A potentially unpopular Halloween observation and a bit on 2011

[Fire Walk With Me]

As we move ever closer to the exceptionally amplified manifestation energy of post Dec. 2012, that which we intend or even entertain in form, gains reality. Dressing up in negative, destructive form begins to become a bad idea, as does being a fan or horror films and literature, no matter how cheesy and unintentional, regarding true negativity. Actually -making- a horror film or writing a horror story will begin to attach to you such energies, depending upon the strength of your mind and your passion in general.

I know, "boring", shut up old man, we're just having fun. Well okay, then. These things will rather not show up as issues to the majority for another year or two, but I can already see the general energies brought into being through such things.

What would happen to entertainment in the future, in the new energy? I suspect that methods of communication will shift toward the dispersal of genuinely useful information and knowledge, and stories of joy and community, and positive work and goals.

Just your random Sunday morning thoughts. As the general prediction for 2010, of "This isn't good enough, what do we do to change this" having proven out, it's almost time for the general 2011 prediction...which will be of increasing genius thanks to the extant 5th Dimension; look for great ideas, seemingly obvious ones, great solutions to problems, a trend toward problem-solving in general regarding the world and world situations social, political, and physical; the shaping of greater communities as we begin to realize both that we are all kindred and that our solutions are for and benefit everyone; those who strike out in destruction becoming more and more unpopular as we begin to form into something slightly more unified than today, and their destructive actions and goals becoming their own dissolution (this was said by a teacher of mine years ago, and it remains true, of course, that the negative will become less and less popular as people seek solutions other than fear); the concept, conscious or not, of joy being our birthright and movement to seek it out; some sort of trouble or natural disaster which will as always, bring out our sense of "we are all kindred", increased compassion and charity, and work to heal the sufferers; increasing demonstration of global warming, although global warming might yet be stilled by effort both physical and spiritual; and on that note, of course, prayer becoming more and more powerful; the positive religions and practices gaining some bit of visibility, and the opposite for the selfish/fear-based; and that, in general.

Not very specific, and only off the top of my head. More later, please post your 2011 considerations for the joy of the community, if you are so compelled :)

[Fire Walk With Me]

1. And with the advent of the 5th Dimension, we will find a greater awareness of the problems facing us

and a greater depth of acceptance and responsibility regarding them, an improved process regarding facing and solving them, if even to a small degree.

I haven't looked at the outcome of the November 2010 elections as i consider the =process= of getting up and getting together for positive purposes, to be the over-riding important factor. If we don't get Democrats elected this fall, THAT will drive us to gather together and WORK for the positive change we require.

Considering how we hid behind our couches for the most part during BushCo, this new trend will become visible in comparison. And necessity!

[Fire Walk With Me]

7. If you wish to feel useful, even praying for Obama's success is extremely useful

and will continue to be.

His platform was and remains "Yes, WE Can", with WE being the important part. Get out and grassroots or even add to your prayer regiment, that he succeeds, that America becomes excited about his initiatives!

[lildreamer316]

2. Side note...

"Dressing up in negative, destructive form begins to become a bad idea, as does being a fan or horror films and literature, no matter how cheesy and unintentional, regarding true negativity. Actually -making- a horror film or writing a horror story will begin to attach to you such energies,..."

I can understand and even agree with this because I have always (ALWAYS) refused to watch horror movies or any kind of movie/tv etc that seriously and graphically seems to embrace and promote such negativity. I cover my eyes & ears, change the channel, ask friends and family to not talk about it..so as to not introduce it into my reality in any way. Now, I do have a penchant for law & order type shows sometimes, and I have to try and be choosy with those - I think I enjoy the fascination of how a fellow human could think in that way, but I do not want to see the images or hear graphic descriptions of what they did. It's too much for me.

I, too, hate to be a 'spoil-sport'; but I just don't think it's healthy for us as a human group to have a preponderance of this kind of 'entertainment' in our psyche. HOwever, I also don't want to be limiting any other soul's freedom of experience to learn what they need or want to learn. I guess it will be interesting to see what happens,yes? So far I don't have any inkling what that will be.

[Fire Walk With Me]

6. It seems "spoil sport" now, but the "you are what you eat" Trend will make it a wisdom.

Some particularly dark or intense negative film-making has attached like to itself, unintentionally. Now, it becomes truly dangerous. Seek and you shall find, it's true. Knock, and it shall be opened unto thee.

Dr. Emoto's studies of water plasticity make such ever more intriguing!

All are free to seek that which they wish to find, and in finding it, to decide if they will then wish to find something different.

[MorningGlow]

3. Not boring at all

Thoughts are indeed things, and lately even more so. I haven't seen a horror movie in years, and I don't encourage scary stuff at Samhain in my household.

Interesting memory--my grandmother knew some folk magic from the Old Country (Sicily). One thing she used to say--on New Year's, to dress the way you want to be for the coming year (for instance, if you want to be wealthy and successful, dress up like you're already rich, etc.). Since Samhain is the Celtic New Year, I always dress up in my magic clothes, to ensure I have more magic in my life in the coming year. :hi:

[Manifestor_of_Light]

4. Thank you for that.

I refuse to watch violent movies.

Some people just didn't get it (here at DU) when I said that the latest Batman movie (The Dark Knight) was the most pointless, depressing movie I'd seen in a long time. No emotional attachments, just people threatening and killing each other and destroying property. Not to mention that it's all about rich powerful white men, and how important they are. The female characters were killed off early in the movie. It's quite sexist. And somebody came back and said that Heath Ledger gave a great performance. My response was, "So?? I've known methodical psychopaths in real life. I don't need to be reminded about people with that kind of mental illness."

In a thread about movies, I said that I had no interest in gangster movies like The Godfather, Bugsy, etc. because those people are morally reprehensible. I see nothing redeeming in their lives. I also said that I had no sympathy for the girl in Million Dollar Baby, because I could not identify with someone who beats people up for a living. I think that's wrong, since there is the risk of serious injury or death. And people got mad at me here on DU for saying that. They said, "But they CONSENTED to fighting!". I don't think consent makes any difference.

A couple of years ago we hung a tarp on the side of the house and showed the original "Frankenstein". We live in the country and there's very little trick or treating. I assume the churches think its satanic and evil. None of the kids who came by could sit still long enough to watch the movie, so we thought that was kinda pointless. We didn't want to scare anybody, since Frankenstein is pretty tame compared to the gross stuff they crank out now.

I decided that I can deal with violence in movies if it was a historical fact, like Schindler's List, or World War II, but I have a real problem with fictional violence (not based in history).

[Fire Walk With Me]

5. The Dark Knight was about "everyone loses", and well depicted it...

...and we'll see less and less of that sort of thing as it simply loses steam and general interest. As it loses its place as a learning lesson, and is eventually replaced by stories of personal triumph and integrity (see: Pixar's Ratatouille, The Incredibles, and WALL•E). This won't happen overnight but the trend is clear if you look. TDK -did- have a bit of the triumph of the individual and thus the general population in clear rebellion to psychopathy, and that is valuable, and of course is a necessity: the pendulum must swing, especially when forced (See: BushCo leading to Obama).

Schindler's List kept me out of the movie houses for a couple of years. May we fully leave such "learning" well and fully behind! :( I found Million Dollar Baby to be an unhappy character study of someone fighting with themselves (said Barton Fink), and a lesson regarding the possible outcome of such a path...a cautionary tale. Very sad, but there it is.

Things are getting better. For those interested in "things getting better" :D

[kimmerspixelated]

8. Well put.

I definitely find myself gravitating towards more positive movies, these days. I feel myself tense up at some of the trash I see as I surf channels. I loved Wall-E 's message. Movies should touch us and move us to actionable tears, not untouchable fears.

[get the red out]

11. Excellent

We NEED to see the horrors humans have inflicted on each other in reality, hoping it will stop being endlessly repeated, but inventing more in our minds? NO THANKS!! I don't get how people enjoy that. If I see a movie that is too rough it whacks out my nervous system for a number of days. NOT FUN.

[Love Bug]

14. Wow -- I thought I was the only one who felt this way!

I agree with you about the damaging energy of violent entertainment. I'm finding it hard enough to deal with the negative energy of those around me without seeking it out. I've never understood the fascination with movies and TV shows about the Mafia, hit men or serial killers. A friend keeps telling me about how good a series "Dexter" is, but I'm not interested in watching a show about a hit man.

I believe one good purpose of enjoying fiction is to enable us to 'walk a mile in someone else's karma.' So why in the world would I want to even pretend to experience the karma of someone like Tony Soprano or Dexter?

[get the red out]

9. No problem for me now

I can't take anything that is very dark anymore. It really disturbs me more and more.

Might buy some goofy costume for my dog though, and get gnawed on trying to put it on her, LOL!

[Kookaburra]

10. I found the funniest one last week

It's for small dogs, but I'll bet it'll fit my maine coon kitty. School girl uniform (a la Britny Spears). Made me laugh out loud when I saw it.

[get the red out]

12. OMG, I can just see that on Layla

With her long face and sad eyes, LOL!!!

[Kookaburra]

13. Look at your local Marshall's -- that's where I saw it.

I mean I saw it at my local Marshall's, but yours may have it too.

[Fire Walk With Me]

15. People, I am =not= responsible for any injuries caused by dressing up pets!

:rofl::hi:

[Proud_Lefty]

16. I guess I go even further

I can't handle the Three Stooges and shows like it where people are slapped, spoked and hurt. I also never laugh where a tremendous amount of property damage happens by accident or intentionally; instead it makes my heart heavy and sad. I've never understood why anyone finds this funny, but many do.

Last weekend, my son wanted me to go see that new Wall Street movie. I felt weighed down and dirty from all the greed and lies. I wish there wasn't so much of it in this world. :(