tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-997452011653892014.post7747599795643299914..comments2023-05-27T05:05:21.005-04:00Comments on The Higher Voice: Don't Take It PersonallyOreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230423027873129535noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-997452011653892014.post-43547359938101626472011-07-03T16:32:03.137-04:002011-07-03T16:32:03.137-04:00Well said, Chris. It's true for me, as well, ...Well said, Chris. It's true for me, as well, that my spirituality is an intrinsic part of who and what I am. I couldn't and wouldn't sacrifice it for old times' sake or any other reason. It may sound odd, but I don't know what would be left, if I tried. <br /><br />We can't hang onto people if the time has come for a parting of the ways. We can try, but I think we would ultimately fail as the paths diverge. I hope and trust that new friends will find their way to me as the old ones fall away. It's good to have companions on the journey. <br /><br />Blessings, <br />OreaOreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18230423027873129535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-997452011653892014.post-62873600455452549952011-07-03T07:21:54.488-04:002011-07-03T07:21:54.488-04:00One of the things I've written for people who ...One of the things I've written for people who visit my blog is this:<br /><b>Faith and spirituality have always been a significant part of my life. Take either one of these away, and I will simply cease to be who I am. Take me or leave me. I no longer worry what others think.</b><br /><br />The LAST line:<br /><b>Take me or leave me. I no longer worry what others think.</b><br />is REALLY how I feel now. I'm still Chris, the same person I was before I discovered my deeper faith. Only now I've become more centered, more spiritual. It's the people who understand that I'm still that same person I was before and continue to accept me and those new friends I've made since I've been on this path who matter to me. The people who've left my side (and there have been a few who have) because I've moved to a more spiritual path don't matter. It REALLY doesn't bother me one way or the other. They're still MY friends, even if I'm not their friends. I don't burn bridges.<br /><br />They will come a time when the divine will put them back in my life and I want to be ready.<br /><br />Thanks for writing this post, Orea. A nice reminder for me that while some people have left my life, I've also met several new people. The old adage about doors and windows really is true. I'm sure you've heard it before:<br /><b>When God closes a door HE opens a window.</b><br /><br />Sometimes you have to spend some time finding the window, but it's ALWAYS there.<br />--<br />ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-997452011653892014.post-19704721152121983412011-07-03T07:06:25.754-04:002011-07-03T07:06:25.754-04:00I'm glad it made you feel good. It's impo...I'm glad it made you feel good. It's important to find out who you are and learn to be the real you. There's only one person just like you in the Universe, so that's a pretty important job! ;-) <br /><br />And I agree about those bad and good days. Thanks for the reminder not to rush to judgment. A good lesson for us all. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Oreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18230423027873129535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-997452011653892014.post-25701291026742501652011-07-03T00:19:04.895-04:002011-07-03T00:19:04.895-04:00hey actually felt good after reading this blog, it...hey actually felt good after reading this blog, it says just be who you are! Actually any perception made during your bad days or good days should not be counted on the experience of one day...because they are not true and it depends on the current situation and mood of that person. good post ... you can visit me http://autom-atic.blogspot.com/Bhavnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03551339119349050916noreply@blogger.com