Tag: Saturday Night’s Main Event

Rockin’ the Game💙💪🏻

Month number two 2️⃣ of 2025 is here. February is the shortest month but how about the date today of 2/5/25. Love that repetitive number, so cool. I hope it’s a great day for all you warriors out there. How are your goals going so far with this new year of beginnings? I’m trying new vitamins and finally did a celery detox. It’s really not that bad for all you who aren’t into one of the best vegetables for us. I’m not getting preachy but sometimes we need to just try something new and for me, it was a celery smoothie. Maybe I don’t need a list after all as I just go for what I want to try and see what happens. Keep going yourselves warriors and do the work!

That guy down below did the work as you fans know. Let’s get into that pic of a young Jim Hellwig when he was known as “ Rock” with “ The Blade Runners.” I had no idea how hairy he was! 😬 This photo I shared with my brother as we often play a guessing game of WWF(E) Superstars. Both of us see them on various media sites so this was the second one I sent to him of Warrior. The first one was of Jim as a teen that I saw from his biography a few years back. I stumped him with a teen photo and a Blade Runner one, win win for me! I will say he has stumped me more times though. So, I felt compelled to use that unrecognizable (to my brother) photo of “Rock” today.

Gearing up for the present, Triple H was just announced as the 1st inductee into the 2025 HOF class. The Ultimate Warrior was ALSO announced as the first inductee of the 2014 class 11 years ago. Triple H deserves this honor and I’m so happy for him. Some may not be fans of his and I did not follow his career much but nowadays, I know more. UW fans will remember how he was in that ring as part of WMXII being a young Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Triple H was also instrumental in bringing Warrior back to the WWE, as his career deserves to be recognized for all that it was. I’m very excited to hear his speech. Bring on “ The Game!” It’ll be an emotional one for sure.

Did any of you watch the Royal Rumble? I did not but just wanted to know results, surprises, or my interest in John Cena~~~ who is considered to be “The GOAT.” I did a post on that years ago if you readers can recall. Just look for a pic of an actual goat! 🐐 I thought that would be funny to use so glad I did. 35 years ago this past January brought Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior face-to-face for several seconds during 1990’s Royal Rumble. That was leading up to WMVI with its * BIG* anniversary coming in April, stay tuned! I am happy WWE still has these original PLE’s (formally PPV’s) that are part of their history. The big 4 will remain hopefully as they of course, added a few others over time.

Did you notice how I combined Warrior and Triple H for the title today? Sometimes, I just start writing without working on a subject too much and it just flows into one. “Rockin’ the Game” came to me so that was it. I can ask you all a question here as it does relate. How do you interpret that title above? You can rock your game in many ways by just kicking a** in whatever you do. That’s what Warrior did, would say, and I know Triple H is the same. I thank God he survived his heart surgeries of a few years ago as WWE needed him around, we all still do. He has made so many more positive changes as head of creative, I hope it continues.

Even though I do not watch their content, I decided to watch the most recent “ Saturday Night’s Main Event” a few weeks prior. I saw the entire show which I couldn’t do last time. I probably won’t again and despite talent of today, nostalgia will be there for me in many ways. UW is in the opening sequence too, and I will always love the entrance theme music. I hope it sticks around. 😁🎼

Look for a link at the end today of my write up on the 25th anniversary of WMXII back in 2021. It’s all about the trust developed between Warrior and Triple H overtime and how they formed a friendship. I reread it (obviously) so I only thought it fitting to include again. If you’ve already read it, I believe it’s worth another read! Just ignore the website info as previously stated since that no longer exists. Plus, ignore the vacation statement too. That was shortly after my ulcer…

Getting back to rockin’ the game here, warriors. Can you honestly say that about anything in your life? I can but then will never be an expert. It’s OK to feel good about our stuff as you know and all of you can relate to your strengths. Those weaknesses can improve too if you truly try. Just don’t push yourself to exhaustion because even though Warrior did in many aspects, most of us aren’t former bodybuilders or pro wrestlers. Do what you can, when you can, and feel proud of it all. You can still rock your game without going to extremes and that means in other ways too, not just the physical. There will always be someone who seems to be doing it better but don’t let that clothesline you down! Get up and stay in the match however it works for you. Whatever your “game” is, play it strong, bold, and brave like warriors do. Maybe Triple H was called “The Game” for many reasons besides wrestling. He had other names, but I like that one for him.

Rock your game, warriors . Become inducted in your own Hall of Fame as your own recipient. The only winner in any Royal Rumble needs to be the one who rocked it all to win it all. Always believe that winner is YOU…

P.S. Here is the link to the 25th anniversary of WMXII with my thoughts on Warrior and Triple H’s friendship…

http://www.mywarriorwritings.com/a-genuine-trust/

What a YEAR! 💙💪🏻😳

We are here warriors ~~~ the end of 2024 and what a year it has been for sure. UW down below from “ The Arsenio Hall Show” is wishing all of you Happy Holidays! No extra Christmas props this time in the photo. I still have the paper elf costume I made last year! 🤭 Did you know there are around 17 holidays from the U.S. Thanksgiving until New Year’s? That’s a bunch which are celebrated worldwide. Whichever ones you acknowledge, I hope you have wonderful memories before we pin December to the mat. 🎅🏼🎄

As you readers know, I do my own recap of blog posts, dreams, and other times that perhaps stood out during these last 12 months. I started this in 2020 which was the Covid year. I had to gather my notes and place them in order pretty much but warriors~~~ it was exhausting to my mind reliving them all. 49 posts, one shy of 50 and the next time you’ll read from me will be NY day as I take 3 weeks off…. I’ll just mention how there were 6 dreams this year. 5 I have blogged but one I did not.

The one I didn’t post involved Warrior speaking (once more) at a convention that also included my mom and spiritual cousin. I was there of course and it became quite comical. Warrior had said a statement identical to one on the “ Always Believe” DVD but it referenced *** ME*** in a way, so kinda personal. 💕 It also included my mom and a topic Warrior joked about. I won’t say exactly but it did make me laugh! Still does. I probably woke up laughing. 😂

We also had a dream about “ Slam Jam” (with those wrestlers in that pic,) Warrior signing: “ Kathy- may all your dreams come true” in my book, he and I doing paperwork together, him being interviewed while I listened and watched, AND my son watching UW at my grandparents house?! I had my magical number of 6 visit me once again as those dreams total that this year.

I’ll continue with a few posts relevant to me and the first one was written January 3. It was “ Believing is Feeling” which became a topic centered around a book I read over the winter break. What a profound experience that was in my life and one I reread quite often. It was the first one ever that I rewrote I believe 3 times…***There were so many family milestones this year as well, but a few significant ones written are having both kids in college and my husband and I meeting 25 years ago. Lots of others involving numbers and still my mom’s 80th to come on Christmas Eve.*** How about the WWE? We had the lawsuit at the beginning, The Rock joining the board, WMXL, Hulkamania turning 40, and the first time in over half a century with no McMahon running the company. Oh, and “ SNME” makes its return this Saturday night with Jesse Ventura as one of the commentators! My bro reminded me of this… I will have to look for clips when we get back from our trip…

That leads us to the 10th of Warrior’s passing on that day of the solar eclipse in April. I just *** PAUSED*** a moment. I also wrote about my love for him being the first time on paper, which surprised me but I thought it fitting to do so. My UW tattoo also turned 10 on my daughter’s 18th birthday, which was on a Wednesday! 💚

How about the memory of when I got two old WWF magazines from “ The Wrestling Collector” store in New Jersey and one was free!? That led to new pics and quite a funny story before our summer trip. So, that began using other photos that I thought I never would. Warrior’s career with The Blade Runners, Dingo, and even earlier on with bodybuilding were just a few. I’m so glad I could write those stories. A&E’s “ Most Wanted Treasures” on UW finally aired that episode in July which also became a goofy post with my girl writing her graduation thank you notes on that night. 😉

I hope you readers read some silly stuff about “ The Warrior WHAT’s?” and other close-ups. It was time for that banter after some serious posts back then. 8 years of these writings and 7 for the book were celebrated in October. “ Spirit and Belief” is still out there for any interested readers as I always believe and thank you for the support. 📗 I also worked with a new energy healer this year a few times and had a little oops at the center… 🤢 So grateful she was able to come to my home to finish that introspective session. You can read all about that experience.

Another topic I had failed to mention in my original notes was the “ Mr. McMahon” docuseries on Netflix. I disliked writing that post. I did include some nostalgia and empathy though. You can decide for yourself if it was Fascinating or Ruthless? That was the title.

Well, warriors~~~ that’s the bell 🛎️ at the end of this match. 2024 brought A LOT of interesting and busy posts for sure but we always need the mix of being simple at times too. I hope all reading enjoyed them and perhaps you have your favorites! Who knows what will come our way in 2025 but I will be here bringing you my writings in early January. I wish you all a beautiful holiday time with celebrations that bring you fond moments to look back upon. In a few days, we leave for my niece’s wedding in TN and then back home for the wisdom teeth girl all before her dad’s b-day. My goodness~~~ this has been a crazy year bouncing off all the ropes! 😬Next month, marks a HUGE number so you will have to stay tuned… 👏🏻

I hope your year was busy, but that you also got or will get some rest before this year ends. If it’s been a rough time, please know I care and just keep being the warrior that you are. Do *** YOU*** because nobody else can. I will connect with you all in 3 weeks so enjoy (or at least try) to have fun in whatever way you can during this festive time. Keep reading old posts if you need to catch up. Oh, and a few newer pics never used are coming! Happy holidays warriors… 🤍🕉️☮️

P.S. HBD’s to all 3 WG’s as I recall they are late December babies. 🩷🩷🩷🎁🎂🥳

~~~ P.P.S. My girl got a 91% on her afterlife paper. I told ya I’d let you all know as I am so proud of her! 

Redemption or Revenge? 👏🏻💙💪🏻

I have a few things to mention before getting into today’s topic. First off, last week marked the 37th anniversary with the television debut of Ultimate Warrior. Yes, I do bring this up every year but it’s always worth a mention. How is it getting to be close to 40 years, oh my… I was 15 and a sophomore in high school as that began all this for me. Do you lifelong fans remember that time? No milestone but still a time to look back on if you are or were a fan of his and following the old WWF in the 80s. *** What WAS a milestone yesterday though was my husband and I remembering 25 years ago when we first met! I can still picture all the details. I know he does too… 🥰. ***Lastly, a few days ago here in the US was Veterans Day. I did an entire post on that several years back. I honor and salute all of those vets, including many in my family who have served this great nation of ours while defending our land. Thank you for your service… 🇺🇸🗽🕊️

Moving into today, you’ll see that pic below of when UW got his IC belt back from “ Ravishing Rick Rude” in SummerSlam 90. It was his redemption after losing it in WMV earlier that year because of “ The Weasel” Bobby Heenan’s interference. I won’t call him a brain but Warrior one could also say got his revenge. To me, it can be both. Let’s stick to this scenario in the WWE. Did you miss me talking about wrestling, fans? How about this past WMXL? I can describe Cody Rhodes’s win as redemption AND revenge against Roman reigns. If you follow or watch, you’ll know what I mean. We want and need a positive word like redemption but then with sports in particular, we want that negative word of revenge.

Case in point with it being a little personal for me. 8 years ago, if anyone had been reading my blog or even purchased my book: “ Spirit and Belief,” you may remember this story. I think it was one of the longest in the book actually! My Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team 🏀FINALLY became the NBA champions after beating those Golden State Warriors. I still can’t call them that… They stretched at all 7 games and it was super close. The year before both teams had faced each other for the first time but my Cavs lost in game 6 (on Warrior’s birthday.) The following year they won it all in 7. 2015 could not have repeated! Redemption and revenge all at once. I think the cherry on top for me was when LeBron James stepped off that plane back home in Cleveland wearing an Ultimate Warrior T-shirt. He “claimed” it was his last one in the suitcase but many knew he was a fan when younger. It just so happened that part of UW’s name belongs to that CA team so was that worn by LBJ on purpose? 🤔We will never fully know, but it made me feel pretty ultimate to see that revenge. We shouldn’t be that way but with sports, it comes out in us.

I won’t get political on here ever but feel the need to mention our next President elect~~~ once again Donald Trump. He had been associated with WWE and the McMahon family for years. He even had Linda on his cabinet. Him winning this recent US presidential election also begs the question of what his victory truly is. Redemption or revenge~~~ for a second term, years apart. You can decide that on your own but it’s another example here as it does get “roped” in with talk of WWE and his history with the company. Several WM’s were held at his venues through the years too.

Let’s get back to Warrior for a moment. His return to WWE in 2014 ignited an intense possible reunion. Many expected him to perhaps bash others in the business during his time in NOLA at WMXXX or just to avoid some altogether. He could’ve gotten his revenge for the past in how he was portrayed. Instead, none of that happened at all. He got redemption by surprising most spectators there during his HOF speech and beyond. He evolved in such a way few ever would’ve known or believed to be true. All of the old vengeful acts were behind him and now it was his turn to be redemptive. He always shocked people back in his prime with many actions and still was upon his return to the business that made him a superstar, only in a new way.

How do those two words fit in your life? Can you think of times where both mattered? I’m not condoning revenge in regards to evil of course but just other areas where you felt that desire to maybe “get even” or let them know what it feels like to be on the other side of a situation. Maybe you couldn’t accomplish a goal but then at a later time, you did. That’s good redemption and one you could be proud of. It can just be a personal dream or something similar. We shouldn’t get so bent on hate that we play the “eye for an eye” game and yet many times, that emotion surfaces and we succumb to it. We are human after all and nobody’s perfect. Just be aware and try to course correct if you can for a future time. Don’t expend your energy on what doesn’t matter. Leave that bad karma alone and focus on the good. It’s super hard to do this in some aspects but it’s truly the best and healthier way to be.

Redemption or revenge? Both strong words that are part of our lives. Let’s bring forth more redeeming qualities we can be proud of and leave the revenge part. You will be grateful you did. UW’s matches were “scripted” but I know he felt those words too in his life many times. Warrior opted for the good near the end of his time here. I hope someday I will do the same… 🤍

P.S. Tomorrow marks yet another very memorable day as well. 1992 brought the final match between the Ultimate Maniacs vs Money Inc. on SNME for the tag team belts. I always remember this time not just because it was Warrior’s last appearance for many years but also because I had a very special moment happen to ME that night shortly before the match. I will always remember~~~ although before, I had forgotten. 🤭 🅾️

***That date of November 14 also brings my 2016 memory that is mentioned in my book. 📗 That was when I went to Toys “R” Us and saw some Ultimate Maniacs action figures plus a car with New Mexico plates on my drive home. Warrior lived there for any wondering….The same date with references 24 years apart…Yep, I will always remember those special times too.

🥹❤️💛

A+ for Acting 👏🏻💯

I’ve mentioned many aspects in Warrior’s life that mirror mine such as writing, ( of course!) speaking, and reading so now we have acting. We all are actors everyday really just playing our roles in life where very few get to know the real us. You don’t need to be famous to be a performer. Awards are given to those that excel at the highest level of acting and even teachers give out those A+’s for well deserved work. I never did much acting or performing in school but one story does come to mind.

I was in 8th grade and as part of the new junior high program, 7th and 8th graders could chose a “special” class. I chose Drama. It really wasn’t my thing but the teacher in charge was a favorite of mine. I did rule out other choices but hey– we always need to stretch our comfort zones! My 1st role was as Mrs. Bucket who is Charlie’s Mom in “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” That is one of my favorite childhood movies although Johnny Depp’s version isn’t bad. Who doesn’t love the Oompa Loompa’s?

I only had a few lines and forgot one… The boy who was Charlie covered for me in front of the whole school so thanks is given to that young man! Well, that was about it for me although other similar opportunities ensued.

During my junior and senior years of high school choir, we had to dance along with sing. NOT what I signed up for at all! The audience loved our performances and within a few years, they had a show choir. I earned that A+ for acting but the singing of course is more me. One of the Holiday concerts was performing “Hallelujah Chorus.” If you are familiar with this entire song, there are lots of parts– LOTS. We received a standing ovation which was truly heart warming. Another A+. BTW– that was my senior year, another favorite of course in April 1990! 💙

Many years later as a preschool teacher, I loved using puppets to perform for the kids. This too became another one of my favorite activities and little ones love puppet antics. Some of the more introverted ones talk to a puppet more than anyone else. I loved the idea of hiding behind a wall or mat as kids didn’t even notice a missing teacher. Such great fun and that A+ for acting came very easy to me. Sure, kids are entertained but puppet performing necessarily isn’t for everyone.

This takes me to you warriors. Have you ever earned an A+ for acting? I gotta say– those WWE performers definitely deserve high letters for all the acting they do. It can be anyone you watch whether on T.V., the movies, the stage, or entertainment of various kinds. Can you give any performer of your choice an A+ for their acting? I bet you can if they are convincing enough and affect you. You know my choice of always is the Ultimate Warrior. Sometimes, it can even be you that convinces someone else.

Once the performance or event is over, the paint peels off, the gear put away, or the mask taken down, have they or you earned that A+ for acting? Guess that depends on the feelings. Remember, it’s always about those emotions we all tend to ignore or hide behind.

Just make sure your A+ is given for the right reasons. This means you CARE or you wouldn’t be watching, listening, or performing at all. I certainly didn’t deserve an A+ for my Mrs. Bucket performance but my heart earned it for trying. I always wished teachers gave those A+’s for effort in school but just like with some performers, we don’t know what goes on behind the scenes. Warrior would earn those A+’s from me for all the effort he put into his character. Naysayers– yes. Effort– always. Some will never know the effort behind those A+’s but you will deep down.

Maybe we don’t need those marks in order to fully be us. You can decide that for yourself. Just do the best or go with your interests and you’ll have some performances in life beyond your imagination. Some good and some bad but that’s how we need it to be. Look back on all your experiences and then make some new ones. Perhaps you’ll get that A+ but if not, remember we are all actors performing on this life stage everyday… 👍🎬🎟

www.spiritandbelief.com

Morning warriors or Night owls ☀️🦉

Do you remember my city/country post of a few months ago warriors? Well, today’s story is kinda like that one only with times of day instead of places to live. Which do you prefer– the morning warrior or night owl? I’m actually neither since most of my energy is spent in the afternoon. If I had to choose, it would be the morning. I was never a night owl. Guess who was though? You know who I’m talking about– Warrior.

I have referenced this a little before with being a WWE performer and superstar. Sleep would be hard to come by what with all the adrenaline. I know I’d be the same way if I did what they did and do! Downtime is required in order for me to prepare for dreamland… If I don’t get comfy before bed with my routine, falling asleep becomes quite the challenge. Warrior confesses on The Ultimate Collection DVD to surviving on 3 hours of sleep and calling it “neat.” Um, NO– not for me! This post is one of the fews where we are not in agreement upon. Once your body gets used to a routine or practice, it does become hard to change even out of a profession. I’d barely make it for Saturday Night’s Main Event sometimes and I was younger then!

When I was a young child, napping just wasn’t for me. I was good and stayed quiet but not many times of actual sleeping. Kiddos need that rest but it wasn’t happening for me. Now, it’s a little easier with a busier lifestyle and some cold wintery weekends. I was told that I have more energy than ever realized. 😬 That does explain why my brain and body need to work together to achieve rest. Like I always say, we need the balance and that is true with activity and sleep too. 😴

My workout is the afternoon as my husband’s is in the morning. I have done some fitness in the evening but gotta tell ya– it doesn’t work for me. If it’s getting close to 8 p.m., I am way too wired and already know sleep will be difficult that night.

There are some who workout at midnight or so like Triple HHH and Stephanie McMahon. Often, that’s the time that works with hectic busy families. If I had to do that, I would but sleep would have to factor in as well. Sure, sometimes I have a few sleepless nights but it isn’t a constant. I do know that my workout and fitness are a priority so it would get done in some way. Maybe just yoga. Maybe just cardio but probably not all if my schedule was different. I’d rather start at 5:00 A.M. and crash earlier at night instead of trying to find the energy at midnight!

How does this work for you warriors? It doesn’t have to apply to fitness but anything else. I also will never be one of those late night shoppers either. Ya know, the Wal-Mart types. If you are, that’s fine but it isn’t me. Guess I’m not the all-nighter kind of gal. I wanted to watch T.V. and school wasn’t like that for me anyways.

Many activities I prefer doing in the morning versus night like errands or chores. We all do what works for us and some can’t switch their schedule around. I like relaxing more in the evening or doing family stuff minus homework. 😳Our schedules can be so opposite of others but we shouldn’t judge since everyone is different. I love the idea of starting the day with a workout since your energy will get peaked. At the end of a day, my tiredness creeps in and it’s more difficult. If you have some motivation, even better.

Being up all night can have advantages too since most could be sleeping or some even work night shifts. You’d have no distractions at home or very little but will have to be quiet. You can get your own space like Warrior had which worked well out in his barn gym. When we are alone, we can mentally prepare better for whatever tasks lay ahead of us. Knowing myself, I’d probably fall asleep at 7 p.m. being up all night…

So, morning warriors or night owls? Whichever is your thing, just make it work in your life. Do the work of your life as Warrior said. Make your time count because it truly does. 👏🏻😉😊

WORK+REST=BALANCE Always!!

P.S. Last month on Friday, Dec. 13th, we had an owl in our backyard tree! It was so cool seeing this “night owl”! ~~ It was also a full moon!! 🌑

***P.P.S. The card deck above I have mentioned before. It’s the Mystical Shaman Oracle by Colette Baron-Reid. ***

The Telling of Titles

Do you have a title alongside your name? It seems that we all do with regards to Mr., Ms. or anything similar. How about all those professional titles or degrees we acquire over the years? We work our way up the “corporate ladder” from an assistant to possibly president of a company someday. Does that mean everything to you in business? Or, could you take it and leave it?

In the WWE or other related forms of sports entertainment, the titles and belts MEAN something. It’s what you attain for at the top of your game. The WWE currently has 18 title championships. 18! I had to look that up what with the many brands in the business nowadays. Back when I watched, there were only a few titles and each show didn’t have their own division with belts. Are those titles important for you to see around your favorite’s waist? A title doesn’t mean you are better off for having one. You may have earned it but is it ALL of you?

Fame, money, recognition and all that go hand in hand but it also depends on your version of that success. Warrior was very different with not wanting a belt to prove his worth to fans. He even said: “I don’t need a belt… I don’t need it.” That was outrageous for an athlete to even utter those words. He did after all win those titles but didn’t necessarily want that to be the primary focus of his character.

It can and does mean so much more to others in different ways. How about you? Sure, we need success for our livelihood but is being at the top always the end goal? Hmmm… One to think about for sure. Even if you are “the boss,” you have to ask yourself why you wanted that title in the first place. Some may want it to prove they can get it (like WWE performers) but others may want it for power or to be liked. If you aren’t liked as a boss or champion, many could be jealous of your position. Maybe you aren’t a good boss or champ anyway.

The “claim to fame” has both positives and negatives as does working towards that elusive title. Am sure you fans would still follow your favorites with or without a title, belt, or “strap” as Warrior called it. I know I did. Of course, I loved when U.W. proved his worth by obtaining a belt but it was never just that with me. Ever. My emotions were better when he didn’t have one as I’ve said before.

Back in the day, very few performers had the chance of winning a championship title. Such a challenge with competition between those selected. Now, it’s almost the entire roster of talent that is able to vie for a title. Is this better or worse? It all depends on how you look at it but again, we all evolve.

When you are able to look back on something– what is it you remember most? Career goals will differ from personal ones but those titles may creep in. You should be proud of professional success however, don’t forget to let the REAL you shine. ✨

I have seen many twitter bios on some profile pages of former wrestlers. Not that I’m looking but we have followers in common. Some mention their pro career, some list their life now, and some use both. My page is mostly professional since that is why I use twitter. Other social media is more personal with family life. I happen to love those guys who list the NOW more. You can have your own opinion, this is just mine.

Is it that important to list you being a champ 11, 12, or more times? Maybe it is for them but true fans are loyal despite that number. My memories of any Superstar back then never just revolved around winning a title or even how many times. The titles do matter, don’t misunderstand here and of course famous people’s bios will differ from us regular folks.

Warrior’s greatest contributions that he was MOST proud of are his daughters. I totally agree. One’s personal life should always come before one’s professional life. However that looks for you– believe in the personal titles. They hold much more meaning than any “strap” ever will. 💖

P.S. I didn’t have Twitter before Warrior passed so no idea what his bio was. I can guess though!

P.P.S. I value my personal titles more than pro ones I accomplished. On that, Warrior and I agree- yet again.,,

** Here are some of mine to get you started on your own:

~~~Wife, Mother, yogi, blogger, speaker, gardener, cook, singer, swimmer, cyclist, etc… All personal. Not professional.

www.spiritandbelief.com

“Fear is an Aberration!”

“Fear, fear is an aberration.

Fear is the air that cowards breathe.

Fear is the first taste of defeat.

The Warrior only breathes the air of the brave and the Warrior only feasts on the fruit of VICTORY!”

~~~ The Ultimate Warrior

~~~11/25/89 (before his SNME match against Andre the Giant)

Such powerful words as always from the Ultimate Warrior and I have made this part of my meditation everyday. Maybe that sounds crazy to some but us warriors have a little bit of crazy in us for sure! 😜 Are you fearful or fearless? I used to say it depended on the situation but now I choose the latter.

The most important thing to remember with the word FEAR is that it has no power over you. Also, do not compare yourself to others as I always did. I used to think nobody would believe my “fearful” situations but just chalk them up as silly. Everyone else’s were much more important or dramatic than mine.

That was an incredibly tough mindset to get out of. So very tough. Our past really does affect our future whether we believe that or not. Even though some of my life stories weren’t as drama filled as others, I don’t shy away from them now and in fact I defend them. They make us who we are and form us into the people we become. Not everyone is a “risk-taker” or outgoing but that doesn’t mean you are fearful.

Sometimes, we hit our stride later but everything is in perfect timing. I always did stuff that wasn’t with the “norm” (like Warrior in a way) but was it considered fearless? Probably not. That used to bother me SO much but now, not at all. People’s definitions of some words are never the same and they place labels or their own experiences over everything. Comparing can become such a nasty habit and some people never outgrow it. Don’t be one of those people and I hope as warriors, you are not.

Warrior’s passing has brought me into the most fearless I have ever been. My humility makes this so hard to write but it is very true. There are things I never even dreamed or imagined doing and did fear dominate? NO! Well, I must admit in the beginning it did just a little. I’ve evolved so much since then. I look at Dana and just marvel at her accomplishments. To think she describes herself as introverted shocks me. I know she also never imagined this life without Warrior. She is fearless in her own right but he would’ve wanted that for her.

I am also certain people I know could never have guessed how my life would change with his passing. I have a few other opportunities on the horizon and can’t wait to share more details soon! Be your OWN fearless warrior with whatever projects are in the works for you. Keep those dreams active and abolish fear.

What is holding you back? Let me guess… Judgments, resources, time, finances, unworthiness, laziness, losing your “comfort zone,” and am predicting others. I definitely have had some of this on my journey. Listen to that intuition like I have said before but life is always a balancing act. Head versus heart every single day. Who wins? Such a hard one depending on your circumstance. We should follow the “do what feels good or right for you” saying but not at the expense of becoming penniless or a victim. Did Warrior listen to fear or follow his intuition? I think we all know that answer as we must do the same.

Think of all the areas in your life where fear dominates. Possibly try narrowing down that list and conquer a few. I can say to dive right in but realistically some cannot. Literally speaking, I never did learn how to dive! LOL!!

Be able to look back on your life and say how fearless you were or how you evolved. You will never regret kicking fear to the curb or pinning it to the mat. Replace fear with a victorious NEW word of fearlessness. Learn it. Know it. OWN it. Always believe it. You can also make fear an aberration. Warrior did. Dana did. I am and you can too. 💖💪🏻👍

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