Hi Canucken, just to clear a point, I have no problem with Christianity. I am all for Christ Consciousness. I do have opinions when it comes to Bible verses and folks interpretations of said Bible verses, and after all, this is not Bible study. I like to read what people's ideas are, and I enjoy giving my opinion on what they write, or haven't you noticed?
Well, this place is going to Hell in a hand basket, with all this preaching going on.
But I live for Grace. It is my only salvation. Love IT!!
Goatee, I do agree with much of what you have written. Grace can not be earned. It just is.
And the sacred mudra for falling down is: stand on your two feet. Put your right hand on your left shoulder and proceed to sweep your hand down your arm to your wrist. Repeat on other side until you have fully stood up and dusted yourself off.
It only takes getting up one more time than you fall down.
I agree Ben and Drea. To every thing there is a time and a season (since we seem to be on a Bible/God kick around here lately). This is just another cycle. Whether humans survive it is neither here nor there. If it is THE END for humans, the world will keep spinning and we will return from whence we came. Not too worried about it.
God didn't teach you fear, your church did. Religions have all been created from the teachings of wise and sincere people, then twisted to fit an agenda that puts power mongers in control of the masses. Fear, the devil, judgment, all created to make people afraid, doubting their God given freedom so they can be led like sheep.
Idea, You wrote that you have been dedicated to your career for the last 30 years and then write that you doubt that there is a man who will appreciate a creative woman here? You were the one who wasn't available. There are plenty of men who are fascinated by creativity, ( isn't everyone?). It is you that needs to come to the table ready for a relationship. Have fun, this place can get kind of wild!
Why would God judge his creation? How do you know that your life didn't go exactly as He planned? Perhaps you chose a tougher way to learn than He would have chosen, but if you are surrendering to His will now, then how could anything that led up to this realization be bad?
I don't get this whole God as judge. This is a classroom not a courtroom.
Pikengren, are you referring to me? I don't believe I have received or sent an email to you. please clarify.
By the way, I like Virgo men, and I think you are too cute. I am not available for a relationship, but I like you, so I doubt I would write anything rude to you.
It's all about relativity...relatedness. Nothing and no one is in your life unless some part of you is relative to them/it. If someone is in your life who seems negative all the time, you wouldn't notice or at least be bothered by that behavior unless it exists in you and you judge it in yourself.
As you become aware of how you are negative around these people and that it bothers you and that you wish to choose positivity instead, these people become no longer relative to you. The relation-ship has sailed in the opposite direction of where it was. Unless the "mirrors" of your negativity also decide to become more positive, it is impossible for them to remain in your experience. Either your attitude will change enough to not be bothered by negativity, or they will change, or they will disappear.
Ben, you are bad and I believe that you enjoy it! I didn't know you were into mud wrestling too!
ThinnMan, good blog! It seems that no matter what I look back on, I get the sense that everything worked out for the best. I am still struggling with fear of the future. I practice staying in this moment and just not worrying about the "what Ifs" but I have to pick myself up and dust myself off over and over. Logically makes no sense since everything always works out.
Welcome to the blogs, lpool! Just make sure you read their profile well. I return flowers and mails, but if someone starts telling me they want to get to know me for a relationship, I block them. It clearly states on my profile that I am here for the commradery of the blogs. It may be rude to not return an email, but it's more rude to lead someone on.
It's also rude for people to try to push their wishes on someone. So, if a woman writes that she is not here to find a romantic relationship, believe her.
And jump into the blogs and forums. They can be fun! They give people an opportunity to build trust with you.
I don't believe in self improvement. I think we are all perfect just as we are. If guided or inspired, however, to make changes, there are resources that can be very beneficial in facilitating those changes. That is what I offered above. They have been helpful to me in my process of inspired awakening within.
Wayjac, this made me cry...so beautiful. I am a mother that worries sometimes that I am not a good parent. It is silly, I know, we all do the best we can. Thank you for sharing this!
RE: THE GROUNDED ROOTED ROMANS 8 CHRISTIAN
Hi Canucken, just to clear a point, I have no problem with Christianity. I am all for Christ Consciousness. I do have opinions when it comes to Bible verses and folks interpretations of said Bible verses, and after all, this is not Bible study. I like to read what people's ideas are, and I enjoy giving my opinion on what they write, or haven't you noticed?