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This was posted by our Dear Friend @Jimi on his health thread.
I thought this thread could have it, too.
Thank you, Jimi :hug::blowkiss::hug: for posting this....

What Does A REAL Friendship Look Like?

During various decades of my life, I've had a few “Best Friends”.

They first started in elementary school, junior high, high school and then college.

And then as I grew older and entered my 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and now 60s, some of my friends traveled the distance with me.

We went through dating experiences, marriages, divorces, careers and motherhood together. There were many ups and downs, through our lives. But the one common thread was that those “Best Friends’ stayed with me through all my successes AND failures.

As I look at those past and present friendships I had with men and women, I found the true definition of friendship for me. Maybe it will resonate with you, too.

This is my definition of a TRUE friend...

Anyone who has a Soulful Bond is a friend who would do anything for you, who revels in your happiness and is there to comfort you in your sadness and gets it exactly.

It's the people who feel the same pride and joy for me as I do for them.

There's no spirit of competition or desire to be, and do “better than each other”.

We celebrate one another! You take turns celebrating each other's wins and lift one another up to comfort and love one another when we experience difficulties and heartaches. We're on equal terms. One person is not above another.

We don't perceive that either one of us is in the shadow or the light of one another. If that happens, with your bestie, you can sense it and it keeps each of you from being open and truly trusting one another.

A true friend can't be jealous of you or want to take advantage of you in anyway!

It's important to treat your “Bestie” or Besties with respect and regard.

I know these kinds of friendships are hard to find. It requires discernment.

I have a couple of Besties in my life. There are actually five women and two men that I know love me and are my biggest cheerleaders in my life, as I am in theirs’. It's reciprocal and it must be to be equal.

I can tell them anything! And sometimes when I share my true feelings about certain situations, it's not always pretty or uplifting. But they listen anyway and will share their opinions, suggestions, tell me stories of their own struggles and share how they overcame them.

And I can freely share my wins without feeling like I'm bragging, or selfish or thinking that I'm better than them!

They celebrate with me, and without feeling jealous, or less than.

You know and can feel when you're truly loved unconditionally and supported.

I have a particular bestie girlfriend who ALWAYS tells me the truth. Even if it's difficult for me to hear. However, I never question her motive because she ALWAYS wants the best for me. She's also my biggest supporter! She reads everything I write, listens to all my Summits and almost every morning sends me a text or email to let me know how much she appreciated and learned from my writings.

And because of her love and support for me, I trust her. And I know if anyone would say anything negative about me, she would have my back.

I know and understand quite well how girls and women can be very competitive with one another, even with their closest girlfriends. It can be very hurtful.

We're not here to tear each other down so that we can lift ourselves up and be “Better” than one another. That's very destructive.

We're here to love and support each other.

If the green eyed monster rises up in you, look within yourself and ask “why am I feeling this way towards my girlfriend”? It's usually a sign of low self-esteem. You aren't happy with where your life is going.

Don't blame a sister; look within and find the answer. Write about it instead of gossiping or talking badly about her just because you're triggered and jealous.

True friendship includes listening, talking, listening some more, laughing, crying, building dreams together, truthfulness, cheering each other on, supporting and speaking your truth.

Don't allow jealousy to end some amazing, loving wonderful friendships. You'll know and recognize who truly is your friend and who isn't.

Ask for discernment, and watch their actions towards you, not just their words. If it doesn't feel good being around them, then keep them out of your life and make space for the REAL friends.

So in closing, I want to share some tips on how to have lasting friendships.

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    • Remember the Golden Rule - Treat others the way you want to be treated. Don't treat them above or below you, treat them like an equal.
    • Realize that NO ONE is perfect! We all have quirks and flaws; and accepting each other's flaws is key. Don't judge your friend.
    • Respect one another's opinions. Your friends are allowed to have a different opinion than you, that's what makes us all individuals.
    • Realize that even the best of friends can't be together 24/7 and they can have other friends, too! Plus, you don't have to like their other friends!
    • Communicate, communicate, communicate! Friends can't read our minds! If something is affecting your friendship, talk about it! Be honest and truthful!
    • Be a good listener when she needs to talk. And don't make her story about you! Use heart-centered listening.
    • Be trustworthy. Don't share any personal secrets she entrusted you with. Keep and guard her secrets, they're not for you to share without her permission.
    • Keep your word. If you say you're going to do something, then do it! Actions speak louder than words.
    • Don't talk or gossip behind your friends back. Gossip is toxic and the biggest killer of trust.
    • Don't expect your friendships to be perfect. We're all messy people! Allow each other space, and don't take actions personally. If you're wondering about something, ask her! Give her the benefit of the doubt, as you would want the same.
Remember to laugh, listen and be kind.

I love Mother Teresa's quote “Let no one ever come to you without leaving them feeling better and happier”!




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Jimi

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This was posted by our Dear Friend @Jimi on his health thread.
I thought this thread could have it, too.
Thank you, Jimi :hug::blowkiss::hug: for posting this....

What Does A REAL Friendship Look Like?

During various decades of my life, I've had a few “Best Friends”.

They first started in elementary school, junior high, high school and then college.

And then as I grew older and entered my 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and now 60s, some of my friends traveled the distance with me.

We went through dating experiences, marriages, divorces, careers and motherhood together. There were many ups and downs, through our lives. But the one common thread was that those “Best Friends’ stayed with me through all my successes AND failures.

As I look at those past and present friendships I had with men and women, I found the true definition of friendship for me. Maybe it will resonate with you, too.

This is my definition of a TRUE friend...

Anyone who has a Soulful Bond is a friend who would do anything for you, who revels in your happiness and is there to comfort you in your sadness and gets it exactly.

It's the people who feel the same pride and joy for me as I do for them.

There's no spirit of competition or desire to be, and do “better than each other”.

We celebrate one another! You take turns celebrating each other's wins and lift one another up to comfort and love one another when we experience difficulties and heartaches. We're on equal terms. One person is not above another.

We don't perceive that either one of us is in the shadow or the light of one another. If that happens, with your bestie, you can sense it and it keeps each of you from being open and truly trusting one another.

A true friend can't be jealous of you or want to take advantage of you in anyway!

It's important to treat your “Bestie” or Besties with respect and regard.

I know these kinds of friendships are hard to find. It requires discernment.

I have a couple of Besties in my life. There are actually five women and two men that I know love me and are my biggest cheerleaders in my life, as I am in theirs’. It's reciprocal and it must be to be equal.

I can tell them anything! And sometimes when I share my true feelings about certain situations, it's not always pretty or uplifting. But they listen anyway and will share their opinions, suggestions, tell me stories of their own struggles and share how they overcame them.

And I can freely share my wins without feeling like I'm bragging, or selfish or thinking that I'm better than them!

They celebrate with me, and without feeling jealous, or less than.

You know and can feel when you're truly loved unconditionally and supported.

I have a particular bestie girlfriend who ALWAYS tells me the truth. Even if it's difficult for me to hear. However, I never question her motive because she ALWAYS wants the best for me. She's also my biggest supporter! She reads everything I write, listens to all my Summits and almost every morning sends me a text or email to let me know how much she appreciated and learned from my writings.

And because of her love and support for me, I trust her. And I know if anyone would say anything negative about me, she would have my back.

I know and understand quite well how girls and women can be very competitive with one another, even with their closest girlfriends. It can be very hurtful.

We're not here to tear each other down so that we can lift ourselves up and be “Better” than one another. That's very destructive.

We're here to love and support each other.

If the green eyed monster rises up in you, look within yourself and ask “why am I feeling this way towards my girlfriend”? It's usually a sign of low self-esteem. You aren't happy with where your life is going.

Don't blame a sister; look within and find the answer. Write about it instead of gossiping or talking badly about her just because you're triggered and jealous.

True friendship includes listening, talking, listening some more, laughing, crying, building dreams together, truthfulness, cheering each other on, supporting and speaking your truth.

Don't allow jealousy to end some amazing, loving wonderful friendships. You'll know and recognize who truly is your friend and who isn't.

Ask for discernment, and watch their actions towards you, not just their words. If it doesn't feel good being around them, then keep them out of your life and make space for the REAL friends.

So in closing, I want to share some tips on how to have lasting friendships.

[/SIZE]


    • Remember the Golden Rule - Treat others the way you want to be treated. Don't treat them above or below you, treat them like an equal.
    • Realize that NO ONE is perfect! We all have quirks and flaws; and accepting each other's flaws is key. Don't judge your friend.
    • Respect one another's opinions. Your friends are allowed to have a different opinion than you, that's what makes us all individuals.
    • Realize that even the best of friends can't be together 24/7 and they can have other friends, too! Plus, you don't have to like their other friends!
    • Communicate, communicate, communicate! Friends can't read our minds! If something is affecting your friendship, talk about it! Be honest and truthful!
    • Be a good listener when she needs to talk. And don't make her story about you! Use heart-centered listening.
    • Be trustworthy. Don't share any personal secrets she entrusted you with. Keep and guard her secrets, they're not for you to share without her permission.
    • Keep your word. If you say you're going to do something, then do it! Actions speak louder than words.
    • Don't talk or gossip behind your friends back. Gossip is toxic and the biggest killer of trust.
    • Don't expect your friendships to be perfect. We're all messy people! Allow each other space, and don't take actions personally. If you're wondering about something, ask her! Give her the benefit of the doubt, as you would want the same.
Remember to laugh, listen and be kind.

I love Mother Teresa's quote “Let no one ever come to you without leaving them feeling better and happier”!




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You're very welcome my friend:hug::)
 

Rhianne

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Thanks! I stay below 20 carbs usually. However, not today. Last carb haul was May 6th. Ginger cookies are one of my favorites. I could eat a box in one feeding. Of course, I stay away for the carbs usually. Feel better!


I have to be top ship shape by Thursday.Taking hubs in for his surgery all day. At least the hospital is only 4 miles away. I had pizza and chips. Bloated from the franken wheat but blood sugar is good.

If you love ginger cookies, try Jovial’s. They’re made with Einkorn, and they should be low gluten, at least. Maybe gluten free.
I couldn’t take eating all the meat for keto or really low carb. I started eating nut butter for protein, which is like a 1000grms of carbs per 2 TSP.
Thanks, I’m feeling eh. But not really bad. Hope your hubby’s surgery goes okay!


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Rhianne

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Nutin' much happenin' here. There has been some earthquakes, thankfully, not around here. :hug: Awe :( I was really hoping you were feeling better :hug: I'm sorry you're not doing better :hug: . Sending good healing vibes to you. You get to feeling better really soon :hug: .
:bliss: We sure are doing well, Thank you :) . If, it's been anything like here you are not missing anything outside ! It's been down right miserable. Stay inside if at all possible until fall ;) then come out of your hiding spot. You :hug: have been missed in here :hug: ! Come back asap ;)

The weather near the Alley is pretty crazy! Stay safe and cool, please. That newborn pup pic was so cute, btw.
Hopefully all will be well by next week with me. Thanks for the good vibes. Hope you and the family are doing great! And the doggies, too. :teehee:
Hope to be online tomorrow. :hug: :wave: :hug:


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MyMagicMist

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((((((((((( @Jimi ))))))))))

Atlantis - Gold Nights

One thing I want to add well, a few.

1. Love is free as in free for all to be given and give.
2. Love is free as in being the ultimate form of freedom.
3. Love does not harbor jealousy, greed, fear, hate ... love is love only.

During my life I have learned love from hate and come to understand I do not
feel jealousy. I feel love and have to pretend to feel jealousy. I feel love and it is
without conditions. I feel love and it is eternal.

I often went without feeling fear. Started loving and started feeling fear. Feared
becoming hurt, failing those I loved. Feared my love was not enough. Feared
one might see love I had for another and feel jealous, hurt. Feared for the safety
of those I love.

Still have not felt greed, except to desire better for those I love.

Seldom more so have I felt genuine hate. That requires the same passion
of love. For me if I dislike the actions of someone, they do not warrant
that amount of feeling. I withdraw from them, and it is quite noticeable.
 
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This was posted by our Dear Friend @Jimi on his health thread.
I thought this thread could have it, too.
Thank you, Jimi :hug::blowkiss::hug: for posting this....

What Does A REAL Friendship Look Like?

During various decades of my life, I've had a few “Best Friends”.

They first started in elementary school, junior high, high school and then college.

And then as I grew older and entered my 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and now 60s, some of my friends traveled the distance with me.

We went through dating experiences, marriages, divorces, careers and motherhood together. There were many ups and downs, through our lives. But the one common thread was that those “Best Friends’ stayed with me through all my successes AND failures.

As I look at those past and present friendships I had with men and women, I found the true definition of friendship for me. Maybe it will resonate with you, too.

This is my definition of a TRUE friend...

Anyone who has a Soulful Bond is a friend who would do anything for you, who revels in your happiness and is there to comfort you in your sadness and gets it exactly.

It's the people who feel the same pride and joy for me as I do for them.

There's no spirit of competition or desire to be, and do “better than each other”.

We celebrate one another! You take turns celebrating each other's wins and lift one another up to comfort and love one another when we experience difficulties and heartaches. We're on equal terms. One person is not above another.

We don't perceive that either one of us is in the shadow or the light of one another. If that happens, with your bestie, you can sense it and it keeps each of you from being open and truly trusting one another.

A true friend can't be jealous of you or want to take advantage of you in anyway!

It's important to treat your “Bestie” or Besties with respect and regard.

I know these kinds of friendships are hard to find. It requires discernment.

I have a couple of Besties in my life. There are actually five women and two men that I know love me and are my biggest cheerleaders in my life, as I am in theirs’. It's reciprocal and it must be to be equal.

I can tell them anything! And sometimes when I share my true feelings about certain situations, it's not always pretty or uplifting. But they listen anyway and will share their opinions, suggestions, tell me stories of their own struggles and share how they overcame them.

And I can freely share my wins without feeling like I'm bragging, or selfish or thinking that I'm better than them!

They celebrate with me, and without feeling jealous, or less than.

You know and can feel when you're truly loved unconditionally and supported.

I have a particular bestie girlfriend who ALWAYS tells me the truth. Even if it's difficult for me to hear. However, I never question her motive because she ALWAYS wants the best for me. She's also my biggest supporter! She reads everything I write, listens to all my Summits and almost every morning sends me a text or email to let me know how much she appreciated and learned from my writings.

And because of her love and support for me, I trust her. And I know if anyone would say anything negative about me, she would have my back.

I know and understand quite well how girls and women can be very competitive with one another, even with their closest girlfriends. It can be very hurtful.

We're not here to tear each other down so that we can lift ourselves up and be “Better” than one another. That's very destructive.

We're here to love and support each other.

If the green eyed monster rises up in you, look within yourself and ask “why am I feeling this way towards my girlfriend”? It's usually a sign of low self-esteem. You aren't happy with where your life is going.

Don't blame a sister; look within and find the answer. Write about it instead of gossiping or talking badly about her just because you're triggered and jealous.

True friendship includes listening, talking, listening some more, laughing, crying, building dreams together, truthfulness, cheering each other on, supporting and speaking your truth.

Don't allow jealousy to end some amazing, loving wonderful friendships. You'll know and recognize who truly is your friend and who isn't.

Ask for discernment, and watch their actions towards you, not just their words. If it doesn't feel good being around them, then keep them out of your life and make space for the REAL friends.

So in closing, I want to share some tips on how to have lasting friendships.

[/SIZE]


    • Remember the Golden Rule - Treat others the way you want to be treated. Don't treat them above or below you, treat them like an equal.
    • Realize that NO ONE is perfect! We all have quirks and flaws; and accepting each other's flaws is key. Don't judge your friend.
    • Respect one another's opinions. Your friends are allowed to have a different opinion than you, that's what makes us all individuals.
    • Realize that even the best of friends can't be together 24/7 and they can have other friends, too! Plus, you don't have to like their other friends!
    • Communicate, communicate, communicate! Friends can't read our minds! If something is affecting your friendship, talk about it! Be honest and truthful!
    • Be a good listener when she needs to talk. And don't make her story about you! Use heart-centered listening.
    • Be trustworthy. Don't share any personal secrets she entrusted you with. Keep and guard her secrets, they're not for you to share without her permission.
    • Keep your word. If you say you're going to do something, then do it! Actions speak louder than words.
    • Don't talk or gossip behind your friends back. Gossip is toxic and the biggest killer of trust.
    • Don't expect your friendships to be perfect. We're all messy people! Allow each other space, and don't take actions personally. If you're wondering about something, ask her! Give her the benefit of the doubt, as you would want the same.
Remember to laugh, listen and be kind.

I love Mother Teresa's quote “Let no one ever come to you without leaving them feeling better and happier”!




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Well said Jimi-
Thanks for sharing Wolfie!

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2WhiteWolves

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The weather near the Alley is pretty crazy! Stay safe and cool, please. That newborn pup pic was so cute, btw.
Hopefully all will be well by next week with me. Thanks for the good vibes. Hope you and the family are doing great! And the doggies, too. :teehee:
Hope to be online tomorrow. :hug: :wave: :hug:


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:wave: Hi, Rhianne :)

You better be all well by next week big :hug: ! You were suppose to feel better this week :( :hug: . You gotta get better soon....you still have some squonking to do ;) and miss having you around !
:teehee: When I first saw the pic of the little pup, I had to do a double take to make sure it was a pup.

The weather has finally calmed down and it's suppose to be in the low to mid 80's and by this weekend down in the upper 70's :bliss: , hopefully, the humidity will be going down along with the temps.
Thank you :) . I Hope all is well with you and your hubby :hug::hug:
 

2WhiteWolves

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Good morning my friends:wave:
Beautiful day here only gonna get to 80 and had a cool night for a change:bliss:
I hope everyone has a great day and drops in to play some tunes:cool:

:wave: Good morning, Jimi :)

:bliss: Finally caught you during the morning light :)
That's excellent with the cooler night and wonderful having it cooler for the day.
You have a great day and enjoy the beautiful day with some great tunes :tunez: :shades:
 

Rhianne

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:wave: Hi, Rhianne :)

You better be all well by next week big :hug: ! You were suppose to feel better this week :( :hug: . You gotta get better soon....you still have some squonking to do ;) and miss having you around !
:teehee: When I first saw the pic of the little pup, I had to do a double take to make sure it was a pup.

The weather has finally calmed down and it's suppose to be in the low to mid 80's and by this weekend down in the upper 70's :bliss: , hopefully, the humidity will be going down along with the temps.
Thank you :) . I Hope all is well with you and your hubby :hug::hug:

Hey, glad everything is going good. I know, I was supposed to be okay!! Grr, but my throat was sore and I had swollen glands the middle of the week. I thought it was from PG at first, but it’s getting better kinda (I’ve got some Max VG juice that is helping.) plus, I’ve got echinacea coming so I’m hoping it will help me over this. It’s a drag.
I tried to squonk and got everything ready but the battery. Then I realized I didn’t have a 21700, and couldn’t make the 18650 adapter work. So I’ll have to wait till I get batteries. It’s been one of them weeks!!
I’ll be back later today, hopefully. Love and hugs to you, mom and your bro, and the dogs. :hug: :wave: :hug:


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Rhianne

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Howdy, Jimi, Wolf, Snap, Pockets, Mist and Artemis. Our list is growing, it’s great! Hope everyone has an awesome Friday and that it’s cool weather in your areas.
Be back later. Miss you all, my friends. :hug: :hug: :wave:


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MyMagicMist

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The weather has finally calmed down

Weather here finally broke and it looks like a week, or so of rain ahead. Glad of it though. Being a human barometer is no fun when it won't storm but keeps building toward it. When it does that it has a twofold effect on me. First, it makes me walk around feeling as though my skull will explode, or implode. Second, I need to avoid using the C-pap as it tries water boarding me. My wife hates hearing me laugh while gurgling in my sleep. Tell her I can't help it, I just naturally default to "I'm f-ing surviving and going to laugh at you for even thinking about torturing me" mode. She usually then threatens to go get the car battery, I shut up. *scared face* "Laugh then, furball!"

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2WhiteWolves

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Hey, glad everything is going good. I know, I was supposed to be okay!! Grr, but my throat was sore and I had swollen glands the middle of the week. I thought it was from PG at first, but it’s getting better kinda (I’ve got some Max VG juice that is helping.) plus, I’ve got echinacea coming so I’m hoping it will help me over this. It’s a drag.
I tried to squonk and got everything ready but the battery. Then I realized I didn’t have a 21700, and couldn’t make the 18650 adapter work. So I’ll have to wait till I get batteries. It’s been one of them weeks!!
I’ll be back later today, hopefully. Love and hugs to you, mom and your bro, and the dogs. :hug: :wave: :hug:


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Awe, thank you <3 . I'm glad your throat is getting better. Have you tried gargling with warm salt water? echinacea is good to have on hand when you start feeling a cold or sinuses coming on. Oregano oil is good to have on hand too. I hope the echinacea helps you to get feeling better :hug: . Well crap, that stinks. Maybe, it's for the best since you are not feeling good and trying to see if the higher VG will work out. Sorry, it's been an awful week :hug: . Let's hope this weekend will be the beginning of you getting 100% better, lots of love and :hug: hugs to you and hubby.
 

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