Chaos and Civil Unions

I had never heard of Dr. Marty Klein before today, I will be checking in with him more often. The following is from his Sexual Intelligence newsletter:

New Hampshire Adds Civil Unions; Chaos Follows

At midnight on January 1, New Hampshire became the fourth state to legalize same-gender civil unions. Amid the New Year’s Eve hoopla, twenty-three couples tied the knot on the State House steps.

As predicted, the world did more or less come to an end:

* Heterosexual spouses across the state were disappointed with each other. While the sources of dissatisfaction were many, sex was a recurring complaint.
* Horses and goats around the state asked for civil unions with their farmers or farmers’ daughters (depending, of course, on the gender of the horses and goats).
* Children showed various effects. There were many reports of peculiar behavior such as inattention in school, disobeying parents, and spending way too much time in the bathroom.

The other states to previously legalize gay civil unions are Vermont, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Only Massachusetts has legalized same-gender marriage. Some people see a sinister force at work, as the state’s Boston Celtics are having a supernaturally good season-thus far winning over 90% of their games. In fact, no has been able to prove that the citizens of Massachusetts have not sold their souls to the Devil.

As proof that God disapproves of homosexuality, several clergy members cited the unusual weather during the civil ceremonies–cold, with snow and some wind, despite the fact that it’s January.

Dr. Marty Klein

Thank you Dr. Klein you made my day.

Emotional Freedom Technique

It is called EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique.

Can we learn to take control of our emotional issues and chronic pain by tapping on our bodies? At the mini-seminar that I attended this evening, several of the women reported immediate changes in the way they were feeling. It was a small group of nine women, all of which I know personally. The instructor worked with these two women individually on specific issues that each were having.

I am looking forward to continued feedback from these women tomorrow. In the mean time, I thought I would do a bit of research.

The following is a direct quote from Gary Craig’s Emotional Freedom Technique website:

What is EFT?

EFT is based on a new discovery that has provided thousands with relief from pain, diseases and emotional issues. Simply stated, it is an emotional version of acupuncture except needles aren’t necessary. Instead, you stimulate well established energy meridian points on your body by tapping on them with your fingertips. The process is easy to memorize and is portable so you can do it anywhere. It launches off the EFT Discovery Statement which says…

“The cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body’s energy system.”

And because our physical pains and diseases are so obviously connected with our emotions the following statement has also proven to be true…

“Our unresolved negative emotions are major contributors to most physical pains and diseases.”

This common sense approach draws its power from (1) time-honored Eastern discoveries that have been around for over 5,000 years and (2) Albert Einstein, who told us back in the 1920’s that everything (including our bodies) is composed of energy. These ideas have been largely ignored by Western Healing Practices and that is why EFT often works where nothing else will. As you will clearly see, conventional healing methods have overlooked the obvious.

For proof, here is a sampling of our actual cases. They are written for you by everyday citizens, physicians and therapists: Pain Management, Addictions, Weight loss, Allergies, Children’s Issues, Animals, Vision, Headaches, Panic/Anxiety, Asthma, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, Depression, Dyslexia, Carpal Tunnel, Anger, ADD-ADHD, Fears/phobias, Eating disorders, OCD, Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Neuropathy, Fear of Flying, Claustrophobia, Agoraphobia, Anorexia/Bulimia, Sports and other Performance

As I do some research and hear feedback, I will report my findings.

Sunny’s Heart

I was doing dishes yesterday and looked to my left. I have two cards that Sunny gave me posted there on the side of my refrigerator. I had noticed before that she signed her name with a little heart, but just then I wondered if I could take that heart and make a logo with it.

It still needs work, but this is her signature heart. Starr is planning on starting a charitable foundation in Sunny’s name and memory, and we are thinking that this could be part of the logo.

We miss you dearly….

Favorite Fingertips Finds of 2007

Fingertips is my favorite place to find free and legal music. In no particular order, this is a list of my top free and legal songs from the 2007 Fingertips recommendations:

Note: Older links may not always work, as promotional MP3s in particular are known to disappear without warning.

Once a Loser…?

Starr found this picture yesterday while pawing through my things.

Sweet.

My brother and I in what I assume would be a first day of school snapshot. Memories, treasured lunch boxes, bad hair cuts…thanks mom!…cool clothes…mom again? My best guess would be 1972 or 1973?

Confidences Shattered–Camphor
From Friendly Fire Records

Once

Starr and I finally watched Oncelast night. I am so glad…it was actually a bit better than I expected. The music, sometimes tender, somewhat rough, real, raw and earnest, brought tears to my eyes more than once. Maybe it’s all that we have been going through over the past year, but it often felt intensely personal.

I don’t have an mp3 to share, but here is a link to the soundtrack: Once

You Can Shed Tears….or You Can….

“You can shed tears that she is gone,
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left.
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her only that she is gone,
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what she’d want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”

David Harkins

Unfortunately, I am still at the shedding tears and, even though I know that she can’t come back from where she is, praying that she’ll come back stage….I love you and miss you dearly.

The Way I Want to Love You, Well….

I Has a Sweet Potato

I Has a Sweet Potato

Another smile…thank you!

For The Bible Tells Me So