Now, you will see that “ Freedom Fighters” photo of a young Jim Hellwig~~~ Warrior who made up half of that tag team along with his partner Steve Borden~~~ Sting. This month of November has a few themes as you will see in the next several weeks of photos. I of course, in my alliteration fashion had to formulate some “N” words and after debating on a few, “ numinous” caught my eye. I know most aren’t familiar with it as I wasn’t either. Once reading, it fit perfectly for me and then that guy below. A few words to describe it are: “ sacred, spiritual, mysterious.” Yep, navigating that always but in this month of Thanksgiving approaching in my U.S.~~~ it works.
The first part of this post is a little update because that’s what I do. If any are wondering, here they are. I’ve not heard from Emir of “ The Masters of Wrestling/ “ Ultimate Truth” Podcast. I cohosted The Ultimate Truth podcast with him and included many links on here when we’d drop a new episode. I was following him briefly on some other socials but now, not so much. It seems he has started his own independent wrestling promotion so super busy with that along with still performing. The last episode we filmed was ironically about Warrior and Sting and on W’s bday~~~ how about that? All planned. I did however, do a little digging on my own. My concept I brought forth for him months ago was to find different guests for the show involving Warrior’s past. Not former wrestlers but those who had worked with W on other business ventures. He did have a few guys on BUT my suggestions were: ~~~ Zach Even-Esh, whose gym Warrior was part of in training guys back in NJ, ~~~someone who worked with W on the “ Firepower” movie, ~~~the kids from the “ I See Stars” rock band whom W helped “train” many years ago, and the man I actually contacted~~~ Jim Callahan, who did the art for W’s comic books. That’s right. I found his site and emailed him info over a month ago. He’s not responded but I have other ways if possible.
I will not continue my search if Emir does not contact me. Sure, it would be great to have any of those guests on but if he has moved onto other business, so be it. He’s not even acknowledged the podcast possibly ending, being on hiatus, or whatever. I’ve had some in my FB UW group ask about it too. We shall see but no extra work on my end if he has decided on other projects. So, that’s the news on the podcast as I hope you viewers enjoyed the content. After all, I just thought I’d be a guest one time so had no idea I would have followers in that way. It was a great experience… 🤷🏻♀️
The next update concerns my hairdresser friend’s possible book. Only one more appointment for her, so I’ll see if she brings it up at all. We did have a lengthy phone call recently but her life is very chaotic and seriously~~~ she hasn’t even started any type of manuscript at all. Just small jots in journals of experiences. I thought she was further along with asking me to ghost write for her but nope, not at all. She has read parts of my book but is crazy busy to finish it. *** Guess that’s why the whole process is so challenging for me. I would never buy a book if I had no intention of ever reading it. Yes, we ALL have lives but I don’t need to be patronized just because of a connection to somebody. If you really don’t think you’ll have time to read it, don’t buy it. It won’t hurt my feelings at all… *** I told her I can edit or be a collaborator but after hearing more about her personal life, I might just pass this up when the time comes. Plus, I don’t believe she would pay me what one should get paid. Some info I had no idea on at all and it’s CRAZY bat sh*t stuff friends. 😳Talk about family drama as it never seems to end for her. I don’t judge, just listen but then I got some “signs.” I decided to follow them and it felt good. Have you heard that expression of “ rejection is God’s protection?” You can take God out of it but I am slowly learning that to be true. She wants a shrink, not a friend I’m afraid. We all need to vent but it’s soooo much from her. Sure, we have tons in common spiritually and I love that connection but she contacts me to be negative, not to just chat and be friendly.
She was supposed to be at a yoga retreat I recently attended at the spa where she also works as a massage therapist. Her son got mysteriously ill and she told her boss she couldn’t help run it. I got a call from her detailing it all as I had texted sharing my excitement on seeing her for the event. I did explain later during our chat how I seem to be the initiator in many friendships as apologies abound but it’s a repetitive pattern I cannot keep doing. I do enjoy her company and giving her support but one sided relationships just don’t work for me anymore. It drains me. 😞 I get how everyone is “ BUSY” as we all define it but if you are a true friend, you make time for them and not out of a guilt obligation or just to complain. Sorry for the rant friends on here reading but I bet many of you can relate. I’ll see how it goes with her after the holidays but I’m not reaching out much like I did on her days off. She can contact me and if she doesn’t ~~~ well, I guess it’s another so be it. I am navigating a NEW November as well.
I will end with a funny as I’m so glad to add THIS to a frustrating post. I hope you laugh as I certainly did! The other night my husband was flipping TV stations and found this different wrestling channel, randomly. We watched a bit while making fun of the moves. No WWE or even AEW at all. He was dozing on the couch so now the remote was in my hands! I was done with that and found a cartoon channel. Ah… these local stations we never watch. It wasn’t Cartoon Network but did include Bugs Bunny and his friends. I “matched” that up with hey~~~ Saturday mornings of the WWF and my youngest sis who still watched cartoons then.
I watched a little while reminiscing fondly. It was then I saw the character of Mr. Magoo down in the corner. I immediately said to myself: “ Mr. Magoo, how are you?” Now comes the part you fans will love. Laughter once again, as I thought of that “ Brother Love” show segment on Superstars back in 1990 when UW was champ. He brought out a wig and dress for BL to put on and Vince’s laugh is the best! I rewind on my “ Always Believe” DVD just to hear him, it’s great. Anyways, as BL is putting it all on with UW’s help, Roddy Piper, (who was commentating with Vince) says: “ Mr. Magoo, how are you?” I totally have that memorized now. I laughed yet again thinking of that as Brother Love became Sister Love! I had to keep my laugh subsided so as to not wake my husband! Guess what then? The next cartoon they played was a Mr. Magoo one and I watched giggling the entire time. It was the comic relief of the night! Oh, wow, how I needed that. 😂😂😂
So warriors, how are you navigating this November? Will it be numinous? You can sub other words but I wanted one that would pop like UW always did when performing in the ring. Whatever this month brings, go with it but stay true to yourself. You might get frustrated or disappointed but make time for laughs too. Those are the moments to remember most. Maybe near the end of this year brings endings which seem to happen. They may not be endings like mine but you’ll have some am sure in your own way.
Warrior had to end many relationships or ideas in his life but he always moved on to other things because that is how we learn to navigate my readers. Perhaps something didn’t or isn’t going the way you’d like but find a moment or two just to let it be and laugh if you can. You never know, you just might discover a numinous perspective as well through it all. You could be guided towards another concept or even just a time to relax. Watch some cartoons! I know for me~~~ that worked and tag teamed well with my WWF memories. Many of those made me laugh too, but some, ummmm… not so much! We all don’t do life the same and that is super hard to know when another doesn’t agree. Do your best and just remember that we all matter. We aren’t wrong in wanting something or someone a certain way but then need to realize it just may not be the match we win. We can’t possibly change the situation but we can always change our response in how we handle it better for the future. I will focus on navigating my own numinous November in ways that work for me.
P.S. ***FRIENDSHIPS….. not everyone approaches them like me as acceptance is the winner in that bout. I would never dismiss someone or even overburden. We ALL need advice and genuine connections, despite the BUSY every day from everyone… it takes a few seconds to check in with someone instead of doom scrolling. It’s all priorities though… We all work but I think you can get my point here…
P.P.S. Oh, I could’ve used a pic of “ Sister Love” but nope, ha ha! 💃
