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calebs
what shows you the truth is a source of gladness, not shame.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 8, 2005 at 6:21 AM
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ravencat
thanks. welcome back.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 8, 2005 at 6:20 AM
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isa
thanks. that's very kind.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 8, 2005 at 6:19 AM
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critter and josh
thank you very much.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 8, 2005 at 6:18 AM
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symphony
thank you. i like the way you have your poetry blog set up.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 8, 2005 at 6:17 AM
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cosy
thank you for visiting and have a great weekend.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 8, 2005 at 6:16 AM
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The key to happiness is, therefore, a matter of what one chooses to give.
I like the quote above but it reminds me how selfish I am at times. For some reason it also makes me think fo the book
The Five Love Languages. I fear I often want to give others what is easy for me to give vs. what they really need from me.
posted by
calebs_blogger
on October 7, 2005 at 6:04 PM
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Avant-garde....you reap what you sow.
Great post.
You are correct - you or I can only give what we have...if we know how to love, then we can love others. Life truly mirrors our thoughts, words & actions.
posted by
ravencat18
on October 7, 2005 at 2:45 PM
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great post...
as always
posted by
Marshallengraved
on October 7, 2005 at 1:24 PM
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*claps*
Very, very well said.
posted by
Critter_and_Josh
on October 7, 2005 at 9:24 AM
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Excellent post
posted by
_Symphony_
on October 7, 2005 at 6:28 AM
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Avante
this is actually a subject I love to tackle...it is my grand phylosophy. Great post and thank you for the sweet comments.
posted by
cosy
on October 7, 2005 at 6:02 AM
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mystic
yes, only a moment is needed.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 7, 2005 at 1:10 AM
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quirky
Thanks. I think that's the only way it can be dealt with.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 7, 2005 at 1:10 AM
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avant
isn't it something that it takes only a minute
posted by
MysticGmekeepr
on October 6, 2005 at 8:15 PM
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Avant--
a most excellent post--always harder to put into practice than to believe as truth, but I take it one day at a time.
posted by
Julia.
on October 6, 2005 at 7:04 PM
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word.smith
yes, you have to be trusting to experience trust. thank you.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 6, 2005 at 3:21 PM
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Thanks for sharing this...
That is exactly why we are not able to trust other people. We expect that they are doing the same things we do, especially when we are behind closed doors.
posted by
word.smith
on October 6, 2005 at 2:29 PM
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aria4
Yes. I like that. Thank you.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 6, 2005 at 2:02 PM
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Avant: I like this quote "The key to happiness is, therefore, a matter of what one chooses to give." As such, we have to find our happiness and live it.
posted by
Aria4
on October 6, 2005 at 1:54 PM
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jeremy
You're welcome. Glad to be of service.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 6, 2005 at 1:33 PM
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Avant, thank you very much,that is great.
posted by
appleworks7
on October 6, 2005 at 1:30 PM
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jeremy
Sure thing. If I wish I had more peace in my life, for example, then I would believe that specific people have been the cause. Does this not justify attacking them? The truth is that my blaming someone else for my not wanting to take responsibility for myself is causing the lack of peace.
What people demand most is what they have withheld from giving. A person who craves approval is likely to show disdain and disapproval, out of sheer envy and jealousy. Does this not prevent the feeling of acceptance?
A relationship with anyone is an opportunity to experience yourself being. This is the only reality that exists. If you focus on the other, and what they are not giving you, then you have reason to do the same to them. But, is this reason the cause, or the effect? Your own self-judgments are the source of how you see others.
This is why, very simply, a person who does not love cannot experience love. One must first have something to give.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 6, 2005 at 1:18 PM
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hi Avant
Look into what is lacking and see how it has been withheld from others.
avant, can you please explain this further, thanks
posted by
appleworks7
on October 6, 2005 at 1:08 PM
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straightforward
Thank you for stopping by, and have a great day.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 6, 2005 at 9:21 AM
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I agree with you. That's my observation of life as well!
posted by
Straightforward
on October 6, 2005 at 9:18 AM
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Military Wife
It's taken me a long time to face it. Thank you.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 6, 2005 at 9:12 AM
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sannhet
Yes, I like that. Thank you.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 6, 2005 at 9:12 AM
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isa
I see examples of it in my life even now. Thanks.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 6, 2005 at 9:12 AM
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I think this is something
that we all must face at some point in our lives. Very good.
posted by
Bel_
on October 6, 2005 at 9:11 AM
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Avant -
Forgiving - for Give ing. It's all about giving. Good post.
posted by
sannhet
on October 6, 2005 at 7:10 AM
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i think...
this is a major problem i had to battle against so many times...good post
posted by
Marshallengraved
on October 6, 2005 at 6:23 AM
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Jacenta
thank you. good to hear from you.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 6, 2005 at 5:57 AM
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avant-garde, Good morning
Expecting another soon? So perfectly wonderful! I read your 'About me page.' Sounds like you and your wife are very productive people. I like the idea of giving. I am happy, except I worry about things I have no control over. Such as my grown daughter, right now. Only because I love her more than she ever realizes. Once a mother, always a mother. Your home sounds busy and wonderful. I appreciate your visit.
posted by
jacentaOld
on October 6, 2005 at 5:46 AM
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