when you let the universe be your guide...

"To return to love, to get the love we always wanted but never had, to have the love we want but are..."

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:22:29 -0800

““To return to love, to get the love we always wanted but never had, to have the love we want but are not prepared to give, we seek romantic relationships. We believe these relationships, more than any other, will rescue and redeem us. True love does have the power to redeem but only if we are ready for redemption. Love saves us only if we want to be saved.”
― bell hooks, All About Love: New Visions”

yosimar: <3

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:22:12 -0800

yosimar:

<3

narindaism: This woman makes sense. (via...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:21:02 -0800

narindaism:

This woman makes sense. (via @diaqbui)

“Millennials”, the 80-plus million Americans who were born roughly between 1978 and 2000, are getting hit hard by economic circumstances created over the past 30 years. They may be the first generation of Americans who cannot count on doing better than their parents. In this Moyers & Company segment, Bill Moyers talks with a Millennial who has dedicated herself to tackling these issues.

philosophy-of-praxis: edgar-allan-polo: ahaha marx Not...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:17:54 -0800

philosophy-of-praxis:

edgar-allan-polo:

ahaha marx

Not convinced that Mao isn’t just racist …

Also not convinced that Mao, Stalin and Hitler aren’t overkill on the poor taste …

But sort of enjoying Marx, Castro and Trotsky enough anyway …

lalunafemme: “Today, I will liberate myself by letting go of my need to be a victim, and I’ll...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:08:58 -0800

lalunafemme:

“Today, I will liberate myself by letting go of my need to be a victim, and I’ll explore my freedom to take care of myself. That liberation will not take me further from people I love. It will bring me closer to people and more in harmony with the Universe’s plan for my life.”

linning: DON’T TELL LIN ASIANS CAN’T DRIVE!

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:05:50 -0800

linning:

DON’T TELL LIN ASIANS CAN’T DRIVE!

Playtime!

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:14:06 -0800

Playtime!

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Hysteric Video (acoustic version) (by fatibum)

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:29:51 -0800

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Hysteric Video (acoustic version) (by fatibum)

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Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:09:14 -0700

Sumiko Braun - Love This Because Steve Abee Inspired You To

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:09:05 -0700

Sumiko Braun - Love This Because Steve Abee Inspired You To

my kind of love.

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:25:57 -0700

I want a love that is grown and mature, healthy and mindful, present and transformative. I want a love that is honest and open and introspective and mutual. I want a love that calls me on my shit and gives us plenty of space to grow individually and together. I want a love that cultivates synergy, where yes, we are good all on our own, but together we are a movement, a force, a cohesive unit that is more than the sum of its parts.

"you don’t need to read a book or a take a training or read a blog to learn humility, respect, and..."

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:19:30 -0700

“you don’t need to read a book or a take a training or read a blog to learn humility, respect, and love.”

- —Mai’a at guerrilla mama medicine. (via theredtree)

10 Myths about Introverts

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 03:49:59 -0700

10 Myths about Introverts:

kiwizzo:

Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to talk.
This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they won’t shut up for days.

Myth #2 – Introverts are shy.
Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to interact. They don’t interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Don’t worry about being polite.

Myth #3 – Introverts are rude.
Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. They want everyone to just be real and honest. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in most settings, so Introverts can feel a lot of pressure to fit in, which they find exhausting.

Myth #4 – Introverts don’t like people.
On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, you’re in.

Myth #5 – Introverts don’t like to go out in public.
Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.” They’re ready to go home, recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for Introverts.

Myth #6 – Introverts always want to be alone.
Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get incredibly lonely if they don’t have anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON at a time.

Myth #7 – Introverts are weird.
Introverts are often individualists. They don’t follow the crowd. They’d prefer to be valued for their novel ways of living. They think for themselves and because of that, they often challenge the norm. They don’t make most decisions based on what is popular or trendy.

Myth #8 – Introverts are aloof nerds.
Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. It’s not that they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on around them, it’s just that their inner world is much more stimulating and rewarding to them.

Myth #9 – Introverts don’t know how to relax and have fun.
Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.

Myth #10 – Introverts can fix themselves and become Extroverts.
A world without Introverts would be a world with few scientists, musicians, artists, poets, filmmakers, doctors, mathematicians, writers, and philosophers. That being said, there are still plenty of techniques an Extrovert can learn in order to interact with Introverts. (Yes, I reversed these two terms on purpose to show you how biased our society is.) Introverts cannot “fix themselves” and deserve respect for their natural temperament and contributions to the human race. In fact, one study (Silverman, 1986) showed that the percentage of Introverts increases with IQ.

(via youmightfindyourself)

Weezer - You Gave Your Love To Me Softly

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 08:50:36 -0700

Weezer - You Gave Your Love To Me Softly

A Tribe Called Quest - Find A Way

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:39:40 -0700

A Tribe Called Quest - Find A Way

“i want donuts” featuring the vocal stylings of...

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 11:23:10 -0700

“i want donuts” featuring the vocal stylings of Kekoa

Sumiko Braun - a question, a poem

Mon, 30 May 2011 09:30:50 -0700

Sumiko Braun - a question, a poem

Photo

Mon, 23 May 2011 09:57:37 -0700

Bright Eyes - First Day of My Life. “this is the first day of my...

Mon, 23 May 2011 09:41:33 -0700

Bright Eyes - First Day of My Life. “this is the first day of my life / I’m glad I didn’t die before I met you / But now I don’t care I could go anywhere with you / And I’d probably be happy”

“…we can be called sluts for nearly any reason at...

Thu, 12 May 2011 09:13:15 -0700

“…we can be called sluts for nearly any reason at all. If we’re dancing. If we’re drinking. If we have ever in our lives enjoyed sex. If our clothes aren’t made of burlap. If we’re women of color…If we’re fat or disabled or otherwise considered undesirable… If we’re queer boys or trans women, we’re called sluts in order to punish us…If we’re poor… And god forbid we accuse someone of raping us – that’s the fast track to sluthood for sure, because it’s much easier to tell us what we did wrong to make someone to commit a felony violent crime against us than it is to deal with the actual felon.”

Sluts Don’t Cause Rape, Rapists Do: Why “Slutalks” Are Sweeping the World