"…is wanting to say something really profound.... but you would never really get it.... not right now... I think... so I remain quiet and hope u get it without hearing it.... someday... damn am I philosophical or what…? Maybe time for a really confusing blog... or maybe I should just go to bed... LMAO!”
That’s my current Facebook status. “Why?” you may wonder, but I just can’t tell! Some words need to remain unspoken for your own sake and that of others! It takes quite a strength of will. Not because of the truth of what might be spoken, but because of the fear of what reaction it might cause in others. Maybe the time isn’t right, maybe a person isn’t ready to hear it, or maybe the circumstances are all wrong! Patience is a virtue, but to me it’s a bother, because as a Scorpio I make up my mind in a jffy - and there it is - stuck in a loop of ever repeating thoughts. It’s kind of OCD, actually… It’s hard not to be able to share my clearly made up mind with others. All because of false misconceptions and even my own assumptions. Who knows, maybe what I have to say, or think in this case, may be the solution to all my problems LOL!
Yet, I hesitate… Sometimes I wish people of all walks and signs would get this, but they don’t! Scorpios love scientific facts before they take anything for granted, and even then, they want something to back facts up! Decisions… this mindset often leaves us indecisive…. Why chose from facts that we have no proof for…?!
At the same time we cling to truths and hopes of things to come. Intuition is a big factor, but its hard to go by that with close friends because we rather deny flaws , than see what we don’t want to see…
Well I am quite outspoken, but some things… well I don’t want to hurt someone, or give them hope or make them hate or love me, just because of some things I write. I care that much! Sometimes I do it anyway… I am an oxymoron, there you go! LOL
I will not ever expect you to understand me, unless you are a Scorpio like me! Just that much I love just as much as I hate when I do, but since hate doesn’t serve anyone, I refrain from it. As much as I am a down to earth realistic person, I am a dreamer, a visionary! It starts with dreams, goes on with plans, employs great efforts, and then succeeds. There is not option for failure and integrity is mandatory, if it shall come to pass! If anyone negative gets in my way, they get ignored or dropped… or I use them to enhance my will to rebel, to make things happen despite of them…
I have a great sense of justice… though I don’t want to be the one to judge!
One of my mottos is definitely “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer” don’t me mistaken - I may seem completely unengaged, but I am an observer like no other. When they say, Scorpios are secretive…. that’s what they talk about. We only share what we find is necessary at that time. If we share a lot you still haven’t heard the half of it!
If you really want to understand someone like me, you better have an IQ of 120+ and the ability to think in an abstract way LOL! Mine is quite a bit higher per most recent test, if you were wondering ;)
I may seem cold, aloof and like I am not paying much attention at times. But it’s really selective hearing and most of the time I will be able to repeat things back to you that you think I never heard! And by the way, I am the most loyal creature you ever met… just saying! Forgive me for who I am and you will have the best friend you ever met! Even if I don’t always disclose all that is on my mind…. And I love my friends like there is no tomorrow! Just don’t ever get on my bad side….
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
A Quick Reminder to Companies Helping Boise River Volunteers (BRV)
Lately we have been looking for more donations, since we are entirely self-sponsored and hope to continue to clean up places during the winter season, and fix up our floating equipment. The last car wash brought a little money, mostly through a couple of new memberships at $20 each, but we continue to have to ask the public for more help. We are trying to set up donation jars to support our cause and raise awareness for river and pond conservation.
I was able to set up a donation jar at By-Rite and Lube One in Emmett. Please come and visit our sponsoring and donating companies by buying and shopping there! Leave a small donation and sign up on our website at riverhelpers.com or find Boise River Helpers on Facebook. We appreciate any help we can get, no matter if its cash, items or new volunteers!
Thank you, kindly!
I was able to set up a donation jar at By-Rite and Lube One in Emmett. Please come and visit our sponsoring and donating companies by buying and shopping there! Leave a small donation and sign up on our website at riverhelpers.com or find Boise River Helpers on Facebook. We appreciate any help we can get, no matter if its cash, items or new volunteers!
Thank you, kindly!
A Good Friend is Worth More Than Their Weight in Gold!
A Good Friend is Worth More Than Their Weight in Gold!
There are many definitions of friend, but when you have someone that doesn’t judge you, understands you, comforts you, even when they themselves are down and shares their possessions with you, no questions asked, you might have found a real friend! When you can trust each other and talk about everything, be there for each other in times of need and share connections to get ahead in life, regardless of your own benefit, that’s true friendship. Friends that may be miles apart or aren't talking all that often, because life happens, but pick up right where they left off when they get back together can be best friends. When you spiritually and intellectually connect and share common values, you really have a chance at keeping that wonderful friendship for life!
I am blessed enough to have one female friend who is just like that, but I know that I have found yet another close friend, and we truly feel like we’re sisters, just born to different moms!
There are times, when I remember the abundance that exists in my life, even when things look bleak.
Oftentimes, it has been recommended to write down a list of things you are grateful for every day to enhance your abundance thinking. I think it is a great idea to do that at least once in a while. I have done it and it helped me a lot!
Today, I feel extremely grateful for having quite a few friends I can trust, but these two particular soul sisters of mine deserve special mentioning here! You have done all the above for me and more! You know who you are! ;) You both start with K, one lives in my town the other one in Boise ;) Love you!
There are many definitions of friend, but when you have someone that doesn’t judge you, understands you, comforts you, even when they themselves are down and shares their possessions with you, no questions asked, you might have found a real friend! When you can trust each other and talk about everything, be there for each other in times of need and share connections to get ahead in life, regardless of your own benefit, that’s true friendship. Friends that may be miles apart or aren't talking all that often, because life happens, but pick up right where they left off when they get back together can be best friends. When you spiritually and intellectually connect and share common values, you really have a chance at keeping that wonderful friendship for life!
I am blessed enough to have one female friend who is just like that, but I know that I have found yet another close friend, and we truly feel like we’re sisters, just born to different moms!
There are times, when I remember the abundance that exists in my life, even when things look bleak.
Oftentimes, it has been recommended to write down a list of things you are grateful for every day to enhance your abundance thinking. I think it is a great idea to do that at least once in a while. I have done it and it helped me a lot!
Today, I feel extremely grateful for having quite a few friends I can trust, but these two particular soul sisters of mine deserve special mentioning here! You have done all the above for me and more! You know who you are! ;) You both start with K, one lives in my town the other one in Boise ;) Love you!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Remember your Dreams
Hello, my lovely Readers!
Dreams can have profound meanings in your current life and often help process events the mind couldn't properly deal with during the 'awake' state. Many people have a hard time remembering their dreams once they wake up, though...
There are a variety of helpful methods that will help you retain the memories from your dream:
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There are a variety of helpful methods that will help you retain the memories from your dream:
- Remain in bed with your eyes closed or partially closed. Refrain from turning on artificial light and try to regain hold of the pictures that played in your mind just moments ago. As soon as light enters your eyes, your body starts to wake up, and the dream disappears from your conscious memory.
- Reminisce and consciously recall what you saw in your dream (best in conjunction with my first tip above). Re-trace the steps, scenes, or events of your dream in your mind's eye. Try to focus on details that stand out. Note specific colors, animals, characteristics of people you meet, and the way you feel at certain times during your dream experience(s). What do you hear, smell, taste, or perceive via touch? Is it warm or cold? Did anything feel out of place or time? Were you the same age in your dream, younger, or older than today? What is your relationship to people you met in your dream — and were their behaviors and actions as you'd expect or different somehow? Did you receive (or perceive) any particular message from a person, via a letter, a phone call, text, from an animal, through a symbol, numbers, or similar sources that could hint toward something you've been carrying with you in the back of your mind?
- Avoid distraction from the dream immediately after getting up. If you direct your attention to anything but your dream, you won’t be able to concentrate on the dreamlike pictures the dream left behind, as they quickly fade away as other thoughts enter your mind. So, try to avoid exposure to intrusive noises and interfering information from things like radios, TV, people talking to you about something other than your dream, kids demanding attention, etc. (Of course, don't just ignore your kids and loved ones. Instead, make some preparations the evening prior, by letting a partner or loved one know that you'll need a little quiet time after waking up. You can also try to just wake up a bit sooner than everyone else, which will buy you a little time to recall your dream(s) and even journal, if you like).
- Write it down as soon as possible. For me, putting my nightly impressions into written form helps to retrieve, order, and connect single thoughts with each other until they form a cohesive 'big picture'. The mere action of writing everything out assists me in recalling further details of my dream, as I go. Often, my dream essentially 'flows' out of my mind onto the paper. From here, it's much easier to make sense of my dream, especially once I've had my favorite caffeinated beverage. 😊 ☕
- Tell someone about it — without interruptions. Sometimes, it helps to tell another person about your dream, as if it was a story. Other people may even ask you questions about details of your dream that you did not remember or realize. You could even ask them to prompt you the next morning. Dream details are more likely to float to the surface of your mind and create new and additional meaning, while answering questions.
- Use a dictation device or voice recorder to record your impressions, feelings and sensations. Some people like to put the pictures they saw into words and tell about them. If you don’t happen to have anyone around to talk to about your dream, try this effective method! These days, it's easy to take voice notes with a digital voice recorder, with a free phone recording app, or use a writing app that allows voice recordings or voice-to-text functionality. Some phones also offer a temporary transcription option as part of the accessibility menu under settings. All of these are great options that don't even require you to keep your eyes open.
- Paint a picture of the dream, and the impressions you managed to bring back into 'waking life'. Some people have an easier time remembering images than words. This method seems to be quite helpful to kids, as well. A selection of prompts or questions about the dream could aid visual recall, too — and can be prepared in advance; perhaps, as part of a dream journal.
- Find the main aspects of your dream in a dream interpretation book or online database. Finding one word quickly leads to others and helps you remember the remaining context of a dream. They are often organized by alphabet order or theme. So, while writing down particularly vivid details of dreams can provide you with a list of potential dream symbols, you can, of course, rely on memorization and recall everything by heart.
- Ask yourself about the nature of your dream. Was it just a random dream, your brain's problem-solving effort, a prayer answered, the result of unresolved fears or PTSD, a precognition of a future event, a real-time vision, astral travel, a stress dream letting you know you're approaching burnout status, a supernatural meeting with a loved one who has passed on, or perhaps, divine communication? I'm pretty open to any of the above, although it's not the same for everyone else. Let me know if you've experienced any of the above or if you have questions about any of these types of dreams. Perhaps, we can dive a little deeper into each of these subjects and how they express themselves while we sleep, in another blog post — or ten... 🤭😁
I hope you found this dream blog post helpful. If I missed anything you would love to read about, in the near future, just shoot me a message or comment below!
Cheers!
Petra
Mind over Matter
The mind can make the body do incredible things. I have heard many stories about people saving other people's lives by lifting immensely heavy items like cars or huge cement pipes off people that were injured and almost crushed by stuff like that falling on top of them.
My own story from long ago is not nearly as impressive, but it makes a point and a humorous one at that! =)
When I first came to the United States, I was very impressed by the sheer size of grocery and department stores. While I might have seen 15 or 20 different types of cereal in German stores, now I was overwhelmed with a whole isle! I also found it interesting that in America there was a way to get more for your money, if you buy in bulk. Just think of the “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” signs all over our stores.
Pretty soon I also stumbled over the slogan “Bigger and Better in America” and was thoroughly convinced that the statement was true, based on my observations in those grocery isles.
Well, one sunny day, soon after our arrival in Idaho, after my (now former) father-in-law had jokingly briefed me about what great potatoes you could get in Idaho, my ex-husband took me to a local grocery store. He went to get a few non-food items, leaving me in the produce section of the store to purchase what was needed to prepare our meals.
And there they were, as big as 2 men’s fists, “Idaho Russet Potatoes”. I was impressed! There were some small bags, off to the side, but my gaze fell upon eight to ten huge paper bags stacked on top of each other, with a large sign sticking out from between them, announcing the price: $2.29. I could not believe it! Actually it read:
Idaho Russet Potatoes
10 lbs.
$2.29
Having just arrived from Germany, my metric measurements and conversions of weights were still a bit thrown off by the American system of inches, feet, ounces and pounds. In addition, German grocers sell most produce items in kilograms. A kilogram is just over 2 American pounds.
When I saw that sign, for some reason I thought “10 kilograms” (not pounds, like the sign read in reality) would have to be a rather large amount of potatoes, despite the fact that those bags of potatoes were indeed enormously big! Have you ever heard of Germans being quite stubborn? Well, in my mind this was an awesome deal, and I had to have it! For a moment I regretted that unlike in Germany, we did not have a cellar to store all those delicious golden rounds and resigned to only buying one of the big brown paper bags.
With a bit of effort I managed to lift the whole gargantuan bag into my shopping cart, right before my ex-husband approached. Skeptically, he glanced at my “bargain” and asked me what in the world we should do with all these potatoes; after all they would last us for weeks, if not months? I explained that the potatoes were a steal at only $2.29 and that there was no way I would let this deal pass me by! He looked at the price sign and a grin about as huge as the sac of potatoes I had just lifted into the cart, spread on his face: “Petra, that is not a 10 pound bag!” I went on to show him a label on the paper bag itself.
It stated:
10 lb bag, Russet potatoes, Individual price $2.29.
I said, “If they write this on the bag, it must be true!” He shook his head in disbelief, remembering that I weighed only about 115 pounds myself at that time: “And you lifted that into the cart, all by yourself?” I answered: “Of course!”
My ex-husband must have been genuinely tickled by my persistence and let me precede to the cash register. The clerk was equally surprised at my intention of buying this massive bag of potatoes. She could not find the price on the paper bag, and I decided to point it out to her. “Oh, no”, she said, “This is the price for a 10 pound bag!” She continued to open one side of the paper enclosure to reveal – not one or two, but FIVE - 10 pound bags of potatoes in the paper wrapper! I had convinced my mind that I was only lifting 10 pounds of weight – as I had many times before, just with a little less effort – and had inadvertently lifted a whopping FIFTY pounds of golden Russet potatoes into the tall shopping cart!
I did not get the deal I had hoped for, but about 8 months later, during a job interview to become a management trainee at a popular furniture store, the recruitment director asked me to tell him a story about something interesting that happened to me. I still don’t know why told him this story – but I got the job! Later he told me, that the potato story set me apart from all other applicants, because it showed that when challenged, I would do whatever it takes to achieve my goal! But that’s just how I am – you see, Germany has great potatoes – and people, too!
My own story from long ago is not nearly as impressive, but it makes a point and a humorous one at that! =)
When I first came to the United States, I was very impressed by the sheer size of grocery and department stores. While I might have seen 15 or 20 different types of cereal in German stores, now I was overwhelmed with a whole isle! I also found it interesting that in America there was a way to get more for your money, if you buy in bulk. Just think of the “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” signs all over our stores.
Pretty soon I also stumbled over the slogan “Bigger and Better in America” and was thoroughly convinced that the statement was true, based on my observations in those grocery isles.
Well, one sunny day, soon after our arrival in Idaho, after my (now former) father-in-law had jokingly briefed me about what great potatoes you could get in Idaho, my ex-husband took me to a local grocery store. He went to get a few non-food items, leaving me in the produce section of the store to purchase what was needed to prepare our meals.
And there they were, as big as 2 men’s fists, “Idaho Russet Potatoes”. I was impressed! There were some small bags, off to the side, but my gaze fell upon eight to ten huge paper bags stacked on top of each other, with a large sign sticking out from between them, announcing the price: $2.29. I could not believe it! Actually it read:
Idaho Russet Potatoes
10 lbs.
$2.29
Having just arrived from Germany, my metric measurements and conversions of weights were still a bit thrown off by the American system of inches, feet, ounces and pounds. In addition, German grocers sell most produce items in kilograms. A kilogram is just over 2 American pounds.
When I saw that sign, for some reason I thought “10 kilograms” (not pounds, like the sign read in reality) would have to be a rather large amount of potatoes, despite the fact that those bags of potatoes were indeed enormously big! Have you ever heard of Germans being quite stubborn? Well, in my mind this was an awesome deal, and I had to have it! For a moment I regretted that unlike in Germany, we did not have a cellar to store all those delicious golden rounds and resigned to only buying one of the big brown paper bags.
With a bit of effort I managed to lift the whole gargantuan bag into my shopping cart, right before my ex-husband approached. Skeptically, he glanced at my “bargain” and asked me what in the world we should do with all these potatoes; after all they would last us for weeks, if not months? I explained that the potatoes were a steal at only $2.29 and that there was no way I would let this deal pass me by! He looked at the price sign and a grin about as huge as the sac of potatoes I had just lifted into the cart, spread on his face: “Petra, that is not a 10 pound bag!” I went on to show him a label on the paper bag itself.
It stated:
10 lb bag, Russet potatoes, Individual price $2.29.
I said, “If they write this on the bag, it must be true!” He shook his head in disbelief, remembering that I weighed only about 115 pounds myself at that time: “And you lifted that into the cart, all by yourself?” I answered: “Of course!”
My ex-husband must have been genuinely tickled by my persistence and let me precede to the cash register. The clerk was equally surprised at my intention of buying this massive bag of potatoes. She could not find the price on the paper bag, and I decided to point it out to her. “Oh, no”, she said, “This is the price for a 10 pound bag!” She continued to open one side of the paper enclosure to reveal – not one or two, but FIVE - 10 pound bags of potatoes in the paper wrapper! I had convinced my mind that I was only lifting 10 pounds of weight – as I had many times before, just with a little less effort – and had inadvertently lifted a whopping FIFTY pounds of golden Russet potatoes into the tall shopping cart!
I did not get the deal I had hoped for, but about 8 months later, during a job interview to become a management trainee at a popular furniture store, the recruitment director asked me to tell him a story about something interesting that happened to me. I still don’t know why told him this story – but I got the job! Later he told me, that the potato story set me apart from all other applicants, because it showed that when challenged, I would do whatever it takes to achieve my goal! But that’s just how I am – you see, Germany has great potatoes – and people, too!
A Theory on The Protective Powers of Crystals and Gem Stones
The Ancient Need for Shelter and Protection
When you ask any survival expert, they will tell you that the most important and 1st thing you should do in case of an emergency, i.e. being stranded in an unfriendly environment, is finding a shelter. A person cannot usually survive more than 3 hrs in excessive heat or cold. Therefore shelter is imperative to ensure at least a basic amount of protection.
It’s somewhat curious that most ancient shelters were dug into the ground unless caves were available as a natural shelter. Earth and rocks in that way served as a protective measure from the very start of humankind. No wonder that when the first semi-precious stone showed their beautiful “inside” when it cracked open, mankind felt that it contained some mysterious power that served to protect them in a very special way, just like the rock that surrounded them and made up a fairly safe home.
How Rocks Relate to All Kinds of Protection
Besides protection from forces of nature (shelter/clothing), a human being also requires protection from animals of prey and any other enemies that can threaten his or her life (also shelter/fire/weapons), protection from demise by dehydration (water) and starvation (food), but also protection from loneliness in the long run, because humans need company and human touch or they will wither away (family and friends).
Do you realize that even fire was made by using flint stone, that weapons and tools were made from stones like obsidian, and that statues, which served fertility rituals and the like, were carved from rocks like soap stone? The first accounts of the daily life of ancient tribes and civilizations were recorded on the rock walls of caves. Sand, pebbles and rocks are transported by nature through a naturally occurring life-giving liquid – water – in all of its molecular forms, such as rivers and glaciers. Rock salt has for a long time spiced up our life, as well.
In conclusion, rocks have been one of the most prevailing parts of human history and signify our most vital need for protection.
Protection from Harm, Evil Doings and Spells
Another thing that comes to mind is that since ancient times human have worn protective jewelry and carried protective charms to ward off evil. Maybe it was the shiny surfaces, the vivid colors or the light certain gemstones seemed to hold within. Maybe the changes that carrying the stones seemed to cause in the owners life made all the difference. Or perhaps, the ancient people were able to notice a certain confidence, a distinct vibration or a particular energy the stones seem to expel. These beautiful rocks rapidly gained great value for those that possessed them and those that didn’t.
Our Planet "Earth"
Lastly, I wonder about the composition of other planets. Ours, with all its wonderful gemstones and rocks, is the only life-sustaining planet in this galaxy we know of to date. Somewhat curious!
"Why I Am The Best For This Position!" - Humorous Application as a "Verbal Acrobat" =)
I am the best for the creative writing position, because I am a verbal acrobat. I balance between vocabulary and grammar, sentence structure and punctuation. I spread my knowledge step by step, putting one foot in front of the other. I walk the thin line between mediocreness and greatness as I read between the lines of my resources, extracting a wealth of information to impress the minds of my audience.
I aspire to new heights with every new writing venture, swinging from subject to subject in constant motion; not letting fear get the best of me when my hands let go of a proven method and courageously grip hold of new ideas and somersault in an act of defiance of the conventional.
Every second is precious and time ticks by, as I prepare for each new expression my hands will allow. I hold my breath, as I perform acts that turn upside-down the gravity of the minds of many and show my enormous skills, regardless of others expectations and misconceptions, awaiting their applause and critique alike. When I finally return to normalcy and still see standing ovations, I know: I am indeed a world-class literary people pleaser!
I aspire to new heights with every new writing venture, swinging from subject to subject in constant motion; not letting fear get the best of me when my hands let go of a proven method and courageously grip hold of new ideas and somersault in an act of defiance of the conventional.
Every second is precious and time ticks by, as I prepare for each new expression my hands will allow. I hold my breath, as I perform acts that turn upside-down the gravity of the minds of many and show my enormous skills, regardless of others expectations and misconceptions, awaiting their applause and critique alike. When I finally return to normalcy and still see standing ovations, I know: I am indeed a world-class literary people pleaser!
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