How Do You Not Say It?
When you know somebody is doing something stupid, how do you keep your mouth shut about it? How are you quiet about that? I’m talking stupid, not dangerous. When it’s dangerous behavior then by all means an intervention is probably necessary. But dangerous is not today’s topic.
Wasn’t it the movie Forrest Gump that coined the phrase, “Stupid is as stupid does?” How true that is. My husband has a sticker on his toolbox at work which reads, “Stupid people shouldn’t breathe.” And he’s right. Just watch one of those world’s dumbest criminal television shows and you’ll know what I mean. I don’t actually watch them, channel surfing and pausing in disbelief is usually what happens. Honest!
But watching somebody dig a big, giant hole for themselves is not easy to watch. And if it’s not a hole, then you get to witness that big, giant, grand piano dangling over their heads. What do you do? Staring and pointing is not an option, and enlightening them on their obvious lack of brains can get you hurt. So, what’s the answer? Here it is: nothing. We do nothing. I hate that.
What do you think you should do? And who are you to do anything? We are not responsible for another’s behavior even when it’s our own kids. Don’t get crazy on me here, I’m talking grown kids; little ones always need our guidance - intelligent guidance, not stupid guidance - remember that. I might also add that this article is not about my daughter. It’s about two other people in my life.
There are two instances in my life right now that I wanna say something or I feel I’m gonna burst! But I can’t, and it’s not my path nor my karma to do so. Everyone has a path and a karma to follow and I ‘m not the Path Police, so I’ll sit here quietly (ha!) and just write about.
May your path light the way to peace and happiness.
When Your Ship Comes In
Congratulations! Your ship just came in, your dreams came true, everything you’ve waited for, been patient for, and asked for has arrived. Ta-Dah! Now what? Good question. That’s why I’m here - to perhaps shed some new light on your new life.
First things first - absolutely do not allow yourself to become stagnant. Keep asking for things, keep allowing the good vibrations to flow in, through, then out of you. We are creators, created by The Creator, so we are supposed to create. Which means you don’t create and then stop. Michaelangelo didn’t make one sculpture or one painting then say, “Okay, I proved I can do it. Now I’ll go sew some shirts.” Nah, he kept creating more of the stuff he loved to do. So you gotta do that too.
And what if you don’t know what to do? Well, how you got this far is exactly how: you ask, believe, then receive what the Universe offers, which should always be what you ask for if you’re keeping your heart and vibes tuned to the “good” mode.
It’s not greedy, selfish or anything negative. It’s the way it is. Having a lot, then asking for more is not greed. Having a lot, hording it, then asking for more is greed. The Universe is generous and wants us to have and have more. Why wouldn’t it?
Keep growing, creating, doing, being and allowing. There are more ships out there.
Movie Recommendation: King Of California
I can’t recommend this movie enough, and to everybody! King of California is such a quirky, little movie. Though I never heard of it until my sister Shawn recommended it to me; so I sought it out at my local video store.
It stars a crazy (or not - the movie will unfold with this answer) Michael Douglas as the father of Evan Rachel Wood - a beautiful, up-and-coming actress who is destined to win an academy award one day. Charlie (Douglas) is absolutely convinced that there is a lost buried treasure hidden about six feet under his local Costco. He must also convince his daughter Miranda (Evan) that it’s truly buried there.
What they experience along the way and how it changes them forever is such good movie viewing time well-spent. My husband and I truly enjoyed this and I think you will too.
The Art of Puttering
The American dictionary describes puttering as: to occupy oneself in an aimless or ineffective manner. I hardly agree with that, but if the dictionary states that definition than so be it.
I like to believe that my puttering is accomplishing something. For example when I putter around the house I’m actually, straightening, lightly moving things, and rearranging. Which, in essence, is moving my Chi and adjusting vibrations and energy. I’m being ineffective? Hah! I don’t think so.
Picking the little dead leaves and what nots off all the greenery in the house, and yard, tidying my clothing closet, and lining up my shoes is not goofing off. I do meander from room to room - sometimes with a fresh cup of coffee or tea - and just assess the room. A crooked picture here and there, maybe fresh flowers over here, my puttering encompasses many activities. Sometimes the porch needs a good sweeping.
This is beginning to sound like more work than waste; perhaps a new word is in order for my activities. How about doting on my house? I like that. Doting. The dictionary defines doting as: to bestow or express excessive love or fondness habitually. Okay, doting it is. “I am greatly fond of my home, and I express it habitually by puttering in as well as outside of it, ensuring it’s beauty.”
There, now I’m satisfied. I’m going to go putter on the couch and dote with the remote.