Zipping across the universe
Current mood: blessed

One never "has to" suffer, one only "chooses to" suffer. 

Do you know that your mind can overcome great suffering? 

Let me tell you a little story about what happened to me.  I went river rafting along the Guadalupe in New Braunfels with friends.  We were in one of those two-man inflatable canoes -- just perfect to steer and paddle through the rapids.  We spent the majority of the river trip in a peaceful floating mode.  The trees gently dipping into the water, giving great shade from the hot Texas sun.  Little turtles would pop up from underneath the cool water and heave themselves up on the warm rocks jutting out in the river.  All was well with the world.  Every heartbeating rapid was steered through effortlessly -- we were river warriors. Except the last rapid before the pull-out.  You knew there would be an exception, right? 

Let me give you a visual image.  I'm in the front, on my knees, staying low to paddle through the last set of rapids.  My friend was in the back, steering the canoe.  As I stated, these were the last rapids and they were big, exciting ones.  I started to yell out, "Woo-hoo! Now this is more like it!"   Just as I was about to yell out again, our canoe stopped dead --- on my knees.  My knees had come into direct contact with a hidden rock below the surface.  The impact was so forceful, I couldn't breathe or yell out.  My friend was so surprised at the sudden impact, because he didn't see the rock either.  But the river was unforgiving, it kept rushing forward.  With the canoe at a dead stop, the water forced the boat to flip over and I heard my friend, as he flew over my head casually question, "What the hell?"  I knew it was only a matter of seconds before I would be flipped over too.  The canoe pressed me under the water.  I'd come up and it'd knock me in the head and I'd be dragged along more hidden rocks -- my back and hips and legs were badly beaten, bruised and scratched.  I finally got upstream of the canoe (you're supposed to do this) and held on for dear life until I could touch bottom and move the canoe to the shore.  Needless to say, we lost everything to the river.  The impact had been so merciless that one of the oars were jammed in between two rocks and almost laughingly waved at us from upstream.  Luckily, another canoe was able to grab it out of the water and returned it to us.

Upon exiting the river, I looked down at my knees.  I had a goose-egg on my right knee and both knees were rapidly swelling.  I forced myself to walk.  And I do mean forced.  I was crying at how bad the pain was.  My friend kept saying, "it's okay, you're okay, don't focus on it." 

Then he said something that really stuck, "The pain you're feeling is only your mind trying to re-live the trauma."  "The initial pain was real.  You don't have to feel that pain any more.  Your body is just needing to remind you that you need to be mindful of your injury -- don't reinjure it."  "Breathe and let your energy flow through your body -- don't let it get stopped at your knees."

I really listened and breathed through any residual pain, letting my energy flow.  I kept telling myself that I'm okay and that I can heal myself.

You know what?  It worked.  Any other time, I would have asked someone to rush me to the hospital and have my knees x-rayed.  I would have been on some pain-killing meds and probably on crutches and told to get physical therapy. 

We drove back home, because I wanted to be in the comfort of my own bed.  I put cold packs on my knees and slept with my knees raised on a pillow.  I slept wonderfully.  The next day, my knees felt stiff and I made extra sure that I did nothing to reinjure them.  I called family and friends to help drive me around, as I knew that I didn't have the capacity to press down on the pedals of the car.  So basically I babied my knees for a few days, but I still walked to help relieve any fluid build-up.

On Wednesday (the injury happened Saturday -- so four days) I went out with friends to go see a movie.  My swelling was down and I had full range of motion of my knees.  Only going up and down stairs still was a challenge. One of my friends is a Physical Therapist.  I told her about my injury and she couldn't believe I was walking.  I told her what I did to help it heal, she agreed that the power of the mind was an amazing thing.  My fully walking self returned by Friday.  It was as if the injury never happened.

Guess what?  This injury happened the first of June.  Last week, I climbed Mt. Kineo in Maine (a steep vertical climb) -- no problems.

Do you have a story where you chose not to suffer?  Unfortunately, I think we choose to suffer way too often (relationships, jobs, religion, etc.).  Life is for living!  So live it!       

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San Diego Comic Con here I come!!!
Current mood: freakin’ ecstatic!!
Category: freakin’ ecstatic!! Travel and Places

Alright you sexy guys and girls -- it's so on!  Drop by my booth in the Small Press Area (L- 13) at the San Diego Comic Con from July 23 - July 27.  I have something special for my MySpace friends.  Print off a copy of my MySpace profile pic and trade it in for a surprise!

Looking forward to seeing you,

xoxox

Melody

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Where has the time gone????
Current mood: busy
Category: Travel and Places

Comic-Con has come and gone and I'm still recovering.  I had a blast!!! I met some amazing fans (some from myspace and some brand new ones -- ).  I can't even go into the whoring that I was doing behind my table.  My hawking-my-wares-log-line was "MySpace meets Outerspace" and "A modern-day Barbarella meets Lost in Space" and the ever popular "Do you like sci-fi?"  "How about sexy sci-fi?"  That got a lot of attention. HA!  I dressed in three Earthgirl costumes, but the ultimate favorite was still the original.  I think it had something to do with the fact that I was showing a lot of skin.  Go figure.  A special Thanks to all my "helpers" you know who you are...I couldn't have lived without my Starbucks.

Anywhoo, I sold out of almost everything.  I'm down to 6 issues of 1 and only 4 issues of 2, so if you haven't ordered yours yet...get your ass in gear.  'Cause when they're gone...they're gone.

I'm working on Issue 3 now and due to continued fan demand, we're starting with the beginning of the blogs.  You've wrote, I've listened.  The blogs deserve to be brought from words to pictures.  So expect some ultra-hot stuff...and even deeper, sensual detail brought to life.

Speaking of bringing to life, I had a couple of producers, animators and even video gamer developers interested in Earthgirl.  Cross your fingers, you never know where the sexy, sci-fi vixen might show up. 

Check out the pics section for more Comic-Con '07 earthgirl.  If you're a fan that took pics -- THANK YOU!!!  Keep sending them in.

Love to you all.
Blogs will continue.

xo
Melody

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San Diego Comic-Con for my FRIENDS>>special drawing
Current mood: ecstatic
Category: Games

Okay kit-kats,

It's time to roll out the red carpet for all my loyal myspace friends...

In honor and celebration of Earthgirl's 1st official year at San Diego Comic-Con (July 25 - 29), I'm giving away some AWESOME SWAG (an Earthgirl tshirt, a kick-ass-one-of-a-kind poster ((seriously, I only had two made)) and a real stalpik)  in a drawing on Sunday, July 29.  You need not be present to win.

If you can't make it to the con, no worries --just hit me with a "good luck in San Diego" in the comments section of this blog and you'll be entered twice in the drawing.

If you CAN make it to the con, stop by my booth in the Small Press Area (L-5) and I'll make sure you're entered four times...and give you a little something special to boot. :)

I love you all!!

xoxoxox

Melody

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Simply Let It Go
Current mood: contemplative
Category: Blogging

Do you ever find that tension knots the chords down your back?  Or feel anxiety twist your stomach or hold a death-grip on your heart?

What is it that causes these psychosomatic responses?  What thoughts are in your mind?  Pay careful attention to what draws your awareness, then simply let it go. 

Let it go.  Simple. 

Whatever causes you anxiety is probably not happening to you right at that moment.  But the human mind latches on to the drama it created, thereby creating a state of tension like your survival instinct is constantly at the ready.  This is NOT the way to live life. 

Simply, let it go.

It is your own thoughts that disturb your peace of mind and good health...that keep you from enjoying life.  We get stuck in our own drama.  I find myself falling into this cycle over and over again.  I even find sometimes that I stop breathing; the survival instinct of "playing opossum" taking over. 

For example, I can hear you say, "but my boyfriend broke my heart and I'm really, really sad."  Yes, I understand.  You experienced it, lived it.  But now it's done.  IT IS NOT HAPPENING TO YOU AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME. Why dwell upon it?  And continue to muddle in unhappy thoughts. 

Simply, let it go.

If you want to indulge in those feelings, they will be there for you later.  It's like putting down a book (letting it go), but if you really want to, you can pick that book up again.  It is not necessary or healthy to continually hold that book open, read from it, thumbing through the pages of misery. 

Simply, let it go.       

To better living!!!
xoxo
Earthgirl out....
ps- you can quote me on this. :)

Currently reading : Waking the Tiger : Healing Trauma : The Innate Capacity to Transform Overwhelming Experiences By Peter A. Levine Release date: 07 July, 1997

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you can quote me on this
Current mood: a conduit for truth
Category: a conduit for truth Romance and Relationships

The best way for us to find what we are searching for in others, is to be that ourselves. ~Earthgirl

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
Current mood: philosophical
Category: philosophical Romance and Relationships

The human mind tends to gravitate toward the precipice of "either/or."  We search for answers in divisions of "yes or no" and "right or wrong" and "like or dislike."

When someone asks me, "Do you love me or not?"  The answer is quite literally both.  I am finding there is balance in understanding that both love and hate can exist within any relationship.  Our feelings are our own.  Trying to deny our feelings of any intensity will only cause stress and trauma to one's self...and so follows the relationship. 

It is difficult to embrace the more negative feelings that we have, but nonetheless they are a part of us.  Acknowledge them, then work and play with them.  By understanding them, it helps us to share more deeply in the experience of life, love and happiness. 

I love you, now.

xo-- Happy Valentine's Day--ox

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The Cosmic O
Current mood: ecstatic
Category: Blogging

Previously:  I'm running after a child in my image, who has Cynister Kitty.  I unaware, partake of a brownie-like substance.  And hear ATomic and Warlen yell, "NOOO!"  I'm fucked, for sure.  

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Trying to tap into the recess of my brain, to describe what happened next, seems near to impossible.  I am only vaguely aware of what was said.  The sensations, ahhhh, now those are what rise into my body as I recall the tumultuous ride that I like to refer to as the Cosmic O.

ATomic grabbed hold of me before I hit the ground.  Gently, he ushered me to the nearest stone bench.  I collapsed with my head in his lap, gazing at his dark features looming above me. He was beauty incarnate with his chiseled features, midnight black hair and those hauntingly green eyes hidden behind his dark glasses.   He had only one thing to say before a hot-fire started coursing through my veins and my mind begin loosening its hold, "Just breathe."

I did not realize that I had been holding my breath.  Just then a deep exhalation erupted from my lungs, and with it a carnal battle cry that gathered in intensity as it rolled in waves throughout the city. Of their own accord, my hands began caressing my face in a smooth, sensual motion.  They moved deftly down my throat and to my breasts, drumming a tantric rhythm in time with my heartbeat.  It was as if they were following a path of seduction emblazoned upon my soul.  I could not have stopped their seductive dance, even if I had wanted to, and rest assured I did not want them to.

Again, the hot-fire racing beneath my skin's surface turned up the temperature full-force.  Caressing and pinching my nipples was not enough to lessen the aching in my body; my hands moved lower.  And lower, and lower to rest upon my venus mont. But rest was not what my hands had in mind. 

An electrical current sparked forth from my fingertips, as they dallied with sensual flesh.  No tempting or teasing was involved, only a clawing of ravishment filling my body with a culmination of bedazzlement. My lower back arched and my body lifted off of the bench, rising in the air like a bird taking flight.  The Cosmic O overcame me.  Again, the carnal cry erupted from my very essence.  Electrical currents, surging from my orgasm, reached out to touch every living being within the city.

At that moment, from what seemed like a great distance, a collective carnal cry reverberated back at me.  My orgasm intensified, as the sharing of sensual energy multiplied by immeasurable amounts.  My eyes flew open and beheld a wondrous site.  Writhing in sensual delight, beings of all manner and nature were connected to one another with a bright, electrical current.  We were sharing pure pleasure. We were building and experiencing as one.  One body, one mind, one unbelievably righteous orgasm.  But, with all amazingly sensual pleasures, this one had to end.  Damn it! 

I remember catching my breath, one deep breath, then floating to the ground.  The funny thing was every being looked all mussed and flushed.  It was wonderful.  Every being began hugging one another and cheers rose in praise.

You see, The Cosmic O was held to be a myth.   I had just proven it to be true.

Until next time,

Earthgirl out….   

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I'm Thankful for you!!
Current mood: happy
Category: Blogging

This past year has been both challenging and rewarding for me.  As Thanksgiving approaches, I am reminded of all I have to be thankful for.  And you what?  It's you!  You have been there for me with all your love, support, encouragement and friendship...that's a lot to be thankful for.

So, thank you for being you.

I love you all!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

~Melody

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WIZARD WORLD TEXAS
Current mood: chipper
Category: Travel and Places

You requested, I listened!  Earthgirl comes in for a landing at the WIZARD WORLD TEXAS - November 10th - 12th - Arlington, Texas - Convention Center.

Come visit my table in Artist Alley.  I'll have comics, t-shirts and posters for sale.  I'll even take a pic with you, so bring your camera.

Hope to see you there.

~Melody Glass (creator/writer of Earthgirl)

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