I cannot count the amount of times that His hand, in His mercy, has prevented me from being destroyed. Near death experiences, depression, poverty, and countless heartbreaks that would destroy many. And, still, I continue to make mistakes. And, still, He appears again and saves me. No matter how tired I am, at this stage in my life, I endure by His grace. Faithful, always on time, merciful--I simply cannot count the times He reminds me that there is a reason for my existence.
@Lionel-Hutz saidThis is the Seitse I know.
I cannot count the amount of times that His hand, in His mercy, has prevented me from being destroyed. Near death experiences, depression, poverty, and countless heartbreaks that would destroy many. And, still, I continue to make mistakes. And, still, He appears again and saves me. No matter how tired I am, at this stage in my life, I endure by His grace. Faithful, always ...[text shortened]... me, merciful--I simply cannot count the times He reminds me that there is a reason for my existence.
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@Suzianne saidDid you really not understand what I meant?
This is the Seitse I know.
How can you be an effective healer if you are not willing to allow other people to be themselves instead of guiding them toward conforming themselves to some imaginary version of them you might have constructed in your precious little head?
I saw that two people (presumably you and one of your supporters) reported -- not just downvoted, but reported! -- one of my other posts in this thread on this topic, which really was based on an unexpected experience I have had with you.
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@Suzianne saidSo much for your integrity.
Uh-huh.
I'll pass, thanks.
As you and your defender both know -- as well as your professional mentors -- you need to at least get clear enough from your own issues before you can be trusted to help others, if you wish to do that in a professional capacity. But otherwise, the rest of us bumble along and do what we can when we can.
Sometimes it's our turn to give; sometimes it's our turn to receive.
Sure, sometimes it's our turn to advise -- but never our time to control.
Got that? Control is a central issue among humans, which often leads to frustration on one side and resentment on the other.
I'm not even going to ask if "me now" is anything close to "me some time ago" and "me before that" -- which you seemed to hold on to as some kind of reference point.
I also hope you are beginning to understand a little about Buddhism and Sufism and the vagaries of perception from our interactions.
May I ask if you still go out to bars looking for sex and/or a fight? That seems rather brainstem-y to me.
@Arkturos saidChristians believe that there is a fork in the road at the gateway to eternity, and that those whom Jesus does not protect are doomed to take the path which leads to a lake of a fire. That is the only one that matters.
Of course a little part of me is searching for an upgrade to your aphorism -- but I'm not sure I'll ever get back to you about that. 😉
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@Arkturos saidMy comment about Seitse was pointedly to him, not you.
Did you really not understand what I meant?
How can you be an effective healer if you are not willing to allow other people to be themselves instead of guiding them toward conforming themselves to some imaginary version of them you might have constructed in your precious little head?
I saw that two people (presumably you and one of your supporters) reported -- not just ...[text shortened]... n this thread on this topic, which really was based on an unexpected experience I have had with you.
He knows what I meant. You, apparently, do not.
You have to understand. I've known literally hundreds of LGBTQ+ people. None of them have shown your penchant for discussing their fears flippantly the way you have. I've protected and defended my people since I've become an adult. Most are thankful, and yet you have nothing but some sort of manufactured contempt for my efforts.
So, with all due respect, screw you.
@moonbus saidIt's not a "one size fits all" sort of belief.
Christians believe that there is a fork in the road at the gateway to eternity, and that those whom Jesus does not protect are doomed to take the path which leads to a lake of a fire. That is the only one that matters.
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@Arkturos saidI have no idea what you are talking about.
So much for your integrity.
As you and your defender both know -- as well as your professional mentors -- you need to at least get clear enough from your own issues before you can be trusted to help others, if you wish to do that in a professional capacity. But otherwise, the rest of us bumble along and do what we can when we can.
Sometimes it's our turn to give; somet ...[text shortened]... ask if you still go out to bars looking for sex and/or a fight? That seems rather brainstem-y to me.
I don't know if you've ever trusted anyone, anywhere, but you've clearly assigned me some sort of little box where you put all the people who you think have done you wrong.
Your sorting machine is deeply flawed.
You talk a lot of sh-- that isn't backed up by what you DO, or even how you feel. Apparently you feel so abused that all you can do is kick out anger and loathing to people. People you do not apparently know. People who do not deserve your "insta-judgement".
And because of that, I'm done giving you anything, because you clearly appreciate nothing.