Collection of Thoughts: Last 35 Posts

Collection of Thoughts: Last 35 Posts http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ Collection of Thoughts: Last 35 Posts en Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:25:13 +0000 gatesofgrace on "The Prodigal Son" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1484#post-28638 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:47:28 +0000 gatesofgrace 28638@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ abby, Now if the prodigal son would have had donkey as a reminder of what one can become... much could have been avoided. Donkeys feed bag remains in the garage as a somber reminder for myself. I should make more, as it is felt "that message" could be used a plenty. An outstanding point: Regarding the relationship of the original sin and Yeshua. The scripture goes like this, Luke 1:35 -37 35The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[c] the Son of God. 36Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. 37For nothing is impossible with God." Footnote: Yeshua shared the following when speaking of John the Baptist. Matthew 11:7-15 7As John's disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: "What did you go out into the desert to see? A reed swayed by the wind? 8If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings' palaces. 9Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10This is the one about whom it is written: " 'I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.'[c] 11I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it. 13For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. 14And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come. 15He who has ears, let him hear. It is written in Luke that John came in the spirit and power of Elijah. Both Elijah and John the Baptist proclaimed the truth, called men to repentance, and had a holy zeal to restore Israel to the Lord. Both were filled with the Holy Spirit and the power of God to proclaim God's truth. I suspect a second Elijah will come before the second coming of Yeshua. The important thing here is in regard to the seed. As pure as Mary was growing up in the temple with the angel of the Lord always with her, the seed of Yeshua comes from The Most High. Here you will find no original sin. Anger, is not a sin as you prefaced in your second post. Even if one was angry because of a conflict over coveting. The sin is in the coveting. Perhaps this is a good time to find donkey. I did find this to be helpful. Take the time to braid donkey's tail, for as one hangs on with both hands, it is best to reveal the ass... as soon as possible. abstractprophet on "Visions/Dreams" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1486#post-28637 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:42:03 +0000 abstractprophet 28637@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ Great reflections chip, they definately appear to fit and I accept what is offered as a gift for reflection within What Is, while also smiling when symbolisim is simplified within dreaming to reflect a simpler intepretation. I had a dream recently about having super powers and a voice in the dream was telling me to trust myself and not be fearful. As I contemplated the dream, watching "my fears" disolve further in a more practical sense was satisfying. ;o) Last night I had a dream about a cyclone, which I was running from. Anyway I found solace in an old sandstone building with another person whose features I can not remember. Wanting to flee to help others I decided to leave the safety of the building at which point the cyclone sucked me up. Dream very well may have been influenced by the cyclone off the east coast of Australia at the moment, a little north of where I live. Although this dream was followed by a softer dream feature family and animals i would be open to any insight you can share around the symbolicism of this dream. The "dark energy" below the concious mind does sound interesting. :o) abstractprophet on "The Prodigal Son" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1484#post-28636 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:30:20 +0000 abstractprophet 28636@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ Hi gates As with star, and exchanges around "solutions" I am waiting for time to present itself to respond to some of the insight you have offered here, and which I am greatful for. Just as a side note, the memory of "donkey" arose the other day as I was talking with someone about the perpetuation of making an ass of oneself and how the Unconditional nature of Love slaps one in the face when they are being an ass. Needless to say I laughed my ass off at the memory... lol ;o) gatesofgrace on "The Prodigal Son" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1484#post-28635 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000 gatesofgrace 28635@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ abby, Likewise, in the same manner, as the devotions to the Divine Mother, reveals a wise course of action afforded before the commission of the Son. To cling to the bosom of the Divine Mother, before the sanction of the son has provided much solace to mankind. The Divine Mother being one and the same as the Divine Father. Realized, as the Divine Consciousness expands in a reflection upon the Divine Nature. Abby, you have consistently presented yourself much and the same. (grin) gatesofgrace on "The Prodigal Son" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1484#post-28634 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:53:22 +0000 gatesofgrace 28634@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ chip, You know how abby's mind reflects beyond what is reflected, and how that washes over his acceptance of all things, whereby he ends up consumed in the reflection that was beyond the reflection of his original reflection. Let's reel him back in for a spell. There is little doubt in your blueprint theory, and it should entice us to follow and reveal like blueprints with our findings. abby, Just before chips post, we were pointing toward the measures that would be the foundation for this "blueprint". I would offer... founded in consistency. So, as any of "us" seek the Heavenly Father, in the naive mindset that envelops such ambition... we are told; "Anyone who listens and learns from the FATHER comes to ME (the son)". Should a father override a commission granted to the son and do otherwise? Consistent to this, when a father has granted privilege to the son, all manner of observation by the son must take into account the father. The prodigal son is no doubt, one of the first born, whose actions reflect directly upon the father, as it is being watched by others. Here, as you say the Dark Lord serves this distinction. prod·i·gal (prd-gl) adj. 1. Rashly or wastefully extravagant: prodigal expenditures on unneeded weaponry; a prodigal life. 2. Giving or given in abundance; lavish or profuse: prodigal praise. See Synonyms at profuse. n. Could the same be said of the Lord Yeshua! Every account that he placed forward, and every measure of wisdom and action (miracle), was only if his Father willed it. The Dark Lord could conquer the planet of man in three days if not restrained. Yeshua, with his father at his side, could have called on a legion of angels to do this; yet as the "Son of Man" this was unfathomable. As the "Son of God" he desired only the will of his father. le·gion (ljn) n. 1. The major unit of the Roman army consisting of 3,000 to 6,000 infantry troops and 100 to 200 cavalry troops. gatesofgrace on "The Prodigal Son" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1484#post-28633 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:01:15 +0000 gatesofgrace 28633@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ 66 And again Bartholomew saith unto him: Lord, is it lawful for me to reveal these mysteries unto every man? Jesus saith unto him: Bartholomew, my beloved, as many as are faithful and are able to keep them unto themselves, to them mayest thou entrust these things. For some there are that be worthy of them, but there are also other some unto whom it is not fit to entrust them: for they are vain (swaggerers), drunkards, proud, unmerciful, partakers in idolatry, authors of fornication, slanderers, teachers of foolishness, and doing all works that are of the devil, and therefore are they not worthy that these should be entrusted to them. 68 And also they are secret, because of those that cannot contain them; for as many as can contain them shall have a part in them. Herein ( Hitherto?) therefore, my beloved, have I spoken unto thee, for blessed art thou and all thy kindred which of their choice have this word entrusted unto them; for all they that can contain it shall receive whatsoever they will in the of my judgment. gatesofgrace on "The Prodigal Son" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1484#post-28632 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:54:37 +0000 gatesofgrace 28632@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ Joseph of Arimathaea buried the body of Jesus. Death came into Amente (the underworld), asking who the new arrival was, for he detected a disturbance. He came to the tomb of Jesus with his six sons in the form of serpents. Jesus lay there (it was the second day, i. e. the Saturday) with his face and head covered with napkins. Death addressed his son the Pestilence, and described the commotion which had taken place in his domain. Then he spoke to the body of Jesus and asked, 'Who art thou?' Jesus removed the napkin that was on his face and looked in the face of Death and laughed at him. Death and his sons fled. Then they approached again, and the same thing happened. He addressed Jesus again at some length, suspecting, but not certain, who he was. Then Jesus rose and mounted into the chariot of the Cherubim. He wrought havoc in Hell, breaking the doors, binding the demons Beliar and Melkir (cf. Melkira in the Ascension of Isaiah), and delivered Adam and the holy souls. Then he turned to Judas Iscariot and uttered a long rebuke, and described the sufferings which he must endure. Thirty names of sins are given, which are the snakes which were sent to devour him. andy on "Is there anybody out there?" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1477#post-28631 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:00:58 +0000 andy 28631@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ Hey Watcher, Just made it back here myself (aka scarecrow). Good to see some familiar names again :) chip on "Visions/Dreams" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1486#post-28630 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:47:55 +0000 chip 28630@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ I was taught Abby, that the subconsciouse mind speaks in symbols, that is it's language. It tells you what is going on with you under the surface of the everyday mind. So these dreams may have something to do with questions you are asking yourself. To me, if it were my dream(s) i would apply the archtypical symbol of the chakras being the 5 ferries of saved people and the flood being the life force, god, if you will, washing away what is not neccessary to your search. It harkens back a bit to the story of the flood doesn't it? As for the volcanos, i frequently had those kind of dreams when young and due to harsh parental dicipline had to suppress my natural nature. My escape was always on a horse. i suggest you may want to examine and see if there is something you are suppressing or feel others are putting an unwanted pressure on you. Is there an end to a cycle coming up in your life? Like say a job or the place where you live, or outgrown friends or relationships that you are making an effort to stay with? The western direction in your dream suggests that to me, as do the pictures of destruction. End of a cycle. This may or may not be the case, only you can see if it applies. But again, this is a message from your subconsciouse. And that it's bridged over to your consciouse mind means it's important to you. By the way, i justread in 'scientific American" about the brain's dark energy...a constant activity below the surface that is actualy more active then the consciouse mind. "They" don't know what it is. Facinating huh. gatesofgrace on "The Prodigal Son" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1484#post-28629 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:02:27 +0000 gatesofgrace 28629@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ No clue required... all! Here's a miracle few realize. When the spirit of Yeshua was given up on the cross, the curtain that held the inner sanctuary, and the presence of God as well as the Ark of the Covenant... was split completely in two. The authority that caused this quake and destruction within the inner sanctuary, and the subsequent disappearance of the Ark, placed a veil over The High Priest of Israel and her people. Try to goggle any reference of character of Joshua ben Sie residing High Priest at the time of his death. Good luck! As you read the Gospel of Bartholomew you will see that whatever Bartholomew had been told about heaven and earth and the works of Satan was revealed. As well, the authority to approach and to command from Satan, by the power of the Lord was clearly established. One of the most profound reads, really. <a href="http://www.gnosis.org/library/gosbart.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.gnosis.org/library/gosbart.htm</a> chip on "Where is beauty?" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1473#post-28628 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:15:33 +0000 chip 28628@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ YAS! That's gotta be you! Hello hello old friend from the crazy days. Forget the angel in the rafters? never! And a loverly angel it was too with it's hairy arms and hairy legs. That we can remember and laugh is also beauty. abstractprophet on "Visions/Dreams" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1486#post-28627 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:25:41 +0000 abstractprophet 28627@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ Have had dreams the last couple of nights about what would normally be perceive as catastrophic events. The first involved a massive influx of water (this word has been appearing a fair bit the past few weeks) whereby there were 5 ferries of people that were being "saved". Last night it was volcanoes on the west coast of Australia. I saw the map and the the precise location of explosions as well as snapshots of the damage caused. Anyways, would be interested in anything anybody is compelled to share here. abstractprophet on "Dzogchen...The Self-Perfected Way..." http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1089/page/8#post-28626 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:20:45 +0000 abstractprophet 28626@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ star, am interested in exploring the patterns further so that the shackles that do not exiust can be broken. Just super busy at the moment, and will remain so for at leasst another week or so. I will return to share when time opens up.... :o) abstractprophet on "The Prodigal Son" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1484#post-28625 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:17:02 +0000 abstractprophet 28625@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ You didn't confuse anything chip, your input is always enjoyed and appreciated. I think you nailed it with the Jesus analogy. How could 1 man be all that, and only that. When it is said that he opened the gates of heaven I feel that the teachings presented show us a way to live our life witin the heavenly state within Conciousness and Beyond. I don't know if the personification is such a problem though, as it is much a part of the same story, although I acknowledge how the Truths pertained within appear to have been abused for insidious purposes. One thing that this parable reveals to me is that no matter the journey we all end up home, which is always a cause for celebration.... :o) Not sure where satan went when Brother Yeshu resurected. Can I get another clue, lol. abstractprophet on "Where is beauty?" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1473#post-28624 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:10:01 +0000 abstractprophet 28624@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ How wonderful... :o) gates, who is not everfree? The shackles are nothing more than illusions that I see fading... :o) chip, yes how interesting to simply "be" in the presense of beauty without any distractions. :o) rose, your presense reminded me of spring, even though it is autumn here. lol. Ya gots to lurve the ineffible essense... yetanotherfinder on "Where is beauty?" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1473#post-28623 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:00:32 +0000 yetanotherfinder 28623@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ And don't forget the angels in the rafters! chip on "The Prodigal Son" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1484#post-28622 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:21:55 +0000 chip 28622@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ Ordinarily i don't read much on here, just what takes me on a whim. But it was an interesting read. Somehow in all this i am reminded of 'thou shall have no other gods before me" And if my thinker is a little clear this morning maybe i can tie that in with what has already been discussed on this thread. What does it mean, having no other gods before me"? Variouse interpretations exist i am sure but the most fundemental is there is nothing other then god and to think there is, is to give "another" substance an independant existance, ie, godlike. i think this is the meaning of the prodigal son, he who devoted his consciousness to that which seemed to have existance and meaning of it's own without the whole. Having had an extensive training and practice, years ago, in the more esoteric realms of yoga, i was well taught in the symbols experienced in the consciousness of awakening......then i had the discovery that these symbols were all in evidence in the birth story of Jesus, in reverse order. Most interesting. That the story continues about a 'good" man born this way, and Jesus often referring to himself as "the son of man" Simply says to me, that this is the story of every soul on it's journey to consciouse reunion with it's source...the story is a blueprint if you will. This story is you, and you and you, and me....the only 'problem' i see with it, is the literal personification of Jesus, which shrinks the story's meaning down to one man, to one time and one place. It is more cosmic then that. If so, then one has to be careful in dealing with the example of Jesus or one becomes the prodigal son in yet another more insidiouse way. What is satan? I think he's a chakra gone bad. LOL And Abby.....gates.....where did satan go after Jesus was resurrected? Am hoping this did not confuse the issue being discussed. gatesofgrace on "The Prodigal Son" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1484#post-28621 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:26:50 +0000 gatesofgrace 28621@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ abby wrote, Brother Yeshu talked about that which was beyond the Father did he not. So in a sense the Father is only one part of ( (... . ...) ) which explains exactly how one can enter through the gateless gate via other means that Brother Yeshu, which is another question you did well to avoid gates. end quote! abby, It is written in the gospel of John, "Anyone who listens and learns from the father comes to me." Yeshua also mentions the Kingdom of Heaven and says that, "The only way to gain the Kingdom of Heaven is through me." What was not said is perhaps where you are treading abby. The way of the feminine aspect or the way of the Mother and her Divine Consciousness. The realization's that would support the gateless gate (path) would have gained this realization of the Divine Mother. It would explain the inherent attack upon the feminine by the forces that wish to deny or suppress this realization, such as the dark ages. The valid measures in scripture, point to the likes of Mary and her kin Elizabeth, born to the line of Aaron and Worshipers of God, as an example of this. They, like the expressions offered in Hindu, appear as avatars and witness of the Divine Mother. This path has been traveled by many, no doubt. Perhaps when followers or believers of faith speak of compassion and righteousness they are speaking of two aspects of the one. Thanks for pulling that from me abby... well done! (grin) chip on "Where is beauty?" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1473#post-28620 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:48:18 +0000 chip 28620@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ Whenever you write of your life star i feel a nice glow that all is well with you. In the early part of your recovery the honesty you expressed to me behinde the scenes gave me such a look into the abyss you were trying to rise out of i will never forget it. Maybe at the time you didn't realise it, but it was a reciprocity thang, i recived an education i would otherwise would have never had the opportunity to know about. It touched me deeply and made as deep an impression on me. So, it has been 4 years ago? Am smiling because you are well on your way to being that mature woman who will be that old lady full of piss and vinegar and compassion. More then dancing with the moon or the mystery of the stars, is the dance we all do with one another and the mysteries of humankind, endlessly, wonderously, facinating. Star on "Dzogchen...The Self-Perfected Way..." http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1089/page/8#post-28619 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:37:58 +0000 Star 28619@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ lol...2funny... shin on "Dzogchen...The Self-Perfected Way..." http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1089/page/8#post-28618 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:15:22 +0000 shin 28618@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ Referring to your thoughts about 'reflections', the appearance of appearances has not appeared again (remember Grim?), LOL. There are certainly some worthwhile points in your posts to look at. Star on "Mountain Contemplations..." http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1064/page/4#post-28617 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:03:10 +0000 Star 28617@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ EMBODIED WITNESS... Emerging from a darkened womb... Somewhat programmed yet raw receiver... Actively sensing here and now... Self’s identity as Perceiver... Each moment lived in feeling... To the senses this Self is confined... No power to shape or organize... No ability to define... Objective Self steady forming... Outside of what seeks to be known... Over birth and life and death... This Self has no real control... It’s personality forming... A history all it’s own... A set of goals and purposes... Sets this Self apart...alone... The outside world creates identity... Self as object, by others is known... Cannot occupy this objective Self... Outside, personal history is grown... Another Self begins to Interpret... Defining and naming what is... Describing itself on the basis of past... Succumbing to all it’s hasbeens... Narrator tells Self’s founding story... Gives meaning as future unfolds... Justifies, judges, redefines and feels... Endless stories this Self has told... The weaving of webs over top of more webs... To complex to understand as whole... The Narrator traces out patterns of stories... Giving more for the Core~Self to own... The Witness that validates experience... Guarantees and gives all others voice... This Core~Self underneath all senses... Self’s hope for real freedom of choice... What do we know of this presence... This underlying sense of what’s real... This fullness of embodied Witness... I am, I experience, I act~want~and feel... Starlight Dancing... Star on "Dzogchen...The Self-Perfected Way..." http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1089/page/8#post-28616 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:00:04 +0000 Star 28616@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ YIKES>>> Star on "Time, Space, Knowledge..." http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1261/page/3#post-28615 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:32:50 +0000 Star 28615@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ INSIDE OF ME AND YOU... In places dark and deep inside... We’re not supposed to feel... There hides a rage infested... With the suffering world so real... Taught not to believe in monsters... Yet the beast is under our bed... And all the lies we tell ourselves... Keeps the crazies warm and fed... So instead of facing... What is honest and is true... We make believe and hide behind... A fantasy or two... We tell ourselves that it’s ok... It’s alright to pretend... Who wants to face reality... And so the truth we bend... But then when truth is broken... Our imaginations dead... And all the horrors of this world... Racing inside our head... Looking to find a way out... A way for truth to breathe... Hope is dead and done for... What’s left to believe... We’ve taken what is pure and whole... We’ve limited what is true... We’ve managed to kill wonder... Inside of me and you... Starlight Dancing... Star on "Where is beauty?" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1473#post-28614 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:46:33 +0000 Star 28614@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ Oh Chip, it sounds romantically wonderful! I am inlove with it already! I am so happy that you feel well enough to post allowing us a little look-see into your world...You will always be our Beloved Chip... I will probably be posting more here; the Gaia Community where I have had my blog for some time is shutting down. I have also directed some of my friends from there this way, so the traffic might pick up...you never know...I will always come back, b/c I know that all of you are peeking in from time to time...b/c there is no place like home...and all of you are my virtual home... It would be nice if we had quote features, bold and italics, sigh...you never know...but we made do a long while without it, we could do it again... There are a lot of new and interesting things happening on the Consciousness front...the final frontier...I am still a student of TSK, Time, Space, and Knowledge...I really love experiencing the aliveness of time and opening up to space...as well as enjoying the joy of being...gol... Chip, how close are you to Nashville? I am going on a road-trip soon...to Canada, and then from there maybe to California, North Tahoe...I might could stop in and have a spot of tea...gol... Oh and Congratulations on that beautiful great~grand~baby!!! Awesome... I love you much dear Chip...may the road continue to rise up to meet you...may the sun bow in your presence...and may the moon dance with you and share all the mysteries of the stars... Much love in joy, always, Star... chip on "Where is beauty?" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1473#post-28613 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:37:28 +0000 chip 28613@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ Hello ladies...thank you for the hugs star. Seems all goes well with you both. Thanks for the hugs star, and back at you and some for Rose as well. The body is doing better....i mentioned to star about a year ago i was having physical difficulties. The doctors usualy do me little good. After they rule out the most obviouse and are stumped i go my own way. It's an odd thing tho, to stand in the midst of plenty and contemplate your own death by....starvation. A little glimpse into some mass consciousness of third world countries. The computer and all the research i was able to do on it gave me a new education into celiac disease. And living the lifestyle gives insight into how food is processed according to politics, and what goes into it. I've had to learn to cook all over again. On a lighter note......we are new great grandparents of a chubby cheeked baby boy. We have moved to a little rural town, that is blessedly about 30 years behinde the times. People here love thier dogs. And when anyone in the 'hood gets a new dog, all the neighbors come out to meet it when ya walk it. Neighbors will stand outside or on the corner and shoot the breeze with each other. It;s kinda cool. After nearly 43 years with the same ph number and zip code it took me 6 months to fix the new one in my head. We know the city clerk by her first name and she knows us by ours. City hall has a raggety ann doll and a little bench with flowers on the business counter, for decoration. We had the house sided and it was the big news in the barber shop, the car dealership and the lumber yard. Everyone in town drove by at least once and gawked. Some stopped and complimented us on the color choice ( am giggling now) The dumpster was picked but only afer the picker asked permission first. People here, if they don't want something will put it on the curb and someone will take it. Have seen baby furniture, porch furniture, appliances and a sofa go. The newspaper is weekly, 6 pages long, all about school sports, civic club news, who got awards, and the front page is nothing but charity news and charity drives. These are very generouse poeple. It's a hoot living here. Am loving it. Star on "Where is beauty?" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1473#post-28612 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:25:32 +0000 Star 28612@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ i dunno...2010...YIKES...i'm still writing...a lot...got a book of poetry published...and now i am going to shop some songs...what about you? where are you now? i'm still in Nashville...still clean and sober...will have 4 years May 7th...unbelievable...and i am just enjoying the journey... much love to you Rose...always, * InfiniteRose on "Where is beauty?" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1473#post-28611 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:51:15 +0000 InfiniteRose 28611@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ Hi there star ..what have you been up too ? I saw some of your video clips on you tube .. are you still out there singing wow !!! where does time go !!! Star on "Where is beauty?" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1473#post-28610 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:23:06 +0000 Star 28610@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ somebody asked where is beauty...and beauty shows up... Beauty is a rose called infinite...and she is on collection of thoughts...lol hello bella rose!!! much love and lotsa hugz chip... hello gracie... dang, the gang's all here...well...missin a few... good to see you all...* InfiniteRose on "Where is beauty?" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1473#post-28609 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:28:09 +0000 InfiniteRose 28609@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ Beauty is the undescribable essence That has become captured within that infinite soft shiny moment Hello ....nice to see you all love rose : ) chip on "Where is beauty?" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1473#post-28608 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:43:54 +0000 chip 28608@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ Thanks to both you Abby, and you gates, i had this thought, or memory, when there is something percieved as beauty, i forget for an indefinite time,what it's name is, what the object is called, what it's function is. i find that interesting. gatesofgrace on "Where is beauty?" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1473#post-28607 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:28:40 +0000 gatesofgrace 28607@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ abby, Your gonna have to dock yourself if you keep doing this on co. time. In relative terms, i suspect the inward response to beauty is not the same to the worldly as to an everfree, just as from one to another. What is more interesting is how even if the everfree sees all that the worldly sees, the definition of what is seen, will seldom if ever... be one and the same. Even though the everfree can be empathetic to what is believed by the other, what is shared is as much an illusion as what is seen yet an illusion. Do ya see what i'm saying, seeing... thinking!! Hey chip, How are you and the old man doing? abstractprophet on "Where is beauty?" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1473#post-28606 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:55:11 +0000 abstractprophet 28606@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ Very pleased to see you chip. :o) I quickly passed through before and noticed your input, which warmed the heart. Anyways I was just sitting at work and bam, the thought that beauty only ever arises within, or is "an inward response", arose. Of course the synchronicity of returning to see just that written brought a smile to the face. :o) BTW, the question was based on externalisations, as opposed to internalisations, when I posted it, although it is even more accurate to apply the neti neti approach to the subject, to reach the object, which would lead us back to square 1. Anyways gots to get back to work... :o) chip on "Where is beauty?" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1473#post-28605 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:16:23 +0000 chip 28605@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ Ahhhh, i see the question was accuratly, " where is beauty?" In which case i'd have to say, most people would not smell the vegetaion, and the fence post would not be worthy of notice and the quiet country road would be scary to most city people. It does not make 'me' special, it simply tells me our experiences and associations with what we sense are different, so beauty like anything else is an inward rsponse. chip on "Where is beauty?" http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/1473#post-28604 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:09:14 +0000 chip 28604@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ What is beauty? As an artist i've asked myself that question a number of times...each time the answer is different. Being a highly visual person i find it maily in the things i see, but not exclusivly so, tho mostly it leans toward what is called 'nature' The smell of vegetation under the hot sun of high summer. Seeing The light and shadows on a weathered wooden fence post The sound of a distant meadowlark on a quiet country road. Beauty like anything else is highly subjective. However one component of it is appreciation, and a receptivity, an openess to the moment... Speaking of appreciation....hello again everyone, am smiling to "see" you here.