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December 20, 2016
The OA Review – Do The Answers Even Matter?
(( Possible mild spoilers below for netflix’s series The OA ))
I’m still choked up as I write this. For reasons that within me that I have yet failed to comprehend there is now one movie, and one scene in a TV show that I cannot watch without be reduced to tears. And I’m talking the big ugly tears, the ones where you clutch your chest and your face scrunches up and you’re blubbering over your sobs kind of tears.
There are plenty of mundane world reviews that will tell you The OA is a story about a woman whose journey is not as it appears to be, just google it and you’ll find them. That it’s kind of a is crazy or isn’t she crazy story. Step out of the mundane and I think The OA is the story about Angels who have chosen to shed their wings, come into body, gotten the anemia that usually happens when we came down into this dimension and are having a very, very human experience. It’s pain and beauty, moments of love and terror, strength and weakness, fear and doubt. It is literally everything it is to be human. In the typical way that it goes for those on the path, there are answers for the doubters. If you don’t want to believe our main characters story, if you want to think she’s just crazy the writers give you out. For the rest, the answers don’t come easily. We have to go as OA says several times… “inside”.
The show is brilliant. It’s wonderfully acted, it’s well paced. On display is the beauty and darkness of human nature. It shows up so smartly in how it feels to be a child who can feel that this world is not quite right and how those children lash out in anger because they cannot explain what this wrongness is that they are feeling and none of the adults can explain it to them. They don’t know how to be here.
Let’s talk about the 5 movements. I have no idea if they made this shit up, based it off of something else or what. I don’t know. All I know is I found it powerful. How it starts from the heart and is pushed outwards, the moments of surrender, the grounding of the energy into the earth and how it ends with the ability to finally see. I almost felt like I was watching a scene where the film makers were just fucking around and mistakenly stumbled across a hidden language one that I remember that speaks deeply to me. You see pieces of the movement and its ability to do things when you use with the perfect intent as the show calls it in various episodes. I thought it non so powerful then watching the 5 do it in the near final cafeteria scene. (I am now on my 5th watch. Still crying).
All I can say is, I don’t even need there to be a Season 2. I just need to thank The OA writers, directors, actors and crew for making something so amazing.
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November 10, 2016
This HAS to be about LOVE not fear
Dear everyone,
I need you to lower your defenses, this will and should hurt. I’m going to share the below images not to inspire finger pointing. Not for anyone to get defensive about the choices they did or did not make. This is not about politics. This is not so you can think, “not all …”
Let me tell you what this is. This is about recognition that sometimes your world is not the same as someone else. This is about recognition that people are hurt and angry whether you understand it or not. This is about recognition that you can be the person you know you are. Someone who is kind, compassionate, and loves despite differences. I share these photo’s so if you see someone being treated this way, you stand up for the victims. I share these photos so if you know someone who is this angry you can embrace them with love, and help them find another more healthy way to express their anger.
If you are not in a space to do this, that is fine. This is for those who are. Who might not realize that things are in fact actually happening because it’s very easy to get caught up in our bubbles of reality and that’s fine too. But sometimes, when we have the energy to do so, we’ve got to poke our head out and check on those around us. Let these photos break your heart and rouse your heartfelt anger. Let these photos motivate you into spreading LOVE and in understanding that when you can, you must stop the root of these attacks at their source. Stand up for each other.
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September 27, 2016
We’re having an Orphan Black Gif Party
Tatiana Maslany finally won an Emmy for playing just about everybody in Orphan Black. And, Orphan Black’s final season is coming up ( I know, I’m super sad too).
But there’s much to celebrate now so goddamit we’re gonna do it!
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September 20, 2016
DCS to be a guest on The ZodWriter Show!
Quick and dirty ya’ll – I will be a guest on The ZodWriter Show Tuesday September 20th at 9 PM EST. Only PSN Radio of course! We’re going to talk about my star wars fan fic turned novel, Legacy which you can read for free of course.
Check out my pew-pew-pew and I’ll be hearing ya’ll at on the air!
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September 14, 2016
#NoDAPL
In North Dakota Native Tribes, BLM, and other supporters have come together to stop the North Dakota Pipeline. Why is this a big deal and does it really suck (the answer to the latter is yes)? Here’s a blog post with some info to bring you up to date and spread coverage of this extremely important issue.
Excellent article to help understand the issue: The Dakota Access Pipeline Is An Example Of A Much Bigger Problem
Sacred Stone Camp – the website, Facebook and twitter accounts will keep you update to with everything going on the ground, also tell you how you can help with legal fund donations, supply list, news to spread etc. I have watched #NoDaPL grow from being something no one is talking about to now gaining the traction and this is because of people like us, standing up and talking about where (no shocker) mainstream media was silent.
Other new articles for educated reading
Far From Over: Four Lessons Non-Natives Can Learn From #NoDAPL
In Photos: Northwest Canoe Tribes Arrive at Historic Gathering at Standing Rock
Twitter Accounts to follow for live action:
Facebook Pages
https://www.facebook.com/RedNationTV
https://www.facebook.com/ReZpectOurWater/
Got more to share? Sound off in the comments below!
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September 1, 2016
Get Ready for The September New Moon!
Eclipses! New Moon! Mercury retrograde! Fun stuff is occurring in the heavens and now is the time to get prepared for what you want to create and partner with for the next twelve years of your life. I know, it’s deep.
Here are a few articles to get you up to date with what’s going on and how to navigate it! Do your ritual! Dream big!
Everything Anne Ortelee – seriously she’s awesome.
VENUS DANCES INTO LIBRA, MERCURY PAUSES TO REFLECT
THE NEW MOON IN VIRGO SOLAR ECLIPSE ON THURSDAY 9/1
Then go on over to Astrology Hub for more of the 411
VIRGO NEW MOON SOLAR ECLIPSE: ENTER THE CRUCIBLE
Tess Whitehurst breaks down why we should love Mercury retrograde and a little help with our magical practices
9 REASONS TO LOVE MERCURY RETROGRADE
ONE PRACTICAL TIP FOR WORKING MAGIC THAT WORKS
Do you have some New Moon wisdom to share? Were these resources helpful to you? What’s your ritual for the New Moon? Sound off in the comments!
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August 31, 2016
Geeky and WooWoo – Sh*t You Should Read Wednesday
Bruh, my feelz! Concept Art Reveals Barb’s Original Stranger ThingsFate and It Will Depress You
Justice for Barb ya’ll! We Will Get ‘Justice for Barb’ in a Second Season ofStranger Things
10 questions we need ‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 to answer
Geeky Thought of the Day: Barb Is the Boba Fett of Stranger Things
Get WooWoo With it
Science Shows Superhuman Energy of Meditators
Real Talk – Dakota Access Pipepline, Untraditional Jobs and TriggerWarnings are an okay thing ya’ll
3 Reasons the Standing Rock Sioux Can Stop the Dakota Access Pipeline
When You Don’t Have a Traditional Job, This Is How You Get Creative
How the Trigger Warning Debate Exposes Our F*cked Up Views on Mental Illness
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August 29, 2016
Procrastinate With Me Monday Episode 6
Deep Sh*t
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August 24, 2016
7 Fun and Brainy Articles | Sh*t You Should Read Wednesday
Theoretical Physicists Confirm Possible Discovery of Nature’s Fifth Fundamental Force
Scientists Discover We Have A ‘Force Field’ Around Our Bodies And You Can Feel It
I can’t wait for the new Star Wars Themed Disney Parks!
Disney files patent for next-gen Star Wars lightsabers that can deflect lasers
New Solutions
How farms can heal forests — or even make them
Faced With a Fracking Giant, This Small Town Just Legalized Civil Disobedience
This Girl is more Badass Than You
‘The Eagle Huntress’ Movie Is About A Badass Mongolian Girl Who Hunts. With An Eagle
Ready to release old patterns and start the real story?
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August 17, 2016
Balance, Empowerment, and Randomness #SYSRW
You know what day it is. Let’s get it started!
The WooWoo Sh*t
Learn meditation from this Buddhist master. (Video. Literally the best description of how to meditate ever. )
Oprah on Empowerment ( Video. Oprah is WooWoo. But seriously you should listen)
The Astrology Sh*t
Information about the Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse to help you navigate it. For me what it feels like it’s emphasis is finding a balance between personal space and hanging with our tribe.
AQUARIUS FULL MOON: MIND’S TRUE LIBERATION
LUNAR ECLIPSE IN AQUARIUS: A SHIFT IN HOW WE APPLY OURSELVES COLLECTIVELY
Funny Sh*t
This li’ll dude is feeling his song so much I can’t even. (Video. You’re gonna laugh outloud)
Random Good News Sh*t
Bring in the Matriarchs! Haida Clan Strips Chiefs of Titles For Supporting Enbridge Pipeline
Geek Sh*t
31 Essential Science Fiction Terms And Where They Came From
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