T-M-I from T-I-M

No past = no judgment

A Course in Miracles suggests that with no past we leave judgment behind.  I agree, how frequently I am faced with a situation that I add it up based on what I know and come up with a conclusion, long before anything has happened.

I've found it is very powerful to leave my past behind and sense someone's enery, without judgment, to determine if I should engage or avoid that person.  It seems sensible that if I use my past as my guide I will not only manifest a dervative of it in the future, I'm also more likely to judge someone.

One other thing, whenever I write what I do, it's my reflection of my truth.  I stray, it's part of being human.  So I will judge from time to time, I'm just grateful that when I do I'm not hard on myself.

What best describes romance to you?

Understanding....btw, I'm currently listening to the audio book of The Notebook...thus the question.

Fan killed....at a WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL match

I read this morning that a man was killed in Greece before a sporting event, no big deal, probably soccer or cricket or whatever.  Turns out it was WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL and as a result, Greece has suspended ALL team sports until April 13.

I love this quote about a recent Greece/Turkey soccer match:

Greek fans clashed among themselves and also pelted Turkish players with sticks, coins and plastic water bottles.  (my emphasis)

Call me crazy but who fights and KILLS someone over a volleyball game (men or women)??  I guess I'm just missing something. 

More on the DEvolving blogosphere

Another story that I thought you might like to see about two individuals acting, in my view like children.  I have no idea whose right or wrong and don't even really care.

What I do know is it's a great example of how conflict (of any kind) almost always leads to more conflict.  Again I wonder what forgiveness...real forgiveness, on anyone's part would have done.

Which of the 7 Dwarves from Snow White do you most identify with?

Dopey, dude always was at peace, was different and cool with that.

A Course in Miracles via Marianne Williamson

I was listening to a lecture on tape from Marianne Williamson from the 1990's.  On it she is discussing A Course in Miracles in the context of loving ourselves.  One quote that she shared that was quite beautiful:

There is no holier place on earth than where a past hatred becomes a present love.

She talked about it in the context of our view of ourselves instead of with one another.  I think it's an enlightening quote.

FYI, she also said on the tape that the biggest debate among scientists (remember this was early 1990's) was whether or not the damange done to the environment would be irreversible in 2004 or 2005.  Interesting to hear that in 2007.

45+ Million Credit Card #'s Stolen....OFFline

I used to be one who was reticent to share my cc info online (way back when).  I know there are lots of people who still do but are fine with giving their cards to people they can "see".  That's why this story of all of the CC #'s being stolen from retailers TJ Maxx and Marshall's is humorous to me.

If people want your card #'s they'll get it, end of story.

Forgiveness and the DEvolving blogoshpere

I read this blog post written by Kathy Sierra, after learning about it from uber-cool stateside-again Jackie Danicki.  I started blogging to share, honestly, where I am.  I don't spend much time commenting on other people's thoughts.

The reason I'm sharing this is because it's a wonderful example of the ego running riot and the power of fear.  I can understand why Ms. Sierra is scared and can also understand why those who wish to scare her are even more certain of their apparent power (although it is illusory).

Unfortunately, its success will likely encourage even more of the behavior.

One thing I wonder is what would happen if Ms. Sierra just forgave them, for they certainly know not what they are doing.  In my experience, when I've struggled with demons of ANY kind I needed compassion and loving kindness to truly amend my behavior (guilt and shame just didn't work....).   

Seems to me the blogosphere is becoming ego-driven, fear-driven, profit-driven, difference-driven, etc.  In other words, it's becoming like the real world!!!

I can only do one thing:  Be true to myself and write from my heart, whether anyone else chooses to do so is totally up to them.

Would most of the people who know you say that you are happy?

They would now!!  4 or so months ago...probably not.

Free Hugs Campaign

Youtube just announced their awards for the year.  On it is the Free Hugs Campaign below.  An amazing 12 Million (and counting) people have watched it.  I think it's too late to stop unlicensed content from making it to youtube and our core need to be creative continues to fuel more content.  (Of course you won't hear much from the band Skinny Puppy whose song is on this!!)

Regardless, it's beautiful!