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My Version Of A ‘Dear John’ Letter:

Posted by Michelle Moquin on 3rd January 2009

You know I usually address my readers in the order that they comment but this time I had to jump ahead to john. 

Dear John

You are a typical male and most likely a white one. Most men are all about themselves, while women are team players who think of others first. Women are the caretakers of this planet, not men. Women have the tendency to find the good in others even if they have to dig through the shit to find it. They search for the shining jewel that has yet to be carved out of the dull rock…the lotus flower that blossoms out of dung. 

So when women speak loudly as they have here, you should shut up and listen.  They have looked for the brilliance in their men  to shine, and after carving away layer after layer looking for the jewel they find that all they can uncover is a dull rock.  

These women aren’t bitching. (They aren’t asking you to take out the garbage…and so what if they are. Just do it and the ‘bitching’ will cease.) How narrow-minded you are that you see the plight of these women and their expression of their controlled lives as ‘bitching’.  I have no idea what these women endure on a daily basis. I can sympathize on one level but my empathy only goes as far as my own experiences, which are nothing compared to these women.  And, I highly doubt that any man could even come close to understanding. In fact I am sure that if the roles were reversed, you would never last one minute let alone a lifetime. I do know that men are babies and when they don’t get their way they throw a tantrum and the fight begins. War is started. Men use their brawn and women use their brains. It is as simple as that. 

So to answer your question, ‘Why is it always time to dump on the men?’ Because men keep taking the same action over and over again. And women are sick of it.  They want out. Yeah these women may be fed by their husbands – yeah ya got to feed them so they have the energy to wait hand and foot on their ‘masters’.  But don’t say that these men are protecting these women or dying for them – let’s be real here.  John, are you not listening to these stories?  These women have no support of their men masters – hell they get left in a room alone with another man and it is instant death – where is the protection? And if they’re going to war it certainly isn’t to protect their women and children. No, it is to ensure the continuation of their own kind.  It is to protect their rights that they have over their women so that they can continue to enslave them and use them as they see fit.  

So don’t give me this crap about all that you do for women. It’s BS. If you truly did care, if you truly did give a shit, you’d be making changes and supporting the women of this world instead of crying like a baby and feeling unappreciated. 

As far as anonz…Again, you are being so small minded. I do not need to back anonz. He needs no one in that arena.  But I do feel the need to play the other side and question ….look at the big picture and see past my own little world. Are you not looking at the big picture? Obviously not. 

You should be grateful that if it were not for him we would not know the truth about our government. We would still continue to believe  that they had the people’s best interest at heart. We would not know the extension of their greed. Yes, he has been a major player but if you were in his shoes what would you do differently? Would you turn it all down or would you gather up as much as you possibly could  – remember my question awhile back:  ‘If anyone could have all of the control who would it be?’ Maybe Anonz  says, ‘I want to be in control; I trust myself more than I trust anyone else to have the control. He knows these players that he is up against much better than we do. I’m not saying he is a saint – far from it, but what I am saying is that he is the only one  ‘spilling the beans’ and he continues to keep us informed even when his life is being threatened as it is today.  Is it not possible that he has bigger plans that we are just not privy to?  

As I said earlier, women look for the jewel beneath the dull surface. It is our nature to want to see the good. Anonz is shedding his layers and we are all hopeful that there is a brilliant jewel underneath. 

Goodbye John.

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Hello Chaghcharn:  You are so correct. I have wonderful close female relationships. It has been challenging lately only because of my circumstances,  but I know that I would never be betrayed by them in ways that you speak of. I can not imagine. The women in your country endure so much together yet you are really alone when you can not trust and confide in each other.  My hope is that we are on the road to change.

Bost, Tarin Kowt, Meymaneh, Kushka, Anjali: Thank you for writing in to Dapne, and sharing with us, ‘woman to woman’. The more that I an exposed to through stories that are written here, the more determined that I am to continue doing what I need to do to help. All I can promise is that whatever way I benefit by whatever comes my way in life will be passed on…women of this world will benefit too. 

Peace out…

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Bush’s Big Christmas Gift

Posted by Michelle Moquin on 18th December 2008

Michelle’a Holiday Picks!

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Brave New Films does it again.  The ‘Psst…Do something!’ at the end of the film? Well this is me doing something by posting it onto my blog and telling all of you. 

Bush’s Christmas gift to us is by making sure that he leaves this country as fucked up as posssible before he leaves his infamous 8-year term. And just how is he doing this? Well he can’t get his Christmas list of favors to his cronies through Congress so he’s jamming as many rules through his executive branch as he can to continue to fuck up this country as much as he can, making it even more challenging for our President Elect Obama and the people of this country to bring about the changes that we need. 

‘Bush’s midnight regulations will allow factories to pollute more, further restrict women’s access to abortion services, cut off aid to needy families in the middle of a recession, and much more — all without Congress’ oversight or approval. It’s wrong, it’s antidemocratic, but, sadly, it’s legal.’

Happy New Year Everyone.  

Can you tell I’m pissed? This shit economy is affecting everyone including me and quite frankly I’m sick of it. And I’m sure everyone else is too. People need jobs and money needs to be circulating. Our economy needs a face lift big time. Getting Obama into office isn’t enough. He’s going to be dealing with so much crap from Bush’s last minute end-run, how is he possibly going to clean up this mess?

Readers:  What’s going on here? Are you struggling too? We all hung in there together during the election…we can’t let the country fall to pieces before Obama even gets a chance.  We’ve lost our momentum and  we need to find it again. I admit, I have been out of it and in a fog myself dealing with my own shit, but the game isn’t over, and I’m back in. How about you? I still don’t have a lot of time on my hands and I’m sure you don’t either but the mood and the energy needs to change here. I know we worked our asses off and we all felt like we needed a breather…I know I did. But we can no longer rest on our laurels. Action needs to happen now, today, the only day that matters, not tomorrow.  Thoughts? Blog me. 

Madaline: Where the fuck are you?  We need some Girl power.  Bush needs to be spanked – he’s been a naughty bad boy in a big bad way, and this santa baby wants to bend Bush over and give him a ‘lil present myself. Get my drift? Maddie, you need to check in with me now, here or on our private channel and throw out some ideas.   This mess needs to be cleaned up.  

That’s all I’ve got time for today…
 

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Women’s Art Form Is Threatened In Pakistan

Posted by Michelle Moquin on 16th December 2008

I guess after seeing the lovely ‘ladies’ at Harry’s on Sunday, ‘dance’ has been on my mind…

Once again, women of this world are having to fight for something that should not be an issue and this time it is for the continuation of an art form that has been around for 400 hundred years.  

This art is the graceful and elaborate dance ‘Mujra’ that has flourished since the Mughal empire. And the dancing girls of Lahore, the cultural capital of Pakistan, are on strike in protest against the tide of Talibanisation that is threatening to destroy their art form.

And just why are these women striking?  Simply because the Lahore High Court made a decision last month to ban the Mujra because it is too sexually explicit. And now the theaters where it is performed are supporting the courts.  Okay…so 400 hundred years ago this was ‘the dance’ and it was totally acceptable.  Now, in modern days, they are saying that is just ‘too’ sexually explicit….when hello…

“The Mujra by its very nature is supposed to be a seductive dance,” says Badar Alam, a cultural expert. He recalls that attempts were made to ban it during the 1980s. “Gradually, it returned to commercial theatre, mostly by paying off officials. The question remains: does the government have the right to engage in moral policing?”

Obviously the government and the High Court seem to think so.  

And, in my mind, it is just another way to ‘control’ their women, and to keep them down. The dancers are striking because for some this is their livelihood. They have tried to encourage “family friendly” dances, but that hasn’t been as successful – The once packed theaters are now empty and when they once could charge 300 rupees a seat, they now can only get a mere 25. Some girls were making up to 15,000 rupees in one night. Hundreds of these girls from poorer backgrounds will be out of the work if the crowds do not come back. 

Because of the strike and the lack of enthusiasm over the ‘family friendly’ alternative show, the High Courts have suspended the ban.  Oh…but they still want ‘control’ over these women. In order for the Mujra to continue, the dancers have been ordered to cover their necks with shawls and wear shoes. It seems that dancing barefoot, which is how  the dance was traditionally performed, it is now deemed ‘too erotic’.  Next thing you know they’ll expect them to dance in a burkha! How ridiculous.

The ban on dancing is a symptom of a more dangerous trend in Pakistani society. “If the government engages in moral policing,” says Badar Alam, “it gives vigilantes licence to do the same. It fuels intolerance and de-secularisation by violence and intimidation and opens the door to extreme Jihadi Islamic movements.”

The Mujra dance is a beautiful art form.  Is there not enough violence and intolerance in this world? – do we now need to take away beauty that threatens the livelihood of women? Is there no other issues to be more concerned about in life than a simple dance that brings joy and entertainment to those that enjoy this tradition?  The answer seems simple to me.

Readers:  Thoughts? Are any of you from Pakistan that has something to say about this? Blog me. 

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Hi Shylo:  Thank you for posting such a beautiful poem. I am so curious as to exactly what you mean when you say that it was ‘found on a huge meteorite’?  What is ‘inscripted’ on the meteorite or ??

Hi ZL:  Yeah, you would’ve gotten a a kick out of the show too. In regards to Anonz: I think you’re doing just fine. You know me…I’ll hold nothing back.

I can see how the thing about your father and you not ‘existing’ would bring up some stuff. I’m glad that you made it through and had a ‘excellent’ day. And I’m happy that you’re here too :)

Hi Linda:  I love the adventures too and I hope that they’ll keep writing in. Thank you for your kind wishes to us GirlZ and Girls.  If you’re serious about going I am sure Maddie will find you.

Peace out…

Gratefully your blog host,

michelle

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What If You Didn’t Live?

Posted by Michelle Moquin on 14th December 2008

Literally. I mean, what if you did not exist? How would the world be different if your life never happened?

One of my favorite movies that Doug and I always watch during the Christmas Holidays, besides our favorite musical ‘White Christmas’, is the very famous movie with the very famous man with the very distinguished voice.  Have you guessed it yet? It’s frank Capra’s, “It’s A Wonderful Life’ (1946 ) with non other than Jimmy Stewart. 

I have been watching this movie since I was a young girl. And every year I look forward to it, excited, as if it was a new movie that I had never seen before… but, of course I have seen it a zillion times and I have my favorite parts.  

Every year the movie has a slightly different affect on me depending on where I am in my life. This year, especially with…and I know I’ve brought this up so much lately, the effects of our economy and how it has affected the world….well…if you haven’t seen ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’, then you have been missing out. Because I think no matter how financially up or how financially down you are, everyone can relate to it in some way, shape or form. No wonder this wonderful movie is shown every year.

If you haven’t seen it then I will give you a very simple synopsis:

Jimmy Stewart plays  George Bailey, who is a young man anxious to travel and see the world. Only his father passes suddenly and he needs to take over and run the family’s Savings and Loan business. He feels that his dream will never happen and he commits himself to giving up his big dreams for the good of the town, Bedford Falls. Year later he seems to have the picture perfect life running the business, and married to his beloved sweetheart Mary Hatch with whom he had 4 children.  But on Christmas Eve, George’s Uncle Billy loses the cash they owe the bank, which is owned by the Scrooge-esque Mr. Potter. This leads George to a life crisis, and he contemplates suicide. He’s saved at the last moment by the appearance of his guardian angel, Clarence. 

 

There are so many profound aspects of this movie that I wish I could explore with you, but today I am focusing on the point of my article.  

What would the world be like without you in it?

That is what the angel Clarence showed George.  He showed George just what his little world would look like if he never existed. And it wasn’t pretty.

Just what part have you played in the play of your life? Have you ever thought about it? I have. And as much as I would hope that my family and friends would still have a ‘wonderful’ life, I know that it would be different than it is now. I don’t know many things but what I do know for sure is that my brother would not have a sister that would encourage him to go for his dreams or show him just how much I respect and love him. I know my mother would not have a daughter that she could pal around with like a sister sometimes, and a confidant that she could open up to. Nor would my father have his alone time where he could connect with his daughter and converse about the highs and lows that creative people have. 

And my husband Doug…what would his life be like?  I always joke with him when he says ‘What would I do without you?’ And my answer is always, ‘You would be lost with out me – a loser.’ I know that he would not, but I also know that his life would be so different. I know I am an inspiration to him in many ways, and the yin partner in his life. He would not get to enjoy the way I make him laugh or the sound of my walk. 

And the animals that I have given my time and my heart to?  I know that some animal’s lives would not be around this day if it were not for me. Lucy included. There would be one less voice for them in support of their livelihood.

And my friends? Well…I know that they would have one less good friend that they could count on to be there for them; a friend that truly wishes them the best in spite of whatever is going on in her life.

And possibly a few more things :)

What about you?  What would you see if you had your angel run a movie of your life without you?  Blog me.

 

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Creating A Charmed Life #9 “Work A Charmed Job” by Victoria Moran

Posted by Michelle Moquin on 11th December 2008

Michelle’a Holiday Picks!

If you would like to buy any of these, click on any book and you will be taken to Amazon.com.

 

Good Morning fellow charmed life readers. I am feeling more charmed today than I have in a long time. I slept well and I am feeling a break in that which has been consuming my mind lately.

I got home from work last night and I took a long hot bubble bath and read a few chapters of ‘Creating a Charmed Life’, and there were quite a few that felt so right on for me that I thought that it has been such a long time, I would share one with you.

If you are like me, you may have had to go outside of your norm and do some things that maybe you never thought you would need to do. For me, that meant going out and getting a job after being on my own for so many years. I was looking forward to the venture yet not sure just what I was going to land.

Anyway, the chapter that I wanted to share is called, “Work a Charmed Job”.

The work we do can enhance our soul as well as our resume. Few of us had the benefit of an academic advisor or career counselor who recognized this vital dimension.

-Victoria Moran, Author, ‘Creating a Charmed Life’ 

Victoria starts out in this chapter by saying  that she always figured her livelihood would depend on a PC. And she thought PC stood for Prince Charming.  Hmmm…a bit off subject but I had to laugh at that one because as much as us girls might have an independent streak (I know I do), we also might have a touch of the Cinderella Complex. Again, I’ll admit it – I do. About 15 years ago I did a personal growth work shop and came to the conclusion that one of the most important things in my life is to be taken care of, right up there with being loved and cherished. Not that I don’t want to be responsible or have the desire to take care of others and myself…I do. But what I do know about myself is that when I am taken care of and my life is a life of ‘ease’, my best qualties thrive and grow, my creativity is boundless and my love and care huge. The ‘ease’ in my life brings out my hedonistic ways and the best of me gets lots of shine time. I’m not ashamed to admit it – Nothing wrong with knowing what brings out your best.

Anyways, back to the main subject… 

Victoria goes on to say that when she loves her work and feels satisfied by it, she know that spiritually she’s in reasonable good shape. And contrary, when she has been ignoring her deeper self, even having her dream job, which she has now, seems like a burden.  When she is experiencing one of those times, she doesn’t want to be a writer anymore, she fantasizes about being a Chanel lady in the cosmetic department at Saks. Ha! I fantasize that too except I’m on the other side of the counter buying Chanel!

Living a charmed life is tough if the work that you do doesn’t play some part in it, especially because we spend so much time doing our work. The Buddhists call it right livelihood – which is somewhere in the whirlwind of keeping busy, earning our keep and expressing our talents.  

Again…The work we do can enhance our soul as well as our resume. And because many don’t recognize this, there are many out there who do jobs they can perform but don’t love. I have been blessed to have been able to do what I love for many years, and live a life where my time and schedule were pretty much my own and how I set it up. So for those of you that aren’t ‘working a charmed job’, how do you change? Victoria suggests:

Take a flying leap of faith. Could you work for yourself? Or get a job in a field that you find endlessly fascinating.  Or do you believe in something so strongly that you would do it for nothing if you could? Brainstorm your possibilities. With sufficient patience and planning, you probably can open up the restaurant you’ve always wanted. Or go back to school. My thoughts: Stop being a banker wearing a suit all day long and teach Bikram yoga. I bring this up because we had a friend who did just that. Your friends might think that you’ve lost your mind – we thought our friend did – but Victoria say, ‘Maybe you have, but losing your mind and finding your heart is as pretty good trade.  I agree with her. 

Make a living the easiest way possible and find your dreams after hours. People who make this choice may give up an impressive job title, but they get energy to spare for art and music. Could this be a way for you to enhance your soul?

See the work you do as spiritual practice. Do the job you do right now in a way that reflects what you believe in. If your beliefs are worth living by, they’re worth working by. This will bring a higher degree of integrity to your job and ultimately to your company. 

See the forest and the trees. Too many people go to work, put in their time and go home. (sometimes I wish I were one of these. I care too much about doing a good job that even if I do not like what I am doing, I want to do my best.) But if you keep sight of the big picture, your work instantly becomes more meaningful. To put your kids through college? To express yourself? To help others? These days, with the state of our economy, it may be even just to put groceries on the table and keep up with the mortgage. So remember this when the little things are especially irritating.  I was irritated a few days ago, thinking, ‘What am I doing here?” Not that I felt that I was better than anyone I was working with but that I never imagined myself working in the position that I am in today.  On the other hand, this job reminds me so much of a job that I had in my early years that I have to laugh sometimes. And yes, I am keeping site of the bigger picture and I am grateful to be working, even if these days it is almost every day.  

Discover the inner aspect of the work you do. Every task is part of something bigger. At the core of all honest work is service, providing people with something that makes their lives a little better.  When you see it that way, God becomes your employer regardless who signs your paycheck. I love getting good service and I love giving it. Being of service to others has always been on the top of my list along with inspiring others, no matter what I am doing. I have to say that every job I have ever had, even the ones where I had the same question, ‘What am I doing here?”, I have always been able to follow its’ course and discover the jewel that it has brought me in my life today. This job will be no different.  

Readers: Can you relate to any of this? Comments? Blog me.

PS: In case you haven’t noticed, I have added ‘Creating a Charmed Life’ to the Carrousel of books above. Really, this book is simply wonderful and should be in the repertoire of every girl’s favorite reads! 

Hi Zen Lill: It is always wonderful to see your comments on my blog. I apologize that I have not been able to reciprocate at all these days, although I did read your postings yesterday.  I am disappointed that I have had no time for extracurricular activities, let alone any blog time except my own.  I wish you were closer so that I could turn you onto the best eggnog there is…made fresh here in SF -I think I blogged about it awhile back. You would love it with your brandy! Cheers!

Dwight: Congrats on getting in! But silly you…now, how can I tell if you are a black man writing in unless you bring up the fact? And…In fact, how do you know that I am blocking anyone let alone a black man?  I am sure there are many who have voiced their opinions but maybe have not revealed that they are black. You are just too silly…but hey I’m happy that you finally made it in. Good luck next time!

Hello Anonz:  Good to hear from you. Happy you are alive and well. And as always I enjoy when you share your knowledge. I have only scanned it, but I will give more attention to you as soon as I am able.  

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