Hi to All,
It has been some time since my last post and I need to let all know how I am doing. Mostly I am happy and in upward bound spirits.
My eys are giving me more and more trouble. They are getting weaker and less able to focus of an object. I've new glasses coming for reading and computer use, I also have a wart[?] on the back of my eye very near my optic nerve. Thus far it has not changed size.
My life in a wheel chair is adjusting and I feel I can get around town by bus or a special van service. The Van service is less convenient as to get to the mall takes almost one and a half hours, and driving takes 15 minutes. OH qwell, [plan ahead is my next topic to be sure to do.
I am getting cold at temps that I was able to keep comfortable with just two years ago. My feel are also suseptable to cold. Soooooo I am now looking for ways to keep me warm in my power scooter as I scoot about in weather. I have been looking for on-line and in the paper. If you see something I might like send me the sight or an addy on line. I will be sure to ;ook and see.
A new snapshot is soon to be posted.
My weight is poorly controled. I weight in a 244 and I have been trying to get down to 195. As I spend a lot of time in my chair or in bed, nothing happens to get me excited about weight loss. I sort of stay mad at me for my situation.
I am seventy and not working. I have an income that is not keeping up with inflation nor the price of gasoline. I stew over the shortness of funds, too. Then, we all probably do the same.
Married to the most wonderful woman in the universe. She takes care of me and is concerned for my well being. She has a position as part time nanny. And She Loves It. Her charges love her as well.
I will try to keep the posts more frequent and not so far apart.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Spilling Our Power
We are taught from the time we are children to give away our power to others. When we were told to kiss and/or hug relatives or friends of the family when we did not want to, we taught ourselves to override our inner sense of knowing. Then there are many experiences at school and work that fortifies the “give away power“ syndrome. At this point, we may not know how to hold on to our power. We have been giving it away so automatically and it has become ingrained.
To a degree, giving our energy to others is simply part of the social contract, and we feel we have to do it in order to survive. Is it possible to exchange energy in a way that preserves our inner integrity and stability? Yes! This begins in a small way. Start by listening to our inner voice that continues to let us know what we want, no matter how many times we override its messages.
Examples of how we give away our power are buying into trends, letting other people make decisions for us, not voting, and not voicing an opinion. With not giving our power away, we must be aware of the opposite side, which is standing in our power and being aggressive. Being aggressive is one form of fear, and the remedy is to let our inner balance come back into play.
As we build a relationship with our power, we begin to see that we do not always have to do what we are being asked or told to do by others. We do not have to jump on every trend. All we have to do is have the confidence to listen to our own voice. Let it guide us as we make decisions in our life. Keep in mind and remember to strive for balance.
To a degree, giving our energy to others is simply part of the social contract, and we feel we have to do it in order to survive. Is it possible to exchange energy in a way that preserves our inner integrity and stability? Yes! This begins in a small way. Start by listening to our inner voice that continues to let us know what we want, no matter how many times we override its messages.
Examples of how we give away our power are buying into trends, letting other people make decisions for us, not voting, and not voicing an opinion. With not giving our power away, we must be aware of the opposite side, which is standing in our power and being aggressive. Being aggressive is one form of fear, and the remedy is to let our inner balance come back into play.
As we build a relationship with our power, we begin to see that we do not always have to do what we are being asked or told to do by others. We do not have to jump on every trend. All we have to do is have the confidence to listen to our own voice. Let it guide us as we make decisions in our life. Keep in mind and remember to strive for balance.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
guns and congress
Every so often I read the U.S.News. Usually I throw it away. This past week I was able to find something that wrinkles my brow. In the March 17 2008 issue was a story on Gun Control called Right to Bear Arms. It scares me to see the folly of the fear issues.
Why is it that so few have such a loud noice and the rest of America sits on its hands. Again, the Constitution is being placed on trial along with the Founders of this most important document. I would assume the very placement of the 2nd Amendment in our Bill of Rights, would be enough for America. The arguement for or against a family owning a rifle or a hand gun has little to do with what has been written and the lessons learned these past 200 plus years.
The idea that by restricting the ownership of guns from Joe America will curb the crime rate in the USA is just as silly as by casterating the rapest will curb the rape and violence to men and women in this country.
I have read in this issue how people are blaming the gun dealers for the deaths of our youth. NOT SO! If you want to know how guns are put in the hands of those not fit to have a gun, ask the street gangs, the members of fanaticle organizations who want to do harm to others. Go to the prisons and seek out the kilers of men, women and children on our streets, in our homes and in our schools and churches. Look to the parents who are lazy and just don't put trigger locks on their weapons.
I think you will find the vast majority of criminals get their guns from illegal sources. Guns that hit our streets through smuggling and backyard manufacturing. I've seen guns called disposables by the bucket full in the back or cars and vans, cost 25 to 100 dollars depending on the caliber and quantity desired.
Assault weapons... When and if congress wishes to ban firearms, they need to look at the broad market what may become a reaction to the ban, by the smuggling of assault weapons. Semi-automatic rifles and pistols are easily brought across the U S boarder from the north and from the south. Such a ban will be no better than the proabition act early in the 20 century.
Congress retified the Homeland Security in responce to panic and not clear thinking. The tightening our boarders is not hel;ping to keep people out of the USA. If there were ever to require a national I.D.Card, I think people may awaken to the loss of freedoms put upon the American People by Congress.
Now anyone born after 1940 will not remember the following, yet I will list the progress of the Gwermany People and the loss of their freedom.
1. restriction jobs to the average German.
2. the use of isolating various ethnic peoples
3. control of weapons
4. loss of free speach.
6 national party I D cards
7. Closing of Boarders to "Protect the people".
8. banning learning materials.
I think from this list, those of you how do remember can try to convincence the younger baby boomers and younger of the dangers we are treading on. Unless we are able to see those dangers being pressed by the minority and by Congress the more we are in danger of watchinmg our great nation fall as the Romans, Greeks, Egyptians and the Mongals.
Why is it that so few have such a loud noice and the rest of America sits on its hands. Again, the Constitution is being placed on trial along with the Founders of this most important document. I would assume the very placement of the 2nd Amendment in our Bill of Rights, would be enough for America. The arguement for or against a family owning a rifle or a hand gun has little to do with what has been written and the lessons learned these past 200 plus years.
The idea that by restricting the ownership of guns from Joe America will curb the crime rate in the USA is just as silly as by casterating the rapest will curb the rape and violence to men and women in this country.
I have read in this issue how people are blaming the gun dealers for the deaths of our youth. NOT SO! If you want to know how guns are put in the hands of those not fit to have a gun, ask the street gangs, the members of fanaticle organizations who want to do harm to others. Go to the prisons and seek out the kilers of men, women and children on our streets, in our homes and in our schools and churches. Look to the parents who are lazy and just don't put trigger locks on their weapons.
I think you will find the vast majority of criminals get their guns from illegal sources. Guns that hit our streets through smuggling and backyard manufacturing. I've seen guns called disposables by the bucket full in the back or cars and vans, cost 25 to 100 dollars depending on the caliber and quantity desired.
Assault weapons... When and if congress wishes to ban firearms, they need to look at the broad market what may become a reaction to the ban, by the smuggling of assault weapons. Semi-automatic rifles and pistols are easily brought across the U S boarder from the north and from the south. Such a ban will be no better than the proabition act early in the 20 century.
Congress retified the Homeland Security in responce to panic and not clear thinking. The tightening our boarders is not hel;ping to keep people out of the USA. If there were ever to require a national I.D.Card, I think people may awaken to the loss of freedoms put upon the American People by Congress.
Now anyone born after 1940 will not remember the following, yet I will list the progress of the Gwermany People and the loss of their freedom.
1. restriction jobs to the average German.
2. the use of isolating various ethnic peoples
3. control of weapons
4. loss of free speach.
6 national party I D cards
7. Closing of Boarders to "Protect the people".
8. banning learning materials.
I think from this list, those of you how do remember can try to convincence the younger baby boomers and younger of the dangers we are treading on. Unless we are able to see those dangers being pressed by the minority and by Congress the more we are in danger of watchinmg our great nation fall as the Romans, Greeks, Egyptians and the Mongals.
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