51.1) I think I have to say C. I do believe in a higher power, but I�d like to believe it is more forgiving of us than we are of ourselves. I also like to believe He/She is not as judgemental and damning as some organized religions would have us believe. Karma, yes, obviously our choices make our past and determine our present and future..we have free will to change our course and therefore create different circumstances for ourselves. And finally we have a conscience � sometimes we listen to it, sometimes we don�t. If we choose to do something we feel or our beliefs tell us is wrong, that conscience can haunt us and though we can�t go back and change what�s already done, we can learn to make peace with it and ease our conscience somewhat. Doesn�t mean we all of a sudden feel what we�ve done was right or good, but to be able to move on in a positive way, we have to somehow forgive ourselves. -- Cindy's Cottage

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Date Posted: 08:26:48 10/03/07 Wed
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Marilyn
Subject: 51.1) I think I have to say C. I do believe in a higher power, but I�d like to believe it is more forgiving of us than we are of ourselves. I also like to believe He/She is not as judgemental and damning as some organized religions would have us believe. Karma, yes, obviously our choices make our past and determine our present and future..we have free will to change our course and therefore create different circumstances for ourselves. And finally we have a conscience � sometimes we listen to it, sometimes we don�t. If we choose to do something we feel or our beliefs tell us is wrong, that conscience can haunt us and though we can�t go back and change what�s already done, we can learn to make peace with it and ease our conscience somewhat. Doesn�t mean we all of a sudden feel what we�ve done was right or good, but to be able to move on in a positive way, we have to somehow forgive ourselves.
In reply to: Lil 's message, "Part Four: When the Dark Night Seems Endless�." on 23:44:52 10/02/07 Tue

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51.2 I was thinking Jesus, is that what you thought Lil? (NT) -- Tracy, 08:36:10 10/03/07 Wed

Another religious figure popped into my head. Maybe St. Francis of Assisi ? (not sure if I spelled that right) (NT) -- Denise, 11:28:28 10/03/07 Wed

I can see both here...but I really thought of Jesus. I connected it with that picture you see of Him on the front of children's bibles - the birds, the deer, the sheep all surrounding Him. I remember now about his birth (thank you Cindy!), but for some reason I get this "shepherd with his sheep" feel in this scene. (NT) -- Lil, 21:57:33 10/03/07 Wed

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