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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. 🤍🙏🏻😞💔

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! 🤗🥰❣️😍💖💘💝💗💕

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… 😞💔

To Be Courteous 😬🫵🏻🙋🏻‍♀️

This will be a venting post of sorts today, but I just feel like I need to get it off my chest and release. I’ve had so many encounters lately with certain types of situations and the lack of COURTESY amazes me. Some are ongoing but most scenarios occurred recently as I am caught off guard with how to respond. Yes, people need to be accepted but sometimes~ OOF, we need to speak up. I’m not “clotheslining” everyone but just trying to implement more respect and kindness we all deserve.

Where have courtesies gone? I remember Warrior recalling when he and Sting were first tag team partners and that they ” were good hearted guys, we had good manners.” Maybe much of that does depend on how one was raised for sure but later in life to me, it’s just common sense and good thinking. I have mentioned principles (always a factor with me…) and chivalry, but today is just about every day “niceties” that we seem to have forgotten. In this global ever changing world, we teach kids those kind words of graciousness but then as adults, become too bothered to respond. Maybe I’m too “old school” on this but it’s still important, right? Everyone is “BUSY.” That’s like saying you breathed today. 🤨It’s all priorities…

I remember handwriting thank you notes after our wedding. Nowadays, most seem to get a “one size fits all” collective thank you without any personal touch at all. I find this sad but perhaps there is little concern of those writing “snail mail” 🐌 anymore. Let me tell you this though. I am sending out those graduation invites for my daughter just like I did with my son plus party invites and she WILL be writing thank yous. To me, it’s the right thing to do as an acknowledgment to a recipient~~~ a courtesy that takes little time. That 30 minutes you spend on your phone looking at social sites can be spent addressing those much deserved thank yous. It’s not so much the societal expectation as few abide by those etiquettes anymore as it is proper to do like saying, “thank you” or “you’re welcome.” Others can disagree but my heart will always feel this way. Sure, you can visit, call, or even text if convenient but sometimes other work needs to be done.

Warrior wanted always to PERSONALLY thank fans whether it was in person with a handshake, hug, or answering emails. It can seem daunting but there are those of us who feel it necessary although sometimes you might not get any reciprocation. When someone visits your home, you thank them for coming, true? The reverse applies when leaving as you thank the host. We know this and yet forget or just bypass it all together. I know I am also guilty of this if it is somewhere I didn’t want to go or with people I didn’t really want to see. We should still use a courtesy, as I put my feelings aside in those circumstances to do so. We should as well let another know important details like if you will be running late, bringing a guest, etc. We shouldn’t just show up unexpectedly without notice or assuming it’s OK. Sure, there will be enough for one more most likely but we need to physically use our WORDS warriors. That’s just being courteous.

Just because we are close to someone or by association, doesn’t mean we “help ourselves” to their personal space. Create a healthy boundary and don’t be afraid to let others know. It isn’t about being too guarded to invite another, but they need to realize limits without wearing out that welcome mat.

I have noticed with many people that if you give an inch, they take a mile and not in a good way. This means others might take advantage if given the opportunity you have bestowed upon them. My lesson learned is to refrain from overcompensating just to please and if it brings discord, so be it. What others think of you is none of your business, remember that. Warrior certainly did as he proved along his life journey. There are those who say he did not abide much by way of “wrestling courtesies” through the years and maybe he does regret that now. He does know all that and more in spirit but we need these experiences to grow. It may not be as groups, society, or families want but our gut tells us otherwise and it’s always a choice.

Here’s a quote I retweeted on Twitter last week: ” The simple truth… We all just want to be accepted, respected, appreciated, heard, and loved.” It’s by Samantha Woodbeck. Isn’t that the truth though? I will add to that by saying: ” for who we ARE.” Not trying to change or even judge but just letting it BE. Yes, I know it’s important to speak up in some situations but the reality is- people don’t change, they evolve. We can question behavior but they will still be them as we will be us- regardless. Like my one sister recently told me: ” you know I’m a snoop.” I used to be in some ways and even though she was honest, may never conform to a new thinking. I did correct her on a few topics but then later on realized despite her being a grown adult, that part of her forgetting courtesies will still be there unless SHE takes action to rectify it.

I think that photo of the Ultimate Warrior below fits as I had planned using another one (very typical… ) His face shows what I’ve been feeling lately! We need to pick our battles indeed and some wars (even on courtesy) may never be fully won. Just continue being YOU with right minded intentions, while others do them. They have their life to live but you can do better as it’s always a learning process every day. Let’s not just RSVP to certain invites but do all of life in a respectful courteous way. I even get reminder texts for appointments. That’s nice too. My vet still sends reminder postcards in the mail! 🐶🐱📭

P.S. Warrior also mentioned being courteous to the veterans in his early WWF days. Despite their verbal attacks, he still responded positively to them. I bet that was a smaller ultimate challenge back then!

P.P.S. I have a correction to make. Meditation began for me 9 years ago, not 8. Just like yoga did for me. Both in late 2015… Math is not my thing. 😜🤷🏻‍♀️🧘‍♀️🪷Boy, the numbers this year though with SO much coming…

Turn the Page 📖💚💜

Yes, OK warriors~~~ I DID sing the Bob Seger song in my head when today’s title came to me but it kind of fits for a New Year, don’t you think? We have to keep turning the pages of our “book” because that’s what life is all about. Some of us even have to rewrite an entirely new one over time but one chapter always leads into the next. Don’t panic, this isn’t another post on a book for all of you still absorbing last week’s. No, no, no. This one is a culmination of sorts with all that will be happening in my life during 2024 plus some other wrestling dates mixed in. Oh, and then there’s THIS… My husband and I were walking into Costco’s the other day and “Turn the Page” was playing on the speaker! I have never paid attention to see if music is played in there. I can’t make this stuff up… 😮🤭

This time of year always fills me with nostalgia, as I reflect on those bigger signs which started much on this warrior journey for me. I just celebrated 8️⃣ years of meditation in late December. Not a milestone, but it certainly culminated in bringing forth the DREAMS that began in 2016 and continue today. I often find myself rereading those passages from my book, “Spirit and Belief.” I had little signs after Warrior passed (which most of you know) but January 2016 brought a year full of ultimate surprises. Let’s stay within a timeframe if I can here. I read on a few social sites how Jimmy Hart just turned 80! How has he not aged? I wish him so much happiness in that new decade he is beginning. Both of my parents will be joining Jimmy with that age this year. Those are ***BIG*** milestones indeed. 🎉

It will be 10 years in a few days on the 13th since it was announced that the Ultimate Warrior would be part of the 2014 WWE HOF class. (see pic ⬇️) His other dates are coming but I’m not getting into those today. Staying in January, we have the Royal Rumble coming soon. I pay little attention but know enough as previously stated. I just remember years past in the WWF days but CRINGE 😬 moment for 1991. Ah well, then we wouldn’t have had that great match at WMVII between Ultimate Warrior and “Macho King” Randy Savage. Speaking of which, WrestleMania will be turning 40 this year so that is another HUGE event. There’s so many possibilities as fans look to Roman Reigns maybe beating Hulk Hogan’s “reign” as champ soon. I’m thinking that will be around SummerSlam but you never know. Hulkamania also turned 40. I’m feeling old now…… 😳 This year is crazy and it isn’t even halfway through yet. Another sidenote here is (and I’ve done this before) but anything that happened in 1989 was 35 years ago this year. You can think of your life and not just my wrestling dates. This time in 1989 I was a junior in high school! Some of you readers might not have even been born… Of course I am biased to SummerSlam that year when U.W. got back the I.C. Belt from Ravishing Rick Rude. 35 years ago in August. My, oh my.

I’m mixing up the year now so all the pages turned are out of order but wanted to touch on some WWE events first. My family year is another busy one for sure. My son will no longer be a teen in March and my daughter will turn 18 in May. She will graduate high school and begin college in the fall. 🥺Time really does make us turn the page whether we want to or not just like reading a book. I’m reading another goodie, but no mention on here this time…

By November, my husband and I will have known each other 25 years. We met on a blind date and I had to do the math to remember that one but it’s coming. There will be 2️⃣ weddings in my family also. My brother’s second along with one of his daughters, (my niece.) No dates on those but both will be this year. Think I need to catch my breath for a few moments. 😮

Do any of you have a big year with events coming up in 2024? We all do but sometimes it’s nice to have them spread out more, right? Whatever comes your way~ just gear up and be the warrior you need to be. It does make the year go fast when we have much going on but life needs to keep moving. I just don’t want it running by as fast as the Ultimate Warrior did to the ring! Emotional times need to be cherished and I so hope despite my crazy year, I will have those moments to just *BE* which I need to do. Reflections are nice, and we need to pause through them if we can but just don’t buy a ticket to the arena of your past.

I do have the lyrics to “Turn the Page” in front of me as Metallica also recorded that song after Bob Seger years later. If there were others, I’m not sure but I do hear it sometimes during my workout. We are all up on that stage, (wait…that was another dream…) playing star again on the pages of our lives. We might not be in the spotlight like Ultimate Warrior and wrestlers were or are, but we all use every ounce of energy to perform as characters in books written by ourselves.

From January to December~ , it’s a brand new year filled with ups, downs, joys, and sorrows, but live it well instead of just going through the motions. Challenge yourself, even in adversity. Set new goals. Become a new YOU in various ways. You might not have the huge events coming like me but this year of 2024 will never happen again so make it count. It adds up to 8️⃣ so if you’re into it spiritually~~~ all positivity for sure. It is infinity sideways so take that as you will. Turn the page always warriors even though it might be hard. Life is about choices but like I said last week- “It’s your Soul’s chance to be HERE.” … That’s worth repeating. Look back in December and say “I turned the page and truly LIVED this year.” 🤍

P.S. Don’t get me started on a BIG milestone of a certain WM next year!

P.P.S. I DID find my elf pic and Diana doll in the attic cleaning for those wanting to know! Read that post a few weeks back… 🥰

Year of Reflection… 🎄🤍🎅🏼

Well~~~ warriors, I decided to end this year’s posts of 2023 the same way I started~~~ with a selfie. The entire month of January was me without any ultimate or Warrior pics so as I break for holiday time, you get to see me again. 😉 I thought it only fitting to end wearing an elf hat as I made one for U. W. last week, ha ha! I seem to recall doing this years back with Santa hats too…… How can I sum up this year?

I will start with the ***DREAMS*** because that’s kinda what I’ve been doing and one was right in the beginning of this year. I mentioned a cousin of mine passing away suddenly back in January and within a few days, Warrior was in this beach house dream. I never fully shared all the details and won’t, but it was so comforting at the time. It wasn’t anything about my cousin at all but just beautiful timing with a peaceful setting. 🥹🌊 He did speak some words to me and I believe we went outside for a walk on the beach…. A few others I will *NOT * share concern his girls, but they were trusting and endearing enough for me. Yeah, those 2️⃣ words work well with the 2️⃣ dreams concerning them. All 3️⃣ of his Warrior Girls have December birthdays. I cannot believe his daughters are in their 20s now.

So, let’s reflect on ones I HAVE shared. There was Watching Warrior’s Stage, The Wandering Tent, Loosen Your Grip ( held in a park back in 1992,) a snake bio ( as part of another one,) and the House/ Tree/ Crystal one… A few others were snuck in, but those have all been told. Feel free to read on your own. I’m always filled with many emotions over each and every one while marveling at how dreamland, our subconscious, and the Universe works. All for divine purposes and orchestrated just for me. 💙🥱😴

Next up was a biggie that filled most of this year in photos. I finally had bought the “Always Believe” DVD. My review of that has been written along with the frustration of not seeing all the additional bonus stuff at the end. I won’t get into all that again. I’m so glad to have seen additional content after all these years that I was finally ready for. I love listening to Warrior share HIS views on his wrestling career, but Disc 1 I rarely watch as much as 2 and 3 , which are matches and promos with some HOF footage. I LOVE all the promos leading up to WMVII with “Macho King” Randy Savage. These are my favorites. I am a little biased, but I have a right to be. I can’t forget “Amanda Ultimate Warrior.” Oh my yes. Amanda was one of the names written down as possibilities in my daughter’s baby book. I always liked it. My girl does have a good friend name Mandy….. I also am not sad in the way I once was, including February when I finally had it in my hands. Sure, I have my moments but like I have said many times, it’s an ebb and flow. It’s that way with us all about anybody really. The “ Grown-ups” movie though? It surprised me if you recall that mention of a few posts ago.

The next topic that brought a post, but also more with WWE was the *** HUGE*** sale and merger involving Endeavor. I still was shocked to see the end of an era with the McMahons as my title indicated. It brought up so much for me and like I said, why do I care? It’s just emotional attachment but fans of yesteryear have that and we always will. More talent and employees have been let go but some talent has been brought back. It’s always interesting for sure and lately, WWE has been on top of the game. I hope it still thrives as fans remain entertained on the edge of their seats.

This is my 350th post. It’s mind blowing and yet to some, no big deal. It’s a tremendous deal to me along with reaching seven 7️⃣ years this past October. Thank you doesn’t seem “wordy” enough to all you loyal and faithful TRUE readers, but I thank Warrior too. He is my tagteam partner in all this along with the Universe too vast to understand. I understand more than I did over 350 posts ago, MUCH MORE. I’ll have to come up with a cool tag team name for us, why didn’t I think of this sooner? I am NOT wearing red and yellow, though, that’s for sure! Seriously though, I enjoy you all who actually take time and read, which is more on my list in 2024. You’ll hear later about a 📕 in January but for now, let’s remember some other goodies.

There was a friend who read “cards” for me and then picked up on a commonality we share spiritually. She could sense Warrior’s humor without me sharing anything.. 🤭 Awww… 🫶🏻 What a great moment for me and I’m so glad I saw her even though she had no idea I’d be there at that event. I got a little aww as well from another post as never did I think to write about “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and compare a little of his life to Warrior’s . That was such a compelling and interesting bio and I’m so glad I watched. Who would’ve thought I would write my own story, but I did on them both so it stuck out to me as a different post for sure. I found myself looking through old posts as titles intrigued me. “The Space to Be.” Oh my goodness…. Plus, “We are Never Done.” Boy, those were doozies. Here’s another: “No, I am not CRAZY!” That explored my basement workout antics when I’ve received an emotion or wanting to relate to Warrior’s many signs through music especially. And, another topic that’s a constant is my white brick wall in the basement with those messages or questions I “write.” I look to it every time. (Hint, pic below…) You still might think I’m crazy but I got you here reading so it’s all up to you to believe or not. I haven’t the need to defend anymore. All of my meditations and convos I say to Warrior daily (or pretty much) have been blogged too so content is out there if you care to remember or explore.

I could list so many others, but think I’ll stop at those. Who knows what else will come my way with year 8️⃣ now a few months in. Several milestones of Warrior’s life AND my own will all be upcoming as once again, numbers are so reflective. I also do my own family year in review as I reflect on everything of these past 12 months. Do you find yourself doing that too as perhaps New Year’s approaches? I physically look at my calendar with events listed as family connectedness abounds. We take it all~~~ good, bad, and everything in between. I hope you hang with me and feel something in your heart with these writings. Even if you giggle, you feel it. If you don’t believe, that’s OK too as I have validation and this I will always trust in along with my intuition. The mind can learn, but the heart knows. Remember that. 💕

Enjoy the rest of this December warriors and have fun with however you celebrate. Get some R&R and do something for YOU. I’ll end with a quote about this time of year: “ Always remember, taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first. It means me too.” *** Be reflective while staying present. Your presence is more important than any 🎁 given or received. Until 2024, keep reading. ~~~ Kathy.

P.S.Tomorrow on “80’s wrestling the podcast” they will be talking about shocking moments in wrestling history. Oh boy, that’s a huge topic. You fans of Ultimate Warrior—- think here—- 🤦🏻‍♀️what do you think I would call in about? Yup, I plan to so listen if you can at 10 AM, EST! 😬🫣

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Are You a Model? 🤔🫵🏻☺️

No, I don’t mean like “The Model” Rick Martel of the WWF (E) days, which was a match between Ultimate Warrior and him shown below. I hope you don’t bring any Arrogance to spray with you either! What I mean are those comments you may have heard like modeling good behavior, a model of virtue, and such. I guess you can say it’s like being a role model, but it can apply to several areas here. Many may have questioned Warrior’s “behavior” at times but he didn’t want to always conform to the model of how to be in certain situations.

Parents want to be those models for children to follow but sometimes we try too hard and fall short. We are supposed to be strong for them but then our pillar of strength crumbles just a little. Let me take a BREATH here… We just ended our high school years of marching band. 🥹😔 You followers get a snippet as I posted more details on Facebook. My words needed time to form after much emotion. Last week, my girl was practicing her flute / piccolo after school as I was cleaning out the fridge. She knows the songs very well of course and it was one (like many) my son played too. I kept thinking how Friday’s game may possibly be it after 6 years… 6️⃣. That number sigh… I lost it as the fridge door swayed open while the computer room’s office door was shut. Good thing or she would’ve seen me. I’ve been such a good model of not breaking down in front of her but for some reason, it just snuck up on me. I sobbed while burying my hands. Had she heard me? Goodness no, but there it was. How could I keep it together for the game? I’m not always a broken mess, I promise you but I still have a hard time thinking of her as a SENIOR… How did 2 years go by this quick of when it was her brother’s turn? Maybe they will know after all Mama’s emotions means she cared and that’s the best anyone can model. In all honesty, there ARE some aspects of those games I will NOT miss but of course it’s all worth it. We almost won too… Don’t get me started… 🤬

Let’s go another way as my waterworks don’t need activation again. My husband and I just celebrated 24 years of our first date. 1999 seems eons ago ( a different breath here with OTHER references… 🫢😬) and yet I remember it all so well. We did NOT model your typical first date behavior at all. NO~~~ for all you wandering minds!!! 😲 I had already worked with his sister- in-law and told a little of that already, but he did not come and pick me up. Nope, not at all. I drove to his house to meet him and his dog. My mom STILL never lets us forget that and you know why? Because it wasn’t that societal model way of having a first date. With my guy being close to 40, he felt awkward and I gotta say I loved driving to see him. We did go to the movies, too! Our second date was him coming my way, but it all worked out after all these years. Were we different on purpose? Nah, and all those models of how it’s supposed to be never mattered to us. We model some but not all.

Enough about me. How about you? We can reverse this statement of course. We look to others lives for inspiration or what will work, and then in turn become models for another. I bet you have found yourself in many situations where you might not even realize the “modeling” going on. And no, there isn’t a runway or wrestling apron to walk and strut upon. if you are in charge of a company or business, are you the model all look to? Maybe you are and maybe you aren’t. Not all bosses are liked, but I bet you try, don’t ya? We do strive to be accepted, but it does become quite challenging. You might not even care about that at all as being comfortable in your own skin feels right without having the pressure of modeling for others. The truth is we ALL do want that acceptance, but need to know it won’t or ever be from everyone and that’s OK. That part needs to be released from our thinking.

Most will look at modeling these days in regards to social media. Yes, I take selfies, but I’m not into it with posting often like many do. Just because you post that pic of yourself on Instagram or shoot a video for TikTok, doesn’t mean you are a good role model to them. I hope you know that, but many may not. We need to approach it in a fun, light way without the attachment of outcomes. It’s frustrating for some who base much on those sites but be practical, not overly vain. Be a model because of HOW you get your message out there, and not just for the sheer attention. I’m *NOT * bashing here because I sometimes am a sucker for those cute animal videos! My daughter sends me many. (: Plus I have gotten to know many genuine nice people on social. Just don’t live for compliments or spend all day vying for views. If you like, it is your choice but I prefer modeling in other more productive ways. Again, what society throws at us doesn’t always mean we have to model or follow through to submission. Try a power move of your own and send the others flying.

Warrior wanted to be the right kind of model for those interested seekers. I say the RIGHT kind because even his brand wasn’t for everyone just like yours won’t be either. We can’t save the world, but we can try our best being in that little corner of our own. Make that squared circle work for you and then the modeling feels natural without a forced ending. Sometimes it can be about going BIG or going home but for most of us, it’s more about going big in our own way without always looking to models. Warrior said this often too. Sure we want people on our side but the real ones show up when we need them. Be your OWN model every day so you can say today was better than yesterday. Don’t compete over who can model the best. Your only competition should be YOU…

P.S. Happy belated Veteran’s Day to all who have served my country of the U.S.( including my brother,) I thank you for your service~ always… ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

P.P.S. THAT date was 11-11. Beautiful spiritual number for me as I BREATHE once again… 💙Oh, on a different note~ my husband and I are 11 years apart… 😉

A-HA! “Now I Know…” 💡🤔

Yeah, those moments happen where we reach a point in realizing THAT needed to be part of our lives in order to move forward. “Now, I Know!” was spoken by the Ultimate Warrior during his WMVII match with “Macho King” Randy Savage. He was talking to those gods above while using his hands, deciding whether to leave the ring or stay and battle. I’ve used photos from that match before. The A-HA part isn’t referencing the 80’s group that sings “Take on Me” although I hear that song often. 🤭

These expressions can reference many things, both bad or good all based on how you use it. My photo below was taken from U.W’s very last match in the WWF (E) against Owen Hart. Did he know that would be it with the company? Probably because of comments made about his contract, but I can’t be certain. Again, like I’ve said before~ if he never had left, he never would’ve seen what else was beyond his time in the ring back then. Warrior had that moment am sure of then KNOWING it was the right thing to do. I’m certain though he had plenty of those A-HA moments throughout his life too just like we all do.

I know I mentioned in my P. S. last week of remembering that date being October 29. Yes, it was the U.S. release of 2K 14 in 2013 BUT it was also the date of a spiritual heart opening experience I have detailed before back in 2019, 6 years later. I’m not getting into all that again but a week after, I saw my psychic friend who explained much from an energy perspective. Both were without a doubt A-HA’s for me but not until later on did I connect those energetics dots of my DNA. Those “Now I Know” times began a NEW (cue “The FINK!”) ultimate journey for me in such profound ways which brought my constant OMG’s quite often. Unfortunately, some experiences needed medical attention but NO doctor found anything wrong with my heart, ever. OK, a few years later, I did have an ulcer but its origin was not medically or physically related which is another ““Now I Know” memory. I’ve had a few sources give validation, but it was all my own intuition which guided the feelings all along. 🥹😳💙

I’m not saying you need or will have times like mine as you won’t but think real hard for those stoppages that bring pause to your life. It does not have to be a negative or even bad experience at all although those periods bring the good eventually our way. I’m also not referring to those life milestones we all have in our lives beginning in infancy. You know what I mean like childhood stuff well into adulthood of family life, work, relationships, homes, etc. What I mean are much deeper than the daily movement of stages. How about a person who has impacted your life in ways that forever changed you and will never be forgotten? Yes, folks I have them besides Warrior because he is in a class by himself. I have mentioned my former book club leader, my spiritual cousin, the owner of a spiritual shop, and even other teachers along the way. A favorite yoga instructor comes to mind too. A few men have given me those moments also- not to worry… some boys from childhood as well… Maybe you don’t have a group of people as mine are a select few, but perhaps it is on another level for you. I always have my music and some songs will forever be those A-HA ones always. There’s movies, books, vacations, and so many other recollections of never feeling the same about it ever again. It’s kind of like the first time with situations we will rarely face the exact way and yet continue on seeking new adventures.

A person might have given you sound advice about an area of your life and you will forever be influenced. Think of those types of circumstances you have been in that are much deeper than getting married, having a baby, owning a home, having that dream job, dream house, ( no, not Barbie…) and all that. This kind of thinking involves so much more from us but truly try as I bet you can. Make it more heart centered. Warrior had mentioned people who influenced him with their words whether knowing them personally or not. He also had talked about places he loved and outside interests which sparked A-HA thoughts he turned into action.

We actually both have a Linda in common. He had Linda McMahon bringing him back to WWF (E) in 1996 and then inducting him into the HOF. All of those years culminated in a “Now I Know” memory. At least I like to think of it and her that way. You can have your own POV about his other “Mom.”

My Linda was a child fitness instructor who had a local mini TV show. I worked with her at some of my preschools before the day began in the early 90s. It was just a short half hour exercise program for the kids and oh, what fun! She eventually went national with her “KinderKicks” routine and it suited her. After my Grandpa passed, she was the only “work person” I could relate to. He was my first big family’s loss. I was still a teen, and those other women (with good intentions I know) just rubbed me the wrong way in handling my grief. We never know the right words to say after someone has passed and they meant well, but Linda showed me such empathy that I’ve never forgotten, 32 years later. I’m not even sure anymore what she said but it was all in the HOW. I wanted to crawl in her lap and just BE… That’s an A-HA moment for sure, despite the initial sadness. They all could’ve been my mothers, but Linda treated me as an equal.

It’s THOSE people, moments, memories, convos, music, movies, or anything else that becomes your A-HA times of saying ” Now I Know.” You won’t be talking to your hands am sure, or even singing “Take on Me” but tap into the deeper spaces of your heart that make you FEEL without thinking too much. I just thought of my Linda too as she wasn’t even considered with the original notes. That’s just how it works warriors. Find your A-HA pauses. They are there if you really remember. Then, you will KNOW…

P.S. Oh, I thought of SO many more for me. There was yoga, meditation, crystals (of last week,) and a ton of others! Think of your own. No, not all mine are of a “spiritual” nature… It’s just what we need to do. All in divine timing that aligns perfectly for you. 🤍

*** Now, I’m singing A-HA’s song in my head!!!! 🎼🎧🎤