Friday, February 10, 2023 -- The Day I told The Universe to F off (for the gazillionth time)

 February 10, 2023 -- Friday 

I'm just going to put it out there, I had a rough fucking night last night.  mmmmkay?  So if any of you are offended by the use of the infamous F word, or any other type of cussing, I strongly suggest you go and watch some kitten videos.  For the rest of you, hunker down, grab your favorite drink, snack, etc. This is going to be a long ass story.  

Earlier today, I was prepared to go all bitch mode and share my experiences from this morning but I was in too much pain to be bothered.   Now that I have  calmed down a bit, I will share a few of my experiences from this morning.

Sufficient to say, sciatica pain is a full on cunt whore.  PERIOD!  Just when I was convinced I was getting better, the pain doubled in my leg (I am now convinced my right leg is in cahoots with the sciatic nerve. Rat Bastards!!!).   Ever been in bed and you found that perfect position and everything from the bed covers and pillow, to the temperature--all was sweet and perfect?   That moment before drifting off to sleep you gladly say with happy conviction, Ahhhhhhhh!  Well that's where I was.  For the first time in over two weeks I finally was able to find my sweet spot and go to sleep.  That was around 7 pm.  Four hours later I am rudely awakened by what felt like somebody tying knots with my leg muscles.  So I managed to pull my leg up and stretch.  When the spasms stopped I fell back to sleep.  Of course, roughly 30 minutes it happened again.  It was a rinse and repeat cycle that continued for 2 hours.  When it finally stopped, I decided to sleep another hour and get up.  That was 2 a.m  Promptly at 3:15 the spasms started up again.  I couldn't take it any longer so I forced myself out of bed and dragged my treacherous traitor right leg and it's hateful cohort sciatica to the kitchen to make coffee.     All I could think of was how much I hated my right leg and lower back.  Looking at the butcher knife on the counter I entertained thoughts of surgically removing said traitor leg.   Then thoughts of how pissed off my daughter would be for the mess I made.  She just mopped the floor last night.  It looked really good.  Although it wouldn't hurt her if she would scrub that gunk from under the baseboards.  Oy!

Pain heightens my awareness so much so that all of my  Clair senses  (Clairvoyance, Clairsentience, Clairalience, Clairgustance, Claircognizance) went into hyper drive!  Which I really don't care for.  Because now I can hear everything everyone  is saying on the Other Side! (something I have been avoiding for years now).  Though I don't see as well as I hear, I still catch glimpses of someone standing here or there, moving past me or reaching out to touch me.  Something I really wish they wouldn't do.   As I was going to the bathroom, I actually said excuse me to someone who was standing close to the door.  I knew that wasn't a physical person.  But it's still rude to just walk past someone standing that close and not say excuse me.   Anyways, as I proceeded to carefully sit down on the toilet as the pain shot up through my leg and hip, I kept hearing a voice saying (what I thought was) Olga.  Olga?  Who the fuck is Olga?  I yelled out, listen if you ain't gonna heal this shit, piss off.  Last thing I need is some ghost wanting something.   Get lost!  Trying to pee here.  

As I made my way back to my bed and my heating pad (God bless the person who invented the heating pad!) I feel a half dozen or so souls gathering around.  I don't care for crowds and I hatefully conveyed that to those gathered.  All but three departed.  One was clearly female and she was the one whispering what I really thought was Olga.   It wasn't until my spirit companion Antari finally showed up and said to me, she isn't saying Olga you nit.  She is saying OGLE.  You know that thing Kelly does.  Well I ain't doing that right now, I'm in too much pain.  I yelled through tears.  So go back to your knitting ass hole.  And thanks ever so much for the assist!  O.G.L.E.  seriously?  Can't you all  see I'm in excruciating pain here?  What is wrong with you former people?   Lose your empathy along with your flesh bag there Casper?  Get OUT!  Leave me alone.   Son of Bitch.  I looked up as I felt the female spirit just standing there looking at me.  Lighting a cigarette, I stared straight at her and said, "you can stare at me all you want, but I am not going to OGLE right at this moment."  I was ready to give her a good cussing out when the pain started again.  Oh dear sweet Jesus!  I yelled.  This is too much.  As I took a deep breath I heard the female spirit say you should bless your pain, not curse it.  I tried blessing that bitch you ass and the pain only got worse!  Guess sciatica didn't get the god dam memo huh?    Maybe cursing it will show her I mean business.  I totally felt out of my mind for saying that.  But that's how I felt.. Can't take it back!  Won't take it back either!  A few moment later she ask me, What is the offending behavior? Besides you and your buddies showing up uninvited?  I yelled.  My goddamn sciatica.  Jesus!  Haven't you all been paying even the slightest fucking attention?  Go away and leave me alone.  I just want to sit here and smoke my cigarette and drink my coffee. 

I sat there on the edge of bed, expressing my gratitude for my heating pad and the electricity.  The pain finally subsided to a dull ache.  The sciatica was finally asleep.  This was my opportunity to get ready for work.  I knew if that bitch whore woke up, there'd be hell to pay.  So ever so carefully I got dressed.   I pulled on my shirt and suddenly felt an all too familiar pain creep through my abdomen.  You have got to be kidding me?  Seriously?  You've been quiet for 2 weeks and you pick now to show your ass?  Just as I verbally stated that out loud, the pain in my abdomen hit me again.   I sat down on the toilet and rocked back and forth pleading with my abdomen.  Please don't wake that bitch whore.  I quietly said to myself.  Please, God, Angels, Archangels, Antari, anybody!  Somebody!  Help me.  Dead silence.  Not even a cricket!!!!

As the pain in my abdomen continued it's own tirade, it occurred to me that all this pain was about me not believing that I am not being supported or heard.   Memories of times I was dismissed and/or ignored; those short-lived moments when I was at my lowest, broke, facing homelessness and worst of all, no one to turn to.  Crimeny Dutch!  For what seemed like an eternity, I watched all those memories appear and disappear like some kind of paranormal slide show.  I felt all the pain each one had caused me.  I saw how I just took it or stomached it.  The weight of those memories felt like I was being crushed by a boulder.  It was too much for me to watch.  I got up and poured myself another cup of coffee.  As I made my way back to my bed, I "ran into" the female spirit that seemed determined to get her point across.  What is good about that offending behavior? Situation?  I stopped in the middle of the hallway, shaking my head and smiling, you are really determined aren't you?   I'm not doing all that right now.  Fuck off already!    By the time I got back to my bed and heating pad, sciatica started back up.    I started thinking to myself, is there anything good about this bullshit? All it does is drive me crazy!  Then I started remembering how painful it was for me to speak up; the pain I felt when I was rudely dismissed; even more painful when it was done in front of other people.  I saw the look on my young face, how I  wanted to scream.  But instead, kept silent.  I thought how alone and unwanted I felt all through my life.   I was the invisible woman.  They only saw me when they wanted something from me and then toss me aside like one would do a newspaper after reading it.  Memories of me as an adult where I spoke up, took up for myself, only to be shut down, knocked over and railroaded; and yes dismissed and/or ignored.   

Somewhere along the line, I got tired and finally gave up.  I stopped talking.  I stopped sharing my thoughts, my wisdom, my questions, etc.  I stopped creating beautiful signature tags and Facebook time line covers, I stopped writing my books and blogging.    I stopped trying to make new friends or connecting with old friends.  I just stopped living altogether.  I gave up to just muddle through this existence until it was time to go Home.  And where did all that get me??!!!  I'll tell you what it got me...A cancer filled colon, a hyper active unknown tumor (that I have named Phil), anemia, A-Fib, kidney issues, migraines and that bitch whore sciatica!  Lucky me!

I could feel the female energy move in closer.  I yelled out, what part of NO do you not understand bitch?  I don't want to do this Kelly Sullivan thing right now!  I can't!  I have to go to work.  So shut the fuck up and go away.  Fuck all of you!

Walking to the bus stop this morning was one of the most painful journeys in recent memory.  When I finally made it to the stop I could hear spirit talking and asking questions.  I spoke up, yes I did.  Look, either heal me or get the fuck away from me!  I am hurting too bad to listen to your bullshit.   I asked you to heal me and obviously the answer is a big fat fuck you Julia.  Because I'm still in misery here!  That's when I heard someone say, your soul insists on having this experience.  To which I replied out loud, for all to hear, then over ride that bitch's directive and pull out this goddamn pain!   For just a few moments the pain was gone.  when it did come back it wasn't as intense.   Thoughts started forming of my past again. I could see the pain some of my persecutors were going through.  My mother being at the top of that list.  They were projecting onto me their own personal pain.  They were all scared of not being heard or taken seriously.  Each one had been taken for granted so much.  They were all betrayed and abandoned.  Hurt people hurt other people. One of the spirits whispered.  This is so damn true.  That's when it hit me that I was peering into the looking glass. 

I thought you didn't want to that Kelly Sullivan thing?  The female spirit asked.  I'm not per se.  And stop listening in on my personal conversations.  And then the female spirit asked me, How will you allow this situation to lift you up?  Elevate you?   I have no clue!  The bus is coming and I really don't know.  Okay?  

So that is pretty much how my day started.  Granted, I'm in a better mood now.    The spirits have all gone quiet.  For now at least.  The old bitch whore is calming down now.  Still a little achy, but it's doable!

For you all that's new to Kelly Sullivan her formula for working through situations is called O.G.L.E.

O.G.L.E. stands for the following:

O:  What is the Offending behavior/situation

G:  What is Good about that offending behavior?

L:  How am I Looking into the mirror?

E:  How will I allow this situation to Elevate me?  What Elevated action will I take?

Right now I'm not sure how to allow this situation to elevate me or what actions I will take to allow it to it's stuff.  I just know that I got a clearer understanding of this pain and illness.

That's all I have for now.  I actually feel much better letting it all out.  It's been too long!  For now the Universe can just fuck off!  I'm tired, in pain and really would love a bacon cheeseburger!

P.S.  Told you it was a long ass story!  Didn't I?  *LOLOLOL*

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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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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Until We Are Reunited

 Today, January 20, 2021, I join my fellow patriots in saying NOT good-bye, but until we are reunited, to one of the greatest Presidents ever to grace the USA. Mr. Donald J. Trump.

Dear Mr. Trump, you sir, have awakened the Spirit of 76 in us! Granted, there are many of us who carried, and continue to carry, the Spirit of '76 each and every day. But you Mr. President have ignited that spark in those who were too meek to speak up for themselves, too timid to defend themselves. Now these former meek and timid patriots are carrying the torch of that very flame of the Spirit of 76. We are so very grateful for this.

In the short years you served this great nation of ours, you reminded each of us that the love we have for God & Country still lives on. To say thank you Mr. Trump doesn't seem nearly enough. But sir, know that we do thank you! We thank you for your courage. We Thank you for being our voice. We Thank you for making a stand against all odds and against so many enemies, both domestic & foreign. We Thank you for being you.

Mr. President, we know and understand what lies ahead. Sir, you reminded us that we have a voice, and unless we use that voice, it does us no good. Our collective promise to you Mr. President is this, we will use our voices, we will stand our ground, we will face our enemies. We will do so with dignity, respect, compassion and understanding. We will do our utmost to bring everyone together no matter their political views in order to form a more perfect union. And in doing so, forge a better future for our children.

Mr. President, every patriot's eyes are now wide open and we see there is so much more work to do. We understand what is at stake and will never give up, and most certainly never give in. We know that light that shines bright before us is far into the distance now. But that will not deter us in the least . And when one of us falls into doubt, we will remind them of the great American President who rose up and used his voice. Who stirred the pot and shook things up. A great American President who, like our founding fathers, raised hell and held back nothing!

Mr. President, WE, the American Patriots, thank you! Thank you sir, for your service. Thank you for your leadership! Thank you for all that you have done for ALL Americans!

God Bless you Donald J Trump, 45th President of the United States of America!

We Will Keep The Light Burning Bright!

Good-Bye/Hello

 

Happy New Year Everyone!

This year instead of making New Year resolutions, I have decided to go with a Good-bye/Hello list.    This is not an idea I can call my own.  In fact, I pinched it from a young man I have been following for a few years now.   His name is Alexander Wilson.  You can find out all about him by clicking HERE.  While you're there be sure to sign up for his newsletter!  It's crammed full of really great information!

So...about this Good-bye/Hello list.  It is a list that is more in sync to what our soul and heart needs. Unlike resolutions which are basically something we want, but know deep down we're not going to get or believe we don't deserve.  And as a result give up within a few weeks.  Leaving us feeling worthless and defeat.  The Good-bye/Hello list, on the other hand,  allows us to come to terms, and work through, all of that not enoughness, undeserving, self-doubting freeze dried bullshit.  Sound Good?  Well it is!  And I should know, been working that list a few days now.  

So what exactly is the Good-bye/Hello List?  It's a list you create yourself.  What is it that your soul is pushing you to say good-bye to?  Oh, did I mention there is a little work involved in creating this list?  Yea, well there is.  Self-Work, getting deep down into the heart of the matter.  Meaning, if you are ready to really make a difference in your own life in 2021 you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get in touch with your heart.  What is your heart song singing?  What is it that your soul is longing for?  Give it a listen! And then set to pen & paper or fingers to keyboard and start saying Goodbye to all that which no longer serves you and a big HELLO to all that your heart & soul yearns.

My list reads something like this (short list)

Hello 2021!  

Goodbye Shame & Guilt!  

Goodbye needless worry!

Goodbye procrastination!

Goodbye unhealthy eating!

Goodbye distractions!

Goodbye struggling!

Goodbye poverty mindset!
Goodbye not enoughness!

Goodbye!  Farewell!  So Long!  Adieu!

2021 ... Say Hello to my little friends....

Hello Gratitude & Forgiveness!

Hello Creativity!

Hello Clarity & Understanding!

Hello Compassion & Kindness!

Hello Joy!

Hello Giving!

Hello financial abundance!

Hello Hello healthy mind, body & soul!

What does your Good-bye/Hello List look like?  What is your heart & soul song singing to you?

During this new year my wish is for each of you to remember ...

Embrace ALL that you are!  

For you are ALL that there is!

My Gratitudes: Monday, August 3, 2020

I noticed something happening to me as I started my daily practice of gratitude.  All this anger started showing up.  Yea, you read that right!  Anger.  I started getting pissed off for no apparent reason.  Why?  Well, according to one of my teachers, Jeffrey Allen, this is what is known as a growth spurt.  😁  All those things we have kept shoved down, ignored and left unattended are now showing up to be acknowledged, addressed and released.   Makes sense.

So the questions remain ... what am I so angry about?  Why did I feel the need to suppress them?  Ignore them?  

The first thing that comes to mind is how I didn't grieve for friends and family that made their transition.  As I wrote that sentence I could actually feel the resentment swelling up.  I take responsibility as to why I didn't take time to grieve.  I was so busy holding everybody else up. (I chose that) I had to stand strong for everybody else.  (I chose that) At the end of the day, I was alone. There was no one there to comfort me.  And when I say no one I am talking about other humans.  Sure I had spirits around comforting me, lending me assistance and pouring out love.  And while I appreciate that more than words can express, I yearned to be comforted by others here in the physical.  Our earthly bodies were designed to be nurtured by other humans.  We long for that human touch.  It's how we were made.  I am no different.  What would it have hurt for someone to put their arms around me and tell me it was all going to be okay?  Again, I can't blame them for their lack of sympathy and empathy.  I was standing strong.  So why in the hell would I need comforting!

Even so, I resent every last one of them for not seeing I was in pain.  I resent them for being so damn selfish, so self-absorbed, and self-centered that they couldn't see that I was falling apart.  So I shoved it all down.  Because that part of me that cares didn't want them to feel bad.  I needed them to know that it was all going to be okay.  Even though I didn't believe it myself.  

Anger at not standing up to the bullies in my life.  The tragic assholes who were always telling me to shut up or saying -- oh you shouldn't be saying that, etc., etc. Angry with myself for not telling them all how I really felt.  Sure I would say something, but not enough to make them leave me alone.  Not enough to make them go away never to return.  And certainly not enough to make the pain stop.  

Anger for not standing strong when I could have.  Anger for not walking away when I damn well should have.  Anger for not being better -- not being enough!

All this came up during my gratitude practice.  Why?  Because I didn't feel grateful for these experiences.  Do I now?  I'll get back to you on that!

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Okay, I'm ready!   Yea, I'm just damned pissed.  I Acknowledged my pissosity!  I accept it as the growth spurt it truly is!  And yes!  I AM Grateful!!!!

Today ...

I Am Grateful for my pissosity showing up.  I am Grateful for this state of being pissed  is showing me that I have yet to heal.  Healing is such a great process!  And I am grateful that I have this awareness, this opportunity to truly heal from these things.

I Am Grateful for my anger.  It is showing me that it's okay to be ME!  My anger is letting me know I AM Good Enough!  Always have been!   My anger is letting me know that it is perfectly okay if others don't accept me as is!  It really is!  Thank you anger!  You're damn awesome! I Am so grateful you resurfaced!  

I Am Grateful for my resentment.  Like it's brothers and sisters pissosity and anger, it is showing me it is safe to let it all go.  It has shown me that I survived the rough spots.  It has reminded me to give myself permission to let it all go.  And I do!  And I am!

I Am Grateful for all my spirit helpers, friends, and family; for All the Angels who have stood by me.  I Am so very thankful for their continuous love, compassion, and understanding.  

I Am Grateful for my ability to acknowledge, accept and release all my anger, pissosity and resentments.  In acknowledging, accepting and releasing I am in a position to grow, expand and strengthen my Self.  Expand my awareness; expand my natural state of love, my natural state of Being.  For all of this, and so much more, I AM Grateful!

I Am Grateful for all the bullies that showed up in my life's journey.  They have taught me the importance of standing up for myself.  The importance of standing my ground and not giving up. 

I Am Grateful for all my earth teachers have shown up at the exact right time in my life.  Their experiences, their wisdom, their willingness to share and be vulnerable has shown me what true strength is.   I appreciate their courage.  It has reignited my own courage.  And I am truly thankful for these fellow earth travellers.  I would be so lost without them!  

I Am Grateful for my ability to be open to learning and relearning.  This has been a great reminder that while I may know EVERYTHING -- I still don't remember/recall 99.9% of it!  Real Talk!  I love knowing that I still can (and do) learn each and every day!  What a wonderful adventure that is!  Brings me so much joy!

I Am Grateful for my ability to let it all go whenever I damn well choose! I enjoy the freedom of letting it all go.  I enjoy the smile it puts on my face  I thoroughly enjoy the feeling it gives.

I Am Especially Grateful for being able to Forgive.  Forgiveness of my Self in particular.  Looking back, I did the best I could at that given time.  Forgiveness of my Self for not knowing better allows me to do better....be better in this here and now!  And for that I am truly thankful!

Embrace ALL that you Are!

For YOU ... Are ALL that there Is!

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. 

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.

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My Gratitudes - Thursday, July 30, 2020

"A day without laughter is a day wasted!" ~ Charlie Chaplin

It has been said that laughter is the best medicine.  And I, for one, sincerely believe that.  I actually did a little research on this subject and discovered that there are actually physical, emotional and mental benefits to good laugh. 

Many experts agree that laughter is a great stress reliever.  We all are very well aware as to what stress does to the body, not to mention your emotional & mental health.  Everything in the body gets all tense and tight.  But when you laugh, it actually induces a physical change in your body. 

According to the Mayo Clinic Laughter can:

Stimulate many organs.  Did you know that laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air?  It's true!  Laughter stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and it increases endorphins that are released by your brain. 

Activate and relieve your stress response.  Laughter fires up and then cools down your stress response! Not only that, it can increase and then decrease your heart rate & blood pressure.  The result?  A good, relaxed feeling! 

Wait!  There's More!!!  There are actually long-term effects to laughter!  Oh yes!!! It isn't just a quick pick-me-up!  Oh No! 

Per the Mayo Clinic, Laughter may:

Improve your immune system.  Now as most of us know (or should know) negative thoughts manifest into chemical reactions that can, and do in many cases, affect our body.  It does this by bringing on more stress into our system, decreasing our immunity.   Positive thoughts on the other hand can actually release neuropeptides that help fight stress and ... potentially more serious illnesses!

Relieve pain.  I really love this one!  According to the Mayo Clinic, laughter may ease pain by causing the body to produce its own natural painkillers. 

Improve your mood.  Now this one... I truly believe!!!  It's really hard to be in a bad or sad mood when you laugh.   Laughter can help lessen your depression and anxiety and may make you feel happier!  I do believe that!  I really do!

 click HERE  to read the entire article about Stress relief from Laughter

(Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/)

Laughter is truly a gift that has some great benefits.   I enjoy the sound of laughter.  And I really love a good laugh!  Especially one that has me rushing to the nearest bathroom!

In these trying times it can prove difficult to find anything to smile about let alone laugh about!  But I bet if you try you can find something that will get you laughing. Start by turning off the news and putting on some comedy shows!  But just for today, find something that makes you laugh!

 Gratitude and laughing and smiling go hand in hand.  When you are truly grateful, you will find yourself smiling and yes, even chuckling at life's little twists and turns.

I Am so Very Grateful to be able to laugh.  I enjoy the sound of laughter, mine and others!  I love how laughter soothes my nerves, calms me down, and puts me in a really good mood!

I Am so Very Grateful for how Laughter makes my heart and lungs take in more oxygen.  Improves my heart rate and my blood flow! 

I Am so Very Grateful for Laughter.  I Am so very, very Thankful how Mother & Father God Creators bestowed us with this incredible gift. 

I Am so Very Grateful for each day I can find something that makes me laugh!  I love to laugh!  And I love to see and hear others laugh!

I Am so Very Grateful for This day!  This here!  This now!  I am so Very Grateful!

I Am So Very Grateful for all the comedians that work so very had to bring us laughter!  Their gifts are so very much appreciated!

I Am So Very Grateful for all the writers of comedy who share their talents, their gifts and their bliss with the world.  Thank you for the laughs!  Thank you for the Smiles!

I Am so Very Grateful for each of You!  I Love your smiles!  I Love your Laughter!  I Love You for being YOU!

I Am So Very Grateful for all my comedy shows.  So Very grateful for the good feeling that laughing from their story lines have given me, and continue to give me.  So grateful for the memories of those shows--brings a smile and a chuckle or two! 

I Am So Very Grateful for the venues such as Netflix, Hulu, CBS All Access, and other on line streaming that brings us new comedies and allows us to watch all of our old comedies!  So very grateful for these!  Thank you! 


Embrace ALL that you are! 
For YOU ... are ALL that there is!








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. 

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.

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My Gratitudes - Wednesday July 29, 2020

It's often said that we take better care of our cars than we do our bodies.  I know that rings true with me.  Most of us have spent our lives abusing our bodies through over eating, eating unhealthy foods, over-drinking, drug addiction, not exercising, hating our bodies, etc.    

The things we say about our bodies is just awful.  And if we're not saying it about ourselves, someone else is.  Yea, you can always count on somebody to fat shame you or say something nasty about the way you look.    While things regarding size and beauty has changed dramatically over the last few years,  the road ahead is still long and winding.  

So why do so many of us have low self esteem?  Why do so many compare themselves to unrealistic pictures in magazines, TV shows, movies, etc?  A lot of our issues towards our looks and our bodies stems from how we were raised and conditioned.  Growing up with a relentless fat shaming family, I can totally relate!  But there does come a time in your life, at least it did with me, when you take a stand and say ENOUGH!   

A little over 40 years ago I decided the only way I was ever going to feel good about myself is just accept who I was.  Love the skin you're in mindset came slow to me.  But it eventually took hold.  And then the realization that acceptance is only part of the process.  Important yes.  But there was a few other keys missing from this equation.  Love & Gratitude.  

Learning to love one's Self may be the greatest love of all ... but it's also the toughest!  Looking at yourself in the mirror and saying I LOVE YOU!?  What?!  You have got to be shitting me!!??!!  And I'm expected to do this naked?!!!  oy!   All kidding aside, standing in front of that mirror buck naked, really taking it all in and saying I LOVE YOU with conviction is very freeing.  Yea, in the beginning it can be embarrassing.  Then you realize, hey you're all alone there girlie, whatcha got to be so embarrassed about?  Then it's no holds bar!  I can actually state with conviction, I LOVE MY BODY!  Oh and by the way, when you're doing this little exercise ... don't do that thing where you say Oh I love my body, even though (you fill in the blanks).  mmmmkay?  That's self-defeating!  Look at those thunder thighs and declare your love for them!   They manage to carry your fat ass to one room to the next don't they?  Well let's show those chunky logs some love and appreciation there!   They deserve it!    Okay, you don't have to say it exactly like that --unless you want to.  The point being is do it!  Just do it!  Do a little at a time.  Tell your SELF -- I love your eyes!  I love how they are so expressive!  How they twinkle when you get a mischievious idea in your head!  I love your smile!  I enjoy how it brightens up a room!  I Love your arms!  I love how they wrap around someone and help them to feel good, safe and loved!  I love your the way your eyebrows are perfectly arched.  They really accent your eyes and your entire face!  I love your freckles.  They really bring out your overall beauty!  

Get the gist now?  

Gratitude, Love, Appreciation ... ACCEPTANCE!  These are your keys to a healthy self-esteem.  

So what are your body gratitudes?

Here are mine ...

I Am so Very Grateful for my ears.  They're really cute!  I love my ears and am grateful for their ability to hear and discern sounds  With my ears I can enjoy my favorite music!  The sounds of birds chirping, the sounds of laughter.  And I really appreciate and am grateful for being able to wear pretty earrings!  

I Am so Very Grateful for my hands.  I love how they look.  So tapered.  Not too big, not too small -- just right!  I love how I can use them to type on my keyboard and do my work; or maybe create a blog or write a new chapter in one of my books.  I am so grateful to have my hands --hands that are uniquely mine with their own set of fingers and finger prints.  I am so grateful to be able to use my hands to bring comfort to others, to create beautiful projects that can be shared with the world.  I am so very grateful for these hands.

I Am so Very Grateful for my  legs and my feet.  They take me where I want to go.  And they look great in a pair of high heels!  My feet are so cute -- they look so wonderful in a pair of sandals!  I love my feet and legs and appreciate how hard they really work to move me from one place to the next.

I Am so Very Grateful for my eyes.  My eyes are the perfect size and the perfect color.  I am grateful for my eyes that allow me to watch my favorite movies and shows; allows me to read and enjoy all my books.  I am so grateful for my eyes that let me see beautiful works of art; to see the sunset and the sunrise. 

I Am so Very Grateful for my mouth.  I love the way it curls up into a big smile!  How it allows me to communicate verbally.  How it allows my entire body to take in nourishment and refreshments.  I am so very grateful for my mouth!

I Am so very Grateful for my taste buds!  Let's face facts here -- without them food and drink wouldn't have that same allure.  I am grateful for my taste buds and how they let me know how my food and drink tastes.  I really love to eat -- so my taste buds are my best ... buds!   😏

I Am so Very Grateful for my teeth.  With my teeth I can chew on the foods I enjoy so much.  I really appreciate how my teeth grind up the food into little bits to make easier for me to digest and enjoy.  

I Am so Very Grateful for my vital organs -- my heart  & lungs the way they take in oxygen; my kidneys, bowels, spleen & liver how they filter out the toxins; my intestines and stomach how they know what to absorb and what to release.  

I Am so Very Grateful for my nose!  I appreciate how it looks, how it allows me to smell; I appreciate how it can filter out the dust.  It really is a cute nose!

I Am so Very Grateful for my body.  What a wonderful creation!  It allows me to experience things here on the earthly plane.  My body is wonderfully equipped to remove toxins from itself in so many ways!  It gets me around on this earth!  I really appreciate my body!  I am very grateful for this body!  It's a work of Art!! 

Embrace ALL that you are!
For YOU ... are ALL that there is!






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