A New Year...

    A new year, not for to succeed monetarily or in social stature, but spiritually. I don't mean become a born-again Christian or read the Koran daily... By "spiritually", I mean by bettering our souls. We are not going to take our acquired money or status with us when we perish, I'm sorry to break it to you... Yes, New Year's Eve is epically known for becoming sloppy drunk and making a foxhole New Year's Eve resolution.... But my children, New Year's Eve is so much more than that!!!
   "Just as a moment has an end, so it must have a beginning and a middle. Also the beginning, middle, and end are to be analyzed like A MOMENT!!!!" - Nagarjuna
   Do not look at this coming year as another 365 days, honey. Each day is such a blessing, we are not promised any more than that. Any human being can pass into the next heavenly realm at any time, we need not take any moment for granted, and that is the TRUTH!!!

   Life is so much more than what can be seen by the naked eye. Life is sublime, parapsychological, beyond what us humans can see, taste, touch, or feel. This new year is not about predicting what will happen with the Dow Jones or about who will become our new presidential leader. Nor does it have anything to do with our economic status or how many college degrees we have posted on our walls...
   When we generate anger, ninety percent of the ugliness of the object of our anger is due to our own exaggeration... In my belief, anger is a secondary emotion, it is a facade. Behind all anger is fear or deep-set emotional pain.
   Being a philosophy apprentice since at least age seventeen, I believe that in order to attain enlightenment and thus perfect the soul, we have certain obstacles that we must overcome. ONE, we must be able to give unconditional love to those who give us hatred and negativity. TWO, we must be able to treat others as we would want to be treated. And THREE, we must be able to make our own "heaven" here on earth. I am fully aware that the world can be very harsh and cold. It takes a highly spiritual soul to be able to break these preconceived borders and to make our OWN PARADISE, in the midst of all the chaos and cruelty.
   So to all of you die-hard New Year's Eve party people, enjoy your alcohol, enjoy the closest person that you can kiss when the ball drops, yada-yada... Whatever makes you feel better...
   But to me, the new year is a time to realize what is really important in life. You will not be taking your money, assets, or newly achieved "status" with you when you die, and tomorrow is a hope, not a promise. What you will be taking with you is YOUR SOUL. No need to have your coffin lined in gold or be buried with an obscenely expensive diamond necklace. Our bodies that are buried six feet under are not us. Our bodies are only our "soul-covering, our lifetime "shell'.
  The only thing we are taking with us to the next realm is our SOUL. That is what we should be working to perfect in this lifetime. That is the only thing that really means anything in this messed up world. So..."may all acquaintance be forgot",So on and so forth... . Happy YOU YEAR'S, my fellow human beings!!!!

"Both Hands" By Ani Difranco

Counting Crows - Colorblind [Musicvideo]

Eminem - Not Afraid

Face Down lyrics - by the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

This video touches me on a very deep level. Girls, PLEASE know that you are worth more than this!!!

Philosophies on Life, Poetry, and Other Creative Writings: Girls, Don't Ever Let A Man Bring You Down!!!

Philosophies on Life, Poetry, and Other Creative Writings: Girls, Don't Ever Let A Man Bring You Down!!!: " Okay girls, young women, etc. This is a very serious subject that is close to my heart. Almost my entire adult life, I have de..."

Girls, Don't Ever Let A Man Bring You Down!!!

   Okay girls, young women, etc. This is a very serious subject that is close to my heart. Almost my entire adult life, I have depended on a man in some way or another. Even though I am college-educated and had a 3.75 G.P.A., I never earned a college degree. Except for maybe 3 months where I lived in Grand Junction, Colorado, I have always lived with, and been dependent upon a man.
   Girls, it is SO not worth it!!! When your finances and privileges depend on your "guy's" mere whim, you are helpless, a puppet in his marionette, a spider in the midst of his web, you are NEVER really free. Most of my life, I have been dependent upon a guy. It's not all peaches and cream...
   There is a sense of self-worth and an inner confidence that one acquires when one can prove to themselves that they have an inner strength.
   No female wants to be made to feel inferior, stupid, or less than adequate...like they never (no matter how hard they try), measure up. A woman's self-esteem is very fragile. We as females, so much more than males, need support and encouragement in our lives. It is essential to mental and emotional health.
   For you women whom think you have nowhere to turn, no escape route, no way out, no path to salvation, I am here to tell you that THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY OUT!!! There is always an easier, softer way. It may be more difficult and treacherous but morally it is just "right", and you will be able to sleep better late at night.
   YOUR SOUL IS THE ONE THING YOU CAN'T COMPROMISE!!!! Enough said!!!
   Now if you have a child, the emancipation of your soul is even more prudent. It is not just you whom you are living for. You now have dependents, who are completely dependent on you. It is your job now as a mother, to be a good example for these young souls. They look up to you, you are their greatest teacher in life, so you better set a darn good example for them!!!
   Abuse, and I mean ANY abuse, is completely unacceptable. Physical abuse should NEVER be tolerated!!!
However, verbal abuse is far worse, in my opinion. Verbal abuse hits one emotionally and psychologically in a way that physical abuse can't even vaguely touch.
   So girls, there IS help out there. There are shelters, there is government help ( as well as private) and grants out there... don't be afraid to ask for help or seek out redemption.
   You my young lady, are special, beautiful, and intelligent---DON'T LET ANYONE TELL YOU DIFFERENT!!! Believe in yourself first and those in turn will follow suit and believe in you. YOU DON'T NEED A MAN!!! You are fabulous being single! Plus it gives you time to really reconnect, really get to know yourself!!!
   Remember honey, you are a QUEEN, treat yourself as such....And don't let ANYONE tell you that you that you aren't beautiful...