druidess6308 Forum Posts (13,695)

RE: 12 Step Program....

Nope...we just had that last week.

RE: 12 Step Program....

No, I don't think it would work for them, Bruno.

I didn't use any of the principals from that to quit. I just did it. I decided one day that that wasn't who I wanted to be anymore, and walked away from alcohol and cocaine.

And used the same principal to walk away from sugar, wheat (gluten), and processed foods. And no, I really don't have a lot of willpower...I just decide every day. And occasionally decide it's okay to indulge in one of something I'm not supposed to have, because life is about living and balance, not abstention from everything.

Now if I can apply it to cigarettes, I'll be living exactly the life I want to live.

RE: Do u believe in supranatural things? Why?

You have a spirit trying to get your attention. I had similar experiences in my last house until a friend of mine who can see them came over. Through her, Nonnie and I got in touch. Before that, I had things happen like the screwdriver I'd just used and set right back down beside me disappeared, and I couldn't find it even though I got up on my hands and knees to look for it (I was lying on my back assembling a desk at the time), and then finally just stated that I really needed it, and asked for its return. I laid back down, reached out my hand, and it was right where I'd put it before it disappeared.

Just one example of exactly the type of thing you're talking about, BCLady. It happened for a couple of weeks until my friend showed up and helped. I thought I was going insane for a while.

RE: Do u believe in supranatural things? Why?

Yes, SF, some of us do already have that ability. I know many who can heal with their hands, and there's even a place nearby me called "Healing Hands" with practitioners who do just that. I know one man who can do this with just a few seconds of touch. I'd like to refine my gift to that level, and I believe it's possible.

I've been healing through touch and energy for 26 years now, and I've gotten better with practice, and learned better processes over the years...like how to do it by channeling the energy from the Universe rather than using my own.

I agree that most of what's classified as "supernatural" is really just natural, and that we can all learn how to see, feel, hear, and do these things if we're open and work at it.

And yes, I've had many experiences with the "paranormal"...which again, I believe to be normal. We've just separated ourselves from these things for a couple of centuries under the restrictions of the Christian church(es), and so we lost touch. Our ancestors were much more in touch with the entire world until they started to get punished for it.

RE: 12 Step Program....

Welcome back, Zee...I have to say, I've never done a 12-step program. Most of the ones I did had many more in them than that.

(Dance, that is...10 years of it, I don't have a clue how many steps that added up to total!)

RE: Newbie

Welcome to the nut house! I hope you find what you seek and more.

RE: New to Connect :D!

I'm seeing this a bit late too, but welcome to the nut house, Bones!

RE: The way we think.

Hmmm...I think both can be true.

RE: Do you like to wear the pants

Agreed, JD.

RE: Do you like to wear the pants

She can't. I prefer equality. I don't want to lead, nor do I want to be led. IMO, neither should be the "boss", unless we're role-playing in bed.

RE: Ladies which of these lines would you fall for?

I am interested in past lives...but that line still wouldn't get me anywhere. It's the only part I disagreed with in this post...and yep, the leap frog one would most get my attention and interest. Anyone willing to get that silly would be someone I'd want to get to know better.

RE: I think I get it now!

Owen, that isn't necessarily something that should be considered "bad"...you didn't know. Now you do. Space/closeness issues are something that need to be worked out in any relationship, especially if the two in it have different needs. Hopefully, in that case, middle ground can be achieved.

And yes, I know you're good at giving anyone their space when they need it. I hope this works out for you...but if not, it wasn't meant to be. Love is rarely easy.

RE: I think I get it now!

I used to do this. I don't anymore. I've learned to just go with the flow, and not have to analyze everything. It's easier that way. And I've learned that if he clams up and won't talk, it's not necessarily because I did anything...it's just how he is at that time. He'll talk when he's ready. Until then, I go on. I love a Cancer...if I didn't learn this, I'd drive myself crazy.

RE: Thoughts !

I already do this. When I'm facing a really tough time, I don't sit there and say, "Why me?", but rather, "What lesson am I to learn from this?" and also "What good can come of it?"

I find the answers this way...for I agree, all adversity is for us to learn something from and to help us on our journey. We are not human beings on a spiritual quest, but spiritual beings on a human quest. And yes, once I find the answer and accept the lesson, doors open and things get better.

I'll echo your dare for others to try it. It does work.

RE: Dru!

Sorry, I tried to do that from memory...Avecaim. I hope to get to know you, Ave. I'll be around for a while.

RE: Dru!

No need to apologize, Indy. You made me laugh this morning before I head to work. That's always a good thing.

I just want to say that I admire many of you as much as you do me, so it's very mutual. There are a lot of wonderful people here on the CS forums, and I look up to quite a few of you as well. As always, I'll refrain from making a list because I know I'll leave someone out and feel horrible for doing so. And it would be a long list. This seems to be a place that attracts those who have been through the grist mill and survived it well, and learned a lot of good lessons through the experience. The strong and the wise. I'm honored to be able to call many of you friends.

Aviecam, I hope your good-bye was for Indy, though he's not leaving us quite yet. I have no plans of leaving here anytime soon.

RE: Dru!

See what happens when you guys make me cry? It was supposed to be "one and all".

RE: Dru!

Nope, missed that one, too. Working F/T keeps me off of here a lot. A good thing, in a way. But yes, that was kind of my point...we are a dime a dozen, and that's who I am.

Good night, MF.

RE: What song are you right now? PART 2.

Love it, Tater. And kudos...one of the things I admire about you is the fact that you do share these moments...the daddy side of you.

RE: What song are you right now? PART 2.

Patience~Guns N' Roses

RE: What song are you right now? PART 2.

More Than Words by Extreme

RE: Dru!

Driven, I hope that the grin at the bottom means this was in jest. Honestly, she's right about the rules. And as touched as I am, I'm also embarrassed to be put in the spotlight like this. I'm not a "center-stage" kind of person. I'm just normal, and me...the girl next door.

RE: Dru!

To everyone...I'm sorry for my late arrival in this thread dedicated to me, but I had my sons today so I haven't been in forums at all until now.

Thank you all, my friends. I'm touched, and can barely see the monitor for the tears right now. Tears of love, and being so loved. It's returned in spades to all of you, for with you I share things I can't share with anyone in person. I share the core of me, my very heart and soul, with all of you. My joy, my pain, and my laughter can all be shared freely here, and it's wonderful.

No, I don't always agree with everyone, Indy...but that's the joy of these forums. Or at least, it's supposed to be. The ability to discuss subjects from our different perspectives, hopefully without angry words since we are all entitled to our opinions and beliefs. I respect those of everyone. I'll miss your smiling face and your laughter on this site. You bring the lighter side to even the serious subjects, and that is necessary as well. I hope you're leaving us for happy reasons, and I wish you the best.

Thank you, my friends, on and all.

Now, please, back to our regularly scheduled programming.

RE: Dru!

My dear buddy, don't drop that lovely woman who loves you so much to rescue me...I am far from being in need of rescue, unless it's from my own soft and tender heart.

The man I've written of in the past regarding what we shared is my late husband, but the man with intense blue eyes who holds my heart now, and of whom I write with such love in my heart is still very much alive. I just kissed him good night at his place less than half an hour before writing this post. A good man, with a big heart, who loves me so very much, and yet is so afraid of that love. Or at least, has been. He's getting over that fear because I'm not pushing him for anything, just patiently and gently being here and loving him. After five long years of waiting patiently, except for the brief love and marriage I shared with a man who died almost two years ago, I can wait a bit longer. At least now I know his love is as strong and deep as mine, and that makes the wait easier. It may take more than six months to come to fruition, but I'm not going anywhere. And if I were to run to Vegas, it would be with him.

Thank you, my friend, for your kind words. I appreciate them, honestly. And I love you dearly...you and Sommer both. You're two good reasons for me to stick around here as well.

I know it's not likely that we shall meet, but I would dearly love to do so. I will return the sentiment that it would not be boring. I should probably wear Depends so that I don't have to be embarrassed if I pee from laughing too hard. Between you and Sommer, that would be likely to happen if you are anything in person as you are on here.

RE: Today's thought..............

So have I, Pat.

RE: His emails are really nice, but....

Honestly, I don't go by a pic. I've met men that were very photogenic but looked bad in person, and I've met men who were not very photogenic but looked great in person. (A category I fall into, btw...I look better in person than my pics, and that's not just my opinion.)

So...meet him and give him a chance. You could be pleasantly surprised. And honestly, looks shouldn't be as important as the person inside. Looks fade with the years, but personality is permanent.

RE: life begins at 40?

I think adult life for me began at almost 30 when I became a mom.

That saying is old, and comes from when people's children were adults who had left the nest by the time they were 40, and thereby life being lived just for them began at that age. I would say that these days, it no longer applies since most people find that they can live a fulfilling life while raising children.

RE: the silent strong type

I know better than to smother him with it. I've learned that lesson.

I give him his space when I sense it's time, and I give him gentle love. Not overbearing. Just gently there when he wants me to be, in whatever way he wants me to be. Gentle, always gentle. I've answered his anger with gentleness. I've answered his physical roughness with gentleness. I've answered his pain with gentleness. And I've answered his love and tenderness with gentleness. Heart whispering.

RE: Spiritual or Living Guardian Angels...Anyone Ever Experience Their Communication or Protection?

I know who some of mine are...my Nana, who died when I was 14, and my Grandfather, who died when I was 30, are two. I've also been told that I have Kuan Yin and Archangel Michael watching over me, and I know my late husband is still nearby. Those are five that I know of, and for a long time I had an ancient aboriginal medicine man watching over me. I don't know if he's still near or not. Since I'm finally on my path I sense him less.

I have had times that I've heard guiding voices, very loudly when I ignored them the first couple of times. (I can be stubborn.) And I've felt presences. I've actually felt arms around me, or felt my entire being held like being in the palm of a hand, when I've been at the lowest points of my life.

Yes, I believe we are all watched over, even when we don't realize it.

RE: Funny Cat Story