Jij bent mijn leven - You Tube

I saw Thomas Berge perform this afternoon in Delfzijl. The weather was bright and very warm. And there were lots of people. He looked good; he appears to be very popular. Carola Smit & Friends performed before he did.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do

To avoid embarassing situations.

"We create ourselves by words"

...Writing is a way of growing. No one would argue that being able to write will make you morally better. But it will make you more complex and more interesting—in a word, more human.
-- The New Oxford Guide to Writing.

How to tie a sarong

I bought a sarong today at the braderie in Delfzijl. I used to wear them during my volunteer work at the refugee camp in the Philippines. This one is not made of cotton but rayon, which is lighter. It's made to look like batik, dark green, brown and black in colour. Made in Thailand.

Beliefs and ideas can bring about altered states of consciousness

The more you fight it the stronger it becomes

Newton's third law: for every force there 's an equal and opposing force.

"Presence is the result of getting in contact with your deeper self"

It is. It.

Falling in love is something you do to yourself

Be careful. Don't fall in love with a fantasy.

Theologizing

The local pastor came to see me today. He wanted to find out how I was doing. So I tried to talk about my life in the last six months. I told him I haven't changed a bit. I'm still the same super-confident person he met last year.
Then we proceeded to theologize together. To talk about deeper spiritual things. Naturally I went into my automatic mode and started telling him what I really thought about religion in general and Christianity in particular. Things that I myself never heard of before. It's like I was possessed by some spirit that knew of deeper and sublime things under heaven. I spat everything I thought and felt on the ground and stamped on it. And told him it was all meaningless and useless.
He remained calm and full of understanding. As if he knew exactly what I was talking about. Moreover he offered me help and support if I needed some.

Good writing has personality

"Don't be afraid to express your own opinions and feelings.You are a vital part of the subject. No matter what the topic, you are really writing about how you understand it, how you feel about it."
-- The New Oxford Guide to Writing.

Venice

"Fear of rejection can lead to obsessiveness, clinginess or jealousy in relationships"

Presence is the absence

of discomfort. But if you feel anxious, afraid, or miserable, don't try to push the feeling away. Just be aware of it. This is called endurance.

Alone again

I just came back from bringing my guests away. We had a good time together anyhow.

The Christ Conspiracy: The Greatest Story Ever Sold

You are the buyer

Don't sell yourself.

Everybody just wants attention

Pay attention. But lean back. Never communicate neediness.

The Internet is the Center of the Universe

It used to be the Library.

Love is blind

Looking closely at people's faces, I realized most ot them weren't perfect. One girl was a bit chubby. Another had too many moles on her face. And still another had a lot of pimples. The girl I considered to be the prettiest seem to be a bit on the skinny side.
Why didn't I notice these things before? I guess I worried so much about my own appearance that I forgot to look closely at other people.

Life is strange

I don't know what I'm going thru.

Love is a hurting thing

Don't fall in love too easily. And don't be a wussy.

Cha-Cha Dancing: Latin Dance Video Lessons

Dangerous men, adventurous women

Good combination. Perfect relationship.

Femme Vocale - You Tube

I forgot to tell you about the music entertainment we received last Saturday at the party. It was from a three-women group called Femme Vocale. They sang acapella, which is quite difficult to do I know. I had a few glasses of red wine and turned tipsy right away. So I attempted to sing with them as soon as they hit our table. I guess it wasn't bad and embarrassing at all; I didn't hear anybody complain. We sang a James Taylor number called You got a friend.

Sexual love is not separate from sexual desire and sex

A love affair is based on sexual desire and need for sex. Don't be fooled. Women want it as much as men do. Do men give love to get sex? Do women give sex to get love? Or is it just the other way around? Women need sex to become fruitful and be fulfilled.

Ballroom Dance Shoes

Self-absorption is a sign of insecurity

Say what you have to say. Do what you have to do.

How to turn people into slaves

Pretend you are Somebody. A god or a guru. Insinuate that everybody wants you. That you are the only one who can fulfill anybody's needs. Be extremely attractive. Try to look and act like a famous movie star or a popular singer. And don't give a damn.

Everybody wants a lover

To love and be loved. But why? Play hard to get and you turn them into wussies. Nobody wants to be rejected. Are you strong enough? Or are you just plain stupid?
Nature is just trying to trick us into having a long-lasting love affair. It's called neediness. Or being needy for a romantic and sexual relationship. Turning everyone into wimps.
I bet you can take care of yourself better than anybody else.

What you think is what matters

Don't let people tell you what to think, how to feel and what to do. Be happy.

THE SELFISH GENE: THIRTY YEARS ON

Emotions are contagious

Be happy, make friends, and influence people.

You're a Superstar

The Cottonelle Puppy

Make sure your firewall is working. In case you install it.

The Charles Manson Tamagotcha Online

"Women can smell an agenda like shit on a shoe"

Be desireless. The Tao of Steve.

Life is a rollercoaster

Be a rollercoaster tycoon.

What I am learning so far

I'm learning how to live alone. To take care of myself. To love truly and deeply without becoming obsessed. To wait and to be patient. To find out what true love is. To care for the other like she were my daughter. To protect her and make her feel safe and special. But not to cling to her. To be her friend. To be a man and to be strong. Not to be one of her girlfriends. To enjoy our short moments together. To take responsibility. To be true and faithful. Not to alienate her friends. Not to embarass her. Not to be needy. Not to bribe her. To show how much I love her. To give her spice and drama. Not to bore her. To be there for her. And enjoy myself.

Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus

Hatred

Neediness is attachment

It shows weakness.

The Art and Science of Leadership

What is beauty?

Out flirting

You can become more and more attractive

Without worrying about your looks. Hopefully.

Causes of depression

Things just happen

We think we are in control most of the time. And sometimes we are.

We create reality

Thru our beliefs.

Who said it's going to be easy?

Don't be discouraged. And don't look desperate. No matter how.

How to overcome megalomania

Be selfish. Don't be holy. Don't be perfect. Don't be humble. Don't follow blindly. Don't imitate. Don't try to save humanity. Don't be a martyr. Don't be a terrorist.

Matter is energy

Energy matters.

How to stop harassment

Ogawa Ryu Aikijujutsu

Primal Therapy

Ballroom Dance - Wikipedia

Is romantic love an illusion?

I don't care. I'm in love and I'm giving her spice and drama. We both love it. And we're growing up.

Aikijujutsu vs. Aikido

Routines can be brain-deadening

Try something new everyday.

Life is what you make it

So don't complain. Well yes, some people are more lucky.

You have important things to say and do

Don't be desperate. And don't act out of desperation.

Blessed are the rich

For they can pretend to be brave. And humble.

Just improvising.

Zen Koans

"When cold, be thoroughly cold; when hot, be hot through and through."

Click title for more.

Girls just wanna have fun

Boys too.

Welcome to Awareness Magazine's Library

"Reality is an illusion that occurs due to the lack of alcohol"

Don't forget to drink. But don't drink too much.

Rules are there to protect you

Sometimes you don't want to learn

Force yourself to learn new things.

People are masters of illusion

Don't be deceived.

Faith, Love and Sex

Socrates meets Jesus

Ode on a Grecian Urn

"Beauty is truth, truth beauty," - that is all
Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.

Thinking like a genius

Epicurus: Principal Doctrines

"The devil is destroyed, hell doesn’t exist, no condemnation for the chosen ones”

“I will be the President of the biggest government that this Earth has ever experienced.”
-- Jesus of South Florida

How to be more attractive

1. Believe in yourself.
2. Relax.

Life is full of surprises

and you’re one of them.

Somebody wants you

Who could it be?

People hate to see weakness

Don't be a wimp. Never show weakness. Unless strategically.

Zen and the Art of Divebombing

Or the Dark Side of the Tao.

Rejection won't kill you

It will improve you.

Do you think science is blasphemy?

Stupid question! Click question for possible answers.

How to handle fear of rejection

"People who operate out of fear of rejection:
Display little or no assertiveness."

I'm not a Loser

I'm a Lover. And a Rebel.

Rejection can bring about obsessive love

This is the key to understanding obsessive love.

Making A Rock Garden

Unequal status leads to domination or slavery

Maintain high status. And be fair and benevolent.

To have a purpose is to be secure

What is your purpose?

"He who cares less wins"

Not always.

The Secret Agent - Librivox

At the Internet Archives.

You can't blame people for what they are doing

For they know not ...

Truly, indeed

"The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light."
-- Jesus of Nazareth, Luke 16:8 (NIV)

TI Graphing Calculator Emulator

I've been googling internet for emulation software and good old programs.
To download and try the TI-89 emulator click title.

People will test you all the time

Don't give out, don't give in, and don't give up.

Virtual VCR 2.6.9

Virtual VCR is a free program that can capture video from old VHS tape recorders, TV Tuners, and Analogue Videocameras using a video capture card or PC TV tuner.
To download installer.

Beauty is as real as money

As long as it lasts.

Power is the ability to think

And to decide. Or not to.

We choose how we feel

By choosing what we think.

Aikido: Tantodori Shihonage

Click title for some lessons.

How to use Virtualdub

Open the movie file, avi or mpg. Choose full-processing mode under video. Select compression. Always use one, preferably Divx. Install free codecs if not present. Choose direct stream copy under audio unless you want to change the audio compression. Use mp3 format, preferably. Save file as avi.
Use editing options and filters if necessary. To crop frame load brightness/contrast filter and crop as needed.
Virtualdub 1.7.7

Humans tend to influence one another

Unconsciously. Emotionally. Therefore be and look happy.