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Re: can u help me look for answers

http://R3VOLUTION.gaia.com — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:47:59 GMT

thx!!! another persons reply means another mind is open! thx for the reply

Re: can u help me look for answers

http://addresstofollow.gaia.com — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:30:50 GMT

Revolution, diversity is great, it would be so boring if we were all alike, things might look like chaos, but there is one area where we have complete dominion, and that is within ourselves, to search within and bring forth our higher self, when we have mastered this it is is a fine achievement.
Ranting or preaching has little effect, but setting an example has ripples that change others, if they see something worthwhile they wish to emulate it
Most people are doing their best in the situation as they see it, and you are right we cannot know what is in their minds unless we are prepared to walk in their shoes for a good long time, but we all experience some sadness in life, that experience enables us to have some empathy, and being true to the spirit within us lets each one blossom and flower with an infinite variety of blooms, being true to self means putting our highest selfs beliefs into action while being mindful we don't interfere with the next persons right to do the same. It is so easy to judge others mistakes and actions, much harder to look within and bring peace, love and harmony to ourselves, this has ripples, just as hatred and aggression and discord do. We can change the world, one heart at a time, and when that reaches a critical level - it will be like a snowball gathering size and speed, as it rolls downhill.

can u help me look for answers

http://R3VOLUTION.gaia.com — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:02:20 GMT

hello my name is alton 2 sum i seen very predictablebuti i must say im not i hav many different sides this one is lookin for answers this side is the complex side there are 2 questions i would like 2 be answered first. can u help me find real answers? why is humaninty living in ignorance? as i see it the life we live is based on false belifs not even trying to mentionin religion but in our everyday lives we do we not prepare for the worst? we have war and deaths and if too many were to die where would we place all those bodies? why do we try to make logic of something we cannot explain and yet we give words and names to those unexplainable. u say i am sad but how do u kno this?because some book or person told u this is how it feels to be sad. but not even they kno they can only compare wat another group of ppl or words say to be correct. we base ourselves or similarities yet we are all different. how do u kno if something is right? because u were told by somebody that this is a fact. but a fact is somthing proven. so how do u prove? u test. by simply getting many comfined answes that are all exact or somewhat similar. you say it is right but just because you and others think alike doesnt mean its righ. or does it? i am open to all answers all ppl all faiths all minds to see what they think on this tell me and we shall see if humanity is what it says it is or are we jus living in choas(i will not say we are living in lies because that means something else is right and we dont kno that.........yet)

Re: How do we take control of our destiny?

http://Domus-ulixes.gaia.com — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:04:13 GMT

By discovering who you really are. And why you act the way you do.
Contemplate every choice you make. No matter how silly.

The best is to become to wonder. Whether you would rather like some to sit on your left side, or your right side. It is such an elemental question. Nobody anymore bothers.

Only if you know who you are, and act the way you do, you have any chance in changing the world around you at all...

Re: How do we take control of our destiny?

http://DryadofLight.gaia.com — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:26:23 GMT

This is a great question. Though it depends on what you mean by " pushing the people who would help us away". No one can be me, nor I them. When people are reflecting truth then wouldn't it make sense that it would be of the present person and their accomplishments? :)
I think power and wealth show the truth about who the person really is. True gratitude does not abuse power to be hurtful to others, but you take what you have and use it for good.
I think being yourself and being true to yourself is taking control of your own destiny. You can walk through life confidently without stepping on anyone along the way and supporting those who strive for a better life. (Gandi said something similar about gratitude) This is how I see true power. As far as the "pitfalls of success" I am not there yet and so I have not learned if there are any pitfalls. The only thing I can count on is who I am and my own experience which has made me a better person. I suppose what it boils down to is having faith in yourself and who you have become. All life has a direction and a purpose and when it comes from an honest place it is beautiful. This is my feeling on this topic.
Blessed be

How do we take control of our destiny?

http://eccentric.gaia.com — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:37:57 GMT

'Be the change you wish to see in the world' - a wonderful philosophy, but just how practical is it?
If we could control our destiny we could influence the world but many of us seem destined to repeat our mistakes, pushing the very people that would help us away, as if we are frightened of the consequences, frightened of the possibility of confronting ourselves.
Even the best intentioned seem to fall by the wayside of conceit as they come under the influence of increased wealth, recognition or power, all of which seems to come about as a result of people finding direction and purpose in their life.
How do we take control of our destiny yet avoid the pitfalls that can result from success?

Re: Community

http://Meenakshi.gaia.com — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:27:22 GMT

Hello Renee, and welcome.
ShadowFlame, lovely expansion of the word community. Thank you!

Re: Community

http://ShadowFlame.gaia.com — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:14:50 GMT

Hello sister! My favorite thing about the word community... come+unity

Much Love :)

Re: So Many Questions

http://masksofeternity.gaia.com — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:23:53 GMT

Michael, I can relate! Pretty sure many have been in stagnate cycles. I didn't have this technology growing up. I know I would have benefited from being able to have a place like GAIA or other support groups where friends can talk openly about things. Keep asking your questions and you WILL find your answers, guaranteed! If I found mine, then you surely will find yours. The truth WILL set you free(it's not just a myth). Much Peace...Riley

Re: So Many Questions

http://FallenAngelofTheSkies.gaia.com — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:00:50 GMT

I started calling myself a Fallen Angel a few weeks ago. I felt utterly lost, whether it be in my thoughts or when talking to others. The other reason, and I just realized it, is because I do feel like an angel who walks among others. Possibly a lost one for a while, but not any more. I feel that I have found a better understanding of the path I must take, even if it's just one step towards it that I can see.

And thank you... all of you for your input on this. It really helps. :)

Re: So Many Questions

http://singerseeker.gaia.com — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:33:17 GMT

Love to you, and light, Michael, and to your friend. I hear that you are both walking through a very, very difficult time, but you are not alone.

Hugs,

Nicole

Re: So Many Questions

http://DryadofLight.gaia.com — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:22:19 GMT

Yes I agree Micheal is a beautiful name. Micheal the Archangel is a source of love.

Sometimes people are angels without wings:) AKA Fallen angel from the sky:)

Re: So Many Questions

http://NothingiseverAlways.gaia.com — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:26:41 GMT

Hi Michael:

When did you start calling yourself "Fallen Angel of the Skies" and Why?

It concerns me that you do.

I believe that how we think of ourselves affects what we experience.

I have 3 names. One is my given name, "Mary". Another is "Joyous" or "Joyous Mary". Another, a sacred name to me because I received it during a time of meditation: "Laughingheart". It is not a name that I want anyone to call me because I reserve it only for "I AM" who gave it to me.

It is a term of endearment from the Source of Love.

All who responded to you in this thread love you. Their responses are all expressions of love for you. We are all here to support you.

You've made the decision to reach into the Light. As you seek more light you will become it and the darkness will lose it's power. Do not resist the darkness because what we resist, persists.

You do not need to run from. But run to.

"Seek and you will find. Knock and IT will be opened. Ask, and it will be given."
I agree with Liza: "Our best gets better as we grow as individuals and experience."

Michael is the name of an Archangel. A powerful Angel of Light, standing ready to defend and lead us into The Light.

You are blessed.

Joyous

Re: So Many Questions

http://pinescrone.gaia.com — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:50:29 GMT

Hi Fallen
The question I have is who the heck is this "aberrant group" that you and her belonged to? Could they be the cause of her depression and confusion?
Pinecrone

Community

http://mamaslaughter.gaia.com — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:50:35 GMT

I'm here looking for new friends, brothers and sisters alike, to join me on my journey to knowledge and wisdom.
I believe the universe brought me here for a reason.
Hello :-)

Re: So Many Questions

http://FallenAngelofTheSkies.gaia.com — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:12:46 GMT

Yes, that makes sense. All of it. Thank you.

Re: So Many Questions

http://DryadofLight.gaia.com — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:39:49 GMT

I think I am here for a reason. Everyone makes mistakes, but sometimes the ones we think we made are not the ones we made. It takes time for both people to get their head on straight enough to look at it separately and as individuals and own their own part . You said you do not want to change her, well that's a good start. Trying to fix people is their own job. But that does not mean they do not need love and support.
One of the saddest things I have observed is people bailing out on someone who is in a lot of pain or inflicting more pain out of meanness, when they are already on the road to healing. Sometimes leaving is really what they need, sometimes it is not. I think it depends on the person. Her posting suicidal thoughts is actually normal and if she did not say anything I would be concerned. That does not mean she should not get into something that will benefit her state of mind that is healthy. Finding love/ support/ compassion is a very important part of healing. That does need to be said to her by someone.

Forget the mistakes if at this time you are unable to deal with her issues that is normal too. You may have some of your own to deal with now.
"Some people come into our lives for a season"
Perhaps it is time you both said goodbye and in the end that would be the healthy thing to do. Sounds to me like while it may have been a close relationship it may not have been the healthiest one.
Thing will get clearer as time passes. The best thing you can do is be honest with yourself and move on. Letting her go may be one of the kindest things you can do for her and yourself.
In life we all do our best at the time. Our best gets better as we grow as individuals and experience.

Much love to you,
Liza

Re: So Many Questions

http://FallenAngelofTheSkies.gaia.com — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:45:14 GMT

I have been through what I would call a traumatic experience of my own definition.

I've had this friend, close friend, since February. She and I got along very well and my feelings grew more and more for her. We had been part of an aberrant group that caused much confusion and emotional suffering for me. At one point, my friend lied to me, and it was no small lie. I tried to stop talking to her, but many times I just couldn't for one reason or another.

A couple weeks ago, she stopped being a happy and cheerful person that she had used to be when I had still been a part of the above-mentioned group. She said that it was her true self, her true depressing self. I tried to be there for her, I tried to keep talking to her. I couldn't say no to not talking to her when I should have said it.

A few days ago she posted a few disturbing pictures of suicidal 'thoughts' she sometimes has. It scared me, scarred me emotionally. But, again, I couldn't bring my feelings, my hurt and true misunderstanding of what I sould have done. I didn't want to change her... I was scared of saying something and she would hate me for it.

Yesterday, I told her that I couldn't keep talking to her on a regular basis. I didn't tell her all the reasons why, partly because I couldn't think of them. I just... feel like I made too many mistakes.

Re: So Many Questions

http://FallenAngelofTheSkies.gaia.com — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:34:15 GMT

There is a good possibility that it is something physical. It could be that I'm not getting enough sleep from staying up most of the night and sleeping in until ten in the morning and not eating until noon.

I know for certain I do not think like most others. That, as Barabar Sher would say, I am a 'Scanner', but one that has been oppressed for too long and I'm only waking up now.

It could very well be a mix of everything above. The thing for me to do, is check each thing until I am sure.

Thank you for the suggestions and questions.

Re: So Many Questions

http://DryadofLight.gaia.com — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:16:35 GMT

My question to you would be have you had some traumatic experiences that have changed you or inflicted damage to your "psyche". Really more information is needed from you to understand the process your describing.
If you wake up in a good mood, happy, alert and ready to greet the day then that is probably your "true" personality. Sometimes things in life, the daily pressures, where we would like to be, the quality of people in our lives or something traumatic can effect a persons usual sunny and upbeat disposition. If you have experienced a lot of cruelty in your life then it can be difficult to "stay in that better place".
I think having loving, supportive and understanding people around you will make a difference in your life. That can be the most spiritually uplifting and healing thing in the world. Be responsible for yourself and do your best to insure your highest good. The rest does come in time.

We all have our days. Hopefully more good ones.

Liza