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Friday Thoughts, What Do You Believe In ?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Do you have a set of beliefs or principles which helps give shape and meaning to your life ?
Philosophical or moral, secular or religious, pragmatic or idealistic ?
This thread is a broad church, all beliefs welcome and please respect those of others.
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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago
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"I'm.muslim
Leoblooms x
I didn’t know that Yas. I’m quite ignorant about the Islamic faith although I’ve always been drawn to the Sufi branch. x"
you know now
That's why your divorced
Sufi is like Imaan
So many different parts of the religion ie shiyat don't get on with suni
But it's a beautiful religion x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I believe in the flying spaghetti monster.
In order to follow this religion, I must eat spaghetti every Sunday. That's all it requires.
Look it up if you're interested.
I'm |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I believe in the flying spaghetti monster.
In order to follow this religion, I must eat spaghetti every Sunday. That's all it requires.
Look it up if you're interested.
I'm "
Is there a gluten free alternative? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I believe in the flying spaghetti monster.
In order to follow this religion, I must eat spaghetti every Sunday. That's all it requires.
Look it up if you're interested.
I'm "
If eating Spaghetti gives you Abs like yours, I need more Spaghetti  |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
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I believe in fate.
Mostly and kind of. Not a specific plan, but that things happen for a reason and that there are reasons people come into your life, for example. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Far too deep this for a Friday Mr Blooms..... what happens in a Church Yard stays in a Church Yard "
When better than a Friday to breathe out and take stock of the world ? I'm sure you have guiding principles which make you a good person. |
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I believe in a thing called love
Just listen to the rhythm of my heart
There's a chance we could make it now
We'll be rocking 'til the sun goes down
I believe in a thing called love, hoo-ooh
But thats enough Darkness for today.
I just believe in being a decent person. I don't think karma exists, plenty of good people and plenty of bad people do well in life. But I want to sleep at night so I won't be a dick.
Religiously I believe in nothing. I think saying spiritual is a cop out (no offence meant to anyone there) but ultimately when we die we are done. Hopefully a few people will miss me and they will occasionally remember me and smile.
Thats about it
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I believe in fate.
Mostly and kind of. Not a specific plan, but that things happen for a reason and that there are reasons people come into your life, for example."
Have you always felt that way or has that belief developed over time ? |
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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago
(She/ her) in Sensualityland |
What a lovely topic/ thread - thank you, Bloomy!
So I do not follow a religion, do not believe in any deity but kind of see humanity in others and in a way that is my religion. Sounds more pompous than it actually is. I just think making our lives better with any little help... has to be a good religion.
Religion meaning... from the word itself... a binding to something, an obligation.
Do what you want others to do to you, dont do what you would not want to have done to you.
And maybe try a little more of the good stuff when you can. And I am really, no REALLY no saint.  |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"I believe in fate.
Mostly and kind of. Not a specific plan, but that things happen for a reason and that there are reasons people come into your life, for example.
Have you always felt that way or has that belief developed over time ?"
Over time. And probably as a coping mechanism I think.
Believing that the really bad stuff had to happen (although I'm foggy on the reasons) and that there must be good things ahead helped me when rock bottom turned out to just be the ground floor and there was a whole load of subterranean levels. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"What a lovely topic/ thread - thank you, Bloomy!
So I do not follow a religion, do not believe in any deity but kind of see humanity in others and in a way that is my religion. Sounds more pompous than it actually is. I just think making our lives better with any little help... has to be a good religion.
Religion meaning... from the word itself... a binding to something, an obligation.
Do what you want others to do to you, dont do what you would not want to have done to you.
And maybe try a little more of the good stuff when you can. And I am really, no REALLY no saint. "
Thank you. I'm not religious at all in any conventional sense but I do believe in a common good and shared interests which includes other species and the environment. A universal obligation, to borrow that appropriate word. |
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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago
(She/ her) in Sensualityland |
"What a lovely topic/ thread - thank you, Bloomy!
So I do not follow a religion, do not believe in any deity but kind of see humanity in others and in a way that is my religion. Sounds more pompous than it actually is. I just think making our lives better with any little help... has to be a good religion.
Religion meaning... from the word itself... a binding to something, an obligation.
Do what you want others to do to you, dont do what you would not want to have done to you.
And maybe try a little more of the good stuff when you can. And I am really, no REALLY no saint.
Thank you. I'm not religious at all in any conventional sense but I do believe in a common good and shared interests which includes other species and the environment. A universal obligation, to borrow that appropriate word. "
Spot on, much better summarised than I could have done.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I believe in the flying spaghetti monster.
In order to follow this religion, I must eat spaghetti every Sunday. That's all it requires.
Look it up if you're interested.
I'm
If eating Spaghetti gives you Abs like yours, I need more Spaghetti "
I'll make you a plate |
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By *onb21Woman
over a year ago
Cardiff |
"I believe in the magic of coincidence. It's very powerful.
Do you mean you take coincidences to have meaning ? "
I believe our lives, and the universe, are governed by chance. I don't believe there is a meaning to it. Humans just love looking for meaning. |
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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago
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"I believe in the magic of coincidence. It's very powerful.
Do you mean you take coincidences to have meaning ?
I believe our lives, and the universe, are governed by chance. I don't believe there is a meaning to it. Humans just love looking for meaning. "
I concur - we need to attach meaning to things for a number of reasons.
I am just looking for ways to make it a more pleasant experience... this thing called Life. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I believe in the magic of coincidence. It's very powerful.
Do you mean you take coincidences to have meaning ?
I believe our lives, and the universe, are governed by chance. I don't believe there is a meaning to it. Humans just love looking for meaning. "
Ah, thanks for clarifying. I guess our attempt to impose meaning on chaos is the root of religious belief? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I believe in the butterfly effect
Think before you speak
Love is the core of our lives
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The butterfly effect was a brilliant way to suggest how we are all connected, which I think ties in with what others have said about treating people as you'd like to be treated. One  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I believe I can fly, I believe I can touch the sky."
Loving the song references in this thread. I certainly believe in the power of music to unite and inspire us. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I believe that not everything happens for a reason, sometimes it's just a shit time. That everyone we meet we are not destined to, we are just lucky or unfortunate. That you make your own luck and take your own chances. That the world can be a messy place but if you surround yourself with the right people, it can be the greatest place on Earth. I believe everyday can be a good day if you find the time to laugh at something.
And of course..
I believe in miracles, since you came along, you sexy thing you. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I believe in the flying spaghetti monster.
In order to follow this religion, I must eat spaghetti every Sunday. That's all it requires.
Look it up if you're interested.
I'm
If eating Spaghetti gives you Abs like yours, I need more Spaghetti
I'll make you a plate "
Thank you |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I believe in the flying spaghetti monster.
In order to follow this religion, I must eat spaghetti every Sunday. That's all it requires.
Look it up if you're interested.
I'm
If eating Spaghetti gives you Abs like yours, I need more Spaghetti
I'll make you a plate
Thank you "
This is pasta joke |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I believe in the flying spaghetti monster.
In order to follow this religion, I must eat spaghetti every Sunday. That's all it requires.
Look it up if you're interested.
I'm
If eating Spaghetti gives you Abs like yours, I need more Spaghetti
I'll make you a plate
Thank you
This is pasta joke "
Be quiet Blooms  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I believe in the flying spaghetti monster.
In order to follow this religion, I must eat spaghetti every Sunday. That's all it requires.
Look it up if you're interested.
I'm
If eating Spaghetti gives you Abs like yours, I need more Spaghetti
I'll make you a plate
Thank you
This is pasta joke "
Spaghetti to be exact  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I believe that not everything happens for a reason, sometimes it's just a shit time. That everyone we meet we are not destined to, we are just lucky or unfortunate. That you make your own luck and take your own chances. That the world can be a messy place but if you surround yourself with the right people, it can be the greatest place on Earth. I believe everyday can be a good day if you find the time to laugh at something.
And of course..
I believe in miracles, since you came along, you sexy thing you."
I'd call that Pragmatic Optimism with Hot Chocolate. Preach !
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I believe in the sentiments expressed in the song 'I Believe'. It doesn't actually mention a deity but does mention 'a prayer' and 'someone in the great somewhere'. Quite subtle. I choose to apply it to the human race, human nature and Mother Nature. But then I'm an optimist.
Tight harmonies as well by the way |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I believe in the sentiments expressed in the song 'I Believe'. It doesn't actually mention a deity but does mention 'a prayer' and 'someone in the great somewhere'. Quite subtle. I choose to apply it to the human race, human nature and Mother Nature. But then I'm an optimist.
Tight harmonies as well by the way "
'I believe above the storm
The smallest breath will still be heard
I believe that someone in the great somewhere
Is everywhere
Every time I hear a new born baby cry
Or touch a leaf
Or see the sky
Then I know why I believe'
Great lyrics |
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"I believe in the sentiments expressed in the song 'I Believe'. It doesn't actually mention a deity but does mention 'a prayer' and 'someone in the great somewhere'. Quite subtle. I choose to apply it to the human race, human nature and Mother Nature. But then I'm an optimist.
Tight harmonies as well by the way
'I believe above the storm
The smallest breath will still be heard
I believe that someone in the great somewhere
Is everywhere
Every time I hear a new born baby cry
Or touch a leaf
Or see the sky
Then I know why I believe'
Great lyrics "
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By *ettaManMan
over a year ago
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If I were to try and define my beliefs I would say I am a Pantheistic Buddhist, which would probably be closer to being a Hindu.
Basically, I practice meditation and spiritual philosophy, where my biggest influence would be Buddhism and a Course in Miracles, followed by Taoism and Hinduism. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"If I were to try and define my beliefs I would say I am a Pantheistic Buddhist, which would probably be closer to being a Hindu.
Basically, I practice meditation and spiritual philosophy, where my biggest influence would be Buddhism and a Course in Miracles, followed by Taoism and Hinduism."
That sounds like a fascinating hybrid. I am interested in Taoism and have taken a lot from Taoist writing. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I believe in the flying spaghetti monster.
In order to follow this religion, I must eat spaghetti every Sunday. That's all it requires.
Look it up if you're interested.
I'm
If eating Spaghetti gives you Abs like yours, I need more Spaghetti
I'll make you a plate
Thank you
This is pasta joke
Spaghetti to be exact "
Does it come with sauce and meatballs too? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I believe in the flying spaghetti monster.
In order to follow this religion, I must eat spaghetti every Sunday. That's all it requires.
Look it up if you're interested.
I'm
If eating Spaghetti gives you Abs like yours, I need more Spaghetti
I'll make you a plate
Thank you
This is pasta joke
Spaghetti to be exact
Does it come with sauce and meatballs too? "
Two Balls, I know, I'm stingy. But I've been told I'm overly generous on my sauce. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I believe in the flying spaghetti monster.
In order to follow this religion, I must eat spaghetti every Sunday. That's all it requires.
Look it up if you're interested.
I'm
If eating Spaghetti gives you Abs like yours, I need more Spaghetti
I'll make you a plate
Thank you
This is pasta joke
Spaghetti to be exact
Does it come with sauce and meatballs too?
Two Balls, I know, I'm stingy. But I've been told I'm overly generous on my sauce."
That will do me fine 
I'm not greedy |
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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago
(She/ her) in Sensualityland |
"I believe we all have a path to follow we may not know what it is or how to follow that path.
That there are people in our lives to challenge us and others to help us. "
Very much so.
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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago
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"I believe in the power of love
'And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.'
Corinthians 13. "
Christianity in fact is defined by two key components (and you need not be a member of any religious group or leaning): Truth and Compassion. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I believe we all have a path to follow we may not know what it is or how to follow that path.
That there are people in our lives to challenge us and others to help us.
Very much so.
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Yes, that was very well put. |
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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago
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"I believe we all have a path to follow we may not know what it is or how to follow that path.
That there are people in our lives to challenge us and others to help us.
Very much so.
Yes, that was very well put."
Thank you. A very good friend helped me see my path more clearly recently, a fab forum legend Suzy444. |
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By *oozleMan
over a year ago
high wycombe |
Personally, I think I was brought up by my parents to be respectful and think before acting or speaking ill towards others, I tend to keep to those rules, plus thinking before you say something does stop a lot of conflict and misunderstanding. |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
A few, I believe in general you get out to the degree you put in - loyalty, generosity, patience, persistence, sacrifice, risk taking, hard work. And you should put back to degree you take, so if you do well , create a few jobs. Spirituality - tried most of them I like to stay grounded believing in things bigger and better than myself. Finances - always followed 80/10/10 principle and haven't ran out of money yet
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By *ettaManMan
over a year ago
Kerry and Dublin |
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That sounds like a fascinating hybrid. I am interested in Taoism and have taken a lot from Taoist writing."
When I self-publish my book I'll let you know
Any recommendations on books on Taoism? I've read a couple of translations of the Tao Te Ching as well as 'the Tao of Pooh' but I haven't come across too many that have been recommended.
Ultimately, I think all religions have the same ideas and practices at their core. Some have just managed to not get hijacked as much by political institutions.
The overlap between the 'Eastern' spiritual traditions is obvious, but there are a lot of similarities to be found in the writings of some Christian writers like Meister Eckhart. Some Christian Monks used to practice meditation similar to Buddhism. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You don't have to be the smartest, most talented, or even able to do things the fastest. Life's not a race, take your time, work hard, back yourself. And eventually the cream will rise to the top.
However, although it's worked for me so far, I fear the day I no longer believe it... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Do you have a set of beliefs or principles which helps give shape and meaning to your life ?
Philosophical or moral, secular or religious, pragmatic or idealistic ?"
Nope. I just deal with things as they come based on what’s possible/sensible and try to think ahead as much as I can. |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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Some great replies. I read somewhere recently the numbers of times on average during our life we suffer a major devastating event like life changing illness/injury, unemployment , death of someone close, financial crisis, homelessness etc.
I’m extremely resilient and resourceful but no one is immune to suffering. I think a good test of your faith , belief whatever is how your character holds up during extreme suffering , the story of Job is a great lesson in this |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Some great replies. I read somewhere recently the numbers of times on average during our life we suffer a major devastating event like life changing illness/injury, unemployment , death of someone close, financial crisis, homelessness etc.
I’m extremely resilient and resourceful but no one is immune to suffering. I think a good test of your faith , belief whatever is how your character holds up during extreme suffering , the story of Job is a great lesson in this "
'Virtue never tested is no virtue at all' I completely agree that the real test of our beliefs and character is under the greatest pressure. Some hold up better than others for sure. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I believe in my "self".
I believe that what you project will reflect.
I believe that there's much more to "self" than anybody knows."
I think our understanding of 'the self is still one of the great scientific and philosophical questions. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I believe that fundamentally we are all driven by love and wanting to feel a sense of belonging. Whether it be love of another, love of a God or love of something else, we all want to feel it and we want to feel accepted and welcomed by whoever that love is directed towards.
I also believe in the scientific method, as a way of exploring and understanding the universe. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Astrology.
Tell me your DOB, and place / time of birth
Hmmm will you need my mother's maiden name too and my favourite four digit number "
Don’t forget the last 3 digits in the back of your card |
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"I believe in my "self".
I believe that what you project will reflect.
I believe that there's much more to "self" than anybody knows.
I think our understanding of 'the self is still one of the great scientific and philosophical questions."
It is in my opinion. So many people seek what they need outside of their "self". I'm not sure it's there. I think that the words "God created man in his own image" should be the other way round |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
"Some great replies. I read somewhere recently the numbers of times on average during our life we suffer a major devastating event like life changing illness/injury, unemployment , death of someone close, financial crisis, homelessness etc.
I’m extremely resilient and resourceful but no one is immune to suffering. I think a good test of your faith , belief whatever is how your character holds up during extreme suffering , the story of Job is a great lesson in this
'Virtue never tested is no virtue at all' I completely agree that the real test of our beliefs and character is under the greatest pressure. Some hold up better than others for sure."
Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved— Helen Keller
Don’t pray fior an easy life ! |
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