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Twitter Dreaming

I believe we dream for a reason—to learn how to function better or advance in our lives. The instructions are from our own higher consciousness, often inaccessible to the conscious mind. Our dreams are for our own good, and usually do not apply to others. But I share this one here because I still need help in understanding something of which I have scant knowledge—Twitter.

I am with two or three others discussing the challenge of a friend. He wants help. The others are discussing their thoughts on how it might be resolved. I could not relate to what they were saying and decided to exit the circle. As I did, I started thinking my own thoughts on the matter, completely different than their ideas. I look back to the group from a place above and to the side.

I start writing my thoughts in various, short little statements. Then the concept of Twitter comes to me, and the hashtag, #sweetspot. (Been wondering about the usefulness of Twitter, what hashtag is supposed to mean—does Twitter really add value to the lives of anyone?)

Now, in my dream, I think I got it: Communicating thoughts represented by a single word with that (#) sign in front. So, I start doing the same with a half dozen ideas or so.

As I start to awaken, I recalled a momentary impulse of mine upon going to sleep. It probably prompted this dream.

Often in the night I find great satisfaction and peace in casual, skin-to-skin contact with my wife. It may be a cuddle—spoon style, holding her hand, or touching her bare skin anywhere—with hand, foot, elbow, or knee. I think going to sleep like that is a gentle and easy way of harmonizing our energetic vibration on a level higher than the apparent physical connection. The word that expresses this all-inclusive comfort and satisfaction to me is Sweet. In the dream it translated to Sweet Spot, which gives it physicality, and shows a connection between the two worlds of Spirit and Earth—Body and Soul. Soul to Soul—the two of us

Twitter? Well... it is to communicate our ideas, thoughts, musings, intellectualizing, etc. Whatever the subject or form of our communication—grand or insignificant, positive or negative—its effect on others is influenced by the emotional content. Twitter—in fact, all social media, any broadcast or utterance—causes effect in our community, potentially worldwide.

The content of Twitter indicates the consciousness of humankind.

(Your comments and suggestions are welcome.)

Easy Choices – Paramount Effects

—How your keyboard, mouse or touchscreen 

can affect change in the world—

Last night I sent out personal emails to a list of volunteers I’m working with. I’ve learned to re-read my messages to assure accuracy of content and form—most of the time. (I still catch myself in faux pas too often.) After going over and tweaking a message to X, it was so easy to click SEND. Seconds later I noticed the address was to Y instead.

How could I? And that was with at least three re-reads. Fortunately the content was generally the same. Within a few minutes I resent the message for X to X, and amended it for Y with RE: “Read First…” and a “So sorry….” opening.

No damage—I hope. Sometimes accurate intent is not conveyed when communicating without face-to-face cues of intonation or expression. Too often it is not even close. Relationships, friendship or employment could be at risk by misuse of today’s instant communique practice. The term: infant terrible (ahn-fahn te-ree-bluh) just came up on my phone while consulting dictionary.com for wording the previous sentence. “Noun. An outrageously outspoken or bold person who says and does indiscreet or irresponsible things.” Sound familiar?

I better check my mirror before I look out the window.

The point is: with this new form of easy choice and lightning implementation, our affect can be dramatic and far-reaching. Is it better to make harder choices? Tread lightly, or not at all, by email, IM, tweet, and social media.

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© 2018 Ardi Keim 1/19/18

Ebola Infection vs the Immune System. The Winner Is . . . ??

The media coverage of the current Ebola outbreak, the 4400 plus deaths in West Africa, the Dallas situation and the CDC's "direction" (which seems to change from day to day) on how best to deal with new cases: Personally, I am not confident the spread of the disease is under control. It seems no one besides some alternative health sources is addressing the very most important action we can take if we are exposed--the human immune system, its strengthening and support. 

 

Isn't the immune system what is preventing near 50% of those who have contracted the disease from dying?  

 

How far does Ebola have to spread and how many need to die before this simple truth is stressed as much as prevention. Is preventing exposure really possible in today's internationally mobile population? 

Why isn't the CDC and WHO using mainstream media to emphasize this fact? Are they really interested in our health and controlling the disease, or just studying how it is spread?

 

© 2014 Ardi Keim 10/15/2014

Desk Reference: Essential Oils for Animals

Animal lovers and all who want to treat animals with alternative health care.

One Second After by William Forstchen

A novel, a possibility, a book I couldn't put down. My best read this year.

What would you do if it happened?  Click the link and look inside.



One Second After by William Forstchen was cited in Congress as a book all Americans should read.
Also as a CD audio book and on Kindle.

Fall Release by April Munson

Just Released (September 2013)

After seeing a proof copy of Old Nell by friend and author/artist April Munson, I couldn't wait to buy a copy. Being familiar with April's work from a local writer's group, her stories are imaginative, heart-warming and refreshing. I am delighted that this one is in print.

Looking forward to sharing Old Nell and the Mock Froggie Pie with a few little goblins.