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marygaspe

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Afriend of mine sends me these when she knows Im down, I thought it go well here.

Go for what you want

"Follow your bliss."

-- Joseph Campbell

It's hard for some of us to believe that the world is served when we seek our own happiness. We've been taught that this is selfish.

If we stop to reflect on how we are in the world when we are happy, we can see how this serves. We have more vitality. We're more loving and generous to others when our own needs are met.

What activities bring you greatest joy? Your unique gift to the world will be found in those pastimes you love the most.

How can you live your joy each day?

"Spiritual growth is not made in reaction against, for all striving against imposed restrictions is imaginary. Spiritual growth is accomplished by inclination toward. We grow like the sunflower, following the light."

-- Joy Houghton
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These are some very inspiring quotations, which I think can apply to any faith group, even to us obnoxious Catholics:)
 
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fatbasturd

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marygaspe said:
These are some very inspiring quotations, which I think can apply to any faith group, even to us obnoxious Catholics:)
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I was raised as an obnoxious Catholic....and am proud to say that i am now guilt free.
The spirit is the house, and i am but a guest.
 
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"I am awake" but i have much to learn.....I try to take the good from all religon, after all what ever you choose to label yourself....it is still the same spirit.The honour is mine.
 
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fatbasturd said:
"I am awake" but i have much to learn.....I try to take the good from all religon, after all what ever you choose to label yourself....it is still the same spirit.The honour is mine.
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Theres a joke amongst my family........I follow no guru so my Sister says Im Tamist We were brought up Catholic (she still is) and Ive been on a journey thats taken 43 years so far and Im still enjoying the road. Life is to experience not to set seditary in Dogma. But thats my opinion. Unfortunately I hardly ever keep it to myself.
 
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Self, whatever works for you is good. I love your posts and they have something in them for everyone. As FB said why hold to a strict dogma that tries to control even what we think. We have a brain and it is not just for decoration.
 
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Sparrow said:
Self, whatever works for you is good. I love your posts and they have something in them for everyone. As FB said why hold to a strict dogma that tries to control even what we think. We have a brain and it is not just for decoration.
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If Im totally blunt about it in my opinion I think its about separation and control. In my Faith (and I say faith meaning my hearts belief) I am not seperated from my Goddess or my God they do not control me. The enhance me, they actively exist WITH me not high above. I can always tell when Im allowing Goddess to coexist with me. Im at peace.
 
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selfactivated said:
Afriend of mine sends me these when she knows Im down, I thought it go well here.

Go for what you want

"Follow your bliss."

-- Joseph Campbell

It's hard for some of us to believe that the world is served when we seek our own happiness. We've been taught that this is selfish.

If we stop to reflect on how we are in the world when we are happy, we can see how this serves. We have more vitality. We're more loving and generous to others when our own needs are met.

What activities bring you greatest joy? Your unique gift to the world will be found in those pastimes you love the most.

How can you live your joy each day?

"Spiritual growth is not made in reaction against, for all striving against imposed restrictions is imaginary. Spiritual growth is accomplished by inclination toward. We grow like the sunflower, following the light."

-- Joy Houghton
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where does your friend get them from? i would like to have these come to me too
 
fatbasturd

fatbasturd

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Theres a joke amongst my family........I follow no guru so my Sister says Im Tamist We were brought up Catholic (she still is) and Ive been on a journey thats taken 43 years so far and Im still enjoying the road. Life is to experience not to set seditary in Dogma. But thats my opinion. Unfortunately I hardly ever keep it to myself.
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One of the blessings of this world is opinions....they are to people as water is to nature, with out them both neither will grow.
 
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fatbasturd said:
One of the blessings of this world is opinions....they are to people as water is to nature, with out them both neither will grow.
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Very True. Ive grown in the past few years to trust my gut and go with my intuition and the stronger I am the freer I am to share my thoughts. But I also know its the wise crone that sits and watches......Im not there yet ;)
 
fatbasturd

fatbasturd

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Very True. Ive grown in the past few years to trust my gut and go with my intuition and the stronger I am the freer I am to share my thoughts. But I also know its the wise crone that sits and watches......Im not there yet ;)
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I am but a instance in time...quite and calm, listening for the sound of knowledge..
 
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