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emptychair @innertalks (23524) • Australia 7 Sep 22

The Sufi master, Lahadin Sahkinbin, was giving a lecture on the real silence of real silence, and what could that ever mean. Here is what he said: “It is said by our greatest Sufi masters that God is a silent God, and...

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Nocturnal Writer @macayada Yes that's a good song which we used to sing during our high school days

19 Sep 22

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emptychair @innertalks (23524) • Australia 13 Sep 22

The good Reverend, Pastor, Ben Jones, was giving a sermon to his parishioners, on one Sunday morning, on the subject of wording our disapproval against someone else, which can be a form of gossip. Here is what he...

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DB @macayada Yes, that's a good point! Change is always possible for the better if one has a reversal in attitude. Life is a series of ups and downs, and it is how we handle these situations that provide us with the character to mold us into a successful...

16 Sep 22

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emptychair @innertalks (23524) • Australia 13 Sep 22

The good Reverend, Pastor, Ben Jones, was giving a sermon to his parishioners, on one Sunday morning, on the subject of wording our disapproval against someone else, which can be a form of gossip. Here is what he...

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Shiva @macayada Yes, and also from friends and at the workplace. I have seen a few, though, waiting to pounce on any mistake while overlooking when they go out of the way to get things done.

14 Sep 22

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emptychair @innertalks (23524) • Australia 13 Sep 22

The good Reverend, Pastor, Ben Jones, was giving a sermon to his parishioners, on one Sunday morning, on the subject of wording our disapproval against someone else, which can be a form of gossip. Here is what he...

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josefina @macayada Social media networks should do more to prevent fake news from reaching out to the public. They should not use "free speech" as an excuse to do nothing.

14 Sep 22

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emptychair @innertalks (23524) • Australia 12 Apr 22

The esteemed Zen master, Jodda Resposhe, was giving a discourse on detachment. Here is the wordage of his talk: "Detachment is not all that it's touted out to be." "We are told to give up attachment to our...

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emptychair @macayada Yes, we all want peace, and those living from love, want it more. Those who live from greed, rather than love, do not value peace as much then either.

30 Apr 22

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emptychair @innertalks (23524) • Australia 12 Apr 22

The esteemed Zen master, Jodda Resposhe, was giving a discourse on detachment. Here is the wordage of his talk: "Detachment is not all that it's touted out to be." "We are told to give up attachment to our...

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emptychair @macayada At least, it shows us that we are all in this life together. We should respect and help all parts of life to be as much alive in life as they can be.

30 Apr 22

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emptychair @innertalks (23524) • Australia 12 Apr 22

The esteemed Zen master, Jodda Resposhe, was giving a discourse on detachment. Here is the wordage of his talk: "Detachment is not all that it's touted out to be." "We are told to give up attachment to our...

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Shiva @macayada "The world has enough for everyone's needs, but not everyone's greed," Mahatma Gandhi said. God has provided enough and more for us to live well. He made this place very livable and we do not have to starve and die. Then it is up to us to preserve...

29 Apr 22

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emptychair @innertalks (23524) • Australia 12 Apr 22

The esteemed Zen master, Jodda Resposhe, was giving a discourse on detachment. Here is the wordage of his talk: "Detachment is not all that it's touted out to be." "We are told to give up attachment to our...

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Shiva @macayada We live under the same roof. We are not much different from them when it comes to life and death.

29 Apr 22

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Fleur @Fleura (33615) • United Kingdom 26 Apr 22

I started writing a response to a post by @MarieCoyle about inventions, and the response got so long I had to make it into a post of its own. Years ago (in the 50 and 60s) there was much talk about the life of leisure that we...

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CarolDM @macayada Good memories.

27 Apr 22

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emptychair @innertalks (23524) • Australia 13 Apr 22

The American Indian chief, Little Small Wolf, was talking about the Indian culture to a reporter, intent on getting something useful for him to write up in his paper, for a Sunday editorial item. "Why are the Earth...

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Shiva @macayada Yes, our forefathers took more care than what we choose to do. That the earth has survived for many thousands of years is also due to an awareness to live within our limits. However, we seem to have a devil may care attitude with our lifestyle....

27 Apr 22

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Fleur @Fleura (33615) • United Kingdom 26 Apr 22

I started writing a response to a post by @MarieCoyle about inventions, and the response got so long I had to make it into a post of its own. Years ago (in the 50 and 60s) there was much talk about the life of leisure that we...

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BarBaraPrz @macayada I don't know... I've always found that if a starched shirt got wrinkled, it stayed wrinkled... couldn't relax... Hey, maybe that's why we call officious gents "starched shirts".

27 Apr 22

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Fleur @Fleura (33615) • United Kingdom 26 Apr 22

I started writing a response to a post by @MarieCoyle about inventions, and the response got so long I had to make it into a post of its own. Years ago (in the 50 and 60s) there was much talk about the life of leisure that we...

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Fleur @macayada I have never actually used starch on clothes, although I do have some in the cupboard.

27 Apr 22

emptychair @innertalks (23524) • Australia 10 Jun 21

John, chapter 14, verses 23-24 (Living Bible translation) [b]Jesus said, “I will only reveal myself to those who love me and obey me. The Father will love them too, and we will come to them, and live with them. Anyone who...

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Shiva @macayada Hello again Lourdes Macaya. For me, it just pays to be myself, truthful, and believe in a creator. I pay homage to him all the time for his largesse, love, and for making me a part of this incredible show. I try to be a positive force here...

12 Jun 21

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emptychair @innertalks (23524) • Australia 10 Jun 21

John, chapter 14, verses 23-24 (Living Bible translation) [b]Jesus said, “I will only reveal myself to those who love me and obey me. The Father will love them too, and we will come to them, and live with them. Anyone who...

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emptychair @macayada Yes, I second that.

12 Jun 21

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