Lyrica24's Blog

LOL!  "I am consistently inconsistent."

Carry on . . .

I totally agree with you.  Anytime I see a "blog" that rants about what someone else is doing with their own independent business blog, it irritates me.

I think of those "blogs" as "BLAHgs".  There is no value to them, they just make the person who writes them look small and petty, like the self-appointed "blog police".  It's ridiculous.

I do what you do.  

Some days I blog away as I have a lot of thoughts and ideas and want to get them out there while they are fresh or apropos.  Some days my lines are slow, so I have time to put out a blog or two that are "deeper" and some days I don't blog at all.

It is no one's business what anyone blogs about except the author and the site management.

Personally, I think your blogs are great!  Many times when drawn to a title I click and voila!  It's a Lyrica blog.  You have very interesting titles and content.

Keep up the good work!  (Inconsistently Inconsistent Sister)!

What some can't seem to comprehend is that each advisor is a client of Keen, using the site and it's tools to run their own independent business.  Most clients click on the blogs of certain advisors through the advisor listing and not the "Keen Blog Page".  The main page and the order of the blogs has little to do with visibility unless a client is browsing that page just to see what's of interest.

Thanks for posting this, I couldn't agree more.

:)  

Advisers will blog how they like. if i see that my new blog has been pushed down too fast, I just repost it. I say do no more than five at a time because sometimes callers get drowned by the number of blogs. It is not offensive to me if someone blogs a lot. The only time I ever got offended is an adviser stole my blog and tried to call it her own.
We can not tell each other how often to blog and re post.
only keen can set those rules.

Brigid, thank you!  You absolutely said it!  I was telling another advisor this morning, "I post for my clients and I know they access my blog through my listing page NOT the Keen Blog Home page."  You are literally quoting me.  (Or I you.)  I couldn't care less about the "scrolling" on the Keen Blog Page!  I'm so accustomed to seeing words scrolling constantly on so many sites!  And?  What of it?  There's a big world out here and I'm experiencing it along with trillions of others.  I fail to see how my writings even remotely impact another blogger. It's projection.  I do not accept that.

To me, blogs should be about human interests and an attempt to inspire.  And yes, as you said, when coming from the heart, we will be inconsistent with our blogging.  I think that is as it should be.

LOL!  

Great minds think alike!

Perhaps if the complaintant was a more "experienced" blogger they would understand how blogging systems work.

I blog all over the net to maximize myself in search engines and use SEO rich content that will draw those to me that are interested in said content.

The more you blog, the more visible you are on the net.  That little page on Keen has NOTHING to do with overall visibility.

Someone searches on the net for "in love with a married man" and if you have a good blog (lots of views) written on that subject, there's your link!  Whether your Keen blog or wordpress or blogspot or livejournal, whatever..........they click that link and they land on your blog.  (Nothing to do with the Keen Blog Page whatsoever).

Most views on Keen blogs do not generate from the Keen site but from outside of Keen, as any novice blogger, keen or otherwise, can determine just by clicking on their stats and seeing where the view came from......  the problem is that there exists in some a total lack of understanding of how to appropriately use a blog as a tool in the larger scheme of things, not just the keen site, but the web as a whole.  The bulk of my "new" clients come to me through my blog, which they find OUTSIDE of Keen, in searches, not on the Keen Blog Page.

It is unfortunate that you had to go through this public annoyance, but hey, "don't sweat the small stuff", and it certainly was a very "small" perspective that compelled you to publish this blog.  Again, I wholeheartedly agree with you.  

Keep on blogging!

P.S.  Sorry for "hogging" your comments, lol, but I just had to agree with you!

Brigid, comment ("hogging" or not) at will!  *wink*  And thank you for pointing all of this out, which is the other reason I pay little to no attention to the "scrolling" on the Keen blog page.  I was going to go into all of that, then....well, frankly, I ran out of energy on this ridiculous topic.  

I actually didn't blog on Keen for a couple years, then thought better of it and started again last month.  As a result, I've not read too many folks blogs yet.  Later this evening, when things settle here, I'm going to peruse yours a while.  I am quite certain that you have some great stuff on there.  

Anyway, thank you for being a great colleague.  And blog, baby, blog!!!!  

And Donna, thank you for your input.  "We can not tell each other how often to blog and re post.
only keen can set those rules." - you are absolutely correct!

LOL!!!  Brigid!  Hogging her comments!!

It is days like this that I love Keen!

*Crying laughing*  Have fun tonight, LWW.

I am not one for commentary to blogs; however, this time I feel the need to say something.
Some days when things are not going as well as others and I'm feeling a bit down....all I have to do is read your blogs and my day is suddenly bright! It is so nice to know that someone cares enough about others to take the time for sharing inspiring words that touch so many people! How does someone even think of utilizing the word "competition" for spreading love and light? This is confusing to me as I have found when I don't want to read something.....well.....I simply make the choice not to. I personally love reading your blogs, and I will continue to do so! I wish you had more time to do MORE BLOGS!!!

Happy Friday!

:)

Thank you, Penny.  That's what they are intended for.  Let me know how you're doing when you get a chance.

Happy Friday, Brigid.

I am completely saddened, annoyed and dismayed that I was put in a position of having to write such a blog to deal with the "smallness" of such attacks - both in public blogging and in private email.  I have NO respect for such actions.  I cannot, nor will I ever, understand a focus on another's back yard.  

Being a Spiritualist is non-competitive.  We all deal with whom is naturally, and rightly, brought to us and our individual talents.  The idea of jealousy, tension, and attempts to censor or talk down another is absolutely unfathomable to me.  I couldn't care less what another is or is NOT doing.  It has ZERO impact on me.  

I do, however, regret that this blog had to be written, as it has nothing to do with my work and nothing to do with what my clients would want to hear about.  (And to my clients, I apologize so much that you must even see this blog.)  

When one spends one's time COUNTING the entries (and inaccurately - I might add) of another, one should wonder what they can better do with their time, energy and focus.  One should also wonder why they feel so put upon by the individual workings of another, having nothing to do with them.  And then wonder about the next desire to attack them.  This is an internal thing, having nothing to do with the other person being focused upon.

Please know, with absolute certainty, that I will never tolerate any cyber bullying and will meet, and defeat, anything untoward, head on, and with full steam.  Be VERY clear.  My patience is fairly lacking with smallness and jealousy.  I don't have the bandwidth for it.

Keep on blogging Lyrica as I feel you are very spiritual and I have enjoyed reading your blogs even though I don't always write - this one; however, caught my attention and I felt I must respond.  I agree with you that blogs should inspire the reader to improve their way of looking at their life and trying to make their life better.   I loved it when you said when you blog it comes from the heart.  Most readers should blog the way you do; but,  unfortunately when some readers get bad feedback, they use the tool of the blog to slam the client instead of using it the spititual and positive way.  Thank God you are not one of those readers.  Keep up the good work God Bless!

Dear Lyrica,
yes people play games here on keen. It is sad but so many are unhappy and do not want others to succeed. They use passive aggressive tactics instead of direct confrontation which is common on the internet. They are afraid.That is one of the lessons in the book that recommended to you that we have to celebrate others success. There is no competition except for the fear in our own heads. I have had my share of negative people. It propelled me to succeed and pursue my dreams.I am still on cloud nine that i am starting my paid professional speaking career. Remember if they are talking about you, it is because you are doing something that they admire and they want to become you.

WW - I thank you, wholeheartedly.  I have a lot of problems w/ folks using this (or any forum) as a means to whine or complain about anyone - whether it be a colleague or a client.  We all have an occasional rough call - and that is the Law of Averages, which of course, ties into Universal Law.  This is not "news' or something to report, in my humble opinion.  Some folks are at different intersections and there is an occasional "no match" now and again.  

I really don't care about any of this.  It's "mechanics" to me.  I DO care about my clients, or anyone really, that happens upon my postings and feels good about what they read.  Truly, that's all I care.  

I really thank you for noticing - and for talking to me.  I wish you love and light and a wealth of beauty.

Donna - you are one of my most respected and admired.  I completely adore you.  If you say it's gray....well, to me, likely it's gray.

Your endurance is unmatched.  Your spirit is truly to be applauded.  

You have gone through, what I feel I could not.  I am amazed by you.

That said, yes, that you recognize others attacking has nothing to do with your life or what you must do, is - quite frankly - accurate.  We are related - but in other ways, no we are not.  Spirit (ours and above us) has this uncanny way of doing it's individual thing for the greater good.  (I hope I'm making sense.)

What I do know is this, my respect for you is absolute, my support of you is undying.  I will celebrate with you, your every achievement.  I am glad to know you, and so happy that you have helped me.  


Donna, you are a noble, and sweet soul.  

And no, there will never be ANY tolerance of anyone trying to bully or intimidate.  No negative folks are allowed in our inner circle.  

And you are right...........if we are being talked about........clearly we do something right.

Much Love, Light, and Peace to you.....Donna

Dear Lyrica,
now you have me teary eyed.I adore you for your compassion. It is hard at times to deal with negativity. When my son died, I wanted a break form it and to just grieve. Some how the negativity helped me. It made me realize that I was still breathing and feeling and someone liked my life. I had to learn to like and love my life again after losing my son. I literally asked god what is next. I did everything in honor of my son. I had to trust and surrender and see what god would do next. He kept me living and feisty at the same time. I realized that I am here to show people how to live when they feel like they cannot anymore.
I feel so grateful and honored that you understand me and what i am trying to put out. I am the tough love mama. It is how I serve God. I hope for everyone to see that we a can all be here and succeed.

Donna, you have survived and risen above, what I believe would take me under.  When one loves their child so much........well, everything else....it just does not measure.  

Your emotions were negative (and rightly so), but it was your son whom helped you.  I am certain that's the case.  I believe he knew Mama would struggle and he stayed(s) super close as a result.

I am sure that that is one of your purposes...."showing others purpose".  I know you have many more and they are all active....but you might not notice them b/c they are so natural to you.

I do understand you.  I have past life flash backs.  I know my son and I have gone round many times.  I know I lost him somewhere along the line.  That feeling, that sorrow, I carry with me today.  It ignited in me when I gave birth.  I hope it's solely a remembrance.  I can't do that.....  I applaud your strength.  And as I've told you before, I am always here for you.

I love what you wrote, Dear One. God bless you Lyrica!
Danti xoxo

Thank you, Danti!  Oceans of love to you!!!

I am ok with grief. Grief is not negative but I was offended by people rejoicing in my grief. That still shocks me I guess. I have risen above it but it still shocks me how people are.

Yes, it's real shocking.  I don't understand that at all.

Dr Donna, you're da bomb. I really love your writings as well as several other readers. We deal with the public,seeing what we do about them, it's still the public. There are ALL kinds out there. I've actually been tested with my very first homicidal call. We are just a voice on the end....not really a person they know. So it's even easier for their walls to come down. Often times we can help them.   Then there are some,a very few, who want something else besides help. T?hey are the ones I ask for protection from my angels. Just rambling my observations.... God and His Angels be with you, Lyrica and Donna, and protect you always. You are very loved and are doing His beautiful work.

Love,
Danti xoxo

Dear AstroDanti,
I thank you so much for your compliment. I love this work. It grew me up and I keep on learning. I can be the straight shooter and sometimes I thought if I went too far but then I realize that i tell myself some of the same things so it is not too far. I love the callers and I know some are frustrated because they do not have someone in their life to be a support system. They only have us and so we get the good and the bad from them. Joyce Meyer really taught me to push the limits and be a tough cookie. It took some time for me to become this way and I love it.

Oh thank you, Danti!  I do the same thing as you.....ask for protection from those more interested in "testing", "attacking", being harmful, etc.  I ask for clients to be brought to me who are "of the light" and that I can specifically help.  I do recognize that no one is right for every person and for every circumstance in their lives.  I always respect that.

Danti, thank you for your support, and for being a great colleague.  I very much appreciate this, and you have mine.  I think that's what it's all about.  (or at least should be.)

I think that it is absolutely ridiculous that anyone would take it upon themselves to write a blog about a fellow advisors' blog or blogging methods.

It just makes the entire site appear unprofessional, let alone how it affects the individual advisor who looks petty and small.

I think it happens in the uncreative minds, they cannot come up with and original thought or concept to blog about, so instead, they troll other advisors blogs and draw attention to themselves by pointing out the behaviours of others that they may not like.

If you view some advisor blogs you don't see articles of interest to our common client base (unfortunately), but continuous criticism of what other advisors are up to.

I view these blogs as detrimental to the entire site, dragging the community down rather than uplifting it, creating negative energy and trying to create some drama where none exists.

Just ignore those that seek to find fault with you, they are not worth your energy.

No one is going to come onto the keen site by googling "I can't enjoy the blogs because one of my fellow bloggers is posting too many of hers!"....no, not at all, they are going to google "inspirational quotes" or "relationship advice" etc. and come into the value added blogs that make up the bulk of the content here.

I am amazed at the fact that this even happened to you, but then again, not... it takes all kinds.  Freedom of speech is not selective of quality, it applies to all, the enlightened and the petty among us.

Don't let this get you down.  You have received much support here and you will continue to rise above that which is distasteful and unprofessional.

:)

Yes, that was my statement...."an embarrassment to the entire profession".  And it does make them look bad individually and it drags down the energy of this site.  Yes, yes, yes.

Of course, I see some stuff I'd rather not see and I don't believe adds much in the way of content, BUT (unless it's geared right at me), I don't make a negative comment on the blog OR write another blog about it.  I just ignore it.  Overall, I believe in "if you have nothing good to say, don't say anything" when it comes to blogs - my only exception being (again) if I'm the one under attack.  In that instance, I will defend my position.  Clearly!  *smile*  That's just my personal view, that I don't expect anyone else to share.  I just don't like spending time reading and writing negative stuff when I could be doing my work, reading or writing positive stuff elsewhere.

Yesterday afternoon I did take the time to make one long comment on that blog.  This morning, I decided that I was not giving it another ounce of energy.  I've said what I had to say.  And I believe I stand firmly in the right.

This morning I received a call from a pretty difficult client whom I had to pry out of what they wanted a reading on AND then they would not give me the name(s) of the persons I was supposed to read.  They hung up on me and gave me a one star rating.  I hadn't had a bad rating since Aug. 2009, so maybe it was just the law of averages, that eventually we all get them.  I didn't love the timing and I sincerely hope it has nothing to do with this situation.

Yes, that has been the upswing of all of this.  I got to get to know better some great folks, such a you LWW, Danti and Donna.  That is great and I feel we were able to establish greater mutual support.  So much positive came out of this.  And I am thankful for that.

Yes, turning a negative into a positive is TRUE MAGIC!!!

Do this...it really works. My sister told  me about it and it sounds funny but it really works. When I got more and more into "Lightwork" I started experincing all sorts of problems--left-field problems as if they were attempts to stop me from my healing work that I know God wants me to do. Continue to ask angels for protection, and God for love and understanding. Then tell the Devil specifically to go f*** off, literally, to go back to hell and stay there. He has nothing on you or your life or your work and he's wasting his time.

Everytime I do this, I physically feel lighter and better. I liken it to Jesus' words "I rebuke you, Satan." only using our modern in-no-uncertain-terms. I always feel better, lighter, protected and ready with my army of angels to do God's work.

Excuse my French about it, but I think it was Mark Twain who said that sometimes a cuss word is the only appropriate word to use for the depth of conviction and meaning (or something like that).

Try it.

God bless you Dear Ones. It is a privelege to know you and work with you.

Love,
DAnti xoxo

Danti, I had a similar experience in that the first 2 years of doing this full time was met with a lot of obstacles.  I stuck with it though.  I know you will too.

I do similar to you, as noted above, but I will incorporate some of your techniques too.  Dark attempts to attract Light - it's just the way it is, so we do need our protection.  

I agree with you and Mark Twain.  I seen NO reason why a LightWorker cannot drop the f bomb now and again.  i can tell you, I do.

Thank you for the support and the collaboration.  Know you have the same in me.

I have insite too and the witches are just jealous of Lyrica's amazing gift - they know you are amazing at what you do so they are being extremely imature in there actions. Jealousy is evil. They lack real insite if you ask me. ~Dorian~

I do understand what you mean.  I appreciate your support.  All of it was completely unnecessary and not from a place of anything positive.  

AND, since it continues, it really seems to have become an obsession.  Maybe that should be a new blog?

Dear Lyrica
the best thing that happened lately was that silly blog hogging blog. It allowed for us to meet. Many advisers supporting each other. Awesome how it became a positive situation. we are reading and commenting on blogs at an all time high. JUST PLAIN AWESOME!

Do not be concerned about any of this.  We LOVE your voice and the energy you convey.  You have helped me/improved my day many times with your "blogging".  Keep blogging as we will keep reading.
Much Love to You as Well.

Donna, you're right.  It became very positive b/c WE (meaning all of the aforementioned who made comments) MADE it that way.  And yes, it has produced some really strong  support amongst the Light Workers - giving and receiving.  

I am saddened by one advisor stating that they would not post again due to the negativity on the Keen Blog site.  I feel very badly that he felt that way.  I liked his blogs.  I guess he was attacked.  

I can't / won't stop.  My clients enjoy the blogs and mention them daily to me.  

BTW, LOVING your recent blogs.  I do realize it's energy to do the writing and posting.  You're doing a great job!

D!  Thank you so much.  You, and others, have told me to keep them coming.  As I've said, I CARE ABOUT MY CLIENTS and that's all that matters!  Negativity and insecurity is not what it's about.  I hope you're having a great day!  Thanks for stoppin' in and makin' a comment.  I know blog commenting is not your style typically.

Have you noticed that the 2 blogs on this topic of "blogging...." that are positive and reasonable are the two that are the more popular?  I think the jury's in.  STAY IN THE LIGHT!!!!  And do your own practice while being supportive of others.

It is true that being positive equal popular. People want information not fighting. Sometimes we have to be tough but also informative.

That's right, people know reasonable / inspirational.  They also know petty and mean spirited.

I relayed to a friend / colleague of mine, this story.    You all would adore her!  She too, comes up with some amazingly inspiring things.

Her words were:  

looking at what you have said and the way you have handled this...I WANT TO SCREAM WELL DONE GIRL AND BIG HUGS FROM HEAVEN...we all have so much we can learn from each other and I am glad that through that convo we had that. i have been blessed to have you in my life...keep up the amazing work you do...on wards and upwards...xxxx

Its shows that love, truth and all that comes from a heart space will not be quenched nor uncounted for....bless you lyrica...together we all pave a path of peace and love for others to walk freely on...xxxx

I don't know if you guys have noticed, but it seems that the "Blog Hogging...." blog has been taken down.  Don't know if it was Play Fair or if it was just clear the "opinion" had no basis in fact and didn't look good.  But it seems to be gone.  

Advisors picking on other Advisors is NOT okay!!!!

The blog is gone and it needs to be. It was petty. yes we are entitled to our opinions but it was silly.

Yes, I read the "opinion" thing over and over again.  But when an opinion is rooted in the absurd and non-factual, it is more of an irrational emotional than a justified opinion.  I will always be okay with disagreeing, but I'm not okay with hiding behind the word "opinion" when something entirely different is going on that the initiator of said opinion refuses to recognize (i.e. insecurity, feeling threatened, feeling competitive, self involved, etc.)  I didn't comment to it further b/c all that needed to be said, I had done already.  I'm not into circular conversations.  "Asked and answered" as they say.  As I said earlier (at the risk of being repetitive) the jury is in and in favor of:  reasonable, truth, and inspired.

Lyrica,
It is highly passive aggressive to call it an opinion when it was an attack. My stalker uses the same type of statement. She was giving me constructive criticism. It is called denial and not being aware of self. This behavior is common with people who are uncomfortable with speaking their truth so they have to color it.

Right, it's passive aggressive, dishonest, and used as a form of hiding about what you're really doing.  There was no way to misinterpret it or any of the comments that followed - by an given individual.  

Now I do realize that attacking and bullying another was quite popular years ago.  I dealt with a great deal of it my first year.  It's unethical as well.  I also realize there are some that truly believe that they can get by with this now, in this day and age.  But they really cannot.  There are too many remedial actions that can be put into place real quick.

Another blog's been written circling round and round again on the whole stance of "opinion".  I'm incredibly bored.  Just further proof of the tantrum and that there are those that are really frightened by another doing business in a way that may be different from their own style.  Why?  Because we should all live by the "rules" they concocted in their minds.  Um, NO!  That's called control and censorship, and just plain not minding your business - literally.

Here's the thing, and Brigid commented to this as well, IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW THE BLOGS SCROLL ON THE KEEN BLOG PAGE!  (Can you imagine this assertion anywhere else?  it would be laughed right off of the site.)  Keen makes ZERO effort to advertise the blog page.  They DO advertise, and well, the Listing pages.  So who is viewing the Keen Blog Page?  Mostly advisors.  Clients access these blogs via their particular advisor's listing page OR by searching them via a search engine, like google and the like.  This is why, although I cannot abide seeing blogs on availability (it's already being marketed highly effectively through the listing page), I really do understand why it's being done.  It's just not my personal style.  

Rarely do clients bother with the Keen Blog Page.  There's multiple reasons, but not the least of which is that it's buried in the overall Keen website and really cumbersome to get at.

As a result, IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE HOW THE ADVISOR'S BLOGS SCROLL ON THIS PAGE!  

However, what IS important to an advisor is being searchable.  The search engines update every 48 hours to grab new material.  IF there is not new material, then it's not grabbed.  It's important to blog with some regularity so that clients can always find you.  A stagnant "page", we'll call it, is just a dead page.

That's why when you search someone using their handle Twitter tweets will come up by the droves, there's so much action there - as an example.  So important to have the same handle everywhere you are.  Which I've not followed and need to change.  

If there's ANY competition (and  use the term broadly), and to me there's no room for that in what we do as Light Workers - we're all so different and unique -, it's on the world wide web, not on the Keen Blog Page.  It's completely and utterly silly, given the FACTS of how technology works.

There's one particular advisor, who has this down to a fine science.  She gets 5,000 - 6,000 (that was not a typo, thousands) hits to her blogs within hours of posting.  Are all of those hits coming from Keen?  Um, no.  Few are.  They are coming from the internet as a whole b/c SHE is a phenomenal business woman.  (And she writes great content.)  She has my utmost respect.

Anyone put off by another's frequency of blogging is coming from a place of insecurity and competition.  Every and all accusation hurled is PRECISELY where they, themselves, are coming from and are merely projecting onto another THEIR thoughts, feelings and insecurities.  It has nothing to do with the one they attack.  It has everything to do with THEIR problems and concerns.

I've noticed since all of this happened, a few blogging who have not in some time, and numerous times.  More power to them, as I enjoy the company and enjoy reading great content.  The relationships that have been built by this conflict has been wonderful.  Another thing I like about it, is I am learning others' talents better and can better advise a client whom to seek additional advise with when it's an area outside of my expertise.  I think that very valuable.  And it's yet another reason I've started reading blogs.  I'm trying to get an idea of different styles and genres.

This has been a WONDERFUL experience!!!!!

 

It did turn out to be a wonderful experience. I would say to everyone. Say what you mean and be ready to be accountable for what you say. Do not say it and hide from the consequences. Have honest and truthful dialogue with people. Like yourself and it becomes very easy to like others.

And you would stand correct, Donna.....as always!  ♥ ♥ :*:【ツ】【ツ】:*:

Beautiful post! Blessings, Raven Dakini

Thank you, Raven Dakini!  I appreciate it.  I think it's wonderful when we support one another.  

"All cruelty springs from weakness."
(Seneca, 4BC-AD65)

and fear

Strength is a sign of love for one's self and for others.

That's beautiful, Donna.  Not to mention accurate.  Thanks for sharing that.

"No one can create negativity or stress within you. Only you can do that by virtue of how you process your world." - Dr. Wayne Dyer

That's one of my favorites, Donna!