The power of hate

Hate is all-consuming.
It is capable of shaping opinions and causing reactions. It is also a source of power.

Opposing power. Hate hurts only the subject. The object of hate remains as removed as they so choose.

But the one creating hate?

The fire lives within them, consuming and destroying past recognition.

My muse is an actor

watching you working
I love how you look
I love how you speak
I love when you cook
you make magic with wording
you make everyone feel
like they are there, present.
like the drama is real.

Listen

Even if someone has repeated the same thing a million times.

Listen.
For they might not feel heard.

Even if it seems like begging for attention.

Listen.
For they might feel alone.

Even if it seems like gibberish.

Listen.
For sometimes people just want to know they exist.

Blessings

The world gives us blessings. 

Every moment,  every breath.
Everything

We choose to recieve or ignore.

Be observant. Be mindful. Be receptive.

Gardening is hope

Gardening and working outside is hope.

Hope that it will still be there tomorrow.
Hope that we will see the fruits of our labor.
Hope that through this little piece of love, we can enrich the mother who has given us life.

Hope that we may yet still save ourselves.

Pontypool

a work of art

a study of humanity

how we rip each other apart

to somehow keep our sanity

Life steps

Our society is framed to stop learning after school. We are to find a job, find a religion, and settle down.
I wonder what we could achieve, were we fighting to keep learning---

The first steps to learn basic life skills. And basic human decency. And love.

The next, to learn forgiveness. And acceptance. And love.

Then, to learn growth. And questions. And knowledge. And love.

To learn fun. And happiness. And freedom. And love.
To learn understanding. And listening. And support. And love.
To learn positivity in spite of the odds. And hope. And love.

To learn that life keeps going. And the world keeps spinning.

To learn that there is nothing to fear. And everything to love.

Live for you

because if the world comes crashing down, all you'll have is you.

because if you win everything and the world keeps getting better, don't you want to look back with pride and happiness?

Because your life is all you really have.

How lucky we are

To be enlightened.
To seek peace.
To appreciate life in all forms.
To encourage growth in individual ways and prize beings for their unique differences.

To know our power and make good for the world.

To have faith. Trust.

Love.
How lucky.

Keep on keeping on

When you're tired and low--keep going
When you feel broken and beaten--keep going
When you appear to be totally alone--keep going

You will find strength, courage, and magic in unforseen places.

When you're upset and irritated--keep loving
When you feel hated and forgotten--keep loving
When you appear to be nothing--keep loving

You will find compassion, heart, and love returned to you.

Keep on keeping on. If it's not okay, it's not the end.

Careful...

Regardless of representation, and even if attitudes need be altered, it is important to remember that no one may inform any other person of how to feel.

It is simply part of our free will.

The darker side

As I sit outside on this beautiful overcast day,  I ponder my very existence and recall memories.
As a child, I always loved the villains. Even if frightening,  I found their stories and personalities intriguing,  their style enviable,  and their power delicious. I find in myself as I age, that I have a tendency towards 'evil'. An ease of lying,  deceitfulness, bullying, often even subconsciously.  Now whether this is naturally part of me, or I've learned as a defensive technique,  it is hard to say.  A bit of both,  if I had to answer.

While still something I feel shame towards,  I take pride in not shying away from my darkness. I know it sets me apart, causes me to feel alone; but I can also sense that power. I feel it.

I fight to be good.  And I try to be kind.  But that automatic reaction of "FUCK OFF" never really goes away.


So.  I remind myself of this:
Everything we do matters. Good or bad,  right or wrong.

It does matter.

Please want to

We as humans must want to survive. We have been given the distinct opportunity to choose.

We must want to be fed. Or to be housed.

We must want to be loved. Or to be important. 

We must want to achieve excellence, or even change at all. 

We must want to need. We must want to want. 

We must want to live. 

We must want. 

Acknowledge the want and address it. Grow from it. Grow with it. 

Overcome it.

And find another. 

But--

Please want. Please live. 

I will continue to want with you. 

Please want to hope for tomorrow. 

Because it's all up to you.

And I want for you.

Ostara blessings!!

A very merry meet and bountiful Ostara to you, whoever you are, wherever and whenever you have arrived here. In this new year of celebration and joy, I pray your life gains fulfillment and you plumb ever deeper facets of your beautiful, star-stuffed selves.

Please share your findings, and spread the love you have around. With friends, family, lovers, significant others, and, most especially, strangers.

When we are hate-filled and hurtful to one, we hurt all, including ourselves. When we are kind to one, we are kind to all.

Blessed be! )O(

Being Kindly Remembered

You know when you feel that little bubble of happiness and good vibes, regardless (and sometimes in spite) of your current situation? What if those are happy thoughts sent by those who are fondly remembering a previous life of yours? Remembering the goodness of YOU.

I should begin by affirming that I believe souls are given a certain amount of time to circle the planet. I guess it's more that I think there are certain souls *cough* like my own *cough* who seem to have been around a few times, and those who seem to still maintain a youthful outlook and infectious happiness, regardless of age.


Maybe you had a whole life full of adoring friends, and that's why you are fated to spend time alone, finding your inner zen.
Or maybe you had a sparse life, full of introspection and exploration, and this life is to fill your social meter.

Whatever it is, fondly remember those who have made a difference, and try to send them those good thoughts--you never know who's day you might be making.