Shiva (@Shiva49) on myLot

emptychair @innertalks (23250) • Australia 20h

Reverend Joshua Patterson was giving his weekly homily on creation. Here is what he said: "The world of creation cannot continue to exist unless God sustains it in some way, as without God staying connected to the world,...

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Shiva Free will is given for a purpose - maybe to test our mettle both as individuals and as a species. "I think, therefore I am," or "Cogito, ergo sum," from the French philosopher René Descartes comes to mind . It is the foundation of his philosophy, arguing...

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emptychair @innertalks (23250) • Australia 14 Oct

[i]John was on his way to a Doctor's appointment, when a man, who had probably just dropped his kid off, at the local Catholic school, as he burst out from their gate, in front of John, cut John off, on the main road, to do...

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Shiva @innertalks Our creator is always with us. It is up to us be ever aware of this fact so that we do his bidding by listening to our inner knowing.

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Judy Evans @JudyEv (364589) • Rockingham, Australia 20 Oct

Hitting the news headlines here last night was information that a large piece of space junk had landed on a mining road in the Pilbara region of Western Australia’s outback. It was still burning when found. The item is believed...

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Shiva Unprovoked aerial attack from up above the sky!

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The Horse @TheHorse (231593) • Walnut Creek, California 20 Oct

I had another dentist appointment this morning. It was for a simple filling. It went fine. I am now off to pick up my pain meds at Kaiser. Have you noticed that my "ode to Donald Trump" has passed 1500 views? Wheee! Today is...

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Shiva When I visited a dentist for cleaning, he started shaking my teeth so vigorously that a couple of them were almost uprooted. He said it was better I pulled them out. I walked away telling him I would think about it. Not a dull day when Trump is the POTUS.

21 Oct

emptychair @innertalks (23250) • Australia 14 Oct

[i]John was on his way to a Doctor's appointment, when a man, who had probably just dropped his kid off, at the local Catholic school, as he burst out from their gate, in front of John, cut John off, on the main road, to do...

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Shiva @innertalks Yes, we should react to circumstances that can change out of the blue catching us napping. Life takes twists and turns that test our mettle.

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emptychair @innertalks (23250) • Australia 14 Oct

[i]John was on his way to a Doctor's appointment, when a man, who had probably just dropped his kid off, at the local Catholic school, as he burst out from their gate, in front of John, cut John off, on the main road, to do...

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Shiva @arunima25 Thank you for your appreciation. We should try for a fulfilling life and that eludes us when we go against our conscience.

21 Oct

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emptychair @innertalks (23250) • Australia 14 Oct

[i]John was on his way to a Doctor's appointment, when a man, who had probably just dropped his kid off, at the local Catholic school, as he burst out from their gate, in front of John, cut John off, on the main road, to do...

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Shiva @arunima25 Thank you. In fact that approach of mine helped me to stay employed without a break for forty five years. The only reason I switched jobs was due to personal reasons and the employers kept in touch with me later too. Of course, few were not...

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emptychair @innertalks (23250) • Australia 14 Oct

[i]John was on his way to a Doctor's appointment, when a man, who had probably just dropped his kid off, at the local Catholic school, as he burst out from their gate, in front of John, cut John off, on the main road, to do...

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Shiva @innertalks Yes. We will know how healthy and upbeat the future is right after a seed sprouts. Soon it is “the stage is all ours”. We can make or break our lives.

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Judy Evans @JudyEv (364589) • Rockingham, Australia 17 Oct

Don't take the title literally but it looks to me that this little guy holding the rain gauge is hoping for a downpour. They are forecasting rain for the next three days but at least I won’t have to water the garden. We’re...

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Shiva Not only us but other species too will be praying for rain to survive. A simple design but it says a lot about our need for timely rain.

18 Oct

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emptychair @innertalks (23250) • Australia 14 Oct

[i]John was on his way to a Doctor's appointment, when a man, who had probably just dropped his kid off, at the local Catholic school, as he burst out from their gate, in front of John, cut John off, on the main road, to do...

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Shiva @innertalks I will never take what your brother said as an offence. I just let my light shine amid the darkness and move on. Some people read between the lines all the time and their negativity can be sickening. I recall the idiom "scratch the surface and we...

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Judy Evans @JudyEv (364589) • Rockingham, Australia 17 Oct

I really think I’m getting old. While we were away, we ran out of instant coffee which is really the only coffee we like. I buy the large tins of our favourite brand as it’s cheaper that way. So I bought a large tin in...

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Shiva It is easily said age is just a number but it starts to bite after a certain number! I am careful whenever I travel for days as forgetting even one item can become very troublesome. Nowadays, it is all digital payments though we still have to hold on to our...

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emptychair @innertalks (23250) • Australia 14 Oct

[i]John was on his way to a Doctor's appointment, when a man, who had probably just dropped his kid off, at the local Catholic school, as he burst out from their gate, in front of John, cut John off, on the main road, to do...

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Shiva @innertalks I had shared this earlier. My CEO once lost it and blurted out "you always pretend to be a gentleman". I replied politely " I would like to take it as a compliment". After that I redoubled my efforts to be more than a gentleman!

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emptychair @innertalks (23250) • Australia 14 Oct

[i]John was on his way to a Doctor's appointment, when a man, who had probably just dropped his kid off, at the local Catholic school, as he burst out from their gate, in front of John, cut John off, on the main road, to do...

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Shiva @innertalks That reminds me of a conversation with my friend. I told him there seemed to majority Indians in that complex. He replied, no but they were more visible (and audible!). It is not easy to defend a discrimination charge - what one meant may not be...

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Judy Evans @JudyEv (364589) • Rockingham, Australia 15 Oct

Kerosene tins were once very common in Western Australia. Once emptied, the tins, which I think held four gallons, would be used for all sorts of purposes other than holding kerosene. They would be cobbled together to make...

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Shiva Things like this will amuse some but it was precious in those days. I recall my childhood adjusting to the reality of those times. Felt grateful for the simplest of things that came my way.

16 Oct

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (49847) 15 Oct

I haven't made a post in several days. Son had surgery, and it was a bit rough to say the least. I won't go much into the details right now...suffice it to say that we hope this helps his pain levels. I am just glad to have him...

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Shiva Time to adjust and recover for him and those near him. The initial days can be trying but soon things will get to normal. Wishing a quick recovery. ..

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emptychair @innertalks (23250) • Australia 14 Oct

[i]John was on his way to a Doctor's appointment, when a man, who had probably just dropped his kid off, at the local Catholic school, as he burst out from their gate, in front of John, cut John off, on the main road, to do...

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Shiva @innertalks It is becoming difficult for the "old-fashioned" polite folks to react to such rudeness. And going with that the political correctness where even well intentioned words can be misconstrued and soon it is time for damage control without creating...

16 Oct

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NJ Chicaa @NJChicaa (125046) • United States 14 Oct

Hoo boy! They put Trump on the cover and splashed "His Triumph" on it to mark the Israel/Hamas cease fire deal and the return of the hostages. The Mad Red Hatter can actually legitimately frame a TIME cover with his face on it....

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Shiva Maybe it was to highlight his long vision to change the whole world! It could well be thanks, but no thanks from POTUS.

15 Oct

emptychair @innertalks (23250) • Australia 14 Oct

[i]John was on his way to a Doctor's appointment, when a man, who had probably just dropped his kid off, at the local Catholic school, as he burst out from their gate, in front of John, cut John off, on the main road, to do...

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Shiva @innertalks Nothing hard-earned benefits anyone and it is mollycoddling and spoiling the beneficiary of the underserved largesse.

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emptychair @innertalks (23250) • Australia 14 Oct

[i]John was on his way to a Doctor's appointment, when a man, who had probably just dropped his kid off, at the local Catholic school, as he burst out from their gate, in front of John, cut John off, on the main road, to do...

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Shiva I stopped driving years ago but I recall a few instances where I was targeted for no reason in particular making me feel guilty for a while and wondering what I had done wrong. I recall an elderly man who was asked to come out of his car for a fight to...

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Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59143) • Portugal 10 Oct

My last post is from May, I think a lot of things happened but I will talk about it later. I miss this community and I see some members as friends. I can't promise that I will be as active as I used but I will...

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Shiva Good to see you again. My activity is mainly responding to what others post.

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