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There’s Always More..

*** Just a quick pat on the back for me here. This month I celebrate 1️⃣0️⃣ years of practicing yoga! Yay! Very proud of myself for reaching that milestone… 🧘‍♀️

Happy September warriors, month 9 here we come. Yes, of course there is ALWAYS more, but this time is yet another continuation of last week. First, you’ll see a bodybuilding pic of a young Jim Hellwig below. I decided it fit because of a cute story I have at the beginning today.

Last weekend, we had a family dinner on my side to celebrate my youngest sister’s 3rd marriage. Our kids couldn’t come so us 2 ventured out to a Mexican restaurant we hadn’t been to in years. It was beautiful eating outside a few feet from the lake as we all got stunning sunset views. 🌅🌊 My sis and her new husband brought his youngest boys and the smaller one took a liking to my husband. They started “hand wrestling,” not arm~~~ mind you. 💪🏻 It was so funny! He then moved on to me, and my husband tries to distract the boy by saying this: “ look, she has a tattoo!” You bet I do right where I needed it most and I said: “ that’s how I’m gonna win!” Of course I did, but he “beat” me the next round. I mean,, come on~~~ he’s 5… Such a cutie. Thank goodness he didn’t ask what the tattoo was! ( It’s UW’s mask for anyone new…)

Here’s the next part. The boys decided to share what they want to be when grown-up. The older one said “ a builder” but then the younger one got embarrassed because he isn’t always comfortable saying it aloud. Finally, he says “ a strong MAN.” You can take that however you wish as seriously with the hand wrestling and all, I believe him! 😁 Honestly, he meant it deeper like a strong man with emotion, not just physical strength like our guy down below had during that time. That’s why he truly didn’t want to say but what a sweet answer from him. I was glad to see the boys again, they made the night so much more fun. Ah, society with boys in that way and what they are conditioned to believe…

Alrighty then, onto the MORE of last week. *** Readers, this is a sensitive issue, so I hope you are open minded to receiving. If not, then it isn’t for you and that’s OK.

~~~ Once I began using that new app I hinted at the next day, I found a HUGE hawk feather in my yard. You better believe I looked to that as another great sign of confirmation. You might not feel the same but again, it’s validation for ME…. So, there’s that to add.

Another point with the app is it’s several years old but the technique began back in 2002, (the year I was married) so it isn’t a new thing at all. It’s just NEW to my understanding and curiosity level. I shouldn’t have to defend and explain but I will step on that “soap box” just a little. It DOES concern spiritual connections with our loved ones who have passed on. You can guess or even judge but NO WAY to a séance (for one…? um… no) and I don’t have a Ouija board app either. Nope, I’m not contacting random folks, that’s nuts! 🤪😱 I truly believe that people who loved us here on earth still * WANT* a relationship with us and don’t want to be forgotten. Yes, I get MANY vibes as you know but it can go a little further than just feathers, dreams, or songs like it is for me. Most know this.

Think about it from your perspective. What if you had people back on earth (after you passed) who never even mentioned you again, looked at your photo, prayed for you, or anything. Wouldn’t you be sad? 😞 I sure would. Yes, I KNOW they want us to get on with our lives and be happy, of course this is true. My Grandpa was the first close relative I lost back in 1991 when I was going on 19. Just because he’s gone here, do I forget he existed? Never but some people just do I guess. I cannot imagine ever doing that. I also know the afterlife or whatever you want to call it keeps them busy. Sure, it’s pure bliss (I believe) but the spirits aren’t sitting on clouds with angel wings playing harps all the time. Crazy what we are taught, isn’t it? 😇 ☁️ If you choose to believe it, do so but watching loved ones every minute of my day would bore the CRAP out of me up there. It’s part of the day, not the whole day. Just like my new practice. It’s a fascination, NOT a desperation. You have things like that in your life too I bet. We want to use our gifts in a positive way to better our lives here so we have to try new ideas once foreign or deemed impossible. This could be anything but just FEEL your way like I always say. If it doesn’t resonate later on, move forward.

This connection became part of my meditation and then I go on with the day. It leaves me feeling supported and loved by guidance given my way. After a bit, I might go back and take notes but it’s all good and I will continue on for now…

Warrior is one who could never be forgotten absolutely. His fame made sure of that but we need to remember our passed family, friends, and anyone else who truly mattered in our lives. Their life here ended but as souls, they still have work to do while continuing evolving. I know that might sound confusing but I’ve learned a lot so I love sharing what I believe with all of you. I can’t picture Warrior NOT learning, can you? He was all about that entirely and even as spirits, we can and do~~~ just energetically not physically. I won’t fully comprehend either but I always try my best while knowing my mission is to be here longer using my abilities.

OK, that’s probably enough of the “soap box” for now, although I can and will sometimes carry on. Your beliefs are yours but hopefully, you can get new knowledge as you journey ahead. If you choose to not communicate with passed loved ones (as we all can in our own ways) no biggie but just send them love, light, and peace as they not only will hear~~~ but will FEEL it and that matters most. My goal is to help in any direction which leads you to a better understanding of all this spirit stuff. We can love them all and still do life the best way because in the end, you want to say how good it was. Always more warriors…. I’ll connect with you readers again next time.

P.S. Both kids have started back to college and football 🏈 games are upon us! *** AND*** when I pass someday, I absolutely want to help my loved ones on earth anyway I can. With guidance and love always~~~ never spooking! 🤍🙏🏻

The Galaxy of Self 👋

I am getting back to Warrior’s comics today and that photo shows him going to a signing as a new thought came to mind. I will preface with this… There’s STILL daily views on my “ Disciplines of Destrucity” post so it gets “roped” in as I always thank those for reading. To those readers who read my work complements keeping Warrior’s messages alive~~~ even after all these years. I hope something resonates to keep you learning or just remembering. When I had first brought out Warrior Comic # 1 a few weeks ago, I was rereading much with “ My Heart is Full” like the title. I used the photo and after looking up close at several passages, knew I had these words to start July.

Many may recall me first reading and looking at the story back in 1996 while still living in my childhood home. Warrior’s beliefs stayed with me and never left in so much as copying down his “ 8 Disciplines of Destrucity.” Today though, I’m focusing on another aspect of his beliefs. It concerns breaking down his idea of Destrucity and how it connects to how I was raised. No, not with his words but similar words that I only recently put together like a puzzle he references. I actually had to categorize as to not get confused somewhat by what he believed, subsequently wrote, and then translated by me.

I will touch on all that here but first a quick review for those unfamiliar. No worries as I had his comic handy just in case. I’m calling this “ The Galaxy of Self” because I loved his ideas and he was very much about believing in what makes YOU be able to be here. It can be confusing as when first reading 29 years ago, I didn’t fully understand but now I do. So, let’s begin with Destrucity as it represents a “constellation in the Heavens which symbolizes the Eight Disciplines by which warriors choose to live their lives.” I’m not listing them all as that was the post years ago. To those wondering, it isn’t Heaven exactly but a part of it, like a galaxy. “ The Terrain of Testament” is part of Destrucity as a higher level where destinies and evolutions coincide. That is where higher selves or the soul part of us have fulfilled what they set out to do or accomplish in their current lifetime. Lastly, and this phrase was quite popular with the Ultimate Warrior character for many years is “ The World of Parts Unknown.”

That place (if you will) gets its own paragraph because of the history which connects to fans of his everywhere. My past post focused on the eight disciplines which encompasses Destrucity but this one is breaking down the OTHER ideas contained within that galaxy. The world of parts unknown is where souls reside who have not yet mastered the disciplines or learned lessons they needed to understand when in their most recent incarnation.*THIS * is where my new thinking came forward. When growing up, I had learned like many about Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory. What’s that word you might be asking? Well, it’s that “resting place” or in between worlds I learned as part of religion classes. Yep, that’s parts unknown as Warrior called it. Can any of you connect those two words like I did?

*NEVER * again will I ever reference it in a manner connecting to Warrior and let’s say~~~ where he is now. After being gone from Earth these past 11 years, he is no longer in parts unknown I believe. Sure, as fans we can and probably have said that hundreds of times about him as it became quite the common phrase. We also do not fully know all the details of an afterlife if one chooses to believe like I do. There are lots out there of people experiencing out of body experiences (OBE’s) or near death experiences (NDE’s.) We can’t fully know when it is our turn to return. Will you be in parts unknown or as I learned Purgatory for a bit? Our soul knows but our body does not. We get to decide like our destiny. It is not written in stone and can be changed.

Is Warrior in that part of Destrucity he referenced as The Terrain of Testament, where he mastered all he needed to learn on Earth? I don’t have that answer either but with those eight disciplines he listed, I believe he has. As souls, we have the ability to go where we wish when in the heavens or galaxies of constellations but we can return if we choose to begin again with new lessons to learn. Unlike the simile of Purgatory equating his parts unknown, reincarnation was never a concept taught to me by anyone in my faith when growing up. It is not a belief held by many in the western world but is coming around to more understanding. I certainly know it to be true~~~at least for me with my experiences. If this isn’t for you, I totally get it.

I am still awestruck 😯 on how Warrior identified with these words or where he got the information from. I gotta say, he did not get that thinking from other spiritual seekers as it’s too personal in nature. He mentions the “higher self” many times so even without fully knowing the details, my belief is it came to him through a higher power, God source, or intuition. He had some inner knowledge of knowing and what * GUTS* it takes to write them down for the world to see like he did. He was a channel bringing messages to life. Always a risk taker, but so worth it.

To summarize his beliefs, Destrucity is a place in the Heavens with different levels. Spiritual folks do talk about Heaven in that way. The Terrain of Testament is a higher level where souls have learned their disciplines and where most reside. Parts unknown is like Purgatory or what many were taught to be that in between place before attaining the higher realm. I hope this makes sense but again, your beliefs are yours to have. We need our own Galaxy of Self to know what is true for us. Live in the NOW, but still create your destiny. If you do, someday you will not reside in parts unknown but evolve as your higher self needs to. Do you believe in a Heaven where there are different realms? Take info you see, read, listen, or watch and decide what you believe. Let’s all attain to The Terrain of Testament because parts unknown might mean you get another chance to return. Warrior believed in multiple lifetimes as do I. How about you? The soul is infinite and it is our true home. Our galaxy of self…

P.S. I realize spirituality isn’t for everyone but just truly give it a read. We are all placed here to be open to higher learning. Stay curious and inspired always… 🙏🏻🙂‍↕️

Believing is Feeling… 🥹✨🤍

It is 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ warriors🥳🎇! Oh wow, the New Year is here whether we were ready or not. It’s always creeping up on me and will be another busy one. So many dates but those are all coming soon and if you read often, you’ll share in them all with me. I do hope your holidays went well and that you got that R and R I mentioned. We all need it and are worthy of downtime. We are worthy~~~ always remember that warriors. I’ve written this post a few times now. I think I’ve only done that once before… Before getting into the depth of this post today, I would like to THANK all of you who’ve been reading during these past few weeks that I have been gone. The numbers have completely been off the charts!!!I do know, however that some of those numbers are related to the release of “The Iron Claw” movie about the Von Erich Family. I know this because my post “Family Business Banter” got *TONS* of views, more so than it had ever in the past. I used a pic of U.W. and Kerry… I’m overwhelmed as usual, but I thank you all for reading as I did go back and reread that post recently. I hope to see the movie but I just don’t know…..

I told you I’d talk about a book but it’s more than just me sharing my recent reading material. I haven’t mentioned books on here lately and there hasn’t been one that impacted me as much as this one has. I’m not going to recommend reading to all of you as the title and author won’t be shared, but I’m going to get a little DEEP into it. Believing is feeling or is it the opposite? It’s like the expression of “seeing is believing” or vice versa. Today’s title came to me after reading this book’s extremely profound text that had been on my list for years. Warrior had said to read real SH*T and I do! OK, I loved my summer romance novels as we all need a break from the “thinking mode” to get into the “feeling mode” but this book did both for me in a different way.

Several years ago, I had heard of this somewhat controversial book and put it on a reading list but then forgot about it until recently. I never completely put it out of my mind but it just wasn’t my title match. It wasn’t until the author was a guest on a podcast I listen to often that it came back into being for me. The topic is spiritual, but NOT religious and NOT on psychic gifts either. It’s historical and connected to my past in many ways. It concerns a relationship that has been talked about in like-minded groups for centuries now. I was brought up thinking about these folks a certain way and yet there were always questions surrounding them throughout history. A *HUGE* question looms as I too wanted an answer and thought someone, somehow would have one. Despite researchers efforts, they like us will never fully know the true nature of that connection between those celebrated individuals. There are many books on this subject out there for sure. It’s not like “The X-Files”, nope~~~ nothing at all but more about peoples roles in our taught history.

I believe another reason it became a topic of controversy was because the author incorporated many of her own personal stories into the text. People didn’t respond well to that and thought instead she should’ve stuck to more history, facts, logic, and science. Boy, that made me love her book even MORE! Yes, of course we need all the proof if we can find it but there are other ideas that will never fully get proved and that’s how life goes. We can question, research, and probe all we want as that is our journey but if we had all the answers to all the mysteries, we wouldn’t be fully human, would we? She interpreted these historical documents in the way that worked for HER and not necessarily how it might work for others. That’s how it needs to be for all of us. We might agree and then we might not. It’s all about how and why we believe the way we do. I can identify so much with the work in this book as questions will always abound. Fans of Ultimate Warrior, (including myself) will always have our questions too about his final days. Let’s feel and believe in the good…

The truth is, we NEED stories and that’s why I share mine. Sure, I would love to know the BIG answer to that debatable question “wrestled” by historians as much is common knowledge but the truth is, we may never know and need to be fine with it just like other questions.

The people written about in this revealing story lived over a millennia ago and yet even now, their connectedness and closeness remains a burning topic. ❤️‍🔥 Even if those interested would know the real truth, does it really matter? Maybe to some, but it wouldn’t change the trajectory of history all that much. It would just validate what many already thought to be true. This author went to places in history while researching her version of the story but never came up with the answers many wanted. History is a mystery, but what does your *** GUT*** tell you? Interpret all the facts received and then feel them warriors.

So, to back up a bit on all this… I had called my library and they had two copies but both were out so it became a waiting game. After a few weeks, I called again being the impatient one I am. It was getting closer to holiday time and I really didn’t want to get into such deep language with the craziness of shopping, decorating, etc. and all that starting up. 😬 Time was ticking and I felt rushed, ugh… That was very typical of me to feel I won’t have time and then I always do. Still no book and I had other agendas on my mind then. I forgot about it for a few days and then the library contacted me— it was in, a month later. Just when I had almost decided to cancel and wait until after New Year’s. I’m so glad I didn’t.

It was the perfect book for me to read despite all that was happening externally. We need the quiet and stillness too warriors and we need it alone. The LOVE and SPIRIT contained in that little red book 📕 gave me such PAUSE with tears 🥲 as I totally GOT IT unlike some other biographers of late. It explored so much of my journey in a unique profound aspect involving others I had only heard about throughout my life, but never fully knew. This author needed to capture the essence of those two main characters by relating her own experiences because it’s more personal that way. If my blog was always just rhetoric or a bio on Warrior, I wouldn’t like it or enjoy writing at all. Some of you might prefer all the logistics of wrestling, just like other readers would prefer more specifics in Ms. Author’s book. We are all entitled to be our own selves but again, it’s about the feelings that help us to remember to believe. We are not learning for the first time warriors, we are remembering. It’s complicated~~~ I know, but without personal reflections, we can never share and say “Yes, I’ve been there too and feel the same” or something similar.

She mentions about how being human isn’t a failure since many think it has to be such a struggle all the time. It’s really the Soul’s chance to be HERE. Wow. Let that absorb for a moment. Yes~~~ that sounds a bit much for most of you but if you know the story, it would make sense. We may not be understood by others because of how we feel and it can create distance. Some might be jealous (Warrior knew this,) since a few are “privileged” to know or understand in a way others can’t. Hand raised here. 🙋🏻‍♀️This relates so much to me which I cannot fully express to you, but it’s true. 🫢 We believe because we feel and feel because we believe no matter who or what it is. I needed this book during the holidays and wrote down more passages in my journal. I have the answer to MY BIG question and have for years but critics of this book will not have theirs answered. What is true in your heart without logic? Do you feel it? That’s the true human experience. Be your own warrior and go inward to discover your realness…

P.S. Heal in ways your soul needs. Start now and keep going into this new year. Books, movies, music, genuine connections, and anything else that inspires you. Do good SH*T and believe what you feel every day. I only thought it fitting to use a collage of Warrior for this one. Oh, and the word warrior is mentioned several times. Every book I read, it seems. ❤️‍🩹

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… 😞🙏🏻❤️‍🩹

Attempt the Impossible💪🏻🫵🏻

August… It is here and I’m not ready. This month is always a CRAZY one for my family and for most that have kids. Yes, it will be back to school later on but panic sometimes sets in for me as time ticks closer to dates which pileup one on top of the other . When it rains, it pours right? We attempt the impossible as Warrior stated down below through one of his many writings from the O.W. N. Archives. I have some saved so finally decided using one today before I break for a week. Yep, it’s time despite us not taking that big family vacation this summer 🏖️although we have done several day trips. I remember last year writing on my 20th wedding anniversary! Having said that, now is a good time to take off before all the busyness begins once again with the start of school. I actually used all my top picks with the “Always Believe” DVD, ( with some extra additions!) but there are others. I had a goal and stuck to it.

Do you attempt the impossible? That does sound very dramatic but coming from Warrior, not so much at all considering the many ways he used those words while living his life. What exactly is impossible for you? Nothing, everything, or maybe you’re in the middle. I keep getting the song “The Impossible Dream” in my head. I wouldn’t be me without a song, right? We all have those dreams we’d like to pursue but sometimes they don’t come true. That’s when we either pursue others or maybe we stick to our original plan but just change the finishing move. I STILL have this one idea that can be attempting the impossible considering factors which need to line up but it’s still there as a dream. We can say “right timing” but sometimes it won’t ever be exactly right. I will go for it anyway as Warrior would do but perhaps the detours slow us down at times.

I never was one to have that crazy, impossible type of dream and some concepts just come to us in other ways we clearly couldn’t have imagined. I’m sure you all know MY story involving this blog, book, and all my Warrior moments. I have attempted the impossible with all those but were they lifelong or from my younger years? Nope. I guess we all need to attempt hard stuff because “nothing’s too hard to do…” from Warrior himself. Sometimes we just go with the flow as my life needs to despite not having that big thing which can be attempting. Yes, we do crave ideas all the time because life creates those challenges that keep us going. I think I have that blank slate or at least right now because nothing is coming to me intuitively that is a huge AHA thing to pursue (besides the one above.) We don’t always have to be chasing as for a bit, rest is necessary. I have little goals all the time but they don’t really feel impossible to me and I’m OK with that. Just because someone else is famous or was like Warrior , you don’t need to be as well. Make sure your attempts are yours and for you, not for another. I still want to get to Hawaii 🏝️in this lifetime, but is it impossible? It does seem that way to me but I will not let that go. That actually has been with me many years as I’m sure lots of you have places you’d love to go that might seem like quite an attempt. Stick to them, don’t tap out.

Like Warrior wrote, we ALL have a great potential and that is to be great at whatever we do and in each day that we do it. The *HOW* is the tricky area and often despite our best efforts, we need to let go of that part of the attempt. When you think of the impossible, I bet most attribute it to physicality. I am not climbing Mount Everest or even running a 10k. Warrior’s Workout I will not attempt either but much credit is given to those who do… 🏋🏻‍♀️ Your potential to attempt can be on a much more deeper level. Maybe it’s to forgive someone which can seem impossible. It can also be to release expectations for how we think some things should go. Yours will look different but it does depend on what is going on in your life at the time. Many issues will be our entire time here but we attempt little feats, which get us closer to reaching that potential. It’s everything warriors. The good and the bad but that can’t stop us for always wanting to attain because that’s not a life at all.

Wrestling fans~~~ what was or is your impossible attempt in the ring to be part of watching? Think about a match you thought to never see, and an athlete go from face to villain ( vice versa,) or even certain aspects of the business that seemed unheard of and then happened. They don’t have to be shocking moments like I’ve written before but just more of a WOW , never saw that coming and it worked. I have many and they are still talked about today. That is how it works in our own lives too with some idea at first being quite impossible and yet with many attempts, it comes to life.

So, what are some of your attempts at the impossible and have you changed your view on them? I’ve never said anything was impossible to myself but it was more like never giving an idea a thought 💡. Maybe I’ve spoken about it being really hard or a challenge but not the word impossible. Guess that wasn’t a word I heard which is a good thing. If anyone had said that word to me, I would for sure prove them wrong but when younger, I didn’t have enough confidence. Now, it’s a different story. If I could share MORE on this journey, you’d pull that word impossible right out as I never felt like I was attempting much at all. Turns out, I was all along only without realizing it then. There’s still so much to know and learn so we must always try as hard as we can to fulfill our own potential. No dream is too big warriors so don’t give up on any of them. That is my wish for all of you, all kids beginning school again soon, and to myself, of course. *** How is my baby a senior already? 🥹 Next time I write, we will be underway in mid -August. Oh, wow… Attempt the impossible and know your potential. Our dreams matter. Thank you Warrior for sharing yours with us. 💙

P.S. NEVER say something is impossible. Overtime, your brain will eventually believe it… Like Warrior also said~ if you say can’t, then you won’t. Same thing…

P.P.S. Here comes the funny as I say “see” ya in a few weeks… My husband and I were having lunch last week and he whips out his phone to play the daily WORDLE. Do any of you know this game? You get 5 chances to guess any 5 letter word. Extremely addicting and very broad based. He and my daughter love it… Well, he had a bunch of letters and was convinced they belonged in certain areas as spaces get used up which leaves you less options. You can do it on your own..

I am better when there are only a few letters left to place. You can ask for clues but we didn’t want to give up this sometimes impossible attempt!!! We tried countless combinations while waiting for our food. I finally believed I had it. I told him to try the word: “ETHOS.” Yep, I was right. Of course. I know that word more from Warrior when describing his character on “The Ultimate Collection” DVD. He mentions not taking the belt off, covering someone with his foot, etc. and how those things fit into the “ethos” of the character. It was dominance, earning respect, his behavior in the ring, and all that.

I was so proud that I guessed the wordle… 🤫🤭 My husband asked me to use it in a sentence. He doesn’t know this word! I couldn’t use Warrior’s but just described another type of “fictional” character while listing their attributes or what makes them, them. It can be our true essence as well… He looked up the definition. Beautiful and spiritual, I’ll take it… I teased him later on while using it another way.. Yeah, am not letting that go so soon… 🥰😉 Oh, the letters needed an S on the end which he couldn’t get. Somehow, my intuition thought of that letter… .

August. It is here and I’m not ready. August..

June Warrior Patriotism 🇺🇸🎂❤️🤍💙

Welcome, my fellow readers! So glad to have you along on this warrior journey of mine always. I’m sure you’ll notice down below, but I have done another first! Can you tell? You have to see the pics. Yes, I said PICS. . . I have never used two photos on here as back when I started, you could only use one. It is very fitting today as it marks Flag Day here in the U.S. and remembering Warrior’s birthday on Friday… My husband and I were walking the dog last week at this nearby park with so much to see. They have added more nature trails and then when we went another way, I saw that granite stone. It was perfect for today’s post as Warrior was so extremely patriotic and President Lincoln? Well, he was one of the best out of our beginnings as a nation and what a beautiful quote with “Old Glory” as well. I just had to include Warrior’s logo too of course.

In honor of that great former President of ours and Flag Day with its June patriotism, here are a few other great quotes by honest Abe.

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.”

“And, in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”

Those both are so very reflective of Warrior too as am glad I found them. I think they speak volumes and most are familiar with that second one more. Warrior made his years count, despite others possibly disagreeing on how he spent them but he succeeded with virtue and integrity. One might see it all differently but he truly believed in this country’s founding ways and stood by them in lieu of the changing times. I admire anyone willing to stand up while others criticize because one has the ultimate guts to do so. If those Americans back in Lincoln’s day hadn’t done just that, how would our country be? Certainly not free and democratic, although much has evolved.

So, I proudly display my patriotic decor as I said last week but we don’t fly a big flag outdoors anymore. There was a pole drilled into the brick outside our front door before we moved here and we used it often. Several years ago during a big windstorm, somehow it got bent and loosened. It was so hard to believe the power of wind could move that out of brick! We never replaced it, but I have my own little flags displayed. My in-laws house always had a big flag pole in their front yard but it got taken down years ago. The new owner I believe has not put one in its place, but I really wouldn’t know. Do any of you honor our country’s red, white, and blue? I’m sure there are those of you in other countries who have similar days to celebrate also.

Moving ahead a few days, June 16 also has other facts maybe some of you know of. Of course again~ it is National Days here, but there’s something pretty much on every date. June 16 is also National fudge day🍫! Oh my, yes, please!! And, it’s fresh veggies day. 🥦What a combo that would make as I’ll take both. Some international dates for any outside of the U. S. are waterfall 🌊 and World sea turtles day. 🐢 Two other great ones if you ask me. I have many local waterfalls here so will have to remember to spend some time by one on Friday. I just had fudge from our amusement park and veggies we need always. Can’t forget to save those turtles too! My son loved them as a little boy. We always joked how his favorite stuffed one “Timmy” would go to college with him. He also was Andy in the “Toy Story” movies as I balled 😭 watching that scene. I thought that’s gonna be him someday. I still have many of his toys and his sister’s in the attic but that’s getting off track…

Have you ever looked at the calendar with all these “days” listed? I actually DO know one of mine on September 19. It’s “talk like a pirate day.” I loved the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies but really? Nah, the other goodie though is butterscotch pudding day. OK, now we’re talking better! My brother would always tease me about the pirate thing. His favorite show was “Seinfeld”. Look up the puffy shirt Jerry reluctantly agrees to wear. “But, I don’t wanna be a pirate!” ! It’s so funny but unless I’m on a ship with Captain Jack Sparrow, no thanks! Not Captain Hook either. There are many other fun dates as I just laugh at them all. How do people decide on this stuff? 😜😂 Try looking up some on your own. How about your birthday?

I will take Flag Day, Warrior’s birthday, and a few others to heart on those special days as you patriot Americans or fans of his will do the same. I think I still have some wine to toast him in parts unknown. 🍷Maybe I’ll turn my candle lantern on if any loyal readers know that story. 🕯️ Let’s see~ fudge, waterfalls, veggies, turtles, and all the good rolled into one heartfelt June 16. Thanks for coming to this earth Warrior🥹 as I “fly” my flags in honor of you being so brave to share yourself with the world. 🎆🪽💪🏻

Here’s a funny though I’ll end with today. While working out last week, I asked Alexa to “skip to the next song.” I said out loud ( who knows why?) “I like that song but…” All of a sudden, she starts playing 60’s love songs! Um, WHAT? Maybe my comment of “I like that song” sounded like “play 60’s love songs?!” It was crazy but BOY did I get some good ones. Sonny and Cher, Percy Sledge, Ben E. King, Etta James ( swoon…,💞) Aretha, The Beatles, etc. Oh my goodness… I will have to listen to those again.., Maybe some will get put on my playlist~ one already was. 😉 What a decade! Thanks “Alexa!” 🥰

P.S. To any of you that have forgotten, Lincoln was our 16th president. See? Warrior’s birthday is on a 16th. How about that? 🙏🏻💙🫶🏻🎩

P.P.S. Happy Father’s Day on Sunday to all you Dads of human babies, fur babies, or any other you give that fatherly care to… 👍🫵🏻🧢👔 Enjoy yourself and those you love… 🤗

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Buck the System 🦌🫵🏻😝

I am coming to you a day early as we have my son’s college orientation day tomorrow so what a busy time that will be… This photo today taken in Spain doesn’t truly connect to the post as some don’t. I like this shot of him calling out Orlando Jordan later on of the NWE back in 2008. Fans know Warrior would buck the system at times for sure but I really wanted to use another word! You can all guess but it’s one Warrior used often so just change a letter. 🤣

Oh, so many things come to mind with Warrior going against authority and I’m not listing all of them but thought to share a few of my own as well since that’s what I do. I’ll start with him of years back. He talked about early in his career of several veterans who did not like him running to the ring, shaking ropes, wearing arm tassels or face paint, and all that. Respect was given but since Vince never told him to stop doing those things, he didn’t. Well, my stories aren’t quite the same as they rarely are exactly but I had started out and wanted to do my own thing too.

I would follow the rules early on as a preschool teacher and really wanted to learn so it was by the book for me. After a bit even as an aide, it was time for me to show my skills off just a little. Flashback to Halloween- October of 1990 and my first big holiday with the kids. I decided to be a black cat since that was super easy putting together. Just like Warrior talking about Dingo being the poor version of Ultimate Warrior, I didn’t have extra money for other things at that time. No rented costume for me as it was mostly a black outfit which had a headband with cut out paper ears. I made a tail and safety pinned it to my pants while adding a painted black nose and whiskers. I was all set except just missing something. It was clear I needed claws and saw some in a Halloween store real cheap. I could put those on before the parade to complete the look.

It was showtime and I was ready. The directors were there as we started the parade. *** At this time though many miles away, the Ultimate Warrior was also getting ready about a month out for his first WWF Survivor Series as the NEW champ. The Ultimate Warriors versus the Perfect team. What a great era that was! *** Anyways, back to my story. The first parade was a lot of fun and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Afterwards, I got a talking to though. The boss didn’t agree with my cat claws and mentioned how parents might feel about them. I could not understand this logic. It’s a 10 minute parade and I might be holding a child’s hand but really? I wasn’t wearing them all day. 🙄 They suggested I put them aside for the next parade. Did I listen? Nope. I wore them anyway! So glad they didn’t let me go after only being there a few short months. I bucked the system like Warrior while doing my own thing. Oh, there were sooo many more little incidents like these that I can laugh about today. 🤪

I’m sure all of you have those times where you go against type and just do something anyway. There doesn’t have to be a boss involved at all. I was the sister who moved in with my fiancé 15 months before we were married. Oh no, bucking the system again only this time with family. Gosh, I was a grown woman in my late 20’s. Did I really care what others of a different belief thought? Again for the nope. I would not have agreed unless we were engaged anyway. He wanted me to move-in much earlier than that but I did have my standards.

Probably the most noteworthy thing Warrior did to buck a system was his name change. I didn’t want to mention something else from his career and your name– well it doesn’t get any more personal than that. Maybe some of you might disagree as now it doesn’t even seem like such a big deal but back then, it was. It was in the wrestling world anyways and it would affect his future family for sure. My daughter always tells me I should legally change mine since I dislike my full name of Kathleen. Boy, that would buck my birth family system now wouldn’t it? My full name is barely on anything legal anymore but it isn’t a priority with me. If I did change it, Warrior and I would have yet another thing in common now, how about that? 😊

Whether you find yourself ever bucking the system, be intentional with it. Don’t do it just to spite but because you truly believe in your own cause. We can F*** the system too because as adults, it is our right but you gotta pick those battles. Is every war worth fighting for? You get to decide. I felt mine were from cat claws, living with my fiancé, and even my legal name in a way. I know Warrior believed in all his bucking ways whether small or big. Will you buck the system or stay silent? Sometimes we do both but let’s choose the battle that will win the war we need to win everyday.

P.S. I didn’t have a P.S. this time but after last Friday, I added a BIGGIE… How about Vince McMahon’s retiring? 😳 When my brother told me- I literally thought pigs 🐷 were flying or something…. I wandered around the house saying “WOW!” in my head over and over….. Despite this possibly being a “forced” retirement in a way because of the scandal, I shed some tears. Love him or hate him, (sounds like a Warrior description…) he provided soooo many memorable moments over the years and MANY for me personally back in the day- good, bad, and everything in between…

*** Some are shocked by this while some are grateful. I am sad it had to happen this way but you as fans- need to support the WWE you love. Change is inevitable and good things will come. I am sure Mr. McMahon will still be involved somehow, someway as it is in his blood along with the lineage he passes the torch to.. I won’t comment on his behavior or marital status but I was stunned literally. Vince usually comes out unscathed but now, it is time for the next generation. I can say more but will leave it at this…. Thank you Vince… What a ride of 40 years but like their slogan says:

Then

Now

Forever

Together

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Be A Hero 💙👏🏻💪🏻

A hero is defined as someone with admirable qualities and usually is represented as a male character in a book. Hmmm… I agree with the first part but we have evolved greatly with the second part. I’ll just change the word sometimes to heroine. Warrior doesn’t necessarily mention Don Muraco as a “hero” in that video photo above but admiration for sure. I loved this video because of its contrast to other guys he feuded with.

Joseph Campbell’s The Hero with a Thousand Faces relates the journey of a hero in all its (his) stages throughout myths and cultures of the world. Yes, Warrior has referenced this book but I had heard of Campbell and wanted to check it out for myself. I have always loved mythology and even blogged about it last year. This book is captivating but it may not be for everyone. I feel reminded of what I believe to be its female counterpart in the book Women Who Run with the Wolves. I blogged that a few years back but Campbell’s book totally connects with the male version of stories throughout time.

Do you have heroes you admire? Am sure we all identify with heroic measures always taken by essential firefighters, police officers, ( the good ones) EMS workers, health care providers, doctors, nurses, teachers, and the list continues. As kids, we had our own superheroes of Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, BUT cannot forget Wonder Woman and those ladies. Even us wrestling fans had our favorites that epitomized being a hero of sorts.

Heroes aren’t just physically strong but emotionally also. Throughout history, it wasn’t just the situation a hero was in but how they coped and survived. That applies to us as well. You can have your heroes but be one too. Help a neighbor, give a hug, be a friend, or any little thing. Sometimes those small acts are more heroic to someone than you may think.

Did you ever wonder about your ancestors or relatives with hardships they faced? Maybe they had to be a hero to survive or provide for their families. Two women in my family tree deserve hero status. Sure, there are plenty of men but us girls stick together! Both of these women would be too humble accepting a hero role. I decided for the balance of both parents sides and thought of these ladies. My Great-Grandma with my Mom’s side and my Aunt on my Dad’s.

My Great-Grandma loved Gorgeous George the wrestler as I mentioned waaay back but that’s not why she is a hero to me. I never met her but do know some stories. She was a young widow as were some other women in my family. That again doesn’t make her a hero but it’s how she coped and raised three kids. My Mom has said her Grandma remained positive and active until a stroke led to her passing at 92. She did housework and errands in the neighborhood to put food on the table for her kids. Always a worker but still so much fun.

My Aunt who is my Dad’s sister is probably the most generous and compassionate person I know. After infidelity on her husband’s part ended their marriage, she too had to raise three children while being a social worker. Many years later, she also provided care for my Grandma who suffered from dementia. Always is she present at family functions and remains extremely caring with connections. I so wish she lived closer and that we could’ve been around her more growing up. She is just a joyful soul I am honored to be related with.

I was reminded of this quote:

“Be the Hero of your own story.”

Didn’t even realize it was from Joseph Campbell! Warrior has said this too. We all should since nobody can truly write our lives and story but us. You don’t need to write a book like I did. Being a hero is remaining true to your values, morals, ethics, and beliefs while sharing them with others. It’s kinda like my Genius post of last week.

I am a music girl so of course many songs came to me about heroes. There’s “Hero” by Mariah Carey which is all about being your own hero. There’s also “Go the Distance” from the animated Disney movie Hercules who was that hero demi-god. How about “Holding out For a Hero” by Bonnie Tyler? That song is similar to Hercules but still worth mentioning. So many more but truly listen to the lyrics as am sure some may resonate in your life.

Those qualities of a hero are all inside us if we just learn how to best use them. You can admire others but make yourself admirable too. No need to be the next Superhero like the Ultimate Warrior was but just a hero in your corner of the world. We are all heroes just be showing up everyday in this great life to live.

P.S. Warrior has also said:

“It’s never wrong to do the right thing.” ~~~ Be the Hero and ALWAYS do the right thing! 👊🏻😉

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