tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169807990514696481.post7908706362850908467..comments2023-10-09T09:16:18.744-07:00Comments on Verve Evolving: Real Life ZombiesChristine Northanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09640288073383246832noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169807990514696481.post-84320604787997592892012-10-30T13:43:07.461-07:002012-10-30T13:43:07.461-07:00Another thought on sponsorship. I don't think ...Another thought on sponsorship. I don't think we should rule it out entirely. I've been thinking about self worth and how there is more than enough abundance to go around. The time we spend writing and sharing our hearts and thoughts is VALUED TIME. It is worth something. Should I ever choose to sponsor (I plan on creating a massage therapy blog :) it would be thoughtful and definitely a blog or service I can feel proud displaying. Also Crystal I love your little shop don't ever stop crafting and making your work available to all you deserve it!Christine Northanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09640288073383246832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169807990514696481.post-11492321557841348612012-10-30T10:45:51.069-07:002012-10-30T10:45:51.069-07:00As for the sponsorship on my blog, it was an aspec...As for the sponsorship on my blog, it was an aspect of the blog that was initially created to draw viewership from those with commonalities and then for monetary gain. It began to misguide my posting for I wanted to "attract" certain sponsors. I was no longer exploring myself and my truth. Material gain has also been a struggle for me as I am a stay at home mother and I live in a society where the monetary is often associated with worth. At times, I have questioned my contribution to the family because of my lack of monetary contribution, although my partner has reinforced my role and importance. Again, I am a work in progress and working through my thoughts.the mess in messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00956462643014802811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169807990514696481.post-87443130584073183332012-10-30T10:40:13.097-07:002012-10-30T10:40:13.097-07:00Well put and thank you for setting forth another p...Well put and thank you for setting forth another perspective to consider. I am on a journey of wellness, transformation and rediscovery of myself and your words are inspiring. I do so wish you were not anonymous as it would be great to connect. You seem to have such wisdom.the mess in messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00956462643014802811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169807990514696481.post-996727430405345472012-10-30T08:53:36.296-07:002012-10-30T08:53:36.296-07:00Thank you so much for taking the time to write, I&...Thank you so much for taking the time to write, I've go some thinking to do along the lines of self worth and willingness to RECEIVE. I will definitely check out thoses links. xoChristine Northanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09640288073383246832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169807990514696481.post-10088036039060017932012-10-30T08:07:47.919-07:002012-10-30T08:07:47.919-07:00I agree wholeheartedly with your post for it reson...I agree wholeheartedly with your post for it resonates with me as well. Bravo Christine and Crystal for recognizing the traps of society and doing something about it to return to your authentic self. I believe that the nature of our motivation can ruin our creativity with the pressures we place on ourselves and not so much the pressures that society places on us. Like you said we have free will.<br /><br />However I wanted to point out that even in the "mundane" daily routines and yes, work, we need to put purpose back into those as well. They cannot be tossed aside as useless tasks. For it is a form of meditation, of living in the NOW when we focus all our energies in those moments too. I'm sure you've noticed that when you do, wonderful serendipity happens and joy returns as you fulfill your purpose, put love in everything you do, even the tedious and boring things. That energy returns to you tenfold and life takes off into wondrous directions you never dreamed of. Because love begets love in return. <br /><br />Now about the ads and the abundance that flows from them I still have mixed feelings. My thoughts are this (and I welcome debate on it)...By denying yourself this gift from the universe are we not sending a negative vibration? Are we not in essence saying "No" I am not worthy? Are we labeling success and fortune as being a "bad" thing? Let's face it we have been conditioned from the time we could breathe to view someone else's good fortune as being corrupt or merely greed and that a life of struggle and hard work is the only way to abundance. This totally conflicts with the laws of the universe. For if we ask and it is given, these gifts are to be welcome as part of our journey. Check out this video blog from Phil McClusky <br />http://www.philipmccluskey.com/overcoming-the-poverty-mentality/<br />It sure opened my eyes.<br /><br />That said..... I theorize that the conflict you are feeling can be redirected to exactly HOW you view material gain and this fits in perfectly with what you are talking about regarding 'zombieism'. Let's look at for example Esther Hicks and her late partner who have amassed a fortune sharing their beliefs and helping millions of people find truth and joy in their lives. Do they live in poverty? Do they provide this service for free? No and people still flock and pay WILLINGLY for the wisdom they gain. The Hick's enjoy the fruits of their labours and repay this gift from the universe by giving to charities and helping those less fortunate though their message has more power than money. For it is the message that ends our suffering and teaches us "how to fish", and becoming independent. Hopefully their purpose is indeed genuine for I believe if it were not, the abundance would end. I believe it is a deeper question about how one would react if it were to suddenly disappear and hence the true test is our ATTACHMENT to material things. In Buddhism it is taught that we accept our good fortune but to not become dependent upon it and to use this good fortune to generate comfort, beauty and create value while doing greater good for humanity. I invite you to read this little bit of wisdom.<br />http://www.sgi.org/buddhism/buddhist-concepts/creating-value.html<br /><br />Thanks for a truly thought provoking blog.<br /><br />Love and Light<br />An avid followerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169807990514696481.post-81789820357211542142012-10-29T21:17:00.920-07:002012-10-29T21:17:00.920-07:00My love,
Reading this has been eye-opening. I to...My love,<br /><br />Reading this has been eye-opening. I too have felt this frustration. A lot of the problem of letting statistics guide our posting stems from the fact that we both feel really strong connections to our message and living, that we just want to share. I see other blogs that are so amazingly put together, beautiful with the cameras they use and it at times makes me feel that my little life isn't as meaningful......<br /><br />But it is!!! Affirmation is key. We both have meaning and I do not want to let the lives of others dictate my posting. I too seek truth, thoughtfulness and love and have thus decided to get rid of the Sponsor Page on my blog. <br /><br />As you will see in my future posts, I am working towards transforming aspects of my life and BALANCE through SIMPLICITY.<br /><br />xoxox<br /><br />Crystalthe mess in messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00956462643014802811noreply@blogger.com