Click HERE to catch the Replay!
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Personal Appearance on Great Day LIVE with Rachel Platt
Today,(Tuesday, 11/17/15) me, my co-worker Semone Carter and Donna Young from St. Vincent
de Paul visited Rachel Platt on Great Day LIVE on WHAS 11 TV to talk
about the food/personal item drive Solid Waste Collections is holding to
benefit St. Vincent de Paul food pantry.
Click HERE to catch the Replay!
Click HERE to catch the Replay!
Monday, November 16, 2015
Things Food Banks Need But Won't Ask For
Some items are in high demand at the food bank and you may not realize it. Because they aren’t essentials, the staff doesn’t publicly ask for them. A survey on Reddit.com asked volunteers what items people would be most appreciative of and we’ve listed the top 10 below. If you’re looking for an easy way to help out, pick some of these up while shopping and drop them off at one of our area food banks.
1. Spices.
Think about it. People who rely on the food bank eat a lot of canned food, rice, oatmeal, white bread, etc. They love spices. Seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, oregano, basil and so on.
2. Feminine Products.
Can you imagine being worried about affording these? Pads, tampons, panty liners, etc. Recommended: Buy in bulk at Costco for donating.
3. Chocolate.
People don’t need it, but think about being in their shoes and how nice it would be to be given a chocolate bar or brownie mix along with your essentials.
4. Toiletries.
Grocery stores are great about donating surplus or unsold food, but they have no reason to donate toilet paper, tooth paste, soap, deodorant, shampoo, etc. Food stamps often don’t cover these
5. Canned meats and jerky.
This isn’t true of all food banks, but some struggle to give users enough protein.
6. Crackers and tortillas.
They don’t spoil and everybody likes them.
7. Baby toiletries.
Diapers, baby wipes, baby formula, baby shampoo, baby soap, baby food, bottles, etc.
8. Soup packets.
Sometimes you look at rice, beans, instant potatoes, and cans of vegetable and think, “What do I make with this?” Hearty soup is a complete meal
9. Socks.
From a former homeless person: “Socks mean the world to you. They keep you warm, make you feel like you have something new, and just comfort you
10. Canned fruit other than pineapple.
Food banks get a lot of pineapple donated. Their clients love it when other kinds of fruit are available.
11. JELLY!
What's PB&J without the J? It's nutrious all by itself--but with jelly (or jam or preserves) it's a great little meal!
12. Cereals
Boxed cereals are a good stock item. And many of the cereals such as corn flakes can be used to enhance other foods in recipes.
And remember! Food banks love cash donations because it allows them to buy whatever they need!
About Julia K. Cole
What can you expect from someone who considers Putting Reality Back Into Spirituality a personal calling? Straight forward answers that lead to life-changing experiences on a soul level!
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.
Book Two of the trilogy is due out in the Fall of 2015 and Book Three will be available in 2016. The long anticipated ZEN of Duct Tape: An Empress Is Born will be out in 2016. As well as The Teddy Mitchell Chronicles.
Julia has also contributed to several other publications including Brad Steiger's Real Zombies, The Living Dead, and Creatures of the Apocalypse and Marie D. Jones' Destiny vs. Choice
1. Spices.
Think about it. People who rely on the food bank eat a lot of canned food, rice, oatmeal, white bread, etc. They love spices. Seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, oregano, basil and so on.
2. Feminine Products.
Can you imagine being worried about affording these? Pads, tampons, panty liners, etc. Recommended: Buy in bulk at Costco for donating.
3. Chocolate.
People don’t need it, but think about being in their shoes and how nice it would be to be given a chocolate bar or brownie mix along with your essentials.
4. Toiletries.
Grocery stores are great about donating surplus or unsold food, but they have no reason to donate toilet paper, tooth paste, soap, deodorant, shampoo, etc. Food stamps often don’t cover these
5. Canned meats and jerky.
This isn’t true of all food banks, but some struggle to give users enough protein.
6. Crackers and tortillas.
They don’t spoil and everybody likes them.7. Baby toiletries.
8. Soup packets.
9. Socks.
10. Canned fruit other than pineapple.
11. JELLY!
What's PB&J without the J? It's nutrious all by itself--but with jelly (or jam or preserves) it's a great little meal!
12. Cereals
Boxed cereals are a good stock item. And many of the cereals such as corn flakes can be used to enhance other foods in recipes.
And remember! Food banks love cash donations because it allows them to buy whatever they need!
About Julia K. Cole
What can you expect from someone who considers Putting Reality Back Into Spirituality a personal calling? Straight forward answers that lead to life-changing experiences on a soul level!
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.
As a writer, Julia is a virtual powerhouse of creativity. Among Julia's literary accomplishments is the Children of the Luminaries trilogy; Book One: The Coming Storm can be purchased by clicking Here.
Book Two of the trilogy is due out in the Fall of 2015 and Book Three will be available in 2016. The long anticipated ZEN of Duct Tape: An Empress Is Born will be out in 2016. As well as The Teddy Mitchell Chronicles.
Julia has also contributed to several other publications including Brad Steiger's Real Zombies, The Living Dead, and Creatures of the Apocalypse and Marie D. Jones' Destiny vs. Choice
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 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.
Sunday, November 15, 2015
What Are You Willing To Leave Behind?
Today I close the door to the past, open the door to the future,
take a deep breath,step on through and start a new chapter in my life.
take a deep breath,step on through and start a new chapter in my life.
- Unknown
In order to step through the door of new beginnings questions must be answered. And from those questions decisions must be made. The most important question I ask myself is...what am I willing to leave behind?
To be genuinely happy, am I willing to let go of all the unhappiness that I have carried all these years? Am I willing to leave behind the judgments of others and the judgements I hold for myself? What would living a life free of judgment and self condemnation truly feel like to me? Am I willing to leave behind the fears associated with these judgments? Better yet, am I willing to leave behind the fears of having nothing to take judgment's place?
What am I willing to leave behind? What would it feel like? What would it look like? How would I act and appear?
I took it a few steps further and ask myself why I felt to live in judgement? Whether I was the one doing the judging or the one being judged...what was driving me to accept this as part of my life? My story? I know I don't like the feelings being judged brings out in me. And I'm sure no one in their right mind enjoys it either. So I went a little deeper and asked why would I accept judgment into my being? The one word that immediately popped into my head was acceptance. Of course this followed by a resounding WTF? But as I went deeper into Theta the understanding of it all became clearer. I learned at an early age that judging was a form of acceptance. Acceptance into a tribe. (Yea, I rolled my eyes at that one too!) The more I stretched my consciousness the more sense it made. Everybody (no exceptions) yearns acceptance. It is this yearning that draws many into cliques. We've all seen those movies with the "cool kids" you know the ones I'm talking about. The ones that sneer and jeer at everybody who isn't just like them. And while there are some who really don't like being in that group, they stay with it and go along with the "in crowd" all for the sake of acceptance.
That was certainly a WOW moment! So today, I choose to leave behind judgment. It's a decision I have made. To live the life I love, I choose a life that embraces acceptance without conditions.
I don't know how I embrace acceptance of myself and others, I only know that I do now and I am Fulfilled!
I don't know how I love & accept myself and others unconditionally, I only know I do now and I am Fulfilled!
How does that feel? Liberating! Energizing! What does that look like? Beautiful. Flawless.
*******
What I notice after doing this One Command is how I see others. I notice that I now see more of their positive qualities. I notice the subtle things about the people I work with--the gentleness in their demeanor; the kindness in their eyes. And I notice something pretty awesome when I look in the mirror...a glow. Never really noticed that before until now.
I'm sure it was always there--but now that I abandoned the tribe of judgment, I see others as they truly are and not through dingy lenses of what I once perceived them to be. What I once perceived myself to be.
Namaste!
About Julia K. Cole
What can you expect from someone who considers Putting Reality Back Into Spirituality a personal calling? Straight forward answers that lead to life-changing experiences on a soul level!
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.
As a writer, Julia is a virtual powerhouse of creativity. Among Julia's literary accomplishments is the Children of the Luminaries trilogy; Book One: The Coming Storm can be purchased by clicking Here.
Book Two of the trilogy is due out in the Fall of 2015 and Book Three will be available in 2016. The long anticipated ZEN of Duct Tape: An Empress Is Born will be out in 2016. As well as The Teddy Mitchell Chronicles.
Julia has also contributed to several other publications including Brad Steiger's Real Zombies, The Living Dead, and Creatures of the Apocalypse and Marie D. Jones' Destiny vs. Choice
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 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.
Saturday, November 14, 2015
The Wonderland Babe Tribe
Years back a
brilliant documentary on spirituality and science entitled What The *&%$!? Do We Know?! was introduced to the world. The
whole movie was inspiring but the most memorable line in the movie was a
question posed…
How Far Down the rabbit hole do YOU want to go?
How Far Down the rabbit hole do YOU want to go?
That question
is something I still ask myself to this day.
Especially when I face a challenge to go deeper into
myself. The Rabbit Hole aka Self is a
bottomless cavern. Though I’m pretty
sure we all have an inkling how deep it is none of us know how far this thing
called self really goes. And Going deeper
into self is quite the adventure (to say the least).
Sadly, fear prevents many of us from going on that particular adventure. But what are we afraid of? Fear of losing ourselves? Fear of losing the people we love? Fear that we will discover how utterly worthless we are? Fear of the unknown?
Truthfully, if we're being genuinely honest with our Self, it is Fear of our own power that prevents us from taking that plunge. All other fears are just excuses we make up to keep us from admitting to ourselves the real truth that lurks beneath.
Sadly, fear prevents many of us from going on that particular adventure. But what are we afraid of? Fear of losing ourselves? Fear of losing the people we love? Fear that we will discover how utterly worthless we are? Fear of the unknown?
Truthfully, if we're being genuinely honest with our Self, it is Fear of our own power that prevents us from taking that plunge. All other fears are just excuses we make up to keep us from admitting to ourselves the real truth that lurks beneath.
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not
our darkness that most frightens us." ~ Marianne Williamson
Each of us feel that power within and it scares the ever living shit out of us. So we use distractions to keep from going on the wondrous journey within. But the good news is, no matter what we do to keep it at bay, it's still there. Still swirling around inside. Still calling to us to come play. For some it comes as a subtle urging or nudging. For others it is a yearning. Unfortunately, instead of just going along with it, following our guidance--that little white rabbit if you will--we choose to cover it up with distractions.
Yes my friends, we make a choice to not accept our true Self in lieu of distractions. Distractions we convince ourselves will fill that void. Distractions that shuts out the voice calling to face the truth of who we are--who we really and truly are. That very voice that is screaming YOU are the power. You don't just possess the power--you are the power!
While we know instinctively and intellectually that everything we read from those who do follow the white rabbit is true--we still choose distractions over going deeper. Why? Is it because we're afraid we will make others uncomfortable? Seeing how self degradation has become the "in thing" these days I would say that's the case. I mean after all we don't want to offend anyone with our greatness right? We don't want to make them feel insecure...right??!!!
In the religion of the insecure the worst thing we can do for ourselves and the world is not (1) being our true selves and (2) being true to ourselves! But I say...Fear be damned! If the people around you feel uncomfortable with your brilliance then let them be uncomfortable. Who are they to judge you and dictate you have to be just like them and live in fear? Go down that rabbit hole and see how far it goes! What do you have to lose? Sure you can stay where you are and become just like those who judge you. But aren't you a little sick and tired of that? Doesn't it bother you not being the true you? No matter who you are you are unique. You are a living manifestation of glory of the Divine Creators! You were born that way! Just accept it and be it!
"We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ~ Marianne Williamson
Don't know if Lewis Carroll knew it or not (I'm sure he knows it now *LOL*) but a new tribe was born from his classic story Alice In Wonderland. A tribe made up of brave men and women who respond to the question How Far down the rabbit hole do YOU want to go? and dive in to find the answers. They jump in despite, and in spite, of their fears. They have no clue what they'll find at the end, but they know in their heart of hearts it doesn't matter. They only know they won't find out what it is or where it leads unless they take that plunge!
That little tribe is one that I have endearingly dubbed The Wonderland Babe Tribe!
You're cordially invited to become a part of The Wonderland Babe Tribe just so long as you know and understand the risks. And the risks are as follows: You'll be leaving behind everything that boxes you in and forces you to be less than you are. You will be saying farewell, bon voyage, good-bye, and toodle-ooo to all those who try their best to shame you in staying in the shadows and snuff out your light. You will be letting go of everything that holds you back. You will be releasing all those feelings of self-hatred, worthlessness and self-pity.
It's okay to be afraid. We all are! But we're here together so it's not really all that bad! And best of all we have someone to guide us! You've already met him. He's white and furry and ohh so cute!
Your initiation is answering one simple question....
How Far down the rabbit hole do YOU want to go?
Each of us feel that power within and it scares the ever living shit out of us. So we use distractions to keep from going on the wondrous journey within. But the good news is, no matter what we do to keep it at bay, it's still there. Still swirling around inside. Still calling to us to come play. For some it comes as a subtle urging or nudging. For others it is a yearning. Unfortunately, instead of just going along with it, following our guidance--that little white rabbit if you will--we choose to cover it up with distractions.
Yes my friends, we make a choice to not accept our true Self in lieu of distractions. Distractions we convince ourselves will fill that void. Distractions that shuts out the voice calling to face the truth of who we are--who we really and truly are. That very voice that is screaming YOU are the power. You don't just possess the power--you are the power!
While we know instinctively and intellectually that everything we read from those who do follow the white rabbit is true--we still choose distractions over going deeper. Why? Is it because we're afraid we will make others uncomfortable? Seeing how self degradation has become the "in thing" these days I would say that's the case. I mean after all we don't want to offend anyone with our greatness right? We don't want to make them feel insecure...right??!!!
"Your playing small
does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that
other people won't feel insecure around you." ~ Marianne Williamson
In the religion of the insecure the worst thing we can do for ourselves and the world is not (1) being our true selves and (2) being true to ourselves! But I say...Fear be damned! If the people around you feel uncomfortable with your brilliance then let them be uncomfortable. Who are they to judge you and dictate you have to be just like them and live in fear? Go down that rabbit hole and see how far it goes! What do you have to lose? Sure you can stay where you are and become just like those who judge you. But aren't you a little sick and tired of that? Doesn't it bother you not being the true you? No matter who you are you are unique. You are a living manifestation of glory of the Divine Creators! You were born that way! Just accept it and be it!
"We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ~ Marianne Williamson
Don't know if Lewis Carroll knew it or not (I'm sure he knows it now *LOL*) but a new tribe was born from his classic story Alice In Wonderland. A tribe made up of brave men and women who respond to the question How Far down the rabbit hole do YOU want to go? and dive in to find the answers. They jump in despite, and in spite, of their fears. They have no clue what they'll find at the end, but they know in their heart of hearts it doesn't matter. They only know they won't find out what it is or where it leads unless they take that plunge!
That little tribe is one that I have endearingly dubbed The Wonderland Babe Tribe!
You're cordially invited to become a part of The Wonderland Babe Tribe just so long as you know and understand the risks. And the risks are as follows: You'll be leaving behind everything that boxes you in and forces you to be less than you are. You will be saying farewell, bon voyage, good-bye, and toodle-ooo to all those who try their best to shame you in staying in the shadows and snuff out your light. You will be letting go of everything that holds you back. You will be releasing all those feelings of self-hatred, worthlessness and self-pity.
It's okay to be afraid. We all are! But we're here together so it's not really all that bad! And best of all we have someone to guide us! You've already met him. He's white and furry and ohh so cute!
Your initiation is answering one simple question....
How Far down the rabbit hole do YOU want to go?
About Julia K. Cole
What can you expect from someone who considers Putting Reality Back Into Spirituality a personal calling? Straight forward answers that lead to life-changing experiences on a soul level!
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.
As a writer, Julia is a virtual powerhouse of creativity. Among Julia's literary accomplishments is the Children of the Luminaries trilogy; Book One: The Coming Storm can be purchased by clicking Here.
Book Two of the trilogy is due out in the Fall of 2015 and Book Three will be available in 2016. The long anticipated ZEN of Duct Tape: An Empress Is Born will be out in 2016. As well as The Teddy Mitchell Chronicles.
Julia has also contributed to several other publications including Brad Steiger's Real Zombies, The Living Dead, and Creatures of the Apocalypse and Marie D. Jones' Destiny vs. Choice
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 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.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
To Stress or Not to Stress...
For the past few days I have been grappling with stress. Mostly work related. What I have noticed about stress is (1) it really locks up your body and makes it hurt; and (2) it's stressful! *big smile*
To stress my point on stress and stress release (pun intended) I share with you the following story:
Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. To 20 oz.
She replied , "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an Ambulance. In each case it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes." She continued, "and that's the way it is with stress. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we
won't be able to carry on."
"As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden - holding stress longer and better each time practiced.
So, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don't carry them through the evening and into the night... Pick them up tomorrow.
1 * Accept the fact that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue!
2 * Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.
3 * Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.
4 * Drive carefully... It's not only cars that can be recalled by their Maker.
5 * If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
6 * If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
7 * It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
8 * Never buy a car you can't push.
9 * Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't have a leg to stand on.
10 * Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.
11 * Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.
12 * The 2nd mouse gets the cheese.
13 * When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
14 * Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.
15 * Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.
16 * We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box.
17 * A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
18 * Have an awesome day and know that someone has thought about you today.
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY
19 *Save the earth..... It's the only planet with chocolate!*
I THINK !!!!
There is one more I would like to add to the list...SMILE!
Not only does it relieve stress but it makes people wonder what you're up to! *LOLOL*
About Julia K. Cole
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.
Book Two of the trilogy is due out in the Fall of 2015 and Book Three will be available in 2016. The long anticipated ZEN of Duct Tape: An Empress Is Born will be out in 2016. As well as The Teddy Mitchell Chronicles.
Julia has also contributed to several other publications including Brad Steiger's Real Zombies, The Living Dead, and Creatures of the Apocalypse and Marie D. Jones' Destiny vs. Choice
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.
To stress my point on stress and stress release (pun intended) I share with you the following story:
A young lady confidently walked around the room while leading and explaining stress management to an audience with a raised glass of water.
Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, 'half empty or half full?'... She fooled them all .... "How heavy is this glass of water?" she inquired with a smile.
Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, 'half empty or half full?'... She fooled them all .... "How heavy is this glass of water?" she inquired with a smile.
Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. To 20 oz.
She replied , "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an Ambulance. In each case it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes." She continued, "and that's the way it is with stress. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we
won't be able to carry on."
"As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden - holding stress longer and better each time practiced.
So, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don't carry them through the evening and into the night... Pick them up tomorrow.
1 * Accept the fact that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue!
2 * Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.
3 * Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.
4 * Drive carefully... It's not only cars that can be recalled by their Maker.
5 * If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
6 * If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
7 * It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
8 * Never buy a car you can't push.
9 * Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't have a leg to stand on.
10 * Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.
11 * Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.
12 * The 2nd mouse gets the cheese.
13 * When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
14 * Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.
15 * Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.
16 * We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box.
17 * A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
18 * Have an awesome day and know that someone has thought about you today.
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY
19 *Save the earth..... It's the only planet with chocolate!*
I THINK !!!!
There is one more I would like to add to the list...SMILE!
Not only does it relieve stress but it makes people wonder what you're up to! *LOLOL*
About Julia K. Cole
What can you expect from someone who considers Putting Reality Back Into Spirituality a personal calling? Straight forward answers that lead to life-changing experiences on a soul level!
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.
As a writer, Julia is a virtual powerhouse of creativity. Among Julia's literary accomplishments is the Children of the Luminaries trilogy; Book One: The Coming Storm can be purchased by clicking Here.
Book Two of the trilogy is due out in the Fall of 2015 and Book Three will be available in 2016. The long anticipated ZEN of Duct Tape: An Empress Is Born will be out in 2016. As well as The Teddy Mitchell Chronicles.
Julia has also contributed to several other publications including Brad Steiger's Real Zombies, The Living Dead, and Creatures of the Apocalypse and Marie D. Jones' Destiny vs. Choice
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 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.
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
For me, October is the best month of the year. It is the month that brings us one of my favorite celebrations...Halloween! But over the years I have started enjoying another celebration...Dia de los Muertos! The day of the dead.
Don't let the name fool you. Dia de los Muertos is not meant to be sad or frightening. On the contrary! It is an uplifting time to remember loved ones who have died. It is celebrated with festivities, lots of goodies and the coming together of friends, families and loved ones. It is a time of reverence. Or as Cesareo Moreno, Chief curator at Chicago's National of Mexican Art stated so eloquently...
"Day of the Dead is a very sacred day. It's a day in which we welcome back the memory and the souls of those people who are still — are still — an important part of our family, even though they many not be physically present"
(Click HERE to read his interview with Chicago Tribue©)
To learn more about Dia de Los Muertos just click HERE
About Julia K. Cole
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.
Book Two of the trilogy is due out in the Fall of 2015 and Book Three will be available in 2016. The long anticipated ZEN of Duct Tape: An Empress Is Born will be out in 2016. As well as the Teddy Mitchell Chronicles.
Julia has also contributed to several other publications including Brad Steiger's Real Zombies, The Living Dead, and Creatures of the Apocalypse Click HERE for the review; and Marie D. Jones' Destiny vs. Choice Click HERE
Don't let the name fool you. Dia de los Muertos is not meant to be sad or frightening. On the contrary! It is an uplifting time to remember loved ones who have died. It is celebrated with festivities, lots of goodies and the coming together of friends, families and loved ones. It is a time of reverence. Or as Cesareo Moreno, Chief curator at Chicago's National of Mexican Art stated so eloquently...
"Day of the Dead is a very sacred day. It's a day in which we welcome back the memory and the souls of those people who are still — are still — an important part of our family, even though they many not be physically present"
(Click HERE to read his interview with Chicago Tribue©)
Here Are Some Fun Facts about Día de los Muertos
The Day of the Dead falls on November 1 and 2 of each year, coinciding with the Catholic holidays All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
Although November 2nd is the official date for Day of the Dead, it is celebrated between October 31st and November 2nd. Usually the preparations (and some festivities) start even earlier than that. So really, the "Day" of the Dead can also be called the "Days" of the Dead, because the holiday spans more than one day.
Traditionally, November 1 is the day for honoring dead children and infants, and November 2 is the day for honoring deceased adults.
Source: http://www.art-is-fun.com/day-of-the-dead-facts/
The Day of the Dead falls on November 1 and 2 of each year, coinciding with the Catholic holidays All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
Although November 2nd is the official date for Day of the Dead, it is celebrated between October 31st and November 2nd. Usually the preparations (and some festivities) start even earlier than that. So really, the "Day" of the Dead can also be called the "Days" of the Dead, because the holiday spans more than one day.
Traditionally, November 1 is the day for honoring dead children and infants, and November 2 is the day for honoring deceased adults.
Source: http://www.art-is-fun.com/day-of-the-dead-facts/
To learn more about Dia de Los Muertos just click HERE
About Julia K. Cole
What can you expect from someone who considers Putting Reality Back Into Spirituality a personal calling? Straight forward answers that lead to life-changing experiences on a soul level!
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.
As a writer, Julia is a virtual powerhouse of creativity. Among Julia's literary accomplishments is the Children of the Luminaries trilogy; Book One: The Coming Storm can be purchased by clicking Here.
Book Two of the trilogy is due out in the Fall of 2015 and Book Three will be available in 2016. The long anticipated ZEN of Duct Tape: An Empress Is Born will be out in 2016. As well as the Teddy Mitchell Chronicles.
Julia has also contributed to several other publications including Brad Steiger's Real Zombies, The Living Dead, and Creatures of the Apocalypse Click HERE for the review; and Marie D. Jones' Destiny vs. Choice Click HERE
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
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.
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.
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