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The Ultimate Winding Road… 🌄⛰️🛣️

Hello my warriors! I’m coming to you all a day early today because of a few reasons. They both connect to this upcoming holiday here of Thanksgiving in the US. My “80’s wrestling the podcast” will be tomorrow instead of Thursday and that time is when I write. Sure, I can draft a piece and publish at a later date but honestly~~~ I would forget. I have never done that and really no true need. The other reason is some days my mornings are packed since walking the dog has to get done as well so shuffling this crazy tag team it is! It’s an ultimate winding road to end this month and then next week begins December. Wow… 😮 I do wish all my US readers a Happy Thanksgiving however you celebrate with loved ones. Some of you may have already started Christmas preparations but for me, that will be in a few more days. I have started some shopping though… 🛍️

Next up, the photo you see below. I know, I know, I know. I said how much I disliked AI images but that was referencing REAL doctored photos of UW or W by AI. The “cartoon” or artwork generated is OK and some are truly great. This one was posted by Warrior’s good friend Peter as were several others but I chose that creation. Rarely do I use art or even paintings by others but it’s time to get on that AI train I guess. Many are very close likenesses but real photos altered, I’m still not on board with. You can agree or not, totally up to you but always my opinion with MY writings. Another ultimate winding road of selecting photos every week. I tell ya warriors, I do much planning or research behind the scenes. Warrior always wanted to give credit to those so yes, I do the work too.

Here’s my 3️⃣ count today and was this another ultimate winding road for sure. I will say more like a winding path, but you get my point. I’ll explain. Recently, I received yet another email from a man (this time) who read my book “Spirit and Belief.” 📗 I want to believe he truly did. He also is a literary agent but at least was direct about it. I did respond as once again~~~ I’m not interested in re-branding my book or working with an agent. I have to share a few quotes and then other sentiments included in his email. I’ll start with this: “ … always inviting me to explore deeper corners of my own spirit.” Yes to this! He mentioned my “ reflections on faith and the unseen.” Another YES!!! Here’s a few more I edited: “ … guiding those who are willing to listen to the heartbeat of belief.” Another goodie…

Never once in every time anyone like a critic has ever contacted me have they mentioned Warrior by name or certain specific stories I shared. Nope, NEVER. All that is OK but then I ask what stories resonated with them. I do not receive responses back but at least I make my point. The woman I have referenced really * DID*bring up my spiritual relationship with Warrior, which had never also been sent my way. I was overwhelmed at something not common place to mainstream culture but then her book burning remarks turned me away! 🤬 Here’s a few more statements from Mr. Literary Agent: … “ it beckons the soul to lean closer” AND this final one of : “ Thank you for letting me wander these sacred spaces with you Kathy.” Sure….. Glad to help…. I love all those but he pours it on a little too thick with some other words on this road… er path as he states.

He compared my book to: “ a quiet forest at Dawn,” “ sunlight filtering through the branches,” AND “ soaring over mountains while “ resting by a still lake.”This isn’t a poetry reading class! I loved the lantern metaphor beckoning like a beam of light to doubters (as I paraphrased that one) and being a compass though. Beautifully said to a writer.. .✍🏻 What girl (especially) wouldn’t ❤️ all that prose of poetry describing a book written? Sorry, buddy though~~~ no sell. If I was a teacher and he was in my class, I’d ask him about *SPECIFICS* . Anyone can be those illuminating nature words but where’s my stories in all this? That part is always the missing piece for me as any writer will attest. I understand the need to put yourself out there for business but it’s all a little too much, do you agree? I mean, you aren’t trying to impress a girl to date me here, right? 🫤🤦🏻‍♀️

Anyways, I do LOVE words like that really I do but not in the way they are presented in such fashion. If people take the time to READ my book and want my business, then be honest and direct. Don’t entice me with romantic sounding expressions where I might give a resounding YES! 💞Oh, warriors what a winding path this month has ended upon. Be your OWN compass, lantern, or whatever you wish as you move through this world warriors. May you always listen to your OWN heartbeat of belief…

P.S. Happy “ Turkey” 🦃 day US friends! Eat and be merry!!! Oh, and if GENUINELY interested in my book, head on over to Amazon fans!

P.P.S. I would absolutely *MELT* if those words he used were in a romance novel!!! 🥰

Goals, not Resolutions

🥳🎈🥂3, 2, 1- happy 2025 warriors! I did a backwards 3️⃣ count to ring in this new year. It is here and I am ready to begin again. Just a few extra loose ends to tie up 2024 first. I forgot to mention another great connection in my last post of events through the year. It was when a friend stopped by my house to buy the book 📗 ( “ Spirit and Belief”) and we had a lovely conversation outside. I was so grateful to hook up again and for her interest in my work. Many thanks goes in her direction… 🤗Another moment was this past December before my niece’s wedding in TN. They decided at the last minute to hold the ceremony outdoors despite some rain, but it worked out. As I neared the chair to sit down, I noticed a little ladybug on the edge of my seat., just for me. It got me teary, 🥹 and the ceremony hadn’t even started yet. With some drama, I knew all would be OK with Ms. Ladybug 🐞 protecting me. Anyone remember my other ladybug story of several years past? Another moment I found unbelievably true and yet ultimate all at once… ❤️🖤

I DID mention a big number was coming up so here it is. The 4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th post is officially today! 😀👏🏻Writings that is and not my practice posts in the beginning, I don’t count those. That’s quite a number as even the Ultimate Warrior down below is celebrating, ha ha! He’s “running” into this new year, but I used it to show a backstage camera angle rarely seen so there ya go. If you’ve been here for all 400, go treat yourself to something special. You deserve it. I love how a milestone fell on NY day as we begin on 1-1 yet again. Let’s see~~~ hopefully not too many biggies this year as I need a break! The only 2 that come to mind are WMVI turning 35 ~~~ 3 months from today (yikes!!!) and the 40th anniversary of when Warrior and Sting started their wrestling career come November. That’s a ways off so we’ll stick to this month.

I don’t call them resolutions but goals. Yes, I am finally getting to the topic today! I try to jot down a few or even many and you know what? I saved my paper, (which is typical of me…) that had some goals for this past year of 2024. Most were accomplished, but a few are ongoing. I haven’t made one yet for 2025 as I will need to think some… 🤔 My mind imagines and *ONE* is still something I send out to Warrior or the universe. One of these days, I will try and make it happen. 🙏🏻😎 🎢 Some help is needed, though. Resolutions CAN happen, but most people are not truly disciplined to see them through the majority of the year. I can be, but just choose the word goals more. Make them attainable and don’t put too much pressure on yourself if a few don’t quite culminate the way you’d like.

Which word do you prefer or do you make a list at all? I’m not the one to approach an idea the same every year is that becomes tedious to me. Some ideas I love repeating, but then others get stale and I need a fresh start. It’s kind of like how the UW character had a little of the same, but then needed new to feel like he was evolving. I believe that’s true for all of us. We like our same but need excitement to keep our lives moving. Not running like UW but you get the idea. Even if you don’t make resolutions or goals, just go into this year of 2025 with positivity and let all the past SH*T go. Be authentic and do what you love. I will do that too for sure.

Oh, I did recently receive a note about my warrior batteries post which still attracts interest! 🔋🔋 I know I posted that pic on here way back in 2016. There’s a woman who works at a company in Japan, where they sell warriors batteries. I looked up the site. Another guy from Mexico I think mentioned them once too a few years ago.? Needless to say, they would still make me think of Warrior himself, no matter where they came from in my candle lantern and I will always believe. They were what I needed to see then on my journey as he guides all who truly are part of this warrior way. 💙

Very soon my kids will be back to college. A month long break it will be for my son! My daughter will be beginning locally so she can commute. We got her a car and she’s close to being set with her schedule. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 it all goes well and she transitions from dorm life which just wasn’t for her. She did very well with the wisdom teeth too and didn’t want any meds. I am super proud of her! ❤️‍🩹 I need some Calm brought into this year, but it is always filled with surprises along the way. You will have yours too. Winter is here, but maybe it’ll be a mild one. I hope so. Snow has definitely arrived here in Ohio. ❄️ My body does not like the cold. I did not feel well for several days starting late Christmas Eve at my sister’s. I was down for the count and hated it! It was passed around briefly in my family, but I’m much better now. My body hates meds too like my girl so I have to be inventive.

Well, warriors~~~ that ends this 400th post on the first day of 2025. I hope you keep reading and start some goals that will inspire you to be your best warrior self this year. We need new energy and are getting some, I can feel it. Welcome January, and let’s slay all the naysayers!

P.S. my beautiful cousin thought of me recently while she was in a store. Pic coming soon! Oh, and this post of 400 should’ve been a selfie, oh well… 🫢🤷🏻‍♀️

P.P.S. Here’s the other ladybug 🐞 post:

http://www.mywarriorwritings.com/my-ultimate-ladybug-story/

*** Scroll past the old website news… this was posted 3/3/21….

Eight is GREAT! 8️⃣ 👏🏻✍🏻🙋🏻‍♀️💙

It’s early October. If you’ve been here you know but if not, it’s anniversary time. 8️⃣ years of these warrior writings will be official on the 4th, 7️⃣ years of my book ” Spirit and Belief” getting published on the 7th, (7 on the 7th- yay!) and 10 years of my story about “The Box” told on here ages ago but also detailed in the book. That’s a 3️⃣ count and what a great win! Before “gearing up” today, I’ll address the title a little more. Yes, it rhymes and I liked it but NO~~| it doesn’t reference the 8th of April with Warrior’s passing. Maybe you fans read that as such but it isn’t what my 8 is about and for this post, it’s great! I’ll say it like “Tony the Tiger” in the Frosted Flakes cereal commercials. 😂

I have mentioned spiritual meanings of numbers before so you can look up the GOOD pertaining to 8, but I will always think of it as infinity. When kids, maybe you made your 8 with those two circles as it was easier. Turned sideways, it represents the infinity scroll as you might know. I wanted that logo under my chapter headings when they misunderstood and used a book scroll but it still works. Warrior has infinite energy and so many other good spiritual traits with 8, perhaps it was Destiny how that number came to be with his return back to parts unknown. I love how THAT meaning of THAT number shares with my warrior writings today (or in a few days, technically.) From 2016 to now, how?

Hard to believe a year has passed since I took that pic of me on my living room TV hutch posing for a “selfie” alongside Warrior in a tux from the “Always Believe” DVD. That doesn’t seem like 12 months ago. This month’s photo was quite comical when the idea came. Some of them I just dread as I can’t think of anything creative but then I did! For the first time, you get to see MANY of my posts in their original format scattered on top of my box . I couldn’t leave them inside for as Warrior told me: ” I don’t belong in a box.” More on that in a bit. I wanted to somehow display some as after a few years, I run out of room and up to the attic they go. That’s an even bigger plastic tub which contains writings and my books. I did the best I could showing just a small sample with taking the shot on my own. Any more attempts and my pile of folders would’ve fallen over! Oh will my kids have fun looking at these someday when I’m gone. I won’t wanna watch up above if they don’t, ha ha! I’m sure Dana had to decide what to do with all Warrior’s journals as well. Yep, I have several of those. Not to worry though… I do have them all organized for me. I just wanted to show some of the sheer ultimate volume to you all!

I recently just met up with a friend who wanted to buy my book, how sweet was that? We had a great convo at my house and she is enjoying it so far. She loves the writing and sent the nicest compliments my way. I’m always so touched. 💖 She and I go back several years with my days as a vendor and only after seeing her at a Reiki healing session did she remember my book! I honestly don’t bring it up much anymore, but I’m so glad she felt inclined to personally purchase from me. A beautiful lady indeed with gifts of her own. 7 years, just a few days within a year of the blog. It seems like yesterday and forever ago once again…

That takes us to ” The Box.” I’m not detailing the exact story, but it was funny how I used my actual box and put the writings on top for the photo today. It was only then how I was reminded of as yes~~~ 6 months to the day after he passed, I had the box experience with Warrior that will be 10 years as well in a few days. His other phrase was: ” Don’t put me in a box.” 📦 I will link that post but it is paraphrased from my book. Gosh, my writing was so simple back then. The book story has MORE details than the blog post. My first reaction after reading the post again was: “That’s it?” I didn’t even include my OMG reaction or even questions, but I hope you gain some spiritual Warrior perspective. Always am I still totally overwhelmed but grateful for answers now I didn’t have back then…

Wait a moment here…. *** PAUSE*** While typing that out, my left ear was ringing quite loud. Give me a sec to clear my tears… thank you Warrior… 🥹

There you have my annual 3 October anniversaries as I reflect every year. I am also close to achieving a HUGE number on these writings and if I do the math right, it’ll be coming right in time for the new year. Oh my, 2025 soon it will be. I cannot possibly thank you all in person with those who truly feel compelled to read each week or at least often enough. Honestly, it does mean so entirely much to this warrior woman bringing Warrior to you all in a different way. Always some of my life mixed in because well, it needs to be that way too. If you ever feel like reaching out to share your stories, memories, or positive inspiration from Warrior, please do. A few of you have and I am so honored by your beautiful words. Thank you for your trust as it takes guts to open up to a stranger on the Internet. I do hope you regulars look at me and these writings as more than “strange” after all this time but if you read for the entertainment purpose, I still appreciate the support. 🤍🥰

It’s been an incredible journey, traveling all over the world each week as wherever you are reading makes a difference. It’s such a lost art with us adults anymore like writing which I’ve stated, but it’s so important in many ways. We need to always be educated and learn no matter our age as Warrior himself had said. Social media nowadays occupies much of our free time but for those who look to my blog or any others instead of the latest social post, I bow to you. To those who pick up an actual book, I bow to you. To those who write down ideas, goals, or simply inspiring quotes in a journal, I bow to you too. You get special warrior recognition for those added interests we so still NEED to savor in our lives here. You don’t need to be like Warrior or even myself, but just take time to do what fills you up. If it is a forsaken skill, even better.

Thank you readers for this ultimate ride of 8 or even 7 years! I love sharing and love your interest always. Mr. Warrior~~~ you know what’s it’s in my heart so thank you isn’t enough, but it needs to be for now. ❤️ Here’s to year 9 and keep reading fellow warriors! Happy anniversaries as we begin this new month…~

P.S. www.mywarriorwritings.com/the-box/

*** Here’s the post on that experience with Warrior but again- better details in the book. ☺️📗

P.P.S. You can find book info on Amazon and other retailers if interested in my beginnings with wrestling, the Ultimate Warrior, and then Warrior in spirit… It’s a humorous diary of sorts with lots of little stories! ““Spirit and Belief.” Thank you all and always follow your intuition…

Channel Your Light ⚡️💫💙

*** A little side note here. I WILL be discussing some results of WMXL (40) but that will be NEXT week as this post was already written…

Yes, I know this title sounds a little bit much for possibly many of you but like I always say~~~ it isn’t what you may think. It came to me when thinking of several ideas in my life and reasons to their WHY… It isn’t one thing either as to the why of what drives us forward. More on this but first, a few announcements. Today, is my Dad’s ***80th*** birthday! 🥳 I have written on the day of many milestones but never one with other family members. I’m so grateful he has reached this day as he is quite a warrior himself. I wish him many blessings in HIS new decade. Next, it is my 365th post as well today. OK, like before~~~ WordPress will say more because of my “practice” posts years prior but I don’t count those! So, *** IF*** I wrote once a day that would equal a year. Kind of cool and wow for me. Thank you all for always reading if you do.

The last bit of news involves the date of April 14 approaching as I mentioned last week. That will mark 10 years since WWE aired the tribute on RAW celebrating the life of the Ultimate Warrior. My personal day with that time has been shared and will end these last two weeks of memories. I think of them all, reflect, and move forward with it in my heart. ❤️ Being grateful is how we need to be and I am, always… Do you all recall last week’s song of “Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica? I said earlier in that day of Wednesday just jokingly of course how hearing it later would probably make me SCREAM… Well, I DID hear it while working out and that hasn’t happened in a long time. I laughed and then screamed, just a little. There are no coincidences and it was beautiful to hear shortly after writing that post of 10 years on Warrior’s passing. 🥹🤭😮

So, does “channeling your light” sound weird or complicated to you? It doesn’t have to be and isn’t about some huge practices you need to take, not to worry. We have to unleash that inner warrior remember? When I looked back at many passions of mine, I realized how they have evolved since their inceptions. That’s probably true of all of us but then again, there could be those ideas we just love to love without explanation. It’s like kids who have those literal responses with one being a favorite of mine and will forever be. My son “singing” “Firepower” 9 or 10 years ago and after Mom grilling him, he says : ” I just know it, OK?” The *** BEST*** ever but of course, that was a little different as I digress yet again. My kids and all their “warriorisms” back then.

When I started working out as many may know, it was initially a way to beat the midwinter doldrums when cabin fever set in. Little did I know back then how it would become such a light I would channel into a passion. Just like Warrior… Well, in a way. Yes, he did take that initial interest into bodybuilding, but at that point had no idea it would eventually lead to wrestling. He wanted to be a chiropractor. I bet you have similar stories. My fitness has become a way of life in a more spiritual way and I love it, I don’t loathe it as many do. Yoga too was at first a way to just move different and then to be social. It has become so much more than that for me over the years.

Think of other fun stuff too that channels your light. I’ve always loved many things that would start one way, and then detour into the next. Even childhood memories such as bubble baths🛁 and bike riding 🚴‍♀️ have always been with me only now in a more adult way. This means, no kid toys in the tub as it’s more holistic now and bike rides aren’t with my old neighborhood friends. *** To go another way, maybe you’ve taken the same yearly trip every summer. It started as a family reunion but now it’s more relaxed in a new way. That’s longevity but we can create yet again. It’s what this life journey is all about. You loyal readers even know how my blog has changed with all those beginner topics. I would’ve had NO IDEA some stories eventually got edited into book form. It all began because the WWF was introduced to my family living room in the early 1980s. That’s the BIGGEST connector here with channeling my light because, come on, wow! My 15-year-old self seeing the Ultimate Warrior until now?~~~ unbelievable and yet there it is. 🫨🥰

Even when I had first contacted this woman to possibly join some type of spiritual group, ( not a cult!) , I could never have imagined it back then turning into what it has been. The book club, moon ceremonies, and, of course my wonderful friend who led me to know a *** BIGGIE*** on this warrior journey. Not to forget my energy healing, which convinced me after 2️⃣ dreams. Talk about a channel of light. At least it was for me and you will have your own “Now, I Know!” moments for sure. That phrase was from the Ultimate Warrior during his WMVII match against “Macho King” Randy Savage. I thought it worked here… Sometimes I might over analyze these times but for me it fits. You don’t have to but just become a little more cognizant of the WHY that led to that light that got channeled in the first place. You might’ve taken a small step towards something that became even greater. It may start as a certain idea like going to a yoga class down the street as convenience for me, but then~~~ the possibilities expand our growth as is necessary.

Warrior channeled the Ultimate Warrior just like that pic below to be a character he may not ever have even imagined at first. It propelled him to load the spaceship (from another planet 🪐maybe?) with rocket fuel 🚀blasting into wrestling mainstream culture for eternity. We feel deep connections for many reasons as some are fleeting, while others last lifetimes. Yes, I said lifetimes… if you believe. We can say “just because” but for many of us (hand raised here 🙋🏻‍♀️…) it is MORE… We may find the reasons why but often we just need to always believe while feeling, not questioning. Channel your light to know the meanings are deeper than first intended. Trust that you will know why someday if you already don’t. The light will only shine brighter if you channel it out into the world… 🌎

P.S. Looking back at my post of last year around this time ( which I do…) right at the top was the date of 4/5/23. I wrote how I woke up that day with the song “Nothing Else Matters” in my head… I never would have remembered that had I not looked it up… Maybe it will be a yearly song? 🎵 🤔☺️

P.P.S. 6 years ago was my very 1st book event ever on 4/5/18… Yes, that was a date I chose out of a few they selected… 😉📗

Warrior Winter Weather ❄️

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. ❤️‍🩹

Year of Reflection… 🎄🤍🎅🏼

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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!!! 🎼🥰👂🏻

We Are Never Done 💙😊🫵🏻

“So, when are you gonna be done with all the Warrior stuff?” That was asked by my daughter a few weeks ago. It all started with her looking at silly tattoo pics online. No idea why and some are funny but others were just plain idiotic. 🤪 I bet she’ll get a few someday. Then, she asked about mine as I told her the stories behind each one. The Ultimate Warrior tattoo story is in my book: “Spirit and Belief” but she didn’t remember any details at all. It’ll turn 9 this year on her 17th birthday later in May. When she asked me that question, I really didn’t know how to answer. I wasn’t sure if she met my blog or what as it was recently just renewed another 2 years and then it’ll be close to 10. 😳Come to think of it, I never answered because well~ I can’t. To me, he will never be done (despite his physicality,) but who knows when the blog will be. When it’s time, it’s time, but not just yet.

None of us will ever be fully done. That is why Warrior wanted to leave behind such an ultimate legacy to always be remembered here and in parts unknown. All of us need to believe in our own legacy however it looks. His face in the photo below is depicted being asked questions about the HOF speech. F bombs or not? 💣Well, he didn’t use that word, although I DO now so will keep that part of his legacy alive, ha ha! His HOF speech ended but the impact will never officially be done. We all know that as those who have touched us live forever in our hearts always. I did ponder my girl’s words once more regarding these writings I share.

Do any of you remember me saying how originally I was going to do this for just a year? Yep, that was the feeling but as years progress, it begs the question of what then? When this does end someday as it will, how am I going to feel? Accomplished? I hope so. Sad? Perhaps a little, but I do know obligatory guilt cannot be there. Sure, I had some goals and some were met, others still looming… By the time I possibly feel differently about writing, my kids will be all grown up (almost are now!) and hopefully we’ll be starting anew outside of Ohio. That’s a ways off yet but it’s there. I will find other ways as we all need to move forward in new directions. Again, the physicality of something will be done, but the legacy or even essence always lives on. We shouldn’t feel that sense of obligation just because we are used to something the way it is or has been. I left teaching like the Ultimate Warrior left wrestling. Yes, I, KNOW- not the same at all but the mentality is. There always would have been one more student to teach like there will always be one more fan to entertain. You readers are the same. You will FEEL when it is time to move on and be done with something while beginning again. Sometimes like with us, it was a choice but for some it might not be. ❤️‍🩹

I gotta add this here as far as readers go.Recently while looking up some other info, I happen to come across this one interesting forum from a few years back. Yes, it was about Warrior (what I was searching,) but I am very much a part of Google in that way. I can’t remember the actual site but a guy posted about finding the “goofyest” stuff. UGH, people- please spell correctly. 🤦🏻‍♀️ He was referencing my blog saying how: ” this girl talks about communicating with the Ultimate Warrior in spirit.” Another guy said something like : ” well, if anyone can do that, he can!” Yeppers! I’ll take that as a compliment and he will too (: Who knows what other comments there were as I couldn’t read them all. This girl… OK, I do sometimes say that but come on~ I’m not 12! That was not a present comment but I had never really read anything like that and I can get defensive. I know not to, as it can be difficult to process. Not everyone is meant to understand or believe any of this. I actually laughed a little, so thanks goes to guy number 2 for some validation. I will be done on Google someday when this blog is no more or the book isn’t searched, but in other ways I never will be and that includes Warrior.

How do you feel about something being done? I guess it truly does depend on if it’s liked by you or not. We are glad when it would be a struggle but then with other situations, it can become difficult ending or seeing it done like a goodbye. Every parent can relate on this but again, we have to move as life is fluid all the time. I know fans were not happy to see the character of Ultimate Warrior leave several times during his run with WWE (F.) As far as we knew he was done and we had no idea if he’d ever be on our TVs again. At least I didn’t. I did get upset and cried a little back then as I felt he was barely there, and then gone….*PAUSE* here. He wasn’t done, but at that time it wasn’t even known by him.

You don’t have to be famous in order to maybe be done with fame, but still easily accessed in this day and age. No, us regular folks can’t be all over the Internet (shouldn’t be anyway!,) and videos, old TV shows, or any of that we aren’t done in people’s minds and hearts. The memories and love will be there and I hope they are for you too. Professional Youtubers with millions of followers isn’t for me. It might be you the reader though, and that’s OK. There’s so many things in life we are done with and some at certain ages, but then other ideas will remain. You can be done with actual schooling in a building but being educated on topics is for a lifetime. You can be done raising kids but will always be their parent. Every year we are done with and a new one and new birthday is upon us. Don’t get me started on stuff I totally WANT to be done with, too many to list! I’m sure you have yours as well.

So, to me as with many of you other fans, Warrior will never be done. I scoff at that. Yes, his fame keeps him going, but he was so much more in spite of all that. So much more. Whatever you feel done with, set it free but know much will still be there. I will never be done with music either as most do know that! 🎼Some will lesson like I said last week, but others will not and there are many reasons why. My Warrior stuff remains always. 🥹

P.S. Last week I got something incorrect… The Boy Band referenced was NKOTB (New Kids on the Block) not N’Sync. Ugh, I always got them all mixed up! 🤬😂

P.P.S. I found another U.W. fan group over on Instagram called: ultimatewarriorofficial. Some others I know follow so check them out!

Warriors will SHINE 🌟✨

Of course we SHINE! We all do in our own way just like Warrior did and still does. I kept seeing that word of “shine” in many places or reading it so decided to work it in with the last title of 2022. The remaining few Wednesdays I will break for family stuff during the holidays so this is it for a bit. I had to pause a little before beginning today… A few extra warrior things got brought to my attention so I became quite emotional yet truly amazed about some fellow warriors… 🥹🫶🏻 Oh my~~~ what a year it has been. I usually look back on the year and decided once again to do just that with these 43 posts, minus a month. My first one of the year was all about Warrior’s gym, and then his ’08 match in Spain. Hard to believe I wrote those in January. I will share some of my highlights but before doing that, guess there’s another first after all.

Hulk Hogan finally made his way into a dream. Oh brother, ” whatcha gonna do?” Ha ha! Again, one would assume this could’ve happened already considering WMVI among other history, but nope. It probably manifested as a result of watching a few of the WCW days I hadn’t seen in a while. I can see “Hollywood Hogan” specifically with his NWO bearded look very clear walking around outside the ring looking for Warrior. It was brief, but definitely a dream. Now, onto the memorable posts for me this past year.

Since I just mentioned a dream, let’s start there with some that touched me.. Hulk brought on the topic of firsts so how about that? Vince McMahon in one along with Warrior’s younger daughter Mattie as both were extremely special indeed. My daughter in that dream with Warrior’s was very much a first so it’s up there as a moment for sure. The other dream that happened in the same night was Warrior as a summer camp teacher. So much fun seeing him spray those kids with a hose! Loved that playful humor of his. He and Dana both in a different dream during the same night. Talk about a first!

Another stand out for me is when I got a very young college age “Warrior” and his friend fried rice and green grapes. So cool and interesting to see him looking younger close to when he and Sting were the “Freedom Fighters.” Now, my son is in college so I totally relate to how some dreams come about. The last one connected to the Earth goddess of Greek mythology Demeter. I felt so beautiful in my gown picking flowers which led to an incredible lovely moment. I can still picture those gold and silver roses… What a great experience to shine, as I truly did! BTW, I did check and I have had 10 dreams involving Warrior in some way or another this year. Oh my, I believe that has to be a record. 💙😴 There were 2 others and one actually involved a mountain that I posted about a few weeks ago. The other one, well, that was extremely personal as I shared it with a dear friend. It was super funny and it made both of our days. Warrior laughing always makes me shine! That also won’t be blogged but I had to mention those as well.

OK, dreamers we will move on even though it’s always hard to top those Warrior dreams of mine that I am so blessed being given. Another gift I was given was from last winter after Warrior’s old blogs from “Warrior’s Machete” were sent my way. That post was quite a biggie for me but very grateful I was able to spend time really reading all those 71 pages more thoroughly than many years ago. I highlighted several points of Warrior’s as well as sharing my own but it definitely is a huge part of this year in 2022. One of these days, I will go back and reread them again just to feel his words on the page. A few disagreements as usual of course, but he had his opinions and made them known. How many of us can say that? Plus, us writers just know the power of words so I am ultimately grateful.

The next highlight that made me totally shine was being a guest on the “Pick Six” podcast hosted by my friend Vince McKee of Kee on Sports. That was so much fun sharing all about writing, my book, “Spirit and Belief” and how I started following the Ultimate Warrior’s career. It became so wonderful discussing how influential our intuition can be just like Warrior mentioned often. Boy, am I glad I listened to mine and still am. Right around that time was the warrior week brought to me by my cousin. She was so cute sharing all these great little warrior stories, and even sent a photo I used for the post. It started with the word “warrior” on her phone randomly?! and ended with the word of savage. I love when Randy is included too.

A post that was quite hilarious to me in a different way was “That 80’s Vibe!” Just look for my painted Warrior cheeks. Music and dancing in my past along with Warrior’s which brought me such fondness and laughter. What a throwback of a treat! Another one was “Out of this World” which Warrior’s wrist tattoo with Saturn inspired. 🪐 If you are or were a space geek and science nut, that one’s for you. Family stories plus Warrior’s comics are talked about but also a little spiritual. I loved writing those. 🥰

I did have that 4 week break in May which gave me time for painting. No Warrior masterpieces were created but I did need a break from writing despite my resistance. So many intense family milestones and NEW stuff this year~~~ it’s been exhausting. Oh, so worth it as I savor and flow with it all. Warrior’s birthday brought all those great songs plus a few new ones added to the playlist. What an Alexa moment that was for me right after talking with a friend about wrestling. 😂😉Warrior was shining his light so much that day, I thought it must’ve been my birthday! That was another milestone this year.

How about some self -reliance? Yes, that one is a huge one because it connected BOTH my kids as we were just going about our daily lives. My daughter’s report on Ralph Waldo Emerson’s philosophies for school among others and then seeing his self-reliance essay all about success hanging in a music store with my son. Once I read some words of Emerson’s that my girl had at home, I KNEW Warrior had said them. That started it all and the light on self-reliance kept shining brighter and even more Ultimate over the next few days. Warrior was for sure part of those times because, really— how could he not be? 😇💡

Whew… I know that’s a lot of trips down memory lane this year to shine a Warrior light upon but in case you haven’t read any, there’s a little recap. I also have had some other very meaningful surprises along the way (different than that other post,) which overwhelmed me in such a great way. Some people we meet, know, or just connect with in our lives that have a way somehow of shining their light just enough to let ours out a little more. Do you have anyone like that? I hope you do as I also wish for your LIGHT to keep shining despite this crazy holiday time and beyond.

Enjoy the season of magic and be the light that shines for others. They will share theirs with you if we just always believe… Here’s to the end of 2022 and I will return to these writings in January 2023… ✍🏻Celebrate the way YOU love! Happy holidays!

~~~ Kathy~~~

P.S. Here’s to more in year 7, such a great number! 7️⃣ Oh, I also found a few more Bluejay feathers this year too! I did check and I had mentioned 7️⃣ previous posts, so how about that with this number?

🎅🏼☃️🥂🎄🤶🏻🕯️🛍️🛒🎁🎉❤️💚🤍☮️

*** You can find me on a U.W. fb group, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. My book is available on Amazon and other outlets so feel free to check it out. What a great Holiday gift!!! 📗Wishing you ALL Warrior blessings!!! 🙏🏻🫶🏻