"OOOOOOOO-WHEE!" - Karen Bishop - January 5, 2007

[I Have A Dream]

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OOOOOOOO-WHEE!
Karen Bishop
January 5, 2007

Greetings!

If you've had an experience within the last month of being totally flattened, feeling immense physical or emotional “pain,” or simply collapsing with no apparent ability to do much of anything, you are right in perfect alignment with the most enormous and incredible shift I have seen yet within our on-going spiritual evolutionary process.

Each of us is being affected in relation to our weak areas…some are experiencing immense head and sinus colds, severe ear aches, others vomiting, some with intense body aches, and even outbreaks of canker sores. All in all, we are experiencing an immense internal shift, and even though it may manifest as a very painful process, it is moving huge amounts of energy.

This enormous shift is bringing much together in unity. Many who were vibrating at lower levels than others are now joining the higher realms. It is as if everything has suddenly joined together and what a glorious sight it is. A more grand blending I have yet to see. Unity is the theme here, and it will continue on.

So all encompassing is this shift, that it is creating “collapsing” energy. Becoming flattened to the point of not being able to function is a necessary part of the process. What is collapsing are the old boundaries and the lower vibrating energies that created separation. These were simply an illusion that we believed was real.

As we vibrate higher, these illusions are dissipated, broken apart, and dispersed back into a lower vibrating reality within a part of the cosmos where we no longer reside. The entire month of December served to move out and push these energies up and out. This shift was extremely deep and really moved much that was deep within us. For me, it felt like a bulldozer pushing great amounts of dense energy to another location.

Many, many have been bumped up to higher levels of reality through this shift. Like outstretched arms of loving higher vibrational energy, so much has been embraced and welcomed into this new space of wholeness and unity.

These intense shifts can create sleepless nights as well. And you may not feel like doing anything at all. All the motivation you can muster up cannot seem to get you to accomplish a thing. You may not want to do a thing, and may not know what you even want to do anyway! Remember, this is a great shift.

But as with most shifts, when we are in the throes of the rotor rooter cleansing and experiencing the great depths of emotion and pain, we can then reach higher states of love and compassion. Pain can always create higher states of being. When we come to find that pain actually serves to create a greater connection to our higher selves and to Source, we can then learn to embrace it when it arrives.

And when the deep pain and cleansing phase is over, we are then residing in a higher state of being and it can feel glorious, while our values have once again shifted to a more elevated state. And this is precisely when you may feel like you no longer want to do a thing.

Much left during this shift. The old denser ways of being and the old and denser structures of survival are now holding very little energy and power. They are literally hanging on by a thread. And along with this, we are more and more able to see the higher aspects of our brothers and sisters. As we let go of more and more of our own lower vibrating selves, we can then see others from a state of love and understanding, because we are not seeing things according to “us,” or how we are personally affected.

We no longer see through a filter of our mis-perceptions or “issues.” It is no longer all about us. It is now much more about all of us. We are uniting now with others and we may not even know why. This is because our souls are at the helm and they always know what they are doing. Being in this new space can create a sense of wanting to serve others and the planet as much as possible. And this is the way of a higher vibrating being.

When the dust finally clears from this massive shift, we will find that most of us are now in the same place. This shift has brought us together to a place where the majority will now reside. In this way, all others will have no choice but to be swept up into this higher vibrating space, if they have chosen to stay.

The influence of the majority will affect everyone and everything. And although there will still be some at different levels of reality and perception, the opportunity is very intact for anyone to join in these higher ways of being.

I had a long term substitute teaching job many years ago with a 6 th grade class. This was an incredible loving and bonded class of caring students, and I was very blessed. One day a new student arrived. He naturally assumed the traditional role of goofing off, disrespecting the teacher, and rebelling in an insecure way. This lasted for one day. Because he had entered an environment of a group of amazing students, he had to then assume their ways, and it almost seemed a relief to him! This different energy of a higher vibrating class had surrounded him and transformed and allowed him to be a higher vibrating being.

And this is how it will be because of our latest shift. Giving love, compassion, and understanding to others will immediately bring them into this new reality. They will now be open to a new way of being through this energy. Expect it to be so and it will. Expect miracles to occur and they will. Expect something different and it will be.

These are times of amazing manifestations and experiences. And we can take advantage of these times and fully utilize this miracle energy.

As we begin to come out of the shifting phase, we will find that we are once again wildly excited about life. We will feel much lighter. Much lighter. We have let go of so much density. But this is simply our spiritual evolutionary process in action, and always has been. And it will continue on for a very long time as we progress up the rungs of the evolutionary ladder of expansion into the higher realms.

www.whatsuponplanetearth.com

Wishing you Heaven in your heart, starlight in your soul, and miracles in your life in these miraculous times.

Until next time,
Karen

[Why Syzygy]

1. I'm going to post

off the top without finishing, which I will. Thank goddess! I don't have any canker sores.
I'm feeling flat. Now on to read. Thanks Dream.

edit: as I do read on, it reminds me of the beautiful young woman in Israel who got plowed over.
I don't know what that means.

[NMDemDist2]

2. well I sure felt the "no motivation" thing but it seemed to lift a couple

days ago

I know that I feel much lighter and happier. I don't have very many "bad days" generally, (I am digustingly, resolutely upbeat as a rule) but my good days are even better

even during the "blah" days of the last few weeks I was serene. wondered why I had no motivation but felt no need to do anything about it

my third eye has been pinging and I am getting information easily and clearly too

i did end up doing a couple things around the house, i smudged and hung my Feng Shui balls to redirect energy

I am drawn to work in the new garden and am finding it easy to have an attitude of gratitude for simple things like sunshine days and kneading bread, hot soapy dishwater and clean smelling clothes. People i meet give me joy and it's easy to share good feelings with my fellows

all in all, i am digging this new year :D

[lildreamer316]

3. Exactly so.

Very true for me also. Feeling much much better than even just a few weeks ago. Seems our lives just took off this last 2 weeks or so.
Glad things are seeming lighter for you too.

[NMDemDist2]

5. ....

:hi:

[BlueIris]

4. Very flat.

But it's good to know Karen thinks it's "normal."

[Why Syzygy]

6. lol

:hug: for BlueIris. I'm feeling a lift. But have some energy work going on too.

You are so cute.

[I Have A Dream]

7. I've been feeling most of the physical symptoms quite a bit.

It describes exactly how I've been feeling, and my symptoms are still continuing.

[Pathwalker]

8. Flattened? Ayup. Happened to hubby, too.

My hubby, my Man of Steel got my "cold", and ended up, well...flattened. Had to take time off work for the first time in over five years - totally freaking out his staff. I hauled him to the Doctor, who told him "Thank God you're not as sick as your wife was." Way to piss the guy off, Doc! ;-)
He slept for three whole days and nights, waking up only when I insisted he eat and take meds. He crawled back to work today, poor thing - his staff was going bonkers.
Looking forward to feeling lighter - sounds yummy!

[SeattleGirl]

9. Well, this certainly describes the way I've been feeling.

I'm finally getting over a cold I've had most of December. I've had absolutely no motivation to do anything, but I feel it coming back.

The most interesting thing is that I just cannot join in the people bashing that some folks seem to do almost automatically.

[Why Syzygy]

10. I long for motivation

December was a nod out for me too. You don't have to people bash. I don't get that either.
It seems to allow some people to deal with their own humanity. what-t-f-ever kind of thing.

My immune system is feeling stronger now. Glad you're back!

[DemExpat]

11. I just got back from a weeks holiday

in a quiet, secluded house in the wooded hills of the Ardennes in Belgium, and I really feel reborn at the moment.

Perhaps forces other than some serious rest, peace and quiet in nature have placed me into a new place that feels very refreshing after a long period, for me, of tension, stress, and not knowing how to motivate myself!

Not counting on it to stay with me, but will be very happy if it does for at least a good while!

:bounce: :hi: :grouphug:

DemEx

[NMDemDist2]

12. welcome home DemEx!

glad you had a lovely holiday

:hi:

[DemExpat]

13. Thanks, dear!

Glad to hear you have come out of your blahs state as well. :hug:

I also had all of my mercury fillings removed in October (6 of them), so maybe I am also feeling the benefits of the lessened load of a substance I may be sensitive to.

:bounce:

Seeing Nancy Pelosi taking up that gavel is a sight for sore eyes for me as well! :kick:

:hi:

DemEx

[Bluestar]

14. I am thinking of having my mercury fillings removed too

Please let me know if you feel a difference in your health, etc. I have several autoimmune diseases and am looking for some relief (anything). I'm curious to know what motivated you to have it done if you don't mind sharing. Thanks!!

[DemExpat]

18. I will let you know, Bluestar.....

but this is something I have been wanting to have done for a long time, and finally I just decided to go ahead and do it.

At least I now will know that my problems (mental health, energy, motivation, fuzzy brain, etc.) won't be from mercury fillings! :D

I have read that some feel immediate relief from overload, while others need substantial amounts of time to feel more cleared.

I am highly sensitive in many areas and levels of my being, so have often thought that my fillings have done me no good whatsoever. :-(

So far the idea itself just feels good to me to have them out of my mouth. And my rejuvenation after my holiday could also be in part due to my system feeling better without that old metal in it.

DemEx

[Why Syzygy]

21. A friend

had all his filings replaced. I cannot even imagine the project that would be in my mouth.
But. He had been diagnosed with fibro for years. Just this past summer he was finally diagnosed with Lyme's disease. He is now on a course of extended antibiotics. Just saying. Diagnostics is very iffy. I hope this works for you. If not. Do not give up.

But that sounds wonderful. To get all that metal out of your mouth. Good for you. Can't hurt.

[DemExpat]

22. That is right, it can't hurt, and I'm not expecting a whole lot from it,

but I always felt it might be exasperating a lot of my problems, just one piece of the puzzle.....

:hi:

DemEx

[Why Syzygy]

16. Oh wow.. great DemEx

I am looking for motivation in my life now. Have not found it yet.
Go for it. Can you share how that works?

[DemExpat]

19. "Share how that works"......lol.....

no magic button found, votesomemore, but getting away from the city did me good for a week, and after a gruelling year of studying (with a menopausla brain) I was under a lot of stress and tension that I couldn't alleviate.

Getting away from all of the sensory input of the city - as well as NOT POURING OVER THE NEWS day and night on my computer and tv as I usually do here at home - helped me settle down and empty out my head and allow me to relax.

Got some good sleep there too - very important.

I did overdue it on the eating over the holidays - we had some great meals with friends and family with special treats and foods that aren't so health inducing - but now we plan to do a period of lots of veggies, brown rice and other such cleansing and nourishing foods to balance us out again.

Happy New Year, dear DUers!

I have one more year of studies to earn my degree (dread the pressure and stress again, but can't stop now I've gotten so far!) and then I'm done getting myself "educated" :D

:hug: :grouphug: :loveya:

DemEx

[Why Syzygy]

31. Pat ..

my son got married in Finland over Thanksgiving holidays. I haven't shared this.
He sent me pictures. I did not go, for various reasons, which I won't drag up.

They had a Feast! It was delightful. It took his wife a month to get her visa to come to the states. But she got to join him a few days before Christmas. That made my merry month.

Still need some sleep on my side. But merryment! Good rx :D

I do need to confess this somewhere! My son is in the military. I don't like it. I fuss at him. He is an officer. I think I'm breaking down. Because I never wanted to mention this on DU.
But we are going on FOUR YEARS. Of senselessness. I should probably take this out to the big forum and break down. But I am here. Not only does this destroy our young men and women on the field. But their families who cannot take it. Who cannot stand to see them kill and die without reason. I'm begging. PLEASE STOP.

That's my breakdown. Done on a daily basis.

edit: I used to cry myself to sleep at night with anguish over the middle east. They have not changed. Not a tear drop of mine made a difference. Some Christians say they pray for peace in the ME. I'm not sure they do. I gave up.

Sorry for the hijack. Salohm.

[I Have A Dream]

34. I'm so sorry, votes.

:cry:

[Why Syzygy]

42. Me too...

thank you :grouphug: We have to stick together.

[Tsiyu]

36. Hey, you

:hug:

[DemExpat]

40. Honey, I see no need to confess this as if this is something

to deny or to be ashamed of! (Or am I misreading your message?) This is his choice if I am correct in assuming this. Is he in Iraq, or does he have duty elsewhere?

My father and 2 brothers served in the US Air Force, although only my father fought as a bombadeer in World War II. My brothers - one served in South Dakota and the other in Italy in linguisitics as an interpreter of Slavic and Russian languages, and all three of these men in my immediate family got all of their education via the military service - 2 University degrees and the other good professional training. They all see it as a very positive experience in their lives.

Please share all of your worries and concerns here about your dear son here - this is something so intense in your life, I don't know how you've been able up til now to keep it to yourself.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

DemEx

[Why Syzygy]

41. Thank you.

He is state side right now. I am so glad he came back.

Maybe re-deployed in several months. I don't like to say too much about it. I worry for his safety. He can't talk about what he does. When he is deployed, no one knows where he is or what he is doing. It is difficult. He's career, so it won't stop until the goddam war does. I'm not the only mom on DU that goes through this. The forum for support of families is not very active.

He is USAF. And I'm sure it makes him a better man. He screwed up his scholarship, due to lack of time planning, but graduated with butter bars all the same.

It creates a deal of tension between us. We were always so close. I admire him for doing what he loves and believes in. But I loathe the *war*. I think we will be making peace with so many more than we can imagine when it STOPS. I don't want to be Cindy Sheehan. I don't want to lose my son. Or anyone else's. It should absolutely stop Now.

I support the troops. Oh you betcha. That's why I will never stop saying .. Bring Them Home Now.

Is any Democrat listening?

And, yes. It has been my dirty little secret. Mostly due to my concerns for their safety. But they are not safe anymore, are they? Keeping my mouth shut has become too much. Stella posted a great piece about the pathology we have to deal with. It seems like a mad machine, out of control. More than Mr. Toad's wild ride. It is beyond description. We see the flag covered coffins. The families in anguish. The anguish happens on a daily basis. 24x7. It never stops. I need to post on the prayer thread. Stop it. Stop the madness. How do we repent of George W? How do we wash that stain from our hands? I guess the collective consciousness has acquiesced to his madness.
And then pretend there is no madness.

When my son was overseas for three years, I never spoke of these things with him. This summer when I saw him, I let it rip. What are they to do? My dearest prayer, Bring Them Home.

edit:
Stella has also touched on this concept. Mr. George loves to see us in anguish. He is one sick muthfucka. Any doubts? He FEEDS off our pain. He may be another dimension which none of us has touched. Like a wild animal? He laughs in our faces. Takes away our sons and daughters and at least two nations. And laughs. What kind of sick-o does that. George. Pathalogical doesn't even begin to describe it.

[DemExpat]

47. I can only imagine your fears about his safety!

But I can imagine them in technicolor and stomach wrenching realism.

When my now 22 year old son was kinda lost about what he wanted to do I even suggested the Air Force, but this was before George W. Bush and now I thank the stars and Gods above that he only looked into it and didn't pursue.....:scared:

I only hope that your son understands where your anger and criticism is coming from, perhaps write him a long letter with your views and feelings - that is what I know I would do because I often communicate through the written word so that I can measure out my feelings without being an avalanche.

Again, :hug: from me,

DemEx

[Why Syzygy]

51. My son's other career choice

was a Baptist minister. I am so glad he did not choose that. My dad was one, and it was pure hell.

I wanted him to be a marine biologist. Doesn't that sound like fun?
He wanted to be an astronaut, and may make it.

[Bluestar]

81. Hi Votes! Just sending you energy

I'm going to do a special meditation for you and your son. I'm so glad that you shared these feelings here. There is a lot of love and power within the participants of this board and we will give your son strength. We are more powerful than Bush and we can and will end this war!

Love and light,
Bluestar

[Why Syzygy]

89. Thank you.

I do feel a sense of relief after sharing here. It doesn't hurt all the time and I don't allow myself to dwell on it.

Really appreciate your meditation. Thank you.
I so hope we as a collective are just about done with * atrocities.

Blessings to you.

[Bluestar]

15. She really nailed how I've been feeling

Sometimes her messages describe how I've been feeling, sometimes not. But this time it is very accurate. First, I fell in our kitchen the day before Thanksgiving and hurt both knees. I have a muscle disease, so falling is one of the worst things that can happen to me. The knees healed fairly quickly, but then my celiac disease flared up. Then I got a terrible sinus cold and I haven't had a cold in about ten years! I've wondered what this series of mishaps was all about and now I understand. Thank you for posting these!

Obviously, I have some health problems so perhaps I needed to "shed" old patterns more obviously than other people. Her explanation of getting rid of old energy feels so right to me.

I've noticed the past few days I've been very understanding of people and their different points of view. My sister shared some opinions with me that would have ticked me off no end before, and I found myself empathizing with her and trying to understand her from a different perspective.

[Why Syzygy]

17. Hope you are feeling better soon.

Sounds like you have soul progress. Isn't that special ;) I'm being a bit flip. I just ran my roommate off. dayum

[DemExpat]

20. This rings true for me as well in the past few days......

and I can tell you I have not been able to muster up this kind of being able to put things in a broader perspective of acceptance of other viewpoints in quite some time now! It feels good and definitely more relaxed! :-)

I've noticed the past few days I've been very understanding of people and their different points of view. My sister shared some opinions with me that would have ticked me off no end before, and I found myself empathizing with her and trying to understand her from a different perspective.

DemEx

[Why Syzygy]

23. I have been longing

for a more unified field since 2001. 911. I could not understand why others did not want to huddle together as I did. Things frayed.

But, now that Karen states that we wish to serve others and the planet as much as possible?
I was there five years ago. The motto now has turned to, save yourself!

I respect Karen, and adore IHad for posting these. I'm just not sure where these vibrations are coming from.

One of the most wonderful things in my life is the meeting of spirits right now. It does seem that things flow. Except for the odd roommate. And I'm sure that's in it's place too. I do feel a peace. And there is no outer reason to feel it. No evidence.

I can't disagree with her.

edit: May have posted before .. http://www.thirdcoastactivist.org/. I'm almost afraid to mention this.

HippieChick has the best screen name. I'm a bit worn out little ole hippie chick. Let Peace rule. Together.

[NMDemDist2]

24. you have good reason to be working on saving yourself

more will be revealed

[Delphinus]

25. You said,

But, now that Karen states that we wish to serve others and the planet as much as possible? I was there five years ago. The motto now has turned to, save yourself!

I've been on a service to others path my ENTIRE life. Wonder what that means ... especially in light of her messages.

[Why Syzygy]

26. I don't know.

I would feel a little better if she said, we are now on a path to serve ourselves.

Really. People assume that any dysfunction or problem that shows up means, we need to pay a bit more attention to others. Really? How about when those others start telling me to stop paying attention to them and pay attention to myself!

Circular reasoning has it's place. Question. I ask too many.

[Jeanette in FL]

27. That was absolutely beautiful reading

"Lift me up where I belong"

Almost felt like I was reading about myself the last few weeks. Nice to know it was all of us.

[Rock_Garden]

28. Thanks for sharing this one - it's great!

And now's as good a time as any to say what a pleasant and unexpected surprise it's been to find an enclave of alternative thinkers at DU. But I guess I shouldn't have been surprised at all. Finding this group is like the DU bonus round to me. I've enjoyed reading all the posts so much.

[Why Syzygy]

29. Hey .. come on in

glad to have you :hi: you have hit the gold mine of Du. Please participate at will.

[Rock_Garden]

30. Thanks!

I've worn my little fingers to the nubs, surfing all around to find out where people like me like to hang out, and I do believe it's DU. It's almost like a onestop shopping experience, when you think about it.:hi:

[I Have A Dream]

35. However, we are decided *not* like Wal-Mart!

;)

[Rock_Garden]

37. You're absolutely right!

I was thinking more of my favorite fully loaded Borders bookstore (don't know if you have them, but they're great).

[I Have A Dream]

52. Yes, I love both Borders and Barnes and Noble. Luckily, I have access...

to both, and BuyBlue.org shows them both as being OK. Borders is basically apolitical, which is fine with me, and Barnes and Noble doesn't give any money to Republicans. :) Actually, I should buy stock in these two stores given how much money I spend at them both.

Wal-Mart, of course, is another story altogether. :(

[Rock_Garden]

58. BuyBlue.org is news to me.

So, there's another way to shop responsibly. Thanks. As for W, we can just say no.

[NMDemDist2]

32. welcome to DU Rock_Garden!

and too our own little slice of paradise

:hi:

[Rock_Garden]

38. Thanks! I can't get over the sheer size of DU.

[NMDemDist2]

43. that Star of yours was a good investment

I love the Cooking and Baking Group
the Energy and Environment Group
DIY & Home Improvement Group

other popular forums are the Pet Group, Gardening Group, Books (Fiction and Non Fiction), Photography (watch for their monthly contests in General Discussion)

there's something for everyone here

:hi:

[Rock_Garden]

44. Well, I have about a million questions, but....

I know that I'll have to just look around and figure things out for myself. So far, I haven't even found time to look at all the journals, which I know are fascinating. Actually, everything you mentioned sounds pretty good, too. And the first thing I have to do every time I come to DU is look at every single new thing in the lobby. And then I absolutely have to click on a few video links. And these are pssionate, emotional people, these DUers. They really get fired up about their topics! I'm sure all the newbies (like me) go through this stage of "Wow!". And thanks again for making me feel welcome.

[I Have A Dream]

45. Another forum that you might want to check out is the...

"Seekers on Unique Paths" group. It doesn't currently have a lot of action, but it has information similar to this group. Here's a link to that group:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=292


By the way, the Astrology, Spirituality and Alternative Healing group may seem to be slow moving, but, of all the "DU groups", there are only a couple that have more posts. This was very surprising to me.

[DemExpat]

48. I am also pleasantly surprised that it has such very high post numbers.

:kick:

:grouphug:

DemEx

[Rock_Garden]

49. Now, that sounds intriguing. Hmmm....

[Jeanette in FL]

56. I didn't know about this group

Boy you can learn something new on DU everyday. Thanks for posting the link, I Have a Dream.

[NMDemDist2]

46. here is a handy DU glossary to let you in on our little acronyms

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_oet&address=358x190

[Rock_Garden]

50. Boy, do I need this!

So far, the only one that didn't need explaining was "Chimpy". Ha! Didn't need the glossary for that one, but I sure do for the rest. Thanks!

[Delphinus]

62. That was a

WONDERFUL compilation, AZDD6! Thanks for sharing it - I knew most, but wow!

And, Rock Garden, Welcome to this awesome place. :hi:

[Rock_Garden]

64. Thanks, Delphinus!

[NMDemDist2]

67. it's in the research forum so we try and keep it updated

and you are welcome to help!

[I Have A Dream]

33. Welcome, Rock_Garden. This forum is filled with great people.

It was also a wonderful surprise to me to find it when I did.

:hi:

[Rock_Garden]

39. Thanks!

I know; I thought it would be all politics. Who knew?

[Why Syzygy]

55. Thanks for sharing your delight!

As you state, the members here are wonderful, passionate patriots. And they are so funny! It never fails that on a day I think I don't feel like laughing, DUers crack me up. Intelligent humor. That is priceless. (there are a few snipers from time to time, but you can avoid them)

Very glad you found us.

[Rock_Garden]

59. Forum posts seem like a language of their own.

You know, because it's just words, with no inflection, and you can't see the person's face or hear their voice. Emoticons help, but it's still tough to really know the intentions of any poster, being so remote from the source. Since we're in a metaphysical thread here, I'll say that arguing with anyone wastes energy and drains us. So I would do the same as you and avoid anyone negative.

[Why Syzygy]

60. I glommed onto

ASAH right away. Astrolgers? Hey, yeah!

You will get to know the inflections.

You have an encouraging attitude. One of my dear friends in Dallas is from Kansas. She is so down to earth and real, as I suspect you are.

One of my favorite things about www is how we can touch each other being worlds apart.

Surely you have expereienced some of the inflections welcoming you. We are genuinely happy you found us (collective). You'll learn a lot here. Ask anyone.

edit (it seems that I can never post without an edit!) that really bugs me sometimes.

As J in Florida writes downthread, there are a lot of people who read here who don't post.
I am always happy that someone new comes out and writes to us.

[Rock_Garden]

63. I lurked here for almost a month without posting.

Sometimes I have no idea what "inflection" I give off to others. I guess all of us need the reflection of other people to learn more about ourselves. Yeah, I love astrology, too. Years ago I was reading the daily horoscope in the paper, and I wondered how they came up with it. That one question led to learning about the real deal (astrology).

So, you never post without an edit. Are you a Virgo? My Mercury's in Virgo, but I'm a Leo. That means that I would wear the lampshade at the party, but then criticize myself about it later - ha!

[Why Syzygy]

65. lol

No. I'm a Leo. There are several of us here. I'm much more forgetful than a Virgo would be. Therefore, edits. I do like to tie up the knots. So looking at Virgo might give some insight.

That's a cute take on Merucury. Would have to open my chart. Leo that I am, I don't wear the lampshade :D . I think we are going to like you a lot!

I almost married a gemini cowboy. Sometimes wish I did. But we didn't have the right intelligence factor. What a bother. Everyone in the small town knew him to have a "Rooster Show". I could not make this stuff up. They all egged him on to do it. I left public places when that started. We went to a huge Christmas party and, knowing many there would want him to do "Rooster", I cautioned him that I would take the car and go home if he started with it. They did. He didn't. I don't know if that was fair to him. He seemed to like to make a public display. I found it embarassing and felt other people were taking advantage of his naivity. But maybe I was wrong. He took me dancing. You don't find that every day. Sad saga continues .. just kidding.

[Rock_Garden]

66. If you marry a Gemini, they say you get two guys for the price of one.

Lots of guys take you dancing during the courtship rituals, but not very many take you dancing after the marriage. Do you mean that he himself did a Rooster Show, or do you mean that he hosted a cock fight? Sounds like your cowboy was just a big old ham (natural performer). I swear on my Led Zeppelin cd's this story is true. Just three weeks after my divorce, I got a call from my high school boyfriend. He's the only guy I ever regretted losing. We got together, and half an hour later I knew that things had turned out for the best (in the past).

[Why Syzygy]

70. It was his show...

he turned his hat around backwards and started strutting and then crowed like a rooster.
I know it sounds bizarre. Hope you never have to see it. His family had been in the town forever. When I say 'cowboy', it is true. He used to ride bulls, so I guess performance was part of his nature.

Glad things turned out for you. Closure is always nice.

Isn't that the truth about dancing. Pity. There must be some men who keep it going though?

[Rock_Garden]

71. OMG!

I don't know if you got closure on your cowboy, but I got closure on him for you. That would embarrass me, too. It might be funny one time, but not as a steady thing. Guys who dance are like Bigfoot legends. I've heard of them, but I've never actually known one. Not any straight ones, anyway.:D

[Why Syzygy]

77. It might have been worth seeing once

but that was enough.

What do you mean you got closure on him for me?

I find guys who like to dance all the time. They hang out at dance places. pshaw ...
Or where you live. They do exist.

Cowboy was a good dancer. He made me look good. hey.

[Rock_Garden]

83. I was just joking about getting closure for you.

And you explained why I never run into guys who dance. I never get out to dance places.

[DemExpat]

72. Ain't that the truth, Rock-Garden!

But my Gemini hubby got his dual sign in a partner with me a Pisces, so we have twice as much to argue and fuss about....:crazy:

We have often thought of splitting up, but still remain attached - maybe because its never a dull moment with us, but not very mellow, I should add.

In some ways we are so compatible, in others, we drive each other mad. Often I don't like him very much! :D

Still, I am very grateful that I had my children with him and that he is their father, and not one of the other loves I had way back then.

:hi: Welcome to this group, and please feel very free to share here, we are all very interested in others' experiences down here!

DemEx

[Rock_Garden]

74. Thank you, DemExpat!

Well, let's see, what could I share? I was married once for a long time, but now I'm divorced. I'm a Leo, and he was a Scorpio. It was kind of a thermonuclear marriage thing (ha), and we had no children. I liked being married, but I also like being divorced. It's actually more fun to be single now than it was before my marriage. And I don't mean that I'm getting more action or something. It means more to be single, now, for some reason. It's become precious, maybe because of the process it took to become myself again (or a new self) after the divorce.

Maybe it's a coincidence, but I notice a lot of people from Texas come here. Probably lots of people from every state come here, too.

[Why Syzygy]

80. They come from all over the world.

Maybe Texas needs special attention. Just a guess.

I so know what you are talking about with the marriage thing. I got myself after a divorce!

Welcome to me! What a concept.

I've been doing it for some time now. It has gotten better and better. No one tells me what to do?
whoa .

I'm starting to long for the partnership again. Someone at AH's meetup tonight suggested a fine ritual to get someone in your life. I might try it. This was someone's personal story ..
you write love letters to your perfect lover. Then you write them back to yourself. Baboom. The guy writing the letter shows up.

Use with caution.

[Rock_Garden]

84. Now, that's trippy.

The love letter thing sounds like that series of books by Nick Bantok about Griffin and Sabine. Have you read any of those? It's about an interdimensional love affair.

[Why Syzygy]

90. No. I'm not familiar

with those books. Interdimensional love affair sounds fine. I'm starting to want one in this dimension :D What do they say?

I manifested my second husband with Intention. I had dated a bit and decided, blech. I'm off of men. But, I thought to myself .. I want an outdoorsy guy with a boat. So deep . lol. I'm sure there were a few other details. But got exactly that. He was a great husband and step father for 15 years. He helped me refine my desires. Wonderful man. I don't know how/why he pulled that last little zig at the end. Except perhaps, we were done. Some things remain a mystery.

[DemExpat]

95. Next time around

in this life or next I would prefer a HANDYMAN husband who can fix anything and love redecorating a home and garden! :rofl:
Or then again, maybe I should just be that handyperson myself! :think: :D

I want an outdoorsy guy with a boat. So deep . lol.

DemEx

[Why Syzygy]

97. I can't do without a handy man guy

They are really so cool. Or at least someone who calls a repairman? That isn't asking too much. You can always call in the professionals too.

I have been fortunate to have the fix it men. I'll never forget the first time I expressed an interest in taking the boat to the lake. (1982) Something wrong with the motor. He worked and dropped sweat drops! but got the thing running. Off we went. Yeah, get someone who knows how to fix stuff. At least move a rock! The secret, I think, is they like it when women watch them work. My dad was that way. I was his little assistant. They like it when you watch them doing stuff!
And give praise.

If you're dealing with a couch potato, my heart and soul bleeds for you. I don't want one.

Get a toolkit. I had one, which got pilfered by son and ex-dh. TOOLS! yah! Maybe if you do get motivated and start the work, he will pitch in. If not, you still get what you need.

[DemExpat]

98. My Dad was the handyman of all handymen.....

tough act to follow for any guy....:evilgrin:

If you're dealing with a couch potato, my heart and soul bleeds for you. I don't want one.

My Gemini is no couch potato - he is too restless for that - always on the go, always interested in lots of things and people - but not at all focussed on what needs to be done in the house. I admit, I have gotten him to do much more on a daily basis - dishes, some shopping, help with cleaning etc....so he's not a couch potato, not lazy either, just not a Handyman. :-)

Its all relative, and we all have our qualities....and I certainly wouldn't want to have been married to my father, but....love those guys who can do so much and seem to enjoy it!


Next time... :-)

:hi:

DemEx

[Rock_Garden]

100. I like what Peter Gabriel said:

"I want to be your sledgehammer".

[DemExpat]

82. "Damn" the astrologer we consulted 25 years ago.....

who told us that if we stuck it out together and tried to work things out there would most likely be wonderful gifts to share! :grr: :D

No, not only that, I do feel that we are intimate mates on a purely soulful level - it is the Egos clashing as well as some serious childhood scars from both sides working on in our relationship that make it so hard - and also provide a backstage for us to work it out together.....at least that's how it seems to both of us.

Yes, I can really imagine appreciating being alone - I have often longed for this.

I still feel my tie to Texas, but I haven't lived there in over 35 years!

:hi:

DemEx

[Rock_Garden]

85. I guess an armchair astrologer would say....

that Geminis like to skim lightly across the water, while Pisces lives in the emotional waters. I have no problem understanding that such a relationship could be difficult, at times.

I wish I could be alone when I want, but not when I don't want.

[DemExpat]

96. Very shallow to me, this Gemini man.....

although he insists that this is not so....but this is surely his style of flipping around and avoiding the core...IMHO.

His saving grace is that his rising sign is philosophical Sagittarius....

What a luxury to me, too - to be alone when I want, and not when I don't want to be!

DemEx

[Rock_Garden]

102. My moon is in Sagittarius.

Honestly, marriage is something that evolved into such a static form. It takes nothing into account of individuals and attempts to be one size fits all, but I think the divorce rate proves that it does not fit at least half of us. Sometimes I think that there's much less wrong with the participants of marriage and everything wrong with the way we practice it. We haven't tackled that, as a culture, and good luck getting government to adopt any new ways of doing it (and that's not even factoring in the religious aspects).

[Why Syzygy]

79. ack . n/t

a little text. . ACK!

[Rock_Garden]

86. ?

[Why Syzygy]

92. hehe

When most people come to DU, we don't know the shorthand. It was true for me and I've seen others ask the same questions.

So if ? is about 'n/t', it means "no text", just a subject field. It helps people who skim subjects and don't read the whole thread. If ? is about 'ack'? I'm not sure how to explain it. Ack :D

[Rock_Garden]

101. Ack I get. n/t

[Why Syzygy]

91. Didn't you mention this

on the forum months back? You thought it might advance your growth if you let him go?

Not actually having a current relationship (my choice), sometimes I do envy those of you who do.
I hope you don't yell at him. Just saying. One of my friends has a husband who caters to her every wish, and is really a great guy. I hate it when she yells at him.

I can't believe I am about to give relationship advice. I've had several, and hopefully have learned from almost every mistake. But here goes .. listen. Do what you enjoy doing together. Give space. Allow time to change things. Don't let little issues build into mountains. Allow. If he wants the silver wear upside down, do it. Doesn't hurt. If he has a few idiosyncrasies, let it go. If it is important to you, don't let it go. Stand your ground and insist on you being you. A good man will overlook it. Forget about the battle of the sexes. It's kind of fun to discuss, but don't take it seriously. If he doesn't listen to you, find women who would love to hear what you're saying. Not to contradict myself, but some men find it very difficult to listen. And we need to talk a LOT. And then, Listen more, to anything he has to say, without judgment. Finally, if you need to move on, remain friends. Don't harm.

Best :hug: to you. It truly is a challenge to be in a challenging relationship! (Was that profound?) ;)

[DemExpat]

94. Thanks,

Didn't you mention this on the forum months back? You thought it might advance your growth if you let him go?

Yep, we've been off and on and struggling now for 37 years....unbelievable. I guess we feel that we are more of each others' mirror to reflect stuff we need to work on personally, so all in all its hard to know whether leaving or staying is the best choice!

Not actually having a current relationship (my choice), sometimes I do envy those of you who do.
I hope you don't yell at him. Just saying. One of my friends has a husband who caters to her every wish, and is really a great guy. I hate it when she yells at him.

I was such a sweet, soft-spoken woman-child before I got myself involved with my man....and now,, yes, I can easily raise my voice, but I assure you, he is not one to cater to my every need....:evilgrin:.....He is so incredibly hard-headed that perhaps a raised voice is what is needed to sink in.....

I can't believe I am about to give relationship advice. I've had several, and hopefully have learned from almost every mistake. But here goes .. listen.
LOL, I know this feeling. I can see other relationships very clearly and can listen and offer good insight sometimes into problems, but, with my own it has been a clumsy struggle, step by baby step.

Stand your ground and insist on you being you. A good man will overlook it. Forget about the battle of the sexes. It's kind of fun to discuss, but don't take it seriously. If he doesn't listen to you, find women who would love to hear what you're saying.
HE is the extrovert talker, I am more introvert and love my solitude...:D...But, yes, you are right, women do tend to love to express feelings and talk over things more than the men I have known in this life! Rest assured that I have long insisted on being me throughout this dance! :silly:


Not to contradict myself, but some men find it very difficult to listen. And we need to talk a LOT. And then, Listen more, to anything he has to say, without judgment. Finally, if you need to move on, remain friends. Don't harm.
We have harmed each other, but we also have learned from this, I believe. And I have often felt that he would be a much better friend if we didn't live in the same house! Some men can't handle the closeness, feel suffocated just being in a relationship,(dominant mother?) and are more relaxed and warm outside the family. I have seen several men with this problem.



Best to you. It truly is a challenge to be in a challenging relationship! (Was that profound?)

Thanks, it is the hardest thing I have had to do in this life....raising kids was intense, but I loved that.....this is much more difficult for me. But as I mentioned, on a soul level he and I are intimately tied with a powerful love.

Thanks for your thoughts and experiences!

:hug:

DemEx

[lildreamer316]

53. Let me add...

..that I'm glad you're here!
Have fun exploring.:hi:

[Rock_Garden]

54. Thankyouverymuch!

[Jeanette in FL]

57. Welcome to DU,Rock_Garden

Yes, this is a great group on DU. I don't post much in this section, but I love to read the posts. There is so much knowledge here A,S, & AH. Everyday something inspires me to do better.

Enjoy and ask away if you have any questions. We were all newbies once and DU'ers are the most gracious in their time and their help to others.

Welcome, aboard.

[Rock_Garden]

61. Thanks, Jeanette!

I'm looking for knowledge, too. When I was younger, I would have worried that I didn't have much knowledge to share, with all the fine minds in here. But now I know that everyone has something to share, and we never know what we might say that could help someone else. Through all the ups and downs, I've never become a cynic, and I value the positive slant in here.

[I Have A Dream]

68. This is so very true.

When I was younger, I would have worried that I didn't have much knowledge to share, with all the fine minds in here. But now I know that everyone has something to share, and we never know what we might say that could help someone else.

It's my opinion that the Universe does indeed work that way. :)

[Rock_Garden]

69. Come to think of it....

the opposite can be true, as well. Occasionally I've said something I thought was positive, or at least harmless, and inadvertantly pushed someone else's buttons. And all I could think to say was, "Hey, I didn't know you had a button there!".

[Why Syzygy]

78. karma angel

is a five letter word that starts with BITCH. I'm mostly out of that business now. But if the Universal Spirit calls, you show up.

[Rock_Garden]

88. Karma angel; that's a good one!

I call myself Duct Tape Woman, but it only happens in my head.

[davsand]

73. Welcome to you!

Good to have you with us! A lot of folks read in this forum but are freaked out at the idea of actually POSTING anything. We don't bite and, for the most part, are disease free* so I'd encourage more folks to step out of the shadows and come play.

:evilgrin:

This is a good group and a very real "neighborhood" in the DU community. Members come and go (and go and come!) but it does seem to attract the kind of people who will help in any possible way. ALWAYS there is support here.

Again, welcome to you!




Laura

*Disease free is a relative thing, I guess. I know there are some health issues here but I doubt that any of it is contagious.

[Rock_Garden]

75. Thank you, Laura davsand!

Do you mean that they're shy to post in here because it's, um, paranormally oriented? I'm happy to say that I've always been a "frosted flake" or a "twinkie" or a "New Ager" or whatever else anyone cares to call it. And I'm always studying some branch of metaphysics and always interested in new branches, too. I've Feng Shuied my soul six ways to Sunday! I'm a good listener, if anyone ever needs that.

[davsand]

76. Moonbats and Woo-woos, here, Dear.

We have a Woo-woo mantra (more like a cheer really!) that came from a trip into the General Discussion forum. I never did conform enough to memorize it, (an you see me blushing?) We'll have to see if anyone remembers what it was and we'll pass it on.

I checked out your online strip. Funny stuff! Kind of reminds me a little bit of the Maxine comics except maybe a little more cynical. I can DO cynical--I had to bookmark your site.

Again, welcome!


Laura

[Rock_Garden]

87. Woo woo mantra sounds good.

That's my hobby. I do the old people on the weekends, and other stuff during the week.

[Why Syzygy]

93. I'm going to borrow

"frosted flake"! Powerful. When I moved to Austin two years ago, my first rm immediately labeled me "New Age". I was new age in 1980. How does that apply in 2005? I let it pass. Thankfully he is now my New New Age fellow adventurer. But, yah. It's all metaphysics. And really yummy.

btw .. I have spent years avoiding "labels". ex-dh always called me "free spirit". I said, please don't label me. haha .. But current spiritual partner, with a very practical bent, is beginning to convince me that labels are good things. What do you think of that?

[Rock_Garden]

99. Humans think they have to name it to claim it.

And so I guess that labels are somewhat unavoidable. I just finished reading an enormous article about emotionally charged labels of both Republicans and Democrats. Naturally, Democrats resonate with labels that imply "do-gooding" and social consciousness.

As far as spiritual labels go, I don't like them much. I always say that I belong to the Rocculture. It means something private to me, but no one else knows what to think of it. I allow other people to label me, if they must, and just respond by saying, "hmmm" or something else noncommital. It's good to know what other people think, even if I diagree. I also tell people that I'm spiritually oriented, but not religiously oriented, and they can make whatever they like of that.