Your High Calling

I like this quote as it really tells you,  that whatever experiences you have in life, you grow as a person bringing with it wisdom, faith, empathy and love.
Blessings to all 
Bettyblue smile emoticon

EMBRACE THE LIGHT

Thought this was an appropriate quote especially in relation to what is currently taking place in this world of ours.
With so much discord, resentment and negativity blasting our TV screens and alike it's time WE as a people visualise PEACE, LOVE and HARMONY. Don't be lured into the dark side keep the faith regardless of whether you are religious or not. Actually it's not about being religious it's about being RESPECTFUL human beings. Colour, Creed, Religious denomination doesn't enter the equation. It's about Diplomacy, it's about learning to agree to disagree, it's about RESPECTING one's views, it's about compromise. So send out LIGHT to those areas of DARKNESS embrace LOVE instead of HATE.. For today's thoughts are tomorrows realities.

Peace, Love and Light Always
Bettyblue :-)

Uniting as one

With what has taken place over the last few days these are indeed wise words, uniting together as one spreading the universal light of love is what is needed at this time

Peace, Love and Light Always

Bettyblue

Be NOT AFRAID

Never were truer words spoken, it's not until after the event when you're in a position, to actually sit back and look at the bigger picture, do you realise just how toxic the relationship was.

When you're in the thick of it you're so torn by the emotion and the disbelief that what you thought was a lifelong commitment turns out to be one huge mistake but in saying that we ALL experience heartache for a reason.  It's a time when one reflects (or should do) and in doing so grows as an individual and hopefully learns from the lessons put before us.

In doing so we show more  love,compassion, understanding and most importantly empathy.  These qualities hold us in good stead as we walk our spiritual paths, discovering who we are as individuals not only benefits us but the community as a whole. Be NOT AFRAID embrace what comes before you and give thanks.
Remembering that Divine Spirit doesn't bring you anything YOU can't handle.

Peace, Love and Light Always

Bettyblue :-)

Those who are Skilled

At a time when there is so much unrest in this world of ours, maybe those in power should reflect on the wise words written by O Sensei Ueshiba.
Why we continue to repeat the mistakes of the past is beyond me, one can only sent out to the Universal light and pray that those in power come to their senses and reach peaceful resolutions to the conflicts that face our world today.

Peace, Love and Light Always

Bettyblue :-)

Halloween - Magic

As we approach Halloween remember to give thanks to Mother Earth and all her wondrous glories for without her we cannot survive.

Too often we take her for granted, she needs to be loved and nurtured so our harvests may be abundant providing food for all.

For if we don't then she we have no other alternative but to retaliate.

So remember when you are out celebrating with family and friends to give a little thought for the Great Mother Earth

Peace, Love and Light Always

Bettyblue :-)

This is indeed one that I think we can all relate to, it's not until we have learned the lessons do we then see the wisdom from the experience. It is only then do we grow in strength and character.

May the force be with you 

In love and light 

Bettyblue :-)

#QOTD

Quote of the day! Thank God that I would never have to walk alone.

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Things That Money Can and Cannot Buy

There are things in this world that money can’t buy, they say. But there are also things in this world that money CAN buy. We have to admit, there are things that can make us happy. They are either tangible things or not.

A song once quoted, “Too much of something is bad enough.. And too much of nothing is just as tough”.

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Questions

How can you tell between a lie & the truth? How can you tell if the person you cared about & been with for a long time is lying to you? Why evade a question when you can just honestly answer to get it over with? Why start a gossip & you can't own it up when faced to face with the gossip victim? When confronted, why not take the responsibility if it's yours?

These are questions bombarding my mind right now. Do you believe in insulting someone else's intellect when lying to them? I do. It's kinda hard to accept that you're being lied to by someone you have grown to trust, love, & care. Do you think a 4-year friendship/relationship is enough to just let a lie pass by? I think once or twice is enough.

I figured I think I am better off alone than be surrounded by people who actually stabs me at the back? Why give genuine friendship when you end up being smothered by malicious stories that you don't even know about?

I am saddened by the situation I am in. Probably just a bit different, but all the same feeling. Brokenhearted? Probably. Disappointed? YES. And that's a big yes. Betrayed? Maybe.

So, again, I question how do you mend a broken heart? How do you build trust if one had lost it? How can a person change for the better if he cannot let go of the past? What does it take for a person to change for the betterment of his future? How can one let go of his vices? How can one change his paradigm? Is there a certain standard, or system, or a step-by-step process to change one's self? Maybe not totally changing the whole you, but reassessing the YOU inside?

How many people have reached this kind of maturity & to how many people had they shared this experience? How many promises should be broken so one person can learn?

I still do not understand the workings of the heart, & the mind. I still cannot reason why God has let these things happen. I still cannot solve the mystery behind life. Why do I feel alone? So empty, yet I try to so hard to fill the void in my heart with people. People who doesn't even care if you exist. People who doesn't even care if you are hurt or not. People who lie because they want to lie. People who lie because they need to lie. People who breaks the friendship I thought there was. I surround myself with material things. But they are just material things that we cannot bring in to the next life.

Do I pray? Yes, I do. But it isn't enough, maybe. I have to ask myself several times what do I see in my faith why I still hold on to it. Why I still hold on to God. The God that I cannot see or feel physically. Is this faith? Probably. I know God is out there somewhere. Believe me, I am no Aethist. I will defend God & his Words no matter what. There are just times that I ask Him. For whatever's going on & why I am experiencing it.

I hope that in time, things will go right again. They say life is not a fairytale. I say, it can be, if we are only willing to take on each other's crosses & give way to each other as much as we can. That way, we take advantage of each other in a good way.

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Online Dating: Protecting Your Love Ones

A friend of mine was murdered last July 31, 2010. He was found dead in his own room. What was so alarming was, his place was secured. I want to share this because he was also a victim of an online dating gone wrong.

Now I cannot help but be paranoid about the safety of my family. I read a lot of criminal stories at www.crimelibrary.com, and Mark’s brutal death could have made it there if he was in the US. I have watched (and still is) NCIS, CSI, & Bones episodes on cable solving crimes such as this. I’ve read so many criminal/detective stuff pocketbooks way back when I started to learn reading. It was brutal because he was shot at the back of his head and his arm was twisted, too. It’s a sign of a struggle, and it could also mean, more than 1 person was there in the room.

My sister emailed me that someone sent her a message on facebook inviting her to go to a photoshoot with a pre-registration payment. She has aspirations of becoming a model or an actress, and I told her that I would not mind that. And I would definitely not be the one to block her path if she wants to. I support her all the way. It just made me more cautious because it was just an email through Facebook and she has to pay just to be part of a photoshoot that she was INVITED to attend.

So I told her that I don’t mind you following your dreams as long as you’re careful. I reminded her to make sure that my dad’s with her when she goes there, or maybe my aunt or anyone older than her who she trusts and someone she knows who could protect her from harm. I told her to make sure that always inform us or the family or her friends where she goes, what she is doing (especially if she cannot go home early), who she’s with when going out.

I have also advised my younger sister to always text my dad or anyone in the family if she has arrived to where she has to go or if she’s home already. That way, if she went missing, or can’t go home at the usual time, we would likely worry because it would be unusual for her not to let us know where she was or what she was doing. That would definitely ring the bell, and hopefully, save her in case something does happen to her.

I am praying harder for their safety and mine, too. Anything can happen in this world, and we don’t know who’s going to be  next. I reminded her of what happened to my friend, Mark. I was really scared for her safety. I don’t want anything to happen to them.

So to all of you, always remind your love ones of their safety and what they should do. There’s nothing wrong with having fun and going out with friends as long as your family is well informed.

So don’t take it the wrong way if our parents, grandparents, older sisters/brothers, aunts, uncles are very protective of us. It’s not only a conscience issue, but the thought of losing you would definitely affect them. It only shows how much they love us.

I know I can’t protect them all the time, but at least I could put caution in their minds. And I pray and hope to God that they will always be safe and healthy, and happy. Click on the Things To Remember link to give you more tips on being safe when dating online.

THINGS TO REMEMBER

Why You Need To Work For Yourself & Not For Money

Making a lot of money working at a job you hate is not worth the money!! I recently quit a job I hated in the pursuit of happiness. Being stuck with a job you hate is an awful place to be. I was stuck in a mundane atmosphere that offered little variety in day-to-day tasks.

I was bored, un-stimulated, and un-motivated. I did not work through four years of college to sit in a cubicle to be a pencil pusher. I needed a lively environment where my creativity could thrive. I always had a passion for writing and knew that in order to be happy I had to pursue something that interested me.

My dad told me that everyone is supposed to hate his or her first job, BUT WHY?  [Read More...]

A Woman Is A Reflection of her Man (Brad Pitt)

I wanted to re-post this. 

It is so touching to hear this from a man. 

Hoping that every man will realize this because that's what it means when they say "A Happy Wife is A Happy Life."

It's not being under the control of women, but the real meaning of the saying is that if you make your woman happy, you'll be getting more than what you have expected and never would you have imagined how it would be if a woman is very happy in your arms.

Brangelina

Wise words. Brad Pitt about his Lady:

“My girl got sick. She was constantly nervous because of problems at work, personal life, her failures and children. She lost 30 pounds and weighted about 90 pounds. She got very skinny and was constantly crying. She was not a happy woman. She had suffered from continuing headaches, heart pain and jammed nerves in her back and ribs. She did not sleep well, falling asleep only in the mornings and got tired very quickly during the day. Our relationship was on the verge of a break up. Her beauty was leaving her somewhere, she had bags under her eyes, she was poking her head, and stopped taking care of herself. She refused to shoot the films and rejected any role. I lost hope and thought that we’ll get separated soon… But then I decided to act. After all I’ve got the MOST Beautiful Woman on earth. She is the idol of more than half of men and women on earth, and I was the one allowed to fall asleep next to her and to hug her. I began to shower her with flowers, kisses and compliments. I surprised and pleased her every minute. I gave her a lot of gifts and lived just for her. I spoke in public only about her. I incorporated all themes in her direction. I praised her in front of her own and our mutual friends. You won’t believe it, but she blossomed. She became better. She gained weight, was no longer nervous and loved me even more than ever. I had no clue that she CAN love that much.

And then I realized one thing: the woman is the reflection of her man.

If you love her to the point of madness, she will become it.”

-Brad Pitt

Does True Love Really Wait?

There are a lot of arguments everywhere about what true love is. We have grown in a world where sex and love are mixed in together that sometimes they really couldn’t distinguish if it was really love. Blessed are those who stayed in love even after having sex before marriage, and getting married afterwards.

What are you thoughts? Read on by clicking below. 

Does True Love Really Wait?

Friends ‘R Us

Aside from our own family, we also have our friends to share our life with. They know who our first boyfriend was, our heartaches, our craziness, the stupid stuff we did, laugh trips, food trips, and whatever is going on with your life right now, they are one of the people you can trust with your secrets.

Can  you still remember how you met your best friend?

How about your childhood friends?

Read all about it and share your story, too! Friends 'R Us

"As we grow up, we realize it is less important to have lots of friends, and more important to have real ones."

READING: Where True Magic Hides

Why reach for the stars when you can reach for a book and have the stars, the sun, and the moon. (Photo Credits To: Jeah Dawn Ongcay)

Do you love to read? I do, too!

Do you have a list of books that you wanted to read? I do, too, but it seems that the list is endless!

When I was younger, my favorite subject was where I could read so many different stories! It takes me to a whole new world, just imagining what the writer has described. I can read even without pictures on them. I always had a little fun just running the characters in my head and how the scene would look like.

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads, lives only once. -- George R. R. Martin

 To continue reading, visit this page Read: Where the Magic Hides

Bbeez40Plus: A New Beginning

Our Bbeez website has not been active for awhile. That's because we needed to do a complete overhaul to make it better for you. We apologize for not being able to reach out to you, guys, right away.

When we say complete overhaul, that means working out with a whole new different crew and contractors, and giving our website a makeover. We want to make this a success, and hopefully, within this year we can establish our name again.

We would like to thank those who have continued to support our vision, and continues to support us.
Meet new people, meet new friends within you circle. We are encouraging those in their 40s, 50s, & 60s to join us. It's be a lot of fun!

There's more to come, guys, and hope you'll be with us for the rest of our journey!

Feel free to visit and register at the new Bbeez40Plus!
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"BBeez40plus the Companionship site you can trust"

Tired of dating sites with fake profiles?
Seeking genuine friendship/Companionship?
Looking for a little Romance but without the commitment?
Seeking new friends to meet Socially?
Looking for sincere, genuine like minded people?

If you resonate and believe in the BBeez vision then become a member and help spread the light!

HOW TO MAKE NEW FRIENDSHIPS STRONGER & KEEP IT!

Get to know them at a more personal level. Nowadays, people rely on social sites to get to know a person. They see their status posted every day, pictures of what they do. Surprisingly, you’ll find out that they have more to give and share than what you see in Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Twitter, etc. You’ll find out what their dreams are, their plans, how they really feel, what is their stand on politics, sexuality, faith, and many others. 

Here are 5 simple steps that you can try:

1)      Eat out. There’s nothing like breaking the ice by eating out, and have a cup of coffee afterwards. Just by eating lets you know where they eat, what type of food they’d go for, if they’re picky about food. With this simple step, you already have a simple idea of the kind of person you’re getting to know.

2)      Do an activity together. Call them up, and ask if they want to go to the beach, paint, volunteer, go to the gym, the list is endless! You just have to be prepared for whatever answer they’re going to give you. By doing this, they might even suggest something out of the blue that you have tried before, and you’re in for a great experience!’

3)      Meet their family. You don’t really have to be upfront about it. Just by simply saying, “Hey, can I go over to your place? I’m bored.” Chances are, they’ll say yes. Not everyone in the family might be at home, but eventually you will meet them all and find out the reason why you’re friend loves this and that, or why she doesn’t want to do this. You’ll see another side of your friend that might interest you, and usually this gives you more reason to become their friend, and be there for them.

4)      Talk. Real friends talk over a lot of things. It can be anything, from the craziest ideas to the most serious type of conversation. When you eat out or talk, make it a point not to hold on to your phone, iPad, or what have you. You don’t want to miss out on what your friend is actually saying to you. For calls from your parents, or something important, of course you can excuse yourself for a while and answer your phone. You know what we mean right?

5)      Be yourself. In this age, we usually don’t reveal who we really are because we’re afraid that they might not like us, or they’d judge you. But hey, it’s worth it. At the end of the day, they’ll know that you’re being real, no pretensions, and they can trust you more than anybody else.

To meet new friends, just visit and register our website Bbeez40Plus

Scammers targeting the lonely and vulnerable through Dating Sites

Last night I watched a show on SBS (Australia) relating to the increase of Scammers using Dating Sites to lure the lonely and vulnerable into handing over Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars. I must say, that my heart went out to those who had been scammed, one gentleman who had recently lost his wife had even mortgaged his house!!

This is indeed a worry and one that definitely needs to be addressed, they use fake files using people who are shall we say 'Attractive to look at'!!!! They are either in the Military, Business Executives, Divorced or Widowed, claim to have no children and travel a lot. They are extremely clever and obviously work in teams.
Using dummy documents and Government Certificates that look legit, it is a Multi Billion Dollar business world wide.

Our Authorities here are doing their best to crack down on these cruel heartless monsters (as that's what they are)! In an effort to save those from being the next victims. But they can only do so much, it is also up to the various Dating Sites to put in stricter protocol, as well as the individuals using the site.

When someone starts asking for money that in itself, should be a red flag, regardless of what they say and especially if Western Union is their preferred method.   Though that doesn't mean to say the the major banks haven't been used also!

At BBeez40lpus.net and BBeez40plus.com.au we have, to the best of our ability put in place methods to wean out those who are undesirable. Baring in mind that BBeez40plus isn't a dating site as such

A description of what we are all about it written below please take the time to read it and if you feel that this is something that you are looking for then please sign up, being a new site we'd love to help you on your journey of discovery, seeking out people of like kind

In love and light always

Bettyblue

BBeez 40plus a companionship site you can trust

This site is specifically for those who are genuinely seeking people of
like kind for companionship/friendship
or a little Romance but without the commitment

The Administrator of Bbeez40plus doesn't want the site to be seen as a dating site, thereby giving false expectations to those yearning for a committed relationship

This idea came to fruition a while ago, realising that NOT everybody is keen to venture down that path and for a number of reasons.

1.They're tired of all the hype and fake files that come with a lot of dating sites.
2.They're happy with their current lifestyle & are set in their ways
3.They're just happy to socialise on a very casual level
4.They may be looking for TRUE meaningful PLATONIC friendships
5.They're looking for friendships which may lead to benefits with strict mutual guidelines

Hence the idea with BBeez40plus is to give those who are GENUINE and
SINCERE an opportunity to meet people of like kind with similar interests to themselves either singularly or in a group environment.

Knowing that there are many BBeez (Baby Boomer's) & those over 40 who were extremely creative, fun loving and shall we say Adventurous in their day!!
It's purely to give members a chance to communicate and express freely their thoughts and views.
The Administrator wants to highlight the importance of being open and honest at the start, so as to eliminate any misunderstandings as to the true nature of the site. That's not to say that over time, some may find that they are ready, to take it to the next level, if this does occur then you have our blessings..:-)

As membership increases numerous functions, dinners, social events will be organised throughout the year, so all can meet in a safe environment and with the filtering system, we will to the best of our ability eliminate any undesirables

So if you believe in the BBeez vision then become a member and help spread the light

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