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! 

Peaceful Warrior Perspective 🙏🏻🧡

Have any of you seen this video when The Ultimate Warrior appeared on “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee” back in August 1990? I’ll link the clip at the end but it’s a perfect example of today’s topic. I remember watching this interview back then and thinking : “Who’s THIS guy?” I had never seen him like that before. Ever. If you’ve also watched “The Arsenio Hall Show” episode a few months prior to “Live,” you’ll see two very different Warrior perspectives.

Several years back when I began this blog, I included a definition of what the word warrior means. The word peaceful is not included at all but I believe it connects. We all evolve and even Warrior himself did. He made peace in his professional relationship with the WWE, Vince McMahon, and some others at his HOF induction of WMXXX. He made peace with the fact that the Ultimate Warrior character was strong and tough yet soft and gentle.

Regis Philbin compared his character as being “a link to the Indian ancestors” while Kathie Lee chimes in “like a Spirit.” Native Tribes fought like warriors and also strived for peace within the spirit. The character depicted two very unique sides on both of those shows and yet still very much him. Think about it though. Morning T.V. vs, Nighttime T.V. A different audience with different perspectives for sure. The “Live” interview to me anyway was truly him without acting. Naysayers get slammed!

We may never fully abandon our core beliefs and shouldn’t but over time, a new shift begins. The battle can turn to acceptance and eventually peace if we allow it. Sometimes, we need to either step back or completely leave a current situation in order to view a new perspective. Warrior did. I have and I hope you have at some point also. He always advocated for anyone to step outside their comfort zone and embrace variety. I totally agree but then again, there are legit reasons why people stay put. It does become their life. Many wrestlers stick around after their career and I know this frustrated Warrior. He finally admitted on the Ultimate Collection DVD why they love it so much to stay.

Years go by and we all age, mature, and learn new things. When we are in a career, relationship, or anything that involves longevity, it can become robotic. We just go thru the motions but still remain true to ourselves. Sure, we can compromise but sometimes never fully understand another’s point of view. It is a challenge admitting mistakes but we need to stay open to all sides of the story.

Retirement may bring that sense of peace to some or maybe just taking a long break. We are all warriors battling on with whatever comes our way in life and am sure you can relate. To get to that peaceful state of being takes time, patience, and effort. It’s there but we need to do the work too. My life has evolved so much especially these last few years. I try so hard to have more understanding of another’s circumstance instead of judging or criticizing right away.

Warrior had A LOT to always say on many topics. Some controversial, some not. Being a father changed his perspectives somewhat over time. I have seen plenty of peaceful interviews with him and yet the dramatic, frenetic ones get more recognition. We all have both sides and should defend our passions while agreeing to listen as well. Every human being needs to work on this everyday including famous ones.

Warrior’s life became more private as years went by and he needed that. He could slip into character whenever he wanted and still had that intense personality. He did have peaceful perspectives despite critics. As fans, we thrived on that Ultimate Warrior character but I always liked seeing the other side. I kinda know this now with him in spirit..😉

It’s great to get drama and excitement but at the end of the day, the peaceful heart matters. I’m not getting all mushy here but think about this for a moment. 🧐We may disagree but again like I’ve said many times before, respect counts. Find that peace inside of you warriors. You can still fight those battles but believe in the Ultimate spirit of a new perspective.

https://youtu.be/JpoaC_XHVSY

~~ uploaded by Warrior Central, 4/23/09. “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee.” Aug. 1990. (this was right before SummerSlam ’90 with Rick Rude!) |~anyone notice how both U.W. and K.L. are wearing orange?? 🤣

~~~P.S. My bday is tomorrow so guess what my plans are? If you’ve read that post a month ago, you’ll know! Watching the last match on WMVI of course!!

www.spiritandbelief.com~~ the other spiritual blog you can also find if interested along with info on my book! 💖💙📗

~Oh, one more, I promise this is it! “The Arsenio Hall Show” episode was aired right before WMVI!