November Thanks and Reminiscence
November Thanks and Reminiscence
After all is said and done, I would like to think there is hope for everybody. Hope for you, hope for me, hope for everybody. Even when things seem hopeless and everyone around is sad or filled with rancor, there is always hope. When sometimes I feel beat down for all the pain in my life, the thought of there being hope is a godsend. Who knows what form that hope will take, whether a glorious hereafter where St. Peter, the cosmic consciousness, or even Joseph Smith are on the welcoming committee, or whether it is just a sweet release from pain, there is hope.
I only gain a surcease from pain when I am able to laugh (although with a lung infection mere giggles are sufficient). I need to remind myself not to tear things down and to hold hands while crossing the street. Those early lessons still hold some value.
I feel grateful for every courtesy extended to me and for every blessing (with or without ceremonial oil) that I have ever received. Did I deserve it? Yes, because I am a fellow child of God or some consciousness greater than myself. I have hope.
As Elder Alfred Tennyson once said more or less, "We are a part of all that we have met and it follows us onward". For those parts that have brought me joy and growth, I say thanks. For those parts that have not, I embrace you anyway, for you have carved more depth into my being.
I only gain a surcease from pain when I am able to laugh (although with a lung infection mere giggles are sufficient). I need to remind myself not to tear things down and to hold hands while crossing the street. Those early lessons still hold some value.
I feel grateful for every courtesy extended to me and for every blessing (with or without ceremonial oil) that I have ever received. Did I deserve it? Yes, because I am a fellow child of God or some consciousness greater than myself. I have hope.
As Elder Alfred Tennyson once said more or less, "We are a part of all that we have met and it follows us onward". For those parts that have brought me joy and growth, I say thanks. For those parts that have not, I embrace you anyway, for you have carved more depth into my being.
Good faith does not require evidence, but it also does not turn a blind eye to that evidence. Otherwise, it becomes misplaced faith.
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Re: November Thanks and Reminiscence
“The easy confidence with which I know another man's religion is folly teaches me to suspect that my own is also.” -Mark Twain
Jesus: "The Kingdom of God is within you." The Buddha: "Be your own light."
Jesus: "The Kingdom of God is within you." The Buddha: "Be your own light."
Re: November Thanks and Reminiscence
We love you, Moksha.
“The easy confidence with which I know another man's religion is folly teaches me to suspect that my own is also.” -Mark Twain
Jesus: "The Kingdom of God is within you." The Buddha: "Be your own light."
Jesus: "The Kingdom of God is within you." The Buddha: "Be your own light."
Re: November Thanks and Reminiscence
Hugs Moksha! Thank you for making me laugh!
And thank you for reaching out to me during the most horrifying time in my life.
I love you Moksha!!!
And thank you for reaching out to me during the most horrifying time in my life.
I love you Moksha!!!
...walked eye-deep in hell
believing in old men’s lies...--Ezra Pound
believing in old men’s lies...--Ezra Pound
Re: November Thanks and Reminiscence
Well stated. Thank you for your involvement in this forum.
Re: November Thanks and Reminiscence
Thumbs Up Dear Penguin.
Faith does not give you the answers, it just stops you asking the questions. -Frater Ravus
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Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to be...
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Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to be...
Re: November Thanks and Reminiscence
Thanks for making us laugh and bringing hope back to the table moksha
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Hope is all we have when Jesus fails to respond. Sometimes I wish the priesthood was real and blessings actually healed all people. Wouldn't that be awesome especially if you could do it from a drive through window?
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“I switched baristas” ~ Lady Gaga
“Those who do not move do not notice their chains.” ~Rosa Luxemburg
Re: November Thanks and Reminiscence
Moksha that was beautiful! Many thanks for the reminder we are blessed and have been given much.
"Every event that has taken place in this universe has led you to this moment.
... The real question is, what will you do with this moment?" - Unknown
"Never arrive @ a point where you know everything - Korihor57
... The real question is, what will you do with this moment?" - Unknown
"Never arrive @ a point where you know everything - Korihor57