknames The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape™, The Duct Tape Diva™; Putting Reality Back Into Spirituality™, Reality back into Spirituality™ are the property and trade marks of Julia K. Cole and are protected under Copy Right Laws both here in the USA and Around The World.
All Rights Reserved©™
Monday, July 29, 2013
The Cat's Meow!
JOIN ALLEY CATS ADVOCATES FOR THEIR 6TH ANNUAL CAT'S MEOW!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS or copy and paste URL to your browser: http://alleycatadvocates.org/catsmeow/
DATE: Friday, September 13, 2013
TIME: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
PLACE: Bistro 301 on the corner of Third and Market
Bistro 301 will donate 20% of its lunch and dinner sales. So eat, drink (dine in, carry out and limited delivery) and have Fun!!!
And Don't Miss out on the Silent Auction! All To make a life-saving difference for cats in your community!!!
If you're in the Louisville Metro area or planning to visit be sure to get your Meow ON for this very special event!
Reservations at Bistro 301 are recommended. Call 502-584-8337.
Menus can be viewed by visting Bistro301.com
This year, The Cat's Meow has added an exciting new Raffle and Wheel of Chance!
Even if you can't join us you can still be part of the fun!!!!
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
More Hot Weather Tips for Your Pet **PLEASE SHARE**
We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being overeager in hot weather can spell danger, warn ASPCA experts.
"Even the healthiest pets can suffer from dehydration, heat stroke and sunburn if overexposed to the heat," says Dr. Lila Miller, ASPCA Vice President of Veterinary Outreach, "and heat stroke can be fatal if not treated promptly."
Take these simple precautions, provided by ASPCA experts, to help prevent your pet from overheating. And if you suspect your pet is suffering from heat stroke, get help from your veterinarian immediately.
Take these simple precautions, provided by ASPCA experts, to help prevent your pet from overheating. And if you suspect your pet is suffering from heat stroke, get help from your veterinarian immediately.
Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience.
Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way.
PLEASE NOTE: All artwork, unless otherwise specified, are the property of the individual artists themselves. The author of these blogs claims no ownership of the original artwork, but only of the sig tags created using said artwork. Each sig tag shown on these blogs include the appropriate copyright information of the Artists and the unique licensure for use.
Reproduction and copying of said work without proper authority is strictly prohibited.
My Rebirth-day
QUICK SIDE NOTE: I began this blog exactly one year ago! *LOL*
On July 25th I will be celebrating the 32nd anniversary of my 21st birthday!
For those of you who are mathematically challenged -- I will be 53 years old!
While I have much to be grateful for, I am in no mood to celebrate. In fact, after some deep soul and heart-felt considerations, I decided to rant about a few things. Of course, my close friends and family will see this and smile. They know that ranting is one of my favorite past-times. So I guess in ranting, I am in truth -- and in my own special and unique way -- celebrating!
Whatever!
As a courtesy -- I am offering this one time warning. A disclaimer if you will. And it is as follows:
I'm not really sure where to start. There is so much I want to bitch about. The one thing I really have stuck in my craw is airy fairy nit wits. People I endearingly refer to as ... The "New Age" Sheeple!
A long-time thorn in my ass, airy fairy nit wits are those who go around half cock shouting at the top of their lungs ... We are one! or All you need is Love! or similar sugary sweet platitudes. They are the mindless zombies who gave up their religious dogma for a "spiritual" program that is not much different than the freeze dried bullshit they digested on a regular basis from whatever religion of their choosing.
In all seriousness -- it's really difficult to tell the players without a program these days.
At any rate, never having grown an actual working brain cell, these "New Age" Sheeple go around spouting off catch phrases as though it's all you need to make the world a better place. They actually have convinced themselves that by parroting and mimicking their new "spiritual" leader ... it makes them look smart. Funny thing about that is ... if you ever try to ask them to explain what they mean-- they all get this "deer caught in headlights" look. And they are always -- always -- the first to scream VICTIM and claim you are attacking them for asking a simple question about their beliefs.
Of course, the reason they react in this manner is because they have absolutely no idea what those little catch phrases mean. They only know they heard it on Oprah or some other program or read it in some book or on-line. They only know that their new spiritual leader/teacher said it -- and that's good enough for them.
The "New Age" Sheeple are the very ones who, like their religious zombie counter-parts, never, ever bother digging deeper! They very rarely go beyond what is told to them or do any research into the substance they've glanced over or listened to.
"New Age" Sheeple are no different than the religious zombies you'll find around the globe. In fact, they all share similar patterns.
They all have no inkling to what they are being "taught." They all collectively believe that as long as they believe in the one (their leader) and follow behind him/her and believe what their leader tells them; or think only "happy thoughts" and get rid of all the alleged negative people and situations in their life --all is well. They all believe that great rewards await them in some far away "heaven" or Vahalla or whatever just so long as they blindly and mindlessly follow the leader!
Sickening really. And I for one am tired of it! I really am! So to all you little airy fairy "New Age" Sheeple (and you religious zombies too!) here's some free advice: Grow a set! Seriously! Just grow a pair and use whatever brain cell you have to do some actual thinking For your Self! oy!
Another thing that really irks me about these "New Age" Sheeple is how they are always saying -- "don't say you're sick!" That's calling the sickness to you! Or that's being negative! Just think happy positive thoughts! And you'll be just fine!
Really?
I am not one to be easily offended. However, I find it highly offensive for anyone to say all that horse shit (or something similar) to another person. It's beyond ludicrous! And extremely judgmental!
Were any of you little platitude proclaimers-- you "New Age" sheeple -- remotely aware that by spouting off this crock of shit ... you only serve to perpetuate the victim mode overall? Or haven't you bother to notice that? Obviously not! So let me clarify a few things.
(keep reading!)
First of all -- you don't just tell someone to stop thinking any thoughts! We all have been conditioned to think without control. It's become a ridiculous habit for each and every one of us. And a habit cannot be stopped by mere force. All thoughts derive from the same source. That source, for lack of a better term, is what we human experiencers refer to as Love. By admission of the spiritual communities world-wide, there is no separation and that we are all one. So that means that all thoughts labeled as "negative" came from Love. (oh how the plot thickens now!!!!!)
But that goes against all your sheeple thought patterns -- doesn't it? To accept or even acknowledge any thing you deem and label "negative" came from Love would mean you were wrong. And you are! Because Love has endless expressions -- there is no negative or positive thoughts in the Universal scheme of things. It's all how you use the energy that propels it from one to the other. So that means each and every one of us are responsible for how we use, misuse and or abuse energies. It even means that you would have to take responsibility and do some actual thinking for your Selves! *gasps* Deity of your choice Forbid!
To make my point clearer-- I have to ask ... do you have any idea how it feels when someone fails at healing themselves based on your sugary sweet catch phrases? Do you have any inclination the guilt and the feelings of failure they are left with when they are not able to live up to your ooey gooey, half-assed, half thought through standards?
No, you don't. Do you? You don't bother with such things do you? You just see them as not having enough faith! Not capable of living in your world of make believe.
So answer me this oh great sheeple of the pseudo spiritual realms ... how is it that even the most profound teachers and thinkers of our time have gotten ill and died? Explain that! Are you airy fairy "New Age" sheeple going to say it was because of their "negative thinking"?
Oh I'm sure you have a platitude to cover your sugary airy fairy asses on that one!
Secondly, surely you do have some level of comprehension that we all came in with certain experiences and lessons to undergo while on the earthly plane. Right? Okay, maybe I'm assuming too much here. But for the sake of argument ... let's say you do. With that said, I will point out that ... because none of us really know what that individual came here to learn and experience -- none of us have the right to tell another person they are being this way or that way. No one has the right to say and/or imply they are thinking the wrong thoughts or not following the right path. Now do they?
So my little "New Age" Sheeple -- where does your teeth rotting platitudes fit in? In the overall scheme of things ... where does your idiotic mindless, inconsiderate, crock of bat shit you call "positive thinking" fit in?
Here's a piece of free advice: If you are not willing to sit down and work with that person -- teach them, help them learn and help them to better understand their particular situation -- if all you have to offer is your little sugary idiotic platitudes ... you need to keep your trap shut!
While I am a firm believer that thoughts play a huge part in the overall wellness of our mind, spirit and body-- it can only be accomplished when properly taught. Not through some mindless repetitive rhetoric--but through well-thought out, tried and tested teachings. Keeping in mind that we all came in with certain experiences to go through. Meaning, even if we are properly taught to heal ourselves -- we are still going to go through some traumatic events. Being properly taught to handle these events will allow us a smoother transition. In fact, being properly taught -- takes the victimization out of the equation altogether! And that's what we're all working towards -- right? Yea, well some of us are!
To bring emphasis to my points -- I will state out right (once again) that Airy Fairy New Age Zombie Sheeple with their little sugary sweet platitudes only serve to perpetuate the victim mode. Whether consciously or unconsciously -- this is what they are doing. And if you don't believe that -- step back and take note for yourself. They are no different than the religious "faith healers" who hold revivals out in some corn field! And just as dangerous!
So knock it off already!
And again, I am offering this free advice. Commit it to memory -- practice it daily! And it is as follows:
Instead of telling someone to think only "happy thoughts" and/or eradicate all negativity ... sit down and take the time to teach them to take responsibility. Teach them to embrace all that they are! To genuinely love and appreciate everything they are going through and have gone through. Help them to learn, to understand and comprehend that none of us are victims! Teach them the truth that We ALL are experiencers of the human condition! And that while we are here on this dense 3 dimensional earth plane, there are going to be times we meet with adversity of some kind. And that it's okay! It's perfectly fine! Because that's all part of the experience!
Of course -- my momma didn't raise a fool! I know that most of what I just said will fall on deaf ears. But that's okay! I got my shit out in the open! For all the world to see! Might'eve taken me a year to get it all written down and posted, but at least I got it! hoooo HA!
Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience.
In the style of Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way.
*~*~*~*
On July 25th I will be celebrating the 32nd anniversary of my 21st birthday!
For those of you who are mathematically challenged -- I will be 53 years old!
While I have much to be grateful for, I am in no mood to celebrate. In fact, after some deep soul and heart-felt considerations, I decided to rant about a few things. Of course, my close friends and family will see this and smile. They know that ranting is one of my favorite past-times. So I guess in ranting, I am in truth -- and in my own special and unique way -- celebrating!
Whatever!
As a courtesy -- I am offering this one time warning. A disclaimer if you will. And it is as follows:
For those of you who can't appreciate a good rant, especially, and in particularly, those of you who are easily offended...
NOW would be a great time to go read the latest news on Yahoo or Google or wherever you go to read such trash!
If you continue reading -- you do so at your own risk!
Now for those of you who insist on reading and then INSIST on bitching about how you've been offended--I have hired a personal manager. Her name is Helen Waite.
So if any of you have a beef with me personally, with what is said here or just wish to whine, piss and moan about something you found offensive...please feel free to take it all to Helen Waite!
So if any of you have a beef with me personally, with what is said here or just wish to whine, piss and moan about something you found offensive...please feel free to take it all to Helen Waite!
~ Thank You~
*~*~*~*~*
I'm not really sure where to start. There is so much I want to bitch about. The one thing I really have stuck in my craw is airy fairy nit wits. People I endearingly refer to as ... The "New Age" Sheeple!
A long-time thorn in my ass, airy fairy nit wits are those who go around half cock shouting at the top of their lungs ... We are one! or All you need is Love! or similar sugary sweet platitudes. They are the mindless zombies who gave up their religious dogma for a "spiritual" program that is not much different than the freeze dried bullshit they digested on a regular basis from whatever religion of their choosing.
In all seriousness -- it's really difficult to tell the players without a program these days.
At any rate, never having grown an actual working brain cell, these "New Age" Sheeple go around spouting off catch phrases as though it's all you need to make the world a better place. They actually have convinced themselves that by parroting and mimicking their new "spiritual" leader ... it makes them look smart. Funny thing about that is ... if you ever try to ask them to explain what they mean-- they all get this "deer caught in headlights" look. And they are always -- always -- the first to scream VICTIM and claim you are attacking them for asking a simple question about their beliefs.
Of course, the reason they react in this manner is because they have absolutely no idea what those little catch phrases mean. They only know they heard it on Oprah or some other program or read it in some book or on-line. They only know that their new spiritual leader/teacher said it -- and that's good enough for them.
The "New Age" Sheeple are the very ones who, like their religious zombie counter-parts, never, ever bother digging deeper! They very rarely go beyond what is told to them or do any research into the substance they've glanced over or listened to.
"New Age" Sheeple are no different than the religious zombies you'll find around the globe. In fact, they all share similar patterns.
They all have no inkling to what they are being "taught." They all collectively believe that as long as they believe in the one (their leader) and follow behind him/her and believe what their leader tells them; or think only "happy thoughts" and get rid of all the alleged negative people and situations in their life --all is well. They all believe that great rewards await them in some far away "heaven" or Vahalla or whatever just so long as they blindly and mindlessly follow the leader!
Sickening really. And I for one am tired of it! I really am! So to all you little airy fairy "New Age" Sheeple (and you religious zombies too!) here's some free advice: Grow a set! Seriously! Just grow a pair and use whatever brain cell you have to do some actual thinking For your Self! oy!
Another thing that really irks me about these "New Age" Sheeple is how they are always saying -- "don't say you're sick!" That's calling the sickness to you! Or that's being negative! Just think happy positive thoughts! And you'll be just fine!
Really?
I am not one to be easily offended. However, I find it highly offensive for anyone to say all that horse shit (or something similar) to another person. It's beyond ludicrous! And extremely judgmental!
Were any of you little platitude proclaimers-- you "New Age" sheeple -- remotely aware that by spouting off this crock of shit ... you only serve to perpetuate the victim mode overall? Or haven't you bother to notice that? Obviously not! So let me clarify a few things.
(keep reading!)
First of all -- you don't just tell someone to stop thinking any thoughts! We all have been conditioned to think without control. It's become a ridiculous habit for each and every one of us. And a habit cannot be stopped by mere force. All thoughts derive from the same source. That source, for lack of a better term, is what we human experiencers refer to as Love. By admission of the spiritual communities world-wide, there is no separation and that we are all one. So that means that all thoughts labeled as "negative" came from Love. (oh how the plot thickens now!!!!!)
But that goes against all your sheeple thought patterns -- doesn't it? To accept or even acknowledge any thing you deem and label "negative" came from Love would mean you were wrong. And you are! Because Love has endless expressions -- there is no negative or positive thoughts in the Universal scheme of things. It's all how you use the energy that propels it from one to the other. So that means each and every one of us are responsible for how we use, misuse and or abuse energies. It even means that you would have to take responsibility and do some actual thinking for your Selves! *gasps* Deity of your choice Forbid!
To make my point clearer-- I have to ask ... do you have any idea how it feels when someone fails at healing themselves based on your sugary sweet catch phrases? Do you have any inclination the guilt and the feelings of failure they are left with when they are not able to live up to your ooey gooey, half-assed, half thought through standards?
No, you don't. Do you? You don't bother with such things do you? You just see them as not having enough faith! Not capable of living in your world of make believe.
So answer me this oh great sheeple of the pseudo spiritual realms ... how is it that even the most profound teachers and thinkers of our time have gotten ill and died? Explain that! Are you airy fairy "New Age" sheeple going to say it was because of their "negative thinking"?
Oh I'm sure you have a platitude to cover your sugary airy fairy asses on that one!
Secondly, surely you do have some level of comprehension that we all came in with certain experiences and lessons to undergo while on the earthly plane. Right? Okay, maybe I'm assuming too much here. But for the sake of argument ... let's say you do. With that said, I will point out that ... because none of us really know what that individual came here to learn and experience -- none of us have the right to tell another person they are being this way or that way. No one has the right to say and/or imply they are thinking the wrong thoughts or not following the right path. Now do they?
So my little "New Age" Sheeple -- where does your teeth rotting platitudes fit in? In the overall scheme of things ... where does your idiotic mindless, inconsiderate, crock of bat shit you call "positive thinking" fit in?
Here's a piece of free advice: If you are not willing to sit down and work with that person -- teach them, help them learn and help them to better understand their particular situation -- if all you have to offer is your little sugary idiotic platitudes ... you need to keep your trap shut!
While I am a firm believer that thoughts play a huge part in the overall wellness of our mind, spirit and body-- it can only be accomplished when properly taught. Not through some mindless repetitive rhetoric--but through well-thought out, tried and tested teachings. Keeping in mind that we all came in with certain experiences to go through. Meaning, even if we are properly taught to heal ourselves -- we are still going to go through some traumatic events. Being properly taught to handle these events will allow us a smoother transition. In fact, being properly taught -- takes the victimization out of the equation altogether! And that's what we're all working towards -- right? Yea, well some of us are!
To bring emphasis to my points -- I will state out right (once again) that Airy Fairy New Age Zombie Sheeple with their little sugary sweet platitudes only serve to perpetuate the victim mode. Whether consciously or unconsciously -- this is what they are doing. And if you don't believe that -- step back and take note for yourself. They are no different than the religious "faith healers" who hold revivals out in some corn field! And just as dangerous!
So knock it off already!
And again, I am offering this free advice. Commit it to memory -- practice it daily! And it is as follows:
Instead of telling someone to think only "happy thoughts" and/or eradicate all negativity ... sit down and take the time to teach them to take responsibility. Teach them to embrace all that they are! To genuinely love and appreciate everything they are going through and have gone through. Help them to learn, to understand and comprehend that none of us are victims! Teach them the truth that We ALL are experiencers of the human condition! And that while we are here on this dense 3 dimensional earth plane, there are going to be times we meet with adversity of some kind. And that it's okay! It's perfectly fine! Because that's all part of the experience!
Of course -- my momma didn't raise a fool! I know that most of what I just said will fall on deaf ears. But that's okay! I got my shit out in the open! For all the world to see! Might'eve taken me a year to get it all written down and posted, but at least I got it! hoooo HA!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL YOU
FABULOUS LEO FOLKS!
Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience.
*~*~*~*
PLEASE NOTE: All artwork, unless otherwise specified, are the property of the individual artists themselves. The author of these blogs claims no ownership of the original artwork, but only of the sig tags created using said artwork. Each sig tag shown on these blogs include the appropriate copyright information of the Artists and the unique licensure for use.
Reproduction and copying of said work without proper authority is strictly prohibited
Universal PMS ~ Part 3: Don't Worry! Be Awakened!
The definition(3) for worry is as follows:
(Pay particular attention to the definitions)
Definition of Worry, Worrying, Worried
b : to subject to persistent or nagging attention or effort
"Worry is one of two components of anxiety (the other being emotionality). Worry refers to negative self-talk that often detracts the mind from focusing on the problem at hand. Emotionality refers to physiological symptoms such as sweating, increased heart beat and raised blood pressure."
Hmm, not sure that makes me feel any better. How bout you?
But the question still remains...what are we worrying about anyways?
Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience.
Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way.
(Pay particular attention to the definitions)
Definition of Worry, Worrying, Worried
1) dialect British : choke, strangle
2) a : to harass by tearing, biting, or snapping especially at the throat
b : to shake or pull at with the teeth <a terrier worrying a rat>
c : to touch or disturb something repeatedly
d : to change the position of or adjust by repeated pushing or hauling
3) a : to assail with rough or aggressive attack or treatment : torment
4) to afflict with mental distress or agitation : make anxious
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Is it me or does anyone else find that a wee bit disturbing?
Wikiquote provides a more subtle description for worry.
"Worry is one of two components of anxiety (the other being emotionality). Worry refers to negative self-talk that often detracts the mind from focusing on the problem at hand. Emotionality refers to physiological symptoms such as sweating, increased heart beat and raised blood pressure."
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But the question still remains...what are we worrying about anyways?
That answer can be summed up in one word...Fear.
The one common fear we as human experiencers all share is the Fear of the Unknown!
And let's do a reality check here, shall we? Every fear we have is based in that one particular fear of the unknown. Here are a few examples
- Fear of not knowing how others feel about us, think about us.
- Fear of not making ends meet.
- Fear of whether or not we're gonna get that job
- Fear catching some cold or some dreadful disease.
- Fear of strangers. Fear of crowds.
- Fear of rejection. Fear of intimacy.
- Fear of not being heard. Fear of being seen--of not being seen.
- Fear of someone taking what belongs to us.
- Fear of this, that and the other thing!
Quite maddening. Isn't it? The above is why all these psychic hot-lines are so damn popular. The majority of the population yearn to know what's "out there," what's the final outcome of this decision or that decision. Many of which have the strong desire to actually control the outcome of any given situation.
No matter their economic, religious, ethnic standing, people, in general, fear the unknown! But as James T. Kirk once said long ago, "...the greatest danger facing us is...ourselves, and irrational fear of the unknown. There's no such thing as 'the unknown,' only things temporarily hidden, temporarily not understood."
As each human experiencer begins to awaken into their spiritual truths, the search for real genuine answers frees them from the bondage of the seemingly unknown.
After all, knowledge is power.
Did you know that over half the worry in the world is caused by people trying to make decisions before they have sufficient knowledge? That's what Dean Hawkes of Columbia University stated many years ago. And sadly, this still holds true today.
Below is "The Worry Chart." Now take a good look at this. Commit it to memory! Print it out if need be. In fact...DO print it out and paste it on your Bathroom Mirror and your refrigerator door. And anywhere else where you will be force to see it!
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Part of the Awakening Process (aka Ascension, Spiritual Transition, etc.) is working through your fears.
NOTE: I did not say removing, eradicating, or destroying your fears. I said: WORKING THROUGH YOUR FEARS. Which is all part of the Say NO to Fear Challenge! Something we'll get into more detail later on in this on-going series.
In the meantime, take time to look your fear(s) square in the proverbial eyes and ask it/them the following questions:
- What is it that I am not seeing?
- What am I refusing to learn here?
- Why do I need to know the outcome of this particular situation?
- What do I hope to gain by knowing?
- What is the worst case scenario if I don't get it, them, or whatever?
- What is my back up plan just in case it don't all work out?
I'm sure you can come up with a few more on your own!
As you go through your day, remember...there is NO Such Thing As The Unknown!
So Don't Worry! Be AWAKENED!!
Until Then My Darlings...
Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience.
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Sources:
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Wikiquote
The Say NO To Fear Challenge
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Sources:
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
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The Say NO To Fear Challenge
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
TAKE ACTION: Protect Wolves From State-Led Hunts ***PLEASE SHARE****
The call of the wild is being silenced nationwide by federal bureaucrats. We have less than 50 days left to change their minds.
Wolves are one of the most iconic symbols of America’s wild places. Yet, for centuries they were ruthlessly hunted, trapped, and poisoned, bringing them to the brink of extinction in the lower-48 states.
Wolves have made gains since being reintroduced in Yellowstone, but their position is tenuous to nonexistent in the vast majority of their former range, including California, the Pacific Northwest, the southern Rocky Mountains, and the Northeast. Despite this, last month the Obama Administration announced plans to strip wolves across nearly the entire continental U.S. of their federal protections.
I have witnessed—and defeated in court—a number of flawed attempts to delist and hunt gray wolves, but this is the most far-reaching plan yet. We have seen more than a thousand wolves killed in the past two years, in states where wolves have already lost federal protections. If we don’t stop this proposal from going forward, the assault on wolves will spread to more states.
Save gray wolves from
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Monday, July 22, 2013
Drive From Predator To Prey! Help Stop the Slaughter Of our Sharks!
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Every year, Discovery Channel’s Shark Week concludes its program with a familiar saying: “Sharks have more reason to fear us than we have to fear them.” This comforting thought – more people are killed each year by falling coconuts than by sharks – has never been so true. Sharks are being brutally slaughtered for their fins by the millions, and at this rate sharks soon will be functionally extinct.
The butchery takes place at sea where fishermen haul sharks aboard to saw off their fins and then dump the still-living creatures back into the ocean. The finless sharks writhe to the ocean floor, where they die of suffocation or are eaten by other predators. This hack-and-run strategy known as “finning” allows fisherman to ditch relatively unprofitable meat and sail to port with their cargos filled only with shark’s fins, which can sell for up to $400 a pound as the key ingredient in shark fin soup. More than 80 countries participate in the global market for shark fins, but few outlaw finning; and most of the slaughter occurs in international waters, where the industry is entirely unregulated.
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Sources:
http://earthjustice.org/blog/2013-july/driven-from-predator-to-prey-sharks-face-extinction&utm_source=Convio
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/shark-week
http://earthjustice.org/action
Friday, July 19, 2013
The Hot Car Safety Flyer from the Humane Society ~PLEASE SHARE~
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Humane Society's Hot Car Flyer
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Keep Pets Safe In The Heat
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Summer can be an uncomfortable—even dangerous—time for pets and people. It's difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, but things really get tough in areas that are hit with the double blow of intense heat and storm-caused power outages, sometimes with tragic results.
We can help you keep yourself and your pets safe and cool this summer. Follow our tips for helping everyone in your family stay healthy and comfortable when the heat is on (and even if the power isn't). Start with the basics.
Practice basic summer safety
Never leave your pets in a parked car
Not even for a minute. Not even with the car running and air conditioner on. On a warm day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. On an 85-degree day, for example, the temperature inside a car with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within 10 minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees. Your pet may suffer irreversible organ damage or die.
If you see an animal in distress in a parked car, contact the nearest animal shelter or police. Spread the word about the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars by talking to them and by printing out our Hot Car flyer (PDF), posting it in public places, and sharing it with your friends, family, and coworkers. (It might help convince some people if you point out that leaving a pet in a car is an invitation to theft—of the car, the pet, or both—especially if the windows are cracked.)
Watch the humidity
"It's important to remember that it's not just the ambient temperature but also the humidity that can affect your pet," says Dr. Barry Kellogg, VMD, of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association. "Animals pant to evaporate moisture from their lungs, which takes heat away from their body. If the humidity is too high, they are unable to cool themselves, and their temperature will skyrocket to dangerous levels—very quickly."
Taking a dog's temperature will quickly tell you if there is a serious problem. Dogs' temperatures should not be allowed to get over 104 degrees. If your dog's temperature does, follow the instructions for treating heat stroke.
Limit exercise on hot days
Take care when exercising your pet. Adjust intensity and duration of exercise in accordance with the temperature. On very hot days, limit exercise to early morning or evening hours, and be especially careful with pets with white-colored ears, who are more susceptible to skin cancer, and short-nosed pets, who typically have difficulty breathing. Asphalt gets very hot and can burn your pet's paws, so walk your dog on the grass if possible.
Don't rely on a fan
Pets respond differently to heat than humans do. (Dogs, for instance, sweat primarily through their feet.) And fans don't cool off pets as effectively as they do people.
Provide ample shade and water
Any time your pet is outside, make sure he or she has protection from heat and sun and plenty of fresh, cold water. In heat waves, add ice to water when possible. Tree shade and tarps are ideal because they don't obstruct air flow. A doghouse does not provide relief from heat—in fact, it makes it worse.
Cool your pet inside and out
Whip up a batch of quick and easy DIY peanut butter popsicles for dogs. (You can use peanut butter or another favorite food.)
Keep your pet from overheating indoors or out with a cooling body wrap, vest, or mat (such as the Keep Cool Mat). Soak these products in cool water, and they'll stay cool (but usually dry) for up to three days.
Watch for signs of heatstroke
Extreme temperatures can cause heatstroke. Some signs of heatstroke are heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, excessive thirst, lethargy, fever, dizziness, lack of coordination, profuse salivation, vomiting, a deep red or purple tongue, seizure, and unconsciousness.
Animals are at particular risk for heat stroke if they are very old, very young, overweight, not conditioned to prolonged exercise, or have heart or respiratory disease. Some breeds of dogs—like boxers, pugs, shih tzus, and other dogs and cats with short muzzles—will have a much harder time breathing in extreme heat.
How to treat a pet suffering from heatstroke
Move your pet into the shade or an air-conditioned area. Apply ice packs or cold towels to her head, neck, and chest or run cool (not cold) water over her. Let her drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes. Take her directly to a veterinarian.
Prepare for power outages
Before a summer storm takes out the power in your home, create a disaster plan to keep your pets safe from heat stroke and other temperature-related trouble.
Sources:
The Humane Society
Hot Car Flyer:
http://www.humanesociety.org/assets/pdfs/pets/hot_car_flyer.pdf
Testing for Heat Stroke in your pet:
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/pets_safe_heat_wave.html#heatstroke
Check if your Pet is affected by Humidity:
http://www.hsvma.org/
Cooling your Dog Inside and Out!:
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/eating/recipes/animal_treats/dog_popsicles.html
Create a Diaster Plan To Keep Pets Safe:
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/animal_rescue/tips/pets-disaster.html
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