Here and Now...What's Happening?

[Ernie Nemeth]

My life has been saturated with Capricorns, so I know of what I speak - and a mental note to self to listen.

Unless otherwise augmented by softening aspects Capricorns are rooted in this present world. They are not the architects, they are the gatekeepers. They hold reality together for the rest of us - for better or worse. They are pragmatic to a fault. Ruled by their minds and rationality, they are not much into the esoteric or even controversial science or technology. They are the quintessential "parent figure". No amount of cajoling or arguing is likely to change a Capricorn's stance on any subject but that does not mean they are closed-minded, on the contrary, they understand that fads come and go and that there are things that must get done in the meantime. They are the responsible ones, the trusted ones; they can be taken at their word. Often, however, their best intentions are based on experience interpreted by their Capricorn minds and that is usually not the best advice or action for others of a lesser character (not ruled by the illusory world we live in).

My father, sister and her husband, two old girlfriends, and three of my very best friends are Capricorns.

So, while a Capricorn might give you that condescending smile that makes you feel inferior, it is because they truly feel they are seeing things in their true light - just like the rest of us mere mortals. Best to take it up one notch and see that not all things real are visible or understood or even realized. Let them smile and know that they, like you, have their blind spots.

Capricorns have trouble with emotion and showing their feelings or even acknowledging they have any. It is for the rest of us to show them how.

So hug a Capricorn today and tell them how important they are to your life.

When the change has come and gone, we will need them to anchor our new world and give us stability.

That is their strong suit.

[Natalia]

Posted by ulli (here)

Posted by Natalia (here)

Posted by ulli (here)
Never forget that the Here and Now Village stands behind you, Carmody. Your efforts will bear fruit, and soon.

You have never been nice to me like that, most of the posts that you have replied to me have been talking down to me, harsh, and with misunderstandings, and other members supported it (I know not all - thank you) as if I deserved, I did not. I forgave you and never gave you back not nearly as bad as you gave me, but I have to say this now.

Don't talk to me again unless you are going to be respectful, and that goes for a few of the other people here, as well - don't talk to me like I am a child, no excuses.

I'm outta here.

Carmody's contributions have merit....

and so have some of mine...what you just said there, was the same as saying "Natalie, your contributions don't have any merit"

That sais it all, Uli. I would never (indirectly) say that a member's contributions, does not have merit.

You don't have to like me, but that devaluing does not have merit, to me, even if it does to some others.

Posted by Flash (here)

Posted by Natalia (here)

Posted by ulli (here)
Never forget that the Here and Now Village stands behind you, Carmody. Your efforts will bear fruit, and soon.

You have never been nice to me like that, most of the posts that you have replied to me have been talking down to me, harsh, and with misunderstandings, and other members supported it (I know not all - thank you) as if I deserved, I did not. I forgave you and never gave you back not nearly as bad as you gave me, but I have to say this now.

Don't talk to me again unless you are going to be respectful, and that goes for a few of the other people here, as well - don't talk to me like I am a child, no excuses.

I'm outta here.

Natalia,you are wrong here. I have seen her being quite comprehensive and a bit like me, taking a mother's role, but with her own style. We both have been very protective of you.

I do think that what you write is truly unfair. Through years, I have known Ulli as a real great soul. But she will do mothering more the European way, since she is European. Me I will do it the North American way.

In truth, everyone benefits a lot from her wisdom and you could too, I am sure of this.

With love,

Flash

And she is right, I am behind Carmody anytime too. Another exceptional soul needing exceptional support, as Ulli is. Both greater and more developed than me in soul terms by the way, and I respect and admire the path they have been threading. And I take them as an example as well.

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I still have to come back on the post you all had left me previously, as soon as I can cause I want to write something worthwhile and take the time.

So nothing that I have said about ulli's responses to me, is right, in that, she has never talked down to me and has never been too harsh? That's all in my head, is it? I wonder if everyone believes that? I am not saying that she is not a good soul, and I know at times she has tried to help me, in her own way (just like I have tried to help others, in my own way), but she is definitely one that most people could not criticize without other people telling them that they are wrong...but it's ok for her to criticize others...

Humility works both ways, I did my part on that, I always listened to what ulli, you, and Marianne had to say...even when you were too harsh or too not trusting of me, or over protective...I am saying now, it has gone too far, guys, and why don't you listen?

Humility works both ways. Humility means not talking down to others. Humility means seeing everyone has value, even if you don't personally see it as much as with another...Carmody (sorry, this is not about you at all) deserves respect and I am not arguing with that at all, and so do I, if you don't want to give it to me, especially when I am not being rude to anybody (and hardly ever am), then it's not something that I respect - I respect, respect, and I don't respect it when people are being condescending. None of us are perfect, we all have "our things" about us...and our gifts...

So all of you 3 think, that there is nothing that you can learn from me about yourselves and your interactions with me, and it's all to do with me learning from you? Just because you are all older than me, does not mean that you are wiser than me in every single way and all of the time...I can accept, and have, that you are in some ways, and I respect that...

Edit: by the way, on mentors...we choose who our mentors are, not the other way around...or we both choose each other...

Posted by Marianne (here)
Natalie, I agree with Flash that you are wrong about Ulli. Try to see this more objectively, with detachment.

As one of the village crones, I have counseled you privately time and again. This comes from my wish to see you grow in your soul, and my love for you. Yes, we are protective of you, as a young one who needs guidance. I would not say these words now except that you have been unfair to Ulli, who works everyday to help others evolve.

Taking time off to reflect, truly and deeply, is a good thing for you at this time. Go barefoot on the earth and let nature fill you with compassion. We'll see you on the flip side.

Love you,
Marianne

Marianne, you have been the sweetest to me out of all of you 3, and I know that you care, but it has at times been a bit too much...I have never asked for someone to mother me...I have at times appreciated it and it has helped me to grow. I have at times felt a little "picked on" and people taking advantage of my weakness and/or mistakes, and pointing that out to discredit me, and to justify their actions.

ulli could think to herself "hmmm, maybe I have at times been a bit too harsh"

Flash and yourself could think to yourself "hmmm, maybe I have at times been a bit too interfering"

Or any other way that you could question yourself, as I sometimes question myself.

Humility works both ways, and so does respect.

Edit, to add, here is a post that I found rather condescending and belittling and an exaggeration (one of several over the months), and the fact that quite a lot of people liked it (including me, being respectful of how ulli felt, but it did not feel nice...), did hurt a little, as they were supporting it. Ulli, you are not always mature, either...and there is a difference between being youthful, and being immature...a difference between trusting your intuition that does not make logical sense to someone else, and being naive...

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Posted by ulli (here)
From here on I will ignore your apparent age and maturity, and remember that expecting people to behave according to their age is a bit unfair. I know some guys in their sixties who still behave like 13 year old boys. I do have a hard time with them, too. Which goes to show how much I'm still prey to passing judgments.
I'm sorry if I haven't addressed your real needs, coming from such (unfair) expectations.
Maybe if I knew your full history I would be more understanding.

[Marianne]

Flash and yourself could think to yourself "hmmm, maybe I have at times been a bit too interfering"

As long as I'm an Avalon moderator, I will interfere as appropriate when I see you doing things that are not good for the forum.

Avalon is not a dating site.

Natalie, perhaps you should find another thread if you don't see the value in this one.

[Natalia]

Posted by Marianne (here)

Flash and yourself could think to yourself "hmmm, maybe I have at times been a bit too interfering"

As long as I'm an Avalon moderator, I will interfere as appropriate when I see you doing things that are not good for the forum.

Avalon is not a dating site.

Natalie, perhaps you should find another thread if you don't see the value in this one.

Yes I will leave this thread, as I am not valued here by the queens, and also it's only respectful for me to leave it, and seen as it's ulli's thread and I do not see her as my queen (I am my own, and I choose my own respectful mentors who also choose me) or more evolved than me (shocking, huh? I must be delusional...)...and that must mean lack of humility on my part...

Also, me posting my skype and facebook page in the member's only section was not about dating and did not have that tone to it, not everything that I do when wanting to connect is about dating, other people have done that, including Omni who posted his Skype address and wanting to connect with others, in a public thread, and he did not receive a moderator's PM about it...plus I got a PM from another member saying how wrong I was to post it...I know that you guys care, but at times, it's over the top. One member added me on Facebook, we had a nice chat, my intuition told me it would be ok to share my Facebook page and Skype in the member's only section, and to talk to him.

Goodbye to this thread! It's been nice while it lasted (and minus the condescending bits), I am my own queen.

(by the way, being condescending is good for this forum, is it?).

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=0bgRA04Dx6E

Respect & Honour ~ Cora Flora

I am an old soul in a young body
We are all infinite equals with unique challenges and blessings

I respect and honour my feelings
I respect and honour my self
I believe and sing my true feelings
I respect the voice of my soul

I'm not here to feed your self-esteem
I respect and honour you, but if you don't reciprocate I will leave

I respect and honour my feelings
I respect and honour my self
I express and honour my feelings
I expect respect in return

I am here to shine my love light
and be my true blue beautiful wonderful soul
If my light shows you your shadows,
you can resist or you can grow
And if your light shows me my shadows,
I will honour you and grow

Judgement, jealousy, gossip, belittling energy
Were only blocking us from being the best that we can be
We are designed for harmony
I am here to respect and honour you,
while respecting and honouring me ~

It feels like flying free ~

[Ernie Nemeth]

Thanks to "My name is Earl" for this suggestion.

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

[1inMany]

Oh dear. Well then....um...



Here and now...doing some major clearing out. Heavy duty. Funny, thought to stop by. Now I understand. Maybe I shall post a couple of Angels and clear a path for Divinity to meander through the Village. Yes. This I will do.



Oh my goodness gracious, where in the world did this beauty come from?

I like her!

Much Love,

[1inMany]

Dearest Mikelodium, my prayers for strength are with you and your family.

Ernie, so awesome to hear from you! I know what you mean with Capricorns, M is one. And my mom was also. I adore the idea of hugging a Capricorn, count me in!

Much Love to my Village family. God bless us, every one.

[ulli]

I'm sorry, people, but I believe I am having a bout of forum fatigue.
Getting specific reactions coerced out of me and having words put in my mouth
is not my idea of a fruitful discussion. I don't know what to say.
I could try and defend myself by sharing a PM which I sent to Natalie,
in which I opened up and even shared parts of my own history and childhood.
Maybe she was hoping to get into a regular conversation but I just didn't have the time.
I don't PM much these days.

I wish I could find a visual image to express how I feel, since I can't find the appropriate words.
Maybe later.

[Jean-Marie]

Hello everyone,

I wanted to give you an update on my son Kyle. He missed the appointment with my friend and overslept! Sigh...... I can only try again! Thank you for the well wishes! I am hoping the intent shared by everyone here helps him!

-jean-marie

[Flash]

I do not answer to unfair criticism, usage of victimhood in order to get attention and manipulation through "oh poor me, I am Worth nothing". I never intended to compare anyone, but yes, I intended to give fair credit to those whom have shown through time here on the forum that they are holding up as great beings. Period. No comparison.

The one comparing is the one complaining that she is not looked at, all the time. Well, if you feel you are less, or more, or different, of whatever, that is what you become.

Me, when my daughter was doing temper tantrum in a food store at 4 years old, I was leaving her on the floor and I would go to another aisle. She had to pick herself up by herself. Luckily, in Canada, nobody would pick her up for me, which they would do in Turkey. But there, they had other ways of stopping children temper tantrum. Because yes, it is what it looks like, that you accept it or not.

And Ulli, you are not guilty, you did not provoqued it, you are nobody's mom here on the forum and do not have to feel guilty for not giving any of us attention (i could have complaint countless time of the lack of attention I got on this forum, like one thank or none at all for my posts sometimes, but who cares, certainly not me).

I have had enough of this kind of behavior, mom is tired and had enough.

How difficult to tel a forty years old woman or a 62 years old boyfriend to grow up.

[Selkie]

Here is a picture of chocolate cake. Just because...cake!

[Jean-Marie]

Dear Ulli,

You have always looked out for everyone and have provided great wisdom and insight!

Your good intentions are always very appreciated by me. There are just some people who don't want to be helped. We can see and recognize the risky behaviors, have great insight and love in our hearts to provide gentle correction and guidance. There are just some souls whose hearts are not open and willing to listen. They cannot open their eyes, see their mistakes and take responsibility for themselves. Instead they feel sorry for themselves, they feel attacked instead of embracing that love. We can read their words and hear their constant cries for help, but they lash out and attack those that are trying to help them.

I am sending you loving vibrations and energy to carry on!

[Stephanie]

Posted by ulli (here)

I am sitting beside you in your little/big piece of heaven.
Blessings to each and everyone of you.

[RunningDeer]

Smudging the Village with peace and love.

Dropping by with a dose of peace. Been feeling pissy. I pulled my back twice over a three week period. With a one day reprieve in between.

Too much snow to shovel, I figure, and the realization that this older version needs a different kind of TLC. In any case, it makes me feel vulnerable.

Laying low from this here village and other places cuz, I don’t want to infect anyone with the crazy, impatient energies bubbling up inside me.

[Full stop]

It’s almost 60F/15C degrees and sunny. Wind chimes are working overtime. Got out to walk with my pigeon friends. No mention of, “Where the heck have you been, Bird-Seed Lady?” Only happy cheer. Dang! love the unconditional love.

RunningDeer

[RunningDeer]

Posted by Flash (here)
Me, when my daughter was doing temper tantrum in a food store at 4 years old, I was leaving her on the floor and I would go to another aisle. She had to pick herself up by herself. Luckily, in Canada, nobody would pick her up for me, which they would do in Turkey. But there, they had other ways of stopping children temper tantrum. Because yes, it is what it looks like, that you accept it or not.

That reminded me of when my son pulled a temper tantrum in the store. I invited him to get louder because it was he that everyone was looking at. I pointed to some of the understanding folks who became instant aunties and uncles for those couple of moments that felt like an hour.

He stopped and never did it again. That was one of those times when I had a quick solution that came out of no where. [I suspect there were big wings over my shoulder, too.]

[Iarmhéid]

I just wanted to say I'm 'back' sort of, as time allows - I've been abroad teaching English in China... a very difficult experience for someone who loves nature, clean air and sunshine... so much so I cut my contract short. I 'needed' money.. but now I've found new appreciation of such basic things, and a deep feeling of grief for what is being stolen from the children of that corner of the world... such basic things we take for granted..

I'm actually very lonely now I'm back in England. There are few to discuss matters of earth and spirit with here, and I hope I can find some friendships here. Soon I will venture to N.Ireland, Spain and Portugal, perhaps I can find some Avalon folk from these countries. :-)

[ulli]

The one in the red t-shirt is me.
But fact is that I am used to mud now, having been gardening for the last month.
Ground training, in a way.
Interesting also that simply offering Carmody some backing gets one into the line of fire.
It's called living dangerously.

[Flash]

Carmody is right, he is very often directly or indirectly targetted I thought for a while that it was paranoïa Glad it is not

[Dennis Leahy]

Sending a to the Village and its denizens, er, I mean lovely people.

Natalia, make a big batch of vegetable curry, I'll make a big bowl of guacamole, and we'll meet on Ulli's back porch - with a big pot of Costa Rican coffee...and we'll talk and laugh until we can see the stars reflected in each others' eyes.

Literally thousands of times, I tucked my daughter in and told her, "I love you with all my heart and soul - don't ever forget!"

I'm suggesting that we never lose sight of our deep and abiding love and compassion for one another. It's our foundation, our glue, our nucleus. Don't ever forget. :~)

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

Compassion and mercy. Harumph! Thanks Ernie and 1InMany, as a Capricorn, I will take your hugs! Universe is as Universe does, to quote my great buddy PL. If you want Universe to give you sh!t, then that's what you'll get even if good intentions are sent your way. Perspective, balance, compassion is key. If you want love, be willing to give it when you don't think you're getting it. Ho'oponopono.

Right now I'm asking Universe for hugs! Mucho abrazos amigos y amigas!