Peace Gypsy's Blog - Posts Tagged "life"
A Society Apart, Falls Part 1
Ask yourself this question. "Do I know what it's like to feel alone?" When I say alone, I mean it in the sense that you feel that no one, not anyone can even come close to your views, your thoughts or your beliefs. Especially when you think of how many people are in this world, how can any one person feel that alone?
There are people everywhere in this entire world that you would think you could find at least one other person that is almost exactly like yourself. That's a nice thought, but, not going to happen. Not in today's day and age. People need to come together and fight for what they believe in. If this is truly a free country, then people, speak your peace.
It is my thought that we live in a “convenience” society. We have lost patience and manners along the way. We have gone way beyond “ME” and have entered an era of “I don’t care what you think; I am just going to do it no matter who it hurts.” Look at the drivers on the road today. Do they give any consideration? Hardly! How about the fact that we are to the point that most people have GPS road map systems in their car and use it to find their neighborhood 7/11?
To top it off, instead of teaching children true knowledge of time we are training kids to navigate by knowing how many episodes of Sponge Bob it takes to do something. They aren’t learning directions or even seeing outside their little world. They need to use their imaginations before they become robots. And guess what? Parents are making this happen!
There are people everywhere in this entire world that you would think you could find at least one other person that is almost exactly like yourself. That's a nice thought, but, not going to happen. Not in today's day and age. People need to come together and fight for what they believe in. If this is truly a free country, then people, speak your peace.
It is my thought that we live in a “convenience” society. We have lost patience and manners along the way. We have gone way beyond “ME” and have entered an era of “I don’t care what you think; I am just going to do it no matter who it hurts.” Look at the drivers on the road today. Do they give any consideration? Hardly! How about the fact that we are to the point that most people have GPS road map systems in their car and use it to find their neighborhood 7/11?
To top it off, instead of teaching children true knowledge of time we are training kids to navigate by knowing how many episodes of Sponge Bob it takes to do something. They aren’t learning directions or even seeing outside their little world. They need to use their imaginations before they become robots. And guess what? Parents are making this happen!
Creating Life
Just like spring droplets of water on brand new leaves, each day is something new. You have the chance to do things and really follow through. We live our lives too fast and everything rushes by. But we have time, and the time is now.
How many dreams have you had in your lifetime? Have all of your dreams been fulfilled or do you still have a bucket list?
Most people at mid-life start to think about things that they wanted to do when they were younger. Some people were fortunate enough to be able to do all the things they wanted to while others want to kick themselves. No need for that. You are only as old as you feel and honestly there are a lot of other things that you can add to that bucket list to make your life complete.
There will always those dreadful "what ifs", BUT, that can be turned around in any situation. People drive themselves nutty when they think about those "what ifs". Here is what you do. Take a piece of paper and write down your hobbies and interests. When you have completed your list, go down to each one and write something that you want to do relating to that hobby or interest.
Once you see that those goals are in reach, you will start to feel like you have done something. For example, have you ever wanted to skydive? In that situation, you would write down what relates to that. Lots of freedom, seeing the wide open spaces and feeling the rush of the wind as you slice through the sky with your body. There are a lot of things that you can do to get that same rush. If you like heights like that, you could go up to the mountains. There are many trails laid out for the hiker as well as many view points for those who don't want to or can't get up that hill. Take a camera with you and look out over the valley. The amazing trails that you see with your eyes will amaze you. The beauty in itself will give you a thrill if you truly let your mind go. Snap, snap, snap!!! All those pictures you will be surprised with what you get and see once you take it home and go over them. Then you share them with whoever you want. Wait until you see how many people will enjoy what you just saw in real life.
This is just a little tidbit of what you can do. I have great ideas for lots of things if you every need some suggestions. Just post a comment and tell me what kinds of things you like and I can suggest some awesome alternatives. Peace be with all of you and keep creating life.
How many dreams have you had in your lifetime? Have all of your dreams been fulfilled or do you still have a bucket list?
Most people at mid-life start to think about things that they wanted to do when they were younger. Some people were fortunate enough to be able to do all the things they wanted to while others want to kick themselves. No need for that. You are only as old as you feel and honestly there are a lot of other things that you can add to that bucket list to make your life complete.
There will always those dreadful "what ifs", BUT, that can be turned around in any situation. People drive themselves nutty when they think about those "what ifs". Here is what you do. Take a piece of paper and write down your hobbies and interests. When you have completed your list, go down to each one and write something that you want to do relating to that hobby or interest.
Once you see that those goals are in reach, you will start to feel like you have done something. For example, have you ever wanted to skydive? In that situation, you would write down what relates to that. Lots of freedom, seeing the wide open spaces and feeling the rush of the wind as you slice through the sky with your body. There are a lot of things that you can do to get that same rush. If you like heights like that, you could go up to the mountains. There are many trails laid out for the hiker as well as many view points for those who don't want to or can't get up that hill. Take a camera with you and look out over the valley. The amazing trails that you see with your eyes will amaze you. The beauty in itself will give you a thrill if you truly let your mind go. Snap, snap, snap!!! All those pictures you will be surprised with what you get and see once you take it home and go over them. Then you share them with whoever you want. Wait until you see how many people will enjoy what you just saw in real life.
This is just a little tidbit of what you can do. I have great ideas for lots of things if you every need some suggestions. Just post a comment and tell me what kinds of things you like and I can suggest some awesome alternatives. Peace be with all of you and keep creating life.

The Gift of Sensitivity and Empathy by Peace Gypsy
Let's look at life through the eyes of a professional dreamer, of which I am one. I was born in 1969 with a highly sensitive disposition. I can unearth some very positive aspects of it and show others what a gift of high sensitivity is.
I sometimes get easily overwhelmed by all that goes on around me, and sometimes it makes me look weak. But I am far from weak. I try to help others understand how to open up to learning new ways of understanding their own sensitivity. Sometimes you may have to pull away from the outside world into your inner sanctuary.
I, myself, sometimes feel like a misfit among people who are not as sensitive as I am, I choose to remember that my empathy and intuition enable me to understand people at a deeper level. I try to teach others that it is a highly-valued trait in a society where forming deep connections is becoming rare.
I am so sensitive. My mood changes based on how others are feeling because of my empathy for others. Where I am, who I am with, and often by which way the wind is blowing. I am easily overwhelmed by strong lights, sharp smells, loud sounds and when things are tense, even from a hummingbird fluttering her wings!
Sometimes I don't know what to do with so much sensory input coming my way. Negativity affects me more than others. But I am a very positive soul. Most say that I am so complex, they just don't understand me. But in some stituations how can they? Some are to busy slapping labels. In their eyes, I'm the "sensitive" one with an "overactive imagination".
I get rattled when I have too many things to do. Any turbulence in my life unsettles me, which I think happens to more people than they will admit for fear of being judged. That's where standing strong comes in and explaining to all who will listen because the ones who listen are also very sensitive and may not have tapped into their gift just yet.
Art and music can move me to tears. When I talk to people, I sometimes doubt if they mean what they say because my sensitive mind is picking up much more than what they are letting on. Then I seek validation from them about what I sense. This need for validation is labeled as "low self-esteem". I don't believe in that because, for one, I choose not to doubt myself. I relax knowing that this extra sensory detail is there to help me and others.
With my fine-tuned sensitivity, I know how others are feeling. My empathy is a gift I can use, to console, and better understand what others are going through and then I can help. Second, I choose to be okay that some people don't understand me. We are each so unique, who really understands another? It's not about me versus them. It is not about me changing myself till I fit in.
I find it hard to lead a high-pressure high-speed lifestyle, but it doesn't mean I am not a go-getter. Being so sensitive and empathetic, I feel passion in everything in life like there's no tomorrow. Passion drives me, not deadlines. I notice so much more about my environment, crowded places, noisy places and all that can be overwhelming. What it actually means is that I can see the world with greater richness, like looking through a perfectly cleaned window that looks like it's not there.
When many are battling to heighten their awareness and access higher levels of consciousness, they sometimes get stuck and are not sure what to do. Some are inherently blessed with it. I come from a long line of family who have passed down this gift in every gereration somewhere. I sometimes need downtime to pull myself together. To retreat to my inner world, to recover and renew, just as nature does. That doesn't mean I'm shutting others out. It just means that I am taking some "me time" to open up, to be myself, by being with myself.
I am simply fine-tuned. I am not thin-skinned but simply perceptive. I am not weak, but sometimes overwhelmed with what I feel. So down time is a good thing everyday. Find a safe haven so that you can get all the validation and retreat that you seek. I accept myself for who I am even if others don't understand. All they have to do is ask.
You can observe yourself amidst your overwhelm, and pull yourself together gently and lovingly. Be open to discovering all the wonderful gifts that your sensitivity unfolds for you and the world. Be in awe of what a complex creature you are. You are so intuitive, so reflective and so creative! Have a strong character and a solid conscience. Appreciate beauty, inside and out and have an eye for detail.
I am highly sensitive and glad to be!
Peace Gypsy
I sometimes get easily overwhelmed by all that goes on around me, and sometimes it makes me look weak. But I am far from weak. I try to help others understand how to open up to learning new ways of understanding their own sensitivity. Sometimes you may have to pull away from the outside world into your inner sanctuary.
I, myself, sometimes feel like a misfit among people who are not as sensitive as I am, I choose to remember that my empathy and intuition enable me to understand people at a deeper level. I try to teach others that it is a highly-valued trait in a society where forming deep connections is becoming rare.
I am so sensitive. My mood changes based on how others are feeling because of my empathy for others. Where I am, who I am with, and often by which way the wind is blowing. I am easily overwhelmed by strong lights, sharp smells, loud sounds and when things are tense, even from a hummingbird fluttering her wings!
Sometimes I don't know what to do with so much sensory input coming my way. Negativity affects me more than others. But I am a very positive soul. Most say that I am so complex, they just don't understand me. But in some stituations how can they? Some are to busy slapping labels. In their eyes, I'm the "sensitive" one with an "overactive imagination".
I get rattled when I have too many things to do. Any turbulence in my life unsettles me, which I think happens to more people than they will admit for fear of being judged. That's where standing strong comes in and explaining to all who will listen because the ones who listen are also very sensitive and may not have tapped into their gift just yet.
Art and music can move me to tears. When I talk to people, I sometimes doubt if they mean what they say because my sensitive mind is picking up much more than what they are letting on. Then I seek validation from them about what I sense. This need for validation is labeled as "low self-esteem". I don't believe in that because, for one, I choose not to doubt myself. I relax knowing that this extra sensory detail is there to help me and others.
With my fine-tuned sensitivity, I know how others are feeling. My empathy is a gift I can use, to console, and better understand what others are going through and then I can help. Second, I choose to be okay that some people don't understand me. We are each so unique, who really understands another? It's not about me versus them. It is not about me changing myself till I fit in.
I find it hard to lead a high-pressure high-speed lifestyle, but it doesn't mean I am not a go-getter. Being so sensitive and empathetic, I feel passion in everything in life like there's no tomorrow. Passion drives me, not deadlines. I notice so much more about my environment, crowded places, noisy places and all that can be overwhelming. What it actually means is that I can see the world with greater richness, like looking through a perfectly cleaned window that looks like it's not there.
When many are battling to heighten their awareness and access higher levels of consciousness, they sometimes get stuck and are not sure what to do. Some are inherently blessed with it. I come from a long line of family who have passed down this gift in every gereration somewhere. I sometimes need downtime to pull myself together. To retreat to my inner world, to recover and renew, just as nature does. That doesn't mean I'm shutting others out. It just means that I am taking some "me time" to open up, to be myself, by being with myself.
I am simply fine-tuned. I am not thin-skinned but simply perceptive. I am not weak, but sometimes overwhelmed with what I feel. So down time is a good thing everyday. Find a safe haven so that you can get all the validation and retreat that you seek. I accept myself for who I am even if others don't understand. All they have to do is ask.
You can observe yourself amidst your overwhelm, and pull yourself together gently and lovingly. Be open to discovering all the wonderful gifts that your sensitivity unfolds for you and the world. Be in awe of what a complex creature you are. You are so intuitive, so reflective and so creative! Have a strong character and a solid conscience. Appreciate beauty, inside and out and have an eye for detail.
I am highly sensitive and glad to be!
Peace Gypsy