Beware the Cult Mentality

 

 

 Over the last few years the Team shared messages of how we should be aware of elitism, separation, segregation and the repeated message to be careful of “us vs them”. They also worked to remind us to think for ourselves and not blindly follow anyone.

Today they bring the message again, only this time they've added, “Beware the cult mentality”. Cult mentality isn't only found in religion or religious beliefs.

Tina Rodia for Penn Today wrote, “Cult is a term that doesn't refer to religion at all, but is ... Read More

by Jan Toomer

Perfection Theme

 

 

 Themes, for me, are when two or more people bring up the same topic in a short time – usually within a week. That is when I get the nudge to share it here.

The one that came over the last two weeks is the theme of perfection.

Perfection Theme

We are often very quick to acknowledge and forgive others' imperfections – but man, we are harsh on ourselves for our own imperfections. And by harsh, I mean we chastise, belittle, demean or even secretly loathe our own lack of perfection.

Why are we like this?...Read More

by Jan Toomer

Selfies Everywhere

 

 

 I look around and see so many people – of all ages – with their face in their phone.

• Taking selfies everywhere.
• Using apps to transform their faces into someone or something else. (Okay, this is kind of fun once or twice.)
• Showing off for the camera – often unaware of their surroundings (breaking things outside of their camera view; falling or tripping, etc.) so they can post about themselves and /or to boost their loves or likes online.
• Faking their selfies so they can pretend to be somewhere other than where they are.
• Children as young as pre-schoolers are performing for the camera!

The energy of those habitually doing this, “Me, me, me...” carries the same type of...Read More

by Jan Toomer

I Stayed

 

 

 

 The silent victim is the one hidden in the shadows, embarrassed and scared to let others know what's going on. And afraid of what the abuser may do to them if they try to leave.

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The relationship started off wonderful and pure. Once we got married, little things showed up...just enough for me to question myself. Did my spouse mean to snap at me?

I'm probably over-reacting or being overly sensitive.

I brushed it off.

The changes and outbursts were few and far between at first, but an unease was growing within me. A light gray mist clouded my mind as I struggled to figure out what I did wrong to trigger my spouse.

I stayed.

Screaming, yelling and berating me at home increased. Then it slowly began...Read More

by Jan Toomer