Joy is when we are beckoned by the Soul and rejoice our oneness with the whole. J is a finger calling us to come closer. O is a hole -- the now -- that reveals the whole: the Soul. Y is two paths -- the way of the self and the way of the Soul -- becoming one. J is the masculine, looking like a penis. O is the feminine, looking like the vaginal hole. Joy is the moment when the two become one, as separation dissolves into unity....
"There are two types of people in the world: those who love vanilla and those who make fun of those who love vanilla. Vanilla lovers could easily gather and share laughs over the dread they feel whenever they order their favorite flavor amongst a group of friends. So often, loyal vanilla zealots are labeled as “boring” or “unexciting” by their peers, and it can really start to wear a person down. It’s possible that your desire to choose vanilla has less to do with your taste buds’ preferences, and more to do with you as a person. As someone who chooses vanilla, you: 1. Are content. When you fall in love with something, you are happy to be tied to it for a long time without the fear that you are missing out on something better. You’re happy with being happy. You do not always feel the need to change things up just in case there’s something better out there. 2. Are confident. You don’t need the approval of others to feel good about your choices. You know what you want and it doesn’t matter than other people have their opinions about it. You don’t care. 3. Like accessories. If you’re a man, you probably sport a hat or watch on most days. If you’re a lady, then scarves are a staple, and necklaces are never forgotten. How so? As a vanilla lover, you have chosen to start with a simple base and leave room for accessories like sprinkles, chocolate chips, fruit or a variety of candy crumbles. You most likely choose to start your outfits with a basic design and then add bits of flair here and there. 4. Have a sense of humor. As mentioned earlier, you endure a lot of mocking whenever you order vanilla. You will be called “boring,” “dull,” “lame” and in extreme cases, a “waste.” If you couldn’t laugh off the criticism of others, then you would have already become a closet vanilla eater. The fact that you continue to order your favorite simple flavor, despite knowing that the mockery will surely ensue, means that you can take a joke. No one can bring you down. 5. Are loyal. Even after being mocked, joked at and tempted by many to “change it up,” you’re still deeply in love with vanilla and feel no need to stray from it. You know that you’ve found a good thing and don’t feel the need to risk a date with your favorite vanilla treat in lieu of something more decadent. You don’t step out on vanilla just like you would never desert a friend or significant other. 6. Enjoy the simple things in life. It’s not going to take a lot to make you happy, and you really know how to value the small things. Vanilla is as simple as it gets, but there’s something about that simplicity that makes it enjoyable every time. You don’t need grand gestures or constant entertainment to be happy. Material possessions and flashy gifts are not your main concern." -- Kaylee Brown Ironically, vanilla personality characteristics have some overlap to those of eccentrics, people who are anything but vanilla. Maybe people who choose vanilla are not vanilla....
Our mind sees through the minds of others when we see through our ears and not our eyes....
Illeism is the act of referring to oneself in the third person. For example, saying: “Victor went to the store” instead of “I went to the store.” This habit begins early in life. Young children, still learning the complexity of pronouns and self-reference, often speak in the third person. Parents reinforce this by saying things like “Mommy loves you.” But illeism isn’t only a stage of development, it can also be a path to wisdom. By referring to ourselves in the third person, we create a distance from our emotions and reactions to our circumstances in the now. This distance allows for greater objectivity, clarity, and thoughtful decision-making; "Solomon's Paradox", the observation that we reason more wisely about others’ problems than our own. In some Eastern spiritual traditions, speaking in the third person reflects detachment from ego. As well, in the Bible, both YHWH and Jesus at times refer to themselves in the third person, implying they are beyond the personal self. Practicing illeism is a subtle reminder: the person we were yesterday is not who we are today. Moreover, in observing ourselves from a slight distance, we acknowledge we are not solely actors in the play of life, but also the audience, the gods, watching it unfold....
“Take your work seriously, but don't take yourself seriously." -- Clint Eastwood...
Fools look at the world through their mind. The wise see the universe with their eyes and the minds of others....
"People were created to be loved. Things were created to be used. The reason why the world is in chaos is because things are being loved and people are being used." -- Dalai Lama XIV That's called idol worshiping....
In the box, the puzzle is complete and whole. Outside, scattered pieces, each alone. Then each piece begins its quest to find others that fits best. When the puzzle returns to its previous state each piece disappears into a peace more great....
