Peace Gypsy's Blog - Posts Tagged "love"

Ask yourself this question. "Do I know what it's like to feel alone?" When I say alone, I mean it in the sense that you feel that no one, not anyone can even come close to your views, your thoughts or your beliefs. Especially when you think of how many people are in this world, how can any one person feel that alone?

There are people everywhere in this entire world that you would think you could find at least one other person that is almost exactly like yourself. That's a nice thought, but, not going to happen. Not in today's day and age. People need to come together and fight for what they believe in. If this is truly a free country, then people, speak your peace.

It is my thought that we live in a “convenience” society. We have lost patience and manners along the way. We have gone way beyond “ME” and have entered an era of “I don’t care what you think; I am just going to do it no matter who it hurts.” Look at the drivers on the road today. Do they give any consideration? Hardly! How about the fact that we are to the point that most people have GPS road map systems in their car and use it to find their neighborhood 7/11?

To top it off, instead of teaching children true knowledge of time we are training kids to navigate by knowing how many episodes of Sponge Bob it takes to do something. They aren’t learning directions or even seeing outside their little world. They need to use their imaginations before they become robots. And guess what? Parents are making this happen!

There are so many things that everyone can do to make a better community. If someone is hurt, help them. If they are lost, guide them. If everyone picked up one piece of trash every day, then everything would not be so littered. It is all simple and it is really just common sense. If people keep their house clean, why can’t they keep the air we breathe clean? Sound simple, right? But in today’s society everyone just leaves it up to the other guy. Well, when that happens, then nothing gets done and everything gets too overbearing for everyone.

Yes, we have people who pick up trash, yes, there are street sweepers, but why in the world is it so hard for people to respect what’s around them? Am I in any way perfect? Hell no! Of course I have thrown a piece of paper out my window. But I came to the realization that if everyone does that, then there will be too much trash and nowhere to put it.

The age of today is "Technology". Have you ever thought what that really means? Yes, it's nice to have a cool cell phone or maybe a touch computer. Adults and kids alike are all doing the same thing. They are looking down at their hands to write a text, or watch a video. They are not even paying attention to what’s going on around them.

There have been reports that people have been killed or hit by cars just from not paying attention. They don't enjoy the world around them. They don't see the flowers and trees, knowing that these on our earth are what help us to breathe. They take it for granted and they abuse the use of all that's around them. Am I talking to you? Yes! I am talking to every man, woman and child who think that they have to "keep up with the Jones'".

What makes you better than anyone around you? Have you ever sat down and figured out what makes your life better or worse than the other guy? I doubt it. Well, I have. And I have discovered that we are all the same no matter what. Some have more money, bigger houses, better cars and better clothes. But in the long run, that Versace suit is still just a jacket and a pair of pants.

Society has blown everything so far out of proportion that most people can't see the nose in front of their face. What makes people act like they do? We all have had our fair share of feeling like we are not good enough. I believe that everyone in this world can have a good heart. I think that everyone has forgotten how to use it.

People always think that the way it was years ago would have been boring or maybe just down right stupid. But the reality of it is, that way back in the day, people got married because they loved each other, not because they knew that there was a big house in it for them. People stayed together and families were one and appreciated each other.

Now, the divorce rate is astronomical and it's all about what they can get in the divorce. Who can screw over the other while still thinking that their situation is far worse than anyone else? We all came into this world the same way. We were all born small, tiny, messy, noisy babies.

But we were cherished by our parents and loved and nurtured so that we could grow and be goodhearted adults. How in the hell could we have all grown up to be snobbish, discriminating, hateful, hurtful and selfish? Just because a family of four has a 5,000 square foot house doesn't mean that they are any better than the family of four who lives in a 900 square foot apartment. It just means one doesn't make as much money. But people have a tendency to look down upon their fellow man.

Why must there be so much suffering, failures and disappointments? There is emotional dysfunction in our society today and it seems that no one has the capacity for feelings anymore. True tender loving feelings should come from the heart. We all seem to have experienced this at one point or another, but it seems that once that is gone, instead of truly feeling, people yearn for that feeling. People just don't appreciate anything or anyone around them anymore.

They are always out for themselves and some people can't even be bothered to help someone stranded on the side of the road. Maybe that person doesn't have a cell phone or maybe the car is on the inside of the freeway and there is no way for them to cross to use the call box. Do you ever wonder why there are no call boxes in the middle of the freeway? Probably because they expect you to try and get to the right shoulder even though you might have had a blowout. Is it safer? Yes and no. No one wants to be in the middle of the freeway, but at the same time, if you had a blowout and you have children in the car, you stop where it is safe.

There are a lot of things that I would so love to share with everyone on a very deep level. But are people deep anymore? I think that most of the world has shallow thoughts. The easy way out seems to be the way to do things. People no longer know the value of working, loving and being part of the grander picture. Most would probably just look at me and say that I am crazy and weird.

Do I want to tell the world these things? Yes I do. Do I want to be judged because of my own thoughts? No I don't, but would probably get judged not because people don’t understand but because people don't want to face the truth of what this world has really become.

People no longer ban together to fight for the healthy life they deserve. People should understand what they are doing. There is so much hate and competing going on and not enough living going on. I feel pissed off, pissed on, emotionally broken, sad and stupid all in the same breathe. No one understands and that’s probably the way a lot of people feel in this world.

I could list a ton of things, but would you really understand? Would you really be able to be there for someone to listen and understand? Does anyone have the emotional capabilities to understand what life is really about or how someone can feel everything that goes on? I don't know if that is possible. I don't know anyone who feels like I do and I don't know anyone who could explain things like I do. To make someone feel is an incredible achievement and not one to be taken lightly.Peace Gypsy

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I don't know that everyone could comprehend the way people feel about everything in this world. I have thoughts about people, weather, nature and being part of the bigger picture. And to actually feel like a normal person, who has normal everyday problems or achievement’s doesn't mean that I don't appreciate every living, breathing element in this world. None of us have the same thoughts as anyone else but there can be a common thread. Every man, woman and child are different. People don't want to impose their thoughts on anyone for fear of being judged.

In the same thought, I would want to tell everyone my thoughts because they are valid and I have a voice. I want to help people understand the joy that the world can be. From the smell of the air to the smell of the ocean. What is wrong with the thought of communities coming together to keep each other safe? There is good in everything if you look for it.

It is just difficult talking to people about things that they don't even care about without being judged. Funny thing is, deep down, more people probably think the same but are afraid and will feel violated and weak. I want to share all that is good with everyone. I am not afraid to tell people what I think. People need to help others in thinking about different situations and things could be better.

I want to remind people that babies are precious and so is the life you live on this earth. I have a grand passion for people and the earth and I will extend my thoughts and knowledge to all who appreciate life and even to those who don't. I am not a doctor and I don't have a Phd. I am just like any other person out there. I have a voice.

Do you know the amazement of something as simple as a seed? That seed is small and frail and if you don't care for it, then it will never grow. You water it, feed it and keep it warm. Then one day you see a little tiny leaf of green. Can you imagine how that came to be? Then you care for it some more and to your amazement, it flourishes and grows into a beautiful living plant. Plants get thirsty, plants get hungry, plants feel and plants die.

What is the difference with people? Explain how people think that a baby is precious but the world they live in is not. Tell me how some people can set fire to the one thing that can help the air we breathe, or how people became lazy about growing food so that the soils would still be of plenty. Now, they are depleted and people stand there scratching their heads wondering how it happened so fast. They look and see the destruction of Mother Nature.

But despite it all, there are a few people among society that can truly enjoy the beauty, power, and grace of a seed. They appreciate the near miraculous process where it will germinate and grow.

Notice the small things about a change in wind? That signifies an approaching storm. There are those who go out and actually look for some of the most special treasures to see. Let’s look at Snorkeling. It’s quiet, peaceful, and you can see a whole different world right underneath you. A crab crawls on the ocean floor, a turtle and their young swimming by, and a fish coming up to you to investigate what kind of strange creature we are in their world. You can literally spend hour’s face down in the water, just watching.Souls Deep

Just like spring droplets of water on brand new leaves, each day is something new. You have the chance to do things and really follow through. We live our lives too fast and everything rushes by. But we have time, and the time is now.

How many dreams have you had in your lifetime? Have all of your dreams been fulfilled or do you still have a bucket list?

Most people at mid-life start to think about things that they wanted to do when they were younger. Some people were fortunate enough to be able to do all the things they wanted to while others want to kick themselves. No need for that. You are only as old as you feel and honestly there are a lot of other things that you can add to that bucket list to make your life complete.

There will always those dreadful "what ifs", BUT, that can be turned around in any situation. People drive themselves nutty when they think about those "what ifs". Here is what you do. Take a piece of paper and write down your hobbies and interests. When you have completed your list, go down to each one and write something that you want to do relating to that hobby or interest.

Once you see that those goals are in reach, you will start to feel like you have done something. For example, have you ever wanted to skydive? In that situation, you would write down what relates to that. Lots of freedom, seeing the wide open spaces and feeling the rush of the wind as you slice through the sky with your body. There are a lot of things that you can do to get that same rush. If you like heights like that, you could go up to the mountains. There are many trails laid out for the hiker as well as many view points for those who don't want to or can't get up that hill. Take a camera with you and look out over the valley. The amazing trails that you see with your eyes will amaze you. The beauty in itself will give you a thrill if you truly let your mind go. Snap, snap, snap!!! All those pictures you will be surprised with what you get and see once you take it home and go over them. Then you share them with whoever you want. Wait until you see how many people will enjoy what you just saw in real life.

This is just a little tidbit of what you can do. I have great ideas for lots of things if you every need some suggestions. Just post a comment and tell me what kinds of things you like and I can suggest some awesome alternatives. Peace be with all of you and keep creating life.

Let's look at life through the eyes of a professional dreamer, of which I am one. I was born in 1969 with a highly sensitive disposition. I can unearth some very positive aspects of it and show others what a gift of high sensitivity is.


I sometimes get easily overwhelmed by all that goes on around me, and sometimes it makes me look weak. But I am far from weak. I try to help others understand how to open up to learning new ways of understanding their own sensitivity. Sometimes you may have to pull away from the outside world into your inner sanctuary.


I, myself, sometimes feel like a misfit among people who are not as sensitive as I am, I choose to remember that my empathy and intuition enable me to understand people at a deeper level. I try to teach others that it is a highly-valued trait in a society where forming deep connections is becoming rare.


I am so sensitive. My mood changes based on how others are feeling because of my empathy for others. Where I am, who I am with, and often by which way the wind is blowing. I am easily overwhelmed by strong lights, sharp smells, loud sounds and when things are tense, even from a hummingbird fluttering her wings!


Sometimes I don't know what to do with so much sensory input coming my way. Negativity affects me more than others. But I am a very positive soul. Most say that I am so complex, they just don't understand me. But in some stituations how can they? Some are to busy slapping labels. In their eyes, I'm the "sensitive" one with an "overactive imagination".


I get rattled when I have too many things to do. Any turbulence in my life unsettles me, which I think happens to more people than they will admit for fear of being judged. That's where standing strong comes in and explaining to all who will listen because the ones who listen are also very sensitive and may not have tapped into their gift just yet.


Art and music can move me to tears. When I talk to people, I sometimes doubt if they mean what they say because my sensitive mind is picking up much more than what they are letting on. Then I seek validation from them about what I sense. This need for validation is labeled as "low self-esteem". I don't believe in that because, for one, I choose not to doubt myself. I relax knowing that this extra sensory detail is there to help me and others.


With my fine-tuned sensitivity, I know how others are feeling. My empathy is a gift I can use, to console, and better understand what others are going through and then I can help. Second, I choose to be okay that some people don't understand me. We are each so unique, who really understands another? It's not about me versus them. It is not about me changing myself till I fit in.


I find it hard to lead a high-pressure high-speed lifestyle, but it doesn't mean I am not a go-getter. Being so sensitive and empathetic, I feel passion in everything in life like there's no tomorrow. Passion drives me, not deadlines. I notice so much more about my environment, crowded places, noisy places and all that can be overwhelming. What it actually means is that I can see the world with greater richness, like looking through a perfectly cleaned window that looks like it's not there.


When many are battling to heighten their awareness and access higher levels of consciousness, they sometimes get stuck and are not sure what to do. Some are inherently blessed with it. I come from a long line of family who have passed down this gift in every gereration somewhere. I sometimes need downtime to pull myself together. To retreat to my inner world, to recover and renew, just as nature does. That doesn't mean I'm shutting others out. It just means that I am taking some "me time" to open up, to be myself, by being with myself.


I am simply fine-tuned. I am not thin-skinned but simply perceptive. I am not weak, but sometimes overwhelmed with what I feel. So down time is a good thing everyday. Find a safe haven so that you can get all the validation and retreat that you seek. I accept myself for who I am even if others don't understand. All they have to do is ask.


You can observe yourself amidst your overwhelm, and pull yourself together gently and lovingly. Be open to discovering all the wonderful gifts that your sensitivity unfolds for you and the world. Be in awe of what a complex creature you are. You are so intuitive, so reflective and so creative! Have a strong character and a solid conscience. Appreciate beauty, inside and out and have an eye for detail.
I am highly sensitive and glad to be!

Peace Gypsy

by Peace Gypsy

This is an interview blog. The two girls are Hannah G. and Lacey A. (My daughters)

Today, March 6, 2015, my best friend Lacey and I went to the beach.
When we stepped on the beach and walked next to the water to find a spot to lay out, I had noticed a seagull with a broken wing. I pointed it out to Lacey, and we instantly had the same idea of trying to get the bird help.

We walked alongside the bird for quite some some, trying to build trust so we could catch it. A lifeguard had seen us and Lacey spoke with him asking if there's any way he could help. He told her he was going to call animal control. After waiting half an hour, we heard nothing back and saw no one.
It had been a while of us running up and down the beach trying to keep the bird near us. At one point the bird even got tired so it sat down, and we managed to sit next to it about a foot away maybe less. Now that the bird was resting I called a local animal care center asking if there was anything they could do for it.

The woman I spoke to also told me she was going to call animal control and have them call me. But another while passed and we were on foot again chasing the bird in attempts to capture it. We eventually ended up in a parking lot that had short walls and fences, which was actually perfect because now Lacey and I could try cornering it.

There were two woman watching us with concern, and I said to them "I promise we're not being mean to the bird. We're trying to help it." I explained to them there was a care center near by that we are going to take it to if we catch it. During this explanation we came to a corner with the bird and I managed to get it close enough in the corner that Lacey was able to toss the towel she had on top of it. Then I was about to grab the bird and wrap it up. So I handed it off to Lacey, while she stayed talking to the two women, I ran to get our stuff.

On my way back I called the care center again letting them know we caught it and that we were going to bring it to them. But the woman informed me that there was currently an animal control officer there and he was going to come to us. She instructed us to go to the police base on the pier. The woman Lacey was talking to offered to drive us there. So we did, we drove there and waited for the officer to show up.

I thanked the woman and told her I truly appreciated what she did. She was glad to help. I said to her I'm sure you've got things to do, and she agreed. I told her we'll wait here, and she was kind enough to ask us if we had water and stuff, I told her we're all set. So she left. A few minutes later the animal control officer showed up and took the bird away in a carrier. Unfortunately the they were not allowed to inform us whether or not the bird ended up okay. But spending an hour and a half with it was amazing, I truly hope that seagull is happy we helped.