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Perhaps it was the cranberry juice talking. I think it was boredom, and a bit of masochism.
Whatever the story, I decided to peruse WealthyMen.com and HotEnough.org, pretty much for shits and giggles. After all, who would date one of the asses from these sites? This trial took place over about 4 days.
A wise woman of my acquaintance reminds me often that, “Isis, it’s hard to live consciously.” It is. It’s refreshing to open the mind and spirit, feeling energy pulse through you as you meditate. You see, deep, cleansing meditation is like opening the doors to the soul. It’s so amazing to be so connected to Source that you actually move with the energy running through you (this happens to me as I meditate). The day seems shorter, work seems more redeeming, and it feels as if nothing can keep you down.
The biggest problem with conscious, spiritual living, however, is the inevitable whacks that hit you every so often. Whacks like realizing that friends are not really friends, but simply acquaintances. Or, viewing pictures of a past lover that end up feeling like a kick in the stomach. When you’re living in spirit, and your energy is open and flowing…well, I think that you feel things in their purest form. There are no lies, then. The truth will out. You are Icarus, whether you like it or not.
Continue reading ‘Letting Go: The Perils Of The Conscious Heart’
First off, my moment of star gossip…Dita von Teese filed for divorce from Manson today. Shocker! She’s got a brain, though, so she’ll be okay. Supposedly, that crap-ass actually ditched her out in favor of his booze, and left her alone on Christmas. That’s just ugly. I hope he gets what he deserves. It seems that she’s not asking for spousal support. She’s a better woman than I. 
The point of this post, however, is to comment on burlesque. Hearing about the divorce made me think about burlesque dance, and how it’s morphed into something that doesn’t seem to have much substance. Looking at the biggies of today such as Dita Von Teese, Julie Atlas, and Dirty Martini, I’m not wholly convinced of the creative merits of what I see. I think that the predominate resistance to change that I see can make burlesque really tired and boring.
Continue reading ‘Burlesque dance is dying…can we make it new and fabulous again!?’
There’s an EXCELLENT blog carnival hosted at abyss2hope. My entry, 41 Things: Intuition, and The Gift Of Personal Safety, is in the “Solutions” section. Go check it out…
Allow your intuition (or spirit) to save you from heartache.
In my last column, I mentioned that it pays to be aware of your gut feelings in relation to physical safety. Now, I’m going to take you back to a major point that I’ve stressed throughout: listening to your gut to avoid unnecessary pain and heartbreak.
Ahhhh…but here’s the trick: how do you tell the difference between paranoia, fear, delusion, and intuition? It’s simple. Do whatever gives birth to love, not to pain, and you’re on the right track.
Continue reading ‘41 Things: Intuitive Emotion Conquers All’
Did you know that chastity before marriage is what all the cool kids are doing? Well, did you? Don’t feel bad. Neither did I. Obviously, most of us missed the boat on that particular trend- about 90% of us.
No, really, don’t feel bad, because here comes Dawn Eden! She’s the author of the new book, “The Thrill of the Chaste: Finding Fulfillment While Keeping Your Clothes On
“…the nature of sex is it’s a physically sacrificing act: I give myself entirely to [my lover]. If you’re giving your entire body to a person without giving yourself emotionally, you’re creating a dichotomy. You’re setting yourself up to compartmentalize all your relationships into transactions.”
No, you didn’t know that, either? Well, that makes two of us.
She’s got my rant “The Race Police” in her newest carnival.
If you have ANY doubt in your mind about a person’s character, leave them alone.
In a few of my articles, I’ve spoken about the importance of intuition when it comes to feelings, respect, and trust. However, I haven’t spoken much about the importance of intuition when it comes to a person’s physical and mental safety. A relationship…love…romance…doesn’t mean crap when you’ve got to avoid a hand coming at your face, full force.
There are other dangers in not trusting your inner judgment. You can lose money. Credit ratings can be killed overnight. Friendships can be thrown out the window. There could be loss of property. Any number of things can happen. Listen to your gut. Listen to your gut. Listen to your gut.
Think of this as you keep on reading.
Continue reading ‘41 Things, 12/21/06: Intuition, and the Gift of Personal Safety’
The heart can go into stasis. It’s not frozen, but it’s not comfortable exploring the possibilities, either. When this state happens, it means a lot…or, nothing at all. A temporarily unfeeling heart can be a great, wonderful gift, and I’ll tell you why.
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