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Charles Schultz's Philosophy on 2007-11-28 02:24:08 |
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I did too when I read it! Thought it was very good for putting things in perspective. :)
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THE SWAN SONG OF RUPERT.B.BEAR on 2007-11-25 01:32:16 |
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Hi!
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happy thanksgiving Bob, whereever you are on 2007-11-25 01:10:25 |
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Prayers to all of you. I have a cousin I have not seen in about 20 years. Drugs were also a part of his problem. I can only hope and pray that he and his family, yes, he had a family when he took off and they went with him, are all doing well.
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ramble on 2007-11-25 01:01:35 |
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Hi Kentlass.....I am so sorry you are going through these things alone. I wish I could help. Please know my prayers are with you and your mum. I don't know what I would do were I in your shoes. I don't know that anything I say can help at all. Just come back and maybe just being here a little helps take your mind off things some. Hugs! I bet your mom thinks you are an angel...so below is for you.
Angels
Most people I know believe in angels. Even some of the ones who are a bit uncertain in their belief in God still believe in angels. Why is this? Maybe it is because it feels right to believe in a force of goodness higher than ourselves. God has far too often been mistakenly shown as a punisher of us. Angels, however, are almost always shown delivering God's messages of love and joy, helping us in our times of need, and aiding us in our desire to do good. We so often fall short of that desire that it is comforting to know that there are forces stronger than us willing to help us in our efforts.
I myself believe deeply in angels. I believe that God is a god of love and that God wishes for us to be full of love, joy, peace, and happiness. I believe that God sends his angels to help us constantly whenever we need them whether we believe in them or not. We are all put here to love each other, to help each other, and to do good for each other. Sometimes, though, we need some help. Sometimes are own efforts fall short of what we need. That is when angels appear. Most of the time we don't even see them or realize their presense, but I know that they are there helping us, protecting us, and loving us.
There are other angels in this world too. These are angels that we can see everyday. They are what I call angels in disguise. They are the people around us whose love, joy, goodness, and light brighten our lives. They are the people whose very presense makes our lives better, more enjoyable, and happier than we could ever hope. They are the people who live in the Kingdom of God even while they are here on earth. Yes, I do believe in angels. I believe angels are all around us. I believe some of them fly down from heaven and some of them are people you know.
~ Joseph J. Mazzella ~
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The Beginning on 2007-11-25 00:44:51 |
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Welcome to the site! Scream all you want. Don't stop saying what you think, maybe it is how you say it or maybe you are just 'picking your battles wrong'. Take some time for yourself. :)
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Hello All on 2007-11-25 00:30:24 |
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Hi.
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At work now on 2007-11-23 02:33:14 |
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Oh Yeah. I can't imagine living differently now. I come and go as I please, when I want, where I want. My only restriction being my doggy, but if I want to go somewhere for more than a day I can leave her (the dog) with my sister on their ranch. :) Nice.
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For the Troops on 2007-11-23 02:27:17 |
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Thanks so much. :)
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What the Hell Happened to Me? on 2007-11-21 15:38:05 |
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Not knowing if you have already or not, I would suggest counseling. I think it might help you with your feelings of depression. I also feel that this would be beneficial before making any major decisions about your life. I also feel that if you like the "scholarly" life it might be good to continue your education and find something that stimulates you and will prevent a challenge of some kind. Being bored all the time does not help if you are depressed. Keep going to your friday night dances and I know you are disillusioned with religion at the moment but in your post you mention that you found it hard to maintain your christianity because you did not have the strong relationships around you that you did while growing up; maybe it would be helpful to form some strong bonds of your own in a church setting of some kind. I too am a "doubting thomas" but I do not let my doubts prevent me from doing to church occasionally and enjoying the company of my friends. They know how I feel and do not become enraged or take it personally. I love to read and have come across books that claim jesus was glorified to make him more "god-like" to pagans whom the church wanted to convert. Making him god-like made him seem more like their own gods. Anyway...I'm tired and probably should not have replied to your post. :) I hope you went to the interview and obtained the position as as result of going to the interview. Don't give up on yourself. I believe in reading, but please don't let the books you have read make you feel as if you have been betrayed. I am sure your family had the best of intentions and firmly believe in the church and the teachings. On a positive note, the teachings are GOOD no matter whether you are christian or not. Night, have a wonderful thanksgiving holiday.
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wisdom on 2007-11-18 14:03:01 |
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Timeless.
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Why did I cry today?? on 2007-11-18 14:01:01 |
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Darn, hit enter and didn't mean to. I feel the same way about this country even tho I am older than you, probably old enough to be your mom. :) Anyway, as I get older I too am becoming more and more disenchanged not just with our own country but the world in general. People don't seem to care on the surface, but then you come across blogs like this one. And hopefully, my blog too. So, don't despair, two people care. We just have to keep our eyes open for the others and I bet it is one big beautiful club. :)
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Why did I cry today?? on 2007-11-18 13:58:45 |
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Amen!
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Sunday afternoon on 2007-11-18 13:55:53 |
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Lose him sweetie before it is too late! It sounds like you have a lot going for you so don't let him hold you back. Never SETTLE!!! Ok? Especially cuz it might be easier and right now, with the tumors, which must be scary, it has got to be easier cuz you have SOMEONE/ANYONE around. I will keep you in my thoughs in the upcoming weeks. Not boring. :) Waiting for the first snow of the year here, keep thinking it is going to happen any minute but it hasn't yet. Will soon enuff. Have a great day.
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New here on 2007-11-18 12:54:37 |
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Thank you both!!! I am excited to be here and hope everyone doesn't mind me sharing my photos. I may not have lots to say, altho some would probably debate that point! In this case, will let me photos do the talking, hope they speak well.
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