I frequent two other spots on the web. They give me a lot of fodder for cool websites to visit as well as an interesting perspective into all things from politics to sex to animals.

One site is definitely an “adults-only” site. It’s a chat site that I’ve been visiting for about 7 years. The State of Insanity is exactly that…insane. It has, recently, been overrun by an inordinant amount of “anonymous” posters. It is rather amusing to watch normally controlled, self-possessed adults completely freak out at the “anonymous” posters who push every button they can to get a rise out of other posters. It has turned into some sort of witch hunt to “out” the anons. I think, however, that if people really knew who the anonymous posters were, they would rethink their entire online experience. From watching word and writing patterns, I can usually discern who the anons are…and they are the people we say we love the most.

It’s strange how some people can do the most reprehensible things under an anonymous handle that they would *never* do under a recognizable handle. On the other hand, it’s interesting to note how others allow people to really get under their skin and affect their entire day, week, or year.

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The other site, Ask It Here, is somewhat different. It has undergone some major changes in the time I’ve been frequenting it (about 6 months). It is, overall, a question and answer site that allows people of all ages to come in and post questions and receive answers. You earn “a-bucks” for answering questions. That makes it a lot of fun.

It is an interesting site that, until recently, was much more popular. I think, I hope, it will get there again soon.

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I read this thing by Don Miguel Ruiz that I found absolutely fascinating. I hope you will, as well.

From The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Toltec Wisdom

The Four Agreements are:

Be Impeccable with your word
Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

Don’t take anything personally
Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.
Don’t make assumptions
Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness, and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.
Always do your best
Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgement, self-abuse, and regret.

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I feel closeted, bound, locked down. I feel like I need to do something or burst.

Now I just need to figure out what it is that I’m supposed to be doing.