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@sheba2011

Thanks Sheba, that’s my Jake. Barbara Keel and Jim Killen are very similar in their artwork. I have two great prints, one is called School Daze which are six different puppies sitting together and the other is called Class Reunion which are the same puppies when they grow old. I just love them.

Cold in the ‘burgh and it will stay cold until the weekend. Snow predicted on Wednesday so I will be staying put. I always say I don’t mind the cold, at least I can drive through cold. Warm hugs from us.

Dumbing Ourselves Down

When we dumb ourselves down, we sell ourselves short and lose an opportunity to shed light where it is needed.

The ability to go into any social situation and sense the level of consciousness in that situation is a gift. It enables us to move considerately in a world that holds people of all levels of awareness. However, there is a difference between shifting our energy to accommodate people and dumbing ourselves down to a regrettable degree. Sometimes, when we get into a particular social situation, we may feel pressure to play it small in order to fit in. Perhaps everyone is drinking or smoking excessively, engaging in gossipy small talk, or complaining bitterly about politics. It is one thing to notice this and modify our expectations and another thing entirely to join in.

When we notice where people are coming from and acknowledge to ourselves that their energy is not in alignment with ours, we have several choices as to how to proceed. One viable option is to quietly endure the situation, keeping to ourselves until it is time to leave. In this way, we take care of our own consciousness and protect our growth process. Another option is to interact in a way that honors and pays respect to the people in the group, while gently attempting to shift the level of consciousness with our input. In order to do this, we must maintain our own vibration, which means that joining in by dumbing down is not an option.

When we choose to dumb ourselves down to fit in, we not only sell ourselves short but we also lose a possible opportunity to influence the situation for the good of all concerned. Our desire to join in may come from our natural yearning to feel connected to the people around us. There is no shame in this, but being able to stand on our own, separate from the crowd, is a powerful milestone on any spiritual path. It can be difficult in the moment, but when we arrive on the other side, our integrity intact, we may find ourselves feeling positively smart.

@kittengirl,

Thinking of you during this time. Happy Holidays and sending kitty hugs to the kittens. 🌹

Cherie,

Good Morning in S. Cali. I miss you and the children please be safe.

@shoelady60,

I did see your post about the Wildlife pictures. I am a collector you seem to have a great
collection. I got very lucky yesterday as I do with a lot I get. Whenever I donate and stop
and look a little and I always find something interesting. Just so happens my children
like wildlife too so this will be on its way soon. 😘💕

Lady here is some of Jim Killen beautiful work. 😘💕Please give Jake a nice OZ pet and hug. 🤣

@71flowerchild,

Howdy in Texas. Sending you a Monday Shout Out. 😘Give Jewell and Little D a nice
Oz hug from Poppy and I. Happy Holiday’s. 😘💕🌹

The Magic of the Holidays. 😘🌹

@taci,

Good Morning in California. Welcome to a new week and may it be safe for you. 😘😎
Let me say may it be safe for all of us. 💕

Taci we are frozen here in OZ Fireplace is going strong. 😘💕I still have a lot to do.
Never ending cycle in this house.

Plan to take a nice walk with Poppy. 😘Enjoy the view and how is your throwing out things
going? 🤣

This is California style. 😎

@oodiebom,

Good Afternoon in Florida. I am hoping all is well with you and hubby. If you are super
busy I will see you later. 😘Sending you Holiday Greetings. 🌹

@loaf,

Happy Holiday’s 😘

@ddshoppy,

Good Morning in California. 🌹The answer to your question is yes I do read responses to me.
I don’t hit a reply button I just read. I am about to go into my 7th year since I created this
thread. 😎 I was going through a lot at the time and people along the way encouraged
me to keep going so I did. 💕Let me tell you a lot has happened in my family but along
this road I met some amazing people. 😘I am a former singer and fashion model and I
just based this thread on what I have done in the past and still doing right now. Nothing
has change on this thread since I started this journey almost 7 years ago.

My dad was my beacon to do this. I lost my dad in August just three days after my birthday
and I was the last person in the family to see him alive. I miss him every single day. 😘
This has been a year for me and one I want to put behind me and move forward.

I hope 2021 will be better for everyone. 🌹

Oh, this is Thread number 16. Thread 15 lasted over three years I never do that the fact is
so much was going on and we lost a member who posted on this thread. I just wanted to
keep her around and I still do. 💕 Happy Holidays.