I haven't posted any pics or blogs here lately. I promise I am going to try to do better!!! Meantime, here is my little Leyton at Halloween.

I love you all and want to wish you all a peaceful, safe holiday!!

Daily Om time.....!!! I love you all just the way you are!!!

October 16, 2007
Releasing The Reigns
Changing Others

Our perception of humanity as a whole is, to a large extent, dualistic. We paint people with a broad brush—some are like us, sharing our opinions and our attitudes, while others are different. Our commitment to values we have chosen to embrace is often so strong that we are easily convinced that our way is the right way. We may find ourselves frustrated by those who view the world from an alternate vantage point and make use of unusual strategies when coping with life's challenges. However ardently we believe that these people would be happier and more satisfied following our lead, we should resist the temptation to try to change them. Every human being has been blessed with a unique nature that cannot be altered by outside forces. We are who we are at any one point in our lives for a reason, and no one person can say for certain what another should be like.

The reasons we try to change one another are numerous. Since we have learned over time to flourish in the richness of lives we have built, we may come to believe that we are qualified to speak on behalf of the greater source. The sum total of our knowledge will never compare to what we do not know, however, and our understanding of others’ lives will forever be limited. The potential we see in the people who are a part of our lives will never be precisely the same as our own, so we do these individuals a disservice when we make assumptions about their intentions, preferences, and goals. Our power lies in our ability to accept others for all their quirks and differences and to let go of the need to control every element of our existence. We can love people for who they are, embracing their uniqueness, or we can love them as human beings from afar.

Your ability to influence people may grow more sophisticated because others sense that you respect their right to be themselves, but you will likely spend more time gazing inward, into the one person you can change: yourself.

I love my Daily Oms and I love you all, M'Friends!!!

October 5, 2007
Gazing Upon Goodness
The Importance Of Seeing The Good In All

Our perception shapes the lives we lead because the universe adjusts itself almost instantly to our expectations. When we look for negativity, we are bound to come across it in abundance. Conversely, we create positive energy when we endeavor to see the goodness around us. As easy as it is to criticize the people and situations that frustrate or hurt us, we do ourselves a disservice in the process. It is important to see the good in all as there are blessings hiding in every aspect of our outer-world reality, and the potential for grace exists in all human beings. When our lives are flooded with challenges, grief, and pain, we may be tempted to believe that some individuals or incidents are simply bad. But if we look for the good in all, good reveals itself to us, easing our doubts and reminding us that the universe is a place of balance.

There is a perceptible energetic shift that takes place when we choose to see the good in all. The unnecessary tension that came into being when we dwelled on negativity fades away and is replaced by sympathetic tolerance. We can forgive those that have wronged us because we recognize in them traits we admire, and we may even discover that we can bring out the good in one another. Though loss still grieves us, we recognize the beginning of a new phase of existence that abounds with fresh opportunities. Each new challenge becomes another chance to prove ourselves, and we learn to show great patience in the face of difficulty. There are few pleasures greater than gazing outward and seeing beauty, wisdom, and harmony. These are the attributes of the universe that help us to cope when we encounter their opposing forces.

Since you create your reality, you make your world a better place each time you acknowledge the good in your circumstances and in the people you encounter. As you draw attention to the positive aspects of the world around you, your understanding of the affirmative nature of all existence will grow. There are few lessons you will learn in this life that will prove as instrumental to your happiness and satisfaction. In appreciating the all pervasive goodness that exists in the universe, you internalize it, making it a lasting part of your life.

I just had to repost this hilarious blog from one of my newest beautiful, witty friends on 360. Her name is Debra aka The Dark Overlord and she never fails to make me laugh out loud. Thanks, Debra!!!

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-ord3_xIydKm1orEXMjZ0xOTt9w--?cq=1

If I was a good writer, I could have been the author of this blog...lol. I think I have probably been contacted by all of those same losers and always wonder the same thing.....do these come-on lines EVER actually work? Are there women that think so little of themselves & are so desperate that they fall for them? No, thank you....I'd rather be alone....lol.

Enjoy & I love and miss you all very much!!! - Diana aka Moondancer

But, okay... I admit that on most days I am lonely and my soul veritably cries out for someone special with whom I can share life. So sue me. No, don't-- that was rhetorical.

That being said, I am pretty darn picky about that someone. So it probably won't be the guy whose second sentence to me is: "Hey! Wanna see a photo of my goods?"

Can you say: Eeeewwwwwww!

But this is definitely the 5 billionth time I have been approached like this, and it causes me to hit the "BLOCK/DELETE" button so quickly that I get finger-whiplash. But I have to ask myself: Does this work on so many women, so much so that this approach is considered tried and true for these guys?

Let's take a scientific approach to this phenomena. (Well, as close to scientific as I will get on a fun, riotous joy-ride of a yahoo blog.)

Over the last week, I have been contacted by a total of 11 different males. I use the phrase male and not men because, quite frankly, not all of them were men (in the ideal).

Nine of the contacts had a sleazy proposition within the first line of their contact. Some of it was so incredibly cheezy that it BEGGED for a sarcastic response. (I know, I know, Tracy, I have no self-control in this area!)

Some classless, yet timely, examples:

• Male #7: "So, do they call you chesty?"

Now, on what planet is that a good introductory statement? My response? "Who would THEY be? and WHY ON EARTH would THEY say that?" BLOCK/DELETE

• Male #9: "So, do you insist on condoms?"

I must ask --- WHO has this guy been dating? EEWW! My response? "Since you and I will never have ANY type of sex, that is a moot point. NOYB!" BLOCK/DELETE

• Male #3: "I culd so make u screem."

To which my response was: "Trust me, with that horrific spelling and grammatical structure, you already ARE!" BLOCK/DELETE

Now, I will admit that I have met some remarkably sane, intelligent and kind people through my chats and blogs and instant messenger--- and they are a joy in my life today. From the contacts this week, there are at least two that I will probably correspond over long periods of time and actually grow to call friends.

I am a sucker for intelligent writing and conversation--- and a quick wit.

But sadly, 9 divided by 11 = a very low percentage of decent contacts. (BTW, I don't do real math on a yahoo blog, that seems somehow sacreligious.)

So I continue the weeding process. What do I care? I have all the time in the world-- and if I don't, nothing lost. Eh? (That is my attempt at speaking Canadian.)

I primarily weed for friends... as I am not at all sure where I stand on actually having a male in my life as anything more. But if you happen to read this blog prior to IM'ing me... try to remember the following:

• Decent women do not like to be propositioned.
• If your intent is an internet hookup--- keep walking.... er, internet searching.
• If you think a woman's smile is nice, tell her so. Don't include your assessment of unseen body parts.
• Show your class--- not your ass! Don't offer to show your privates on the internet. Tacky! Tacky! Tacky!
• Do not presume that alone/lonely=desperation. Decent women would rather be alone than coupled with a second-rate human.
• Do not invite a girl to meet you the same day or even week you first IM. Hello? Anyone ever heard of Ted Bundy!?

Now, I have always been a little naive when it comes to human behavior... I believe that, for the most part, people are good. I do, however, recognize that the types of guys I am discussing in this blog are PRECISELY the types of guys that would never take the time to read it.

So, this blog was written for the sisterhood (Thesis Ter Hood, get it?), because women always read each others' blogs.

So I dedicate this tirade to my favorite sisters: Stephie, Tracy, Jess, D2, Cheryl, Karen C and Karen O, Becca--- and to all other sisters taking the time to read. Without your support, I could not be so sarcastic and evil. You give me wings. You are my Red Bull.