I admit it, I’ve hugged trees in my life. Actually embraced them. Does that make me insane? Perhaps. Not necessarily.
Sometimes I feel an overhwleming gratitude and appreciation for nature with all it’s beauty and have expressed it by hugging trees, carressing flowers, running my hand through dewy grass.
Even though I drive a large SUV (I wish I could have afforded a smaller more fuel efficient one), I’m a hippie tree-hugger at heart. I care about the environment. I think the things we’ve done to the earth in the name of progress and civilization is abhorrent.
Animals are dear to me. I can’t stand the thought of any animal being treated cruelly. Dogs are especially dear to me, as I see in them the truest reflection of the pureness of God’s love in this world.
I do not classify myself as belonging to any particular political party. My leanings are towards Liberatarianism but no party is perfect so I abstain from calling myself anything other than an informed voter.
I believe in peace, love and harmony. I believe in karma and treating people the way I would like to be treated. I bear no ill will towards those who do me harm.
I was brought up Catholic but that religion did nothing to awaken me spiritually. I follow my own path, based on Bhakti Yoga and inspired by the great saints of India. Yet I see the truth in all religions behind the outward dogma, therefore I have respect for all creeds.
Despite my spiritual beliefs, I have too much anger inside me. Living here in general, coupled with some painful experiences I’ve gone through in the Philadelphia area have made me bitter. I freely admit that. But instead of taking my anger out in a physical or mental way with any other human beings, I vent through writing. And pray to have the strength to not let other people’s behavior get the best of me.
Do you need facts? I’m a single female in my early 40s. I work in accounting, write and dabble in web design. I’m in great shape because I exercise and don’t overeat. I adore my dog. I’m a Giants fans living dangerously in Philadelphia.
Had enough? I think so.