Gorgeous Eyes!
(among many other gorgeous attributes)
Cole from Fratmen: 090617
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PiX of the Day: 090617
by George Platt Lynes
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MUSIC: "Time 2" by Ewan Dobson
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AOM Meditations: 090617
by David Hockney
Thanks to our Friend for sending up this beautiful art
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Revealing Your True Self
by Madisyn Taylor from Daily OM
"Our true selves exist
whether we acknowledge them or not,
often buried under fears and learned behavior.
Thanks to our Friend for sending up this beautiful art
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Revealing Your True Self
by Madisyn Taylor from Daily OM
"Our true selves exist
whether we acknowledge them or not,
often buried under fears and learned behavior.
Identity is an elusive concept. We feel we must define ourselves using a relatively small selection of roles and conscious character traits, even if none accurately represents our notion of "self." The confusion surrounding our true natures is further compounded by the fact that society regularly asks us to suppress so much of our emotional, intellectual, and spiritual vibrancy. Yet we are, in truth, beings of light--pure energy inhabiting physical bodies, striving for enlightenment while living earthly lives. Our true selves exist whether we acknowledge them or not, often buried under fears and learned behavior. When we recognize our power, our luminosity, and our divinity, we cannot help but live authentic lives of appreciation, potential, fulfillment, and grace.
At birth and throughout your childhood, your thoughts and feelings were more than likely expressions of your true self. Though you may have learned quickly that to speak and act in a certain fashion would win others' approval, you understood innately that you were no ordinary being. There are many ways you can recapture the authenticity you once articulated so freely. Meditation can liberate you from the bonds of those earthly customs that compel you to downplay your uniqueness. Also, communing with nature can remind you of the special role you were meant to play in this lifetime. In order to realize your purpose, you must embrace your true self by letting your light shine forth, no matter the consequences.
Rediscovering who you are apart from your roles and traits takes time and also courage. If, like many, you have denied your authenticity for a long while, you may find it difficult to separate your true identity from the identity you have created to cope with the world around you. Once you do find this authentic self, however, you will be overcome by a wonderful sense of wholeness as you reconcile your spiritual aspect and your physical aspect, as well as your inner- and outer-world personas. As you gradually adjust to this developing unity, your role as a being of light will reveal itself to you, and you will discover that you have a marvelous destiny to fulfill."
At birth and throughout your childhood, your thoughts and feelings were more than likely expressions of your true self. Though you may have learned quickly that to speak and act in a certain fashion would win others' approval, you understood innately that you were no ordinary being. There are many ways you can recapture the authenticity you once articulated so freely. Meditation can liberate you from the bonds of those earthly customs that compel you to downplay your uniqueness. Also, communing with nature can remind you of the special role you were meant to play in this lifetime. In order to realize your purpose, you must embrace your true self by letting your light shine forth, no matter the consequences.
Rediscovering who you are apart from your roles and traits takes time and also courage. If, like many, you have denied your authenticity for a long while, you may find it difficult to separate your true identity from the identity you have created to cope with the world around you. Once you do find this authentic self, however, you will be overcome by a wonderful sense of wholeness as you reconcile your spiritual aspect and your physical aspect, as well as your inner- and outer-world personas. As you gradually adjust to this developing unity, your role as a being of light will reveal itself to you, and you will discover that you have a marvelous destiny to fulfill."
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Hey Sweetie! 090617
Hey Sweetie,
Happy Hump Day!!!
I hope you are feeling fine and doing well
I'm so glad you are here with me
I hope you will enjoy your visit
And that something I've posted will
Brighten Your Day
and
Nourish Your Soul
Thanks so much for your comments and E-mails
I really appreciate you
I wish you a Glorious Hump Day!
Let us continue to promote
Peace and Love
and continue to build
The more Beautiful World
Our Hearts know is Possible
Peace and Love,
AOM
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I invite you to join me now in this short Metta Prayer
Radiating the energy of peace and love out to all living beings
Take a few deep breaths to clear your mind
And focus on the here and now
This present moment
Now
Breathe in
Filling your being with peace and love
As you begin each line, breathe out slowly
Breathing these thoughts into the world
Reading, thinking, and feeling the words with peace and love
Sending them from your heart
Giving the energy to yourself and to all living beings
Breathe in and repeat the process for each line
Peace and Love
and continue to build
The more Beautiful World
Our Hearts know is Possible
Peace and Love,
AOM
~*~
I invite you to join me now in this short Metta Prayer
Radiating the energy of peace and love out to all living beings
Take a few deep breaths to clear your mind
And focus on the here and now
This present moment
Now
Breathe in
Filling your being with peace and love
As you begin each line, breathe out slowly
Breathing these thoughts into the world
Reading, thinking, and feeling the words with peace and love
Sending them from your heart
Giving the energy to yourself and to all living beings
Breathe in and repeat the process for each line
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Parting Shot: 090717
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Booty: 090717
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Julian from Fratmen: 090717
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PiX of the Day: 090717
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MUSIC: "Sweet Return" by Hilary Stagg
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AOM Meditations: 090717
by Soter Jaxa-Malachowski
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Finding Time for You
by Madisyn Taylor
(from The Daily OM)
"We can excel easier in our lives when our own
spiritual, physical, and intellectual needs are fulfilled.
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Finding Time for You
by Madisyn Taylor
(from The Daily OM)
"We can excel easier in our lives when our own
spiritual, physical, and intellectual needs are fulfilled.
Within each of there is a well of energy that must be regularly replenished. When we act as if this well is bottomless, scheduling a long list of activities that fit like puzzle pieces into every minute of every day, it becomes depleted and we feel exhausted, disconnected, and weak. Refilling this well is a matter of finding time to focus on, nurture, and care for ourselves, or "you time." Most of us are, at different times throughout the day, a spouse, a friend, a relative, an employee, a parent, or a volunteer, which means that down time, however relaxing in nature, is not necessarily "you time." Though some people will inevitably look upon "you time" as being selfish, it is actually the polar opposite of selfishness. We can only excel where our outer world affairs are concerned when our own spiritual, physical, and intellectual needs are fulfilled.
Recognizing the importance of "you time" is far easier than finding a place for it in an active, multifaceted lifestyle, however. Even if you find a spot for it in your agenda, you may be dismayed to discover that your thoughts continuously stray into worldly territory. To make the most of "you time," give yourself enough time on either side of the block of time you plan to spend on yourself to ensure that you do not feel rushed. Consider how you would like to pass the time, forgetting for the moment your obligations and embracing the notion of renewal. You may discover that you are energized by creative pursuits, guided meditation, relaxing activities during which your mind can wander, or modes of expression such as writing.
Even if you have achieved a functioning work-life balance, you may still be neglecting the most important part of that equation: you. "You time" prepares you for the next round of daily life, whether you are poised to immerse yourself in a professional project or chores around the home. It also affords you a unique opportunity to learn about yourself, your needs, and your tolerances in a concrete way. As unimportant as "you time" can sometimes seem, it truly is crucial to your wellbeing because it ensures that you are never left without the energy to give of yourself."
Recognizing the importance of "you time" is far easier than finding a place for it in an active, multifaceted lifestyle, however. Even if you find a spot for it in your agenda, you may be dismayed to discover that your thoughts continuously stray into worldly territory. To make the most of "you time," give yourself enough time on either side of the block of time you plan to spend on yourself to ensure that you do not feel rushed. Consider how you would like to pass the time, forgetting for the moment your obligations and embracing the notion of renewal. You may discover that you are energized by creative pursuits, guided meditation, relaxing activities during which your mind can wander, or modes of expression such as writing.
Even if you have achieved a functioning work-life balance, you may still be neglecting the most important part of that equation: you. "You time" prepares you for the next round of daily life, whether you are poised to immerse yourself in a professional project or chores around the home. It also affords you a unique opportunity to learn about yourself, your needs, and your tolerances in a concrete way. As unimportant as "you time" can sometimes seem, it truly is crucial to your wellbeing because it ensures that you are never left without the energy to give of yourself."
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Hey Sweetie! 090717
Hey Sweetie,
Happy Thor's Day!!!
Thanks for being here with me, my Friend
I hope you will enjoy your visit
I wish you a most beautiful day
Let us continue to promote
Peace and Love
and continue to build
The more Beautiful World
Our Hearts know is Possible
Peace and Love,
AOM
~*~
I invite you to join me now in this short Metta Prayer
Radiating the energy of peace and love out to all living beings
Take a few deep breaths to clear your mind
And focus on the here and now
This present moment
Now
Breathe in
Filling your being with peace and love
As you begin each line, breathe out slowly
Breathing these thoughts into the world
Reading, thinking, and feeling the words with peace and love
Sending them from your heart
Giving the energy to yourself and to all living beings
Breathe in and repeat the process for each line
Peace and Love
and continue to build
The more Beautiful World
Our Hearts know is Possible
Peace and Love,
AOM
~*~
I invite you to join me now in this short Metta Prayer
Radiating the energy of peace and love out to all living beings
Take a few deep breaths to clear your mind
And focus on the here and now
This present moment
Now
Breathe in
Filling your being with peace and love
As you begin each line, breathe out slowly
Breathing these thoughts into the world
Reading, thinking, and feeling the words with peace and love
Sending them from your heart
Giving the energy to yourself and to all living beings
Breathe in and repeat the process for each line
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Parting Shot: 090817
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Booty: 090817
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The Beauty of Fratmen: 090817
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MUSIC: "Greensleeves" performed by Laura Sullivan
GLORIOUS!!!
A Gorgeous rendition of this traditional song
Laura Sullivan
"Greensleeves"
A Gorgeous rendition of this traditional song
Laura Sullivan
"Greensleeves"
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AOM Meditations: 090817
by J.M.W. Turner
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"Love is meditation. Love is not a remembrance, an image sustained by thought as pleasure, nor the romantic image that sensuality builds; it is something that lies beyond all the senses, for love is truth, and meditation is the discovery of the beauty of this truth."
~J. Krishnamurti
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"You have to understand that wherever you feel yourself to be emotionally right now, it’s taken all your life to get here, so to suddenly think that ‘in five minutes I can let it all go and be a new person,’ is a little bit unrealistic.
And if someone tells you that it’s possible, you should at least be sceptical of that. You can test it of course but a Dhammic maturity demands caution, especially if they ask for your money or some kind of service.
And if someone tells you that it’s possible, you should at least be sceptical of that. You can test it of course but a Dhammic maturity demands caution, especially if they ask for your money or some kind of service.
Dhamma is about love, and letting go of the past and its insidious influence requires patience and effort so that nothing will be missed.
Only the ego mind wants fast or immediate results. The heart just waits quietly to be released. This is how to understand the path to awakening and how to be free."
~Michael Kewley
(A Path With Depth)
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Hey Sweetie! 090817
Hey Sweetie,
Happy Friday!!!!
The Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekend is here!
I'm nervous
My Razorbacks have a tough game Saturday
The team we are playing has more experience on their team
They are FAST and very well coached
We beat them last season (barely)
And they are ready for revenge
I have hope we win
But we will have to play our very best for all four quarters
But as you know
Win or Lose
I Love my Hogs!
WOOOOOOO PIG! SOOIE!!!!
I wish you a beautiful day
And a wonderful weekend
Let us continue to promote
Peace and Love
and continue to build
The more Beautiful World
Our Hearts know is Possible
Peace and Love,
AOM
~*~
I invite you to join me now in this short Metta Prayer
Radiating the energy of peace and love out to all living beings
Take a few deep breaths to clear your mind
And focus on the here and now
This present moment
Now
Breathe in
Filling your being with peace and love
As you begin each line, breathe out slowly
Breathing these thoughts into the world
Reading, thinking, and feeling the words with peace and love
Sending them from your heart
Giving the energy to yourself and to all living beings
Breathe in and repeat the process for each line
Peace and Love
and continue to build
The more Beautiful World
Our Hearts know is Possible
Peace and Love,
AOM
~*~
I invite you to join me now in this short Metta Prayer
Radiating the energy of peace and love out to all living beings
Take a few deep breaths to clear your mind
And focus on the here and now
This present moment
Now
Breathe in
Filling your being with peace and love
As you begin each line, breathe out slowly
Breathing these thoughts into the world
Reading, thinking, and feeling the words with peace and love
Sending them from your heart
Giving the energy to yourself and to all living beings
Breathe in and repeat the process for each line
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Hey Sweetie! 091117
Brad Whitewood
Hey Sweetie,
I apologize to you
Because there are no posts today
I'm tired from a busy weekend
And my Hogs lost Saturday
I don't mind us losing
But I do mind when we don't show up to play
I apologize to you
Because there are no posts today
I'm tired from a busy weekend
And my Hogs lost Saturday
I don't mind us losing
But I do mind when we don't show up to play
And our offense didn't show up
It was a total suck performance
(suck: not used in the good sense of that word)
Anyway
I'm tired and just not in the mood to put things together
Hopefully, I'll be ready tomorrow
I wish you a beautiful day, my Friend
Let us continue to promote
Peace and Love
and continue to build
The more Beautiful World
Our Hearts know is Possible
Peace and Love,
AOM
~*~
I invite you to join me now in this short Metta Prayer
Radiating the energy of peace and love out to all living beings
Take a few deep breaths to clear your mind
And focus on the here and now
This present moment
Now
Breathe in
Filling your being with peace and love
As you begin each line, breathe out slowly
Breathing these thoughts into the world
Reading, thinking, and feeling the words with peace and love
Sending them from your heart
Giving the energy to yourself and to all living beings
Breathe in and repeat the process for each line
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Parting Shot: 091217
We don't swim in your toilet
Please don't pee in our pool
(from an ashtray I saw as a kid)
: )
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