Things I've learned
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I have learned that no matter the distance, where there is a will there is a way, especially if it is two hearts meant to be one.
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MindFire said:
Damn!...I thought I was the only shameless one here...the things you learn everyday!...lol
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Today I learned that I don't have it so bad...
I found out that a friend is very ill. I used to believe that God never gives you more then you can handle either, after this morning..I don't believe that any longer......There is NO way to make Lemonade out of these lemons...
I found out that a friend is very ill. I used to believe that God never gives you more then you can handle either, after this morning..I don't believe that any longer......There is NO way to make Lemonade out of these lemons...
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Feistyred16 said:Today I learned that I don't have it so bad...
I found out that a friend is very ill. I used to believe that God never gives you more then you can handle either, after this morning..I don't believe that any longer......There is NO way to make Lemonade out of these lemons...
Oh Feisty, honey! That's so sad! But you know...sometimes lemonade isn't so good for you...
If you believe, then you believe in The Plan, and if you believe in The Plan, then you know the right thing is happening. But I have been where you are, and it is very hard. PM me if you want to talk, sweety! And keep on being FEISTY!
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Mind! Put some clothes on- your ass is gonna blister!!
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Well, I've learned this
but I don't like it
and I forget it and have to relearn it all the time...
We are powerless over the behavior, thoughts, feelings, and actions of other people. ALL other people...from the asshole who cut us off on the highway to the person we are most intimate with...all people act on their own and we are not able to control those actions.
And that gets really really hard when you have to watch someone you care about engaging in destructive behaviors...
And you have to keep on caring and praying and hoping and at the same time you have to let go and realize that only they can control their own destiny...
The best we can do is to control ourselves, our actions, our thoughts, our feelings, our behavior.
Powerlessness sucks
But I'll keep working on it...and gathering the serenity...drawing that to myself...that ability to remain serene and calm and steady in the midst of whatever happens...
Because I believe that eventually
Powerlessness frees...it has to.
for Cherrie and Deb
who are both working on this same lesson with me...
And to WCM who taught me that attitude is everything...thank you.
but I don't like it
and I forget it and have to relearn it all the time...
We are powerless over the behavior, thoughts, feelings, and actions of other people. ALL other people...from the asshole who cut us off on the highway to the person we are most intimate with...all people act on their own and we are not able to control those actions.
And that gets really really hard when you have to watch someone you care about engaging in destructive behaviors...
And you have to keep on caring and praying and hoping and at the same time you have to let go and realize that only they can control their own destiny...
The best we can do is to control ourselves, our actions, our thoughts, our feelings, our behavior.
Powerlessness sucks
But I'll keep working on it...and gathering the serenity...drawing that to myself...that ability to remain serene and calm and steady in the midst of whatever happens...
Because I believe that eventually
Powerlessness frees...it has to.
for Cherrie and Debwho are both working on this same lesson with me...
And
to WCM who taught me that attitude is everything...thank you.
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BethAnne said:Well, I've learned this
but I don't like it
and I forget it and have to relearn it all the time...
We are powerless over the behavior, thoughts, feelings, and actions of other people. ALL other people...from the asshole who cut us off on the highway to the person we are most intimate with...all people act on their own and we are not able to control those actions.
And that gets really really hard when you have to watch someone you care about engaging in destructive behaviors...
And you have to keep on caring and praying and hoping and at the same time you have to let go and realize that only they can control their own destiny...
The best we can do is to control ourselves, our actions, our thoughts, our feelings, our behavior.
Powerlessness sucks
But I'll keep working on it...and gathering the serenity...drawing that to myself...that ability to remain serene and calm and steady in the midst of whatever happens...
Because I believe that eventually
Powerlessness frees...it has to.
who are both working on this same lesson with me...
And
BethAnne...that lesson is a very hard one; parents go through it- sometimes over and over. And usually only the more enlightened among us even realize it's a lesson! So kudos to you, Girl! BUT...
I'm not quite sure that powerlessness is the right word. Because that still places some of the action on you. Rather, it's the realization that there is a Plan, and those we love, like ourselves, were the artists of that Plan before we entered here. And knowing that if we in any way interfere with that plan, then we DO lose our power.
So take a walk, say a prayer, (and I will, too) and light a candle. That candle will become the Light your friends need to see their way.
AND...whew! After all that I came here to say that I have learned, and unfortunately am friends to one who has not, that before you can be free to color outside the lines...you have to know how to color in them!
Hope everyone has a great day!
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MindFire said:
LMAO No, Honey...impatience gets in the way!!
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Sometimes...........
we think we have things figured out and then life throws us a curve.........and you go back to square one........trying to make sense of it all. Sometimes love really hurts.......sometimes it the most wonderful thing .........I guess what I have learned is that forever is possible untill life kills it........and then reality sets in.
WCM
but cant we try just alittle bit harder............
we think we have things figured out and then life throws us a curve.........and you go back to square one........trying to make sense of it all. Sometimes love really hurts.......sometimes it the most wonderful thing .........I guess what I have learned is that forever is possible untill life kills it........and then reality sets in.
WCM
but cant we try just alittle bit harder............
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Things I have learned in the last couple of days....
......You just never know how much someone or something means to you...until you loose that ability to "connect"
......You just never know how much someone or something means to you...until you loose that ability to "connect"
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I have learned in the last few days not to believe everything you hear or see someone write to you.
I have learned that some people do not believe love to be the same as you do.
I have learned that age does indeed make a difference .
I have learned that you can carry on when you have been humiliated in front of many people.
And I have learned that not all men are the same.
And last but certainly not least,,,I have learned that I do indeed have some friends on here,, and I thank them each and everyone for all the kind words of encouragement they have sent me, and I want them to know that I am not leaving Lit. because then where would I be? With no friends at all......
ps: I hope I can be as good a friend to them as they have been to me..
I have learned that some people do not believe love to be the same as you do.
I have learned that age does indeed make a difference .
I have learned that you can carry on when you have been humiliated in front of many people.
And I have learned that not all men are the same.
And last but certainly not least,,,I have learned that I do indeed have some friends on here,, and I thank them each and everyone for all the kind words of encouragement they have sent me, and I want them to know that I am not leaving Lit. because then where would I be? With no friends at all......
ps: I hope I can be as good a friend to them as they have been to me..
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Feisty, you know how to reach me. If there is anything that I can help you with I am here.
Kathy L. I have learned that to get to the Prince, you have to kiss some frogs.
I have learned that some people just can't help but stick their noses in someone else's business. I have also learned just how to remove such noses from MY business. Without getting physical about it and being tactful and polite, (well okay, to those who know me,) to a point. lol.
Kathy L. I have learned that to get to the Prince, you have to kiss some frogs.
I have learned that some people just can't help but stick their noses in someone else's business. I have also learned just how to remove such noses from MY business. Without getting physical about it and being tactful and polite, (well okay, to those who know me,) to a point. lol.
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I learned a long time ago you don't EVER leave...you just go wherever you have a right to go with a 'quietly in your face' attitude, and the wrongdoer will eventually back up. I don't know where you're coming from and don't want to pry, but it sounds like you're right next door to a place I was in over a year ago. He went away. I'm still here. Hang in...YaYa! Theres plenty pf people here for company. I don't know you so I can't say I love you, but Sister to Sister... You'll be fine!
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and Jack? That wasn't my smartassy mode yesterday... I really was gonna call to see what was wrong... glad to know you're ok. It's no fun here when I don't have someone to piss off!! Don't tell anyone I did this, ok? *turning head and gingerly (((((JACK))))) *waiting for the lightning strike* lol
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I hope y'all don't get mad but I have to share this w/ the world! Please pass it on! I laughed til I hurt!! And we all need a good laugh!!
Subject: Ask Dr. Laura...
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2003 19:27:43 EDT
Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a U.S. radio personality who
dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio show.
Recently, she said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew,
homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus
18:22, and cannot be condoned under any circumstance.
The following is an open letter to Dr. Laura penned by a
U.S. resident, which was posted on the Internet. It's funny,
as well as informative:
Dear Dr. Laura:
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding
God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and
try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can.
When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for
example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly
states it to be an abomination. End of debate. I do need
some advice from you, however, regarding some of the other
specific laws and how to follow them:
1. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it
creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem
is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them.
Should I smite them?
2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned
in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be
a fair price for her?
3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is
in her period of menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15:19- 24. The
problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women
take offense.
4. Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male
and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations.
A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not
Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath.
Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I
morally obligated to kill him myself?
6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish
is an abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination
than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?
7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God
if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear
reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there
some wiggle room here?
8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the
hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden
by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?
9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig
makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two
different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing
garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester
blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really
necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town
together to stone them? - Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them
to death at a private family affair like we do with people who
sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)?
I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident
you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is
eternal and unchanging.
Your devoted fan,
Joe MacDougall
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Subject: Ask Dr. Laura...
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2003 19:27:43 EDT
Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a U.S. radio personality who
dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio show.
Recently, she said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew,
homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus
18:22, and cannot be condoned under any circumstance.
The following is an open letter to Dr. Laura penned by a
U.S. resident, which was posted on the Internet. It's funny,
as well as informative:
Dear Dr. Laura:
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding
God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and
try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can.
When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for
example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly
states it to be an abomination. End of debate. I do need
some advice from you, however, regarding some of the other
specific laws and how to follow them:
1. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it
creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem
is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them.
Should I smite them?
2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned
in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be
a fair price for her?
3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is
in her period of menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15:19- 24. The
problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women
take offense.
4. Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male
and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations.
A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not
Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath.
Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I
morally obligated to kill him myself?
6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish
is an abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination
than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?
7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God
if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear
reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there
some wiggle room here?
8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the
hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden
by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?
9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig
makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two
different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing
garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester
blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really
necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town
together to stone them? - Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them
to death at a private family affair like we do with people who
sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)?
I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident
you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is
eternal and unchanging.
Your devoted fan,
Joe MacDougall
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That was to good Boo. More if you find them please. lol.
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I have learned that a very very good friend of mine from here, and a friend to most of you (please don't ask- it belongs to that person to tell) has just been diagnosed HIV positive. I am speechless, crushed...whatever else I can be...I was here to put some jokes Native- let me catch my breathe and I'll be back! one for my sweet friend
one for my sweet friendFeistyred16
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I have learned...
that when you have feelings for someone and they don't return them....It hurts like hell!
that when you have feelings for someone and they don't return them....It hurts like hell!
