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Tribute To Connecting Singles

Pat

Lovely rhyming!

You taught me a new word: “wingle”
Not sure about its meaning though.

Tribute To Connecting Singles

TokyoRogue

You are probably hungry instead.

Tribute To Connecting Singles

Mollybaby

I think that you yourself are among the sane, normal persons that you mentioned.
In fact, I would place you at the top of the list.

I am inclined to believe that Harbal thinks the same,
based on his comment about you.

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Harbal

I agree with you.
I also think it is great,
especially considering the fact that it is free.

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Ashlander

I think there is a lot more to tell yet.

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Hi

Mimi
Angel

Thanks for your comments

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What do you think of Connecting Singles?

Anthropomorphism, Theism and Atheism

Ashlander

Thanks for your comment in which you raised some very interesting points.

My personal perspective is that we are part of Nature and Nature is part of us.
As the Desiderata says:
“You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars...”

There is an interconnectedness of everything in Nature.
One can experience an intense ecstastic state of the interconnectedness and unity of everything in Nature.
It is an experience of a dimension of consciousness that transcends the ordinary day-to-day reality.

Anthropomorphism, Theism and Atheism

Nam

Your suggestion re the sun as God is well noted.

Several groups of peoples in the past, including the Native Americans as you have mentioned, have paid homage to the sun as God (or a god).

Even today, this practice is continued or insinuated in the celebration of the Summer solstice by some groups.

Anthropomorphism, Theism and Atheism

Dfrezne

Thanks for your reference to James Baldwin.

"Baldwin's God is a 'mysteriously impersonal' force he calls love- 'something . . . like a fire, like the wind, something which can change you."

Anthropomorphism, Theism and Atheism

I am particularly interested in the views of those who consider themselves to be atheists on the following:

Do you view the term “God” as an anthropomorphism?

I have seen comments by some individuals mentioning the term “higher power” in this regard.

What is your personal understanding, if any, of the term “God”?

Anthropomorphism, Theism and Atheism

Miclee

Thanks for your input to the blog.

Sorry I unintentionally missed out responding to your comments.

With regard to the quote by Anne Lamott that you mentioned:

"…you can safely assume you’ve created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people you do."

I think that the phrase “when it turns out that God hates all the same people you do” is confusing.
Saying that it turns out that way is a categorical statement.
God is not supposed to hate anyone, (He is supposed to be a God of Love, isn't

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Elegsabiff

Thanks for your comment.
I agree with you that no one really knows what takes place after death.

“I personally believe that if there is a journey to be taken after death, how one has lived, and the harm one has done versus the good, will far outweigh which name, mental image, icon or set of values one ascribed to in life.”

I share your view expressed above.

However, I would like to know your personal view on the term “God”.

Anthropomorphism, Theism and Atheism

Johnny

Thanks for your response to my question.

Anthropomorphism, Theism and Atheism

Ashlander

Thanks for your kind remarks re my poetry.
From what you have posted, I assume you view the term “God” as an anthropomorphism as advocated by religion.
Please correct me if I am wrong.

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Bloodyawful

“For me, god is a state of mind connected with the energy of the universe that gives me tranquility and self confidence .......means I am god.”

Thank you for stating your position on the matter.
I truly appreciate it.

Love Is A Decision

Knenagh

"Making the decision to give a relationship a go, to be with someone for the good and bad and continuously being there for the other person, supporting and communicating will be essential for a relationship to last over time."

Thanks for your comment, quoted above, which reinforces the "decision" aspect of love.

Love Is A Decision

Johnny

Of course, emotions or feelings are an essential part of love and are probably the basis of the initial attraction between two persons.

However, although it may be difficult, it is important to seek to maintain a rational level-headed approach in the relationship, especially when the “magic” of the phase of initial attraction has subsided. This is when the “decision” factor arises.

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Luke

Thanks for your comment.
I share the view you expressed.

True love is the most precious emotion
That a person can engage in sharing
It fills the heart with blissful elation
Giving one's life a rich sense of meaning

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Mimi

I must say you also have a very lovely personality.

Art is a real lucky guy.

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One1one

You are entitled to your opinion though several others may not agree.
I hope it brings you fulfilment.

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Crunia

Thanks for the info.
I was not aware that there was a world poetry day.

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Molly

Thank You.

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Hi Kal

Nice to hear from you!

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Bloodyawfull

Erich Fromm is one of my favourite authors.
His “Art of Loving” is a masterpiece on the subject of Love.

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galrads

Thanks!

Re the second stanza,
Two people in a relationship should allow each other space to be himself/herself

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Mimi

Glad you love the piece!

(Lovely picture!)

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mercedes

Thanks for your approval.

“the word “LOVE” bores me I want it to mean more.”

Your statement is not surprising since the word itself
has come to be interpreted in so many different ways,
some of which may seem trivial.

RE: a love song

RE: how we are being dumbed down

Hi Johnny

Interesting blog!

With regard to the statement you quoted:

"The map is not the territory."

Here is a piece I posted on Poetry Corner:


Experience and Knowledge
Author: socrates44

words are like a map
and experience is the territory
a map can only give knowledge
"about" the territory
it can never give knowledge
"of" the territory
this can only be obtained
through direct experience
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Posted: Oct 7, 2013


Also, here is my response to a comment on the piece from Redex:

Hi Redex

I hope I can offer some explanation to ease your puzzlement.
From the information posted in your profile, I see you enjoy walking and Nature. You refer to the trees and wild animals. I assume this also refers to the vegetation, natural scenery, layout of the land, streams, lakes, etc. Suppose you wanted to visit a new "Nature" area and someone got a map of it, or drew one, and gave it to you. Then sometime later, you visited the area. You observed a lot of interesting details that were not shown on the map and actually experienced the sensations, feelings and emotions generated by Nature due to your presence in the place. Do you think you could have such an experience from viewing and studying the map only?
This is what the term "about" versus the term "of" indicates.