Who will sit with me within the sacred circle (America, quote, believe)

[ptsum]

Originally Posted by masonsdaughter

Ptsum, I keep looking forward, and keep trying to make progress, yet I keep getting my teeth kicked in. What am I doing wrong? Help.

Expecting too much from that which you have no control.

[Goodpasture]

Originally Posted by MysticPhD

The problem with the incessant itch from something like Poison Ivy is that scratching it only spreads it and makes the itch worse. Osay.

It is good that knowledge is not poison ivy, isn't it? Poison Ivy spreading is bad. Knowledge spreading is good........big big difference.

[MysticPhD]

Originally Posted by Goodpasture

It is good that knowledge is not poison ivy, isn't it? Poison Ivy spreading is bad. Knowledge spreading is good........big big difference.

When the knowledge is so negative and poisonous and generates so much angst and anger among descendants of victims (like masonsdaughter) . . . the difference from Poison Ivy tends to be negligible, IMO, brother. osay.

[Goodpasture]

Originally Posted by MysticPhD

When the knowledge is so negative and poisonous and generates so much angst and anger among descendants of victims (like masonsdaughter) . . . the difference from Poison Ivy tends to be negligible, IMO, brother. osay.

So its better to hide the truth? Facts create angst and anger? Perhaps. I think it has more to do with the way people respond to facts. And it is the person responding that needs to control and deal with the anger.

[masonsdaughter]

Or maybe the person gets tired of only seeing the good side of everything and realizes that no matter what spin he or she puts on it, the reality is that he or she has no hope in this world.
And doing without to serve others means just that: Doing without.

[MysticPhD]

Originally Posted by masonsdaughter

Or maybe the person gets tired of only seeing the good side of everything and realizes that no matter what spin he or she puts on it, the reality is that he or she has no hope in this world.
And doing without to serve others means just that: Doing without.

I am virtually certain that is NOT the desired result from visits to this sacred circle, masonsdaughter. I also suspect it is not the intent of those who believe destructive and negative truths must be presented regardless of their impact on the vulnerable. DM me if you want to talk about anything that is troubling you so much that it generates such despair. Ptsum is also an excellent resource for you.

[masonsdaughter]

I am sorry that I upset the applecart. I wish I could continue the upbeat, we will get through this attitude, but I can't. I won't be bothering you folks again. I wish ya'all the best.

[hiker45]

Originally Posted by masonsdaughter

the reality is that he or she has no hope in this world.

Forget about the big picture. Just enjoy being alive today. Then enjoy being alive tomorrow. Keep repeating until you die. That's what life is all about.

[pnc66]

Originally Posted by Goodpasture

Overheard at a supermarket by someone waiting in line and hearing a woman on a cell phone speaking in another language:

MAN: "I didn't want to say anything while you were on the phone, but we are in America now. We speak English.

WOMAN: "Excuse me?"

MAN (speaking very slowly): "If you want to speak Mexican you need to go back to Mexico. We are in America. We speak English."

WOMAN (also speaking very slow): "I was speaking Navajo. If you want to speak English, go back to England."

I love this - thank you for posting it Goodpasture.

[pnc66]

Quietly re-joining the Circle with gratitude, honor, and peace.

Gratitude that the Circle is still going strong after 5-1/2 years.

Honor for all here.

Peace for that is what I feel when I'm here.

Blessings
pnc