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Re: Soul Builder- wow! thanks for asking, how did you know that?
Yes my health- a no longer thank God, constant physical pain took over for more than a week. New to me this I know is the very worst hardship known to man, and simply cannot be endured. Then I've overcome this struggle from a stupid comment, combined with my need to gather my thoughts and beliefs and regain the ability to express myself, and deal with this kind of attack on my right to speak and the way I speak, and the topics (God,) I choose." Careful not to upset or offend anyone" I had a moment of weakness pain changes your brain. The attempts to silence are everywhere. Getting better now anyway. We don't write to please, we write to share and express ourselves. Whew!
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thoughtfulness
on February 24, 2008 at 6:25 AM
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Re: Sometimes i watch people and it seems the happiest are the ones that
Thanks Callista! Happiness comes from within. Karl Marx suggested that religion is the opiate of the masses. That may be true! Yet, it is not poverty and suffering that makes for spirituality. The serious seeker of soul within or God outside is never disappointed! The devil has made himself heaven's gatekeeper....you have to beat him to get in!
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Soul_Builder101
on February 22, 2008 at 9:55 PM
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Re: Amen..peace, happiness, heaven all lie within ! - Ash
Thanks ASH! Glad you appreciate it!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on February 22, 2008 at 9:49 PM
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Re: Yes the soul must drive its own plot
Thanks Azur! Soul needs to know how to retrace its steps to itself! Then there is no more hither and thither!!
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Soul_Builder101
on February 22, 2008 at 9:48 PM
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Re: The soul's innate quality is Love...
Thanks Elysianfields! I do write either spontaneously or with minimum sketching! It becomes an adventure, if you do it this way!
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Soul_Builder101
on February 22, 2008 at 9:46 PM
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ger musser
Thanks! Spirituality is experiential science. You live it, research it and have your relationship with God. There is no authority except this. While one must take time to research and question, living the virtues and morals is important too. Understanding people is important too. Some people have no clue how to help themselves and so perpetuate what follies they are accustomed to. Its life! Hope I got the meaning of your queries. If not ask me directly!
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Soul_Builder101
on February 22, 2008 at 9:44 PM
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Re: re: mariaki's comment
Thanks for visiting Lady CEE! I read your posts and you seem to be in the thick of practices! Keep it up!
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Soul_Builder101
on February 22, 2008 at 9:37 PM
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Mariaki
Thank you very much! I am trying to see where my current posting trend leads! I am surprised at what comes out when I sit to write! To access the depths of ones own being is the hardest thing in the world! Knowing thyself helps!!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on February 22, 2008 at 9:35 PM
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thoughtfulness
Thanks! I'll be around for a little while longer! You do write very well but I see lately, another trend! Is your health OK?
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on February 22, 2008 at 9:31 PM
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Kabu
Thank you M'lady! Then you will be happier for a while yet! Let me see what's in store for me!!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on February 22, 2008 at 9:29 PM
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spinner
Thanks! Keep the faith Bro! Take every opportunity to pray for guidance!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on February 22, 2008 at 9:26 PM
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majesticvisions
Thanks! That IT is a reconnection with yourself, deep within. A lot of letting go and retraining has to be done before a NEW you emerges. You don't want an old you in a brand new package!!
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Soul_Builder101
on February 22, 2008 at 9:24 PM
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writerspirit
Thanks for your several visits! Usually, replies to comments, thank yous etc are done on your own blog. Glad to have you over anytime, of course!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on February 22, 2008 at 9:20 PM
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Sam444
Thanks Sam! I see you understand at least some of the deal on blogit! I agree that there are fine writers here. But I have seen good old ones leave and numerous new ones leave. I saw the goings on in the top 10, and how clans or groups do not have to read or comment as we do, to get their clicks! They also seem to alternate who would be in line for top spots. This bugs me. I am too old for this kind of Tom and Jerry nonsense. Keep doing what you're doing! Others will come and liven things up, hopefully!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on February 22, 2008 at 9:17 PM
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Yeshuan
Thanks! I am still on track to leave If everything goes as planned. I hope it works out for me!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on February 22, 2008 at 9:03 PM
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Taps
Thank you! What's outside is also inside! My next post deals a little more with the outside!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on February 22, 2008 at 8:59 PM
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Sometimes i watch people and it seems the happiest are the ones that
don't talk about themselves, but rather are interested in others. The wise ones talk very little about themselves. We have to learn to live our lives as we see fit, not what others or the world sees fit. Happiness does come from within. I will read and reread, i dont want to miss anything in this post.
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callista22001
on February 22, 2008 at 8:01 PM
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Amen..peace, happiness, heaven all lie within ! - Ash
posted by
ash_pradhan
on February 22, 2008 at 7:35 PM
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I'm returning the visit, thank you
posted by
Thomas_Cornish
on February 22, 2008 at 7:16 PM
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Yes the soul must drive its own plot
Hither and thither is no answer
posted by
Azur
on February 22, 2008 at 6:56 PM
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The soul's innate quality is Love...
your writing here is profound and very thoughtful, thought filled, poignant and extremely deep. I have marked to favorite so I can read and re-read, so I may 'study'. I must say you have a wonderful way with words ~ Elyse
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elysianfields
on February 22, 2008 at 6:52 PM
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SoulBuilder, I'm elated that you're back! I read your post twice, finding
it very profound...as usual for you. What is your authority, may I ask? I think I agree with you, but the content is above me, somewhat. My response...people should not be ambitious in seeking happiness, but enjoy and realize that "...my cup runneth over..." I have everything to be happy about: above all, I am delighted to be who I am. Forget "back dooring people". That is a great deception and injures everyone affected. I think this term refers to attacking the soul of others. Be forthright and speak your mind; this hopefully will encourage others to respond in kind...the same way. Don't bother to deceptively attack the soul of others. Their conscious has the GREAT NEED TO KNOW what you're thinking. I'm sorting through these profound thoughts too...not to confuse anyone.
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ger_musser
on February 22, 2008 at 4:26 PM
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re: mariaki's comment
If this is what was said, I would agree. Sometimes I need other's take on these writings because I don't get them a lot of the times
ooh, sorry, just trying . . . I just remember falling in love and being so ultimately happy because I loved myself again, too.
Cee
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LadyCeeMarie
on February 22, 2008 at 3:01 PM
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thanks for visiting again
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Thomas_Cornish
on February 22, 2008 at 2:46 PM
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Dave
Firstly I have to say I was beside myself when I saw you had posted; I have really missed your posts! As for the piece I found it to be excellent; when will people learn they cannot find happiness outside; happiness is found within, no-one can control your joy your happiness - we do not need a reason to be happy - it cannot be bought and emits from the inside out. Take care my friend; thank you and God bless
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mariaki
on February 22, 2008 at 1:21 PM
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Great Read
Sometimes I have to read you 2 times or more, it's pretty deep, or I'm just slow, anyway hope you're sticking around awhile.
posted by
thoughtfulness
on February 22, 2008 at 1:06 PM
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My soul is happier when you are here to read. This was a great post.
posted by
Kabu
on February 22, 2008 at 11:18 AM
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true happines to me is knowing that the world nor my flesh can steel away my happiness
posted by
spinner
on February 22, 2008 at 11:02 AM
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Absolutely!
Giving my all to what I do it something I think about all the time. I just happen to be in the middle of, what do they call it.....mid-career crisis! Kinda funny, but I took that road less traveled (as I wrote about in my posting for today) about 5 months ago, and I'm still searching for the "IT" that will keep me from going back to the road most travel.
posted by
majesticvisions
on February 22, 2008 at 10:01 AM
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GREAT READ!!!
I want to thank you for reading today's entry which was basically life is about giving your all at whatever you do.
posted by
Thomas_Cornish
on February 22, 2008 at 9:42 AM
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I had read your article earlier and didn't realize I hadn't left a message for you. I miss you and your work so much. So many people on here are wonderful. I know the ones who are playing a 'cutsie game', they 'rag tag' at the most opportune times on Blogit to garner their cheap hits; they are the losers in the long of it. Only quality work succeeds, theirs can be tossed in the garbage. I see how they back door on people, spineless. I won't play their games or read them. I shall not be lured a second time. The beauty is they know I know, but I have my Lord present in my life and they are supercilious sticks pins in their own voodoo doll of choice. My poem was a spoof on the meaning behind a Greek play. I hope that helps with understanding. My friend, if people would only understand to rebut a person's work is the appropriate action when in disagreement, not attack a person. Many fine papers were written throughout the ages when this approach was employed. You affected your reader, you did your job. The response of your reader is the reason we have lost you. Perhaps it will a learning experience for everyone. My prayer for everyone on Blogit is to voice a rebut on the work and not the precious human being who is in expression of his thoughts. sam
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sam444
on February 22, 2008 at 8:50 AM
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SB
that was a fantastic explanation! I could not stop reading it. Fascinating approach to the soul/flesh interaction and how evil forces try to influence the soul. SB, I hope you have changed your mind about leaving!
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Yeshuan
on February 22, 2008 at 4:20 AM
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Soul_Builder
An especially good first paragraph. So true that the world tries to take advantage of everyone's desire for happiness.
posted by
TAPS.
on February 22, 2008 at 1:38 AM
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