Comments on: A thought.

By: jade

jade — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:52:48 +0000

The mind cannot feel. It only receives. How we choose to perceive that which we receive is our channel to true enlightenment and oneness with the universe. May we all receive that which is presented in only the most perceptive and enlightened energy, that we may release and refer that energy in an open, loving and positive force.

By: MoriaDole

MoriaDole — Mon, 31 May 2010 05:50:58 +0000

Pmg:

Out of curiosity, if belief systems are a compilation of our story-telling distilled into tenets or truths that you must either accept at face value or dedicate your life and will into studying, based on the added acceptance that this is the only way to believe or experience faith, what is the alternative in terms of developing “your” character, in developing healthy relationships with others? In light of that statement, how would you (personally) define honor? Loyalty, integrity, compassion? Friendship? Responsibility? Love? Without a system/foundation of firm, honest beliefs–that distinct line each individual consciously and unconsciously draws when deciding who and what he/she (based on individual conscience or standards) when defining (strictly for him/herself) the kind of person, human being they strive to be…as well as the kind they are determined never to become–how do you then learn to be the kind of person who brings joy to the world around you…

rather than causing/bringing to that world (and the people in it) pain?

Maybe I’ve fallen into the trap of making a question so complicated that it can’t feasibly be answered.

What I’m essentially asking is this: given your comment on the definition of belief systems, how can any of us (without a firm and sincere foundation of beliefs) fail to sink into the kind of blinded narcissism (that must inevitably lead to a form of self-delusion/self-deception) that leaves us blowing in the wind, carried away by any and every whim, emotion, or fad that may coincide with the urge (itch?) of the moment?

How can any of us be decent (meaning positive, productive) people?

Develop honest, healthy relationships with others?

(Or ourselves, for that matter?)

~M. Doland

By: chavie

chavie — Mon, 17 May 2010 22:45:17 +0000

@ Hillly – writing you..

@Hilda – thanks for adding Paul and David’s pics on my faebook Te Quiero

By: HILDA LIPRACE

HILDA LIPRACE — Mon, 17 May 2010 04:13:52 +0000

SAMMY .MUCHAS GRACIAS POR TUS PALABRAS ,REALMENTE MUY BIEN LA TRADUCCION AL ESPAÑOL .CREO QUE POR ALGO ESTAMOS AQUI ,PABLO NOS UNIO PARA REFLEXIONAR Y PARA DAR AMOR .ES PARA ESO QUE ESTAMOS EN ESTE MUNDO PARA PODER ENTENDER Y COMPRENDER ,QUE NO ESTAMOS SOLOS ,EL AMOR ES UNIVERSAL ,EL AMOR UNE ,AUN A LA DISTANCIA Y SIN CONOCER A LA PERSONA ,EN NUESTRO INTERIOR NACE EL AMOR Y LA COMPASION POR EL PROJIMO .EL RESPETO Y TE DIRIA TAMBIEN EL COMPAÑERISMO .TODOS SOMOS UNO .DE ALGUNA FORMA ESTAMOS UNIDOS O CONECTADOS ,NO SE ,PERO ESTO ES MARAVILLOSO ,CUANDO LEO LAS REFLEXIONES DE PAUL .Y LAS DE TODOS NOSOTROS Y VEO ESA CONECCION .DIOS TE BENDIGA Y NOS BENDIGA A TODOS PARA SEGUIR ESTE CAMINO DE AMOR ,GRACIAS A TODOS Y GRACIAS SEÑOR GLASER POR PERMITIR QUE NOSOTROS PODAMOS ESCRIBIR LO QUE SENTIMOS EN NUESTRO CORAZON -BENDICIONES PARA TODOS -HILDA-

By: hilly

hilly — Sun, 16 May 2010 06:48:27 +0000

part of the process of mourning is the acceptance of what has to go on. When we have accepted the loss; when we have acknowledged the change in our lives; when we have set our minds to continue and learn from the lesson that the loss taught us; then we are ready to move forward.
Loss – not necessarily bereavement is mourned. Sometimes it brings anger (as Chavie knows right now) and frequently that anger stems from the fear of ‘how am I going to deal with this?’

We learn to take a moment to mourn and then move on. Sit Shiva, mark the 12 months with a stone on the grave, hold a wake or a celebration, reflect and learn. Visualise and concretise the fear that the loss engenders in our hearts and minds. And when we are ready to move on, we do so with the knowledge we have gleaned from the experience (and try to build on it positively not negatively). We learn to let go.
http://blog.dharmadudeunplugged.com/?p=691

By: hilly

hilly — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:08:34 +0000

a magical mystery tour indeed

By: rita

rita — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:01:25 +0000

A thought.
Take a little trip with me.
Does the mind feel?
It thinks. That’s how it experiences itself.

one and a half months later and i finally realize, what the opening reminded me of:

always know
sometimes think it’s me,
but you know i know
and it’s a dream.
i think i know of thee,
ah yes, but it’s all wrong.
that is i think i disagree.

let me take you down,
’cause i’m going to
strawberry fields
where nothing is real
and nothing to get hung about;
strawberry fields forever.’

By: Sammy

Sammy — Fri, 14 May 2010 13:28:55 +0000

Rach: It is a slow process but yes I am getting there.

PamT: Read your lines today. Thank you so much!

Chavie: I hope you are feeling better too.

Hilda; I hope my translation worked.

To all of you: I am so glad I found you.

By: Sammy

Sammy — Fri, 14 May 2010 13:21:02 +0000

Dear Hilda;
Yo no hablo español, pero estoy usando un traductor en línea para escribir esto. Espero que se dé el correcto y verdadero sentido que quiero que sea. Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras. Esto significa un mundo para mí para ver cómo todos ustedes se ha tomado tiempo para estar allí y dar su amor y apoyo para alguien que sólo han alcanzado a través de la ‘web’. Yo creo que de mi amigo con mucho cariño. Siempre será ese tipo con la hermosa sonrisa y el alma hermosa que conocí hace tantos años. La culpa es un sentimiento que es inevitable, pero sé que mis amigos y yo finalmente llegarán a un acuerdo con lo que pasó y ver que podíamos haber hecho nada para detenerlo. Era su hora de pasar. Una vez más, gracias por escribirme.
-Sam-

By: Rachelle

Rachelle — Fri, 14 May 2010 13:15:51 +0000

Happy Friday Paul, Pam and everyone! Woo hoo!

Chavie- Thank you!

Sammy – I hope you’re doing okay! TGIF!!

Christine – I agree it’s a lovely blog with great people!

Rach