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  • Sep. 11th, 2010 at 8:20 AM
Yoga

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us... As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

~Marianne Williamson~

Jun. 30th, 2009

  • 6:12 PM
Life
It is a powerful moment when you realize, you've stopped living.

The good news/bad news about relationships:

  • Jun. 29th, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Kali-Amma
So, today I decided to play with the dictionary AND thesaurus in researching relationships, partnering, and my current body of work. I've found some good news, and bad news. First of all, I've determined that "relationship" really should not be considered a noun. You can't pick it up and put it in a wheelbarrow and carry it somewhere. Instead, a relationship is (according to Merriam-Webster) "the state of being related or interrelated." So if I'm having a problem with my relationship, I don't get to take it to a mechanic. I get to consider my thoughts, feelings, expectations, and beliefs about relating.

Also apparently (and ideally) in a relationship, there is interrelating: "to place in or come into mutual relationship" or "to bring or enter into reciprocal relation." But I think the key word here is "reciprocal."

reciprocal
1. given or felt by each toward the other; mutual: reciprocal respect.
2. given, performed, felt, etc., in return: reciprocal aid.
3. corresponding; matching; complementary; equivalent.
4. Grammar. (of a pronoun or verb) expressing mutual relationship or action:

relationship:
1: the state of being related or interrelated
2: the relation connecting or binding participants in a relationship: as (a) kinship (b) a specific instance or type of kinship
3 (a) a state of affairs existing between those having relations or dealings (b) a romantic or passionate attachment

Notice that "a romantic or passionate attachment" is the 3b on the list? Not 1 or 2.

More exploration and defining partnership, alliance and union )
As opposed to:

independent:
1: not dependent: as
(a) 1. not subject to control by others: self-governing 2. not affiliated with a larger controlling unit
(b) 1. not requiring or relying on something else: not contingent 2. not looking to others for one's opinions or for guidance in conduct 3. not bound by or committed
(c) 1. not requiring or relying on others

autonomous:
1: of, relating to, or marked by autonomy
2 (a) having the right or power of self-government (b) undertaken or carried on without outside control: self-contained
3 (a) existing or capable of existing independently (b) responding, reacting, or developing independently of the whole


Apparently, by nature of the beast, you can't be independent and have a partnership, relationship, union, or alliance.

Jun. 29th, 2009

  • 10:52 AM
Life
finding stories about global shifts in gender power, is becoming powerful stuff to bring to her workshop for women in San Diego, July 11th.

Jun. 26th, 2009

  • 10:02 PM
Life
is so happy - she has gotten positive feedback on her first presentation to a professional organization!!

Jun. 23rd, 2009

  • 6:13 PM
Life
Public Service Announcement: If only to have been so inspired as a youth... http://ping.fm/6FqLM (thanks Wes!)

Public Service Announcement

  • Jun. 22nd, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Life
Public Service Announcement: It's ok to be human. --thnx, Kaye

Jun. 18th, 2009

  • 12:34 PM
Life
Public Service Announcement: When you're going through Hell, Keep Going. (Winston Churchill) -- thnx, Kaye

Jun. 17th, 2009

  • 2:42 PM
Life
The wholesome feeling, of feeling like you woke up under a bar-stool after a night in Vegas.
Life
...and that is generally a sign from the universe that I need to start looking at it directly.

I've had direct experience with this subject, and I certainly have opinions on it. I'm about solutions right now though, so I'm going to throw it out here for a respectful conversation. Please keep it respectful, or honestly, I'll hate you for at least 10 minutes.

It is rather complicated and I'm still trying to figure it out, so I need you to have patience with me.

I've been training with the founder of PAX, and she suggests there is a specialization in people in a hunter/gatherer model. Whether male or female; a hunter has single focus on producing a result and therefore an immediate I need/I get relationship with needs. Sometimes this is beneficial, for example a single focus on equality for marriage, or educating people around consent and awareness.
Read more... )

Jun. 12th, 2009

  • 12:04 PM
Brain Squishy
watch me open a can of worms... *KA-BLAMO!*

Jun. 11th, 2009

  • 7:38 PM
Life
Hot coca & Jameson before dinner... weeee!

Jun. 11th, 2009

  • 3:09 PM
Life
is pleased last night's conference call went well, and illuminated some very good points to use in the future...

Jun. 9th, 2009

  • 12:08 AM
Life
appreciates the awesome people who joined her call tonight -- thank you!

Jun. 8th, 2009

  • 8:59 PM
Life
Conference call tonight @ 7-8:30: Beyond Masculine & Feminine call-in 712-429-0690 (pin: 621240#)

May. 28th, 2009

  • 8:18 PM
Life
Personal Update: The research went well, and the presentation to the group was AWESOME! Now how to teach what I found.. dinner anyone?

May. 27th, 2009

  • 6:12 PM
Life
is presenting the first results of her research tonight to the group at 5pm... *nervous*

May. 27th, 2009

  • 3:00 PM
Life
needs to know: know any good computer repair ppl/places near West Hollywood? Looking for the insider scoop! -- thnx, Kaye

May. 26th, 2009

  • 2:03 PM
Life
Public Service Announcement: Back up your computer, regularly & often. -- Thnx, Kaye
(P.S. My computer is dead... will be back soon!)