[Faith.Hope.Love]'s diary

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Written about Friday 2013-11-01
Written: (4043 days ago)
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Written about Thursday 2013-10-31
Written: (4044 days ago)

Quotes-By-Artsieladie - "When you choose to walk the 'pathway of truth and honesty', the going in front of you may get rough at times, but your focus will remain clear, because you won't have to worry about the lies creeping up on you from behind." ~ Artsieladie / @Artsie_ladie

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Written about Tuesday 2013-10-29
Written: (4046 days ago)

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Naomi:
"Love is the secret password to every soul."

Love, true love, in its purest form, is divine, magical, and it's the one force that can wipe out any and all negative forces. But, it's too often cut with lesser and negative elements, and this lesser version then, still perceived as love, true love, can become seen as the negative and ultimately blamed for whatever went or goes wrong.

Love is comprised of many components: caring, kindness, compassion, forgiveness, respect, trust, understanding, empathy, humility, etc.. Such elements as jealousy, control, distrust, ego driven pride, disrespect... these are often brought into the "love equation" and it is elements such as these that then "taint" the love.

Sex is often confused "as love", which is completely false. Sex and love are not interchangeable, for one can have love, show love, give love, but they need not be compelled to have sex to show and/or feel love. Two consenting adults can choose to engage in sex, but this is not the "determining factor" of love. Too many mistake sex for love and then wonder why when the physical sex becomes something similar to yesterday's event, they no longer feel like they are really connected. It's because their connection isn't any deeper than their physical selves. When there is a deep connection, an unbreakable bond formed, that which true love creates, even if or when the physical connection becomes less intense, the bond of love remains not only in tact, but grows in strength and to depths deeper within.

Sex, in and of itself, is a "physical activity" that takes place between two consenting adults. When it is carried out between two people who love each other, "as an extension of love", it is then "making love", because it is a way used to express love and cultivate intimacy between the two people "in love". But THIS is not a necessary component of love. It's an "optional extension" of romantic love.

We can love without sex. This is evident when we love parents, siblings, children, friends, etc.. Since love is "felt", we can feel love for others beyond a "physical presence".

Intimacy and sex are not interchangeable either. There can be intimacy without sex. True intimacy relies heavily on trust. Without complete trust, intimacy in its truest sense cannot be reached.

I find that many people tend to jump to an automatic conclusion when it is said that a woman loves a man or a man loves a woman. It is very often assumed there is sex involved. Yes, there "could" be, but not necessarily. Anyone who assumes this, then it's made apparent that they've never loved a person of the opposite gender without having sex with them. But then, such individuals should not be judging others in accordance with themselves.

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Written about Tuesday 2013-10-29
Written: (4046 days ago)

Trevor McLeod:
"If someone has to inform the world just how great and wonderful they are or how special they are, then they are none of this. Those who are really great or good or special have no need to speak it, clarify it. Their actions show it and as we all know, actions speak louder than words ever could. Besides a great or good or a special person will not see themselves as such since they are humble. They do not do what they do for attention or pride for they have no ego to please or vanity to polish. Instead you will find them standing behind others, encouraging or even pushing others to be better or greater than they think themselves to be."

Trevor hit this square on the head. I have nothing to add except that I completely agree.

With the end of the last line, "...encouraging or even pushing others to be better or greater than they think themselves to be."

This is especially true when you deeply and truly care about someone. When you care so much for or about someone and you have to watch or even be subjected to a lesser side of them, when you know they are SO much better than that which they're choosing to project, it can really do a number on you inside, emotionally. I find it's usually because they have so little faith in themselves, so they give in and coast along on mediocrity while their true greatness goes untapped and uncultivated. THIS is indeed such a waste. :(

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Written about Monday 2013-10-28
Written: (4047 days ago)

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Censorship... ( https://www.aclu.org/free-speech/censorship )

"Censorship, the suppression of words, images, or ideas that are "offensive," happens whenever some people succeed in imposing their personal political or moral values on others. Censorship can be carried out by the government as well as private pressure groups. Once you allow the government to censor someone else, you cede to it the power to censor you, or something you like. Censorship is like poison gas: a powerful weapon that can harm you when the wind shifts. Censorship by the government is unconstitutional because freedom of speech is protected in the First Amendment, and is guaranteed to all Americans."

I couldn't agree with you more. Mainstream media "serves" the BEST interests of the self-serving zealots, those running our government. MM deliberately and methodically focuses on topics to "distract" The People and to keep The People distracted so The People won't be likely to pay attention to the corruption that's going on with the government behind the scenes.

MM also serves the best interests of big business, just as our government does. MM is officiated over by the CFR and all the major news outlets are ALL under the control of the CFR. Each and every time there's another merger, it means more control of what we're allowed to know about. Walt Disney, which many people think is just a movie maker for kids, is nothing more than a greedy, underhanded MONSTER, as well as Time Warner.

..And patents have become nothing more than tools for the filthy rich conglomerates to rape the pockets of The People.

I fight suppression and control and censorship of the Internet EVERY chance I get, because, what so many people don't realise is that it is the ONE tool that can bring The People the truth, the WHOLE truth, which MM is so against and so, so is the government made up of greedy, self serving zealots. IF we, The People, allow ANY group or government to gain control of it, then we, The People, will be the ultimate losers. If the Internet wasn't such a vital and powerful tool for controlling The People, then those who want to control it, wouldn't be so hellbent on gaining control of it.

...And the UN sucks!! The UN is after control of the Internet, because the UN is NO longer for "world peace AMONG nations". The UN is for "One World Government" and our president is just one of its puppets!

Just like this damn Obamacare. How many Americans are aware of what's in it? RFID chips! There are provisions in it for RFID chips. First, we, The American People are being forced to buy something whether or not we can afford it. Then once we are all registered, next will come the "mandatory installation" of RFID chips. How many even KNOW what they are!? How many also know the control over all of us that would be given to our corrupt government through RFID chips?

Obama is firing high ranking military officials who are failing HIS "litmus test". What's the litmus test? It is a test that asks our military if they will fire on American citizens if they are given orders to. IF whoever is questioned and says "No, they won't" then they are fired. It seems our bloody ignorant president is forgetting that our military takes an oath to serve and uphold our Constitution and to PROTECT the American People. They do NOT take an oath to "serve the president"! But then, he took an oath as well, to uphold the Constitution and to serve the best interests of America and her People. Yet, he has the colossal gall to call Snowden a traitor! ..That Snowden is not keeping "his" oath! 

How many Americans are aware of the FEMA camps that are in existence in the US? ..And that more are being made?

If the American People don't wake up and damn soon, we are all doomed to another Hitler like regime -or- worse. Never say "never" because when we become too comfortable with things as they are and too trusting of our government, we are then under the illusion that tyranny will never happen here, which will make us all "primed for easy pickin's".

..And all this ridiculous blame being placed on Snowden for "telling the truth"! ..And Julian Assange too! ..And Bradley Manning being punished for exposing the truth about the war crimes being committed AGAINST innocent People!

Now America's allies are also questioning our government's ethical and immoral practices with the invasion of privacy. People's privacy is not to be taken lightly or easily dismissed, but GUARDED most profusely. The RFID chips will completely and totally DESTROY EVERYONE's privacy and not just our privacy, but we will be tracked EVERY where we go, EVERY thing we do, EVERY thing we say, etc., etc. and if we don't allow ourselves to be chipped? Well, then we can be held in contempt AND indefinitely and without due cause. ..And if anyone doubts what I'm saying, may I suggest you Google the NDAA act implemented by Obama? Please, read it for yourself! Then tell me that Obama isn't laying the ground work for a MUCH, MUCH bigger plan.

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Written about Friday 2013-10-25
Written: (4050 days ago)

Doing a photo edit for a friend...

This is his original photo:
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..And here's the first steps finished in the editing process. I still have to remove the "jpg-ness" and add back some of the dog's longer hairs in a few places. ..And the background may change.

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Written about Thursday 2013-10-24
Written: (4051 days ago)
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Written about Saturday 2013-10-19
Written: (4056 days ago)

How can some people "live" with themselves, when they KNOW that a person is telling the truth and the accuser is lying and covering up the truth, but yet, they CHOOSE to not speak up and tell what they know, leaving the person wrongly accused made to be continuously punished, tormented, and victimized? What kind of people would do such a heinous act of apathetic and callous disregard?

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Written about Saturday 2013-10-12
Written: (4062 days ago)

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"Spirits' Summons"


Stirring, stirring...

Dellaroo stands, smiling over her pot,
Stirring up a potion, bubbling hot.
"Come one, come all!
It's time for a spiritual ball!"
She spews forth a chant, repeated in three.
She dances with joy, tickled with glee.
As the vapors rise, forms appear.
Her summons' been heard, far and near.
A wicked grin creeps across her face,
An assortment of spirits all over the place.
"Spirits come forth! Arise! Arise!
Come! Come! Reveal thyselves before my eyes!
Ghosts! Ghosts! Condense your matter.
Your chains create a melodic clatter.
Goblins and ghouls, conspire, contrive.
The hunt begins when you all arrive."

Stirring, stirring...

Dellaroo looks around, her heart aglee.
Piercing the veil of darkness she doth see.
So many eyes of perilous demise,
Each in their own unique disguise.
"Is everyone here? Practice your gloom.
Perfect your craft. The darkness consume.
The instillment of fright has begun,
As this haunting commences, bring on the fun!"

Stirring, stirring...

”The hour of twelve, ready, set, prowl.
The wolves, awakened, are starting to howl.
Go forth now. Frighten your best.
Many souls await you in your quest.
Utilize those closets and beds, underneath,
Perfect places to rattle and chatter your teeth.
Add some wailing moans, but don't call it quits,
‘Til you've scared all the living out of their wits!"

Stirring, stirring...


Art/Poem by Artsieladie, aka Sharon Donnelly
Poem: ©2006
Art: ©2006 (original) - ©2013 (redone)
All rights reserved.


..And compared to this image, my very early work with a digital medium as well as using a monitor that was so difficult to
see on, like.. I have to say "wow", my work has drastically improved! I guess being able to see what one is doing, helps
tremendously. :P

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Taken from http://elftown.eu/_Halloween%20Art%2006%2c%20Page%201 But fat chance I'll EVER, EVER
upload any more of my art again to a heddate site. If we don't learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it, but not I!
Because I know now, first hand, that IF I do, my work may just be kept from me, just as THOUSANDS of my art pieces
and writings are being denied me access to as I speak on Elftown.com. When a person is being denied access to their
own stuff, this is the same as "stealing", regardless of how the one doing the stealing and those supporting such try to
"sugar coat" it. The only reason why I can show this piece, is because I entered it in the Halloween Art Competition, 2006.

..And speaking of the competition, here it is October 13th and nothing has been done with the competition for this year
yet! Wow! The Elftown crew is really on the ball, aren't they? O.O *rolls eyes* 'Course there's no longer enough active
members to even make opening it worthwhile, but offer people no reason to come, they won't. Offer people no reason to
stay, they won't. No promotion of the site off the site, and no one new is going to be made aware it exists. No new blood,
new ideas, new concepts? The community dies and this is exactly what's happening with Elftown and Elfpack and has al-
ready happened with CatHug and Elf12. 'Course getting rid of a person who was willing to do just about anything for the
sites, is pretty damn stupid too!

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Written about Sunday 2013-10-06
Written: (4069 days ago)

Q: Why would data implicating a person hacking my computer, disappear "from" my computer, BUT... this missing data is still in the files it was saved in, in my "back up" data?

A little explanation....

I've been busy going through and organising an extensive amount of data I've collected over the past 6 years, data that points directly to, implicating a person with hacking my computers and accessing my phone. But in so doing, I became aware of something very interesting.

Since I don't want just my own conclusion, I'm putting this before others, because I'd like to know what others conclude as well. This way, it's not just "my" conclusion.

When I went through my computer looking for data pertaining to a particular incident, involving the person whom I believe and have data implicating this person with hacking into my computers and accessing my phone, I found that there was certain data "missing" that directly implicates him AND those supporting him.

However, I'm not exactly stupid, and I made a point to always make sure that I backed ALL my saved data up in a place, on a device, that NEVER is or has been exposed to the Internet. In other words a person would have to gain access ONLY through "physical" means.

After realising data was missing on my computer, I then went to my back up and looked in the same files where I remember saving the data that I'm missing on my computer. ..And lo and behold, the data missing on my computer IS exactly where I remembered it to be in my backup data, but is NOT any longer on my computer.

With the information I just stated, what would your conclusion be?

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Written about Saturday 2013-10-05
Written: (4070 days ago)

#Poetry - Poetry-By-Artsieladie

"Vow Of Love"


My dearest sweet, succulent man,
Listen closely as best you can.
I'll not be, your maid nor servant,
If you can't tell, you're not observant.
I will not bow to you, you're not above,
But side by side, it's you I'll love.
My loyalty and devotion is indeed true,
My heart, my body, I'll give to you.

But should you abuse me, disrespect,
I then will slowly, you, reject.
If you want my love in every way,
Do not demand that I obey,
Your every want, wish, command,
Do not to me, raise your hand,
To strike in anger or in rage,
For I will then from you, disengage.
Do not confine me nor try to control,
For if you do, there'll be a toll,
A truly most expensive cost,
My love for you will then be lost.

Speak to me from your heart,
From your most important part.
Perfection's not what I expect from you,
But rather show me the real and true.
You'll be my king if I'm your queen.
No one else shall come between.
Mistakes will be made by us both,
But they needn't destroy our solemn oath.
As long as we each as together we live,
Let go of grudges and install "forgive".

We must keep alive what drew us together,
As long as we do, the worst we can weather.
Your hopes, your dreams, I'll share with you,
With equal desire that they come true.
Your secrets I'll keep, take to my grave,
As you must mine, preserve and save.
Your pain I'll share. You'll never be alone,
My happiness will depend upon your very own.
I'll be your lover. I'll be your wife.
I'll be your partner throughout my life.
I will be your most trusted friend,
I'll love you forever without end.


By Artsieladie, aka Sharon Donnelly ©2013-10-05 02:15:00 (EST)

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Written about Thursday 2013-10-03
Written: (4072 days ago)

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Yeah, and the ones who continue to see and therefore, believe in the good in someone, in spite
of themselves, and in spite of how much or how many times they indulge in exhibiting their worst.

Many people give up too easily. If something -or- someone is or seems to be difficult, they give up
because a little caring is just too much for them to invest. It seems to be in the nature of humans,
to follow the path of least resistance, but this path is the least rewarding as well. One can only
expect to receive the equivalent of that which they are willing to invest. ..And no, I'm not speaking
in monetary terms.

But then, let the same people fall victim to the same they couldn't be bothered with in another or
others, the same that they were so willing to dismiss and found to be so amusing, labeling another's
woes as "drama", and suddenly, "their" pain is real, but when another or others were suffering, it
wasn't. Instead, it was so funny and hilarious when it wasn't affecting 'them'. So shallow and so
exemplary of being self absorbed, totally apathetic, callous, and heartless.


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From my beautiful friend, Naomi...
..And speaking of money...

"Money Is Cold, Colder Than Stone"

Money may come and money may go,
But a person's self worth is harder to grow.
All the money in the whole world wide,
Can't replace one's value inside.

Money may buy a sense of success,
But money can't buy true happiness.
Money is cold, colder than stone,
Not something with, to be alone.

Money can buy lots, possessions galore,
But money can't buy true love for sure.
It can't buy caring, genuine and real,
Money cares not about how you feel.

Money is cold, colder than stone,
Pursue it zealously, you'll be alone.
Because you'll find at the end of the day,
You sought after stone and love threw away.

No matter how sad, lonely, or blue,
Money won't care what's troubling you,
But it'll keep beckoning like a moth by a flame,
Only to leave you empty and burnt the same.

Money is tempting, alluring, seductive,
Painting one's canvas, appearing productive.
But obscured profoundly, there's a costly toll,
The hardening of heart and losing one's soul.

Money is cold, colder than stone,
Seek it foremost, you'll be alone,
With no one to love, with no one to care,
With no one to live with nor to share.


By Artsieladie, aka Sharon Donnelly ©2013-10-03 6:49:00 (EST)

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Written about Thursday 2013-10-03
Written: (4072 days ago)

“When one seeks the favour of another or others, placing the importance of, above being true to his/herself, ultimately then, one compromises and undermines one's own integrity.” ~ Quotes-By-Artsieladie ©

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Written about Thursday 2013-10-03
Written: (4072 days ago)
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"Modest IS hottest!" <-- I've been hearing this quite a bit lately and I SO AGREE! It would be great if this concept would become extremely contagious and everyone would become infected. Being modest exhibits class.

People who have to tell the world that they are awesome, beautiful, etc., aren't then very awesome, beautiful, etc. at all and exhibit "no class". People who show the world all they have, expose all of themselves to the world, have no respect for themselves and if they have no respect for themselves, they don't have any respect for others either. They have "no class".

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Written about Thursday 2013-10-03
Written: (4072 days ago)

It's really pathetic when someone feels the need to have to write a status like this:

Disclaimer
My favourite aspect of FB is interacting on friends posts.
If I comment on or like someone's post It does not mean I am after a marriage proposal. It does not mean I am after your man and it does not mean I am flirting — feeling frustrated.

Say what? O.O What's really sad and pathetic is the fact that you, (name), have to feel the need to make this clarification because of people who judge others in accordance with themselves. Those who do, should wake up, smarten up, and realise that when they do such, they aren't displaying "your" character, but in actuality, "their own".

You are a remarkable person: loving, caring, kind, empathetic, understanding... and the list goes on. Only those who are lacking in character would feel intimidated by you and would therefore, make incorrect assumptions about you.

Instead of cultivating within themselves the self motivation and self discipline to work on making themselves better people, they choose to project onto others that which they don't like within themselves, fooling themselves into believing that they will make themselves "appear" better in the eyes of others.

Then when those who are good people and do work to better themselves, see through their fake facade, they then try anything and everything to demean and discredit those who are good. Pathetic!

(( hugs )) <3 xoxox



When there are people who resent and hate others because of what they do as part of good character, such people are pathetic. I have been resented, hated, and abused more in my life for doing what's right than for doing something wrong. But this doesn't deter me. Instead, it strengthens my incentive to continue because when those who are content to be cowardly, jealous, ego driven maniacs, self serving, etc., dislike who I am, then I know I'm on the "right" path. It is only when those who are content with as I've aforementioned like or approve of who I am, should I then be gravely concerned, because with the likes of such, I don't EVER want to feel like I fit in with them!
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Written about Saturday 2013-09-28
Written: (4077 days ago)

Gah! No view counters will work "individually" or "separately" as in "per page" NOT all pages under one counter. No good! :(

If there was a view counter on wiki-pages, it would be great then to advertise them and nice to see the number of hits a wiki-page got. ..And then, outside comments no longer work either, so there's no point in sharing a page across the 'Net, inviting conversation, which could possibly generate interest from outsiders to join, if no one can comment.



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Written about Friday 2013-09-27
Written: (4078 days ago)

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