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   *hug*

   Comment by Hunter — October 15, 2007 #
2. 

   Wow. That’s a great concept… and a hard one to face. I know you are struggling. It will happen, because you want it to. {{{hugs}}}

   Comment by sue — October 15, 2007 #
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   Interesting.

   Now I’m going to be asking myself that question all day long.

   Comment by TC — October 15, 2007 #
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   Wow, here we are, opposite ends of the same coin. Life is amazing. I’m going to agree with you, but use a completely different reference:Oprah.
   Last week they had Nate the fabulous decorator guy on, and he’s talking about how you really can change your Home by getting rid of some stuff just sitting there, and by simply bringing in a few new colors, or accessories. I’m nodding,(and the point of this goes FAR beyond Home decorating, in retrospect–but Life decorating too!)
   He says, take a look around your home. Is it the same and filled with the same stuff it was 10 or 15 or even 20 yrs ago? I did, and I nodded.

   Oprah made a reference to homes getting outdated, while we ourselves keep more current-looking as a rule… and this got me.

   Look around– do you still have stuffed animals in your bedroom? This is one glaring sign that you are living in a Time Warp. You have not moved forward. It’s time to move forward. Let it go.

   It’s true, I AM living in a Time Warp. I AM living in an accumulation of life’s trophies and hard-0earned knick knacks cluttering up the place. I AM living with outdated pictures, and accumulated stuff…because it meant something to me, in that moment. Whoa. see how Life is really another symptom of Home? (at least, for me.)

   I need to let go of some of this stuff which I’ve attached significance to, in order to move on and have fresh shiney new things, that are CURRENT and RELEVANT in my life. Like you said, we attached a “truth” to that stuff somewhere along the line, but it may be out of date, and just not serve you anymore.

   I think you get what I mean. I myself am not prepared to throw it all kit and kaboodle into the trash– but i DO realize, that i need to put stuff away, downsize, and move on in what Truth fits me, now. Maybe I’ll grow into fancier, more expensive stuff as I go! ;-)

   I’m glad you’re doing the church thing for yourself. Going with a friend, it is really affirming.

   Comment by Bully — October 15, 2007 #
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   there was an interview with joel osteen on 60 minutes last night – he leads that huge congregation in texas and is on tv every week… he doesn’t preach the bible but more of a message about hope – do good things, and you will be rewarded… i sort of like where he’s coming from but some are saying he’s a fraud and dummying the scriptures down… i’m not a super religious person but think ANY message about hope is a good thing…

   i’m glad this is helping you be more centered… :o)

   Comment by blue eyes — October 15, 2007 #
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   That reverend sounds like a smart cookie and I love the fact that her statement was down to earth like that. It’s true, telling the truth and letting it go is the only thing that can set us free really. Sometimes all it takes is telling the truth to ourselves. That’s why I like church and my faith…when there is no one else to turn to, I turn to my God and spill my innermost guts and it always feels better.

   Comment by Hilly — October 15, 2007 #
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   The sad part is that I knew several truths but ignore them. Right now it would be too hard to deal with truth vs. lie.

   Comment by skyzi — October 15, 2007 #
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   Oh that is so good! I know just what you mean. Whatever we’ve told ourself, we did so to help us at the time; but that doesn’t mean it’s still functioning the same way. The thing about letting go is it’s only hard until it’s done. Then, it’s just about being better.

   Comment by justrun — October 15, 2007 #
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   Such truth spoken – you will surely find your way……

   Comment by Princess Extraoridinaire — October 15, 2007 #
10. 

    That fear will cripple you my dear. But, you will reach the truth/realization when you are ready.

    Comment by The Diva's Thoughts — October 15, 2007 #
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    That is so true. I wonder how many of my truths are really “self-truths” versus the universal kind. What I find more fascinating is that you went to a church that would actually discuss such an interesting topic. I grew up Catholic and I always zoned out during the priest’s portion (and still do as an adult).

    Comment by Becky — October 15, 2007 #
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    Well Sizzle. I am not religious, but I am spiritual. I cannot wait to read about where these new thoughts take you. Promise you will bring your readers on your wild ride?

    Big hugs from blogland,
    Kelly

    Comment by NerdGirl — October 15, 2007 #
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    Being godless has its advantages too. With the football package I get to see every game on Sunday. I find comfort in football and beer and sometime in wings- but hey, whatever works for you is working.

    Comment by whit — October 15, 2007 #
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    I have to say, church centers me beyond belief! I’m glad it’s working for you, too!

    Comment by Bre — October 15, 2007 #
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    I have not been in a church for a while, I but I still have my daily conversations with the ‘big guy’

    I need them and I can’t imagine a life without faith…

    Comment by Michael C — October 15, 2007 #
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    Some of my favorite, most spiritual parts of church is the music. Music expresses the emotion better than any prayer, silent moment, or sermon could ever hope to convey.

    Comment by Wayne — October 15, 2007 #
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    I feel exactly the same way on a Sunday evening. I don’t attend church (I feel religion is a personal journey) but I always read the Bible on a Sunday evening. It fills me up with love and light and hope. It feels really good, doesn’t it?

    Ahh finding the truth. Yeah, I find that quite easy. I’m probably far too truthful with everyone – and myself. I’m over-thinker so I see too much than I probably should. Good luck in finding the words. The right words are always the hardest to find.

    Comment by Ys — October 16, 2007 #
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    I rather enjoy church, most especially the fellowship. Although there are times when (depending on just who I am sitting next to) it can get rather silly.

    Pastor: “And the Lord said”

    Me interjecting quickly, “Tho shalt wear underpants.”

    I’m usually good for a laugh or two during the service. It is the people there that inspire me to be a good person, yanno that and God is watching! :)

    Comment by G-man — October 16, 2007 #
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    Truth seems to be a recurring topic in my house as of late. Me thinks that Rev. of yours is on to something.

    Comment by Lisa — October 16, 2007 #
20. 

    So glad to hear that you found a spiritual place and community in your still-relatively new home.

    Comment by Neil — October 17, 2007 #

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