I was cold
Someone handed me a sparkler
I was bedazzled
Until it fizzled
I long for
your hearth.
December 31, 2007
December 28, 2007
Illuminate my Darkest Cave
Uzume is the goddess of dawn and revelry in the Shinto religion of Japan. She famously relates to the tale of the missing sun deity, Amaterasu, goddess of beauty.
Amaterasu's brother, the storm god Susano'o, had vandalised her sacred buildings and killed one of her maidens because she refused to trust him. In turn, the goddess became terrified of his wrath and retreated into a cave. The world, without the illumination of the sun, became dark and the gods could not lure Amaterasu out of her hiding place.
The clever Uzume overturned a tub near the cave entrance and began a sexy & bawdy dance on it, exposing her breasts and genitals in front of the other deities. They considered this so comical that they laughed heartily at the sight.
Amaterasu heard them, and peered out to see what all the fuss was about. When she opened the cave, she saw her glorious reflection in a mirror Uzume had placed on a tree, and slowly emerged from her hiding spot.
(I don't know about you, but I'm ready for a sexy & bawdy dance to bring me out of my cave...)
Amaterasu's brother, the storm god Susano'o, had vandalised her sacred buildings and killed one of her maidens because she refused to trust him. In turn, the goddess became terrified of his wrath and retreated into a cave. The world, without the illumination of the sun, became dark and the gods could not lure Amaterasu out of her hiding place.
The clever Uzume overturned a tub near the cave entrance and began a sexy & bawdy dance on it, exposing her breasts and genitals in front of the other deities. They considered this so comical that they laughed heartily at the sight.
Amaterasu heard them, and peered out to see what all the fuss was about. When she opened the cave, she saw her glorious reflection in a mirror Uzume had placed on a tree, and slowly emerged from her hiding spot.
(I don't know about you, but I'm ready for a sexy & bawdy dance to bring me out of my cave...)
December 23, 2007
What's Your REAL age?
Check out this site, www.poodwaddle.com - it has age clocks - you plop in your biological age, answer a bunch of questions & it spits out your "real age" and life expectancy.
My bio age is 41. My "real age" is 22. I can expect to live to be 95. How about you? What's your REAL age?
My bio age is 41. My "real age" is 22. I can expect to live to be 95. How about you? What's your REAL age?
December 21, 2007
3 Changes
Three changes I have made which have improved my life tremendously:
No TV
When I was married, TV guide ran our life. I disconnected cable when we divorced, eleven years ago. I enjoy movies & dvds, love tv at a friends house, but the gift of time and being on my own schedule is immeasurable. I read, do art, play games, garden, run my business, and of course, blog instead.
No alarm clock
Once I stopped going to bed according to the TV schedule, I started going to bed whenever I felt tired & naturally waking up at dawn. I sleep a lot - 9 or 10 hours a night. I also got rid of all the clocks in the house, besides for one in the kitchen & one upstairs, which, like my car, are all set 10 minutes fast. This little trick has worked for years to get me everywhere on time, and has led to me to theorize about "personal time zones".
No scale
I haven't owned a scale in almost twenty years, and weigh myself about 2-3 a year - at the doctor's office & at my parents house. No matter what the numbers, I trip myself out. Body image is not about actual size, but perceptions of self. Getting rid of that scale was getting rid of my daily judgment and has helped me love my body throughout all of it's fluctuations.
What three changes have most improved your life?
When I was married, TV guide ran our life. I disconnected cable when we divorced, eleven years ago. I enjoy movies & dvds, love tv at a friends house, but the gift of time and being on my own schedule is immeasurable. I read, do art, play games, garden, run my business, and of course, blog instead.
No alarm clock
Once I stopped going to bed according to the TV schedule, I started going to bed whenever I felt tired & naturally waking up at dawn. I sleep a lot - 9 or 10 hours a night. I also got rid of all the clocks in the house, besides for one in the kitchen & one upstairs, which, like my car, are all set 10 minutes fast. This little trick has worked for years to get me everywhere on time, and has led to me to theorize about "personal time zones".
No scale
I haven't owned a scale in almost twenty years, and weigh myself about 2-3 a year - at the doctor's office & at my parents house. No matter what the numbers, I trip myself out. Body image is not about actual size, but perceptions of self. Getting rid of that scale was getting rid of my daily judgment and has helped me love my body throughout all of it's fluctuations.
What three changes have most improved your life?
December 12, 2007
I'm a Strong Woman, I'm Stronger Than You Think
I'm a strong woman, I'm stronger than you think
I'm a strong woman, I follow my instincts
I can drive across the country in my little car
I can drive a big ol' truck easily just as far
I'm a strong woman, I know my self worth
I'm a strong woman, I can love the earth
I can look the sun straight in the eye
But I'm not so stupid I'd actually try
I'm a strong woman, I can sing out of tune
I'm a strong woman, but still sleep till noon
I can walk 17 miles just like it was one
I can love my woman and make her come
I'm a strong woman, I can laugh at the sky
I'm a strong woman, I'm not ashamed to cry
I can hold my woman, I can hold my drink
Just remember, I'm a stronger than you think.
(written in 1990)
December 8, 2007
Tips for Transformation
Here's the list I give my clients. What with the stress of the holidays, it might be helpful.
• Drink water: no ice - you’ll drink more; same with using a straw. When you urinate, consciously let go of whatever has been pissing you off lately. Same when you defecate - say out loud, “I now release all this old crap.” Notice that as you release the accumulated emotional and physical toxins, the sense of well being and serenity that permeates your body.
• Breathe: take in what you need, and let go of what no longer serves you. Take deeper and deeper breaths until you feel the richness in your veins. Laughter is the best medicine - Breathe into your Buddha belly and feel a big belly laugh whenever you want to feel high.
• Purify: hot showers, hot baths, hot tubs saunas: release toxins naturally and effectively. Transmute old poisons, shed your skin, wash away the past to feel cleansed and renewed. Neti pots cleanse the sinuses & clear the head of congested thoughts.
• Cry: with a friend, a counselor, your favorite pet, a sappy movie, or yourself. Release grief, disappointment, guilt, heart break, frustration & the chemical compounds found only in emotional tears.
• Combine modalities: Chiropractic, acupuncture, traditional therapy, Reiki, nutrition and massage support the mind-body connection made during hypnosis. Ask for personal recommendations.
• Meditate: Start your day by simply stating your intentions, take a minute to visualize them as if they have already occurred, feel that in your body, and breathe it into every cell of your being. To further amplify this frequency, write in your journal, speak your truth, or better yet, sing your truth. Attract what you need in order to grow.
• Love your body: Feed yourself good, yummy foods that you truly enjoy to nourish your whole being; play with your body, dance, do yoga, go roller skating, get an exercise ball, stretch. Get rid of your scale - you’ll be surprised how much happier you’ll feel.
• Sleep: as much as you want to. Take naps. Remember your dreams. Your mind and body are doing the repair work. This is where deep healing occurs. Allow yourself to go to bed when you want to, and to wake up when you want to. Get rid of your alarm clock - you’ll be surprised how easily you wake up when you need to, feeling rejuvenated, relaxed and refreshed, ready for a new day.
• Drink water: no ice - you’ll drink more; same with using a straw. When you urinate, consciously let go of whatever has been pissing you off lately. Same when you defecate - say out loud, “I now release all this old crap.” Notice that as you release the accumulated emotional and physical toxins, the sense of well being and serenity that permeates your body.
• Breathe: take in what you need, and let go of what no longer serves you. Take deeper and deeper breaths until you feel the richness in your veins. Laughter is the best medicine - Breathe into your Buddha belly and feel a big belly laugh whenever you want to feel high.
• Purify: hot showers, hot baths, hot tubs saunas: release toxins naturally and effectively. Transmute old poisons, shed your skin, wash away the past to feel cleansed and renewed. Neti pots cleanse the sinuses & clear the head of congested thoughts.
• Cry: with a friend, a counselor, your favorite pet, a sappy movie, or yourself. Release grief, disappointment, guilt, heart break, frustration & the chemical compounds found only in emotional tears.
• Combine modalities: Chiropractic, acupuncture, traditional therapy, Reiki, nutrition and massage support the mind-body connection made during hypnosis. Ask for personal recommendations.
• Meditate: Start your day by simply stating your intentions, take a minute to visualize them as if they have already occurred, feel that in your body, and breathe it into every cell of your being. To further amplify this frequency, write in your journal, speak your truth, or better yet, sing your truth. Attract what you need in order to grow.
• Love your body: Feed yourself good, yummy foods that you truly enjoy to nourish your whole being; play with your body, dance, do yoga, go roller skating, get an exercise ball, stretch. Get rid of your scale - you’ll be surprised how much happier you’ll feel.
• Sleep: as much as you want to. Take naps. Remember your dreams. Your mind and body are doing the repair work. This is where deep healing occurs. Allow yourself to go to bed when you want to, and to wake up when you want to. Get rid of your alarm clock - you’ll be surprised how easily you wake up when you need to, feeling rejuvenated, relaxed and refreshed, ready for a new day.
December 7, 2007
Sex for Health!
1. Sex is a beauty treatment. Scientific tests find that when women make love they produce amounts of the hormone estrogen, which makes hair shine and skin smooth.
2. Gentle, relaxed lovemaking reduces your chances of suffering dermatitis, skin rashes and blemishes. The sweat produced cleanses the pores and makes your skin glow.
3. Lovemaking can burn up those calories you piled on during that romantic dinner.
4. Sex is one of the safest sports you can take up. It stretches and tones up just about every muscle in the body. It's more enjoyable than swimming 20 laps, and you don't need special sneakers!
5. Sex is an instant cure for mild depression. It releases endorphins into the bloodstream, producing a sense of euphoria and leaving you with a feeling of well-being.
6.. The more sex you have, the more you will be offered. The sexually active body gives off greater quantities of chemicals called pheromones. These subtle sex perfumes drive the opposite sex crazy!
7 Sex is the safest tranquilizer in the world. IT IS 10 TIMES MORE EFFECTIVE THAN VALIUM.
8. Kissing each day will keep the dentist away. Kissing encourages saliva to wash food from the teeth and lowers the level of the acid that causes decay, preventing plaque build-up.
9. Sex actually relieves headaches. A lovemaking session can release the tension that restricts blood vessels in the brain.
10. A lot of lovemaking can unblock a stuffy nose. Sex is a natural antihistamine. It can help combat asthma and hay fever.
2. Gentle, relaxed lovemaking reduces your chances of suffering dermatitis, skin rashes and blemishes. The sweat produced cleanses the pores and makes your skin glow.
3. Lovemaking can burn up those calories you piled on during that romantic dinner.
4. Sex is one of the safest sports you can take up. It stretches and tones up just about every muscle in the body. It's more enjoyable than swimming 20 laps, and you don't need special sneakers!
5. Sex is an instant cure for mild depression. It releases endorphins into the bloodstream, producing a sense of euphoria and leaving you with a feeling of well-being.
6.. The more sex you have, the more you will be offered. The sexually active body gives off greater quantities of chemicals called pheromones. These subtle sex perfumes drive the opposite sex crazy!
7 Sex is the safest tranquilizer in the world. IT IS 10 TIMES MORE EFFECTIVE THAN VALIUM.
8. Kissing each day will keep the dentist away. Kissing encourages saliva to wash food from the teeth and lowers the level of the acid that causes decay, preventing plaque build-up.
9. Sex actually relieves headaches. A lovemaking session can release the tension that restricts blood vessels in the brain.
10. A lot of lovemaking can unblock a stuffy nose. Sex is a natural antihistamine. It can help combat asthma and hay fever.
December 5, 2007
Bitter, me?
Bitter, me?
Oh yes, one of my five tastes
Sweet, savory, salty, pungent
and then there's bitter...
My bitterness is not
Organic, green, dandelion leaves or ginger
Hot, cold, Swedish or otherwise
A tonic
My bitterness is not
Organic, shade grown, black tea or coffee
Hot, cold, Italian or otherwise
An amphetamine
My bitterness is
Organic, intense, dark, the heart of the cocoa bean
Pure, chocolate, sweetened with cream and always
An aphrodisiac...
Oh yes, one of my five tastes
Sweet, savory, salty, pungent
and then there's bitter...
My bitterness is not
Organic, green, dandelion leaves or ginger
Hot, cold, Swedish or otherwise
A tonic
My bitterness is not
Organic, shade grown, black tea or coffee
Hot, cold, Italian or otherwise
An amphetamine
My bitterness is
Organic, intense, dark, the heart of the cocoa bean
Pure, chocolate, sweetened with cream and always
An aphrodisiac...
December 1, 2007
Bring Back my Smiley to Me
You might not be sure what I'm saying
You might not be sure what to think
Am I raising an eyebrow
Or trying to show you a wink?
Bring back, bring back
Bring back my Smiley to me, to me
Bring back, bring back
Bring back my Smiley to me
You might not see me blushing
Or even my face in a frown
Maybe I’m blowing kisses
Who knows, my menu is down
Bring back, bring back...
Last night as I lay on my pillow
Last night as I lay on my bed
Last night as I lay on my pillow
I dreamed that my Smiley was dead
Bring back, bring back...
I sent a message to tech support
I emailed them my plea
Help me with my emoticons
And bring back my Smiley to me
Bring back, bring back...
I miss rolling in laughter
Sticking my tongue out in glee
Winking right back at you
Please bring back my Smileys to me!
Bring back, bring back
Bring back my Smiley to me, to me
Bring back, bring back
Bring back my Smiley to me!
You might not be sure what to think
Am I raising an eyebrow
Or trying to show you a wink?
Bring back, bring back
Bring back my Smiley to me, to me
Bring back, bring back
Bring back my Smiley to me
You might not see me blushing
Or even my face in a frown
Maybe I’m blowing kisses
Who knows, my menu is down
Bring back, bring back...
Last night as I lay on my pillow
Last night as I lay on my bed
Last night as I lay on my pillow
I dreamed that my Smiley was dead
Bring back, bring back...
I sent a message to tech support
I emailed them my plea
Help me with my emoticons
And bring back my Smiley to me
Bring back, bring back...
I miss rolling in laughter
Sticking my tongue out in glee
Winking right back at you
Please bring back my Smileys to me!
Bring back, bring back
Bring back my Smiley to me, to me
Bring back, bring back
Bring back my Smiley to me!
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