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Re: Self Help Junkie: Confessions of a Serial Seeker

MoJo69 — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:39:29 -0000

Just as serial-seeking is a 'disease' of mistaking the vehicle for the destination, so is holding fast to an identity of having 'fully realized what you are'. Both are delusions that are inevitably tested by reality - most are either seeking, or holding fast to what they think they have found. The grace is in the spaces in between...

Re: Coffee Is Good For You? Yes!

MoJo69 — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:55:52 -0000

Ah Joey - thank you for this! Whenever I try to pass these truths on, I get that look which suggests I'm trying to justify my habit ;-) Very happy to see this...

Re: How To Boost Your Child’s Immune System This Winter

MoJo69 — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:45:51 -0000

Excellent tips! We've been up for a few nights now and it's getting hairy ;-) Going to go and source out some herbal help...

Re: How to Cut Back in a Crisis Without Losing Your Love

MoJo69 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:14:44 -0000

Thanks for sharing that Shannon. It's nice to be reminded that there is often a positive side to unexpected changes that are scary at first, and could potentially derail a relationship. The ability to come together and thrive through hardship is a key relationship skill...

Re: Adam’s Rib: Feminist Thoughts On Being “A Helpmate”

MoJo69 — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:14:08 -0000

Here I find myself, once again, typing through teary, blinking eyes, with a lump in my throat. Gulp. My imagination stretches to emapthize with the magnitude of your impressive strength and piercing tenderness. Thanks again - you never fail to take us on such a beautiful ride. M xo

Re: Letting Go of Your Child’s Innocence

Keris — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:00:11 -0000

Thanks for all your comments. It's such a comfort to know that others are going through this too (and that it may well be good for us!).

Re: Looking for a Teacher… and Finding the Love Guru

MoJo69 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:18:03 -0000

Thanks. I was lucky (and hell-bent on working out some of my crap). It was an intense time, glad I was able to convey some of the emotions, or that you picked up on them ;-)

Re: Misguided Attempts at Disciplining Other People’s Children

MoJo69 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:04:23 -0000

lol. It's so funny - my mother reminded me after she read this article that I used get really frustrated by kids misbehaving in public when I was younger. The incident above was probably some kind of karmic retribution for being less tolerant then! Still irks me when kids misbehave, especially my own. I just assume people are doing the best they can - that we all are...

Re: Letting Go of Your Child’s Innocence

MoJo69 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:50:10 -0000

Ohhhh - it is heart breaking, isn't it? We've managed to skirt it thus far as our daughter is at home with our care provider and she has a healthy love of dolls and dinosaurs, beads and cars. You're right though - it's really all a process of letting go. At least Harry comes home to you each day and has a balance to the 'flippin' stupid' things he might be exposed to ;-)

Re: If You Could Only Take One Book With You, Wherever You Went, What Would it Be?

MoJo69 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:37:29 -0000

Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand

Re: If You Write It, They Will Come: 5 Easy Steps to Finding the Love of Your Dreams

MoJo69 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:14:43 -0000

That is so true - I didn't think of it being applied in that way, but it would serve well there too! Thanks Ray :-)

Re: Five Nonmedicinal Ways To Help Your Child Cope With Anxiety

MoJo69 — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:58:07 -0000

I am sooooo happy to hear of other parents working to find solutions that are tailored to their children's personalities, and what works best for them. Thanks for this Chynna - I think I might try some 'brain food muffins' for our little one - these are all great tips!

Re: What Does Your Little Voice Say?

MoJo69 — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:43:43 -0000

My little voice is, for the most part, my inner critic - an endless stream of commentary. My other little voice isn't so little - more like inner vision, and when it speaks, all else is quiet and I will follow it without question...I've learned to trust that voice above all else.

Re: Your Kids’ Art: What To Do With It

Keris — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:39:10 -0000

Thanks, Pearl and MoJo.

Re: My Twilight Confession: The Upside of Obsession

MoJo69 — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:58:25 -0000

Traci, now you're in MY head! I just started book number two and had come to similar insights...must be a Libran voodoo moment. Thanks for such a beautiful, articulate post.
Mxo

Re: Your Kids’ Art: What To Do With It

MoJo69 — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:53:00 -0000

Great suggestions Keris, thanks! I've been battling the 'toss-it-in-the-bin' guilt as of late - now I'll start taking pics - phew...

Re: Marlboro Mon Amour: How to Quit Smoking Without Losing Your Mind

MoJo69 — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:29:06 -0000

Sara - you are my new hero. Seriously - I am in awe of your accomplishment. I've been smoking for 24 years, hardcore, and am at the precipice. Your story is inspiring....thanks.

Re: If you could write one book, what would it be about?

MoJo69 — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:20:07 -0000

I would channel Ayn Rand, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and John Irving to write an epic novel which puts disovering and living our own truths in a story format, leaving readers feeling truly grateful for their lives and experiences, and appreciative of their own magic and the beauty of THIS moment. The Journey to Now (har-har).

Re: Sweet Reads are Made of These: Books for the Smart and Successful Woman

MoJo69 — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:58:55 -0000

And if you're heading into any kind of business situation - read 'Good to Great' by Collins...

Re: The ‘Soul Mate’ List: Good or Bad Idea?

MoJo69 — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:51:37 -0000

Strangely - I wrote a list in 2001 and when I dug it out a little while ago, my husband was all of it, and more. I found it a really useful exercise, and the main points on it haven't changed. It was actually a good way to reflect on myself as well. I'm all for the list!

Re: Our Resolutions: C&D Writers Open Up

Traci — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:53:24 -0000

MoJo, you're in my head again. I second both your sentiments. (And my added apologies to you, Jessica!)

Re: Our Resolutions: C&D Writers Open Up

MoJo69 — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:15:52 -0000

To respond promptly to emails (sorry Jessica!)
And to stop adding to my list of 'things I need to do' to improve myself ;-)

Re: What word describes your desire for 2009?

MoJo69 — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:07:31 -0000

EVOLUTION:
development, change, expansion, flowering, growth, increase, maturation, natural process, progression, transformation, unfolding...

Re: Why My Daughter Has Crayola Tattoos or, Balance and the Work at Home Parent

MoJo69 — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:11:49 -0000

I don't even work at home and I can relate to your Dora moments in the closet! Kudos to you Sandi, you sound like you're juggling it all with wit and grace (although I'm sure it doesn't always feel that way!) Thanks for the great article...

Re: From Vacuum Attachments to Gold plated Pleasure Objects: My Top Vibrator Picks

MoJo69 — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:17:05 -0000

Great article! And don't forget the trusty silver bullet ;-) Geesh, now I'll be one of those people getting deliveries in unmarked brown packaging...lol.