Category: Spirit and Belief

Steady as I Go… 💙😬😜

Here we are in these last few days remaining for March. Oh, boy. Time is going as it will. I will remain steady… I have to address the photo below as yet another first came my way. After all these years, me- yes- me-decided to use a promo where U.W. is talking about U.T.— Undertaker that is. The *** ONLY*** photo I ever used mentioning him was a mask from the Halloween store many moons ago now. Yes, I am over the “drama” of 33 years past but you still won’t see me using U. T. references that often. I had just thought to look up some and found one to use. I could’ve waited yet again to place that pic in mid-April, but nah~ not wanting that memory to resurface, ha ha!

Speaking of moons, did you hear about the lunar eclipse that happened the other night? 🌕 Maybe that doesn’t connect for you but these cosmic events are occurring lately and some are super rare. The solar one is also upon us as many may know THAT date but we are still in March. *** >>>>> The other night we went to a birthday celebration for my future sister-in-law, who turned 50. I have a sister who will also be that age in June. Big milestones with OTHERS to come in my family. A few are very soon. My son will turn 2️⃣0️⃣ tomorrow. 🥹 For 20 years, I have been a mom. What a wonderful gift and one I treasure daily. 🥳He is getting some “housewares” to take into the new apartment come fall. Again, I need to remain steady (or stable) and not become “unstable.” Had to sneak that word in because it fit for sure. Wasn’t he just 10? Wait, nope~~~ Kathy don’t go there. It’s still March…

The last event is this coming Sunday. It will be Easter here but also the 28th anniversary of WMXII~1️⃣2️⃣. It was Ultimate Warrior’s last “official” one as a wrestler. We also have the 34th of WMVI~ 6️⃣ the following day. Remember, it’s* NOT* April Fools day for us Warrior fans! I’m doing it again, so sorry. It’s March~ yes~ it still is. After a few more days, I will finally have all these WM dates covered plus we all will know the results of Mania 40. Until then, I wish all who celebrate Easter a beautiful time with those you love. 🤍🐰🐣There, I think I covered all the events in my notes. Yep, just checked.

So, whew~~~ that is a lot of info but I’m only scratching the surface as much more is to come. Steady, steady, steady as I go. Oh, I did forget something else this month. Our high school girls 🏀 basketball team won its *FIRST*** ever State championship!!! That can go in the same category as the U. T. pic below with a first, he-he! It was so exciting for our little town! 😀👏🏻👍

What have been or are the times and moments where you need to remain steady warriors? There can be so many over our lifetime, we seem to lose track. Things can be going along smoothly and then we get clotheslined to the mat. We’ve all been there, maybe some more than others. Our lives are so different and yet experiences can be quite similar. It’s how you handle it while remaining steady that matters most as you know. Even all the good or great stuff can become overwhelming if all at once and yet, there they are. That always seems to happen with me. There will be nothing for months and then “10” things ( yes, I know that number…) in a row pop up where I want to shake the ropes! 😳

Another expression besides “go with the flow” 🌊 I hear very often is to “shine your light.” 💡 I know that may sound too spiritual for you non-believers, but it really is true. Some people have sent the sweetest words to me lately despite my crazy times, and the one phrase that is on repeat is to keep shining my light. That makes me feel so hopeful from a very different perspective. I’ve had difficult relationships and some are ongoing. It’s been an “ultimate challenge” to be steady and MAN is it tough! I was told to see it another way, which I am. I need to keep being ME like one of those goals of last week. It’s like a metaphor of something not truly being what it is. Learning to see beyond the surface to what is really going on requires so much effort and yet is needed. Be steady in order to shine your light. That’s what I am continuing to do. I will never dim that light because it’s not who I am. It shouldn’t be who you are either. Warrior certainly never dimmed his light! 🥰🤟🏻

I’ve had those down days but I’m grateful for all the learning- good or bad. That’s another goal, remember? One day, all these times will be over and then new ones take their place. The busy will be replaced by the calm so we need to take it in and breathe through it every day. Our challenges become our greatest strengths because they got us to a steadier place. You know that children’s book of “The Tortoise and the Hare”? I’m sure you do. “Slow and steady wins the race” is the moral but we don’t need to race like U.W. did to the ring. The tortoise didn’t really, he just went at his own pace. Sure, a healthy competition never hurt anyone but we all need to find our own inner 🐢 to finish what we started. By remaining steady with all the distractions~~~ the prize is yours, whatever it may be. Stay steady, shine your light, and focus on ONE task at hand. The rest for now can wait. Time to *** MARCH*** on out warriors… 

Hit the “PAUSE” button ⏏️😐

Hello warriors and to those in the Northern Hemisphere~~~ happy Spring or Vernal Equinox. 🪱🐛🌷🪺🪴 That happened yesterday ( although we had a mini 🥶 blizzard) when the daylight equals the nighttime, just like Fall or Autumn. You’ll see me down below with one of our many flowers blooming this time of year- 🌼 ~ daffodils. I took that pic last week. Guess what? Those purple tulips STILL have roots, stems, and leaves. I wonder when or if the buds will appear? They usually *** POP*** that first week of April so I will wait and see… 🤞🏻 Oh, when, taking this month’s “selfie”, my ear started ringing. How beautiful. 😊🥹

How is your year going so far during this seasonal change? You know what I did a few months back? I made a list of GOALS, not resolutions. When I open my notebook to journal quotes and such, I see them right on my loose page tucked in. Attainable goals that is and here are a few:

***Read more 📚 , (of course!) try new supplements that are safe and healthy, clean🪣🧽 with less chemicals, stretch my core more with new exercises, 💪🏻eat more fruits/veggies and less junk, ~ (SO HARD!!! ) 😲 see my Healer more, ( highly suggested) follow my intuition more, avoid drama when necessary, set more healthy boundaries, honor my emotions, release attachments to things out of my control, become more grateful for little things, honor change as it happens, manifesting our future home, being authentically “ME” despite critics, finding like- minded people, and a *** FEW*** others…

Yes, I wrote ALL that down as Warrior would approve. Do any of you do this or have you? I have mentioned goals before, but is it a yearly thing with me? Nope, as I sometimes neglect but always have right minded intentions. Some of those remain quite challenging for me as your list could be for you. Like I said last week, we must “do the work” however it is.

Despite all that, it is still a pause time for me. After Easter, the school year goes so incredibly fast as then we seem to be in hyperdrive. This is especially true with having a senior in high school… 😬🥹 *** It’s also WrestleMania season so happy 33rd, (great number!) to WMVII in a few days. How is 40 going to go? I finally looked up the card but most of course are consumed by the title once again this year. Will Hulk Hogan’s streak remain if Cody wins it finally from Roman? Yet another we shall see moment for sure🤔. The tag team match with The Rock returning will definitely make this year’s Mania 40 super exciting. *** Guess what ELSE my brother told me? SummerSlam this year will be at none other than our very OWN Cleveland Browns football stadium in August👏🏻😁🏈!! ! How incredible for this town! I am so happy! That capacity is around what it was at Skydome for WMVI but WWE is hoping for 70,000!! They were here in 1996 for S. S. but where our basketball team plays. If Ultimate Warrior hadn’t left, I bet he would’ve been there. *** PAUSE*** moment for me here…

We need to hit that pause button sometimes warriors, even when we don’t want to. It’s like pressing the snooze button when you want those extra 5 minutes of sleep in the morning. Do phones even have that feature? I wouldn’t know as I am probably in the minority with not keeping my phone by my bed or using it as an alarm. Nope, not for me in many ways. We have this go, go, go society but often times, we need to listen to our gut of when it is time to pause. We also don’t need to be in hyperdrive feeling the comfort for downtime. Just giving yourself a few minutes of YOU or ME time is all that’s needed. Being alone, or in a quiet frame of mind is healthy and so beneficial to us in many ways.

What do you do when needing to say pause for just a bit? I have my slowing down indoors for winter but even then it can’t be a constant busyness of crazy. This is the time that’s the calm before the storm in a way for me. Every year is a little different but so many “DOOZIES” all creeping up on their OWN just waiting to converge. In the midst of it all, instead of attacking it full force as many might think a warrior would, I will do what I can, when I can, and even *** PAUSE** through the moments. No rush, just staying present for each one and giving the right amount of me every time.

If it is any different, I will be “running” too fast like the Ultimate Warrior did and may feel like I missed it fully. I recall watching a backstage clip of Warrior interacting with Sgt. Slaughter during WMXXX weekend and how he mentioned something similar. Warrior wanted to remember peoples faces and interact with them more but being who he was in the business made that so difficult to do. He made a joke about Sarge’s face but I totally understood what he meant. I’m so grateful Warrior was able to hit pause, just somewhat on his life after wrestling without feeling the need to constantly be on the go. He wants that for all of us here *** NOW*** ya know? At least that is what I believe. How can us warriors not know that?

I sometimes wish I had that feature of a real pause button like on a remote we sometimes see played out in movies. It’s when so much is going on in a scene and then it pauses. Everything freezes and becomes silent for just a few seconds for that one character. You know what I’m talking about, right? That’s what we need to do only without all the effects. Even if you have to excuse yourself for a few moments, do it! Take that time to just settle despite the chaos. We can’t freeze time, but just find the calm in the storm. No storm ⛈️🌪️ lasts forever. Hit the *** PAUSE*** button when needed warriors. Your own self will say: ” thank you, I needed this…” 🙏🏻😌😵‍💫🫵🏻🤍

When is it too Much? 🤔😬😐

Yes, I know what you could be thinking. First, my title’s a little long but it’s what came so be it. I was thinking of: “when is enough, enough?” but thought that to be kind of negative. It’s probably not entirely what it seems so I hope you continue reading. Next, I also know that photo down below could be used within a few weeks~~~ appropriately so but nope, I’m using it today. This topic has been brought up a little before but it’s nice to take a different “run” on it with other info.

So, when is it too much? That’s not an easy answer because we all see things differently. It can be very diverse as this relates to several areas of our lives. With Warrior, many will say his workouts and intensity were too much but for him personally, he felt it to be right. An expression I read talked of “over-efforting” and yes, this can be true. I KNOW too how you would usually read the opposite on here. Warrior’s mantra of : ” do the work” is such a part of me as it should be. You will know your work and when you need a break. At least I hope you do. Most of you remember my mantra about breathing and to slow down. Yep, that works too. When it becomes too much, how does it feel or look to you? Do you recognize the stress or do you ignore it? For me, I get lethargic or disoriented much like those negative dreams I wrote about. 

I’ll take this another way. If any of you own the “Always Believe” DVD, Hulk Hogan had this to say about Vince’s 2 “monster entities.” on their way to do battle in WMVI. He states how they both :“didn’t have to do a whole heck of a lot.” This meant that despite them putting on quite a show back then for fans, not much was needed to make the match work. Their immense popularity at the time sold it to crowds so anything they did in the ring, even little moves would be enough to excite. That was exactly true and ALSO true of the Ultimate Warrior’s career. Enough is enough already! There, I will use that phrase after all. No more naysayers saying how U.W. didn’t do this or that in his time of wrestling despite him not making the “A-list” of being “friendly” or a “good worker” backstage. That was not his priority. Just like Hulk said, he didn’t have to do a heck of a lot to (make an impact.) By that I mean a ton of technicalities or anything similar to get that ***POP*** from the crowd which is what he wanted. I’ve said enough on that for sure…

Let’s take that photo below. Warrior didn’t want to do that much on Monday Night RAW either for what would be his final television appearance. His idea was to say a few words, thank fans, and walk out of the ring. Of course, Triple H and possibly Vince thought otherwise. Fans had waited 18 years to see U.W. again and they deserved more than a few minutes, we all did. Who would’ve guessed Warrior’s final speech would generate such reactions that it is totally remembered 10 years later and will forever be? I could’ve known as most speeches of his were quite memorable including promos and those outside of the ring. Again though, he didn’t have to do that much to know it would be enough. Sure, he worked his A** off to get to a certain level but once attaining that, he didn’t have to push so hard. He still did in many ways though. Some may think his “rhetoric” was too much at times, but that just proves to *ME* how he was always destined for so much more when pursuing other opportunities.

I’ll look at myself here with my practices. As you probably are aware, I am a spiritual seeker and read much (like Warrior did) but I also meditate, journal, (yes, he wrote too,) and work with other tools. I LOVE it all just like this blog but need my breaks as well. Even though Warrior had mentioned ✍🏻 writing for 3️⃣hours a day, I could not do that. If he did indeed, when did he have the time? 🕰️😲 We do love our stuff though, but literally cannot do one thing all day as we can get burned out. I understand discipline, really I do but we need to switch it up from time to time. It’s ☯️ Yin and Yang like I’ve written before. Warrior might’ve said it’s never too much and perhaps for him that worked but for most of us, it’s too extreme. 

Think of your interests or even challenges. Those things that fill us with joy are easy to do for lengths at a time but what about the triggers? We want to get away from them very quickly as it becomes extremely draining. I’m sure you can think of plenty but with it all, too much does become too much. We do have to be assertive sometimes with those triggers and either confront or surrender but either way, a break from the person, place, or emotion is needed. We also want “new” stories to pass on as some on repeat become too much over and over and we have had enough. The same old thing doesn’t work in the way it once did and it becomes time for the new. It’s similar to wrestlers who rebrand their character or gimmick over the years. How about STING of my P. S. last week? We might not need to do much at all making something happen as trying too hard only leads to frustration. Remember also to go with the flow. 🌊

If too much is too much, ask yourself how it makes you FEEL? If you answer positively, it can still be time for rest. The negative feelings will definitely let you know when you have “over-efforted” and need to choose something else. We have to always “do the work”, but also need to know when the work has taken over and we’ve lost part of ourselves. Just do your part and know that it is enough for the day. Love the good but let the bad go. Even too many “Warrior-isms” can cause us to submit. Know your limits and you’ll get that neutral mentality. It’s like when you’re on vacation but then are glad to be HOME… Trust your best effort and know we are all imperfectly perfect (or is that reversed?) and enough…

P.S. Sometimes even with writing this, I overdo it but nowadays~~~ I am better. It is what it is. Thank you for being my readers!

P.P.S. You U.W. collectors can have your merch as I have my crystals. When is it too much? We hate to be asked that. 😂🤨🤭😜

Spring Cleaning Inventory🧹

It is March, Warriors! That means several things are happening in my “arena” of sorts. Well, maybe a few of you celebrate occasions too, but not all. The time changes soon so it’s gonna be lighter outside longer, yay! Daylight savings time may end here soon, so we shall see. it also means Summer will be here as well. I have LOTS to do until then. We have St. Patrick’s Day, ☘️ which I don’t really celebrate but I do decorate for all the holidays. Then, SPRING will officially be here in my part of the world so bring on the flowers. 🌷 To end the month, my oldest will no longer be a teen. Where did the years go???A few days after his birthday is Easter. I prefer it more mid April like last year, but it falls on the last day of March this year. I hope you all enjoy your own special March monthly moments…

This time of year also bring spring cleaning or those “extra” areas we ignore perhaps. I’ve mentioned this before but really more for me, it’s cleaning outside. I will not miss all this yard work when we move, but I will be planting my garden again this year. It’s always exciting setting up the patio furniture and bringing out my lawn decor. Let’s hope for a more dry season in 2024. We do need the rain for things to grow, but not monsoons! Sorry, Gorilla- ha!

Let’s move onto a different type of cleaning that doesn’t necessarily involve physical items. This WordPress app every day includes a prompt for writing on various topics. Some I look at, others I don’t. Very thought-provoking indeed. Many similar questions I see on some media sites or even in books I’ve read. Not to worry, no titles this time but I will share a few for you to ponder and do your own spring cleaning. After all, we need to de-clutter or straighten areas of our life, relationships, feelings, and all that too besides actual tangible stuff. Here’s a list to use at your own discretion or feel free to add your own. If you aren’t into writing, no problem. Maybe just reflect in your mind if you are serious enough to just *** TRY*** these exercises. Mental ones of course. Keep for future reference. I would LOVE to hear Warrior’s answers on many of these, but some of them I think I do know.

~~~ What is a favorite childhood memory of yours and why? At what age did you have this memory?

~~~ If you could tell your 15-year-old self ONE thing, what would it be? (Interesting how this age was chosen. Not by me but 15 is when I first saw the Ultimate Warrior on my TV.) Oh, and I’ve changed my answer overtime.

~~~ What in your life are you most proud of?

~~~ What in your life do you most regret?

~~~ Who has been your greatest mentor – teacher – hero – and why? (There can be others besides your fave wrestler U. W. fans!)

~~~ What is ONE obstacle you have overcame and what has it taught you?

~~~ If you could change ONE thing in your life, what would it be?

~~~ Who would you like to apologize to or who would you like to get an apology from?

~~~ If you had to sum up your life in ONE word, what would it be? No, you can’t use intensity or intense, as that is overused to describe Warrior, ha ha!

~~~ If you had to leave a few messages for others to remember you by once you are gone, what would they be?

~~~ This is a 10 count! How about that?

~~~ I’ll add some bonuses to work wrestling in to all you WWE and other followers out there:

~~~ Why did you become a fan of pro wrestling and are you still one today?

~~~ Who was or is your favorite? (Again, other than the Ultimate Warrior), if that was your answer.

~~~ If watching when younger, what is something you miss about yesteryear? (Like the Golden Era in WWF, promos, etc.) If not a watcher, then what do you enjoy the most about wrestling today?

~~~ Just a 3 count here!

How about that for a spring cleaning inventory list warriors? I will admit~ some are *** SUPER*** hard to answer and with me, I can seldom list one thing or idea. The first question was actually all mine as I came up with it by myself. Probably because I wanted a “lighter” one in there since most are very serious. 

I will answer that one here for you readers though. Again, not a specific age but a favorite memory is playing outside in the summer with my neighborhood friends or swimming. Maybe at age 7 or 8, so I’ll go with that. Any memories with my cousins too mostly on my mom’s side since we saw them more often. Playing hide and seek out in the yard with them or any Christmas when we’d all be together… 🥰

I bet loyal readers know my answers to the wrestling ones. I DID like the good guys but nope, no other fave for me. Many things I miss about the WWF days. So hard to pick just one. Think I’ll go with the humor. After all, that got me hooked at the age of 11- 12.

The other answers of course are private as yours will be for you or possibly shared with a select few. Oh, I take that back. I’ll answer one more. To my 15-year-old self I would say :“it’ll all (mostly) make sense to you one day. Don’t worry.” 😉 I used to say random stuff like: “I love you” or “it’ll be ok…” but I wanted to be more specific. Do your OWN spring cleaning inventory warriors as March begins. We ALL have “messes” to clean up… 🧽🪣🧼

P.S. ALL the best to STING 🦂 on his official retirement! He has been with AEW the last few years but his entire career spans 38 years!!! *** For those unaware~ he began in wrestling with Warrior as a few tag teams back in 1986. He has had a tremendous career, mostly in WCW and has battled addictions but fought his way back and went out a true ICON…💙👏🏻

P.S. I also will add many condolences to Ole Anderson’s family, and also to Virgil’s on both of their passings recently. I was shocked to hear about Virgil, as I had no idea he had been ill for quite some time with being so young. RIP to them both. 🤍🙏🏻😞💔

To Become Educated 🌺🫵🏻💡

A few things to say before I SPLASH into our post today. First, it was a year ago this past month that I have owned the “Always Believe” DVD. I know it was after Valentine’s Day, but before March. Lots of content I became a little more educated upon since receiving it 12 months ago. Also, tomorrow marks a Leap Year which is not too common. I have a cousin born on February 29 and he is having a milestone this year. I guess technically not with a Leap Year being every 4️⃣ years! HBD to him for sure. One more point and it is this. The photo you see below is yet another wonderful one from my beautiful cousin who thinks to send me such sweet inspiration. 🥰 I had another picture chosen (as usual,) but when thinking of what to share~~~ it had to be her sentiment today.

Yeah, it totally fits with me but I hope you the reader feel it too. The previous time I used a picture she sent it was 2 years ago in March, which I looked up. That was just ONE word all about “My Warrior Week.” This today, however, is just about an hour or so. What I mean is the recent session with my healer which is around an hour I spend with her. Again, this might be over some of your heads about seeing someone to balance or HEAL your energy as it does relate to psychic abilities somewhat. She relates messages through angels and boy, have I become so much more educated. It will be 3 years in a few weeks that I started seeing her and I went quite frequently. Remember my colonoscopy? Then, visits became more sporadic as I’ve stated because I wanted to try my best without additional guidance. As it turns out, we are into a whole other time and topic, so more visits are in order. 🤔

I usually jot down a few notes to take with me and the very last question I had concerned DREAMS as she and I explore this at times. It was just a brief comment that turned into most of the session. Many may know I have been and continue to be the avid vivid dreamer. If you’ve been with me, you’ve read ***MANY*** over the years concerning Warrior but there are always others and I wanted any info on some different ones. Do any of you remember my tree, house, and crystal one? That was so upsetting as to why Warrior didn’t recognize me. 🫤 I DID become very educated as later on with her (and the angels guidance,) I applied it to that dream. I did write how it was a metaphor and there were always more lessons to learn as I was right. It’s great to have insight as those answers are just for me. 💙😴 Such another puzzle like last week…

My question to her concerned his girls in some dreams, as one I felt to be a little unsettling. Now- mind you, she is not an official dream interpreter but if this connects to my healing, some answers do come. No, it was not FULLY explained as I believe we all are connected in some way. What was explained is just like things in our waking life, not everything is how it appears to be. I felt reassured on that ***BUT*** most ALL of my dreams are quite beautiful with a few hmmm… ones snuck in from time to time. The thing with me though is energy which I know sounds very broad.

When we dream, we can be anyone, go anywhere, and do anything quite like acting. Sometimes we might wake up dazed and confused or like we haven’t slept much at all. 😵‍💫 This can happen to any of us, but not as often as one might think. She tells me I have a big heart( awww shucks… ❤️) just like on Earth but that means it’s fair game. I’m giving away too much of myself causing “extra” energy in dreams to interfere which I don’t need. Don’t get me wrong, the wonderful Warrior dreams and ones with others I am fond of are all so great as I wake up happy and refreshed. The other confusing ones though, not so much. For my entire life, this has been a huge part of me and would become a joke like : ” guess who was in my dream last and what they did?” I never thought of it any other way besides it being my “thing” and just accepted what was. The truth though with my big heart~~~ I just wanted to do all these things, be everywhere, and go go go in a dream that is. What happened was it became exhausting and draining which is not what I need in order to heal. There are MUCH more details of course but I’m telling you, I’m so grateful to be educated a lot more on this. Dreamland will slowly overtime work more to my advantage…

I will admit at first when hearing this news, it was quite shocking as I got totally defensive. Once I settled down with it for a bit, it became clearer and I had steps to take in order to course correct. I even said to her that I didn’t want to fully fall asleep and became a little panicked. 🫨 She said to not do this as that depletes more of my energy and of course isn’t healthy. It was just my first reaction and was temporary. I’m stronger than I know but sometimes forget that. One of my purposes here is to be ME like it is for us all but some like myself need to fight harder and be the warrior we are to take care of OUR needs. It’s all about the feels, remember? My crystals will work too, as a few other suggestions were made.

Becoming educated takes a lot more out of us than just reading books, listening to podcasts, or watching videos. It’s using your OWN sense of intuition to lead YOU in the right direction. Warrior spoke of this often. To think it all started just because I jotted down a simple dream question. 😜 You may not work with a healer like me, but I need this for my growth and many areas much too numerous to list here. Become educated warriors~ however it looks to you. After all, Warrior did and now I am. Dreams or not~~~ keep YOUR energy close. Don’t give it away unnecessarily. It’s yours to keep, just yours.. 🙏🏻😇👊🏻

P.S. NOT all dreams are roller coasters 🎢 of WHEEE!!!!! Maybe I need to adopt Warrior’s attitude and kick some A**!!!

What’s Your Missing Piece?

That statement got me inspired after seeing it as part of a meditation on my CALM app. Boy, does that idea invoke a lot from me. I had been reading through some old posts again like I do on occasion. Maybe I need another library book, ha ha! 📕Several thoughts written years ago mentioned puzzles 🧩 and finding that missing piece or completing one. Such a commonality back then but some puzzles are never fully solved. All those questions I’d ask and only few have been answered.

Life is like that but as humans, we will always ponder. It made me think of “The Missing Piece” by Shel Silverstein. Yes, it’s a children’s book but the message applies to us all. I was able to “read” it on YouTube as it’s quite short. I needed to remember. No spoilers for anyone unfamiliar. I own several of Shel’s books but not that one. Do we really need that one piece of whatever it is to be whole? I’m sure many of you know that scene at the end of the movie “Jerry MaGuire” when he tells Dorothy : “you complete me.” I will admit that I melted but critics have ripped it to shreds. No, we don’t NEED another to complete us (as our missing piece) as we are whole ourselves. It’s still a beautiful moment though to me. Jerry realizes he is better when with Dorothy so we do need that connection… 💖

Collectively, we all need or want the same things. We crave a loving family, a stable home life, a successful career or life lived, good health, and many others. Did Warrior have all his pieces to the puzzle completed before he left? Maybe but there will always be other internal battles we never see. I do know WWF back then filled my puzzle as I craved the excitement but little did I know just how much had to happen as it was only beginning… The trick is to not force that piece to fit which metaphorically we tend to do. I still see the word of ***FLOW***in my life so we need to let go a bit and just let life happen the way it needs. We can do our part and the Universe will do theirs.

Similar to Shel’s book, we seem to be on a constant quest for what fits exactly in our life when nothing ever will be perfect. Kinda like the other book I had as a P. S. last week all about imperfection. Things may seem to line up but then sometimes, there’s rough edges, changes, or maybe even that piece wants to go join another puzzle. That encompasses many relationships as we may go and build other ones. Some may go as they’re choosing but others are forced to begin again with an entirely new “box” of pieces scattered all over.

How is it like for you? Do you keep on that search for a elusive piece which you feel will fill your puzzle? We can and do as it all doesn’t have to be negative like we are “scrambling around looking for the pieces of the shattered kingdom of madness!” That’s what Ultimate Warrior said about Macho “King” Randy Savage before WMVII. If we feel something is right for us, follow the signs because they matter. Just try to decipher what is worth fitting in your life and what needs to roll along as in Shel’s book. Many of you loyal readers may think Warrior is my missing piece because of words written or topics chosen. I can understand that but really~ we need to see others as a compliment to ourselves and not our entire being. We admire qualities or traits in them, as I still stand by that statement from MY book “Spirit and Belief.” That is all part of the never ending puzzle of life for everyone.

All those things reflect back to us, but we always need to keep a hold of our inner self despite the pieces that seem endless to form. It’s like how we will never have those ducks 🦆 in a row or get timing just right to begin anything. Some areas of our life will seem shattered like U.W. said but then how do we rebuild when it seems impossible? Yeah, that happened almost 10 years ago when Warrior returned to “parts unknown” as we all~~~ especially his family had to pick up their pieces and begin a brand new puzzle which they have. 🥹

When you try and assemble all that is yours, examine each piece carefully. It will have roughness, smoothness, and everything in between. Don’t keep the pieces that fit just because you want so desperately to hold onto them. Don’t cram it in its spot because you can’t figure out any other way. Despite this analogy, people and not things will always be with us. They are in our memories and hearts but just don’t let that consume or overtake you. It just changes form like we all will someday. You may not be in someone’s puzzle the way you’d like to anymore, but evolving is how it needs to be. The more we resist, the harder it persists.

We need time to reassemble and begin again as challenging as it may seem. Look to the good warriors as creating anew is what life is all about. Bring that *PEACE* into the pieces of your life’s puzzle. Go at your own pace but keep moving on it every day. That missing piece may never be found or it may be temporary. Keep rolling along like the missing piece in the book continued doing. If you have that piece, open up for others to fit too. There is room in that puzzle. If you fit with another, keep that piece close. If not, roll along… 🌊🤔🤷🏻‍♀️

P.S. Warrior is a very important piece of my puzzle which always fits. ☺️💙

LOVE and other Stuff… 🩷

Oh, another Valentine’s Day Wednesday that falls on my blog day. That happened back in 2018 so yes, I checked. I haven’t written on this holiday though as the dates were all messed up. I believe at that time it was book news so my post wasn’t February 14. Guess it’s a first once again. My husband and I got engaged on Valentine’s Day and knowing him like I do, very unlikely day to propose 23 years ago. He likes regular days without the fuss. I remember writing on our 20th wedding anniversary a few numbers back so now we get the engagement which BTW, was a Wednesday back in 2001. How about that? The reason I know this is because “The Drew Carey Show” was on and we loved it. I do have a pretty good memory, but he actually remembers that too. There was a fire in our fireplace 🔥which was nice and cozy and I was on the floor warming up on a blanket. He put the ring box on my belly and asked me to marry him. 💍 Nothing too romantic as I’ve had to “train” him over the years but it was cute and simple. Of course I said “YES!” and our love story continued. Oh, he did have the ring over Christmas but chickened out. I was glad because both my sisters had gotten engaged on a Christmas Eve overtime. I need to be different and totally am…

Speaking of that word in our story, yet ANOTHER first. This I also checked on. I have never ever used that word of love in ANY title, over 350+ of them. I couldn’t believe it when I did look at all my writings recently. Wow. Even topics such as the Golden Era WWF days. Nope, no love in those titles although I did LOVE it back then. Not to mention all the numerous other topics over the past almost 7.5 years. Warrior is a big part of that word in several ways so perhaps I just avoided it because of criticism, judgment, and all those naysayers. It is a super broad word that covers everything and everyone for sure. With people though, it’s very different then let’s say your love of nachos which is one of mine. 😉 I know we can all agree on that but it’s *** HOW*** we use the word which truly matters. As shocked in a way how it hadn’t been in a title, guess I am really not that surprised. Now though- I felt the need to finally bring it out on this holiday after all.

Even if without a romantic possibility to any of you readers, you can date yourself as the expression goes. We’ve even had GALentine’s yoga classes or anything similar. Do something for YOU that you truly love. It doesn’t even have to be that costly at all. Believe me on this, as I had many dateless Vdays but tried my hardest to make it count, even if those around me got attention from their significant other. When my kids were little, I gave them Valentines like a small box of chocolate or those candy hearts. I never liked those hearts, but boy have the messages changed. Now, instead of “call me,” it’s “text me,” or something in this age. We probably all can remember making those decorated boxes to use for school. My mom was not very creative and we had to buy much from the store. Years later when I became a mom, I had a go to craft box that was always stocked full of many fun things. Some of that started because of my years teaching but not all. I can honestly say~ I don’t miss those days. Many times with my littles I DO miss but this memory, not so much. Who even keeps shoeboxes around anymore? Sometimes it would be lunch bags which were easier to decorate but harder for kids to carry.

I volunteered in my daughter’s preschool for this exciting party day many years ago now. I was room mom for my son so now it was her turn. It was SO different being the parent and not the teacher. I didn’t want to be critical, but it was chaotic and stressful to say the least. 😳 I had flashbacks to working with preschoolers and how at one center, I decided to organize this day which they incorporated into the activities. It flowed so much better and every kid got that individual chance to place Valentines, and in turn receive. No more upset parents with their child bringing home a teacher card ungiven, or their little not receiving one from their BFF. Oh those emotional days… To me, the handing out seemed to be common sense like much planning is but for some, I guess it’s difficult to grasp.

If any of you don’t have the best memories or experiences with this word of LOVE, go make some. It’s up to you to celebrate it anyway you’d like that fills you with joy. People might say that there’s nothing sadder than buying yourself 💐 or having a spa day alone, but I totally disagree. If we can’t love ourselves, who else really can? It is a challenge practicing that self-love but oh, so worth it. Why is it such hard work to look at ourselves in the mirror and say those 3 words, but easier saying it to another? That’s because we find all our faults and failings but we’d never do that with a friend. It’s not vain to complement ourselves as I’ve said before, but just don’t let that ego creep in thinking you are better than others or superior. The self-love comes in when we lift ourselves up for trying our best in whatever it is and not bringing ourselves down. Kids need that self-esteem boost, but so do we as adults! List your accomplishments- little or big and celebrate them. List your LOVES… Actually write them down and read it. I hope it makes your day special. ☺️

So, love and other stuff will always be around however you find it and make it yours. Whatever this day brings, I hope you don’t dread it but embrace it since you ARE love. We ALL are. This post was needed after a few intense wrestling ones as I hope you all felt some lightness and those good vibe feelings. Let’s just not bring “Brother Love” along. 🙄The word of love means so much more than a character on TV… That it does… 😌

P.S. “Love is not something we give or get, it is something that we nurture and grow.”

~ Brene Brown from “The Gifts of Imperfection.” ~~~ A WONDERFUL book! 🤗🥰❣️😍💖💘💝💗💕

Disappointment Builds Resilience… 😔💪🏻🩷

THANK YOU all again as I recently noticed a few *** NEW***subscribers, which brings the number into a whole other group of numbers. Nice to see but authentically I know it’s lower and that’s OK. I’m not disappointed. More on that… 😬

February… We are getting closer to Spring in my part of the world warriors so let’s send good vibes for warmer weather. I said how I’d be using selfies more so that one down below is showing off my Always Believe birthday sweatshirt given to me back in September. I loved taking some pics in it then and that photo is actually my icon for this blog. I had yet to use it on here though. It was a beautiful yet unexpected gift from a friend and like all my U. W. memories, I treasure it dearly. 🥰🥹🤗

Yes, memories. I’ve mentioned that word plenty and I don’t want to bring everyone down for this month of LOVE but things happen we all need to face in some way. I want to look to the positive so hence the title. We’ve all been disappointed, right? Of course we have but it’s how we’ve become resilient enough while facing it that counts the most. I didn’t want to get into the recent scandal over at WWE now, but it hurt me differently than some others. My emotions got the better of me and I thought later on about my MANY posts over the years. I wanted to delete several and eliminate a certain name mentioned, but then thought about memories. They are mine just like with all of you.

Despite some frustration, my writing remains what it is as I stand by each and every one. It is with fondness that I reflect back and remember the good, like you read from me often. We can be naïve or turn a blind eye to possible disappointment but sooner or later~ it’s there in many forms. Just think about YOUR life for a moment. We can move forward more easily if an action is perhaps momentary or a temporary lapse in judgment, we’ve all been there. How about if it’s ongoing where we may ignore but then it becomes repetitive? We also might not have all the facts but certain behaviors can persist. *** When younger, you could’ve been disappointed in not getting that toy you wanted for your birthday. *** There are always reasons as to why not but when adults, the emotion goes deeper. I’ve been betrayed by many throughout my life as Warrior will attest but as we age, we become more educated and want more answers.

Resilience needs to come, and does come from even the smallest of losses that will eventually over time turn into bigger ones. I’m not saying it’s all gloom and doom~~~ of course not, but we need to know better techniques in dealing with letdowns besides: “this is how it is, oh well, it happens…” or similar childish responses we receive when little ( or even NOW…) I have learned plenty along the way like we all should but sometimes there’s still that lingering word of HOPE.

Do you still support those who disappoint you in any way? I believe many do and myself included to a degree. It does depend on several factors and one person does not influence our decisions, at least they shouldn’t. Others come into the equation as well and there are always GOOD people who try their best. Even I disappoint at times, but I know to change behavior. Some won’t, or perhaps cannot. Again, to those who cannot~~~ I can only feel sorry that someway, somehow, they choose to never improve. 😓 Most folks are inherently good, it’s their choices and actions that are not. We become disappointed because we CARE.

No matter what happens to any of us, there will always be those times that will continue to shock — even though we may anticipate something brewing. We know no person is perfect, no business is perfect, no relationships are perfect. We only see the surface but getting past the deflatedness means we rise up once again. Some hurts stay with us longer than we want, even not getting that elusive toy as a kid. We can’t ignore or dismiss as there will always be another story behind the action. It’s what we choose to believe. Whatever your choices ~ to feel bad, or let it go, just think clearly as to your WHY. Like I said, we will always have the good to go back to. Don’t let the disappoint make your warrior resilience tap out. I know I won’t…

We try for HOPE in spite of that situation, which became upsetting.

Every time I’d hear of a new project Warrior was working on outside of WWE, (how remains a mystery… ? 🤔) my first thought was negativity of disappoint. That would SO upset me. Why? Because his reputation precluded many ideas into becoming fruition at times. I would think: ” uh-oh, they will say he’s difficult, abrasive, or unworkable.” Choose your own words. I HATED the fact that because of his past, it could influence his future business as sometimes it did. I wanted to be so excited for him, and part of me was but the bitter taste back then with WWE came along for the ride. He did rise above it all and became resilient in lieu of any outcomes. I always rooted for him to still do things his way but creatively, projects did get pinned to the mat. Those that did get brought to life were so very important to him and he always had fans support, in other ways outside of wrestling. Not everything is what it seems behind the scenes as we all know but I was overjoyed Warrior could mend those fences before he left us. Some may not get that chance ~ and for them, I am sad. 💔

Maybe we should just accept to be disappointed by some because of their nature. After all, I for one have never put anyone on a pedestal- including Warrior. That’s in my book… Where do we draw the line and say enough already?! Those ropes were shaken by Warrior to draw strength from us and now WE need that strength to be resilient through him because we are HERE…

P.S. I will admit~~~ WWE gave me yet another topic this week. We can apply this post to so many other areas though. Disappointment will never go away and our feelings won’t either. Choose what is worth spending your energy on. Trust your gut. That’s what a warrior needs to do. Always believe in THAT like my sweatshirt says… 💚

Solid as a “ROCK.” 🪨💪🏻💙

I just need to mention real quick about last week’s date being 1-24-24. Yes, we will have that every month like last year but January brings the first of course. I love repeating numbers AND this is it for the first month of 2024. Wasn’t it just New Year’s Day?

OK, WRESTLING fans~~~ I’m BAACK…. Did you miss that topic? Sometimes, I need to focus my energy on different areas or there isn’t much of a story from the wrestling world waiting to be explored by ME. Now, there is yet again. (***BTW- I wrote this post after finding out about “The Rock” but BEFORE the most recent scandal broke the following day… ***)

You’ll notice if you read to the end (as I HOPE you do) that pic of Ultimate Warrior. It involved a tag team match between him and “King” Duggan (Hacksaw) versus André the Giant and “Ravishing” Rick Rude in 1989. The good guys won albeit by cheating a little, oops~~~ ha ha! As fans of U.W. know- he was part of two tag teams with Sting being the “Freedom Fighters” and then “Blade Runners.” Jim Hellwig’s name with the Blade Runners was “Rock.” . Fans may also know a few others by that name. We had “The Rock” Don Muraco who was “Magnificient” and then “The Rock” Dwayne Johnson years later. His Dad’s name doesn’t count as Rocky.

That takes me to the real topic at hand here. Any guesses? Come on. IYKYK. DJ has hinted at “possibly” stepping in the wrestling ring once again only this time as part of WrestleMania 40. They need something BIG right? It is rumored he will be facing none other than his cousin who is the universal champ- Roman Reigns. The Rock also just recently signed onto the WWE Board of Directors, while securing the rights to his name. That second part sounds a little like with someone else years ago did in a way to secure HIS name, only legally and not with WWE. What DJ is doing means nobody in the business can use “The Rock” as a moniker anymore. Well, we’ve had others in the past so let’s move on from the same name. That is similar to WWE over using (at least in my opinion…) “the King” moniker many times hence part of the pic again below. Yes, they had the “King of the Ring” tournament for years but I mean just the name like with Jerry Lawler, Harley Race, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, and of course, Haku, who lost the crown he won from Jerry to none other than Hacksaw. Yes, I had to re-look all that up about Haku and Hacksaw as it’s very vague in my memory. And to think weeks ago, I just took a photo from a U. W. tag team match. Wow, the connectors that “tag” in are crazy! Writing brings out details I never had originally thought of quite often. 😜

Also, in WWE news is the recent announcement beginning next January 2025, how RAW will be moving to Netflix. My brother informed me of this before I read it on social media. It’s a HUGE multi year deal. Plus, my 80s podcast guys also covered some of that info on their episode of last week. Both SmackDown and NXT will be switching cable networks in October as well. Can you just imagine how RAW will change the face of Netflix? The guys were trying to determine the increase of viewers. I believe it will skyROCKet, 🚀 how about you? WWE will also be moving their PLE’s (paid live events) to Netflix too. Those used to be PPV’s as I always called them. No idea on that name change. How decades have evolved, that is for sure. At this time next year, they will know how viewership increased as I’m sure it will, by a LOT. It’s all business and moving through the eras WWE will always do. The Internet and streaming are the NEW now.

So, what’s your opinion as I get back to the topic of The Rock at WrestleMania 40? Yes, his appearance earlier this month drew BIG ratings for them as it would, nostalgia and all. Who knows how this will play out with a title on the line. I cannot predict what they will do and obviously with him now being on the board, he will be more involved. Is he stepping away from movies and Hollywood for a while to strap on the boots? He is generational with everyone, but is this just a one time thing? So many questions with WWE always leaving us guessing. To have a brief run for him again would be monumental but a LONG run, I actually don’t want that. Sure, he can still perform and entertain as many wrestlers continue into later years like U. W’s old tag team partner of Sting. He will be retiring this year from AEW. I just feel personally that like Warrior said in his HOF speech, you will know when it’s time to move on and pass that torch to the next generation. I understand how different it is these days with veterans still wanting roles in the business. They don’t just want to mentor or be backstage, they want to be in the ring if they still can at whatever capacity. If this continues though with the current roster, nobody would ever retire and the HOF would just honor past legends of yesteryear. The Rock of course will be part of a class one year and he is still so young (my age!) but when is it time to fully step away? I believe they should push some of the existing talent who work tremendously hard at that level. We can’t relive the past, but is it great for the Bloodline story? Of course.

Roman is close to beating Hulk’s “reign” as I’ve mentioned. My brother does not want this to happen. He was a huge Hulkamaniac. It would be more near SummerSlam if it did so if The Rock takes the title, what then? He’s on the BOE so he can maybe help Triple H with creative, ha! It would be great to see DJ back in action now that he is more part of the business end and he has the family legacy just like Roman. A brief run is what I’d like as I’m sure more movies will be calling his name. It would be that huge revenue WWE can do to make Mania 40 but we shall wait and see. Wait and see…..

All those guys with The Rock as their monikers lived or have lived up to being solid. Solid in word, solid in action. However you define it but it worked for them with the ways they needed and still is for one. Let’s just not have any more “kings” shall we? 👑😐😬

P.S. Also- most recently came THIS news. Unless you’ve been living under a rock- pun intended- you know…

***For the first time in over 50 years no McMahon will be involved in WWE. Vince’s resignation (once again) stemmed from more recent graphic allegations. All before WrestleMania 40. *** SIGH**As he always said though : “the show must go on.” Will he be back once again? I’m finally thinking NO… This hit me in a different way as I cried for many various reasons… 😞💔

Warrior Winter Weather ❄️

Yep, it’s THAT kind of weather here in Ohio as snow covers my bright green grass. It is melting though! Last week was quite yucky as no school for kiddos for a few days plus bitter, arctic COLD… 🥶 Anyone reading in a warm climate now? Oh, how I envy you. Stirring at this blank, white paper matches the color outside as my mind freezes up too. I was stumped for what to write as once again, no notes! While mentioning this to my daughter in the room, she said to write about the snow. Isn’t that cute? Not really as I tried to explain to her how I like to connect these posts with well~~~ you all know who but I never finished that statement and she thought I meant our family. Little does she know they are the topic at times 🤭 but that man ⬇️ has to be “roped” or tied in. Notice his one left arm tie says “Dingo” although the D is hidden. I guess he still wore those later on.

So, besides this winter weather equating what Warrior had in Indiana growing up, not similar unless you count in his brief time in NY. He moved to warmer states as I would love to someday. Maybe even some of you readers are having summer now instead of winter based, on where you live., Ah, the outdoors… Being inside much more of the time requires a very different attitude to get out of the gray doldrums. It is extremely hard at times as I suffer from a certain seasonal disorder. Yes, it’s a real thing. We do have a sauna and even though I set it to 130°, I still sweat very little. See I’d fit right in with a warmer climate, but not over 100° every day 🥵. I remember when telling that to my PT and he joked saying how I must be cold blooded! 😜

What are some indoor activities you all enjoy when not able to be outside much? I’m not talking about chores or errands we all must do but what leisure hobbies or interests are given more time being inside? I have my work out and yoga but lately I’ve tried to challenge myself more with different YouTube videos and ab work. I even have attended yoga at a studio once a month for a year now. I will go on occasion, but not that often. It’s been a great goal. Of course, I have my writing or journaling and I totally forgot a high school friend I used to write letters to. 📃 Found those also in the attic memories. I remember writing to my cousin, but not as many years with a friend. Gosh, those letters went on more than I thought. I also have my meditation, but some new ones caught my eye as some got sent in my direction. Yes, I do those daily but I vary the methods.

How about creating some new recipes or eating healthier? Usually folks try that more in the summer but we need to “gear” up for swimsuit season now, right? With all this cold weather, I’ve been known to take more naps. Guess I need them but really I just wanted to snuggle under covers. Then, the dozing starts😴 when I least expect it to. During the bitter FRIGID spell, I crawled under my bedroom comforter late afternoon before starting dinner several days ago. I was in between drifting and being lucid when hearing this message: “the heart is the center of emotion.” Wow… This I do know of course but what a beautiful thought to be reminded of on that cold day. I’ll have to jot it down in my journal. No images but just a voice guiding my anxiety. ❤️

Another issue here is one that connects to this post. Sometimes in spite of the outside external world and perhaps snowy winter weather, I dislike~~~ not everything has to be thought out or planned. I do try to release that every day in meditation as sometimes the overthinking takes over. So, possibly today’s writings are just that. No BIG idea or huge connector. Some days, there isn’t news but just me and what is. Maybe we all need to be that way from time to time. There will always be those situations when we do need to plan or schedule, especially with kids but even those events can get snowballed. 

Well warriors, we can’t control what the weather gods throw our way, but it’s all in how we respond. Just stay safe and warm wherever you are. I focus on my sunset images from last year’s calendar as a pre-write these words. 🌄 It feels me with hope this too will pass…. Do that inside cleaning when home, binge watch a favorite shows we are currently viewing “Young Sheldon,” or just dance to some music! Beat those winter weather blues in whatever way you can. I got my daughter the game of “Taboo” for Christmas. It’s a classic and I always wanted it, so much fun. I frequently think of that scene in the movie “Four Christmases.” Another classic.

Don’t let Mr. or Ms. Resistance get you down. If you want, go build a snowman. ☃️ That’s not for me nor shoveling, but some things we must do. We need to enjoy the moment and bring some peace of mind to our being. I will go tubing though, so maybe that will be at the top of our “card” this season. I’ll take a 🔥 in the lodge any day, ha ha! Don’t over plan and remember to let love in your heart, even with the winter weather frustrations. I’ll remember this too. Bring me some color Mother Nature! At least I have the Ultimate Warrior with his colorful gear. ☺️

P.S. Look at this time as hibernation. The Bears do. 🐻The Universe wants you to slow down and be more gentle with yourself. …