tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post1673168287898981835..comments2023-04-02T11:04:04.829-04:00Comments on As the Crowe Flies: Now I'm Self-Conscious...Penelope Crowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665590654663654428noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-85768475252150574652012-02-15T19:34:58.232-05:002012-02-15T19:34:58.232-05:00You said it Jimmy.
Blind faith they call it, right...You said it Jimmy.<br />Blind faith they call it, right?<br />Hmmmmm is exactly right...Penelope Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665590654663654428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-45512576210288850252012-02-15T19:33:59.452-05:002012-02-15T19:33:59.452-05:00Fear not only makes me uncomfortable--it gives me ...Fear not only makes me uncomfortable--it gives me interia.<br />It prevents so many things.<br />It is hard not to be afraid.Penelope Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665590654663654428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-22797183920638703032012-02-15T14:19:32.045-05:002012-02-15T14:19:32.045-05:00I feel very much the same as you. The only way we...I feel very much the same as you. The only way we really can "see" or "feel" God is through the actions of others, when other people show us they care. When one goes through long stretches of no one showing any compassion for them, "God" seems like an imaginary friend, in those times of doubt. Is it really fair for "God" to expect us to believe in Him if we see no evidence of him in the actions of other people? Hmmmmm... makes ya say, hmmm.Jimmy Fungushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11953474867719568319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-58508500296662850122012-02-14T11:31:34.824-05:002012-02-14T11:31:34.824-05:00Do not be afraid.
Fear makes you uncomfortable.
Fe...Do not be afraid.<br />Fear makes you uncomfortable.<br />Fear keeps us from love.<br />That's it in a nutshell. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-44207844072509675422012-02-14T06:50:00.740-05:002012-02-14T06:50:00.740-05:00I have to fight my superstitious-ness.
When I was ...I have to fight my superstitious-ness.<br />When I was young I thought yawning was a great way for evil spirits to get in a person. I read that is why people cover their mouths (!)<br />And something dawned on me as you wrote about Red's comment...I will embrace the next phase for sure--but I will also embrace the journey. I think having your eye on the prize is great, but you might miss plenty of things on the way. Thanks for being part of it :)Penelope Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665590654663654428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-88157391730408891552012-02-14T06:46:01.535-05:002012-02-14T06:46:01.535-05:00Far from getting in the way, your friendship has h...Far from getting in the way, your friendship has helped me see things in a different way--even at 3:00AM! Even the 3 in the morning thing is different--that has always represented bad. Can't be bad when a friend is waving at you from cyber-space :)<br />Hope you have a great week too Jimmy, and get some sleep!Penelope Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665590654663654428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-40307510015758548402012-02-14T06:40:03.836-05:002012-02-14T06:40:03.836-05:00I actually had that book at one point Paul, when I...I actually had that book at one point Paul, when I was younger, and was afraid to read it. Like even just reading the words would open up a bad door. Think you are right though--does seem interesting.<br />As for a sense of humor--there would have to be one here too :)Penelope Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665590654663654428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-27894742660454951642012-02-14T06:29:53.388-05:002012-02-14T06:29:53.388-05:00I believe in people and my outlook can probably mo...I believe in people and my outlook can probably most closely fall into the camp of secular humanism. I also believe in Good and Evil that are separate from people, but that can work through people. Buddhism has a tremendous draw for me; the focus on awareness and compassion dove-tail nicely with the rest of my belief system. Do I wish that I could believe in an all-encompassing God? Sometimes. Do I? No.<br /><br />Take my opinion as you will. I'm also a girl who can't spill salt without tossing some over my left shoulder and who believes my experiences in morning traffic are a direct indication of how my day will go. I always wave good-bye to my hubby when he leaves the house, even just for a quick trip to the gas station or if we're fighting because it's one of my personal superstitions that not waving is inviting bad things in.<br /><br />As far as your journey, though, I think Red Tash has it right when she said we only come to our understanding of the greater nature of God, life, and the universe when we are ready for it. If you moving into your next phase, embrace it. It appears there are a lot of people who are there to welcome you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-81930598095289976692012-02-13T22:35:32.338-05:002012-02-13T22:35:32.338-05:00Hey, Miss Penelope. I've been thinking about m...Hey, Miss Penelope. I've been thinking about my potential reply to this post ever since I read it off my iPhone at 3:20 am or whatever it was. It was pretty freaking early! That's what we decided, I believe. *laughs*<br />There's so many things I could write here, but really I only want to encourage you. If you feel like the big Him might be speaking to you, the last thing that I want to do is get in the way. Of all the ugliness and evil in the world, the stuff that gives God the worst name are us Christians, claiming or pretending to know everything and acting like we are better than anyone else when the only difference between us and the lost is forgiveness.<br />Have a great week!<br /><br />-JimmyJames Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-91486465218972943392012-02-13T19:45:26.045-05:002012-02-13T19:45:26.045-05:00I think if there is a God, he/she/it/whatever woul...I think if there is a God, he/she/it/whatever would want to be challenged, debated, denied and everything else in between. I think it would only serve to strengthen that relationship. But if not, even to choose not to believe is still to believe in something. <br /><br />Various religions have always been a fascination with me. I even read LaVey's The Satanic Bible. It was so much different than what I thought it was going to be. If anything the Satanists of the 60's and 70's were closer to naturalists. I don't recommend this book to many people, but in your journey, I think you might find it fascinating. <br /><br />I can't remember the comedian who said something along the lines of, "My God has a sense of humor. That's why I chose him as my God, because he thinks I'm pretty f***ing funny." <br /><br />Paul D. Dail<br />www.pauldail.com- A horror writer's not necessarily horrific blogPaulDail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950856020562599190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-22640662608630994572012-02-13T18:21:14.348-05:002012-02-13T18:21:14.348-05:00God-or the spirit-is in All things living. It is i...God-or the spirit-is in All things living. It is in all of us...NOT separate. Native American beliefs most closely mirror what I believe. I didn't decide this after studying their religion, but was shocked to realize that it was what I believed in!Lorelei Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03294047277447613989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-10117265679906438702012-02-13T10:22:24.143-05:002012-02-13T10:22:24.143-05:00Soooo interesting J.A.
I would be thrilled with c...Soooo interesting J.A. <br />I would be thrilled with comfortable.<br />Someone wrote once that you cannot believe in 'God' and be intelligent.<br />That bothered me and resonated for so long.<br />Maybe you have to be resigned to the quiet.Penelope Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665590654663654428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-18705675985030975412012-02-13T09:34:26.475-05:002012-02-13T09:34:26.475-05:00Oddly though, my settling back into a clear belief...Oddly though, my settling back into a clear belief in the Divine/God/Whatever you want to call it never really came with it any sort of real change in perspective. I don't know. Maybe it's a sign in of itself that my beliefs settled into a comfortable way of belief. I honestly can't say that I feel any closer or more distant to God than I did when I was agnostic or when I was still more fervent in my childhood faith.<br /><br />It's not so much unwavering as just a comfortable acceptance.J.A. Beardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866515198865656164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-81404917412957017322012-02-13T09:31:37.847-05:002012-02-13T09:31:37.847-05:00I've gone through the full range. I grew up in...I've gone through the full range. I grew up in a monotheistic faith. Was an agnostic for a while, now I do believe in a Divine force, though not in any sort of unwavering "God speaks to me" sort of way. Sentience brings with it a natural questioning.J.A. Beardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866515198865656164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-29703986532008667932012-02-12T21:27:28.264-05:002012-02-12T21:27:28.264-05:00I would call that lucky too Mina. :)
If I get to ...I would call that lucky too Mina. :)<br />If I get to the point that mine flickers every once in a while that would be OK with me...Penelope Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665590654663654428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-25156939407438415012012-02-12T20:34:58.601-05:002012-02-12T20:34:58.601-05:00If there are folks who can honestly say their fait...If there are folks who can honestly say their faith in God is unwavering, I think they're pretty lucky. I suspect that faith flickers, even if the light never quite goes out. That's been my experience, anyway.Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-50850120771407695852012-02-12T18:55:36.938-05:002012-02-12T18:55:36.938-05:00Lorelei--do you think that God is a separate entit...Lorelei--do you think that God is a separate entitiy? Or something that is part of each one of us that we just have to find...Penelope Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665590654663654428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-13284331785843628352012-02-12T18:53:44.431-05:002012-02-12T18:53:44.431-05:00I do believe you may be right about that Miss Tash...I do believe you may be right about that Miss Tash. <br />I had someone say to me once that they have never been challenged--i just think they did not know it...Penelope Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665590654663654428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-26836220773742289142012-02-12T18:40:43.497-05:002012-02-12T18:40:43.497-05:00"When you know God as peace within, then you ..."When you know God as peace within, then you will realize Him as peace existing in the universal harmony of all things without." <br />~Paramahansa YoganandaLorelei Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03294047277447613989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912860120889722233.post-17486652973919816292012-02-12T18:39:43.554-05:002012-02-12T18:39:43.554-05:00I don't believe you find peace with the God of...I don't believe you find peace with the God of your understanding one minute before you're supposed to. And anyone who says his/her faith is unwavering has never been tried with a challenging situation.Red Tashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329547876023423333noreply@blogger.com