The Cathars were Christians who broke away from the Catholic church during medieval times. They did not label themselves as "Cathars" -- rather, "good men" or "good women" or "good Christians." The religion was a dualistic and Gnostic movement. Unfortunately, the Catholic church eventually struck back and they died out by the 1200s -- while… Continue reading The Cathars: Christians who believe in Reincarnation, Dualism, and Ascetic Salvation
Month: January 2021
Throwback Thursday ~ 80s day at high school
This was taken right before going to school. It was 80s day. Not sure why I'm barefoot though, I definitely wore shoes to school that day...
A small change
Hi everyone, hope you are all doing okay! To be honest, I've been feeling a little frustrated lately with blogging. I've been wanting to see more growth and at a faster speed. I hope I can say that without sounding ungrateful for all the growth I've made so far. And maybe my expectations are set… Continue reading A small change
Full moon in Leo
Tomorrow is a full moon! It's the first full moon of the year! So look to the sky tonight, tomorrow morning, and tomorrow night. You don't want to miss it. The full moon makes us more social, extroverted, and expressive. It also tends to make us more "loony," hence the name "lunar." As the moon… Continue reading Full moon in Leo
Simple Vegetarian Pasta Dinner
This is a very simple pasta-based meal that is super easy to make! Ingredients: 1 heaping cup dried pastaPreferred cheese sauce (I used Newman's Alfredo -- 1/4 cup)2 scrambled eggsSeasonings/herbs Scramble 2 eggs in the fryer while you boil your pasta. Mix in cheese sauce. Add favorite herbs and spices -- I used garlic, salt,… Continue reading Simple Vegetarian Pasta Dinner
12 Mind-Expanding Blog Sites that first inspired me to create my own
Before I created this blog site, I was inspired by a handful of popular websites that first gave me the inspiration. I found many of these through friends and through Facebook (which I no longer use), before I knew anything about WordPress blogs. I loved the mind-expanding content these sites provided, as opposed to your… Continue reading 12 Mind-Expanding Blog Sites that first inspired me to create my own
Self-care Sunday ~ Social anxiety
Something that people don't really talk about is the issue of social anxiety, how it differs from other terms it gets confused with, and how much it can get in the way. What is social anxiety? The ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America) defines social anxiety as "intense anxiety or fear of being judged,… Continue reading Self-care Sunday ~ Social anxiety
Caturday ~ Venus & Luna pics
Christmas kitty Fireside Sleep buddies Model This chair is for the cat, not the humans. She sees her reflection! Pooped! Can't get enough fireside Warm and cozy Pretty girl They get along, sometimes... Cutie Heights! Venus stirring things up, Luna just trying to chill. A great sleep. Her favorite book.
Life is suffering (but that’s okay)
There's a famous ancient Buddha quote... Life is suffering. It may sound morbid and somber, but when you fully understand what the quote means, it can actually bring about peace, freedom, and even happiness. This quote comes directly from the first noble truth of Buddhism -- that suffering, pain, and misery are a part of… Continue reading Life is suffering (but that’s okay)
Cassette tapes are the new thing
As the past decade saw the resurgence of vinyls and record players, we are now witnessing cassette tapes making a comeback. With cassette tapes reaching peak popularity in the 1980s and 90s, they seemed to die out after being replaced with CDs in the early 2000s, which were then replaced with digital albums, followed by… Continue reading Cassette tapes are the new thing
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