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Re: Do I give a Sh**?

facebook-566218506 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:52:03 -0000

Sorry for JUST recognizing your comment J. Lynn !! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Where can I find you?

Re: Do I give a Sh**?

J.Lynn — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:31:55 -0000

Although this was posted close to a year ago, I had to respond. This is an issue that plagues the modern church. As you stated, coming together and worshiping in a building is only the first step. Evangelism and outreach must be a part of daily life, a part of the Christian experience. As Christians we are commissioned to "GO". Not go to church, go to potluck and go home. But go out and reach the people who really need us, who need to see the light of God in us. I don't think many church goers know the real meaning of Christian.

And sadly, without a true relationship with the God most people claim to serve, they will never see the need to be more than a temporary fixture on a church pew.

I have no desire to be a goat!

Re: I Don’t Want to Grow Up

jayneg — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:43:34 -0000

You are a Liaarrrr (on explore truth of all places)!!!! My daughter does not laugh and giggle ...particularly when you are around. Stop spreading lies and tell the truth.

Re: About

facebook-1553630866 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:52:31 -0000

Veron - I believe I have found a kindred soul. I'm no longer wrestling with those questions however. I firmly believe I have discovered the truth, but cannot find that other human mind to share that truth with. I've always searched for this my whole life as a human. To realize that I understand so much has almost caused my mind to be overwhelmed. Maybe that's the nature of our minds though - to only take in enough information, that when given enough time, that information reveals the truth.
It is evident that you seek truth, I do not intend to GIVE you truth - that only comes to the individual with enlightment (knowledge).
I do so hope to hear from a fellow human who lives in the same city I was born in. It is certainly something to have in common (the city part, not the birth part). I've always written, although not usually posted on the Internet. I am not trying to promote my writings, just the words on the page that was written to be read by others who know truth when they see it or read it. Some of that can be found on www.the-912-project.com website and on www.the912projectbookreports.blogspot.com website. I also have a MySpace account. I was using that portal before Facebook became so popular.
I sure do hope to hear from you. Not as anything except another individual who is seeking truth. How else are we to find it unless we speak to those who are just as we are? Humans on this earth seeking truth!!!

Re: A Life and Death Issue

facebook-566218506 — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:26:58 -0000

Hey Cody,
Thanks for your kind words, well wishes and your understanding. As you may already know, the immediate family take particularly hard, and I'm in awe at the strength I've already seen, even as I look forward to continued healing and growth. Great connecting with you, and sharing in the journey called LIFE!

Re: A Life and Death Issue

Cody McKibben — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:40:41 -0000

Veron, again thank you so much for having the courage to share this with us. This is an incredible account of what that cold, harsh reality feels like. I am sincerely so sorry for your family's great loss. Rest in peace, Robert White. He sounds a lot like my friend Chris who we talked about—passionate, friendly, warm, present in the moment and wholly invested in everything he did, big smile.

Eventually, healing and even growth will come from this. It will shape who you become, and yes it will serve as a reminder to make the most of your short time here. But on the days when we lose those close to us, no there is no carpe diem—it's okay to stand still and take it in, to grasp blindly at the confounding, senseless violence that has happened. Those are the days you just offer up to your cousin and his memory. I wish you all the best mate.

Re: The Cure For Common Insanity

metaphysicalsingularity — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:26:58 -0000

As with all unhealthy things (spiritual, physical, mental, emotional), one grows unsatisfied after a while, and begins naturally to seek out something else.

For Einstein it made no sense to continue to do the same thing over and over expecting different results. Imagine if Shackleton had taken a stance. The insanity of one is the success of another. Einstein's words could come in handy here, "If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?"

It was said (by George Llamsa) that the last words of Jesus could easily have been translated "My God, My God, For this I was born!" (instead of "My God, My God, Why have you forsaken me?". (Nothing like using your last breath as an obscure reference to an old testament psalm, right?)

I know *what* I was born for, but I don't know the how and the where of it... or how successful I will be.

What was I made for? I can sing, write music, draw, do poetry, write... but those things are talents. I can stop singing, stop drawing, stop writing. What can't I stop? As easily and as unthinkingly as breathing, I challenge *everything*, because underneath it all, I don't get what comes naturally to others. It is what I was made to do. What media do I choose? An artist is still an artist whether they choose paint, pencil, pen, chalk, clay, tin cans... the image, the thought, the concept, is still brought into being (the *real* thing). I was meant to do the real thing.

Now if I could make money on that, even better. ;) One must eat.

Re: The Cure For Common Insanity

veron — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:44:22 -0000

It's good to see that Life does that much for you!

How do you know what you were born to do?

I hope the chocolate & Coke were good(I believe in a lil "fun" food every now and again. I guess at some point, however, those returns begin to diminish. I leave that "point" up to you ;-)...

Re: The Cure For Common Insanity

metaphysicalsingularity — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:06:33 -0000

Time is merely the human construct of a measurement of our perception change. Life is far more inspiring to me for deeper thought than death (which is only one aspect of life, the transition).

Work Insanity-- I have a belief that so long as we are fulfilling that which we were born to do, we are happiest. When we stray from that, we become destructive. Hitler desired to be an artist.

Health-- I just ate a bunch of chocolate and a Diet Coke Plus for supper. Go me!

Re: Make Your Mondays Feel Like Fridays

veron — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:31:59 -0000

No problem Cody! I enjoy your blog...:->

Re: Make Your Mondays Feel Like Fridays

codymckibb — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:10:15 -0000

Cheers for the shoutout Veron! Enjoy your shot of vodka! :)

Re: Do you know what the scariest thing is?

metaphysicalsingularity — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:53:33 -0000

Maybe each and every one of us has a different purpose, and it's not collective at all. We make an assumption that because we share humanity, and because we are social and interact, we must have a "purpose" as a whole. Could be true. If it weren't, it'd explain why we can't find it. (and maybe the purpose of some *is* collective, exceptions to the rule)

Re: The truth will…

metaphysicalsingularity — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:26:59 -0000

It seems perspective has a greater ability to create misery or freedom than the truth (which may or may not be relative)

Re: Typical

metaphysicalsingularity — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:34:01 -0000

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Re: About

Start Loving — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:47:47 -0000

Nice to hear from you Vernon. Your brother, Start Loving

Re: About

Christocentric — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:36:34 -0000

Thank you for the Twitter follow Veron! I just stopped by to see what you're all about and I'm please to see that you're very much into exploring truth.

I'm also a lover of Truth - all kinds but the most satisfying Truth I've found is that through knowing Jesus Christ as Lord.

Carlotta

Re: Detectives Wanted

facebook-566218506 — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:47:16 -0000

Now that you mention it Sid, that's one of my favorite lines or concepts in the movie...Here are a couple unrelated quotes talking about the "question"...Matrix is the 'shizzznit' ;-)

Trinity:
"I know why you're here, Neo. I know what you've been doing. I know why you hardly sleep, why you live alone, and why night after night, you sit at your computer. You're looking for him. I know, because I was once looking for the same thing. And when he found me, he told me I wasn't really looking for him. I was looking for an answer. It's the question that drives us, Neo. It's the question that brought you here. You know the question, just as I did."

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Morpheus:
"I know exactly what you mean. Let me tell you why you're here. You're here because you know something. What you know you can't explain, but you feel it. You've felt it your entire life. That there's something wrong with the world, you don't know what it is, but it's there. Like a splinter in your mind, driving you mad. It is this feeling that has brought you to me. Do you know what I'm talking about?"

Re: About

lisa delay — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:01:40 -0000

I'm enjoying this Veron. On to check your personal blog next. I think we must be kindred spirits. Also, check out my friend's/classmate's blog on truth http://truthandpurpose.com

Re: Detectives Wanted

sidney — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:30:23 -0000

this is so reminiscent of matrix...it's the question that drives us. but why? why can't we just accept? or should we accept? hmmm, definitely something to think about it.

Re: My Always Morphing Life Stance. What’s Yours?

facebook-566218506 — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:18:53 -0000

Thanks for the comments Levant. Have you found any more useful resources for writing your personal manifesto?? Feel free to share. I connected with you on twitter as well...

Re: My Always Morphing Life Stance. What’s Yours?

Levent — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:07:35 -0000

Found this page after googling "defining a personal life stance". Wanted to find something that can give me some structure to write a personal manifesto.

Thanks for sharing. I'm loving this post.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

There may not be too many of using wanting to create massive positive change in the world. But rest assured that we are here, and that we WILL change the world.

Re: Will Anyone Cry At Your Funeral?

Addis — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:17:08 -0000

Hey, great post - very insightful about the funeral stats, which doesn't really surprise me. We are, as you have said in the end, far too consumed in our own lives to ever really care that much about each other. Some are certainly more sensitive than others, but when push comes to shove, it boils down to ourselves and those who are closest to us. But knowing all of this doesn't still prevent us from caring about what other people think - it's like a totally weird human thing.

Best of luck in your endeavours, and yeah, don't give a rats ass, if you can.... as we all inherit the earth in the end anyway...

Addis

Re: So you say you’re a Christian huh?

facebook-566218506 — Sat, 09 May 2009 12:22:14 -0000

interesting

Re: “I’m Sick of Your Religion”

Medela — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:20:01 -0000

Thanks for sharing this, I am impressed!

Lisa

Re: “I’m Sick of Your Religion”

Treleus — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:39:40 -0000

Personally I'm sick of religion. I'm just tired of all the bullshit. I don't care anymore. Religion's no longer a respectable and respectful way to live your life to the fullest and respect other people's right to do so, however they may like it, as long as they reciprocate the same respect. No. Now it's nothing more than a sickeningly stupid, arrogant, and domineering tool of brainwashing, social dominance, and the perpetuation of an obviously false image of piety. Even if the "piety" is sincere and true, no one's going to give a shit if it looks like the same fucking bullshit.

Christianity is largely backwards. The loudest, most dominant school of Christian thought today is no better than in the ignorant dark-ages time of the Catholic church in Western Europe, including the Inquisition. The vomit-inducing thing about it is the way it's perpetuated: through ignorantly blind parenting that refuses to question tradition and the brainwashing, borderline insane fucknuts that try to indoctrinate kids in private "non-demoninational" schools. Horse shit. I went to a "non-denominational" school, and it turned out to be fucking Baptist. It ruined my life, and I'm in no mood to forgive them for their mission or their borked priorities as a goddamn educational institution. Oh, I'm fine now, because I don't care anymore. Well, that's not entirely true, because if I didn't care, then why am I still angry? The point is that when you're pressured to reject other people's opinions, knowledge, or experience--collective or otherwise--on the basis of landing in one of two possible afterlives or a dubious and restrictively ignorant moral code, then you need to reevaluate who you hang out with and whether or not they're worth your time.

See, I'm not perfect. But I'm not trying to be. I'm just being me. I don't want to "try" to be anything unless there's some goal I want to achieve for myself or for someone else. And if I want to feel vindictive against a dominant club of thought that permeates this country, then it's my own goddamn business. My challenge, however, is not to get swallowed up and blinded by my own rage and inability to forgive. That's a trap, and I know it. It'll never help anyone, least of all me. But that won't stop me from expressing my [out]rage every now and then.

I'm really sick of this shit. Religion is empty to me. I'd love to see the true value in it so I can share it with people--most importantly my family--but I just don't see it. In fact, I'm not sure I ever saw it. Who can blame me, though? My situation saw to fuck that up, and I don't care if anyone says I'm in the wrong because it's somehow "my fault".