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Navigate a “ Numinous” November 💪🏻🤍🤼‍♂️

Now, you will see that “ Freedom Fighters” photo of a young Jim Hellwig~~~ Warrior who made up half of that tag team along with his partner Steve Borden~~~ Sting. This month of November has a few themes as you will see in the next several weeks of photos. I of course, in my alliteration fashion had to formulate some “N” words and after debating on a few, “ numinous” caught my eye. I know most aren’t familiar with it as I wasn’t either. Once reading, it fit perfectly for me and then that guy below. A few words to describe it are: “ sacred, spiritual, mysterious.” Yep, navigating that always but in this month of Thanksgiving approaching in my U.S.~~~ it works.

The first part of this post is a little update because that’s what I do. If any are wondering, here they are. I’ve not heard from Emir of “ The Masters of Wrestling/ “ Ultimate Truth” Podcast. I cohosted The Ultimate Truth podcast with him and included many links on here when we’d drop a new episode. I was following him briefly on some other socials but now, not so much. It seems he has started his own independent wrestling promotion so super busy with that along with still performing. The last episode we filmed was ironically about Warrior and Sting and on W’s bday~~~ how about that? All planned. I did however, do a little digging on my own. My concept I brought forth for him months ago was to find different guests for the show involving Warrior’s past. Not former wrestlers but those who had worked with W on other business ventures. He did have a few guys on BUT my suggestions were: ~~~ Zach Even-Esh, whose gym Warrior was part of in training guys back in NJ, ~~~someone who worked with W on the “ Firepower” movie, ~~~the kids from the “ I See Stars” rock band whom W helped “train” many years ago, and the man I actually contacted~~~ Jim Callahan, who did the art for W’s comic books. That’s right. I found his site and emailed him info over a month ago. He’s not responded but I have other ways if possible.

I will not continue my search if Emir does not contact me. Sure, it would be great to have any of those guests on but if he has moved onto other business, so be it. He’s not even acknowledged the podcast possibly ending, being on hiatus, or whatever. I’ve had some in my FB UW group ask about it too. We shall see but no extra work on my end if he has decided on other projects. So, that’s the news on the podcast as I hope you viewers enjoyed the content. After all, I just thought I’d be a guest one time so had no idea I would have followers in that way. It was a great experience… 🤷🏻‍♀️

The next update concerns my hairdresser friend’s possible book. Only one more appointment for her, so I’ll see if she brings it up at all. We did have a lengthy phone call recently but her life is very chaotic and seriously~~~ she hasn’t even started any type of manuscript at all. Just small jots in journals of experiences. I thought she was further along with asking me to ghost write for her but nope, not at all. She has read parts of my book but is crazy busy to finish it. *** Guess that’s why the whole process is so challenging for me. I would never buy a book if I had no intention of ever reading it. Yes, we ALL have lives but I don’t need to be patronized just because of a connection to somebody. If you really don’t think you’ll have time to read it, don’t buy it. It won’t hurt my feelings at all… *** I told her I can edit or be a collaborator but after hearing more about her personal life, I might just pass this up when the time comes. Plus, I don’t believe she would pay me what one should get paid. Some info I had no idea on at all and it’s CRAZY bat sh*t stuff friends. 😳Talk about family drama as it never seems to end for her. I don’t judge, just listen but then I got some “signs.” I decided to follow them and it felt good. Have you heard that expression of “ rejection is God’s protection?” You can take God out of it but I am slowly learning that to be true. She wants a shrink, not a friend I’m afraid. We all need to vent but it’s soooo much from her. Sure, we have tons in common spiritually and I love that connection but she contacts me to be negative, not to just chat and be friendly.

She was supposed to be at a yoga retreat I recently attended at the spa where she also works as a massage therapist. Her son got mysteriously ill and she told her boss she couldn’t help run it. I got a call from her detailing it all as I had texted sharing my excitement on seeing her for the event. I did explain later during our chat how I seem to be the initiator in many friendships as apologies abound but it’s a repetitive pattern I cannot keep doing. I do enjoy her company and giving her support but one sided relationships just don’t work for me anymore. It drains me. 😞 I get how everyone is “ BUSY” as we all define it but if you are a true friend, you make time for them and not out of a guilt obligation or just to complain. Sorry for the rant friends on here reading but I bet many of you can relate. I’ll see how it goes with her after the holidays but I’m not reaching out much like I did on her days off. She can contact me and if she doesn’t ~~~ well, I guess it’s another so be it. I am navigating a NEW November as well.

I will end with a funny as I’m so glad to add THIS to a frustrating post. I hope you laugh as I certainly did! The other night my husband was flipping TV stations and found this different wrestling channel, randomly. We watched a bit while making fun of the moves. No WWE or even AEW at all. He was dozing on the couch so now the remote was in my hands! I was done with that and found a cartoon channel. Ah… these local stations we never watch. It wasn’t Cartoon Network but did include Bugs Bunny and his friends. I “matched” that up with hey~~~ Saturday mornings of the WWF and my youngest sis who still watched cartoons then.

I watched a little while reminiscing fondly. It was then I saw the character of Mr. Magoo down in the corner. I immediately said to myself: “ Mr. Magoo, how are you?” Now comes the part you fans will love. Laughter once again, as I thought of that “ Brother Love” show segment on Superstars back in 1990 when UW was champ. He brought out a wig and dress for BL to put on and Vince’s laugh is the best! I rewind on my “ Always Believe” DVD just to hear him, it’s great. Anyways, as BL is putting it all on with UW’s help, Roddy Piper, (who was commentating with Vince) says: “ Mr. Magoo, how are you?” I totally have that memorized now. I laughed yet again thinking of that as Brother Love became Sister Love! I had to keep my laugh subsided so as to not wake my husband! Guess what then? The next cartoon they played was a Mr. Magoo one and I watched giggling the entire time. It was the comic relief of the night! Oh, wow, how I needed that. 😂😂😂

So warriors, how are you navigating this November? Will it be numinous? You can sub other words but I wanted one that would pop like UW always did when performing in the ring. Whatever this month brings, go with it but stay true to yourself. You might get frustrated or disappointed but make time for laughs too. Those are the moments to remember most. Maybe near the end of this year brings endings which seem to happen. They may not be endings like mine but you’ll have some am sure in your own way.

Warrior had to end many relationships or ideas in his life but he always moved on to other things because that is how we learn to navigate my readers. Perhaps something didn’t or isn’t going the way you’d like but find a moment or two just to let it be and laugh if you can. You never know, you just might discover a numinous perspective as well through it all. You could be guided towards another concept or even just a time to relax. Watch some cartoons! I know for me~~~ that worked and tag teamed well with my WWF memories. Many of those made me laugh too, but some, ummmm… not so much! We all don’t do life the same and that is super hard to know when another doesn’t agree. Do your best and just remember that we all matter. We aren’t wrong in wanting something or someone a certain way but then need to realize it just may not be the match we win. We can’t possibly change the situation but we can always change our response in how we handle it better for the future. I will focus on navigating my own numinous November in ways that work for me.

P.S. ***FRIENDSHIPS….. not everyone approaches them like me as acceptance is the winner in that bout. I would never dismiss someone or even overburden. We ALL need advice and genuine connections, despite the BUSY every day from everyone… it takes a few seconds to check in with someone instead of doom scrolling. It’s all priorities though… We all work but I think you can get my point here…

P.P.S. Oh, I could’ve used a pic of “ Sister Love” but nope, ha ha! 💃

My Introspective Session ❤️‍🩹🧲😬

Happy November warriors! Hard to believe we are in these last few months of 2024 but what a year it has been. That post will be December but today is still this month of number 11. More on that number later…. When you finish reading, you’ll notice that pic of Ultimate Warrior below wearing one of his many WWF T-shirts back then. That was yet another photo from one of the magazines, but here’s a little fun fact I noticed recently. I had decided to watch some of my faves and one is of “ The Brother Love Show.” Amanda Ultimate Warrior also wore that exact SAME shirt when she appeared on the segment! I just thought that was an ultimate connection. I love how these ideas lineup. 🥰

I’ll move us into today’s post of being introspective. I recently had another energy session with my new healer who specializes more in healing through hypnosis. I saw her last in June. ***NO***to all you skeptics, it isn’t like turning into a chicken or anything like that! 🐔It’s more introspective which Warrior had mentioned as an aspect of his personality. I am too. The beautiful concept was that she made a house call! How sweet was this and I became her first one here in Ohio. I of course was a little nervous, but it then was super cozy as we danced a little at first to release anxiety.💃See, it’s fun stuff too and not just going deep.

The date of our time together was October 29 which I mentioned last week. 5️⃣ years ago, the calendar was the same. My healer connected numerology which totally resonates with me. Regular readers will know this… 2+9 = 11 and that is a master number. My number. See, it’s back… If interested in finding out yours go to http://www.numerologist.com for info. It is totally FREE… Whether it is something you’d like to pursue or not, mine fits and I do believe. What is a master number? Well, it’s part of my journey and connects to inspiring energy. I am an intuitive soul that is for sure. The traits can sound intimidating, but makes sense as in the past~~~ little did. It’s always yin and yang though. You can do that research on your own if feeling compelled to do so.

These energy sessions vary in some degree than what I had been used to. She accesses past memories of trauma, but does so in a way that feels comfortable and relaxed. Think of it like going to a psychiatrist only more spiritually aligned. Sometimes, it does feel a little intrusive as many questions are asked of me. We did have prep work though with topics I needed to discuss and dissect. With my previous healer, more of it was done in silence with little discussion on my end except for the occasional question. I love the use of crystals and oils, but these hypnosis sessions are very communicative. Sometimes though, we need to feel out of the “norm” or “out of the box” and Warrior knew that all too well. We have to face truths in order to heal, right? Warriors fight the battle but still need to tend to their wounds.

Do any of you remember my gratitude post of a few years back? I referenced the 2 most important attributes to be grateful for which are your life and health. I had received a wonderful voice memo from my new healer the next day with a practice that came through to her. It was a message for me from my team in spirit. I always believe in the good that comes from “parts unknown” so I took it to heart. She mentioned how gratitude tips will help with my anxiety and I have written plenty down in a journal, but it’s been a while. Her steps were these: for three days~~~ (yes a three count!) I needed to concentrate on the present for day 1, the past for day 2, and to be grateful for a possible future event on day 3. I wrote down 3 answers and reflected on them each in meditation. My desires were to stick with what led me to all this healing in the first place. We have to remember the difficult times too warriors because they make us stronger and give more self love which is needed. My future idea is a trip or vacation so I am “locking that in” 🔑 as she said in order to manifest it coming forth.

That’s how we need to be. This is the time for gratitude as November begins, and before the holidays get underway. I was so overwhelmed by her home visit but was starting to feel a little flushed lying on my couch for almost a few hours! I must say the pets cooperated and I pulled those negative emotions out of me like a magnet. Hopefully, this yucky funk that has been around will dissipate soon as the month has LOTS happening. The session went well and at least this time, I kept my gut intact. 🤢 She’s so cute and understanding, I wanted to just shrink her up and keep her in my pocket! I mean this in a good way of course. Monday marked 5️⃣ years since my psychic friend’s reading at her house which inspired me so much on this warrior experience of mine. 5 years, wow. I’ve been through A LOT and yet there’s always more to come. I’m in such a better place emotionally and am so grateful for those 2 dreams leading me to energy work. Thank you Warrior for your guidance and wisdom as it was much needed and still is. 💙

If this type of post isn’t your thing, no worries. I just like to share what has been working in my life, why I need certain practices, and how it’s important to always remain educated. Even if you roll your eyes 🙄 at energy work or don’t quite understand what it’s about, just know it truly does not have to be part of your life and perhaps may never be. Stuck past emotional trauma will come to the surface in many ways~~~ mostly physical, and I was determined to find the root cause. I’m so grateful (like this month’s theme) that I have. I felt Warrior’s presence in a few ways that day, but I know his response would be to follow my gut. That I am sir, and will continue on my own warrior ways always… 🥹

P.S. I did hear a ringing in my left ear during the end of our session so thank you once again Warrior! 

Expect the Unexpected 🤭😬

Hey warriors! A few little areas to address before jumping off the top rope into today’s topic. First, this date is 8/23/23. I LOVE when numbers line up like that. Last week marked my 333rd post. Oh my goodness, look at those threes! I will take them any day. Another number is 70. That was the Hulkster’s BIG milestone birthday he had a few weeks ago as I forgot to mention it last time. Despite some possible warrior fans having animosity towards him, he is a legend and icon, so should be respected for much. Without his presence in the early days of WWF, us fans never would’ve taken such interest like we did. Sure, there were plenty of others (like The Ultimate Warrior,) but Hulk was the brand and helped propel wrestling into sports entertainment. Was a huge fan of his? No, but I will never take away what he or even others have contributed over time, EVER. Most guys are in their 70s or late 60s now who I followed. What sacrifices they made like I always say to entertain and sustain. I wish him happiness in his new decade.

Last week, we took our son back to college for year two. At least we are better equipped now and possibly won’t have unexpected things our way, but ya never can tell. My daughter starts her senior year of high school in a few days. One football game already done too with a blowout win! How will it be Senior Band night so soon? It seems like two years went by very fast🥹. I do hope there aren’t too many unexpected moments but we need to face them anyways. Let’s bring on the funny times because there’s too much of the negative around.

That pic below was from a segment of “The Brother Love Show.” I LOOOVE this one and glad I got a clear shot. finally of U.W. He turns Brother Love into Sister Love. Talk about an unexpected moment for sure! I remember it so well as often times again, I wonder who’s idea it was? I bet fans weren’t expecting that to happen as well. I love Hot Rod’s commentary with Vince too. So classic and funny to see different “shows” that weren’t too serious. It never gets old to me as I’ve shared some other unexpected times with my daughter and Brother Love antics. Those days will live on in my earlier warrior journey… 💙

Another unexpected moment (at least with my former coworkers of years past) was when I sang to this guy on his birthday. I believe I’ve written this before and it connects here. I had no wig, but sang in my best Marilyn Monroe voice to him all breathy like she did to President Kennedy back in the 60s. I probably shocked about everyone doing that but boy, was it fun! OK, I did wanna prove I could do something out of the ordinary but it got me to build my confidence with a totally new idea. Expect the unexpected once more. Yeah, I was no Marilyn but did it my way! 😳👏🏻

Have you ever done something like that or received something unexpected? I bet you have, and I for sure shared plenty! We do always have those times in our lives on the opposite end when facing a difficult decision or even a health scare. I recently lost a friend of mine to brain cancer. Totally unexpected and so shocking. She was younger than me…😓💔 Looking at her husband and kids was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do emotionally. Yes all that happens too sometimes and we just move forward as only we can. Warrior’s loss was unexpected to fans, but none of us really knows when our time here physically is done. The spiritual journey with him was definitely unexpected in many ways, but my soul knows this path I need to take. How about good stuff? I know of women who were told they’d be unable to have kids and now have several a piece! What about a great job that lined up for you? You can probably think of many more and it can be little things all the time too.

Warrior’s return to WWE was totally unexpected to so many and yet those beautiful days making up that weekend had to happen. Let’s remember the good times and not those unexpected which make us angry, sad, or disappointed. There are way too many of those unfortunate times we shouldn’t always give our attention to so rack your brain for the great stuff to come in. Maybe we’ll win the lottery! The jackpot was HUGE lately and my husband plays often. We need to believe in the good in spite of the negative situations around us. It can be hard to stay positive but we need to check our gear bag for any “foreign objects” that will deter us from getting to that good place in a healthy way. Just because you have done experiences in the past, believe the best is yet to come.

Expecting the unexpected can go both ways warriors but the true test is to turn any unfortunate times into fortunate ones, eventually. Our grit keeps us going so look to the messages Warrior left us for any inspiration you need. You will find answers if you look within yourself, and DO the unexpected. It just might bring up that warrior spirit you were meant to release… ❤️‍🔥

P.S. A few weeks past, I had found 1️⃣0️⃣ blue Jay feathers and a cardinal within a few days! That’s gotta be a record in such a short period of time (: They just make me happy. ☺️I don’t expect them but maybe I should! Manifest the good but release the expectation of HOW…

P.P.S. I called in for the 3rd time ( makes a 3 count!) to “80’s wrestling the podcast.” Their topic was all about the magazines of the day. I shared a funny library story of mine back in high school! If you choose to listen~ I am around the 16:55 mark and I talk for almost 10 min. The hosts are so fun and I love talking to them! ***They go LIVE every Thurs. at 10 A.M. EST here in the U.S. but it is recorded. It is around an hour or so… If you were a fan of the Golden Era of WWF, you will enjoy this podcast! Kinda unexpected again… 😜😂📚

The Tamer Rockstar 🎼🎸

This photo is somewhat out of center since I had to cut off a little girl who is probably close to 40 by now. Do any of you fans remember “Amanda Ultimate Warrior?” I’ll link her appearance on “The Brother Love Show” at the end. It gets my heart every time. I would LOVE chatting with her now, wonder what happened to her? So, most that saw the Ultimate Warrior back then with little face paint or just his logo like above, thought he had softened his image and in many ways he did. He started as a rockstar of sorts who became a little tame as years went on. I always wondered how it all came to be with his changes. Was it mostly Vince or were some of the ideas Warrior’s?

Some say they wanted to soften his look to be more like Hulk Hogan. Not exactly I know but possibly more approachable, less intimidating to fans, or whatever else. I always loved when his face paint peeled off but people liked it on since it identified the character. I have said this before. Let’s see what things changed besides his face. Blonder hair, less screaming in promos with more actual talking, having kids around in interviews like Amanda, etc.

In the beginning, the Ultimate Warrior was like that crazy nonsensical rockstar running around to his “Unstable” theme music, shaking ropes, thumping his chest, and so much more. Sure, he still did those things later on but his physical appearance just changed a bit. He must’ve liked the blonde hair look since that stayed throughout many years after he left the business, came back, and resurfaced yet again in 1998. The length changed too over the years. He even got an earring and tattoo later on which many weren’t doing at the time.

Have you ever felt the need to change something or perhaps many things about yourself to please another? Yes, I know with Warrior it was for different reasons but I always wondered about the stories behind it all. Did he agree just because he was the new Heavyweight champ? O.K., I have had my hair highlighted or done things differently than the norm but never did I feel like I had to do something drastic for a job. Many wrestlers change their look several times over the years but man, the backlash over Warrior and a few “new” things got people talking. Am sure the higher-ups felt some aspects with the character needed to move in a different direction and we as fans embraced it all, well we had to didn’t we? He even become quite smaller which started other rumors…

If any of us reset our physical traits, it’s usually because we want to or at least that’s how it should be. Kids will do things to get approval from friends but we as adults know better. We still want approval but just in other ways. When I became blonde, ( yes there were a few pics on here!) I did it for fun. I even had a pink streak in it for a while. Blondes don’t necessarily have more fun as the saying goes but it’s what we make of it. I just wanted to try something different I hadn’t before. Fame has its own rules though.

Am sure you can possibly think of someone who maybe had a certain reputation for years and then instead of a physical change, it was more of their personality that changed. I had talked about “sowing your wild oats” when younger and then when we age, maturity and tamer ways creep in. Sometimes, it needs to based on our life experiences and yet sometimes people hold on to their old ways. Warrior kept his long hair for a while but then fatherhood later on made him lop off his locks. Some won’t let that go since it so defines them like Hulk or even someone like Bret Hart. Everyone is different but Warrior wanted and needed to move past the hair that defined him.

Well, that’s enough about that as hair was also part of a past post but it is an obvious difference. Warrior bald- now that shocked a lot of people who followed him later on. We all tend to hold on to things in other ways because it’s like our security blanket. Sometimes though, you gotta drop the blanket Linus and move on. Despite all those attributes that made the Ultimate Warrior evolve, he still was that rockstar to me. Of course it was in a much other way and even though he became somewhat tame, it was still him underneath it all.

That’s what we all need to be. No matter what types of changes we go through physically, our inner person will remain the same. We may need to adapt somewhat but our core is still us and Warrior never wavered on his. There were many that have tried to duplicate the Ultimate Warrior but none truly succeeded because they weren’t really him. Maybe some were fooled but I never was. Amanda Ultimate Warrior and those other kids got to see their rockstar hero become a little tamer. It worked for a few but others missed his wilder ways. I loved it all because to me, behind that exterior was a man with a great message of belief in yourself. That meant so much more than any rockstar performance he put on with paint, no paint, blond or no hair, screaming or whispering. Whether or not he wanted to be tamed, the character succeeded. You’ll always be a rockstar Warrior- in or out of the ring. Plus, he ROCKS too as the most ultimate spirit!

https://youtu.be/EAn3rjBpQuw

*** Here is a link to Amanda on the “Brother Love Show.” If it isn’t working, just look up Warrior’s appearances on B.L. or her name…

www.spiritandbelief.com

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