Dare to be..
 
I've long been a fan of Marilyn Monroe. It all started quite innocently, back in the 7th grade in jr. High School. We had to do a biography/report on anyone of our choosing. Well, Presidents and such really weren't my style.. A friend suggested Marilyn Monroe ~ my response at the time was ~ "who's that?" Well, I searched and found many books about her. So began the fascination and admiration of this beautiful, talented, yet (in my opinion) largely mis-understood Woman in history.

I related to so much of her life, and her life stories. I was adopted. I was rather nerdy. I too, got depressed. I wanted to just be who I was, and however the hell I wanted to be with no boundaries, no obstacles, no 'holes barred'.. I admired the way she stood tall. Always pushing forward, and pulled her life from the hum-drum to the most exciting. I love the way she was sensual and sexual - without having to look "slutty" or raunchy.. She was all that - without being trashy or coming off as a 'hoe'. Women should embrace all parts of their being, as we are so much more than what we show. We are sensual and sexual, it's in our nature to be that way *smile* We should not be ashamed, nor should we hide that, because it is a natural part of life.

If I could meet anyone from the past it would definetly be her. I just know that we'd be the best of friends, and have a close relationship.

Still today, her beauty and wit interest people. There are still many in 'hollywood' that want to look like her, recreate her look, etc. But no one ever really does it, do they? What was it that draws so many to her even now?

My biggest reason was that she "dared to be" - who she was, nothing more & nothing less - she dared to be sexual and sensual at a time when it wasn't quite the in thing. She always told it like it was. Held her head high, no matter what others said.

excerpt below from an online Bio located here: http://www.marilyncollector.com/legend/biography.html

In May of 1962, Marilyn made another memorable performance, but it wasn't for a movie. She sang a breathless version of "Happy Birthday" to President Kennedy at Madison Square Garden. She was in the middle of work on her latest film, ironically titled Something's Got to Give. Something did. On the night of August fourth, 1962, Marilyn Monroe died of a sleeping pill overdose. Rumours have flown ever since. Affairs with the Kennedys, Mafia involvement in her death, murder, a cover-up, a conspiracy. Her death was listed as a probable suicide. Whatever the truth about that night, Marilyn Monroe was dead, at the age of thirty-six. Her light had shone brightly for many years, and it was extinguished suddenly. The world, in shock, began a search for answers that continues to this day. Answers that will never be found.

And so the world spins on without her. There is much more to her story than the bare bones I have outlined here. Her humour, as attested to by the people who knew her, her compassion for all living things, her desire to be loved, her wish to have children. All of these things are difficult to see in the glamorous woman we know as Marilyn Monroe. But she was human. Beneath it all, she was a little girl who hurt just like anyone else. Perhaps that is the most important lesson to be learned from her life and her death. Illusions are just that. We must always try to see the person beneath them.

My thought for today: Dare to be ~ your true self

Satisfaction Comes from Inside

Why do we continually expect to be satisfied by
taking in and possessing things from the outside?
Amassing material goods and possessions more
often than not stimulates rather than satisfies our
appetite. What we do and contribute satisfies us
more than what we have and consume.

When we are at peace within ourselves and in
contact with our Higher Power, we make fewer
demands on the outside world. When we are able to
use our abilities in productive work and can give of
our emotional and spiritual strength to other people,
we feel replete.

Nothing from the outside can bring us happiness if
we are at war with ourselves. Chronic dissatisfaction
indicates that we have not turned our will and our lives
over to God's care, but are still trying to run the show egotistically.
Complete surrender opens the way to satisfaction.

I want to surrender to the inner needs of my spirit.

from the book, Food for Thought
by Elisabeth L. copyright 1980

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Neat prayer I found:

O love that wilt not let me go
I rest my weary soul in thee

I give thee back the life I owe
that in thy ocean depths its flow
may richer fuller be

O light that follows all my way
I yeild my flickering torch to thee

My heart restores its borrowed ray
that in thy sunshines glow its day
may brighter fairer be.

That's it for tonight, Blessings & love, ~Helena

I did it *smile* I finally made my own prayer beads! I took a few pictures to share so you can see them too. I think it's gorgeous :) the pictures don' t do it justice, it looks so much better in person. I used my favorite - pearls for the main beads.

Here are a couple of my personal prayers, I wrote.

 

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They say a picture is worth a thousand words.
They say show many people the same abstract picture and recieve a different answer from each one.
Its all in how you look at it.
Everyone's perspective is different even when it comes to simple things.
What do you see with this picture?

Just simply take a pause...

              and a deep breath...      release...

              and another...                release...

Do you notice any changes in how you feel after taking a deep breath?

By taking a deep breath you are facilitating dramatic physiological and emotional changes within your body.

One of the most profound changes is the elicitation of relaxation.

By deep breathing alone, you are inviting your body to relax.  Your blood pressure drops, your brain slows down and fresh oxygen penetrates deep into your body to facilitate healing and good health.  You are also eliciting a deeper state of mental clarity, heightened creativity and deep inspiration.

All this by simply *breathing deeply*

Ahhhh ;)

TIP OF THE DAY

Whenever you take a deep breath, close your eyes and on the exhalation focus
on a positive thought or affirmation such as -

"I am blessed and I am at peace."

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"Live your life that the fear of death
  can never enter your heart.
  Trouble no one about their religion;
  respect others in their view,
  and demand that they respect yours.
  Love your life, perfect your life,
  beautify all things in your life.
  Seek to make your life long
  and its purpose in the service of your people.
  Prepare a noble death song
  for the day when you go over the great divide.
 
  Always give a word or a sign of salute
  when meeting or passing a friend,
  even a stranger, when in a lonely place.
  Show respect to all people and grovel to none.
  When you arise in the morning
  give thanks for the food and for the joy of living.
 
  If you see no reason for giving thanks,
  the fault lies only in yourself.
  Abuse no one and nothing,
  for abuse turns the wise ones to fools
  and robs the spirit of its vision.
  When it comes your time to die,
  be not like those whose hearts are filled
  with the fear of death,
  so that when their time comes they weep
  and pray for a little more time
  to live their lives over again in a different way.
  Sing your death song
  and die like a hero going home."
 
  -- Chief Tecumseh
     Shawnee Nation, 1768-1813

Blessings & Love

I am so proud of my children, they are my heart & soul so completely.

My daughter seeing the coverage on Iraq and our troops, gets this serious look on her face. She turned to me and said.

"Why do they have to fight? Doesn't make any sense, Mom. They both think they are right, but, even if someone is the winner, it doesn't make him right. So why do they bother?"

She has a point, doesn't she? Doesn't mean you are right if you win. Simply put, yet profoundly thought provoking.

All my life I've been that little girl over in the corner, or perhaps sitting under a tree.. Never saying a lot. Not really seeming to be 'here' at all.
Dreaming, not the average daydreams. Feeling as though I was born into this world for a reason, only not really knowing what the reason was.
Searching, all my life for a place to 'belong'. Have I found it yet? No, not really.

Perhaps I will here online at zaadz? Who knows.

What do I dream most about? What have I always felt drawn to, and felt a push, almost a un-explainable need to do? Help others. Whether it's a sympathetic ear, a gentle loving hug, food or a ride. I love to help others.
As its been said in so many ways, by so many others - when you cross over, and death has come, what do you want to be known or remembered for? The impact you've had on others? For me, that's a definite yes! How many lives and hearts you have touched? Another big *yes* for me!
Tragedy struck in my family many times in my younger years (before even age 18). The biggest lesson I learned is that life is short yes, so don't spend your time just talking to hear yourself talk. Do it. Help others, improve lives, give hope, and most of all, love.. I want people to not just know me by name, (they don't even have to remember it *smile*) Just know that I've touched them in some way, and made a difference in lives of others. I want to make an impact on the world  - even if it's just the 'close' world around me.

My biggest dream ~ oneness ~ for everyone - no matter who you are, or where you lie your head at night. We're all the same beneath the many masks we wear..

How's that for a first blog on here *big grin*

Blessings, ~Helena