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Isa
Thank you. That was a selection from a manuscript I sent to Zarrothepaun. He didn't like it, so I'm running copies to send elsewhere.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 12, 2005 at 3:55 AM
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you are...
truly inspired:)
posted by
Marshallengraved
on November 12, 2005 at 3:00 AM
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Jacenta
How right you are!
posted by
avant-garde
on November 12, 2005 at 2:49 AM
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avant-garde...
Our own mental image of any situation promotes tranquility or stress. I continue to strive for the ideal on a day by day basis.
posted by
jacentaOld
on November 11, 2005 at 4:52 PM
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flamethrower
You are welcome and I will.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 11, 2005 at 2:12 PM
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It is an interesting thing to disciver that, you are not new to inner city violence especially having worked there. I too usually go into inner cities here in Paris to help. I have come to discover that, what breeds violence in those places are lack of any hopes. Thank you very much for reading and hopefully you do so again tomorrow for I have detail information on the cause of the troubles in France.
posted by
Flame-thrower
on November 11, 2005 at 2:03 PM
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Bright Irish
You are quite welcome. Thank you for visiting and commenting.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 11, 2005 at 1:39 PM
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avant-gaurde
We all strive to know ourselve and learn to look outside ourselves for answers. I feel that what we learn is what will give us the couage to carry on and acheieve salvation. Thank you for sharing your thoughts in such a clear and well written post.
posted by
BrightIrish
on November 11, 2005 at 12:32 PM
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aria4
The salvation I am speaking of is the idea that something outside of me can 'save' me from my condition of lack. That makes me weak and gives the power of my being away to something that is uncertain, unstable, and impermanent.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 11, 2005 at 10:30 AM
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jolly jeff
You are right, my friend. It is an uphill climb for me, too.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 11, 2005 at 10:28 AM
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Isa
Thank you. I've been going through some emotions about this over the past day or two. I've been raised to be really competitive, so there is a sense of accomplishment. However, I find great satisfaction in helping others. So, the latter is much more important. Thanks for the kind words.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 11, 2005 at 10:28 AM
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RAME
That is a good analogy. Suffering exists so that we can choose again.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 11, 2005 at 10:26 AM
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Avant-this one gets me
The only salvation that truly exists is the realization that seeking salvation creates suffering. Are you talking about the sacrifice one has to undergo on the road to salvation?
posted by
Aria4
on November 11, 2005 at 8:46 AM
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I'm learning not to judge myself
it's a slow process
posted by
jollyjeff
on November 11, 2005 at 8:20 AM
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very insightful...
thanks for helping me to see this in a clear light...btw, happy to see you on top of your category, that's sth you really deserve!
posted by
Marshallengraved
on November 11, 2005 at 8:18 AM
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Avant,
And suffering is the concrete between the bricks on the road to Heaven. Great blog.
posted by
RAME
on November 11, 2005 at 7:49 AM
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Sannhet
Yes, the salvation is in the release. A sort of serendipity.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 11, 2005 at 6:52 AM
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Ariala
Thanks.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 11, 2005 at 6:51 AM
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malcolm
Glad you were able to look upward.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 11, 2005 at 6:51 AM
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Avant -
No need for salvation when sin as most define it is but an illusion.
posted by
sannhet
on November 11, 2005 at 6:03 AM
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Enjoyed the way you put that!
posted by
Ariala
on November 11, 2005 at 5:48 AM
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You write so well.
I love the line - problems are but errors in perception. Yes they are and that's why they can be others' problems for them to deal with by looking inside themselves. Feel a bit teary today so thanks for a very uplifting post.
posted by
malcolm
on November 11, 2005 at 5:38 AM
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Clearly
Very well put. I've heard it said that a causeless cause has no effects.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 11, 2005 at 5:12 AM
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Resolve is a friend that awaits...
Yes. The power to create is one that has been overlooked in such an already "created" time as these would seem to be; just as the potential for resolve is also overlooked in trying to solve away from the inside story of resolve.
posted by
clearlyperceived
on November 11, 2005 at 5:08 AM
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