There was a fun sort of “get-to-know-your-friends-better” game that went around Facebook a few years back. Here is the list of 25 things I posted about myself. This might give you a little glimpse into how I see myself, or maybe your response to this may give you a surprising glimpse into your own mind, body, soul. It might be fun for you, too, to come up with your own list for yourself that you can maybe share with friends.
1- I see people. The memories of those past; I see into the essence of those who live; I see and feel whisper of those to come. In my vision, each one carries the same spark of light.
2- I believe we are all born not only to find but also to become enlightenment.
3- Until the end of high school my biggest fears were death and pregnancy. Now I am irrationally paralyzed by sight of wild rodents – i.e., rats and mice.
4- One of my favorite symbols and Hindu deities is Ganesha. Ganesha is often shown riding on or attended by a mouse or rat.
5-The Boy Who Saw True is one of my favorite books. Donnie Darko is one of my favorite movies. For some reason Mr. Holland’s Opus makes me cry like a baby… It’s weird. I’m sure it’s a dad thing. The last time I really cried bubba tears, over fiction, was at the season finale of the TV show Six Feet Under.
6- Last time I cried bubba tears was over a broken heart.
7- I’ve allowed my fear of your and other people’s envy to get in the way of my being whole and living life to its fullest.
8- I’m in love with the feelings of hope; The presence of ease; The allowance of trust. I also smile at knowing I can choose peace.
9- I have little to no patience with those who make a habit of being victims or have a “victim mentality.” I just lose my mind. I am not proud of it… I am working on it.
10- My true family are my friends – My family of choice. I am learning to become friends with my family of birth. I am deeply honored to have both.
11- I still watch Saturday morning cartoons. OK I’ll admit it… not just on Saturdays.
12- There are moments my future self won’t leave me alone.. crazy but true.
13- I am learning to receive.
14- I tell everyone I am a Cancer but technically I’m 29.39 degrees Gemini. I have Cancer rising so I still going to say I’m on the cusp of Gemini/Cancer (I can feel my astro friends smiling and rolling their eyes)
15- I am grateful for my successes and life experiences. I wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks for being such a huge part of my foundation. I am excited to see where life goes from here.
16- I miss my art. There is no excuse… I just do. Sadness
17- I can be a HUGE procrastinator… to the point I really look like a spaz.
18- As a teen, my friends and I created a band named “delusions of grandeur.” Aptly named, we never left the bedrooms or basements of our band members’ homes. Our first song still lives in my head: “up and down. i am moving around. i can’t keep my feet on the ground.” Yeah, that was the song. Thank you! Thank you very much. Next show… err – um… We’ll get back to you! Thank you!!!
19- “I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside. Give them a sense of pride…”
20- At this moment, my two favorite places on the planet are Paris and Big Sur. I want to live in Paris and die in Big Sur. These plans are subject to change upon future life experience.
21- One of the most profound things said to me by my spirit guide: “Who are you going to disappoint by getting what you desire?”
22- Only very recently did I realize I was a bit afraid of myself and my path. A realization learned… An awareness of which has changed me forever. Like the saying goes – Life happens through me, not to me.
23- I usually sing “Day By Day” in the morning… In the shower.
24- I look forward to meeting my future child/ren.
25- I have been obsessively coming back to Vida Winter’s prologue from The Thirteenth Tale: “All children mythologize their birth. It is a universal trait. You want to know someone? Heart, mind and soul? Ask him to tell you about when he was born. What you get won’t be the truth; it will be a story. And nothing is more telling than a story.”
