The Devil
Current mood: tested
Category: Romance and Relationships

I want to love you; that's all I want.
But, the Devil's telling me I love too much.

I want to hold on to this dream for us.
But, the Devil's telling me I should give up.

The Devil said,
'Stay? Don't you know you're crazy?
Stay? Don't you know you're insane?
Stay? Girl, you're better off alone
you'll alway get your way.

Stay? Don't you want your freedom?
Stay? Girl, you're better on your own.
Stay? Don't need no one else
I'm the Devil: and I work alone.

There's never a moment when I'm sure enough;
'Cause the Devil's on my back and he won't ease up.

I wanna break free from this back and forth
But, the Devil's wanting me to doubt you more.

The Devil said,
'Stay? Don't you know you're crazy?
Stay? Don't you know you're insane?
Stay? Girl, you're better off alone
you'll alway get your way.

Stay? Don't you want your freedom?
Stay? Girl, you're better on your own.
Stay? Don't need no one else
I'm the Devil: and I work alone.

Let me go, Devil, I won't say goodbye...
Let me go, Devil, I'm gonna stay and fight...
Let me go, Devil, I'm gonna stand for love...
I said Let me go, but the Devil knows I'm on the cusp...

He says,
'Stay? Don't you know you're crazy?
Stay? Don't you know you're insane?
Stay? Girl, you're better off alone
you'll alway get your way.

Stay? Don't you want your freedom?
Stay? Girl, you're better on your own.
Stay? Don't need no one else
I'm the Devil: and I work alone.

Rachel Lynn August 2008

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My friend asked me, 'Who's the Devil?'

The Devil is my ego.

My ego tells me that I don't need ANYONE and that I can do everything by myself.

But, in this moment my heart says yes, yes, yes to love and yes to compassion, understanding, acceptance and security.

What I WANT what I DESIRE is a man for life.

He exists: My man.

And the Devil will be there fighting me on my entire journey to accepting and allowing him to come into my life and love me.

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The Last of the Namibian Desert Elephant
Current mood: anxious
Category: News and Politics

Friends and Fans,

This is an important letter I just received from my friend Collette. Please take a look and take action if you have it in your heart.


Peace and Love,
RL


"Dear All,

I do apologize for this massive email.


As most of you know, Curtiss and I recently spent a few months in Namibia with a volunteer organization, EHRA, tracking and working with the remainder 60 Namibian Desert Elephants. It was honestly the best, most rewarding, intense and riskiest experience of my life. This past Friday, we were informed that 3 hunting permits have been issued for the remaining trophy bull elephants which will lead to their extinction. This particular herd has already had problems keeping any new born alive past 3 weeks due to a zinc deficiency, they believe zinc. 'Lebowski' (the first picture attached and was named by Curtiss) was born during our first week in Namibia, in which, we were able follow for 3 weeks and experience a mock charge by an elder to protect the little guy. 'Lebowski' died at 3 weeks old.


If the government understands that tourism will be adversely affected by this decision and any future permits given to professional hunters, we may just stand a chance of having the decision over turned. I also like to stress that the $60,000 to be made to kill an elephant ends up in the hands of only a few and not to the people of the villages like advertised. Its Africa and its corrupt.


We are starting a campaign to get the permits cancelled and for that I beg beg beg beg you to send a simple email to the following people:

Deputy Minister Leon Jooste: ljooste@met.gov.na

Director Wildlife and Parks Ben Beytell: bbeytell@mweb.com.na

Permanent Secretary Dr Shangula: kshangula@mweb.com.na


Ideas for the email; see if we can adopt the elephant to buy its life, that you will no longer support or will visit the country of Namibia (Botswana's President doesn't support culling and the tourism is doing exceptional well because of it), that you are very aware of the problems the elephants cause people, and that EHRA works not just to protect the elephants but to protect the people of Namibia too. Only one person in Southern Kunene Region of Namibia has been killed by an elephant in 10 years and that was because it was being shot at by the Ministry. That the 'effective sustainable utilization plan' can not be based on inaccurate figures. The elephant population in this area can not tolerate or survive if its remaining breeding bulls are being shot.


Most Most important 'THE PRESS' if we get National Geographic concerned enough to write a story then it will be massive and will be stopped

National Geographic contacts:
pressroom@ngs.org
estanley@ngs.org
befoster@ngs.org
estanley@ngs.org

They can read the article that was published in the Namibian news at:
http://www. namibian. com. na/2008/July/national/081B018B76. html


If you do care, Please Please Please forward this email to everyone you know and that I know, especially, if you have any friends in the Press (National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Animal Rights) ANYTHING and EVERYONE all the emails will add up. The Africans hate and freak out over bad press because they want and need a strong, positive reputation in the western world so we support their tourism and aid.


I attached a few pictures from our experiences this summer working with this particular herd and what we accomplished and of Namibia. We were extremely fortunate that this herd trusted us enough to walk inches away showing us their fear, happiness, anger, grudges, strength, beauty, peacefulness, smiles and tears. 'Four Tracker' (third picture attached) made numerous visits to our base camp, he's the last of the breeding bulls that will be hunted as a trophy.


Thanks for your support and feel free to contact me with any questions

Best wishes,

Colette"

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You Can Heal Your Life
Current mood: rebellious
Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes

The message below is from a dear friend of mine and I hope you'll get something out of it!
LOVE RL


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"Got this book from a very good friend of mine and I absolutely love it! Very much the "mind over matter" principle (I've read so many of these over the years, but this one is very different... SIMPLE and eye-opening.. it's called

"You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise L. Hay

Here are a few excerpts from the book:

"CANCER is a dis-ease caused by deep resentment held for a long time until it literally eats away at the body. Something happens in childhood that destroys the sense of trust. This experience is never forgotten, and the individual lives with a sense of self-pity, finding it hard to develop and maintain long-term, meaningful relationships. Because of that belief system, life seems to be a series of disappointments. A feeling of hopelessness and loss permeates the thinking, and it becomes easy to blame others for all our problems. People with cancer are also very self-critical. To me, learning to love and accept the self is the key to healing cancers."

"PAIN of any sort, is an indication of guilt. Guilt always seeks punishment, and punishment creates pain. Chronic pain comes from chronic guilt, often so deeply buried that we are not even aware of it anymore. Guilt is a totally useless emotion. It never makes anyone feel better, not does it change a situation. Your "sentence" is now over, so let yourself out of prison. Forgiving is only giving up, letting go."

"STROKES are blood clots; congestion in the bloodstream in the area of the brain cutting off the blood supply to the brain.

The brain is a computer of the body. Blood is joy. The veins and arteriesare channels of joy. Everything works under the law and action of love. There is love in every bit of intelligence in the Universe. It is impossible to work and function well without love and joy being experienced.

Negative thinking clogs up the brain, and there is no room for love and joy to flow in its free and open way.

Laughter cannot flow if it is not allowed to be free and foolish. It is the same with love and joy. Life is not grim unless we make it so, unless we choose to look at it that way. We can find total disaster in the smallest upset, and we can find some joy in the greatest tragedy. It is up to us.

Sometimes we try to force out life to go in certain way when is is not for our highest good. Sometimes we create strokes to force us to go in a totally different direction, to reevaluate our lifestyles.

STIFFNESS in the body represent stiffness in the mind. Fear makes us cling to old ways, and we find it difficult to be flexible. If we believe there is "only one way" to do something, we often find ourselves becoming stiff. We can always find another way to do things.

Notice where in the body the stiffness occurs, look it up on my list of mental patterns, and it will show you where your mind you are being stiff and rigid..

ALCOHOLISM: Probable cause is thinking , "What's the use?" Feeling of futility, guilt, inadequacy. Self-rejection. New thought pattern needs to be: "I live in the now. Each moment is new. I choose to see my self-worth. I love and approve of myself."

DIABETES: Probable cause is longing for what might have been. A great need to control. Deep sorrow. No sweetness left. New thought pattern should be: "This moment is filled with joy. I now choose to experience the sweetness of today."

BACK PROBLEMS: The back represent the support of life.
-Lower: Probable cause: Fear of money. Lack of financial support. New thought pattern needs to be: "I trust the process of life; all I need is always taken care of. I am safe."
-Middle: Probable cause: Guilt. Stuckin all that stuff back there. "Get off my back." New thought pattern should be:" I release the past. I am free to move forward with my heart."
-Upper: Probable cayuse: Lack of emotional support. Feeling unloved. Holding back love. New thought pattern: " I love and approve of myself. Life supports me and loves me."

BALDNESS: Probable cause if fear and tension. Trying to control everything. Not trusting the process of life. New thought pattern needs to be: "I am safe. I love and approve of myself. I trust life."

EYE PROBLEMS: The probable cause is "not liking what you see in your own life." The new thought pattern you must adopt is: " I now create a life I love to look at."

HALITOSIS: (Bad breath): Probable cause is "rotten attitudes, vile gossip, foul thinking." The new thought pattern you must adopt is: " I speak with gentleness and love. I exhale only the good."

HEART: Represents the center of love and security. Probable cause is "squeezing all the joy out of the heart in favor of money or position, etc." The new thought pattern you must adopt is: " I bring joy back to the center of my heart. I express love to all."

HEMORRHOIDS: Probable cause is fear of deadlines. Anger of the past. Afraid to let go. Feeling burdened. The new thought pattern to adopt is: " I release all that is unlike love. There is time and space for everything I want to do."

KIDNEY PROBLEMS: Probable cause is criticism, disappointment, failure. Shame. Reacting like a little kid. New thought patter to adopt is: "Divine right action is always taking place in my life. Only good comes from each experience. It is safe to grow up."

STONES: Probable cause is lumps of undissolved anger. New thought pattern needs to be "I dissolve all past problems with ease."

LEG PROBLEMS: Probable cause is fear of the future. Not wanting to move. The new thought pattern to adopt is: " I rise above all limitations. I am Divinely guided and inspired. Love heals all life."

MIGRAINE HEADACHES: Dislike of being driven. Resisting the flow of life. Sexual fears. New thought patter to adopt: " Divine right action is always taking place in my life. I love and approve of myself. All is well.

KNEE: Represents pride and ego. Probable cause is stubborn ego and pride. Inability to bend. Fear. Inflexibility. Won't give in. The new thought pattern to adopt is: " I am flexible and flowing. Forgiveness. Understanding. Compassion. I bend and flow with ease, and all is well."

NECK: Represents flexibility. Probable cause is refusing to see other sides of a question. Stubborness, inflexibility. New thought pattern should be: " It is with flexibility and ease that I see all sides of an issue. There are endless ways of doing things and seeing things. I am safe."

NEURALGIA: Probable cause is punishment for guilt. Anguish over communication. New thought pattern needs to be: " I forgive myself, I love and approve of myself. I communicate with love."

RASH: Probable cause is irritation over delays. Babyish way to get attention. New thought pattern should be: "I love and approve of myself. I am at peace with the process of life."

SCOLIOSIS: Probable cause is carrying the burdens of life. Helpless and hopeless. New thought pattern should be: "I stand tall and free. I love and approve of me. My life gets better every day."

SKIN PROBLEMS: Probably cause is anxiety, fear. Old, buried guck. I am being threatened. New thought pattern: "I lovingly protect myself with thoughts of joy and peace. The past is forgiven and forgotten. I am free in this moment."

SLIPPED DISC: Probably cause: Feeling totally unsupported by life. Indecisive. New thought patternt to adopt: "Life supports all of my thoughts; therefore, I love and approve of myself and all is well."

SORE THROAT: Probable cause: Holding in angry words. Feeling unable to express the self. New Thought Pattern: "I release all restrictions. I am free to be me."

STROKE: Probable cause is giving up. Resistance. "Rather die than change." Rejection of life. New thought pattern to adopt: "Life is change, and I adapt easily to the new. I accept life - past, present, and future."

TUMORS: Probable cause is nursing old hurts and shocks. Building remorse. New thought pattern: " I lovingly release the past and turn my attention to this new day. All is well."

WEAKNESS: Probable cause is a need for mental rest. New thought pattern: "I give my mind a joyous vacation."

Interesting, huh? I just quoted a few of the "dis-eases" that have affected me personally as well as those close to me. (You can look up any type of ailment in the back of the book)...of course, the author doesn't discount the need for surgery (in some cases).. but her own story is amazing.. the main message is to LOVE YOURSELF!! (You may think you already do.. but there's always room for more!)

LOVE YOU GUYS!!'

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Para ti solamente...
Current mood: Passionate
Category: Passionate Romance and Relationships

Trust

by RL


...want you to believe. I want you to see.
I want you know how it feels to be safe and secure.
I want you to ask me a question, anything you want,
and I'll come at you with nothing but love.

And I am sorry for backing away
for acting like I didn't need you to save my vanity.
And I let go of having to be right
God knows you melt my stubborn heart by touching me just right.

Trust me, Baby, don't say a word.
Trust me, Baby, I won't hurt you, no...
I'm your forever girl.

I'm not gonna judge. I'm not gonna play games.
I'm not gonna run, "'cause I'm scared"; this time I will stay.
And, Baby, I'll show with my actions, every time we meet,
that I only want you closer to me.

And I am sorry for making you lie
and promise things that god knows that I could never bring.
And I let go of making you wrong
for making sure I get the last word in just to feel strong.

Trust me, Baby, don't say a word.
Trust me, Baby, I won't hurt you, no...
I'm your forever girl.

I'd fight to keep you in my life.
Don't want another by my side.
Babe, we've got nothing but time,
I just need you to...

Trust me, Baby, don't say a word.
Trust me, Baby, I won't hurt you, no...
I'm your forever girl.

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Your Experience of Love
Current mood: contemplative
Category: Life

I started reading 'Conversations with God' six months ago...barely read the first few pages...and picked it up today on a plane back from Chicago. This is the first thing I read:


"...This fear-based love reality dominates your experience of love; indeed, actually creates it. For not only do you see yourself receiving love which is conditional, you also watch yourself giving it in the same way. And even while you withhold and retreat and set your conditions, a part of you knows this is not what love really is. Still, you seem powerless to change the way you dispense it. You've learned the hard way, you tell yourself, and you'll be damned if you're going to leave yourself vulnerable again. Yet, the truth is, you'll be damned if you don't."

Conversations with God - Book 1 Page 18
Neale Donald Walsch


To live life fully we have to take chances on a daily basis. We have to be the co-creators of the relationships we want to have in our lives whether they be with our families, our co-workers our friends or lovers. Today, maybe you can challenge yourself to take on a 'fresh' listening ear to the person that you've already judged and find out how beautiful life is when we love unconditionally.

"Fear is the energy which contracts, closes down, draws in, runs, hides, hoards, harms.
Love is the energy which expands, opens up, sends out, stays, reveals, shares, heals."


Conversations with God - Book 1 Page 19
Neale Donald Walsch

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California’s top court legalizes gay marriage
Current mood: awake
Category: News and Politics

Friends and Fans,

I've been an ally (friend) of the gay community for as long as I can remember. It always broke my heart hearing stories of gay couples having been together for over 20 years... and yet their commitment to each other still not being looked at as an 'official' union by the state.

In 2004, California's Supreme Court released the ban on gay marriage. Soon to follow was a rush of hundreds of couples to the courthouses to 'legitimize' to the state and to their families the love and commitment they shared for each other.

But, within 6 months a court stopped the issuance of marriage licenses and declared that all the same-sex marriages that took place were now void.

Square One...and a step way back for the gay community.

About six months ago i attended an info meeting with Let California Ring, a non-profit organization with same-sex marriage at the forefront of its issues. It seems that their hard work and the work of similar agencies has led to today's headline:

"California Supreme Court overturns gay marriage ban"

To me...showing someone that you love them does not need to be 'legitimized' by any government...no matter who you are. But, the ultimate unfairness arises when you compare the tax breaks for married and non-married couples...as well as the ease in buying property, writing wills and adopting children.

Do you have any further info for us? Do you have a 'constructive' opinion that you'd like to share?

ONE LOVE. Again...ONE LOVE.

RL


California Supreme Court overturns gay marriage ban


5 hours ago

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) — California's Supreme Court ruled that a ban on gay marriage was unlawful Thursday, effectively leaving same-sex couples in America's most populous state free to tie the knot in a landmark ruling.

In an opinion that analysts say could have nationwide implications for the issue, the seven-member panel voted 4-3 in favor of plaintiffs who argued that restricting marriage to men and women was discriminatory.

"Limiting the designation of marriage to a union 'between a man and a woman' is unconstitutional and must be stricken from the statute," California Chief Justice Ron George said in the written opinion.

The ruling added that all California couples had a "basic civil right" to marry "without regard to their sexual orientation."

Before Thursday only one US state -- Massachusetts -- allowed gay marriage, although California, New Jersey and Vermont have legislation which grants same-sex partners many of the same legal rights as married couples.

Plaintiffs in the court case exploded with joy after their victory.

"It's the best day of my life, quite honestly I'm thrilled for all of us," Diane Olson said.

Phyllis Lyon, 80, said she had waited more than 50 years for the opportunity to marry her partner Del Martin, 84.

The couple had been together 55 years and married in San Francisco on February 12, 2004, only to see their union later declared void.

"We are thrilled that this day has finally come."

Thursday's ruling came after a long-running legal battle that erupted in 2000 when California voters approved a law declaring that only marriages between men and women could be legally recognized.

In February 2004, the City of San Francisco defied state law by issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, arguing that existing laws were illegal because they violated equal rights legislation.

A court later halted the issuance of licenses and declared that same-sex marriages that took place during this period were void...

Read Full Article...

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Side Effects of Birth Control
Current mood: pensive
Category: Life

Sisters,

I work with a nutritionist and holistic healer, Rose Cole, for hypo-glycemia, and she has passed this info along to me out of concern so I thought I'd pass it to you. This is not a judgment on anyone using BCPs...only information that you can use or not use. Personally, I stayed on the pill for seven years and was ok...then, I went back in to get a combo pill and was refused. My doctor said that ethically she couldn't prescribe me the combo when I had history of Migraines with effects on my vision. She said that it would increase my risk of stroke. Obviously some women are more at-risk than others.

I'm going to post this on my blog so you can feel free to comment.

ONE LOVE,
RL


"Is the Birth control pill killing women?
by Rose Cole



If a woman you love is on the birth control pill this article could save her life!



I'm constantly asked these two questions in my practice:

1. Is the birth control pill safe?

2. Does the pill have other side effects other than death that could be harmful?



Some of you may have recently received the chain email about Nicole Dishuk, the woman who allegedly died from a stroke due to taking the birth control pill.

I've had a lot of interest around this subject, and a lot of people asking for my opinion.

You can find the original email that was sent out about Nicole Dishuk by
searching her name using your favorite search engine, and you'll see what I'm talking about with the varied opinions on the topic.

I, of course, have no way of verifying if this letter from a woman who is claiming to be her cousin is in fact "real".

You can check out this link that ABC News did on the story with her husband
who survived her and see for yourself what you think.

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=healthcheck&id=5303491

This woman who was a doctor, a wife, and a mother is helping to bring about some awareness to a subject which seems to have been swept under the rug.

There are deaths reported every year that are connected to the birth control pill, and they list "death" as one of the possible side effects right there, in plain sight, on the package, but few of us take it seriously enough.

I am outraged for this woman's family and saddened that her two children
are now left without their mother.

To sign Dr. Nicole Dishuk McKeon's guest book or leave a message for her family go to:


http://obit.bizub.com/wrapper_gb.php?id=335811&clientid=bizub


I always recommend that you do your research and investigate the facts for
yourself before believing ANYTHING. That includes any chain emails you receive...

AND any prescriptions you receive from your doctor.


According to Nicole's husband, Dan McKeon, the specialists told him that the ONLY risk factor they found in Nicole's system which is associated with her stroke was her birth control pills.

The birth control pill that Nicole Dishuk was taking was one of the formulas which contains a low dose of estrogen, which causes menstruation only 3-4 times per year.

Be aware! ALL oral contraceptives can cause dangerous blood clots.

Dr. Sidney Wolfe from Public Citizen has been quoted as saying, "We're sacrificing every year hundreds of women who have blood clots, have to be hospitalized, and in some cases die."

Public Citizen has put the birth control pills that reduce the number of periods you get per year, and other low dose contraceptives on their "worst Pills" list because of the synthetic hormones they contain.

Most of us don't take the whole death thing seriously though; I mean we never imagine it will happen to us.

We always rationalize that the likelihood of actually DYING from taking the pill is low.

But there are other reasons to do your research about oral contraception.


I get dozens of women who come to see me each year who are getting off the pill and want to cleanse their bodies from the chemicals in order to stop all of the side effects.


Possible side effects from the pill... that you may not even realize are
connected:

* Weight gain
* Depression
* Migraine headaches
* Moodiness

The most serious risks associated with taking the pill are blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks.

These risks are increased if you smoke cigarettes, especially in women over 35. It is strongly advised that women who use oral contraceptive DO NOT SMOKE.

Can I tell you a story about my own personal experience with the pill?

Before I was even having sex my doctor prescribed the birth control pill for me because I was having really heavy periods.

My doctor didn't even tell me about the risks of taking the pill, or the potential side effects.

At 16, I guess I assumed that it was safe because my parents gave me the
prescription, and my parents trusted the doctor enough to give it to me, so I'm not sure if any of us really knew the potential dangers.

The potential dangers were printed right there on the package, but who really reads those anyway.

We didn't do our research, and we didn't take responsibility for my own health. We left it in the hands of someone else... which now I realize is a big mistake.

Soon after taking the pill I started to get very depressed... for no apparent reason. I would spend days crying and experienced massive mood swings, which at first we didn't even realize was connected to the pill.

We went back to the doctor, who gave me another pill that was reduced in strength, and thought to have less side effects. It seemed to help a little.



Then I started gaining weight. I put on 10 pounds almost over night.

For seven years, I suffered from depression, severe mood swings, and weight gain until I finally stopped taking it.

My periods did get a little lighter, but the side effects I experienced were a big price to pay to have marginally lighter periods.

My doctor never checked my hormones to see if there was another reason they could have been heavy; he just gave me a pill.

It usually takes about a year when you come off the pill before your body flushes out all the hormones.

But then I learned you could rid yourself of the side effects even faster using
nutrition.

When I went to see a nutrition coach she taught me how to get my body back to balance using nutrition to get rid of the side effects, and it inspired me to go back to school so that I could teach other women to do the same.

On the other hand, the pill is very effective at preventing pregnancy. So what do we do if we don't want the chemicals but we also don't want to get pregnant?

There are other forms of non-hormonal birth control available, like condoms, the diaphragm, and the IUD, which I suggest you do research on all of these before deciding which one is best for you.

There's also another method that you may not be aware of. I teach women a method of tracking your fertility signs on a chart so you can see when you have potential for pregnancy, and when you do not.

It's a very simple and effective form of birth control, and the best part is its

HORMONE FREE.

Positives of this form of birth control are:

* You learn things about your body that will blow your mind!
* No side-effects
* No drugs or chemicals
* Inexpensive
* Can be used to prevent a pregnancy as well as help you conceive
* When done properly, it's just as effective as other forms of birth control

If you'd like a free over-the-phone assessment to discus non-hormonal birth
control, or to learn how reduce side effects from the pill, you can contact me at
(888) 898-WELL, or email Rose@WellnessWithRose.com.

Please send this to every woman you know - we need to
get the word out about this!

To Signup for my eLetter go to http://www.wellnesswithrose.com/

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this newsletter are based upon the opinion
of Rose Cole , unless otherwise noted. The information in this newsletter is not
intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care
professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing
of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Rose Cole
and her community. Rose Cole encourages you to make your own health care
decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional."

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To be authentic...
Current mood: contemplative
Category: Life

or Not to be? That is the question.

Sometimes we look at ourselves from the perspectives of others and not from within. We establish our identity in different spaces in the physical world and also have established different identities through the changing stages in our lives. Ex: I was 'this person' in Junior High...then in College I was 'this person'. I am 'this person' at the club and at home with my family I am 'this person'.

It takes a toll on the spirit to not be authentic...authentic meaning: 'living in the moment without succumbing to the box of who we're 'supposed' to be or how we're 'supposed' to react according to our chosen personality.

I have recently come to the self-realization of 'how I am', in relationships, in life, in career...which led to a great understanding of 'who I am'.

'How i am' is puting on the act of 'I'm on my own. I don't need or want your help. I have to do this by myself'. As you can imagine this has taken a hard toll on my relationships. I realize that I put myself in the 'sacrifice' role more often than not, in order that I not 'owe' something to others and VERY rarely accept any help. It comes down to a fear of letting people know that I need them. Because if I need them then I put myself in a vulnerable space where God-forbid I'd have to be intimate and admit my fears and failures.

You may be saying..."this blog seems rather intimate'; And you are correct. This is one example of the possibility that I've created for myself, my life and all others: the possibility of trust.

With trust we can engage in the most rewarding relationships...we can empower the community around us to be responsible for each other's success...we can grow together in unity and never have to feel that lonely, lonely, lonely way again that we have unknowingly created for ourselves and sickly become addicted to.

I now know who I am.

I am limitless possibility. I am power. I am LOVE.

I am the possibility of courage, truth and total authenticity...and I am committed to being authentic with you. So, sometimes I will be sad. Sometimes I will experience failure. And sometimes I will be the most positive and aware, shining light that you've ever seen in your life...but, not always...

So...who are You?

How have you seen yourself and others around you being in-authentic?

What toll does that take on your spirit and your relationships?

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You have the ability to ask...
Category: Religion and Philosophy

"You have the ability to ask deeply to open and to grow. It is a simple thing of taking a breath and bringing your attention inside. Everything that happens in your head does nothing but give you a headache. It doesn't help you. So relax your shoulders and draw the energy from your mind into your heart and feel the joy of being alive."

 - Swami Rudrananda

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My Deepest Desires
Current mood: hopeful
Category: Religion and Philosophy

'When the effects of this world distract you from the deepest desires of your heart, turn within. Set your spiritual intention and begin again. The entire universe supports your expansion. Armed with the power of spiritual intention, you are unstoppable: Seek and ye shall find. Knock and it shall be opened unto you. '

- Rev. Safire Rose

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