Thinking Out Loud

I received a What's Your Word bag from the MOVE Event that contains 30 questions to stimulate thought. You can learn more on the MyIntent.org website. The question for today reads, "What would you do if you weren't afraid?" I like that question. The first thing that came to mind was I'd buy the cabin or house I found in Huntsville. Both had plenty of space to have chickens, cows, horses, goats, and pigs. I'd start a little retreat school or some type of mindfulness recreation center. I'd have yoga classes where the goats could climb all over us--and yes, goat yoga is really a thing. I'd invite young women to attend and I'd fill their heads with all kinds of crazy dreams. I'd tell them that they are divine human beings with infinite possibilities and that they possess the power to be and do anything. I'd get some fainting goats and I'd make my own yogurt and cheese. I'd plant an orchard and grow a sizeable garden. I'd build ...

I watched a really cool documentary on my flight home from Hawaii. It was called Marshall and shared the story of how Truman Marshall fought for civil rights. Slavery sucks. Seriously, I can't believe any Christian nation could sanction the barbaric practice. Heck, I don't understand how any religious country could allow slavery in any form. And here's the fascinating thing about slavery. It comes in all forms. Today we may not physically enslave others, but slavery still exists in other forms. If you aren't free to be who you want to be, then I say you are a slave. You are not free. I know so many people who live their lives in a mental closet, afraid to say what they think or express their beliefs because they fear the consequences. They are afraid of being cut off from their family, friends, and "cult"ure. They choose to die a thousand deaths every day because they don't dare hurt their loved ones feelings or they don't dare pay the price for th...

Those who speak don't know. Those who don't speak know. Or is it those who know don't speak. Those who don't know speak. I like them both. I do know that the more I truly know, the less I feel the need to speak. When I was trying to figure out what I knew and wanting to believe what others told me I should, I did a lot of speaking like I knew. I guess I was hoping it would help convince me. Now I find greater pleasure in letting others speak. I enjoy hearing what they have to say and I realize that what they think doesn't change my inner knowing. I have nothing to prove or defend. My knowing sits deep within. I am able to listen. For the first time in my life I am really listening. Not just shutting my mouth while I wait for my turn to open it back up. I'm actually fascinated by how others see the world and their beliefs in no way threaten mine. I know what Lao Tzu is speaking of when he talks about sitting in our inner knowing. I like to call it sitting in my...

I had the pleasure of spending the day with the Houghs at their Move Event here in Hollywood. I came for work and reasons I can't yet disclose. Prior to coming to work at Nutra, I had never before heard of Derek or Julianne Hough. In fact, I've never even seen Dancing with the Stars . Well, I have to say I was enthralled today. I love seeing people excel. Julianne and Derek are masters at their trade. I thrill to think how all of us incarnate with different talents and skills. And it fascinates me beyond measure to think that Julianne and Derek both decided they loved dance enough to dedicate their lives to it. I think of the countless hours of training they dedicate to stay masters of their art. I know what it takes to excel. I wonder if that is why I love seeing the other arenas of interest my fellow divine beings decide to pursue. Dancing is something I was never drawn too. But watching them move made me wonder if I too could have become that good? I have no desire now. I...

What if the purpose of life is to simply transcend our differences? What if the reason we are all born into certain religions, cultures, families, etc. is so that we can rise above them? My Theory of Everything is that we were sent here to create a world-wide oneness. In my world there is no place for “God Bless America;" there is only "God bless us all." There is no “We are a peculiar people;” there is only "We are the World." The "me" over "you" or "us" over "them" mentality keeps us separate. It pits us one against another and is diametrically opposed to what we came here to achieve. I believe the purpose of mortality is to learn and grow. Of particular importance is learning how to love, serve, and bless one another. We must transcend our differences and embrace our universal humanity. We must come to see that we are more the same than we are different. Every divine soul wants to be loved, share love, feel safe and...

Tonight, Matt and I attempted to watch two shows. We made it through about 20 minutes of the first one before I had to beg to be excused. I cannot tolerate a dumb show. I have so many books I'd rather read or emails I'd rather send. Matt agreed it was worth terminating. We decided to try Movie #2 and I made it through 30 minutes. I only stayed so long because I enjoy snuggling up to Matt. I had to finally leave though because I wanted to write my blog post. I am listening to the soundtrack for The Greatest Showman as I compose this post. Now that is a movie worth watching. I told Matt I have a hard time watching dumb movies when there are so many good ones I've seen lately. I was able to watch some really cool shows on my recent flights to and from Hawaii. I LOVED the documentary on Steven Spielberg. I also enjoyed the old guys robbing the bank movie along with the story about Billie Jean King and the documentary on the Chicago Transit Authority. Again, life is too sh...

I had a Shaken Baby Board meeting yesterday and after the meeting I decided to swing by and see the Seamons. I have been thinking about them and wanting to stop by. I wish it were easier for me to maintain contact with Ty, but things aren't the same. And that's okay. But it has been a journey for me to become okay with it. Up until recently, I was sad about how things are so different, but now I realize everything is as it should be. Life has a way "flowing," and we should just go with the flow. Rebecca and Tyler were emotional. They had just received their MRI results. Tyler's tumor is growing. He has less time than originally predicted. The docs say he'll be gone before Christmas. We talked about death. He's ready and not afraid. I'm glad to hear him say that. I was equally glad to hear Rebecca feel brave too. I know Tyler will be fine. He's a damn fine soul. I would say I'm going to miss him, but I already do. I feel that I lost him a lo...