Goldilocks: Goldilocks calling Cate, come in, please, over. (growing concern) Goldilocks calling Cate, are you out there, Cate?
Cate: Cate, here, Goldilocks. It has taken me forever to find you. Are you all right.
Goldilocks: I'm fine, Cate. What about you? Where have you been?
Cate: Trying to figure out how to use this darn technology. Security is one thing, but this is ridiculous. Without the proper security codes and passwords, you can't transmit a single dot, dash, bit or byte let alone share any meaningful experiences.
Goldilocks: I'm well aware of that. The security is for your own protection. So, what happened?
Cate: (sigh) I had a temporary brain drain and forgot the passwords. I was beginning to think we were going to have to start over from day one. Which isn't that horrible like it used to be.
Goldilocks: I've noticed a great improvement in you even from last week. Speaking of that, what do you have to report?
Cate: Ups and downs or more accurately, two steps forward, one step back.
Goldilocks: Go on, Cate, I'm listening.
Cate: Sunday was the "up". George went to visit his mother and I finally had the day I've been wanting since the Asilomar restreat: time to release, release and release some more. I was hoping to recapture that wonderful high that I experienced for seven days or more.
Goldilocks: (intrigued) And did you?
Cate: Almost but not quite. I really wanted to drop it all...
Goldilocks: (interjecting) But it didn't happen
Cate: (deep sigh) I won't even ask you how you knew that. No, it didn't happen and yes, I was frustrated. I spent a short time beating myself up; this time I was using a wet noodle instead of a bull whip. I'm getting better at discriminating as I progress which gives me encouragement.
Goldilocks: So, what happened yesterday?
Cate: (suddenly stops) You know don't you? You know everything that happened.
Goldilocks: (evasively) Maybe, let's say I do, does that make a difference?
Cate: (slowly) No, I guess not. I really wanted to talk to you yesterday because it was an Ego day with a capital "E". I needed your support.
Goldilocks: But you made out okay or you wouldn't be talking to me, right?
Cate: Yeah, right, but it could've been a disaster...
Goldilocks: (interrupting) But it wasn't. Now, do you want to dwell on the negative or accentuate the positive?
Cate: All right, you win. (pause) At least The Enemy won't win. He can starve as far as I'm concerned.
Goldilocks: (brightly) That's the spirit. You were saying?
Cate: I suppose it began when I got out of bed yesterday. I didn't sleep well and I didn't make a strong enough intention to turn it around. I was out of sinc and running late and everything started to fall apart.
Goldilocks: You were setting yourself up weren't you?
Cate: (thougthfully) Looking back, I can see that now. The Enemy had me by the throat and wouldn't let go. But let me continue. Two things happened that put me into a spin and then it was downhill all the way. The first was transmission problems. I had exceeded my storage size limit and I couldn't send anything. Talk about feeling frustrated. And then I lost this blog because I couldn't remember the sign in codes. Also, I like to prepare my day by releasing first. I reminded myself I had a lot of dispproval engergy to let go of and I needed to concentrate on that specifically. That went out the window when the calls started coming. And I do mean coming, one right after the other, I didn't even have time to think.
Goldilocks: You were operating on automatic. That's dangerous, Cate
Cate: Tell me about it. The old programs were dominant and wouldn't stop. It felt like I had never even heard of Releasing much less benefited from it. I was completely out of control and I detested the feeling.
Goldilocks: hmm, do you see a lesson somewhere?
Cate: Oh, yeah, big time. After looking back on it yesterday evening a light bulb went on in my brain. Every time I feel out of control, I beat myself up. And I mean, I really beat myself up to a point that I am fresh meat.
Goldilocks: (trying to suppress a grin) Interesting insight.
Cate: Hopefully, I'll be more vigilant the next time. (pause) Even better, there won't be a next time.
Goldilocks: We can but hope. Anything else?
Cate: Sure, I could ramble all day, but I don't want to bore our readers.
Goldilocks: Good point. By the way, the last time we corresponded you were going to share some of your frustrations, the ones that have been bothering you for some time now, remember?
Cate: I remember. Next time then? I promise.
Goldilocks: Sure, Goldilocks out.
(Comment: to learn more about The Release Technique and how you can be happy in all circumstances go to www.releasetechnique.com and www.releasetechnique.com/info to experience it for yourself)
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Wednesday/ I'm Back
Goldilocks: Goldilocks calling Cate, come in please, over
Cate: Cate here, Goldilocks, great hearing from you again. I was beginning to get worried.
Goldilocks: Sounds like The Enemy is up to his old tricks again by that comment.
Cate: Well...I didn't mean it like that. I do care about you, you know.
Goldilocks: (with mild seriousness) You really shoudn't, you know.
Cate: (mildly outraged) What do you mean I shouldn't?
Goldilocks: Just what I said.
Cate: (still not understanding) Don't you want me to care about you?
Goldilocks: Not necessarily, but there is someone who would love for you to care about me because it makes me special and unequal to you. Do you, huh, understand what I'm trying to get across?
Cate: Oh, the ego/Devil wants to separate us by making one better than the other. Is that it?
Goldilocks: (beaming) Exactly! I knew you'd understand.
Cate: (face clouding) But it's hard not to care about someone. I mean, it's human nature.
Goldilocks: (thoughtfully) Yes, I know. One of those subtle digs by The Enemy. But enough about me. What about you? Anything to report?
Cate: Yes, I have learned the hard way to save these entries as I write them or they can easily disappear into cyber space, never to be seen or heard of again, and then you beat yourself up for being so stupid and wasting an entire morning grinding out all that lovely creative material.
Goldilocks: I take it, that is what happened?
Cate: (hiding a smirk) Well, almost. I was trying to add a banner to the last post without success and the whole thing shut down. My stomach did a quick "kerplunk" and I'm sure my face turned a couple of shades paler, but once I got past the "oh my, God" feeling, I took back control and took full responsibility for my actions. I was so proud of myself...well, it was a victory for freedom.
Goldilocks: (smiling) Well, done, Cate, you are really getting a handle on this thing.
Cate: (meeting his smile) Actually, this gain turned out better than I thought. After I had let it go as a total loss (but a lesson well learned) I discovered quite by accident that each post goes into a draft phase and I think I can still post it, if I really want to. But I'm not sure I do.
Goldilocks: Why not?
Cate: Well, I was sharing some personal things that I was beginning to have second thoughts about. I was almost glad that I couldn't post it.
Goldilocks: And what are your feelings now?
Cate: Well, I accepted this mission with the understanding that I would be ready for the "slings and arrows of outrageous" comments. So, I guess I should let the chips, (or is that shit?) fall where they may.
Goldilocks: (chuckling with amusement) Good for you, Cate. You're starting to sound a lot like me.
Cate: (mimmicking his tone) And coming from you that's high praise, right?
Goldilocks: (showing some surprise) You really have followed my exploits haven't you?
Cate: (wide grin) I do my best. (pause) Just one other comment, I was talking to James last night. One of my goals is to win the lottery jackpot this month. I'm using "The Butt System" letting go of all my "I can'ts. He was trying to AGFLAP me. (Comment: AGFLAP stands for Apathy, Grief, Fear, Lust, Anger and Pride; the emotions/feelings that block us from experiencing our true nature, happiness) But I was in such a high energy level, that his barbs just glanced off and didn't even phase me. I was elated.
Goldilocks: Like I said before, you're coming along nicely.
Cate: Yup, and I'm even starting to enjoy this prison/call center just a little bit. I'm trying to let go of disapproving of my situation, trying my darndest to let go of wanting to change it, while at the same time spreading a little love and approval around.
Goldilocks: (smiling) Sounds like a plan to me. Oh, and umm, I can tell you've been staying more positive of late.
Cate: (nonplussed) And just how do you know that?
Goldilocks: Let's just say that's for me to know for you to find out.
Cate: Ooh, Goldilocks, for as much as I admire you, you can be a pain in you know where.
Goldilocks: Comes with the territory. I'm happy for your progress, Cate. Tomorrow I'd like to hear about your frustrations, Goldilocks out.
Cate: (caught by surprise) Goldilocks, come back here. Goldilocks... (silence) (fuming) Ooh!
(Comment: go to www.releasetechnique.com to learn more about how Cate and Goldilocks are staying positive)
Cate: Cate here, Goldilocks, great hearing from you again. I was beginning to get worried.
Goldilocks: Sounds like The Enemy is up to his old tricks again by that comment.
Cate: Well...I didn't mean it like that. I do care about you, you know.
Goldilocks: (with mild seriousness) You really shoudn't, you know.
Cate: (mildly outraged) What do you mean I shouldn't?
Goldilocks: Just what I said.
Cate: (still not understanding) Don't you want me to care about you?
Goldilocks: Not necessarily, but there is someone who would love for you to care about me because it makes me special and unequal to you. Do you, huh, understand what I'm trying to get across?
Cate: Oh, the ego/Devil wants to separate us by making one better than the other. Is that it?
Goldilocks: (beaming) Exactly! I knew you'd understand.
Cate: (face clouding) But it's hard not to care about someone. I mean, it's human nature.
Goldilocks: (thoughtfully) Yes, I know. One of those subtle digs by The Enemy. But enough about me. What about you? Anything to report?
Cate: Yes, I have learned the hard way to save these entries as I write them or they can easily disappear into cyber space, never to be seen or heard of again, and then you beat yourself up for being so stupid and wasting an entire morning grinding out all that lovely creative material.
Goldilocks: I take it, that is what happened?
Cate: (hiding a smirk) Well, almost. I was trying to add a banner to the last post without success and the whole thing shut down. My stomach did a quick "kerplunk" and I'm sure my face turned a couple of shades paler, but once I got past the "oh my, God" feeling, I took back control and took full responsibility for my actions. I was so proud of myself...well, it was a victory for freedom.
Goldilocks: (smiling) Well, done, Cate, you are really getting a handle on this thing.
Cate: (meeting his smile) Actually, this gain turned out better than I thought. After I had let it go as a total loss (but a lesson well learned) I discovered quite by accident that each post goes into a draft phase and I think I can still post it, if I really want to. But I'm not sure I do.
Goldilocks: Why not?
Cate: Well, I was sharing some personal things that I was beginning to have second thoughts about. I was almost glad that I couldn't post it.
Goldilocks: And what are your feelings now?
Cate: Well, I accepted this mission with the understanding that I would be ready for the "slings and arrows of outrageous" comments. So, I guess I should let the chips, (or is that shit?) fall where they may.
Goldilocks: (chuckling with amusement) Good for you, Cate. You're starting to sound a lot like me.
Cate: (mimmicking his tone) And coming from you that's high praise, right?
Goldilocks: (showing some surprise) You really have followed my exploits haven't you?
Cate: (wide grin) I do my best. (pause) Just one other comment, I was talking to James last night. One of my goals is to win the lottery jackpot this month. I'm using "The Butt System" letting go of all my "I can'ts. He was trying to AGFLAP me. (Comment: AGFLAP stands for Apathy, Grief, Fear, Lust, Anger and Pride; the emotions/feelings that block us from experiencing our true nature, happiness) But I was in such a high energy level, that his barbs just glanced off and didn't even phase me. I was elated.
Goldilocks: Like I said before, you're coming along nicely.
Cate: Yup, and I'm even starting to enjoy this prison/call center just a little bit. I'm trying to let go of disapproving of my situation, trying my darndest to let go of wanting to change it, while at the same time spreading a little love and approval around.
Goldilocks: (smiling) Sounds like a plan to me. Oh, and umm, I can tell you've been staying more positive of late.
Cate: (nonplussed) And just how do you know that?
Goldilocks: Let's just say that's for me to know for you to find out.
Cate: Ooh, Goldilocks, for as much as I admire you, you can be a pain in you know where.
Goldilocks: Comes with the territory. I'm happy for your progress, Cate. Tomorrow I'd like to hear about your frustrations, Goldilocks out.
Cate: (caught by surprise) Goldilocks, come back here. Goldilocks... (silence) (fuming) Ooh!
(Comment: go to www.releasetechnique.com to learn more about how Cate and Goldilocks are staying positive)
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Tuesday/Sharing The Release Technique
Cate: Cate here for all you bloggers who are reading this. Goldilock's equipment is on the fritz and he needs to replace some parts. So, I guess you're stuck with me. Hopefully, I won't bore you to tears. But then again, if you listen up, you might learn something valuable.
I have been releasing for three and half years now and can't imagine life without it. Releasing has allowed me to sleep like a baby for most nights and bounce out of bed with less than 6 hours of sleep with more energy and enthusiasm than if I get seven or more. The medical world tells me I am a time in my life when I should be battling night sweats, mood swings, depression and insomnia. Thankfully, I know differently and I am turning a deaf ear to their lies and misinformation. Rarely do I experience what the rest of the world call "down days." My former "up days" are now my down days and I'm getting higher and happier the more I release. The more I practice, the easier it gets and the more I see my life turn around for the better. (Releasing is like riding a bicycle. The more you practice the better you can do it.)
I have always been a sensitive and insecure individual with low self-esteem, craving approval and attention from anyone and everyone. But this life program is very quickly disappearing into nothingness because of this wonderful technique. It is this "program" that gives me the greatest challenges, but I will not stop (releasing) until it (all the negativity) is all gone.
"The Enemy" that Goldilocks refers to in our mission is your mind/ego/Devil, however you want to label it. It is the evil that everyone imagines has permeated our world, and Its mission is to keep you slaves of fear and misery any way It can. It is cunning, vicious and diabolical, but mere words cannot describe or touch what It can and will do to an unsuspecting mind that is operating on past experiences. Just to give you a small sampling, It makes you believe you have insurmountable problems. It keeps your mind spinning in confusion, trying to figure out how to solve this or that, in an eternal loop. It likes nothing better than to watch you slip momentarily into despair, overwhelmed by your problems and the world.
No science-fiction drama has ever created a more terrible monster than what is living in your head right now. It literally feeds on negativity. Without it, it will wither and disappear into oblivion. It's sole purpose and mission is to rob you of your happiness and joy, which is everyone's basic and inherent nature. Oh, yes, and one of its favorite method of attack is to tell yourself to "beat yourself up" because someone or something is not going your way. Sound familiar? It is quite the trickster, duping you into believing you must listen to It 24/7 because It knows what is best for you; It is your best friend and will keep you safe and secure. And if you suddenly decide not to listen to It's noisy chatter, you'll be sorry. Why? Because it zaps you with its biggest lie, YOU'LL DIE!!! (shudder).
My biggest challenge, and yours, is to be aware of how subtle The Enemy/Devil can be. For example, you wake up in the morning with an "off feeling" You don't know where it came from but you feel lousy and it affects your entire day. You snap at your co-workers and your signifcant other for no apparent reason. You yell or kick the dog and find yourself running late for meetings. You have no patience for other drivers or the people standing in line in front of you. Small problems overwhelm you and you just want throw up your hands and crawl back in bed. I now call such a day, an "Ego" day.
Thank goodness such days for me are rare and far between but when they happen I am determined to gain the upper hand. Today was a classic example. I did not sleep well, tossing and turning. When my alarm rang at 4:47 a.m. my mind tried to tell me I should feel tired and cranky because of lack of quality sleep. Again, I chose not to listen. As I moved toward the bathroom, I became aware of a small swelling on my upper lip. Studying it more closely in the bathroom mirror, I confirmed it was one of my resident hives that has been plaguing my body for more than a year. (My Ego knows that hives on my lips distract and irritate me more than those on my torso which I usually ignore as long as they don't itch. These bumps or swellings come and go on their own schedule and are generally mild compared what they were a year ago at this time. Usually, they contain themselves to my buttocks and upper thighs, but if I have bad outbreak, they can cover my entire body from my head to my feet. They have even been sneaky enough to crawl down my throat which caused me to lose my voice three time last year. The really bizarre ones have the audacity to appear on the souls of my feet which makes walking uncomfortable because I feel like I have a rock in my shoe. It is just another way that my wonderful Ego tries to detain and distract me from my goal (happiness/freedom) as it seeks to make me believe that I am a body; which is another one of Its classic lies of deception.)
Anyway, back to my morning. Realizing, I was quickly losing control, I implemented the Release process, and that yucky, bad feeling evaporated like a puff of smoke. If Goldilocks was listening to this he would have said, "score another one for Freedom."
Well enough for one day, Cate out
(Comment: to learn more about The Release Technique and how you can experience peace of mind and the ultimate happiness, go to www.releasetechnique.com and www.releasetechnique.com/info)
I have been releasing for three and half years now and can't imagine life without it. Releasing has allowed me to sleep like a baby for most nights and bounce out of bed with less than 6 hours of sleep with more energy and enthusiasm than if I get seven or more. The medical world tells me I am a time in my life when I should be battling night sweats, mood swings, depression and insomnia. Thankfully, I know differently and I am turning a deaf ear to their lies and misinformation. Rarely do I experience what the rest of the world call "down days." My former "up days" are now my down days and I'm getting higher and happier the more I release. The more I practice, the easier it gets and the more I see my life turn around for the better. (Releasing is like riding a bicycle. The more you practice the better you can do it.)
I have always been a sensitive and insecure individual with low self-esteem, craving approval and attention from anyone and everyone. But this life program is very quickly disappearing into nothingness because of this wonderful technique. It is this "program" that gives me the greatest challenges, but I will not stop (releasing) until it (all the negativity) is all gone.
"The Enemy" that Goldilocks refers to in our mission is your mind/ego/Devil, however you want to label it. It is the evil that everyone imagines has permeated our world, and Its mission is to keep you slaves of fear and misery any way It can. It is cunning, vicious and diabolical, but mere words cannot describe or touch what It can and will do to an unsuspecting mind that is operating on past experiences. Just to give you a small sampling, It makes you believe you have insurmountable problems. It keeps your mind spinning in confusion, trying to figure out how to solve this or that, in an eternal loop. It likes nothing better than to watch you slip momentarily into despair, overwhelmed by your problems and the world.
No science-fiction drama has ever created a more terrible monster than what is living in your head right now. It literally feeds on negativity. Without it, it will wither and disappear into oblivion. It's sole purpose and mission is to rob you of your happiness and joy, which is everyone's basic and inherent nature. Oh, yes, and one of its favorite method of attack is to tell yourself to "beat yourself up" because someone or something is not going your way. Sound familiar? It is quite the trickster, duping you into believing you must listen to It 24/7 because It knows what is best for you; It is your best friend and will keep you safe and secure. And if you suddenly decide not to listen to It's noisy chatter, you'll be sorry. Why? Because it zaps you with its biggest lie, YOU'LL DIE!!! (shudder).
My biggest challenge, and yours, is to be aware of how subtle The Enemy/Devil can be. For example, you wake up in the morning with an "off feeling" You don't know where it came from but you feel lousy and it affects your entire day. You snap at your co-workers and your signifcant other for no apparent reason. You yell or kick the dog and find yourself running late for meetings. You have no patience for other drivers or the people standing in line in front of you. Small problems overwhelm you and you just want throw up your hands and crawl back in bed. I now call such a day, an "Ego" day.
Thank goodness such days for me are rare and far between but when they happen I am determined to gain the upper hand. Today was a classic example. I did not sleep well, tossing and turning. When my alarm rang at 4:47 a.m. my mind tried to tell me I should feel tired and cranky because of lack of quality sleep. Again, I chose not to listen. As I moved toward the bathroom, I became aware of a small swelling on my upper lip. Studying it more closely in the bathroom mirror, I confirmed it was one of my resident hives that has been plaguing my body for more than a year. (My Ego knows that hives on my lips distract and irritate me more than those on my torso which I usually ignore as long as they don't itch. These bumps or swellings come and go on their own schedule and are generally mild compared what they were a year ago at this time. Usually, they contain themselves to my buttocks and upper thighs, but if I have bad outbreak, they can cover my entire body from my head to my feet. They have even been sneaky enough to crawl down my throat which caused me to lose my voice three time last year. The really bizarre ones have the audacity to appear on the souls of my feet which makes walking uncomfortable because I feel like I have a rock in my shoe. It is just another way that my wonderful Ego tries to detain and distract me from my goal (happiness/freedom) as it seeks to make me believe that I am a body; which is another one of Its classic lies of deception.)
Anyway, back to my morning. Realizing, I was quickly losing control, I implemented the Release process, and that yucky, bad feeling evaporated like a puff of smoke. If Goldilocks was listening to this he would have said, "score another one for Freedom."
Well enough for one day, Cate out
(Comment: to learn more about The Release Technique and how you can experience peace of mind and the ultimate happiness, go to www.releasetechnique.com and www.releasetechnique.com/info)
Monday, September 22, 2008
Monday/ A Fantastic Weekend
Cate: Cate calling Goldilocks, come in Goldilocks, over
Goldilocks: Goldilocks here, what's up, Cate?
Cate: (excitedly) Weekend manuever proved to be a huge success, Goldilocks. Had The Enemy on the run. In fact, I don't think He knew what hit Him.
Goldilocks: (smiling inwardly) Tell me about it, Cate.
Cate: I was experiencing joy almost the entire weekend. Like James told me, I made a strong intention before going. I saw my mother-in-law happy and content. Even though my ego tried to tell me there was no way a 91-year-old lady who was suffering from all kinds of heath issues, could suddenly appear healthy and happy, I didn't listen to it. When we arrived Saturday afternoon, we found her in the dining room dressed and looking great. She said they had given her a shower and washed her hair. We stayed with her about two hours and I didn't hear her complain about anything, or if she did, it didn't bother me. When we went back that evening, she was in bed but happy enough to be telling jokes. One of them hit my joy chakra, and I started laughing uncontrollably. My husband looked at me like I had lost my marbles. But I knew what was happening. It was Asilomar all over again. I was joyful.
Goldilocks: That is fantastic, Cate. I knew headquarters knew what they were doing when they picked you for this assignment.
Cate: Oh, almost forgot. When we walked in the dining room to greet her, I turned around and there on the big screened TV was an eposide of, guess what, "Hogan's Heroes" on TV Land. I was beside myself I was so shocked.
Goldilocks: (thoroughly intrigued and amused) Imagine that.
Cate: (hardly listening) It was almost like a dream I've had several times.
Goldilocks: The mind does work in strange ways, doesn't it?
Cate: Sunday was more of a downer. We had gotten permission to bring our dog, Goldilocks...did I mention I'd named him after you?
Goldilocks: (scrunching face distastefully) Yeah, I believe you said something about that in an earlier transmission. Go on.
Cate: I was really looking forward to the visit. I was a little anxious about how Goldilocks would react to the resident dog, Mellow, but I wasn't prepared for my mother-in-laws misery.
Goldilocks: (sympathetically) Which was?
Cate: Well, she's been severely constipated since last Tuesday, passing little bits but nothing major. She was absolutely obessed with getting it to pass out. It was "right there" as she described it, but it wouldn't budge an she was miserable and in pain. They had given her two kinds of medication but nothing was working. The pain on her face was evident as she tried to force the issue. Still, her misery and depression, didn't bother me nearly as much as it would if I hadn't been releasing. I knew I was in a higher energy level. As to Goldilocks's first visit to a heathcare facility, he did splendidly. He was extremely intimidated of Mellow, who was twice his size. But once the bigger dog disappeared, he calmed down and allowed several residents to pet him and make over him, like an adorable baby. As for my mother-in-law, she laid in bed all day, not getting dressed, suffering in both mind and body. I could not help her, but like I said, I did not identify with her misery. Unfortunately, it stressed poor George out badly. He has a lot on his plate now which may include closing up the house where she's lived for over 50 years and moving her closer to us. These next two months should be interesting.
Goldilocks: You're doing fantastic, Cate. I'll be the first to tell you. You keep it up and we'll beat The Enemy at his own game. Anything else to report?
Cate: I'm still using The Butt System and I'm really starting to feel like I can have anything I want just by sitting and allowing it to happen. Of the three free lottery tickets I got last week, I got another free one today. I'm allowing myself to actually have money in my pocket by the end of this week.
Goldilocks: (beaming) Good for you. I must say I am more than impressed with your progress.
Cate: Thanks, Goldilocks. I just wish I didn't have to go to this call center every day. Sometimes I think it is easier to remain happy juggling bedpans and constipation, that it is to sit in this prison and face the "same ole" "same ole" day in and day out. It just wears me down.
Goldilocks: (extreme seriousness) Don't let it, Cate. That's exactly the chink The Enemy is looking for. You feel great about the weekend but don't let your defenses down for any reason. He's just lurking in the shadows waiting to deal a low blow. Promise me?
Cate: Sure, Goldilocks. Can't let you or the team down. Well, gotta go. Need to do some more preparation. Monday's can be particularly challenging because I have lost the week's routine. You know, that hum drum, boring existence that most of us suffer through. Ugh! Talk to you soon. Cate, signing off.
(Comment: to find out more about Cate and Goldilock's secret weapon, "releasing", go to www.releasetechnique.com and "The Butt System" cd's may be found on www.releasetechnique.com/audios)
Goldilocks: Goldilocks here, what's up, Cate?
Cate: (excitedly) Weekend manuever proved to be a huge success, Goldilocks. Had The Enemy on the run. In fact, I don't think He knew what hit Him.
Goldilocks: (smiling inwardly) Tell me about it, Cate.
Cate: I was experiencing joy almost the entire weekend. Like James told me, I made a strong intention before going. I saw my mother-in-law happy and content. Even though my ego tried to tell me there was no way a 91-year-old lady who was suffering from all kinds of heath issues, could suddenly appear healthy and happy, I didn't listen to it. When we arrived Saturday afternoon, we found her in the dining room dressed and looking great. She said they had given her a shower and washed her hair. We stayed with her about two hours and I didn't hear her complain about anything, or if she did, it didn't bother me. When we went back that evening, she was in bed but happy enough to be telling jokes. One of them hit my joy chakra, and I started laughing uncontrollably. My husband looked at me like I had lost my marbles. But I knew what was happening. It was Asilomar all over again. I was joyful.
Goldilocks: That is fantastic, Cate. I knew headquarters knew what they were doing when they picked you for this assignment.
Cate: Oh, almost forgot. When we walked in the dining room to greet her, I turned around and there on the big screened TV was an eposide of, guess what, "Hogan's Heroes" on TV Land. I was beside myself I was so shocked.
Goldilocks: (thoroughly intrigued and amused) Imagine that.
Cate: (hardly listening) It was almost like a dream I've had several times.
Goldilocks: The mind does work in strange ways, doesn't it?
Cate: Sunday was more of a downer. We had gotten permission to bring our dog, Goldilocks...did I mention I'd named him after you?
Goldilocks: (scrunching face distastefully) Yeah, I believe you said something about that in an earlier transmission. Go on.
Cate: I was really looking forward to the visit. I was a little anxious about how Goldilocks would react to the resident dog, Mellow, but I wasn't prepared for my mother-in-laws misery.
Goldilocks: (sympathetically) Which was?
Cate: Well, she's been severely constipated since last Tuesday, passing little bits but nothing major. She was absolutely obessed with getting it to pass out. It was "right there" as she described it, but it wouldn't budge an she was miserable and in pain. They had given her two kinds of medication but nothing was working. The pain on her face was evident as she tried to force the issue. Still, her misery and depression, didn't bother me nearly as much as it would if I hadn't been releasing. I knew I was in a higher energy level. As to Goldilocks's first visit to a heathcare facility, he did splendidly. He was extremely intimidated of Mellow, who was twice his size. But once the bigger dog disappeared, he calmed down and allowed several residents to pet him and make over him, like an adorable baby. As for my mother-in-law, she laid in bed all day, not getting dressed, suffering in both mind and body. I could not help her, but like I said, I did not identify with her misery. Unfortunately, it stressed poor George out badly. He has a lot on his plate now which may include closing up the house where she's lived for over 50 years and moving her closer to us. These next two months should be interesting.
Goldilocks: You're doing fantastic, Cate. I'll be the first to tell you. You keep it up and we'll beat The Enemy at his own game. Anything else to report?
Cate: I'm still using The Butt System and I'm really starting to feel like I can have anything I want just by sitting and allowing it to happen. Of the three free lottery tickets I got last week, I got another free one today. I'm allowing myself to actually have money in my pocket by the end of this week.
Goldilocks: (beaming) Good for you. I must say I am more than impressed with your progress.
Cate: Thanks, Goldilocks. I just wish I didn't have to go to this call center every day. Sometimes I think it is easier to remain happy juggling bedpans and constipation, that it is to sit in this prison and face the "same ole" "same ole" day in and day out. It just wears me down.
Goldilocks: (extreme seriousness) Don't let it, Cate. That's exactly the chink The Enemy is looking for. You feel great about the weekend but don't let your defenses down for any reason. He's just lurking in the shadows waiting to deal a low blow. Promise me?
Cate: Sure, Goldilocks. Can't let you or the team down. Well, gotta go. Need to do some more preparation. Monday's can be particularly challenging because I have lost the week's routine. You know, that hum drum, boring existence that most of us suffer through. Ugh! Talk to you soon. Cate, signing off.
(Comment: to find out more about Cate and Goldilock's secret weapon, "releasing", go to www.releasetechnique.com and "The Butt System" cd's may be found on www.releasetechnique.com/audios)
Friday, September 19, 2008
Friday Making Progress
Goldilocks: Goldilocks calling Cate, come in, please, over
Cate: Cate, here, Goldilocks, go ahead, over
Goldilocks: So, how did you make out in the cold, cruel world yesterday?
Cate: Not too bad once I stopped beating myself up for not releasing in the moment or having that "all loving feeling." Actually, I did experience something I wanted to share with you. Instead of jumping out of bed at 5 a.m. like do on work days, I decided to sleep in for an hour or so. Normally, I beat myself up for wasting time that could have been used for releasing, but not so yesterday morning. I had another incredible dream where I dropped this body and was floating. It felt wonderful. That is the 2nd time in three days.
Goldilocks: That's great, Cate, I'm happy for you.
Cate: I assumed since I had gotten so high subconciously, it would continue in my awakening hours. Not so. Ego/Devil came at me hard yesterday. I felt stuck and restless. I tried to recapture that wonderful feeling by saying "yes" to feelings; "I love you," and trying to visualize my abundance. Nothing worked. I was miserable.
Goldilocks: Sounds like you were into wanting. The Enemy scores again.
Cate: Yes, I know, I just didn't realized how miserable such an attitude makes you feel. I figured I would listen to Larry's "Butt System" and drop it all. All I did was fall asleep a few minutes after I started the disc time after time, and boy did I feel frustrated. Yes, I released all morning and into the afternoon hours. But I didn't achieve the results that I was expecting and time kept slipping away. I wanted more time, and I didn't have it; and that blankety, blank clutching in my chest just wouldn't go away. I was stuck and I I didn't like it.
Goldilocks: So, what did you do?
Cate: Live with the frustration until evening when I finally let it go. Then, I listened to the first cd from "The Butt System." And it was like I was hearing it for the first time. Everything I need is there to achieve every goal I've set for myself and to go free. I felt elated.
Goldilocks: Good for you, Cate. What did you learn?
Cate: The Butt System is all about knocking out the "I can'ts. You ask yourself the question, "could I allow myself to have it? (i.e. the goal) Your response should be "yes". The more you say "yes" the more positive you feel, and you knock out the negatives until it "falls into your pocket", as Larry says. But the kicker is, it isn't easy to say "yes" because we have so much negativity and "I can'ts" weighing us down. The mind will try to negate anything you try to say. For example, if I say "I allow myself to have $50 million dollars. The ego will say, "Yeah, right, in your dreams" or "not in a million years." You get this feeling you're not worthy and that will stop you cold; at least I do. So, the first step is to love yourself and give yourself approval so you can say "yes" to any goal you set no matter how unbelievable it sounds. This is all done while you just sit on your butt and do nothing. As the feelings and "I can'ts" come up, you just bring them to Approval, Control, or Safety and Security and let them go. Now, I'm beginning to get a clearer picture of why Lester said Releasing is simple and easy.
Goldilocks: That's wonderful, Cate, I am so proud of you.
Cate: I didn't feel that way yesterday afternoon, but I have only myself to blame. I am responsible for my own feelings. Oh, almost forgot, I am slowly getting a consciousness of abunance.
Goldilocks: Oh, and why do you say that?
Cate: Because I won three free lottery tickets yesterday. The week before I won one and this week three. I can feel the shift.
Goldilocks: Good for you. Looks like I don't have to tell you anything and this mission might be shorter than headquarters anticipated.
Cate: (grinning) Yuh, think?
Goldilocks: We can only hope. Good work, Cate, keep it up, you're almost there.
Cate: You don't have to worry about me, Goldilocks. I'm not stopping until I have it all. Oh, I'm going undercover for a few days, so you may not hear from me until Monday. It's going to be a tough one. I'm going out of town to visit my mother-in-law, who could easily be the most negative person on the planet. I really have to put on the heavy armor on this one. Hopefully, The Enemy won't find a single chink or weakness. I have to make sure I pack my pockets and my bags with as many "I love you's" as I can carry. Talk to you soon, Cate out.
Goldilocks: (softly) Good luck, Cate. Don't forget to love yourself and stay away from "wanting." Goldilocks out.
Cate: Cate, here, Goldilocks, go ahead, over
Goldilocks: So, how did you make out in the cold, cruel world yesterday?
Cate: Not too bad once I stopped beating myself up for not releasing in the moment or having that "all loving feeling." Actually, I did experience something I wanted to share with you. Instead of jumping out of bed at 5 a.m. like do on work days, I decided to sleep in for an hour or so. Normally, I beat myself up for wasting time that could have been used for releasing, but not so yesterday morning. I had another incredible dream where I dropped this body and was floating. It felt wonderful. That is the 2nd time in three days.
Goldilocks: That's great, Cate, I'm happy for you.
Cate: I assumed since I had gotten so high subconciously, it would continue in my awakening hours. Not so. Ego/Devil came at me hard yesterday. I felt stuck and restless. I tried to recapture that wonderful feeling by saying "yes" to feelings; "I love you," and trying to visualize my abundance. Nothing worked. I was miserable.
Goldilocks: Sounds like you were into wanting. The Enemy scores again.
Cate: Yes, I know, I just didn't realized how miserable such an attitude makes you feel. I figured I would listen to Larry's "Butt System" and drop it all. All I did was fall asleep a few minutes after I started the disc time after time, and boy did I feel frustrated. Yes, I released all morning and into the afternoon hours. But I didn't achieve the results that I was expecting and time kept slipping away. I wanted more time, and I didn't have it; and that blankety, blank clutching in my chest just wouldn't go away. I was stuck and I I didn't like it.
Goldilocks: So, what did you do?
Cate: Live with the frustration until evening when I finally let it go. Then, I listened to the first cd from "The Butt System." And it was like I was hearing it for the first time. Everything I need is there to achieve every goal I've set for myself and to go free. I felt elated.
Goldilocks: Good for you, Cate. What did you learn?
Cate: The Butt System is all about knocking out the "I can'ts. You ask yourself the question, "could I allow myself to have it? (i.e. the goal) Your response should be "yes". The more you say "yes" the more positive you feel, and you knock out the negatives until it "falls into your pocket", as Larry says. But the kicker is, it isn't easy to say "yes" because we have so much negativity and "I can'ts" weighing us down. The mind will try to negate anything you try to say. For example, if I say "I allow myself to have $50 million dollars. The ego will say, "Yeah, right, in your dreams" or "not in a million years." You get this feeling you're not worthy and that will stop you cold; at least I do. So, the first step is to love yourself and give yourself approval so you can say "yes" to any goal you set no matter how unbelievable it sounds. This is all done while you just sit on your butt and do nothing. As the feelings and "I can'ts" come up, you just bring them to Approval, Control, or Safety and Security and let them go. Now, I'm beginning to get a clearer picture of why Lester said Releasing is simple and easy.
Goldilocks: That's wonderful, Cate, I am so proud of you.
Cate: I didn't feel that way yesterday afternoon, but I have only myself to blame. I am responsible for my own feelings. Oh, almost forgot, I am slowly getting a consciousness of abunance.
Goldilocks: Oh, and why do you say that?
Cate: Because I won three free lottery tickets yesterday. The week before I won one and this week three. I can feel the shift.
Goldilocks: Good for you. Looks like I don't have to tell you anything and this mission might be shorter than headquarters anticipated.
Cate: (grinning) Yuh, think?
Goldilocks: We can only hope. Good work, Cate, keep it up, you're almost there.
Cate: You don't have to worry about me, Goldilocks. I'm not stopping until I have it all. Oh, I'm going undercover for a few days, so you may not hear from me until Monday. It's going to be a tough one. I'm going out of town to visit my mother-in-law, who could easily be the most negative person on the planet. I really have to put on the heavy armor on this one. Hopefully, The Enemy won't find a single chink or weakness. I have to make sure I pack my pockets and my bags with as many "I love you's" as I can carry. Talk to you soon, Cate out.
Goldilocks: (softly) Good luck, Cate. Don't forget to love yourself and stay away from "wanting." Goldilocks out.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Day 3
Goldilocks: Goldilocks calling Cate, come in please, over
Cate: I read you Goldilocks, over
Goldilocks: So, how did it go yesterday?
Cate: Highs and lows; ups and downs. Thank God for James and Larry's cd's.
Goldilocks: (gently with empathy) Wanna tell me about it?
Cate: (suppressing a grin) You want the good news or the bad news first?
Goldilocks: I'm a good news man myself.
Cate: (gloomily) I wish I could dwell more easily on that plane.
Goldilocks: (keeping focused) So, what happened?
Cate: (brightening) James is fantastic. George wants me to go with him this weekend to see his Mom. She's in intense pain and can't live by herself anymore. Right now she's in an assisted living facility and pretty doped up. I really wanted to spend this weekend releasing. I am getting so close to that perfect peace that I experienced at Asilomar. While I was wallowing in my pity and guilt, James made me realize I have the power to create any scenario. If I see my mother-in-law, pain-free and happy, that will be my reality. If I see her suffering and depressed that will be my picture. What ever I encounter, I must remember to keep saying "I love you" and loving her.
Goldilocks: Don't forget to love yourself. That's where it starts.
Cate: Yes, I know. James made me realize that as well. I am so quick to get down on myself and beat myself up. More than anything I want to let go of this sabotage program that tells me I must have approval from myself and everyone else to survive. I hate the ego/Enemy for doing this to me. I can't be or do what I want with this baggage weighing me down. It's not fair.
Goldilocks: You're sounding like a two-year-old. I think you'd better thank The Enemy for that program because it's helping you let go of the baggage and experience true Freedom faster. I know that's what you want. We all do. Turn that negative into a positive. That's the way to beat Him at his own game.
Cate: I did it again, didn't I? Doggone, He's good. That's why I have you and James and Larry, and the rest of the Release support team. These pity partys have got to go.
Goldilocks: So, what else happened?
Cate: I was telling James about my money issues. He said to try and imagine myself as a huge magnet attracting all kinds of coins, dollar bills and abundance to me.
Goldilocks: (thoughtfully) hmmm, what a novel idea. Sounds like something I might come up with. What else?
Cate: I was listening to cd #4 from The Butt System. Oh, my gosh, I got so peaceful, calm and high. I felt like floating. It was awesome. Just give me a couple of hours of solitude listening to that over and over, and I'll be there.
Goldilocks (gentle smile) And I'm sure you will, of that I have no doubt. (pause) Now, tell me about your frustration.
Cate: (caught by surprise) How did you know?
Goldilocks: Never mind just tell me. That's what I'm here for.
Cate: (reluctantly) I wish I didn't feel this way. I really want this to work and be successful...
Goldilocks: (interrupting) Tell me
Cate: It's my home business, My Power Mall. I just don't have the time to do it right. The first contact is great. They seem so interested and open and then when I try to follow up, they don't know me. Closed door. This just isn't working. I wanted it to be easy and effortless and now all I feel is stressed, out of control and beating myself up every time I turn around. I just want to scream or cry.
Goldilocks: You want to control everything and you can't and the real biggie, you want approval from yourself more than anything. Do you detect a key word in what I just said?
Cate: I'm "wanting" with a capital "W." I'm beginning to think I should let it all go for peace of mind. It isn't worth it. At least not now. All I want to do is release and be in that joyful, peaceful, state that I felt last night. That's all that really matters any way.
Goldilocks: Now you're starting to discriminate. Way to go, Cate. Do you feel better now?
Cate: For the moment, yes.
Goldilocks: Watch those thoughts. Don't get yourself in a tail spin. As James said, you're doing great.
Cate: (surprised) How did you know what he said that? Were you listening in somehow?
Goldilocks: (being evasive) Hmmm, I'll let you mull over that. (suddenly) Uh oh, I'm picking up some strange interference. I think someone is trying to tap into our transmission. Goldilocks out.
Cate: (Comment: for more information about The Release Technique that is referred to in these postings go to www.releasetechnique.com) (For more information about My Power Mall, got to www.mypowermall.com/biz/home/107032)
Cate: I read you Goldilocks, over
Goldilocks: So, how did it go yesterday?
Cate: Highs and lows; ups and downs. Thank God for James and Larry's cd's.
Goldilocks: (gently with empathy) Wanna tell me about it?
Cate: (suppressing a grin) You want the good news or the bad news first?
Goldilocks: I'm a good news man myself.
Cate: (gloomily) I wish I could dwell more easily on that plane.
Goldilocks: (keeping focused) So, what happened?
Cate: (brightening) James is fantastic. George wants me to go with him this weekend to see his Mom. She's in intense pain and can't live by herself anymore. Right now she's in an assisted living facility and pretty doped up. I really wanted to spend this weekend releasing. I am getting so close to that perfect peace that I experienced at Asilomar. While I was wallowing in my pity and guilt, James made me realize I have the power to create any scenario. If I see my mother-in-law, pain-free and happy, that will be my reality. If I see her suffering and depressed that will be my picture. What ever I encounter, I must remember to keep saying "I love you" and loving her.
Goldilocks: Don't forget to love yourself. That's where it starts.
Cate: Yes, I know. James made me realize that as well. I am so quick to get down on myself and beat myself up. More than anything I want to let go of this sabotage program that tells me I must have approval from myself and everyone else to survive. I hate the ego/Enemy for doing this to me. I can't be or do what I want with this baggage weighing me down. It's not fair.
Goldilocks: You're sounding like a two-year-old. I think you'd better thank The Enemy for that program because it's helping you let go of the baggage and experience true Freedom faster. I know that's what you want. We all do. Turn that negative into a positive. That's the way to beat Him at his own game.
Cate: I did it again, didn't I? Doggone, He's good. That's why I have you and James and Larry, and the rest of the Release support team. These pity partys have got to go.
Goldilocks: So, what else happened?
Cate: I was telling James about my money issues. He said to try and imagine myself as a huge magnet attracting all kinds of coins, dollar bills and abundance to me.
Goldilocks: (thoughtfully) hmmm, what a novel idea. Sounds like something I might come up with. What else?
Cate: I was listening to cd #4 from The Butt System. Oh, my gosh, I got so peaceful, calm and high. I felt like floating. It was awesome. Just give me a couple of hours of solitude listening to that over and over, and I'll be there.
Goldilocks (gentle smile) And I'm sure you will, of that I have no doubt. (pause) Now, tell me about your frustration.
Cate: (caught by surprise) How did you know?
Goldilocks: Never mind just tell me. That's what I'm here for.
Cate: (reluctantly) I wish I didn't feel this way. I really want this to work and be successful...
Goldilocks: (interrupting) Tell me
Cate: It's my home business, My Power Mall. I just don't have the time to do it right. The first contact is great. They seem so interested and open and then when I try to follow up, they don't know me. Closed door. This just isn't working. I wanted it to be easy and effortless and now all I feel is stressed, out of control and beating myself up every time I turn around. I just want to scream or cry.
Goldilocks: You want to control everything and you can't and the real biggie, you want approval from yourself more than anything. Do you detect a key word in what I just said?
Cate: I'm "wanting" with a capital "W." I'm beginning to think I should let it all go for peace of mind. It isn't worth it. At least not now. All I want to do is release and be in that joyful, peaceful, state that I felt last night. That's all that really matters any way.
Goldilocks: Now you're starting to discriminate. Way to go, Cate. Do you feel better now?
Cate: For the moment, yes.
Goldilocks: Watch those thoughts. Don't get yourself in a tail spin. As James said, you're doing great.
Cate: (surprised) How did you know what he said that? Were you listening in somehow?
Goldilocks: (being evasive) Hmmm, I'll let you mull over that. (suddenly) Uh oh, I'm picking up some strange interference. I think someone is trying to tap into our transmission. Goldilocks out.
Cate: (Comment: for more information about The Release Technique that is referred to in these postings go to www.releasetechnique.com) (For more information about My Power Mall, got to www.mypowermall.com/biz/home/107032)
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Day 2/The Rendezvous
Cate: Cate calling Goldilocks, come in please, over (silence) Cate calling Goldilocks, do you read me, over? (pause) Goldilocks, this is Cate, can you hear me? Are you within receiving range? Pick up, please, over
Goldilocks: Goldilocks, here, go ahead, Cate.
Cate: (concern in voice) Are you okay?
Goldilocks: Yeah, I'm fine. I was just admiring the full moon out there.
Cate: It's somewhat cloudy here but it was breaking through the clouds briefly on our walk early this morning. It is beautiful in the Fall don't you think? Well, almost Fall.
Goldilocks: Can't argue with you there. So, what have you got to report?
Cate: Great rendezvous last night with Larry and the rest of the releasing graduates. I really learned a lot.
Goldilocks: For instance?
Cate: I need to say "I Love You" silently to myself, to everyone and everything. I just keep forgetting.
Goldilocks: The Enemy doesn't want you to remember. Love, Cate is your strongest weapon against Him. He's totally immobilized when your loving. Lester said it best, "Love is the Answer" to any problem you encounter in this world.
Cate: I don't know why I can't remember that. It sounds so easy. And yet my mind slips into automatic so easily. I wish I could've remembered that on Sunday. Larry said I get too excited and that's when the ego...all right lets pull the wraps off and call The Enemy by the name everyone knows, the Devil, comes in and zaps you hard. Larry understands that, thank God, and I am so grateful for him and his support group. Without it, I'd be wallowing in misery again.
Goldilocks: I'm glad you recognize that.
Cate: I didn't until Larry pointed it out to me. He's not intimidating me like he has in the past. I really appreciate his advice. I'm not going to let a stupid approval program stop me from my journey to freedom. I don't care if he offends me with his blunt New York personality, I'm bigger than this blasted ego/Devil. And I'm going all the way, come hell and high water.
Goldilocks: (smiling gently) Good for you.
Cate: I still wish I could get rid of these blasted hives, particularly the ones that make my lips swell like someone socked me in the mouth. I can handle the itching for the most part but when there right in your face, it's hard to ignore them.
Goldilocks: Are you loving them or trying to figure out how to get rid of them?
Cate: Probably a little of both but mainly wanting them to go away and never come back.
Goldilocks: (licking index finger and holding it up) Score one for The Enemy.
Cate: (sullenly) All right, you try to be happy with huge swellings on the bottoms of your feet and bumps covering more than half your body.
Goldilocks: Would you rather resist or let go? It's your choice you know. You also don't sound very happy. I'd say the ball is in The Enemy's court and He's got you dancing like a puppet on a string.
Cate: Funny how you seem to hit the target every time. But I know how perceptive you were and are. But you're right. This morning I was into the vicious cycle of "trying to figure it out" and then beating myself and my body up. Larry said the ego/Devil is scared because I was so high a week ago, and He's doing everything he can to distract me by getting me to identify with my body again. To tell you the truth, He's doing a darn good job. To change the subject, the news on the money front is dismal, but I'm not listening. In fact I'm not nearly as bothered/fearful about my money situation as I was a couple of months ago. In fact Larry gave me the simple formula to success this morning on his CD set called "How to Remain Happy and Positive at All Times".
Goldilocks: (thoughtfully) Hmmm, interesting, what did he say?
Cate: pretty much the same thing that James, my releasing partner said. "If you're positive, you'll have a positive cash flow. If you're negative, you'll have a negative cash flow. It's simple." I need to hang onto those words for dear life and burn them into my brain.
Goldilocks: hmmm, not bad advice. Anything else?
Cate: That pretty much covers it for today.
Goldilocks: Keep up the good work, but be careful, Cate. He's been wounded but He's not down, and he's angrier than a mad dog and more dangerous than a loaded pistol with a hairpin trigger. Watch your thoughts. And I do mean watch them.
Cate: I'll try, Goldilocks. Thanks for listening. Talk to you soon, Cate out.
Goldilocks: Goldilocks, here, go ahead, Cate.
Cate: (concern in voice) Are you okay?
Goldilocks: Yeah, I'm fine. I was just admiring the full moon out there.
Cate: It's somewhat cloudy here but it was breaking through the clouds briefly on our walk early this morning. It is beautiful in the Fall don't you think? Well, almost Fall.
Goldilocks: Can't argue with you there. So, what have you got to report?
Cate: Great rendezvous last night with Larry and the rest of the releasing graduates. I really learned a lot.
Goldilocks: For instance?
Cate: I need to say "I Love You" silently to myself, to everyone and everything. I just keep forgetting.
Goldilocks: The Enemy doesn't want you to remember. Love, Cate is your strongest weapon against Him. He's totally immobilized when your loving. Lester said it best, "Love is the Answer" to any problem you encounter in this world.
Cate: I don't know why I can't remember that. It sounds so easy. And yet my mind slips into automatic so easily. I wish I could've remembered that on Sunday. Larry said I get too excited and that's when the ego...all right lets pull the wraps off and call The Enemy by the name everyone knows, the Devil, comes in and zaps you hard. Larry understands that, thank God, and I am so grateful for him and his support group. Without it, I'd be wallowing in misery again.
Goldilocks: I'm glad you recognize that.
Cate: I didn't until Larry pointed it out to me. He's not intimidating me like he has in the past. I really appreciate his advice. I'm not going to let a stupid approval program stop me from my journey to freedom. I don't care if he offends me with his blunt New York personality, I'm bigger than this blasted ego/Devil. And I'm going all the way, come hell and high water.
Goldilocks: (smiling gently) Good for you.
Cate: I still wish I could get rid of these blasted hives, particularly the ones that make my lips swell like someone socked me in the mouth. I can handle the itching for the most part but when there right in your face, it's hard to ignore them.
Goldilocks: Are you loving them or trying to figure out how to get rid of them?
Cate: Probably a little of both but mainly wanting them to go away and never come back.
Goldilocks: (licking index finger and holding it up) Score one for The Enemy.
Cate: (sullenly) All right, you try to be happy with huge swellings on the bottoms of your feet and bumps covering more than half your body.
Goldilocks: Would you rather resist or let go? It's your choice you know. You also don't sound very happy. I'd say the ball is in The Enemy's court and He's got you dancing like a puppet on a string.
Cate: Funny how you seem to hit the target every time. But I know how perceptive you were and are. But you're right. This morning I was into the vicious cycle of "trying to figure it out" and then beating myself and my body up. Larry said the ego/Devil is scared because I was so high a week ago, and He's doing everything he can to distract me by getting me to identify with my body again. To tell you the truth, He's doing a darn good job. To change the subject, the news on the money front is dismal, but I'm not listening. In fact I'm not nearly as bothered/fearful about my money situation as I was a couple of months ago. In fact Larry gave me the simple formula to success this morning on his CD set called "How to Remain Happy and Positive at All Times".
Goldilocks: (thoughtfully) Hmmm, interesting, what did he say?
Cate: pretty much the same thing that James, my releasing partner said. "If you're positive, you'll have a positive cash flow. If you're negative, you'll have a negative cash flow. It's simple." I need to hang onto those words for dear life and burn them into my brain.
Goldilocks: hmmm, not bad advice. Anything else?
Cate: That pretty much covers it for today.
Goldilocks: Keep up the good work, but be careful, Cate. He's been wounded but He's not down, and he's angrier than a mad dog and more dangerous than a loaded pistol with a hairpin trigger. Watch your thoughts. And I do mean watch them.
Cate: I'll try, Goldilocks. Thanks for listening. Talk to you soon, Cate out.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Making contact
Goldilocks: (aside) (Well, here I am deep in enemy territory with my backside exposed to the world. What will happen I wonder? I suppose it shouldn't matter because I'm commited to our cause, which is Freedom with a capital "F". First things first, I need to make contact with Cate. So here goes.)
Goldilocks: Goldilocks calling Cate, come in please, over. (silence) Goldilocks calling Cate, do you read me? Over
Cate: (extreme static) Cate, here, Goldilocks, can you hear me? Over
Goldilocks: I'm getting a lot of static but I guess we'll have to make do.
Cate: (eagerly) Are you really THE Goldilocks that I've heard so much about?
Goldilocks: (nonchallantly) I dunno, that all depends on what you've heard.
Cate: (exhuberantly) Oh, everything! I've followed all your missions. You were my idol when I was growing up. I even named my dog after you, and he's a boy.
Goldilocks: (under breath) Oh, great, this is all I need. Look, Cate, that was year's ago. We need to stay focused. We have an important and dangerous mission ahead of us.
Cate: (more subdued) Sorry to go on like that, but I've always wanted to meet you.
Goldilocks: So you've met me. Well, sort of. Now, are you ready to get down to business?
Cate: Sure, Goldilocks, I can get a little over enthusiastic at times.
Goldilocks: (soft mutter) So I've noticed. So, tell me about your weekend. Any problems, glitches, high points?
Cate: Saturday was great. I worked in the call center. It really is a slave environment. But I had a good attitude and the day flew by. I thought we were going to be swamped, which would have sabotaged the preparation plans to make contact with you, but actually it turned out to be a slow day, thankfully, and everything went off without a hitch. I did have a great gain as we call it. One of my colleagues, who I've been sharing The Release Technique with, actually purchased the first course, The Abundance Course. I am so excited!
Goldilocks: Great, Cate, chalk one up for our side, Freedom.
Cate: Sunday could have been a downer as I went to visit my parents. But I did a major release before going and was releasing in the car going down. I did run into a block of resistance despite trying to stay positive.
Goldilocks: Oops, tell me about it.
Cate: Well, my 89-year-old mother is still recovering from a serious heart attack in early June and is feeling tired and out of breath again. I wanted to try the Release Technique on her like before (she made a miraculous recovery in two days) but I didn't and I was frustrated.
Goldilocks: Are you okay with that?
Cate: I wasn't yesterday and I could tell I was beating myself up again. I thought I had risen above that after the workshop at Asilomar in California, but obviously not. (sigh)
Goldilocks: Don't sell yourself short, Cate. The Enemy will use anything to bring you down. And I do mean "anything." You're doing an excellent job. You're closer to Freedom than you think. That's why I'm here, remember?
Cate: And you don't know how much I appreciate that. I just wish I could be more vigilant. I don't catch it soon enough. I think I'm being positive, but then I have that "uh" feeling in my stomach that I'm not feeling that happy and I don't know what happened. Usually, I've been beating myself up and disapproving of myself for hours even days before someone, ususally another releaser, makes me aware what I'm doing. And then I want to beat myself up even more for not catching it sooner.
Goldilocks: Uh oh, He's got you. It's one of His most effective method's of attack. Don't fall for it, Cate.
Cate: But He's so subtle. I think I'm happy, when I'm really beating myself up. It's a vicious circle.
Goldilocks: Bingo! You've hit the nail on the head. And this time, it's your head. And speaking of "vicious" that word doesn't even come close to describing His method of attack. Remember, He feeds off your negativity. He'll do anything to make your life miserable and unhappy.
Cate: My biggest challenge is to pull myself out of my doldrums. I try to think of a happy moment but I can't, no matter how hard I try. I really want to be happy, Goldilocks but sometimes I struggle so hard and I feel stuck.
Goldilocks: And that's exactly what He wants. Your struggles are music to His ears. You're also "wanting" to be happy, and you know what that means don't you?
Cate: (sigh) As long as I'm wanting it I can't have it because "want" means "lack."
Goldilocks: (thoughtfully) You got it.
Cate: I wish I did.
Goldilocks: Don't get discouraged. It's a jungle of negativity out there.
Cate: I just wish my family was more positive. I really don't like being around negative people. I don't look forward to visiting them. They pull me down every time.
Goldilocks: That's a real negative pocket I know. But you can't make it positive by avoiding it. Your parents are going through some serious health issues. You have an opportunity to turn it around.
Cate: I know, but some times I just don't want to. I look at the way they think and live, and I ask myself "why bother?" They aren't going to listen to me and they aren't going to change.
Goldilocks: The Enemy really has you in his noose with that statement.
Cate: I know but I just don't think I have the ammunition to deal with it right now. I need another releaser with me when I face them and my mother-in-law. I just don't like to be around elderly people who need assistance; especially negative elderly people.
Goldilocks: And why, do you suppose, you feel that way?
Cate: Probably because I don't want to get old, ugly and infirmed.
Goldilocks: Uh huh, would you say that has to do with the fear of dying?
Cate: I'm sure it does. They make me feel so helpless and inadequate. I don't like thinking about taking people to the bathroom and cleaning up after them. I've never changed a diaper in my life and the smell of vomit makes me gag. Even my husband cleans up after our dog. It was probably why I never became a mother.
Goldilocks: Do I detect some strong resistance here and possibly guilt?
Cate: I'm sure you do. Poor George had to go attend to his mother as soon as we got home after driving through strong winds gusting over 30 and 40mph. I offered to go with him, but thankfully, he wanted me to stay home with Goldilocks...uh, that's our 5-year-old Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier. I'm sure I don't have to tell you I was relieved and maybe just a little guilty.
Goldilocks: Hmmm, do tell.
Cate: I did use much of the time to release and listen to Larry's new CD's. I managed to get pretty high right before going to bed.
Goldilocks: But you did "escape" for an hour of so didn't you?
Cate: Funny you should mention that. All right, I did pop in an episode of "Hogan's Heroes" to get my fix for the week. By the way they mentioned your code name in it.
Goldilocks: (darkly) Sh! not so loud. Do you want to blow our cover so early in the ballgame?
Cate: Sorry, I wasn't thinking. On second, thought, how I wish.
Goldilocks: Yes, I know. Don't force it. It'll come, sooner than you know. Look, we need to cut this short. I knew the initial contact would go longer than most, but I do know today's readers have a short attention span.
Cate: That's okay, Goldilocks. I have an important rendezvous with Larry and the team tonight. Hopefully, when I talk to you again, I'll be flying.
Goldilocks: just be sure to watch out for the trees and the flak, Goldilocks out.
Goldilocks: Goldilocks calling Cate, come in please, over. (silence) Goldilocks calling Cate, do you read me? Over
Cate: (extreme static) Cate, here, Goldilocks, can you hear me? Over
Goldilocks: I'm getting a lot of static but I guess we'll have to make do.
Cate: (eagerly) Are you really THE Goldilocks that I've heard so much about?
Goldilocks: (nonchallantly) I dunno, that all depends on what you've heard.
Cate: (exhuberantly) Oh, everything! I've followed all your missions. You were my idol when I was growing up. I even named my dog after you, and he's a boy.
Goldilocks: (under breath) Oh, great, this is all I need. Look, Cate, that was year's ago. We need to stay focused. We have an important and dangerous mission ahead of us.
Cate: (more subdued) Sorry to go on like that, but I've always wanted to meet you.
Goldilocks: So you've met me. Well, sort of. Now, are you ready to get down to business?
Cate: Sure, Goldilocks, I can get a little over enthusiastic at times.
Goldilocks: (soft mutter) So I've noticed. So, tell me about your weekend. Any problems, glitches, high points?
Cate: Saturday was great. I worked in the call center. It really is a slave environment. But I had a good attitude and the day flew by. I thought we were going to be swamped, which would have sabotaged the preparation plans to make contact with you, but actually it turned out to be a slow day, thankfully, and everything went off without a hitch. I did have a great gain as we call it. One of my colleagues, who I've been sharing The Release Technique with, actually purchased the first course, The Abundance Course. I am so excited!
Goldilocks: Great, Cate, chalk one up for our side, Freedom.
Cate: Sunday could have been a downer as I went to visit my parents. But I did a major release before going and was releasing in the car going down. I did run into a block of resistance despite trying to stay positive.
Goldilocks: Oops, tell me about it.
Cate: Well, my 89-year-old mother is still recovering from a serious heart attack in early June and is feeling tired and out of breath again. I wanted to try the Release Technique on her like before (she made a miraculous recovery in two days) but I didn't and I was frustrated.
Goldilocks: Are you okay with that?
Cate: I wasn't yesterday and I could tell I was beating myself up again. I thought I had risen above that after the workshop at Asilomar in California, but obviously not. (sigh)
Goldilocks: Don't sell yourself short, Cate. The Enemy will use anything to bring you down. And I do mean "anything." You're doing an excellent job. You're closer to Freedom than you think. That's why I'm here, remember?
Cate: And you don't know how much I appreciate that. I just wish I could be more vigilant. I don't catch it soon enough. I think I'm being positive, but then I have that "uh" feeling in my stomach that I'm not feeling that happy and I don't know what happened. Usually, I've been beating myself up and disapproving of myself for hours even days before someone, ususally another releaser, makes me aware what I'm doing. And then I want to beat myself up even more for not catching it sooner.
Goldilocks: Uh oh, He's got you. It's one of His most effective method's of attack. Don't fall for it, Cate.
Cate: But He's so subtle. I think I'm happy, when I'm really beating myself up. It's a vicious circle.
Goldilocks: Bingo! You've hit the nail on the head. And this time, it's your head. And speaking of "vicious" that word doesn't even come close to describing His method of attack. Remember, He feeds off your negativity. He'll do anything to make your life miserable and unhappy.
Cate: My biggest challenge is to pull myself out of my doldrums. I try to think of a happy moment but I can't, no matter how hard I try. I really want to be happy, Goldilocks but sometimes I struggle so hard and I feel stuck.
Goldilocks: And that's exactly what He wants. Your struggles are music to His ears. You're also "wanting" to be happy, and you know what that means don't you?
Cate: (sigh) As long as I'm wanting it I can't have it because "want" means "lack."
Goldilocks: (thoughtfully) You got it.
Cate: I wish I did.
Goldilocks: Don't get discouraged. It's a jungle of negativity out there.
Cate: I just wish my family was more positive. I really don't like being around negative people. I don't look forward to visiting them. They pull me down every time.
Goldilocks: That's a real negative pocket I know. But you can't make it positive by avoiding it. Your parents are going through some serious health issues. You have an opportunity to turn it around.
Cate: I know, but some times I just don't want to. I look at the way they think and live, and I ask myself "why bother?" They aren't going to listen to me and they aren't going to change.
Goldilocks: The Enemy really has you in his noose with that statement.
Cate: I know but I just don't think I have the ammunition to deal with it right now. I need another releaser with me when I face them and my mother-in-law. I just don't like to be around elderly people who need assistance; especially negative elderly people.
Goldilocks: And why, do you suppose, you feel that way?
Cate: Probably because I don't want to get old, ugly and infirmed.
Goldilocks: Uh huh, would you say that has to do with the fear of dying?
Cate: I'm sure it does. They make me feel so helpless and inadequate. I don't like thinking about taking people to the bathroom and cleaning up after them. I've never changed a diaper in my life and the smell of vomit makes me gag. Even my husband cleans up after our dog. It was probably why I never became a mother.
Goldilocks: Do I detect some strong resistance here and possibly guilt?
Cate: I'm sure you do. Poor George had to go attend to his mother as soon as we got home after driving through strong winds gusting over 30 and 40mph. I offered to go with him, but thankfully, he wanted me to stay home with Goldilocks...uh, that's our 5-year-old Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier. I'm sure I don't have to tell you I was relieved and maybe just a little guilty.
Goldilocks: Hmmm, do tell.
Cate: I did use much of the time to release and listen to Larry's new CD's. I managed to get pretty high right before going to bed.
Goldilocks: But you did "escape" for an hour of so didn't you?
Cate: Funny you should mention that. All right, I did pop in an episode of "Hogan's Heroes" to get my fix for the week. By the way they mentioned your code name in it.
Goldilocks: (darkly) Sh! not so loud. Do you want to blow our cover so early in the ballgame?
Cate: Sorry, I wasn't thinking. On second, thought, how I wish.
Goldilocks: Yes, I know. Don't force it. It'll come, sooner than you know. Look, we need to cut this short. I knew the initial contact would go longer than most, but I do know today's readers have a short attention span.
Cate: That's okay, Goldilocks. I have an important rendezvous with Larry and the team tonight. Hopefully, when I talk to you again, I'll be flying.
Goldilocks: just be sure to watch out for the trees and the flak, Goldilocks out.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Goldilocks and Cate/ The Mission
Mama Bear: Mama Bear calling Goldilocks come in please over
Goldilocks: This is Goldilocks, Mama Bear, I read you, over
Mama Bear: I know you've been in semi-retirement for some years now but we have a vital mission that is both serious and urgent, and we can't think of a better man for the job. Are you keen for some action?
Goldilocks: Gee, I dunno, Mama Bear, vital mission you say? That sounds like a tough one. I'm not as young as I used to be. But then again, I have been rather bored of late. What did you have in mind?
Mama Bear: The Enemy is dealing a low blow by making people believe the world is in trouble; the economy, rising prices, job security; you get the idea. He's painting a very dismal and depressing picture. And the more people buy into such rubbish, well, the consequences are dire to say the least. And sadly, the media is on the frontlines adding fuel to the fire; newspapers, TV, internet; negative, negative, negative. The world is quickly spiraling into a cesspool of negativity. Unless we can stop it now, the Enemy will reign supreme and all our lives will be nothing but suffering and misery.
Goldilocks: Whoa! Mama Bear, that's a pretty strong statement. So, you want me to go out and tell people to stop reading newspapers and turn off the TV and that will fix everything?
Mama Bear: (sigh) If only it were that easy. But you know how devilishly clever the Enemy can be. He is attacking at one of our weakest points; our thoughts, and fear is His greatest weapon. People, who are normally optimistic and positive, are having a difficult time keeping their heads above water. They have been duped into believing they are victims of their world and circumstances, and have no control over their lives. Of course we know differently.
Goldilocks: But what about our secret weapon...The Technique? (shudder) Have we been found out? Does He know...?
Mama Bear: No, Goldilocks, fortunately for us the Enemy is blind to our operation. He cannot fathom that we could destroy him in such a way. His method of attack will be His own undoing.
Goldilocks: So, what has all this got to do with me?
Mama Bear: We have placed one of our best agents, Cate, into an extremely negative environment, a call center. The goal is to strike The Enemy in his own camp using his own tactics without HIm being the wiser.
Goldilocks: You've got my attention. So far so good.
Mama Bear: She's been there for some time and was doing just fine until recently when The Enemy ramped up His negativity barrage, and now she appears to be floundering. She's trying to maintain a postive attitude but the call center's rules get more and more restrictive each day, and she is becoming increasingly angry and frustrated. It's gotten so bad she feels like she's in a prison with no escape.
Goldlilocks (thoughtfully) I know the feeling.
Mama Bear: Yes, we knew you would. Anyway, to make a long story short, we don't want to lose her. She is so close to "letting it all go" and she is invaluable to our cause for freedom.
Goldilocks: So, you want me to go in and pull her out, is that it?
Mama Bear: No, Goldilocks, (with some hestiation) we are asking you to make contact with her and do everything in your power to prevent her from being destroyed by The Enemy.
Goldilocks (taken aback): How's that again, sir?
Mama Bear: (deep sigh) We need you to be a sounding board for her frustration anger and fear; interact one on one. In other words, we're putting you back in prison.
Goldilocks: (increduously) You're doing what?!
Mama Bear: (hardly audible) putting you back in prison.
Goldilocks: (bite in tone) For how long?
Mama Bear: (quietly) As long as it takes, even indefinitely. We have reached a crisis. We will settle for nothing less than total victory and the annihilation of The Enemy. You do understand?
Goldilocks: (in a softer contemplative tone) Yeah..." (pause) so, do Iwork undercover like before?
Mama Bear: No, Goldilocks, we are setting you up with a unqiue communication tool called a "blog" Cate will discuss various subjects with you on the blog; her day-to-day activities, hopes, dreams, frustrations, progress with The Method; in short, anything and everything. This discussion between the two of you will be posted on the blog for all to comment on. And when I say all, I mean millions of people, called bloggers, from around the world have access to your blog. And people like nothing better than to voice their opinions. We want you to draw these comments, as many as you can. They may be friendly, they may be vicious and cutting. Your mission is to remain positive at all times and help keep Cate feeling the same way.
Goldilocks: Wait a minute. Wait a minute. You're asking us to be attacked?
Mama Bear: I know how it must sound, but, yes.
Goldilocks: You didn't tell me this was a suicide mission. You're kidding, right?
Mama Bear: (somber tone) We have never been more serious about a mission.
Goldilocks: (muttering) I was afraid of that. (aloud) Okay, I think I'm beginning to get the picture. You say you want me to interact with Cate. Exactly how do I do that when she doesn't know me from Adam, or Eve, or anybody else? I mean, this is war. You expect her to open up and spill her guts like some stupid little kid? Oh, come on, Mama Bear, I may have been in mothballs for several decades, but the world hasn't changed that much. Let's get real here.
Mama Bear: (suppressing a smile) Interesting choice of words, Goldilocks.
Goldilocks: (showing his irritation) All right, you know what I mean. It just won't work.
Mama Bear: Perhaps, I didn't make myself clear. The Enemy is winning on all fronts.
Goldilocks: (under his breath) Yes, I know.
Mama Bear: Is that what you want?
Goldilocks: (resignedly) No, of course not.
Mama Bear: (reassuringly) We know it won't be easy but to put your mind at rest, you don't have to worry about interacting with Cate, she has read about your past exploits and is quite enamored of you. We've been in contact with her and told her about the mission. Actully she is quite anxious to meet you.
Goldilocks: (slightly miffed) Oh, great, that's all I need, some hero worshiper.
Mama Bear: We think you'll hit it off quite nicely. (mood becomes somber) Remember, this is a dangerous assignment. The Enemy will stop at nothing to deter you, distract y0u and ultimately turn you into a negative robot, ruled solely by the thoughts in your head, just like the rest of the masses out there. Will you do it?
Goldilocks: Is that an order, sir?
Mama Bear: No, Goldilocks, because we know you'd do it without even thinking about it twice because that's the kind of soldier you are. The decision is yours. With the nature of the assignment, we couldn't make it mandatory. Do we have your support?
Goldilocks: (with devilish grin) Gee, maybe I should mull this over a bowl of porridge, yuh think?
Mama Bear: That's what we love about you, Goldilocks, that wonderful keen wit and sense of humor. Never a dull moment, what?
Goldilocks (ignoring the praise) Yeah, right, let's say I agree to your crazy scheme, how do we make contact? Do I contact her or does she contact me?
Mama Bear: We'll handle all the arrangements just leave that to us. All we need from you is a simple "yes."
Goldilocks: (arching eyebrows) Simple you said!? Well, sir, all joking aside, it sounds like quite a challenge. But you know me, if I can help our cause for freedom, I'll give it my best shot...huh, make that the old college try.
Mama Bear: We appreciate your loyalty, Goldilocks, but we want you to go into this one with both eyes open. We know from past experience that you have a tendency to jump before you know what is below you. That's why we want you to know this will be an assignment unlike any you have ever undertaken before. Psychological warefare can be worse than death. We're placing you in the very heart of enemy territory. As a result, you can expect direct frontal attacks when you least expect them and The Enemy will show you no mercy. Because of our advanced technology we can connect you directly to Cate's feelings. You will feel her humiliation, anger, frustration and ultimately, despair. She could lose all sense of direction and pull you down with her. Now, Goldilocks, is your answer still "yes"?
Golilocks: I'm thinkin', I'm thinkin'
As always, we'll give you the freedom to operate as you think best with the understanding that once you make contact, you will be on your own. That of course means radio silence. If you succomb to the enemy's ploys, we will be unable to help you. You do understand we can't risk The Enemy picking up our code. Now, what do you say, Goldilocks?
Goldilocks: Whew! You make it so inviting. You sure you want me? I mean, wouldn't James Bond be a better choice?
Mama Bear: He unfortunately, had another engagement for the Crown.
Goldilocks: (muttering) It figured. (complete change of tone) I'm sorry, sir, I didn't mean to be disrespectful, but you do realize you're throwing me to the wolves. (pauses and brightens) Maybe I should change my name to "Little Red Riding Hood".
Mama Bear: (suppressing a grin) You always did have an interesting way with words, Goldilocks.
Goldilocks: (miffed) And you think I have a strange sense of humor. All right, I'll do it, sir, I probably should have my head examined, but you know me, I'm noted for ideas that are a bit off-the-wall.
Mama Bear: (exhuberantly) Excellent! Goldilocks, we were hoping you would see it our way. I can't tell you how much we appreciate your support and courage in this vital mission. Good luck, old man.
Goldilocks: (acting offended) Hey! your're as young as you feel, remember...or is that think? And right now I think I've just been handed a bowl of cold, moldy porridge. And I don't even like porridge. Goldilocks out.
Goldilocks: This is Goldilocks, Mama Bear, I read you, over
Mama Bear: I know you've been in semi-retirement for some years now but we have a vital mission that is both serious and urgent, and we can't think of a better man for the job. Are you keen for some action?
Goldilocks: Gee, I dunno, Mama Bear, vital mission you say? That sounds like a tough one. I'm not as young as I used to be. But then again, I have been rather bored of late. What did you have in mind?
Mama Bear: The Enemy is dealing a low blow by making people believe the world is in trouble; the economy, rising prices, job security; you get the idea. He's painting a very dismal and depressing picture. And the more people buy into such rubbish, well, the consequences are dire to say the least. And sadly, the media is on the frontlines adding fuel to the fire; newspapers, TV, internet; negative, negative, negative. The world is quickly spiraling into a cesspool of negativity. Unless we can stop it now, the Enemy will reign supreme and all our lives will be nothing but suffering and misery.
Goldilocks: Whoa! Mama Bear, that's a pretty strong statement. So, you want me to go out and tell people to stop reading newspapers and turn off the TV and that will fix everything?
Mama Bear: (sigh) If only it were that easy. But you know how devilishly clever the Enemy can be. He is attacking at one of our weakest points; our thoughts, and fear is His greatest weapon. People, who are normally optimistic and positive, are having a difficult time keeping their heads above water. They have been duped into believing they are victims of their world and circumstances, and have no control over their lives. Of course we know differently.
Goldilocks: But what about our secret weapon...The Technique? (shudder) Have we been found out? Does He know...?
Mama Bear: No, Goldilocks, fortunately for us the Enemy is blind to our operation. He cannot fathom that we could destroy him in such a way. His method of attack will be His own undoing.
Goldilocks: So, what has all this got to do with me?
Mama Bear: We have placed one of our best agents, Cate, into an extremely negative environment, a call center. The goal is to strike The Enemy in his own camp using his own tactics without HIm being the wiser.
Goldilocks: You've got my attention. So far so good.
Mama Bear: She's been there for some time and was doing just fine until recently when The Enemy ramped up His negativity barrage, and now she appears to be floundering. She's trying to maintain a postive attitude but the call center's rules get more and more restrictive each day, and she is becoming increasingly angry and frustrated. It's gotten so bad she feels like she's in a prison with no escape.
Goldlilocks (thoughtfully) I know the feeling.
Mama Bear: Yes, we knew you would. Anyway, to make a long story short, we don't want to lose her. She is so close to "letting it all go" and she is invaluable to our cause for freedom.
Goldilocks: So, you want me to go in and pull her out, is that it?
Mama Bear: No, Goldilocks, (with some hestiation) we are asking you to make contact with her and do everything in your power to prevent her from being destroyed by The Enemy.
Goldilocks (taken aback): How's that again, sir?
Mama Bear: (deep sigh) We need you to be a sounding board for her frustration anger and fear; interact one on one. In other words, we're putting you back in prison.
Goldilocks: (increduously) You're doing what?!
Mama Bear: (hardly audible) putting you back in prison.
Goldilocks: (bite in tone) For how long?
Mama Bear: (quietly) As long as it takes, even indefinitely. We have reached a crisis. We will settle for nothing less than total victory and the annihilation of The Enemy. You do understand?
Goldilocks: (in a softer contemplative tone) Yeah..." (pause) so, do Iwork undercover like before?
Mama Bear: No, Goldilocks, we are setting you up with a unqiue communication tool called a "blog" Cate will discuss various subjects with you on the blog; her day-to-day activities, hopes, dreams, frustrations, progress with The Method; in short, anything and everything. This discussion between the two of you will be posted on the blog for all to comment on. And when I say all, I mean millions of people, called bloggers, from around the world have access to your blog. And people like nothing better than to voice their opinions. We want you to draw these comments, as many as you can. They may be friendly, they may be vicious and cutting. Your mission is to remain positive at all times and help keep Cate feeling the same way.
Goldilocks: Wait a minute. Wait a minute. You're asking us to be attacked?
Mama Bear: I know how it must sound, but, yes.
Goldilocks: You didn't tell me this was a suicide mission. You're kidding, right?
Mama Bear: (somber tone) We have never been more serious about a mission.
Goldilocks: (muttering) I was afraid of that. (aloud) Okay, I think I'm beginning to get the picture. You say you want me to interact with Cate. Exactly how do I do that when she doesn't know me from Adam, or Eve, or anybody else? I mean, this is war. You expect her to open up and spill her guts like some stupid little kid? Oh, come on, Mama Bear, I may have been in mothballs for several decades, but the world hasn't changed that much. Let's get real here.
Mama Bear: (suppressing a smile) Interesting choice of words, Goldilocks.
Goldilocks: (showing his irritation) All right, you know what I mean. It just won't work.
Mama Bear: Perhaps, I didn't make myself clear. The Enemy is winning on all fronts.
Goldilocks: (under his breath) Yes, I know.
Mama Bear: Is that what you want?
Goldilocks: (resignedly) No, of course not.
Mama Bear: (reassuringly) We know it won't be easy but to put your mind at rest, you don't have to worry about interacting with Cate, she has read about your past exploits and is quite enamored of you. We've been in contact with her and told her about the mission. Actully she is quite anxious to meet you.
Goldilocks: (slightly miffed) Oh, great, that's all I need, some hero worshiper.
Mama Bear: We think you'll hit it off quite nicely. (mood becomes somber) Remember, this is a dangerous assignment. The Enemy will stop at nothing to deter you, distract y0u and ultimately turn you into a negative robot, ruled solely by the thoughts in your head, just like the rest of the masses out there. Will you do it?
Goldilocks: Is that an order, sir?
Mama Bear: No, Goldilocks, because we know you'd do it without even thinking about it twice because that's the kind of soldier you are. The decision is yours. With the nature of the assignment, we couldn't make it mandatory. Do we have your support?
Goldilocks: (with devilish grin) Gee, maybe I should mull this over a bowl of porridge, yuh think?
Mama Bear: That's what we love about you, Goldilocks, that wonderful keen wit and sense of humor. Never a dull moment, what?
Goldilocks (ignoring the praise) Yeah, right, let's say I agree to your crazy scheme, how do we make contact? Do I contact her or does she contact me?
Mama Bear: We'll handle all the arrangements just leave that to us. All we need from you is a simple "yes."
Goldilocks: (arching eyebrows) Simple you said!? Well, sir, all joking aside, it sounds like quite a challenge. But you know me, if I can help our cause for freedom, I'll give it my best shot...huh, make that the old college try.
Mama Bear: We appreciate your loyalty, Goldilocks, but we want you to go into this one with both eyes open. We know from past experience that you have a tendency to jump before you know what is below you. That's why we want you to know this will be an assignment unlike any you have ever undertaken before. Psychological warefare can be worse than death. We're placing you in the very heart of enemy territory. As a result, you can expect direct frontal attacks when you least expect them and The Enemy will show you no mercy. Because of our advanced technology we can connect you directly to Cate's feelings. You will feel her humiliation, anger, frustration and ultimately, despair. She could lose all sense of direction and pull you down with her. Now, Goldilocks, is your answer still "yes"?
Golilocks: I'm thinkin', I'm thinkin'
As always, we'll give you the freedom to operate as you think best with the understanding that once you make contact, you will be on your own. That of course means radio silence. If you succomb to the enemy's ploys, we will be unable to help you. You do understand we can't risk The Enemy picking up our code. Now, what do you say, Goldilocks?
Goldilocks: Whew! You make it so inviting. You sure you want me? I mean, wouldn't James Bond be a better choice?
Mama Bear: He unfortunately, had another engagement for the Crown.
Goldilocks: (muttering) It figured. (complete change of tone) I'm sorry, sir, I didn't mean to be disrespectful, but you do realize you're throwing me to the wolves. (pauses and brightens) Maybe I should change my name to "Little Red Riding Hood".
Mama Bear: (suppressing a grin) You always did have an interesting way with words, Goldilocks.
Goldilocks: (miffed) And you think I have a strange sense of humor. All right, I'll do it, sir, I probably should have my head examined, but you know me, I'm noted for ideas that are a bit off-the-wall.
Mama Bear: (exhuberantly) Excellent! Goldilocks, we were hoping you would see it our way. I can't tell you how much we appreciate your support and courage in this vital mission. Good luck, old man.
Goldilocks: (acting offended) Hey! your're as young as you feel, remember...or is that think? And right now I think I've just been handed a bowl of cold, moldy porridge. And I don't even like porridge. Goldilocks out.
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