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Coincidence or sliding door - enter here or there

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papillon · 10/04/2004 10:51

Choosing your own reality is important but what external influences have shaped your reality.

World events
Local occurances
People on street corners handing out leaflets
A good book
A smile
Having a baby or two or three

So which ones?
And did it just influence you or did it influence others?

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melsy · 11/04/2004 14:22

No you are correct Angeliz , it is about the book & the insights, but I think we end up discussing other stuff that has happened to us along the way. papillon & i have also read the experential book which is amazing in helping you use the insights in understanding life in general and your own life.

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papillon · 11/04/2004 14:22

its the lurker here
these threads are about magic, spiritual sensations and soul sisters uniting!!

Melsy that is why I had a home birth... do not like hospitals... meat on slab etc.. home birth is me being in control and doing things in my time. Magic

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melsy · 11/04/2004 14:25

You know the funny thing , is that I dont remember posting much about my terrible experience. I have been in shock with it for many months. Now I need to deal with it and move on , so musnt ignore the emmtions or messages attached.

Must go , mum & dad want to see dd after being away for 2weeks. I might log on there on my younger sis pc !!!!

Hope to speak some more Paps & Angeliz.

love
Mels xxxxxxx

Angeliz · 11/04/2004 14:28

Bye Melsy, lots of positive vibes winging their way to you++++++++++++++++

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papillon · 11/04/2004 14:37

i am off out for a walk... will blow lots of fresh cleansy air your way mels.

Nice to talk Angeliz... look forward to the next installment

xx

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Angeliz · 11/04/2004 14:38

see you later papillon.

Enjoy your walk

juniper68 · 11/04/2004 16:54

Hi Angeliz, nice to 'see' you

Oh Melsy, I'm sorry to hear about your childbirth ((((hugs)))) I don't know what's goin on with the health service but we hear this far too much. IKWYM when you said that you say things similar/worse to something that you've just been told. I do it ALL the time But the thing is I've noticed one of my friends does it and she's lovely, popular etc... so it can't be that bad a thing surely? Maybe there's some other reason it makes you feel bad about yourself? Or does it? forgive me if I got the wrong end of the stick. I just think we're all different (thank goodness cos it'd be boring if we weren't ) and have resigned myself to the fact that I can't get on with everyone even though I try to see good in them. They may find me loud, annoying, not their type? But so what? Anyway, you're lovely Melsy and I don't find anything you say offensive. Don't hold back, say what you want cos that's what this is all about.

Papillon, maybe I got a hormonal vibe or something? Congratulations on your new life sounds like you know already. How many children do you have?

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papillon · 11/04/2004 18:20

juniper -
we have 1 dd aged 5.5 months...
so whoops if we have a 2nd one on the way!!

hormonal vibe... no I am feeling fairly sane this week... just abit of a hiccup with a friend about 1 1/2 weeks ago. Otherwise i am a very happy chappy.

So was interested in your comment about similar/worse to something that you've just been told. Maybe its a female thing.. or a human thing.
And if you consider our addictions to TV (few of us don´t have one) and then think about how the media always persue and amp up stories.
Headlines are always usually BAD. The only positive headlines I think are sports headlines if a team won - if that can be termed positive.

Drama is such a great thing... and I think it promotes FEAR.
Which I reckon the 2nd insight is really about.

So should we think about the exercises of the 2nd insight abit...

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papillon · 11/04/2004 18:25

plus a quick rant re online friends.
Melsy you are lucky that you have meet some of your MN friends in reality already and more to come in the future.
So was abit disturbed that your hypnotherapist wants u to have real friends. Personally I need time out and too much socialising is stressful.
I think we have really great real discussions and sharing here

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melsy · 11/04/2004 18:59

Hiya girls, back from mums dd in bed. Thank you for your words of understanding. Been a tough old afternoon sorting out finances. My dad is my financial advisor & mortgage broker. Life has changed somewhat and looks as if I may have to do some work.Although that may help my mental health & self preservation. Funny that materialistic issues have arisen around the time of discussing outer influences on our lives. I did some of the experiental work yesterday on 2nd insights & one statment I made was to be more happy with my lot & have success & happiness beyond material gain. Yet here we were today sorting out yet more debts to raise capital to get more things!!!(a loft conversion). Doesnt the 2nd insight talk about how you feel & behave towrads these areas??

melsy · 11/04/2004 19:00

I agree I also need time out like u Paps. I lke to be at home just with dd some days. If I make to many arrangements I get in a right tis!!

melsy · 11/04/2004 19:02

BTW this thread is getting long again. If we asked mumsnet for our own board, what would we call it ??? Any ideas, so as to attract people withought misleading them & also encompassing the subject matter??? should we scan the threads for good staments ?? Who would be the moderator??

gothicmama · 12/04/2004 07:05

Hi people this is a qiuick postinf dd has just woken up and DH is off out for the morning so just to say hi I'm trying to catch up on the thread think it would be fab if we all met up somewhere, sometime. Hope you have enjoyed the painting Melsy and Papilon Take care all

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papillon · 12/04/2004 08:51

Morning all

Hi Juniper - have just noticed u are around - how are things today - dh cold better?

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juniper68 · 12/04/2004 09:06

Hi all,
no papillon, his voice is getting gruffer by the minute. I still find it so annoying but can't say anything of course. I don't have the sweetest voice in the world so who am I to talk?

I must finish the book today. I just haven't had time as we've been out so much. I tell myself I'll read it at night but then DH and I get talking, watch a bit of TV and I nod off

So, what are your plans for today?

Melsy, I think it would be good to get our own board. Maybe u or Papillon could be moderator? It'd be great as we could have different threads for different subjects...astrology etc.

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papillon · 12/04/2004 09:19

I have no plans today really... the weather is not to fab... and dd did not sleep well last nite... so probably just hang round the house and eat lots of food.
Am off soon to bake an apple pie!! very Swiss of me.

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juniper68 · 12/04/2004 09:20

Mmmmm apple pie. I'm off soon to weigh myself DH has just informed me he's lost 2 lbs. I know I've gained........sorry wrong threat

juniper68 · 12/04/2004 09:21

I meant thread

juniper68 · 12/04/2004 09:21

or did I

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papillon · 12/04/2004 09:34

maybe he just lost weight cause he has a cold!!

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juniper68 · 12/04/2004 10:11

Good point papillon

I promise next time I come on here I'll have read at least a good chunk more. I have a feeling I'll have to go over it again, good job I have the companion book!

melsy · 12/04/2004 10:42

Have a good day everyone. Going to wagamamams for lunch with midddle sis and her young brood. Then going to the park.

Colds are everywere this time of year. Make sure hes taking echinacea tincture 3 times a day & lemon rind and lemons in boiled water with honey. BRILLIANT.

Papillon save me some apple pie , my apsolute fave!!

I am still in shock over the breastfeeding bar incident on here !!!!!

What shall we name our board : "Alternative life" , spiritual life" .We must keep a general discussion thread going so we have a common place to meet. Otherwise we might miss everyone.

goosey · 12/04/2004 10:51

My reality is shaped immensely by my job. Dealing with death and illness and injury brings home to me how short and bittersweet life is. It is a telescopic effect where I no longer see my own life as something special in itself, but where I see the huge effect of what can be done in a person's life. Not the great things and achievements that attract applause, but the small human gestures that reaally make the most difference to those who need it most.

Helsbels · 12/04/2004 11:18

Hi all
hope you have had a good weekend - I have had a sickness bug but feel better today. Glad you have been feeling your hands Paplillon, when you are aware of it you notice it all the time - hi Melsy hope you are ok - anyway - I have to go as am meant to be decorating - back in the morning {{{}}}

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papillon · 12/04/2004 12:50

Hi helsbels
not good feeling sick over Easter.
glad to herar u are now feeling better.

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