MI Princess - Blog

It is Better to Give, Than it is to Receive

7/20/2015

"Blessed are those that can give without remembering and receive without forgetting!"! It truly makes me happy to make others happy in the best way I can! I am constantly reminded and never forget your gifts, love, care & support & remember you when I am reminded of them or think of you!! #Thankful

I think this is very accurate and true!! It's much more rewarding to give & help others!

"Please do not mistake my kindness for weakness, because Kindness will be the last thing you remember!" #DoNotBeUsed

Just a #007 update...

9/28/2014

💗I love you so much Mista Bond!!💗

Guess What GAD is Real and I have it!

10/7/2013

Physical Symptoms:

Pounding heart
Sweating
Stomach upset or dizziness
Frequent urination or diarrhea
Shortness of breath

Tremors and twitches
Muscle tension
Headaches
Fatigue
Insomnia

Anxiety is more than just a feeling. As a product of the body’s fight-or-flight response, anxiety involves a wide range of physical symptoms. Because of the numerous physical symptoms, anxiety sufferers often mistake their disorder for a medical illness. They may visit many doctors and make numerous trips to the hospital before their anxiety disorder is discovered.

I have had GAD for several years now, 10 to be exact. My first panic attack was in December of 2003! It is a bitch to learn to live with, and it has not been easy. I have WAY more good days than panic attack days now and for that I am very thankful. But it did not just happen on its own, it has not been easy, and it is something I have learned to live with the best I can. On days that I have trouble using my hands, it is still terribly embarrassing when people look at them shaking because it is something I try to hide. I have learned that peace and tranquility are essential for managing my anxiety and I have learned to use what works for me as effectively as possible.

I am me, nothing less and nothing more. I do the best I can. I have learned a lot about being more understanding towards others and judging less because EVERYONE has their own battles they are facing and just because you cannot see them, it does not mean they are not real!
~ MI Princess~

Positive Trails

10/3/2013

Let your inner light be so strong that you leave a trail of glitter wherever you go!
~ MI Princess~

Reflection

4/10/2013

"Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others."
Plato

"Let a woman have her place, because as you provide foundation for her, she provides a foundation for you. And through that vulnerability comes GREAT strength."
Shemar Moore

Thoughts for a friend...

2/21/2013

When you are held back from your full potential due to a situation you need to move forward from for your own good, realize it and do it for yourself.

Breaking away from emotional influences that bring you down helps you move forward for the better you.

When you are really tired of something that you allow to cause you so much turmoil, only then will you have the determination to move forward.

When you are ready to and have had enough self torture you will take control. It has to come from personal determination with the right support.

Remember to focus on the present, not living or dwelling on the past because no matter what you can't change it. And worrying about the future is pointless without actions in the present to help you obtain your goals that make you a better you for yourself.

Take life one day at a time. Life is a puzzle, figuring out how the pieces fit best is part of life's mission.

~ MI Princess ~

Zen - Living Peacefully and Martial Arts

2/21/2013

I have found that as much as I am and try to be a peaceful person and spread peace and happiness, at times we cannot always control the situation to make it peaceful no matter what we try. What do we do then? What is the RIGHT way?

To fully understand Zen Buddhism and the correlation with Martial Arts we have to examine all aspects not just physical strength but also the importance of mental strength and training.

Contemporary Fighting Art's First Strike principle states the following: Whenever you are squared off with a dangerous adversary and there is no way to safely escape, you must strike first, strike fast, strike with authority, and keep the pressure on. This offensive strategy is essential to the process of neutralizing a formidable adversary in a street fight. A first strike is defined as the strategic application of proactive force designed to interrupt the initial stages of an assault before it becomes a self-defense situation. One inescapable fact about street combat is the longer the fight lasts, the greater your chances of serious injury or even death. Common sense suggests that you must end the street fight as quickly as possible. Striking first is the best method of achieving this combat objective because it permits you to neutralize your adversary swiftly while at the same time precluding his ability to effectively retaliate. No time is wasted and no unnecessary risks are taken.

The element of surprise is invaluable. Launching the first strike gives you the upper hand because it allows you to attack the adversary suddenly and unexpectedly. As a result, you demolish his defenses and ultimately take him out of the fight.

The most difficult aspects of the first strike principle is exactly when can a martial artist strike first. Well, since every self-defense situation is going to be different, there is no simple answer to this question. However, there are some fundamental elements that must be present if you are going to launch a preemptive strike. First, you must never use force against another person unless it is absolutely justified.

Second, the first strike principle should only be used as an act of protection from unlawful injury or the immediate risk of unlawful injury. If you decide to launch a preemptive strike against your adversary, you had better be certain that a reasonable threat exists and that it is absolutely necessary to protect yourself from immediate danger. Remember, the decision to launch a preemptive strike must always be a last resort where all other means of avoiding and defusing violence have been exhausted.

Here are some practical ways to maintain peace in your life and with the others in your life:

“We can never obtain peace in the world if we neglect the inner world and don't make peace with ourselves. WorldPeace must develop out of inner peace.”—The Dalai Lama

Be quiet when doubtful if your response will be a compassionate one.
Strive to do for others, and do not expect anything in return.
Be gentle with others whenever possible.
Listen carefully at all times.
If someone is upset with you, listen and remain silent unless your words will comfort or alleviate pain.
If you need to say something that might be hard for another to hear, say it with compassion.
Be quiet and careful around the home whenever possible.
Be considerate of others at all times.
Respect privacy.
Be the person whom you would like to live with yourself.

We can be peaceful by learning when to speak and when to be quiet. Often we start or further an argument by indulging in a hasty retort, a badly thought-out response. Sometimes it is better to hold your tongue and keep the quiet. If your spouse or roommate is in a bad mood and takes it out on you, is it necessary to respond in kind? Can you be peaceful and let him or her be? How important is it to have your say? Every time you “have your say,” you are indulging your ego and moving away from your practice. That does not mean that to practice Zen is to be a doormat. Sometimes the right thing to do is nothing at all. And sometimes the greatest strength is seen in silence.

Meditation is the most useful skill you can master. It can bring the mind to the end of suffering, something no other skill can do. But it's also the most subtle and demanding skill there is. It requires all the mental qualities ordinarily involved in mastering a physical skill — mindfulness and alertness, persistence and patience, discipline and ingenuity — but to an extraordinary degree. This is why, when you come to meditation, it's good to reflect on any skills, crafts, or disciplines you've already mastered so that you can apply the lessons they've taught you to the training of the mind.

Om Mani Padme Hum

1/25/2013

The six syllables purify the six realms of existence in suffering.

The basic English translation of Om mani padme hum is "Om Jewel in the Lotus Hum" or "Praise to the Jewel in the Lotus."

One common interpretation is that each syllable corresponds to one of the six realms of existence and purifies the vice associated with that realm:

Om purifies bliss and pride (realm of the gods)
Ma purifies jealousy and need for entertainment (realm of the jealous gods)
Ni purifies passion and desire (human realm)
Pad purifies ignorance and prejudice (animal realm)
Me purifies poverty and possessiveness (realm of the hungry ghosts)
Hum purifies aggression and hatred (hell realm)

TEARS WILL FALL SOMETIMES

1/16/2013

But the struggles make you stronger
And the changes make you wise
And happiness has its own way
Of takin' its sweet time

No, life ain't always beautiful
Tears will fall sometimes
Life ain't always beautiful
But it's a beautiful ride

GARY ALLAN - LIfe Ain't Always Beautiful

Everett Golson #EG5 - MBHS to Notre Dame

1/7/2013

Words cannot express how exciting it is to be able to watch the continuing growth of Everett Golson! Truly a humble, down-to-earth, respectful/respectable, responsible, genuine person!

"If we do happen to win it this year, I'm going to want to win it next year," Golson said. "I'm never going to accept where I am. I'm going to keep pushing for more."

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"Just real low-key, nicest kid ever," said Hugh T. Wallace, Golson's mentor and the former assistant principal of Myrtle Beach High. "Comes home, visits his family and gets back on the plane to fly back. Just a neat, unassuming kid."
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