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Kat
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posted August 29, 2005 05:57 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Kat     Edit/Delete Message
IAT
I think the Cancer moon is affecting your sun. I suddenly got a case of ADD reading your post. (Sorry, I've had a tough week of unanswered prayers and I'm really on edge.)
Anyway, I don't think there is a right or wrong way to pray. People say such and such did not occur because you did not pray correctly. Maybe it's more of a state of mind --a conviction of faith that brings about prayers being answered. It's that deep thought we have about ourselves that gets answered. What you focus on expands. Say for instance, I pray for the right and perfect mate, but in the back of my mind I'm thinking Yah right like that will happen, I don't deserve this, no one will love me boo hoo. " I'll most likely not get the right and perfect mate."
Some prayers even go unanswered, because they are not in alignment with Truth principles. Say I wish someone dead. I have no control over their fate and it is not possible for me decide their future for them. Some unanswered prayers are also blessings--- a way to even avoid tragety.

All prayers get answered in time. Sometimes the answer is yes, at times no, then the answer can be --wait, not yet.

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iAmThat
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posted August 29, 2005 08:19 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for iAmThat     Edit/Delete Message
Dear Kat,
Ha ha ha .... i understand what you are saying. Patience is the key. Yes we are bound in the physical plane of existence. But we can change that and experience what our language calls Miracle and still be within bounds of what our universe allows.

The inside is much more volatile and ever changing and has an effect on the outside.

I would not like to mix this thread with an article on other bodies that a human has viz ether/astral/etc. Its important to remember now that just as in our physical existence a body of man/woman can be defined as athletic, average, slim, etc. Our other bodies have a similar composition and depending on that it becomes easy or not easy to manifest our desires.


This thread only tried to bring to us and remind us the lost wisdom of 1700-2000 years or even more.

Dear Dean,
I haven't heard about Steady State theory.
I believe in the Big Bang theory because I also believe in evolution. The universe was different in the past than it is today. Theres plenty of proof and most scientists and even the Catholic church has accepted its validity. Any reason why its alternate theory strikes a chord of truth in you?


Hi Sue,
Didn't wish to ignore you. I am glad you are enjoying the summer or whatever is left of it. Here we have the last big weekend of summer approaching on Sept 6. Autumn soon approaches, my favourite season after summer.

Peace to all. Enjoy the Moon while its night. You are all at home, suckling your mothers breast. Did I say it right? Ha ha ha.

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iAmThat
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posted August 29, 2005 10:22 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for iAmThat     Edit/Delete Message
Hi Lotus,

You are humble in my opinion. We all can learn from each other and grow. A good teacher is one who is ready to learn from his student as well. One of the reasons I posted this post is because, I saw your other post about "picture a perfect world" and I wanted to make known how I would approach prayer. This post is more like post morteming a prayer.

A group prayer is a superimposition of all individual prayers and with concentration, we can change the world around us.

I am glad you are very sensitive and cannot contain to hold your eureka moments. It helps the ether around you

See I told you theres a spiritual truth behind it. And now it explains why I posted this thread. It must be my eight house Saturn and 12th house pluto which makes me seek hidden truths.

All others - Lookout for an article on obstacles to our communion life. Would you be interested?

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lotusheartone
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posted August 29, 2005 10:32 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for lotusheartone     Edit/Delete Message
iAmThat,
Thanks so much for your kind words. you reaffirm some things for me.
It seems it will take a long time, to make this Earth a better place. But I have 100% faith, that we can do it.

Love and Light and Understanding

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sesame
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posted August 30, 2005 07:49 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for sesame     Edit/Delete Message
IAT, the Steady State theory is like saying God has always existed. As the unverse expands, new matter is created. Somewhere, the universe is probably contracting and colliding. I believe we don't know how big the universe is (unless you know how big infiity is). I didn't want to sabotage this thread, but I just think the Big Bang is very local. Who's to say if there aren't others on the other side of the universe? I just think it's like saying the World's flat or there's only One (uni) verse. Infinity's the only answer.

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sesame
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posted August 30, 2005 07:50 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for sesame     Edit/Delete Message
Sue G, I am great. Our winter is ending soon and it's starting to become beach season. I'm going this weekend anyway, even if it's raining. I miss it. I don't socialise much. Mate, I could go on for ever about that - being a Gemini and a 30 just doesn't gel really, but I accept it. I wish I could party with you. Do you mosh? I recently went out with my Wife's workmates. Since she works in Child Care, they were all girls, and of course, they didn't bring their partners, so I got pretty drunk and asked for all there birth dates - you know, to ensure there lives were OK and all. Well, one was an 18 and a Libran, so I advised her of the spiritual-material conflict, but of course she didn't care, and everyone else thought I was nuts, but it was fun to mosh. Do you think that knowing esoteric things about yourself pigeon holes you? Sometimes I think I pigeon hole people as I read geminis can do. I don't really want to, but it's like a mental database you know? It helps with sun sign guessing, but I swear, that pasky rising always mucks it up.

Anyhow, thanks for asking,
Heaps of Love,
Dean.

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Lei_Kuei
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posted August 30, 2005 02:03 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lei_Kuei     Edit/Delete Message
Sesame: I didn't want to sabotage this thread, but I just think the Big Bang is very local. Who's to say if there aren't others on the other side of the universe?

I agree with you whole heartedly on that statement Sesame... as regards infinity, err its is a blinder for sure! When one tries to comprehend the size of such a thing one could go mad, but God must know... unless he too is searching for the answer, in which case we are his experiment, his quest for infinity and infinity possibilities...

It gets me down sometimes... I want to become a creator/reactor too so I can join the quest for infinity, futile as it might be... it has its purpose lol, I think! As it stands we are really only limited to once choice at a time... I want to experience all choices of infinity simultaneously, now that would be infinity and infinite bliss even hmmm...

Heh... I'm rambling on about things beyond my understanding, but then thats my choice

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iAmThat
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posted August 30, 2005 03:26 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for iAmThat     Edit/Delete Message
Hi Dean,
Its a wrong notion to consider that God only exists at the singularity of a big bang. He/She could very well have transcended it.

I am trying to describe the universe we live in. And big bang right now is a viable theory supporting experimental results.
Steady state theory would be discarded eventually they say.

However it does not mean you are wrong. As I said, few years down the road a new theory would come up and if it explains the previous theories, it will be viable then.
You never know.
When we arrived on this planet, no body was here to tell us what it is. Neither do we know now.

I could tell you one thing though. The universe is not constant. Every moment it changes. Every experience is a new experience. I never felt. I had first had encounters of people experiencing it. May be my role on earth is to document those ...hehehehe... Poor me.

I am not offended really. This is an intelligent debate if you want to consider.

You are an Air Sign and I a water sign, hehehe.. I feel more than you for some reason. You have edge over me on some other aspect may be And now you have to tell me what is it? I believe we would never agree. Its mostly because all that needs to be said is never said. In the starry world, we can communicate with out this obstacle.

May be you are right this universe is interlaced with another universe.

I am excited to the possibilities out there. Aren't you?


I am so tied with work these days. And I was scared of some of my posts being deleted at LL. I really didn't feel like posting any more. But I guess its OK. In the past enlightened ones have said to have destroyed their works and never wanted it to be published. I am not enlightened yet, may be thats why the universe is allowing my crappy posts hehehehe


Hi Liu,

Its ok to share your experience.
You hit the point well. Heres a story which would help us tackle such issues.
" A certain king was adamant that where he walks on earth his feet must not touch the ground. Instead of carpeting, his minister invented for him sandals. So you see with intelligence, the infinity becomes something fathomable."

Peace to all.

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lotusheartone
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posted August 30, 2005 03:35 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for lotusheartone     Edit/Delete Message
Wow, isn't all so confusing. I believe we were Gods, and Godesses, in the beginning as Linda stated, we've been around for a long time, I can certainly feel that.
Therrefore, Darwin, I don't think he was completely correct, am I too full of myself, I was not an ape, lol, I'm getting carried away, just prayed for 30 minutes at 3 til 330, and I'm light as a feather, I'm floating in my own Goober Galaxy, where I pratice my Gooberology.

Love and Light

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iAmThat
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posted August 30, 2005 03:44 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for iAmThat     Edit/Delete Message
Lotus,
Define God for me please?

We have been taught wrong in the school about evolution. I didn't point my finger at Darwin. Wish I could write a book that explains what I want to. Its not just me out there but there are many out there with an understanding of evolving soul etc,....

I really don't wish to throw things here and confuse further and sabotage my own post. Do people think I must just STFU


LOL.

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lotusheartone
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posted August 30, 2005 03:53 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for lotusheartone     Edit/Delete Message
Oh, please forgive me, It's funny, it's hard for me to understand, why people take things the wrong way. I don't want to take away, form anything you post.

God, our Creator, Mother and Father, who art in Heaven, yes, all one and the same. The beginning and the end, all powerful, and in every one of us, for we are their children, thus we are gods also, and must remember to use our power for good, not make the same mistakes, and realize we can make a difference, and again, I'm sorry.

Love and Light

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iAmThat
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posted August 30, 2005 04:34 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for iAmThat     Edit/Delete Message
Dear Lotus,
No I am not offended. Are you? Come on, we thought we are each more evolved, to be?

Anyways ... do share your experience whatsoever. I liked your rainbow aura

Do you also see people that way? I thought its possible only after one is having a NDE?


KTF (keep the faith)

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lotusheartone
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posted August 30, 2005 04:50 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for lotusheartone     Edit/Delete Message
iAmThat,
How did you know? I've had that vision, since I was a child, one foot here, and one foot there, never knowing how to find the middle ground, so I stand here today, NOW living in both these world's, trying to connect all, I guess since the beginning, we've all tried to remember, our promise for tomorrow, and the time is here, to start, cuz we've got alot of ground to cover.
Your are a dear soul, and I'm glad to get to know you.

Love and Light

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iAmThat
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posted August 30, 2005 05:12 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for iAmThat     Edit/Delete Message
Well you kept giving us hint all the while so was easy to figure

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lotusheartone
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posted August 30, 2005 05:17 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for lotusheartone     Edit/Delete Message
You're funny, not all can see as clearly as you do, mostoftentimes, not even me, lol., But I'm learning, hehehe.

Love and Light

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sue g
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posted August 30, 2005 05:54 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for sue g     Edit/Delete Message
"Do you mosh"

Aaah Dean, I loved your question.......well if it is the same thing there as it is here.....I always did it.....used to call it headbanging in my day.....is that what you mean, My hubbie used to be in death metal bands when we met and OMG did i see a lot of moshing then, mainly guys, but I loved to join in sometimes, I always let it all go when I got/get the chance.

The last few years have been hard for me and so now they are getting a little easier and I am so in to going out for the craic, mainly play fiddle and sing in music sessions, and do a bit of irish jiggin too, but also when the opportunity arises I will dance my legs off, love metal/rock music.....just been singing an AC/DC song with my man.....great fun.

As for the spiritual side of life, tis strong with me, but for a while I became very intense with that....you know when you are younger and looking for you way.....I feel more comfortable now about it and dont have to discuss it quite so much as I used to.......it feels more comfortable, I suppose people could label you if youre not careful....the subtle approach is good I feel.....Ive met ones who some would pigeonhole as you put it, and do you know what, funnily enough, they seemed miserable, God bless em.......not much joy in their faith......maybe their God is a serious one.......my one is definately up for the craic (he.she must be a paddy LOL).

I now give a 30 year old Gemini permission to go out and have fun, fun fun........go on man what are ye waiting for???

Love and life


Sue xx

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Kat
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posted August 30, 2005 07:00 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Kat     Edit/Delete Message
IAT,
Are you feeling/doing OK? I'm sensing some funky mood vibes coming from you. I mean your weird usually always, but now there is something else going on. (he he) Loss? medication? frustration? what is it?

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iAmThat
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posted August 30, 2005 08:39 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for iAmThat     Edit/Delete Message
Kat. You got it. I am single again officially. I am ambivalent. This I know but please bear me

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lotusheartone
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posted August 30, 2005 10:11 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for lotusheartone     Edit/Delete Message
iAmThat,
Sorry, I feel your pain, so, I'll send Love and Light, also I do tarot readings, you can check out Through a Looking Glass for readings I've done, if you're interested, my email is lotusheartone@axion.ca
I KNOW, there's a big Rainbow Coming...

Love and Light

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Lialei
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posted August 30, 2005 10:26 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lialei     Edit/Delete Message
I appreciate your modest approach, IAmThat.
And that you felt inspired to share a way of praying that was special and helpful to you.

I thought you might like this:

Prayer

Love and the law of Moses

Let your gestures be alive, spontaneous. Let your own awareness decide your lifestyle, life pattern. Don't allow anybody else to decide it. That is a sin, to allow anybody else to decide it.

Why is it a sin?--because you will never be in it. It will remain superficial, it will be hypocrisy. Don't ask anybody how to pray. Let the moment decide, let the moment be decisive, and the truth of the moment should be your prayer. And once you allow the truth of the moment to possess you, you will start growing and you will know tremendous beauties of prayer. You have entered on the path.


A famous story about Moses:
He was passing through a forest and he saw a man praying. The man was saying such absurd things that Moses had to stop. What the man was saying was profane, sacrilegious. He was saying, "God, you must be feeling sometimes very alone--I can come and be always with you like a shadow. Why suffer loneliness when I am here? And I am not a useless person either--I will give you a good bath, and I will take all the lice from your hair and your body..."

Lice?! Moses could not believe his ears: what is this man talking about? "And I will cook food for you--everybody likes what I cook. And I will prepare your bed and I will wash your clothes. When you are ill I will take care of you. I will be a mother to you, a wife to you, a servant, a slave--I can be all kinds of things. Just give me a hint so I can come..."

Moses stopped him and said, "What are you doing? To whom are you talking? Lice in God's hair? He needs a bath? Stop this nonsense! This is not prayer. God will be offended by you."

Looking at Moses, the man fell at his feet. He said, "I am sorry. I am an illiterate, ignorant man. I don't know how to pray. Please, you teach me!"

So Moses taught him the right way to pray, and he was very happy because he had put a man on the right track. Happy, puffed up in his ego, Moses went away. And when he was alone in the forest, a thundering voice came from the sky and said, "Moses, I have sent you into the world to bring people to me, to bridge people with me, but not to take my lovers away from me. And that's exactly what you have done. That man is one of the most intimate to me. Go back and apologize. Take your prayer back! You have destroyed the whole beauty of his dialogue. He is sincere, he is loving. His love is true. Whatsoever he was saying, he was saying from his heart, it was not a ritual. Now what you have given to him is just a ritual. He will repeat it but it will be only on the lips; it will not be coming from his being."


**from Osho Zen Transformation Tarot

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iAmThat
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posted August 30, 2005 10:30 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for iAmThat     Edit/Delete Message
Dear Lotus,
You are a kind soul. I do need some positive light. Being a water sign, I tend to retain whatever is flashed on me. Example water dances to even the slightest vibration, or you see beautiful snow flakes or crytalized water reacting to its surrounding. So was I, affected by my surroundings. I came across negative energies in the past and being the water sign that I am, I did not refuse but just gave in. Spending its purity without pride.

Well all you water signs out there at LL, do you echo this feeling as well? Definitely interested in your feedback.

Believe me any positive light or even a thought from you and anyone concerned does make a difference.

Much thanks.

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posted August 30, 2005 10:42 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lialei     Edit/Delete Message
I feel I should explain, so that there is no misunderstanding. I don't think you are being like Moses in this story, IAmThat. Your modesty, your apparant openness to learn and explore and quest for truth, clearly show that you are not...which is why I felt comfortable posting the story here.

Lia

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Lialei
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posted August 30, 2005 10:46 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lialei     Edit/Delete Message
...and crossed posts there, IAT.

Love & Light to you.

Not a water sign...but have enough Scorpio and Neptune in my natal to understand what you mean.

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posted August 30, 2005 10:58 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lei_Kuei     Edit/Delete Message
Lia: Lol... hello, err my name is half yours, how did that happen

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