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Bombaloo
Your writing is very good. Though I'll be saddened by your departure here, I know that you will fare well in the writing world. Best wishes for you and your family.
It is an honor for me to hear of your innermost beliefs. I hope you will always be comfortable expressing them here.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 22, 2006 at 5:18 AM
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BTW--March 10 is my last day. You are one of the bloggers whom
I have the most difficulty "leaving." Good luck (although I'll be reading and commenting again between now and then).
posted by
Renigade
on February 22, 2006 at 4:22 AM
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Avant--Reminds me of a conversation I had with my niece yesterday
about inner peace. She is my age, and suffered as much at her father's hand (my father's oldest son) as I did at my father's. Anyay, we talked at length about peace, and how we feel blessed to be the only members of my father's family to have found it. Quite by accident we both said (at the same time), "It's only by realizing that I'm dependent on God that I became independent in other aspects of my life." It was quite a revelation for us both.
Not exactly what you are saying, but your post reminds me of that conversation very much. Please be advised that renigade/bombaloo is not a Bible-thumper, and rarely shares her views of faith (with anyone but her inner circle) lest she be called such. You have witnessed a rarity...
posted by
Renigade
on February 22, 2006 at 4:21 AM
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abhilasha
Yes, very much so. The more we know, there more there is to discover. That is beautiful and mysterious all at once.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 22, 2006 at 4:12 AM
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anglo
Thank you very much for stopping by and reading.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 22, 2006 at 4:11 AM
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DrJPT
Thanks.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 22, 2006 at 4:11 AM
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ms bradock
Thank you for a lovely comment. I hope your Wednesday fares well.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 22, 2006 at 4:10 AM
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i read
the comments by 'Experience' i find his reason strong enough but the explanation that you gave was very much true...its similar to the conflict between classic & quantum physics.Both are true but yet seperate & require some equation to unify but then we are still faraway from realizing the complete reality.
posted by
abhilasha
on February 22, 2006 at 12:04 AM
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This is as beautiful as it is true!
posted by
anglofinspirtion
on February 21, 2006 at 8:53 PM
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Awesome
posted by
Dr_JPT
on February 21, 2006 at 8:10 PM
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Avant,
This is lovely...Thanks for sharing! It's true the power to make one happy does not exist, but I have believed for quite some time now the power to know joy does! I always enjoy reading your posts. Thanks for stopping by my
Ponderings! I'm a bit frazzled these days and am not commenting as often as I usually do, but remember I am there...reading. It's people like you who share good thoughts that make me a bit more relaxed. Blessings...
posted by
ms_bradrock
on February 21, 2006 at 7:32 PM
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Experience
Yes, I believe that all divisions are man-made. The irony here is that God's will is our will, but we tend not to believe it. We think because we exert effort to obtain, God must need something from us and use force to get it.
When we love uncondtionally, we are One with God. The mind identifying with the physical body is the trammel to this realization, but at the same time necessary to the discovery of it.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 21, 2006 at 11:20 AM
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Experience
I am speaking purely on a psychological level, which manifests over a long period of time as positive outcomes.
Jesus taught unconditional love, even to those who feared and killed him. His giving love in each situation helped to foster what was real, despite what appearances were manifest at the moment.
A victim is a mentality. It is possible to be 'victimized' and still give love. Would not love be experienced in such a case? Would not that love heal the attacker, by disengaging his reason for the attack in the first place? I would daresay that love reverses the false appearance of cause and effect we believe is a reality in the physical.
There is always a higher purpose for what appears random and cruel. All things are here to evolve, and it is the mindset we choose that determines how well we understand this purpose.
Thanks for a heartfelt comment.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 21, 2006 at 11:16 AM
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Jeremy
To me a koan is a 'wise saying', or a statement that holds much wisdom, but meditation is needed to bring the wisdom out of it. In Zen tradition, koans are used for spiritual development. The student might study one koan for a long period, until its meaning revealed itself.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 21, 2006 at 11:10 AM
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Divisions
I believe the divisions of man within the mind are caused by the seperations of ourselves and the oneness with God. When man has his own ideas conflicting with God's will. I believe the seperations of the mind and heart become. If man would be one inside their soul and mind and heart with God's will. I belive then you are made whole. Similar to the opening of the eyes of the blind.
posted by
Experience
on February 21, 2006 at 11:10 AM
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jacenta
Thanks for stopping by. It's good to hear from you.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 21, 2006 at 11:09 AM
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Disagree to the line we give is what we recieve.
Many people fall victim to that belief. Did Jesus get what he deserved and recieved by the sinners. Did the children get what they deserved during the Holocaust? Does aborted babies deserve what they get?
posted by
Experience
on February 21, 2006 at 10:04 AM
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avant
what does koan stand for, to you? I experience your posts different each time and that goes with what you have written of.thanks
posted by
appleworks7
on February 21, 2006 at 7:17 AM
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avant-garde...
I read this twice. You have excellent insight! Thank you for sharing.
posted by
jacentaOld
on February 21, 2006 at 7:05 AM
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sannhet
Thanks, my friend.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 21, 2006 at 6:51 AM
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Nanaroo
Thank you. That is my objective.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 21, 2006 at 6:50 AM
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AC
You're quite welcome. Happiness is a decision that has nothing to do with others.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 21, 2006 at 6:50 AM
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Rcky
Such is the power of the koan. Thank you so much for listening and responding.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 21, 2006 at 6:49 AM
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abhilasha
No, thank you. Without your support, I would lack the motivation to work these out and write them.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 21, 2006 at 6:49 AM
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Ravencat
namaste.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 21, 2006 at 6:48 AM
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Avant -
What a great last line! Powerful stuff!
posted by
sannhet
on February 21, 2006 at 6:48 AM
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avant-guarde
Wow- you put so much into few words...
posted by
Nanaroo
on February 21, 2006 at 6:09 AM
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Love this part:
happiness is the realization that the power to make happy does not exist.
...it really struck a chord for me...thank you.
posted by
AC_Allyn
on February 21, 2006 at 5:41 AM
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Avant.....
We create our reality, what we give is what we receive! I read this three times, I like it!
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on February 21, 2006 at 5:02 AM
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hiiii
no words only gratitude to express
posted by
abhilasha
on February 21, 2006 at 4:37 AM
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Avant
Wow! Incredible...this truly sums it ALL up perfectly. Now to put it all to practice....there's the "rub" of being in the physical. It's when I finally realize that I'm
not separate from the Divine that I connect (that I'm not separate from anyone at all). OMG...this post is SO rich in thought & truth that I can't even comment on what I feel...words can't truly express the feelings...just know this is amazing & wonderful. Thank you.
posted by
ravencat18
on February 21, 2006 at 4:21 AM
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SYMPHONY
You're welcome. Thank you.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 21, 2006 at 4:11 AM
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Thank you for all your posts...
posted by
_Symphony_
on February 21, 2006 at 4:08 AM
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