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Defend Your Cause 🛡️🫵🏻💪🏻

Do you put your battle gear on when defending a cause? How about a bulletproof vest or anything similar? I’m speaking metaphorically of course here but the Ultimate Warrior, and then Warrior was always prepared for his many battles in and out of the ring. We may defend many causes in our own ways but think of those that truly matter to you. You might not stand in a picket line or protest but we all certainly fight for what we believe in. We should anyway. With many “causes,” (including Warrior on another level), I never seem to take my bulletproof vest off. Bring your arrows, 🏹negativity, and whatever else you can to my battle ground. It will all be deflected always.

Often times, I would imagine my vest of sorts with lots of different sections which represent areas of my life. There are words in one corner, actions in another, and let’s not forget a biggie of this day and age~~~ social media. Think of others that will come your way. Some will remain with us throughout our lifetime but look to your own vest for protection . As parents, we will defend our kids to the end of the Earth it seems but then well~ sometimes they will be in the wrong. The biggest cause we should always defend is ourselves. It took a long time for me to get there and I can be my worst critic, but continually must fight every day for the ME my armor protects. You need to do the same.

That photo below is shortly before the 1991 Royal Rumble where U.W. is defending his “cause” or title against Sgt. Slaughter. Us fans know how that ended but Warrior went on to fight for other causes even after his times in the WWF(E.) Like I’ve said before, I did not always agree with all his views on certain topics but by defending a cause, he had battle gear ready. Can you say the same? There definitely are some circumstances where we aren’t all the way to one side and that’s OK because we are entitled. Then, there are moments where we will never break or back down from. I look to my life here and several interests. There are so many I’ve had for years and yet never wavered from as they will get defended. They are my causes and I will forever defend them. This goes for people in your life, belief systems, or anything near and dear to your heart. It’s longevity. That’s the pinfall on all of this. ❤️‍🔥

There will always be those huge causes throughout our lives much bigger than interests or hobbies and they affect us on a broader yet global scale. We are taught good versus bad and right versus wrong, but do your views change over time? They sure can as adults are free to decide on their own when to put that vest on, or when it isn’t fully needed. We may not be able to control another’s opinion, but we sure can have our own like a warrior should. No, we are not all humanitarians in the fullest sense of the word but should still have things that really make a difference in our lives… 👏🏻

I don’t argue with others on huge topics anymore like I used to. It isn’t worth my time and energy to do so. You can share your views while allowing them to share theirs. Be respectful and just agree to disagree. Some are open to newer perspectives, while others will never allow anything different to penetrate through their armor. Let it go despite frustration. Yes, being famous might give you more of an advantage to publicize your platform but again—one must get their battle warpaint and gear on. Just remember to become aware of consequences faced and decide if defending is still top priority for you. I continually work on this every day with people in my life.

We will be faced with so many issues at varying stages of our lives but how would YOU respond to critics not defending your cause? Maybe you won’t be bothered at all but there are those who spend years fighting for justice in one way or another. Warrior will always be defended by me because of knowledge gained, but he made his own choices while taking those risks. I’m sure many may disagree, but my armor bounces it all off. No, I don’t know everything he faced and won’t need to, but it never takes away from who he truly was deep inside. That’s what we need to remember. 🥹

I bet you’ve all had those holiday dinners where someone starts an unhealthy debate over an issue. It can be a big topic or a really insignificant one. It causes such discord that most always dread those times of year with families. 🙄 It doesn’t have to be that way and yet it becomes so aggravating. I’ve been there too and even then, I have to defend the peace instead of the crazy! Let’s play a board game. 🎲That’s how I defuse the bad energy but other ideas work too. Just think to yourself how a person isn’t really “bad” because you can’t agree, they are just different. I mean this statement about us regular folks and not more disturbed individuals. I KNOW it sounds cheesy and it’s hard to do at times but we don’t need all that extra stress. Family time should be special and if you don’t have the arguing, you are the lucky ones. 🍀

You will know what causes to defend and which ones to just leave alone. Choose what’s right for you and see where it leads. You might be all in or just dipping a toe in. Once decided is when you can get your gear on and take it to the mat. My vest is always right near me as it has served well over the years. I will continue to defend my causes if need be and I expect you to do likewise. If the front lines aren’t for you, tend to the home fires. 🔥 Just pick those causes that ignite the Warrior Spirit and fight with the greatest intensity you have. Make sure at the end of the day you will know that your armor or vest took a beating. If not, back to the battle ground you go.

***P.S. Despite the subject matter of this post, I do not condone violence but I understand it exists in our lives…. I will continue to pray for peace in areas of our world 🌍 that need it the most- especially those that have had battles for centuries… Let’s support the good and let the rest go… 😞🙏🏻❤️‍🩹

Fan Letters Anyone? 📝✍🏻

Welcome back readers. Hope you are ultimately well wherever you find yourself today. I had thought of this idea after glancing at Ultimate Warrior in a promo background. This I have seen many times before so it kind of fits here. Has anyone ever noticed the bulletin board behind Ultimate Warrior in his WMVI promo? It looks like fan letters of some sort, and there is a drawing there too. Reminds me of either Hacksaw Jim Duggan or Hercules in the upper left corner. I’ll go with Hacksaw… You can look that up on your own. The pic I chose today is from London in 1992 when Ultimate Warrior was signing autographs around SummerSlam. I wonder how many times famous people sign their names over the years? It must be exhausting, but that is fame for ya.

Have any of you ever written a fan letter to either a WWE(F) Superstar or anyone in the celebrity world? Of course, this would be WAY back when people did that type of thing. I did once~ only once, as it got returned. It was for a sitcom star ( no judging!) but maybe I had the address wrong? Boy, did I get teased. I would never do that to another, nope – no way. I think it’s great and despite media of today, when would I ever say NO to writing? I always wondered who read all the fan mail. That must’ve taken hours or even days at a time. Can you just imagine? The people too who would write into magazines, hoping their letter is published. Ah- the good old days…

Such a different time indeed. We can like or follow people on socials and even send private messages. Who keeps track of all those posts and do they even read them? You know it isn’t a celebrity who does that work. It’s someone they hire like an agent, manager, etc. but there are those ***RARE*** responses from the famous we get excited about. I’ve been there too. I’m sure you all know this but a hand written letter? What’s that anymore? If any of you are lucky enough to have an authentic autograph, I’m sure you treasure it. Some may sell, but I never would. It is amazing the amount of money people spend but that’s the life of a collector. We put so much time and effort into another’s signature and yet we (except a few like me) seldom write ourselves anymore. Yes, I KNOW to have a part of fame is incredible but it seems to be of little interest putting our own stuff on paper. Kids don’t even write in school much anymore as it is all mostly online content.

I’m not telling any of you to write things like I do as I don’t expect you to, but really think about it. Our world has become so digital that we use our fingers for texting more than we used to for actual writing. Don’t get me started on reading books 📚 being forgotten as well! There are many good perks of this techno world like the Internet and so much to communicate with people all over every day. It amazes me and I love it! Sometimes though, I feel we have lost touch in other ways. I know I don’t do everything the way it used to be either ( can you say Google and not looking it up in a book?) but some ideas I just won’t ever part with. I actually still write a brief grocery list and not just notes on my phone like most do. It isn’t good for me to always use my phone anyways. All that extra static interference, remember? It affects me. Most know I hand write these before “speaking” them to you all through the WordPress app. I never used to though, speak that is. I typed them before ever knowing that little microphone button, ugh 😑…

 Seriously though, what do YOU write out anymore besides signing legal documents? I know we have to evolve with the changes but I’m glad to see writers still out there despite “fan mail” being different. I started journaling at a yoga retreat several years back and now I have many journals filled with quotes, meditations, and so much more. I loved writing when younger and I’ve done blogs on all that before but never did I think to keep a journal or many.

I was not that diary girl thank goodness as I’d have such anxiety thinking my inner thoughts would be found out. Nowadays, they are stored in a box but could others access? Yes, but I have nothing to hide. It’s not like years ago… Can any of you non-writers write if given prompts? Let’s say you took a workshop or had to for a job maybe I guess people get intimidated for many of the same reasons with other new concepts. You won’t be good enough… It won’t make sense… It sounds silly… and on and on. Just like with anything else you try, you’ll have those questions too. It may not suit you and that’s OK. There are many concepts that don’t suit me either but we need to step outside that comfort zone sometimes.

I have shared on here about letter writing with my cousin and a Grandma years ago. I kept them all. It was so exciting getting something like that in the mail. It’s all priorities just like with other activities we wish to pursue. I know Warrior tried so hard post wrestling to answer letters or email personally without a copy of the same one everyone would get. I cannot imagine the volume over time and without help either, but he did it for a while. Media posts have replaced that (or even emojis) and in some ways it is easier but true fans cherish their handwritten notes from him just like anyone would. I know it would be priceless to me as you’d never forget the extra time and attention put into it personally. How is that not more meaningful than a Facebook or Instagram message? Sure, that’s still cool but no comparison if you ask me. I have printed out emails which mean so much. 🥹😊🩷

Maybe we don’t write fan letters anymore or write much at all but for me, it’s cathartic and I will continue as it is a passion of mine. You can have yours, I have this. I’m still not much of a phone convo gal, but I’ll do other media ways for sure. The phone isn’t glued to me and never will be. It just isn’t my main event. Warrior and I will always love the written word whether we were writing or reading. Fanmail or letters are a bygone era but writing itself shouldn’t be. Let’s remember what it’s like to hold a pen instead of always our phone. .. ✍🏻📱

***P.S. SO~~~ I had this dream which just gets a little note today… Maybe it happened because of my anniversary last week? Well, I was in a store and headed to the checkout area. I was behind this woman who pulls my BOOK out from her cart! No idea what store this was… She was showing it to the clerk and talking about it excitedly (: She had heard about the batteries 🔋 🔋story and couldn’t wait to read it!!! I waited a few moments before indicating how the author was right behind her… She was surprised and I asked to sign it for her. She said no- (whatever) but thanked me and was happy to meet. Then, we just went our separate ways before I woke up…. 🤷🏻‍♀️😴📗I highly recommend reading THAT story in the book or search up “The Mysterious Batteries.” You won’t be disappointed as I will always believe… 

My Superstar Seven 💙🌟7️⃣

Welcome to October warriors as another new month is upon us once again. That also means my BIG anniversary week with the blog turning 7 TODAY. Who would’ve guessed it would fall on a Wednesday, but I am happy it has. It began on Monday, then Tuesday, and officially found its home being Warrior Wednesday. How could I ignore that alliteration? I went back to read my very first post titled: ” Why Do This?” It was so brief back then, but I wanted to see if I have stayed true to my beginnings. That post wasn’t too detailed but I have stayed true, really I have. I will always feel the same as when I begin. Why I did this encompasses many reasons that have been said before but it all comes down to the core or root of it all. I’m still humbled and gracious every single day. Every single one. ☺️

My book :“Spirit and Belief” will turn 6️⃣ on the 7th and I will always remember the 8th of this month too. That marks my story of : “The Box” 6 months after Warrior’s passing detailed in the book. It’s over at Amazon and other retailers. I don’t mention it much on here anymore, but I still have copies!!! I can ship (: How are we 6 months away from 10 years?******* I’ll “rope” you back into the present now. That pic below is only the second time I have done a “selfie” with Warrior. You can’t tell but I’m sitting on top of our TV hutch just to get in the shot with him. It was just a fun idea I had with this year of 2023, equaling 7 and Warrior’s name of 7 letters. I felt like it was a mini photo shoot and it turned out pretty good. After all, it is our anniversary of sorts that we share with all you readers. To those who have stuck around, my immense and ULTIMATE thanks. I hope you have been inspired or find a true and genuine reason in reading each week. I am wearing some of my Ultimate Warrior gear today, too! 🥹💖💚

No stats, just gratitude and reflection today. I have so enjoyed this warrior journey as well as sharing it with all of you. Next year has a LOT of emotional numbers while looking ahead to year 8 of these writings in Warrior’s life and in mine but it’s OK to celebrate the now. A shout out also has to go to any new followers as of late. Some of you are not familiar with my earlier posts but geez, have they evolved. It’s all there or even the beginnings are in my book if you feel like taking a trip down memory lane. But like I said earlier, I am to my core still the same just like I wrote 7 years ago. A little more educated with all the WHYS, but very much that heart centered warrior woman I’ve always been. Those posts have evolved into much more details as life tends to go but who knows how this match will end. There’s another first for me while writing today. I usually jot down little notes to prepare or a “working title” but not for year 7’s post. Nope, nothing. I just decided to be spontaneous and write what I wish without looking at a prepared list. Many times have I looked to the side thinking: ” where’s my paper”?

You’ve probably all heard that expression of ” lucky sevens” but I’m not much of a gambler. Sure, I’ve done casino games a few times but not like Las Vegas level. It doesn’t truly interest me besides the beautiful night lights. I guess you can say I’m more of a gambler in other ways like writing about my life here, Warrior’s , and fame. Life is a gamble and sometimes we just roll the dice and take that chance. The number 7 is all about self discovery and spiritual growth so that works well for me~ Warrior too. 7 can be that good luck charm many believe it to be but we need to create our own luck. ☘️ This number is also very religious (if you follow) so lots of significance in that area too.

2016 was a huge year for me and it started long before this blog’s inception. Meditation, dreams, feathers, music, and so MANY more signs made that year truly ultimate as little did I know back then. Always such mixed emotions for sure. Some days I look back and simply CANNOT believe what I wrote at all but then there are those moments where I say: “F*CK it, it’s all me!” They can take it or leave it. Believe at your own risk. I’m not after the fame, money, or followers, although I LOVE if you are interested! I’m also not over defending myself anymore either like I used to. I’m still very passionate and intense about these writings, don’t get me wrong~~~ but it’s my “normal” like an extension of myself.

If you also want to connect in another way, search up the YouTube channel under my name at:

@kathypickett1527. Look for the Bluejay feather. I haven’t done any videos in such a while, I just lose track so sorry to loyal followers! There’s some great ones I have on Warrior, hard to believe it was started 6 years ago in 2017. I still remember my one sister commenting to me on the very first video I made plugging the NEW blog. She said how relaxed I seemed and not nervous at all. That meant quite a lot as it felt natural to me. I did NOT start that channel because of Warrior’s past with YouTube. My daughter was getting into videos at that time and it inspired me to start my own. Oh boy, there I go defending like I said I don’t do, UGH!!! Well, that’s OK. It’s fun to reminisce just a little.

Happy 7️⃣th anniversary warrior writings but 6️⃣ to my book too. Just for fun, I looked up the gifts for a 7th anniversary. It doesn’t just have to be for a wedding… They are copper and wool. Copper represents prosperity and fortune while wool is warm and secure. Wool can be itchy to me, but I’ll take it. There’s a joke in there…. I’m not sharing it but had to break for a laugh! 😂🤭😬I can be BAD at times, he-he…. Thank you all for any support as 7 might not be a big deal to some but it is to me. Never could I have guessed this would continue. Thank you *******WARRIOR for your inspiration, loyalty, honesty, and so many many more spiritual hugs from up in parts unknown. I am ultimately humbled in every way.

P.S. STILL popular with viewers:

“Back to Warrior’s Machete.”

“The Mysterious Batteries.” ( this is in my book! 🔋🔋)

“Family Business Banter.”

“Disciplines of Destrucity.”

I LOVE them all!!!

P.P.S. How about this? We went to see our girl in a Band Festival last Sat. and I decided to wear my Warrior totem necklace, just because… Had NO idea 2 bands were called “Warriors!” Before they performed, I heard that ringing in my ears!!! 🎼🥰👂🏻



What’s your Calling Card?

❤️💛👍🫵🏻. No, I don’t mean your business card or anything like that although it could be. What I mean is your true nature like the essence of who you are warriors. It doesn’t have to be that deep of a question but with me, it tends to go there. I have combined topics into a tag team of sorts today, so I’ll start with the calling part~~~literally.

Wrestling fans of The Golden Era-please try and listen to some episodes of these guys. www.BlogTalkRadio.com/80’sWrestlingThePodcast

*** the latest was all about “voices of the 80s” like commentators, announcers, etc. so I called in again. I shared some funny moments and am about 12 minutes or so in. The guys gave me a name: ” the Ultimate Caller!” Most regular callers have a moniker so this time, I received one. What an honor as they KNOW I’m a fan of Warrior’s . One host even remarked how I seem to know more than some of the other callers. I’m not sure I deserve that compliment but I’ll take it. 😌 I was overwhelmed by his words, and yet NEVER once feel intimidated by that male dominated podcast. I leave my calling card for sure. That is, a lasting female impression which matters.Warrior left his calling card too always. Seriously, fans of the old WWF days- just scroll through some of their topics. I bet you’ll find one (if not many) of interest.

Another moment of humility came recently from a Facebook post on my birthday written by my brother. Oh goodness, I thought I was the writer. Here’s a few tidbits he expressed:

*** ” you reign supreme…, get a little more ZEN…, you give as it is…”

AND he ends with #alwaysbelieve which has been tradition for years now. Never does he make me NOT cry. 🥹 I should own those statements and yet somehow don’t feel entirely worthy of receiving them. We are close but I wasn’t expecting such praise. He left his calling card with those words. It invokes pure emotion, thought, and true concern. I do seek the ZEN… ☮️ See, he knows me.

I also had to use that pic of The Ultimate Maniacs below. Their formation debuted (like I had said) on my 20th all those years ago so Randy as well left his calling card. Most everyone will know his lasting impressions on the business, and they are felt still even now. 

Let’s move onto the actual cards part for this 3 count today. OK, I have mentioned Oracle cards in the past but before any of you give that proverbial eye roll 🙄 if not interested, stick with me on it. It DOES connect in a few ways even when I thought at first it didn’t. Someone I follow on social media had a few images of this beautiful card deck with her own readings on them. She is pretty well-known and not a professional in this area, but totally could be. She may be looking for some extra work here soon and would be great at this. Well, I was mesmerized by the artwork and concept. Any “AVATAR” fans out there? The deck totally reminds me of those peoples of ancient civilizations long ago. Some had thought Warrior was of another planet so perhaps I am too, who knows? 🪐🤔 That’s been said before…. The messages are so resonating and I got it as a birthday gift from my husband. I’m excited to dive or (SPLASH!) into it soon as its feminine energy is calling me. One thing I noticed is the first printing date. It was re-printed a few years ago but the original date was April 8, 2020. I did NOT know this until watching a flip-thru on YouTube. Warrior fans will recognize that date (not the year though.) That would not influence my decision but what are the odds? It’s all about the Lumerians of a simpler time. Myth or reality? 🤷🏻‍♀️I don’t know but am drawn to it so another calling card(s) for sure.

What are some calling cards of yours? It is a term one can reference when connecting to loved ones in spirit as well. When I first started this journey, you may remember my Bluejay feather stories which continue today. Lots of other goodies too but that was a main one. Do any of you receive those kinds of messages from your team in spirit? It’s OK if you don’t or aren’t interested. It can be intimidating absolutely but it is a way of communicating if you allow yourself to always believe. Just like those oracle cards, ALL of us are oracles. You don’t have to follow any of that to know this. An oracle is a way to communicate in any way that suits us. My writing is an oracle, speaking is, listening to podcasts are, making YouTube videos are, singing is, dancing is, creating art is, and anything else you can think of to relate with others. All of us make up oracles getting our calling cards out into the world. One can disagree on its meaning but I believe all words can be interpreted in other types of formats.

You might not follow or even do any of the above professionally but we do interact with people daily and however you wish is the Oracle you present. Sure, it’s mostly used as a spiritual term but truly doesn’t have to be in that way at all. It also can mean someone who knows much about a subject and gives good advice. Yes, that fits too and for any of you knowledgeable on many topics, you can be that oracle for another. Use your means or calling card to get your voice out there so it will be remembered. Warrior did. Randy did. The 80s wrestling podcast guys are. I am and so can you. So are the many true people sharing their gifts in such a unique way like my social media lady I know in other ways. ☺️

Be that Oracle with your own calling card even if it’s for a nice birthday tribute to a family member like my big bro or other gifts received. 🎁 Once you know the signs, relate to them, and trust they are right for you, it falls into place. Your passions push you to follow a possible oracle which in turn, gives you a calling card. Then, you’ll have yours to pass along to another who also believes. I love my calling cards which lead me to my own oracle of destination. 🥰🩷🪷

Oh~~~ if the link above isn’t active on here- just search them up however you get your podcasts!

P.S. I use oracle cards as part of my practices but they do ***NOT*** in any way predict. They are part of what I do, but don’t define it. Use at your own discretion. You will know what interests you and what doesn’t.

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End of an Era… 😬🥊🤼‍♀️

Before those words above are discussed , it was my birthday yesterday. 🥳 I am very grateful being able to exist here while loving all life has to offer. I always get a little emotional as I have yet another trip around the Sun, ☀️but like Warrior had said: ” your life matters.” That it does so go out and own it! I am doing just that. Yes, I did watch my annual b-day tradition of “The Ultimate Challenge” of WMVI plus a few other promos listed on that date. I especially loved the formation of the Ultimate Maniacs debut that I also watched. Now, I’ll get into today’s title…❤️💛💪🏻

I’m sure WWE fans KNOW what it means. Some posts write themselves… Maybe you don’t so here’s a quick recap. It’s official. The McMahon family are no longer in control of that wrestling company that’s been around over 70 years now. UFC‘s parent company of Endeavor combined forces to form TKO (the stock name) with Vince still chairman of WWE and Triple H still head of creative. They have worked together for years and yet it affects me now. WHY??? I don’t watch anymore but know from my brother and social media what is happening. It’s no longer Titan Sports Entertainment as we know it but time passes and change becomes inevitable. I am better at transitions than I used to be but it’s still bittersweet to me. How about you? I did a P. S. on this when it started back in April but now, it’s complete…

I guess all of us fans in one way or another have so many questions looming. What changes will they make? And when? Are some Superstars leaving because of this? Why couldn’t WWE stay in the family with Stephanie and Triple H taking over? Oh, I have so many more. I know it’s business and Vince is all about that, always has been. I hope it ALL wasn’t just about the 💰(like many always assumed with Warrior) but guess I don’t really know. Do I wish WWE could’ve remained with the McMahon’s? Yes, I do but some think otherwise. Vince still is in control a little and we would be remiss if we think he has zero input. Maybe he didn’t want his kids negotiating a huge family deal that might bring up animosity. He ended it (in a way) in typical wrestling fashion~ with a 3 count. I wrote about that expression a few weeks ago. Vince’s Grandpa, his Dad, and then him. No more, no less. Some will say “good riddance”and that Vince’s ideas were out of touch. They are justified in saying that just like the bittersweet emotions some others have. Vince is a workaholic and WWE would live and die with him. It has (sorta) but we can be excited for its future. I am curious to see what happens next.

It’s an emotional loss, but a huge financial gain. Too bad this all couldn’t have happened after WWE’s HUGE milestone of WM40 next year. Vince just turned 78, so despite some personal feelings towards him (mine included to a degree,) I do wish him the best.

I hear ya though lifers. We can’t just pretend that 70 years of the McMahons never existed. It goes back generations with fans too. It could’ve been YOUR Grandpa and Dad that followed as well… It’s the end of an era and the beginning of another. Would his Dad and Grandpa approve? Some will have their own opinions on that, but think of it like this. Both of them I am sure NEVER could’ve ever imagined a merger with such a huge amount at stake, but companies like UFC didn’t exist then. We can say this about other examples too. Vince (along with Warrior) had mentioned Walt Disney many times. I bet he too could never have thought Disneyland or Disney World and the Disney brand would become what it is today. Would Walt approve of everything that has happened in 100 years time? He has a front row seat now but who knows? It’s that kind of thinking we need to consider.

Yes, we will always have our memories as I am so grateful for mine. Warrior’s reconciliation with Vince, his HOF induction by Linda, Triple H bringing him back (along with help from a few others…,) not to forget all the amazing years in between. The great, good, and bad with the McMahon’s. After all that time, they got to a good place and us fans should take stock (pun intended!) in that. I don’t watch as I say frequently but those good ol’ Golden Era years will always be in my heart and will never go away. ❤️

Time will tell about this huge merger of two powerhouse companies, so we need to be prepared. Nothing remains the same as it once was but maybe most will? I do hope some long-term employees remain but I can’t guess on that either. Some have already been let go. Endeavor might want more of their own people getting new roles and those changes might be sooner than we think. I’m sure UFC downsized as well. That happens with these mergers. WWE has always been shocking with storylines so perhaps behind the scenes might get shaken up a bit too. Some might choose to leave for personal reasons as their devotion to Vince could be over. A few I’d love to see go… 🙄 Whatever happens, fans just want a good company and product to still enjoy despite the end of an era. I will share something I refer to often that was told to me about many things: ” sit with it, sit with it, sit with it…” Sit with it for a bit…

Will you all still support this change? Will AEW or some other wrestling businesses gain new viewers? I believe many will stick around out of curiosity for sure. They still have favorites and want to see if they continue on the roster. This topic is highly debatable with pros and cons and lifelong fans feel it the most. Gosh, I did but for me~~~ it’s more memories. Like I said earlier, WHY do I care? I’m still connected but that’s a big question with many answers… We are all on the edge of our seats as Vince always made sure of. He is still doing that 40+ years later. The end of an era it truly is but like Warrior had said: ” always believe.” That I will…

P.S. Maybe Vince wants to look like Walt Disney with his newer appearance??? 🫢 I have no words here… to each their own though… Seriously~~~ after he is gone someday, I hope he can look down at WWE ( or ⬆️ but NO- I don’t believe that!) AND say: ” I hope I did well with that company…” I hope we ALL will say we did well someday too with our own ENDEAVORS…

P.P.S. I also did hear this ***BIG*** news (many may know already) so it has to be added here. Dana Warrior was one of the WWE employees released. Many were shocked by this news but I was not that surprised considering she didn’t have a big role anymore. This begs the question of what will happen with the Warrior Award? Did it end with Tim White as the final recipient? *** I will update this post in the coming months ahead… 🤷🏻‍♀️🫤🤔



Not the “IN” Crowd 💛👏🏻👍

Yes, I know. I mention this quite often but a few specifics came to mind here lately. I’m not with the “IN” crowd and Warrior wasn’t either. Sure, OK~ sometimes we want to fit in to be accepted as all of us do but for the most part, nope. I honestly don’t rebel out of spite as it’s just me being me as Warrior was himself too. I’ll list a few little examples I thought and then move onto the bigger ideas. Some of these can be more fads and trends but a few wane as several may remain always.

Since the yardwork season is mostly over here, I’ll share our landscaping groundwork. We have several planters and used to mulch like most. Boy, is that exhausting and doesn’t need to be done every year like many think. Talk about a backbreaker move! I decided we should get rocks instead of mulch as it will look nicer than dirt around the flowers and plants. This was years ago… Just one trip, and never again. Such a great idea that nobody else was doing, right? Sounds like somebody I know…. ☺️ Well, the rocks settle and there are still weeds but it looks good. The problem is if you ever want to add or remove something. Yeah, that’s happened and it’s a pain in the A**! We didn’t want to be like the neighbors struggling with bags of mulch when rocks are just a one time deal. We’ll let the next owners decide but that is a constant with me being not of the “IN” crowd.

The next little example is Christmas decor. Years back, it was wreaths in every window of houses I’d see. Again, that looks nice and many did it but not for us. First off, our house windows aren’t shaped like that box where you see them all so perfectly. Second, do any of you by now think I would do that just to be part of a crowd? No, but if I wanted to~ sure. Another holiday outdoor decoration I don’t see any more are those spotlights. Does anyone remember those? My brother-in-law had one lined up in his driveway to shine on their garage. It comes with a whole set for many holidays to project images. Our garage is in the back so not visible from the street. I did like seeing them but very few use them year-round, except for those last remaining holidays of the year. It’s kind of a waste if you ask me considering all the slides you get when you use only a few. I’m NOT “slamming” any of these “IN” crowd ideas at all, if you choose to do them. I’m just stating how they aren’t for me and if they were, I would put them out because I like it and not to fit in. As always warriors, your choice.

The last little thing is funny. I added it to make a 3 count— of course. My regular hairstylist broke her arm and won’t be back for a while, poor thing. This new girl was real nice but doesn’t know my hair. After a bit, she says: ” you have 80‘s hair!” 🫢😉 I loved that complement. No, it isn’t styled that way but just the thickness and volume of it. It’s just mine, not the “IN” crowd of yesteryear. It could’ve been a fad or trend then and I KNOW in high school, it was even bigger. My hair just does what it wants no matter what length I get it. That one made me smile as it frustrates me at times but when you were a bald baby, you’d love that hair now!!! That was a post waaaay back when I started this blog.

This takes us to a little more serious way with the “IN”crowd. Most may know Warrior wanted his own locker room back in his WWF days and that caused friction among the guys. My husband wrestled and played football in high school like I’ve mentioned. Those boys always showered afterwards. He STILL cannot believe the current boys do not until they get home. A bunch of sweaty highschoolers on a long possible bus ride home from away games? It takes some bus driver to handle that! Maybe there are other issues now not faced back then~ I don’t know.

For me, I went to an all girls high school. We’d have to change for gym class but could wear our shorts under the uniform skirt. The blouse had to be changed into our gym shirt. I don’t believe not once did I change in front of the other girls. Even though it would take a few seconds, into the bathroom I went. I was introverted like Warrior but I would never intentionally look at another, ever. It was just my choice and not sure if others followed me in there. I wasn’t doing the “IN” crowd thing like the guys of locker rooms and I was fine with it. Did Warrior have other reasons? It’s not for me to say but he made his choices too. He decided not to stay in the same hotel as the guys for his HOF weekend also. If I hadn’t been there in 18 years, I’d stay somewhere else too. I’m glad he did it his way, but let’s not dwell on that too long…

Are you of the “IN” crowd? Never? Sometimes? We all fall into these categories depending on situations presented to us. If you do follow, do it because you want to even though we still like to fit in. Fads and trends come and go but it’s always up to you. I sometimes am a little curious but KNOW when to be my OWN self. You might be a trendsetter with the “IN” crowd or a trend follower. Maybe you’re in the middle. Wherever you are, just be comfortable with whatever crowd is right. It will feel right. You will know. Try anything, it’s all OK. If the”IN” crowd is your thing, go for it but if not~ no biggie. Just be happy being YOU. That’s the “IN” thing to do.

P.S. Another one I thought of was those back to school papers kids hold. They flood social media as it’s that time of year. Parents print out a paper that says something like this: ” I am in ( fill in the blank) grade.” Nope, don’t do those either. Never have. My kids stopped being posers years ago. I don’t force them. We can make other memories in different ways. 🍎📚📝

Always on “3-peat!” 🧠🫀😋

I have to begin with a funny story that I usually save for a P.S. at the end but it’s going first today. Last weekend my husband was fixing the wheel barrow. It had a wobbly wheel for a while now. I saw him outside with the wheelbarrow and asked if it was all fixed . He says to me: “Yep, it’s all warrior-ed up!” Huh??? Did he just say that? I didn’t respond but almost laughed out loud! So, now that word becomes a verb… I used the wheelbarrow recently so guess it’s good to go! Oh my, am I hearing things??? 🤣😳🤭I walked away looking upward while giggling..

Well, let’s move on… It’s a new month again. September. Soon, Autumn or Fall will be here where I live but before that, it’ll be my birthday. Technically, it’s still in the summer, yay! This 3- peat isn’t referencing Demolition 3- peating as WWF tag team champs in WMVI. It isn’t referencing ALL of the many others who have won titles multiple times either. It’s more about discovery today. Are you ready to be a scientist doing research with me? Get out your lab coats and beakers. 👩🏻‍🔬 I guess you can still have your wrestling gear nearby too. Have you ever wondered what a marvel the human body truly is? Let’s not forget the mind or even our spirit for that 3- peat. Warrior recognized all of them to push himself physically and mentally. We need to do the same.

You don’t have to be an extremist, but just keep learning all your life. I looked up some info and you can too but this stuff truly fascinates me. The human brain only weighs 3 pounds. Only 3 and yet holds more than 6,000 thoughts in a single day. WHAT??? I knew some details but isn’t that amazing warriors? 3 pounds of over 6,000 thoughts is tough to process. Any more and we’d probably topple over! Despite those thoughts, our brain enables us to do so much while here, and yet there’s always room for more learning. Aristotle believed that the heart affects how we are feeling and reacting. This we know but all those years ago, many believed the brain regulated much more than the heart ever did. He also stated how the heart is the center of the SOUL. Yep, truth right there indeed. 🤍

Do any of you remember me writing about that eyedrop commercial after Warrior’s passing? My goodness, what emotion back then. I often wondered with crying (and yes, happy tears too) 🥲 how we are never done? I wrote that too but how about statements like this :

” I am only crying about this for 2 days!”

” I’m only gonna be mad about this for 5 hours…”

***We only WISH those were true but we can always try to let the bad sh*t go… then, we might be excited for something days or weeks on end when others don’t even care. 😕 That’s the heart, not the brain which brings out those feelings. How is there always more? More tears, more excitement, more anger, and all in between? We never say we are finished and there’s not enough room anymore in our brain or heart. They never fill up and are containers for life.

Let’s bring in the gut here too. We need that 3 count to 3- peat always. Warrior mentioned the gut often as being our intuition, instinct, and our inner voice of just knowing. We need this the most. Ever heard of “women’s intuition?” Yep, we have it guys but don’t always listen. You have it too, as it guides us to that balance with the others like I say A LOT! The gut brain connection is real. Be your own scientist to find out more. We have to calm our nervous system to keep our 3’s together. That vagus nerve runs down our body from the brain stem all the way to the base of our spine. It’s the biggest nerve we have and yes, you can help it along. Sukie Baxter over at YouTube has a great channel called “Whole Body Revolution” with exercises to help and they are super easy. I found her a few years back. I knew a little but again, always learning. Once that vagus nerve is relaxed, the systems work better keeping us healthy. Check her out if interested. Workouts aren’t just physical but mental too. 😌

Our big 3 of brain (head,) heart (emotion,) and gut ( intuition,) will be on 3-peat our entire lives so we need to take care of them every way we can. They all need to work together as a team ( of last week) without one dominating the other. It’s kind of like how we can always use more friends and don’t just have one. You might have a BFF but that isn’t your only person. At least I hope not. Like I stated earlier, you’ll never just cry for one thing either as those tears will repeat forever. They do say age reduces brain cells but we can, and should do our best to strengthen them. Time never stops so we can’t fully either. Become educated as there’s so much out there now more than ever to be part of. Those 3 want you to be the best you can so we learn, feel, and know as humans on this planet.

Research is immense warriors. Despite your busy life, don’t just go through the motions without truly thanking yourself for being the marvel you ARE… I’m trying to do this more after a long day of going and doing. Just be grateful and tell all of you: ” Thanks for serving me the best you could today.” It might sound crazy but does make one feel good…

O.K., another quick movie reference here. I cannot believe I ever left this one off my list.. ” Death Becomes Her.” I had just seen it too! Yes, I know- that reference again. I have a dark sense of humor warriors… 😜🫢 Those women didn’t take care of themselves and wanted to live forever. As the Ultimate Warrior said in his WMVI speech about Hulk Hogan: ” … physically, none of us can live forever!” Nope, we cannot but in that movie ( which was hilarious!) those ladies sure try… They literally fall apart. Our 3-peat is part of us so take care of them and they will take care of you.,,

P.S. That pic of U.W. below was from the SummerSlam Spectacular back in ’92. I had no idea WWF (E) did that for 3 years before their PPV’s. Also, for WM and Survivor Series ! Always learning… 😲🙋🏻‍♀️💪🏻🫵🏻

To Take Direction 🥹💙👏🏻

SummerSlam just had another anniversary. 34 years ago was when Ultimate Warrior won BACK the IC Belt from “Ravishing” Rick Rude. I was beginning my senior year just like my daughter is now… No milestone with that number but the age of myself and now my girl sure is… This was another quick thought I had before starting today… So many S.S. dates lately, I should’ve used a pic from one but nope, time to begin..,

Maybe you won’t even notice but maybe you will. I’ll explain to those “perfectionist” types like I tend to be. Down below, you see a pic from Warrior prepping for his big HOF night of 2014. His black jacket looks a little darker because I edited like I sometimes do. Any shot I took had my blinds decorating his jacket. No matter what I tried they were there, so UGH~ had to do my best getting them out. Another point I’d like to make IS a milestone of last week. I’ve been so busy with my kids stuff, I forgot the debut of ***OWN*** as it just turned 25 marking the debut on WCW’s Nitro program. The One Warrior Nation is still going strong…

Having said both of those, let’s get into taking direction today.

My house seems so quiet with just me and the pets but back to a new routine it is… Ever since I had seen that part of the “Always Believe” DVD with Warrior and Vince rehearsing up on stage, it got me feeling a little bittersweet yet again. Vince was directing Warrior on all the stage etiquette of where to stand, here’s the mic, how it’s gonna go, and all that. Warrior’s response was: “Ok,… alright…” It so reminded me of years ago when being the Ultimate Warrior, he took instruction from Vince during promos or even matches. I remember seeing clips from the biography with Vince telling him very similar statements, only some with camera angles or shots. One super vivid with me was when preparing to shoot the contract signing between U.W. and Hulk Hogan for WMVI. What we have probably seen as the finished promo isn’t obviously how it began. U.W. yelling and then saying how the two belts will become one is what we see but of course, after much direction. Vince asked “Jim” for more intensity as he calmly looked a little frustrated (at least to me) while adding: “OK…” It was coming full circle and a little déjà vu mixed in only years later, as both of those topics have been written.

Warrior was still receiving direction from Vince yet again 24 years later just in another way and his response was the same. Obviously an entirely new meaning but taking that type of instruction to make something work. I thought of a few other references here that put a different animated yet funny spin on this topic. One of my favorite Christmas specials is the cartoon “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” I LOVE the Peanuts characters and even had bedsheets as a kid but NO~~~ not ready for that season yet! Do any of you know the scene when Charlie Brown becomes the Director of their Christmas play? You probably do. Lucy tries to keep everyone together with a speech by saying: ” You’ve gotta take direction. You’ve got to have discipline. You’ve got to have respect for your Director!” All this while Snoopy imitated her and licked her face. Yep, such a classic indeed as I have it all memorized! Vince was the “Director” with the WWF (E) guys back then like C.B. became the “Director” of his classmates only for differing circumstances for sure.

We do need direction in some areas of our lives, despite some of us resisting what the “boss” may think is right. You have to work together as a group, team, or whatever activity you find yourself in if everyone pulls their weight. If not, you are free to leave. You can still have fun to put on a good show, even a Christmas play or wrestling match. I’ll tag myself in here as I wanted to do this topic but needed my own experience of sorts. Most may know I sang in choir as my kids play instruments in band. Both still have directors and both need that discipline Lucy said almost 60 years ago. I was taught to look at our Director just like my kids. Yes, you need to listen to each other as I recall yet another favorite of mine which has been listed before. Sister Mary Clarence in the movie “Sister Act” (aka Whoopi Goldberg) directs the nuns in their choir and despite Whoopi not actually being a real Director, she plays her part well. She gets those women to work together. Sister Mary Clarence points to her cheeks in one scene before beginning with them as a reminder to smile just like my directors always did. She explains how you really need to listen if you’re going to be a group. Wise advice yet again. They were a church choir but it requires the same disciplines with direction. Another mention of her as I referenced the movie “GHOST” several posts back… What can I say? I love these movies (:

After all these years, I still (YES, I do) watch my kids band directors when they are all performing. OK, absolutely do I watch the musicians, but my eyes find themselves diverting back to the Director for cues as my hands move in similar fashion to myself. Would you expect anything less from this music girl? I get the direction from them as I received years prior from others. Does this happen to you? Yeah, yeah, I know what you’re thinking. Directing kids is different than adults but the mentality of learning is not. Our brains just process what is being taught regardless of our actual age. Do you find yourself ever in a moment when you took direction from another and then are in a moment similar years later? If being a parent, you have for sure based on what your own parents taught you in the past which gets handed down. Some ideas we don’t wanna replicate or redirect onto others and that’s OK too.

Taking direction can seem hard, but there are those more qualified than us who have been in our shoes (or boots) of a few weeks ago. Maybe not like Charlie Brown or Sister Mary Clarence as both were sort of newbies but with Vince, a different venue all together. Some crave direction from others as business demands but then later on we might become the directors of another and use our knowledge to teach. I certainly did as a preschool teacher and then having my own. We all need direction in many ways but need to pass it on well. You may not have sung or played an instrument or probably never wrestled, but be on your OWN stage receiving and giving. It is part of our evolution and what we must do…

P.S. SO, at the very 1st football game a few weeks ago, I happened to be looking into the crowd. I saw this guy wearing that blue U.W. shirt once again! You know, the one LeBron James made so popular! Oh my.., It was almost 2 years ago at my son’s senior night when I saw it last.. 💙🥹Get this— earlier that SAME day- someone in the F.B. U. W. group just received it in the mail and I commented!! Synchronistically lining up yet again….

P.P.S. My sincere condolences go out to the Funk family on the loss of Terry and to the Rotunda family on the loss of Windham ( a.k.a. Bray Wyatt.) Very sad news as we lose yet more beloved, wrestling superstars. 😓😓💔💔

Expect the Unexpected 🤭😬

Hey warriors! A few little areas to address before jumping off the top rope into today’s topic. First, this date is 8/23/23. I LOVE when numbers line up like that. Last week marked my 333rd post. Oh my goodness, look at those threes! I will take them any day. Another number is 70. That was the Hulkster’s BIG milestone birthday he had a few weeks ago as I forgot to mention it last time. Despite some possible warrior fans having animosity towards him, he is a legend and icon, so should be respected for much. Without his presence in the early days of WWF, us fans never would’ve taken such interest like we did. Sure, there were plenty of others (like The Ultimate Warrior,) but Hulk was the brand and helped propel wrestling into sports entertainment. Was a huge fan of his? No, but I will never take away what he or even others have contributed over time, EVER. Most guys are in their 70s or late 60s now who I followed. What sacrifices they made like I always say to entertain and sustain. I wish him happiness in his new decade.

Last week, we took our son back to college for year two. At least we are better equipped now and possibly won’t have unexpected things our way, but ya never can tell. My daughter starts her senior year of high school in a few days. One football game already done too with a blowout win! How will it be Senior Band night so soon? It seems like two years went by very fast🥹. I do hope there aren’t too many unexpected moments but we need to face them anyways. Let’s bring on the funny times because there’s too much of the negative around.

That pic below was from a segment of “The Brother Love Show.” I LOOOVE this one and glad I got a clear shot. finally of U.W. He turns Brother Love into Sister Love. Talk about an unexpected moment for sure! I remember it so well as often times again, I wonder who’s idea it was? I bet fans weren’t expecting that to happen as well. I love Hot Rod’s commentary with Vince too. So classic and funny to see different “shows” that weren’t too serious. It never gets old to me as I’ve shared some other unexpected times with my daughter and Brother Love antics. Those days will live on in my earlier warrior journey… 💙

Another unexpected moment (at least with my former coworkers of years past) was when I sang to this guy on his birthday. I believe I’ve written this before and it connects here. I had no wig, but sang in my best Marilyn Monroe voice to him all breathy like she did to President Kennedy back in the 60s. I probably shocked about everyone doing that but boy, was it fun! OK, I did wanna prove I could do something out of the ordinary but it got me to build my confidence with a totally new idea. Expect the unexpected once more. Yeah, I was no Marilyn but did it my way! 😳👏🏻

Have you ever done something like that or received something unexpected? I bet you have, and I for sure shared plenty! We do always have those times in our lives on the opposite end when facing a difficult decision or even a health scare. I recently lost a friend of mine to brain cancer. Totally unexpected and so shocking. She was younger than me…😓💔 Looking at her husband and kids was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do emotionally. Yes all that happens too sometimes and we just move forward as only we can. Warrior’s loss was unexpected to fans, but none of us really knows when our time here physically is done. The spiritual journey with him was definitely unexpected in many ways, but my soul knows this path I need to take. How about good stuff? I know of women who were told they’d be unable to have kids and now have several a piece! What about a great job that lined up for you? You can probably think of many more and it can be little things all the time too.

Warrior’s return to WWE was totally unexpected to so many and yet those beautiful days making up that weekend had to happen. Let’s remember the good times and not those unexpected which make us angry, sad, or disappointed. There are way too many of those unfortunate times we shouldn’t always give our attention to so rack your brain for the great stuff to come in. Maybe we’ll win the lottery! The jackpot was HUGE lately and my husband plays often. We need to believe in the good in spite of the negative situations around us. It can be hard to stay positive but we need to check our gear bag for any “foreign objects” that will deter us from getting to that good place in a healthy way. Just because you have done experiences in the past, believe the best is yet to come.

Expecting the unexpected can go both ways warriors but the true test is to turn any unfortunate times into fortunate ones, eventually. Our grit keeps us going so look to the messages Warrior left us for any inspiration you need. You will find answers if you look within yourself, and DO the unexpected. It just might bring up that warrior spirit you were meant to release… ❤️‍🔥

P.S. A few weeks past, I had found 1️⃣0️⃣ blue Jay feathers and a cardinal within a few days! That’s gotta be a record in such a short period of time (: They just make me happy. ☺️I don’t expect them but maybe I should! Manifest the good but release the expectation of HOW…

P.P.S. I called in for the 3rd time ( makes a 3 count!) to “80’s wrestling the podcast.” Their topic was all about the magazines of the day. I shared a funny library story of mine back in high school! If you choose to listen~ I am around the 16:55 mark and I talk for almost 10 min. The hosts are so fun and I love talking to them! ***They go LIVE every Thurs. at 10 A.M. EST here in the U.S. but it is recorded. It is around an hour or so… If you were a fan of the Golden Era of WWF, you will enjoy this podcast! Kinda unexpected again… 😜😂📚

To Walk as Another 👟👢🩵💛

Welcome back to new reading warriors! Well, if you’ve been reading previous posts, I thank you enormously. I guess it’s a welcome back for me then too. Let’s see… 🤔How to get caught up? Wrestling fans know WWE’s annual SummerSlam has happened so we’ll start there. I initially wasn’t planning to use an S.S. related pic of U.W. below but thought to considering the soon to be anniversary. That video was an interview Craig DeGeorge did with the NEW champ until they got interrupted by Jimmy Hart a.k.a. (“the Mouth of the South”) and Honky Tonk Man mad about losing their long held title. Hard to believe that was after the first SummerSlam 3️⃣5️⃣ years ago. I wrote about the 30th… It was technically 36 this year. These milestones yet again. AND, 25 years ago tomorrow marks the Warrior’s debut on WCW’s Nitro show. Another moment to remember.

Speaking of stats, Gunther is STILL WWE’s Intercontinental Champion and is very close to breaking HTM’s long standing record of 454 days. Yep, streaks are meant to be broken and with everything they are doing with Roman, it makes sense. I won’t say for sure, but HTM’s numbers held up all those years until broken by the Ultimate Warrior. Now, it’s Gunther’s turn whether some fans agree or not. I was so used to S.S. being that last week of August, it just crept up on me. I won’t get into all the other results as that is not my topic today…

Let’s move on to this different title of sorts while we walk as another. You’ve heard the expression of walking in another’s shoes but to stick with wrestling gear, we can say boots. I have tried this metaphorically of course as it helps to understand others situations. We may not always agree with what was said or done and cast criticisms around, but look to change the narrative. Would you react or respond in the same way if them? It’s all our free will and choices but until in a very specific circumstance, you can’t fully answer. You probably do KNOW yourself well enough as an adult to realize the limits you won’t break, but do we always? Hmmm… I believe you will say it all depends on what one is going through, right?

I’ll stick to the sport of pro wrestling in particular. Yes, we can and should apply this principle of walking in another’s shoes (or boots) to MANY relationships as it does help with perspective. I’m getting better at this and wrestling is a great example to look at here. Lace up those boots and imagine for just a brief moment that YOU are indeed one of those WWE sports entertainers or SuperStars. It does sound exciting being a character, choosing “face” or “villain,” personal gear, theme music, and all that. There are other working parts too. Like Warrior said: “It is serious. It’s a serious thing to go out there and be a character in the WWE.” He’s right. It can be fun but super risky and you have to be passionate about it for sure. Nobody can take that away from Warrior, ever. Even if you didn’t agree with him at times, you have to admit how his passion ignited the fans to support Ultimate Warrior right from the start.

Boots are hard to fill but if any of you could walk in Warrior’s when he did at THAT time, what would you have done differently? It’s easy for me to type out that question or even to say right away what I would’ve changed. Can I really though? Can you? The pressure is always there within a wrestling business or with our own people in life. Think about walking in another’s shoes for just the day. If you were them, you can make changes but new complications might come your way. Your unique personality and intuition determines how you handle what is thrown at you. I would find myself often imagining thinking of that very idea and honestly, I just can’t answer what I would do until in that moment. Sure, I can make guesses but our emotions take over when we still need that level head too. I’m sure you know people personally who have stressful careers and are faced with huge challenging decisions many times. Take off your shoes and grab another’s. I bet it feels really different in them, doesn’t it?

Social situations will be present our entire lives so we need to be ready when handling them all. Someone else’s tiniest decision can affect us when it shouldn’t but being human, and in our own shoes, it does. The big stuff will bother us more but again, we are not them and they are not us. I know I would make other choices but we still need to respect the ones different from us. To FEEL what they felt, to THINK how they thought, and to DO what they did requires much compassion and grace on our part. Those two words I have used on here plenty. I’m finding it easier to accept when I bring those words into another’s point of view not entirely my own. Those boots might not fit but you can try to see how it is being them and what they were facing. Before you judge, ask yourself to picture what it is like to be the person they are or were. Yes, this can be SO extremely difficult and many times, we don’t want to. You will understand them better as I am learning all the time. I agreed with Warrior on many issues but then other times, I thought differently.

To walk as another involves much from us but sometimes is needed on this journey of ours. We all do life in many ways but need the respect of doing it OUR way. That’s all we want so giving it to others counts too. I hope HTM sees himself back then in Gunther’s boots now. I can only imagine the feelings on his I.C belt streak probably ending. To walk as another and leave a legacy behind. It’s what we come to do.

P.S. U.W. (and Warrior) always walked as himself but as a spirit now, he has a higher perspective.., 😇🙏🏻

P.P.S. You can also look to another and REVERSE roles. Imagine them walking in YOUR shoes. Would they be similar or very different? Just think about that… 🫵🏻❓