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Isa
Perhaps she is an angel in disguise. Sometimes, I think people come to us disguised as our own pain. They remind us what is important, by showing callousness and disregard. By rejecting their gift, we can free ourselves from them.
posted by
avant-garde
on July 7, 2006 at 12:00 PM
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avant garde...
i try to develop a positive mind as much as possible, but i admit that the recent events make me feel depressed...my body starts aching again and i am mad at the driver who hit us...she had the nerve to tell me "it ain't nothing"...
posted by
Marshallengraved
on July 6, 2006 at 10:16 AM
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Avant-Garde, I felt that very strongly as I took a bus downtown and back
for an appointment. It was a little difficult to sit still in such a confined environment and not want to get edgy with the person sitting so close to me, but I did some breathing exercises, found another seat, listened to music and told myself, "It's not them, I'm projecting".
I was definitely projecting some of my feelings about the appointment I'd been, too. I just have to recognize that there are certain environments that bring out strong feelings in me, and not react to the people, osme of whom are very helpful and friendly. There are just residual feelings that I need to process.
posted by
Blanche.
on July 5, 2006 at 4:54 PM
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Blanche
Yes, it is very easy to get caught up in blaming others for our own shortcomings. And, the more I do it, the more evidence I find that validates it! It gets more and more real, the more I invest in it. But, that's the nature of reality.
posted by
avant-garde
on July 5, 2006 at 4:50 PM
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Avant-Garde, today seems to be another lesson for me in focusing
my attention on the positive and keeping my negative urges in check. I am reminded of the Credence Clearwater Revival song, "'Fore you 'cuse me, take a look at yourself". A message I need as well as anyone.
posted by
Blanche.
on July 5, 2006 at 4:36 PM
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mysteria
Of course, I do. Thank you very much.
posted by
avant-garde
on July 5, 2006 at 4:28 PM
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oops you know i meant to type this
your posts often refresh my mind with the ease with which you relay really powerful and strong messages...
posted by
mysteria
on July 5, 2006 at 1:22 PM
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avant
your posts often refresh my mind with the ease at which you really powerful and strong messages...
posted by
mysteria
on July 5, 2006 at 1:20 PM
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Mason
Thanks again.
posted by
avant-garde
on July 5, 2006 at 12:06 PM
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Rcky
I understand. Sometimes, I become thoughtless, too. It does one good to monitor what goes out, for it always returns.
posted by
avant-garde
on July 5, 2006 at 12:05 PM
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Dave
Thanks. Glad to see you back at it.
posted by
avant-garde
on July 5, 2006 at 12:05 PM
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Isa
I don't think there is such a thing as 'bad luck.' I do think that we carry around beliefs about ourselves, which becomes verified by the experiences that follow.
Have you tried affirmations? They change your mind about what's in your mind, if you repeat them enough. They've worked for me.
posted by
avant-garde
on July 5, 2006 at 12:04 PM
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..well said, again....
posted by
MasonGarrett
on July 5, 2006 at 8:06 AM
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Well spoken Avant.......
"What goes around...comes around!" That is why I choose my words and actions wisely! (Well, most of the time!) LOL
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on July 5, 2006 at 7:24 AM
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Wise words, concisely stated, as ever.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on July 5, 2006 at 7:21 AM
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avant garde...
why do i have to be followed by unluck? I was hit by a car for the second time (my son too), this morning...thanks God, we are both safe, but i can't handle that shit...it makes me feel real bad:(
posted by
Marshallengraved
on July 5, 2006 at 5:43 AM
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Whacky
Precisely. Truth is eternal, and spoken in many different languages.
posted by
avant-garde
on July 5, 2006 at 4:20 AM
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Cee
Me, too. Thank you.
posted by
avant-garde
on July 5, 2006 at 4:19 AM
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samhain
Thank you, sir.
posted by
avant-garde
on July 5, 2006 at 4:19 AM
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sannhet
Exactly. Life appears to happen to us, so that we might discover this truth.
posted by
avant-garde
on July 5, 2006 at 4:18 AM
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A little like the golden rule? Maybe?
posted by
Whacky
on July 4, 2006 at 10:12 PM
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Oh yes, avant-
The duality of the gift. This spoke directly to ME; a lesson of humility as well.
Cee
posted by
LadyCeeMarie
on July 4, 2006 at 8:27 PM
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DITTO! 
posted by
syzygy
on July 4, 2006 at 6:07 PM
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Avant -
Excellent! We are the students and the teachers for what we must learn. It is all up to us.
posted by
sannhet
on July 4, 2006 at 5:18 PM
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