A few hours ago, Tom pulled a nice, cold Mistic Zotics Acerola Berry drink from the fridge, walked into the living room where I was sitting at the computer, pulled the plastic seal off and was about to unscrew the cap when all hell broke loose! *grin* The cap flew off, landing about ten feet away, and a tidal wave of fruity goodness drenched an eight foot radius around him. Who knew 1/3 of a bottle of liquid could cover so much surface area? ("Luckily", it missed all of the electronic equipment, books, videotapes, and upholstered furniture - just had a lot of mopping to do, and Tom had to take a shower.) Our theory is this: the cap wasn't really screwed on well (we hadn't checked the safety button (tsk tsk)), and he sloshed it, which caused the liquid to press against the cap, breaking the fragile vacuum seal and the equalization of pressure caused the contents to erupt from the mouth of the bottle. (Pretty good theory, eh? *grin) WHY did we invite this sticky experience into our reality? Because it was funny as hell and humorously shocking, to say the least.
Ever hear of the term "indigo child"? Most new age circles consider the indigo child a 'child of the future' or a new kind of 'soul' coming into physical reality at this time. Personally, I just like using the term "Indigo" because I've always felt like one (per the description below), but am certainly not under 12 years of age... physically. *grin* So here's ten basic ideas that will give you an idea if you're an Indigo.
1-They come into the world with a feeling of royalty (and often act like it)
2-They have a feeling of "deserving to be here," and are surprised when others don't share that.
3-Self-worth is not a big issue. They often tell the parents "who they are."
4-They have difficulty with absolute authority (authority without explanation or choice).
5-They simply will not do certain things; for example, waiting in line is difficult for them.
6-They get frustrated with systems that are ritually oriented and don't require creative thought.
7-They often see better ways of doing things, both at home and in school, which makes them seem like "system busters" (nonconforming to any system).
8-They seem antisocial unless they are with their own kind. If there are no others of like consciousness around them, they often turn inward, feeling like no other human understands them. School is often extremely difficult for them socially.
9-They will not respond to "guilt" discipline ("Wait till your father gets home and finds out what you did").
10-They are not shy in letting you know what they need.
So how did you do? Have you finally found a reason why you've always felt a little 'different' than everyone else? *grin*
Ever see a cat lying in the sun? They relax SO well, so luxuriously. They are also very efficient killers and I don't think that is a coincidence. Those animals that most enjoy comfort and relaxation tend to be the best hunters. Of course cats, large and small, reside near the top of both lists. Humans, also known for loving their comfort, are the most prolific if not best skilled hunter on the planet. Dogs like headrubs and warm places to sleep, but they are far less picky, and will put up with a lot more than cats or humans. They are good hunters, but not AS good. I'm sure if you think for a while you can come up with more examples of this. Could this effect have anything to do with the christian attitudes towards personal comforts. "Idle hands are the Devil's playpen." So there seems to be a corrolation between comfort and killing, but what if that is just a symptom of the actual corrolation. Hunting and killing is one of the most visible aspects of the health or success of any predator. Perhaps the corrolation is between enjoying yourself and success. That's my theory anyway.
Here's a breath of fresh air - the August/Sept issue of Reason Magazine - yes, there are actually still some SANE people in the world - laugh with them! (Thanks for the link, Eat,Link & Be Merry)! I can't vouch for the rest of the magazine, but these articles had me laughing and rolling my eyes. And it's hard to READ when your eyes are rolling all over the place. :-)
Did you ever play a game over and over again until you just CAN'T play it anymore - not because of the game but because you're so familiar with the entire FRAMEWORK of the game that there are no longer any surprises? I also experience this with LIFE frameworks. For instance, I lived in Raleigh, North Carolina for about five years. At the end of my time there, I became very conscious of how "done" I was there. That is, I had done everything that I had wanted to do (whether I was aware of the specifics of that or not) - usually this is when I stop seeking things out, rather like spiralling into the center, back to home base. That's where you can launch to a new framework.
Well, I'm ready to launch out of this framework as well, living here in the ranchland mountains of Central California. Like every framework, be it 'game' or 'life', there's a certain amount of SAMENESS that descends on you and kinda dulls you and releases you from your connection with the framework at the same time. Change is a good thing - not lateral change, like changing a red t-shirt for a blue t-shirt, but changing a red shirt for a Scottish tartan, or a leather vest. *grin* New framework that allows for surprises again. YES!
I am simply amazed at the ability people have to take ANY current event and use it as evidence of some plot against their cause. *grin* I guess I'm also amazed at people's ability to be so single minded - how can they NOT see that OTHER people have valid points too? (They don't WANT to - that's how - nothing wrong with that, of course.) But then again, my mind is ruined, as I don't really read the news for the news, I read it to see if I can see the belief system of the author or agency behind the piece. I find that more interesting somehow.
"Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain." - Wizard of Oz *grin*
I've been compromised! *grin* Yup - I'm one of those people that ordered an IKEA catalog online and may have had their information available for public perusal. Obviously, this waking dream symbolism is trying to tell me I have an unconscious belief that when it comes to inexpensively fashionable furniture and accessories, I feel like a victim.
Have you ever had a recurring symbol in your dreams, so that with each dream you get a little more clear on what it's trying to tell you? Have you ever wondered WHY it takes you so long to understand - why you are so dense? Most of the time I think these 'hard to get' meanings are very basic concepts, and I think they are a bit .... um ... WIDER than our usual waking consciousness, which tends to be very narrow and literal (which is perfectly natural, of course). Often, when I'm trying to 'get' one of these basic concepts, I have difficulty focusing too specifically on details in my waking life. If I were to use my physical eyes as a metaphor, it would be like trying to take in the whole of a landscape image instead of looking at the tree bark here and the rock over there and then the bird over there. It's a wholistic KNOWING that includes the details, but in a different way. Something like that.
This one's for my mom, who unintentionally came up with the funniest "alternate" lyrics for songs on the radio, like "Feed the Navy" instead of "Stay the Night" (The Cars) and "I can't coconut" instead of "I Can't Go For That" (Hall & Oates). Read the article: Misheard lyrics create chorus of laughter or go directly to the website: www.kissthisguy.com - thank you, Jimmy Hendrix. *grin*
In our quest to discover more ways to release ourselves from internet ads, John's discovered Ad Subtract, which works with most major browsers to stop ads from downloading and you also have the option of stopping cookies, some or all. We have it play a sound whenever it 'intervenes' and it's cracking us up - so we traded annoying ads for some laughs - now THAT'S a good DEAL! *grin*
Apparently, the Catholic Bishop's Pastoral Commission and the Bishop's Commission on Justice and Peace have decided to censor the Bible - seems that St. Paul's 'Letters to Male Chauvinists' *grin* are now considered politically incorrect. This really tickles me, as I'm sure this kind of thing happens and has happened all the time - like when Emperor Constantine deleted New Testament references to reincarnation from the Bible when Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire. Something tells me that Constantine wasn't as concerned with being offensive, however. *grin*
I was browsing through some hometown news (Liverpool, NY) and I came across an article where a mother is suing the school district because it won't let her daughter go to school unless she gets immunizations, and that goes against their belief system. The best part of the article was this: "A physician for the school district told district officials that a child who was not immunized would pose a "serious health threat" not only to that child, but to the immunized students and staff at the school." Which absolutely BEGS me to ask WHAT THE HELL ARE THE IMMUNIZATIONS FOR THEN IF THEY DON'T WORK??? Seems to me that's the question that NOBODY is willing to look at - but then, questioning one's unconscious belief system can be a traumatic thing.
And then there's this part: '"It is the district's opinion that your belief is based on science and/or philosophy, and not on religion," Cataldo wrote in a letter to Turner."' So, if you have your OWN belief system and relationship with god that no one else shares, it's not a 'religion'? Interesting. (Personally, I'm relieved. *grin*) And here: 'Cataldo said that, similar to another case against a Watertown-area school district, "the Congregation of Universal Wisdom is formed by a chiropractor, requires no real training for its ministers, its members do not have regular contact with the leaders, and there is no indication that it provides religious services for its members."' (The family uses chiropractic healing and laying on of hands for healing.) And finally: "In August 1999, Liverpool Superintendent John Cataldo told Turner that although she demonstrated she was sincere in her beliefs, they were not part of a legitimate religion."
Legitimate? So religion isn't about belief, it's about organizations and meetings? LOL. This seems absolutely absurd to me - I doubt these people have given a serious thought to what "religion" really means to them ever in their whole lives. *grin* What if you have SPIRITUAL beliefs but aren't RELIGIOUS? What if your religion professes that each person is their own leader? (On the other hand, I have a friend in NY who was able to become an official minister - she's a channeler, doesn't have a congregation, and only needed to express that she had 'leadership' within her 'group'.)
Overall, this article is probably the best argument for home-schooling I've seen yet. *grin*
A 5.2 earthquake hit California's Napa Valley this morning - lots of broken glass and other minor damage! Luckily, we live at least a 3-4 hour drive south from there and didn't feel a thing.
Finally, it's official. After hearing "you create your own reality" from a zillion books, people, quotes, and the like, my Rice Krispies are now saying it too! (They are also saying other things, but I'm not supposed to give out any details. Matter of Intergalactic Security. You understand.) *grin*
