Your referance to him as a figurative "black cat" proves it!
Analogies aside... I have to say... BWAAHHHHAHAHAHAHA!! That really was funny!
SA, on her own... knowin' EE was lookin' for an "in"... and wonderin' if Neil Tyson speaks "negro"...
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And you my dear one, have had a relapse ;)
I fear you may be right, m'luv... but it's okay... 'cause, praise JAH, there's a very scenic dayspa retreat and refuge just a click away! LOLOLOL!
Peace!
A slave of Christ,
SA
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Those are called emotions.... not senses.
For now, yes, dear NS (peace to you!). If we're evolving, in the manner some of you believe we are, they might well not only be called something else at some point, but proven to BE something else. I don't believe we evolve in such a manner; I do believe, however, that our perceptions, understanding, knowledge, and discernment evolves, and so, I have no doubt that everyone will "get there" at some point. Like following the white rabbit (see, not an insult at all; well, not if you get the analogy - which I was hesitant to use given the comments regarding Picard... but I though, what the hey, it fits...)... following the "black cat" might get you there quicker, though.
Peace!
A slave of Christ,
SA
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who was the one who respectfully called someone "silly"?...
One should consider re-reading the interchange. If so, one would see where the silliness started and perhaps come to the right conclusion: that the term "silly" was not only respectful... but appropo. Now, had one taken issue with being called a rabbit... my comment might include an apology.
If a person was closed up in a dark room with a black cat, and the cat made noises, or brushed up against the person, even if they had not known the cat was in there, even if they had not known to look for the cat, they would find the cat.
If time had been taken to read some of the comments, one might conclude that that would depend on whether the person HEARD the cat's noises. I above the others noises, including one's own [loud] voice. Even so, there's nothing to indicate the room is EMPTY of everything except one and a cat. Just says it's dark.
If the cat is really there, anyone would find it, regardless of belief, 'spirituality', philosophy or method.
Actually, given some folks I know... I'm not so sure. I am sure a few would probably trip over it at some point, or step on its tail. Or step on its tail and cause it to screech... and so, now perhaps realize there IS a cat in the room. Doesn't mean would find it, though, does it? I mean, they sent to be pretty slippery little buggers and able to get quickly out of the way. Especially if they "sense" they might purposefully kicked... or somehow otherwise abused by the one claiming to be seeking them.
The cat is there and the evidence is available for all to see.
Yeah, it is. But getting all to "see" the evidence is the Rubik's Cube, luv. C'mon, you and others say the "evidence is available for all to see" regarding many things, say, evolution of humans or beyond the genus. I ask you: do ALL "see" that "evidence"?
It wouldn't even take a flashlight.
I agree. Indeed, my position is that a flashlight, even one as big as the person holding it... does absolutely NO good... if the one holding it has no eyes.
Peace!
A slave of Christ,
SA
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You cant stay away ;)
Oh, I dunno, EE: one can only take so many beatings before they realize that if they go on that block or down that street one more time, they might actually end up dead. Even if there are ones they love still living on the block. Some learn to fight, true, and so stay. Those that get off on it (fighting) usually win the block... sometimes to the detriment of the other residents who also live on it. Others, while pretty good fighters, tend to just get tired of fighting - no one benefits and as the body gets older it takes longer to heal from the "wounds." They reason, why put oneself through that after reaching, say, 50 or so? At some point the person realizes they need to get out of the gang. This usually results when they realize that their loved ones can and WILL come see THEM (some actually want to get off the block, too!)... so why even keep walking down that street?
I was there a bit ago... but then heard about a tragedy... and so came back to the 'hood to pay my respects. Did I expect a warm greeting? Yes, of course, and I got that. From many. I also expected some of the old rivals on the block to come out, as well... and throw their usual sticks and rocks... and got that, too. And I have to admit, though, that while I derived some small measure of satisfaction (because my expectations were validated)... I experienced much greater sadness... knowing that some of the "homies" hadn't matured any more past where they were went I left the 'hood. Still hangin' out on the same corner... still listenin' to Motown oldies... still smokin' the same ol' stuff and talkin' the same ol' smack.
And so, just for posterity's sake... I thought I'd indulge them (and myself) a bit while I was here. But as with almost any return to the place where one "grew up"... after a couple/few days/weeks... you're ready to go back home, where home is NOW, to your own "bed." Sometimes, you even can't wait to get there. But before you do, good manners says you take a moment and exchange a few words with your old "homies." Play the dozens, shoot some dice, cuss someone out for knockin' over your fo'ty and cheatin'...
You know, so they don't think YOU think you're better'n them or anything... just 'cause you moved out of the 'hood 'n all.
Nohmsayin'?
Peace!
A slave of Christ,
SA
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Got it, as to both, dear FHN... LOVE it, dear OUTLAW... and waves at dear Miz Josie!
Peace to you, all!
YOUR servant and a slave of Christ,
SA, who used to be "allergic" to cats... and scared of "black" ones... but not any more - LOL!
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I be knowin you couldnt stay away for longs :)
Nahh, I'm leaving again, dear EE (peace!). Came to check a PM I received... and then ran across this thread. Went against all conventional wisdom (probably experiencing a bit of recidivism - "fell off the wagon" as a result of hearing some very sad news the other day...) due to the omission of those who are spiritual but not religious/theological (as those terms are commonly viewed and used)... in the OP and thought, "What the hey; give 'em the other option (that many tend to overlook)." Thought if I did so respectfully respectful comments would result. Yes, of course, I knew better... but a one can always hope, can't one... as well as give the benefit of the doubt?
As I said to my former JW PO (well, that's what he was called when I left), who asked me why, if I thought they were "so wrong" did I bother to come back [to the Memorials]. One reason: "MY love for YOU hasn't failed."
But no blame from me, at all: I came in with my eyes wide open. I will leave shortly, too, the exact same way. As I eventually did with the WTBTS... and for much the same reason (although I am MOST grateful to dear Simon/Angharad... and many others... for THEIR... mmmmm... love and "hospitality").
Peace!
A slave of Christ,
SA
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Others describe that "sense" or "feeling" similarly to how you do, dear FHN (peace to you, dear one!). In fact, we had a discussion about that recently. Toward the end of the discussion another dear one (peace to you!) stated:
I tend to label these a 'feeling' only for the fact in that they do not always contain words, and yet I completely 'get' the message.
In response, I was able to share with her that while it may not be with "words"... it IS still a voice . The writer of the letter to the Hebrews actually described it thus:
"For YOU have not approached that which can be felt and which has been set aflame with fire, and a dark cloud and thick darkness and a tempest, and the blare of a trumpet and the voice of words ; on hearing which voice the people implored that no word should be added to them. For the command was not bearable to them: “And if a beast touches the mountain, it must be stoned.” Also, the display was so fearsome that Moses said: “I am fearful and trembling.” But YOU have approached a Mount Zion and a city of [the] living God, heavenly Jerusalem, and myriads of angels, in general assembly, and the congregation of the firstborn who have been enrolled in the heavens, and God the Judge of all, and the spiritual lives of righteous ones who have been made perfect, and [Jesus] the mediator of a new covenant, and the blood of sprinkling, which speaks in a better way than Abel’s [blood]. See that YOU do not beg off from him who is speaking . " Hebrews 12:18-25
What this is saying is that while the speech may not be with WORDS... it is still SPEECH, and thus a VOICE... because the blood SPEAKS. That is what some interpret as a "feeling": his blood "speaking" to your blood (or perhaps some other spirit being "communicating"... because they don't need words to do so)... so that it seems to be occurring in the deepest part of you. Since it isn't done with literal words there is an assumption that there isn't necessarily/actually a voice.
Abel's blood "cried out", though. Thus, it spoke in a voice, with words . Once combined with holy spirit, however, OUR blood can "speak"... in a BETTER way... one that doesn't necessarily require words but still has a VOICE! ( Romans 8:26, 27 )
Because the blood speaks . And what you "feel" is HIS blood "speaking" to YOUR blood, even in your bones (where the spirit lives!). If one can grasp the truth of that, one will learn how to "listen" even better (because one will know what to listen WITH, the "ears" of WHAT)!Perhaps this will help you... and any others with/wishing for ears to hear and get the sense of it... understand what I mean, as well, dear FHN.
On another note, this was not an attempt to start an argument; indeed, I stated my comments respectfully and genuinely. Unfortunately, my tolerance for badgering is a bit short right now. I probably should have stayed away, knowing what always occur, regardless the comment or respect I try to show... but... well... I didn't. I don't want to argue with anyone, either. Nor do I necessarily want to engage in the usual back and forth. To be honest, I truly wish certain folks would just cut it out, leave the smarm out of the discussion. But I have come to realize that that just isn't ever going to happen with certain folks. So... I deal with it as I deal with it. Smack me... and I might turn the other cheek. Depending on how I'm feeling, though, you just might get smacked back. Perhaps even harder.
Keep your "hands" to yourself... and I promise to keep mine to myself, always.
Peace!
A slave of Christ,
SA
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the night vision goggles your lord provided can't even distinguish between a sheep and a rabbit...I rest my case.
Oh, sure they can. The ever-perpetual silly [looking] one is the rabbit. Heck, I don't even need night goggles to "see" that.
love michelle
Ch'eah... right. You keep on sayin' that. Mayhaps one day even YOU will believe it. You know I know better.
p.s. Jesus loves you.
No, but perhaps [he] "loves" you, though. I mean, I'm sure someone who doesn't exist... and there truly is no "Jesus,"... can also "love". I mean, heck, silly rabbits need love, too, I guess...
A slave of the Holy One of Israel, JAHESHUA, the Chosen One of JAH (MischaJAH)... and HIS Christ,
SA
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Not that one, silly rabbit...
A slave of Christ,
SA, marvelling that at someone thinks one black cat accounts for all black cats... and then again, considering the source and rethinking her marvelling...