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Draw the CurtainThursday, October 22, 20098:54AM - Same day - all different heheheSALLY BROMPTON From Thursday's Globe and Mail Published on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 12:00AM EDT Last updated on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 2:36AM EDT If your birthday is today: Do what you want to do this year and don't worry what other people might think about it. Too often in the past you have wasted time and energy trying to fit in with the world around you. Let it fit in with you for a change.
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2009 is a Number Seven year for you. Ruled by Neptune. This is a year of preparation, chance, and refinement. It is not a time of dramatic changes. Instead, it's a year when reflection on the past is helpful, and when refinements to your life path should be made. It's a good year to study and analyze. Unexpected twists to your life story and "chance" meetings are probable. Advice - take stock of your life in order to prepare for more exciting years to come, examine the past and plan for the future, get in touch with your deepest needs and uncover your personal power, don't strain yourself or actively try to expand.
2010 will be a Number Eight year for you. Ruled by Saturn. This is a year of power and accomplishment. Actively seeking to expand, taking educated risks, and moving forward are highlighted. This is a year of opportunity, particularly in the material and business world, and opportunities need to be seized. It's generally not a year to find a new love partner, simply because the focus is on the material world and your place in the world. This is a problem-solving year in which you can expect real, tangible results. Advice - take action, plan ahead, seize opportunitiesRelaxing in the Rapids |
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We're told at length how to stay safe on river rapids. (Basically, stay in the boat!) But worst case scenario, if you're ejected, and you go under, and you get confused and scared and out of oxygen and panicked, Lorenzo gave this instruction: "Relax." Relax? Yeah, right. I'd like to see that. "Yes," he says, "relax." Because when you do, the river will spit you out. It'll shoot you right back to the top where you will be able to breathe again and can reconnect with your boat. He told us if we're in the rapids under water, we should NOT expend energy trying to swim. Do NOT waste time trying to go anywhere or do anything. First of all, we probably wouldn't go the right direction anyway, and second, we wouldn't make any progress. We'd also be too exhausted to give ourselves real help. (Self-rescue is the best rescue - I'll blog about that later!) Not to mention we'd be missing out on the ride of our lives while we struggle against the stream! Rather, Lorenzo said, "Relax and let the stream spit you out." Which it will happily do, if you just stop fighting it. It'll take you where you need to go. Sound familiar? The stream will take us where we need to go. Everything we want is downstream. Stop the struggle, stop resisting. Just go with the flow, and enjoy the ride. Yeah, Relax. All right, I'm starting to like the sounds of this advice! So much so that as we round the corner on our first set of rapids, and I can hear the approaching roar of water, I get excited at the thought of going for a ride in the stream. I'm ready to put all my safety training to work! But then we get there, and I completely change my mind about that. I did everything in my power to stay in the boat! Not that I don't trust the stream, but the boat ride was exciting enough. Full of "woo hoos" and a couple first degree screams. (And not just from the ladies.) Just what we came here for, right? The ride of our lives! So, now that we're back on dry land living our daily lives, it seems worth asking the question: what are we struggling against? What are we resisting? What could we relax into, and enjoy more of? Where could we let the stream work on our behalf, while we just relax and enjoy the ride? I know I keep saying this, and Universe keeps proving me wrong, but I honestly don't see how it could get any better than THIS! Thanks for being part of my ride, everyone. (And for letting me be part of yours.) It wouldn't be the same without you! |
Rampage of Appreciation: Cute Frogs, Spiders & Sunrises |
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I made up a new section for this issue to share favorite moments on the river with the intention of inspiring you to become aware of your favorite moments. We don't need a vacation or special occasion to find these in each and every day, and that became clear as I read my list. They were each available in regular daily life. As I suspect they are for all of us. I especially loved:
Find your favorite life moments. They're right here in front of us, every day. In fact, make yours official by posting here (as a comment). Universe will appreciate the acknowledgement. : ) |
Monday, June 25, 2007
7:45PM
a hell of thing to be able to do... interesting stuff though...
| June 25, 2007 Burdensome Feelings Blaming Others As we begin to truly understand that the world outside of us is a reflection of the world inside of us, we may feel confused about who is to blame for the problems in our lives. If we had a difficult childhood, we may wonder how we can take responsibility for that, and in our current relationships, the same question arises. We all know that blaming others is the opposite of taking responsibility, but we may not understand how to take responsibility for things that we don’t truly feel responsible for. We may blame our parents for our low self-esteem, and we may blame our current partner for exacerbating it with their unconscious behavior. Objectively, this seems to make sense. After all, it is not our fault if our parents were irresponsible or unkind, and we are not to blame for our partner’s bad behavior. |
Sunday, June 17, 2007
12:28PM
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Friday, May 4, 2007
3:06PM - John Wood and Room to Read
Saw him being interviewed on Oprah today. Since I'm in the UK, there is a delay from when these shows are broadcasted here and in the US. He was part of a program encouraging the viewers to seek out their own individual callings. John Wood, a high-powered exec at MicroSoft, living the high life - gave it all up after a vacation to Nepal. Much like the creater of the Grameen Bank, Muhammad Yunus, he responded to a small, localize need - i.e. books for a one school - and over the years have developed the organizaiton Room to Read which is providing books and schools to improvished areas all over the world. It's an incredible story, really.
What was really hooked me was his answer to a question regarding leaving his high-power job. He said it was a challenge to let it go, the company was good to him over the years, but in the end he couldn't really believe that making wealthier shareholders wealthier was the way he wanted to go. It was meaningful to me only because it echoed the same feeling I had about working at my old job in TO. I'm still in contact with a few of them, and they are happy there, so I know this is personal to me. Unfortunately for me, I don't have clear sense of a calling, as Wood's had - only a vague notion of where I should be.
My old boss, over here, called me a few days ago, and offered me a job for the summer. Which is really great - it will pay the bills, and I really liked working with him, so it's I'm grateful for it.. But a lot of what the old job was and what this one will be is about waiting for the next step. I even went as far to check out job vacancies at Room to Read, and there are some, but I would need to be eligible to work in the US to qualify. I might be cheeky and send it a resume any way, just to see what will come of it .
Here is a section of story on him:
I think that a student must have humility and be willing, indeed eager, to listen. I can’t remember who came up with the quote “I never learned anything while talking,” but to me that aptly describes the student/teacher relationship. – JW
I met John Wood last fall at a fundraising event for his NGO, Room to Read, held at the Vancouver Art Gallery. The encounter lasted a maximum of five minutes. However, he left an indelible impression, surprising me out of my preconceived notion of what he would be like.
After twelve years of global experience working in international development, specifically within the scope of education, I have encountered the full gamut of “personality” possibilities from Kofi Annan to Irene Khan to Taliban commanders. I am rarely wrong about people embroiled in the often chaotic, cathartic, jet-set business of bettering the world. It is a demanding environment that at almost every imaginable moment calls into question a person’s integrity, consistently challenging you to stay true to your higher self.
Few people are able to survive without the inflated sense of self-importance that actually changing the world can harvest on the ego. I can count the number of such people that I have met on one hand. John Wood is one of them. He navigates the world, a crowded room, even a conversation, like a true leader: with the understanding that leadership is a position of service, not a seat of privilege.
2:16PM - Learnt Something New...
May 4, 2007
Celebration Of Enlightenment
Wesak
The arrival of the Taurus full moon in early May signals a time of special celebration, especially for Buddhists. This time is known as Wesak (or Vesak), the celebration of Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing into Nibbana (or Nirvana). By celebrating these three events in the life of Buddha, we also can celebrate three major tenets of the Buddhist philosophy. Celebrating his birth acknowledges that he was human and that the spiritual heights he attained are also possible for all of us. Celebrating his enlightenment gives us a goal to strive toward-the full understanding of our spirit's purpose in life. And by celebrating his passing into Nirvana, we celebrate reaching the summit of spiritual growth-complete freedom from the cycle of craving and attainment of oneness with the universe.
On Vesak day, Buddhist devotees may bring simple offerings of flowers, candles, and incense to the temple to remind them that life is like beautiful flowers that soon wither and candles and incense that eventually burn out. Birds and animals may be released in a symbolic act of liberation. Throughout Asia, Buddhists have different names and ways of acknowledging this holiday, but the name most commonly used, "Vesak," is from the Sri Lankan language Sinhalese. In Sri Lanka, the life cycle of Buddha is celebrated beneath the full moon with billboard-sized depictions of the Buddha's life and previous incarnations, fully lit with dancing lights of all colors. Lanterns of delicate tissue paper are made and hung everywhere, along with strands of colored lights.
Buddhist or not, we can all take this opportunity to celebrate the beauty and transience of our human lives while also acknowledging the light within us that offers a connection to the divine and eternal. By focusing on the beauty of both our humanity and spirituality, we celebrate the dual nature of our being and seek to balance them for the highest expression of our existence. Following the pull of the full moon, we connect ourselves with nature as well, letting ourselves be in sync with the tides and aligning ourselves with the cycles of life-both physical and spiritual.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
2:50PM
| April 28, 2007 One Self Divided Libra Daily Horoscope Stressful thoughts and feelings can plague you today even if there is no obvious stimulus inspiring them. If you assess your recent schedule, however, you may discover that a hectic period in your personal or professional life caused you to focus all of your energy on a single area of your existence. You may need to take some time today to ensure that your needs in the neglected parts of your life are addresses in a thorough manner. As you compensate for having overtaxed your body, mind, or soul, you will likely be pleased to find that your exhaustion melts away and leaves behind a pleasantly grounded and peaceful mood. |
Friday, April 27, 2007
4:49PM - Congrats to my dear Froggy
Has been paid a sum by the BBC for some jokes he submitted. He even had to sign a contract with them. (I think we will frame it!)
Well, I tell you - there are people who talk and people who do. You put me to shame, my dear. xo
pleasedWednesday, April 25, 2007
12:30PM - More stuff to think about
I didn't see this episode, and you need to take the link to the Oprah site to read all the pages that are presented on this topic. It covers several points of view.
Here is the link. http://www.oprah.com/tows/slide/200704/2
The is only the first page of the article - there are 13 in total.
Monday, April 23, 2007
5:20PM - Going with the flow
wah! My career....
| April 23, 2007 Carried By Fate Libra Daily Horoscope Apprehension can make goal fulfillment difficult today as the fear that your expectations will not be met may stall your endeavors at home and at work. The anxiety you feel may be related to an unwillingness to see what your career and your personal life have in store for you. If you worry less about the outcome of individual plans and concentrate on achieving larger long-term ambitions, you may be surprised at the paths your destiny takes you down but pleased with the results of these detours. Consider that you can be optimistic and goal-driven today without setting too much store in any one specific project or plan. |
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
1:06PM - Birds and the Bees
Saw a story yesterday about the decine of the bee population in the UK. The scientist in the story encouraged people to help them by setting up bee homes for the searching queen, and photograhing the bees so they can be identified. So far, they fear that 5 of the nine species have disappeared. I have, indeed, ordered what is called a Bumble Bee Rest, which I will set up in the back yard, once it arrives on Saturday.
I've always liked bees - and the variety I've seen have a blue strip on their bottom. Very cute. Well, we will see if I build it, if they will come. :-)
10:52AM - It makes me angry
I cannot help but feel for these poor kids and their families. I cannot understand what it takes for a person to believe their pain is so much more important, more potent, than God - insomuch that they feel they are entitled to destroy these lives. Each of these young people had a whole world ahead of them - their own journeys to experience and live out - they own unique destinies - only to be ruined by a selfish adolescent. How can someone feel that they have the right to take down as many people with them in their own sprial downwards? I heard that he lined them up, some of them sobbing, and executed them one by one. This chills me to the bone...
I guess these kids just represented some group that he disliked. Non-human targets reflecting his own personal rail against the machine. I don't know... What is scary to me is that people hang their shit on others every single day, because they represent something unpleasant to them, and think nothing of it.
I just feel so sorry for these families and friends - and this is all so completely unnecesary and deeply unfair. How do you recover from something like this - how do you get past it? I wish that they will find some way to make peace, when the time is right. But for now, they have my deepest sympathy.
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There were two incidents two hours apart, at a student dorm where two were killed and at an engineering building where 30 and the gunman died. Officers said they were working to link the attacks and had a preliminary ID of the gunman but would not release it. After the deadliest shooting rampage in US history, President George W Bush said the US was "shocked and saddened". "Schools should be places of safety and sanctuary and learning. When that sanctuary is violated, the impact is felt in every American classroom and every American community," he said. The state university in the town of Blacksburg is home to 26,000 students.
Virginia Tech police chief Wendell Flinchum said that emergency services had received a call at 0715 (1215 GMT) alerting them to a shooting at the dormitory - West Ambler Johnston Hall. He said that two hours later there was a second report of shooting, this time at the engineering building, Norris Hall. Asked why the campus was not closed after the first shooting, Mr Flinchum said that, at that stage, it was thought to be an isolated incident. Police believed the first shooting may have been a "domestic incident" and that the gunman had left the campus. 'Many, many shots' Eyewitnesses said some students jumped from classroom windows to escape the gunfire, which triggered panic on campus. Some of those locked down inside the university buildings were using the internet to try to glean information about what was happening and many e-mailed the BBC News website. Nikolas Macko was in a mathematics class in Norris Hall when he heard a series of loud bangs in the hallway which prompted a female student sitting near the door to move to close it.
"She peeked out into the hallway, and saw the shooter, so she immediately closed the door. Three other students moved a table that was in front of the room - it seats approximately 40 students at capacity - and barricaded it against the door. "A few seconds later, the shooter tried to open the door, but my classmates kept it well shut, as they held the table against it from floor level. "The shooter shot the door twice at chest level, which resulted in two holes in the door, one of which hit the podium in the front of the class room and the other continued out the window. At this point he reloaded, shot the door again - this shot did not penetrate - and moved on to the other classrooms," Mr Macko said. Virginia Tech student Erin Sheehan said she survived an attack on her German class and described the gunman. She said: "He was, I would say, about a little bit under six feet tall, young looking, Asian, dressed sort of strangely, almost like a boy scout, very short-sleeved light, tan shirt and some sort of ammo vest with black over it." Motive unclear Mr Flinchum said it was unclear if the dead gunman was a student. He could not confirm that the man was involved in the first attack. Virginia Tech President Charles Steger said: "Today the university was struck with a tragedy that we consider of monumental proportions." He said the university was in the process of informing the next of kin of those killed and that counsellors were in place at the campus for student families. The university urged students to call parents to let them know they were safe. The deadliest mass US shooting prior to the Virginia attack was in Texas in 1991 when George Hennard killed 23 people and himself in a cafeteria. The US also has a history of deadly school shootings. In 1966, the day after killing his wife and mother, gunman Charles Whitman opened fire from a tower on the campus of the University of Texas killing 14 people and injuring 31 others. In 1999 two teenagers at Columbine High School in Colorado killed 12 fellow students and a teacher before taking their own lives.
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Scene of shootings 
The shooter shot the door twice at chest level, which resulted in two holes in the door, one of which hit the podium in the front of the classroom 
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
12:52PM - Well I just couldn't resist...
Your observation of the lives of the people with whom you share your environment can awaken feelings of jealousy within you today. You may wonder what others have done to have been blessed with such prosperity and feel frustrated at the nature of your circumstances in comparison. Consider, however, that your limited view of the lives of those you envy can work against you today. You likely do not know how hard these individuals work or what their individual values are. But if you waste time and energy coveting that which your neighbors, colleagues, and loved ones possess, you will naturally have fewer resources to devote to achieving your own aims.
The funny thing is that today I was feeling envious of a writer who captured and marketed an idea that I was starting to formulate. It annoyed me that she got to the gate first, because this was going to be my only one big idea. And then I read this article.
I just recently read that coincidences are not just random accidents having no bear on anything, but rather the manifestion of certain principles of being, as described by the laws of attraction. Yeah, that does feel true to me.
So instead of feeling jealous and annoyed, I'm supposed to feel gratitude that at least I was exposed to this information, and to take away the lesson that sitting on my ass only thinking about stuff will not bring any success. Action needs to be part of the equation too.
pooh.
April 10, 2007
Too Complex To Covet
Libra Daily Horoscope
We can never fully appreciate the complexities of others' circumstances, so envy is nothing more than conjecture and does little to help us refine our understanding of the world around us. We may see that certain individuals live lives of luxury, but we cannot discern how they attained their abundance or maintain it in the present from simply observing their habits. When we put aside envy, we realize that existence can be rich no matter what our levels of status or socioeconomic standing. Furthermore, our ability to comprehend the differences between outer-world and inner-world success allow us to be grateful for all we do possess while still endeavoring to improve ourselves for the sake of growth. You will no longer be tempted to compare yourselves to others today when you recognize that the definition of accomplishment varies by individual.
Sunday, April 8, 2007
12:42PM
Wow! Well, all I can say, it's really nice to be on this side of the wedding. However, it all went very well, and it was more than I hoped. We've had a lot to prove to our families, and I think we did okay. And everyone had a really lovely time.
Also, it was more than I had expected to see how our in-laws got on with each other. You know, you hope you get on with your own in-laws, but to see both families enjoy being with each other is a great thing indeed. We had a lot of fun, and we spent most of a week together. My uncle Maurice teared up when we showed up at 6.30am to say goodbye, muttering to us both "God bless you both" (I come from a family of weepers). It's hard not to smile when I think of it - and the whole wedding will be a happy memory for me.
Kev and I have been sleeping since Friday after dropping my parents at the airport. But there is more work to do - there is always more work to do :-)
Situation: Eight of Wands
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POSITIONAL (MAIN) MEANING
You are caught in a vortex of intensifying demands.
The card that lands in the Situation position refers to the circumstances you find yourself in with regard to your concern.
The Eight of Wands in this position indicates that you are running to keep up with people and circumstances that seem to be out of control. Being proactive may be difficult now. Stimulating events may demand too much of your attention.
You are caught up in a high tide of escalating consequences. This can be an exciting, if exhausting, time and you could be tested on every level as you move forward. Sometimes it takes courage to cope with the confusion of chaotic changes.
Challenges/ Opportunities: The Hierophant
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POSITIONAL (MAIN) MEANING
Help make the invisible visible.
The card in the Challenges/Opportunities position reflects how you can use creativity to turn a crisis or challenge into an opportunity.
The Hierophant in this position points to someone who is recognized and respected for the qualities that once made them seem strange to others. People like this see into the invisible spaces, communicate with animals, plants or the elements, and generally live in the world but are not bound to it.
Although an extra degree of sensitivity to your experience of life has at times seemed a setback, the Hierophant is now in a position to make it pay. This is a specialist, a person with a gift. With self-discipline, you can turn your unique point of view into a path of service.
Advice: Death
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POSITIONAL (MAIN) MEANING
Free yourself from a past that no longer serves you well and proceed toward the future.
The card in the Advice position suggests a course of action which will harmonize what you want with what is currently possible.
Death in this position advises you to detach from the old order. You may want to close accounts, complete unfinished tasks, and gather your harvest. It is time to move on. If you cut the cords that have bound you to old ways and outdated conventions, you could free yourself to join the sweep of incoming light. This is not an excuse to reject others or hurt them in any way. It is simply a time to move toward your ultimate interests.
Do not allow nostalgia and outworn loyalties to hold you back. Be willing to go through whatever it takes to get to where you really want to be.
Daily Lesson: King of Cups
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POSITIONAL (MAIN) MEANING
Try to model the behavior you would like to see others emulate.
The card in the Lesson position represents the personal investment or sacrifice required to derive full benefit from your current situation.
The King of Cups in this position requires you to consciously release all resentment, negative attitudes and personal grudges. Reach out with your heart, spirit and personality so you can see those in situations around you, even your apparent adversaries, with a loving and benign eye.
It can be a challenge not to be offended by people who are emotionally clumsy, let alone those who have hurt you. As you look into their lives, recognize that we are all mirrors for each other. Act as if you were a loving deity bestowing blessings upon all. Find compassion and empathy within yourself so you will want only the best for all. This can be a difficult challenge where there is too much pride. When wisdom is firmly in control, you will facilitate progress and growth in all the lives you touch.
Near Future: Seven of Coins
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POSITIONAL (MAIN) MEANING
Your approach is working. Be confident as you evaluate the results of your labors.
The card in the Near Future position indicates which way the wind is blowing with regard to your situation. If you follow the Advice card, however, you can improve on or neutralize tendencies.
With the Seven of Coins in this position, you are stepping into a time when you will see the results of your labor manifest. Here you will receive strong, direct affirmation that your ideas and your creativity are bearing fruit. It's not like winning the lottery, but it does become clear to you that the approach you have been taking is working.
You aren't being given a reprieve from continuing the work, but it is rewarding to reflect on what you have achieved. Many others would have given up before now. Be greatly encouraged by this. As your vision manifests on the physical plane, let yourself be inspired to redouble your efforts.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
9:23PM - Readings for the Wedding
As it's a civil ceremony, we are not allowed to use any readings that refer to god or prayer. My brother will be reading the Irish Blessing, less the phrase "May God hold you in the palm of his hand", which is a shame, because it's my favourite part.
This, from the Ancient Sanskrit, is the other reading.
Look to this day
for it is life
the very life of life.
In its brief course like all
the realities and truths
of existence,
the joy of growth,
the splendour of action,
the glory of power.
For yesterday is
but a memory.
And tomorrow is
only a vision.
But today well lived
makes every yesterday
a memory of happiness
and every tomorrow
a vision of hope.
Look well, therefore,
to this day
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
12:02PM - in honour of the arrival of part of the tribe on Friday :-)
March 27, 2007 Part of being human is the search for an individual identity. Bound to this strong need to establish a unique persona, however, is an equally intense desire for acceptance. It is when we find our individual tribes that both are satisfied. Our tribe members are those people who accept us as we are without reservation and gladly accompany us on our journeys of evolution. Among them, we feel free to be our imperfect selves, to engage unabashedly in the activities we enjoy, and to express our vulnerabilities by relying on our tribe for support. We feel comfortable investing our time and energy in the members of our tribe, and are equally comfortable allowing them to invest their resources in our development.
Your Allies On Life's Journey
Finding Your Tribe
The individuals who eventually become members of your unique tribe are out there in the wide world waiting for you. You are destined to find them, one by one, as you move through life. Sometimes your own efforts will put you in contact with your future tribe members. At other times, circumstances beyond your control will play a role in helping you connect with your tribe. If you look about you and discover that you are already allied with a wonderful and supportive tribe, remember that there are likely many members of your tribe you have not yet met. On the other hand, if you feel you are still living outside of your tribe, broadening your horizons can help you find your tribe members.
However your life develops after you come together with your tribe, you can be assured that its members will stand at your side. On the surface, your tribe may seem to be nothing more than a loose-knit group of friends and acquaintances to whom you ally yourself. Yet when you look deeper, you will discover that your tribe grounds you and provides you with a sense of community that ultimately fulfills many of your most basic human needs.
Monday, March 19, 2007
4:56PM - OMG! Less than 2 weeks to go!!!
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Ace of Cups
Main (positional) Meaning:
This may be a charmed moment in your romantic life. Appreciate how its sweetness permeates your emotional being and relationships.
The card that lands in the Love Situation position refers to social or circumstantial factors which could be affecting your relationship at this time.
The Ace of Cups in this position points to a relationship that may offer kindness, intimacy and support. There is the sweet smell of success in the air. This may lead to a situation in which two parties are capable of looking after each other in a kind and loving way.
Whether the relationship is ongoing or new, what you experience may be astonishing compared to what you're used to. Either way, embrace it and let yourself be loved. This points to a sweet, nourishing and lovely romance. This may be the perfect card for either the start or continuation of a promising relationship.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
12:30PM - Oscar Wilde
Not my sign, but some of these made me laugh out loud.
Good man, Oscar.
Before the gurus Bhagwan Rajneesh and Chögyam Trungpa came along to amuse us with their confounding insights, a prime dispenser of crazy wisdom was British writer Oscar Wilde. Since this happens to be Oscar Wilde Week for you Scorpios, I urge you to get a sense of how his paradoxical brilliance worked so as to put yourself in a similar frame of mind. Study the following Wilde-isms. (1) "I can believe anything provided it is incredible." (2) "Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative." (3) "If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you." (4) "Ambition is the germ from which all growth of nobleness proceeds." (5) "Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess." (6) "Nothing can cure the soul but the senses, just as nothing can cure the senses but the soul." (7) "Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about." (8) "Everything popular is wrong." (9) "It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious." (10) "Disobedience, in the eyes of anyone who has read history, is humanity's original virtue. It is through disobedience and rebellion that progress has been made." (11) "Do you really think it is weakness that yields to temptation? I tell you that there are terrible temptations which it requires strength, strength and courage to yield to." (12) "Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live." (13) "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." (14) "I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best."
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