Posts by poppers

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For NFL fans

by jamesmahon in

so i got into the nfl in the early/mid 90s.

back then there were some great running backs - happening onto a lions game late on sunday night over here and seeing barry sanders was what got me into it.

but it seems the running game is dead.

poppers

Once defences learn how to stop the pass there will be a shift back to running the ball more. Who knows when that will happen.

By the way, here is a great website where you can submit questions and get an answer from Vic Ketchman, who currently works for the Green Bay Packers (just so you know, he doesn't respond to every question, but he does read each one). He's been covering pro football for about 40 years. He has also worked for the Steelers and the Jaguars, so he's got a following from a wide area. http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/ask-vic.html

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What have you learn about life?

by jam in

witnesses, we were arrogant in regards to knowing all.

the answers to life mysteries.. i have learn to listen.

i have learn to think before i. speak and not put my foot into my mouth.. it,s a humbling experience.

poppers

I agree with Mall Cop. I will add this, which relates to what he said. Only by living in the now can you really know who/what you are - discovering that allows you to really enjoy life without the burden of judging everyone and everything else around you.

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untitled

by jeffbloomfield in

jw
friends

i am an atheist and have been for a few years.

i was in the troof for about 10 years, and am so glad to be a sinner now.

good to meet you all..

poppers

and am so glad to be a sinner now.

Step #1 in your new life: stop defining yourself in any way.

Step #2: don't allow anyone else to define who you are.

Step #3: find out who/what you are when there is no "story of me" running through your mind.

Step #4: be present without defining, naming, or judging what is unfolding before you.

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"You are so Focussed on The Past that you can't see the Blessings in front of your Eyes!"

by BluesBrother in

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friends

that statement has been made to me recently - i think it is a sound-bite from the new dvd about jerusalem's fall.. hmm.. i need to reflect on a reply .

several thoughts come to mind but it has to be constructive and form a reasoned argument rather than a smart answer.. what blessings?

are we unreasonably obsessed with the past?

poppers

One could just as easily say that you are so focused on the future that you can't see the blessings in front of your eyes - no difference. What blessings? That you exist, that you "are". Life in its fullness is always now, never in the past or in the future. Whatever happened is over and done with and the future is always the future. Life exists now, which means that whatever you are in the truest sense exists now as well. Can you sense your own existence without interpreting it in any way? I suggest that that is a blessing, to know that you are, without defining or limiting that in any way. Cast aside any interpretations or teachings of what you are and simply sense the fact of your own existence.

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Have you ever seen some brothers with very short ties? I do remember very few of them in the past

by Iamallcool in

here is one example.

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poppers

This reminds me of my brother's wedding when he put on his bow tie and discovered it was way way too small. And then later he looked at his 8 year old nephew only to see his bow tie was huge! They still laugh about that 36 years later.

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Attention ALL Abuse Victims & Their Families: Important Message!

by headisspinning in

candace conti's attorney has an important message for you:.

anyone with a case against the wbts for child abuse that (1) hasn't gone past the statute of limitations, which is 21 years, (2) that the accused is not the child's parent or (3) anyone who's child has been abused within the last two years and nothing was done, to please contact him asap.

it may take him a little time to get back to you.

poppers

Another bump - doing my part, small as it is.

Rick Simons: text and cell 510-917-2169/ rick @fjslaw.com/ office 510- 582-1080x19

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It happened!!!! my first HOLE in ONE!!!!

by dreamgolfer in

july 4th 2012 - 201 yards par 3 with my big driver.

i can die happy!.

i got mine!.

poppers

Congratulations! My dad got 2 of them within 5 days back in 1958. He never got another one.

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Ultimately it is the child who should stop the abuse according to the GB!

by life is to short in

on page 171 of the "learn from the great teacher" book published in 2003 it shows a picture of a very cute little girl holding a ragged ann doll.

she is sitting on a chair in her bedroom with her hand out toward a man that is coming toward her.. the paragraphs say "so just as jesus needed protection, you also need to be protected from grown-ups-and even from other children-who may try to have sex with you.

usually, these people will pretend to be your friends.

poppers

Outlaw, seriously...are you 13 years old? it would be ok if you were funny. Which your not.

His sense of humor zeroes directly to the heart of matters with a jagged and rusty blade that sticks it where it hurts the most. It's not his fault that you only see what you want to see.

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How do I hear/feel God?

by doinmypart in

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friends

this is a serious question.. i know people that hear/feel god (and see postings about people's experiences), but i have not experienced this.

i have never heard anything audibly (or otherwise) nor "felt" anything inwardly.. i've prayed, read, quieted my thoughts, etc...but still nothing..

poppers

Boy, has this thread ever derailed.

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How do I hear/feel God?

by doinmypart in

jw
friends

this is a serious question.. i know people that hear/feel god (and see postings about people's experiences), but i have not experienced this.

i have never heard anything audibly (or otherwise) nor "felt" anything inwardly.. i've prayed, read, quieted my thoughts, etc...but still nothing..

poppers

Perhaps appreciating the beauty in my kids' smiles or holding my wife's hand is good enough.

Yes, it's good enough. It's in the simple things and quiet appreciation of what's around you that teaches you the language of silence.

I just haven't figured out how to do the whole transcendental thing. Maybe I'm overanalyzing it...

I hear you, and yes, overanalyzing it runs counter to what I'm pointing to. That's a common thing, actually, because people are so used to relying on their mind for answers, but what you call the "transcendental" has nothing to do with thoughts. Quite the conundrum, isn't it? I'd like to make a suggestion - there is a very profound book called Already on Holy Ground that may be helpful beyond what you've encountered with The Power of Now.