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  Are fear and guilt totally unnecessary emotions ?

  by caliber in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  feelings do not necessarily speak truth.

  if you feel guilty, it does not mean that you are guilty.

  many times, feelings merely tell us what is going on in our thought life (or what we are really believing).

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  caliber

  Thanks to all for their intelligent and insightful thoughts. AGuest ... You are always so gracous and kind which draws me

  and appeals to me ! .... indeed you bring peace and love... thanks
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  Are fear and guilt totally unnecessary emotions ?

  by caliber in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  feelings do not necessarily speak truth.

  if you feel guilty, it does not mean that you are guilty.

  many times, feelings merely tell us what is going on in our thought life (or what we are really believing).

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  caliber

  Feelings do not necessarily speak truth. If you feel guilty, it does not mean that you are guilty. Many times, feelings merely tell us what is going on in our thought life (or what we are really believing). If we think we are guilty, there will be feelings of guilt as the fruit of those thoughts or beliefs. It's sort of like feeling a hot stove; feelings are meant to help alert us of something that is wrong. Feelings should not be ignored, but properly interpreted.

  Are our feelings wrong because our belief was wrong ?

  Remember, feelings are just the fruit of our thoughts and beliefs. However if we feel wrong, would it not hurt to stop and ask ourselves ......am I doing the right thing here ? Does not our inborn conscience serve a purpose ?Sense or consciousness of the moral goodness or blame worthiness of one's own conduct, intentions, or character, together with a feeling of obligation to do right or be good. Hence, a faculty, power, or principal conceived to decide as to the moral quality of one's own thoughts or acts, enjoining what is good." (Webster's new Collegiate dictionary, page 176).

  2 Timothy 1:7 hit my spirit: “For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

  Could it be that the fear and condemnation I suffered were not from God but from man ?
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  What is happiness ??

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  what is happiness?

  peace, serenity, music to calm the soul.. .

  happiness can mean different things to different people.

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  caliber

  Thanks for all your comments it gives food for thought for all of us, even the silly comments help us to appreciate that

  to have a measure of happiness and sanity in this world requires humor and realistic thinking.

  "Happiness is a word that means different things to different people." Of course by definition it actually means the emotional state of being pleased much more than displeased with a subject or object, outcome or event. Likely contentment and acceptance would be words more clearly understood and perceived
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  What is happiness ??

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  what is happiness?

  peace, serenity, music to calm the soul.. .

  happiness can mean different things to different people.

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  caliber

  Mohandas Gandhi: “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”

  So that would mean our thoughts, words and actions are in harmony. Our inner world is in unity with our outer world actions !

  Here is a mildly amusing thought, but so true as well.... Benjamin Franklin: “The Constitution only guarantees you the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.”
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  What is happiness ??

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  what is happiness?

  peace, serenity, music to calm the soul.. .

  happiness can mean different things to different people.

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  caliber

  Happiness is a mental state of well-being characterized by positive emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy..( Wiki)

  So to stay in that basic range starting with contentment...... some spikes here and there is the thing to hope for .

  The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
  Allan K. Chalmers
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  What is happiness ??

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  what is happiness?

  peace, serenity, music to calm the soul.. .

  happiness can mean different things to different people.

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  caliber

  Happiness comes in doses

  so true Heather ... being realistic will help balance out our life .

  Speaking of small doses...

  So many things... at times even the smallest, simplest things can bring a ray of happinessinto my life, such at finding a beautiful flower in an unexpected place, or anything at all
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  What is happiness ??

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  what is happiness?

  peace, serenity, music to calm the soul.. .

  happiness can mean different things to different people.

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  caliber

  What a nice positive and coping thought Mrs. Jones. It's about being realistic and accepting.

  The old "if life gives you a lemon then just make lemonade idea "
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  What is happiness ??

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  what is happiness?

  peace, serenity, music to calm the soul.. .

  happiness can mean different things to different people.

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  caliber

  What is happiness? Peace, serenity, music to calm the soul.
  
  
  Happiness can mean different things to different people. For example, for one person, it may mean being in a relationship, whereas for someone else it may mean feeling you have the ability to handle whatever life throws at you.
  
  What are your thoughts on this topic please ?

  Here is one thought or idea... Happiness is what you feel when you're NOT feeling.... self doubt
  
  depressed
  hateful
  fearful
  worried
  unsatisfied
  bored
  grief
  shame
  guilt
  discontent
  anxious
  another thought....
  Happiness is man's greatest aim in life. Tranquility and rationality are the cornerstones of happiness.
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  "Who else are we to go away to?"

  by simon17 in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  to the intellectually honest witness, it seems like it often comes down to this principle.

  "fine, if the witnesses aren't the truth, then show me the better answer and i'll consider it.

  " and how do you deal with that?

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  caliber

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9FslIl2R-I

  [Now] we have this [hope] as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul [it cannot slip and it cannot break down under whoever steps out upon it--a hope] that reaches farther and enters into [the very certainty of the Presence] within the veil. Hebrews 6: 19

  But we do [strongly and earnestly] desire for each of you to show the same diligence and sincerity [all the way through] in realizing and enjoying the full assurance and development of [your] hope until the end. Hebrews 6: 11

  "There will be an answer Let it be.. Let it be "... may hope spring eternal.. until the perfect day !!!! "
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  How are You Guided?

  by caliber in

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  i still follow the basic framework of the judo-christian values... tempered with empathy and sympathy.

  what say the rest of you ??

  what is your moral compass ?.

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  caliber

  When asked about morality, many people respond like this: "Oh, that's all just a matter of personal opinion anyway, right?" But if you look at the way in which moral values actually work in our everyday lives, you'll see that this is not the case. Personal intuitions are important, of course. But morality generally comes into play when people interact with each other. This suggests that morality is a system of "shared" values which "justify" actions. As such, morality is about deciding on best courses of action in all situations.