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THE HIGH AND HOLY CALLING by Don M.

Dec 28, 2009 | recommended: 1 | comments: 3

Patricia Arnold Dec 28, 2009, 2:34pm EST

I get it, Don: What you're saying is that God is not a God of free will. He is humanly demanding and controlling, humanly jealous, imprisons us and restricts our growth. This is a fascinating perspective on what Love is and what Love does. It doesn't sound Divine at all.

Religion Question: since it's Sunday and you might be back from church by now by Peter Joseph Swanson

Nov 15, 2009 | comments: 52

in reply to a comment by La Lady Lisa Westerfield

Patricia Arnold Nov 23, 2009, 10:17pm EST

Ditto. Religion doesn't make sense and it disturbs me that religion has created a bi-polar God who forgives 70 times seven but is so vindictive that He solves problems by killing or torturing people. I believe that God is so much bigger and better than religion portrays.

An Honest Prayer by Ylanne Sorrows

Nov 20, 2009 | comments: 30

Patricia Arnold Nov 21, 2009, 10:16am EST

Honestly, I am troubled by any prayer in which we say unkind things about ourselves or our intentions. It reflects our failure to see the God, the Divine Within. I believe that this unawareness is what causes us to perceive, judge and act in ways that do not reflect the real truth about us: We are divine! YOU are divine, Ylanne

The God of Michael Jackson, Nidal Hasan, and a black man named Ricky by Patricia Arnold

Nov 16, 2009 | comments: 1

Patricia Arnold Nov 16, 2009, 8:28am EST

My pleasure, Christy! Glad to meet you in the choir loft.

I didn't know that by Debbie W.

Oct 7, 2009 | comments: 22

Patricia Arnold Oct 7, 2009, 9:30pm EDT

Someone told me this years ago--without the tip about how to remember it. Now I stand a better chance. Thanks!

Unholy Ruminations - 10 Minute Play by Ylanne Sorrows

Oct 5, 2009 | comments: 43

in reply to a comment by Patricia Arnold

Patricia Arnold Oct 6, 2009, 4:01pm EDT

Not to worry about your intellectual property rights. It's a link to your blog, directly from this page. :-)

Unholy Ruminations - 10 Minute Play by Ylanne Sorrows

Oct 5, 2009 | comments: 43

Patricia Arnold Oct 6, 2009, 9:18am EDT

This was off-the-chain WONderful, Ylanne! I've written a couple of posts on my Spirituality for Thinkers blog that reframed our traditional view of God, but this--this was POWERFUL! It resonated with my heart. I'm going to share it freely with my readers. Thanks so much for it!

Procrastination by Meagan M.

Oct 5, 2009 | comments: 15

Patricia Arnold Oct 5, 2009, 6:21pm EDT

Wow. I have always been motivated by deadline pressure, but I must say, you're my shero. Love your daring-do! :-)

Acupuncture Blog Chicago: Acupuncture Gets A Thumbs Up On Oprah by Jennifer D.

May 3, 2008 | comments: 12

Patricia Arnold Sep 30, 2009, 10:53pm EDT

I am a big fan of acupuncture. The more who learn about it, the better. No matter what we think about Oprah, we must agree that she has a huge audience that needs this information.

Thought~Byte No.167 by John Philipp

Sep 29, 2009 | comments: 86

Patricia Arnold Sep 30, 2009, 10:50pm EDT

Great reminder, John, that we gain knowledge from more than the intellect. Powerfully expressed!

Daily Gratitudes *September 28, 2009 by Trish A.

Sep 28, 2009 | comments: 11

in reply to a comment by Gessy D.

Patricia Arnold Sep 29, 2009, 9:03am EDT

Ditto on that family, God, God and more God thing, Gessy!

Daily Gratitudes *September 28, 2009 by Trish A.

Sep 28, 2009 | comments: 11

Patricia Arnold Sep 29, 2009, 9:02am EDT

An attitude of gratitude is a powerful thing! Thanks for the reminder. :-)

If you've had a baby/babies, how much did they weigh at birth? by Debbie W.

Sep 28, 2009 | comments: 12

Patricia Arnold Sep 28, 2009, 1:30pm EDT

My daughter was 6 pounds, 14 ounces--and tall: 26".

We thought she was going to be more than 6' tall when she grew up. I'm tall and her Dad is 6'5". But no, she stopped at 1/2" over my height: 5'9".

Only a Brief Farewell by Elsie Duggan

Sep 26, 2009 | comments: 84

Patricia Arnold Sep 28, 2009, 1:11am EDT

Life and love are eternal. This poem certainly is a reflection of that, Elsie. Beautifully done!

What's the farthest place away from home you've been to? by Debbie W.

Sep 27, 2009 | comments: 31

Patricia Arnold Sep 28, 2009, 12:51am EDT

Italy is as far as I've gone. Missed a flight to Athens, got disgusted and headed back to the States. :-(

I Resolve To® . . . UnPlug The Cell Phone, Turn Off The Computer & Enjoy A Little Solitude Each and Every Day! by Kim Simpson

Sep 23, 2009 | comments: 11

in reply to a comment by Patricia Arnold

Patricia Arnold Sep 23, 2009, 5:05pm EDT

Yes! there was one at the Prudential building, a couple of blocks away. Returned home with fruit, veggies and a fragrant bouquet of eucalyptus!

Home Town, Olympia, 2009, Photo Essay by Sharon P.

Sep 23, 2009 | comments: 20

in reply to a comment by Patricia Arnold

Patricia Arnold Sep 23, 2009, 4:46pm EDT

Ohhhh, so I'm NOT losing my multi-tasking skills! (Whew!) Thanks, Sharon.
:-)

Home Town, Olympia, 2009, Photo Essay by Sharon P.

Sep 23, 2009 | comments: 20

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Patricia Arnold Sep 23, 2009, 4:27pm EDT

That's what I get for multi-tasking. I totally missed that! :-)

Home Town, Olympia, 2009, Photo Essay by Sharon P.

Sep 23, 2009 | comments: 20

in reply to a comment by Patricia Arnold

Patricia Arnold Sep 23, 2009, 3:52pm EDT

Thanks much for the invite. It's Olympia, Washington, I presume?

I Resolve To® . . . UnPlug The Cell Phone, Turn Off The Computer & Enjoy A Little Solitude Each and Every Day! by Kim Simpson

Sep 23, 2009 | comments: 11

Patricia Arnold Sep 23, 2009, 3:44pm EDT

I know that I can live without my cell phone. I did that for most of my life. Still, most times when I forget it at home or in a different purse, I feel lost. On occasion, I simply feel unavailable--and free. You've encouraged me to be more unavailable to others all the time, and more available to myself. I appreciate you for that, Kim.

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