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1. "Like Way Beyond Lizzie"
Posted by Kat on Feb-17th-02 at 3:40 AM

Since this has lately become the DAVE Forum. and since it is his birthday, here is the transcription of his date of birth, from THe Secret Language of Birthdays, (Goldschneider & Elffers):

February 17
THE DAY OF THE BATTLER

-born on this date:  Jim Brown / Michael Jordan / Huey Newton / Alan Bates / Chaim Potok / Hal Holbrook / Lou Diamond Phillips / Red Barber / Aurthur Kennedy / Ruth Rendell / Margaret Truman

Strengths:  Indomitable / Spiritual / Sensitive
Weaknesses:  Armored / Isolated / Stuck

-Meditation:  That which offers no resistance can be harder to push

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"The extremely sensitive individuals born on Feb. 17 develop a tough armor around themselves early in life and go out to do battle with the world.  Their backgrounds are rarely conducive to their particular form of expression, so they must fight for themselves from the word go.  Some Feb. 17 people are privledged, others disadvantaged, but from whatever strata they come they are convinced of their ability to overcome obstacles in order to emerge as individuals in their own right.  However, before they can battle with the world, those born on this day must battle with themselves, to shape and mold themselves in a desired form.

Because of criticism, expectations or perhaps neglect, Feb. 17 people come to realize very soon in their childhood that their sensitive natures will not survive unless they strengthen their defenses.  In less evolved Feb. 17 people, such defenses may manifest primarily as secretiveness, suspicion and physical armoring.  In more evolved Feb. 17 people, they are likely to manifest as talents, extensive knowledge or physical presence.  Unfortunately, those born on this day may tend to insulate themselves from influences of any kind, good or bad, which try to get through to them.  Their toughness belies their hypersensitive interior, which really never dies away except in some highly unusual cases.

Feb. 17 people can be touched by the arrows of love and the soft hand of affection, but the shot must be well aimed and the sentiment direct and sincere.  Those born on this day do not wish to be hindered in their quest for self-fufillment, so often they ignore what could be desirable human contact to avoid getting stuck or bogged down.  The most highly advanced individuals born on this day allow their inner expressiveness and sensitivity to shine through, not only in their attitude but also in their work.  Thus they have a kind of transparence where they render their armor invisible.  In fact, however, it is still very much in place.

February 17 individuals are willing to go to bat for themselves, their family and friends, even for strangers in need of their help.  They are extremely realistic and usually possess an insight into the existing social order, with all it's inequalities and unfairness.  Although they are combative when provoked, those born on this day are not overly aggressive, and are slow to anger or upset.  They have an impressive earthiness, calm and physical presence which makes others sit up and take notice, while warning those with hostile intentions toward them to watch out. Those who mistake this calm for passivity are in for quite a shock.

February 17 people are believers, with their heart in their cause, whatever it may be.  Most born on this day are 'spiritual warriors' whose goals are personal ones, and to whom self-development and personal expression are the most important values.  Although objectively caught up with themselves (perhaps overly so) they can be highly inspirational and uplifting to those around them."

--"Advice:  Keep yourself open to the outside world.  At least let others look in, even if entrance is denied.  Use your sensitivity to teach you the way to the spiritual life.  Beware of being too secretive or suspicious."       

(Message last edited Feb-17th-02  4:08 AM.)

WOW!
Its all true, every last word of it.

sidenote: my humble apologies to Kat & Harry for posting so prolifically on this board. I just have these silly (occasionally serious) "beyond Lizzie" things to say, and since I dont intend on publishing my "dialogues", this is really the only forum I have to share them.