Here and Now...What's Happening?

[ulli]

Just because Avalon is seen by some members as a wonderful source to find links for their 'research' this does not entitle them to look down on it's multi-purpose function, and scoff at social networking being done here.

Most social networkers here on this thread, anyway, have finished their years of research, and came to the conclusion that the discoveries made in the quantum field and pooling of human consciousness has shown them answers about the purpose of their own lives.

Social networking on Avalon has little in common with the general mass media networking, which is designed to keep people's consciousness low, by directing their attention to sports heroes and other celebrities.

Anyway, I thought I should mention that. In the past I have ignored all snide remarks about 'prolific posters', but they are multiplying, and I would like those who grumble about the existence of threads like this one to look a bit deeper, and perhaps 'research' that which they don't understand yet wish to judge.

[sheme]

With out social contact what is the purpose of life? I get something for nothing every time I let people know I care- I know I matter.

[CD7]

Posted by ulli (here)
I'm busy making jewelry to show to the owner of a kiosk in a mall next Tuesday,
and hoping she will buy some.
It's cold here right now, 10 C outside and only 15 C inside.
Today I will use my oven to warm up the cabin a bit, as I can't do my beadwork with frozen fingers.
Anyway, please talk amongst yourselves...

Ohhh would be nice to see what you made :D

[ulli]

In my view the world can do with a few more caring people. Strictly speaking, caring is not 'nothing'....
to those to whom caring comes naturally, it seems there is an abundance, and sharing that costs nothing.

But then there are others who are still learning how to be more empathic, and struggle to 'BE' a good person and care for others.
And then there is the third type who feels zero remorse, who may even go out of their way to be hostile.
It's as if they made a soul contract to come into life with the purpose to test the other types.

And then there are those who can interchange all roles, as they wish...because they feel they are free to do so.
And especially when people start judging each other- then all earlier programs can be questioned, as one digs within the self to find the best response.

[Calz]

Speaking of "caring" ... no doubt posted here before but worth taking a moment to appreciate those that have *really* given in their lifetime for the benefit of us all ...

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=PD-MdiUm1_Y

... another (very short) with a great message:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=SK6Nj-buTwg

[Calz]

Posted by ulli (here)

It's cold here right now, 10 C outside and only 15 C inside.

... do *not* go there ...

[any idea what my heating bill was for last month???]

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ddUotyR3WEA

[ulli]

Posted by Calz (here)

Posted by ulli (here)

It's cold here right now, 10 C outside and only 15 C inside.

... do *not* go there ...

[any idea what my heating bill was for last month???]

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ddUotyR3WEA

At least you have allowed for heating in your budget...(oops!)

[ulli]

[QUOTE=CD7;791885]

Posted by ulli (here)
I'm busy making jewelry to show to the owner of a kiosk in a mall next Tuesday,
and hoping she will buy some.
It's cold here right now, 10 C outside and only 15 C inside.


Ohhh would be nice to see what you made :D

I really wish I had an agent. Useless at promoting it, so it keeps piling up.



I'll try and make a proper album for my Photobucket site ... You will need to ask me for the password, though.

[1inMany]

Here and now, it's rainy. Warmer, yet I cannot shake the chill. Have my favorite ole worn out purple sweater on. The rain doesn't do much for mood. Although, I don't seem to associate with any particular mood, either. Odd. But I'm not complaining, not after the week I've had. Or two. Or three. I've lost count.

Thinking about how a certain ****head is about to arrive. And how *not* nice it is to think of him that way. It isn't like me, not to be nice. Usually.

Well, that's boring. My here and now is boring. Woohoo!

Much, er, um...sigh.

Much Love,

[skyflower]

Posted by ulli (here)
In my view the world can do with a few more caring people. Strictly speaking, caring is not 'nothing'....
to those to whom caring comes naturally, it seems there is an abundance, and sharing that costs nothing.

But then there are others who are still learning how to be more empathic, and struggle to 'BE' a good person and care for others.
And then there is the third type who feels zero remorse, who may even go out of their way to be hostile.
It's as if they made a soul contract to come into life with the purpose to test the other types.

And then there are those who can interchange all roles, as they wish...because they feel they are free to do so.
And especially when people start judging each other- then all earlier programs can be questioned, as one digs within the self to find the best response.

Being a piscean, I have struggled with being empathetic without drowning in others' problems. Laying out boundaries require a learning curve. I have gone from not having any boundaries in my developing years, to completely shutting down my empathic side later on. I am slowly learning to balance it out, but it isn't easy. The "air" out there energetically speaking is so full of junk, just like the air we breathe for survival. Not too pleasant.

But I guess holding my "breath" for too long isn't an option either.

[161803398]

I had a huge Husky cross who was very stealthy. All the dogs would play together in the park off leash but sometimes she would sneak away. She was HUGE and people who didn't know dogs occasionally would be frightened by her and this was always a worry. Once she disappeared and I saw her going in the basement door of a house across the park. I walked up to the house calling "Tina" in hushed tones and waiting to hear screams coming from inside the house. I walked around the front of the house, looked up at the living room window and there was Tina on the living room couch with her paws up on the back staring out the window at me. Still no screams and finally she came out. I have a neighbour with a little pool, with a little fountain and lily pads in it. One day she left the gate open. Tina ran from the park straight into the neighbour's back yard. I went in looking for Tina. Small yard but no Tina to be seen. I finally went over the pool, and there, floating amongst the Lily pads like an alligator were two eyes and an nose belonging to my dog. The rest of her was hiding in the pool. Dogs can be very embarrassing and lead you down all sorts of different paths.

[Shezbeth]

Posted by skyflower (here)

Posted by ulli (here)
In my view the world can do with a few more caring people. Strictly speaking, caring is not 'nothing'....
to those to whom caring comes naturally, it seems there is an abundance, and sharing that costs nothing.

But then there are others who are still learning how to be more empathic, and struggle to 'BE' a good person and care for others.
And then there is the third type who feels zero remorse, who may even go out of their way to be hostile.
It's as if they made a soul contract to come into life with the purpose to test the other types.

And then there are those who can interchange all roles, as they wish...because they feel they are free to do so.
And especially when people start judging each other- then all earlier programs can be questioned, as one digs within the self to find the best response.

Being a piscean, I have struggled with being empathetic without drowning in others' problems. Laying out boundaries require a learning curve. I have gone from not having any boundaries in my developing years, to completely shutting down my empathic side later on. I am slowly learning to balance it out, but it isn't easy.

The Geminian and Piscean natures have much in common.

I have seen where an individual is denounced as uncaring for their refusal to engage in dysfunction and disorderliness (as in, clinical). Further, I have seen individuals antagonizing one or more others precisely for their appropriate use/adherence of boundries.

In the US, this weekend (the Superbowl) is a time for many to adhere to contemporary expectations and worldview. I agree with Ulli, that the world could use more responsible caring people, excepting irresponsible ones.

[Carmody]

Posted by 161803398 (here)
I had a huge Husky cross who was very stealthy. All the dogs would play together in the park off leash but sometimes she would sneak away. She was HUGE and people who didn't know dogs occasionally would be frightened by her and this was always a worry. Once she disappeared and I saw her going in the basement door of a house across the park. I walked up to the house calling "Tina" in hushed tones and waiting to hear screams coming from inside the house. I walked around the front of the house, looked up at the living room window and there was Tina on the living room couch with her paws up on the back staring out the window at me. Still no screams and finally she came out. I have a neighbour with a little pool, with a little fountain and lily pads in it. One day she left the gate open. Tina ran from the park straight into the neighbour's back yard. I went in looking for Tina. Small yard but no Tina to be seen. I finally went over the pool, and there, floating amongst the Lily pads like an alligator were two eyes and an nose belonging to my dog. The rest of her was hiding in the pool. Dogs can be very embarrassing and lead you down all sorts of different paths.

Tell me about it.....

¤=[Post Update]=¤

I thought someone started a thread on music and perception of time, but i can't find it. I wanted to put this one in it (it is purposely mislabeled so it does not get taken off youtube):

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=kdyjtJ9x_Y8

How Music Hijacks Our Perception of Time

[Dennis Leahy]

Is it possible to trust too much? :~)



Dennis

[Marianne]

I'm in Nashville for a work conference. Got to go to the Grand Ole Opry tonight. Sharin' the Love.

(I hope someone else likes it!)

The Steep Canyon Rangers were not at the GOO, but I love them. Steve Martin was smart to team up with them. Their talent breaks out of country music.

'Knob Creek'

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=DFbFmZpTSiA

'Bluegrass Twist'

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=rLCR2992U9E

My brother plays banjo too, and teaches it. For my FB friends, I posted a pic of him. A little sync that his friend posted it today.

@Dennis: Yup. LOL

@1inMany ... Thinking of you with ... er ... good thoughts. It's good you are expressing deep and true emotions. Especially ones that don't feel acceptable. Keep expressing whatever comes up. I have to say it ... I love you. Tuck that away til you're ready to hear it.

I had an amazing breakfast meeting with a group of ten others interested in integrative and mind-body medicine. I used to wonder why the Universe/Goddess placed me firmly in the middle of a medical school with little wiggle room to get away. I'm starting to understand it now. A bridging of some kind. I have something they don't have, and that they need. And I am grateful for their skills, in things like acute cases of injury. When people dear to me have needed allopathy, I see how it all fits together.

Later when I was telling a couple of the docs what I'd learned, a great breathe technique, and how we need 12 hugs to thrive, one of them said, well here let's get one out of the way, and gave me a big hug. I've always thought she didn't like me. But lately she has changed a lot. She takes yoga and piano lessons, and hangs out with a happy gang of friends.

Most important, there was something indefinable I can't find words for, as I looked around the table at these kindred spirits. This feels like the future to me, and it's close enough to touch now.

[ulli]

Great sharing there, Marianne.
Election Day here. May the best candidate win.
Never before have the polls shown such crazy results,
full of contradictions, depending on who conducted them.

[Calz]

Posted by ulli (here)

Never before have the polls shown such crazy results,
full of contradictions, depending on who conducted them.

Political system globally seems (to me) to be in meltdown mode ...

Is that not clear to anyone else???

[chocolate]

Here it is very windy. Extremely unusual for the winter time with the cold and the snow. The wind opened both doors while I was still sleeping (if I have ever been awake, but still). A cat (probably) jumped on top of the car and the alarm went off.

I dreamed of many things, most I don't remember much. But I do remember there were two suns in the sky. I remember the background was kind of very obscured and grey-ish. I woke up tired, probably because I stayed too late, as always these days. Either I am afraid of falling to sleep, or I just lost all respect for my biological body. I am sure soon it will remind me of my wrongdoings. I suppose I need an animal to keep me company inside the house, a significant other would do probably just as well ( ).

I always think of Leonardo. Every other minute. He once said: "When one is alone the whole world belongs to him, when one is not alone the whole world is not with him" (rephrased by me). I guess, I am testing the theory.

Right now my right hand is ice cold because I have been clicking on the mouse button for too long. I am doing lines up and down, while listening to Alan Watts, a bit sarcastic at times. I can understand why. I think I can listen to Alan Watts at all times.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=jX8PqznN0ao

I am thinking of social networking-s. Soon will come to a reasonable conclusion.

Posted by Shezbeth (here)

Posted by skyflower (here)

Posted by ulli (here)
In my view the world can do with a few more caring people. Strictly speaking, caring is not 'nothing'....
to those to whom caring comes naturally, it seems there is an abundance, and sharing that costs nothing.

But then there are others who are still learning how to be more empathic, and struggle to 'BE' a good person and care for others.
And then there is the third type who feels zero remorse, who may even go out of their way to be hostile.
It's as if they made a soul contract to come into life with the purpose to test the other types.

And then there are those who can interchange all roles, as they wish...because they feel they are free to do so.
And especially when people start judging each other- then all earlier programs can be questioned, as one digs within the self to find the best response.

Being a piscean, I have struggled with being empathetic without drowning in others' problems. Laying out boundaries require a learning curve. I have gone from not having any boundaries in my developing years, to completely shutting down my empathic side later on. I am slowly learning to balance it out, but it isn't easy.

The Geminian and Piscean natures have much in common.

I have seen where an individual is denounced as uncaring for their refusal to engage in dysfunction and disorderliness (as in, clinical). Further, I have seen individuals antagonizing one or more others precisely for their appropriate use/adherence of boundries.

The Geminian here is still learning, too.
I agree, the Geminian and Piscean natures have much in common, they just flow in different fluids.

Here and Now, I wish you goodnight!

[1inMany]

Good Morning(Night) Here and Now,

Home schooling day 1 is about to commence. Lord, give me patience. Just in case. It's cold, although I hesitate to say that, knowing Texas cold is nowhere near the cold in other parts of the country.

I feel some clearing happening. I am grateful. Very, very grateful. I know not whether this is a momentary reprieve or a sign that what needed to be done, was done. I hope the latter.

To All, on this day, I wish us Peace.

Much Love,

[chocolate]

I forgot to mention I love Ulli's makings.
Ulli, before selling your makings to the Mall, send me some pictures of things that are appropriate for a skinny female with thing wrists and thin neck, and overall thin other parts , I would hate to know those will go and sit at a Mall. We will figure out the transactions.

I love all kinds of blue, purple, green gems, and also sometimes corals and carnelians.
Good thing you promoted them .

Here and now I feel like this:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=YsgP8LkEopM

When it comes to Facebook for example, as many know from some of my 'elaborate' postings, I am really quite private person, for some still unknown to me reasons, and I use FB mostly to keep up with my favorite news and blog sites. Most of my friends there, have no idea what I do for a living, except for the family and few co-workers, or what is marital status (the latter is non-existent, but don't know that, too).

When it comes to staying here, I deleted even the few things I once listed on my profile, because I have come to realize my words and thoughts oftentimes do not correspond exactly to the exterior of me. If I post a picture of a tall-ish, skinny blond female, most of my posts will be quickly discarded as an attempt to sound wise or different, which they are not meant to be.
At least that is my experience with some people I have tried to talk to in person. They are either puzzled, or totally non believing in what I say based on how I look.

I guess my looks will have to play some catch up to my words. But in any case, I am caring person, who has been hurt more that she wants to admit, and staying out of the radar is at the moment my only safe heaven. Until things change.

Today here is sunny.
Some dreams came and went, nothing particularly important.
It is 3.40 at the afternoon, I am drinking coffee, and am about to get on with some more work.