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» Migisi - An Ecclesiastes Moment

In response to An Ecclesiastes Moment posted by pink101:

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It is sort of an Ecclesiastes moment.
Do you know what I mean?
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I do indeed, Pink. I think our study of Ecclesiastes and this passing event have enlarged your understanding of ol' Solomon's struggle, and his wisdom. Once we 'get it', we never lose it.
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My sympathies to you and yours.

-- posted by Migisi

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» Migisi - The enormity of the Moment

In response to An Ecclesiastes Moment posted by paper_turtle:
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I think, and reflect...
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As my circle of intimates shrinks in the Fall of my life, I am indeed 'awe-struck' by the enormity of life... the uncountable lives which have passed through mine. Thousands of eyes which met mine, read my words, saw what I envisioned. Thousands of ears who heard my voice, my laugh, and my moanings. Some stayed years, others for only an instant. Nonetheless, we touched. And I think... how enormous my life has been, and I am satisfied ... and ready to move on.

-- posted by Migisi

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» pink101 - The enormity of the Moment

In response to The enormity of the Moment posted by Migisi:
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Whoops!
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Don't be in too much of a hurry, there. You could miss something of great importance.
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:)
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-- posted by pink101

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» paper_turtle - An Ecclesiastes Moment

In response to An Ecclesiastes Moment posted by pink101:

Phil wrote:
Better, we are set free to live our life in the here and the now. I think that is what Jesus taught.
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Yes. Ultimately, NOW is all we have. Anything else exists only in our minds. When we stay focused on what is right here, right now, we can see how exquisite it all is, how precious. What else can one say to that except "Thank You."
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peace and love,
Paper Turtle

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» pink101 - An Ecclesiastes Moment

In response to An Ecclesiastes Moment posted by paper_turtle:
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What else can one say to that except "Thank You."
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This song was popular in a much less religious church back in the 40s.
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"What shall I give Thee, Master?
Thou Who didst die for me!
How can I give less than what I possess,
Thou who hast giv'n all for me!"
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The idea that "My beliefs are better than yours" has come to be the call in a competitive religiosity.
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-- posted by pink101

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» Migisi - The enormity of the Moment

In response to The enormity of the Moment posted by pink101:

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Oh, I'm in no hurry! But whenever it comes, I'm ready.

-- posted by Migisi

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» paper_turtle - While Protestantism was in meltdown

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... was sort of an ecclesiastes moment too. I realized just how much I appreciate all of you, and how much I've learned and grown through these discussions.
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so I'm saying thank you, while I still can.
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peace and love,
Paper Turtle

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» pink101 - While Protestantism was in meltdown

In response to While Protestantism was in meltdown posted by paper_turtle:
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I guess I missed that.
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You and Brian both said you posted something and then it disappeared?
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-- posted by pink101

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» paper_turtle - While Protestantism was in meltdown

In response to While Protestantism was in meltdown posted by pink101:

You and Brian both said you posted something and then it disappeared?
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I had just logged on to this discussion page. I read the latest messages in one thread and returned to the discussion list--to discover that all but one of the most recent discussions had disappeared from the listing. I don't recall which discussion thread was left, but I believe it was one which was tied to something Brian had written (a blog entry or article). When I looked at the list more closely I noticed that all discussions not tied to something of Brian's had disappeared--at that point an entire page of listings).
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I could still access the other discussions through the lists to the left, and I was able to post a message ("What just hppened?") about what was going on with the discussion list page.
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Considering how the Suite has recently eliminated general discussions without any warning (and without consulting its loyal participants), I couldn't help thinking maybe the Suite had decided to stop allowing any discussions not related to items posted by the topic editor (e.g., Brian).
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And that thought led me to reflect on how much I value these discussions--and the people who participate in them.
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peace and love,
Paper Turtle

-- posted by paper_turtle

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» Migisi - While Protestantism was in meltdown

In response to While Protestantism was in meltdown posted by paper_turtle:

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I value these discussions--and the people who participate in them.
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Back atcha, Paper!

-- posted by Migisi

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