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Taps
Thanks! I definitely agree about the carnal people! They are on the wide road, easily found by everyone. It takes distinct pursuit of the narrow to find it, and even more dedication to stay on it. Then, it becomes like second nature!
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Soul_Builder101
on February 6, 2008 at 10:09 AM
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teddypoet
Thanks
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on February 6, 2008 at 10:04 AM
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Soul_Builder
Interesting thoughts here. I read recently that the average American spends 36 hours per year stuck in traffic. For some reason that popped into my head while I was reading your post. That's kind of how I picture the "wide road". I think that it is hard for people to become spiritual because they love the carnal world. Many are afraid that they will miss out on something, or have to give up something in order to be spiritual and so they try to sit on the fence, to be "luke warm" instead of "hot or cold", spiritual in words but carnal in deeds and in truth.
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TAPS.
on February 4, 2008 at 3:27 PM
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teddypoet_TheGoodByeFade
on February 4, 2008 at 10:23 AM
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pen dragon
Thank You! Thats a good approach. Do not let your right hand know what the left is doing! People will do as programmed. They go for shadow not substance.They go for superficial once it looks or feels good. Stay with your core values!
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Soul_Builder101
on February 4, 2008 at 10:15 AM
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Re: Re: Yeshuan
Yes, that does clarify your point. I have never consider that take on how we miss spirituality. I have always consider the organization getting in the way of the individual.
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Yeshuan
on February 4, 2008 at 10:14 AM
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Re: Thank you SB for a very interesting and educational post.....
Thanks Mariaki! The spirituality that is touted today is mostly a public relations thing! You know, the extroverted type of 'smooch-smooch, we're saved' type of groupthink. This is just the ego/dark side seeking attention and getting it! The real thing has SILENCE and introversion as its center. Spiritual people dwell in themselves except for their worldly responsibilities. They seek what is essential for survival and then dwell within! This is renunciation! They know that if they tried to set up empires their consciousness would be overcome by the plethora of materials and relationships, and so they would lose their peace and become troubled!!!
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Soul_Builder101
on February 4, 2008 at 10:03 AM
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Re: Yeshuan
I'm not sure I quite understand. Christ taught by teachings and example. Organized Religion grew out of political need and is still allied to politics. The tribes I speak of here are not biblical tribes, but todays groups /colors which take part in the games. And they can be found everywhere, even in churches and temples! They are busy trying to invent religion so it does not conflict with their games! Hope this helps!!!
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Soul_Builder101
on February 4, 2008 at 9:51 AM
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I find that others cannot accept my spirituality , they cannot understand my lack of materialism.They just don't get why I wouldnt like a huge plasma tv, I hate television and its violence and lies etc, so i dont have cable, why would I want a monitor? I have reasons,lol!
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pen_dragon
on February 4, 2008 at 8:44 AM
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Thank you SB for a very interesting and educational post.....
I think most people are not sure what being "spiritual" really means and are therefore confused; the good book explains it all
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mariaki
on February 4, 2008 at 6:16 AM
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Yes!
One of Christ's goals, I believe, was to rid us of the limitations of our own efforts at self-justification. Organized religion is an outgrowth of these efforts. If I understood you correctly, organized religion is one of the "tribes of the establishment."
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Yeshuan
on February 3, 2008 at 10:04 PM
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Re: Challenging Post
Thanks Yeshuan! Spirituality takes a lot of intelligence in this era. While Biblical advice is good, it is more relevant to the society of then! They never had to live with fear of global catastrophe or evil this powerful! Besides, this is the time of great learning and understanding! More tools to deal with the devil !!
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Soul_Builder101
on February 3, 2008 at 9:59 PM
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Sinome
Thanks! There is more! Its all like a jigsaw puzzle!!!
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Soul_Builder101
on February 3, 2008 at 9:52 PM
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Re: Dave this is a difficult post. I think that I'm a spiritual person but
Most of your questions have to be answered by you! Spirituality is between you (the spark) and God! The spark needs not much work. Extricating itself from the deception or treachery of the Dark side/shadow, is the biggest hurdle! There are others! Hope this helps!!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on February 3, 2008 at 9:51 PM
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7stars
Thank you! I am lost in deciding which of your blogs to read!!!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on February 3, 2008 at 9:43 PM
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Re: Its not over till the fat lady sings, so in the meantime i will keep tr
Thats my lady, Callista! Reincarnation was designed for triers! See the story of Cameron in a previous post!!!
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Soul_Builder101
on February 3, 2008 at 9:42 PM
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Re: Extremely taunting dear Soul_builder...
Thanks! I see the tribal thing because I am not in it, and I have suffered immensely at the hands of these tribes! I see what they are doing to themselves. I have my analytical mode which suggests not frailty but an inability to battle the dark side or even collusion in one's own demise!! There is more to come!
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Soul_Builder101
on February 3, 2008 at 9:41 PM
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Challenging Post
It encourages one to think for themselves. Take the efforts of others into consideration, but, make sure one stays on the narrow path.
To me, life is a progressive learning process. We are all learning something, the question is, is it healthy or destructive? My focus is learning how to love people where they are when our paths cross. This is the way that I believe Christ lived His life. His example is the one I choose to follow.
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Yeshuan
on February 3, 2008 at 9:40 PM
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BEautiful essay Soul, and wonderful ending, I loved it.
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Sinome
on February 3, 2008 at 9:40 PM
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mama joy
It is impossible not to try unless one is totally demonic! Old age and death give us a lot of soul-searching periods. Reincarnation facilitates the process! Thanks!
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Soul_Builder101
on February 3, 2008 at 9:36 PM
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Dave this is a difficult post. I think that I'm a spiritual person but then
I read this. Am I just a clone, do I play the game? well I'm classed as an odd ball because I go my own way, I don't play follow the leader and I worship God in the way that works for me. But I'm off to sit in a corner now, suck my thumb, and ponder!
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Kabu
on February 3, 2008 at 8:46 PM
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thanks...
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star4sky5
on February 3, 2008 at 8:28 PM
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Its not over till the fat lady sings, so in the meantime i will keep trying
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callista22001
on February 3, 2008 at 7:27 PM
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Extremely taunting dear Soul_builder...
amazing continuity with a strongly powerful ending...i do agree in most parts of this, I have "abstract horizon" 'Dark Serenity' and 'Cocktail" parallel to these P.O.V.'s...we all are humans subjected for frailty and vulnerabilities of both good and evil existence...everyone has tribal combination of both...but it's always a matter of rising above the dilemma of circumstantial holocausts that defines which side has higher density..."the good or the evil works." I love your spiritual values dear....
posted by
__Purple_Mermaid11__
on February 3, 2008 at 6:33 PM
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Just because it's difficult doesn't mean we shouldn't try for some sort of sprituality.
Interesting post.
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mama_joy
on February 3, 2008 at 6:16 PM
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