Sunday, August 28, 2011

The ASS-cension: A "Heads Up" on Your Ever Expanding Awareness!

Cranial Uppitus Gluteus Maximus Dysfunction.  More commonly  known as, Head Stuck Up Your Ass Syndrome.  This is one of the most common dis-eases known to humankind.  There are no pills or serum to cure this malady.  Nor are there any modern conventional medical means in which to have it surgically repaired.   At least not yet!

But do not fall into despair my fellow earth travelers!  There is hope!  In fact, many are taking the opportunity to self-heal themselves by moving with the energies of a shifting process.   This shifting process is none other than …  The ASS-cension.

The ASS-cension is the process of pulling one’s head out of one’s ass.  And thankfully it is a process that all human experiencers will go through ---eventually.  No exceptions!

Right now, the entire population of human experiencers are currently  in the state of ASS-cending on various levels.  Sadly, those who have succeeded in  completely yanking their heads out of that tight fitting hole are in the minority.   So few are their numbers,  we can’t even begin to give you an estimate of how many there are.

Those who accomplished in pulling their heads out, only to shove it back in --rank among one-third of the world’s population.  Leaving the largest numbers  of  those who still have that noggin of theirs stuffed up their bung hole slightly under two-thirds.


Thoughts are energy.  And where thoughts go -- energy flows. ~Louise L. Hay

Everything here in the physical plane is affected by all things in what we loosely refer to as the “spiritual plane.”  And vice-versa.   For you non-spiritual types -- please note that it has been scientifically proven that all things on the physical plane are made up of  various types energies.   As such, everything and everyone is connected energetically.    To what degree this connection is felt  is dependant upon the individual’s conscious awareness.  And too, and perhaps most importantly, how far individuals are willing to both acknowledge and subsequently accept this common fact.

Resistance is futile! ~ The Borg, Star Trek the Next Generation.

Resistance is the primary  cause for Cranial Uppitus Gluteus Maximus Dysfunction.   The more you resist, the worse the symptoms of  the dysfunction persists.

The signs of  Cranial Uppitus Gluteus Maximus Dysfunction are easily recognizable and are as follows:

  • Chronic Head, neck and back pain. 
  • Blurry vision, hearing loss, difficulties  focusing on anything.  Unable to literally see or comprehend anything with clarity.    
  • Talking nonsense, speech sometimes slurred.
  • Unreasonable, illogical, argumentative and irrational. Prone to bouts of hysteria.
  • Close-minded and narrow-minded.  Extreme cynicism.   Intolerant of others.  Arrogant and aloof.
  • Bumping into things, experiencing all types of non-fatal accidents (inside and outside the home) such as running into furniture, walls, telephone poles, other people, tripping up a flight of stairs, missing that last step, etc.
  • Excessive lying, nit-picking, gossiping, slandering,  and back stabbing.   Commonly known as “talking shit.”
  • Unable to stay in healthy relationships.
  • Constant state of anger.
  • Cut off from all things spiritual.  No perception of energies.


The ASS-cension Symptoms

You may note a few of the symptoms are somewhat similar to Cranial Uppitus Gluteus Maximus Dysfunction.  However, the difference in symptoms of  The ASS-cension  process  are temporary.  So long as you keep your head out of your ass.


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Chronic Head, neck and back pain.   Don’t worry.  This is temporary.  Keep in mind you have had your head rammed up your bung hole for most of your physical earth life.   Stiffness and soreness is to be expected.

Advice:  Chiropractic and/or Reiki treatment, some low impact Yoga or Tai Chi, conscious breathing techniques,  a good massage will help these particular symptoms dissipate over time.

Blurry vision, hearing loss, ringing in the ears, difficulties focusing on anything.   Talking nonsense, speech sometimes slurred.     Unable to see anything with clarity.  Bumping into things, experiencing all types of non-fatal accidents (inside and outside the home) such as running into furniture, walls, telephone poles, other people, tripping up a flight of stairs, missing that last step, etc.

All of these are  temporary side effects.   In the beginning, there will be a great deal of fecal ridden energies to clear away from our energetic bodies.   During this particular part of the process, both our physical and energetic bodies, are covered from head to toe in energetic feces (again if you literally imagine being covered in shit, you’ll get the idea how it is).   It may take numerous cleansings before any of these symptoms completely clear up.    You may find that various methods are in order to clear away all the built up fecal residue.   Find what works for you and stick with it!   Again, being persistent and consistent is the key to clearing away the residual fecal energies.   Patience is required. Advice:  Practice focusing on and becoming more aware of  your surroundings.   This will limit the number of times you hurt yourself.   You don't need any special techniques for this -- just SLOW DOWN!

Unable to stay in any type of unhealthy relationships.   No matter who it is with.  Perhaps one of the most challenging of the “symptoms” is this one.  It is in our nature to  yearn for acceptance and intimacy with others.  During the process of clearing away the fecal matter from our energetic bodies, we begin to accept ourselves as being worthy.

You know you have reached a measure of clean when that “A-HA!” moment hits you.

That “A-Ha!” moment is when  you finally feel the Love enveloping you, taking you over, replenishing you, filling you up to the brim and pouring out.  The “A-Ha!” moment is when you finally stand up, acknowledge and accept your worth.   It is in that moment you can … and do… believe you have much more value and worth than what others have placed on you.  It is in that moment you shout  --  I Love My Self!  I Respect My Self!  I Accept My Self!   I Am Worthy!  I love my Self too much to allow any one to treat me less than my worth!

Your acceptance of Your Self -- allows you to step away from unhealthy relationships.  Yes, it will be painful.  You will find yourself at a loss.  This is a normal reaction to pulling your head free from your ass!  It is perfectly normal to feel lost and alone before the “A-Ha!” moment sets in.   After all, you have spent a very long time digesting shit, seeing shit, listening to shit and speaking shit.  It’s only natural that you are a little discombobulated in the beginning!


Talking without making much sense, speech sometimes slurred, inability  to speak.   This is temporary.  As you clear your energetic ears and mouth of all that energetic feces, you will notice you have very little to say.  And what you do say may feel like gibberish to you.  This will pass as you continue to  clear away the muck.

Once again, it is very important that you keep in mind that  you have spent a very long time speaking shit and listening to others speak shit.  It’s only natural that you can’t understand what is going on most of the time in the non-fecal matter realms!

Advice:  Practice speaking with your spirit family.  This helps you grow accustomed to your new “manure free” language.  Once you are ready, seek out others who are consciously processing The ASS-cension and see what it’s like to hold intelligent, shit free, conversations!



Forgetfulness.  Easily distracted at times.    This is temporary.  Up to this point, your head was filled with nothing but dung.  Now that you have dumped it all -- the physical brain is forced to recalibrate, reprogram and reboot.   As the physical body  reboots and makes itself ready for full integration with the energetic body, you will  experience forgetfulness on a regular basis.   In the meantime, the spirit body has much of the control.   It is very important to keep in mind that The energetic (spirit) body has no interest in such mundane earthly practices such as going to the bathroom, paying bills, eating and drinking, etc.   So forgetting what you went to the kitchen  for or not remembering why you are at the store, etc.  is perfectly natural during this particular time.

Once the rebooting process is complete, and  both bodies have integrated, your memories will be clearer than ever!  And what you don’t remember isn’t important.   So don’t sweat it!  The collective bodies have deemed it necessary to “flush out” what no longer serves you during your human experience.

Advice:  It is very important during this time to search out methods that enhance your focus.  Meditation is quite useful, especially during the rebooting procedures.  Taking long walks, exercising, Yoga, Tai Chi or any other form of physical activity that enhances good muscle tone and cardiovascular improvement is essential to improved oxygen flow.  This in turns enhances the physical brain to function at a higher capacity.

Mind expansion.  Detachment.    Comprehension, Understanding, Compassion.  Willingness to Forgive. 

Yea!  These are just a few of the wondrous attributes that come with consciously working the ASS-cension.

As you work through this ASS-cension, you will begin to see others a little more clearly.  Both literally and energetically.   As you continue to clear away the fecal matter from your energetic eyes, you will notice how easily it is to see past anyone’s bullshit.   You actually start seeing them as they really are.  As you do, you will note a deep heart felt compassion for them.   Don’t resist it.  Allow it to flow through you.

Your understanding of other's points of view become easier for you now.   While they may be speaking in terms that you do not resonate fully with -- you now comprehend where they are coming from.   Arguing and pushing your points on others no longer interest you as they once did.  Finding yourself in a state of detachment, you are now able to dialogue with others with whom you disagree … minus  all the anger and fuss.

You discover your awareness (a.k.a. Freeze Dried BULL shit meter) has become more acute and accurate.  This in turn,  helps you  bypass any unnecessary arguments.  And too,  defrays any bruising of the false ego which could lead to your head going back up your ass.

You now understand the true meaning of forgiveness and practice it daily.  First with your Self and then with others.

You now completely understand and comprehend that all are doing exactly what they came here to do.   That all (no exceptions) are spirit beings having a human experience. That everything, whether you agree with it or not, are opportunities for growth and  for learning.  Your understanding and comprehension of this is widening -- deepening.   As this process continues to occur -- you notice yet another "A-Ha!" moment.  This is the "I Get It" A-Ha moment!   This is where you finally do “get it."   "IT" being the clarity of the truth that has been spoken to you for what seems to be eons!

"It" being the words of ASS-cenders who came before you.  Their words now ring true in your heart, soul and mind.   The phrases:    Do all you know to do to the best of your abilities.  And after that -- do nothing.  (You get that now!)   Change what you can and what is in your power to change -- leaving behind those things you cannot.  And having the wisdom to know the difference.  (You get that as well!)   Being the change you wish to see in the world.  (Awwwwrighteeee! You finally get that too!)

You finally "Get IT" --- all of "IT" -- because the crap isn't clogging up your eyes or ears now!  You can see and hear without interference.    All this leads to the beautiful experience of your physical mind integrating and connecting with the spiritual/energetic mind.    This is what is known as … Mind Expansion.

Pretty cool … huh?   Of course, these are only a few of the "symptoms" of The ASS-cension.    But We thought you would enjoy a ... heads up ... in order to understand what is happening to you!  *LOL*

As stated above -- Being Persistent and Consistent  is your  greatest allies during The ASS-cension!

It isn’t easy -- no one said it would be.   But as long as you remember, and keep in mind, that it is a step by step process.  And of course, most importantly -- please Remember that Persistence in resistance keeps your head stuck.    Keep this all in your memory and You’ll do just fine!

So relax.  Be gentle.  Show your Self Love & Kindness --  And allow.


Excerpt from: The ZEN of Duct Tape: An Empress Is Born.

















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.






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Monday, August 15, 2011

Poisoned Heart -- A Punk Love Story: Book Review

I wrote the following review over 2 years ago.  
Today I learned that Poisoned Heart is back on Amazon and ready to fill your soul with the meaning of unconditional Love!

So in honor (and in celebration) I am reposting this review for you!

Be Sure to purchase your copy TODAY!

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Book Review by Julia K. Cole


After reading Poisoned Heart, tears filled my eyes. Even now, as I search for the right words to describe this amazing story, the only one that keeps coming to mind is … WOW!

Within it’s 167 pages, Poisoned Heart guides you through the tumultuous 17 year marriage of Dee Dee and Vera Ramone. Though it brings to light the violence Vera endured at the hands of a man not only fighting mental illness and his own inner demons, but drug and alcohol abuse as well, Poisoned Heart is not your typical ex wife memoir. On the contrary! Vera’s love and respect for Dee Dee is apparent with each page you turn.

Done with class, style and taste, Poisoned Heart is written in such a beautifully articulate manner, you cannot help but be inspired by it. Filled with beautiful photographs (some never before seen by the public) you are guided back through time to the punk rock era as Vera takes you on her own personal life’s journey as Dee Dee Ramone’s wife. And while it is meant to be a tribute to Dee Dee, Poisoned Heart is in fact, a living testimony of what true unconditional love is.

A love story like no other, Poisoned Heart is a modern day Greek tragedy, filled with a courageous spirit, love, violence and tragic deaths. It is literally one of the greatest and most heart breaking love stories ever lived and now shared with the world.

Poisoned Heart is a piece of music history destined to become a collector's item.

To purchase your copy of Poisoned Heart please click HERE or visit Vera at http://www.veraramoneking.com


Saturday, July 30, 2011

Congress and The President: A few Reminders for each of You!

I will remind both Congress and the President -- of the following:

(1) you are public servants.  The American People are not your servants -- not your slaves.  You work for the American People. 

(2) you have proven you are irresponsible, incompetent and self-serving.  Your actions, both past and present, are proof of this.

(3) you are dispensable and can -- WILL -- be replaced. We The People see this and are rapidly growing tired of it.  Enjoy the time you have -- it is growing shorter each day.  You are dispensable. And you can be -- and will be replaced!  Remember that!

(4) the American People as a whole are not ignorant -- We are not mindless sheeple.  We The People are educating ourselves and each other.  Many of us take the responsibility to remind their fellow Americans of your flagrant disregard of this Great Nation and her people.   Yes Congress and Mr. President -- We The People DO KNOW the difference between piss and rain!

I strongly suggest that all of you politicians Re-read the history of America.  Read it--study it --commit to memory --  so you will see what your future holds for you if you continue brow beating the American People.   

Like our forefathers -- We The People will not sit idly by while your political aristocracy runs us into the ground.  



Dirty Spending Secrets REVEALED

Let's take a look at a few of the things you member of Congress have been passing over the years ...

 $50 Million a Year for 1,125 Postal Workers Who Are Ordered to Do Nothing Each Day.

Explains why my mail is always late!  And too, it helps me to understand  why the Post Offices are being forced to shut down!  Guess those folks who got paid for sitting  on their butts can now do it at home.


$2.6 million to teach Chinese prostitutes how to drink responsibly on the job.

This one caused my imagination to go into over-drive.   Now I wonder--was Congress  concerned  that the prostitutes would be too drunk to give a blow job properly?    Or maybe their concerns were over the thought of  these prostitutes injuring themselves while being on top? (Puts a whole new meaning on the old "don't drink and drive!" -- don't it?) 

And then there are a few questions that came up --- Am I to assume American prostitutes already know how to drink responsibly on the job? And most importantly -- does this mean the Chinese will credit us on our debt to them? 

Billions of dollars for education even though student test scores haven’t improved in three decades of bureaucratic oversight?

I  see the reasoning behind this.  I really do!  Stupid, uneducated people make better constituents.   The dumber the better!  Stupid people won't know what's going on and they won't care!  

Ohhhh there's MORE!  Check it out by going to www.dirtyspendingsecrets.com!




Folks!  Congress and the President are incompetent, blatantly irresponsible and downright asinine!   The proof is there!  


President Obama is threatening to hold the Social Security checks -- Congress is refusing to spend responsibly.  Time to haul Ass!


Write them!  Tell them to STOP THIS DAMN FOOLISHNESS -- NOW!





Saturday, July 16, 2011

What Would I Cut From the National Debt?

The big question of the day is … What would you cut from the national debt? 

My focus is on every single politician.   While I am very well aware of the other wasteful spending … my particular focus is on the politicians themselves.  Leading by example is the only way! 


So to YOU Politicians ... this is what I would cut


#1 Your salary!   ALL you politicians need to be forced to take a substantial pay cut until our debt is paid.   Your  yearly pay should be $24,000 with the bare minimum of benefits.  Sounds a little harsh?  Tell that to the working public who make this and less!

I propose for every single politician -- from the President down to city counsel --  that you do not receive a salary for four years.  After that four years -- your yearly salary should be no more than  $24,000 -- with the minimum of benefits and no business expense whatsoever.  In fact, everything--from travel/lodging to your own housing-- should be paid out of your own pockets until our debt is substantially lowered.


You  members of Congress alone make $500,000 per year.  FOR WHAT?!  Oy!  And you  have the nerve to tell us -- the American People -- to cut back and make do? 

500,000 x 535 politicians = 2617500000 dollars.  That’s an estimated amount of how much it cost the taxpayers to pay members of Congress and the Senate each year.    I mean where in the hell do you put the damn comma in that amount???!    Multiply that by four years and be prepared for your eyes to pop out!

#2 Put an end to your automatic pay increase.  Social Security recipients have not received a pay increase in over four years.  Yet you members of  Congress have an automatic pay increase each and every single year.    Cease and decease already!


#3 Cut your  housing/travel and business expenses.  This goes for  every single politician! No exceptions!


Congress cut subsidy for Section 8 in order to spare the tax payer.  Yet you, dear politicians, YOUR housing and all  YOUR lodging when traveling is paid by the American taxpayer.  Talk about a set of brass balls!

How many people lost their homes?  How many who have the good fortune to be using Section 8 have to cut back other necessities in order to meet the rent each month? 

The average American who has the good fortune to actually own a car has to pay out the ass for their fuel, insurance, etc.  The rest of us have to either walk, ride a bike or take public transportation.   While members of Congress get to ride around in their big gas gusseling vehicles and airplanes … all at the taxpayer’s expense!

If you are lucky  to have a job -- who pays for your expenses when you take a vacation?

And  don’t even get me started on the utilities.  Unlike these politicians, tax dollars don’t pay for my lights, gas and water!


#4 Cease paying former presidents and their bodyguards!  Are you seriously kidding me?  I understand paying a pension -- but seeing how you are willing to cut the Average American's pension and all of their benefits -- who the hell are you to take the best and tell the rest of us to tough it out?  And what the hell is all this Secret Service to guard these former presidents about???!!!   Seriously?  What the hell?!!!   Regular Americans don't have this luxury!  And many live in high crime areas.  Where are their body guards?  hmmmm?  Where is the Secret Service when somebody's grandmother is being mugged or raped ... or murdered?   I mean who are any of you politicians that your life and the lives of your families are deemed more important than the average American?



I’m one of many who are sick and tired of these politicians having the best of everything  while we have to make do.  And I take great exception when all of you in Congress tell Americans that WE  have to make sacrifices and WE have to do without  so that YOU can live in the lap of luxury!  All at the expense of the American taxpayer!

Every one of you politicians need to lead by example.  And you can start by taking the drastic pay cuts and other cuts in your little perks!  Making all the necessary sacrifices in order to lower the debt.


While this may only make a tiny scratch on the overall surface -- it is at least a start in the right direction!




Thursday, June 16, 2011

How Many Times? Seventy Times Seven!

I’m on week three of doing the 70x7 exercise -- and MAN!  Does my hand hurt! 

For those unfamiliar with this little process -- it is taken from the Christian Bible.

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”  Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”  ~Matthew 18:21-22  (NIV)

I never gave this passage  much thought until I was doing research.   My search lead me to Cat Saunders’ blog page “Four Principles of Effective Apology” -- where I found her article entitled “My Favorite Forgiveness Process.”

In her article, Cat  describes how she combined ideas from two of  her mentors in regard to forgiveness, Sondra  Ray and Morrnah Simeona.

One is the Ho’Oponopono phrases:  I’m Sorry, Please Forgive me, I love you and I thank you.

The other is literally writing out 70 times each day for 7 days the following:

I forgive ________ and ________ forgives me.  (you fill in the blanks)

In order to get the full effect -- it’s advised you do both  Ho’Oponopono (speaking the Ho’Oponopono phrases)  and the writing out of the above line 70x7. 

And by the way -- for those who have challenges with their hands (carpal tunnel; arthrities, etc.),    I have discovered through experimentation, that you can say this line 70 times each day and have the same affect.   As with writing out the lines I forgive ________ and ________ forgives me.  (you fill in the blanks), you cannot skip a day.  If you’re saying it -- you have to say it each and every day for Seven (7) days straight.  If you forget -- you have to start over -- from the beginning! 

No recording it and listening to it -- you must SAY IT!

Yea!  It’s a pain in the ass!  But that’s what you get for holding to all your bullshit!

Lesson Learned:  Holding on to shit -- makes for hard work!

Before I started the 70x7 process -- I compiled a list of all the people (and some situations and events) that I knew needed releasing.   It’s a long list -- and growing I might add!  I then looked the list over and chose which ones really jumped out at me and began my journey into the 70x7 process.

Cat urges the reader that while doing the 70 x 7 sentences, pay special  attention to the rest of your life as the week progresses.  During the seven days, notice how the process actually stimulates all your stuff to rise to the surface, like scum on a pond. Whatever stands in the way of forgiveness makes itself painfully apparent. [amended]  (excerpt from Helping Handbook by Dr. Cat Saunders, Source:  http://www.drcat.org/dchh/html/forgiveness.htm )

Well, I took Cat’s advice and all I can say is … it’s a damn good thing those I’ve been releasing should be thanking the deity of their choice they weren’t anywhere near me during this ritual!

Can we say outrage -- enraged -- and flat out pissed off? I’ve lost count over the last three weeks how much I just wanted to stomp the crap out of those people.  Two to three times during the course of each  week I’d wake up in the middle of the night so angry -- I punched the stuffing out of my pillow.   I also noted how many times I would break down and start crying. 

But I kept writing.  Even as the memories of the pain and humiliation each of those people had inflicted on me rose to the surface -- trying with all their might to stop me from continuing -- I kept writing.  I was so pissed off at one point -- I actually broke the pencil!  But I grabbed another and kept on writing until I reached my 70 times for that day.

By day 4, I was a bit more centered and calm.   By day 6 -- I noticed that I actually enjoyed doing it.   And by the seventh day -- I was relieved and felt so much lighter!

I’ve also noticed that I have become much calmer, more centered and grounded.   I also feel really good about myself too!

 The beauty of reciting Ho’Oponopono so many times per day  is … you begin to do it automatically -- without even thinking about it!!!     Everywhere I go, I catch myself saying Ho’Oponopono.   And I have seen some rather startling changes all over the place too!

Now here's something I didn't count on.  The neighborhood I live in has become quieter and more calm.  I get on a bus and if there is someone arguing or being loud -- no sooner do I get the word Ho’Oponopono out of my mouth, everyone becomes  settled down.  People are nicer and friendlier now.  Everywhere I go!

The inner joy that I’ve reconnected to has become a bit of an addiction for me now.  And I LIKE IT!   Yea, I still get pissed off -- but now getting back in my center is much quicker and easier these days.  Wow!  And only after a few weeks too!  Just imagine what the next three weeks will bring! 

Namaste!
























About Julia K. Cole

Julia K. Cole is a psychic medium, internet radio show host,  Certified Spiritual Consultant,  Empowerment Coach and upcoming author. 

Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Duct Tape Diva,  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.



Sources:

http://www.drcat.org/dchh/html/forgiveness.htm

How to Practice Ho’Oponopono
http://www.ehow.com/how_4908232_practice-hooponopono-four-simple-steps.html

How Many Times ~ White Heart
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUZ4sPXoZCM

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Consider This . . .

The person who hurt you either 
  • Isn’t aware they have hurt you;
  • Doesn’t care they hurt you;
  • Has forgotten about the incident and moved on;
  • Sleeps very well at night
  • Has no issues with indigestion, headaches, back pain or any other kind of pain
  • Is convinced you are in desperate need of getting a life,  getting laid or both
  • Has steady relationships and a job
  • Has no addictions or disorders
  • Can hold a steady personal relationship/keep a job

You on the other hand …
  • Can remember every detail of the incident and every syllable uttered;
  • Have developed various types of ailments, joint pains, suffer from headaches, backaches,  a wide variety of  physical, mental and/or emotional health issues;
  • Are angry, resentful and mistrustful;
  • Either can’t sleep or sleeps way too much
  • Now has an eating disorder
  • Suffering from memory loss --huge chunks of your life is missing
  • Has some sort of addiction (alcohol, drugs, sex, spending, gambling, food)
  • Can’t hold down a job/Can’t keep a steady personal relationship
  • Difficulty in focusing on anything outside the pain and suffering
  • Suffers from Low self-esteem and self-worth

While these may not apply to every individual reading this -- I am willing to wager most of it does ring some bells!

So considering all the above -- seeing it in black and white -- do you still believe you are really making “they” -- “them” -- “that person” suffer by holding on to your pain?  You think/believe that you are exacting revenge by living your life in misery?

They -- who/whom ever “they” are -- are not suffering from what happened.  They’re free!  You on the other hand--  are in a prison of your own making! YOU are the one suffering -- not them!   You are the one punishing you!


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  • Forgiveness is not the condoning of the actions that initiated the pain and suffering you experienced. 
  • Forgiveness is not forgetting anything that transpired -- but reaching a state of mind where you can see those actions from an objective view point without any adverse reactions.

  • Forgiveness is the refusal to carry the pain and suffering those actions initiated. 
  • Forgiveness is the release of the pain and suffering you have carried throughout your human experience.

It is painfully obvious that the majority of people do not know the difference between forgetting and releasing.    No doubt this is perhaps one of the main reasons people are so skittish when it comes to forgiving.

Forgive and Forget?

Many have been taught that in order to reach a true state of forgiveness -- one must totally forget everything that happened to them.  This is a gross misconception that has been passed down by those who didn’t know any better.

To  “forgive and forget” means  to -- release that pain from your being!  Release yourself and be free!  Forget all about holding on to all that suffering -- holding all that pain!   

It does NOT mean forget the incident  itself!  Again, the forgetting portion of "Forgive & Forget is  --  forget all that clinging -- forget all that grasping -- forget  all that holding on -- to that which no longer serves you!   Forget that which no longer serves you and remember only what you have learned from the event(s).  Release the pain and be Free!

This is the true meaning behind the phrase “forgive and forget.”

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Interesting thing about human experiencers -- they hold on to their pain and suffering as though it were a matter of life and death.  They justify clinging to their pain and suffering by relieving the incidents that transpired.  Caught up in their fears -- they can’t see what they have learned from any of the situations.    They can’t see past those incidents.  They refuse to let them go for whatever reason.  During the course of their human journey, they will go as far as reinventing the situation over and over again in their day to day life.

So and so did this or that-- said this or that.  They hurt me.  They should be made to pay for this, that or the other thing.   I’m a victim!  I’m in pain!  I can’t let go because they hurt me!

I can’t let go because they hurt me! 

I have to remember what they did so they will pay for it!  So they will see my suffering and they will be sorry!  

I’m sick!  I have this or that pain!  I have this or that disease.  All  because because they hurt me!  I’m making them pay with my physical, emotional and mental pain!  I can’t let go yet -- it doesn’t matter if I can’t sleep or sleep too much.  It doesn’t matter if I eat too much or can’t eat or keep anything down!  I have to do this because they hurt me!

They are going to pay for my suffering!  I won’t let it go until they pay for hurting me!  Even if it cost me my happiness -- and my life-- they are going to pay -- because they hurt me!

While a bit dramatic -- the above statements are more true than many of you reading this realize or even admit.

“I can’t! (or “I won’t)  Because they hurt me!”   Each and every time I bring up forgiveness -- 9 times out of 10 -- I will get this particular reply.  Sadly, I hear it a lot!    Sadder still -- each of these people who refuse to forgive suffer from a number of physical, emotional and mental maladies.   To add insult to injury -- the majority of them can’t keep a steady personal relationship.   And while many of them will admit they are holding grudges (i.e. their pain and suffering) -- they refuse to forgive!

For those of you who can’t and/or won’t forgive -- because “they” hurt you  … I urge you once again to Consider This ...

The person who hurt you either 
  • Isn’t aware they have hurt you;
  • Doesn’t care they hurt you;
  • Has forgotten about the incident and moved on;
  • Sleeps very well at night
  • Has no issues with indigestion, headaches, back pain or any other kind of pain
  • Is convinced you are in desperate need of getting a life or getting laid or both
  • Has steady relationships and a job
  • Has no addictions or disorders
  • Can hold a steady personal relationship/keep a job

You on the other hand …
  • Can remember every detail of the incident and every syllable uttered;
  • Have developed various types of ailments, joint pains, suffer from headaches, backaches,  a wide variety of  physical, mental and/or emotional health issues;
  • Are angry, resentful and mistrustful;
  • Either can’t sleep or sleeps way too much
  • Now has an eating disorder
  • Suffering from memory loss --huge chunks of your life is missing
  • Has some sort of addiction (alcohol, drugs, sex, spending, gambling, food)
  • Can’t hold down a job/Can’t keep a steady personal relationship
  • Difficulty in focusing on anything outside the pain and suffering
  • Suffers from Low self-esteem and self-worth
Aren’t you tired?  Don’t you think it’s time you paroled yourself from this living hell?

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Release yourself.  Not by forgetting what happened to you -- but  by refusing to carry that pain and suffering inflicted on you.  Release yourself by remembering the lessons these incidents brought to you.  Take that and start living your life in freedom!

It is said … the best revenge is Living Well!     Nothing pisses that "other person" off more -- than seeing you living happy and well!  And seeing how most of us are attempting to make that "other person" pay for the pain and suffering they inflicted -- well why not try something different?  Why not try living well -- and stop living in Hell!?

As long as you insist on the “I can’t let go because they hurt me!” mindset -- you will never be free!  You will continue to be their victim -- their slave-- their prisoner!

Your choice!  After all -- it is your life … or is it? 

I will leave you with the question posed to me by my spirit companion Antari …

“What is more important to you?  Your pain and suffering or your peace and joy?”

Namaste!






About Julia K. Cole

Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Duct Tape Diva,  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.


 
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