Comments on Language Is Wine Upon The Lips: Awareness: Down The Rabbit Hole We Go!

If you really, REALLY want to take the red pill, v...

2009-12-22T21:01:34.471-05:00

If you really, REALLY want to take the red pill, visit
http://www.truthism.com
There is no going back though.

You're always welcome Cindy. And thanks for lettin...

2009-11-02T14:51:00.084-05:00

You're always welcome Cindy. And thanks for letting me use your pics! Look for a shout-out on a certain person's site this Friday (Nov 6).

BTW, you refer to making love with your spouse once a week. You forgot Christmas, anniversaries and birthdays. So really, it happens more than you think! LMAO!

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Barry! I do hold myself to high standards - and I ...

2009-11-02T13:07:23.932-05:00

Barry! I do hold myself to high standards - and I don't think I'd have it any other way. How else do we keep learning? I accept my flaws as we all should, but I won't accept making the same mistakes over and over and over again. Isn't that the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome...

I like that quote! All we have IS now and it is what it is just as it should be:) Totally agree. I wouldn't be me if I hadn't made all my mistakes. We learn when it hurts (that's why dieting without working out is useless! *ouch*) and hopefully we'll remember the pain and not fall over and over again. But if we do, so be it. Keep on going and learn as much as possible.

Still working on being less human:) Talk about a long term goal, eh?

It is a bit of a release for me to write these posts. And it's even better when anyone actually understands and can relate! My friends and I sit around having a beer (or five) and talk about these things all the time. I don't have a huge circle of friends but the ones that made the cut are one truly amazing bunch. Love them all:)

Thanks for the awesome kudos. XOXOXOX

I don’t profess to know you nearly as well as Bria...

2009-11-02T12:50:56.445-05:00

I don’t profess to know you nearly as well as Brian (who does?). Much of what I’ll express here may go against the grain of what he’s said, however I can only speak through my familiarity with you.

You tend to hold yourself to a higher standard than many Cindy. This is not an unrealistically lofty goal, in fact it’s commendable and something towards which we should all aspire. However along with great effort comes great struggle. Nothing good comes easily or without pain, and this needs to be accepted if we’re to move forward.

I read a great quotation yesterday which stated very succinctly, “This moment is as it should be.” Whether or not we choose to agree or even attempt to understand that, I believe the mis-steps we take (and the harsh realities or even tragedy that accompany them) are as necessary as all the right choices we make. I use this word a lot but I truly believe that life is a process; failure and hurt is as much a part of living as the good times. Doesn’t necessarily make it any easier of course. But we have to allow ourselves to stumble and also forgive ourselves when we do, taking comfort that we’re moving forward in our pursuit to become the best ‘us’ that we can be.

I think if we’re honest we could all agree we’ve succumbed to most if not all of the points on your list at one time or another. I know I have. That we share in them may not make these traits any more forgivable, but it is part of what makes us human. You may argue that, but like you I at least agree that this is something we shouldn’t complacently accept in ourselves. Consciously striving to rise above as you are is admirable and a selfless cause Cindy, because in doing so you’re taking others along on this journey.

I will always believe you were being overly harsh on yourself with your “Being Less Human” post. But this is from the outside looking in through selfish eyes, as I wasn’t part of those circumstances. In any event I endlessly admire your quest to better yourself. Today’s writing made me smile, because at the risk of sounding arrogant I believe your thinking now is right where it needs to be.

There’s an analogy I pull from this post that I almost hesitate to put to you, as it sounds so cliché. But mid-way through reading it I started to sense a glorious emergence from this cocoon. You’ve dealt head-on with some things you at first quite evidently had trouble accepting and moved beyond them, and it’s heartwarming to read because I’ve been hoping to see these words for some time. This for me then is probably the most amazing and uplifting post I’ve seen you write.

Papa Shane you're so funny. I'm very flattered you...

2009-11-02T12:50:50.770-05:00

Papa Shane you're so funny. I'm very flattered you read my long post twice! I'm so happy you connect with it. All of this keeps coming up in my life that I really wanted to get it out there thinking I'm probably not the only one! I've come to the conclusion that being a good friend is tough... and eventually you realize that you either grow together or you grow apart. Glad to know you're paying it forward with you BFF. She needs to hear it and better from you than anyone. But don't be surprised if the relationship suffers. It's okay though... she'll come around (eventually!).

I read this post twice! Twice! I had goose bumps c...

2009-11-02T04:18:40.791-05:00

I read this post twice! Twice! I had goose bumps come up on my arms, and the hair stood up on the nap of my neck! I was looking for this post! Nay, I needed this post. It resonates with me so deeply I wish I could convey to you what this post means to me. I have been helping my new BFF and she has a lot of your "old" qualities but slowly she is coming around. I encourage her daily to spit out the red pill and give the blue pill a try. She is a very strong, courageous, and loving person but she gets stuck. I am very honest with her and tell her only the truth. I tell her daily that I am the stress free part of her life and I will listen but expect me to comment when I object. Reading your post I could have subbed her name for yours at any point. I just hope I can do for her as your BFF has done for you. Great heartfelt post!!