Well, bluebabsie, been sitting here for a minute trying to come up with what frightens me most and can only come up with this.
What I'm most scared of is having to take someone's life. Even in self defense or to protect my family or friends. I don't think I could fully recover from it. All life is precious to me, even the scumbags.
OH, and nomindgames, thanks for the kind words and witty remarks, you're a sweetheart If ever in need of a PR person, I'll know on which door to knock...
Her sense of self respect (how she carries herself) and her respect for others. That will quickly tell me how she would treat me in a week, a month or a year...
I love to date! I don't think I'll ever get tired of it. But by "dating" I also mean courtship. I don't date a different woman every week, that would be suicide, but I like to date the same person over and over again, that's courtship until something more serious happens. Marriage? Not so fast... It would take a lot more knowing the person for me to jump into it again. Courtship is just that for me, getting to know her so I can make a better judgement than before and hopefully the next one will be the one. Otherwise, I'll move to Tibet and live as a monk!
Well, whether you like it or not, certain persons will have their say and some people in certain positions might have the power to sabotage your relationship if they don't like what they see. Retorically speaking, it shouldn't matter, unfortunately it does.
Age is still a big issue, whether we admit it or not. It doesn't seem to be an issue for the couple involved of course but to the beholder, it never goes unoticed.
I like slacks, buttoned up shirt, nice shoes... I don't like the "bling" or sunglasses when there's no sun.
Of course, I do physical work so half the day, I walk around like a bum, dirty jeans, skimpy shirt and some shoes I should've thrown away like 5 years ago
But once off, I'm decent looking. Now I don't go around like I own a fashion designer shop but hey...To each his own.
I would have to say that I practice help to those who need it, compassion to those who are desperate and encouragements to those who loose hope. I practice the will of the One who leads my heart, chastisement of my flesh and the elevation of my spirit.
Christianity? Only as far as Jesus calls in my heart. Islam ? Only when wisdom calls my soul Buddhism? Only when my mind needs quieting. Hinduism? Just to salt my experiences Judaism? Only when my ego needs correction.
I think I might forget a few, but my point is I do not hold fast to any "religion" because they are man-made and full of deceit. There is wisdom, knowledge and understanding in all of them. It's just a question of discernment and caution.
Hope that answers your question without ambiguity.
I hope you know all the implications of what you say, friend. I hope. I don't know much about that "warfare" stuff and maybe I'm not a "warrior in Jesus" as they put it. All I know is that I found my peace and nothing in this world or the next is going to be able to take it from me, so all those forces that you talk about... Something comes into mind : Jesus talked to the storm and said " Be still !!!" and the storm stopped. I guess I one day will have to say the same thing to those "forces" and I hope I will have the power to make them be still.
You can ask all 6 billions of us, gilly and you will have 6 somewhat different billion answers. What matters is that YOU find out what life is all about. We EACH hold a piece of the puzzle. Some of us find our piece and our peace and some are still looking. Some don't give a crap and that's okay too. Find YOU piece of the answer and you will have your peace!
RE: what frightens you most ..ie ;the future, relationships,fear of flying ,losing someone you love
I understand, babs. I wouldn't die as I'd make sure I'd stick around. I'd just feel a great swell of pity for anyone coming looking for trouble