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| Posted: Wed Mar 5th, 2008 07:43 pm |
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I'm really excited about this site. My hat is off to Cosmeta for all the time and attention she has put into creating and maintaining this very important website. Upon reading some of the discussions, I'm also impressed by the education level and responses of the readers. What a relief!!!! This site could be addicting.
My background: I've read about Edgar Cayce since 1970, I've taught adult Sunday School in a Presbyterian Church for 7 years (closet reincarnationist), I've given 6 layman sermons. I'm fascinated and read about reincarnation, the God within us, the Bible, parapsychology, NDE, ESP, hundreds of past life regression stories, human nature, 6th sense that some have, and human/animal connectiveness and "communication," to name a few. I'm currently reading about the brain and how it functions regarding spirituality, pain/pleasure, good and evil (from a laymans viewpoint).
I really like Cosmeta's bookshelf list (very impressive). I really believe that if we all exposed our favorite five books and why, then that would further our knowledge. I just finished a book about the past life regression of Paul of Tarsus, talking about his conversion at Damascus, the God within us, the emotions of Jesus on the Cross, how the early Christians were formed and who travelled with Paul. The Messengers, a True Story of Angelic Prescence and the Return to the Age of Miracles, by Julia Ingram and G. W. Hardin, is a little slow for the first 100 pages, but the past life dialogue is profound. I believe this is the real deal.
Like many of you, It's very frustrating talking to those in the congregation, who get their info. only from the sermon, don't read the bible and don't question how Peter could walk on water (if only for a few steps). Reincarnation is absolutely a taboo subject in church, "spoken only by heretics". I've read the miracles in the new testiment, then having Jesus casually responde that we only need to believe. It's so difficult to convert a sermon led Christian into thinking outside the box.
I'm here to give and recieve, looking forward to meeting you online. - Eric
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| Posted: Thu Mar 6th, 2008 04:27 am |
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Hi Eric,
I would like to thank you for your very warm and generous introduction. We are truly in need of sincere members willing to share their point of view openly. So that perhaps we can give you a platform in which to express your views; and possibly to tweak them to the point where you could incorporate them into your layman's Sunday School classes. And by that I do mean, if you are really serious about continuing on with us, I would consider creating a forum titled Esoteric Christianity; and even place you as it Moderator if you show enough interest and knowledge.
I cannot speak for others, but I know that I for one, would be most willing to share my views with you regarding what I might call, "Esoteric Christianity" a term promoted by Annie Besant and Charles W. Leadbeater of the Theoshopical Society. Annie Besant in her book entitle "Esoteric Christianity" and Charles Webster Leadbeater in his book called "The Science of the Sacraments." Both authors wrote in the latter part of the 1800's; but since then we can find many examples from Alice A. Bailey to "A Course in Miracles" and others.
Regarding my Bookshelf list; it is more than just a list to me, but in fact represents all the books I have in my possession. Primarily, they are books I have read and/or if not read, do consult from time to time if and when my memory fails me and I need some research materials.
As to reincarnation, as Christians we are taught that it does not exist; yet if we search hard enough there are many passages in our Bible that are indicative of reincarnation. Matter of fact, my paraphrase of Mark's Gospel is based upon the premise that Jesus were given a past life reading by John the Baptist during his baptism; and that he walked into Jerusalem proclaiming to be the reincarnation of King Solomon, the 'son of David'. So if you get a chance check out my "Song of Mark" from the link provided above.
Welcome to our Forum, Eric
In Peace and Harmony --- Cosmeta
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| Posted: Fri Mar 7th, 2008 03:28 am |
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Welcome, Eric, to the fold.
This place will take care of you as best they can.
As an agnostic Athiest, I disagree with my family and friends around me to the existence of a specific God. Rather, I believe in a divine POWER, energy, spirit, something out there that is less tangible than air and more powerful than pure energy. DESPITE all of this, i've studied more than a few religions in my lifetime, however short, sinful and useless it might be.
Breaking down the barriers of religious taboos will always be enlightening. This is something I believe to be true. Now if you'll let me be senitmental. Welcome to one of the few site's I've felt at home on. ^_^.
I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
It goes like this
The fourth, the fifth
The minor fall, the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah,
Hallelujah ,
Hallelujah,
Hallelujah.
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| Posted: Fri Mar 7th, 2008 03:36 pm |
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eric
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Thank you Cosmeta (Kathleen) and openbook. I would like to respond to both of you. Yes, I do feel very welcome.
I'm not currently teaching adult Sunday School. I'm still quite active in the church and they miss me when I'm not present as a student in that class.
The "Esoteric Christian" theme would be very interesting to me. Normally the "teacher" should know more than the students, my concern would be how qualified I am to lead the discussion. There would be many times where I would be the student, listening to another teacher. I've read several books about this theme from a "practical" aspect, not as many regarding the historical sequence from 33AD to say 400AD. From your library, I see that you've read far more historical documents during this period of time. I would seriously consider "leading" this discussion, but first I would have to brush up on the topic.
Personally, I've found a few authors who are past life regression therapists and came across clients who lived during this time, telling their story as they walked with Jesus. IMO, these are very moving stories. Like any thinking person, the reader and the hypnotist have to separate fact from fiction during these stories. IMO, what I've read so far seems to be factual.
I agree wholeheartedly that reincarnation is found in the Bible and was recognized among the early christians. This theme is lost in 21st century Chrisitanity. I believe that many of the concepts aren't taught in seminary, watering down the beliefs of the congregation. The sad part about this is that you'll eventually lose the spirit of the congregation, as they will seek something else to fill this void in their heart.
To Openbook: I accept your greeting, my friend! Even though you describe yourself as an agnostic athiest, I would clearly get into a discussion with you. What I would not do is get into an endless argument, each of us trying to out arm wrestle the other over the internet. I'm sure we would have many times where we "agree to disagree," and end the discussion as friends. The endless variations of "God" or "no God" has been a discussion point since time eternal.
I've also seen other members of this blog have done Tracker, and an author pulling all religions together. This voyage should be fun.
-Eric
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| Posted: Fri Mar 7th, 2008 04:04 pm |
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Oh no man, nothing like that. I didn't mean to imply I was wanting a theological discussion perse, I was merely explaining that due to my lack of belief in the god presented to me by christianity, I've read upon on as many religions I possibly could. The result of all this study is that I have come to believe that the path to understanding will involve peeking outside the boundaries of any one religious denomonation, and indeed, ones own comfort zones in rare moments.
I've gone from a devout christian to an athiest, to a Buddhist and to an agnostic. I must admit I still have tendencies toward the teachings of the Buddha, but, no one religion has seemed right for me, yet. Old pagan religions are truly my cup of tea as far as choices to study, but I try to study a monotheistic religions as often as possible. Really, it is a horribly enlightening thing to study peoples' religions and try to understand how they relate to your own spiritualism.
As Cos has shared with me her own views with it, allow me to spread them to you, as I find the view on things to be very enlightening. Cos said to me that spiritualism is you, your own belief, thoughts, and how you feel. Religion is something man has made. As such, the heart is always a good place to look.
Oh, man, I think I've aquired PN's pension for derailing on the rare occasion.
Well, before I make a fool of myself amongst the wiser, I'll cease now.
Welcome aboard.
~Locke
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| Posted: Fri Mar 7th, 2008 05:50 pm |
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OpenBook wrote: Welcome, Eric, to the fold.
This place will take care of you as best they can.
I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
It goes like this
The fourth, the fifth
The minor fall, the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah,
Hallelujah ,
Hallelujah,
Hallelujah.
A welcome from me, also, Eric.
OB!!!!! I must have been staying around to read you! Where do you git to? In any event, great to read you, always is  .
You may not even believe this, but it's true. Sometime early this morning, I was downloading and putting on the iPod "HALLELUJAH" ~ by k.d. lang and also by Michael McDonald. If you like jazz, you might really like Michael McDonald's, but both renditions are good, imo. MM been gone for a time, but I think I happened on to a new album entitled "Soul Speak" ermmm, I think that's it, duh. Too tired to look ~ another all nighter.
Take care, hear?
PN
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| Posted: Fri Mar 7th, 2008 06:17 pm |
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Openbook: I'm not offended at all by what you wrote, it actually stems from my experience on other message boards where endless debate goes on, then leads to flaming and then name calling. That gets old fast. It was a general statement, not directed at you at all!
It is good viewing your background, it helps me to understand your spiritual journey. The funny thing about a spiritual blog, one could easily end up with far more questions than answers after sharing each other's journey. It is very true what Cos has said, that religion is something man has made.
PN: Thanks for the welcome! In general, I'm very much a visual person (books) and less into music (my loss). I probably will give it a try, but not immediately.
Cosmeta: You played a dirty trick on me, I started to read online about the Esoteric Christian and didn't want to stop. This will screw up my weekend - thanks.
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| Posted: Fri Mar 7th, 2008 06:52 pm |
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Let me jump off subject once more. Heya PN, I don't get much of anywhere. Lots of sleeping and reading and writing dominate my time. That is an older song though, that I really like. I can't get away from the Rufus Wainwright version of it. So STRONG. Heh, I did miss talking with you!
Merry meet and merry part, and all that. ^_^
~Locke
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| Posted: Sat Mar 8th, 2008 03:18 pm |
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Eric...
<<Cosmeta: You played a dirty trick on me, I started to read online about the Esoteric Christian and didn't want to stop. This will screw up my weekend - thanks. >>
I played an even dirtier trick on you because I have just created a forum called Esoteric Christianity. I was going to move this thread into it, (and stilll would if you wanted me to), but have left it open for you to set the pace by writing and inserting the first post. I have also inserted a forum description, a neccessity that the software program insists I do in order to set up a forum; but please know that you can set the tone with a newer description. Just let me know---okay. I have also made you Moderator over it. Basically, that will give you an unlimited time slot to make editorial changes on your own post. My name is listed alongside yours as Moderator over that forum, so I would still be there to watch over it. And should you not want the title of Moderator, just let me know and with the click of a button I can set your username back.
Forum 103: Esoteric Christianity
http://www.cosmeta.com/_Forums/view_forum.php?id=103
Dont think of this as a job; and don't burden yourself thinking it is up to you to be teacher of it; rather think of it as an opportunity to have good wholesome fun. As you stated earlier we are all teachers and we are all students. I like that! And so, you have your forum as a way of expression. Invite your friends and students to participate if you want. We could use the additional boost.
In Peace and Harmony --- Cosmeta
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OpenBook wrote: Let me jump off subject once more. Heya PN, I don't get much of anywhere. Lots of sleeping and reading and writing dominate my time. That is an older song though, that I really like. I can't get away from the Rufus Wainwright version of it. So STRONG. Heh, I did miss talking with you!
L., thank you for this response!!! I hope you're checking back, I wanted to impose upon you with a music question, if I may (?) You know SO MUCH about, well, everything. Do you know Dir en Grey music which is Japanese and if you do, what do you think of it? To me it sounds like lunatics held in an asylum. My grandson loves everything Japanese, is really into that, Anime with his art and story, Taiko drumming, just about anything, and now it's this music (??) Of course, there might be something very significant to it that I sure don't get!!! You would know. It's rated high enough ~ seems another old band created 1997. I don't know how he happens onto this stuff, but I suppose if the worst thing he ever does is listen to really weird music, we're blessed greatly. I would NOT want even my subconscious to hear it. He is definitely a musician, himself, with his guitars and keyboard. I sent him a John Denver tab book, LOL ~ and he received it graciously. I KNOW that had to be about like someone giving me Lawrence Welk, ICK. I just happen to like J. Denver's lyrics, most of them. I'm glad he shares with me, and I don't want to shut that communication channel down, but YESH!!!, the GORE; just the titles of the albums. He thinks it's way kewl that I went to Japan and spent some time in Tokyo, and I wrote to him some of that experience, so that may be why he is sharing about this but also shared about an essay assignment at school on a story by R. Bradbury. I downloaded it and beyond me WHY it would be in the curriculum; to me it was totally based on fear, and it was completely nutz; about nuclear destruction of humankind but a HOUSE with all kinds of automated stuff went right on as usual. (HUH???) and there seemed to be a live dog in the story. What I got from it was if nuclear destruction doesn't wipe out humankind, then Nature will, and THEN my hackles went up, and a VERY strong critique of this story by me, no response yet, but now his Dad absolutely wants to read this essay before it goes. Well, his Dad is about the best well-read that can be had, but he says he remembers nothing of consequence about Bradbury so must not have made an impression on him. This story is just entirely stupid, imo, but don't give a bad rap to Nature in the process. I am endeared to Nature, greatly.
So, I seek your good input if you have the time/space/and care to do that. I know I should not be thinking, "Here I can be useful" and not paint pictures for this kid who is so perfect in every way, in my mind, but allow him to create his own images out of his desires and then when grown into an adult, he will begin to fashion life out of his desires allowing for self-expression that brings fulfillment, and of course, his fulfilment would be mine, as well. I try to find myself in my own creativity out of my own purpose, but we-l-l-l ~ grandmothers watch with their spirit which never dies.
Not to worry too much, he does pretty much what he wants and simply ignores the rest, and if I looked real hard, he already IS an adult ~ a real easy kid who knows what he's doing, and he does things and drops them. I'm not hearing about IM anymore, but he sure MUST have every tee-shirt IM ever was or is!!! I did buy some Naruto and Inuyasha shirts, a couple, but I don't hear about that anymore and skateboarding has gone by the wayside, once he gets to be a champion, then it's movin' on.
I will look into this version of Hallelujah. Not sure WHY that melody caught my attention. Isn't on my short list of favorites, but it's on the list.
Thanks Locke, for any consideration. I value your opinion and trust you completely!!! Plus, you have a name fitting for a Knight of the Round, and that's a lot of goodness.
PN
Last edited on Sun Mar 9th, 2008 01:18 am by PN
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eric, I do beg pardon for using your Introduction space for a personal discourse with OB. It's a opportunity to even get to read him and/or get feedback from him, so I jumped on it.
It's nice that you have your own Forum, and the topic looks pretty interesting. We can always use more and better understanding.
PN
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During a concert on a big tour with American bands known as Korn, Bullets with Octane and others, Dir En Grey came to a town not five miles west of my home town, and I caught that show.
Before you go look up a video of them and get too worried, PN, you have to understand that Japanese music is ALL about preformance art. The music video for their song Cage, of course, is disturbing graphically, but it's all metaphorical. Dir En Grey's lead singer, using some very cheesy and very fake stage blood managed to scare a whole group of bigoted rednecks in the audience at that show during his preformance. Knowing that you are of an open mind, I suggest you attempt to look up one of their music videos on youtube, anything but the song Cage.
Try the song C
In fact: http://youtube.com/watch?v=tmJd1z39OdQ
This is the song C by Dir En Grey preformed live. The lead singer must have had themstart it too soon as he seems ot be sort of out of breath, but just try giving the music a listening to, if your grandson has ever asked you to hear any Iron Maiden you might hear musical and melodical similarities. In reality, this song seems to be about a man who has financially gorged in an attempt to keep his girl interested in him only to realize he's stopped caring in the process and she not only doesn't care but thinks he's fake. So in this case, there is actually no gore, this is a lover's lament.
Um, as for the band themselves.
Their guitarist is cute? Not to mention insanely talented. Their leadsinger is one of the better I've heard. They are pretty much the Japanese equivalent of Heavy Metal, and even if you never understand the lyrics, the music is so much fun to focus on and try to follow.
Dir En Grey, in short, is an acceptable enough band musically, and you really SHOULD withhold judgement until you've had a chance to hear a bit of their calmer songs. There is a song called "Jesus Christ RnR" that actually, despite the suggestions of the title, seems to have religious overtones, though it is hard to always find an accurate translation. The song Mercilous Cult seems to be about a murder scene, but I can't be certain, I just know that the music brings to mind early Iron Maiden on that song.
I personally got to very briefly exchange a word with Kyo-san the lead singer at a meet and greet thing sat up after they played. Doesn't understand much english, but a very nice guy.
Their guitarist Die, well, he has a tendency to um, party very hard when peer pressured, but all in all the band isn't satanic, calling on satan, it just delves into the darker side of life sometimes, and reminds us that life is not always pretty.
Also, being an anime-addict myself, I can assure you it is quite normal for someone, as they grow older, to push away a LITTLE from anime and then latch onto Japanese culture and music. I'd place money that your grandson is probably also a fan of or at least KNOWS of a man named Camui Gackt. In which case I would ask you to pass on a message. You should tell him that looking up the translation to Gackt's song Mirror might completely change his outlook on the man, for the better.
Here is said translation.
http://www.lyrics007.com/Gackt%20Lyrics/Mirror%20Lyrics.html
About self realization.
Some of the mainstream Japanese artists such as Dir En Grey and Camui Gackt are at times a bit visually frightening, but listen to their music, look up translations, they're really such elegant folks as you could hardly pick a better choice in music for your grandson to get into!
Ramble ramble ramble ramble ramble ramble.
~Locke
P.S. Eric, I also apologize for hijacking the thread, but to pass up a chance to speak to PN or Cos would be ludicrous!
P.S.S. If anything I said makes no sense, please tell me and I'll explain better, my head isn't on right right now, I'm sorting myself out after a brush with death last night. (In the form of a speeding car that had recently been blocked from my view by another vehicle and me nearly falling in its tracks because the street is ice where I was crossing It has, I confess, left me a mess. About a half second after I got out of its way, it stopped a whole foot away from where I would have been.)
Last edited on Sun Mar 9th, 2008 04:06 pm by OpenBook
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 02:09 am |
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Cosmeta- I will use the forum and set up Esoteric Christainity, I want to start in a week or two due to time constraints. This will allow me to time to set up an "outline" for the discussion. I do look forward to getting into the subject. I want to get a little better with the logistics of this website.
PN + Openbook - I'm not bothered that you hijacked the thread, I wish the best for Openbook after his potentionally larger accident.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 02:22 am |
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OpenBook wrote: During a concert on a big tour with American bands known as Korn, Bullets with Octane and others, Dir En Grey came to a town not five miles west of my home town, and I caught that show.
Before you go look up a video of them and get too worried, PN, you have to understand that Japanese music is ALL about preformance art. The music video for their song Cage, of course, is disturbing graphically, but it's all metaphorical. Dir En Grey's lead singer, using some very cheesy and very fake stage blood managed to scare a whole group of bigoted rednecks in the audience at that show during his preformance. Knowing that you are of an open mind, I suggest you attempt to look up one of their music videos on youtube, anything but the song Cage.
Try the song C
In fact: http://youtube.com/watch?v=tmJd1z39OdQ
This is the song C by Dir En Grey preformed live. The lead singer must have had themstart it too soon as he seems ot be sort of out of breath, but just try giving the music a listening to, if your grandson has ever asked you to hear any Iron Maiden you might hear musical and melodical similarities. In reality, this song seems to be about a man who has financially gorged in an attempt to keep his girl interested in him only to realize he's stopped caring in the process and she not only doesn't care but thinks he's fake. So in this case, there is actually no gore, this is a lover's lament.
Um, as for the band themselves.
Their guitarist is cute? Not to mention insanely talented. Their leadsinger is one of the better I've heard. They are pretty much the Japanese equivalent of Heavy Metal, and even if you never understand the lyrics, the music is so much fun to focus on and try to follow.
Dir En Grey, in short, is an acceptable enough band musically, and you really SHOULD withhold judgement until you've had a chance to hear a bit of their calmer songs. There is a song called "Jesus Christ RnR" that actually, despite the suggestions of the title, seems to have religious overtones, though it is hard to always find an accurate translation. The song Mercilous Cult seems to be about a murder scene, but I can't be certain, I just know that the music brings to mind early Iron Maiden on that song.
I personally got to very briefly exchange a word with Kyo-san the lead singer at a meet and greet thing sat up after they played. Doesn't understand much english, but a very nice guy.
Their guitarist Die, well, he has a tendency to um, party very hard when peer pressured, but all in all the band isn't satanic, calling on satan, it just delves into the darker side of life sometimes, and reminds us that life is not always pretty.
Also, being an anime-addict myself, I can assure you it is quite normal for someone, as they grow older, to push away a LITTLE from anime and then latch onto Japanese culture and music. I'd place money that your grandson is probably also a fan of or at least KNOWS of a man named Camui Gackt. In which case I would ask you to pass on a message. You should tell him that looking up the translation to Gackt's song Mirror might completely change his outlook on the man, for the better.
Here is said translation.
http://www.lyrics007.com/Gackt%20Lyrics/Mirror%20Lyrics.html
About self realization.
Some of the mainstream Japanese artists such as Dir En Grey and Camui Gackt are at times a bit visually frightening, but listen to their music, look up translations, they're really such elegant folks as you could hardly pick a better choice in music for your grandson to get into!
Ramble ramble ramble ramble ramble ramble.
~Locke
P.S. Eric, I also apologize for hijacking the thread, but to pass up a chance to speak to PN or Cos would be ludicrous!
P.S.S. If anything I said makes no sense, please tell me and I'll explain better, my head isn't on right right now, I'm sorting myself out after a brush with death last night. (In the form of a speeding car that had recently been blocked from my view by another vehicle and me nearly falling in its tracks because the street is ice where I was crossing It has, I confess, left me a mess. About a half second after I got out of its way, it stopped a whole foot away from where I would have been.)
Locke, I cannot thank you ENOUGH for this ~ can't! How very interesting and also, I take to heart very sincerely your mention of judgment calls. I'm like a she-wolf with this boy/man who is so far above me, it's ridiculous. He is a very remarkable being, certainly linked to me. Spirit told me that >>>vbs<<< and how and why he is. IF I gain some understanding of his level ~ well, it would NOT have been and would not now be possible without your wonderful attendance. May your blessings be returned to you MULTIPLIED!
I find myself concerned about this real scare for you with this speeding vehicle. Thank the gods that be, you are okay. I'm telling you true, we HAVE to send the light of protection forth before we stick our noses out of the house. You know I serve with the Sheriff's Posse here and do a whole lot of traffic control, for one thing. The volunteers with the Sheriff's Posse work hand-in-hand with the guys from the cop shop. This kingdom is not an incorporated city so no real police force, but the cop shop guys are close, sometimes not close enough, soon enough ~ so we are out there. The Sheriff of this County has Posse groups of volunteers in absolutely everything throughout the County ~ horse patrol, canine units, every manner of protective top tier people. Many are retired military or police force people, for myself, a park ranger. With the urban sprawl, the traffic danger increases exponentially, daily. EVERY corner has become a malfunction junction; and these people are kamikaze pilots if ever there be such a thing, and there was. One woman recently drove her Mercedes right through the front plate glass window of "Mail Boxes" plowed a huge copying machine and that AND her car took down and out a man who was mailing a package, parked on top of him. Yes, she killed him, and of me she asked, "Please get my bag for me so no one takes it." I wanted to screaaam in her face, "MADAM, YOU JUST KILLED A MAN and you care about your gd purse?? and that is all you have to say? God help us!" The BEST thing I KNOW, and it works, is to send ahead of you the light of protection, every single time you go out. Please do that. You are a very precious commodity. We want no harm to come to you, Locke.
I am copying your marvelous response to my very clumsy asking, and I absolutely KNOW, it will be of grand service not only to me but to my grandson and to his parents. You just gave me a BIG LEG UP! I seriously do not want to screw up with this kid and also, although I cannot get into his reality ~ this I know, IF I can somewhat bridge the generation gap especially with him without getting all sappy and stupid, well, that is invaluable to me. TOTALLY.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, MUCHISMAS GRACIAS!!!
Incidentally, last night I got around, finally, to watching Sidney Portier play N. Mandela ~ phew, a powerful movie. It brought to mind that S. Portier, who I GREATLY ADMIRE, has exactly the same take, apparently, on the Power he is VERY reluctant to call "God" as you have put. It's in his spiritual autobiography "The Measure of a Man." It's the best putting to words of what is the "God-Force?" that ever I have come across. Now, you underscore that.
Don't want to get sickening about it, but I DO APPRECIATE YOU and again, your great intellect and many, many goodnesses AND your willingness to share. I like purposeful and facts, and you do that to the perzact!!
With affection,
PN
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 03:25 am |
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Oh, Please, PN!
No thanks necessary, really.
I mean, do you know how much I feel I still owe you? Your friendship is payment enough for any words of wisdom you can ever squeeze out of me. (That is a dry sponge to be squeezing, might I say.) Anyway, I hope this helps you and your grandson there. He's a lucky kid, that much is for sure.
I'll be careful, much more careful from now on. I promise that. Your care touches me. Really.
Eric, I look forward to diving into your new forum ^_^. As soon as this stupid failure of a school play ends, I'll have time to join in. High School is a KILLER on ones social life, even if it is an online social life. As it is, I come so that Cos and PN and TL and all of the people who have ever helped me here know that I have hardly grown bored or tired of this place, but time restrains me from true activity.
This place is better than any online community I've ever been part of.
~Locke
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 04:40 am |
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Eric...
<<Cosmeta- I will use the forum and set up Esoteric Christainity, I want to start in a week or two due to time constraints. This will allow me to time to set up an "outline" for the discussion. I do look forward to getting into the subject. I want to get a little better with the logistics of this website. >>
Just know that since the Forum itself has already been created, I cannot prevent others from posting to it indefinately. Matter of fact, only today I removed a message from another newcomer holding that first post for you to write up your lead in. My reasoning is simply: I truly feel that forum bulletin boards and threads have an aura and energy all their own; and that the very first post will help define what that forum is all about. And then after that point, a forum will tend to develop a life of its own, depending of course on who posts to it and what is exchanged among members.
I see for example, that you have alread placed that first post, in which you ask everyone to wait for you. Generally speaking, I am not so sure that will work with regard to others. As stated above, from this point on, I cannot prevent others from posting to it.
As to getting acquainted with my web site or forum---take your time. And if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me via Private Message.
I am here for you.
In Peace and Harmony --- Cosmeta
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<<P.S.S. If anything I said makes no sense, please tell me and I'll explain better, my head isn't on right right now, I'm sorting myself out after a brush with death last night. (In the form of a speeding car that had recently been blocked from my view by another vehicle and me nearly falling in its tracks because the street is ice where I was crossing It has, I confess, left me a mess. About a half second after I got out of its way, it stopped a whole foot away from where I would have been.) >>
Am very please to learn that Spirit is watching over you. But if you worry yourself with all the what if's in life you will run yourself ragged. Just accept what is and try to move on; being thankful as you go.
You are here for a reason!
And btw, thank you for your compliment about enjoying talking to PN and me. Nice to know I am needed.
In Peace and Harmony --- Cosmeta
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