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When you understand, Jessica, that your disappointment in another's behavior or choices always stems from their immaturity, or yours, rather than their unkindness, or yours, it becomes much harder not to keep skipping through life, giddy with joy, smelling the flowers. Moreover, when you understand that with enough maturity on your end you can always find peace in all of your relationships, it becomes much harder not to run down the street kissing everyone you meet on both cheeks. Kiss, kiss - The Universe #tut #positivewords #wordporn #blondescanblog

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My life through rainbow lens...lasers, beats and beats for dayz! Thank #lasernative for another epic party and #carbon8 for a lovely shot xoxo #blondescanblog #feathers #fashion #sfnights #discolife

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Celebrating the full moon with my #goddess sisters tonight to cleanse and bask in the Torus #fullmoon Calling on balance, prosperity and growth in my life #lovemylife #growth #blondescanblog

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Buddha and The Angry Man...

After such an amazing weekend driving back from Napa, I was shocked by a negative comment posted on one of my photos and frustration and a charge sent a volt through my veins faster than a blink of the eye.  I do so much to in this world to make others happy, safe and often put my own needs aside to read such hostility and demise angered me.  Now with years of patience and practice my normal recovery time is impeccably quick and I with in minutes was back to my center of calmness, smiles and quickly deleted their friendship (I don't need acquaintances in my life that don't see the same value in loving life).  My friend driving shares a story with me that really resonated and after yet another very shocky and not so pleasant conversation this evening that did not end in anger but in hurtness as I feel like I have lost the openness and connection we once had... I re-read this passage and decided to share it with you as it's a lesson we all should take in~Namaste Jess

Once Gautam Buddha was travelling from a village. Everyone was happy to see him and heard his speeches with lots of dedication. However, one young man was not at all happy to see him in the village. He believed Buddha to be a fake master fooling the masses.

While Buddha was delivering his speech, the man stood and started shouting in a very rude manner. Buddha did not pay any attention to him and continued speaking without bothering about him. This made the young man more angry. He came in front of Buddha and facing him, he began insulting, "You have no right to teach anything to others. You are as stupid as everyone else. Stop fooling everyone. You are fake.!!"

The followers of Buddha tried to overpower that man. But Buddha stopped them and said, "It is not always necessary to counter aggression by aggression." Then he turned to the young man with a smile and asked, "Tell me, if you buy a gift for someone, and that person does not take it, to whom does the gift belong?"

The young man was surprised to be asked such a strange question and answered, "It would belong to me, because I bought the gift."

The Buddha smiled and said, "That is correct. And it is exactly the same with your anger. If you become angry with me and I do not feel insulted, then the anger falls back on you. You are then the only one who becomes unhappy, not me. All you have done is hurt yourself."

The man understood the message and he felt embarrassed. Buddha said, "No matter what the situations are, if you surrender yourself to anger; the anger will always take your life away from you." The man became the disciple of Buddha.

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Yoga at Pink Mammoth!! #yoga #bm2014 #stretch #blondescanblog

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Excited for a night of fancy cars, scotch and loving life! #blondescanblog (at Monterey Bay Ca)

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Living and breathing is essential, worrying about things is not...simple #truth #blondescanblog

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What better way to spend a Monday! Hendricks gin, luscious greenery and creepy critters, excited for a fun night! #hendricks #tinyhats #adventourswithjess #blondescanblog (at San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers)

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Gonmes and headstands!! Day dreaming of my epic day at the integrateon #yoga #gnomes #desertlove #headstand #hippie #happytravelingjess #blondescanblog (at Integratron)

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Ready for traveling... Dirty bird in my ears, Palahniuk for reading and dewars to quench my thirst and drown out the scream baby.... Oh southwest your not virgin but that's @scottyk23 deal ;) #books #reading #nerdyblondes #scotch #blondescanblog

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Early bday present.... 1910 locket #bday #presents #jewlesbypiper #vintage #necklace #jewlrey #special #blondescanblog

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What a way to end the sunday @scribewine #scribewinery #blondescanblog #wine #winecountry (at Scribe Winery)

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At it again Sun Also Rises with @papaspilar #blonderum @spicyvines Ginger beer and garnished with a rose petal for all you #lovers created by the one and only @jessicacolette #blondescanblog #blondesbehindthebar

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Enjoyed my day in santa cruz with @papaspilar for the Jack O'Neal Lounge launch #rum #rumcocktails #blondescanblog #happyhumpday #blueeyes #lovemyjob #lovemylife (at Aquarius Restaurant)

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Feeling stressed, overwhelmed and like that to do list never stops growing? Take it from me, I am the queen of over doing, laugh, love & breathe....one day at a time! #love #laugh #breathe #blondescanblog #follow #like #truth #positivelife #allinaday (at Ze TreeHouse)

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Papa’s Pilar meets Kiki’s Cocoa #chocolate creations #kikiscocoa @papaspilar #papaspilar #rum #rumandcoca #blondescanblog http://www.kikiscocoa.com/

Premium Chocolates sourced from some of San Francisco's finest TCHO Chocolate, organic ingredients and the finest Rum Papa's Pilar

They make custom orders, events and we love supporting our local small businesses.  You can meet the chocolatier on February 13, 2014 at TeedHaze Lifestyle Real Estate Store for the annual Unions Street Wine Walk 4p-8p 1934 Union Street.  Her delightful chocolates that are made with love are perfect for any gift, treat or event especially this coming Valentines.  

From one sweetness to another....

xoxo

~Jess~