Father's Day and EVERY day. Thank you!

*"Whatever you want to do, You will"
*"You can do it. You WILL do it"
*"Whatever you dream you want to be will happen"
*"You can do ANYTHING"
**"Can't is NOT in the dictionary"
*"Don't you ever quit."
*"Don't you ever give up"
*"Keep moving forward"
*"You are beautiful"
*"You are intelligent"
*"You are a winner"
*"There is no such thing as fail"
*"You will succeed at everything and anything you can possibly dream of"
*"There is NOTHING you cannot do"
*"You are independent"
*"You are self-sufficient"
*"You are special"
*"I am so very proud of you"
*"I love you more"
*"You will accomplish so much"
*"Keep at it girl"
*"Atta' girl"
*"You are so smart"
*"There is nothing you cannot do"
*"How did I get so lucky"
*"There is nothing you won't accomplish"
*"Keep inspiring"
*"You are so special"
*"How wonderful you are"
*"You are my Number 1 son"
*"I am so happy you are my daughter"
*"You are your father's daughter"

^^and these^^ are the words I grew up hearing. These are the sentences I was told my whole life. All by one person. There is so much more that was said and ingrained into me by this man, my father, all along these same lines. This is how you build up a child. This is how you instill love. This is how and why one feels cherished, respected, accepted, and loved. This is what instills confidence and drive. These are the lessons this woman was taught. The mantras that this woman still hears. The enveloping love that this woman knows and remembers. It is what help shape her, the foundation that gave her the knowledge and trust that all is well in this world. That dreams always come true. That nothing is impossible. Knowing oneself and showing oneself as a gateway to FIERCE, ENDLESS POSSIBILITY.
These are the words that changes the caterpillar into the butterfly. These are the words I grew up knowing to be my truth.

Thank you dad! Thank you for being the most influential man and person to ever touch my life, who co-created my life. Thank you for giving me the wings to fly and soar high above the clouds. Know that these sentiments transcend far beyond "just" Father's day. Know that my gratitude to you, for this, is shared everyday I wake. In everything I do. And in all that I am. Your words are what the foundation to who I am and who I become. I love you!!
Always,
Your #1 son.

There is adventure in solitude....

Don't be afraid to walk alone. The possibilities and abundance you may find while adventuring are limitless... Truth is discovered in solitary ventures. Now go! Be BOLD!!

With thoughts of joyful sunshine and solitude,


¤Know yourself as a Gateway to Fierce, Endless Possibility!!! ¤

"Ever present, never twice the same. Ever changing, never less than whole...."
--Robert Irwin

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I'm a wiz at bumping my head!!

WARNING: LONG!!
More on the topic of misogyny ((since it was touched on last night in my polygamy/polyandry/polygyny post on FB- frankly I see nothing wrong with polyamory as long as all parties involved consent))

So yesterday, as he's leaving office "boss" says to male intern, "Be sure to wear your skirt tomorrow, you'll be answering phones"
((a remark that he makes often, among others))

Granted our admin assistant is out (another location) AND this is still inappropriate in a number of ways. Further perpetrating the political/religious/western ideal of female subservience. Additionally, it is insulting ((especially given that I am a bit more "educated" than he)) and interesting to the sociology minor in me. I also find it laughable; I am more practiced at (western-US) stereotypical "male" role activities than he.

For example: I ride a motorcycle, wield a chainsaw and service it when necessary, had a boat and knew how to use it, change tractor oil, own and shoot my own firearms, can change my cars oil, brakes, tires, ect-shoot, I completely tore down my VW Bug's motor just because I could and to challenge my knowledge, I'm pretty good at putting things together and assembling furniture and electronics, I LOVE outdoor "work", etc. , you get the idea. None of what I've listed has he done (aside from tire change). I know this through conversations we've had. ((I swear he thinks I'm a bit of an enigma, and looks at me during convos like he's seeing something "strange" under a microscope.. Lol!!)).

I recognize that this is due in part to how he was socialized. And still, I am challenged because I know this manner of thinking and being is being passed on and socialized into future generations. ((folks make it "okay" by saying its "old school" etc. Such RUBBISH!!))

The glass ceiling and 2nd shift is still very much a reality in today's society. I am doing what I can to break those norms. The great irony here too is that my father is the one that taught me most of what I listed. "Never depend on a man to do what this woman can" had been a mantra of mine (my sis is the same way). And herein lies the twist. Yes, our father instilled much of this in us (we were socialized in--nurture vs nature) AND that same man, our father, is a bit of a misogynist when it comes to "his" women. Fascinating, isn't it??

Thoughts??



With thoughts of joyful sunshine and keen observation,


¤Know yourself as a Gateway to Fierce, Endless Possibility!!! ¤

"Ever present, never twice the same. Ever changing, never less than whole...."
--Robert Irwin

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It's time to break the GLASS!

Beautiful night ponderings.

Another absolutely GORGEOUS night!! I LOVE this time of year! Upon getting home at a quarter to dark o'clock, I sat outside while my horses ate and listened to the sounds of them chewing. The frogs are pretty silent, as are the crickets, which is odd for so warm an evening. Everything is so "still" outside. After Kopper Top finished, he did his usual (hang out wherever I am-which in this case was on a mounting block outside the fence). There is absolutely NOTHING in this world like the love and affection of an Arabian horse. After wuffling and mussing my hair (which is a favorite thing for him to do to me), he gave me sweet, horsey kisses. Honestly, I absolutely ADORE the love and "in your pocket" trait of the Arabian. I was telling someone earlier today that I am a complete sucker for an affectionate horse. And how grateful and fortunate am I to have the love of two?? Arabians ROCK!! There is so much about them that I admire and cherish! ((I also noticed that I have a nice 11-piece luggage set under my eyes! Moon madness catching up! Perhaps I should get to sleep "early")).

With thoughts of joyous sunshine and rest,

Inez

Don't Quit!!

When I was a little girl I had this poem hung in my room, as young lady, I had it hung in my apartment, and now as a woman, I have this same poem in my spare bathroom of my house. This particular poem is one of my favorites and was a bit of a mantra I used to say to myself growing up. "Quitting" at anything was never an option for me, nor is it part of my nature. I credit my dad for instilling that lesson (along with the unquestionable belief that I CAN and WILL do anything I set myself to). Thanks Dad!! I love you!


Don't Quit

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill
When the funds are low and the debts are high
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh
When care is pressing you down a bit
Rest, if you must, but DON'T. YOU. QUIT!

Success is failure turned inside out—
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt
And you never can tell how close you are
It may be near when it seems so far
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit—
It's when things seem worst that you MUST. NOT. QUIT!!

With thoughts of joyful sunshine and perseverance,

Inez Donmoyer, CEMT, CCMT, CSAMT, RMT
Unicorn Dreams Wholistic Touch
Equine, Canine and Small Animal Massage/Bodywork and Reiki Master Teacher
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¤Know yourself as a Gateway to Fierce, Endless Possibility!!! ¤

"Ever present, never twice the same. Ever changing, never less than whole...."
--Robert Irwin

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Ants in my pants!! Ants in my pants!

Ants in my pants!! Ants in my pants!! Yep… still got ants in my pants! All my energetically connected friends and peers, are you also feeling this shift in energy? Not easily explained and not tangible to those who are still asleep, or perhaps don't yet have the language or senses to feel these subtle vibrations.  I have been spending a good bit of time in self-reflection and observation; taking notice of subtle changes and vibrational "blips" in my space. Change is coming… I feel it.. and a magnificent summer ahead.. I know it! My body is literally vibrating with all the possibility and opportunity in front of me that I do not yet see…pulsing….pulsing..… ((I can feel it though… yes.. I can!)) My niece is quite the muse for me lately! A perfect example of how to "BE" in the moment…

Stepping into the Golden Age….. Where we are now we are being called to change the way we view ourselves, to see the bigger picture of humanity in the vastness of our universe and align our lives to co-create a world based on foundations of compassion, joy, and reverence for all life.  Perhaps it is time to quantum leap our thinking, expand our hearts and transform our perceived limitations through the power of the Heart.  What say you??

I stumbled upon this post that does a fairly accurate depiction of what I assess and feel to be true as I navigate through my own changes and shifts. 

http://www.somaearth.com/?p=3914