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  Questions For The Skeptics (Unbelievers)

  by Zechariah in

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  i have announced i am on a crusade to encourage skeptics to think on the issue in a way they probably have never done before.

  i initially have made the mistake of cramming everything into one, two or three posts.

  this i should have immediately recognized is an impossibilty because what i have in mind requires a great amount of meditation to fu;;y comprehend.

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  It comes down to individual differences....differences in perception and reasoning, IMO.

  One person who experiences something unexplainable will attribute that to a "mystical" or "spiritual" thing. Another person simply admits they just don't know. Another person will search endlessly for the scientific explanation that rules out the spiritual.

  For instance, we had an earthquake here in the UK last night at 1am. It measured 4.8 - the strongest one for 10 years. When I woke up to a noise (banging) I thought we were being broken into. When my sister woke up, she thought firstly that she had a poltergeist because her bed was shaking! then she started to imagine aliens landing and all sorts!! (LOL shes an XFiles fan). My boyfriend woke up at home and his wardrobe was banging against the wall. Although it only lasted 15 seconds, he spent the next 15 minutes staring at it in fear....he thought there was someone or something inside it. LOL.

  Here is where previous experience has a bearing on our beliefs and perceptions. Someone from a country where there are many earthquakes would have known immediately what it was and would have known what to do. Since I've probably experienced only one minor tremour in my whole life, I would naturally not think of the obvious straight away.

  Then there may be a scenario where the ground shakes and its NOT an earthquake...but those who are inclined to think it is will automatically assume that, when a less likely event may have taken place. Lets face it, although women may say it often to appease their men, the earth does not move once a day in the UK lol.

  We shouldn't rule things out because we don't "see" them, though. If someone living a thousand years ago had seen a television, they would be mystified as to what it was. If someone living a thousand years ago went around saying that there was an invisible force which when harnessed could be the source of great power.....they'd be told they were mad. Now we know that that is true - Electricity. Maybe so called "supernatural" things will be explained in the future by science. Maybe energies do exist that we just don't know a lot about yet. Maybe prayer does have an effect....who knows?

  Sirona

  Edited cause I said the silly comment that the earth doesnt move regularly! Doh.

  Edited by - Sirona on 23 September 2002 12:21:45
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  A second chance at life :)

  by Sirona in

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  firstly, i'd like to say..... i got the all clear!!!!!!!

  for those of you who didn't know, i have been tested for the spread of my cancer to my glands.

  i had a lump underneath my arm which had to be removed.

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  Celebrations all round! and yes, I'd be happy to meet up with any1 who wants a drink! (Angharad and Fe203grl....)

  Honestly, I know that a LOT of people prayed for me and send me positive healing energy. Strangely enough, when I was coming round from my operation, I saw another person in the recovery room. There was one nurse and a man was standing behind her....and I had a real sense of familiarity from him. Then he was by my side. I knew him, but he was just a silhouette, I couldn't make out his features. I actually spoke to him but then after a couple of minutes I realised that he was gone and I was a bit embarrassed by the expression on the nurses face! I said "oh sorry, I thought I saw someone, I must have hallucinated or something". She said some soothing words, but then when they came to take me back to the ward, she told them that I'd been crying when I first came round. (I don't remember crying). Anyway, I know it could have simply been my mind playing tricks on me because of the anaesthetic....but that night as I sat up sucking ice (BAD throat) I opened up a book I was reading and it was just at the point where a chapter started on the subject of "guardian angels". I'd like to think it was my spirit guide just looking after me during the op. I've had 3 operations this year and this is the first time I've hallucinated....they didn't even give me a pre-med cause I refused it aswell. Anyway, who is to say?

  Sirona
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  Halloween Is Coming- wanna have some fun??

  by xenawarrior in

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  http://www.jack-o-lantern.com/patterns/patterns.html

  if you've never carved pumpkins- it's a blast!!!.

  and then: pumpkin seeds!!!!!!!.

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  I am really looking forward to halloween!

  I'm moving into my house within 2 or 3 weeks, and I am determined to have at least 2 carved pumpkins on display (my JW mum wouldn't allow it...but now I'm in my own house...)

  At the local pagan group, we'll be having a great Samhain (Halloween) celebration. Contrary to popular belief, we don't go around making evil spells.....

  Sirona x
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  Sabbat of Mabon - 22nd September

  by Sirona in

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  the autumnal equinox

  he celtic festival of mabon occurs around september 22nd.

  our mother earth is poised with the sun in time and space - a moment of balance.

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  The Autumnal Equinox

  T he Celtic festival of Mabon occurs around September 22nd. Our Mother Earth is poised with the sun in time and space - a moment of balance. The hours of light and dark are equal for the second time in our year's Wheel. K nown as the Autumnal Equinox, this pivotal day stirs our regret for the things left unfinished, the trips not taken, the opportunities missed. The dwindling warm afternoons become small gifts of grace, as we witness the first touches of gold, the burnished beauty of the Crone's alchemy. W hat have you left unfinished? W hat words do you need to say someone? T ime is changing us, in its ever winding spiral. We need to cherish each moment now - each warm afternoon, each lingering walk in honeyed sunlight. The harvest season is a bittersweet time of fruition - as we look back upon our labors, and evaluate our spiritual witchy path. A re we satisfied with our efforts? H ave we nurtured our year's intentions? H ave we honored Spirit this year? H ave we lived in accordance with our convictions? Mabons Lesson The Bitter and the Sweet M abons lesson is the lesson of letting go: the earth is still in a single breath - day and night are equal only for a heartbeat. As witches, we pause and examine our seasons past. We know in our own heart of hearts that it is time to let go of old beliefs, limitations and outdated agendas, time to reexamine our ethics, and search our soul's true intention . . . Mabon is the time to let go of outward movement and expansion - to begin moving inward, taking stock . . . The sun is now dying, retreating, and daylight shortens rapidly. The Goddess mother has lost her son. The Goddess lover, her consort. As he begins to fade from her arms, our Goddess selves lament with her. As Mabon's second harvest spills seed to the ground, we honor the Sun God's sacrifice by celebrating our abundance - the many gifts of the Mother Earth. We gather in joy to share this harvest of fruits and vegetables, canny that the icy fingers of winter are not far off. It is a time for enjoying the fruits of our summer labors, a time for feasting and thanksgiving. The Great Goddess and God have been good to us. http://www.c4.net/allrichstudios/MabonArticle.html

  Edited by - Sirona on 22 September 2002 15:27:38
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  Where is everybody?

  by ballistic in

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  its bloody quiet around here.

  i feel like the only person on the planet when jwd is dead.

  where is everyone?

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  Hi

  I'm here, I've just been ill, so I haven't been able to post.

  Back with a vengeance now!

  Blessed be, Sirona

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  A second chance at life :)

  by Sirona in

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  firstly, i'd like to say..... i got the all clear!!!!!!!

  for those of you who didn't know, i have been tested for the spread of my cancer to my glands.

  i had a lump underneath my arm which had to be removed.

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  Hi All,

  Firstly, I'd like to say..... I got the all clear !!!!!!!

  For those of you who didn't know, I have been tested for the spread of my cancer to my glands. I had a lump underneath my arm which had to be removed. Anyway, I was told on Friday that they removed 5 lymph nodes, (including the enlarged one) and they are all clear!!!!

  I feel so relieved. I feel so lucky. I feel particularly indebted to people on this board, who never critisized me for posting about my illness and showed me nothing but loving support.

  Anyway, I suppose I posted this to first of all tell you the good news, and second of all to say that now you are free of a controlling cult, now that you have your own lives to lead and can pursue anything that your heart desires.....don't waste it!!!!! You do not know what will happen tomorrow. Pursue your dreams, don't ever give up. Don't ever forget the blessing that is your life.

  Love, Sirona, xxx

  P.S. Sorry I've not been posting much. I will be soon, I've just been ill for a few weeks now and found it hard to read everyone's posts. My axilla (underarm to you and me! LOL) is really sore, and I have a 6" scar there which is just healing.
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  (shamelessly) Its My Birthday!

  by Sirona in

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  its my birthday and i got some anais anais body mist, a buffy "watchers guide" book, and some angel innocence perfume and shower mousse.. my bf says he will buy me an outfit when i'm better, too,.

  russell grant says this about people born on 14 september:.

  at their best, people born on september 14 are tremendous party-givers and general planners of fun and great holidays.

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  Thanks!!!

  Reading this thread has brought a BIG smile to my face!

  On Saturday, I was still recovering from my op on Monday 9th....and I couldn't eat or speak at all. (They really messed up my throat doing the post nasal biopsy and I subsequently got an infection in the throat....now I'm on double dose antibiotics and I'm now feeling MUCH better....I'm actually able to eat solids now).

  Things are going OK for me and as I say I'm feeling much better. When I move into my new house (in a couple of weeks), I'm going to have a nice party which will make up for not having a birthday party.

  Thanks Everyone!

  Love, Sirona
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  (shamelessly) Its My Birthday!

  by Sirona in

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  its my birthday and i got some anais anais body mist, a buffy "watchers guide" book, and some angel innocence perfume and shower mousse.. my bf says he will buy me an outfit when i'm better, too,.

  russell grant says this about people born on 14 september:.

  at their best, people born on september 14 are tremendous party-givers and general planners of fun and great holidays.

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  Hi All,

  Its my birthday and I got some Anais Anais body mist, a buffy "watchers guide" book, and some Angel Innocence perfume and shower mousse.

  My BF says he will buy me an outfit when I'm better, too,

  Russell Grant says this about people born on 14 September:

  At their best, people born on September 14 are tremendous party-givers and general planners of fun and great holidays. Although both sexes will hold down a very good, conventional job, frequently something to do with the law or money, they aim to save enough first to find a decent place to live, then, to have a good time. The true Virgorama of their pleasures seems never ending. There'll be parties in ruined castles with fireworks and cauldrons of the finest venison stew. There'll be bathroom cocktail dos with drinks called Whirlpool Sensation and Pull The Plug. And fancy-dress items where everybody has to come as a squid. These individuals like to move around in a crowd, so the richer ones will take a villa in Spain with a swimming pool, then fill it with friends and friends of friends. Plus relatives too. September 14 take their mum and dad wherever they go, because everybody gets on with everybody. So one golden summer, Grandpa will be paddling with his little granddaughter while pink fleeces the darkening green and indigo night sky. Somewhere over the valley Moorish music murmurs - edgy, primitive - while cards are played on the terrace, and people saunter back from the bullfight. Another summer, when there's not so much money about, more or less the same bunch of people will be building award-winning sandcastles on the miles and miles of yellow Norfolk beach, hunting for samphire and sea lavender in marches, and for tiny crabs which grip stick ends pushed into soggy sand. September 14 likes to drink, have lots of sex and lots of babies. The girls adore mothering. Breast-feeding gives them pleasure and their babies sleep the damp, heavy, dreamy sleep of small people who have been played with and laughed with all day. At night their mother puts her nose into their cots and scents the lovely baby smell of new mown hay. And so does Daddy September 14.

  Sirona
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  I HAVE CANCER

  by Mary in

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  i found out the other day that i have endometrial cancer.

  needless to say, i'm shocked, angry and desperate.

  i blame this on my incompetent doctor who did absolutely nothing when i first went to him two years ago and said "there's something wrong here.

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  Mary,

  Just another thought, sorry if I sounded like I was saying "other people get over it so will you".

  I know that just because other people get over it it doesn't mean you will feel any better right now. Yes, the reality is that some people don't get over it. I was just trying to highlight how theres a good chance for you, and me.

  Sirona
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  Cancer

  by Sirona in

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  you might think i'm being picky here, please dont take this the wrong way.

  the thing is, i'm stuggling with my health at the moment and am going in hospital to see if my cancer has spread.. heres my gripe: some people (noone on this board) say to me, over and over, that they know someone who had skin cancer and they're fine now....how they can just remove the mole and everything is fine.

  well for the purposes of educating people:.

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  Chevy!

  I didn't mean you!!!

  Honestly, our conversation in chat was fine! Plus, its chat, and I know you can't always get a proper conversation in there.

  mmm going to update my comment on Mary's cancer thread now...I just realised I'm guilty of the same thing....
  Sirona