10 Principles of Sacred Relationships

I can't believe it is 8:00!!!  As late as it is, I won't be there until after 10:00.  I am really looking forward to that though!  It has been another very productive day.  I beat myself into submission and signed the closing docs on the gas station, so that is a done deal and the 32k check is in my hands.   Peter had racked up 5200.00 in legal fees that I have to pay from it, but it is money that I never thought I would see.

 

I bought a DVD burner and want to hook it up tonight and learn to work it.  I almost bought a new laptop, but declined when I found out the new DVD burners don't cover both types of DVD's and only the external burner I bought does.

 

I was wondering today (after talking to you about it last night) if perhaps I had been too judgmental of Alan.  As I walked into the closing, who should be there but his partner, Larry Herndon.  Larry is a rascal, but a great bird dog and was the only reason Alan ever found a deal after me, because Alan was far too lazy to look for himself.  Larry was being his usual talkative self, rambling from one subject to another without so much as a pause for breath, when out of the blue he said, "Alan just bit the hand that feeds one too many times and I finally had to tell him not to call me anymore"  He went on to elaborate that Alan had screwed him out of a ton of money and was just constantly lying to him, using him and then finding any way in the world to get the better of him by not paying.  It was one of those reminders from the Universe that told me I had taken all I could take before asking him to go.  I needed reminding.  It is hard for me to hold a grudge.  I forget why I got so mad.  Catera Bobcat and I have a lot in common.  I hope you don't refer to me as your retarded girlfriend ;-)

 

When you get a chance, I need the name of the cabinet installer.  The closet people are coming on the 21st.  I am having 28 feet of hanging space installed, plus the shelves above for suitcases, hats and such.  I hope you guys had fun today!  See you later.  You could have written this, you abide by it so well:

 

10 Principles of Sacred Relationships

 

1. Unselfishness and selflessness--Consciously put your loved one at the center of your heart and cultivate awareness of his/her needs. But don't go overboard; remember to also take care of yourself.

2. Generosity--Give of yourself, sharing time, things, and emotions.

3. Acceptance--Commit yourself to patience, forbearance, tolerance, and accepting your mate not as a fantasy object--but a real person.

4. Respect--Your mate is a gateway to God and so deserves your respect, trust and support.

5. Honesty--the hard work of communication, revealing yourself, truth-telling, listening (these are big practices)--all lead to authenticity.

6. Empathy--Genuine love involves working hard to understand, and share, the feelings of your loved one. And to offer compassion and caring even for feelings you don't "get."

7. Play--Don't take your love or yourself so seriously. Remember to leave room for fun, whimsy, joy and meaninglessness too.

8. Passion--True passion is not the romantic fascination we associate with teenage crushes; it's a deep wonderment and interest in the other.

9. Mystery--Being open to not knowing, to not having it all worked out, to the discovery of being together.

10. Mission--Strengthen your bond by having some shared "mission," purpose, direction.

 

"Love is the highest form of tolerance." - Richard Burton

I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/

 

I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate thei