May the force be with you!
Submitted by Once a Boy on January 15 2001 15:30:42
In reply to It's not a matter of harm submitted by Ford Prefect on January 15 2001 13:43:04
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Advice is easy to give, but most often it is not taken. My words may just be "blah blah blah." This is fine. For people who can relate, they may actually mean something. I understand what you are saying, but indeed, you are correct that I presuppose God, a force. How can I ignore a truth that has given to me? Martin Luther King, who we honor today, stood for a truth, his truth, which millions of others found in their hearts to also be true. Still today, there are many who do not believe in his dream. That is fine. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, their own truth. Unfortunately, many people are persuaded, brainwashed, to believe something. Many of the people of Germany were brainwahed in the late 30s! We must each be man enough to listen to other people and change if we're meant to, but more importantly, we are to find in our hearts the shining star that exists, the dream, the purpose of our lives. Many have little hope of hearing that inner voice, the voice of God. Few do it. However, there are those that do listen to the silence within; they stand out. Ghandi, Mother Teresa, and Martin Luther King are examples of imperfect people who tapped into the well of God. Jesus was, however, one who seemed to have been with God in every moment, and no matter what anyone thinks, I think all would agree that His existence has made the greatest impact in this world. I say search yourself and you will find the answer that is right for you. Right now, whoever you are is who you are suppose to be. Why get tied up in pain from the outside world? Jim is fine. Whatever I was saying, Jim knows it is his life; he can do what he wants! To be honest, it is NOT my decision. In our world, parents force their children to be something they may not be. Much pain is created in kids who are being pushed to be a great hockey player when their heart, their dream, is into something else. I consider this forcing someone to do something, manipulation and rape. I may have made a mistake in my post, but I am not into raping anyone! My opinions are soley mine. In my view, people must live life in order to draw conclusions, to find the truths they seek. I base my thoughts on my life. People can agree or disagree. Believe me, the influence of books, music, movies, television, media, society, and significant others will influence Jim much more than one of my posts. Some people can wear earrings through their nose, paint their hair green, and on and on. It matter not. In my opinion, it is not what we see, but what we don't see (in the heart) that makes the difference. I stand by this truth! And indeed, in my opinion, there is a force (God) that helps move us to make decisions and choices that are right for us. I believe there is a force (God) that brings people to a higher consciousness, so that the dream (the day of victory) will be fufilled. Without this force to guide me, I am hopless. I am lost. To some, it matter not the stories of people who have had miraculous events occur. Many people have tapped into this river of higher consiousness. I could write about my many miraculous experiences, but to many, these stories would be "blah blah blah." For indeed, there are some who are right where they are suppose to be - in the dark in regards to being able to "connect" with me on this issue. Yet, I cannot denounce the truth of God any more than Martin Luther could deny his dream. It is your life, and God will give you those experiences and the wisdom to "see the light" in your own time, if you're meant to. In fact, in your gaining wisdom on any issue, I have nothing to do with it! It comes down to you, but more importantly, it comes down to the force (God) opening your eyes or keeping them shut. In conluding, I write because I like to write, not to rape anyone! ~Once a Boy |
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