I had a great session with my therapist yesterday, clearing out a lot
of garbage from my childhood. Not a lot of insight, but a lot of
clearing the air. I told some secrets, and allowed him to get to know
me. We talked about my growing up in Los Angeles and why I have the
insights I do into the area and industries of Los Angeles. We talked a
little about my schooling, and where I hung out as a kid.
That
work cleared the way for a lot of stuff today. I want to be the person I
was meant to be, instead of the person I was expected to be by all
those folks who "knew me when." That means I need to go within.
I also want to be more in touch with my spirit. So, I'm taking today to re-connect with myself.
We talked a little about Deepak Chopra. He was on PBS over the weekend, and it was kind of like a powerpoint presentation - slides with words on them, narrated by Deepak Chopra. Interesting, and I yelled at the TV a couple of times. He gets it almost, but not quite, right.
I don't know where it comes from, exactly, but perhaps my training: Instead of being so worried about and interested in "how the world affects one," take a look instead at "how one affects the world."
Thoughts are physical things. A person with enough mental and emotional energy can effect a deep change in the world. That's why I listen when the Dalai Lama speaks. He has that energy. What he says makes a change in the ether of the unverse.
The Catholic Pope may want to be that effective, but each Pope is imbued with only his human spirit, and while he may want to be larger and have a deeper effect, the Dalai Lama seems to have the energy and the Pope does not.
While the Pope is supposed to be the re-embodiment of Peter, it doesn't always work that way. He's supposed to be touched by the Holy Spirit (whether I believe it or not, my thought isn't where it counts). I think the Catholic Church lost something along the way.
So, getting away from that debate, let's look at the individual.
When a person, individual person, has a deep desire for something, the way a person thinks about that desire is important, but the desire itself has energy. The way a person thinks about the desire (lack or attraction) will effect the universe in such a way to repel or attract. Thinking "lack" produces more lack. Thinking "attraction" produces more attraction. So thoughts are physical and have a physical manifestation in the ether of the universe, which then becomes material in the material universe.
Deep shit, right? But it's true, too.
So, I decided to look at what I want to see my world reflect back to me. No, I don't like what I see today. But I know that my thoughts put this stuff into action. It's one of the laws of creation. So, my fear, brought about by my concentrating on what I feared, manifested that thing, bringing about today's world. Everybody can do this. It isn't rocket science. Let me see if I can simplify this....
If I fear being broke (lack of funds), I worry about being without and concentrate on my lack. By concentrating on my lack of funds I bring about more lack because I can't let go and share my meager purse, which might allow more to come in. It becomes worse because I cannot invest in the future or even the present. Eventually, I stagnate with nothing.
It's a self-defeating and self-creating circle. It feeds on itself and grows bigger....
Let's turn it around....
I desire abundance, and I notice the abundance coming into my life and express gratitude. I share my abundance and I feel gratitude that I have abundance I can share so my abundance multiplies. This abundance might be funds, food, shelter, clothes or anything else.
This is how I grow in a different direction. In no way do I even notice lack in the second example....
The universe fills a void. It rushes into the vacuum. Where we concentrate, that is the vacuum. So, what vacuum do I want filled?
Today, I am looking at who I want to be in the world I want to see around me. That's another spiritual law, to "act as if" something was already manifest....
IF my world had no Donald Trump in it;
IF my world had a Congress that worked for the people;
IF my world provided a decent living for all it's citizens;
IF universal, cradle-to-grave healthcare were a reality for all persons;
IF my world had a beautiful environment that included clear skies and clean water;
IF my world were truly a loving, safe, and benevolent place;
IF war did not exist;
IF there were no people trying to hurt other people;
IF women, men, and LGBTQ persons were all equal in the sight of law and religion;
IF race and ancestry was ignored by all;
IF money had never been invented;
IF (fill in your blank);
I would be. _______________________
This is my task today. To become more of that unknown quantity....
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Sunday, February 26, 2017
The Case for Special Elections
Our Representatives have decided that they no longer represent us. Instead, they represent the corporations who made them rich. Our government is no longer a Republic, instead it is now a Corporatocracy. By refusing to meet with us in Town Halls across the country, they made it clear that they don't want to be told what to do or how to vote. That was a mistake. We voted them in and we can vote them out.
Just because it is the custom of the land to hold elections at a certain time, doesn't mean that we must hold elections only at that time. We can call for special elections anytime we deem it necessary. We don't have to accept appointed persons to offices - we can insist that an election be held and that our voices be heard.
Other countries around the world exercise the right of special elections when they lose confidence in their government. I say that we should call for a special election in the USA. Now, today. Call for an election for federal representatives because they are no longer listening to the people who sent them to Washington. The government does not tell the people what to do - instead the people tell the government what to do.
If this is revolution, then so be it. I'm sure that all across the United States, there are people unhappy enough with their representatives that this could take hold. We already march and attend town halls and call our representatives. Why not hold an election. The persons we send do not have to step up and volunteer to run. They don't need to be rich or famous. The only requirement is that they swear to uphold the laws of the country and represent us, carrying our voice to Washington. We would hope that they are willing and honest.
We don't need government representatives to call an election. We can recall who we send to Washington at any time. We have that right. We the people can send out paper ballots to every person through printed media and collect those ballots to be counted at every courthouse across the nation. We don't need government to run our elections.
I call on every citizen of this country to call for an election in their town. If the representatives we sent won't uphold the law and represent us, then they will be replaced.
As for the farce in the White House, I say lock the doors and unplug the phones. If white supremacy is what they want, and Russian interference is what they insist upon, send them to Moscow. We don't want them on our soil.
Just because it is the custom of the land to hold elections at a certain time, doesn't mean that we must hold elections only at that time. We can call for special elections anytime we deem it necessary. We don't have to accept appointed persons to offices - we can insist that an election be held and that our voices be heard.
Other countries around the world exercise the right of special elections when they lose confidence in their government. I say that we should call for a special election in the USA. Now, today. Call for an election for federal representatives because they are no longer listening to the people who sent them to Washington. The government does not tell the people what to do - instead the people tell the government what to do.
If this is revolution, then so be it. I'm sure that all across the United States, there are people unhappy enough with their representatives that this could take hold. We already march and attend town halls and call our representatives. Why not hold an election. The persons we send do not have to step up and volunteer to run. They don't need to be rich or famous. The only requirement is that they swear to uphold the laws of the country and represent us, carrying our voice to Washington. We would hope that they are willing and honest.
We don't need government representatives to call an election. We can recall who we send to Washington at any time. We have that right. We the people can send out paper ballots to every person through printed media and collect those ballots to be counted at every courthouse across the nation. We don't need government to run our elections.
I call on every citizen of this country to call for an election in their town. If the representatives we sent won't uphold the law and represent us, then they will be replaced.
As for the farce in the White House, I say lock the doors and unplug the phones. If white supremacy is what they want, and Russian interference is what they insist upon, send them to Moscow. We don't want them on our soil.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Resistance Resources
I haven't posted in a while. I've been garnering resources, hitting the senators on the phone, and calling, calling, calling....
Here are some websites that you may find helpful...
govtrack.us
indivisible.com
The book "Grassroots" by Baumgartner and Richards, ISBN: 978-0374528652
Call every single day. Make your call about ONE issue only. You may have to call more than once. If the phones are busy, keep trying. After 3 attempts, email through the contact form on their websites. If you still don't feel like you are being heard, call the congressional switchboard and go to their local offices. Sit there until you are seen and heard and your concerns are addressed. Be respectful to the office staff, and don't become abusive. Just take up space. Over and over again if needed. You will be heard. You will be treated respectfully, or they lose their jobs. If you are arrested, record everything you can until your phone is taken away. Be sure you have an automatic upload of all recordings and pictures for your phone, so even if your phone is destroyed, you can publicize things.
If your city has an office for the party you support, make yourself known and get involved. Attend meetings and gather information for yourself.
Speaker Paul Ryan's home address:
PAUL RYAN
700 ST. LAWRENCE AVE.
JANESVILLE, WI 53545
He took his phones off the hook when his office was flooded with calls. You can still call him at his office.
202-225-0600
Congressional switchboard phone number:
202-224-3121
Program this into your phone. It's always useful. If the offices are flooded with calls, flood the switchboard with calls.
If you don't know who your representatives are, check here by zip code:
http://www.house.gov/htbin/findrep
I'm in Tennessee, so here is my list...
BOB CORKER
Special Committee on Aging
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Committee on the Budget
Committee on Foreign Relations
DC 202-224-3344
FAX 202-228-0566
Chattanooga 423-756-2757 (main office)
DC Office -- 425 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C., 20510
Tri-Cities Office -- 1105 East Jackson Boulevard Suite 4
Jonesborough, TN 37659
Main: 423-753-2263
Fax: 423-753-3679
LAMAR ALEXANDER
Committee on Appropriations
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Committee on Rules and Administration
Washington Office
455 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-4944
Fax: (202) 228-3398
TTY: (202) 224-1546
Tri-Cities Office
Tri-Cities Regional Airport
2525 Highway 75
Suite 101
Blountville, TN 37617
Phone: (423) 325-6240
Fax: (423) 325-6236
PHIL ROE
Veterans affairs committee
Washington DC Office:
336 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-6356
fax: (202) 225-5714
Kingsport Office:
205 Revere Street
Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: (423) 247-8161
fax: (423) 247-0119
As you see, I've listed the committees they are on so I can keep abreast of what they are working on. Once you figure out when the committees meet (there is a set schedule), you can pester your representative to vote the way you want on the bills in committee. Be sure to express not only your opinion but ask questions you want to be answered on any bills in committee. That's what committees are for - investigating the long-term effects and costs of all bills presented for consideration and vote.
Here are some websites that you may find helpful...
govtrack.us
indivisible.com
The book "Grassroots" by Baumgartner and Richards, ISBN: 978-0374528652
Call every single day. Make your call about ONE issue only. You may have to call more than once. If the phones are busy, keep trying. After 3 attempts, email through the contact form on their websites. If you still don't feel like you are being heard, call the congressional switchboard and go to their local offices. Sit there until you are seen and heard and your concerns are addressed. Be respectful to the office staff, and don't become abusive. Just take up space. Over and over again if needed. You will be heard. You will be treated respectfully, or they lose their jobs. If you are arrested, record everything you can until your phone is taken away. Be sure you have an automatic upload of all recordings and pictures for your phone, so even if your phone is destroyed, you can publicize things.
If your city has an office for the party you support, make yourself known and get involved. Attend meetings and gather information for yourself.
Speaker Paul Ryan's home address:
PAUL RYAN
700 ST. LAWRENCE AVE.
JANESVILLE, WI 53545
He took his phones off the hook when his office was flooded with calls. You can still call him at his office.
202-225-0600
Congressional switchboard phone number:
202-224-3121
Program this into your phone. It's always useful. If the offices are flooded with calls, flood the switchboard with calls.
If you don't know who your representatives are, check here by zip code:
http://www.house.gov/htbin/findrep
I'm in Tennessee, so here is my list...
BOB CORKER
Special Committee on Aging
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Committee on the Budget
Committee on Foreign Relations
DC 202-224-3344
FAX 202-228-0566
Chattanooga 423-756-2757 (main office)
DC Office -- 425 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C., 20510
Tri-Cities Office -- 1105 East Jackson Boulevard Suite 4
Jonesborough, TN 37659
Main: 423-753-2263
Fax: 423-753-3679
LAMAR ALEXANDER
Committee on Appropriations
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Committee on Rules and Administration
Washington Office
455 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-4944
Fax: (202) 228-3398
TTY: (202) 224-1546
Tri-Cities Office
Tri-Cities Regional Airport
2525 Highway 75
Suite 101
Blountville, TN 37617
Phone: (423) 325-6240
Fax: (423) 325-6236
PHIL ROE
Veterans affairs committee
Washington DC Office:
336 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-6356
fax: (202) 225-5714
Kingsport Office:
205 Revere Street
Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: (423) 247-8161
fax: (423) 247-0119
As you see, I've listed the committees they are on so I can keep abreast of what they are working on. Once you figure out when the committees meet (there is a set schedule), you can pester your representative to vote the way you want on the bills in committee. Be sure to express not only your opinion but ask questions you want to be answered on any bills in committee. That's what committees are for - investigating the long-term effects and costs of all bills presented for consideration and vote.
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Why I Blog Against Trump
I was thinking about why I do this in the face of relative anonymity while putting myself in harm's way....
It's a moral imperative. "The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men Do Nothing."
Whether first stated by Edmund Burke, Charles Aked or John F. Kennedy, the quote is how I feel. I need to speak up and point out inconsistencies, illegalities, and manipulation. It's what I was educated to do.
I took Women's Studies. It is misnamed because the study is really about developing a social and political conscience. It makes me pay attention and have an informed opinion about things. It taught me to research the assumptions, not swallow them whole. It taught me to think for myself. That's always dangerous to people in power.
If one doesn't remember history, one is doomed to repeat it.Nazi Germany didn't come out of nowhere. It was an economic reality caused by the treaty of Versailles after WWI, combined with a seeming lack of power by the populace. That sounds very familiar today. Instead of blaming the bankers and 1%, we, the other 99%, have been deflected to Muslims. "Divide and conquer" is an old strategy. It works. We've been divided and are looking for scapegoats, instead of paying attention to the real causes of our distress.
I'm also a minister in an obscure religious sect. That gives me a certain leeway to express my opinions. I don't have a "church" or "congregation" because I don't care to follow that path. I counsel and educate. That's my ministry.
My tax status is that of an ordinary person. I have no tax breaks or special deductions. I file my tax paperwork every year just like the majority of citizens do, and make sure it's in by April 15th. If I owe anything, I pay. I generally get a small refund.
I hope to build a local business this coming year. That's all I will say on it at the moment since it's in the planning stages. My vocal response to Trump may cause that to remain an unrealized dream.
So, speaking out is what I feel I need to do. It's important that I do not remain silent. No race or creed is responsible for this situation. No one group of people caused this mess. We all did. I will point out when we need to correct our course. That's what I feel called to do.
It's a moral imperative. "The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men Do Nothing."
Whether first stated by Edmund Burke, Charles Aked or John F. Kennedy, the quote is how I feel. I need to speak up and point out inconsistencies, illegalities, and manipulation. It's what I was educated to do.
I took Women's Studies. It is misnamed because the study is really about developing a social and political conscience. It makes me pay attention and have an informed opinion about things. It taught me to research the assumptions, not swallow them whole. It taught me to think for myself. That's always dangerous to people in power.
If one doesn't remember history, one is doomed to repeat it.Nazi Germany didn't come out of nowhere. It was an economic reality caused by the treaty of Versailles after WWI, combined with a seeming lack of power by the populace. That sounds very familiar today. Instead of blaming the bankers and 1%, we, the other 99%, have been deflected to Muslims. "Divide and conquer" is an old strategy. It works. We've been divided and are looking for scapegoats, instead of paying attention to the real causes of our distress.
I'm also a minister in an obscure religious sect. That gives me a certain leeway to express my opinions. I don't have a "church" or "congregation" because I don't care to follow that path. I counsel and educate. That's my ministry.
My tax status is that of an ordinary person. I have no tax breaks or special deductions. I file my tax paperwork every year just like the majority of citizens do, and make sure it's in by April 15th. If I owe anything, I pay. I generally get a small refund.
I hope to build a local business this coming year. That's all I will say on it at the moment since it's in the planning stages. My vocal response to Trump may cause that to remain an unrealized dream.
So, speaking out is what I feel I need to do. It's important that I do not remain silent. No race or creed is responsible for this situation. No one group of people caused this mess. We all did. I will point out when we need to correct our course. That's what I feel called to do.
Friday, December 16, 2016
The Case for Trump Being Mentally Ill
I don't personally know Donald Trump. I don't need to. I've known too many people just like him over my lifetime.
It's an unfortunate truth of my life that I've known many persons with antisocial disorders. My mother had borderline personality disorder. My first husband was a "paranoid schizophrenic" and was quite volatile. My last husband was also inflicted with an antisocial personality disorder and gaslighted me. I knew a woman who gaslighted me by saying I must have lied when she was the one who lied and tried to back out of the things she said and did. My mother also did that.
I am an empath. I'm a target for people with antisocial disorders.
My mother and I could never communicate because I didn't realize we weren't speaking the same language. English is my first language, as it was hers. However, there are so many words with multiple meanings and meanings that are implied without being spoken in the English language, that we could not communicate - mother and daughter, or not.
So, I am uniquely qualified to see these behaviors in a manipulative, narcissistic individual with megalomaniac tendencies when he or she comes to my attention. Therefore, I feel it is my duty to point out to others, who may not see or recognize the truth of things. I'm not a doctor or therapist, although I have a distinct way of understanding people of all walks of life. I put myself "in their shoes" by using my empathy. I see many sides of the every argument, so I rarely get into them.
Yet, I'm at odds with the world today because Trump is so far into the antisocial spectrum and seems to be fooling so many people. I know what he's doing. I can follow each step of the way and even anticipate some of his moves. I can identify each piece of the puzzle.
As with all antisocial personalities, the ones who see the tendencies are put in a position of defense. The antisocial person uses his charisma and manipulative skills to turn others against the empath. It's part of the skillset they are born with or learn along the way.
If you do any kind of research at all, you will find this to be true. I suggest you read "The Empathy Trap" by Jane McGregor. It explains this co-existence and the game to the uninitiated. Yes, it's dangerous, and yes, it's deadly. Recovery from the manipulation and gaslighting dished out by the antisocial person can make the victim commit suicide. I know, because I almost did.
In the case of Donald Trump, he's manipulated his way into the white house. At least within spitting distance as of this writing. The Electoral College still has to confirm him, which will take place in less than three days. Or not.
I hope not. I hope they (the EC) will make another choice. I don't particularly like some of the alternatives, but even if I don't like them, they are less dangerous than Trump.
Now, Ms. Kellyanne Conway has said that anyone who criticizes Donald Trump will have to "face the consequences" for that. Well, I for one welcome their efforts to dole out consequences. That will show the world just who and what they elected. I know I'm on the firing line in this. I'm not the only one. I call out "conflict of interest" or "unconstitutional" or "against the law" on a regular basis. However, those labels are responses to research done by others.
When I talk about Trump's personality disorder, that is based on personal experience. I recognize it because I've lived it. I don't wish for anyone to live through what I did. Yet, we as a country are living the beginning stages of it right now. If that puts me on the firing line with the Trump administration, so be it. They may try to shut me up, but I hope my words live on regardless of their actions. I hope my words spread to every corner of the world.
I have not and will not "threaten" Trump. That's not my job. I only hope he does not take possession of the highest office of this country. He will hand everything over to Putin and destroy our sovereignty and safety. He will allow our economy to collapse by his behaviors and lack of understanding. He will allow this country to be held ransom by anyone and everyone who ever had dealings with his businesses. He will ignore every cautionary message from the people who are in place to keep us all safe. All because he thinks he's smarter than everyone else. That is pure hogwash!
There is NO person who is smart enough to know everything! Only God can know everything. And Donald Trump is not God! He just thinks he is.
THAT is mental illness.
There is a "letter to electors" that was published recently. This letter outlines the public policy reasons that Trump should not be in office. Whether the electors choose Trump or not, the list is daunting. Add that to his mental illness, and you have a man dangerous to the globe, not just America.
It's an unfortunate truth of my life that I've known many persons with antisocial disorders. My mother had borderline personality disorder. My first husband was a "paranoid schizophrenic" and was quite volatile. My last husband was also inflicted with an antisocial personality disorder and gaslighted me. I knew a woman who gaslighted me by saying I must have lied when she was the one who lied and tried to back out of the things she said and did. My mother also did that.
I am an empath. I'm a target for people with antisocial disorders.
My mother and I could never communicate because I didn't realize we weren't speaking the same language. English is my first language, as it was hers. However, there are so many words with multiple meanings and meanings that are implied without being spoken in the English language, that we could not communicate - mother and daughter, or not.
So, I am uniquely qualified to see these behaviors in a manipulative, narcissistic individual with megalomaniac tendencies when he or she comes to my attention. Therefore, I feel it is my duty to point out to others, who may not see or recognize the truth of things. I'm not a doctor or therapist, although I have a distinct way of understanding people of all walks of life. I put myself "in their shoes" by using my empathy. I see many sides of the every argument, so I rarely get into them.
Yet, I'm at odds with the world today because Trump is so far into the antisocial spectrum and seems to be fooling so many people. I know what he's doing. I can follow each step of the way and even anticipate some of his moves. I can identify each piece of the puzzle.
As with all antisocial personalities, the ones who see the tendencies are put in a position of defense. The antisocial person uses his charisma and manipulative skills to turn others against the empath. It's part of the skillset they are born with or learn along the way.
If you do any kind of research at all, you will find this to be true. I suggest you read "The Empathy Trap" by Jane McGregor. It explains this co-existence and the game to the uninitiated. Yes, it's dangerous, and yes, it's deadly. Recovery from the manipulation and gaslighting dished out by the antisocial person can make the victim commit suicide. I know, because I almost did.
In the case of Donald Trump, he's manipulated his way into the white house. At least within spitting distance as of this writing. The Electoral College still has to confirm him, which will take place in less than three days. Or not.
I hope not. I hope they (the EC) will make another choice. I don't particularly like some of the alternatives, but even if I don't like them, they are less dangerous than Trump.
Now, Ms. Kellyanne Conway has said that anyone who criticizes Donald Trump will have to "face the consequences" for that. Well, I for one welcome their efforts to dole out consequences. That will show the world just who and what they elected. I know I'm on the firing line in this. I'm not the only one. I call out "conflict of interest" or "unconstitutional" or "against the law" on a regular basis. However, those labels are responses to research done by others.
When I talk about Trump's personality disorder, that is based on personal experience. I recognize it because I've lived it. I don't wish for anyone to live through what I did. Yet, we as a country are living the beginning stages of it right now. If that puts me on the firing line with the Trump administration, so be it. They may try to shut me up, but I hope my words live on regardless of their actions. I hope my words spread to every corner of the world.
I have not and will not "threaten" Trump. That's not my job. I only hope he does not take possession of the highest office of this country. He will hand everything over to Putin and destroy our sovereignty and safety. He will allow our economy to collapse by his behaviors and lack of understanding. He will allow this country to be held ransom by anyone and everyone who ever had dealings with his businesses. He will ignore every cautionary message from the people who are in place to keep us all safe. All because he thinks he's smarter than everyone else. That is pure hogwash!
There is NO person who is smart enough to know everything! Only God can know everything. And Donald Trump is not God! He just thinks he is.
THAT is mental illness.
There is a "letter to electors" that was published recently. This letter outlines the public policy reasons that Trump should not be in office. Whether the electors choose Trump or not, the list is daunting. Add that to his mental illness, and you have a man dangerous to the globe, not just America.
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