Tag: Patriot Day

You Don’t Belong? Good… 🤷🏻‍♀️👏🏻🥹

A few weeks ago now, we had Patriot Day here in the U.S. Several years back, I had written a post on that exact date. I negated to mention it as I typically do so my many apologies. It needed to be referenced because of the unbelievable milestone of 2️⃣5️⃣ years. That horrific tragedy impacted us all, and we are so incredibly grateful to those men and women who sacrificed their lives for ours. I reflect on the children as well now all grown up or some too young to remember. It showed what a great country we can be while standing united. After all, that is part of our name. I wish we can embody that word of united once more as in many ways, we are not. Let’s not enable a horrific tragedy to bring us together. Let’s BE united anyways, every day. There…. That’s my reflection on Patriot Day’s huge anniversary while striving for unity always in my United States of America. 🇺🇸 ❤️🤍💙🗽🕊️

Just last week, I got my annual renewal subscription to this blog for another year. Next will mark 11. I have to get there, right? I mean~~~ of course as that’s a big spiritual number for me in many ways. It is my master with numerology but I realize that doesn’t resonate with some. No problem. I just know more so 11 will be very cool achieving. I will get double digits here in just a few weeks but more on that then. 2027 will also mark 10 for the book so you’ll be hearing more if you keep reading. I thank you all that are here every week but if new, welcome! I’m grateful for your presence through these words as I always hope they resonate in some fashion.

More pics of Warrior from his WCW days as one more will linger a bit into October. That month brings an assortment of photos as you will have to stay tuned for those. *** Something recently brought to my attention was another event of Warrior’s on my birthday. This one actually happened on that date and wasn’t pre-recorded like many are. By the time we would see anything on TV, it transpired a few weeks prior. Anyways, it was a match with Warrior against Ric Flair who was the WWF champion then. That match was 9/19/92. Wait, that’s when we saw the “ Ultimate Maniacs”form on Superstars! Yep, there’s the whole taping in advance remember. So, I knew Warrior had a few matches with Flair, but not the dates. There was another one in October too. Warrior won both but not the title because both victories were as a result of a DQ so the belt can’t change hands. Fans know this I’m sure. Well, no idea that one match (which another BTW is in a magazine I own) was on my b-day and not pre-taped. How about that? Now, I do have a three count of 9/19. One match, two promos. One wasn’t televised so I can’t watch it. Still cool to know. The magazine photo was from October.

How is everyone doing today? We are into Autumn or Fall here officially where I live. Yesterday was when it changed so the weather will start to be cooler with the leaves 🍁 🍂 turning and falling. We shall see how this season plays out. I wish you all well during these last few months of the year.

To “tag” in a new topic here and to reference the title today, I will share a little of this video recently viewed. This woman has amazing insights and I have followed her a while on YouTube. I’m not over following like I did years ago but sometimes~~~ just need that pick up of a fellow spiritual who gets beyond the surface to the root. That’s me. She totally identifies with some syndromes of being in this field for years as I myself find out to be true. Do you find yourself over trying to get that tribe even though you think you have it? I’m seeking more true and real friends with our families’ move but I see my patterns of overdoing this every time. I get so frustrated and know Warrior struggled with this as well. I realize things need to be appreciated as a blessing, not a curse. If you think negative, that’s what you’ll get. I need to stop doing that so her words totally helped me.

She expressed how some of us need to break those traditional ways and a cycle of people pleasing, fake drama, and how it’s always been done. We want genuine connections but for us~~~ it seems one-sided at times. She gave me hope in knowing I do have a higher purpose, despite some of these friendship struggles that repeat. Maybe many of us spiritual folks (if you are one) simply need more acceptance while still doing the work in ways we know how. Nothing can be forced but without trying a little, we get nowhere. I just have to back off and tag in my Creator a little more. It’s hard for us Virgo perfectionists so I need to give myself a break. Maybe this is one of my great lessons here but I’m still fighting that match. I can’t tap but need to tag…

Can you relate to any of this readers? If not, maybe on some level in your life you see similarities. We require acquaintances but still crave those close people as I do have a few. I’d like a few more though universe. It may not happen because my goals might be in other ways so her thoughts were encouraging. I just might have to keep that video as it was unlike anything else I have heard from others in this field. It’s all a learning process every day. This is my way though with writing, so I get it all out~~~ despite who’s reading. I know Warrior felt the same as he had other outlets outside of wrestling and we all need them. We can’t keep searching for that elusive “thing” or even a “person” when sometimes~~~ even with our actions, acceptance needs to happen. That’s another of my words that’s hard to accept, (pun intended) but surrendering is what my soul can do. You don’t give up but just ask for help. Not where you do nothing but just admit you can’t do it all. There’s a difference between them.

So warriors, that’s my words today. Remember those events of the past and yet accept the now for what it is. If you feel “different” like me, maybe you do need another perspective and to just see yourself in a more positive light. We can do all the work but still need to tag in that person to lift our spirit. Thank you all for reading and enjoy the season where you are.

P.S. While reading this back out loud to myself, my left ear started to ring. Thank you universe for that message I needed to hear. I don’t belong with some but need to believe there are reasons why. The part I was reading concerned acceptance…🤗🤍✨

Our History of Warriors🇺🇸❤️

Welcome back readers or if you are just joining me, hello. I’m glad you are here. Whether you find this blog entertaining, knowledgeable, or anything in between~~~ I thank you. Today you will notice another pic of the Dingo Warrior below. These next few weeks in September will connect to my birthday. Well, just this intro part now but they happened significantly so always worth a mention. That promo of DW was shown on WCCW, September 19, 1986~~~ my 14th birthday. Yep, it truly was and began the “face” or good guy era of the Dingo Warrior so check it out if you can. It’s on the “Always Believe” DVD as another birthday date of mine is coming up too. Some may know but we need to get out the ol’ WWF years and dust them off for that one. I have mentioned it before. ☺️I wasn’t obviously following WCCW then or it at all really but how about that? Knowing Dingo became a good guy on a birthday of mine, aw shucks. 😉I was a freshman in high school too.

OK, well now there is another memorable date here in the U.S. today. It’s Patriot day. For any outside of America, that date of 9/11/01 is when terrorists attacked our nation with commercial aircrafts which ended thousands of lives. I remember that day very vividly as I’m sure you U.S. readers do too if you are old enough. Those that risk their lives in true sacrifice for others are real warriors through and through. Even though I say I will not watch any of the specials, every year I seem to catch one. Last year, it was all about the firefighters and their families. It might’ve been new but despite emotion~~~ I am glad I watched. We don’t want to see that image of those planes hitting the World Trade Center and yet, we become mesmerized every time.

Just like that tragedy of 23 years ago, every generation seems to have one if not several. My mom still remembers where she was when JFK was assassinated in 1963. That day also marked my father-in-law’s b-day years before I was born. Of course with him, he had that memory too. I was very young when a few bullets struck then President Ronald Reagan and then Pope John Paul II in the early 80s. Luckily, they both survived so huge tragedies avoided but still affecting us all over the world. My generation had the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion of 1986 which killed all on board. I was in 8th grade and saw it live as our classes always watched the lift offs. My Dad worked for NASA 50 years so it was a mess of emotion at my house. I had a science test the next day too, I couldn’t study. 😓

Now, this place in history has the COVID pandemic as that is a global event. Not to mention more dated history with veterans, survivors, or lives lost in any wars. We will always remember and never forget those horrific events of our lives that affect all of us in different ways, but let’s move into the wrestling aspect.

Fans of Ultimate Warrior, the WWF, E, or wrestling at all~~~ I bet you have your memories of being somewhere when something dramatic happened. Maybe you weren’t somewhere specific but you know what you were doing, who you were hanging with, or any of those moments in time. When UW won WMVI, I was at home but on pins and needles all night it seemed. Of course, I didn’t know any results for days as it was back in that time. I can think back on other huge wins of his but will stick to 1990. I know some of you can recall those important events in wrestling history too. How about Hulkamania? Those unprecedented or first time ever matches that remain etched in our brains for life will always be there. We’ll all reminisce about how iconic even this past WMXL was or even when the company no longer had a McMahon at the helm… I don’t want to dwell on the WWE tragedies, but you know those that mattered most to you. Besides Warrior’s passing, there have been so many others and a few we don’t want to remember and yet we do. Could they be historic wrestling warriors? It’s all in our own perspective.

Who are some true and real warriors to you? They can be those throughout history as I’m sure Warrior would name a few but even those you know personally. What makes them a warrior of importance to you? Warrior recognized many past leaders of not only history, but philosophers, writers, artists, authors, and others. They may have qualities we aspire to or admire for their success. We look up to their determination to make things happen despite potential outcomes. Do they and did they sacrifice to help others or is it for some other reasons you deemed them worthy? It doesn’t necessarily also mean they have been in any kind of physical battle.

Pro wrestlers put themselves through so much just to entertain us fans and of course, I will NEVER compare any of what they do with those other more prominent people of past history who gave up their lives. Wrestlers are a different breed of warriors defined in another way, but they make sacrifices too being part of that sport. They don’t fit in the typical category of how other pro sports are brought about. Matches are predetermined, much is “staged” and all that, but still~~~ they remain heroic in the minds and hearts of true fans everywhere. 

The history of pro wrestling has been around longer than other numerous sports and they have proven their longevity throughout time. It dates back to ancient civilizations. They are our own historic warriors, but just remember~~~ there’s only ONE Dingo and of course Ultimate one… 👍

P.S. My heart goes out to all those today who lost someone on 9-11-01. This Patriot day honors all of you and forever will… ❤️‍🩹

Warrior Battle Scars

As I honor and remember Patriot Day today, all those images come to mind of 18 years ago. Those true warriors battling to save lives will always remain in my heart. The survivors and those lost have their scars– external and internal. 🇺🇸💔😪…

My story to share isn’t comparable to 9/11 of course but does relate to the warrior battle scars I’ve endured. Warrior had his battles as am sure some of you have had also. Do you hide your scars or proudly show them off? That photo of me you see is a visible facial scar I incurred over 19 years ago as a result of a car accident. I relate more details of the Good Samaritan woman who came to my aid in “Angels on Earth” – 11/19/18 thru my other blog at: www.spiritandbelief.com

This post today is more about my fighting spirit as a warrior even back then.

Four broken cheekbones wouldn’t stop me, oh no. Thankfully, I wasn’t at fault and was nicely compensated for my injuries. Determination on the inside matters, not money on the outside. Sure, that nest egg came in handy years later but healing became my priority.

That warrior girl then made jokes with the paramedics, fought wearing a neck brace, and even conversed with the woman at fault. Being so panic stricken, she ran around screaming. I pushed my arm thru the broken driver’s side window and grabbed her arm while saying calmly to call 9-1-1. The victim had to comfort another. I look back with such amazement. Another humorous moment was car shopping with my Dad. By then, my left eye was streaming quite often so it looked like I was crying. That was part of the healing. I had joked with the car salesman about an accident victim getting a good deal– (cue the tears!) I also had told co-workers about wanting a new car but not this way! Glad my humor remained… That was also part of my warrior self.

The remaining weeks that followed brought so much battling that I was told often to “rest.” After all, 5.5 hours of plastic surgery would make anyone tired in many ways. This relates to last week’s post of asking for help which again was hard to do. I would cover up my “better” eye and force the “bad” one to read. Of course both move anyway but my warrior spirit had to take action.

I had a crooked smile for a while and got different creams to hide my scars. The scars on my belly previously mentioned from working out wrong at age 12 could be hidden but this couldn’t. Warrior had his face paint but I wasn’t in character– this was really me. Nowadays, I don’t cover those scars anymore and own them with pride. They are part of me and winning that battle.

Those are external just like a few others. Remember My “Backbreaker” Injury where I discussed my back but also Warrior breaking his ankle? (5/22/19) Well, he also tore a bicep years after that and handled it in his own Warrior way. All external but what about those internal ones? Most may know of his heart condition but we all also have scars on the inside forever a part of us. Maybe they’ve healed, maybe they haven’t. Both Warrior and his wife Dana were bullied but they never gave up that warrior spirit of battling those internal scars.

The outside can be healed but the inside emotions forever remain. It’s all in how you respond that makes such a difference. I didn’t share my accident story for pity at all. I could’ve listed much more but am sharing to show how we must as warriors battle back always. Whatever your scars are, don’t hide them. It may be difficult to do but as a warrior, I realized it became a must.

Again, I will not ever compare my scars to those who have been through much worse but the emotion is the same. Just like with Warrior’s life moments and mine. They are never concretely similar but the feelings and responses are. Don’t just use your battle scars to tell a great story of survival but use them to inspire others. That’s what Warrior did and hopefully I am doing that also for all of you. It’s your turn next to pass on your warrior battle scars to another and keep inspiration going.

*** Those Patriots of 9/11 sacrificed so much as real warriors. As we pause, let’s honor our scars and own them as we battle on everyday.

…”the wound heals but the scar, that scar remains.” ~~Poison

~~ Every Rose Has It’s Thorn, 1988. 🥀

#PatriotDay #alwaysbelieve

#ownyourscars