With Awareness Comes Choice

the real story Good day to you all and by the way, Happy St.Patrick's Day! I have been waiting for so long to have the opportunity to tell you the "real story" about mom's adventures.  First of all, however, for those of you that don't like it when we dogs refer to our owners as "mom," get over it.  I mean, you are reading a post written by a dog.  What does that say about you? If you know mom, you obviously know where I get my sense of humor and sarcasm, so sit back, relax and enjoy the post.  Seriously, that's all you can really every do, regardless of the author.  She asked me to give folks a little preview into this upcoming trip as her most recent inquiries make it quite obvious that no one really knows what the hell she is doing...present company included. Fortunately, this gives me a very unique perspective. Let me start off by saying two things; I'm glad she isn't going back to Arizona and I'm glad she isn't taking me with ...

Sometimes, or one might even argue that most of the time the greatest awareness occurs in the simplest of messages.  Yesterday I posted this line on Facebook  "I am so flippin happy right this minute....I might burst."  In less than twenty four hours, it has been liked 30 times!  Nothing I have ever written has been liked that many times and I think I have written some pretty cool shit...but I guess nothing as profound or meaningful as that simple sentiment.  At first, when it was up to about 20 likes, I just laughed and noted the observation.  But this morning, sitting here sipping my coffee and looking at the most recent number and diversity of "likes," I found myself smiling and processing the hidden or not so hidden message. It was obvious to me that the people who read this and responded were genuinely happy that I was happy.  In fact, a few said exactly that.  It had the most amazing effect on me.  I became...wait for it, even happier...

Good day all.  I have heard from a few people who told me that they thought they subscribed to the Follow the Warrior automated e-mail notifications but have not received any at this point.  If you did and received this post, can you do me a favor and post a comment at the end of the post for me. Thanks and Namaste!

....Richard, that is.  I have been wanting to write this post since having a great conversation with friends a few weeks ago but had to get permission and the "balls "to use the title! Yes, this is going to be one of those posts when I crack myself up at first, so brace yourself.  Before I tell you what's behind the clever name, feel free to check out the link on how Dick became a nickname for Richard.  Fascinating I tell you, just fascinating.  Based on this body of research and the most common letters used to shorten names (H, B and D) I am currently thinking that my nickname shall be Ham (and look, a natural pun.) If that doesn't work, feel free to just holler "Bam or Dam" and you are sure to get my attention.  Now, where was I going with this? One of my last posts was an exploration into the word Saucha or Contentment.  I was having a conversation with myself about what that really meant.  A few of the lingering questions at the time debated whe...